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Manufactured and warranted by

Ecodyne Water Systems

1890 Woodlane Drive

Woodbury, MN 55125

How to install, operate

and maintain your

Reverse Osmosis

Water Filtration System

Model WHAROS5

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201-8402684 (Rev 02 3/18/16)

Do not return unit to store

If you have any questions or concerns when

installing, operating or maintaining your water

filtration system, call our toll free number:

1-866-986-3223

Monday- Friday, 7 AM - 6 PM CST or visit

whirlpoolwatersolutions.com

When you call, please be prepared to provide

the model number and date code of your

product, found on the rating decal on back.

System tested and certified by NSF International

against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for the reduction

of chlorine taste and odor, and Standard 58

for the reduction of arsenic, barium, cadmium,

chromium (hexavalent), chromium (trivalent),

copper, cysts, lead, nitrate (as N), nitrite (as N),

radium 226/228, selenium, turbidity and TDS.

Summary of Contents for WHAROS5

Page 1: ...ater filtration system call our toll free number 1 866 986 3223 Monday Friday 7 AM 6 PM CST or visit whirlpoolwatersolutions com When you call please be prepared to provide the model number and date code of your product found on the rating decal on back System tested and certified by NSF International against NSF ANSI Standard 42 for the reduction of chlorine taste and odor and Standard 58 for the...

Page 2: ...ken Parts Items will be shipped at no charge Installation Operation Maintenance Warranty Any other questions you may have about your new system Need Help Call toll free at 1 866 986 3223 7 00 a m 6 00 p m CST M F Assistance is available for ...

Page 3: ...g hole in the sink sprayer soap dispenser etc or a new hole can be drilled Water will run to the drain while the Reverse Osmosis system is producing purified water even if you are not drawing water from the faucet You may hear a small quantity of water going to the drain whenever the system is producing purified water Water going to drain will automatically shut off when the storage tank is full T...

Page 4: ...is Water Filtration System is operated at water pressures not exceeding 125 psi and at water temperatures not exceeding 100 F provided further that the Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System is not subject to abuse misuse alteration neglect freezing accident or negligence and provided further that the Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System is not damaged as the result of any unusual force of nat...

Page 5: ...ore or after the system This system is certified for cyst reduction and may be used on disinfected water that may contain filterable cysts Arsenic Reduction This system shall only be used for arsenic reduction on chlorinated water supplies containing detectable residual free chlorine at the system inlet Water systems using an inline chlorinator should provide a one minute chlorine contact time bef...

Page 6: ...he contaminants reduced by this unit may not be in your water supply See elsewhere in this owner s manual for further instructions on filter replacement system installation operating procedures and warranty The maintenance instructions must be fol lowed for the product to perform as indicated below General Information This product is an undercounter system that filters and stores quality drinking ...

Page 7: ...08 31 1 0 97 Sodium7 350 10 1178 340 40 88 Sulfate7 800 10 2508 780 12 98 Tannin7 3 0 10 1 08 2 9 0 1 97 Zinc7 1 5 10 5 08 1 5 0 25 98 1 Milligrams per liter which is equivalent to parts per million PPM 2 Tested by NSF International according to NSF ANSI Standard 58 3 NSF minimum percent reduction requirement Acceptance level for this substance is based on percent reduction rather than maximum eff...

Page 8: ... were tested in a lab and proven to reduce 300 parts per billion ppb pentavalent arsenic to below 10 ppb the USEPA stan dard for safe drinking water RO systems are not as effective at reducing trivalent arsenic from water These models will not convert trivalent arsenic to pentavalent arsenic If you have free chlorine residual in contact with your water supply for at least one minute any trivalent ...

Page 9: ...h of Massachusetts before proceeding with the installa tion Do not return the unit to store If you have any questions or there are missing parts or damage please call Toll Free 1 866 986 3223 Monday Friday 7 am 6 pm CST or visit whirlpoolwatersolutions com When you call please be prepared to provide the model date code and serial number found on the rating decal on back Reverse Osmosis Assembly Pr...

Page 10: ...rse Osmosis System Hard Water to House Main Shutoff Valve Storage Tank Water Meter Reverse Osmosis System To Faucet Floor Drain HOT COLD Air Gap see p 14 FIG 4 UNDER THE SINK LOCATION The Reverse Osmosis Filter Assembly and storage tank may be installed in a kitchen or bathroom sink cabinet See Fig 4 A suitable drain point is needed for drain water from the Reverse Osmosis system REMOTE INTERIOR L...

Page 11: ...rarily place tank and filter assembly into planned location Check position of items and space required for proper installation Ensure tubes may be routed without kinking 3 Remove tank and filter from planned location and set aside NOTE You must check and comply with all local plumbing codes NOTE Codes in the state of Massachusetts require installation by a licensed plumber and do not per mit the u...

Page 12: ...e cold water line be soft water Complete the following steps to install the water supply fitting 1 Close the water shutoff valve angle stop valve that the water supply fitting will be installed on and open faucet s to relieve pressure 2 Disconnect the existing cold water line from the water shutoff valve 3 Make sure that the water supply fitting s gasket is inside the female threaded portion of th...

Page 13: ...cally may be needed in addi tion to the adaptor 1 Slowly disassemble the sink drain pipe between the sink P trap and the sink tailpiece See Fig 8 10 2 Clean the sink tailpiece to assure a leak tight fit 3 Install drain adaptor directly onto the sink tailpiece using the ferrule and nut Snug the nut but do not tighten See Fig 9 4 Assemble the drain tubing connector to the drain adaptor using the fer...

Page 14: ...itting on the Reverse Osmosis filter assembly See Figs 18 19 22 5 Pull on the tubing to be sure it is held firmly in the fit ting NOTE A flow control insert is located inside the elbow fitting that the drain tube connects to Refer to Fig 27 Leave this fitting in place 6 Route the tubing to the drain point and secure at the end with a bracket not included See Fig 12 Provide a 1 1 2 air gap between ...

Page 15: ... Drill a new hole in the countertop next to the sink 1 Determine where you are going to install your Reverse Osmosis Faucet 2 Check to ensure the Reverse Osmosis faucet will mount flat against the mounting surface 3 Visually review the routing of the tubes from the Reverse Osmosis filter assembly to the faucet Check to ensure there is adequate tube routing space between the faucet and filter assem...

Page 16: ...ucet See Fig 16 11 Pull on the tubing to be sure it is held firmly in the fitting 12 Mount the faucet body onto the faucet base 1 4 turn FAUCET ELECTRONICS Inside the faucet base is a battery operated 6 month timer An amber LED indicator is also located in the front of the faucet base This LED will flash continuously after 6 months has passed This indicates that it is time to replace the battery p...

Page 17: ...et until it engages the o ring See Fig 18 Continue pushing until the tube bottoms out against the back of the fitting See Fig 19 Do not stop pushing when the tube engages the o ring Failure to follow these instructions may lead to future leaks When a 1 4 tube is fully engaged 11 16 of the tube has entered the fitting When a 3 8 tube is fully engaged 3 4 of the tube has entered the fitting Mark tub...

Page 18: ...llet fitting on the Reverse Osmosis filter assembly See Fig 22 3 Cut tube square and to length See Fig 17 4 Insert all the way into the fitting See Figs 18 19 5 Pull on the tube to be sure it s held firmly in the fitting CONNECT BLACK TUBE FROM REVERSE OSMOSIS FAUCET TO DRAIN ADAPTOR 1 Locate the 3 8 black tube attached to the faucet Fig 22 2 The loose end needs to be attached to the black collet ...

Page 19: ...g the system will be completed during the pressure test and purging steps on the following page NOTE The bleach must be removed from the sys tem before drinking the water See purging instruc tions on the next page FIG 23 RO Sanitization Cartridge Postfilter Sanitization Cartridge Prefilter Sanitization Cartridge This reusable sanitizing kit not included is recommended to easily and completely sani...

Page 20: ...after purging the system is complete NOTE Codes in the state of Massachusetts require installation by a licensed plumber and do not per mit the use of saddle valves If you live in the state of Massachusetts review plumbing code 248 CMR of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts before proceeding with the installa tion PURGING THE SYSTEM To purge the system complete the following steps 1 Open the Reverse...

Page 21: ...before going to the Reverse Osmosis faucet See Fig 25 The postfilter is an activated carbon type filter Any remaining tastes and odors are reduced from the product water Clean high quality drinking water is available at the faucet Reverse Osmosis Faucet The sink or countertop faucet has a hand operated knob to dispense drinking water See Fig 25 An air gap is built into the faucet drain water conne...

Page 22: ...drain 6 Faucet is activated 7 Processed water leaves the storage tank and flows to the postfilter where it is filtered to ensure fresh taste 8 Water flows to the Reverse Osmosis faucet 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 Questions Call Toll Free 1 866 986 3223 Monday Friday 7 AM 6 PM CST or visit whirlpoolwatersolutions com When you call please be prepared to provide the model date code and serial number found on the r...

Page 23: ...d or quality of product water drops Product water may begin to taste different indicating solids and organics are passing through the Reverse Osmosis membrane See Reverse Osmosis cartridge replacement REVERSE OSMOSIS CARTRIDGE REPLACE MENT Complete the following steps to replace the cartridges 1 Remove turn counterclockwise the prefilter car tridge from the manifold to stop flow to the Reverse Osm...

Page 24: ...i cant and insert the o ring seal into the bottom of the port See Figs 28 29 3 Push the collet inward until it locks in place See Figs 28 29 CHANGE BATTERY To change battery complete the following steps 1 Remove the screw on the right side of the faucet base See Fig 30 2 Press the battery housing upwards from the front faucet base until it releases from the faucet base See Fig 30 3 Replace the bat...

Page 25: ...to the Reverse Osmosis sys tem not within specifications Correction Increase water pressure precondition the water etc as need ed to conform before doing maintenance on the Reverse Osmosis system Correction Send treated and untreated water samples to a water analysis lab for testing It is important to test both the treated and untreated water to determine system performance If the TDS is not withi...

Page 26: ...air parts call toll free 1 866 986 3223 Monday Friday 7 am 6 pm CST Manufactured and warranted by Ecodyne Water Systems 1890 Woodlane Drive Woodbury MN 55125 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 9 10 11 12 13 1 4 red tubing 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 ...

Page 27: ...0084 Water Supply Fitting 1 4 Q C 7301203 Sanitization Kit 7315189 Auxiliary Storage Tank 7161823 Tubing 1 4 x 20 white p 7157280 Tubing 3 8 x 20 white p 7314183 Coin Battery 7279749 Dropper Ù Please purchase replacement cartridges from the retailer where you bought your reverse osmosis system Not illustrated Not included p Tubing lengths for remote installations direct replacement for colored len...

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