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1. ASSERHAUS Installation and User Manual Residential Reverse Osmosis Water Filter Systems Wasserhaus Deutschland GmbH Max Wundel Strasse 12 D 14469 Potsdam page 1 Tel 0331 505 79 43 Fax 0331 505 79 52 www wasserhaus de e mail info wasserhaus de Thank you for choosing Wasserhaus to buy a Residential Reverse Osmosis Water System You now own a water filtration system that will effectively remove many contaminants and unwanted taste and odour from the water supply This system uses household water pressure to reverse a natural physical process called osmosis Water under pressure is forced through a semi permeable membrane where minerals and impurities are filtered out Clean drinking water goes to the faucet or storage while the impurities are sent to the drain These impurities are measured in the water as total dissolved solids TDS The system includes standard 10 inch replaceable pre and post filter cartridges The pre filters remove sediment and chlorine from the water supply before they can enter the RO membrane The post filter removes any taste or odours that may remain in the water after passing through the RO membrane and just before going to the RO faucet To prevent water waste an automatic shut off valve closes when the RO faucet is closed and the storage tank is full This reverse osmosis system will provide you with a continuous supply of clear delicious water for drinking
2. 43 Fax 0331 505 79 52 www wasserhaus de e mail info wasserhaus de Step 4 Mounting the tank ball valve NOTE Do not tamper with the air valve on the lower side of the storage tank It has been preset to 0 5 bar 7 25 psi at the factory in an empty storage tank We have added a disinfection capsule to the installation kit It is an Micropur MC10 T capsule from the manufacturer Katadyn Before you start to mount the storage tank you must insert the disinfection capsule into the opening of the storage tank Then mount the tank ball valve according to following steps 1 Unplug the plastic cap on top of the tank 2 Put the Teflon tape approx 8 rounds around the thread 3 Connect the ball valve to the thread Hand tightens only Do not use a wrench or over tighten it BE CAREFUL NOT TO CROSS THREAD THE PLASTIC VALVE 4 Connect the other free end of the 1 4 RED tubing to the Stage 5 post filter 5 Close tank ball valve turn handle vertical to red tube Top view of tank ball valve 4 On Position Off position On position Wasserhaus Deutschland GmbH Max Wundel Strasse 12 D 14469 Potsdam page 19 Tel 0331 505 79 43 Fax 0331 505 79 52 www wasserhaus de e mail info wasserhaus de 7 System start up and purging Before using RO unit for normal filtration you have to disinfect and rinse the RO unit You have received a disinfection capsule together with the i
3. brass water feeder to close position 2 Empty water from the storage tank by opening faucet 3 Then close tank ball valve 4 Empty water from the RO unit by opening RO water faucet 5 Remove the 1 4 white poly line from the cap end of the membrane housing by following the instructions on page 13 of this manual see Disconnecting JG type Push in Fittings 6 Unscrew the membrane cap by turning it counter clockwise until it is completely removed Be sure that the O ring remains properly seated on the collar of the housing Wasserhaus Deutschland GmbH Max Wundel Strasse 12 D 14469 Potsdam page 22 Tel 0331 505 79 43 Fax 0331 505 79 52 www wasserhaus de e mail info wasserhaus de 7 With a pair of pliers gently grab the membrane plastic end tube and pull it out This procedure may require a little back and forth twisting and pulling motion as the membrane is press fitted into the housing BE CAREFUL NOT TO DAMAGE THE INSIDE WALLS OF THE MEMBRANE HOUSING Slide out the used membrane and discard Use pliers or heavy wire made into a hook to pull the RO cartridge from the housing 9 8 The O ring of the membrane may need to be lubricated with a water soluble lubricant Then insert new membrane making sure it is fully seated into the bottom end and use your thumbs to apply pressure to the membrane in the direction shown making sure the brine seal and permeate o rings seat into the housing comple
4. cooking and other uses Foods will look and taste better too Having high quality RO water at your fingertips eliminates the need to buy bottled water The storage tank holds up to 4 gallons of RO water for your needs Read carefully the following instructions before preparing your tools and proceeding with the actual installation Failure to do so could result in personal injury or damage to the equipment or other property For questions please don t hesitate to contact your dealer We wish you best taste with your WASSERHAUS RO water filter system Wasserhaus Deutschland GmbH Max Wundel Strasse 12 D 14469 Potsdam page 2 Tel 0331 505 79 43 Fax 0331 505 79 52 www wasserhaus de e mail info wasserhaus de standard RO systems might be equipped with either 2 3 2 or 4 gal storage tanks Z Important Information Installation of the Water Treatment System requires the use of the common tools If you are not familiar with the use of tools we advise to hire a plumber or other qualified persons to install the system Follow all local and state plumbing codes The R O System is prepared for under the sink application and must be installed to the cold water supply only Do not connect to hot water The system operates on water temperature of 40 F 4 C min 100 F 38 C max Temperatures below the minimum will freeze and crack the R O membrane and filter housings Above 100 F 38 C the membrane will rap
5. determined location where the hole is to be drilled Use a variable speed drill at slow speed with 1 8 drill bit and drill a centering hole in the centre of the desired faucet location Use lubricating oil to keep the drill bit cool while drilling Enlarge the hole using a 1 4 drill bit Enlarge the hole using 7 16 bit Keep bit well oiled and cool then drill slowly File or clean the surrounding area and remove the masking or duct tape NOTE the metal chips on porcelain will stain very fast Pass the escutcheon plate chrome base plate and small rubber washer according to the diagram through the threaded mounting tube at the base of the faucet From under the sink install the locating washer lock washer and nut Then screw on tightly According to the diagram pass brass nut through the BLUE tubing first then plastic sleeve do not use the brass sleeve then the plastic insert Push the white plastic sleeve against the insert Screw on the Blue tubing with brass nut to the faucet base Use wrench to tighten the nut but don t over tighten it Depending on the type of faucet which you have chosen the mounting of the tube may vary If you don t mount the tube with a plastic sleeve please use a John Guest type adapter and screw it onto the threaded mounting tube For insertion of the tube please refer to page 13 Wasserhaus Deutschland GmbH Max Wundel Strasse 12 D 14469 Potsdam page 18 Tel 0331 505 79
6. filter removes sand silt and other sediments that you may or may not be able to see in your water Pre filter stage 2 This pre filter has a replaceable meltblown or yarn sediment cartridge This is the 2nd stage of the system with the higher gradation than 1st Pre filter stage 3 This pre filter has a replaceable activated carbon granular GAC or CTO block cartridge This is the 2nd stage of the system and this filter removes even smaller sediments unseen to the human eye as well as chlorine and other organics Sediment and or chlorine can destroy the RO membrane and this filter provides polished filtered chlorine free water to the RO membrane Reverse osmosis membrane Stage 4 The RO cartridge is a tightly wound special membrane The membrane removes the dissolved solids such as calcium carbonate chlorides nitrates etc and organic matter when the water is forced through the cartridge High quality product water exits the RO cartridge and goes to the storage tank or to the post filter and RO faucet Rejected water with the dissolved solids and organic matter is routed through the flow control valve and to the drain Storage tank The storage tank will hold a variable amount of water depending on the household water pressure A diaphragm inside the tank keeps the water pressurized to about 30psi when the tank is full This pressure provides a fast flow to the RO faucet Post filter After leaving the storage tank but before goin
7. 3 Fax 0331 505 79 52 www wasserhaus de e mail info wasserhaus de 5 Installation manual asf B qT F 2 4 Installation kits 1 Reverse Osmosis Unit 2 Water storage tank 3 Four colored tubing 4 Gallon Attached to RO unit RECOMMENDED TOOLS Variable speed drill 1 8 va 7 16 and 12 drill bit 4 6 10 or 13 drill bit 5 8 9 16 17 24 32 open end wrench or adjustable wrench pliers Screwdriver Utility knife or scissors Teflon tape Wasserhaus Deutschland GmbH Max Wundel Strasse 12 D 14469 Potsdam page 6 Tel 0331 505 79 43 Fax 0331 505 79 52 www wasserhaus de e mail info wasserhaus de QuaRO Pur Parts Diagram A Housing 10 Clear Inlet 1 4 Double Oring B Housing 10 White Inlet 1 4 Double Oring C Housing 10 White Inlet 1 4 Double Oring D Membrane Housing Double Oring E Storage Tank 2 3 2 or 4 gallons F In Line Granular Carbon Cartridge 1 Brass Water Feeder 3 8 1 2 or 3 4 2 Elbow JG type or JACO type 3 Elbow or Connector JG type or JACO type 4 Faucet Standard or Single Ceramic 5 Elbow or Connector JG type or JACO type 6 Tank Ball Valve JG type or JACO type 7 Tee JG type or JACO type 8 Flow Restrictor 9 Drain Saddle 10 Check Valve Elbow JG type or JACO type 11 Elbow or Connector JG type or JACO type 12 Auto Shut Off Valve JG type or JACO t
8. 5 Elbow or Connector JG D Membrane Housing Double 6 Tank Ball Valve JG O ring 7 Tee JG E Storage Tank 2 3 2 or 4 8 Flow Restrictor gallons 9 Drain Saddle JACO F Inline Granular Carbon 10 Check Valve Elbow JG Cartridge 11 Check Valve Elbow G Inline Mineralizing Cartridge 12 Auto Shut Off Valve JG H Pressure Pump 13 Elbow or Connector JG 14 Elbow or Connector JG 15 Tee JG 16 High Pressure Switch 17 Low Pressure Switch Wasserhaus Deutschland GmbH Max Wundel Strasse 12 D 14469 Potsdam page 10 Tel 0331 505 79 43 Fax 0331 505 79 52 www wasserhaus de e mail info wasserhaus de QuaRO PUR ECO and QuaRO PLUS ECO The RO units QuaRO PUR ECO and QuaRO PLUS ECO are equipped with a permeate pump A reverse osmosis system such as QuaRO Pur Power utilizes an automatic shut off valve ASO that stops the RO system from producing water when the storage tank reaches 50 67 of the incoming water pressure As the storage tank gets close to being full the system is sending more water down the drain due to the increasing back pressure from the storage tank When a permeate pump is installed the RO membrane is isolated from this back pressure and allows the RO membrane to operate with up to 85 of the incoming water pressure even when the storage tank is nearly full This dramatically improves the efficiency of the membrane and overall quality of your water as well as increa
9. GE THE FIRST TWO TANKS OF WATER FROM THE SYSTEM PRIOR TO CONSUMPTION OF THE PRODUCT WATER Allow the storage tank to fill for 2 hours Then DO NOT DRINK THE FIRST BATCH OF WATER PRODUCED BY THE SYSTEM 10 After 12 hours open the faucet until the tank is empty and the flow just drips from the faucet 11 After discharging the tank turn the RO faucet to OFF position Now the RO system is refilling the tank 12 After the tank is filled up again purge again refill and then you can start enjoy the pure water Job Well Done Check for leaks in the first few days Wasserhaus Deutschland GmbH Max Wundel Strasse 12 D 14469 Potsdam page 20 Tel 0331 505 79 43 Fax 0331 505 79 52 www wasserhaus de e mail info wasserhaus de NOTE Check for leaks daily for the first week after installation IMPORTANT Always close cold water feeder valve if system is not observed in order to avoid water damages in case the RO unit or the water supply is leaking We recommend you to install a water alarm system at the cold water supply in order to detect when your RO unit is leaking A water alarm system can shut your cold water supply to the system if it detects water outside the RO system You can order a water alarm system from our shop Item No 18599 Operation and Maintenance Operation The standard use reduces to withdrawal of water from the faucet Automatic re fill of the storage tank is done automati
10. GmbH Max Wundel Strasse 12 D 14469 Potsdam page 14 Tel 0331 505 79 43 Fax 0331 505 79 52 www wasserhaus de e mail info wasserhaus de Step 0 Installing Pre filters a Turn each sump 1 8 turn to left and pull away from head to remove b Pull pre filters gently away from head remove shrink wrap and re install open end of pre filters on to head boss c To replace sumps align sump grooves with head lugs and push straight up on to the head Turn sumps 1 8 turn to right fully to stop lock position Feinsediment Aktivkohle Grobsediment The result should look like the picture in the left example QuaRO Pur Wasserhaus Deutschland GmbH Max Wundel Strasse 12 D 14469 Potsdam page 15 Tel 0331 505 79 43 Fax 0331 505 79 52 www wasserhaus de e mail info wasserhaus de Step 1 Tapping into cold water supply There are a number of ways to connect the system to the mains water supply Provided RO systems will be equipped with 3 8 Brass Water Feeder We use special brass water feeders which provide a check valve according to DIN 1988 This prevents water from returning back into the mains system which in Germany is required according to law CAUTION The water supply to your RO unit MUST be from a COLD water line Hot water will severely damage your RO system Important The following installation manual is a recommendation for a typical mounting Local regu
11. Inlet 1 4 Double Oring B Housing 10 White Inlet 1 4 Double Oring C Housing 10 White Inlet 1 4 Double Oring D Membrane Housing Double Oring E Storage Tank 2 3 2 or 4 gallons F In Line Granular Carbon Cartridge G In Line Mineralizing Cartridge 1 Brass Water Feeder 3 8 1 2 or 3 4 2 Elbow JG type or JACO type 3 Elbow or Connector JG type or JACO type 4 Faucet Double Ceramic 5 Elbow or Connector JG type or JACO type 6 Tank Ball Valve JG type or JACO type 7 Tee JG type or JACO type 8 Flow Restrictor 9 Drain Saddle 10 Check Valve Elbow JG type or JACO type 11 Elbow or Connector JG type or JACO type 12 Auto Shut Off Valve JG type or JACO type 13 Elbow or Connector JG type or JACO type 14 Elbow or Connector JG type or JACO type 15 Tee JG type or JACO type Wasserhaus Deutschland GmbH Max Wundel Strasse 12 D 14469 Potsdam Tel 0331 505 79 43 Fax 0331 505 79 52 www wasserhaus de e mail info wasserhaus de page 9 QuaRO Plus Power Parts Diagram Le N E y M gt Dee a 12 16 ZZ e H 6 H 17 C A pE m 220 240V 1 A Housing 10 Clear Inlet 14 1 Brass Water Feeder 3 8 2 Double O ring or 3 B Housing 10 White Inlet 14 2 Elbow JG Double O ring 3 Elbow or Connector JG C Housing 10 White Inlet 14 4 Faucet Double Ceramic Double O ring
12. Problem Continuous water flow to drain Cause Check valve or automatic shutoff assembly plugged restricted or parts worn Corrective Clean repair or replace as needed Action Problem Leaking push in connection Cause Tubing is damaged or wrongly installed Corrective Unplug the tubing and cut a 1 inch piece Install the tubing again Action Problem Leaking Faucet Cause 1 Fitting leaks 2 Leak at base or brass barbs 3 Faucet drips 4 Overflow at air gap Corrective 1 Tighten or replace Action 2 Replace faucet 3 Install faucet repair kit 4 Shorten 1 4 line from faucet to drain connection Clean 1 4 line from faucet o drain connection Problem Slow making of product water Solution Replace the pre filter cartridge If the production rate does not improve replace the post filter stage 5 the RO membrane cartridge and the flow control valve Suggestion You should monitor the total dissolved solids TDS in the feed water as well as the system product water on a regular basis once per month suggested This will give you an idea of your systems performance and alert you to any potential system problems The RO membrane should reduce the untreated feed water s TDS by at least 90 If the product water s TDS is not within the specifications replace the pre filters post filter and RO membrane Problem Chlorine taste and or odour in the product water Probable cause e The ppm of chlorine in your water supply ex
13. alling and using your reverse osmosis system Follow all steps exactly to correctly install Reading this manual will also help you get all the benefits from your RO system DO NOT attempt to use this product to make safe drinking water from non potable water sources Do not use the system on microbiologically unsafe water or water of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system This system is suitable for cyst reduction and may be used on disinfected water that may contain filterable cysts Check with your local public works department for plumbing and sanitation codes You must follow their guides as you install the system Follow your local codes if they differ with guides in this manual This reverse osmosis system works on water pressure of 2 8 bar 32 psi minimum to 6 bar 87 psi maximum You must install a pressure reducing valve in the water supply pipe to the reverse osmosis system if the water pressure exceeds 6 bar 87 psi Do not install this reverse osmosis system outside or in extreme hot or cold environments Temperature of the feed water supply to the RO system must be between 4 C and 45 C Do not install on hot water The reverse osmosis membrane contains a food grade preservative for storage and shipment Be sure to purge it as instructed on page 15 Where to install the RO system This RO system is designed for installation under the sink usually in the kitchen or bathroom The RO system ca
14. cally Maintenance Your RO system contains filters and membranes which must be replaced periodically for proper operation The following intervals are recommended Sediment filter approx 6 12 months Carbon filter approx 6 12 months RO Membrane approx 36 months In case the re fill of the storage tank takes significantly longer than usually this might indicate the necessity to exchange the pre filters In case of chlorine odour from the filtered water the carbon post filter must be changed The RO membrane must be exchanged in the amount of totally dissolved solids TDS is increasing significantly above the values measured with the newly installed system 10 Exchange of filters amp RO membrane CAUTION Any Replacement filters or membranes not recommended by the factory can cause severe damage to the system and void all warranties IMPORTANT Sanitizing is necessary after servicing inner parts of the system How do I change the Filtration cartridges To change the pre filters stage 1 3 follow these instructions 1 Shut off the feed water to the system by turning handle of brass water feeder to close position 2 Empty water from the storage tank by opening faucet 3 Then close tank ball valve 4 Empty water from the RO unit by opening RO water faucet Wasserhaus Deutschland GmbH Max Wundel Strasse 12 D 14469 Potsdam page 21 Tel 0331 505 79 43 Fax 0331 505 79 52 www wasserhaus de e mai
15. ceeds maximum limits and has destroyed the RO membrane e The pre filter is no longer removing chlorine from the water supply If the water supply contains more than 2 0 ppm of chlorine additional filtering of the water supply to the RO is needed Correct this condition before doing maintenance on the RO system Solution e f the water supply contains more than 2 0 ppm of chlorine additional filtering of the water supply to the RO is needed Correct this condition before doing maintenance on the RO system Wasserhaus Deutschland GmbH Max Wundel Strasse 12 D 14469 Potsdam Tel 0331 505 79 43 Fax 0331 505 79 52 www wasserhaus de e mail info wasserhaus de page 25 e Replace the pre filter post filter and RO membrane cartridges and flow control valve on drain line Problem Other taste and odour Probable cause e Post filter expended e RO membrane cartridge expended e Contamination in product water storage Solution e Replace the post filter cartridge If taste and odour persists replace the pre filter cartridge and RO membrane cartridge and flow control valve on drain line e Use sanitizing procedures Replace the post filter cartridge Problem System makes product water too slowly Probable cause e Pre filter or RO Cartridges plugged with sediments e Water supply to RO not within specifications Solution e Replace the pre filter cartridge If rate does not increase replace the post filter cartri
16. dge RO membrane cartridge and flow control valve on drain line e Increase water pressure precondition the water etc as needed to conform before doing maintenance on the RO system Problem System makes lower amount of product water than usual Probable cause Storage tank air charge less than 5 7 psi Solution Open RO faucet and drain tank until flow slows to a drip Keep faucet open and check tank pressure If low pressurize to 6psi Close faucet to refill tank Problem High total dissolved solids in product water Probable cause e Water supply to the RO system is not within specifications e RO membrane cartridge expended Solution e Increase water pressure precondition water etc as needed to conform before doing maintenance on the RO system e Replace the pre filter post filter RO membrane cartridges and flow control valve on drain line Problem Continuous water flow to drain Probable cause Automatic shut off valve assembly plugged restricted Solution Clean repair or replace as needed Wasserhaus Deutschland GmbH Max Wundel Strasse 12 D 14469 Potsdam page 26 Tel 0331 505 79 43 Fax 0331 505 79 52 www wasserhaus de e mail info wasserhaus de How your System works Pre filter stage 1 Water from the cold water supply pipe enters the RO assembly sediment pre filter first This pre filter has a replaceable meltblown or yarn sediment cartridge This is the 1st stage of the system and this
17. e IN port Wasserhaus Deutschland GmbH Max Wundel Strasse 12 D 14469 Potsdam Tel 0331 505 79 43 Fax 0331 505 79 52 www wasserhaus de e mail info wasserhaus de page 12 Some Important Installation Notes No tools are needed to connect the tubing Just insert tubing into the fitting all the way The RO System uses so called John Guest JG type fitting or quick connect fitting To make a connection to JG type fitting cut tube straight and square then insert tube all the way and pull it to lock it Connecting standard JG type push in fittings Connecting standard JG type push in fittings Push up to pipe Push the pipe into the fitting to the pipe stop The collet gripper has stainless steel teeth which hold the pipe firmly in position whilst the O Ring provides a permanent leak proof seal Pull on the pipe to check it is secure It is good practice to test the system prior to leaving site and or before use Disconnecting standard JG type push in fittings Disconnecting standard JG type push in fittings Push in collet and remove tube Ensure system is depressurized before removing fittings Push in the collet against the face of the fitting With the collet held in this position the pipe can be removed The fitting can then be re used Installation Your RO system is made for installation under the sink in a basement or other location depending on available space Do not install unit where t
18. ecified pressures listed on page 31 CHECK YOUR WATER SUPPLY The COLD water supply to the RO system must be within certain quality limits See the specifications on page 31 If the supply water is not within the limits defined the RO system will not make product water as it should and substantially reduced filter and membrane life will result CAUTION Chlorine in the water will destroy the RO membrane Most cities add chlorine to the water supply to kill bacteria The pre filters will remove the chlorine up to the limits shown in the specifications on page 31 before it enters the RO membrane It is important to replace the pre filter cartridges at the recommended time intervals See System Care and Maintenance starting on page 17 CAUTION Before consuming any water from the RO system you must PURGE the RO membrane cartridge The RO cartridge contains a food grade preservative that should be removed before consuming the water from the system This procedure is explained on page 15 CHECK LIST 1 2 3 4 Reverse Osmosis Unit Water storage tank 4 gallon volume 2 5 gallon Four or five colored tubing black blue red white yellow for RO6 RO7 only 14 O D 7 feet each color Installation kit tank ball valve drain saddle valve feed water adapter faucet assembly 2 plastic inserts Wasserhaus Deutschland GmbH Max Wundel Strasse 12 D 14469 Potsdam page 5 Tel 0331 505 79 4
19. emperatures fall below freezing otherwise damage will result We recommend you to call a plumper to have your system professionally installed WRONG MOUNTING MAY RESULT IN WATER DAMAGE IN YOUR HOUSE The connecting parts have been proven a million fold and are standard compliant If you would like to have different connecting parts you can buy them in our store or at every specialized dealer Wasserhaus Deutschland GmbH Max Wundel Strasse 12 D 14469 Potsdam page 13 Tel 0331 505 79 43 Fax 0331 505 79 52 www wasserhaus de e mail info wasserhaus de ATTENTION The following installation manual is a recommendation for a typical mounting Local regulations for installation and standards for construction may contain different or additional requirements The plumber that does the installation is responsible for the compliance with effective regulations PLACE OF INSTALLATION Install the tank and the filter block in a vertical position under the sink If there is not enough space the components can also be put in a horizontal position It is important to keep in mind that there are no kinks or tight bends in the tubing Illustration of the coloured connections Tubes are colour coded for easy connection of the tubing to unit 1 feed water white 2 pure water blue 3 waste water black 4 connection to storage tank red 5 reverse osmosis faucet 6 filter system Wasserhaus Deutschland
20. for the faucet base so that it can be drawn down tight Also check the under sink area of the desired location to see if there is ample space to complete the faucet installation If the space is not available on the upper sink area the faucet could be positioned on the counter top at the edge of the sink Be sure to watch for obstructions below i e drawers cabinet walls support braces etc If the counter top is ceramic tile the method for drilling the hold should be the same as for porcelain sink NOTE The sink drilling process although not complicated requires a certain amount of caution and forethought Porcelain sink can chip if care is not exercised Wasserhaus Deutschland GmbH Max Wundel Strasse 12 D 14469 Potsdam page 17 Tel 0331 505 79 43 Fax 0331 505 79 52 www wasserhaus de e mail info wasserhaus de LARGE RUBBER WASHER ee SMALL RUBBER WASHER ESCUTCHEON PLATE COUNTER TOP LOCATING WASHER ime o WASHER Fy Nut INSERT p SEEVE 5 NUT TUBING PORCELAIN ENAMEL SINK STAINLESS STEEL SINK ALUMIUM SINK A 11mm 7 16 hole is required for the faucet This required size of the hole may vary according to the faucet you are going to install It is recommended that you get special drill bit for porcelain and tile counter If you don t have the special drill bit then you need to pay special attention 1 2 ako Place a piece of masking tape or duct tape on the
21. g to the RO faucet product water goes through the activated carbon post filter The post filter is an activated carbon type filter which removes any remaining tastes or odours from the product water Taste free odourfree clean pure high quality water is always available for use Automatic shut off valve assembly To conserve water this drinking water system has an automatic shut off valve system When the storage tank is filled to capacity and the RO faucet is closed pressure closes the shut off valve to stop the flow to drain Pressure in the storage tank is about half of the water supply pressure After drinking water is used and pressure in the system drops the shut off valve opens to allow water to flow again Flow control check valve A flow control check valve is located in the 1 4 drain line to regulate the pressure across the RO membrane and to prevent a backward flow from the drain to the RO membrane A second check vale fitting is installed between the 5th stage post filter and the storage tank to prevent a backward flow from the tank to the RO membrane Wasserhaus Deutschland GmbH Max Wundel Strasse 12 D 14469 Potsdam page 27 Tel 0331 505 79 43 Fax 0331 505 79 52 www wasserhaus de e mail info wasserhaus de
22. idly deteriorate The quality temperature and pressure of the water must meet the following standards WARNING Do not connect HOT water source to this unit WARNING Incorrect installation will VOID the warranty IMPORTANT Always close cold water feeder valve if system is not observed in order to avoid water damages in case the RO unit or the water supply is leaking We recommend you to install a water alarm system at the cold water supply in order to detect when your RO unit is leaking A water alarm system can shut your cold water supply to the system if it detects water outside the RO system You can order a water alarm system from our shop Item No 18599 System Specification Dimensions RO 5 RO 6 RO 7 Height 55 cm Width 33 cm Wasserhaus Deutschland GmbH Max Wundel Strasse 12 D 14469 Potsdam page 3 Tel 0331 505 79 43 Fax 0331 505 79 52 www wasserhaus de e mail info wasserhaus de Depth 44 cm Parameters Parameter Limit value Water pressure 3 6 bar 0 8 6 bar for RO5 Booster and RO7 Water temperature 12 50 C Total Dissolved Solids uS max 2000 PH value 3 10 free Chlorine 1 0 ppm max Product quality water 24 hrs 24 hrs 50 75 or 100 gal Percent rejection of TDS minimum new membrane 90 95 Storage tank capacity maximum 2G 3 2G or 4G Safety Guides Read all steps and guides carefully before inst
23. l info wasserhaus de 5 Remove the filter housings with the filter wrench supplied with unit by turning the housing to the left counter clockwise Be careful as the housing can still contain some water Be cautious that the o ring seal remains seated in place inside the housing 6 Remove and discard the inner cartridges in a proper manner Clean the inside of the bowl with the kitchen detergents and flash fresh water 7 Check to see if the o ring is in its place and insert the new cartridges into the housing Turn the housing to the right to reattach Use the supplied housing wrench to tighten the housing just slightly beyond hand tight DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE HOUSING A higher frequency of filter changes may be necessary dependent upon your feed water quality You should inspect the filters periodically and maintain a service record to establish a maintenance schedule that is unique to your water conditions 8 Disinfect the storage tank as described on page 19 9 Open tank ball valve 10 Open cold water supply and brass water feeder handle and carefully flood the RO unit 11 Check system for leakages How do I change the RO membrane Caution Do not drink water from the first tank produced after membrane replacement Make sure to shut off the water supply and drain the system To change the membrane stage 4 follow these instructions 1 Shut off the feed water to the system by turning handle of
24. lations for installation and standards for construction may contain different or additional requirements The plumber that does the installation is responsible for the compliance with effective regulations Installation ae nn mug us John Guest Z gt eiren 4 d N p Kugelventil Messing verchromt wi Zoll IG Steckverbindung 1 Locate the cold water shut off valve under your sink if the feeder is installed after this valve and turn it off 2 Open cold water faucet to release pressure and make sure there is no water running 3 Mount the brass water feeder 3 8 between cold water shut off valve and cold water tube to your standard faucet or to 3in1 faucet especially made for RO units 4 Unscrew flexible hose from cold water shut off valve 5 Connect brass water feeder to cold water shut off valve 6 Connect brass water feeder to flexible hose cold water supply to faucet 7 Tighten all connections You don t need to seal the connections as there is a rubber o ring at the end of the connection which seals it 8 Push white tube connection to RO unit into JG type push in fitting see page 13 and secure connection by inserting safety clip 9 Turn the ball valve handle to close position push grey lever at right angle to white tube open main or cold water shut off valve and check for any leakages We have enclosed the most common thread dimension used in Germany If you need a different thread dimension
25. n be mounted on a wall surface or can lie on the cabinet floor next to the storage tank The RO faucet installs on the sink into the counter next to the sink or in the special bracket on the wall You can also install the system in any remote location from the faucet observing the safety guides on page 4 You will need a nearby water supply and drain point Water supply To provide supply water to the RO system inlet use the included feed supply fittings as described on page 9 Drain Point A suitable drain point is needed for the reject water from the RO membrane A floor drain laundry tub standpipe sump etc is preferred for remote installations A saddle drain adapter is included to install the system under the sink where codes permit as an optional drain point Wasserhaus Deutschland GmbH Max Wundel Strasse 12 D 14469 Potsdam page 4 Tel 0331 505 79 43 Fax 0331 505 79 52 www wasserhaus de e mail info wasserhaus de NOTE Tubing lengths supplied with the system allow for the easy moving of the filter assembly for servicing If tubing lengths are shortened for a neater appearance it may be necessary to keep the filter assembly in its installed location for service Before you begin to install the RO system CAUTION A refrigerator icemaker may not operate properly when connected to a reverse osmosis system that has been installed on a water system that operates outside of the sp
26. nstallation kit Use this capsule to disinfect the inside of the storage tank as well as the tube and faucet located after the storage tank 0 See on page 19 how to insert disinfection capsule into storage tank and do this before starting with the system start up described here 1 Check all tubing to be sure there are no kinks or obstructions 2 Turn the storage tank valve to OFF position 3 Turn RO faucet lever to continuous flow ON position 4 Turn the cold water supply main valve on slowly When the system is pressurized check for leaks 5 You will hear the air purging from the system and within 5 minutes the water should start dripping from the RO faucet Once the water starts to drip allow 20 more minutes for the water to flow through the system and purge all the air trapped inside the system 6 After 10 minutes turn the storage tank valve to the ON position handle is parallel to the tubing 7 Turn the RO faucet handle to the OFF position Now the purified water will start flowing into the storage tank 8 Wait until the storage tank is filled with water This may take approx 1 1 hours The auto shut off valve will stop the system when the tank is full 9 For the next 12 hours don t use the RO unit IMPORTANT Make sure nobody drinks the water with the disinfection media from the RO unit The disinfection capsule is the product Micropur MC 10 T from the manufacturer Katadyn IMPORTANT YOU MUST PUR
27. sing the pressure and related volume of stored water in the storage tank When you install your system make sure the in and out ports are oriented vertically one above another The brine IN and permeate IN ports must be located down and the brine OUT and permeate OUT ports must be located at the top If you don t install the permeate pump as described the permeate pump your RO system can t work properly How to test the proper function Open cold water supply The RO unit should produce filtered water If you close the storage tank valve you should see that a small amount of water pours out of the faucet and then out of the drain water tube continuously one after another The permeate pumpe will click regularly while the water filter system is producing water This sound is normal If you hear this sound your permeate pump is working properly Wasserhaus Deutschland GmbH Max Wundel Strasse 12 D 14469 Potsdam page 11 Tel 0331 505 79 43 Fax 0331 505 79 52 www wasserhaus de e mail info wasserhaus de This an example for a connection scheme of a permeate pump in QuaRO PUR ECO RO unit The permeate pump is connected in the same way in QuaRO PLUS system The only difference is the additional mineralization cartridge mounted to the system see page 9 blau schwarz Connection scheme of a permeate pump to a QuaRO RO unit PA Permeate OUT port KA Brine OUT port PE Permeate IN port KE Brin
28. such as 2 or 3 4 for your connection please let us know or you can buy an adapter in a construction market or at a sanitary retailer Important The brass water feeder according to DIN 1988 is only availabe in thread sizes 3 8 or 1 2 The size 3 4 is only available without check valve Wasserhaus Deutschland GmbH Max Wundel Strasse 12 D 14469 Potsdam page 16 Tel 0331 505 79 43 Fax 0331 505 79 52 www wasserhaus de e mail info wasserhaus de Step 2 Mounting the drain saddle valve The drain saddle valve should fit most standard drain pipe It should be installed above the trap and on the vertical or horizontal pipe 1 2 Position the drain saddle in desired location mark spot You need to consider available space for drain tubing Drill 1 4 hole into the drainpipe above the water line of the pipe Clean the surface of the pipe Pear off the sticky foam pad then align the centre hole around the drilled pipe hole Then tape it Align the drilled hole in the drain pipe with the drain saddle using a drill bit or narrow screwdriver then put the complementary piece and clamp them together with the two bolts Tighten the two bolts evenly Connect Black tubing to drain saddle valve DRAIN PIPE 7 a DRAIN CLAMP Step 3 Installing the dispensing faucet The faucet should be positioned with aesthetics function and convenience in mind An ample flat surface is required
29. tely Insert new membrane into housing in this direction Brine Seal Product Membrane Scheme 10 Screw cap back onto the housing making sure O ring is still in place The O ring may need to be lubricated with a water soluble lubricant 11 Re connect the tubing NOTE If the system is only used infrequently drain the tank at least once a week 12 Disinfect the storage tank as described on page 19 13 Open tank ball valve 14 Open cold water supply and brass water feeder handle and carefully flood the RO unit 15 Check system for leakages Wasserhaus Deutschland GmbH Max Wundel Strasse 12 D 14469 Potsdam page 23 Tel 0331 505 79 43 Fax 0331 505 79 52 www wasserhaus de e mail info wasserhaus de To change the post filter stage 5 follow these instructions head 11 Service address Wasserhaus Deutschland GmbH Max Wundel Strasse 12 14469 Potsdam Mail service wasserhaus de Tel 49 0 331 505 79 43 Fax 49 0 331 505 79 52 Wasserhaus Deutschland GmbH Max Wundel Strasse 12 D 14469 Potsdam page 24 Tel 0331 505 79 43 Fax 0331 505 79 52 www wasserhaus de e mail info wasserhaus de 12 Troubleshooting Problem Leaking module housing Cause 1 Threaded end cap leaks 2 Compression fitting leaks 3 Leak at screw cap Corrective 1 Lube o ring and tighten Action 2 Tighten apply Teflon tape or replace 3 Replace o ring if damaged
30. ype 13 Elbow or Connector JG type or JACO type Wasserhaus Deutschland GmbH Max Wundel Strasse 12 D 14469 Potsdam Tel 0331 505 79 43 Fax 0331 505 79 52 www wasserhaus de e mail info wasserhaus de page 7 QuaRO Power Parts Diagram A Housing 10 Clear Inlet 1 4 Double Oring B Housing 10 White Inlet 1 4 Double Oring C Housing 10 White Inlet 1 4 Double Oring D Membrane Housing Double Oring E Storage Tank 2 3 2 or 4 gallons F In Line Granular Carbon Cartridge G Booster Pump 1 Brass Water Feeder 3 8 1 2 or 3 4 2 Elbow JG type or JACO type 3 Elbow or Connector JG type or JACO type 4 Faucet Standard or Single Ceramic 5 Elbow or Connector JG type or JACO type 6 Tank Ball Valve JG type or JACO type 7 Tee JG type or JACO type 8 Flow Restrictor 9 Drain Saddle 10 Check Valve Elbow JG type or JACO type 11 Elbow or Connector JG type or JACO type 12 Auto Shut Off Valve JG type or JACO type 13 Elbow or Connector JG type or JACO type 14 Low Pressure Switch 15 High Pressure Switch Wasserhaus Deutschland GmbH Max Wundel Strasse 12 D 14469 Potsdam 505 79 43 Fax 0331 www wasserhaus de e mail info wasserhaus de Tel 0331 505 79 52 page 8 QuakRO Plus Parts Diagram AUGE NG 17 SY 7 AY a EN DEREN EEE TTi TTi E T Y C A e A Housing 10 Clear

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