TM Getting Started With Your PWS™ BEV-340 Pure Water Appliance Includes setup and maintenance information for the PWS™ BEV-300 Series Pure Water Appliances.
Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Setting Up Your BEV System . . . . . . . Unpack the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . Planning the Installation. . . . . . . . . . Attaching the Pre-Filters . . . . . . . . . . Installing the Chrome Faucet . . . . . . . Installing the Feed Water Saddle Valve . Installing the Drain Saddle Valve. . . . . Mounting the De-Ionization Module . . Mounting the Pre-filter/RO Assembly .
Chapter 4 Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Chapter 5 Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 What the Warranty Covers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exceptions to Lifetime Warranty . . . . . . . . . . What We Will Do To Correct an Inconvenience . How You Can Get Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How State Law Relates To the Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHAPTER 1 Getting Started Thank you for your purchase of this quality water purification system by Pure Water Systems, Inc. Your new PWS™ BEV-300 Series system combines several of the most efficient methods of water treatment to achieve a very specific result—ultra-pure water that meets the rigorous Vincent (BEV) standards for bio-compatibility. As the new owner of a PWS™ BEV-300 pure water appliance there is a totally new experience awaiting you.
• • • • • • RO Pressure Vessel & Frame Pre-fi lter canisters and fi lters (3) Tubing Storage Tank Owner’s Manual Registration & Warranty Card 2) Planning the Installation It is advisable to review the following instructions completely before proceeding. The BEV-340 system is comprised of several large components which, in most cases, fit easily beneath most kitchen sinks. It is wise to establish the desired location of each of the components before hand.
5) Installing the Feed Water Saddle Valve Open the package marked FEED VALVE. Study the diagram printed on the package for additional installation instructions. Also see Appendix C. INSTALL ON COLD WATER LINE ONLY! a) Shut off the cold water supply line. b) Clamp the feed valve to the cold water line. c) Turn the handle fully clockwise to pierce the line, then fully counter-clockwise to allow flow.
8) Mounting the Pre-filter/RO Assembly Mount the pre-fi lter/RO assembly on the cabinet wall using the screws supplied. It is best to have the bracket placed above the plane of the drain saddle valve. When this is not possible, it is acceptable to stand the entire assembly on the cabinet floor, but extra care must be taken when routing tubing from the assembly to the drain saddle valve. 9) Connecting the System Components A twenty foot length of poly tubing has been supplied with your system.
the swivel-T connector. Remember to avoid crimping and excessive tubing length. Open the valve on top of the storage tank by moving the handle parallel to the tubing. g) Open the chrome faucet on the sink top. h) Turn on the cold water supply. In approximately 20 minutes you will see water beginning to drip from the chrome faucet. Close the faucet and allow the storage tank to fi ll. Check for leaks and gently tug on all connections to assure a tight fit.
CHAPTER 2 Getting to Know Your BEV System Your PWS™ BEV-300 Series system includes seven unique stages in five different modules. Every system combines the proven water filtration methods of carbon adsorption, reverse osmosis, and deionization. By carefully matching the components utilizing these methodologies, Pure Water Systems is able to assure your system produces water which meets or exceeds the Vincent standards for bio-compatibility.
systems apart from other reverse osmosis systems. It is not enough to include any commercial grade resins; the blend of cationic and anionic resins must be nuclear grade and carefully engineered to match the reverse osmosis membrane. Stage Five Following the DI resins are four inches of granular activated carbon to polish the product water for a clean, fresh taste. The flow rate at this stage provides tremendous contact time to assure complete removal of any remaining organic contaminates.
RO Membrane Reverse osmosis is a scientific method of reversing nature’s biological process where a dilute or lighter solution passes through a semi-permeable membrane into a more concentrated solution. In the human body fluids pass in and out of such membranes (cell tissues) by the phenomenon known as osmosis while plants absorb food and moisture from the soil in the same way.
In general, the higher the pressure (up to 100 PSI), the better the performance of the membrane at rejecting contaminants. Pressures below 40 PSI will result in poor rejection rates and may reduce the service life of the membrane. pH The TFC membrane will hold up very well when the pH of the feed water is between 3 and 11. Water supplies with pH over 11 are very rarely, if ever, found. (Chlorine bleach has a pH of ~11.5.) Chlorine Chlorine is the most common substance added to municipal water supplies.
CHAPTER 3 Maintenance and Servicing Minimal work is required to keep your BEV system in peak operating condition. All that is required is following a regular schedule of flushing and replacing the fi lter modules as recommended. Following these simple steps will insure your unit consistently produces ultra-pure water meeting the Vincent (BEV) standards for bio-compatibility. Take care of your BEV system and it will provide many years of healthful drinking and cooking water for your entire family.
Replacing the Sediment Pre-filter The sediment pre-fi lter is in the fi lter canister on the left side of the assembly (position 1), beneath the “IN (FEED WATER)” marking on the aluminum frame. The sediment pre-fi lter will likely be rather distasteful looking—as it is common for sludge to form on the filter surface. After one year, this sludge layer can be fairly thick.
3) Slowly re-open the cold water supply line. 4) Open the valve on top of the storage tank. 5) After about 20 minutes you should see water coming from the faucet. (It will take some time for the DI module to fi ll with product water.) 6) Check for leaks around the tops of the pre-fi lter canisters. If water is seeping from any of the canisters turn the cold water supply off, relieve line pressure by pressing the red button on top of the canister, and then unscrew the leaking canister from the assembly.
CHAPTER 4 Frequently Asked Questions Q: How long will my sediment pre-fi lter last before it needs to be replaced? A: Under typical city water conditions, the pre-fi lter is designed to function properly for 12 months, and should be replaced annually. Sediment concentrations vary greatly between municipal systems so there is no way of determining the lifetime of a filter without knowing more about the feed water. In some cases, it may be necessary to replace the pre-fi lter more frequently.
A: YES! Hot water over 100° F will damage the membrane and cause poor rejection of the contaminants in your water. Make sure you use only COLD water in your BEV system. Q: How should I store my purified water? A: We recommend using a sealable glass container. Used one gallon fruit juice bottles are an excellent choice. We also recommend containers made of 100% LEXAN®, like those available under the Nalgene® brand. High quality polycarbonate containers are also acceptable for short term storage.
CHAPTER 5 Limited Warranty Pure Water Systems, Inc. warrants to the original owner each PWS™ BEV-300 Series pure water appliance to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for as long as you own the product. What the Warranty Covers Full Lifetime Warranty on all parts (excluding normal module changes or abuse).
APPENDIX A Specifications Following are the recommended operating parameters for our custom rolled reverse osmosis membrane: Membrane type Spiral Wound Polyamide Thin Film Composite (TFC) Production Up to 40 Gallons-Per-Day (GPD) Maximum Operating Temperature 40–100° F (4–38° C) Operating Pressure 40–100 psi (2.75–6.9 bar) pH Range 3.0–11.0 TDS Level, Maximum 2000 ppm Turbidity < 1.0 Net Turbidity (NTU) Chlorine (Cl2) 0.00 mg/l * Hardness (CaCO3) < 350 mg/l Iron (Fe) < 0.1 mg/l Manganese (Mn) < 0.
APPENDIX B Replacement Schedule Below you can find the recommended replacement schedule and part numbers for the components of your BEV-340 pure water appliance. You can order replacement modules online from the Pure Water Systems, Inc. website at http://www.purewatersystems.com. Replacement Components Module Replacement Schedule Order No.
APPENDIX C Connections Connect tubing from the feed water saddle valve to the John Guest® “Speedfit” fitting on the sediment pre-filter. Tubing from the tank shut-off valve connects to one port on the T fitting. Tubing from the inlet port of the DI module connects to the second port on the T fitting. It does not matter which port on the T fitting is chosen for each connection.
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