Charger CWQC50, Installation Manual

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SECTION I • INTRODUCTION
Your new Reverse Osmosis (RO) Drinking Water System uses a combination of filtration technologies to reduce unwanted
contaminants in a water supply. The following steps combine to give you the best in clear sparkling drinking water.
MECHANICAL FILTRATION/ACTIVATED CARBON
The sediment/carbon modules are designed to reduce the larger particles such as silt, rust, and scale. Its 5 micron (equal
to 0.0002 inch) nominal rating helps to give maximum life to the RO Membrane. The activated carbon in the modules,
has been designed to reduce any chlorine that may be present in the feed water. This pretreatment is also necessary for
membrane protection.
REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE
The RO Membrane is the heart of the filtration system. It is designed to reduce the dissolved mineral content of the water.
Minerals picked up in the environment, by the water, are measured as Total Dissolved Solids (TDS). In the Reverse Osmosis
process, dissolved minerals are separated from the incoming water (Feed Water) to produce the product water (Permeate).
The excess minerals are rinsed to drain (Reject Water).
The membrane is a specially constructed, fully aromatic polyamide film and is classified as a Thin Film Composite (TFC). The
spiral wound construction of the RO Membrane provides maximum surface area for water production and is less susceptible
to fouling by particulate matter, turbidity, and colloidal materials.
IN–LINE ACTIVATED CARBON POST FILTER
The In–Line Activated Carbon Post Filter is located after the Holding Tank and has been designed to reduce the tastes and
odors that may pass through the system. It adds a final polish to the water.
AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF VALVE
The ASO Valve senses when the Holding Tank is full and closes the feed water supply to prevent excess reject water from
going to drain when the unit is not producing water.