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- Page 1 VERTEX Water Products PureWaterCooler ™ Water Dispenser OWNERS INSTALLATION MANUAL Countertop Models PWC-400 F PWC-400 R VERTEX WATER PRODUCTS Montclair, CA - USA...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction ..........pg. 1 2.0 Receiving . -
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 400 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 TThe PWC 400 assembly drawing is shown in Figure 1. The cooler has two tanks. There is a main holding water tank with a float switch which controls a solenoid valve on the feed water line to maintain a constant level of filtered water. This water is cooled in the holding tank with refrigerant coils. -
Page 5: Figure 2. Flow Schematic
Figure 2. Flow Schematic – 3 –... -
Page 6: Figure 3. Back View Of Cooler
3.2 Rear View On the back of the cooler are the main power switches; one for heating 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, and for the “R” version with the reverse osmosis fil- ter, there must be access to a drain trap to which the reject water from the RO is deliv- ered. - 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: Figure 5. Saddle Valve
Figure 5. Saddle Valve 4.4 Drain Connection (Applies to models wit Reverse Osmosis “R-version”) The black drain line in the back must be hooked to the drain line ahead of the normal sink water trap. See Figure 6 below. Place the 2 part drain saddle on the drain pipe before the drain trap. -
Page 10: Figure 7. 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 instruc- tions 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. -
Page 11: Operation
5.0 Operation 5.1 Start Up The PWC 400 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. (See Figure 8a) Figure 8a. - Page 12 g. Completely drain all of the water from the cooler using the hot water dispens- ing button. After the first tank is drained, let the tanks refill and drain a second time in the same manner. You must drain (2) complete tanks of water before use to ensure car- bon fines and membrane preservative have been removed.
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Page 13: Figure 9. Tank Drain
5.2 Tank Drain Occasionally, it may be desirable to drain both tanks. There is a drain plug on the bottom of the cooler frame. See Figure 9. First, make sure all power is off. The cooler must be moved so that the water can be drained from the bottom into a container to collect the water (about 11/4 gal). -
Page 14: Leak Detector System
6.0 Leak Detection System There is a water leak detection system installed in the cooler. If a water leak should occur inside the cooler, power will automatically be shut off. When power is cut off due to water leak: a. Un-plug the cooler and remove the left side panel (See Figure 10). b. -
Page 15: Filter Replacement Procedure
7.0 Filter Replacement Procedure The filter elements must be replaced at regular intervals to maintain the quality of the water. The “F” Model 400 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 16 7.1 Sediment and Carbon Filter Replacement Procedure a. Unplug the cooler from the wall socket. b. To access the filter compartment, remove the two screws that secure the right side panel. (See Figure 11). c. Remove the right side panel by sliding it backwards and then lifting the panel out.
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Page 17: Options
7.2 Stage 3 Reverse Osmosis Membrane Replacement Use the same procedure as in paragraph 7.1 above section a-f. With the cooler unplugged and the filter compartment open, disconnect the 3 tubes of the RO filter housing. Remove the RO housing from the filter clips. Remove the cap from the housing by unscrewing it. -
Page 18: Trouble Shooting Guide
9.0 Trouble Shooting Guide P P P P R R R R O O O O B B B B L L L L E E E E M M M M C C C C A A A A U U U U S S S S E E E E S S S S O O O O L L L L U U U U T T T T I I I I O O O O N N N N Panel not lit No Power... -
Page 19: Specifications
11.0 Specifications Model No. PWC-400 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 20: Warranty
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 21 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 22 VERTEX WATER PRODUCTS, Montclair, Calif. PWCM-2 Rev. F 06/08 Copyright 2008 VERTEX INDUSTRIALS, INC.
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