Aqua Kinetic A200 User manual

Owner’s Manual • Guide d’utilisation • Manual del usuario
A200 Drinking Water System
A200 système d’eau de boisson
Sistema de agua potable A200

A200 Drinking Water Sytem

Congratulations for choosing the A200 Drinking Water System to improve the
quality of your water.You will immediately begin to notice the numerous benefits
of having quality water in your home and the benefits of having an A200Drinking
Water System.
Since 1970, Kinetico Incorporated has designed and manufactured products
to improve the quality of your water. Kinetico offers a complete line of quality
water systems to solve your water problems. Pioneers in non-electric, demand
operated water treatment, Kinetico continually sets the direction for the entire
water quality industry.
A200 Drinking Water System
Owner’s Manual
© 2009 Kinetico Incorporated
“Kinetico” and the Kinetico logo are registered trademarks in the
United States, other countries or both, of Kinetico Incorporated, Newbury, Ohio. MADE IN U.S.A.

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Table of Contents
About The A200 Drinking Water System  3
How Your A200 Drinking Water System Works  4
Maintaining Your A200 Drinking Water System  7
Shutting Off the System
Booster Pumps
Filter Changes
Sanitization Procedure  8
Replacement Filter Cartridges  11
System Specications  12
Maintenance Record 13
Version Francaise  F1
Version Español  E1
Kinetico Incorporated
10845 Kinsman Rd
Newbury, Ohio, 44065
USA
wwwkineticocom
Kinetico UK Limited
Bridge House
Park Gate Business Centre
Chandler’s Way
Park Gate, SO 31 FQ
England
wwwkineticocouk
Kinetico Canada Incorporated
16524 Hurontario St
Caledon, Ontario L0N 1C0
Canada
wwwkineticocom
Kinetico France
Sarl
BP 80528 Onsy
95528 Cergy-Pontoise Cedex
France
wwwkineticofr
Kinetico Denmark
ApS
Sandvadsvej7
4600 Køge
Denmark

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About The A200
Drinking Water System
Water is the most important resource in the world. And
although the water you use for drinking and cooking
constitutes less than one percent of all water used in the
home, its quality is probably most important to you.
Experts suggest you drink approximately eight, eight-
ounce glasses of water per day. Now that you have an
A200Drinking Water System, you can rest assured you’re
drinking clean, high quality water. And it will taste great too.
Wi t h a n A200Drinking Water System, drinking those eight glasses of water
will be a pleasure, not a chore.
How To Use High Quality Drinking Water
Since A200 Drinking Water Systems significantly reduce heavy metals (such
as lead), chemicals, minerals, and unpleasant tastes and odors in your water*,
you may want to make some adjustments when using A200 Drinking Water.
*e contaminants listed are not necessarily in your water.
Let your taste buds decide how much water to use.
When mixing concentrated juices and drinks or making
gelatin, tea or coffee, you may need to adjust the amount
of water used.You may find that you can use less coffee
or tea and still get the desired taste. Or in the case of
concentrated drinks, you can add more water without
getting a watered-down taste. Also, it probably won’t be
necessary for you to descale your automatic coffee maker
with vinegar as recommended.
A200 Drinking Water is ideal for cooking and baking.
Don’t forget to use water from your A200 Drinking Water System for cooking
pasta, and washing fruits and vegetables. Whenever a recipe calls for water,
reach for your special drinking water tap.
Use A200 Drinking Water in irons and small humidifiers/vaporizers.
For extended operation and easier maintenance, use A200 Drinking Water
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suffer the consequences of using common tap water in irons and humidifiers.
Since water produced by your system has a reduced mineral content, it’s ideal
for use in these appliances and it’s available right at your kitchen sink.
Make ice cubes with A200 Drinking Water.
If your refrigerator/freezer is equipped with an ice
maker, you may want to consider running a
line from your system to the ice maker. If you
don’t have an ice maker, be sure to fill your
ice cube trays with A200 Drinking Water.
Either way, you’ll be able to enjoy better tasting
and clearer ice cubes.
Houseplants and pets like A200 Drinking
Water too.
Don’t forget about your plants and pets. Just like you, they’ll love A200
Drinking Water.
How Your A200 Drinking Water System Works
A200 Drinking Water Systems offer five stages of protection to ensure you’re
always getting good, clean water. e system significantly reduces the heavy
metals, chemicals, minerals, and objectionable tastes and odors that may be in
your water.
Ae first filtration stage, the prefilter (Part No: sediment 9309A, high
capacity carbon/sediment 9461A), prepares the water for the reverse osmosis
process. e five-micron filter captures sediment and small particulate
matter and reduces chlorine (high-capacity carbon/sediment only),protecting
the reverse osmosis membrane and enhancing its performance.
BAfter prefiltration, the water travels to the reverse osmosis membrane
cartridge where the primary cleaning is done. Here, water is forced through
a semipermeable membrane under pressure. Many or most minerals,
chemicals, cysts or objectionable matter that might have been in your water
are then flushed to drain.
CAfter the water is processed, it is stored in a tank until needed. Kinetico’s
storage tank turnover feature keeps the water from becoming stale.
DAfter leaving the storage tank, the water travels to the postfilter (Part No.
9306B). Containing activated carbon, the postfilter gives a final polish to your

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water, eliminating unpleasant tastes and odors.
Ee final protection stage is a special lead-free drinking water tap, which is
mounted on your sink. With this tap, you can be sure that lead won’t be added
back into your drinking water.
Demand Operation Means Added Efficiency
A200 Drinking Water Systems are non-electric and demand operated, which
means they operate according to your usage. With demand operation, A200
Drinking Water Systems produce high quality drinking water, while they
maximize water efficiency and performance.
Automatic System Shutdown Conserves Water
When the storage tank is full,your A200 Drinking Water System shuts down.
It will begin making water again when the storage tank has been partially
emptied. A storage tank turnover feature ensures fresher, better-tasting
water and prevents unnecessary continuous water production. Unlike other
systems, processed water is not constantly sent to drain.
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Quick Disconnect Filter Cartridges Make Maintenance Easy
Filter changes are a snap on the A200 Drinking
Water System. After fully depressurizing your
system, change cartridges simply by twisting
them one-quarter turn and pulling downward.
Detailed instructions are provided with each
replacement cartridge. Additional information
is supplied in this owner’s manual under
“Filter Changes.”
System Accessories
Your system may also include the following upgrades, which are available from
your local Kinetico dealer.
Decorator Finish, Lead-free Drinking Water Taps*
If your system was upgraded with a Kinetico decorator tap, rotate the handle to
dispense your drinking water. Decorator taps are available in Classic Chrome,
Satin Nickel/ Stainless, Brilliant Nickel, Antique Bronze/Copper, Polished
Brass, Arctic White, Light Biscuit and Black Licorice.
Oversized Storage Tank*
A larger storage tank supplies more water on demand for larger families, but
functions like the standard tank. ere’s no need to do anything special to
your system. Simply enjoy your clean, clear drinking water.
*System accessories are not NSF certified.

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Maintaining Your A200 Drinking Water System
NOTE: You must follow the A200 Drinking Water System’s operational,
maintenance and replacement instructions to ensure proper system
performance. Recommended hardness is zero to 10 gpg for extended
product life. Do not use where water is microbiologically unsafe or with
water of unknown quality. Systems claiming cyst reduction may be used
on disinfected water containing filterable cysts.
e A200 Drinking Water System must be properly maintained to continue
providing high quality drinking water.
Shutting Off the System
If you should ever discover a problem with your drinking water system, turn
off the water supply to the system. en call your authorized Kinetico dealer
for service. If you plan to be away from home for more than a few days, shut
off the water supply to your system to extend its life. You may also want to
drain the drinking water storage tank upon your return to ensure the freshest
water.
Booster Pumps
Some households require booster pumps to ensure that adequate feed pressure
is being supplied to the system. Unplug or turn off the power supply to any
pumps before attempting to service your system.
Filter Changes
An average family of four with average drinking water use can expect the
prefilter and postfilter cartridges to last approximately nine months to one
year. Kinetico recommends annual cartridge replacements for these cartridges.
e reverse osmosis membrane cartridge should be replaced when the system
stops properly reducing dissolved solids. e performance of this cartridge can
be monitored using an optional tap-mounted A200 Performance Monitor or
by having your system periodically tested by an authorized Kinetico dealer.
Your local, authorized Kinetico dealer will change your cartridges, completely
sanitize your system, check your water and make sure your system is operating
properly. If you choose to install your new cartridges yourself, follow the
instructions carefully. Never attempt to remove any of the system’s cartridges
without first depressurizing the system. Be sure to completely sanitize
your system by following the instructions provided in the “Sanitization
Procedure” section of this owner’s manual to prevent contamination from
human contact.

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Sanitization Procedure
If you choose to change the cartridges on your A200 Drinking Water System
yourself, you must use a sanitization kit available from your Kinetico dealer.
Follow these instructions to fully sanitize your system. Wash your hands
thoroughlyand do nottouchanyinternalportionsof thesystem.Or callyourlocal,
authorized Kinetico dealer who can change the necessary filters, disinfect your
system and analyze your water to be sure it is of the best quality.
WARNING: To avoid possible injury and property damage, this system must be
properly depressurized before attempting to remove any cartridge or
other component.
NOTE: Be prepared to catch any water when disconnecting and sanitizing your
system.
A. Remove the decorative cover. Close the cold water supply valve. Open the
drinking water tap to drain the storage tank. Wait until all the flow stops at
the open tap before continuing (this may take several minutes).
B. Remove the prefilter and postfilter cartridges 1. Be prepared to catch
accidental water spills when removing the cartridges. Discard the cartridges.
Remove the membrane cartridge from the center of the bracket assembly 2.
Drain this cartridge into a pan or the sink and retain it for reinstallation later
in this procedure.
C. Fill the sanitizer cartridges full with clean water. Add 1 dropper (5 mL) of
regular, unscented household bleach (5.25% sodium hypochlorite) to the
center of each cartridge 3. Install the sanitizer cartridges into the prefilter,
postfilter and membrane heads 4.
D. Close the drinking water tap. Be sure the storage tank valve is open. Slowly
open the cold water supply valve and allow chlorinated water to fill the storage
tank for approximately four to five minutes.
E. Close the cold water supply valve and the storage tank valve. Open the
tap to depressurize the system. Remove the sanitizer cartridges 5.
Be prepared to catch accidental spills from these cartridges. Drain the
cartridges and reinstall the protective caps. Set aside one of the cartridges for
use in Step G. Retain the other two sanitizer cartridges for future use. Close
the tap.

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F. Install the new postfilter cartridge into the postfilter head on the right-hand
side of the bracket manifold. Install the membrane cartridge into the center of
the bracket manifold 6.
G. Mix 1/3 cup clean water with one level teaspoon of Iron Out or sodium
metabisulfite. Add this solution to the sanitizer cartridge left from Step E.
A small, plastic household funnel or the dropper provided in Kinetico’s
sanitization kit may aid in adding solution to the cartridge. Be sure to
throughly wash the funnel before using for any other purpose. Add enough
clean water to this cartridge to fill it and install it to the prefilter head 7.
H. Disconnect the tubing from the storage tank valve and put the tubing end
into a bucket or pan. Open the cold water supply valve and allow the product
water to discharge from the tubing into the bucket or pan for 15 to 20
minutes. is should adequately flush the sanitization solution through the
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membrane. Close the cold water supply valve after this time. Reconnect the
tubing to the storage tank valve. If the tubing end is scarred or scratched, cut
away the damaged end before connecting it to the tank.
IMPORTANT: You must properly rinse the membrane sanitizing solution
from the membrane. DO NOT drink the water from the system during this
rinsing procedure.
NOTE: e serial number is located on the data plate that is attached
to the inside of the bracket cover. If your system is installed on a
chlorinated water supply, use a high capacity carbon/sediment prefilter
(Part No. 9461A) to remove the chlorine before the membrane.
If your system is installed on a non-chlorinated water supply, use a
sediment prefilter cartridge (Part No. 9309A).
Using a carbon/sediment prefilter on an unchlorinated supply may
cause a bacteria/odor problem.
A200 reverse osmosis systems can only be used for arsenic reduction on
chlorinated water supplies containing detectable residual free chlorine
at the system inlet. is chlorine must be removed with a high-capacity
carbon/sediment prefilter (Part No. 9461A).
I. Remove the sanitizer cartridge from the prefilter head on the left-hand
side of the system and install the new prefilter cartridge 8.
J. Open the tap. Open the cold water supply valve.
K. Open the valve on the tank. e tank should now be discharging water
through the open drinking water tap. is will flush away any carbon fines
from the new postfilter cartridge. When the flow slows to a drip, close the tap.
Allow the system to fill the storage tank for several hours. Discard the water
in the tank after this time. A four (4) tank flush is required per installation
instructions. Allow the system to fill the tank and begin enjoying your clean,
clear water.

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Replacement Filter Cartridges
To ensure optimum performance, continued warranty coverage and that your
system continues to comply with NSF certification standards, you must replace
the prefilter and postfilter cartridges annually. Replace the RO membrane
cartridge when the system stops adequately reducing TDS. TDS performance
can be measured by your authorized Kinetico dealer. Use the following chart to
determine which filters are appropriate for your system.
Chlorinated Water Supply
(City Water or
Chlorinated Well)
Non-Chlorinated Water Supply
(City Water or
Chlorinated Well)
Prelter
A
High Capacity
Carbon / Sediment
(Part No 9461A)
Sediment
(Part No 9309A)
RO Membrane
B
A200 RO Membrane Cartridge
(Part No 9428A)
Postlter
C
Taste and Odor Postlter
(Part No 9306B)
CBA

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A200 Drinking Water Systems are tested and certified by NSF International against
the requirements of NSF/ANSI Standard 58 for the reduction of arsenic, barium,
cadmium, copper, cysts (including cryptosporidium, giardia, toxoplasma and
entamoeba oocysts), flouride, hexavalent chromium, lead, radium 226/228, selenium,
total dissolved solids, trivalent chromium and turbidity, and NSF/ANSI Standard
42 for the reduction of aesthetic chlorine, taste and odor.
Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without
adequate disinfection before or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on
disinfected water that may contain filterable cysts.
is system shall only be used for arsenic reduction on chlorinated water supplies containing
detectable residual free chlorine at the system inlet. Water systems using an in-line chlorinator should
provide a one minute chlorine contact time before the RO system.
System Specications
TDS ppm maximum level: 3000
pH Range: 3–11
Pressure Ranges: 35–100 psi/241.3–689.5 kPa
Temperature Range: 35–100°F / 2–38°C
Discharge Water/Product Water Ratio: 6 to 1
Rated Service Flow: 1.0 gpm (4.5 Lpm)
Rated Filter Capacity (postfilter): 500 gal (1892.7 L)
Typical Daily Production Rate: 10.9 gpd (41.3 L)
Maximum Daily Production Rate: 30 gpd* (113.5 L)
*Manufacturer’s calculated max. rate with open storage tank, ideal inlet water pressure of 100 psi, temperature
of 98°F and 100 ppm TDS conditions.

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Maintenance Record
A200 Drinking Water System Model: ______________________________
Prelter Type: _________________________________________________
Date Prelter
Changed
Postlter
Changed
Membrane
Changed
TDS of
Treated
Water
Sanitized

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Dealer Name: _________________________________________________
Dealer Address: _______________________________________________
Web Address: ________________________________________________
E-mail Address: _______________________________________________
Dealer Phone: ________________________________________________
Salesperson’s Name: ___________________________________________
Serial Number: ________________________________________________
Other Equipment: _____________________________________________
Model Number: _______________________________________________
Date Installed: ________________________________________________
Number of People in Household: _________________________________
Hardness: ________________ gpg Ferrous Iron: ____________ppm
Ferric Iron: _______________ppm pH: ________________________
TDS: ____________________ppm Temperature: _______________
Pressure: ___________________
Hydrogen Sulde (H2S): _____________________________________ppm
NOTES
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
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A200 système d’eau de boisson
Guide d’utilisation
Nous vous félicitons d’avoir choisi A200 par Kinetico, système d’eau de boisson
pour améliorer la qualité de votre eau. Vous remarquerez immédiatement les
nombreux avantages s’offrant à vous lorsqu’une eau de qualité est disponible dans
votre maison, ainsi que les avantages spécifiques au système d’eau de boisson
A200.
Depuis 1970, la société Kinetico conçoit et fabrique des produits qui améliorent
la qualité de l’eau. Kinetico offre une gamme complète de systèmes purificateurs
d’eau pouvant régler tous vos problèmes d’eau de boisson. Pionnière dans le
traitement de l’eau sur demande sans électricité, la société Kinetico montre
continuellement la direction à suivre à toute l’industrie de purification de l’eau.

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Table des matières
À propos de A200 par Kinetico, système d’eau de boisson  F3
Fonctionnement de votre système d’eau de boisson A200  F4
Entretien de votre système d’eau de boisson A200  F7
Arrêt du système
Pompes de pressurisation
Durée des ltres
Procédure de désinfection  F8
Remplacement des cartouches ltrantes  F11
Spécications du système  F12
Journal d’entretien  F13
Kinetico Incorporated
10845 Kinsman Rd
Newbury, Ohio, 44065
USA
wwwkineticocom
Kinetico UK Limited
Bridge House
Park Gate Business Centre
Chandler’s Way
Park Gate, SO 31 FQ
England
wwwkineticocouk
Kinetico Canada Incorporated
16524 Hurontario St
Caledon, Ontario L0N 1C0
Canada
wwwkineticocom
Kinetico France
Sarl
BP 80528 Onsy
95528 Cergy-Pontoise Cedex
France
wwwkineticofr
Kinetico Denmark
ApS
Sandvadsvej7
4600 Køge
Denmark

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À propos de A200 par Kinetico,
système d’eau de boisson
L’eau est le liquide le plus important de toute la terre.
De plus, bien que l’eau utilisée pour boire et cuisiner
représente moins de 1% de toute l’eau utilisée dans un
domicile, sa qualité est probablement d’une grande
importance pour vous.
Les experts suggèrent que vous buviez environ huit
verres d’eau de 250 ml par jour. Maintenant que vous
possédez un système d’eau de boisson A200, vous êtes
assuré de toujours avoir une eau propre,de qualité supérieure,
ayant également bon goût. Grâce un système d’eau de boisson A200,
la consommation de vos huit verres d’eau quotidiens sera un plaisir, jamais une
corvée.
Conseils pour la consommation d’une eau de
qualité supérieure
Puisque le système d’eau de boissonA200 réduit considérablement la teneur en
métaux lourds (par exemple,le plomb), en produits chimiques et en minéraux*,
tout en éliminant les odeurs et le goût désagréable de l’eau, voici certaines
modifications que nous vous suggérons d’apporter à vos habitudes lorsque
vous utilisez l’eau de boisson A200.
*Les contaminants énumérés ne se retrouvent pas nécessairement dans votre eau.
Laissez vos papilles gustatives décider de votre consommation en eau.
Lorsque vous mélangez des boissons ou des jus concentrés,
ainsi que lorsque vous ajoutez de l’eau pour fabriquer
une gélatine, du café ou du thé, il est possible que vous
deviez changer les volumes d’eau utilisés. Il se peut
que vous ayez besoin d’utiliser moins de thé ou de
café pour avoir un bon goût. En ce qui concerne
les boissons concentrées, il est possible que vous
puissiez ajouter plus d’eau sans avoir de goût « dilué
». En outre, vous n’aurez sans doute plus besoin de
détartrer votre machine à café avec du vinaigre, comme le
recommande le fabricant.
L’eau de boisson A200 est idéale pour la cuisine et les pâtisseries.
N’oubliez pas d’utiliser l’eau votre système d’eau de boisson A200 lorsque vous
faire cuire des pâtes ou que vous lavez vos fruits et légumes. Dès qu’une recette
comporte de l’eau, dirigez votre main vers le robinet spécial A200.

A200 système d’eau de boisson
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Fonctionnement de votre
système d’eau de boisson A200
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que vous ayez toujours une bonne eau propre. Le système réduit considérablement
la teneur en métaux lourds,en produits chimiques et en minéraux, tout en éliminant
les odeurs et le goût douteux que peut avoir votre eau.
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La première étape de filtration, réalisée avec le préfiltre (Pièce n°: sédiment
9309A, charbon/sédiment 9461A), prépare l’eau pour le processus d’osmose
inverse. Le filtre avec des pores de cinq microns retient les sédiments et les
petites particules, afin de protéger la membrane d’osmose inverse et d’en
maximiser l’efficacité.
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Utilisez l’eau de boisson A200 dans votre fer à repasser, ainsi que dans
les petits humidificateurs ou vaporisateurs.
Pour prolonger la longévité de vos appareils et en faciliter l’entretien, utilisez
de l’eau A200 dans votre fer à repasser et dans les petits humidificateurs. Vous
n’aurez plus besoin d’acheter de l’eau distillée ni à supporter les inconvénients
de l’eau municipale. Puisque l’eau produite par votre système A200 affiche une
teneur réduite en minéraux, elle est idéale pour ces petits électroménagers et
elle est disponible directement dans votre cuisine.
Faites vos cubes de glace avec de l’eau de boisson A200.
Si votre réfrigérateur est équipé d’une machine à glace, songez à installer une
canalisation entre votre système A200 et la machine à glace. Si vous n’avez pas
de machine à glace, n’oubliez pas de remplir vos bacs à glace avec de l’eau de
boisson A200. Quel que soit votre équipement, vous pourrez toujours avoir
des cubes de glace plus transparents, sans arrière-goût.
Les plantes et les animaux de compagnie aiment
aussi l’eau de boisson A200
N’oubliez pas vos plantes et vos animaux. Tout
comme vous, ils adorent l’eau de boisson A200.