Spectrum PTL RO System Installation Instructions Manual page 18

TASTES AND ODOURS IN PRODUCT WATER
Possible Cause
Carbon Post Filter is exhausted.
There is foreign matter in Holding Tank.
Product water and Drain water lines are reversed.
Dissolved gases in feed water.
Increase in Product Water TDS .
LEAK FROM AIR GAP HOLE IN TAP
Possible Cause
Air Gap is clogged.
Drain line is clogged.
Drain flow rate is too high.
QUICK CONNECT FITTINGS LEAK
Possible Cause
Tubing is crimped or bent at connection
Tubing is not cut squarely
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Tubing does not enter fitting at 90 angle – not enough tubing
Solution
Replace Filter with model number PTL-CB
Follow the clean, flush and sanitizing procedures.
Replace all filters.
Correct plumbing according to installation instructions.
Pre-treat feed water to remove gasses.
See High TDS in Product Water Section.
Solution
Remove tap body from tap base and disconnect air gap ¼" tubing. Ensure there are no
obstructions – clear them out.
Remove tap body from tap base and disconnect drain 3/8" tubing. Ensure the drain con-
nector is properly aligned with the hole in the drain pipe. Ensure there are no obstructions – clear
them out.
Replace Flow Restrictor.
Solution
Remove tubing, cut 1" off squarely – making sure to not crimp. Use a very sharp utility knife. It is
not recommended to use side-cutting or diagonal-cutting pliers. Wet the tubing end and insert 5/8"
until fully inserted.
Remove tubing, cut 1" off squarely – making sure to not crimp. Use a very sharp utility knife. It
is not recommended to use side-cutting or diagonal-cutting pliers. Wet the tubing end and
insert 5/8" until fully inserted.
Re-route tubing to allow it to enter fitting at a straight 90
remove tubing and use a longer piece. Remove by pressing in the white collar while pulling the
Plastic Tubing out with your other hand.
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0 angle. If not enough tubing to allow,