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REVERSE OSMOSIS 

DRINKING WATER SYSTEM

Model RO-14C

Installation, Operation & Service Manual

This system has been tested 

under Industry Standard S-300-91 

for TDS reduction and structural integrity.

Содержание RO-14C

Страница 1: ...REVERSE OSMOSIS DRINKING WATER SYSTEM Model RO 14C Installation Operation Service Manual This system has been tested under Industry Standard S 300 91 for TDS reduction and structural integrity ...

Страница 2: ... 9 SECTION V OPERATION AND MAINTENTANCE 10 A Normal Operation 10 B Changing Filters 10 SECTION VI TECHNICAL DATA 11 A Water Quality 11 B Water Quantity 11 C Net Pressure Differential 12 D Water Production Rate Chart 13 SECTION VII TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 14 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST 16 IMPORTANT NOTICES This reverse osmosis system contains a replaceable treatment component critical for effective...

Страница 3: ... arated from the incoming water Feed Water to produce the product water the Permeate The excess minerals are rinsed to drain the Reject Water The membrane is a chlorine tolerant high flux cellulose triacetate C T A membrane The spiral wound construction of the R O Membrane provides maximum surface area for water production and is less susceptible to fouling by particulate matter turbidity and col ...

Страница 4: ...OPTIONAL RO 14C BASEMENT INSTALLATION DIAGRAM ...

Страница 5: ...ion figures are for a new Membrane that has been rinsed for 24 hours The production rate of a new Membrane can decrease by 10 per year or more depending upon the scaling and fouling tendencies of the Feed Water 2Actual capacity measured at 55 psig 77 F and 750 ppm TDS per Industry Standard S 300 91 3Actual capacity measured at 50 psig 50 F and 325 ppm TDS 45 psig precharge and 40 psig water pressu...

Страница 6: ... tape or duct tape 16 Plastic tubing cutter 17 Extra plastic tubing 18 Low range air pressure gauge 19 Bicycle hand air pump 20 Small bottle of liquid chlorine bleach 21 Graduated measuring cylinder 22 Paper towels wisk broom and assorted clean up materials C Site Selection for Major System Components The R O System was designed to fit under a sink however because of space limitations or other rea...

Страница 7: ...lows from the R O through the air gap and then to the household drain The purpose of the air gap is to prevent water in the drain from backing up into the R O Drinking Water System NOTE For proper installation the Air Gap Faucet has a critical level line CL marked on its body and should be mounted so that the CL line is at least one 1 inch 26mm above the flood rim of the sink The easiest installat...

Страница 8: ... NOT connect to a hot water feed line If you are not sure of the sup ply run the hot water and feel the supply pip ing Water over 100 F may cause permanent damage to the R O Membrane Refer to Fig 3 below FEED WATER SADDLE VALVE Figure 3 1 Shut off the water supply and drain the line 2a To install on soft Copper Tubing supply line Turn the Handle of the Feed Water Saddle Valve counter clockwise out...

Страница 9: ... open the sink faucet and the water supply and allow the water to run for a few min utes to flush any debris caused by the installation Close the faucet and check the Feed Water Saddle Valve for leaks C Drain Clamp Installation Choose the drain outlet location per Sec III C 5 page 5 The following are instructions for discharging into the sink drain pipe Refer to Fig 1 page 1 1 Position the Drain C...

Страница 10: ...trim to length Refer to Fig 1 page 1 Refer to Fig 3 page 6 To the end of the red polytube install the Compression Nut the Plastic Ferrule and the Brass Insert Connect to the Feed Water Saddle Valve 3 Locate the Black Drain Tubing Remove the black plug from the fitting labelled Drain on the manifold and insert the tub ing Run the tubing along its course to the Hose Barb on the Dispensing Faucet tri...

Страница 11: ...manifold To each of the remaining white Housings add one capful of bleach Insert a Housing O ring engage and firmly tight en the Housings hand tight only Slowly open the Feed Water Saddle Valve turning counter clockwise As soon as the water begins to come out of the Dispensing Faucet close the Faucet Let stand for 15 minutes NOTE During this time check the sys tem carefully for leaks At the end of...

Страница 12: ...ment Prefilter and the Activated Carbon Post Filter B Changing Filters THIS R O SYSTEM CONTAINS FILTERS WHICH MUST BE REPLACED AT REGULAR INTERVALS TO MAINTAIN PROPER PER FORMANCE USE ONLY FACTORY APPROVED FILTERS The recommended interval for changing the filters not the R O Membrane is every six 6 months Typical C T A Membrane life expectancy is one year Local conditions may dictate more frequent...

Страница 13: ...re rejected This rating is a ratio of the TDS in the feed water to the TDS in the product water and is reported as Percent Rejection If the feed water con tained 100 ppm of TDS and the product water contained 10 ppm of TDS 90 ppm have been rejected and the reject ratio is 90 Percent Rejection Feed TDS Product TDS x 100 Feed TDS EXAMPLE Feed water is 500 ppm TDS and the product water is 75 ppm TDS ...

Страница 14: ...h tries to push the water through the pressure in the Holding Tank which tries to push the water backwards NOTES and the osmotic pressure which also tries to push the water backwards The Osmotic Pressure is in proportion to the dissolved minerals in the water and can be ap proximated by 1 psig for each 100 ppm of TDS EXAMPLE A feed water with 1500 ppm of TDS would exert a backward pressure of abou...

Страница 15: ...11 0 13 1 15 1 17 2 500 5 9 7 9 10 0 12 1 14 2 16 3 1000 4 8 6 9 9 0 11 1 13 2 15 3 1500 3 8 5 9 7 9 10 0 12 1 14 2 80 50 8 0 10 4 12 8 15 3 17 7 20 2 500 6 8 9 3 11 7 14 2 16 6 19 1 1000 5 6 8 1 10 5 13 0 15 4 17 9 1500 4 4 6 8 9 3 11 7 14 2 16 6 90 50 9 3 12 2 15 0 17 9 20 8 23 6 500 8 0 10 9 13 7 16 6 19 5 22 3 1000 6 6 9 5 12 3 15 2 18 0 20 9 1500 5 2 8 0 10 9 13 7 16 6 19 5 Total Dissolved So...

Страница 16: ... Check the brine seal If Membrane life is unusually short find and correct the problem Replace Membrane Feed Water Saddle Valve is plugged or closed Clogged Sediment Carbon Prefilter or Activated Carbon Post Filter Low water pressure R O Membrane is fouled Air precharge pressure in Holding Tank is too high Air precharge is too low Air bladder in the Holding Tank is ruptured Holding Tank Valve is c...

Страница 17: ...ion Tastes and odors in the Product Water The Product Water and Drain Water lines are reversed No drain flow Drain Restrictor is clogged No drain flow the drain orifice in the Air Gap Faucet is plugged The ASO Valve is not closing New Activated Carbon Post Filter not rinsed completely The Feed Water TDS has increased The Activated Carbon Post Filter is exhausted There is foreign matter in the Hold...

Страница 18: ...1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 17 26 19 EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST 15 16 20 21 18 17 22 23 24 25 ...

Страница 19: ...ng 17 S2054 1 8 MPT x 1 4 Polytube Elbow 18 S2054 01 1 8 MPT x 1 4 Polytube Drain Restrictor Elbow 19 S2016 4 Drain Restrictor 40 GPD 151 lpd Red 20 S2004 Inlet Outlet Cap 21 S2009 Self Tapping Screw 22 S1406 1 4 Union Elbow 23 N1033 Bracket Screw 24 S2014 Mounting Bracket 25 S3072 Wrench for Housing 26 S1405 1 4 3 8 Fitting Wrench OTHER COMPONENTS AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 1 PAGE 1 DRAWING NO PART NO DE...

Страница 20: ...ed by fire acts of God freezing or hot water All replacement filters and membranes must be Marlo filters and membranes or the warranty is void If the unit is altered by anyone other than Marlo the warranty is void To obtain warranty service A contact your local dealer who supplied the unit or B contact the fac tory for the dealer nearest you It is the obligation of the owner to pay for shipping or...

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