OWNER S GUIDE ADVANCED REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS

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1 OWNER S GUIDE ADVANCED REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS

2 Please fill in the fllwing infrmatin and retain fr reference: Unit Mdel Number: Serial Number: Date Purchased: Date Installed:

3 INTRODUCTION Cngratulatins, n the purchase f yur new Advanced Reverse Osmsis Water Treatment System. Treated with care and regular maintenance, yur new system will prvide many years f service delivering great tasting water t the tap. By nw, yu have prbably already pened the bx t survey the cntents. Please take a few mments t review this manual befre prceeding with the installatin and use f the system. Sme imprtant items t review are as fllws: Check all cmpnents fr any damage caused in shipment. Als, take a quick inventry f all items supplied t ensure nne are missing. A checklist in the next sectin will assist yu with identifying these items. Ensure that the reverse smsis system and strage tank will easily fit int the desired lcatin. This reverse smsis system and tank needs t be remved fr regular maintenance, s gd accessibility is an imprtant tip t keep in mind. Read all CAUTIONS and NOTES cntained within this manual. They prvide valuable installatin tips and advice n hw t prperly install and maintain yur Reverse Osmsis Drinking Water System. The water prduced by the reverse smsis (RO) prcess can be used fr many purpses arund the hme. Drinking Water - keep a cntainer f RO water in the fridge t be able t enjy the clean, fresh taste. Alternatively, take it directly frm the tap. Ice Cubes - use RO water t fill ice cube trays. Ice cubes made frm RO water are typically clearer and better tasting than ice made frm tap water. Autmatic Ice Makers - a water line frm the RO system can be plumbed t refrigeratrs with autmatic icemakers. Additinal accessries required t cmplete this cnnectin are nt included. Please cnsult the refrigeratr s wner s manual n this installatin. Kettles and Cffee Makers - tap water eventually causes films and scale in these devices that is difficult t clean. RO water is very lw in disslved minerals cntent, greatly reducing the chance f scale buildup. Cking - use RO water fr biling pasta, rice r any ther recipe that calls fr water. Washing Fresh Fruit & Vegetables - prevent tap water minerals frm being depsited nt fd t maintain freshness. Family Pets Allw yur pets t enjy the same great tasting water yu d. Irns & Steamers - prevent mineral buildup in husehld appliances that use water and eventually build up with scale when using tap water. Nw yu can enjy all the benefits f great tasting water supplied by yur reverse smsis drinking water system. I

4 GENERAL INFORMATION 1240 SERIES MODELS AND SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS Table 1 Item # Mdel Series Mdel Descriptin Number f Vessels ## (1) 3VTFC25G 3 N/A ## (1) 3VTFC50G 3 N/A Mdel Series ## (1) 4VTFC09G ## (1) 4VTFC25G ## (1) 4VTFC50G ## (1) 4VTFC75G 4 Mdel Series ## (1) 4VTFC09G-PB ## (1) 4VTFC25G-PB ## (1) 4VTFC50G-PB ## (1) 4VTFC75G-PB 4 Vessel 1 Vessel 2 Vessel 3 Vessel 4 Sediment Filter Sediment Filter Sediment Filter Sediment Filter Sediment Filter Sediment Filter Sediment Filter Sediment Filter Dual Purpse Dual Purpse Carbn Filter Carbn Filter Carbn Filter Carbn Filter Carbn Filter Carbn Filter Carbn Filter Carbn Filter TFC (3) Membrane TFC (3) Membrane TFC (3) Membrane TFC (3) Membrane TFC (3) Membrane TFC (3) Membrane TFC (3) Membrane TFC (3) Membrane TFC (3) Membrane TFC (3) Membrane Output (2) (GPD) Carbn Filter 25 Carbn Filter 50 Carbn Filter 9 Carbn Filter 25 Carbn Filter 50 Carbn Filter 75 Carbn Filter 9 Carbn Filter 25 Carbn Filter 50 Carbn Filter 75 Mnitr (4) Nne Nne Smartap Push Buttn CONDITIONS FOR USE Table 2 Surce Water Supply Prfile Chemical Parameters Max mg/l Cmmunity/Private Chlrinated/Nn-Chlrinated Hardness (CaCO 3 ) <256 (<15 gpg) Feed Water Pressure (5) kpa ( psig) Irn (Fe ) <0.1 Temperature 4-38 C ( F) Manganese (Mn) <0.05 ph Range Hydrgen Sulfide (H 2S ) 0.00 Maximum TDS Level 2000 mg/l Residual Chlrine (Cl 2) <2.0 Turbidity** <1.0 NTU Maximum SDI*** <4.0 ** Nephelmetric Turbidity Unit *** Silt Density Index: Value stated in SDI units. NOTES: 1. ## is an item number suffix which refers t varius prduct appearances r ptinal cmpnents supplied with the mdel. 2. Manufacturer s Specificatin nly with inlet cnditins f 345 kpa (50 psig), 25 C (77 F), ging t atmsphere. 3. TFC refers t reverse smsis membranes cnstructed frm a THIN FILM COMPOSITE. 4. SMARTAP PUSH BUTTON MONITOR: Indicatr lights lcated n the mdule cver reprt system status. 5. PRESSURE REGULATOR IS RECOMMENDED FOR FEED WATER PRESSURES EXCEEDING 552 kpa (80 psig). OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES PRODUCT WATER FAUCETS Faucets may be supplied as Air Gap r Nn-Air Gap. BOOSTER PUMP A bster pump may be used if system pressure is belw 242 kpa (35 psi). Pump shuld be placed near RO Mdule and installed in feed water line just befre it enters Mdule. II

5 GENERAL INFORMATION This Owner s Guide cvers all cmpnents that may be included with a system. Infrmatin relating t any cmpnent that is NOT included with yur system may be disregarded. SYSTEMS WITH NON-AIR GAP FAUCET (MODEL SHOWN) SYSTEMS WITH AIR GAP FAUCET, MODELS AND (MODEL SHOWN) REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM Item Descriptin Part N. 1 3 Vessel Mdule, Withut Quality Mnitr Pg. 8, Fig 8.A 1A 4 Vessel Mdule, Withut Quality Mnitr 4 Vessel Mdule, With Quality Mnitr MEMBRANE AND FILTERS 2 Reverse Osmsis TFC Membrane 9 GPD, Yellw Casing, Red Tape 25 GPD, Yellw Casing, Black Tape 50 GPD, Yellw Casing, White Tape 75 GPD, Yellw Casing, Blue Tape 3 Dual Purpse Sediment/Carbn Filter 3A Sediment Filter 4 Carbn Pre-Filter 5 Carbn Pst Filter FLOW RESTRICTOR TUBING 6 Flw Restrictr Tubing 9 GPD 25 GPD 50 GPD 75 GPD Pg. 9, Fig 8.B PRODUCT WATER FAUCETS Item Descriptin Part N. 7 8 Chrme-Plated Metal, Nn-Air Gap Chrme-Plated Metal, Air Gap Cnnectr, Faucet 3/8 x 7/16 INSTALLATION KIT Pg. 7, Fig A n/s** Cmplete Kit Supply Valve, Saddle-Tapping Drain Clamp, Saddle Clamp, Nn-Air Gap, 1/4 Drain Clamp, Saddle Clamp, Air Gap, 3/8 Tubing, 3/8, Red Tubing, 3/8, Blue Tubing, 3/8, White Tubing, 1/4", White Screw, Munting Bracket (2 each) n/s** Elbw, Stem, 3/8 (2 each) n/s** Elbw, Stem ¼ (2 each) ** nt shwn n/s** Owner s Guide Figure 1.A: Cmpnent and Intercnnectin Lcatrs, Mdels 12401, 12402, and III

6 GENERAL INFORMATION PRODUCT WATER STORAGE TANKS PRODUCT WATER STORAGE TANKS - ALL SYSTEMS Item Descriptin Part N Strage Tank Assembly, Plymer Strage Tank Assembly, Metal Ball Valve, 3/ Figure 1.B: Prduct Water Strage Tanks. IV

7 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS READ THIS ENTIRE INSTALLATION AND SERVICE GUIDE BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION The 1240 Series Reverse Osmsis (RO) Drinking Water Treatment Systems have been designed fr ease f installatin and serviceability and are cnstructed with the finest materials available. Using these instructins and paying clse attentin t the parameters utlined within "CONDITIONS FOR USE" detailed n Page II will ensure a successful installatin. All systems must be installed in accrdance with applicable city, state, prvincial and lcal plumbing cdes. T ensure a system cntinues t perate at its ptimum level, it is necessary t have a rutine maintenance and replacement schedule (Table 4). Frequency at which filters must be changed will depend n quality f feed water supply and level f system usage. These RO systems cntain a replaceable treatment cmpnent critical t the efficiency f the system. Replacement f the reverse smsis cmpnent shuld be with ne f identical specificatin, as defined by WaterGrup t assure the same efficiency. Prduct water shall be tested peridically t verify the system is perfrming prperly. Operatr perfrms test using the ptinal Smartap Water Quality Mnitr. PREPARATION 1. Check that all apprpriate cmpnents are packed with yur system (Figures 1.A. and 1.B.). 2. Determine lcatins fr RO cmpnent installatin. Tw requirements fr cnsideratin are: access t cld water supply line and husehld sink drainpipe. Specific requirements are detailed in Table 3. COMPONENT LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Table 3 PRODUCT WATER FAUCET Faucet may be installed in any cnvenient lcatin. Make sure underside f lcatin is free f bstructins. REVERSE OSMOSIS MODULE Mdule may be installed under sink r in any cnvenient lcatin within 15 feet f surce water supply and faucet. STORAGE TANK Tank may be placed in any space within 15 feet f faucet, generally under kitchen sink r in an adjacent unused cabinet. Tubing length between cmpnents shuld be kept t a minimum, aviding sharp bends r kinks. DO NOT PLACE MODULE WHERE IT WILL BE EXPOSED TO FREEZING AND/OR DIRECT SUNLIGHT. MODULE MUST BE EASILY REMOVABLE FOR PERFORMANCE OF ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. Munt Mdule n side f cabinet using bracket (attached t Mdule) and tw screws prvided in the Installatin Kit. HOLD THE MODULE BY THE FILTER HOUSINGS WHEN PICKING UP OR CARRYING UNIT. NOTE THIS DRINKING WATER SYSTEM IS FOR USE ON POTABLE WATER SUPPLIES ONLY. SOURCE WATER EXCEEDING CHEMICAL PARAMETERS REQUIRES PRE-TREATMENT. COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS PLUMBING CODES 248 CMR SHALL BE ADHERED TO. CONSULT WITH YOUR LICENSED PLUMBER FOR INSTALLATION OF THIS SYSTEM. CAUTION DO NOT USE WITH WATER THAT IS MICROBIOLOGICALLY UNSAFE OR OF UNKNOWN QUALITY WITHOUT ADEQUATE DISINFECTION BEFORE OR AFTER THE SYSTEM. MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS Table 4 Service Requirements T insure the system perates at its ptimum level, certain rutine maintenance must be perfrmed. Frequency f maintenance perfrmance will depend n feed water quality and level f system usage. CLEAN: Each time filters are replaced SANITIZE: At least nce a year and each time membrane is replaced Recmmended Service Intervals Replace filters as required r every 6 t 12 mnths depending n feed water quality. Replace membrane as required based n Smartap Water Quality Mnitr indicatin r peridic TDS rejectin tests. Maximum recmmended service life fr membrane is 60 mnths. 1

8 SMARTAP WATER QUALITY MONITOR WaterGrup s Series Reverse Osmsis Systems incrprate a prven perfrmance indicatr. Our patented Smartap Water Quality Mnitr uses dual prbe LOGIC PULSE MEMORY technlgy t accurately indicate membrane perfrmance. A splitsecnd pwer pulse cmpares feed water Ttal Disslved Slids (TDS) level with that f the prduct water. Then, by reversing the plarity f the electrnic pulse, the prbes are cleaned and kept free f chemical plating. A nine-vlt alkaline battery prvides pwer t the Mnitr. Fr ptimum mnitr perfrmance, the battery shuld be replaced each time system is sanitized. NOTE: Mnitr Trubleshting Indicatrs and Cmmn Slutins are shwn in Table 5 n Page 13. Push Buttn Actuated Smartap Series Pressing a test buttn lcated n the manifld cver activates mnitr. When buttn is pressed, and mmentarily held dwn, mnitr reprts membrane status by illuminating a light lcated next t test buttn. A green light means system is perating nrmally. A yellw light indicates system needs servicing (membrane may be depleted r fuled). While the buttn may be pressed at any time, the mst accurate readings are btained when the system is making water fr at least 10 minutes. INTER-COMPONENT CONNECTIONS Cnnectins between cld water supply line, RO Mdule, strage tank, prduct water faucet, and drain line are accmplished using plastic tubing and push-tgether quick-cnnect type fittings. PLASTIC TUBING 1. Cut tube ends square and straight. D nt defrm tube (i.e., cause tube t cmpress its diameter s it is n lnger rund). 2. Make sure uter surface f tube is clear f marks r scratches fr a length equal t twice tube diameter. This allws "O" ring t seat prperly against tube. 3. Avid sharp changes in directin when ruting tubing. Sharp turns cause tubing t flex and defrm, which reduces its flw capacity and may increase lateral stress n the fittings, causing leakage. QUICK-CONNECT FITTINGS Fittings cnsist f tw parts: a Bdy and a clred cllet and symbl. Cllet clr and symbl crrespnds t tubing t be used at that cnnectin (Figure 2.A.). 1. T install a tube, push it thrugh Cllet until it seats firmly at bttm f fitting (Figure 2.A and 2.B.). 2. T remve a tube, push and hld Cllet against Bdy while pulling tube ut (Figure 2.C.). A. Push tube thrugh Cllet int Bdy. B. Tube must seat firmly at bttm f fitting. C. Push Cllet against Bdy t release tube. Figure 2: Hw t Use Quick-Cnnect Fittings 2

9 SADDLE-TAPPING VALVE INSTALLATION ON COPPER TUBE CAUTION: This saddle-tapping valve is nt designed fr installatin n flex line tubing. NOTE: State, prvincial and lcal plumbing cdes may prhibit use f saddle-tapping valves. 1. CAUTION: If n shut ff valve is installed under sink, clse main water valve during this Installatin. Lcate shut ff valves n water lines under sink. T identify ht supply pipe and cld supply pipe, turn bth faucets n and let water run. As water flws, ht water pipe becmes nticeably warmer. 2. CAUTION: D nt install feed water assembly n ht water line. Turn ff cld water supply by clsing shut ff valve. Drain line by pening sink faucet. Sme mixing type faucets may require ht water supply be shut ff as well. NOTE: All instructins refer t cmpnents shwn in Figure 3 unless therwise nted. 3. CAUTION: D nt turn valve handle befre r while installing saddle-tapping valve. Make sure piercing lance des nt prtrude beynd rubber gasket befre installing valve. Assemble saddle-tapping valve assembly n tube. a. Hld back plate against tube. 3/8" cpper tubing use back plate smaller radius. 1/2" cpper tubing, use back plate larger radius b. Hld valve saddle against tubing in a psitin directly ppsite back plate. c. Tighten screw enugh s valve saddle and back plate are held securely against tube. d. Rtate assembly s tubing cnnectin is aligned tward RO Mdule feed prt. e. Tighten screw firmly. D nt crush tube. 4. Cnnect surce water feed tubing t valve bdy using cmpressin fitting. a. Slide nut and sleeve nt tubing (in that rder). b. Install insert int plastic tubing. c. Install tube with insert and sleeve int valve bdy. d. Thread cmpressin nut nt valve bdy, tighten. 5. Turn saddle-tapping valve handle clckwise until it is firmly seated and piercing lance is fully extended. 6. CAUTION: Supply line is pierced and valve is clsed. D nt pen valve until system is activated (Page 10). Turn n cld water supply. Check saddle-tapping valve installatin fr leaks. Allw water t run frm faucet fr a few minutes t clear any debris in the line caused by installatin. NOTE: If flw frm sink faucet is reduced, clean faucet aeratr. Figure 3: LARGER RADIUS VALVE SADDLE STEM SEAL NUT VALVE HANDLE VALVE BODY INSERT SLEEVE EXISTING 1/2" COPPER TUBING HOUSEHOLD COLD WATER LINE SMALLER RADIUS TIGHTENING SCREW REVERSIBLE BACK PLATE COMPRESSION NUT TUBING TO MODULE (1/4" WHITE TUBING Saddle-Tapping Valve Assembly P/N installed n 1/2 Cpper Tubing 7. Trim ¼ white tube t desired length. Install ¼ white tube int ¼ white cllet as shwn in Figure 1.A. ADDITIONAL POINT OF USE CONNECTION NOTE: Icemakers typically use 1/4" tubing as feed line. Use a reducing unin (P/N 92402) fr this cnnectin. NOTE: Reduce the 3/8 Line t 1/4 as clse as pssible t the additinal pint-f use device t minimize flw lss. 1. T cnnect an additinal pint f use (icemaker, extra faucet in wet bar and/r anther use fr treated water), place a "tee" cnnectr (P/N 92403) in 3/8" blue line between faucet and RO Mdule. 2. Cnnect "tee" t pint-f-use with 3/8" blue tubing (P/N 87600). Cnnect tubing t pint-f-use. Cnnectr requirements are based n type f delivery device i.e., a typical icemaker uses 3/8" x 1/4" reducing device. 3

10 DRAIN OUTLET ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION NOTE: State, prvincial and lcal plumbing cdes may prhibit use f saddle-tapping drain cnnectins and may require use f an air gap. NOTE: Lcatin and rientatin f drain utlet assembly is vital t system perfrmance. Hrizntal Drain Line: Lcate drain hle as clse as pssible t tp f pipe (between 45º and tp) and as far as practical frm garbage dispsal. Vertical Drain Line: Lcate drain hle n a straight length f drainpipe next t "P"/"S" trap between trap and sink. Figure 4: Drain Hle Lcatin and Installatin, Air Gap Faucet NOTE: See Page III, Figure 1.A. fr cnnectin t drain fr Nn-Air Gap Faucet. 1. Select a lcatin fr drain hle based n type f sink and rientatin f drain line (Figure 4). NOTE: Item calluts refer t Figure 5 unless nted therwise. 2. Psitin drain utlet saddle (Item 1) n drainpipe. Allw adequate space fr drilling peratin. 3. Tighten saddle blts evenly n bth sides. Avid vertightening. 4. Using pening in drain saddle utlet as a guide, drill a 3/8" t 7/16" diameter hle in drainpipe. Clean any debris ut f drain saddle cnnectin. Item Descriptin Part N. 1 1A Drain Saddle, Air Gap, 3/8 Cnnectin Drain Saddle, Nn-Air Gap, 1/4 Cnnectin Figure 5: Drain Outlet Assembly 4

11 PRODUCT WATER FAUCET SITE PREPARATION Refer t Faucet Installatin Instructins (Page 6) fr site lcatin and munting hle specificatins. Primary cnsideratins fr site selectin are cnvenience f use and an pen area under sink. An existing 7/8 Sink Hle will als accmmdate metal faucets with air-gap cnnectins. Always check underside f selected lcatin fr bstructins. PORCELAIN/ENAMEL OVER STEEL OR CAST IRON SINKS 1. CAUTION: A heavy duty, variable speed drill mtr with a spring-laded prcelain drill set (Figure 6) is strngly recmmended fr this prcedure. CAUTION: The plastic sleeve supplied n pilt drill (Figure 6.A) is t be psitined n drill bit against drill chuck. This prevents chuck frm cntacting prcelain after pilt hle has been cmpleted. NOTE: Practice n discarded sinks t familiarize yurself with peratin f prcelain cutter kit. STAINLESS STEEL SINK 1. Use a center punch t make a small indentatin t mark center f desired lcatin. 2. Drill a pilt hle with a 1/8" metal drill bit, then enlarge hle with a 3/8" metal drill bit. 3. Cmplete hle size by using a 1 1/4" chassis punch. 4. Installatin hle is ready, install faucet. A. PILOT DRILL Using carbide tipped bit with plastic sleeve (Figure 6.A.), drill pilt hle cmpletely thrugh prcelain and metal underneath. 2. CAUTION: Avid high mtr R.P.M. during initial penetratin f prcelain, as high drill speed will cause excessive chipping. Place spring-laded prcelain saw (Figure 6.B.) int drill chuck. Make sure pilt guide is inserted tightly. Insert pilt guide int pilt hle. Push dwn gently n drill mtr t apply light pressure t prcelain surface. Start drill mtr turning as slwly as pssible. B. SPRING LOADED PORCELAIN SAW After initial cut has started, mtr speed may be gradually increased. The cut may require three t fur minutes t cmplete. Ging faster culd result in excessive chipping. Be sure a cmplete ring has been cut thrugh prcelain t material underneath. 3. Place finish hle saw (Figure 6.C.) int drill chuck. Make sure pilt guide is inserted tightly. Insert pilt guide int pilt hle. Begin cut using a slw speed and light pressure until prcelain (inside ring cut in Step 2) has been penetrated t material underneath. C. FINISH HOLE SAW 4. Remve saw frm hle and clean all debris frm prcelain surface. Re-insert saw int hle and cut thrugh remaining material. 5. Installatin hle is ready, install faucet. TILE COUNTER TOP 1. Fllw prcedures detailed in sectin labeled "Prcelain/Enamel Over Steel" (substitute "tile" fr "Prcelain" in instructins). Figure 6 5

12 METAL PRODUCT WATER FAUCET INSTALLATION AND SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Install faucet n flat surface at least 2" in diameter. Unused 1 1/4" hle is ideal. Steps unique t a specific cnfiguratin are s nted. All ther steps are cmmn t either cnfiguratin. New Faucet Installatin Refer t Faucet Site Preparatin, Page 5. Replacement Faucet Installatin Verify size f existing hle is 1 1/4". NOTE: Item calluts refer t Page 7, Figure 7 unless nted therwise. 1. Air Gap Only: Verify faucet bdy, metal base washer, and rubber base washer are in place abve sink (Items 1, 3, and 2). Nn-Air Gap Only: Verify faucet bdy, rubber bdy washer, metal base washer, and rubber base washer are in place abve sink (Items 1, 9, 3, and 2). 2. CAUTION: Flw Restrictr (FLR) is installed inside the 1/4 red tubing n the end with the label. DO NOT TRIM THE END OF THE 1/4" FLR RED TUBING THAT INCLUDES THE LABEL (See Figure 8.A/B). Air Gap Only: Install 3/8 red tubing frm Installatin Kit nt larger hse barb as shwn in Figure Air Gap Only: Cnnect the 1/4 FLR red tubing end with FLR label between the mdule red cllet near symbl shwn and the faucet: a. Air Gap Only: Insert the 3/8 red tube int the munting hle. b. Air Gap Only: Insert the 1/4" FLR red tubing upwards thrugh munting hle. c. Air Gap Only: Psitin mdule in desired lcatin. Trim the end f FLR tubing withut label t desired length. Attach FLR tubing nt smaller hse barb as shwn in Figure Lwer faucet int munting hle and place faucet ver hle. 5. Air Gap Only: Install sltted washer, spacer, faucet washer, and nut nt faucet nipple belw sink and snug them up (Items 4, 5, 6, and 7). Be sure t prperly align faucet befre tightening. D nt ver tighten. Nn-Air Gap Only: Install lcating washer, faucet washer, and nut (Items 4A, 6, and 7) nt faucet nipple belw sink and snug them up. Be sure t align faucet prperly befre tightening. D nt ver tighten. 6. Install faucet cnnectr (Item 8), packaged with faucet, nt faucet nipple. Install 3/8 blue tube int faucet cnnectr. 7. Trim 3/8 blue tube t desired length. Install 3/8 blue tube int 3/8 blue cllet lcated n side f mdule near symbl as shwn. 8. CAUTION: Red 3/8" tube cnnecting prduct water faucet t drain saddle must run vertically (r as clsely as pssible) with n sharp bends r lps (See Page 4, Figure 4). Cnnect lse ends f tubing as fllws: a. Nn-Air Gap Only: Cnnect 1/4" FLR red tubing t 1/4" drain saddle using cmpressin nut. b. Air Gap Only: Cnnect 3/8 red tubing t 3/8" n drain saddle using cmpressin nut. Refer t steps 2-4 in Plymer Tank Assembly fr use f cmpressin nuts. Strage Tank Cnnectin - Plymer Tank Assembly NOTE: The fllwing Instructins refer t Page IV, Figure 1.B., Item Hand-tighten the ball valve nt the RO strage tank. CAUTION: D nt ver tighten ball valve as this may strip threads r cmprmise the O ring seal. 2. Slide cmpressin nut ver 3/8 white tubing. 3. Push 3/8 white tubing int the ball valve as far as pssible. 4. While hlding 3/8 white tubing in the ball valve, hand-tighten the cmpressin nut nt the ball valve. 5. The basic installatin is cmplete and system is ready fr activatin (See Page 10). 6. Cnnect 3/8 white tubing t the white cllet n the mdule. Strage Tank Cnnectin - Metal Tank Assembly NOTE: The fllwing instructins refer t Page IV, Figure 1.B, Items 2 & 3. NOTE: Refer t Page 2, Inter-Cmpnent Cnnectins fr instructins n hw t install tubing. 1. Install ball valve (lcated inside f master pack bx) nt the 1/4 strage tank nipple. Use thread sealing tape t seal threads between ball valve and nipple. 2. Cnnect 3/8 white tubing between mdule (near symbl as shwn) and strage tank shut-ff valve. 3. The basic installatin is cmplete and system is ready fr activatin (see Page 10). NOTE: With the strage tank empty, ensure the air-cell pre-charge is set t manufacturers instructins marked n tank. Use a hand pwer air pump t tp up if necessary. WARNING: Never use an air cmpressr t fill air cell f a reverse smsis system strage tank. NOTE: Optinal stem elbws have been supplied t allw installatins with limited space t be simpler. Cnnect the stem elbw int the inlet, faucet, tank and drain parts as required befre cnnecting tubing. 6

13 1 9 NON AIR GAP 4A NON AIR GAP 2 3 SINK OR COUNTER MATERIAL 4 AIR GAP ONLY DRAIN LINE FROM AIR GAP TO DRAIN (3/8" RED TUBING) 5 AIR GAP AIR GAP 6 7 FAUCET NIPPLE DRAIN LINE TO AIR GAP (1/4" RED TUBING) 8 DRINKING WATER LINE FROM POST-FILTER TO FAUCET(3/8" BLUE TUBING) Descriptin Part N. Item Descriptin Chrme Plated Metal Nn-Air Gap Faucet (USEPA Cmpliant, nt available in Califrnia) Chrme Plated Metal Air Gap Faucet (USEPA Cmpliant, nt available in Califrnia) A Bdy, Faucet Faucet Base Washer, Rubber Faucet Base Washer, Metal Washer, Sltted (Air Gap, Slt Shape may vary) Washer, Lcating (Nn-Air Gap, Replaces Items 4 and 5) Spacer, Faucet (Air Gap) Washer, Faucet Nut, Faucet Cnnectr, Faucet 3/8 x 7/16 Faucet Bdy Washer, Rubber (Nn-Air Gap) Figure 7: Chrme-Plated Metal Prduct Water Faucet Assembly 7

14 MODEL Item Descriptin Part N Cver, 3-vessel Manifld Screw, Inlet Valve Cver Cver, Inlet Valve "O" Ring, Inlet Valve Cver Shut Off Assembly Tubing, 1/4, White * Flw Restrictr, 1240 Series, Red 25 GPD 50 GPD Tubing, 3/8, Blue * Tubing, 3/8, White * RO, 3V Manifld, Assembled ** Cartridge, Dual, Sediment/Carbn Filter Filter, Membrane Thin Film Cmpsite 25 GPD, Yellw Casing Black Tape 50 GPD, Yellw Casing White Tape Cartridge, Carbn AES, 10 micrn "O" Ring, Filter Husing Husing, Filter Elbw, Stem, 3/8 * Elbw, Stem, 1/4 * *Nte: These parts are included with installatin kit. **Includes Items: 2, 3, 4, 5. Figure 8.A: Explded Schematic, Mdel Series; Parts List fr All Mdels T btain the crrect replacement decal/label, cntact yur dealer. 8

15 MODEL Item Descriptin Part N. 1A 1B A Cver, 4-vessel Manifld Cver, 4-vessel Push Buttn Manifld Screw, inlet Valve Cver Cver, Inlet Valve "O" Ring, Inlet Valve Cver Shut Off Assembly Tubing, 1/4, White * Flw Restrictr, 1240 Series, Red 9 GPD 25 GPD 50 GPD 75 GPD Tubing, 3/8, Blue * Tubing, 3/8, White * RO, 4V Manifld, Assembled ** Cartridge, Sediment, 5 micrn Filter, Membrane Thin Film Cmpsite 9 GPD, Yellw Casing Red Tape 25 GPD, Yellw Casing Black Tape 50 GPD, Yellw Casing White Tape 75 GPD, Yellw Casing Blue Tape Cartridge, Carbn AES, 10 micrn "O" Ring, Filter Husing Husing, Filter Circuit Bard Battery 9 vlt Elbw, Stem, 3/8 * Elbw, Stem, 1/4 * *Nte: These parts are included with installatin kit. ** Includes Items: 2, 3, 4, 5. Mdel Push Buttn Smartap Mnitr Mdule Cver and Mnitr Cnnectins Figure 8.B: Explded Schematic, and Mdel Series T btain the crrect replacement decal/label, cntact yur dealer. 9

16 ACTIVATING THE SYSTEM CAUTION: Make sure all water supply lines, drain lines, and fittings are secure and free frm leakage. 1. Open surce water supply valve. Clse prduct water faucet. Check fr leakage. 2. Turn tank valve ne-quarter turn cunter- clckwise t pen valve (handle shuld be in line with tubing as it enters cnnectin). 3. Cnfirm system is prducing water. Mdule will be sending rinse water t drain. Optinal Smartap Water Quality Mnitr Perfrm Steps Remve manifld cver if attached by gently lifting cver up and away frm manifld. CAUTION: Wiring within mdule cver cnnects mnitr cmpnents. If wires, circuit bard, r cnnectins are damaged and/r wetted, mnitr will nt functin. 5. CAUTION: Verify battery cnnectr alignment befre making cnnectin (Page 12, Figure 9). Cnnect battery n manifld by pressing clip nt battery terminals. 8. Open prduct water faucet and let water flw until all air has been expelled frm system. 9. Clse prduct water faucet. In 30 minutes, check cnnectins fr leaks and crrect if necessary. Icemaker/Extra pint f use: Check cnnectins n these supply lines fr leaks. 10. Allw strage tank t fill vernight. 11. WARNING: DO NOT USE THE FIRST FULL STORAGE TANK OF WATER Discard (t drain) first full tank f water by pening prduct water (and extra pint-f-use) faucet until water flw stps, then clse faucet. This will flush sanitizing slutin frm system. Icemaker: Let tray/bin fill with ice cubes. Discard all ice cubes. This flushes sanitizing slutin frm lines t icemaker. 12. System is ready t use. Shuld there be any aftertaste r dr t water r ice cubes, repeat Steps 10 and Replace manifld cver by gently pushing cver nt manifld until it snaps int place. 7. Test battery cnnectin by activating mnitr. Press push buttn. If either indicatr light illuminates, cnnectin is gd. NOTE: Release buttn after light illuminates. Test is t cnfirm battery cnnectin, nt water quality. DO NOT USE THE FIRST STORAGE TANK OF WATER Allw strage tank t fill vernight. Dispense this water t drain. This prcess remves factry-installed sanitizing slutin frm the entire system and sends it t drain. This prcess als sanitizes fittings and tubing used during installatin. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE PREPARATION RECOMMENDATIONS HAVE ALL EQUIPMENT AND REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS ON HAND AND READY BEFORE BEGINNING PROCEDURE. A CLEAN WORK AREA AND EQUIPMENT ARE ESSENTIAL TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND/OR SANITIZE THE SYSTEM. (i.e., CLEAN HANDS, TOOLS, WORK SURFACE, AND CONTAINERS) EQUIPMENT NEEDED Safety glasses Rubber glves, sanitary Wash Clth, Clean and Lint-free Liquid dish sap Husehld bleach - Unscented Only (5 1/4% sdium hypchlrite) Plastic strage bag Manual Air Pump Plastic bucket Plastic bwl O ring Lube FDA Apprved 10

17 CLEANING, SANITIZING, AND CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 1. Mix mild cleaning slutin f dish sap and clean ptable water in plastic bwl. 2. Empty strage tank and relieve system pressure. Verify tank valve is pen. Clse feed water supply valve and pen prduct water faucet. Icemaker: Transfer ice cubes frm bin/tray t clean freezer cntainer fr strage until prcedure is dne. 3. CAUTION: Use air hand pump t avid damaging tank. Verify prduct water valve is pen befre prceeding. Check prduct water strage tank air pre-charge using a lw-pressure gauge (e.g r 0 30 psi). Air valve is lcated n tank base. Pre-charge shuld be 55 kpa (8 psig) with tank empty and tank valve pen. 4. CAUTION: D nt attempt t remve filter husings until water flw stps. This reduces pressure inside the system s husings may safely be remved. CAUTION: Additinal pint-f-use devices (i.e., icemakers) may use filters alng their supply line. Remve any filter r treatment device installed between mdule and device befre prceeding. Remve each filter/membrane husing by turning it cunter-clckwise. Remve each filter cartridge as its husing is remved. Discard filters. IF MEMBRANE IS PERFORMING SATISFACTORILY: Prceed t Step 5. IF MEMBRANE IS DEPLETED OR FOULED: Discard it and g t Step CAUTION: Use sanitary rubber glves fr this prcedure t avid cntaminating sanitizing slutin, filters, r membrane. Wear glves whenever cleaning/ sanitizing system cmpnents r handling new filter/membrane cartridges. Clean membrane uter wrap with washclth and cleaning slutin. D nt immerse membrane in slutin. D nt scrub membrane wrap with abrasive cleaners. Rinse membrane well with clean ptable water. 6. Place membrane int clean plastic bag, clse bag. 7. Remve filter/membrane husing "O" rings and wash them with cleaning slutin. Rinse them well with clean ptable water. Inspect them fr damage (i.e., nicks, scratches). Replace damaged "O" rings. 8. CAUTION: D nt get Smartap Water Quality Mnitr electrnics, wiring, r cnnectrs wet. Clean filter husings and manifld prts, inside and utside, with washclth and cleaning slutin. D nt use abrasive materials. 9. Rinse manifld/husings with clean ptable water. 10. Inspect manifld and filter husing "O" ring grve area fr damage (i.e., nicks r scratches). Replace damaged cmpnents. 11. Place a small amunt f "O" ring lubricant ver surface f filter/membrane husing "O" ring. Install "O" ring int filter husing grve. TO SANITIZE THE SYSTEM: Cmplete Steps TO INSTALL FILTERS: Cmplete Steps WARNING: WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHILE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE. READ "WARNINGS" INFORMATION ON BLEACH CONTAINER BEFORE USING CONTENTS. HANDLE SANITIZING SOLUTION CAREFULLY. AVOID CONTACT WITH UNPROTECTED AREAS. 12. CAUTION: Excessive cncentratins f bleach will damage plastic and rubber cmpnents. Rinse all parts that cntact bleach thrughly with clean ptable water. Mix sanitizing slutin f 1.5 ml (1/3 teaspn) f husehld bleach and 3.8 L (1 galln) f clean, ptable water in the bucket. Mix slutin well. 13. CAUTION: Tighten filter husings by hand nly. D nt use tls as they will ver-tighten and damage husings. Take care nt t cut r pinch -rings. Add 236 ml (ne cup r 8 z.) f sanitizing slutin t each filter husing and install them nt the manifld (d nt install filters r membrane at this time). Tighten each filter husing by hand nly. 14. Slwly pen surce water supply valve. 15. Open prduct water faucet. Clse faucet as sn as water begins t flw frm sput. 16. Wait 5 minutes, then clse surce water supply valve. 17. Wait 25 minutes, then pen prduct water faucet and let water flw t drain. 18. CAUTION: D nt attempt t remve filter husings until water flw stps. This reduces pressure inside the system s husings may be remved safely. Remve filter husings and dispse f water. Rinse filter husings and manifld prts thrughly with clean ptable water. 11

18 CLEANING, SANITIZING, AND CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 19. CAUTION: D nt remve prtective plastic bag frm replacement filter/membrane cartridges until s instructed. Install "O" rings int filter husings. Open tp f filter bag enugh t expse filter cap and "O" ring grves. Place a small amunt f "O" ring lubricant n surface f each "O" ring. 20. CAUTION: Tighten filter husings by hand nly. D nt use tls as they will ver-tighten and damage husings. Take care nt t cut r pinch -rings. CAUTION: Refer t Page 8, Figure 8.A., r Page 9, Figure 8.B. fr lcatin f each cartridge. Install filter and membrane cartridges. Hld cartridge by its prtective plastic bag and insert cartridge int manifld turning it 1/4 turn as it enters the prt. Slide bag frm cartridge and discard. Replace each filter husing as each cartridge is installed. 21. Turn feed water valve slwly t pen psitin. 22. Cnfirm system is prducing water. Unit will be sending rinse water t drain. Optinal Smartap Water Quality Mnitr TO REPLACE BATTERY: Perfrm Steps NOTE: Replace battery with a new alkaline 9-vlt battery. 23. CAUTION: Wiring within mdule cver cnnects mnitr cmpnents. If wires, circuit bard, r cnnectins are damaged and/r wetted, mnitr will nt functin. 28. Test battery cnnectin by activating mnitr. Press push buttn. If an indicatr light illuminates, cnnectin is gd. 29. Replace manifld cver by gently pushing manifld cver nt manifld until it snaps int place. 30. Open prduct water faucet. Let water flw until all air has been expelled frm the system. 31. Clse prduct water faucet. Wait 30 minutes, check cnnectins fr leaks, and crrect if necessary. Icemaker/Extra pint f use: Check lines fr leaks. 32. Allw strage tank t fill vernight. 33. WARNING: DO NOT USE THE FIRST FULL STORAGE TANK OF WATER Discard (t drain) first full tank f water by pening prduct water faucet until water flw stps, then clse faucet. This flushes sanitizing slutin frm system. Icemaker: Let tray/bin fill with ice cubes. Discard all ice cubes t drain. This flushes sanitizing slutin frm lines t icemaker. Replace delivery device filter (if applicable). 34. System is ready t use. Shuld there be any after taste r dr, drain strage tank and repeat Steps 32 and 33. Remve mdule cver by gently lifting manifld cver up and away frm manifld bdy. 24. Discnnect battery. The battery cnnectin is a snap type cnnectr (Figure 9). 25. Remve battery by sliding it ut f its hlder. 26. Slide new battery int its hlder. 27. CAUTION: Verify battery cnnectr alignment befre making cnnectin (Figure 9). Cnnect battery by pressing clip nt battery terminals. NOTE: Release buttn immediately after light illuminates. Test is t cnfirm battery cnnectin, nt water quality. Figure 9: Smartap Battery Cnnectins DO NOT USE THE FIRST FULL STORAGE TANK OF WATER Allw reservir t fill vernight. Dispense this water t drain. This prcess remves sanitizing slutin frm system, sanitizes fittings and tubing, and sends slutin t drain. 12

19 TROUBLESHOOTING INDICATORS AND COMMON SOLUTIONS Table 5 WATER VOLUME AND QUALITY Symptm Cnditin Actin N prduct water. Water supply is turned OFF. Turn water ON. Nt enugh prduct water. Lw water pressure. Water supply is blcked. Strage tank valve is clsed. Strage tank is depleted. Clgged Pre-filter cartridge(s). Strage tank air pressure charge is lw. Check surce water line pressure. Clear restrictin. Open strage tank valve. Increase prduct water strage capacity and/r install membrane and flw restrictr with higher utput rating. Replace Pre-filter cartridge(s). Empty water frm strage tank (prduct water valve must remain pen while adjusting pressure) and adjust pressure t 55 kpa (8 psig). System des nt shut ff. Shut-ff valve is nt clsing. Cntact yur lcal Dealer. N drain water. Clgged Flw Restrictr. Replace Flw Restrictr. Water has ffensive taste and/r dr. Carbn pst-filter is depleted. Membrane depleted r fuled. Sanitizer nt flushed ut. Drain strage tank, sanitize system, and replace carbn pst-filter cartridge. Smartap Mnitr reads yellw, r if TDS test is unsatisfactry, drain strage tank, sanitize system, and replace membrane. Drain strage tank and let it refill vernight. LEAKAGE AND NOISE Symptm Prbable Cause Slutin Leak at fitting. Leak at filter husings. Leak frm air gap in faucet. Nise frm system and/r faucet air gap. Tubing nt pushed cmpletely int fitting. Defective tube. O ring has nt seated prperly. O ring has nicks r scratches. Restricted drain tube. Obstructed hle in drain clamp Tubing frm air gap t drain is ruted incrrectly. Trapped air in system. Typical f new system r as a result f filter changes. Push tube int fitting past O ring seal. Cut damaged area frm tube r replace tube (See Page 2, Figure 2). Remve O ring and inspect O ring grve fr debris. Clean grve, lube, and reseat O ring. Replace O ring. Clear restrictin. Remve bstructin. Rerute tubing s tubing runs vertically with n sharp bends r lps (see Page 4, Figure 4). Nthing, system usage will purge trapped air. PUSH BUTTON ACTUATED SMARTAP WATER QUALITY MONITOR Indicatin Cnditin Actin Green Light. System perating nrmally. Nne. Yellw Light. Lw r nn-usage. Membrane depleted r fuled. Draw enugh water frm prduct water faucet t get system int making water. Wait 10 minutes, test. Clean and sanitize system. Replace membrane. Dim r N Light. Battery vltage lw. Replace Battery. 13

20 LIMITED WARRANTY Subject t the cnditins and limitatins described belw, WaterGrup warrants its Mdel 12401, 12402, and Series Reverse Osmsis Drinking Water Treatment Systems (excluding membrane, cartridge filters and battery), when installed in accrdance with WaterGrup specificatins, t be free frm defects in materials and wrkmanship under nrmal use within the perating specificatins fr a perid f tw (2) years frm the date f purchase (with bill f sale) r 2.5 years frm prduct date cde, whichever ccurs first. WaterGrup als warrants the Smartap Water Quality Mnitr t be free frm defects in materials and wrkmanship under nrmal use within the perating specificatins fr a perid f five (5) years frm the date f purchase. This warranty shall apply t the riginal end-user f the system nly. Other than the membrane, cartridge filters and battery, any part fund defective within the terms f this warranty will be repaired r replaced by WaterGrup. If any part is fund defective, WaterGrup als reserves the right t replace the drinking water appliance with a cmparable WaterGrup drinking water system f equal r greater quality. Yu pay nly freight fr repaired r replaced parts frm ur factry and lcal dealer charges, including but nt limited t labr charges, travel and transprtatin expenses and handling fees. This warranty shall nt apply t any part damaged by accident, fire, fld, freezing, Act f Gd, bacterial attack, membrane fuling and/r scaling, sediment, misuse, misapplicatin, neglect, alteratin, installatin, r peratin cntrary t ur printed instructins, r by the use f accessries r cmpnents which d nt meet WaterGrup specificatins. If the drinking water system is altered by anyne ther than WaterGrup the warranty shall be vid. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE PERIOD SPECIFIED ABOVE FOR THE PARTS DESCRIBED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. As a manufacturer, we d nt knw the characteristics f yur water supply. The quality f water supplies may vary seasnably r ver a perid f time. Yur water usage may vary as well. Water characteristics can als change if the drinking water appliance is mved t a new lcatin. Fr these reasns, we assume n liability fr the determinatin f the prper equipment necessary t meet yur requirements, and we d nt authrize thers t assume such bligatin fr us. Further, we assume n liability and extend n warranties, express r implied, fr the use f this prduct with a nn-ptable water surce r a water surce which des nt meet the cnditins fr use as described in this Owners Guide. WATERGROUP S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS WARRANTY ARE LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE FAILED PARTS OF THE DRINKING WATER SYSTEM, AND WE ASSUME NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, GENERAL OR OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER FROM CORROSION OR OTHER CAUSES. Sme states d nt allw limitatins n hw lng an implied warranty lasts, s the abve limitatins may nt apply t yu. Similarly, sme states d nt allw the exclusin f incidental r cnsequential damage, s the abve limitatin r exclusin may nt apply t yu. This warranty gives yu specific legal rights, and yu may have ther rights that vary frm state t state. WaterGrup Inc. WaterGrup Cmpanies Inc. Fr parts and service, cntact: 193 Osbrne Rad Fridley, MN U.S.A Milliken Ave. Ranch Cucamnga, CA U.S.A Park Street Regina, SK Canada, S4N 5A9 265 Industrial Rad P.O. Bx 5000 Cambridge, ON Canada N3H 5N WaterGrup, Inc. Rev. 10/10 Part N