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M I C R O L I N E ® DRINKING WATER SYSTEM MODEL T.F.C. - 435 INSTALLATION, OPERATION & SERVICE MANUAL Tested and Certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 58 for the reduction of the claims specified on the Performance Data Sheet. Drink With Confidence! IMPORTANT NOTICES: This reverse osmosis system contains replaceable treatment components critical for effective performance.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page SECTION I. INTRODUCTION ................... 3 SECTION II. SPECIFICATIONS ..................5 SECTION III. PREPARATION ....................6 A. Major System Components ............... 6 B. Tools Recommended for Installation............6 C. Site Selection For Major System Components ......... 6 SECTION IV.
SECTION I. INTRODUCTION aromatic polyamide film and is classified as a Thin Your new Reverse Osmosis (R.O.) Drinking Water Film Composite (T.F.C.). System uses a combination of filtration technologies The spiral wound construction of the R.O. to reduce unwanted contaminants in a water supply. Membrane provides maximum surface area for The following steps combine to give you the best in water production and is less susceptible to fouling...
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OPTIONAL T.F.C.–435 BASEMENT INSTALLATION DIAGRAM DISPENSING FAUCET NOTE: FOR REFRIDGERATOR WATER DISPENSER OR ICE MAKER HOOKUP, TEE INTO 3/8" BLUE TUBING TO PRODUCT DISPENSING FAUCET (3/8" Blue) HOLDING TANK SHUTOFF VALVE (Open Position) FLOOR TANK (3/8" Yellow) IN-LINE ACTIVATED COVER WITH OPTIONAL CARBON WATER QUALITY MONITOR POST FILTER...
the system cover for instant monitoring at the the Water Quality Monitor was designed to touch of a button. The monitor compares the level operate best while the system is making water, of the total dissolved solids in the incoming (feed) a false reading may occur if tested when your water versus the product water and calculates R.O.
SECTION III. PREPARATION " metal drill bit. 10. Phillips head and flat blade screwdrivers. A. Major System Components 11. 1⁄2", " and " open end wrenches. The following components comprise the R.O. 12. 10" Crescent wrench with jaws taped to hold Drinking Water System.
a high pressure drop. Remember, these tanks body and should be mounted so that the “CL” line can weigh up to 30 pounds when full of water; is at least one (1) inch (26mm) above the flood a firm, level area is required. level rim of the sink.
LONG REACH AIR GAP FAUCET FEED WATER SADDLE VALVE WITH 3/8" CONNECTOR Cold Water Line Saddle Reversible Back Plate Spout Valve Plastic Shipping Handle Plug (Remove) Air Gap Window Tightening Screw Critical Level 7/16" Stud Line Insert Reject Outlet For Drain Clamp Line Reject Inlet For Manifold Drain Line...
•Drill a " hole in the supply line; (do not drill a " hole through the wall of the drain drill through the opposite wall). pipe. Do NOT penetrate the opposite side of the pipe. •Turn the handle to expose the lance no more than "...
and insert the tubing. D. R.O. Manifold Assembly Installation Locate the site per Sec. III, C.3, page 7. Various 5. Locate the " Blue Product Water Tubing. installation sites will require different types of Firmly press one end into the tee and the other mounting fasteners;...
F. Start Up In–Out ports), empty, and install the Activated Carbon Post Filter. Firmly tighten At time of start up and each time the filters are the Housing hand tight only. changed the system should be sanitized (also see Operation and Maintenance Sec. V, B.1–4, page 2.
operation is to let the Holding Tank fill with 3. Wash the inside of the Housings using a mild water and then draw water as needed. When detergent and a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive the pressure in the Holding Tank falls to a cleaners or pads.
Dispensing Faucet, in the following order, SECTION VI. TECHNICAL DATA close the Faucet and then open the Holding A. Water Quality Tank Valve. Water quality is normally measured with a special meter that measures the water’s ability to conduct •Do not open the Faucet for at least 8 hours. electricity.
If the container available measures ounces, use dissolved minerals in the water and can be the following conversion: approximated by 1 psig for each 100 ppm of TDS Ounces per minute x 11.2 = gallons per day EXAMPLE: A feed water with 1500 ppm of TDS would exert a backward pressure of about 15 psig EXAMPLE: The product flow will fill 21⁄2 ounces on the membrane.
D. WATER PRODUCTION RATE CHART Estimated Water Production Rate Feed Water in Gallons Per Day (gpd) and Liters Per Day (lpd) for Line Pressure of: 40 psig 50 psig 60 psig 70 psig 80 psig 90 psig 100 psig Temp TDS* (280 kPa) (345 kPa)
SECTION VII. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Solution Low quantity of Product Water Feed Water Saddle Valve is plugged or Open Valve or unclog. from Holding Tank closed. Clogged Sediment/Carbon Prefilter or Replace filters. Activated Carbon Post Filter. Low water pressure. Feed Water pressure must be above 40 psig.
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Problem Possible Cause Solution The Product Water and Drain Water Correct plumbing. High Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) lines are reversed. in the Product Water No drain flow, Drain Restrictor is Clear or replace Drain Restrictor. (continued) clogged. No drain flow, the drain orifice in Clear or replace Air Gap Faucet..
EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST 19A ..Water Quality Test Kit 23..Nitrate/Nitrite Test Kit MADE IN USA...
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IN–LINE ACTIVATED CARBON POST FILTER DRAWING NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1...... S2009 ........Self Tapping Screw 2...... S2005 ........ASO Cap 3...... S2013 ........ASO Cap O–Ring 4...... S2011 ........ASO Diaphragm – Large 5...... S2007 ........ASO Piston 6...... S2006 ........
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This warranty does not cover the disposable sediment and carbon filters whose service life depends on feed water conditions. In addition, the membrane is only warranted if the required feed water conditions are met. The above warranty will also not apply to any part of the Microline R.O. Drinking Water System that is dam- ®...
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