iSpring Reverse Osmosis Water Filter Systems INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION AND OWNER’S MANUAL Ver 2015-6 Copyright ©2005-2015 ISPRING WATER SYSTEMS, LLC. All rights reserved.
Please keep this owner’s manual for future reference. It includes the information on how to properly operate and maintain your iSpring Reverse Osmosis water filtration system. TABLE OF CONTENT BEFORE INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................... 2 Inspect the package ............................................................................................................................... 2 Recommended tools list ......
Thank you for choosing the iSpring Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System. It was built from quality components, and has earned WQA GOLD SEAL certification against NSF/ANSI STANDARD 58 for performance and material safety. Please check the attached iSpring RO Systems WQA Gold Seal Certification for details. BEFORE INSTALLATION Inspect the package Please open the box, and take all the components and tool kit out. Inspect them to ensure that nothing is damaged during shipping.
Components Identification RO machine head (membrane not yet installed) 3 Pre-filter housings and cartridges Storage tank Drinking faucet with installation kit Feed Water Adapter (AFW) 4-color tubing set Drain saddle ¼” Tank valve Housing wrenches Teflon tape Spare Housing O-rings x 3, Elbow Fitting x 2, Lock Clips Water Detector (optional) www.123filter.com | (678) 261-7611 sales@ispringfilter.
Installation Tips How to use Quick-Connect fitting 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 mark at the end of tubing. The lengh is about ½ inch, the depth of the fitting body. 3. Fully insert the tubing until the mark is about to disappear. This ensures that it is sealed by the O-ring near the bottom. Figure 2 Figure 3 To disconnect: 1. See Figure 2 and 3. Remove the blue Lock Clip. 2.
How to use Compression fitting with brass Nut, Collar, and tube Insert Compression fitting is used to connect the PVC tubing to the threaded metal inlet with a tapered open end, such as the refrigerator water inlet, drinking faucet water inlet, etc. Figure 4 1. 2. 3. 4. Slide the Nut, Collar onto the end of tubing Fully insert the Insert into the open end of tubing Slide the Collar to be close to Insert and fit into the tapered open end of the thread metal inlet. Screw on the Nut and tight it up.
Sample Installation Figure 5 A. Source water from Feed Water Adapter Æ B. Source water to water inlet next to 1st stage C. Waste water from Flow Restrictor Æ D. Waste water to Drain Saddle E. RO water from Automatic Shut-off Valve Æ F. RO water to Storage Tank G. RO water from 5th stageÆ H. RO water to Drinking Faucet An Ice Maker Kit (part# iSpring ICEK) can be purchased separately to feed RO water to refrigerator and get crystal clear ice cubes and great tasting water at ease.
Installation Steps Before you begin 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: Install Feed Water Adapter (AFW) 1.1 See Figure 5. Turn off the Cold Water Line via the Cold Water Supply Valve (CWSV) under the sink. Open the kitchen faucet to release pressure and make sure water has stopped before proceeding to the next step.
Step 3: Install Drain Saddle 3.1 Choose a spot on the drain pipe that is convenient for installing the drain saddle and tubing. Horizontal pipe is recommended to minimize the dripping sound. 3.2 Drill a 1 /4” hole on the drain pipe; paste the black sticky pad around the hole. 3.3 Cut the BLACK tubing end a bit to make a 45 degree angle. Slip the plastic nut and front plate on the tubing.
Step 6: Install Reverse Osmosis Membrane Figure 8 Figure 9 6.1 Open the membrane housing screw cap. First, you will need to disconnect the white 1 / 4” tubing from the Inlet quick-fitting on the membrane housing cap (refer to How to Use Quick-Fitting section), and then unscrew (counter-clockwise) the cap. A thick rubber band can be slipped on the housing body for a stronger hand hold. 6.2 Remove the membrane from its sealed bag.
Figure 10 7.2 Facing the iSpring logo up front, the pre-filter 1st stage is located on the right hand side. Connect the RED tubing Feed Water Adapter (AFW) (point A) to the elbow fitting (point B). 7.3 Connect the Flow Restrictor (point C) , which is a 3-inch long cylinder with a FLOW sign laying beside the membrane housing, to the Drain Saddle (point D) with the BLACK tubing. 7.
8.6 Shut off the RO Drinking Faucet. Turn on the Tank Shut-off Valve. Wait for the tank to be filled up. It may take 1.5 hours in warm summer or 3 hours in cold winter to fill up a 3.2 gallon tank with about 2.5 gallons holding capacity. 8.7 After two hours, turn on the RO Drinking Faucet to flush out all the water in the tank. DO NOT use the first tank of water. The water out of the faucet should be a much stronger stream since the water pressure was built up to 35-40 psi when being filled up.
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE This RO system is designed with ease of use and low maintenance in mind. If you change the filter cartridges as suggested below, and check TDS level periodically, the system will work properly for many years. Note: stage 6 or 7 only exists in certain models. For a filter pack supply, visit 123Filter.com or Google “Model replacement filter” online, in which “Model” is the model number of the system, e.g.
Stage 4 RO membrane: Replace every 2 – 3 years or sooner if TDS level starts increasing. Check the TDS level at least once a month to monitor the system performance. The rejection rate should be above 90% (NSF/ASIN STANDARD 58 for RO water filter). How to change reverse osmosis membrane Figure 11 Figure 12 1. Reverse osmosis membrane usually last about 2 – 3 years, depending on the source water quality and the replacement schedule of the three pre-filters. 2.
Extra Installation UV Lamp (part# iSpring UVB11) and Ice maker kit (part# iSrping ICEK) Figure 13 Flow Sensor Switch for UV lamp The models with a UV stage have a “U” letter in model number, such as RCC7U, RCCAK-UV, RCC1UP-AK. The UV module comes pre-installed on the models with UV. It should function out of the box. The photos above are for a better understanding about how the components are assembled and work together.
OWNER’S MANUAL Please read this manual for useful reverse osmosis system and maintenance information. TABLE OF CONTENT Section 1: Knowledge Base ................................................................................................................ 16 What Is Reverse Osmosis? ............................................................................................................. 16 How Effective Is Reverse Osmosis Filtration? ...................................................................
Section 1: Knowledge Base What Is Reverse Osmosis? Reverse osmosis, also known as hyper filtration, is a membrane filtration process that separates undesirable materials from water by using pressure to force the water molecules through a semipermeable membrane.
Detergents 97% Silver 95-97% Ferro cyanide 98-99% Sodium 92-98% Fluoride 94-96% Strontium 90-95% Giardia 99% Sulfur/Sulfate 97-98% Hardness 93-97% Sulphite 96-98% Herbicides 97% TDS 95-99% Hydrocarbons 90+% THMs 90+% Insecticides 97% Trichlorethylene 90+% Iron 98-99% Virus 99+% Lead 96-98% Zinc 98-99% Magnesium 96-98% Note: You may or may not have these contaminants in your water. The percentage rejection rate is for reference only.
• • This filter improves the qualities of clean water by adding necessary for proper human development and health minerals, such as Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Potassium and others readily found in many natural mineral waters. Mainly installed with RO systems to complement their absolute filtration qualities What is DI filter? DI stands for deionization. De-mineralize filter takes the full size RO to a higher level of filtration.
Section 2: Troubleshooting Guide Leaking around filter housing (O-ring too small or not in place) First of all, please check if all filter cartridges are sitting upright inside the canister. Then, check if Oring is properly in place. The o-rings may be a little too small, please stretch it out and put it back inside the groove. You may over-stretch a little so when it is back to the canister, it will shrink and fit just right. Then insert the cartridge to the top cap, screw the canister all the way up.
Tastes and Odors in Product Water Possible Cause Solution Carbon Post Filter is exhausted. Replace Filter. There is foreign matter in Holding Tank. Clean, flush and sanitize the Holding Tank. Replace filters. Product water and Drain water lines are reversed. Correct plumbing. Dissolved gases in feed water. Pre-treat feed water to remove gasses. Increase in Product Water TDS. See High TDS in Product Water Section Faucet Leaks or Drips Possible Cause Solution Water leaks from faucet spout.
Sudden drop in RO water production: There are a few potential factors causing the problem? • • • • • • • • • • Feed water valve is plugged or closed. Sediment/Carbon prefilter or Carbon Post Filter is clogged. Low incoming water pressure. Reverse Osmosis Membrane is fouled. Air pressure in holding tank is incorrect. Air Bladder in Holding Tank is ruptured. Holding Tank valve is closed. No water to drain. Drain Flow Restrictor is clogged. Check Valve on RO Membrane Housing is stuck.
Warranty This Limited Warranty extends to the original purchaser of the system only. This warranty covers all Manufacturer-supplied 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.
Note: in case some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, you may choose to return the system. If you choose to keep it, you agree that the above limitations STILL apply to you. Warranty Registration We provide a 30-day money back guarantee, 1 year Manufacture Warranty and lifetime tech support to all products. However, we do not have the order information from the vendors other than 123Filter.com.
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