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® M I C R O L I N E DRINKING WATER SYSTEM MODEL T.F.C. - 335 INSTALLATION, OPERATION & SERVICE MANUAL Tested and Certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 58 for the reduction of the claims specified on the Performance Data Sheet. Drink with Confidence! IMPORTANT NOTICES: This reverse osmosis system contains replaceable treatment components critical for effective performance.
TAblE Of CONTENTS Page SECTION I. INTRODUCTION ................... 3 SECTION II. SPECIFICATIONS ..................5 SECTION III. PREPARATION ....................6 A. Major System Components ............... 6 B. Tools Recommended for Installation ............6 C. Site Selection For Major System Components ......... 6 SECTION IV.
SECTION I. INTRODuCTION product water (the Permeate). The excess minerals Your new Reverse Osmosis (R.O.) Drinking Water are rinsed to drain (the Reject Water). System uses a combination of filtration technologies The membrane is specially constructed, fully to reduce unwanted contaminants in a water supply. aromatic polyamide film and is classified as a Thin The following steps combine to give you the best in Film Composite (T.F.C.).
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OPTIONAl T.f.C.–335 bASEMENT INSTAllATION DIAgRAM DISPENSING FAUCET NOTE: FOR BEST FLOW RATE, KEEP TUBING FROM R.O. MANIFOLD TO DISPENSING FAUCET AS SHORT AS PRODUCT POSSIBLE (3/8" Blue) HOLDING TANK SHUTOFF VALVE (Open Position) FLOOR TANK (3/8" Yellow) NOTE: FOR BEST FLOW RATE, KEEP TUBING FROM HOLDING COVER WITH OPTIONAL TANK TO R.O.
system cover for instant monitoring at the touch operate best while the system is making water, of a button. The monitor compares the level of the a false reading may occur if tested when your total dissolved solids in the incoming (feed) water R.O.
SECTION III. PREPARATION 10. Phillips head and flat blade screwdrivers. 11. ½", " and " open end wrenches. A. Major System Components 12. 10" Crescent wrench with jaws taped to hold The following components comprise the R.O. faucet. Drinking Water System. (Refer to Fig. 1, page 3 for 13.
can weigh up to 30 pounds when full of water; body and should be mounted so that the “CL” line a firm, level area is required. is at least one (1) inch (26mm) above the flood rim of the sink. 3.
lONg REACh AIR gAP fAuCET water feed line. If you are not sure of the supply, wITh 3/8" CONNECTOR run the hot water and feel the supply piping. Water over 100°F may cause permanent damage to the R.O. Membrane. (Refer to Fig. 3 below.) fEED wATER SADDlE VAlVE Spout Cold Water...
•The supply line should now be drained. Use a the sink drain pipe. (Refer to Fig. 1, page 3.) battery powered or properly grounded drill to 1. Position the Drain Clamp on the sink drain avoid shock hazard. pipe above the drain trap. Allow room for •Drill a "...
to Hose Barbs. Route the tubing to the Drain inserted into the “Drain” port will have a green Clamp and trim to length. drain restrictor in it. Run the tubing along its course to the ¼" Hose Barb on the Dispensing •Refer to Fig.
f. Start up •Remove the Activated Carbon Filter Housing (the closest of the three to the At time of start up and each time the filters are In–Out Ports), empty, and install the changed the system should be sanitized (also see Activated Carbon Post Filter.
2. R.O. systems produce drinking water at to empty. relatively slow rates; it can take up to 5 hours 2. Loosen and remove the Sediment/Carbon or more to fill the Holding Tank. Normal Filter and the Activated Carbon Filter operation is to let the Holding Tank fill with Housings.
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•Do not open the Faucet for at least 8 hours. •Discard the first three full tanks of water produced; they will contain chlorine. •When the Faucet if first opened, expect air and carbon fines (very fine black powder), from the new Activated Carbon Post Filter to be rinsed out.
SECTION VI. 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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This warranty does not cover the disposable sediment and carbon filters whose service life depends on feed water conditions. In addition, the membrane is only warranted if the required feed water conditions are met. The above warranty will also not apply to any part of the Microline R.O. Drinking Water System that ®...
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