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INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

GTS450C

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Warning

Please read carefully before proceeding with installation. Your failure to follow any attached instructions

or operating parameters may lead to the product’s failure.

Under the counter Reverse Osmosis System

Refer to enclosed warranty for operating parameters to ensure proper use with your water supply.

Summary of Contents for GTS450C

Page 1: ...ing Please read carefully before proceeding with installation Your failure to follow any attached instructions or operating parameters may lead to the product s failure Under the counter Reverse Osmosis System Refer to enclosed warranty for operating parameters to ensure proper use with your water supply ...

Page 2: ... sediment and other particulate matter like dirt silt and rust which affect the taste and appearance of your water Stage 2 Carbon filter recommended change 6 months The second stage contains a 5 micron carbon block filter This helps ensure that chlorine chloramines and other materials that cause bad taste and odor are greatly reduced Stage 3 Membrane recommended change 2 3 years Stage three is the...

Page 3: ...Fittings on Your RO System 7 Mount the Reverse Osmosis Faucet 8 Drain Saddle Installation 8 Drain Saddle Tube Connection 9 Green Tube Connection Feed Water 9 Blue Tube Connection RO System 9 Tank Valve Installation Metal Plastic Tank 10 Yellow Tube Connection RO System 10 Yellow Tube Connection Storage Tank 10 Reverse Osmosis Module Mounting 10 Start up Instructions 11 Maintenance Troubleshooting ...

Page 4: ...8 C Minimum 40 F 4 4 C Operating Pressure Maximum 100 psi 7 0 kg cm2 Minimum 40 psi 2 80 kg cm2 pH Parameters Maximum 11 Minimum 2 Iron Maximum 0 2 ppm TDS Total Dissolved Solids 1800 ppm Turbidity 5 NTU Hardness Maximum 10 Grains Per Gallon Hardness Recommended hardness not to exceed 10 grains per gallon or 170 parts per million System will operate with hardness over 10 grains but the membrane li...

Page 5: ...embrane W 1812 50 Post Filter AICRO Faucet FU WDF 103NSF Metal Tank FRO 132 WH Plastic Tank ROPRO4 W Feed water valve F560080 B Flow Restrictor Insert Red Drain Tube Check Valve Compression Nut A 4 Stage Reverse Osmosis System Plumbing Parts List B A 1 4 x 1 4 Union ...

Page 6: ...he porcelain to crack or chip Using a 1 diamond tip hole saw proceed to drill the large hole Keep drill speed on the slowest speed and use lubricating oil or liquid soap to keep the hole saw cool during cutting Step 2 Counter Top Porcelain Stainless Steel Sink Note Most sinks are pre drilled with 1 diameter hole that you can use for your RO faucet If you are already using it for a sprayer or soap ...

Page 7: ...nnect ensure the system is depressurized before removing the tube Push in the col lect squarely against face of fitting With the collet held in this position the tube can be removed The fitting can then be reused Turn off the cold water supply to the faucet by turning the angle stop valve completely off Open cold water sink faucet to relieve pressure Step 5 Step 6 Choosing the configuration that f...

Page 8: ...e to plug Caution P Trap Elbow Step 7 Determine if a 1 4 tube connection or 3 8 tube connection drain saddle should be installed For air gap RO faucets 3 tubes use larger 3 8 tube connection drain saddle For non air gap RO faucets 1 tube use 1 4 tube connection drain saddle Assemble the drain saddle around the drain pipe and align drain saddle fitting opening with the hole drilled in the previous ...

Page 9: ...e the tube is pushed in all the way passed the o ring to the tube stop Refer to quick connect instructions on page 7 Step 15 Remove the white 1 4 x 1 4 plastic union and two plastic tube inserts from the parts bag Locate the 1 4 drain tube from the RO faucet and the 1 4 red drain tube from the membrane housing Remove the two white compression nuts from the union and push them onto the tubes Next p...

Page 10: ...o the yellow tube connected to the RO system in previous step To connect the tube to the tank ball valve fitting on the storage tank slip the yellow tube through the white compression nut hand tighten the white nut and add 1 4 turn with a wrench Refer to diagram on page 5 Step 21 Thread the plastic ball valve onto the tank fitting ball valve must seal against rubber O ring on tank Do not over tigh...

Page 11: ... fourth tank can be used for drinking Open the RO faucet and leave it open until water begins to trickle out this may take a few minutes and the water will come out slowly Step 4 Turn on the incoming cold water at the angle stop valve and the Adapt a Valve Check the system for leaks and tighten any fittings as necessary Check frequently over the next 24 hours to ensure no leaks are present Step 3 ...

Page 12: ...with water Check O rings and lubricate with water soluble lubricant KY Jelly or other water based lubricants may be used Petroleum based lubricants such as Vaseline must not be used Step 5 Before re installing the filter bowls back on to the system check O rings to make sure they are still in place Caution Insert a new sediment filter cloth like appearance into the 1st Stage filter housing which i...

Page 13: ...storage tank is completely drained Open the membrane housing and re install the RO membrane while making sure not to kink the O rings Refer to Membrane Replacement section on page 14 for directions on installing the membrane Tighten the cap back on the housing and reconnect white tube Step 7 Remove filter housings Stage 1 and 2 and empty of water Before re installing the filter bowls back on to th...

Page 14: ...ing water supply to the RO at the adapt a valve Open the RO Faucet and allow water to drain from the tank until it is completely empty Step 2 Removing the membrane Installing the membrane Remove the end cap from the membrane housing by turning it counter clockwise to loosen You may remove membrane housing from the holding clips Using a pair of pliers grip the PVC tube of the RO membrane and pull f...

Page 15: ...an be added with a bicycle pump using the schrader valve that is located on the lower side of the tank behind the blue plastic cap Tip When water from the RO faucet slows to a trickle with the faucet still in the open position add air to the tank to purge any left over water this will ensure that the tank is completely empty Procedure for Extended Non Use More than 2 months Turn off the water supp...

Page 16: ...essure should be 5 7 psi See page 15 4 Noise Water from faucet Crimp or restriction Check tube and straighten or repair as necessary vent hole or noise from in drain line Straighten all drain lines Clear blockage Cut off any drain Excess tube Drain tube clogged Caused from dishwasher or garbage disposal Disconnect the 3 8 black line at the drain clean the 3 8 black line out with a wire then reconn...

Page 17: ...is to insure bacteriological safe quality DO NOT use with water that is micro biologically unsafe or unknown quality without adequate disinfection before and after the system Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected water that may contain filterable cysts 2 Operating Temperature Maximum 100 F 40 5 C Minimum 40 4 4 3 Operating Water Pressure Maximum 100 psi 7 0kg cm2 Minimum ...

Page 18: ...avalent arsenic A combined chlorine residual also called chloramine where it does convert trivalent arsenic to pentavalent arsenic may not convert all the trivalent arsenic in to pentavalent arsenic If you get your water from a public water utility contact the utility to find out if free chlorine or combined chlorine is used in the water system This Watts reverse osmosis system is designed to remo...

Page 19: ...vice Record Date of Purchase __________ Date of Install ___________ Installed by __________________ NOTES Date 1st stage Sediment 6 months 2nd stage Carbon 6 months Post Filter Carbon 1 year TFM Membrane 2 5 years ...

Page 20: ... 40 and 85 pounds per square inch 6 Incoming water to the RO cannot exceed 105 degrees F 40 degrees C 7 Incoming TDS Total Dissolved Solids not to exceed 1800 ppm 8 Do not use with water that is micro biologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system This warranty does not cover any equipment that is relocated from the site of its original installat...

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