Leaks - Kinetico Commercial Plus Series Technical Manual

CP Series Technical Manual
3. Treated water has
a salty taste.
4. Treated water has
a yellow tint.
5. Treated water has
an odor (hot water
only).

Leaks

Problem
1. Water leaks from
any of the assembly
levels.
2. Water feed
pressure is too high
(125 psi maximum).
3. Water leaks at the
main base or remote
base.
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In high TDS (1000+) applications, salt
taste may be present due to the ion
exchange process or sodium chloride in
the raw water.
See the section entitled "Salty Treated
Water."
The raw water may have traces of tannins
present.
See the section entitled "Iron Bleed-
Through."
The magnesium rod in hot water tanks
can cause a reaction that gives off an
odor of rotten eggs.
Reason
Main Valve screws are not tightened.
One of the seals between assembly levels
(L-1 through L-4) is pinched or missing.
One of the screw holes is stripped or
cracked.
There is a crack on the seal area near a
screw hole.
No pressure regulator installed.
The pressure regulator is broken.
The base is not tightened properly.
The O-ring on the base is pinched or
missing.
General Information
Inform the customer of the
Kinetico Drinking Water
System or Commercial RO
System.
If tannins are present, use
tannin softener.
Remove this rod from the hot
water heater. An alternative
rod may be installed.
Solution
Depressurize the unit and
tighten the Main Valve
screws.
Replace the non-conforming
seal.
Replace the base.
Replace the level.
Install pressure regulator.
Replace pressure regulator.
Tighten base.
Replace base O-ring.
December 15, 2004
Rev. 3