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Summary of Contents for WHER12

Page 1: ... R O to store If you have questions or concerns when installing operating or maintaining your R O call our toll free number 1 866 986 3223 Monday Friday 8 am 9 pm EST System tested and certified by NSF International against NSF ANSl Standard 58 See performance data sheet for details 7263942 Rev D 8 18 04 Product No 8562920 ...

Page 2: ...aterials Needed 7 Location Requirements 7 Remote Locations 7 Air Gap Requirements 8 Installation 9 Install Cold Water Supply Fitting 9 Install Drain Adaptor 10 Install Faucet 11 Install RO Assembly 13 Install Storage Tank Make Remaining Tubing Connections 13 Sanitize Pressure Test Purge 14 Routine Maintenance 16 Prefitter and Post Filter Cartridges 16 RO Membrane Cartridge 17 Flow Control 18 Tubin...

Page 3: ...act time betk re the Re system Conforms to NSF ANSI 58 for pentavalent arsenic reduction See performance data sheet and Arsenic Facts section tk_ran explanation of reduc tion performance This system is acceptable for treatment of influent concentrations of no more than 27 mg L nitrate and 3 mg L nitrite in combination measured as N and is certifed tk_rnitrate nitrite reduction only tk_rwater suppl...

Page 4: ...l WHERI 8 Hanger washers and screws RO product water faucet Model WriER 18 Teflon tape Tank valve AA batteries Model WriER 18 KZZZ3 KZZZ3 Check the reverse osmosis system tk r possible shipping damage and parts loss Also inspect and note any damage to the shipping carton Remove and discard or recycle all packing materials To avoid loss of small parts we suggest you keep the small parts in the part...

Page 5: ...st The prefilter has a re placeable sediment cartridge with activated carbon in its composition The cartridge removes sand silt dirt other sediments and up to the ppm of chlorine shown in the specifications from the feed water See Product Specifications section Chlorine can adversely effect the Re membrane lifc Filtered clean chlorine free water flows from the prefilter to the Re membrane cartridg...

Page 6: ...mix battery types use only AA alkaline batteries Improper placement of batteries could damage electronics Use care when inserting batteries to align them correctly in manifold with the proper polarity Automatic Shut Off Electronics monitored models only Batteries monitored models only Figure 1 Shutoff Assembly Check Valve To conserve water the drinking water system has an automatic shutoff system ...

Page 7: ...d pressures listed See Product Specifications section Chlorine in the water can adversely effcct the RO membrane life Most cities add chlorine to the water supply to kill bacteria The prefilter removes chlorine up to the limits shown in the specifica tions before it enters the RO membrane It is important to replace the prefilter cartridge at least every 6 months See Product Specifications section ...

Page 8: ...vicing If tubing lengths are shortened for heater appearance it may be necessary to keep the assembly on the hanger washers tk r service RO product water faucet _ 1 Model WriER12 ___ RO product water faucet Model WriER18 HOT COLi sink drain p trap RO Assembly drain adaptor Figure 2 Air Gap Requirements A suitable drain point is needed for reject water from the RO membrane A floor drain laundry tub...

Page 9: ... faucet stud threads and on the male threads of the water supply fitting that connect to the cold water pipe 4 Thread water supply fitting onto pipe and reconnect nut to bottom of fitting Optional Pipe Fittings compression type shown NOTE Be sure to turn off the water supply and open a faucet to drain the pipe Install a fitting on the kitchen cold water pipe to adapt 1 4 OD tubing A typical connec...

Page 10: ...e connector to about 45 from the 12 00 position as shown to 10 00 or 2 00 position as needed Tighten the nut securely A P trap P trap Figure 4 2 Carefully disassemble the sink drain pipe and clean the tailpiece to assure a leak tight fit 3 Install the drain adaptor onto the sink tailpiece using a ferrule and nut Snug the nut but do not tighten NOTE If needed you can cut to shorten the unthreaded e...

Page 11: ...semble the base spacer washer and plastic nut onto the faucet stud 2 Route the 1 4 red tubing through the sink or countertop hole and connect to 1 4 barb on faucet 3 Route the 3 8 black tubing through sink or the countertop hole and connect to 3 8 barb on faucet 4 Attach the 3 8 blue tubing to the faucet stud using the tubing adaptor 5 Lower faucet into place on the countertop on the underside of ...

Page 12: ... 6 Route the telephone style wire from the electronics ring through the hole in countertop or sink and through the slot on the right hand side of the Re manifold This connects to the receptacle on electronic board located on the Re manifold 7 Tighten the brass nut Be sure the telephone style wire is in a position so that it will not be cut pinched or kinked before tightening the faucet assembly Ti...

Page 13: ...ut this tubing as needed to route in as straight of a run as possible without loops dips low spots or kinks Cut the end of the tubing square Then push all the way into the fitting Pull on the tubing to be sure it s held firmly in the adaptor fitting See Tubing Connection section 2 Connect tubing to water supply Connect the fced green tube to the water supply fitting See Tubing Connection section 3...

Page 14: ...remove the RO membrane and both filter cartridges as follows before sanitizing Chlorine will destroy the RO membrane cartridge 1 Be sure the water supply to the RO is turned off and the RO faucet is open to relieve pressure 2 Remove the RO membrane sump by twisting 1 4 turn left J Remove the RO cartridge from sump Place the cartridge in a clean plastic bag 3 Be sure the o ring seal is on the sump ...

Page 15: ...ng procedures must be done befl_re leak test Open the water supply shutoff valve to the RO that was closed during sanitization step f Open the main water supply valve and several house faucets to purge air from the system Close faucets when water runs smooth 3 In about 2 hours pressure will start to build in the RO system Then carefully check all fittings and connections fk_rwater leaks Correct le...

Page 16: ...nting washers and lay on the cabinet floor when replac ing the prefilter and post filter cartridges and RO membrane NOTE To prevent spillage place a container under the RO assembly or put the RO assembly in a container to catch the water IMPORTANT Before disconnecting parts be sure to close the water supply valve to the RO and close storage tank valve Prefilter and Post Filter Cartridges Filter li...

Page 17: ...or bad indicating solids and organics are passing through the RO membrane To be sure it is the RO cartridge replace the prefilter and post filter cartridges first To replace the RO cartridge 1 2 3 NOTE Turn off the water supply and open the RO faucet to relieve pressure Remove the sump from the filter head Be careful the sump is full of water Remove and discard the RO cartridge in a proper manner ...

Page 18: ...t 1 of the tubing to be sure there are no nicks scratches or other rough spots If needed cut the tubing again 3 Push tubing through the collet and all the way into fitting Full engagement is 11 16 for 1 4 tubing and 3 4 for 3 8 tubing If using tubing other than tubing supplied with the system be sure it is of high quality exact size and roundness with a smooth surface To Disconnect Tubing 1 Push t...

Page 19: ...er acid based cleaners on this RO system can degrade some RO system parts Use only soap and water for cleaning NOTE This reverse osmosis system contains a replaceable component critical to the efficiency of the system Replacement of the reverse osmosis component should be with one of identical specifications as dcfned by the manufacturer to assure the same effciency and contaminant reduction perfo...

Page 20: ...idge Use sanitizing procedures Replace the post filter cartridge System makes product Check water pressure if below listed requirement contact a li water too slowly censed plumber Precondition the water etc as needed to con form before doing maintenance on the RO system Prefilter or RO membrane cartridges Replace the prefilter cartridge If rate does not increase replace plugged with sediments the ...

Page 21: ...nitor no yes Efficiency f 8 10 Recovery 1_ 16 18 These systems conR rm to NSF ANSI 58 R r the specific per rmance claims as verified and substan tiated by test data _1 fced water supply at 50 psi 77 K and 750 TDS Quality water production amount of waste water and percent rejection all vary with changes in pressure temperature and total dissolved solids tz For water with hardness greater than 10 gr...

Page 22: ...r m 1 I I I I I I 21 I 8 Repair Parts 24 20 23s t 22 J 19 18 16 10 11 15 25 _ Manifold Housing PUSH IN FITTINGS 1 4 3 8 4 3 22 ...

Page 23: ...Connector 1 4 NPT x 3 8 Tube 18 7208489 Drain Adapter 19 7227310 Tce Feed Adaptor 20 7271319 Faucet Model WIIERI2 7263895 Faucet Model WIIERI8 21 7235965 Tubing Adaptor Model WItERI2 only 22 7267124 Spacer Model WItERI8 23 7264841 Rep l Electronics Ring Model WItERI8 24 7262564 Cover order decal below 7263968 Decal Cover 25 7209566 Push in Fitting Kit 1 4 X 3 7209574 Push in Fitting Kit 8 J 716182...

Page 24: ...m is not subject to abuse misuse alteration neglect freezing accident or negligence and provided further that the Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System is not damaged as the result of any unusual force of nature such as but not limited to flood hurricane tornado or earthquake Warrantor is excused if failure to perform its warranty obligations is the result of strikes government regulation material...

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