Fresh Water Systems PharMate SQC Series Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

Reverse osmosis purification and dispensing system

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Installation, Operation, & Maintenance Manual for
PharMate
®
SQC Series Reverse Osmosis Purification
LEAVE THIS MANUAL IN PHARMACY
Pre & Postfilters
Fresh Water Systems, Inc.
11760 Sorrento Valley Rd
San Diego, CA 92121
(864) 284-1800 • Fax (864) 284-1819
and Dispensing System
Service Record
Installation Date __________________
Membrane
Pharmacy Division
P/N 98-880047 0205
Sanitize
Fresh Water Systems, Inc.
85 Commerce Center
Greenville, SC 29615
Other

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  • Page 1 LEAVE THIS MANUAL IN PHARMACY Service Record Installation Date __________________ Pre & Postfilters Membrane Sanitize Other Fresh Water Systems, Inc. Fresh Water Systems, Inc. 11760 Sorrento Valley Rd 85 Commerce Center San Diego, CA 92121 Greenville, SC 29615 Pharmacy Division (864) 284-1800 •...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..........4 Pre-Installation .
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Pharmacy SQC series Reverse Osmosis (RO) Purification and Dispensing System. To ensure that installation conforms to state and local plumbing codes, Fresh Water Systems, Inc. recommends installation be performed by qualified RO drink- ing water systems specialist, or licensed plumber. Failure to install RO system components as instructed VOIDS system warranty.
  • Page 4: Parts List

    PARTS LISTS Review parts list prior to installation to verify all items included in Installation Kit. Reverse Osmosis Hardware Kit PharMate ® Installation Kit Air Gap Faucet Sanitation Kit (3) #10 x 1” Mounting Screws (2) Tubing Nail Clamp C.L. (3) Plastic Wall Mount Anchors (2) #10 x 3/4”...
  • Page 5: Ro System Installation Diagram

    RO SYSTEM INSTALLATION DIAGRAM RO FAUCET TAP FAUCET Supply Adapter Faucet Stud SINK Faucet Supply Tube *(Blue) Trim to 6" length 1/4" White Tubing Drain To Dispenser(s) Line Adapter In-Line 3/8 x 1/4 Ball Valve Reducing Union (Included) Labeled Labeled "OUT"...
  • Page 6: Air Gap Faucet Installation

    AIR GAP FAUCET INSTALLATION Installation of the Air Gap Faucet is a required part of installation and is the RO Purification System's means of drain water backflow prevention. If sink top includes an unused knockout hole, remove knockout cover plate and mount faucet there.
  • Page 7: Supply Adapter & In-Line Ball Valve Installation

    SUPPLY ADAPTER & IN-LINE BALL VALVE INSTALLATION 1. Turn off cold water angle stop valve under sink where Reverse Osmosis unit is to be installed. After closing angle stop valve, relieve pressure build-up in line by briefly opening cold water tap handle on sink. Proceed only if cold water feed line can be completely shut off.
  • Page 8: Storage Tank Pre-Fill & Sanitization

    STORAGE TANK PRE-FILL & SANITIZATION Pre-filling storage tank is required to both provide adequate pressure to check for system leaks and generate water for flushing carbon post-filter. It is important to use provided sanitizer during Storage Tank pre-filling procedure. 1. Locate vial of sanitizing granules. Open vial and pour contents into tank opening. (Do not remove black Tank Cap) 2.
  • Page 9: Drain Line Adapter Installation

    DRAIN LINE ADAPTER INSTALLATION IMPORTANT NOTE Before starting this procedure, inspect condition of drain pip- ing, especially on older plumbing where traps and tailpieces can be deceptively thin and frail. If pipes are in poor condition, it is wise to inform customer that drain pipes should be replaced.
  • Page 10: Ro Purification Assembly Installation

    RO PURIFICATION ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION 1. Remove RO membrane cartridge from sealed plastic bag. 2. Remove white plug from fitting at bottom of cartridge by pushing in small grey collet and pulling out plug. (Refer to Page 14, Figure 9 for more information on tubing removal from fittings) 3.
  • Page 11: Pharmate Dispenser Installation

    ® PharMate DISPENSER INSTALLATION 1. Mount dispenser in convenient location that is both vertical & flat. Dispensers are typically located on end caps of prescription bays in close proximity to consulting counter & drive-thru areas. Using two #10 x 3/4” screws provided, mount dispenser 66” from floor to top of dispenser.
  • Page 12: Dual In-Line Tds Meter Installation

    DUAL IN-LINE TDS METER INSTALLATION Dual In-Line TDS Meter displays Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) measured in Parts Per Million (PPM) of Feed Water (IN) and Purified Water (OUT). Using Dual TDS Meter on weekly basis to measure TDS of Feed Water vs. Purified Water, RO System users can quickly verify membrane performance of at least 75% TDS removal with following Percent Removal (Rejection) calculation: Tap TDS - RO TDS...
  • Page 13: Final Tubing Connections

    FINAL TUBING CONNECTIONS With all system components now properly installed, final tubing connections may be completed. 1. Trim dispenser tubing to proper length and insert 1/4” white tubing from Pharmate ® Dispenser into 1/4” Tee Union connector above Product Water “Out” probe. 2.
  • Page 14: Ro Purification System Start-Up

    RO PURIFICATION SYSTEM START-UP 1. Rotate RO faucet handle upward to lock into open position. 2. Turn ON feed water supply valve and tank valve. This will flush carbon postfilter through faucet and drain remainder of sanitizing solution from tank. Once water begins to steadily drip from RO faucet, allow unit to run through faucet for 24 hours to flush membrane, then close faucet handle.
  • Page 15: Filter Change & System Sanitization

    FILTER CHANGE & SYSTEM SANITIZATION Equipment Required: • 5.25% household, unscented bleach • Safety glasses • Replacement filter set • Plastic bucket or bowl • 5ml oral syringe • Replacement membrane (if membrane change is required) • FDA approved o-ring lube CAUTION: WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHILE PERFORMING STEPS 4-12 NOTE: To remove filter cartridge, twist cartridge 1/4 turn counter-clockwise to disengage ears from RO Head...
  • Page 16: Periodic Cleansing Of Pharmate Dispenser

    ® PERIODIC CLEANSING OF PharMate DISPENSER PharMate® dispensers are sanitized when Filter Change & System Sanitization procedures are followed. Dispenser burettes may require cleaning or sanitizing independent of annual routine maintenance/filter change. For periodic ® cleansing of PharMate Dispenser, use the following procedure: 1.
  • Page 17: System Trouble Shooting Guide

    Symptom Probable Cause Solution Turn water ON Water supply is turned off Check and replace lines Water supply line is kinked Turn tank valve ON Tank is turned OFF Empty tank via faucet, using bike pump Tank pre-charge is low adjust air pressure at bottom of tank to 7 psi No Water Allow 3-4 hrs to fill, add 2nd tank if this...
  • Page 18: Warranty Information

    10 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Subject to conditions and limitations described below, Fresh Water Systems, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser its SQC Series Reverse Osmosis Unit and its PharMate® Dispenser Models to be free from defects in materials and work- manship under normal use within the operating specifications listed below: The SQC Series Reverse Osmosis Unit (excluding Filters, Membrane, PR monitor, &...

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