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Warranty 

This Limited Warranty extends to the original purchaser of the system only. This warranty covers all

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manufacturer­supplied items only that prove to be defective in material, workmanship, or factory preparation. This

 

 

 

 

     

   

 

   

 

 

 

warranty covers parts only; all labor is excluded from this warranty, including, but not limited to, services related

 

 

 

   

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to the removal, replacement, installation, adjustment, maintenance, and/or repair of the unit or its components

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

     

 

items. excludes all non­Manufacturer labor required for any servicing of the unit, including, but not limited to,

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

servicing related to installation, adjustment, maintenance, and repair of the unit. This warranty applies only for the

 

   

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

first full calendar year from date of purchase. The following items are excluded from this warranty: membranes,

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

filters, O­rings, and all other parts or components that require regular replacement as a result of ordinary usage. 
Disclaimers: This Limited Warranty applies only if the system is installed, used, and maintained in compliance with

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

   

 

 

all instructions and requirements enclosed with the system. This warranty will be void for failure to observe the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

following conditions: 
1. The system is to be used with potable water supply only. 
2. Feed water pressure to the unit is no less than 40 PSI (30 PSI for systems with built­in booster pump) and no

 

 

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

greater than 80 PSI. 
3. The system is to be used on water supplies with chlorine concentrations of 1.0 mg/L (ppm) or less. 
4. Feed water temperature to the unit must be no less than 40°F and no more than 100°F. 
5. Total dissolved solids (TDS) in feed water must be less than 750 mg/L (ppm). 
6. Feed water must have a pH between 4 and 8. 
7. Turbidity must be less than 1.0 NTU. 
8. SDI must be less than 5. 
9. Feed water must be completely free of iron, manganese or hydrogen sulfide. 
While the testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions, actual performance may vary. The

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manufacturer does not know the characteristics of your water supply. The quality of water supplies may vary

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

seasonably or over a period of time. Your water usage may vary as well. Water characteristics can also change if

   

   

   

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

   

the drinking water appliance is moved to a new location. The Manufacturer assumes no liability for the

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

determination of the proper equipment necessary to meet your requirements, and we do not authorize others to

   

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

assume such obligation on our behalf. 
This Limited Warranty does not cover any Manufacturer­supplied items that are defective as a result of the use of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     

   

 

   

improper parts, equipment or materials. This warranty does not cover alterations or modifications of the unit or

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

   

 

   

failure of a unit caused by such alterations and modifications. 
This Limited Warranty does not cover malfunctions of the unit due to tampering, misuse, alteration, lack of regular

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

   

 

maintenance, misapplication, fouling due to hydrogen sulfide, manganese or iron, scaling from excessive hardness,

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

turbidity greater than 1.0 NTU, Silt Density Index (SDI) greater than 5.0 SDI, or excessive membrane hydrolysis

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

due to chlorine levels in excess of 1.0 mg/L (ppm). In addition, damage to the unit due to fire, accident,

 

 

 

   

   

 

 

   

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

negligence, act of God, or events beyond the control of the Manufacturer are not covered by this warranty. 
Incidental and Consequential Damages Limitation: The Manufacturer will not be responsible for any incidental or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

   

consequential damages as a result of the failure of this unit to comply with express or implied warranties or any

 

     

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

   

 

   

 

defect in the unit, including but not limited to, lost time, inconvenience, damage to personal property, loss of

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

revenue, commercial losses, postage, travel, telephone expenditures, or other losses of this nature. In case some

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, you may choose to return

 

 

 

 

 

   

   

   

 

 

 

 

   

 

the system. If you choose to keep it, you insist this exclusion STILL apply to you. 
Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities: As a condition of this Limited Warranty, the owner must ensure that periodic

 

 

     

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

maintenance of the system is performed as described in the literature enclosed with the system. Neglect, improper

   

 

   

   

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

maintenance, abuse, modification, or alteration of the unit will invalidate this Warranty. Should your unit develop a

 

 

   

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

defect or otherwise fail to perform in accordance with this warranty, you should contact the retailer from whom

   

 

   

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the product was originally purchased. 
Implied Warranties: The implied at­law warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose shall

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

terminate on the date one year after the date of purchase.  
 
NOTE: IN CASE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YOU MAY CHOOSE TO RETURN THE SYSTEM. IF YOU CHOOSE TO KEEP IT, YOU AGREE THAT THE ABOVE

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIMITATIONS STILL APPLY TO YOU. 

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Summary of Contents for iSpring Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration

Page 1: ...iSpring Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration Systems INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OWNER S MANUAL Ver 2016 06 Copyright 2005 2016 ISPRING WATER SYSTEMS LLC All rights reserved ...

Page 2: ...st NSF ANSI STANDARD 58 for performance and material safety Please review the attached iSpring RO Systems WQA Gold Seal Certification for details Please keep this owner s manual for future reference It includes the necessary information on how to properly install operate and maintain your iSpring Reverse Osmosis water filtration system Page 1 www 123filter com 678 261 7611 Support 123Filter com ...

Page 3: ... Reverse Osmosis Filtration What are the specific contaminants that a reverse osmosis system removes Does Reverse Osmosis remove pharmaceuticals from water Will a reverse osmosis water system taste as good as the water I pay 5 00 a bottle for I have heard that reverse osmosis wastes a lot of water What is an Alkaline Filter What is a DI filter What is a UV filter What is a TDS meter Maximum distan...

Page 4: ...ble wrench pliers Phillips head screwdriver Scissors or utility knife Operating conditions Maximum water pressure 80 psi otherwise a pressure regulator part no APR70 is required to lower the psi to an adequate level Minimum water pressure 45 psi otherwise a booster pump is necessary to raise the incoming water pressure and improve the RO efficiency Operating water temperature 40 100 F 4 37 C This ...

Page 5: ...nches Teflon Tape Spare O Rings and Fittings Real package quantity may vary Water Detector optional If your system is a 6 stage or 7 stage system with an Alkaline DI and or UV filter the 6 th and 7 th stage are already pre installed on the machine head The UV filter is typically the final stage for all RO UV systems but can be moved in front of the 1 st stage if needed Page 4 www 123filter com 678...

Page 6: ...p it back in 4 Insert the tube into the fitting until you reach the mark on the tube You will feel resistance when the tube reaches the small rubber O ring inside the fitting You will need to wiggle the tube and apply additional pressure to get it past this O ring and create the seal If the tube is not into the fitting and past the O ring no seal will be created and leaking will occur 5 Once the t...

Page 7: ... to drill a hole in your sink or counter top 1 It s highly recommended to watch the YouTube video How To Drill Faucet Holes to get a better understanding of the process Depending on what kind of countertop you have you may want to hire an experienced professional to ensure the hole is drilled correctly 2 Choose a half inch Diamond Core Bit for granite and a titanium drill bit for steel Do NOT use ...

Page 8: ...he drinking faucet is opened RO water from the tank passes through E and G H RO water to the drinking faucet An Ice Maker Kit Part iSpring ICEK can be purchased separately to feed RO water to your refrigerator output and ice maker to get crystal clear ice cubes and great tasting water at ease Hooking up the RO system directly to your refrigerator output can replace the need for the RO faucet Page ...

Page 9: ...ease any pressure and make sure the water has stopped before proceeding to the next step Get a towel or bucket to catch any water drips Disconnect the Kitchen Faucet Connector KFC pipe from the CWSV 1 2 Check to make sure the O ring is seated inside the AFW female end and twist it onto the CWSV Tighten it using a wrench or pliers 1 3 Twist the KFC onto the male end of the AFW Turn the handle of th...

Page 10: ...h in fitting Step 3 Installing the Drain Saddle 3 1 Choose a spot on the drain pipe that is convenient for installing the drain saddle and tubing A horizontal pipe is recommended to minimize the dripping sound 3 2 Drill a 1 4 hole in the drain pipe and paste the black sticky pad around the hole 3 3 Cut the BLACK tubing end to make a 45 degree angle Slip the plastic nut and front plate on the tubin...

Page 11: ...s 4 5 Follow steps 1 1 1 4 to install the GAC and CTO filters Note The second stage GAC is the only filter that must go in a certain direction Make sure the end with the rubber washer faces up thereby attaching it to the housing cap Step 5 Installing the Tank Shut off Valve TSV 5 1 Wrap 10 15 wraps of Teflon tape clockwise when looking from above onto the metal thread at the top of the tank 5 2 Sc...

Page 12: ... on and hand tighten it then use the housing wrench to tighten it another of a turn Do not over tighten 6 6 DO NOT reconnect the tubing to the fitting on the cap at this point will be done in system start up Step 7 Tubing Hook Up model specific sub steps are marked with 7 1 See figure Sample Installation and figures of system top view and note connection points A B C D E F and G H Page 11 www 123f...

Page 13: ...Page 12 www 123filter com 678 261 7611 Support 123Filter com ...

Page 14: ...ng cylinder with a FLOW labeled on it to the Drain Saddle point D with the BLACK tubing 7 4 On the right side of the Post Carbon Filter FT15 5 th stage connect the T fitting point E and the Tank Valve point F with the YELLOW tubing 7 5 Models without UV AK DI 5 stage systems At the left end of the stage 5 FT15 filter insert the BLUE tubing links to RO faucet into the elbow fitting Page 13 www 123f...

Page 15: ...LUE tubing to the RO faucet refer to How to Use the Compression Fitting 7 7 You may neatly organize the tubings but make sure to leave enough length so the filter system can be moved freely in and out of the cabinet when replacing filters 7 8 You can mount the system using two 10 x 1 1 4 Phillips Flat Wood Screws This will make replacing filter cartridges easier Page 14 www 123filter com 678 261 7...

Page 16: ...rbon from new carbon filters It will eventually turn clear apart from many tiny air bubbles leaving the system 8 7 Shut off the RO Drinking Faucet Turn on the Tank Shut off Valve Wait for the tank to fill up completely It will take 1 5 to 2 5 hours depending on your water temperature 40F 100F the warmer the faster water TDS up to 750 the lower the faster and incoming water psi 35 80 the higher the...

Page 17: ...ccessfully installed your iSpring Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System Start enjoying fantastic reverse osmosis water right from your tap End of Installation Section Page 16 www 123filter com 678 261 7611 Support 123Filter com ...

Page 18: ...ters 1 Shut off the cold water supply valve and tank valve and open the RO faucet to depressurize the system Place a bucket or towel under the system to catch any water spills 2 If there is enough room under the sink and the filter system is hung on the wall you can twist the filter housing off without removing the system from the wall Otherwise you will need to pull the system out lay it down and...

Page 19: ...e thoroughly 6 Cut open the small end of the vacuum sealed packaging containing the new RO membrane Hold the new membrane through the packaging and insert it into the housing without touching the membane with your bare hands to avoid contamination of the membrane 7 Make sure the O ring is properly seated on the end of the membrane housing as shown in the previous images We recommend replacing the ...

Page 20: ... photos above for a better understanding on how the UV components are assembled and work together Ice Maker Kit ICEK The Ice Maker Kit model iSpring ICEK can be purchased separately to feed RO water to your refrigerator for crystal clear ice cubes and great tasting water If you choose to hook up the system to your refrigeratior output it can take the place of primary output over the RO faucet Page...

Page 21: ...mi permeable membrane which is rated at 0 0001 micron equal to 0 00000004 inch This is the same technology used to make bottled drinking water It is also the most used technology for desalinating seawater making it into drinking water What are the specific contaminants that a reverse osmosis system removes iSpring Reverse Osmosis filtration systems reject a wide variety of impurities Here is a par...

Page 22: ...ain when the tank is full The ratio of drain water to RO water is 2 1 3 1 for all of our RO systems For a regular residential household the waste water per day averages to about two to three flushes of the toilet What is an Alkaline Filter The Alkaline filter changes the acidic RO water into a perfect Natural Alkali Calcium Ionized Water The Alkaline filter simply gives back minerals such as ioniz...

Page 23: ... a TDS meter A TDS meter is a handheld Total Dissolved Solids tester TDS is the total weight of all solids dissolved in a given volume of water It is expressed in parts per million PPM With a TDS meter you can compare the quality of the RO water with your original source water and also periodically check the RO water to know when it s time to change the filters Maximum distance from tank to faucet...

Page 24: ...Our tankless RCS5T RO system is a complete 5 stage filtration system with 3 pre filters Sediment GAC and CTO Side Flow membrane and post carbon filter while the GE Merlin 700GPD has only one prefilter either sediment or carbon two membranes and 1 post filter Therefore the GE Merlin is used in light commercial applications where a separate pre filter system or backwashing carbon filter system will ...

Page 25: ...l It should be seated on the end of the membrane housing before the threads begin When in the correct place there will not be any pressure or tension on the O ring Low water pressure at the RO faucet or output location Have you given the system enough time to fill up the tank If you just installed the system give it 1 5 2 hours to fill the tank What is the total distance between the tank and the o...

Page 26: ...ressure If it is below 45 PSI this is likely the cause of the continous drain When there is not enough water pressure to force the water through the RO membrane most or all of the water will go to the drain Because the water is unable to get through the RO membrane the tank never fills up and never triggers the system to cut off the water supply Close the tank valve and wait 20 minutes After 20 mi...

Page 27: ...r lines are reversed Correct plumbing Dissolved gases in feed water Pre treat feed water to remove gasses Increase in Product Water TDS See High TDS in Product Water Section Faucet Leaks or Drips Adjust the faucet by turning the tee bar located under the handle to provide a small amount of free play in the handle when shut off Should this not work repair or replace the faucet Cloudy Water and Ice ...

Page 28: ... incorrect Air bladder in the holding tank is ruptured Holding tank valve is closed No water to drain Drain Flow Restrictor is clogged The Check Valve on the RO Membrane housing is faulty The Automatic Shut Off Valve ASOV is malfunctioning Page 27 www 123filter com 678 261 7611 Support 123Filter com ...

Page 29: ...rements and we do not authorize others to assume such obligation on our behalf This Limited Warranty does not cover any Manufacturer supplied items that are defective as a result of the use of improper parts equipment or materials This warranty does not cover alterations or modifications of the unit or failure of a unit caused by such alterations and modifications This Limited Warranty does not co...

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