Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System Installation, Operation and Service Manual 90012 Rev 11/04
IMPORTANT WARNING - PLEASE READ System Flushing: This reverse osmosis system contains a preservative solution to prevent microbiological growth and freezing which if ingested may cause irritation of the gastrointestinal tract, colic, diarrhea or other symptoms. Therefore, approximately 5 gallons of water must be drawn from the tap to flush out the preservative solution before using the system. This volume of water represents approximately two days of production.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ............................................................................................................................................1 Product Specifications & Application Guidelines ...................................................................................2 Functional Description ...........................................................................................................................
INTRODUCTION Congratulations, on the purchase of your new Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System. Treated with care and regular maintenance, your new system will provide many years of service delivering purified water to the tap. By now, you have probably already opened the box to survey the contents. Please take a few moments to review this manual before proceeding with the installation and use of the system.
Application Guidelines Model Number E75TFC-3 E50TFC-3 E35TFC-2SF TFC TFC TFC Max. Feed Water Salinity 2000 ppm 2000 ppm 2000 ppm Feed Water Temperature 40-110°F 40-110°F 40-110°F 50-100 psi 50-100 psi 50-100 psi 2.0-11.0 2.0-11.0 2.0-11.0 Chlorinated Unchlorinated Chlorinated Unchlorinated Chlorinated Unchlorinated None None None Feed Water Manganese <0.05 ppm <0.05 ppm <0.05 ppm Feed Water Iron <0.1 ppm <0.1 ppm <0.
Supplied Item Checklist Out of the box, your new R.O. System should be supplied with the following items. If any items appear to be missing, please contact the distributor who sold the system. 1. Pressure Tank 2. Reverse Osmosis System, complete with tubing bundle 3. Reverse Osmosis membrane element (in sealed protective bag) 4. Filter Sump Wrench 5. Length of black tubing 6. Drain line saddle assembly Figure 1 - Supplied items for 2 sump models 7. Feed Water saddle valve assembly 8.
Installation All State/Provincial and local government codes regarding installation of these devices must be observed. Verify Water Supply is Potable The water supply must meet provincial/state and/or national standards for potable drinking water. Water samples should be sent to a certified laboratory for analysis. Placement of Components Placement of the various components of the system will vary from installation to installation.
Installation of Feed Water Assembly The system comes supplied with a saddle-type valve with mounting hardware and is intended to be used on 3/8" to 1/2" copper tubing cold water supply line. NOTE: It is not to be used on flex lines. a. Turn off cold water valve under the sink or main valve for the house. b. Slide the clamp over the copper tubing and tighten the bottom screw firmly to hold the clamp in position. (See Figure 4) c.
NOTE: Some state or local codes may require that the drain saddle be served by a trap other than the one serving the garbage disposal. Before making a connection as shown in Figure 5, please check with code authorities.
Installation of Ball Valve Assembly The ball valve and quick connect adapter must be installed on the RO storage tank. a. Put 2-3 wraps of Teflon tape on the storage tank threads, and on the 1/4" x 3/8" male connector. b. Install the 1/4" x 3/8" male connector onto the ball valve. Tighten the fitting very gently until it is snug. Be very careful not to over-tighten or the threads may strip. c. Tighten the ball valve assembly onto the RO storage tank. Tighten the fitting very gently until it is snug.
Installation of Spigot See separate installation instructions for spigot Installation of Membrane Important: Keep the membrane and your hands clean in order to avoid bacterial contamination of the membrane. 1. Disconnect the hose on the end of the membrane housing end cap. 2. Unscrew the end-cap. 3. Hold the membrane upside down, cut the plastic bag at the bottom, and drain off any liquid. 4.
Start-Up Procedure WARNING: To prevent microbiological growth and freezing, this reverse osmosis system contains a preservative solution which, if ingested, may cause irritation of the gastrointestinal tract, colic, diarrhea or other similar symptoms. Therefore, 5 gallons (approximately two full tanks) must be drawn from the spigot to flush out the preservative. This may represent two or three days of running, depending on conditions of the feed water.
Maintenance Schedule This schedule is designed for the average potable water supply and should be followed to ensure the proper functioning of your drinking water system. Pre-Filter - The pre-filter contains a 5 micron mechanical filter element. Its function is to remove suspended particles from the feed water, thus reducing the possibility of clogging the reverse osmosis membrane. The pre-filter element should be replaced every twelve months or earlier depending on the quality of the feed water.
Sanitization Procedures for your Reverse Osmosis System Sanitization is a simple but important part of a regular maintenance routine required to keep your Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System operating properly. Recording the dates of all maintenance and sanitization done on the unit is a good idea as well as marking on your calendar future service interval dates.
Sanitization Steps STEP 1: TURN OFF WATER SUPPLY - CLOSE INLET SUPPLY NEEDLE VALVE ALL THE WAY STEP 2: DEPRESSURIZE SYSTEM - OPEN FAUCET SUPPLY UNTIL ALL WATER IS EMPTIED Use a clean drip pan or basin to continue to catch any spilled water remaining in the housings as you remove the membrane and cartridges. STEP 3: DISCONNECT THE FEED TUBE FROM THE MEMBRANE HOUSING MODULE. UNSCREW THE MEMBRANE HOUSING MODULE END CAP AND REMOVE THE MEMBRANE ELEMENT.
STEP 8: POUR THE MIXED DISINFECTANT SOLUTION INTO THE 1ST PRE-FILTER SUMP AND RE-INSTALL. STEP 9: OPEN THE INLET SADDLE VALVE AND OPEN THE FAUCET. WHEN WATER BEGINS RUNNING FROM THE FAUCET AGAIN, CLOSE THE FAUCET AND ALLOW THE PRESSURE TANK TO FILL FOR 5 - 10 MINUTES. WHEN THE PRESSURE TANK FEELS LIKE IT HAS FILLED, CLOSE THE INLET SUPPLY NEEDLE VALVE. STEP 10: ALLOW THE SYSTEM TO SIT WITH THE DILUTED SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES.
Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System Maintenance Record Installation Date: ___________ Use this chart to record the dates of any cartridge changes. It is meant to assist you on keeping track of this maintenance.
Parts List and Drawing - Models E(50 & 75) TFC-3SF Note: There may be some parts listed, which are not included with this model. An approved air gap is required by most plumbing codes to prevent waste water back flow. Drawing No. 1...................... 3...................... 4...................... 5...................... 6...................... 9...................... 10 .................... 11 .................... 12 .................... 13 .................... 14 .................... 16 ..............
Parts List and Drawing - Model E35TFC-2SF Note: There may be some parts listed, which are not included with this model. An approved air gap is required by most plumbing codes to prevent waste water back flow. Drawing No. 1...................... 2...................... 3...................... 5...................... 6...................... 9...................... 10 .................... 11 .................... 12 .................... 13 .................... 14 .................... 15 ....................
Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System Flow Diagram (all models) 17
Trouble Shooting Guide Probable Cause Solutions No water or not enough water 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Feed water shut off Storage tank valve shut off Plugged or crimped lines Pre-filter cartridge clogged Low feed water pressure Turn on feed water Open tank valve Remove blockage or crimp in lines Replace pre-filter cartridge Feed water pressure at membrane must be at least 50 psi Low flow rate from faucet 1. Low air pressure in storage tank 2.
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Warranty Five Year Limited Warranty: Your new drinking system is warranted to the original consumer purchaser, when located at the original installation site, to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use within the application guidelines specified by the manufacturer and subject to regular maintenance as described in the Owner’s Manual.
