CP Series Technical Manual
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General Information
December 15, 2004
Rev.
3
3. Treated water has
a salty taste.
In high TDS (1000+) applications, salt
taste may be present due to the ion
exchange process or sodium chloride in
the raw water.
See the section entitled "Salty Treated
Water."
Inform the customer of the
Kinetico Drinking Water
System or Commercial RO
System.
4. Treated water has
a yellow tint.
The raw water may have traces of tannins
present.
See the section entitled "Iron Bleed-
Through."
If tannins are present, use
tannin softener.
5. Treated water has
an odor (hot water
only).
The magnesium rod in hot water tanks
can cause a reaction that gives off an
odor of rotten eggs.
Remove this rod from the hot
water heater. An alternative
rod may be installed.
Leaks
Problem
Reason
Solution
1. Water leaks from
any of the assembly
levels.
Main Valve screws are not tightened.
One of the seals between assembly levels
(L-1 through L-4) is pinched or missing.
One of the screw holes is stripped or
cracked.
There is a crack on the seal area near a
screw hole.
Depressurize the unit and
tighten the Main Valve
screws.
Replace the non-conforming
seal.
Replace the base.
Replace the level.
2. Water feed
pressure is too high
(125 psi maximum).
No pressure regulator installed.
The pressure regulator is broken.
Install pressure regulator.
Replace pressure regulator.
3. Water leaks at the
main base or remote
base.
The base is not tightened properly.
The O-ring on the base is pinched or
missing.
Tighten base.
Replace base O-ring.