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- Page 1 Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System Installation, Operation and Service Manual #90013 Rev. 11/08...
- Page 2 IMPORTANT WARNING - PLEASE READ System Flushing: This reverse osmosis system contains a preservative solution to prevent microbiological growth and freezing which if ingested may cause irritation of the gastrointestinal tract, colic, diarrhea or other symptoms. Therefore, approximately 5 gallons of water must be drawn from the tap to flush out the preservative solution before using the system.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ............................1 Product Specifications & Application Guidelines ...................2 Functional Description ...........................2 Your New Reverse Osmosis System (supplied items checklist) ............2 Installation..............................3 Startup and Operation..........................7 Maintenance ............................8 Sanitization Procedures.........................9 Maintenance Schedule ........................12 Parts List and Drawing for E75TFC-3SF / E50TFC-3SF ..............13 Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System Flow Diagram (all models) ..........14 Troubleshooting Guide.........................15 Reverse Osmosis Accessories ......................16... -
Page 4: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Congratulations, on the purchase of your new Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System. Treated with care and regular maintenance, your new system will provide many years of service delivering purified water to the tap. By now, you have probably already opened the box to survey the contents. Please take a few moments to review this manual before proceeding with the installation and use of the system. -
Page 5: Product Specifications & Application Guidelines
Application Guidelines Model Membrane Max. Feed Feed Water Feed Water Feed Water Feed Water Feed Water Feed Water Feed Water Feed Water Number Type Water Salinity Temperature Pressure Supply Hydrogen Sulphide Manganese Iron Hardness E50TFC-3 2000 ppm 40-110°F 50-100 psi 2.0-11.0 Chlorinated None... -
Page 6: Installation
Installation All State/Provincial and local government codes regarding installation of these devices must be observed. Verify Water Supply is Potable The water supply must meet provincial/state and/or national standards for potable drinking water. Water samples should be sent to a certified laboratory for analysis. Placement of Components Placement of the various components of the system will vary from installation to installation. - Page 7 Installation of Feed Water Assembly The system comes supplied with a saddle-type valve with mounting hardware and is intended to be used on 3/8" to 1/2" copper tubing cold water supply line. NOTE: It is not to be used on flex lines. a.
- Page 8 Figure 5 - Recommended Drain Saddle Connections Vertical Placement Garbage Disposal Never Place Here Horizontal Placement Installation of Ball Valve Assembly The ball valve and quick connect adapter must be installed on the RO storage tank. a. Install the 1/4" x 3/8" male connector onto the ball valve. Tighten the fitting very gently until it is snug. Be very careful not to over-tighten or the threads may strip.
- Page 9 Installation of Filters A. Sump #1 - Sediment Pre-filter 5 micron Cartridge B. Sump #2 - Carbon Pre-filter Cartridge C. Sump #3 - Carbon Post-filter Cartridge Installation of Membrane Important: Keep the membrane and your hands clean in order to avoid bacterial contamination of the membrane.
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Page 10: Startup And Operation
Start-Up Procedure WARNING: To prevent microbiological growth and freezing, this reverse osmosis system contains a preservative solution which, if ingested, may cause irritation of the gastrointestinal tract, colic, diarrhea or other similar symptoms. Therefore, 5 gallons (approximately two full tanks) must be drawn from the spigot to flush out the preservative. This may represent two or three days of running, depending on conditions of the feed water. -
Page 11: Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule This schedule is designed for the average potable water supply and should be followed to ensure the proper functioning of your drinking water system. Pre-Filter - The pre-filter contains a 5 micron mechanical filter element. Its function is to remove suspended particles from the feed water, thus reducing the possibility of clogging the reverse osmosis membrane. -
Page 12: Sanitization Procedures
Sanitization Procedures for your Reverse Osmosis System Sanitization is a simple but important part of a regular maintenance routine required to keep your Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System operating properly. Recording the dates of all maintenance and sanitization done on the unit is a good idea as well as marking on your calendar future service interval dates. - Page 13 Sanitization Steps STEP 1: TURN OFF WATER SUPPLY - CLOSE INLET SUPPLY ALL THE STEP 2: DEPRESSURIZE SYSTEM - OPEN FAUCET SUPPLY UNTIL ALL WATER IS EMPTIED Use a clean drip pan or basin to continue to catch any spilled water remaining in the housings as you remove the membrane and cartridges.
- Page 14 STEP 8: POUR THE MIXED DISINFECTANT SOLUTION INTO THE 1ST PRE-FILTER SUMP AND RE-INSTALL. STEP 9: OPEN THE INLET VALVE AND OPEN THE FAUCET. WHEN WATER BEGINS RUNNING FROM THE FAUCET AGAIN, CLOSE THE FAUCET AND ALLOW THE PRESSURE TANK TO FILL FOR 5 - 10 MINUTES.
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Page 15: Maintenance Schedule
Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System Maintenance Record Installation Date: ___________ Use this chart to record the dates of any cartridge changes. It is meant to assist you on keeping track of this maintenance. #26091 #26081 #92035 and 92022 Sanitization WSW-05B WCB-10 TFC RO Membrane Procedure... -
Page 16: Parts List And Drawing For E75Tfc-3Sf / E50Tfc-3Sf
Parts List and Drawing - Models E(50 & 75) TFC-3SF Note: There may be some parts listed, which are not included with this model. An approved air gap is required by most plumbing codes to prevent waste water back flow. Drawing No. -
Page 17: Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System Flow Diagram (All Models)
Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System Flow Diagram (all models) -
Page 18: Troubleshooting Guide
Trouble Shooting Guide Probable Cause Solutions No water or not enough water 1. Feed water shut off Turn on feed water 2. Storage tank valve shut off Open tank valve 3. Plugged or crimped lines Remove blockage or crimp in lines 4. -
Page 19: Reverse Osmosis Accessories
Reverse Osmosis Accessories PUMPS 92287 BOOSTER, 6800, RO SYSTEMS UP TO 50 GPD 92317 BOOSTER, 8800, RO SYSTEMS UP TO 120 GPD 92325 BOOSTER, KEMFLO, RO SYSTEMS UP TO 75 GPD TANKS 92313 STORAGE, RO, PRO3800W-KFV38 FAUCETS 87511 LONG, REACH, STANDARD, NON AIR GAP 92192 LONG, REACH, C/W AIR GAP Tomlinson Designer Series... -
Page 20: Warranty Information & Addresses
Warranty Five Year Limited Warranty: Your new drinking system is warranted to the original consumer purchaser, when located at the original installation site, to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use within the application guidelines specified by the manufacturer and subject to regular maintenance as described in the Owner’s Manual.
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