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PWS

 

BEV-300 Series

 OWNER’S MANUAL

Includes installation and maintenance information for the

PWS

 BEV-300 Series Pure Water Appliances.

Summary of Contents for PWS BEV-300 Series

Page 1: ...TM PWS BEV 300 Series OWNER S MANUAL Includes installation and maintenance information for the PWS BEV 300 Series Pure Water Appliances ...

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Page 3: ...tions 8 Connect Cold Water Supply Line 9 Connect Drain Line 9 Connect DI Module to Main Assembly 10 Mount the Main Assembly 10 Prepare Storage Tank 10 Connect DI Module to Storage Tank 11 Connect GAC Post Filter 11 Starting Your System 11 Flushing 12 Getting to Know Your BEV System 13 A Look At The Key Components 13 Sediment Filter 13 Granular Activated Carbon 13 Reverse Osmosis Membrane 13 Deioni...

Page 4: ...Series Installation Diagram 31 Appendix D Schematic 33 Pure Water Systems Inc 2002 2007 Pure Water Systems Inc All rights reserved Under the copyright laws this manual may not be copied in whole or in part without the written consent of Pure Water Systems Inc Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate Pure Water Systems Inc is not responsible for printing ...

Page 5: ...l this unit on a private well system you should check your water pressure gauge If the low pressure setting is less than 45 psi 3 1 bar ask a plumber to adjust and raise the pressure to the minimum level of 45 psi IMPORTANT NOTE For private well owners we recommend that you choose the PWS BEV 340P system which includes a booster pump and is completely configured at the factory This eliminates fluc...

Page 6: ...structions completely before proceeding Refer to diagram on page 31 BEV300 systems are comprised of several compact components which fit easily beneath most kitchen sinks We encourage you to establish the desired location of each of the components before proceed ing Installing the main assembly against the left sidewall is recommended whenever possible The storage tank has built in feet for uprigh...

Page 7: ...stall faucet according to de tailed diagram in Appendix C page 29 insuring rubber gaskets are place Tighten lock nut beneath sink Save compression fitting parts for connection to GAC post filter Installing the Feed Water Saddle Valve The saddle type valve supplied is intend ed for use on 3 8 to copper tubing cold water supply line It is not intended for flex lines Install on cold water line only 1...

Page 8: ...e your installation Installing the Drain Saddle Valve The drain saddle assembly should be installed above the trap and on the vertical or hori zontal tailpiece See Figure 4 Refer to Figure 5 below right and follow steps 1 through 4 Do not over tighten the fitting Doing so can crack the drain saddle This is a low pressure connection it is not necessary to screw the fitting all the way into the sadd...

Page 9: ...ole using a 1 16 drill bit is recommended for particle board side walls NOTE Do not hang the assembly until tubing connections have been made following pages It is best to have the an odized aluminum frame placed above the plane of the drain saddle valve whenever possible When this is not possible extra care must be taken when routing tubing from the assembly to the drain saddle valve See Figure 8...

Page 10: ...s Three lengths of tubing have been supplied Yellow tubing to connect the feed water saddle valve to the inlet on the main assembly Black tubing to connect the drain saddle valve to the drain line check valve on the right rear of the main assembly frame Blue tubing for all purified water connections main assembly to DI module DI module to tank tank to GAC Post filter and Post filter to faucet NOTE...

Page 11: ...ct the Drain Line Measure and cut a length of black tubing to connect the drain water check valve on the frame assembly to the drain water saddle valve See Figure 13 right and installation diagram on page 31 IMPORTANT If the frame of the main as sembly is not above the drain saddle valve you will need to loop the tubing as high as possible beneath the sink Be sure to allow for this loop when you m...

Page 12: ...screws You may wish to remove the main assembly and adjust the screws to make the connec tion as secure as possible Prepare Storage Tank Wrap Teflon pipe tape on the threads of the storage tank then place three 3 drops of regular household chlorine bleach into the opening Close the tank ball valve by turning the blue handle perpendicular to the valve body then screw the valve onto the storage tank...

Page 13: ...t of the GAC post filter Finally measure a length of blue tubing to connect the storage tank to the GAC post filter Leave the handle on the tank ball valve closed at this time Congratulations You have completed the installation of your PWS BEV 300 Series water purifica tion system You are now ready to begin making pure BEV quality drinking water Starting Your System 1 Open the chrome faucet on the...

Page 14: ...dle Drain off some water at the pure water faucet until you hear water begin to flow and there is pressure on the gauge b Move the flush valve to the Open Flush position This will allow water to flow rapidly across the RO membrane washing away concentrated contaminants c Set a kitchen timer so you do not forget to return the flush valve to the closed position Flushing once per week for 5 minutes i...

Page 15: ... has chosen to use twin carbon filters in this stage where every other manufacturer uses only a single cartridge By using twin cartridges we insure complete removal of organic contaminates including pesticides herbicides and other hydrocarbon based compounds A single gram of steam washed bituminous grade granular activated carbon typically has 1500 square meters of surface area meaning our twin GA...

Page 16: ...31 FL 01 These stages also prevent any contaminants from enter ing the system via the faucet OPERATING PARAMETERS To insure proper operation of your BEV system it is advisable to collect the following information about your water supply This information is generally available from your municipal water department and in many cases is available from the website of your local Department of Public Wor...

Page 17: ...ter becomes clogged you will likely notice a decrease in the production rate from your system In areas with very high sediment concentrations it may be necessary to replace the pre filter on a semi annual basis Over the course of one year the sediment filter will typically become significantly discolored This is not cause for alarm If you notice pressure at the gauge has dropped significantly belo...

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Page 19: ... the handle on the flush valve to the Open Flush posi tion This will allow water to flow rapidly across the RO membrane washing away concentrated contaminants 3 Set a kitchen timer so you do not forget to return the flush valve to the closed position Flushing once per week for 5 minutes is ideal If you forget to flush the system for an extended period of time perform an exhaustive flush by leaving...

Page 20: ...h a mild dish washing detergent and rinse d Place the new pre filter into the canister and then carefully re attach the canister to the assembly Tighten until firm Replacing the GAC Pre filters The twin unidirectional GAC pre filters are in the middle canister and the canister on the right Follow the same procedure as described for replacing the sediment pre filter above Replacing the DI Module Re...

Page 21: ...losed position e Reconnect the tubing to the swivel T connector Returning the System to Service To return your system to service 1 Verify the manual flush valve is in the Open Flush position 2 Open the valve on top of the storage tank 3 Slowly re open the cold water supply line The pre filter canisters should begin to fill 4 After ten 10 minutes move the manual flush valve to the Closed Production...

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Page 23: ... the specification section of this manual If all these conditions are met the life of the membrane is generally 2 4 years If a membrane fails or its performance becomes reduced before this time the cause can usually be traced to tap water conditions outside the specifications Q How do I know if there is a problem with the membrane A The best method is to measure the resistivity conductivity of the...

Page 24: ...ct sunlight to reduce ultra violet degradation Also use only mild soap and luke warm water to wash polycarbonate storage bottles Q How should I store my unit when not in use A If your unit is out of service for several days while you are vacationing for example no special pre cautions are required However we do recommend you flush the unit for 10 15 minutes and discard the first tank of water when...

Page 25: ... unacceptable water conditions neglect e g inadequate filter changes alteration hot feed water freezing or accident 2 Improper installation operation or servicing No one is authorized to change or add to this warranty What We Will Do To Correct an Inconvenience Upon notice we will repair or replace covered defective parts free of charge If it is necessary to ship the product to Pure Water Systems ...

Page 26: ...ervice department for instructions and to obtain a returned materials authorization number RMA before returning the defective part or product Pure Water Systems Inc Customer Service Dept 5707 238th Place N E Redmond WA 98053 Phone 425 836 5665 24 Limited Warranty ...

Page 27: ...y from either your local water department or a water testing service like National Testing Labs www ntllabs com If the parameters of your water do not fall within the specified ranges as noted above please contact Pure Water Systems or your local dealer for further treatment options Production is rated at optimum temperature of 70 F 60 PSI and 500 ppm TDS Actual production will vary depending on l...

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Page 29: ...C Pre filter Annually PWS BEV300 GAC Deionization Module Annually PWS BEV DI BEV 300 Series RO Membrane 2 3 years as needed PWS BEV RO40 GAC Post Filter 2 3 years as needed PWS TCR6 An annual filter change kit which includes a sediment pre filter two GAC pre filters and a deionization module is available at a modest savings under part number PWS AFRS 300 Purchase Date Purchased From Serial Number ...

Page 30: ...Module Date Replaced 28 Replacement Schedule ...

Page 31: ...ber gasket Chrome base plate Large black rubber gasket Hole in sink Black Locating Washer used where a hole is available reverse when mounting on stainless steel or when using a drilled hole Lock washer Nut Plastic Insert Plastic Sleeve ferrule Compression Nut Sink Mounted Faucet Assembly 29 ...

Page 32: ...then slide red Lock Clip between collet and fitting To Make a Connection To Remove Tubing Remove the red Lock Clip While compressing Collet pull out the tubing Push Collet up against body of the fitting which will release the internal teeth 1 2 3 1 2 3 Tubing End stop Internal O Ring Collet Anatomy of a John Guest Speedfit Fitting 30 Connections ...

Page 33: ...unted Faucet 5 Main Assembly 2 Drain Saddle Valve 6 Flush Valve 3 Feed Water Valve 7 Deionization Module 4 Tank Ball Valve 8 GAC Post Filter PWS BEV 300 Series Installation Diagram Connections 31 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 1 ...

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Page 35: ...ate tubing connections and location of components relative to water flow Diagram is not drawn to scale and is not intended to indicate actual position of components beneath the sink Feed Tap Water Purified Water Brine Water Drain Location of optional Ice Maker T ...

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