Notes
Water Disinfection
with chlorine bleach (5.25%)
Clean Water
2 drops8 drops1/2 tsp.
Cloudy Water
4 drops
16 drops
1 tsp.
Quantity
1 quart
1 gallon
5 gallons
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Page 1: ...VERTEX Water Products PureWaterMachine REVERSE OSMOSIS UNDERSINK WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM OWNERS INSTALLATION MANUAL VERTEX WATER PRODUCTS Model 3C...
Page 2: ...must that the filter replacement be made at the intervals and with replacement ele ments as specified in section 4 0 of this manual All filter elements are made in the USA and are NSF approved includ...
Page 3: ...el Over Steel or Cast Iron Sinks pg 6 2 8 Install Faucet pg 6 2 9 Tubing Connections pg 7 2 10 Air Gap Faucet Installation pg 8 3 0 System Start Up pg 9 3 1 Start Up pg 9 3 2 Air Purge pg 9 4 0 Recomm...
Page 4: ...that an extra faucet for purified water will be installed This requires a 7 8 inch diameter hole in the sink top If there is not an extra hole existing a new one must be drilled For a porcelain sink...
Page 5: ...he RO splits the incoming water into two streams clean water and brine water The brine water carries away the contaminants The water pressure against the reverse osmosis membrane forces the water mole...
Page 6: ...e must be close by When locating the system under a sink make sure there is adequate room for the filter module assembly as well as the storage tank For best performance the tank should be located as...
Page 7: ...3 Figure 1 To Clean Water Tank RO SYSTEM TOP VIEW CHECKVALVE ASSEMBLY 3 8 1 4 3 8 FLOW RESTRICTER INSIDE DRAIN TUBE Existing Water Supply...
Page 8: ...aucet to release the pressure On single handled faucets the hot water may have to be turned off to prevent any hot water cross over If water continues to come out of the faucet with the under sink val...
Page 9: ...required for the faucet base so that it can be drawn down tight The space under the sink below where the faucet will be mounted must be clear of any obstructions Some conditions may eliminate the nee...
Page 10: ...ee to four minutes to complete Going faster could result in excessive chipping Be sure a complete ring has been cut through the porcelain to the metal underneath Place the finish hole saw into the dri...
Page 11: ...colored 3 8 tubing Connect the tube to the plastic ball valve on the tank Push tube into fit ting until it stops Turn the valve to the on position The tank comes pre charged from the factory at 5 7 p...
Page 12: ...ng on the air gap faucet Find the 3 8 black tubing in the parts kit Connect this tube to the 3 8 barbed fitting on the air gap faucet Install the faucet assembly with tubes attached into the sink hole...
Page 13: ...less steel checkvalve at the outlet of the RO stage fig 1 Clean the check valve reassem ble and start the system again 3 2 Air Purge The water moves slowly through the PureWaterMachine Small amounts...
Page 14: ...Carbon block filter 2 3 4 dia by 9 3 4 long 10 nominal 10 micron made by KX CTO 2 Vertex P N CB 4000 Stage 4 Activated carbon post filter 2 3 4 dia by 9 3 4 long granulated carbon fill Vertex P N P N...
Page 15: ...he component defects Labor for installation is not covered in this warranty Problem No or low water production Leak at filter housing Leak at threaded connection Bad tasting water Possible Cause Feed...
Page 16: ...h to monitor the pressure in the storage tank and turn the pump off when the tank is full Installation and Operation Install the RO system per the instructions in the previous section of this manual T...
Page 17: ...0 of the chlorine in the water this protects the RO membrane which would be damaged by prolonged presence of chlorine The carbon block also takes out the taste of chlorine and other tastes and odors t...
Page 18: ...discarded Note there is a check valve on the clean water outlet from the RO The purpose is to prevent backflow of water to the membrane from the tank or faucet or because of autovalve failure In the...
Page 19: ...Notes Water Disinfection with chlorine bleach 5 25 Clean Water 2 drops 8 drops 1 2 tsp Cloudy Water 4 drops 16 drops 1 tsp Quantity 1 quart 1 gallon 5 gallons 15...
Page 20: ...VERTEX WATER PRODUCTS Montclair Calif M 2 Rev B 10 02 Copyright 2002 VERTEX Industrials Inc...
