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Table of Contents

1.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 1

2.0 Receiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 1

3.0 Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 2

4.0 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 5

5.0 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 9

6.0 Leak Detector System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 12

7.0 Filter Replacement Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 13

8.0 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 15

9.0 Trouble Shooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 16

10.0

Specifications .

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11.0

Warranty

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List of Figures

Figure 1. PWC 400 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 2

Figure 2. Flow Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 3

Figure 3. Back View of Cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 4

Figure 4. Installation Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 5-6

Figure 5. Saddle Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 7

Figure 6. Drain Connections for RO Filter Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 7

Figure 7. Quick Connect Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 8

Figure 8. Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 9-10

Figure 9. Tank Drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 11

Figure 10. Leak Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 12

Figure 11. Filter Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 13

Summary of Contents for PureWaterCooler PWC-400 F

Page 1: ...VERTEX Water Products PureWaterCooler Water Dispenser OWNERS INSTALLATION MANUAL VERTEX WATER PRODUCTS Countertop Models PWC 400 F PWC 400 R Montclair CA USA ...

Page 2: ...uide pg 16 10 0 Specifications pg 17 11 0 Warranty pg 18 List of Figures Figure 1 PWC 400 Assembly pg 2 Figure 2 Flow Schematic pg 3 Figure 3 Back View of Cooler pg 4 Figure 4 Installation Precautions pg 5 6 Figure 5 Saddle Valve pg 7 Figure 6 Drain Connections for RO Filter Version pg 7 Figure 7 Quick Connect Fittings pg 8 Figure 8 Control Panel pg 9 10 Figure 9 Tank Drain pg 11 Figure 10 Leak De...

Page 3: ...including hardness minerals The R version requires a water feed line and a connection to the drain trap to remove the brine water with all the rejected salts The F version has the sediment and carbon filters described above but not the RO membrane therefore it does not need the drain connection USE CAUTION The F version can only be used with softened water or water that has less than 3 5 grains ga...

Page 4: ...el of filtered water This water is cooled in the holding tank with refrigerant coils There is a separate hot water tank with an internal heater coil which is fed by gravity with the cool water from the holding tank The hot water tank is directly beneath the cold water tank The compressor and expansion valve are inside the cabinet The controls for the cooler are on the front panel See Figure 2 for ...

Page 5: ... 3 Figure 2 Flow Schematic ...

Page 6: ...nominal 180 F and is controlled with a thermostat mounted on the outside of the hot tank The cold temperature can be adjusted between 36 F and 54 F by a using a screw driver on the slot on the back Turn to the left to increase warmth and to the right to increase cold DO NOT TURN PAST THE STOPS There is a cooling fan which exhausts to the rear so a clearance of 6 inches from a wall is required 4 Fi...

Page 7: ...cess to a drain trap to which the reject water from the RO is deliv ered Normally this can be found in a bathroom or kitchen sink Flexible 1 4 inch plastic tubing may be used for the feed and discharge connections Normally these connections should be within 25 feet of the cooler Important Note Do not cover air intake vent as this will prevent proper chill ing from occurring Figure 4a Installation ...

Page 8: ...d to metal fittings 4 3 Feed Water Connections To connect the feed water used the supplied self piercing saddle valve to connect to the cold water supply line under the sink Attach the 1 4 tubing to the compression fit ting on the side of the valve Clamp the saddle valve over the copper or plastic feed line cold water only Turn the handle on the valve until the needle stem pierces the tube Then re...

Page 9: ... saddle on the drain pipe before the drain trap Allow proper space for the drilling operation Tighten the sad dle bolts evenly on both sides Using the opening in the drain outlet saddle as a guide drill a 1 4 hole in the pipe Clean any debris out of the drain saddle connection Connect the drain line to the cooler using the 1 4 black tubing supplied 7 Figure 5 Saddle Valve Figure 6 Drain Connection...

Page 10: ...aterCooler are of Quick Connect 0 ring seal design and manufacture Use the tubing and follow the instruc tions below to make the connections If you cut the tubing make sure it is a square cut fits squarely in the fitting and seals properly 8 Figure 7 Quick Connect Fittings ...

Page 11: ...t is clear Unplug the power cord Reconnect tub ing For complete instructions see Section 7 1 d Plug in the power cord The feed water solenoid valve will open automatically a click can be heard from inside the cooler when this occurs e Water will now start to flow through the filtration system and enter the water tanks inside the cooler DO NOT TURN ON THE HOT COLD POWER YET f When the tank full lig...

Page 12: ...l dispensing of hot water by young children To operate the hot water tap first push the key button Then within 30 seconds push the hot water tap button and hot water will be dispensed j Turn on the cold power switch in the back The compressor will start and cooling will begin The cooling light located on the front panel will come on k To dispense cold water push the Cold Water Tap button l The tem...

Page 13: ...th tanks There is a drain plug on the bottom of the cooler frame See Figure 9 First make sure all power is off The cooler must be moved so that the water can be drained from the bottom into a container to collect the water about 11 4 gal 11 Figure 9 Tank Drain ...

Page 14: ... occur inside the cooler power will automatically be shut off When power is cut off due to water leak a Un plug the cooler and remove the left side panel See Figure 10 b Remove any excess water in the bottom lift and wipe the detection probes dry Replace c Plug in the unit and check for leaks Figure 10 Leak Detector ...

Page 15: ...ment filter and a 2nd stage activated carbon filter Both stages must be replaced every 6 12 months The R Model 400 has the 2 stages of mechanical filtration plus an additional 50 GPD Reverse Osmosis membrane element The 2 pre filters must be replaced every 6 12 months The Reverse Osmosis membrane must be replaced every 3 years The RO unit produces filtered water at a rate of 2 gal hour Figure 11 F...

Page 16: ...ge sediment filter P N TF 4056 2nd stage Carbon filter P N TF 4057 Use these replacement filters for PWC 400 shipped after 04 01 08 1st stage in line sediment filter P N IFA 4035 2nd stage in line carbon filters P N IFA 4034 f On the Model 400F The carbon filter must be flushed of carbon fines before use Release the tubing from the carbon filter at the top of the tank To access the tank remove the...

Page 17: ...rt the element into the housing with the double o ring end going in first toward the bottom of the housing Make sure the o rings are seated Replace the cap Reconnect the tubing and replace housing in filter clips Replace cover and plug in cooler Flush 3 tanks of water before drinking to remove preservative in the RO membrane 8 0 Options 8 1 UV Stage An additional stage is available for both models...

Page 18: ...mostatic controller on hot tank may not be functioning Check with Dealer Unit shut off Panel not lit Shut down may be caused by leak detector Check that power plug is in Check hot cold power switch is on Slide side panel back If water is in bottom there is a leak detector shutdown see section 6 0 Cold Water not cold enough Unit is too close to wall so cool ing fan isn t effective Refrigerant has l...

Page 19: ...equency Dimensions Weight empty Hot Water Tank Capacity Cold Water tank Capacity Power Consumption Electric Power Cord Length PWC 400 AC110V L 16 x W 13 x H 16 1 2 42 lb 25 gal 1 0 gal Hot Water 500W Cold Water 100W 6Ft Conforms to UL STD 399 17 ...

Page 20: ...EAR LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to purchaser WHAT IS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY This limited warranty covers defects in materials or workmanship subject to the exclusions below and for the time period stated above Manufacturer promises to repair or to replace at Manufacturer s sole and absolu...

Page 21: ...ranty Manufacturer will provide parts to the Dealer at no charge labor is not included in this limited warranty The Dealer may in his or her sole and absolute discretion decide to repair the unit on site or take the unit to a shop to repair This limited warranty covers replacement or repair of parts only Manufacturer will not replace the entire unit if a part can be replaced or repaired to restore...

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