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Installation Instructions

SPECTRUM PTL RO System

Parts & Hardware Included

RO Filter System Head with
Built-in Bracket

Twist-Lock

™

Filters

Mounting Screws

Tank Connector

Water Storage Tank

Saddle Valve

Pipette

Plumber’s Tape

Restrictor

Nitrate Test Strip

Drain Connector

Drain Connector Screws

Nuts

Foam Seal

RO Tap Spout

RO Tap Body

RO Tap Base

5’ of 1/4” Red Tube

5’ of 1/4” White Tube

2.5’ of 3/8” White Tube

6’ of 1/4” White Tube

T ools & Materials Required

Phillips Screwdriver

1/8" Drill Bit

Center Punch

Adjustable Wrench

Utility Knife

File

Tape Measure

Safety Glasses

Masking Tape

Newspaper or Towels

Pencil

Pan or Bucket

Compression Cap (Optional-
For Kitchen Tap Spray
Hose Connector)

Optional Materials

Drill with 1/4" & 9/16" or 5/8" Drill Bits

Hollow-Wall Anchor Bolts or Toggle Bolts

Fine Steel Wool

Summary of Contents for PTL RO System

Page 1: ...Installation Instructions PTLROSYSTEM COMPLETE Premier Twist Lock Three stage RO System Water Filtration ...

Page 2: ... Screws M Nuts N Foam Seal O RO Tap Spout P RO Tap Body Q RO Tap Base R 5 of 1 4 Red Tube S 5 of 1 4 White Tube T 2 5 of 3 8 White Tube U 6 of 1 4 White Tube Tools Materials Required Phillips Screwdriver 1 8 Drill Bit Center Punch Adjustable Wrench Utility Knife File Tape Measure Safety Glasses Masking Tape Newspaper or Towels Pencil Pan or Bucket Compression Cap Optional For Kitchen Tap Spray Hos...

Page 3: ...ses the shutoff valve to stop flow of water with contaminants to the drain After enough drinking water is drawn from the tap the pressure in the Reverse Osmosis system drops and the shutoff valve opens to allow the tank to be re filled Reverse osmosis uses a membrane that is semi permeable allowing cleaner water to pass through it while rejecting the contaminants that are too large to pass through...

Page 4: ...Tap You will need a nearby water source and drain point See Fig 2 N NOTE Ensure the location is heated Cold incoming water will adversely affect RO flow rate Check Space Requirements Check size and position of items for proper installation into location chosen Overview and Site Preparation There are eight easy steps to installing your Drinking Water system They are as follows STEP 1 Install Saddle...

Page 5: ...th the hole drilled into the supply line 7 Place the bottom bracket over the bottom of the supply pipe aligning the screws with the screw holes Tighten the nut onto the screws so the bracket is tightened securely over the pipe 8 Turn the top handle on the saddle valve clockwise until it will not turn anymore There will be resistance when the lancing pin pushes through the pipe If the pipe was pred...

Page 6: ...ow you to lift the RO Filter System Assembly without any hardware removal 1 Choose an easy to access area under the sink to mount the RO Filter System HeadA NOTE To allow adequate space for filter changes allow clearance of 4 6 below the filter to the floor The Filter System Assembly must be mounted in a vertical position NOTE Mount the Filter System Head to a solid cabinet wall or wall If a solid...

Page 7: ...ou will need to select the location of the Reverse Osmosis TapP You have three options to choose from Use an existing sink top hole This may be blank This is for the spray hose or soap dispenser Must be between 1 3 8 and 1 5 8 in diameter Drill a new hole in the sink Drill a new hole in the countertop next to the sink 1 Determine where you are going to install your RO Tap Body P 2 Check to ensure ...

Page 8: ...he toggle bolts until the RO Tap BaseQ is mounted loosely to the surface TIP Make sure to keep the wings of the toggle bolts free to allow all tubing and tap stem room TIP Install the tap base with the bolts at 5 and 11 o clock positions to have the handle positioned at 90 degrees to the right 8 Hold the RO Tap BaseQ firmly and mount the RO Tap BodyP to the RO Tap BaseQ by turning 1 4 clockwise to...

Page 9: ... already attached to RO Tap BodyP see page 7 illustration 2 Determine the length necessary to connect to the RO System HeadA Outlet labeled FAUCET 3 Cut the tubing squarely with sharp utility knife 4 Wet the end of the 1 4 White Plastic TubingS with water and push it into the RO System HeadA Outlet labeled FAUCET approximately 5 8 until it stops 6 4 A S ...

Page 10: ...bingT as needed to route in as straight of a run as possible without loops dips low spots or kinks 4B Cut the end of the 3 8 White Plastic TubingT square with a sharp utility knife 5B Insert all the way into the fitting approximately 1 until it stops 6B Pull on the tube to be sure it is held firmly in the fitting CONNECT TUBING FROM RO SYSTEM HEAD TO WATER STORAGE TANK 1C Use the remaining 1 4 Whi...

Page 11: ...to reach the drain point If it is then insert RestrictorI in end of tubing and then insert this end of tubing into drain port on RO Membrane FilterB 2 3 If not replace the 1 4 Red Plastic TubingR with an adequate length of tubing to reach the drain point Then insert RestrictorI in end of tubing and then insert this end of tubing into drain port on RO Membrane FilterB 2 Refer to Step 6 in manual on...

Page 12: ...embly See page 3 Fig 1 2 Open the kitchen tap This will purge air from the plumbing system Close kitchen tap when water runs smooth 3 Ensure RO Tap is closed 4 Pressure will start to build in the RO Filter System Assembly in about 2 hours Carefully inspect all fittings and connections while the RO Filter System Assembly builds pressure Check for leaks and fix if any are found by ensuring all tubin...

Page 13: ... of the Twist Lock Filter should be out to each side NOTE When viewing the Twist Lock RO System from the front the B 1andB 3 are both PTL CB filters These filters must be po sitioned on either side of the center position while the B 2 is the PTL RO or Membrane and must be positioned in the center position 4 Lift each Twist Lock Filter straight up into the RO System HeadA until the two nozzles seat...

Page 14: ... the membrane portion of the system that is available to the user as reverse osmosis treated water when the system is operated without a storage tank or when the storage tank is bypassed Non potable Water Sources Do not attempt to use this product to make safe drinking water from non potable water sources Do not use the system on microbiologically unsafe water or water of unknown quality without a...

Page 15: ...need to ensure that the Reverse Osmosis system is placed in a climate controlled area and does not have the potential to freeze 2 TDS total dissolved solids present in the incoming water More TDS requires more time for the membrane to filter and remove Ensure incoming TDS does not exceed 2000 ppm 3 Incoming water pressure is one of the key factors determining the flow rate of the RO membrane Highe...

Page 16: ...vel of Total Dissolved Solids TDS Incoming TDS level is one of the key factors determining the flow rate of the PTL RO membrane More TDS requires more time for the membrane to remove no solution is required Ensure incoming TDS does not exceed 2000 ppm Low incoming water pressure Incoming water pressure is one of the key factors determining the flow rate of the PTL RO membrane Higher pressure will ...

Page 17: ...eate Pump Reverse Osmosis membrane is expended If Membrane life is unusually short find and correct the problem Replace PTL RO Membrane after 18 months Product water and drain water lines are reversed Correct plumbing according to installation instructions No water to drain Drain Flow Restrictor is clogged Remove tubing from membrane drain port cut 1 length off end of tubing and add new restrictor...

Page 18: ...e drain pipe Ensure there are no obstructions clear them out Drain flow rate is too high Replace Flow Restrictor LEAK FROM AIR GAP HOLE IN TAP Possible Cause Solution Tubing is crimped or bent at connection Remove tubing cut 1 off squarely making sure to not crimp Use a very sharp utility knife It is not recommended to use side cutting or diagonal cutting pliers Wet the tubing end and insert 5 8 u...

Page 19: ...nance Data These filters are not water purifiers Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system Systems certified for Cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable Cysts This unit is not designed to filter sulfur rotten egg odour Use of carbon filters to treat sulfur may intensify ...

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