REVERSE OSMOSIS DRINKING WATER SYSTEM Model RO-14C Installation, Operation & Service Manual This system has been tested under Industry Standard S-300-91 for TDS reduction and structural integrity.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page SECTION I. INTRODUCTION ..................1 SECTION II. SPECIFICATIONS ..................3 SECTION III. PREPARATION ..................4 A. Major System Components ..............4 B. Tools Recommended for Installation ..........4 C. Site Selection For Major System Components ........4 SECTION IV. INSTALLATION STEPS ................5 A.
(Feed Water) to produce the product water (the Permeate). The excess minerals are rinsed to drain (the Reject Water). The membrane is a chlorine tolerant, high flux, cellulose triacetate (C.T.A.) membrane. TYPICAL RO-14C UNDER SINK INSTALLATION DIAGRAM Figure 1...
SECTION II. SPECIFICATIONS TABLE A – QUALIFIED SYSTEM PERFORMANCE Because the performance of an RO Membrane is highly dependent upon pressure, temperature, and TDS, the following should be used for comparison purposes only. U.S. Metric Membrane Production 1 14 ± 2 gpd 45–60 lpd Membrane TDS Reduction 1 90% minimum...
11. ", 9 / 16 " and 5 / 8 " open end wrenches. SECTION III. PREPARATION 12.10" Crescent wrench with jaws taped to hold A. Major System Components faucet. The following components comprise the R.O. Drinking Water System. (Refer to Fig. 1, page 1 13.Basin wrench or 10"...
3. R.O. Manifold Assembly–The manifold its body and should be mounted so that the can be installed on either the right or left “CL” line is at least one (1) inch (26mm) side of the under–sink area or a cabinet. above the flood rim of the sink.
LONG REACH AIR GAP FAUCET en the Hex Nut while holding the faucet in WITH " CONNECTOR alignment with a padded Crescent wrench. Do not over tighten. B. Feed Water Saddle Valve Installation Spout Decide on location. Do NOT connect to a hot water feed line.
• To pierce the tubing, turn the Valve open the sink faucet and the water supply Handle fully clockwise (inward). A small and allow the water to run for a few min- amount of water may escape from the utes to flush any debris caused by the outlet until it is fully pierced.
NOTE: The lowest point of the line should the Plastic Ferrule, and the Brass Insert. be the point of connection to the Drain Connect to the Feed Water Saddle Valve. Clamp. There should be no sag in the line 3. Locate the " Black Drain Tubing. Remove as this may cause excessive noise as the the black plug from the fitting labelled reject water is flowing to drain.
Valve (turning counter clockwise). into the Holding Tank Shut–Off Valve fit- ting. Make sure the tubing is pressed in all • As soon as the water begins to come out the way past the O–ring. The fitting will of the Dispensing Faucet, close the grab the tubing and seal it in place.
Filter to be rinsed out. This is normal for FORMANCE. USE ONLY FACTORY APPROVED FILTERS. the first tank of water or after the Activated Carbon Post Filter is changed. The recommended interval for changing the filters (not the R.O. Membrane) is every six (6) SECTION V.
• Let the system stand for 15 minutes. Feed TDS–Product TDS x 100% Feed TDS • At the end of 15 minutes, in the following order, close the Feed Water Saddle EXAMPLE: Feed water is 500 ppm TDS and the product water is 75 ppm TDS. Valve, close the Holding Tank Valve and open the Dispensing Faucet to release Percent Rejection = 500 –...
and the drain water rate is 40 gpd and the osmotic pressure, which also tries to push the water backwards. Feed Rate = 10 gpd + 40 gpd = 50 gpd The Osmotic Pressure is in proportion to the % Recovery = 10 gpd x 100% dissolved minerals in the water and can be ap- 50 gpd proximated by 1 psig for each 100 ppm of...
D. WATER PRODUCTION RATE CHART Estimated Water Production Rate Feed Water in Gallons Per Day (GPD) for Line Pressure of: Temp.(˚F) (ppm) 40 psi 50 psi 60 psi 70 psi 80 psi 90 psi 11.0 12.6 10.4 11.9 1000 11.1 1500 10.4 11.2...
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..
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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 ........ASO Piston Ring 7 ......
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R.O. DRINKING WATER SYSTEM FIVE/ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Marlo warrants its R.O. Drinking Water System to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five years from the date of purchase when installed and operated within recommended parameters.
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