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SECTION I.

INTRODUCTION

Your new Reverse Osmosis (R.O.) 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
inclear sparkling drinking water:

MECHANICAL FILTRATION/ACTIVATED
CARBON
–The sediment prefilter will remove
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 R.O.
Membrane. The activated carbon in the Prefilter
will remove any chlorine that may be present in
the feed water. This pretreatment is also necessary
for membrane protection.

REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE–The R.O.
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 (the Permeate). The excess
minerals are rinsed to drain (the Reject Water).

The membrane is a specially constructed, fully
aromatic polyamide film and is classified as a Thin
Film Composite (T.F.C.).

The spiral wound construction of the R.O.
Membrane provides maximum surface area for
water production and is less susceptible to fouling
by particulate matter, turbidity and colloidal
materials.

ACTIVATED CARBON–The Activated
Carbon Post Filter contains carbon particles with
a vast network of pores. The tremendous surface
area of these pores (typically 800–1200 square
meters per gram of carbon) gives the carbon very
good adsorptive sites for substances that
contribute to tastes and odors.

IN–LINE ACTIVATED CARBON POST
FILTER
–The In–Line Activated Carbon Post
Filter is located after the Holding Tank and
reduces 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 product water 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.

TYPICAL T.F.C.–25D UNDER SINK INSTALLATION DIAGRAM

Figure 1

DRAIN

(1/4" Black)

IN-LINE
ACTIVATED
CARBON
POST FILTER

DRAIN

(3/8" Black)

PRODUCT

(3/8" Blue)

INLET

(1/4" Red)

ACTIVATED
CARBON
POST FILTER
HOUSING

REVERSE
OSMOSIS
MEMBRANE
HOUSING

(1/4" Yellow)

SEDIMENT/
CARBON
PREFILTER
HOUSING

FEED WATER
SADDLE VALVE
(COLD WATER LINE ONLY)

DISPENSING
FAUCET WITH
AIR GAP

DRAIN
CLAMP

HOLDING TANK

SHUTOFF VALVE

(Open Position)

DRINKING

WATER

HOLDING

TANK

LOCATE DRAIN CLAMP

ABOVE "P" TRAP

TANK

(3/8" Yellow)

POLYTUBE
TEE

TEST

RO COMPARATOR

GOOD

SERVICE

10

9

7

6

5

2

1

8

RO COMPARATOR

(Optional)

4" MIN.

COVER

RO MANIFOLD

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Summary of Contents for T.F.C.-25D

Page 1: ...MICROBIOLOGICALLY UNSAFE OR OF UNKNOWN QUALITY WITHOUT ADEQUATE DISINFECTION BEFORE OR AFTER THE SYSTEM MICROLINE REVERSE OSMOSIS DRINKING WATER SYSTEM Model T F C 25D Installation Operation Service Manual This drinking water system is tested and Certified to ANSI NSF Standard 58 for the reduction of Barium Cadmium Chromium Hexavalent Chromium Trivalent Copper Fluoride Lead Mercury Radium 226 228 ...

Page 2: ...ion 7 C Drain Clamp Installation 8 D R O Manifold Assembly Installation 8 E Position the Drinking Water Holding Tank and Make the Final Hose Connections 8 F Start Up 9 SECTION V OPERATION AND MAINTENTANCE 10 A Normal Operation 10 B Changing Filters 10 C Changing the In Line Activated Carbon Post Filter 11 SECTION VI TECHNICAL DATA 11 A Water Quality 11 B Water Quantity 11 C Net Pressure Differenti...

Page 3: ...provides maximum surface area for water production and is less susceptible to fouling by particulate matter turbidity and colloidal materials ACTIVATED CARBON The Activated Carbon Post Filter contains carbon particles with a vast network of pores The tremendous surface area of these pores typically 800 1200 square meters per gram of carbon gives the carbon very good adsorptive sites for substances...

Page 4: ...k INLET 1 4 Red TANK 3 8 Yellow 1 4 Yellow FEED WATER SADDLE VALVE COLD WATER LINE ONLY 1 AIR GAP REQUIRED MOUNT HOLDING TANK ON SHELF OR STRAP BETWEEN FLOOR JOISTS Shelf Or Straps Not Included FLOOR BASEMENT FLOOR NOTE FOR REFRIDGERATOR WATER DISPENSER OR ICE MAKER HOOKUP TEE INTO 3 8 BLUE TUBING TO DISPENSING FAUCET POLYTUBE TEE RO MANIFOLD COVER PLEASE NOTE IF AIR GAP ON FAUCET IS NOT USED IN B...

Page 5: ...ures are for a new Membrane that has been rinsed for 24 hours The production rate of a new Membrane can decrease by 10 per year or more depending upon the scaling and fouling tendencies of the Feed Water 2 Actual capacity measured at 50 psig 77 2 F 818 mg l TDS per ANSI NSF Standard 58 3 5 psig precharge and 40 psig water pressure in tank TABLE B RECOMMENDED OPERATING LIMITS FOR FEED WATER Specifi...

Page 6: ...ith jaws taped to hold faucet 13 Basin wrench or 10 pipe wrench 14 Teflon tape 15 Wide masking tape or duct tape 16 Plastic tubing cutter 17 Extra plastic tubing 18 Low range air pressure gauge 19 Bicycle hand air pump 20 Small bottle of liquid chlorine bleach 21 Graduated measuring cylinder 22 Paper towels wisk broom and assorted clean up materials C Site Selection for Major System Components The...

Page 7: ... gap While the system is producing water the drain water flows from the R O through the air gap and then to the household drain The purpose of the air gap is to prevent water in the drain from backing up into the R O Drinking Water System NOTE For proper installation the Air Gap Faucet has a critical level line CL marked on its body and should be mounted so that the CL line is at least one 1 inch ...

Page 8: ...ing an additional half turn Don t over tighten Rotate the Spout and Body into position Align the Slotted Washer and the Spacer to allow access to the Hose Barbs and tighten the Hex Nut while holding the faucet in alignment with a padded Crescent wrench Do not over tighten B Feed Water Saddle Valve Installation Decide on location Do NOT connect to a hot water feed line If you are not sure of the su...

Page 9: ...Drain Clamp There should be no sag in the line as 3 8 DRAIN CLAMP ASSEMBLY Figure 4 Drain Pipe 1 4 Screw Drain Clamp Front Plate Insert Compression Nut Black Drain Tubing 1 4 Nut Drain Clamp Back Plate Assemble and tighten the brass screw To pierce the tubing turn the Valve Handle fully clockwise inward A small amount of water may escape from the outlet until it is fully pierced When you feel the ...

Page 10: ... Brass Insert Connect to the Feed Water Saddle Valve 3 Locate the Black Drain Tubing Remove the black plug from the fitting labelled Drain on the manifold and insert the tubing Run the tubing along its course to the Hose Barb on the Dispensing Faucet trim to length and connect by firmly pressing over the barb Allow the tubing to relax then press firmly again to insure proper seating 4 Locate the y...

Page 11: ...ter Saddle Valve turning counter clockwise As soon as the water begins to come out of the Dispensing Faucet close the Faucet Let stand for 15 minutes NOTE During this time check the system carefully for leaks At the end of 15 minutes CLOSE the Feed Water Saddle Valve and open the Dispensing Faucet Allow the Holding Tank to completely drain then remove the Sediment Carbon Filter Housing the farthes...

Page 12: ...ded interval for changing the filters not the R O Membrane is every six 6 months Typical T F C Membrane life expectancy is three years Local conditions may dictate more frequent changes NOTE If the R O Membrane is to be replaced see Sec IV F 1 3 page 9 for the proper procedure Use a drip pan to catch any water that may spill when the Filter Housings are removed Refer to Fig 1 page 1 for component ...

Page 13: ...bes to the new Post Filter Refer to Fig 5 above 5 Slowly open the Feed Water Saddle Valve 6 When water begins dripping out of the Faucet in the following order close the Faucet and open the Holding Tank Valve When the Faucet is first opened expect air and carbon fines very fine black powder from the new Post Filter to be rinsed out This is normal for the first tank of water IN LINE ACTIVATED CARBO...

Page 14: ...e and is measured as the amount of water produced in one day It is reported as Gallons per Day gpd or Liters per Day lpd The flow of water to drain is the Reject Water Rate and is measured as Gallons per Day gpd or as Milliliters per Minute ml min Milliliters per minute x 0 38 gallons per day EXAMPLE The drain flow will fill a graduated cylinder to the 150 ml mark in one minute 150 ml min x 0 38 5...

Page 15: ...1 50 11 9 45 0 15 5 15 5 19 2 19 2 22 8 22 8 26 4 26 4 30 1 30 1 33 7 127 6 500 10 2 38 6 13 9 52 6 17 5 66 2 21 2 80 2 24 8 93 9 28 5 107 9 32 1 121 5 1000 8 4 31 8 12 0 45 4 15 7 59 4 19 3 73 1 23 0 87 1 26 6 100 7 30 3 114 7 1500 6 6 25 0 10 2 38 6 13 9 52 6 17 5 66 2 21 2 80 2 24 8 93 9 28 5 107 9 80 27 50 14 3 54 1 18 7 70 8 23 0 87 1 27 4 103 7 31 8 120 4 36 2 137 0 40 6 153 7 500 12 3 46 6 ...

Page 16: ...ane life is unusually short find and correct the problem Replace Membrane Feed Water Saddle Valve is plugged or closed Clogged Sediment Carbon Prefilter or Activated Carbon Post Filter Low water pressure R O Membrane is fouled Plugged In Line Activated Carbon Post Filter Air precharge pressure in Holding Tank is too high Air precharge is too low Air bladder in the Holding Tank is ruptured Holding ...

Page 17: ...Cause Solution Tastes and odors in the Product Water The Product Water and Drain Water lines are reversed No drain flow Drain Restrictor is clogged No drain flow the drain orifice in the Air Gap Faucet is plugged The ASO Valve is not closing New Activated Carbon Post Filter not rinsed completely The Feed Water TDS has increased The Activated Carbon Post Filter is exhausted There is foreign matter ...

Page 18: ...16 MADE IN USA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 17 25 19 EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST 15 16 20 21 18 17 22 23 24 ...

Page 19: ... 6 Drain Restrictor 60 GPD 227 lpd Yellow 20 S2004 Inlet Outlet Cap 21 S2009 Self Tapping Screw 22 N1033 Bracket Screw 23 S2014 Mounting Bracket 24 S3072 Wrench for Housing 25 S1405 1 4 3 8 Fitting Wrench 26 S1086 02 1 4 MPT x 3 8 Polytube Connector 27 S7206C 06 In Line Activated Carbon Post Filter OTHER COMPONENTS AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 1 PAGE 1 DRAWING NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 1 S1089 08 Long Reach Ai...

Page 20: ...teration accident misapplication physical damage or damage caused by fire acts of God freezing or hot water All replacement filters and membranes must be Microline filters and membranes or the warranty is void If the unit is altered by anyone other than Microline the warranty is void To obtain warranty service A contact your local dealer who supplied the unit or B contact the factory for the deale...

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