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EWS, Inc. / Environmental Water Systems 4.2-2 A Special Message to Our Customers, EWS, Inc. and Environmental Water Systems would like to thank you for your consideration in selecting from our comprehensive list of residential filtration and conditioning product. We recommend that you take the time to read the information that pertains to your product as you begin to use it. The information in this manual is designed to assist your installer to set-up, install and start-up your system properly.
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EWS, Inc. / Environmental Water Systems 4.2-4 Dispenser/Faucet Q & A - Reverse Osmosis Spout pulls out from faucet body that’s why it swivels. Spout has 2 o-rings at base and is inserted completely into bottom of body to prevent leaking. Handle and tip can also be removed Q: A: I do not want to drill any extra holes or use a separate dispenser/faucet - what can I do? Nothing. Reverse osmosis systems are limited to a separate dispenser.
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EWS, Inc. / Environmental Water Systems 4.2-8 Basic Inlet Supply Water Connection ** Professional Installation Using a Preferred Connection is Strongly Recommended **This unit is supplied with a saddle tapping valve and should be considered a basic connection for copper, steel or brass 3/8” to 1/2” O.D. pipe prior to the angle stop shut-off of the cold water line to the kitchen faucet.
EWS, Inc. / Environmental Water Systems 4.2-9 Preferred Inlet Supply Water Connection - All Applications Professional Installation Using a Preferred Connection is Strongly Recommended A qualified plumber should choose to connect the inlet supply water supply by a more preferred connection.
EWS, Inc. / Environmental Water Systems 4.2-10 Placement or Locating the Reverse Osmosis System Simply place the water system on a level floor, cabinet bottom or horizontal surface. Always assume for enough space for the system and the storage tank, and tubing to remove, move and/or adjust for filter and membrane replacement and maintenance.
EWS, Inc. / Environmental Water Systems 4.2-11 Placement or Locating the Storage Tank Open the box containing the storage tank and plastic base. Place storage tank on the plastic base near the system and allow for room for connections.
EWS, Inc. / Environmental Water Systems 4.2-12 Drain Installation and Connection sink #1 Illustration A WARNING: Never mount off the garbage disposal drain pipes.
EWS, Inc. / Environmental Water Systems 4.2-13 Connection of Tubing for Reverse Osmosis Systems Step 1: Before Making the Connections - Remove Colored Vinyl Plugs Correctly This system may have come with sample plugs. Please remove before installation. WARNING: INSPECT: NEVER ATTEMPT TO REMOVE TUBING OR SAMPLE PLUGS BY JUST PULLING. Follow simple instructions illustrated below to remove properly. Inspect the fitting for any damage from shipping, handling and/or delivery.
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EWS, Inc. / Environmental Water Systems 4.2-15 System Start-Up and Operation Procedures Reverse Osmosis Systems have specific issues with air in system, proper pressure in tank, the proper draining of reject water, and proper connection between various components. Follow these procedures for new installations and all filter/membrane replacements. A proper start-up insures the system is without issues.
EWS, Inc. / Environmental Water Systems 4.2-16 System Start-Up and Operation Procedures - Continued Continue with the proper start-up of the reverse osmosis system Step 9: Allow system to fill (this may take up 7 hours) and use as normal. If applicable, only open water supply to other devices connected to this unit after storage tank is filled. Step 10: Inspect for leaks at all connections, fittings and/or housings.
EWS, Inc. / Environmental Water Systems 4.2-17 Register this Product - It is a Requirement for Warranty Familiarize yourself with the system, its’ replacement filters and maintenance. To Register, take note of the Model # and WQA Serial # found on the unit’s bracket, Understand your system’s capabilities, put the enclosed Spanner Wrench and this Service Guide on top of the unit bracket, See your options in water treatment, for you , your family and your home by EWS, Inc.
EWS, Inc. / Environmental Water Systems 4.2-18 Replacement of Filter Cartridges - All RO Units It is recommended that all filters be changed at least annually or more frequently based on usage and local water conditions. The quantity and quality of the water processed effects the life of the filters. Step 1: Open dispenser/faucet. Lock handle in the up and open position and allow water to flow. Water will eventually only drip then almost come to a stop. Now go to Step 2.
EWS, Inc. / Environmental Water Systems 4.2-19 Replacement of Membranes - All RO Units Step 1: Open dispenser/faucet. Lock handle in the up and open position and allow water to flow. Water will eventually only drip then almost come to a stop. Now go to Step 2. Keep dispenser/faucet open until instructed to close. Step 2: When water has come to a stop or very slow drip, Close inlet water supply to the system.
EWS, Inc. / Environmental Water Systems 4.2-20 R.O. - Cleaning of Empty Housings NOTE: All containers, surfaces and items exposed to water can accumulate a clear or discolored film which may also be slippery or slimey to the touch. This is a bio-film that is non-pathenogenic and usually of no harm. This film is most commonly a nuisance and is readily wiped off. It is this reason we suggest a simple cleaning procedure prior to returning new filters and membranes to the reverse osmosis system.
EWS, Inc. / Environmental Water Systems 4.2-21 NOTES What unit(s) do I have? What filters do I need to order? Reminder to Register your Purchase ww.ewswater.com, click the “PRODUCT REGISTRATION” button, then the link for “Online Interactive Registration” Helpful Hint: Find the enclosed Spanner Wrench that came with the unit and place it on top of the bracket. When finished, roll up this Service Guide and place on top with wrench.
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EWS, Inc. / Environmental Water Systems 4.2-23 Reverse Osmosis Undercounter Filtration Units Four Stage Well Water Series Model No: RU400T35 Four stage undercounter reverse osmosis system contains a 5-micron pre-sediment filter which removes suspended matter, dirt, rust and sediment to improve performance of other filters. The GAC postfilter and GAC in-line filter remove chlorine and other volatile organic compounds to improve taste, clarity and odor.
EWS, Inc. / Environmental Water Systems 4.2-24 Filter, Membrane and UV Lamp Replacements Easy Reference: Filter Code No: 1 Replace: UP TO A YEAR* Model No: 93023 Pre-Sediment Filter (5-micron) 5-Micron Prefilter (93023) is a pure polypropylene full-bed depth filter with exceptional dirt holding capability. The removal of any dirt, silt, rust or suspended matter protects the remaining cartridges and extends the performance of other filters and membranes.
EWS, Inc. / Environmental Water Systems 4.2-25 Ordering Filters, UV Lamp Replacements, and Parts There are several ways to obtain and order filter replacements for your unit. Contact; ... your builder, plumbing contractor and/or your installer that provided the product..., ... the kitchen & bath showroom, distributor, and/or retailer where you purchased the product..., ... or use the internet in the following manner..., Go to our Corporate Site @ www.ewswater.
EWS, Inc. / Environmental Water Systems 4.2-26 Maintenance Guide - Reverse Osmosis Systems INITIAL INSTALLATION Follow the proper procedures for the set-up, installation and start-up of all systems. Problems (short and long-term) occur when the systems are installed incorrectly. If any questions arise after installation, consult the trouble shooting guide for assistance. NOTE; ONCE INSTALLED CORRECTLY, THE MORE CONSISTENTLY THIS PRODUCT IS USED THE BETTER.
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EWS, Inc. / Environmental Water Systems 4.2-29 Trouble Shooting Guide - Reverse Osmosis Systems Leaks - Housings Possible Causes Leak at cartridge housing, Leak at membrane housing, or UV housing (if applicable) Water Flow Issues No water Not enough water Water flow is restricted Low flow from unit www.EWSWATER.
EWS, Inc. / Environmental Water Systems 4.2-30 Trouble Shooting Guide - Reverse Osmosis Systems Problem - Water Quality Water Cloudy Possible Causes Solution Air in system System start-up Filter or membrane replacement New installation, changing filters, disinfecting the system Open/close and open of water supply to home or in home Air in the system is a normal occurrence with initial start-up of the RO system. This milky or cloudy look will disappear during normal use within 1-2 weeks.
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EWS, Inc. / Environmental Water Systems 4.2-32 Trouble Shooting Guide - Reverse Osmosis Systems Drain - Issues Possible Causes Solution No drain water Clogged brine restricter Replace brine restricter Leaking drain assembly Misalignment of hole in drain saddle.
EWS, Inc. / Environmental Water Systems 16 See faucet information on Pgs. 4-7 Three-Stage Reverse Osmosis Schematic, Parts, Installation: Non-Air Gap Pictured for illustration purposes only 11 20 18 14 8 For Air Gap Schematic See Pg.
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EWS, Inc. / Environmental Water Systems 7 5, 6 31 illustrated quick connect fitting and proper tubing connection Five-Stage Reverse Osmosis 18 30 4.2-35 Schematic, Parts: Shown with Booster Pump Option for illustration purposes only 9 12 Optional: UV Disinfection Moduleshown below 8 1 14 92 29 93 13 13 8 95 95 91 94 31 Double Clips not shown with this UV illustration 10 Optional: Booster Pump 9 9 9 28 9 9 28 9 24 32 28 4 Ref. No. Part No.
4.2-36 EWS, Inc. / Environmental Water Systems Limited Warranty Notification: This warranty is referenced by EWS, Inc. in all literature, addressed in General Terms and Standard Conditions of Sale, and is published in its entirety in all EWS, Inc. product manuals, websites, and in all service guides supplied with all product. Limited Warranty: EWS, Inc.
EWS, Inc. / Environmental Water Systems 4.2-37 Limited Warranty - Original Purchaser’s Responsibility Keep a record of the purchase receipt and/or installation receipt. Purchaser is required fill out warranty registration form(s) on applicable product(s) and register all product by either on-line @ www.ewswater.com, telephone, postal delivery, fax, email (either register@ewswater.com or information provided to customerservice@ewswater.com). Failure to do so voids the warranty. EWS, Inc.
4.2-38 EWS, Inc. / Environmental Water Systems PRICING POLICY EWS, Inc. has a current, published, and widely distributed, Pricing Guide that contains suggested list prices for certain water filtration and conditioning products ("Products") sold by EWS, Inc. ("Seller"). Seller assumes no obligation to sell to anyone any of the Products listed herein, known or unknown, at any price. This current Pricing Guide has been prepared for the convenience of Seller's distributors and their customers.
EWS, Inc. / Environmental Water Systems 4.2-39 A Quick Reference of Systems and Combinations for Various Applications EWS - The Leader in Whole Home Water Filtration EWS Series - The Environmental Water System Whole Home Water Filtration and Physical Conditioning Filters all the water to the whole home and offers the consumer an alternative to harsh salt softening. EWS conditioning causes a physical change in how naturally found calcium and magnesium minerals react in the water and on surfaces.
EWS, Inc. / Environmental Water Systems 4.2-40 The complete EWS, Inc./Environmental Water System product line from sink to whole-home, available through: Available on the Internet through Authorized Retail Web Distributors and Business-to-Business E-Commerce Distributors. Available through Authorized Building Wholesale Supply Locations, Kitchen & Bath Showrooms and Appliance Dealers, and their Building and Plumbing Contractors throughout the United States. EWS, INC.
