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North Star NSRO42C4 Installation And Operation Manual

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Model NSRO42C4
How to install, operate
and maintain your
Reverse Osmosis
Drinking Water System
Do not return unit to store
If you have any questions or concerns when
installing, operating or maintaining your water
conditioner, call our toll free number:
1-800-972-0135
www.northstarwater.com
or visit
When you call, please be prepared to provide
the model, date code and serial number of your
product, found on the rating decal, located
inside the cover.
System tested and certified by NSF International
against NSF/ANSI Standards 42 & 58. See
performance data on pages 26 & 27 for details.
Designed, Engineered &
Assembled in the U.S.A.
Manufactured and warranted by
Water Channel Partners
1890 Woodlane Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125
7313242 (Rev. W 5/26/20)

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  • Page 1 Model NSRO42C4 How to install, operate and maintain your Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System Do not return unit to store If you have any questions or concerns when installing, operating or maintaining your water conditioner, call our toll free number: 1-800-972-0135 www.northstarwater.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Specifications & Dimensions ..............3 Inspect Shipment .

  • Page 3: Specifications & Dimensions

    Specifications & Dimensions Supply water pressure limits ..........40-100 psi (280-689 kPa) Supply water temperature limits .

  • Page 4: Inspect Shipment

    Inspect Shipment Your Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System is Keep the small parts in the parts bag until you are shipped complete in one carton. Remove all items ready to install them. from your shipping carton. NOTE: Codes in the state of Massachusetts require Check all items against the packing list below.

  • Page 5: Plan Your Installation

    Plan Your Installation PLAN YOUR INSTALLATION TOOLS NEEDED Read through the entire manual before beginning your installation. Follow all steps exactly. Reading this manual will also help you get all the benefits from your system. Your Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System can be installed under a sink or in a remote location.
  • Page 6 Plan Your Installation All install parts included in package. Drain Adapter for Reverse Osmosis Waste Water Cold Water Supply Reverse COLD Osmosis Assembly Storage Tank Sink Drain P-Trap Shutoff Valve Typical Under Sink Installation FIG. 4 Outside Faucet (Hard Water) Outside Faucet (Hard Water) To Faucet...

  • Page 7: Overview & Site Preparation

    Overview and Site Preparation OVERVIEW PREPARE SITE FOR INSTALLATION Read through the entire manual before beginning your 1. Before starting, close the hot and cold water shutoff installation. valves (See Figure 6). 2. Temporarily place tank and filter assembly into There are seven steps to installing your Drinking Water system.

  • Page 8: Installation Instructions

    Step A - Install Supply Water Fitting CHOOSE TYPE OF WATER FITTING TO INSTALL Check and comply with local plumbing codes as you plan, then install a cold water supply fitting. Refer to the Specifications page for supply water requirements. The fitting must provide a leak-tight connection to the RO 1/4"...

  • Page 9: Step B - Install Reverse Osmosis Drain

    Step B - Install RO Drain Under Sink Under the Sink Installation INTRODUCTION A suitable drain point is needed for the drain water from Double Basin Sink Single Basin the Reverse Osmosis filter. You have two options: Sink • Install the Drain Adaptor included with your unit As shown in Figures 7-9, the drain adaptor is installed onto your sink’s drain pipe above the P-trap.
  • Page 10 Step B - Install RO Drain In Remote Location Outside Faucet (Hard Water) Outside Faucet BLUE Tubing (Hard Water) to Reverse Osmosis Faucet Soft, Cold Water Soft, Hot GREEN Tubing Soft water Water to Reverse to Reverse Osmosis System Shutoff Osmosis Valve System...

  • Page 11: Step C - Install Reverse Osmosis Filter Assembly

    Step C - Install RO Filter Assembly INSTALL REVERSE OSMOSIS FILTER Hanger ASSEMBLY Washer (2) The Reverse Osmosis Filter Assembly is mounted on Screw (2) hanger washers. See Fig 12. The hanger washers allow you to lift the filter assembly from the washers without any hardware removal.
  • Page 12 Step E - Install RO Faucet SELECT LOCATION OF REVERSE OSMOSIS FAUCET MOUNTING HOLE You will need to select the location of the Reverse Osmosis Faucet. You have three options to choose from: • Use the existing sink top hole for the spray hose or soap dispenser (Must be 1-1/4”...

  • Page 13: Step E - Install Reverse Osmosis Faucet

    Step E: Install RO Faucet (cont.) INSTALL REVERSE OSMOSIS FAUCET 1. Locate and organize your RO faucet install parts. Refer to Fig. 15. 2. Snap the o-ring into the groove on the bottom of the ring and slide the monitor ring onto the faucet stud. The moni- tor ring LED wire must be routed through the sink or countertop hole and through the spacer, if used.

  • Page 14: Step F - Connect Tubes

    Step F - Connect Tubes HOW TO CUT AND CONNECT THE TUBES Push-in Fitting Foam Plug Your Reverse Osmosis system includes push-in fittings for quick tubing connection. Review the following instructions before connecting the tubes in the next step. Failure to follow these instructions may lead to future leaks.
  • Page 15 Step F - Connect Tubes (cont.) NOTE: Tubing lengths should allow for the removal of the assembly from the hanger washers for servicing. If tubing lengths are shortened for neater appearance, it may be necessary to keep the assembly on the hanger washers for service.

  • Page 16: Step G - Sanitize, Pressure Test & Purge System

    Step G - Sanitize, Test and Purge System SANITIZE THE SYSTEM Sanitizing is recommended immediately after installa- tion of the Reverse Osmosis system. It’s also recom- mended after servicing inner parts. It is important that the person installing or servicing the system have clean hands while handling inner parts of the system.
  • Page 17 Step G - Sanitize, Test and Purge System (cont.) PRESSURE TEST THE SYSTEM Reverse Osmosis NOTE: Complete the sanitizing procedures on the Kitchen Faucet Faucet preceding page before pressure testing. To pressure test the system, complete the following steps. 1. Open the water supply valve to the Reverse Osmosis system.

  • Page 18: How Your Reverse Osmosis System Works

    How Your RO Water System Works HOW YOUR REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM WORKS Battery PWA Board Introduction: Your Reverse Osmosis (RO) Drinking Water System uses your household water pressure to force water through three filters. Minerals and impuri- ties are filtered out. Delicious tasting drinking water goes to the storage tank-ready for your use.
  • Page 19 How Your RO Water System Works PRODUCT WATER FAUCET Air Gap PRODUCT WATER Gravity Drain DRAIN WATER Drain Flow AUTOMATIC Check Control SHUTOFF Valve WATER GREEN BLUE PRODUCT PREFILTER POSTFILTER WATER STORAGE MEMBRANE YELLOW FIG. 27 Reverse Osmosis Water Flow Schematic Water Flow Description 1.

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    Maintenance PREFILTER / POSTFILTER MAINTENANCE NOTE: It is recommended to replace the battery, prefilter and postfilter cartridges at least every 6 Cover months of product water use. Replace more often if they begin to plug with sediment. The prefilter and postfilter are replaceable sediment cartridges with activated carbon in their composition.
  • Page 21 Maintenance FLOW CONTROL Flow Control The flow control is required for proper operation of the Insert Reverse Osmosis system. See Fig. 29. The flow control, located inside the push-in elbow fitting on the drain port of Push-in Elbow Fitting the system housing, keeps water flowing through the mem- brane at the required rate.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem: Chlorine taste and/or odor in the RO product water. Cause: The level of chlorine in your water supply If the water supply contains more than 2.0 ppm of chlorine, addition- Correction: exceeds maximum limits, and has al filtering of the water supply to the Reverse Osmosis is needed. destroyed the Reverse Osmosis mem- Contact your local water supplier.
  • Page 23 Troubleshooting Problem: Water leaking from faucet airgap hole. Cause: Drain side of faucet airgap (3/8” black tub- Correction: Inspect and eliminate restriction or plug. Check that drain line is ing) plugged, restricted or incorrectly con- routed properly. Refer to installation instructions for proper drain nected to drain point.

  • Page 24: Exploded View & Parts List

    Exploded View 1/4” red tubing...
  • Page 25 Parts List Part No. Description Part No. Description Automatic Shutoff Kit (incl. Key No. 3, Mounting Hardware Kit (includes – 7333145 – 7333129 4 of Key No. 2 & 6 of Key No. 1) 2 ea. of Key Nos. 16 & 17) Screw (6 req.) Hanger Washer (2 req.) á...

  • Page 26: Performance Data

    Performance Data Reverse Osmosis Filter System Model NSRO42C4 IMPORTANT NOTICE: Read this performance data and compare the capabilities of this unit with your actual water treatment needs. It is recommended that, before purchasing a water treatment unit, you have your water supply tested to determine your actual water treatment needs.
  • Page 27 3.0 ±10% Zinc 15 ±10% 0.25 Daily Production Rate Model NSRO42C4: 14.76 gal./day (55.9 liters/day) Efficiency Rating Model NSRO42C4: 10.63% Recovery Rating Model NSRO42C4: 21.18% Milligrams per liter, which is equivalent to parts per million (PPM). Tested by NSF International according to NSF/ANSI Standard 58.
  • Page 28 Buyer/Renter __________________________________________________________ Date _________________ Seller ________________________________________________________________ Date _________________ Seller’s Address _______________________________________________________________________________ Seller’s Phone No. _____________________________________________________________________________ Model NSRO42C4 has been tested and certified by NSF Product: North Star Model NSRO42C4 International against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for the Water Channel Partners reduction of chlorine, taste and odor, Standard 58 for...

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