iSpring Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration Systems INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS & OWNER’S MANUAL Ver 201606 Copyright ©20052016 ISPRING WATER SYSTEMS, LLC. All rights reserved.
Thank you for choosing the iSpring Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System! Built from quality components and delivering exceptional performance, it has earned the WQA GOLD SEAL certification against NSF/ANSI STANDARD 58 for performance and material safety. Please review the attached iSpring RO Systems WQA Gold Seal Certification for details. Please keep this owner’s manual for future reference.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Prior to Installation Page 4 Inspect the package Recommended tools list Operating conditions Components Identification How to use the QuickConnect fittings How to connect the compression fitting How to drill a ½” hole in your sink or countertop Installation Steps Page 9 Step 1: Installing the Feed Water Adapter (AFW) Step 2: Installing the RO Step 3: Installing the Drain Saddle Step 4: Installing the Vertical Filters: Stages 1, 2, and 3 Step 5: Installing the Tank Shutoff Valve (TSV) S
Prior to Installation Inspect the package Open the box and remove all of the components. Inspect them to ensure nothing was damaged during shipping. If any part is cracked or broken, please immediately contact iSpring Customer Support for replacement. Identify and get familiar with the components.
Component s Identification RO Machine Head * (membrane not yet installed) 3 PreFilter Housings and Cartridges Storage Tank Feed Water Adapter (AFW) 4Color Tubing Set RO faucet with installation kit Drain Saddle ¼” Teflon Tape Tank Valve Spare ORings and Fittings (Real package quantity may vary) Housing Wrenches Water Detector (optional) th th * If your system is a 6stage or 7stage system with an Alkaline, DI, and / or UV filter, the 6 and 7 stage are already preinstalled on the machi
Installation Tips How to use the QuickConnect fittings Figure 1 To connect: 1. See Figure 1. Check and cut the tubing end squarely and cleanly with utility knife or scissors. 2. Make a ½” mark at the end of the tube so you will be able to confirm when the tube is inserted fully into the fitting. 3. Remove the blue lock clip from the fitting with your nail. If the lock sleeve pops out of the fitting when doing this, simply pop it back in. 4.
To disconnect: 1. See Figures 2 and 3. Remove the blue lock clip from the fitting. 2. With the blue lock clip removed, use your thumb and index finger to hold down the lock sleeve. This will release the metal teeth holding the tube in place. While holding the lock sleeve down with that hand, use your other hand to remove the tube from the fitting.
Sample Installation Figure 5 A. Source water from Feed Water Adapter → B. Source water to 1st stage water inlet C. Waste water from Flow Restrictor → D. Waste water to Drain Saddle/drain pipe E. RO water from stage 5 “T” fitting → F. RO water to Storage Tank F. When the drinking faucet is opened, RO water from the tank passes through E and G → H.
Figure 6 Installation Steps Before you begin the installation, it is highly recommended that you watch the video “iSpring reverse osmosis installation” on YouTube. Note: Steps 1 – 7 are independent, and can be performed in any order. Step 1: Installing the Feed Water Adapter (AFW) (The bushing can convert 3/8” comp. to ½” NPT. Refer to AFW user manual) 1.1 See Figure 5. Turn off the Cold Water Line via the Cold Water Supply Valve (CWSV) under the sink.
Step 2: Installing the RO 2.1 If your kitchen sink does not have an existing ½” faucet hole, you will have to drill one. (Refer to How to d rill a Hole on Sink or Countertop ). Wipe clean and dry the area. 2.2 Slip the front plate on the faucet stem, followed by the rubber washer. Insert the faucet stem into the hole on the countertop. Under the sink, slip on the back rubber washer, and tighten the nut with the plastic wing. 2.3 Screw the tubing adapter onto the faucet stem.
Step 4: Installing the Vertical Filters: Stages 1, 2, and 3 4.1 Make sure the Oring is seated inside the groove on top of the filter housing. (Figure 10). A light amount of foodgrade silicon jelly may be used to help the Oring seal better, but is not required. 4.2 The filter cartridges are preserved in shrink wrap. Note the direction sign on the sticker before removing the wrap (GAC stage). 4.
6.4 **Before twisting the housing cap back on, make sure the Oring is seated at the end of the membrane housing as shown in figures 8 and 9. This is very important to avoid leaking and damage to the Oring. 6.5 Place the membrane housing cap back on and hand tighten it, then use the housing wrench to tighten it another ¼½ of a turn. Do not over tighten. 6.6 **DO NOT reconnect the tubing to the fitting on the cap at this point (will be done in system start up).
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7.2 Facing the front of the system, 1st stage is the see through housing located on the right hand side. Connect the RED tubing Feed Water Adapter (AFW) (point A) to the stage 1 elbow fitting (point B). 7.3 Connect the Flow Restrictor (point C, 3inch long cylinder with a FLOW labeled on it) to the Drain Saddle (point D) with the BLACK tubing. th 7.4 On the right side of the Post Carbon Filter (FT15, 5 stage), connect the Tfitting (point E) and the Tank Valve (point F) with the YELLOW tubing. 7.
* Models with UV/AK/DI: RO water flows out of point G at FT15 and flows into the input (left) side of the next stage. So the BLUE tubing should be connected to the output side of the final stage. 7.6 Connect the other end of the BLUE tubing to the RO faucet (refer to How to Use the Compression Fitting ). 7.7 You may neatly organize the tubings, but make sure to leave enough length so the filter system can be moved freely in and out of the cabinet when replacing filters. 7.
Step 8: System Start Up (model specific substeps are marked with a * ) * If your model has a UV stage, do not plug in the power until the system has been fully flushed * 8.1 Make sure no tubings are kinked. Turn the Tank Shutoff Valve OFF (perpendicular to the yellow tube). Place a towel under the system to catch any possible water leaks. 8.
Congratulations, you have successfully installed your iSpring Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System! Start enjoying fantastic reverse osmosis water right from your tap! End of Installation Section Page 16 www.123filter.com| (678) 2617611 | Support@123Filter.
ISPRING RO SYSTEM MAINTENANCE All iSpring RO systems are designed with ease of use and low maintenance in mind. If the filter cartridges are changed on schedule as suggested below, the system will work properly for years to come. Note: Stages 6 and/or 7 only exist on certain models. To order replacement filters for your system, visit 123Filter.com and search your system’s model number. Stage 1 – 3 PreFilters Replace every 6 months, or sooner if you notice a decrease in water flow or quality.
Check the TDS level at least once a month to monitor the system’s performance. The TDS rejection rate should be 90%+. To calculate the rejection rate, divide the RO water TDS into your tap water TDS and subtract from 1. For example, 20 (RO TDS) / 200 (Tap water TDS) = 0.1 10.1 = 0.9 so the TDS rejection rate would be 90%. (NSF/ASIN STANDARD 58 for RO water filter). How to Change the Reverse Osmosis Membrane Figure 11 Figure 12 1. The RO membrane typically lasts about 2 – 3 years.
Extra Installation UV Filter (UVF11A) Figure 13: Flow Sensor Switch for UV Filter The models with a UV stage have a “U” in their model number, such as RCC7U , RCC7AKUV , RCC1UPAK, RCC1UP, etc. The UV module comes preinstalled on models with a UV filter. Refer to the photos above for a better understanding on how the UV components are assembled and work together.
OWNER’S MANUAL Please read this manual for useful reverse osmosis system maintenance information. Section 1: Knowledge Base What Is Reverse Osmosis? Reverse osmosis, also known as hyper filtration, is a membrane filtration process that separates undesirable contaminants from water by using pressure to force the water molecules through a semipermeable membrane.
Note : You may or may not have these contaminants in your water. The percentage rejection rate is for reference only. Percentages may vary since water chemistry varies in each water supply. Does Reverse Osmosis remove pharmaceuticals from water? Yes, the 5stage RO with carbon pre filters can remove most of pharmaceuticals from water. An activated carbon filter gives these contaminants a charge so they are absorbed and removed. Will a reverse osmosis water system taste as good as the water I pay $5.
What is a DI filter? DI stands for deionization. The DI filter takes reverse osmosis to a higher level of filtration. It is an excellent inline filter, especially for those who live in areas with exceptionally high levels of total dissolved solids (TDS) in their tap water. The DI filter takes the small percentage of contaminants that the membrane could not remove and filters the water to 99.99% purity, and give you close to 0 ppm TDS. Conductivity attainable less than 0.
Does the UV filter run 24/7? Will the water out of UV filter be hot? The iSpring UV filter features a Smart Flow Sensor Switch that automatically turns the UV filter on and off by water flow. The UV stays off until the RO faucet is opened, which will then switch the UV filter on via water flow. So the UV filter only runs when needed, and does not heat the water either.
Section 2: Troubleshooting Guide Leaking from where the tubing is pushed into the quickconnect fitting It is very likely that the tube is not fully inserted into the fitting. If you remove the tube and look inside the elbow fitting, you will see a small black O ring. If the tube is not pushed past this O ring, no seal will be created. To make sure you are getting the tubes pushed in past the O ring, make a ½” mark on the end of the tube. When inserted properly, the tube will be inserted to this mark.
PSI, use a bicycle pump to get the air pressure within that range and reconnect the tank to the system. ● If the tank feels full and no water is coming from the faucet, the tank bladder could be broken. You can verify this by measuring the tank’s PSI and it being zero. Little water from the RO faucet Tank is heavy and appears full of water, but the stream turns very weak after a few seconds. If there is no change in the supply water pressure, the problem is very likely from the tank.
High TDS level in RO water The RO system should produce a TDS rejection rate of about 8595%. If it is not, check the following: ● How long have you had the current filters installed for? Check the filter change times to make sure no filters (especially the membrane) are expiring and causing the TDS increase.
● Low incoming water pressure. ● Reverse Osmosis Membrane is fouled. ● Air pressure in the holding tank is incorrect. ● Air bladder in the holding tank is ruptured. ● Holding tank valve is closed. ● No water to drain. Drain Flow Restrictor is clogged. ● The Check Valve on the RO Membrane housing is faulty. ● The Automatic ShutOff Valve (ASOV) is malfunctioning. Page 27 www.123filter.com| (678) 2617611 | Support@123Filter.
Warranty This Limited Warranty extends to the original purchaser of the system only. This warranty covers all Manufacturersupplied items only that prove to be defective in material, workmanship, or factory preparation. This warranty covers parts only; all labor is excluded from this warranty, including, but not limited to, services related to the removal, replacement, installation, adjustment, maintenance, and/or repair of the unit or its components items.
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