Aquathin PEARL 30 User manual

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Includes setup and maintenance information
Getting Started With
Your Aquathin PEARL 30
Water Purification System
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Introduction
Thank You for your purchase. Aquathin turns
"35 in 2015" to enjoy its PEARL Anniversary and
it’s a great feeling of self satisfaction and accom-
plishment to be an Authorized Aquathin Dealer. You
could not have picked a better time to consider the
many benefits of becoming a member of the ever
growing Aquathin Family. The Next Quarter Century
Celebration Begins!
Aquathin has earned 7 Patents and manufactures a
broad spectrum of unique and proprietary water pu-
rification, softening and filtration systems servicing
the residential, commercial and laboratory markets.
Established in 1980, Aquathin now produces over
70 proprietary and trademarked devices for markets
around the world through more than 600 Authorized
Aquathin Dealers. Aquathin is an E.P.A. Registered
manufacturer, ISO 9001:2008 Certified and recipient
of the prestigious President's Excellence Award and
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Department and the Nation's Blue Chip Enterprise
Initiative Award from the U.S. Chamber of Com-
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that now includes you and your family. Recently we
have launched a project, two years in the making,
for Authorized Aquathin Dealers to provide total
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Aquathin does not sell franchises nor do we charge
for territories. We want to make sure that our Deal-
ers are service oriented and knowledge driven. We
know that even though we make the best water
treatment systems in the world, ultimately they are
only as good as the people representing them. And
this is why we make the very best water treatment
Dealers in world. Your local Authorized Aquathin
Dealer has received training and continuous educa-
tion from Aquathin University. You can be assured
that when you purchase from an Authorized
Aquathin Dealer (or from the factory directly in areas
where we have yet to approve and establish a
Dealer) you are receiving the finest equipment and
technical support this industry is able to offer. High-
est quality water treatment systems and support
good enough for my home...my family.
And that is my promise to you! I love my Aquathin!!
FOR THE BEST TASTE IN LIFE &
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C o n t e n t s
1Getting Started 7
Setting Up Your PEARL System 8
1.Unpack the System 9
2. Required Tools 10
3. Planning the Installation 10
4. Installing the Chrome Faucet Assembly 10
5. Installing the Feed Water Saddle Valve 11
6. Installing the Drain Saddle Valve 12
7. Preparing to Mount the Main Assembly 13
8. Making the Tubing Connections 14
9. Connecting Tubing to Speedfit® Fittings 15
10. Connect Cold Water Supply Line 15
11. Connect the Drain Line 16
12. Mount the Main Assembly 16
13. Prepare Storage Tank 17
14. Connect Main Assembly to Storage Tank 17
15. Connect GAC Post Filter 18
16. Power-up the Main Assembly 18
17. Connect to Ice Maker –optional 18
18. Option for Low Source Pressure (PBA-G) 19
Verify the Tubing and the Flow 19
Starting Your System 20
Indicators of System Activity 21
Operation Procedure 23
2Getting to Know Your System 24
A Look at the Key Components 24
Aquathin Sediment Pre-Filter 24
Granular Activated Carbon Pre-Filters 25
Aquathin Reverse Osmosis Module 25
Aquathin Deionization Module 26
Operating Parameters 27
Pressure 27
pH 27
Chlorine and Chloramines 27

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Sediment 28
Iron 28
Hardness and More 29
3
Maintenance And Servicing 31
Exterior Cleaning 31
Flushing 31
Filter Replacement 32
4
Frequently Asked Questions 38
5
Limited Warranty 42
What The Warranty Covers 42
Exceptions To Lifetime Warranty 42
What We Will Do To Correct An Inconvenience 43
How State Law Relates To The Warranty 43
A
ppendix A - Specifications 44
A
ppendix B - Replacement Schedule 46
Replacement Components 46
Maintenance Log 47
A
ppendix C - Connections 48
C1—Sink Mounted Faucet Assembly 48
C2—John Guest Speedfit® Fitting 49
C3—PEARL Installation Diagram 50
C4—PEARL Installation (with pump) 51
C5—PEARL Schematics 52
A
ppendix D - Optional Pump 53
1. Prepare to Mount the Pump 53
2. Connect Pump Inlet to Feed Assembly 54
3. Connect Pump Outlet Sediment Pre-filter 55
4. Mount the Pump 55

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GETTING STARTED
Thank you for purchasing this quality water purification
system by Aquathin Corporation. The Aquathin PEARL
RO/DI is the ultimate sophisticated state of the art in
water purification and began production in the early
1990's after successful lab testing and 20 year field
experience. This user’s manual serves for the installation
of the PEARL. Every Aquathin PEARL system combines
several efficient methods of water treatment to achieve a
very specific result—pure water that meets the rigorous
standards for biocompatibility.
As the new owner of an Aquathin PEARL RO/DI water
purification system there is a totally new experience
awaiting you. You and your family will be amazed at the
delightful new taste of your tap water—it’s like owning
your own personal mountain spring.
This manual provides information about the application
and servicing of your Aquathin water purification system.
Descriptions of the components and their functions will
help to answer frequently asked questions. By thoroughly
reading this manual you will be better able to operate
your new system and perform simple maintenance.

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SETTING UP YOUR PEARL SYSTEM
Your Aquathin PEARL system requires adequate water
pressure. The PEARL operates at 24 volts, utilizing a
compact transformer that accommodates either 110 or
220 volts, so that you can take your system wherever you
move. This unit is designed to operate within a pressure
range of 40–100 PSI. The amount of purified water
produced depends primarily on your water pressure,
temperature, and the amount of Total Dissolved Solids
(TDS). Normal production averages up to 45 gallons (≈
170 liters) per day. If you plan to install this unit on a
private well system, you should check your water
pressure gauge. If the low pressure setting is less than 40
PSI, ask a plumber to adjust and raise the pressure to the
minimum level of 40 PSI. An optional booster pump
(PBA-G) is available when source pressure is
severally low. Installation to comply with state and local
laws and regulations.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
For private well owners we recommend that you choose
the Aquathin PEARL with PBA-G booster pump system
which includes a booster pump and is completely
configured at the factory. This eliminates fluctuations in
line or low pressure associated with private wells and
ensures your PEARL system operates at peak efficiency.
While 45PSI is enough to produce water with exceptional
purity required for passing Aquathin standards, you may
find water flow to the faucet is less than optimal, and that
your holding tank will not store much water. (The
amount of water stored is a function of line pressure).

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Installing Your A System Requires the Following
Steps:
 Install the sink-mounted chrome faucet.
 Install the feed water saddle valve to deliver tap
water to your system.
 Mount the Frame Assembly to the cabinet sidewall
(optional).
 Make the tubing connections.
 Install the Platinum Booster Assembly (PBA-G) to
provide ample water pressure (optional).
1. Unpack the System
Contents include:
1. Main filter assembly, with sub-sink frame & filters
2. Faucet assembly
3. Storage tank
4. Tank ball valve
5. Feed water saddle valve
6. Drain saddle valve
7. GAC post filter (CARB 6)
8. Ice maker tee (optional)
9. Platinum booster assembly, including pump and
pressure gauge (optional)
10.Tubing
11.Spanner Wrench
Figure 1. Package Contents

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2. Required Tools
3. Planning the Installation
Review the following instructions completely before
proceeding. (See installation diagram on page 49.)
Aquathin PEARL systems are comprised of several
compact components which fit easily beneath most
kitchen sinks. We encourage you to establish the desired
location of each of the components before proceeding.
Installing the main assembly against the left sidewall is
recommended whenever possible. The storage tank has
built-in feet for upright positioning and it can be placed
on its side when space is limited. (A stand is included.)
4. Installing the Chrome
Faucet Assembly
1) Select a location for the
faucet on the sink top.
NOTE: Make sure there are
no reinforcing ribs under the
sink drilling location.
Hi Speed Drill #2 Phillips Screw
Driver
¼" High Speed Drill Bit Teflon thread tape
½" High Speed Drill Bit Razor knife with fresh
sharp blade
¹⁄16" High Speed Drill
Bit
Adjustable (Crescent)
Wrench
For porcelain sinks, a
Dremmel® tool and ¾"
silicon carbide grinding
wheel or a Glass & Tile
carbide spade-tipped bit.
For granite counter-
tops, you will need to
have a professional
drill a ½" hole.
Figure 2. Pure water
faucet on sink

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2) Use factory approved
method or approved
plumbing practice to drill
a 7/8" hole in the sink.
Porcelain sinks: factory
approved method is: first
grind away porcelain
with a Dremmel® tool
and silicon grinding
wheel (about ¾" circle).
Then, use a standard ½" high-speed drill bit to drill hole
through metal portion of sink. (insert figures) Alternately,
use a “glass and tile carbide spade tipped bit.”
Acrylic sinks: use ½" high-speed drill bit.
Stainless Steel sinks: use ½" high-speed drill bit or ½"
Greenlee chassis punch.
3) Install faucet according to detailed diagram in
Appendix C1. page 47, insuring rubber gaskets are in
place.
4) Tighten lock nut beneath sink. Save compression
fitting parts for connection to GAC post-filter.
5. Installing the
Feed Water Saddle
Valve
The saddle-type valve
supplied is intended for
use on ⅜" to ½" copper
tubing cold water
supply line. It is not
intended for flex lines.
Install on cold water
line only!
Figure 3. Using a Dremmel
Tool to remove porcelain
Figure 4. Feed water saddle
valve.
NOTE: Color coding of tubing
is for installation purposes.

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Turn off the cold water valve under the sink or the
main valve for the house. Slide clamp over the copper
tubing and tighten screw firmly to hold the clamp in
position. Pierce the copper tubing by turning the
needle valve handle clockwise until it is firmly seated.
The valve is closed in this position. Turn on the MAIN
supply valve to pressurize cold water line.
Immediately check for any signs of leaks. Set aside
compression fittings for later use in connecting feed
tubing to system.
When ready to supply water to the system, turn valve
handle counter-clockwise until fully open. In some
instances the self-piercing valve provided will not be
compatible with your plumbing. We have provided a
feed valve that will satisfy most scenarios. Alternate
parts using standard ¼" compression fittings can be
found at a plumbing supply or at home improvement
stores. On rare occasions, it may be necessary to
contact a plumbing contractor to complete your
installation.
6. Installing the Drain Saddle Valve
The drain
s a d d l e
a s s e m b l y
should be
i n s t a l l e d
above the trap
and on the
vertical or
h o r i z o n t a l
tailpiece. (See
Figure 5).
R e f e r t o
Figure 6 (next
page) and Figure 5. Drain Saddle Mounting
Locations

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follow steps 1 through 4 to mount the drain saddle valve.
NOTE: When installing the Main Assembly, mount the
frame above the position of the drain saddle whenever
possible. (See Figure 11 on page 16).
7. Preparing to Mount the Main Assembly
When possible we
r e c o m m e n d
mounting the main
assembly on the left
sidewall of the
cabinet, but this is
not a requirement. .
M o u n t i n g t h e
system as shown in
Figure 7 will save
cabinet space.
Install the screws (Figure 8) provided allowing for the
thickness of the frame. (A pilot hole using a 1⁄16" drill bit
is recommended for particle board side-walls.)
Figure 6. Mounting the Drain Saddle Valve
Figure 7. Mounting Arrangement
in the case of Limited Cabinet
Space

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NOTE: Do not hang the assembly until tubing
connections have been made (following pages.)
8. Making the Tubing Connections
You have completed the bulk of the installation tasks. All
that remains is connecting tubing between the
components.
The tubing is to be used to:
 Connect the feed water saddle valve to the inlet on
the main assembly (indicated by “TO FEED”)
 Connect the Drain Saddle Valve Assembly to the
inlet on the main assembly frame (indicated by
“TO DRAIN”)
 Connect the tank to the inlet on the main assembly
(indicated by “TO TANK”) and as well to connect
the tank to the faucet through the GAC post filter
(CARB 6).
NOTE: It is important to correctly measure the required
length of the tubing for each connection prior to cutting
the tubing. Additional yellow and red tubing are provided
if you opted for the pump (PBA-G).
Figure 8. Spacing between keyholes (figure not drawn
to scale)

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9. Connecting Tubing to John Guest Speedfit®
Fittings
Aquathin systems make extensive use of John Guest
Speedfit® fittings. These high quality components
provide secure, leak free seals and make it easy to
connect and disconnect tubing without the use of tools.
Refer to diagrams on page 48, Appendix C2.
10. Connect Cold Water Supply Line
Measure and cut a
length of tubing to
connect the feed water
saddle valve to the left
inlet on the frame
assembly (indicated
by “TO FEED”).
Connect the tubing to
the saddle valve using
the compressio n
fittings provided. (See
f i g u r e 9 a n d
installation diagram
on page 49.)
Cut tubing so the end
is square to ensure a
leak free seal. Cut
tubing with a fresh,
sharp blade and a
slicing motion to
avoid crimping. See
figure 10 on the right.
Figure 9. Connect tubing as
shown (color coding of tubing is
for installation purposes)
Figure 10. Cut tubing square;
do not use scissors

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11. Connect the Drain Line
Measure and cut a length of tubing to connect the drain
water check valve (indicated by “TO DRAIN” on the
frame assembly) to the drain water saddle valve.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to measure the tubing
appropriately before cutting. If the frame of the main
assembly is not above the drain saddle valve, you will
need to loop the tubing as high as possible beneath the
sink. Be sure to allow for this loop when you measure. A
self-adhesive tubing clip has been provided to secure the
drain loop.
12. Mount the Main Assembly
With the cold water supply and drain line connected, the
main assembly can now be placed onto the screws
previously installed. Place the keyhole openings over the
screws then slide the frame horizontally onto the
mounting screws. You may wish to remove the main
assembly and adjust the screws to make the connection as
secure as possible.
Figure 11. Drain line connection (color of tubing is for
illustrative purposes)

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13. Prepare Storage Tank
Remove the plug
on top of the
storage tank,
revealing an inlet.
Wrap Teflon pipe
tape on the
threads of the
storage tank inlet;
then place three
(3) drops of
regular household
chlorine bleach
into the opening.
Attach the tank
ball valve as shown in the figure above. Close valve to
prevent chlorine from escaping.
Close the tank ball valve by turning the blue handle
perpendicular to the valve body; then screw the valve
onto the storage tank until firm. DO NOT OVER-
TIGHTEN. Determine the position for the storage tank
beneath the sink. If space is at a premium, it is OK to lay
the tank on its side. A stand is included.
14. Connect Main
Assembly to Storage
Tank
With the tank in position,
measure and cut a length of
tubing to connect the inlet
of the main assembly
indicated by “TO TANK”
and the “T” connector on
the tank ball valve. (See
figure 13.)
Figure 12. Storage tank preparation
Figure 13. Main assembly
to storage tank (color of
tubing is for illustrative
purposes)

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15. Connect GAC Post Filter
Refer again to the PEARL installation diagram on page
49 in Appendix C3. The GAC post-filter (CARB 6)is
typically installed just below the faucet assembly and is
easily supported by the tubing and Speedfit® fittings.
Measure and cut a length of tubing to connect the outlet
of the GAC post-filter to the faucet assembly. Placing the
post-filter near the tank will make it easy to service when
needed.
Connect one end of the tubing to the threaded stem of the
chrome faucet assembly using the ¼" compression
fittings provided. (See diagram on page 49 in Appendix
C3.)
Connect the opposite end of the tubing to the outlet of the
GAC post-filter.
Finally, measure a length of tubing to connect the storage
tank to the GAC post-filter.
Leave the handle on
the tank ball valve
closed at this point.
16. Power-up the
Main Assembly
Connect the provided
transformer to the main
assembly as shown.
17. Connect to Ice Maker –optional
Before connecting the GAC post-filter to the faucet
assembly (as described above), connect the GAC post-
Figure 14. Transformer con-
nection

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filter to the ice maker using
the Ice Maker Tee
provided. (See figure on the
right.)
18. Option for Low
Source Pressure
(PBA-G)
I f y o u e x p e r i e n c e
fluctuations in line or low pressure, often associated with
private wells, we recommend that you choose the PEARL
with PBA-G booster pump system which includes a
booster pump and is completely configured at the factory.
(The amount of water stored is a function of line
pressure). To setup and install the optional pump, refer to
instructions in Appendix D.
VERIFY THE TUBING AND THE FLOW
Tubing and flow depend on whether you chose to use the
pump.
Without pump:
Cold water enters the main assembly through the “TO
FEED” inlet. The water then passes through to the inlet
of the Sediment Pre-filter.
The purified water exits the main assembly from the “TO
TANK” outlet and passes through the tank and the
CARB 6 GAC post-filter before reaching the chrome
faucet.
With pump:
Cold water enters the main assembly through the “TO
FEED” inlet. The water then passes through the pump to
the inlet of the Sediment Pre-filter.
Figure 15. Connect the Ice
Maker as shown (color of
tubing is for illustrative
purposes)

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The purified water exits the main assembly from the “TO
TANK” outlet and passes through the tank and the
CARB 6 GAC post-filter before reaching the faucet.
Congratulations! You have completed the installation of
your Aquathin PEARL water purification system. You
are now ready to begin making pure, Aquathin quality
drinking water.
STARTING YOUR SYSTEM
1. Open the chrome faucet on the sink top.
2. Verify the Tank Ball Valve is closed.
3. Slowly open your cold water supply valve. You will
also begin to hear water flowing into the drain.
4. Check the pressure gauge on optional PBA-G.
Record your initial pressure in Appendix B.
5. In approximately 20 minutes you will begin to see
water drip from the faucet.
6. Close the faucet on the sink top, and then quickly
open the Tank Ball Valve to allow the storage tank to
fill. Actual production rate will vary slightly
depending on pressure, but your system will normally
produce up to 45 gallons of water per day, depending
on model. The first tank of water may take longer.
7. DISCARD THE FIRST FULL TANK OF
WATER. Open the faucet and let the water flow
until only a trickle remains. Close the faucet and
allow the tank to fill a second time. You are now
ready to enjoy the great taste of 100% pure, Aquathin
drinking water. (The RO Module contains a
preservative solution that will be flushed after the
first tank of water is produced.)