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Warning

:

Please read carefully before proceeding with installation. Failure to follow attached

instructions or operating parameters may lead to the product’s failure.

Refer to enclosed warranty for operating parameters

to ensure proper use with your water supply.

© Watts 2010

M-WQP-GTS-1041

INSTALLATION, OPERATION 

& MAINTENANCE MANUAL

Watts

®

 Residential Reverse Osmosis Systems

MODELS

GTS450S & GTS550S

Содержание GTS450

Страница 1: ... instructions or operating parameters may lead to the product s failure Refer to enclosed warranty for operating parameters to ensure proper use with your water supply Watts 2010 M WQP GTS 1041 INSTALLATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE MANUAL Watts Residential Reverse Osmosis Systems MODELS GTS450S GTS550S ...

Страница 2: ...hat traps sediment and other particulate matter like dirt silt and rust which affect the taste and appearance of your water Stage 2 and 3 Carbon filters recommended change 6 months Stage 3 Only on the GTS550S model The second and third stages each contain a 5 micron carbon block filter This helps ensure that chlorine chloramines and other materials that cause bad taste and odor are greatly reduced...

Страница 3: ... a Hole for the Faucet in a Stainless Steel Sink 6 Adapt a Valve Installation 6 Typical RO Faucet Installation 7 Drain Saddle Installation 8 System Drain Connection 8 Green Tube Connection Feed Water 9 Yellow Tube Connection RO Module to Storage Tank 9 Tank Valve Installation Metal Plastic Tank 9 Reverse Osmosis Module Mounting 9 Start up Instructions 10 Six Month Maintenance 11 Annual Maintenance...

Страница 4: ...F 37 8 C Minimum 40 F 4 4 C Operating Pressure Maximum 85 psi 6 0 kg cm2 Minimum 40 psi 2 80 kg cm2 pH Parameters Maximum 11 Minimum 2 Iron Maximum 0 2 ppm TDS Total Dissolved Solids 1800 ppm Turbidity 5 NTU 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 Addition of a water softener ...

Страница 5: ...o 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 permanent leak proof seal Pull on the tube to check that it is secure It is a good practice to test the system prior to leaving site and or before use To disconnect ensure the system is depressurized before removing the tube Push in the collect squarely aga...

Страница 6: ...and an adjustable wrench to punch the hole in the sink Step 5 If mounting faucet to a Stainless Steel Sink you will need a Hole Punch The faucet opening should be centered between the back splash and the edge of the sink ideally on the same side as the vertical drain pipe Note Note Most sinks are pre drilled with 1 or 1 diameter hole that you can use for your RO faucet If you are already using it ...

Страница 7: ...ousing Attached to the polishing filter is a 3 8 quick connect elbow fitting Attach the open end of the 3 8 blue tubing from the RO faucet to the 3 8 quick connect elbow on the polishing filter With Non Air Gap faucets this will be the only tube connected to the RO faucet Air Gap Faucet Follow the drinking feed tube connection instruc tions above Installation instructions for the two remaining tub...

Страница 8: ...n the drain saddle kit Insert the red tube into the opening in the drain saddle and hand tighten the black nut and add 1 4 turn with a wrench The 3 8 drain tube must be as SHORT and STRAIGHT as possible from the RO faucet to the drain saddle making a downward slope from faucet to drain saddle to allow for proper drainage This is a gravity fed line and if there is any bend or dip in the tube the ri...

Страница 9: ... on top of the tank Tank Valve Installation Metal Tank Tank Valve Installation Plastic Tank Thread the plastic valve onto the tank fitting Do not over tighten or the valve could crack Step 1 Step 2 Make sure the O ring is located at the bottom of the recess for the tank connection Reverse Osmosis Module Mounting Step 21 Determine best location for the RO module to be mounted to allow for future sy...

Страница 10: ...nking Open the RO faucet and leave it open until water begins to trickle out it will come out slowly Step 4 Turn on the incoming cold water at the angle stop valve Open the needle valve on the brass Adapt a Valve by turning counter clockwise Check the system for leaks and tighten any fittings as necessary Check frequently over the next 24 hours to ensure no leaks are present Step 3 Step 2 Note Ste...

Страница 11: ...ck O rings and lubricate with water soluble lubricant KY Jelly or other water based lubricants may be used Petroleum based lubricants such as Vaseline must not be used Step 5 Before re installing the filter bowls back on to the system check O rings to make sure they are still in place Caution Note If you own a four stage system it will not have the third stage A four stage system has two vertical ...

Страница 12: ... turning the adapt a valve clockwise until it stops Keep the RO faucet open until the storage tank is completely drained Open the membrane housing and re install the RO membrane while making sure not to kink the O rings Refer to Membrane Replacement section on page 13 for directions on installing the membrane Tighten the cap back on the housing and reconnect green tubing Step 7 Remove filter housi...

Страница 13: ...the needle valve on the adapt a valve clockwise until it stops Open the RO Faucet and allow water to drain from the tank until it is completely empty Step 2 Removing the membrane Installing the membrane Remove the end cap from the membrane housing by turning it counter clockwise to loosen You may remove membrane housing from the holding clips Using a pair of pliers grip the PVC tube of the RO memb...

Страница 14: ...can be added with a bicycle pump using the schrader valve that is located on the lower side of the tank behind the blue plastic cap Tip When water from the RO faucet slows to a trickle with the faucet still in the open position you may add air to the tank to purge any left over water this will ensure that the tank is completely empty Procedure for Extended Non Use More than 2 months Turn off the w...

Страница 15: ...mpty tank pressure should be 5 7 psi See page 14 4 Noise Water from faucet Crimp or restriction Check tubing and straighten or repair as necessary vent hole or noise from in drain line Straighten all drain lines Clear blockage Cut off any drain 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 ...

Страница 16: ...Page 16 5 Stage Reverse Osmosis System Third Filter Bowl on GTS550S System Only ...

Страница 17: ...Temperature Maximum 100 F 40 5 C Minimum 40 4 4 3 Operating Water Pressure Maximum 100 psi 7 0kg cm2 Minimum 40 psi 2 8kg cm2 4 pH 2 to 11 5 Maximum iron present in incoming feed water supply must be less than 0 2 ppm 6 Hardness of more than 10 grains per gallon 170 ppm may reduce membrane life expectancy 7 Recommend TDS Total Dissolved Solids not to exceed 1800 ppm Watts Water Technologies 1725 W...

Страница 18: ...rsenic to pentavalent arsenic Other water treatment chemicals such as ozone and potassium permanganate will also change trivalent arsenic to pentavalent arsenic A combined chlorine residual also called chloramine where it does convert trivalent arsenic to pentavalent arsenic may not convert all the trivalent arsenic in to pentavalent arsenic If you get your water from a public water utility contac...

Страница 19: ...Purchase __________ Date of Install ___________ Installed by __________________ NOTES Date 1st stage Sediment 6 months 2 nd stage Carbon 6 months 3rd stage Carbon 6 months W500S Only Final Filter Carbon 1 year TFM Membrane 2 5 years ...

Страница 20: ...ing water pressure must be between 40 and 85 pounds per square inch 6 Incoming water to the RO cannot exceed 105 degrees F 40 degrees C 7 Incoming TDS Total Dissolved Solids not to exceed 1800 ppm 8 Do not use with water that is micro biologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system This warranty does not cover any equipment that is relocated from ...

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