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- Page 1 ® Model 40T Owner's Manual This Manual is for the Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of the WATER FACTORY SYSTEMS ® Countertop Reverse Osmosis System Activated Carbon Drinking Water Appliance © 2002 CUNO Incorporated 98-880012 0602...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting to Know Your Countertop RO Appliance ..................2-3 Set Up ..............................4-5 Installation ..............................6 Start Up................................ 7 Regular Use ..............................8 Routine Maintenance ..........................9 Helpful Hints ..............................9 Cartridge Replacement.......................... 10-11 Troubleshooting ............................12 Specifications and Operating Guidelines .................... -
Page 3: Getting To Know Your Countertop Ro Appliance
Getting to Know Your Countertop RO Appliance Take a minute to become familiar with the important parts of your new Countertop RO Appliance. Description Reservoir Lid Spigot View Window Connecting Hose Air Filter Quick Connect Reservoir 11a) Plastic Locking Collar Shroud 11b) Flow Control Valve... - Page 4 Getting to Know Your Countertop RO Appliance Description 13) Base Screw Knobs 19) RO Membrane Cartridge 14) Head Bracket 20) Carbon Cartridge (Postfilter) 15) Plastic Bolts 21) Cartridge Head 16) Retaining Clips 22) Cartridge Ears 17) Sediment Cartridge (Prefilter) 23) O-ring Seals 18) Carbon Cartridge (Prefilter)
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Page 5: Set Up
Set Up Preparation 1) Remove all of the parts from the carton and set them in front of you on a table. Compare your parts with the drawing to make sure you have everything you need to set up your countertop RO appliance. Note: Thoroughly wash your hands before proceeding with the minor assembly which follows. - Page 6 Set Up (Continued) 4) Install the Reverse Osmosis Cartridge: a) Remove reservoir lid and set aside. b) Holding the unit with both hands by the shroud, turn it upside down with the two base screw knobs facing up. c) Using both hands, loosen the two base screws completely by turning to the left at the same time (see drawing below).
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Page 7: Installation
Installation Placement of Your RO Appliance 1) Place your RO appliance on the kitchen counter within two feet (61 cm) of the sink (or on any solid, flat surface within the length of the connecting hose). Important: The top of the RO appliance must be at least 5” (13 cm) higher than the sink faucet outlet. This will assure proper operation of the automatic overflow device. -
Page 8: Start Up
Start Up 1) Attach the quick connect to the faucet (see diagram below): a) Remove and discard plastic packing plug from inside the collar of quick connect attachment. b) Push down and hold plastic locking collar of quick connect attachment and push assembly over faucet aerator. -
Page 9: Regular Use
4) Discard water in reservoir: a) Open spigot and discard all water in reservoir into sink. Note: It is normal for small black carbon particles from the carbon filter to appear in the first few reservoirs of water. This is completely harmless. b) Wipe inside of the reservoir with a clean paper towel or soft cloth. -
Page 10: Routine Maintenance
Routine Maintenance These simple steps will help assure that your RO appliance operates at maximum efficiency and provides years of trouble-free performance. Periodic Flushing Make sure you flush the system before and after every use. Periodic flushing helps to keep the system clean and fresh by rinsing away impurities. -
Page 11: Cartridge Replacement
Cartridge Replacement Cartridge Replacement Schedule The RO membrane and filters are the heart of your countertop RO appliance. The life of these cartridges depends on your local water conditions and amount of water used. To assure the best performance from your RO unit, we recommend you follow the cartridge replacement schedule below: Replacement Cartridge Change Frequency... - Page 12 6) Twist the filter cartridge 1/4 turn to the left so that the ears on the cartridge are able to disengage from the head. Then, hold the head bracket with one hand while gently pulling the cartridge away from the head.
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Page 13: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause(s) Solution Carbon postfilter Replace Carbon Cartridge Postfilter* and flush exhausted. appliance for 5 minutes. Discard first reservoir. Reservoir requires Sanitize reservoir.** Unpleasant taste and/or sanitizing. odor. Air filter is exhausted. Replace air filter.* Note: If problem persists replace all filters and membrane. Sanitize reservoir. Hydrogen sulfide must be removed from household Hydrogen sulfide gas in water supply before RO appliance is installed. -
Page 14: Specifications And Operating Guidelines
Specifications and Operating Guidelines Filter Assembly Components Sediment Prefilter: 5 Micron Depth Cartridge Carbon Prefilter: 10” Granular Activated Carbon Membrane Type: Advanced Thin Film Composite (TFCM) Carbon Post Filter: 10” Granular Activated Carbon Daily Production: 22-33 gallons per day (83-125 liters per day)* TDS Rejection: 96% nominal (to atmosphere)* *Rated at 77°F (25°C), 60 psi (414 kPa), 500 ppm TDS. -
Page 15: Push-In' Tubing Connector Instructions
‘Push-In’ Tubing Connector This product is outfitted with user friendly ‘Push In’ connectors. Proper use of the connectors is shown in the diagrams. It is most important (Quick Connect Fittings) that the tubing selected for use with these connectors be of high quality, exact size and roundness, and with no surface nicks or scratches. - Page 16 CUNO Incorporated 400 Research Parkway Meriden, CT 06450, U.S.A. Toll Free: 1-800-733-1199 Worldwide: 203-237-5541 Fax: 203-238-8701 www.waterfactorysystems.com • www.cuno.com...