Excalibur EWR 3035 User manual

Excalibur Water Systems
142 Commerce Park Drive, Unit M & N
Barrie, Ontario L4N 8W8 CANADA
www.excaliburwater.com
REVERSE OSMOSIS
WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM
MODEL EWR 3035
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

6’
of 1/4”& 3/8" White Tube
U
Teflon® Tape
Tank Valve
Angle Valve
Adapter
Faucet
Adapter
V
3-Stage RO System
REQUIRED TOOLS & MATERIALS
• Tape Measure • Utility Knife
• Phillips Head Screwdriver • 1/8” & 7/32” Drill Bits
• Adjustable Wrench • Center Punch
• File • Safety Glasses
• Pencil • Masking Tape
• Pan or Bucket • Compression Cap
(Optional – for Kitchen Spray Hose Connector)
ACKAGE CONTENTS
1

LAN FOR INSTALLATION
Prior to installation, we recommend you read the entire manual. This will not only familiarize you with the
system, but it will help you determine the best location for installation whether under a sink or in a remote
location. Helpful diagrams follow.
RE ARE SITE FOR INSTALLATION
1 Prior to starting, close the cold water shut-off valve.
2 Temporarily place tank and lter assembly into cabinet to ensure adequate space and proper positioning.
3 Remove tank and lter from cabinet and set aside.
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
There are eight easy steps to installing your RO unit. They are as follows:
Step 1 - nstall Angle Valve Adapter
Step 2 - nstall RO Drain Connector
Step 3 - nstall RO Filter Assembly
Step 4 - nstall Water Storage Tank
Step 5 - nstall Tank Valve
Step 6 - nstall RO Faucet
Step 7 - Connect Tubing
Step 8 - nstall RO System and Drain in Remote Location
Step 9 - Sanitize, Pressure Test, Purge System
NOTE: You must check and comply with all local plum ing codes.
STANDARD INSTALLATION
Tube to Drain
Tube to Membrane Drain
Pre
Filter Post Filter
Angle
Valve
Adapter
Tank Valve
Tube to Faucet
Tube
to Tank
Tube to Filter
2

Angle
Valve
Adapter
REMOTE INSTALLATION
(requires nearby water source and drain)
STE ONE – INSTALL ANGLE VALVE ADA TER
1 dentify the cold water line in the sink cabinet.
Turn off the cold water supply to the sink.
2 Turn on the kitchen faucet to release pressure and
allow water to completely drain from the line.
3 Disconnect the cold water line from the lower shut off valve.
Note: You may need to shorten the supply line pipe using a hac saw or
pipe cutter to accommodate the Adapter if pipe is rigid.
4 Holding the Angle Valve Adapter in an upright position (see diagram
in Pac age Contents on page 1), screw onto the threaded shut off valve.
5 Screw the cold water supply line to the male threads of the Adapter
using the nut that was previously connecting the cold water line to
the shut off valve.
System should e supplied only with cold water ONLY.
2”
Minimum
Tube to
Drain Point
Tube to Tank
Tube to
Faucet
3

Angle
Valve
Adapter
STE TWO – INSTALL RO DRAIN CONNECTOR
1 dentify drain outlet location.
2 From back of foam seal, remove protective cover.
3 Knock center hole out, align holes, and attach to front plate of drain connector.
4 Allowing room for drilling, position the drain connector on sink drain pipe above drain trap.
5 Securely tighten nuts and screws.
6 Using drain connector port as drill guide, drill 7/32” hole through wall of drain pipe. Be sure not to
penetrate opposite side of pipe, and be careful not to damage side of drain port tting.
STE THREE – INSTALL RO FILTER ASSEMBLY
1 Select easily accessible area under sink to
mount system manifold. Note: Allow 4-6”
clearance below the lter to the oor to allow
ample space for lter changes.
2 Mark holes for mounting screws using built-in
bracket on back of manifold.
3 Drill two pilot holes for mounting brackets
using 1/8” drill bit.*
4 nsert mounting screws into the wall leaving
approximately 3/8” of each screw exposed.
5 Hang manifold on mounting screws.
4
WARNING
Be sure that all electrical appliances and outlets are turned off
at the circuit breaker before working in the cabinet area.
!CAUTION
Please wear safety glasses to
protect eyes when drilling.
!
CAUTION
!Use caution not to drill into anything beyond the cabinet wall.
*

HTeflon® Tape
Tank Valve
STE FOUR – INSTALL WATER STORAGE TANK
1 On the nipple on top of the tank, apply 2-3 wraps of Teon® tape.
2 Hand-tighten the tank valve onto the tank
nipple 3-4 times. Note: do not cross thread or over-tighten.
3 Using mount stand, place tank next to system assembly.
STE FIVE – INSTALL RO FAUCET
You will need a sink top hole 1/2” in diameter.
Note: Drilling holes into solid surfaces or surfaces made of stone
should only e performed y a qualified and certified installer.
1 Ensure faucet body will mount at against surface.
2 Place faucet base assembly on countertop and mark.
3 Drill ½” hole through countertop.
4 Fasten faucet to countertop.
5 Apply 2-3 wraps of Teon® Tape to faucet.
6 Thread on faucet adaptor.
Angle
Valve
Adapter
Tube to Faucet
Pre
Filter
Post
Filter
Faucet Adapter
Tube to Drain Tube
to Tank
Tube to Filter
5

STE SIX – CONNECT TUBING
Install Tubing for Water Supply Line from
Angle Valve Adapter to Manifold Inlet.
Note: Do not end or crimp tu ing during this step.
1 With utility knife, cut the 1/4" white tubing squarely
to desired length.
2
With water, wet one end of tubing and push into
the angle valve adapter approximately 5/8” until it stops.
3 Wet other end of tubing and push into the manifold
“ NLET” approximately 5/8” until it stops.
Note: It is not necessary to remove tu ing for routine maintenance and filter exchanges,
however, it may easily e disconnected if necessary. To disconnect, turn off water supply to
system and press in white collar around fitting while pulling tu ing out with other hand.
Install Tubing for Water Supply Line from Manifold Outlet to Faucet.
1 dentify length of tubing necessary to connect to
manifold outlet labeled “FAUCET” to faucet adapter.
2 Cut tubing squarely with utility knife. Do not discard
remaining tubing.
3 With water, wet one end of tubing and push into
manifold outlet labeled “FAUCET” approximately
5/8” until it stops.
4 With water, wet other end of tubing, push into
faucet adapter approximately 5/8” until it stops.
Connect Tubing trom Manifold to Tank.
1 Use remaining white tubing set aside earlier
and identify length needed to connect tank
outlet labeled “TANK” on manifold to tank.
2 Cut white tubing square with a utility knife.
3 nsert tubing into port of tank valve (previously
connected to tank) and tighten tank valve nut.
4 nsert other end of the tubing into outlet of manifold
labeled “TANK” approximately 5/8” until it stops.
Note: For servicing, tu ing lengths should allow
for removal of assem ly from mount screws.
6

STE SIX – CONNECT TUBING (Continued)
Connect Flow Restrictor to Membrane Housing.
1 Locate membrane drain port on lower membrane side.
2 By pushing down on the collar while pulling plug with other
hand, remove black plug from membrane lter drain port.
3 dentify length necessary to connect to drain port to ow
restrictor.
4 With utility knife, cut the tubing squarely to desired length.
5 nsert restrictor into end of tubing.
6 nsert tubing into tting on bottom of membrane lter
approximately 5/8” until it stops.
7 Gently tug on tubing to ensure it is rmly seated in tting.
Connect Tube from Flow Restrictor to Drain Adapter.
1 Attach tubing to ow restrictor.
2 Cut enough tubing to route in as straight as possible without
any twists, kinks, loops or valleys.
3 Cut end of tubing with utility knife.
4 nsert into tting approximately 1” until it stops.
5 Gently tug on white tubing to ensure it is rmly seated in tting.
Angle
Valve
Adapter
Tank Valve
Tube to Membrane Drain
Pre
Filter Post Filter
Tube to Filter
Tube
to Tank
Tube to Faucet
Tube to Drain
7

NOTE: THIS STEP FOR REMOTE LOCATIONS ONLY
STE SEVEN – INSTALL RO SYSTEM & DRAIN
Route remote drain point and congure air gap. Running drain tubing to an existing drain is also an option
but may require longer tube lengths. Suitable drains include laundry tubs, oor drains or sumps. Check
local plumbing codes.
Note: To prevent water from acking up into system, e sure
to allow air gap etween drain point and end of hose.
1 Determine if tubing is long enough to reach drain. f yes, insert restrictor in end of tubing and insert this
end into drain port on membrane lter. f no, replace white tubing with tubing of adequate length and
insert restrictor into end of tubing. nsert this end of tubing into drain port on membrane lter.
2 Run tubing to drain point securing at end with bracket (not supplied). Ensure 1-1/2” air gap is between
drain and end of tube.
3 nstall shroud with short side to the back by sliding shroud over manifold until it is snug.
Note: Faucet will not have tu ing attached to
air gap ar s in faucet ody for remote installation.
2”
Minimum
Restrictor
Tube to
Drain Point
Tube to
Faucet Tube to
Tank
8

STE EIGHT – SANITIZE, TEST & URGE
Sanitize
Note: Sanitization is recommended immediately after RO Filter System installation and any
inner-part servicing. The person sanitizing should have clean hands during this process.
1 Shut off water supply to RO system.
2 Open faucet. f tank is not empty, allow to drain until empty.
3 With included eyedropper and household bleach (5.25%),
disconnect white tubing from tank valve. Note: Bleach needs
to e handled according to manufacturer’s instructions.
4 Add 3ml bleach into open end of tank white tubing.
5 Reconnect tank and white tubing to tank valve.
6 Sanitization will be completed during the following
pressure test and purge.
Important: Bleach must e completely removed from system
efore drinking water. See Purge instructions elow.
ressure Test & Start-upImportant: Complete sanitization prior to pressure test.
1 Close RO tank, open RO faucet then open cold feed water supply valve to RO System.
2 Wait until water starts to come out of the faucet this will be very slow wait until water is clear. 3 When water is clear close RO faucet wait 2-3 minutes until RO pressurized no water running to drain. 4 Check all fittings and conections for leaks using a flashlight.5 Now open RO storage tank ball valve RO system will turn on starting to make water to the holding tank.6 Wait 3 hours until tank is full then open RO faucet and drain all water in storage tank until empty.7 Allow RO system to refill storage tank now purified drinking water ready for use.Note: When RO Filter System is first pressurized, water may project
from faucet air gap vent hole until air is passed from RO Filter System.
Note: Your RO Filter System is ready for use when purge is complete, however, you will not have filtered
water immediately. It takes 1 – 3 hours to completely fill the tank. The flow rate will e less than your
kitchen faucet. Water will run to the drain while the RO Filter System is filtering water – even when not in
use. This is normal. Water going to drain will stop automatically when tank is at capacity.
9

Filter Replacement
1 Close angle valve located on cold water supply hose to shut off water
supply to the RO Filter System.
2 Turn cartridge from right to left until unit releases. Gently pull down to
remove from head. Discard used cartridge.
Note: Place a ucket or pan under system to catch any water drips.
3 Hold new cartridge with label slightly facing left. The two nozzles on
top of cartridge should be toward the back of the Filter System, and
the two extended anges should be out to each side.
Note: Part No. RO TLROC should e in stages 1 and 3, and Part No. RO
TWRM35 should e in stage 2.
4 Lift cartridge straight up into the manifold until the two nozzles seat
into the manifold ports, and the two extended anges are ush with
the manifold.
5 Turn cartridge from left to right until it stops.
6 Turn on cold water shut-off valve and RO faucet. Check for leaks.
7 Pressure test and Purge per Step Eight.
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3STAGE RO SYSTEM  MODEL EWR 3035
U.S. Metric
Membrane Production135 ± 7 gpd (106–159 lpd)
Membrane TDS Reduction196.6% minimum 96.6% minimum
System Production219.4 gpd 73.4 lpd
TDS Reduction297.5%+ typical 97.5%+ typical
Maximum TDS 1000 ppm 1000 ppm
Maximum water hardness @ 6.9pH 10 gpg 2.64 gpL
Maximum Chlorine in water 3.0 ppm 3.0 ppm
Supply water pH limits 4-10 4-10
Drain (reject water) Flow 3-5 x product ow 3-5 x product ow
Empty Storage Tank Precharge 5-7 psi air 35-48 kPa air
Storage Tank Capacity22.8 gallons 10.6 liters
Supply water pressure limits 40-100 psi 280-689 kPa
Supply water temperature limit 40-100⁰ F 5-40⁰ C
Efficiency319% 19%
Recovery430.6% 30.6%
Specications – Qualied System erformance
Because the performance of a Reverse Osmosis Membrane is highly dependent upon pressure,
temperature and TDS, the following should be used for comparison purposes only.
1 ndustry standards measure RO Membranes performance with no back pressure on the product water,
at 60 psig (414kPa) and 77°F (25°C). Further conditions on the above are 250 ppm TDS and a 30.6%
recovery rate. Production rate and TDS reduction gures are for a new Membrane that has been rinsed
for 24 hours. The production rate of a new Membrane can decrease by 10% per year or more,
depending upon the scaling and fouling tendencies of the Feed Water.
2 Measured at 50 psi, 77°±2°F, and 717 mg/l TDS per NSF/ANS Standard 58.
3 Efficiency rating means the percentage of the inuent water to the system that is available to the user
as reverse osmosis treated water. Under operating conditions that approximate typical daily usage.
4 Recovery rating means the percentage of the inuent water to the membrane portion of the system
that is available to the user as reverse osmosis treated water when the system is operated without a
storage tank or when the storage tank is bypassed.
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Non-potable Water Sources:
Do not attempt to use this product to make safe drinking water from non-potable water sources. Do not use
the system on microbiologically unsafe water, or water of unknown quality without adequate disinfection
before or after the system. This system is certied for cyst reduction and may be used on disinfected water
that may contain lterable cysts.
Arsenic Reduction:
This 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 inline chlorinator should provide a one
minute chlorine contact time before the reverse osmosis system.
Nitrate/Nitrite Test Kit:
This system is acceptable for treatment of inuent concentrations of no more than 27mg/L nitrate and
3mg/L nitrite in combination measured as N. t is certied for nitrate/nitrite reduction only for water supplies
with a pressure of 280 kPa (40 psig) or greater. This system is supplied with a nitrate/nitrite test kit. Product
water should be monitored periodically according to the instructions provided with the test kit.
Installations in The Commonwealth of Massachusetts:
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires installation be performed by a licensed plumber and do not
permit the use of saddle valves. Plumbing code 248–CMR of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts must be
followed in these cases.
The product water shall be tested periodically to verify the system is performing satisfactorily.
roduct Water Testing:
The Reverse Osmosis System contains a replaceable membrane cartridge critical for the effective reduction
of total dissolved solids (TDS). Product water shall be tested periodically to verify that the system is
performing properly.
Replacement of the Reverse Osmosis Membrane Cartridge:
The reverse osmosis system contains a replaceable membrane cartridge critical to the efficiency of the
system. This membrane should be replaced every 18 months, or more often based on your local water. Only
replace the reverse osmosis membrane with a part approved for use in your Reverse Osmosis system. Source
of supply for replacement treatment components.
This RO system contains a replaceable component critical to the efficiency of the system. Replacement of
the RO component should be with one of identical specications, as dened by the manufacturer, to assure
the same efficiency and contaminant reduction performance.
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SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
re-lter/ ost-lter
The pre-filter and post-filters are replaceable activated carbon cartridges located in stages 1 and 3. t is recommended replacing these cartridges at least every 12 months. You may need to replace more often
with high water usage or high sediment level. Replacing these cartridges timely will protect the RO
membrane from high levels of chlorine and/or sediment. As these filters build up with sediment, you may
notice slower water output.
RO Membrane Cartridge
The RO cartridge is located in stage 2. This membrane is a tightly wound membrane which reduces the dissolved solids and organic matter. Cartridge life depends on pH and supply water hardness. Higher pH shortens membrane life by causing pin-hole leaks. f pH is higher than 8.0, cartridge life may be as short as 6 months. f pH is under 7.5, cartridge life may last up to 36 months. When output water quality and production rate decrease, it is time to replace the membrane cartridge.
Flow rate and output are determined by 3 factors:
1 ncoming water temperature
2 Total dissolved solids (TDS) present in supply water
3 ncoming water pressure
Lower temperatures are directly proportional to slower ow rate. All membranes are tested at 77°F.
ncoming water temperature should not exceed 100°F. The RO Filter System should also not be installed in a
location susceptible to freezing.
The more TDS in the supply water, greater lter time is required. ncoming TDS should not exceed 1000 ppm.
Higher water pressure enables a higher ow rate. Pressure must be above 40 psi for proper system
operation. You may consider installing a permeate pump or booster pump if your pressure is below 40 psi.
RO Cartridge Replacement
1 Remove the pre-lter cartridge rst to relieve pressure on the RO lter.
2 Turn RO lter to left and remove.
3 Remove post-lter cartridge.
4 Discard cartridges.
5 nstall new cartridges in reverse order turning to the right to secure:
a – Post-lter (Replacement Model Number: RO TLROC)
b – RO membrane (Replacement Model Number: RO TWRM35)
c – Pre-lter (Replacement Model Number: RO TLROC)
6 Purge RO Filter System as outlined in Step Eight.
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re-Filter & ost-Filter Cartridge Replacement
1 Remove pre-lter cartridge by turning to the left.
2 Remove post-lter cartridge by turning to the left.
3 Discard cartridges.
4 nstall new cartridges in reverse order by turning to the right:
a – post-lter
b – pre-lter
5 Purge RO Filter System as outline in Step Eight.
Drain Flow Restrictor
The restrictor is vital for proper operation of the RO membrane cartridge as it keeps water owing through
the membrane at the proper rate ensuring the water produced is the best quality. t is recommended the
restrictor assembly be periodically inspected to be sure it is clean and unrestricted. f service is required on
the drain ow assembly, disassemble and reassemble as outlined in Step Six.
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Reverse Osmosis
Water Filtration System
Model: EWR 3035
Excalibur Water Systems
142 Commerce Park Drive, Unit M & N
Barrie, Ontario L4N 8W8 CANADA
www.excaliburwater.com
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System
Model: EWR 3035
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
Please complete warranty registration within 15 days
in order to validate purchase. Mail this card to:

Excalibur Water Systems 142 Commerce Park Drive Unit M & N Barrie, Ontario L4N 8W8 CANADA
LIMITED WARRANTY
Excalibur Water Systems warrants to the owner of these
products and within the following guidelines, the products
are free from defects in material and workmanship and
agrees it will, at its’ option, either repair any defect or
replace the defective product or part thereof at no charge
to the purchaser for parts and labor.
• he RO System excluding consumables: hree
(3) years from the date of purchase.
• he consumables: Six (6) months from the date
of purchase.
• Exception: RO Membrane: hree (3) years from
date of purchase provided owner has properly
operating water softener installed prior to RO
System.
If within these guidelines, the product(s) prove to be
defective for any reason, return postpaid with a copy of
proof of purchase to Excalibur Water Systems at the
address below, for repair or replacement at no charge.
his warranty does not apply to any product the exterior
of which has been damaged or defaced, which has been
subjected to commercial usage, misuse, abnormal
service or handling, or which has been altered or modified
in design or construction.
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Excalibur Water Systems
142 Commerce Park Drive, Unit M & N
Barrie, Ontario L4N 8W8 CANADA
www.excaliburwater.com