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M I C R O L I N E ® DRINKING WATER SYSTEM MODEL T.F.C. - 435 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.
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. INSTAllATION STEPS ...............7 A.
SECTION I. INTRODuCTION aromatic polyamide film and is classified as a Thin Your new Reverse Osmosis (R.O.) Drinking Water Film Composite (T.F.C.). System uses a combination of filtration technologies The spiral wound construction of the R.O. to reduce unwanted contaminants in a water supply. Membrane provides maximum surface area for The following steps combine to give you the best in water production and is less susceptible to fouling...
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OPTIONAl T.f.C.–435 bASEMENT INSTAllATION DIAgRAM DISPENSINg FAUCET NOTE: FOR REFRIgERATOR WATER DISPENSER OR ICE MAKER HOOKUP, TEE INTO 3/8" BLUE TUBINg TO PRODUCT DISPENSINg FAUCET. (3/8” Blue) HOLDINg TANK SHUTOFF VALVE (Open Position) FLOOR TANK (3/8” Yellow) IN-LINE ACTIVATED FOR COVER WITH OPTIONAL WATER QUALITY MONITOR SEE EXPLODED CARBON VIEW AT THE END OF THIS MANUAL...
the system cover for instant monitoring at the water quality is less than acceptable. Because touch of a button. The monitor compares the level the Water Quality Monitor was designed to of the total dissolved solids in the incoming (feed) operate best while the system is making water, water versus the product water and calculates a false reading may occur if tested when your...
SECTION III. PREPARATION 9. Assorted wood and metal drill bits including " metal drill bit. A. Major System Components 10. Phillips head and flat blade screwdrivers. The following components comprise the R.O. 11. ½", " and " open end wrenches. Drinking Water System.
should be the " diameter OD size to prevent The easiest installation is to use an existing spray a high pressure drop. Remember, these tanks attachment hole. If the spray faucet hole is not can weigh up to 30 pounds when full of water; available, then the sink top must be drilled.
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HOSE BARBS 3/8” QUICK CONNECT FITTING BLACK 1/4” POLYTUBE BLACK 3/8” POLYTUBE (TO DRAIN PORT (TO DRAIN CLAMP) ON RO SYSTEM) BLUE 3/8” POLYTUBE (PRODUCT OUTLET) 5. Connect the tubing to the Faucet. Push 3. Assemble the 1/8” Screws & Toggle Wings the Blue 3/8”...
fEED wATER SADDlE VAlVE 2b. To install on (hard) steel or brass tubing supply line. Cold Water Line •The supply line should now be drained. Use a battery powered or properly grounded drill to Saddle Reversible avoid shock hazard. Back Plate •Drill a "...
2. Use a battery powered or properly grounded and removal of plugs. Run the tubing along its drill. Using the Clamp port as a drill guide, course to the Feed Water Saddle Valve, trim to drill a " hole through the wall of the drain length.
2. Pull the cap/plug off the top of the tank where •Let stand for 15 minutes. the Tank Shut–Off should go. (Refer to Fig. 1, NOTE: During this time, check the system page 3.) carefully for leaks. 3. Wrap Teflon tape three times around the ¼" •At the end of 15 minutes, CLOSE the Feed male outlet thread.
SECTION V. OPERATION & MAINTENANCE The recommended interval for changing the filters (not the R.O. Membrane) is every six (6) months. A. Normal Operation Typical T.F.C. Membrane life expectancy is three 1. It is normal for the Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) years.
•Remove the Sediment/Carbon Filter Housing IN–lINE ACTIVATED CARbON and empty. Remove the wrapping and install POST fIlTER ASSEMbly the Sediment/Carbon Prefilter. Firmly tighten the Housing hand tight only. Dispensin g Fa u ce t •Remove the Activated Carbon Filter Housing and empty.
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 Prefilter or Activated Replace filters. Carbon Prefilter. Low water pressure Feed Water pressure must be above 40 psig.
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Problem Possible Cause Solution High Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) in The Product Water and Drain Water Correct plumbing. the Product Water (continued) lines are reversed. No drain flow, Drain Restrictor is Clear or replace Drain Restrictor. clogged. No drain flow, the drain orifice in Clear or replace Dispensing 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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