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This drinking water system contains replaceable treatment components critical for effective performance. It is the user’s responsibility to, and the manufacturer strongly recommends that the user, periodically test the product water to verify that system is performing satisfactorily. If MAYTAG™ replacement filters and modules are not used, health related contaminant reduction claims are invalid. W11292123A...
DRINKING WATER SYSTEM SAFETY IMPORTANT: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have issued guidance to people with severely weakened immune systems who may want to take extra precautions to reduce the risk of infection with Cryptosporidium from drinking water.
INTRODUCTION The Drinking Water System M-550, uses combination of filtration technologies to reduce unwanted contaminations in water supply. Refer to these below properties of the water system which provide the best and sparkling drinking water: MECHANICAL FILTRATION/ACTIVATED CARBON ACTIVATED CARBON...
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5. Manifold 2. Cover 6. In-line Activated Carbon Post Filter 3. Holding Tank Shutoff Valve (Open Position) 7. Polytube Tee 4. Drinking Water Holding Tank 8. Feed Water Valve (cold water line only) Figure 2: Optional M-550 Basement Installation Diagram...
SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS QUALIFIED SYSTEM PERFORMANCE For good performance of a Membrane consider the pressure, temperature, pH and TDS. The below Table 1 must be used for comparison purposes only. Specifications U.S. Metric Membrane Production 41 - 53 gallons/day 155 - 201 (L/day) Membrane TDS Reduction 96% minimum 96% minimum...
SYSTEM LAYOUT MAJOR SYSTEM COMPONENTS Site Selection for Major System Components These components comprise the Drinking Water System: (Refer to Figure 1 for general system layout) IMPORTANT: Manifold assembly ■ Install tubing only in areas where temperatures will remain ■ Housings and Housing O-rings above freezing.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: 1. Position the Drain Clamp on the sink drain pipe above the drain trap. Allow room for drilling. Tighten securely. Plumbing shall be installed in accordance with the ■ 2. Use the Clamp port as a drill guide, drill a 7/32" hole through International Plumbing Code and any local codes and the wall of the drain pipe.
3. Locate the 1/4" (0.6 cm) Black Drain Tubing connected 4. Remove the plug labeled “ACTIVATED CARBON” from the underside of the manifold. Unwrap Activated Carbon to the Dispensing Faucet as shown in Figure 1. The end Module. Make sure that the module O-ring is firmly of the Black Drain Tubing that must be inserted into the pressed in groove.
Changing Modules IN-LINE ACTIVATED CARBON POST FILTER IMPORTANT: This System contains modules which must be replaced at regular intervals to maintain proper performance. Use ASSEMBLY only factory approved modules. All individuals should take adequate precautions when changing the filters, including wearing protective gloves, to avoid direct Changing the In-Line Activated Carbon contact with the exhausted filters.
S1117-01 3/8" Drain Clamp Assembly C2000F Steel Holding Tank JG-PPSV501222W Holding Tank Shut-Off Valve Table 4: Part List Typical M-550 under sink Installation Diagram NOTE: Dispensing Faucet, Drain Clamp and Feed Water Valve are not part of this certified system.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Solution Low quantity of Product Water from Feed Water Valve is plugged or closed. Open Valve or unclog. Holding Tank. Clogged Sediment Module or Activated Replace modules. Carbon Module. Low water pressure. Feed Water pressure must be above 40 PSIG (276 kPa).
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Problem Possible Cause Solution High Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) in the The Product Water and Drain Water lines Correct plumbing. Product Water (continued). are reversed. No drain flow, Drain Restrictor is clogged. Clear or replace Drain Restrictor. No drain flow, the drain orifice in the Clear or replace Dispensing Faucet.
MAYTAG™ Equipment prior to honoring any warranty claim. This warranty is only issued by LE, and the CONSUMER is hereby advised that Maytag is not the manufacturer of the equipment, and provides no additional or separate warranty whatsoever in connection with the equipment.