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- Page 1 VERTEX Water Products PureWaterCooler ™ Water Dispenser OWNERS INSTALLATION MANUAL Countertop Models PWC-4 0 F PWC-4 0 VERTEX WATER PRODUCTS Montclair, CA - USA...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Page 1.0 Introduction 2.0 Receiving 3.0 Product Description 4.0 Installation 5.0 Operation 6.0 Filter Replacement 7.0 Trouble shooting guide 8.0 Warranty 9.0 Specifications List of Figures Fig. 1 PWC 450 Assembly Fig. 2 Flow Schematic Fig. 3 Back View of Cooler Fig. -
Page 3: Introduction
1.0 Introduction The Vertex PureWaterCooler™ products are a means to produce good-tasting, safe water without using bottles of stored water. The model PWC 450 described here is made for counter top use. Its low height permits it to fit under cabinets. -
Page 4: Product Description
3.0 Description 3.1 Assembly The PWC 450 assembly drawing is shown in Figure 1. The cooler has two tanks. There is a main holding water tank that hold one gallon of water. This water is cooled in the holding tank with refrigerant coils. There is a sepa- rate hot water tank with an internal heater coil which is fed by water pressure directly from the line in. -
Page 5: Fig. 2 Flow Schematic
Figure 2. Flow Schematic... -
Page 6: Fig. 3 Back View Of Cooler
3.2 Rear View On the back of the cooler are the main power switches; one for heat- ing and one for cooling. When heating or cooling is occurring, indicator lights on the front panel will turn on. The hot temperature is fixed at a nominal 180°F and is controlled with a thermostat mounted on the outside of the hot tank. -
Page 7: Installation
4.0 Installation 4.1 Positioning the Cooler There are some precautions to take when positioning and using the PureWaterCooler™. See the items in Figure 4a and 4b. In addition, the cooler must be located near the supply water. Flexible 1/4-inch plastic tubing may be used for the feed connection. - Page 8 Do not place cooler next to Be sure to use correct power oven or dishwasher. Keep voltage. Plug power cord out of direct sunlight. directly into electrical socket. Figure 4b. Installation Precautions 4.2 Cooler Water Connections When received, the water connections on the back have color coded tube sections with red shipping caps on them.
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Page 9: Fig. 5 Saddle Valve
Figure 5. Saddle Valve... -
Page 10: Fig. 6 Quick Connect Fittings
4.5 Quick Connect Fittings The standard tubing connections on the PureWaterCooler™ are of Quick Connect 0-ring seal design and manufacture. Use the tubing and follow the instructions below to make the connections. If you cut the tubing make sure it is a square cut, fits squarely in the fitting, and seals properly. Figure 7. -
Page 11: Operation
5.0 Operation 5.1 Start Up a. The PWC 450 Cooler is shipped to you complete and ready to operate. Connect all tubing according to instructions. b. Make sure Cold and Hot power switches at back of cooler are OFF before plugging the cooler into 110-volt wall socket. - Page 12 Figure 7b. Control Panel...
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Page 13: Fig. 8 Tank Drain
5.2 Tank Drain Occasionally, it may be desirable to drain both tanks. There are drain plugs on the back of the cooler. See Figure 8. First, make sure all power is off. The cooler must be moved so that the water can be drained into a container to collect the water (about 1 1/4 gal). -
Page 14: Filter Replacement
6.0 Filter Replacement The filter elements must be replaced at regular intervals to maintain the quality of the water. The “F” Model 450F has 2-stages of mechanical filtration. A 1st stage 5- micron sediment filter and a 2nd stage activated carbon filter. Both stages must be replaced every 6-12 months. -
Page 15: Trouble Shooting Guide
7.0 Trouble Shooting Guide Problem Cause Solution Check that power cord is plugged • Panel Not Lit No Power Controls Not Set Turn on cold power switch on back • Will Not Cool Thermostat in rear • Turn to right about 1/2 turn for colder water Unit is too close to wall so Move unit 6 inches away from wall... -
Page 16: Warranty
8.0 Specifications KWS-450 Model No. PWC-450 Voltage/Frequency AC110V Dimensions (L) 16 x (W) 13 x (H) 16 1/2 Weight (empty) 42 lb. Hot Water Tank Capacity .25 gal. Cold Water tank Capacity 1.0 gal. Power Consumption Hot Water: 500W Cold Water: 100W Electric Power Cord Length 6Ft. - Page 17 ONE YEAR, beginning on the later of either (a) the date of purchase or (b) the date of manufacture as identified by the Vertex unit’s serial number. Manufacturer additionally warrants the compressor for a period of THREE YEARS from the above date.
- Page 18 WHAT WE WILL DO TO CORRECT PROBLEMS/ HOW TO GET WARRANTY PARTS If the Vertex unit does not operate in accordance with the documentation provided to purchaser, or purchaser have questions concerning purchaserr Vertex unit, please contact the Dealer from whom the unit was purchased.
- Page 19 VERTEX WATER PRODUCTS, Montclair, Calif. PWCM-2 Rev. F 06/08 PWCM-3 08/09 Copyright 2008 VERTEX INDUSTRIALS, INC. Copyright 2008 VERTEX INDUSTRIALS, INC.
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