Summary of Contents for Spectrum PTL RO System
- Page 1 Installation Instructions PTLROSYSTEM-COMPLETE Premier Twist-Lock - Three stage RO System...
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Page 2: Package Contents
Package Contents Installation Instructions SPECTRUM PTL RO System Parts & Hardware Included RO Filter System Head with Drain Connector Built-in Bracket Drain Connector Screws Twist-Lock ™ Filters Nuts Mounting Screws Foam Seal Tank Connector RO Tap Spout Water Storage Tank... - Page 3 How Reverse Osmosis works – Your new SPECTRUM Premier Twist-Lock (PTL) Reverse Osmosis (RO) system is composed of a 3-stage system manifold, a PTL carbon block (PTL-CB) pre-filter, the reverse osmosis membrane (PTL-RO), a storage tank, a PTL-CB post-filter and an air gap tap to deliver the filtered water to your counter- top.
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Page 4: Plan Your Installation
Plan Your Installation It is recommended to read through the entire manual before beginning your installation. Follow all steps exactly. Reading this manual will also help you get all the benefits from your system. Your Premier Twist-Lock Drinking Water System can be installed under a sink or in a remote location. - Page 5 STEP 1 Install Saddle Valve WARNING CAUTION Be sure that all electrical appliances and outlets are turned off at the Please wear safety glasses to protect circuit breaker before working in cabinet area. eyes when drilling. Select a cold water supply line as close to the appliance as possible. Turn off the water from the main water supply valve.
- Page 6 STEP 2 Install RO Drain Connector WARNING CAUTION Be sure that all electrical appliances and outlets are turned off at the Please wear safety glasses to protect circuit breaker before working in cabinet area. eyes when drilling. Drain Connector Installation Choose the drain outlet location.
- Page 7 STEP 4 Install Water Storage Tank T T he Tank Ball Valve fitting on the Water Storage Tank may need to be tightened 3-4 turns to get a good seal. Do not over tighten. TO INSTALL WATER STORAGE TANK: Apply 2-3 wraps of Plumber’s Tape to the threads on the nipple at the top of the Water Storage Tank Locate the Tank Connector .
- Page 8 STEP 5 Install RO Tap (continued) I I NSTALL REVERSE OSMOSIS TAP Locate and organize your RO Tap install parts. See packing list on page 1 R,S,T Route the 3 tubes attached to the RO Tap Body through the RO Tap Base , but don’t connect the R,S,T RO Tap Body...
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Page 9: Connect Tubing
STEP 6 Connect Tubing Install 1/4" Plastic Tubing for Water Supply Line from System Head Outlet to RO Tap Locate the 1/4" White Plastic Tubing that is already attached to RO Tap Body (see page 7 illustration). Determine the length necessary to connect to the RO System Head Outlet (labeled “FAUCET”). - Page 10 STEP 6 Connect Tubing (Continued) FROM AIR GAP TAP TO RO ASSEMBLY Locate 1/4" Red Plastic Tubing already attached to the air gap barb on the RO Tap Body Determine length necessary to connect to the drain outlet on the RO Membrane Filter Cut 1/4"...
- Page 11 STEP 7 Install RO System and Drain In Remote Location I I NSTALL A REMOTE DRAIN POINT AND AIR GAP (Remote Location) You can also run the drain tubing to an existing drain in the house. A floor drain, laundry tub, standpipe, sump, etc.
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Page 12: Purging The System
S S ANITIZE THE SYSTEM Sanitizing is recommended immediately after installation of the SPECTRUM Pressure Twist-Lock (PTL) RO filter system. It’s also recommended after servicing inner parts. It is important that the person installing or servicing the system have clean hands while handling inner parts of the system. - Page 13 Twist-Lock Filter Replacement ™ Turn off the cold water shut-off valve to the RO Filter System Assembly. B 1,B 2,B 3 Turn each Twist-Lock Filter from right to left until it releases. Gently pull down on each used Twist-Lock Filter ™...
- Page 14 SPECIFICATIONS – QUALIFIED SYSTEM PERFORMANCE Because the performance of a Reverse Osmosis Membrane is highly dependent upon pressure, temperature and TDS, the following should be used for comparison purposes only. 1 Industry standards measure RO Membranes performance with no U.S. Metric back pressure on the product water, at 60 psig (414kPa) and 25°C.
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Page 15: Pre Filter/Post Filter Maintenance
Reverse Osmosis System Maintenance PRE FILTER/POST FILTER MAINTENANCE The pre-filter and post-filters are replaceable activated carbon cartridges, model number PTL-CB They are located in the 1st and 3rd positions of the 3-stage system. It is recommended to replace the pre-filter and post-filter cartridges at least every 6 months of product water use. -
Page 16: Automatic Shut-Off
C C HECK VALVE The check valve is vital for proper operation of the Reverse Osmosis system. The check valve ensures that the product water is flowing in the proper direction, and does not allow it to flow backwards. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF The automatic shut-off conserves water when the storage tank is full by turning the system off until more product water is needed. - Page 17 LOW WATER PRESSURE FROM DISPENSING TAP Possible Cause Solution Air Pressure in Holding Tank is incorrect. Open tap and empty water from holding tank. Shut off feed water to system and T T his is the #1 reason for low flow from Reverse Osmosis Tap. remove holding tank from under sink.
- Page 18 TASTES AND ODOURS IN PRODUCT WATER Possible Cause Solution Carbon Post Filter is exhausted. Replace Filter with model number PTL-CB Follow the clean, flush and sanitizing procedures. There is foreign matter in Holding Tank. Replace all filters. Product water and Drain water lines are reversed. Correct plumbing according to installation instructions.
- Page 19 CAUTION • These filters are not water purifiers. Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. Systems certified for Cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable Cysts.