Precision Water Distillers PWS 12-20 Owner'S Manual Download Page 1

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Part No. 097124-

Series: 0015

Printed in Canada

01-20-2006

Precision

Water Distillers

Owners’

Guide

Model: PWS 12-20

Part No. 510001

Series: 0015

Manufactured By:
Precision Design & Manufacturing Inc.
9024-100 Street,
Westlock, AB, Canada
T7P 2L4
http://

www.precisioncanada.com

e-mail: [email protected]
Phone:

(780) 349 4933

FAX:

(780) 349 4957

Please read this Owners’ Guide

completely

before

installing or operating

your Precision Water Distiller.

Specifications are subject to change

without notice.

Summary of Contents for PWS 12-20

Page 1: ...015 Manufactured By Precision Design Manufacturing Inc 9024 100 Street Westlock AB Canada T7P 2L4 http www precisioncanada com e mail info precisioncanada com Phone 780 349 4933 FAX 780 349 4957 Pleas...

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Page 3: ...OPERATION 30 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 31 REGULAR INSPECTION AND CLEANING OF BOILING TANK 31 CLEANING THE BOILING TANK USING CLEANER DESCALER 32 REPLACING CHARCOAL IN CHARCOAL FILTER CANISTER 34 STERIL...

Page 4: ...reatment systems capable of removing both harmful pathogens and toxic chemicals from water In their study all pathogens were eliminated and none were found in the distilled water The water distillatio...

Page 5: ...e Serial Plate Location Diagram below shows a sample serial plate Serial Plate Location Diagram Model PWS 12 20 Series eg 0013 Serial Number eg 0123012 Date of Purchase _______________________________...

Page 6: ...tank With this warranty it is the responsibility of the distiller owner to properly maintain the distiller If there is any misuse or abuse the lifetime warranty will be void Precision Water Systems do...

Page 7: ...service facility for examination repair or adjustment 8 The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries 9 Do not use outdoors 10 Do not let cord hang...

Page 8: ...Water Distiller See Storage Tank Assembly Manual Drain Valve Tube Installation Feed Water Line Connection Boiling Tank Lid Installation Water Distiller Wall Stabilizer 4 Install all purchased Options...

Page 9: ...ING TANK INSIDE BOILING TANK LID OVERHEAT RESET SWITCH WATER DISTILLER HEAD STORAGE TANK LEGS ADJUSTABLE FEET SIGHT GAUGE AND DRAIN VALVE STORAGE TANK STORAGE TANK LID CHARCOAL FILTER CANISTER BODY PO...

Page 10: ...oximately 8 am to 5 pm often when the distiller owner is not home and unable to check the line voltage Line voltage lower than the distiller rated voltage on the serial plate will drastically lower th...

Page 11: ...nk Fill Level When checking the water distillation production on manual fill water distillers the amount of water initially poured into the boiling tank will affect the production Water should be fill...

Page 12: ...ure is that the water is produced in a closed environment free of pollution and contaminants Your water distiller uses the boiling tank to heat the feed water to create steam The steam rises from the...

Page 13: ...iller locate the water distiller close to a household cold water line after a water softener if available 4 Locate the water distiller where a pail or suitable container can be used for the impurities...

Page 14: ...ill be in the water distiller box Water Distiller Box Components Diagram Water Distiller Box Check List Check List A 1 PWS 12 20 Water Distiller Head and Storage Tank B 1 Sight Gauge and Valve HT 23 C...

Page 15: ...S 12 20 Owners Guide 1 Remove all loose pieces from the water distiller box and save all packaging until all the parts are identified and located 2 Check inside boiler tank and storage tank for any pa...

Page 16: ...eful not to scratch the water distiller when removing This tie supports the cooling coil during shipping only TOOLS REQUIRED FOR DISTILLER INSTALLATION A B C D 10 TOOLS REQUIRED For Water Distiller In...

Page 17: ...Control Cable Disconnect Diagram 2 Remove the water distiller head from the storage tank by lifting the water distiller head straight up from the storage tank See the Water Distiller Head Removal Dia...

Page 18: ...ee Bar bracket under the lid to come out of the tank opening Slide the lid out 6 Push the gasket tightly up against the valve 7 Insert the threaded valve end with gasket attached through the hole on t...

Page 19: ...kwise until upright at the finish position 12 Remove the 10 24 screw from the sight gauge support and install through the inside of the storage tank using a Phillips screwdriver Tighten until snug onl...

Page 20: ...suitable floor drain like the sewer Manual Drain Valve Tube Installation Diagram Manual Drain Valve Tube Installation NOTE If you have purchased the Automatic Electric Drain Kit Go to the PWS AED 1 A...

Page 21: ...the softener as soft water will reduce cleaning and maintaining of the water distiller Using a water supply from the outlet of a hot water heater is not recommended as some of the internal components...

Page 22: ...t is in place over piercing needle and position valve assembly on copper or plastic water line 3 Assemble other side of top clamp to bottom clamp with remaining screw and nut and tighten both pieces w...

Page 23: ...Boiling Tank Drain Valve Diagram above Close the boiling tank drain ball valve at the rear of the water distiller ball valve is shown in the closed position If the water distiller is equipped with th...

Page 24: ...ank The water level pin inside the boiling tank will prevent the lid from turning while tightening Practise removing and replacing the lid a few times as the lid will need to be removed each time the...

Page 25: ...nug only Water Distiller Wall Stabilizer Diagram According to the Canadian Electrical Code it is required that you secure the water distiller to the wall or a secure mounting surface This will ensure...

Page 26: ...ll functions of the water distiller Operation NOTE Read all parts of the Owners Guide before operating the water distiller Follow the Before Initial Water Distiller Operation steps and be sure to comp...

Page 27: ...r light Normally ON when water distiller is operating Controls power to the entire water distiller Top square indicator light is illuminated whenever the switch is on It will remain illuminated even w...

Page 28: ...distilling can resume This is a feature to protect the pump option electrical circuit and is located on the bottom of the water distiller head at the rear Always replace with the proper fuse To enjoy...

Page 29: ...n Water Distiller Head Diagram below Water Solenoid Valve in Water Distiller Head Diagram 8 If there are no leaks and the water distiller is operating as described above shut all control switches off...

Page 30: ...he boiling tank it is recommended that the impurities from the boiling tank be drained after each distillation process or ten gallons of distilled water Routinely draining the impurities will prolong...

Page 31: ...nd contaminants in the boiling tank it is recommended that the impurities from the boiling tank be drained after each distillation process or ten gallons of distilled water There may be an off colour...

Page 32: ...will be able to set up your own schedule as to how often the boiling tank needs to be cleaned with the descaler cleaner Distilled water quantity use and raw water quality will determine your schedule...

Page 33: ...any large pieces of scale by hand 13 Replace the drain strainer The strainer stops large impurities from plugging the ball drain valve or Automatic Electric Drain valve 14 Replace the boiling tank lid...

Page 34: ...empty charcoal from canister and rinse 4 Fill canister 2 3 full with new charcoal and rinse over a sink or pail with approximately 2 cups of distilled water until water runs clear 5 Press the filter c...

Page 35: ...tion throughout the inside of the storage tank You may need more sterilization solution if you are using more that 25 feet of pump water line 4 Run the pump by opening the faucet at the kitchen sink t...

Page 36: ...ace the sterilization tube on the 3 8 stainless steel filter inlet tube on the bottom of the water distiller head 5 Place the other end of the steam sterilization tube into a container as it will drip...

Page 37: ...ter distiller on for 1 hour 9 After sterilization cycle is complete Turn the fan switch ON and allow any water in the cooling coil to drain Leave the water distiller running with the fan on for about...

Page 38: ...r canister Remove all charcoal and rinse until clean Replace empty filter canister between water distiller head and storage tank 4 Place a container under the front storage tank sight gauge valve and...

Page 39: ...lete Turn the fan switch ON and allow any water in the cooling coil to drain Leave the water distiller running with the fan on for about 15 minutes 8 The water distiller will be very hot so turn all s...

Page 40: ...4 Steam Sterilization of Boiling Tank after cleaning X 5 Steam Sterilization of Boiler and Storage Tanks X X Owner Maintenance Record Table Change Charcoal in Charcoal Filter Canister Clean Boiling Ta...

Page 41: ...dle valve is turned off Turn it on B Water is coming out from the top of the charcoal filter 1 Charcoal is old and compacted Replace coconut charcoal See Maintenance section Replacing Charcoal in Char...

Page 42: ...for good cooling Move the water distiller to an area with more air movement E Boiling tank will not fill with water 1 The self piercing saddle valve is turned off Check and turn on if necessary 2 The...

Page 43: ...distiller Place Feed Water line into a pail turn on saddle valve and check water flow H Strange taste in Distilled Water 1 Boiling tank and or storage tank may require cleaning See maintenance section...

Page 44: ...or faucet Check water line for leaks 2 Loose fittings on pump or lines Check fittings for leaks with proper wrench See Pump Kit Installation Section 3 Check valve in pump may be stuck open Call servi...

Page 45: ...distiller that are not covered in this guide To locate a Service Center in your area contact the manufacturer at Precision Design Manufacturing Inc 10331 105 Street Westlock Alberta Canada T7P 2H7 htt...

Page 46: ...one box The diagram below shows all of the parts that will be in the pump kit box PWS APK 1 Pump Kit Box Components PWS APK 1 Pump Kit Box Check Off List Check List Part No A 080052 1 Pantry Faucet 2...

Page 47: ...eed water line drain the boiling tank and storage tank and remove the wall stabilizer clamp Remove the water distiller head and charcoal filter canister from the storage tank by lifting off from the s...

Page 48: ...required as these fittings seal with a compression cone 8 Remove any blue caps from the pump inlet and outlet by unscrewing counter clockwise pliers may be required 9 Remove the Nut Cone and Ring fro...

Page 49: ...agram 15 After checking that all fittings are tight turn the storage tank upright and reinstall the charcoal filter canister and water distiller head on the storage tank See Control Cable Connection D...

Page 50: ...eful not to damage the O rings when inserting Slowly rock the spout as you push it into the tap section B Use a cloth wrapped around the nut first to prevent damage to the nut when tightening Turn the...

Page 51: ...typical household plan for water distiller set up to a furnace humidifier fridge cold water and or icemaker and a kitchen sink faucet 6 Attach the OD water line to the faucet with a Nut Cone Ring Tig...

Page 52: ...istilled water after you install the pump to check the fittings for leaks If you do not have any distilled water available let the water distiller run 9 Once the storage tank is approximately full con...

Page 53: ...ler boiling tank refill with fresh water and begin the distillation cycle again Your Your Optional PWS AED 1 kit has been shipped in one box The Diagram below shows all of the parts that will be in th...

Page 54: ...ntrol Cable plug counter clockwise Turn off the feed water line saddle valve and disconnect the feed water line 3 If the PWS APK 1 Pump Kit is installed on the water distiller disconnect the two pin p...

Page 55: ...g drain elbow An arrow on the valve indicates the direction of flow Flow is from the water distiller head down to the floor drain 9 Remove the hose barb connector on the end of the drain line 10 Insta...

Page 56: ...distiller 14 Connect the feed water line and turn the feed water line saddle valve on 15 Connect the two pin plug from the motorized drain valve into the receptacle labelled Accessory Drain on the bo...

Page 57: ...tions of sediment OR SEDIMENT PRE FILTER DIAGRAM The Charcoal Post Filter Assembly provides the same function as the Filter Canister located between the water distiller head and the storage tank but h...

Page 58: ...ter scale is a problem Contains 100 pure crushed coconut shells that have been steam activated at extremely high temperatures creating a porous grade of activated charcoal This coconut charcoal can be...

Page 59: ...iller Weight Dry Water distiller and Tank Only 66 lbs 30 0 kg Water distiller Production Capacity Approx Prod Capacity Approx Daily Prod Capacity 0 5 US gal h 1 9 L h 12 US gal 24 hrs Storage Tank Cap...

Page 60: ...7 DRAIN RECEPTACLE RIBBED 20 510124 BLK 18 20 10RING 18 22 DRAIN RECEPTACLE RESET SWITCH 1 DRAIN RECEPTACLE SMOOTH 21 095007 WHT 16 4 10RING 14 16 10RING 14 16 RESET SWITCH 1 HEATING ELEMENT A 22 0950...

Page 61: ...61 WIRING DIAGRAM PWS 12GPD AUTO...

Page 62: ...stiller 14 Maintenance and Cleaning 32 record table 41 schedule 41 Manual Fill Operation 30 Operation 27 fan switch 28 normal 31 overheat reset switch 29 power switch 28 storage tank drain valve 29 wa...

Page 63: ...n the next ten days so we may register your purchase Last Name First Name Address Mailing City Province State Country Zip Code Postal Code Date of Purchase Month Day Year Phone Number PWS Model Number...

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