SQC Pro Owner's Manual This Manual is for the Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of the WATER FACTORY SYSTEMS ™ SQC Series Reverse Osmosis (RO) Drinking Water Appliance 98-91220 1009 Installer: Leave with Homeowner.
INTRODUCTION This manual explains the installation, operation and maintenance of the Water Factory Systems ™ SQC Series Reverse Osmosis (RO) Drinking Water Appliances. Please read each section of this manual carefully. The specific model chosen should be appropriate for the local water conditions and the customer's needs. Check the Performance Data Sheet for the performance characteristics and the conditions of use.
I. Installation Instructions A. DETERMINE THE APPLIANCE LOCATION B. PREPARE THE AREA FOR INSTALLATION The appliance can be located under a sink or in a basement depending on space availability and the customer's preference. If a basement installation is selected, additional tubing, hardware and fittings may be needed and a hole will have to be made from inside the cabinet, through the floor, to the basement.
C. PREPARE THE APPLIANCE FOR INSTALLATION Procedure: 1) Center punch a small indent at the center of the desired faucet location. 2) Slowly drill the required pilot hole for the chassis punch. 3) Set up the chassis punch per the instructions and tighten the nut to cut the desired hole size. 4) Clean up all sharp edges with a file if necessary. Open the shipping carton and remove the components. Check to see that all of the installation parts are present.
E. MOUNT THE FAUCET 3) Undercounter installations generally require that the faucet's built-in air gap be used. In basement installations, the built-in air gap does not have to be used if one is provided elsewhere on the drain line. 4) 5) For Basement Installations Without An Air Gap Module See Installation Instructions O. 6) IMPORTANT: The Uniform Plumbing Code dictates that there must be an air gap between the RO reject line and the waste drain.
F. INSTALL THE FEED WATER TAPPING VALVE AND TUBING NOTE: For basement installations, the existing orange feedwater tubing may have to be longer to reach the feedwater tapping valve. The feed water tapping valve which is supplied, is designed to be used on 3/8" to 1/2" OD soft copper tubing (plain or chromed) and rigid metal pipe. Do not use it on flexible ribbed tubing, because it has too thin a wall thickness and it requires special hardware.
5) Turn the feedwater tapping valve handle clockwise to close the valve. With a wrench, tighten the nut/seal around the valve handle stem. 6) Remove the cover from the appliance and disconnect the orange 1/4" tubing from the feedwater fitting. (See Fig. 6) 7) Connect one end of the orange tubing to the feedwater tapping valve using the brass compression nut, insert, and plastic sleeve. (See Fig. 3) IMPORTANT: Some local plumbing codes may prohibit the use of saddle-type valves and/or drain connections.
Undercounter Installation: The appliance will have the 3/8” yellow, 3/8” blue and the special red SFC tubing already connected to the purification assembly. 1) 2) 3) 4) Fig. 5 I. 5) INSTALL THE PURIFICATION ASSEMBLY AND STORAGE TANK 6) For Basement Installation See Installation Instructions O. 7) Undercounter Installation: The purification assembly is usually mounted to the right or the left side wall inside of the sink cabinet, taking into consideration the space available and the tank location.
L. START UP THE APPLIANCE 1) Double check to see that all of the connections are secure. 2) Open the feedwater tapping valve and check the appliance for leaks. If any leaks are detected, close the valve and correct the problem before proceeding. NOTE: If a leak occurs at a "Push In" plastic fitting, then refer to Fig. 6. 3) Open the storage tank valve and lift the faucet handle until a steady stream of water flows. Close the faucet, wait at least 5 minutes and carefully check for leaks.
O. APPENDIX FOR BASEMENT INSTALLATIONS 2) Attach the 1/4” x 3/8” union to 1/4” blue tubing on faucet. 3) Connect a longer length of 3/8" blue tubing (not included) to the faucet adapter. Route the tubing through the floor to the location of the purification assembly. Remove the existing 3/8” blue tubing from the purification assembly.
P. INSTALLATION TROUBLESHOOTING Problem: Water leaks from air gap module opening. Causes: The drain line tubing is looped, kinked, or has a low spot. • The drain line is blocked or the drain hole is not drilled • through completely. Air is locked in the air gap outlet. • There is excessive RO reject flow. • Solutions: Trim any excess tubing to obtain a short, "straight-shot" to • the drain.
II. Operation & Maintenance Instructions A. IMPORTANT WATER QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS When to Replace the Carbon Postfilter Cartridge • If the filter is being used to control tastes and odors, replace it every year. • If the filter is being used to reduce chloramines, change it every six months. For critical applications such as aquariums, base the filter change on periodic chloramine (combined chlorine) tests.
C. REPLACING THE RO MEMBRANE CARTRIDGE D. SANITIZING THE RO APPLIANCE The life of the RO membrane cartridge depends on the local water conditions and proper maintenance, e.g., regular filter changes. Under typical conditions, the RO membrane life ranges from 18-36 months. Unlike the filter cartridges, the RO membrane cartridge life is not determined by the amount of water used because of its self-cleaning feature.
4) 5) 6) 7) 8) Fill the sanitizing device with the following recommended dosage of common household bleach: • A standard 2.5 gallon tank - 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) • Alternate size tanks - 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) per 2.5 gallons of tank capacity Open the feedwater tapping valve to force water and sanitizer into the storage tank. Allow about three (3) minutes to fill a standard 2.5 gallon tank. It should feel heavy when it is full. The sanitizing agent should remain in the storage tank a minimum of 15 minutes.
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