Summary of Contents for Pure Water Systems PWS BEV-500
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Getting Started With Your PWS BEV-500 ® Pure Water Appliance Includes setup and maintenance information for the BEV-500 Series Pure Water Appliance. ®...
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Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started ....... . . 3 Setting Up Your BEV System ..... . . 3 Unpack the System .
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503-631-7712 http://www.purewatersystems.com Pure Water Systems, Inc., the Pure Water Systems logo, PWS, and Bio Compatible Water are trademarks of Pure Water Systems, Inc. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. Product specifications are subject to change without notice.
C H A P T E R Getting Started Thank you for your purchase of this quality water purification system by Pure Water Systems, Inc. Your new PWS ® BEV-500 system represents the state-of-the-art in water purification, combining several of the most efficient methods of water treatment to achieve a very specific result—pure water that meets the rigorous Vincent (BEV) standards for bio-compatibility.
As you unpack your new PWS ® BEV-500 unit, inspect all parts to make sure they have not been damaged in transit. If damage has occurred immediately file a claim with the freight company. Should you need to return the unit to Pure Water Systems, you must first obtain an RMA number by contacting customer service.
drill bit to drill hole through metal portion of sink. (See Figure 2) Alternately, use a “glass and tile car- bide spade tipped bit.” Acrylic sinks: use ½” high-speed drill bit. Stainless Steel Figure 1, Pure Water Faucet (see detail in Appendix C) sinks: ½”...
5) Set aside compres- sion fittings for later use connecting yellow feed tubing to system. When ready to supply water to the system, turn valve handle counter- clockwise until fully open. In some instances the self- piercing valve provided will not be compatible with your plumbing.
Figure 5, Steps to Mount the Drain Saddle Preparing to Mount the Main Assembly When possible we recommend mounting the main assembly on the left sidewall of the cabinet, but this is not a requirement. It is not required the system be mounted at all —many owners choose to let the main assembly rest unsupported on the floor of the cabinet.
NOTE: Do not hang the assembly until tubing connections have been made (following pages.) Making the Tubing Connections You have completed the bulk of the installation tasks. All that remains is connecting tubing between the components. Three lengths of tubing have been supplied: •...
Figure 9, Connect compression fitting as shown Connect the Drain Line Measure and cut a length of tubing to connect the drain port (middle front of main assembly) to the drain saddle previously installed (page 7.) IMPORTANT: If the frame of the main assembly is not above the drain saddle valve, you will need to loop the tubing as high as possible beneath the sink.
Attach the Transformer Connect the male 2-pin plug from the transformer to the female 2-pin plug located on the left-rear of the main assembly as shown. Figure 11, Transformer Connection Mount the Main Assembly to the Cabinet With the transformer, cold water supply and the drain line connected, the main assembly can now be placed onto the screws previously installed.
Connect Main Assembly to Storage Tank With the tank in position, measure and cut a length of tubing to connect the outlet port of the main assembly (marked “TO TANK”) with the tee connector on the tank ball valve as shown.
Verify Tubing and Flow Tubing and flow depend on whether or not you choose to use the booster pump. The info below will be instructive if you are adding the booster pump. (If you purchase the pump with your system, the tubing/flow adjustments will have been made at the factory before shipping.
the handle on your faucet and let the water flow until only a slight trickle remains. Close the faucet and allow the tank to fill a second time. You are now ready to enjoy the great taste of 100% pure BEV quality bio-compatible drinking water. Indicators of System Activity The BEV-500 unit has five indicator lights on the frame.
OPERATING PROCEDURES Your PURE WATER SYSTEMS BEV-500 Reverse Osmosis / Deionization water purification system is fully self operational. The exclusive power panel does all the work! Each time the tank calls for water, the system will self flush the RO Module for 2 minutes and then manufacture water.
Every system combines carbon adsorption, reverse osmosis, and deionization. By carefully matching the components utilizing these methods, Pure Water Systems is able to assure your system produces water which meets or exceeds the rigorous Vincent standards for bio-compatibility.
a much higher degree of hardness. However, there are limitations—the operating parameters for this custom designed RO membrane are found in the Specifications section of this manual. Deionization Module: (Part No: PWS-BEV-DI) This stage includes a unique blend of deionization resins carefully matched to our exceptional reverse osmosis membrane and provides superior rejection of monovalent ions, fluoride, and nitrates—contaminants only partially removed by the reverse osmosis process.
Chlorine and Chloramines Chlorine is the most common substance added to municipal water supplies. Its purpose is to eliminate biological growth (i.e. chlorine is toxic). Regulations usually require there to be residual chlorine when it reaches your tap. Typically, the residual concentrations of chlorine in household water range from 0.5 to 1.0 parts-per-million (ppm).
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You originally invested in your PWS ® BEV-500 to provide your family the very best in water purification. There is hardly anything in this world that a man could not make a little worse or a little cheaper, and the people who consider price alone are this man’s lawful prey. It’s like this: we would rather explain price once than apologize for poor quality and service the rest of our life.
After 12 months of use, it is time to replace the pre-filter and the deionization module to insure your system is producing water within BEV parameters. Replacement modules can be ordered directly from Pure Water Systems via our web site http://www.purewatersystems.com.
It makes good sense to have some towels on-hand. Changing filters will normally involve some areas getting wet as the small amount of water stored in various tubes spills out during this process. Remove the contents from beneath the kitchen sink where the Main Assembly is located. Disconnect the transformer from the outlet.
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To insure your system will be water-tight even after being shipped across country, we have inserted small plastic retaining clips on each fitting. These are easily removed with your fingers or, if grabbing the clip is difficult, you may wish to use a pair of needle-nose pliers. Remove the retaining clips from each end of the pre-filter, then remove the tubing itself.
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IMPORTANT: After changing filters, monitor your system and check for leaks frequently for the next several days. Most leaks are attributed to tubing not fully seated inside the Speedfit® fittings. Remove the red lock clip, compress the collet, and remove the tubing. Re-insert the tubing until you feel it bottom out on the tubing end-stop.
A: The best method is to measure the resistivity (conductivity) of the product water and compare it to the feed water. You can obtain a resistivity meter from Pure Water Systems. (Poor rejection rates may also be an indication of a plugged pre-filter, so check that filter first.) A large increase in the production rate is also an indication of membrane failure, and can often be traced to the membrane having been subjected to either freezing or hot water.
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Ask your Authorized Pure Water Systems Dealer for a copy of “The Role of Pure Water in Detoxification.” (Can also be found on our website!) Q: Will hot water ruin my RO membrane? A: YES! Hot water over 100°...
Upon notice, we will repair or replace covered defective parts, free of charge. If it is necessary to ship the product to Pure Water Systems, Inc. or bring it to a dealer for service, the buyer must pay for any shipping or travel costs.
Pure Water Systems, Inc. will furnish any factory labor to make repairs on parts or products returned to the factory that are covered under the warranty. How You Can Get Service Contact the Pure Water Systems, Inc. customer service department for instructions and authorization number for returning the defective part or product.
(listed in the Yellow Pages under “Analytical Labs”), or online from National Testing Laboratories at http://www.watercheck.com. If the parameters of your water do not fall within the specified ranges as noted above, please contact Pure Water Systems or your Authorized Distributor for treatment options.
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Low tap water pressure will reduce the volume and quality of the water produced by your system. In low pressure situations (less than 45 PSI) BEV values cannot be assured. The addition of a booster pump (PWS-BP-500) is strongly recommended. (A simple gauge for measuring water pressure can be obtained from home improvement stores, usually for less than $10.) ALWAYS USE COLD WATER—hot water will damage the TFC membrane.
A P P E N D I X Replacement Schedule Below you can find the recommended replacement schedule and part numbers for the components of your PWS ® BEV-500 pure water appliance. Replacement Components Module Replacement Schedule Order No. Sediment & GAC Pre-filter Annually PWS-BEV100-012 Deionization Module...
A P P E N D I X Connections Figure C1: Sink Mounted Faucet Assembly Take out plastic tube and insert faucet stem Small black rubber gasket Chrome base plate Large black rubber gasket ½” (minimum) Hole in Sink Black Locating Washer (used where a ½” hole is available.
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Figure C2: Anatomy of John Guest Speedfit® Fittings Tubing End-stop Collet Internal O-ring To make a connection: 1) Insert tubing into fitting, 2) Past the internal O-ring, 3) Until it bottoms out against the tubing end- stop. 4) Pull on tubing to ensure a secure connection, then slide red lock clip between collet and fitting.
A P P E N D I X Installing the Optional Pump Prepare to Mount the Pump (BP500) Identify a location for the pump. The pump can be placed on the floor for convenience, preferably in close proximity to the main assembly. This will ensure that the tubing is kept to a minimum and is neatly arranged.
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The pressure gauge is mounted to a stainless steel union-tee which includes a stem adaptor on one end, and a ¼” tubing connection on the other. Looking at the end of the pump as shown in Figure E2, you will see small arrows on the pump Figure E2, Remove the dust-plugs head indicating direction of...
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Figure E5, Completed tubing connections using BP500 Booster Pump Make the Wiring Connection The BEV-500 Main Assembly is pre-wired with a male 2-pin wire connector to connect to the female 2-pin connector of the booster pump. (See Figure E6, below) Figure E6, Connection of pump to pre-wired plug on the Main Assembly Mount the Pump (BP500) With the tubing connections completed between pump inlet and outlet;...
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