AWS 50-AWS User manual

50-AWS
5-Stage Reverse Osmosis System
Rev: 0117

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Congratulaons on your purchase of the 50-AWS reverse osmosis system. This system features a four-stage prelter, mem-
brane and posilter housed in a single cartridge. The h stage, an in-line carbon lter, is placed between tank and faucet.
When properly maintained, this system will provide you with years of trouble-free service. The next secons contain
important informaon on the proper care and maintenance of your system, please take a few minutes to read through this
informaon.
The cartridges in this system must be replaced on a regular basis to maintain eciency and to ensure high water quality.
These cartridges work together and must be replaced every 6-12 months. Any signicant change in performance of the
system should be invesgated promptly to avoid secondary damage or deterioraon to other parts of the system.
CAUTION: Improperly installed systems could result in water damage due to leaks or ooding. Proper installaon of this
system requires familiarity with standard sink plumbing and proper use of common hand and power tools. If you are not
familiar with standard sink plumbing and proper use of common hand and power tools or have any diculty with the
installaon of this system, consult a licensed professional, such as a contractor or plumber.
NOTE: This system has been designed for installaon by licensed professionals, such as a contractor or plumber.
Stage Descripon Replacement
Interval
1-4
4-Stage Cartridge
1) 20 micron sediment prelter
2) Granular acvated carbon prelter
3) Reverse osmosis membrane
4) Granular acvated carbon posilter
12 months
5Granular acvated carbon posilter
(inline between tank and faucet) 6-12 months

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Limited 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 defecve in material, workmanship or factory preparaon. This warranty covers parts only; all labor is excluded from this war-
ranty, including, but not limited to, services related to the removal, replacement, installaon, adjustment, maintenance and/or repair of
the unit or its components items. excludes all non-Manufacturer labor required for any servicing of the unit, including, but not limited to,
servicing related to installaon, adjustment, maintenance and repair of the unit. This warranty applies only for the rst full calendar year
from date of purchase. The following items are excluded from this warranty: membranes, lters, O-rings, and all other parts or compo-
nents that require regular replacement as a result of ordinary usage.
Disclaimers: This Limited Warranty applies only if the system is installed, used and maintained in compliance with all instrucons and
requirements enclosed with the system. This warranty will be void for failure to observe the following condions:
1. The system is to be used with potable water from a municipal water system.
2. Feed water pressure to the unit is no less than 40 PSI and no greater than 80 PSI.
3. The system is to be used on water supplies with chlorine concentraons of 1.0 mg/L (ppm) or less.
4. Feed water temperature to the unit must be no less than 40°F and no more than 100°F.
5. Total dissolved solids in feed water must be less than 2,000 mg/L (ppm).
6. Feed water must have a pH between 4 and 8.
7. Turbidity must be less than 1.0 NTU.
8. SDI must be less than 5.
9. Feed water must be completely free of iron, manganese or hydrogen sulde.
Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfecon before or aer the system.
The Manufacturer does not know the characteriscs of your water supply. The quality of water supplies may vary seasonably or over a
period of me. Your water usage may vary as well. Water characteriscs can also change if the drinking water appliance is moved to a new
locaon. The Manufacturer assumes no liability for the determinaon of the proper equipment necessary to meet your requirements, and
we do not authorize others to assume such obligaon on our behalf.
This Limited Warranty does not cover any Manufacturer-supplied items that are defecve as a result of the use of improper parts, equip-
ment or materials. This warranty does not cover alteraons or modicaons of the unit, or failure of a unit caused by such alteraons and
modicaons
This Limited Warranty does not cover malfuncons of the unit due to tampering, misuse, alteraon, lack of regular maintenance, misap-
plicaon, fouling due to hydrogen sulde, manganese or iron, scaling from excessive hardness, turbidity greater than 1.0 NTU, Silt Density
Index (SDI) greater than 5.0 SDI, or excessive membrane hydrolysis due to chlorine levels in excess of 1.0 mg/L (ppm). In addion, damage
to the unit due to re, accident, negligence, act of God, or events beyond the control of the Manufacturer are not covered by this war-
ranty.
Incidental and Consequenal Damages Limitaon: The Manufacturer will not be responsible for any incidental or consequenal damages
as a result of the failure of this unit to comply with express or implied warranes or any defect in the unit, including but not limited to, lost
me, inconvenience, damage to personal property, loss of revenue, commercial losses, postage, travel, telephone expenditures, or other
losses of this nature. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitaon of incidental or consequenal damages, so this exclusion may
not apply to you.
Owner’s Warranty Responsibilies: As a condion of this Limited Warranty, the owner must ensure periodic maintenance of the system
is performed as described in the literature enclosed with the system. Neglect, improper maintenance, abuse, modicaon or alteraon of
the unit will invalidate this Warranty. Should your unit develop a defect or otherwise fail to perform in accordance with this warranty, you
should contact the retailer from whom the product was originally purchased.
Implied Warranes: The implied at-law warranes of merchantability and tness for a parcular purpose shall terminate on the date one
year aer the date of purchase. Note: some states do not allow limitaons on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitaons
may not apply to you.
Other Rights: This Warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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This system has been designed for installaon by a licensed professional such as a contractor or plumber. Proper compleon of this installa-
on will require basic familiarity with standard sink plumbing and proper use of common hand and power tools. Improperly installed systems
could result in water damage due to leaks or ooding.
System - 9.75” W x 13.5” D x 15.5” H ( 24.8 x 34.3 x 39.4 cm), 11 lbs. (5 kg.)
Shipping Box - 14.5"L x 11.25"W x 20"H (36.8 x 28.6 x 50.8 cm), 13.7 lbs. (6.2 kg.)
Dimensions and Weight
A. Product water storage tank
B. Tank valve
C. Tank tubing (3/8” white)
D. Air-gap faucet
E. Drain connecon assembly
F. Drain tubing (3/8” white)
G. Quick connect ng
H. Drain tubing (1/4” black)
I. Faucet tubing (3/8” blue)
J. Four-stage desalinator
K. Feed water tubing (1/4” green)
L. Feed valve assembly (with adapter
and shut-o valve).
M. Carbon post-lter
A
B
J
E
F
G
D
K
LM
I
H
C (not shown)
(behind cover)
Pressure 40-80 psi (275 kPa - 552 kPa)
Temp 40°F - 100°F (4°C - 38°C)
TDS <2000 mg/L
Chlorine <1.0 mg/L
Turbidity <1 NTU
SDI <5
pH 4-8
Performance Specicaons
Feed water must be potable, municipal water. Must
be free of potenal membrane foulants such as Iron,
Hydrogen Sulde and Manganese.
Membrane Producon 50 GPD
System
Producon 14.61GPD
TDS Rejecon 96.5%
Recovery1 26.76%
System tested at 50 psig, 750ppm TDS at 77°F.
1 The percentage of the feed water available
as reverse osmosis treated water under
normal operang condions.
Feed Water Requirements
System Specicaons
Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality
without adequate disinfecon before or aer the system.

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Push Handle Airgap Faucet
Product water
(3/8" blue tubing)
System to airgap drain
(1/4" black tubing)
Faucet to drain saddle
(3/8" white tubing)
Metal base plate
Rubber seal
1
2
3
5
6
4
Note: This faucet requires a 1¼" opening in the sink or countertop.
1. Locate the faucet parts bag and arrange the parts on the
countertop in the sequence shown.
2. The last part in the sequence, the quick connect adapter (6),
will be found in the smaller parts bag.
3. Locate the piece of white tubing. Pull the white, black and
blue tubing up through the faucet hole in the sink.
4. Insert polished faucet base and rubber seal onto base of
faucet.
5. Push the 1/4” black drain tubing aached to the system onto
the smaller 1/4” barb located on the faucet base.
6. Push the 3/8” white tubing onto the larger 3/8” ng located
on the faucet base.
7. Slide white plasc spacer open-end-up onto the threaded
faucet stem (2). Note: This spacer may be omied if faucet is
installed in a granite countertop (or countertop with similar
thickness).
8. Loosely thread the 3/8" washer (3), the serrated washer (4)
and mounng lock nut (5) onto the threaded stem. Leave enough
space for the sloed washer which will be used in step 11.
9. Thread faucet quick-connect adapter (6) on to threads of
faucet stem. NOTE: This connecon should be hand-ghtened only.
Push one end of 3/8" blue tubing into 3/8" connecon.
10. Push the tubing down into the faucet hole and posion the
faucet to the approximate orientaon.
11. From underneath the sink, slip the sloed washer (1) between
the white plasc spacer and the sink. Check the orientaon of
the faucet on the sink. Securely ghten the mounng nut with a
wrench.
12. If necessary, rmly insert spout assembly into the top hole of
faucet body (approximately 1/4"). You may swivel the faucet le or
right.

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Feed and Drain Connecon
Feed Connecon
1. Locate and turn o the angle stop valve on the cold water line feeding the sink. This valve will
usually be located under the sink on the pipe coming out of the wall.
2. When the angle stop valve is closed, relieve pressure in the line by momentarily opening the
cold water tap on the sink.
3. Disconnect the cold water faucet feed line at the angle stop valve.
4. Install the feed valve assembly into the angle stop. (Fig. 1)
5. Firmly press the green 1/4” tubing into the 1/4" connector on the feed valve assembly.
6. Connect the cold water faucet feed line into the feed valve assembly.
7. Make sure the small shut-o valve on the feed valve assembly is closed. Turn on the feed water
connecon valve. Check for leaks.
7. Aach the small feed valve warning tag from the parts bag to the feed valve.
8. Aach the Shuto Warning label to the system so that it is directly visible. Fill out the Date of
Installaon label and aach to the side of the system.
Drain Connecon
1. You will need an electric drill with a 3/8” bit and a screwdriver for this poron of the installa-
on.
2. Obtain the drain saddle assembly, two 1 ½” bolts, two 3/8” hex nuts, and the small adhesive
foam pad from the small parts bag (Fig. 2).
3. Place the adhesive foam pad on the inside of the the drain saddle front, aligning the holes.
4. Posion the drain saddle on the drain pipe under the sink between the “P” trap and the sink
connecon. Orient the drain saddle so that the opening is on the side of the drain pipe.
5. Using the bolts and hex nuts, hand ghten the saddle bracket evenly unl the saddle grips the
pipe snugly. Use a Phillips screwdriver to fully ghten the bolts. Do not overghten.
6. If necessary, remove the drain saddle connector nut from the opening of the drain saddle.
Using the connector opening in the side of the drain saddle as a guide, drill a 3/8" hole through
the wall of the drain pipe.
7. Extend the drain tubing from the RO dispensing faucet to the drain saddle and measure for
length. The tubing must be routed so that water can run downhill for the enre length of the
tubing from the faucet. Avoid low spots or loops. Cut the tubing shorter, if necessary.
8. Insert the drain tube from the R.O. dispensing faucet through the drain saddle connector nut.
Tighten the connector nut onto the drain saddle.
Fig. 2
Note: The drain saddle
assembly must be
installed before the 'P'
trap. Do not install the
drain saddle assembly
between the 'P' trap
and the wall.
Adapter
Shut-o valve
Fig. 1
Note: The feed valve
adapter may be
congured to t either
a 3/8" or 1/2" angle
stop connecon by
changing the locaon
of the adapter.
Angle stop

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System Acvaon and Inspecon
1. Check all tubing connecons to ensure they are rmly seated. CHECK TO SEE THAT THE CARTRIDGE RETAINER CLIP IS
PROPERLY ENGAGED AND LOCKED. Failure to keep the retaining clip in place will result in accidental leaks and ooding.
2. Open the dispensing faucet at the sink. Close the tank shut-o valve. Make sure the angle stop valve for the incoming
water is open. Open the small feed shut-o valve on feed valve assembly.
3. Observe all tubing and connecons for several minutes to detect any leaks. In approximately 5 minutes, (assuming
normal feed water pressure) the dispensing faucet should begin dripping.
4. Allow the faucet to run for up to 15 minutes, then close the faucet.
5. Check for leaks at all connecons.
6. Open the tank shut-o valve.
Inial Flushing Procedure
1. Before the system can be used for drinking water producon it must be adequately ushed. Each reservoir tank is
dosed with a small amount of powdered sanizer before shipment, typically a chlorinang agent, in order to ensure tank
internal cleanliness. Also, the carbon lter cartridge will release a small amount of carbon nes during the rst tankful of
ow. This ushing procedure will allow any sanizer or carbon nes to pass from the system.
2. Inial tank lling will take approximately one hour (based on average feed pressure). When the tank is full, the water
pressure will have risen to the point where the automac shut-o valve inside the system will stop the feed ow through
the system. Actuaon of the automac shut-o valve can be determined by either checking for a lack of brine ow to the
drain saddle, or by listening very closely near the dispensing faucet for absence of water ow sound though the air gap.
When the tank has lled for the rst me, it should be le undisturbed for at least 8 hours to ensure proper sanizaon.
3. Aer 8 hours has elapsed, open the dispensing faucet fully and allow the product water to run out to drain at maximum
ow. The inial discharge will be dark with the bulk of the carbon parcle wash out. There may also be the scent of chlo-
rinated water from the sanizing agent. When the ow has diminished to a fast drip or small stream, close the dispensing
faucet.
4. Fill and ush the tank at least three mes prior to use. If necessary, repeat unl the chlorinaon scent has disappeared.
It is important that the ush be done at maximum ow (e.g. the tank must be full) to assist in rapid wash out. Aer this
ushing procedure the system is ready for normal use.
System Acvaon and Flushing

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1. System is located where it will not be subject to physical impacts or rough contact by heavy objects.
2. Feed water pressure to the unit is no less than 40 psi and no greater than 80 PSI.
3. Ensure the plasc retainer clip that holds the desalinator cartridge in place is fully engaged and locked in place. The slide
locks must snap into place in the slots. If the clip does not snap easily into place through the slots it means the cartridge is not
fully inserted into the connectors. Press top or boom of cartridge to engage connectors unl it snaps into place properly.
4. All tubing connecons, especially push-in quick connecons, are fully inserted.
5. Tubing connected between the faucet and the drain saddle ng (the ng aached to the sink drain pipe) runs "down-
hill" to the drain. There should be no loops or places where water would not ow out to the drain.
6. Angle stop valve is open. The small shut-o valve on the feed valve assembly is open.
7. Within one to two hours aer inial applicaon of water pressure, check again for leaks especially at the tank, faucet tub-
ing and connectors. These parts will not see full pressure unl approximately 2 hours aer the system is acvated.
8. Flush three tankfuls of product water to drain. If a chlorine scent persists, repeat ushing procedure.
Installaon Checklist

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Maintenance
Cartridge Replacement
1. Close the small shut-o valve on the feed valve assembly.
2. Close the tank shut-o valve.
3. Open the dispensing faucet to relieve system pressure. Close dispensing faucet when ow has stopped.
4. Remove the cover from the front of the system. Remove the retaining clip. Pull the cartridge o the system evenly at
top and boom. Dispose of used cartridge.
6. Install the new cartridge, rocking gently from side to side as necessary unl the cartridge tubes are properly engaged in
the unit connectors. Install the retaining clip, ensuring the slide locks snap into place in the slots. If the clip does not snap
easily into place through the slots it means the cartridge is not fully inserted into the connectors. Press the top or boom of
the cartridge to engage the connector so that it snaps fully into place. Failure to properly install the retaining clip will result
in accidental leaks and ooding.
7. Open the small shut-o valve on the feed valve assembly. Open the dispensing faucet.
8. Close dispensing faucet aer water starts running.
9. Observe system for any leaks, especially at newly re placed cartridge.
10. Open the tank shut-o valve.
11. The system should be ushed at least once as described above under Secon 8.
Post Filter Replacement
1. Close the small shut-o valve on the feed valve assembly.
2. Close the tank shut-o valve.
3. Open the dispensing faucet.
4. Close the dispensing faucet when the water stops owing.
5. Locate the inline lter on the faucet line.
6. Remove the tubing by depressing the collet towards the lter and pulling the blue tubing from the lter.
7. Remove the other side of the blue tubing as described above.
8. Reverse the above steps to install the new inline lter, making sure that the tubing is pressed in as far as possible.
9. Open the small shut-o valve on the feed valve assembly. Observe system for any leaks, especially at newly re placed
cartridge.
10. Open the tank shut-o valve.
11. The system should be ushed at least once as described in System Acvaon and Flushing.

Model:
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