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AquaKING DIMS Installation Diagram

1) Sink Mounted Faucet

5) Main Assembly

2) Drain Saddle Valve

6) Flush Valve

3) Feed Water Valve

7) Deionization Module

4) Tank Ball Valve

8) GAC Post-Filter

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Summary of Contents for AquaKING RO

Page 1: ...ved Includes installation and maintenance information Getting Started With Your AquaKING RO and RO DI Water Purification System OWNER S MANUAL In full color at www aquathin com AN ISO 9001 2008 QMS REGISTERED CERTIFIED COMPANY IMS 0192 NQA 12635 ...

Page 2: ...a 33069 1 800 GO 2 RODI 462 7634 or 1 954 781 7777 Fax 1 954 781 7336 Email info aquathin com www aquathin com Aquathin Corporation the Aquathin Corporation logo AquaKING are trademarks of Aquathin Corporation Product specifications are subject to change without notice Your Authorized Aquathin Dealer Is Dealer Name ___________________________________ Contact _______________________________________...

Page 3: ...tial commercial and laboratory markets Established in 1980 Aquathin now produces over 70 patented and trademarked devices for markets around the world through more than 600 Authorized Aquathin Dealers Aquathin is an E P A Registered manufacturer ISO 9001 2008 Certified and recipient of the prestigious President s Excellence Award in Export from the U S Commerce Department and the Nation s Blue Chi...

Page 4: ...tion from Aquathin University You can be assured that when you purchase from an Authorized Aquathin Dealer or factory direct in areas where we have yet to approve and establish a Dealer you are receiving the finest equipment and technical support this industry is able to offer Highest quality water treatment systems and support good enough for my home my family And that is my promise to you I love...

Page 5: ...ing the Tubing Connections 15 Connect Cold Water Supply Line 16 Connect Drain Line 17 Connect DI Module to Main Assembly 18 Mount the Main Assembly 18 Prepare Storage Tank 19 Connect DI Module to Storage Tank 19 Connect GAC Post Filter 20 Starting Your System 20 Flushing 22 2Getting to Know Your AquaKing System 23 A Look At The Key Components 23 Aquathin Sediment Filter 23 Granular Activated Carbo...

Page 6: ...ntly Asked Questions 36 5Limited Warranty 40 What The Warranty Covers 40 Exceptions To Lifetime Warranty 40 What We Will Do To Correct An Inconvenience 41 How State Law Relates To The Warranty 41 Appendix A Specifications 42 Appendix B Replacement Schedule 44 Replacement Components and Schedule 44 Maintenance Log 45 Appendix C Connections 46 Sink Mounted Faucet Assembly 46 John Guest Speedfit Fitt...

Page 7: ...r family will be amazed at the delightful new taste of your tap water it s like owning your own personal mountain spring This manual provides information about the application and servicing of your Aquathin water purification system Descriptions of the components and their functions will help to answer frequently asked questions By thoroughly reading this manual you will be better able to operate ...

Page 8: ... pump system which includes a booster pump and is completely configured at the factory This eliminates fluctuations in line or low pressure associated with private wells and ensures your AquaKING system operates at peak efficiency While 45PSI is enough to produce water with the exceptional purity required to pass Aquathin standards you may find water flow to the faucet is less than optimal and tha...

Page 9: ... Water Saddle Valve Tubing Tank Ball Valve GAC Post Filter Owner s Manual Hi Speed Drill 2 Phillips Screw Driver High Speed Drill Bit Teflon thread tape High Speed Drill Bit Razor knife with fresh sharp blade 16 High Speed Drill Bit Adjustable Crescent Wrench For porcelain sinks a Dremmel tool and silicon carbide grinding wheel or a Glass Tile carbide spade tipped bit For granite counter tops you ...

Page 10: ...when space is limited A stand is included Installing the Chrome Faucet Assembly 1 Select a location for the faucet on the sink top NOTE Make sure t h e r e a r e n o reinforcing ribs under the sink drilling location 2 U s e f a c t o r y approved method or approved plumbing practice to drill hole in sink Porcelain sinks factory approved method is first grind away porcelain with a Dremmel tool and ...

Page 11: ...ter valve under the sink or the main valve for the house 2 Slide clamp over the copper tubing and tighten screw firmly to hold the clamp in position 3 Pierce the copper tubing by turning the needle valve handle clockwise until it is firmly seated 4 The valve is closed in this position Turn on the MAIN supply valve to pressurize cold water line Immediately check for any signs of leaks 5 Set aside c...

Page 12: ...dle Valve The drain saddle assembly should be installed above the trap and on the vertical or horizontal tailpiece See Figure 4 Refer to Figure 5 below right and follow steps 1 through 4 NOTE When installing the Main Assembly mount the frame above the position of the drain saddle whenever possible See Figure 8 the next page Figure 4 Drain Saddle mounting locations Install here only if other locati...

Page 13: ...rform periodic and annual maintenance Allowing 15 from the cabinet floor to the keyholes will allow the pre filter canisters to be removed without taking the main assembly off the wall Install the screws provided allowing for the thickness of the frame A pilot hole using a 1 16 drill bit is recommended for particle board side walls NOTE Do not hang the assembly until tubing connections have been m...

Page 14: ...le can be placed anywhere convenient inside the cabinet Keep the distance between the main assembly storage tank and DI module as short as possible The DI module can be mounted horizontally preferred or vertically If mounted vertically the outlet should be at the bottom If frame is below plane of drain saddle valve drain tubing should be looped as high as possible beneath sink Figure 8 Drain Tubin...

Page 15: ...o the wall of the cabinet using the supplied stainless steel clamp and screws MAKING THE TUBING CONNECTIONS You have completed the bulk of the installation tasks All that remains is connecting tubing between the components Three lengths of tubing have been supplied 6 Yellow tubing to connect the feed water saddle valve to the inlet on the main assembly Figure 10 Mounting the Deionization Module Es...

Page 16: ... firmly into the fittings creating a secure and leak free connection Connecting Tubing to John Guest Speedfit Fittings Aquathin systems make extensive use of John Guest Speedfit fittings These high quality components provide secure leak free seals and make it easy to connect and disconnect tubing without the use of tools Refer to diagrams on page 47 Appendix C Connect Cold Water Supply to Feed Wat...

Page 17: ... the main assembly is not above the drain saddle valve you will need to loop the tubing as high as possible beneath the sink Be sure to allow for this loop when you measure See Figure 8 on page 14 A self adhesive tubing clip has been provided to secure the drain loop Cut tubing so the end is square to en sure a leak free seal Cut tubing with a fresh sharp blade and a slicing motion to avoid crimpi...

Page 18: ...lation diagram on page 48 NOTE There is an arrow indicating direction of flow on the DI module label Mount the Main Assembly to Cabinet Sidewall With the cold water supply drain line and DI module connected the main assembly can now be placed onto the screws previously installed Place the keyhole openings over the screws then slide the frame horizontally onto the mounting screws You may wish to re...

Page 19: ...termine the position for the storage tank beneath the sink If space is at a premium it is OK to lay the tank on its side A stand is included Connect DI Module to Storage Tank With the tank in position measure and cut a length of blue blue blue tubing to connect the OUTLET of the DI module and the T connector on the tank ball valve See Figure 17 right Wrap pipe tape on threads Follow label instruct...

Page 20: ...t assembly using the compression fittings provided See Figure 12 on page 17 Connect the opposite end of the blue blue blue tubing to the outlet of the GAC post filter Finally measure a length of blue blue blue tubing to connect the storage tank to the GAC post filter Leave the handle on the tank ball valve closed at this time Congratulations You have completed the installation of your Aquathin Aqu...

Page 21: ...ank to fill Actual production rate will vary slightly depending on pressure but your system will normally produce water at a rate of 1 5 to 1 75 gallons per hour The first tank of water may take longer 10 DISCARD THE FIRST FULL TANK OF WATER Open the faucet and let the water flow until only a trickle remains Close the faucet and allow the tank to fill a second time You are now ready to enjoy the g...

Page 22: ...eriod of time perform an exhaustive flush by leaving the flush valve open for 20 minutes If your unit has not been used for more than one week e g while you are on vacation drain the storage tank use the water for watering plants etc then flush the membrane for 5 10 minutes as described above IMPORTANT Monitor your system and check for leaks frequently over the first week Most leaks are attributed...

Page 23: ...omponents utilizing these methods Aquathin has earned a patent to assure your system produces water which meets or exceeds the standards for bio compatibility and purity A LOOK AT THE KEY COMPONENTS Aquathin Sediment Filter Water entering the system is first subjected to our spun Polypropylene dual gradient 10 5 microns sediment pre filter Any suspended particles such as sand rust or other deposit...

Page 24: ...ere organic contaminants dissolved in the water have an opportunity to be adsorbed and eliminated This immense GAC surface area also insures complete and total conversion of chlorine and chloramine protecting the Aquathin polyamide thin film composite TFC Reverse Osmosis Membrane downstream Aquathin Reverse Osmosis Membrane A custom designed and extremely efficient High Flow XF HRO spiral wound Re...

Page 25: ...onovalent ions fluoride and nitrates contaminants only partially removed by reverse osmosis Including deionization after reverse osmosis sets Aquathin systems apart from other ordinary RO systems Following the DI resins there is even more granular activated carbon to polish the product water for a clean fresh taste The flow rate at this stage provides tremendous contact time to assure complete rem...

Page 26: ... pure water molecules across the semi permeable reverse osmosis membrane A minimum of 45 PSI is required If your water pressure is below 45 PSI a booster pump is available If you are on a private well have your plumber raise the minimum pressure above 45 PSI In general the higher the pressure up to 100 PSI the better the performance of the membrane at rejecting contaminants pH The Aquathin HRO TFC...

Page 27: ...entrations the Aquathin pre filter may clog prematurely If the pre filter becomes clogged you will likely notice a decrease in the production rate from your system In areas with very high sediment concentrations it may be necessary to replace the pre filter on a semi annual basis Over the course of one year the sediment filter will typically become significantly discolored This is not cause for al...

Page 28: ...termines the grains of hardness that can easily be converted into the ppm Most of the problems associated with hard water are economical in nature Hardness causes unsightly soap scum on fixtures water spots on glasses and whitish scale deposits in your tubs and showers Hard water means you use more soap and cleaning agents because they first have to clean the water before they clean anything else ...

Page 29: ...u must ship the system out of town Some require the membrane to be replaced every 6 months according to them Your Aquathin carries a Lifetime Warranty except for normal filter changes and abuse You originally invested in your Aquathin to provide your family the very best in total home water security There is hardly anything in this world that a man could not make a little worse or a little cheaper...

Page 30: ... consistently produces ultra pure water meeting Aquathin standards Take care of your Aquathin system and it will provide many years of healthful drinking and cooking water for your entire family Flushing Flushing is the single most important maintenance function needed to keep your system operating at peak efficiency This simple operation only takes a few m i n u t e s a n d extends the service li...

Page 31: ...nit has not been used for more than one week e g while you are on vacation drain the storage tank use the water for watering plants etc then flush the membrane for 5 10 minutes as described above FILTER REPLACEMENT After 12 months of use it is time to replace the Aquathin sediment pre filter the Aquathin twin GAC carbon filters and the Aquathin Deionization Module to insure your system continues t...

Page 32: ...nd AquaKING did not catch this guck your body would a Push the red button on the top of the aluminum frame above the pre filter canister to reduce any back pressure remaining in the canister b Firmly grasp the canister with both hands and unscrew it from the pre filter assembly A canister wrench is available Carefully move the canister over the bucket dump the water and remove the old pre filter c...

Page 33: ...the new DI module in the same orientation 3 Unscrew the Speedfit fittings from both ends of the module Scrape away the old Teflon thread tape without damaging the plastic threads and re wrap the threads 4 Install the Speedfit fittings into the new DI module 5 Place the new DI module into position taking care to note the direction of flow Secure the clamp and re connect only the tubing from the mai...

Page 34: ...ape d Now place a few drops of liquid chlorine bleach into the top of the tank and re install the tank ball valve with the valve in the closed position e Reconnect the tubing to the swivel T connector Returning the AquaKING System to Service To return your system to service 1 Verify the manual flush valve is in the Open Flush position 2 Open the valve on top of the storage tank 3 Slowly re open th...

Page 35: ...and then carefully re attach the canister to the assembly taking care to align the filter module inside Tighten until firm 6 Check for leaks at either end of the DI module and at the storage tank 7 Allow the system to produce a full tank of water 8 Drain off and discard the initial tank of water Do not use for cooking or drinking 9 You are now ready to enjoy great tasting pure Aquathin water for a...

Page 36: ...place the pre filter more frequently Q How long will my GAC pre filters last before they need to be replaced A Your Aquathin AquaKING system has been designed to operate within a wide range of tap water conditions These conditions vary greatly across municipalities so it is difficult to state precisely how long your pre filters will last We have designed the system so that under the most extreme c...

Page 37: ...re filter so check that filter first A large increase in the production rate is also an indication of membrane failure and can often be traced to the membrane having been subjected to either freezing or hot water Q How can I monitor the performance of the unit A Your Authorized Aquathin Dealer will register your warranty card and purchase with Aquathin Corporation Every year upon the anniversary o...

Page 38: ...ted from cellular tissues but it does not leach minerals out of the cells This false claim was probably first made by companies wanting to boost sales of filters incapable of removing dissolved minerals and dangerous heavy metals ASK your Authorized Aquathin Dealer for a copy of 5th Function of Water Q Will hot water ruin my RO membrane A YES Hot water over 100 F will damage the membrane and void ...

Page 39: ... valve will sometimes chatter with the increased flow and this can be heard as a hum or rattle When your system is first put in service there may be air in the lines that can also cause noise from the system After a few days the noise typically will go away You might also notice that your system will seem to start and stop chug when you open the flush valve If this happens simply open the valve a ...

Page 40: ...NG Series pure water appliance is a sophisticated water purification system Failure to follow the maintenance schedule or use other than genuine Aquathin components will void the exclusive lifetime Warranty Exceptions to Lifetime Warranty The Lifetime Warranty does not include damage caused by or resulting from unreasonable use including failure to provide reasonable maintenance or incidental or c...

Page 41: ...to return the product to an Aquathin Dealer for service the buyer must pay for any shipping or travel costs Aquathin Dealer will pay for any return shipping charges in the U S for parts or products covered under the Warranty An Aquathin Dealer will furnish any factory labor to make repairs on parts or products returned to the factory that are covered under the Warranty How State Law Relates To The...

Page 42: ...mposite TFC Production Up to 45 Gallons Per Day GPD Maximum Operating Tem perature 40 100 F 4 38 C Operating Pressure 45 100 psi 3 1 6 9 bar pH Range 2 0 11 0 TDS Level Maximum 2000 ppm Turbidity 1 0 Net Turbidity NTU Chlorine Cl2 0 00 mg l Hardness CaCO3 427 mg l Iron Fe Manganese Mn 3 0 mg l Hydrogen Sulfide H2S 0 00 mg l Every system is equipped with our unique combina tion pre filter to remove...

Page 43: ...ow pressure situations 45 PSI 3 1 bar RO DI values cannot be assured The addition of a booster pump PBA AK is strongly recommended ALWAYS USE COLD WATER hot water will damage the TFC membrane The unit must not be allowed to freeze Freezing water will expand inside the modules damaging the membrane and potentially rupturing the filter housings Damage of this type will void the Warranty This system ...

Page 44: ..._________ Purchased From _______________________________ ______________________________________________ Serial Model Number ____________________________ Pressure Gauge Initial Reading ____________________ Module Replacement Schedule Order No Sediment Pre filter Annually or as needed 100 SED Unidirectional GAC Pre filter Annually 100 GAC Deionization Module Annually ADI 4 Stage Aquathin High Flow R...

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Page 47: ...ast the Internal O Ring 3 Until it bottoms out against the tubing end stop Pull on tubing to ensure a secure connection then slide red Lock Clip be tween collet and fitting Remove the red Lock Clip Push Collet up against body of the fitting which will release the internal teeth While compressing Col let pull out the tubing To make a connection To remove tubing ...

Page 48: ... Corporation All rights reserved AquaKING DIMS Installation Diagram 1 Sink Mounted Faucet 5 Main Assembly 2 Drain Saddle Valve 6 Flush Valve 3 Feed Water Valve 7 Deionization Module 4 Tank Ball Valve 8 GAC Post Filter ...

Page 49: ...ghts reserved Schematics Purpose of diagram is to indicate tubing connection and location of compo nents relative to water flow Diagram is not drawn to scale and is not intended to indicate actual position of components beneath the sink ...

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