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MICROLINE ® REVERSE OSMOSIS DRINKING WATER SYSTEM Model T.F.C.-25D Installation, Operation & Service Manual This drinking water system is tested and Certified to ANSI/NSF Standard 58 for the reduction of Barium, Cadmium, Chromium (Hexavalent), Chromium (Trivalent), Copper, Fluoride, Lead, Mercury, Radium 226/228, Selenium, and TDS as verified and substantiated by test data.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page SECTION I. INTRODUCTION .................. 1 SECTION II. SPECIFICATIONS ................3 SECTION III. PREPARATION ..................4 A. Major System Components ............4 B. Tools Recommended for Installation ..........4 C. Site Selection For Major System Components ......4 SECTION IV.
SECTION I. INTRODUCTION The membrane is a specially constructed, fully 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 to reduce unwanted contaminants in a water supply. The spiral wound construction of the R.O.
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OPTIONAL T.F.C.–25D BASEMENT INSTALLATION DIAGRAM DISPENSING FAUCET NOTE: FOR REFRIDGERATOR 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 COVER ACTIVATED CARBON POST FILTER RO MANIFOLD...
SECTION II. SPECIFICATIONS TABLE A – QUALIFIED SYSTEM PERFORMANCE Because the performance of an R.O. Membrane is highly dependent upon pressure, temperature and TDS, the following should be used for comparison purposes only. U.S. Metric Membrane Production 25 ± 4 gpd 79–110 lpd Membrane TDS Reduction 95% minimum...
SECTION III. PREPARATION 10. Phillips head and flat blade screwdrivers. 11. ½", " and " open end wrenches. A. Major System Components 12. 10" Crescent wrench with jaws taped to hold The following components comprise the R.O. faucet. Drinking Water System. (Refer to Fig. 1, page 1 for general system layout.) 13.
a high pressure drop. Remember, these tanks NOTE: For proper installation the Air Gap can weigh up to 30 pounds when full of water; Faucet has a critical level line “CL” marked on its a firm, level area is required. body and should be mounted so that the “CL”...
LONG REACH AIR GAP FAUCET allow access to the Hose Barbs, and tighten WITH 3/8" CONNECTOR the Hex Nut while holding the faucet in alignment with a padded Crescent wrench. Do not over tighten. B. Feed Water Saddle Valve Installation Decide on location.
•Assemble and tighten the brass screw. allow the water to run for a few minutes to flush any debris caused by the installation. •To pierce the tubing, turn the Valve Handle fully clockwise (inward). A small amount of •Close the faucet and check the Feed Water water may escape from the outlet until it is Saddle Valve for leaks.
this may cause excessive noise as the reject 3. Locate the ¼" Black Drain Tubing. Remove water is flowing to drain. the black plug from the fitting labelled “Drain” on the manifold and insert the tubing. Run the Firmly press one end of the tubing over the "...
4. Locate the " Yellow Tubing. Firmly press one •As soon as the water begins to come out of end into the Holding Tank Shut–Off Valve the Dispensing Faucet, close the Faucet. and the other end into the tee. (Refer to Fig. •Let stand for 15 minutes.
SECTION V. OPERATION & MAINTENANCE frequent changes. NOTE: If the R.O. Membrane is to be replaced, A. Normal Operation see Sec. IV, F.1–3, page 9, for the proper procedure. 1. It is normal for the Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) of the water to be higher than normal Use a drip pan to catch any water that may spill during the first 5 gallons of operation, this is when the Filter Housings are removed.
IN–LINE ACTIVATED CARBON •Remove the Activated Carbon Filter Housing and empty. Remove the wrapping POST FILTER ASSEMBLY and install the Activated Carbon Post Filter. Firmly tighten the Housing hand tight only. Dispensing •Disconnect the yellow product water tubing Faucet that runs from the Holding Tank to the Tee (see Fig.
B. Water Quantity C. Net Pressure Differential Water quantity is termed Flux or Product Water Most R.O. Membranes are rated at a standardized Rate and is measured as the amount of water condition of 77°F (25°C) and 65 psig (450kPa) produced in one day.
D. WATER PRODUCTION RATE CHART Estimated Water Production Rate Feed Water in Gallons Per Day (GPD) and Liters Per Day (lpd) for Line Pressure of: 40 psig 50 psig 60 psig 70 psig 80 psig 90 psig 100 psig TDS * Temp (280 kPa) (340 kPa)
SECTION VII. 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/Carbon Prefilter or Replace filters. Activated Carbon Post Filter. Low water pressure. Feed Water pressure must be above 40 psig.
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Problem Possible Cause Solution The Product Water and Drain Water Correct plumbing. High Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) lines are reversed. in the Product Water No drain flow, Drain Restrictor is Clear or replace Drain Restrictor. (continued) clogged. No drain flow, the drain orifice in Clear or replace Air Gap Faucet..
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IN–LINE ACTIVATED CARBON POST FILTER ASSEMBLY DRAWING NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 ..... S2009 ........Self Tapping Screw 2 ..... S2005 ........ASO Cap 3 ..... S2013 ........ASO Cap O–Ring 4 ..... S2011 ........ASO Diaphragm – Large 5 ..... S2007 ........
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® All replacement filters and membranes must be Microline filters and membranes or the warranty is void. If the unit is altered by anyone other than Microline ® the warranty is void. To obtain warranty service: (A) contact your local dealer who supplied the unit, or (B) contact the factory for the dealer nearest you.
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