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Operating Temperatures

Maximum 100°F (38°C)

Minimum 40°F (4°C)

Operating Pressure

Maximum 85psi  

(6.0 kg/cm2)

Minimum 40psi  

(2.80 kg/cm2)

pH Parameters

Maximum 11

Minimum 2

Iron

Maximum 0.2 ppm

TDS 

(Total Dissolved Solids)

< 1800 ppm

Turbidity

< 5NTU

 Operational Parameters

Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of 

unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after 

the system. System is intended to be installed on the cold water 

line only.

Contents of Reverse Osmosis (RO) System

1 Tank
1 RO Module
1  Parts Bag
1 Faucet Bag
1 Manual

If any of the items are missing please contact prior to installing.

Tools Recommended for Installation

• 1¼" Hole Saw Bit for Faucet opening
•  Round Knockout Punch for Stainless 

Sinks 1¼"

• Adjustable Wrench
• Sharp Knife
• 

1

2

" & 

5

8

" Open End Wrenches

• Phillips Screw Driver
• Needle Nose Pliers – Adjustable Pliers
• Electric Drill
• 

1

8

" Drill Bit

• 

1

4

" Drill Bit

• 

3

8

" Drill Bit

Hardness:

 Recommended hardness not to exceed 10 grains per 

gallon or 170ppm . System will operate with hardness over 10 grains, 

but the membrane life may be shortened . The addition of a water 

softener may lengthen the membrane life .

Water Pressure:

 The operating water pressure in your home should 

be tested over a 24-hour period to attain the maximum pressure . 

If the incoming water pressure is above 85psi, a pressure regula-

tor is recommended and if over 100psi, then a pressure regulator is 

required . 

Copper Tubing:

 Reverse Osmosis water should not be run through 

copper tubing as the purity of the water will leach copper causing 

an objectional taste in water and pin holes may form in the tubing. 

Watts supplies speciality filters that can be used if copper tubing fol-

lows the Reverse Osmosis unit . Be sure to follow any state, province 

or local regulations during installation .

Drill a Hole for the Faucet in a Porcelain Sink

Note:  Most sinks are predrilled with 1½" or 1¼" diameter hole 

that you can use for your RO faucet. (If you are already using it 

for a sprayer or soap dispenser, see Step 2).
Caution:  Porcelain sinks are extremely hard and can crack or 

chip easily. 
Use extreme caution when drilling. Watts accepts no responsi-

bility for damage resulting from the installation of faucet.

Step A –

  Determine desired location for  

the RO faucet on your sink 

and place a piece of masking 

tape over where the hole is to 

be drilled . Mark the center of 

the hole on the tape .

Step B –

  Using a variable speed drill 

set on the slowest speed, drill 

1

8

" pilot hole through both 

porcelain and metal casing 

of sink at the marked center 

of the desired location . Use 

lubricating oil or liquid soap 

to keep the drill bit cool (If drill 

bit gets hot, it may cause the 

porcelain to crack or chip) .

Step C –

  Using a 1¼" hole saw, pro-

ceed to drill the large hole . 

Keep drill speed on the slow-

est speed and use lubricating 

oil or liquid soap to keep the 

hole saw cool during cutting .

Step D –

  Make sure the surroundings 

of the sink are cooled before 

mounting the faucet to the 

sink after drilling and remove 

all sharp edges . 

STEP 1

Punch a Hole for the Faucet in a Stainless 

Steel Sink

Note: If mounting faucet to a Stainless 

Steel Sink, you will need a 1¼" Hole 

Punch. The faucet opening should be 

centered between the backsplash and 

the edge of the sink, ideally on the 

same side as the vertical drain pipe.

Step A –

  Drill a ¼" pilot hole. Use a 

1

2

Hole Punch and an adjustable 

wrench to punch the hole in the 

sink. Change to the 1¼" Hole 

Punch to enlarge the hole

The faucet can now be installed .

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Summary of Contents for PWSYS-RO-KC4 Kwik-Change

Page 1: ... Valve Installation 5 Drain Saddle Installation 6 Black 3 8 Tube Connection From The Faucet To The Drain Saddle 6 Green Tube Connection From RO Module To The Adapt A Valve 6 Reverse Osmosis Module Mounting 6 Red Tube Connection From The Faucet To The Flow Restrictor 6 Check Air Pressure in the Tank 7 Tank Ball Valve Installation 7 Blue Tube Connection From RO Module To The Tank 7 Blue Tube Connect...

Page 2: ...hat cause bad taste and odor are greatly reduced Stage 3 Membrane recommended change 2 5 years Stage 3 is the heart of the reverse osmosis system the RO membrane This semi permeable membrane will ef fectively take out TDS Sodium and heavy metals such as arsenic copper and lead as well as Cysts such as Giar dia and cryptosporidium Because the process of making this high quality drinking water takes...

Page 3: ... filters that can be used if copper tubing fol lows the Reverse Osmosis unit Be sure to follow any state province or local regulations during installation Drill a Hole for the Faucet in a Porcelain Sink Note Most sinks are predrilled with 1 or 1 diameter hole that you can use for your RO faucet If you are already using it for a sprayer or soap dispenser see Step 2 Caution Porcelain sinks are extre...

Page 4: ...dges be removed before inserting into fitting Fitting grips before it seals Ensure tube is pushed into the tube stop Push the tube into the fitting to the tube stop The collet gripper has stainless steel teeth which hold the tube firmly in position while the O ring provides a perma nent leak proof seal Pull on the tube to check that it is secure It is a good practice to test the system prior to le...

Page 5: ...to the faucet base until it is fully seated Turn the handle up away from you to the OFF position Step D Connect the loose end of the 3 8 blue plastic tubing from the faucet to the 1 4 x 3 8 plastic reducing union Connect the 1 4 blue tubing from the OUTLET SIDE of the filtration unit to the 1 4 side of the union Minimum Maximum Mounting Hole Size 1 11 4 Torque on Toggle Bolt 5 lb in max Adapt A Va...

Page 6: ...ine and if there is any bend or dip in the tube the rinse water will not flow into the drain properly Water may back up and come out the air gap hole in the back of the faucet Step A With the drain saddle secured onto the drain pipe using a 1 4 drill bit installed in your electric drill insert the drill bit through the opening in the drain saddle and drill through the drain pipe Caution It is very...

Page 7: ...e allowed to fill up fully in order for the ice maker system to work properly Step B Open the RO faucet and leave it open until water begins to trickle out It will come out slowly Step C After water trickles out of the faucet close the RO faucet allowing the storage tank to fill with water It may take 4 to 6 hours to fill the tank completely depending on the pro duction capability of the membrane ...

Page 8: ... Repeat this procedure for the 2nd filter cartridges When finished flush your tank completely once to remove any natural carbon fines from the RO system Check over the next 24 hours to ensure no leaks are present 6 Month System Maintenance Annual Maintenance Order filter by calling Watts at 1 800 224 1299 Item Needed 7100117 Includes 1 Sediment Filter 1 Membrane 1 Carbon Block Filter 1 Final In Li...

Page 9: ...sumer confidence report If you have your own well you will need to have the water evaluated The local health department or the state environmental health agency can provide a list of test kits or certified labs There are two forms of arsenic pentavalent arsenic also called As V As 5 and trivalent arsenic also called As III As 3 In well water arsenic may be pentavalent trivalent or a combination of...

Page 10: ...e should be 5 7psi See Page 7 4 Noise Water from faucet vent hole or noise from in drain line drain Crimp or restriction Check tubing and straighten or repair as necessary Straighten all drain lines Clear blockage Cut off any excess tubing 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 reconnect...

Page 11: ... 8 BLACK TUBE DRAIN 8 3 SEDIMENT FILTER 4 PRE CARBON FILTER 5 RO MEMBRANE 6 POST CARBON FILTER 7 17 16 18 1 4 x 1 4 UNION 19 14 ITEM EDP DESCRIPTION 1 7300068 Adapt A Valve 2 7300070 Automatic Shut Off Valve 1 4 QC 3 7100469 Sediment Filter 4 7100109 Carbon Filter 5 7100125 Reverse Osmosis Membrane 6 7100462 Post Carbon Filter 7 7300034 Elbow 1 4 QC X 1 4 Stem 8 7100174 Storage Tank 3 Gal White 9 ...

Page 12: ...edies stated in such warranties are exclusive and are the only remedies for breach of warranty EXCEPT FOR THE APPLICABLE PRODUCT WARRANTY IF ANY WATTS MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW WATTS HEREBY SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FIT...

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