GE UF 211 User manual

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Homespring Water Purifier System
INTERIM Operations Manual
Homespring Qualified Technician Operation and
Maintenance Guide
IMPORTANT: See safety warnings inside
UFC 211
UF 211

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. LEGAL DISCLAMER …………………………………………………………… p.2
B. SAFETY WARNINGS …………………………………………………………… p.2
1. WARNING! Operationnal ……………………………………………………………………… p.2
2. WARNING! Biological ……………………………………………………………………… p.3
3. WARNING! Emergency Bypass Safety ……………………………………………………………………… p.3
4. WARNING! Winterization ……………………………………………………………………… p.3
5. WARNING! Cleaning ……………………………………………………………………… p.3
C. CERTIFICATIONS …………………………………………………………… p.3
1. NSF Certification ……………………………………………………………………… p.3
2. Biovir Laboratories ……………………………………………………………………… p.4
3. Water Quality Association ……………………………………………………………………… p.4
D. CONTACT INFORMATION …………………………………………………………… p.4
E. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS …………………………………………………………… p.4
1. System Installation Location with other Water
Treatment Device
……………………………………………………………………… p.4
2. System Configuration for Standard Installations ……………………………………………………………………… p.5
3. System Configuration for models equipped with
Optional Surface Water Option Kit
……………………………………………………………………… p.5
4. Tools, Supplies and Parts ……………………………………………………………………… P.5
5. System Part List ……………………………………………………………………… p.6
6. Preparing for installation ………………………………………………………….………….. p.6
7. Part Identification ……………………………………………………………………... p.7
8. Horizontal Mounting ……………………………………………………………………… p.7
9. System Installation ……………………………………………………………………… p.8
10. Pipe Assembly and Installation ……………………………………………………………………… p.9
11. Finished Assembly ……………………………………………………………………… p.12
12. Installing the Controller ……………………………………………………………………… p.13
13. Controller Settings ……………………………………………………………………… p.14
14. Controller Functions ……………………………………………………………………… p.15
15. Surface Water Option Kit Installation ……………………………………………………………………… p.15
F. COMMISSIONNING …………………………………………………………… p.16
1. Filling and Flushing ……………………………………………………………………… p.16
2. Cleaning ……………………………………………………………………… p.17
3. Integrity Test ……………………………………………………………………… p.18
4. Transmembrane Pressure Test ……………………………………………………………………… p.20
5. Complete Paperwork ……………………………………………………………………… p.20
6. Final Flush by Homeowner ……………………………………………………………………… p.21
G. ANNUAL MAINTENANCE …………………………………………………………… p.21
1. Annual Maintenance Procedure ……………………………………………………………………… p.21
2. Cleaning the Stainless Steel Façade or
Nameplate
……………………………………………………………………… p.22
H. WINTERIZATION PROCEDURE …………………………………………………………… p.22
1. Tools/Supplies Required ……………………………………………………………………… p.22
2. Spring Start-Up Following Winterization ……………………………………………………………………… p.23
I. TROUBLESHOOTING …………………………………………………………… p.26
J. SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS …………………………………………………………… p.27
K. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS …………………………………………………………… p.28
L. REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES AND PARTS LIST …………………………………………………………… p.30
1. Replacement Procedures ……………………………………………………………………… p.32
2. Parts List ……………………………………………………………………… p.34

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A. LEGAL DISCLAIMER
This manual outlines some of the basic
principles of household water collection,
treatment, discharge and some of the features
of the Homespring Water Purifier System (the
“System”). It is not intended to be a definitive
dissertation on the principles set out above, nor
is it intended to be relied upon by anyone but
Homespring Customer Care (“Consultants”)
and Qualified Service Technicians. Any other
reliance is expressly excluded. Further, in so far
as Consultants and Homespring Qualified
Service Technicians are concerned, this
document must be utilized in connection with
all authorized training procedures created by
Homespring and/or GE Water & Process
Technologies. It should be remembered that
homeowners will also be provided with an
Owner’s Manual, which will provide a more
general overview of the above mentioned
principles and features of the System.
The Homespring Water Purifier System must
be installed by a Homespring Qualified
Technician and properly maintained in
accordance with the Operations and the
Owner’s Manual. Failure to properly maintain
the System will compromise performance
and/or result in the failure to control water
quality.
B. SAFETY WARNINGS
Before, during and after installation, follow the
safety instructions provided in this manual to
avoid possible serious illness or death from
contaminated water.
1. WARNING! Operational
All System Parts and Components must be
installed in accordance with all local building
and plumbing codes.
The System must be installed on a cold-water
supply line only. Failure to do so may cause
System damage, leading to personal injury
and/or physical damage.
The System has been designed, built and tested
to offer reliable service, provided if it is installed,
commissioned, operated, maintained and
tested in strict accordance with the instructions
contained in this manual. Failure to properly
maintain the System will compromise
performance and/or result in a failure to control
water quality, which may lead to delivery of
contaminated water. Consuming contaminated
water could result in serious injury or possibly
death.
To avoid System damage, ensure that a
Stainless Steel Prefilter or Carbon Prefilter is in
place during operation of the System. Failure to
do so will void all warranties. In the absence of
either filter, abrasive damage to the System
may occur. A damaged System may permit
contaminated water to enter the household
distribution system, causing illness or death.
Irreversible and premature fouling of the
System may also occur resulting in System
replacement at the owner’s expense.
Tools used to install the System should be
maintained in sterile condition so that the risk
of cross-contamination is minimized. Bacteria,
parasites, and viruses can live for long periods
of time. As a result, dangerous organisms can
be carried from one installation or maintenance
site to another and may potentially cause
serious personal injury, sickness and/or death.
Proper tool care and disinfection procedures
will minimize these risks. Always wash hands
thoroughly with soap and water after servicing
the System.
Do not attempt to remove System Cap when
System is under pressure.
Premature fouling of the System is not covered
by the warranty.
The System has a shelf life of ten months
after its manufacturing.
The System must be kept wet all times after
installation. Do not let the System dry for longer
than 12 hours. Failure to do so may damage
the System causing personal injury, physical
damage, illness and/or death and will void all
warranties.
Except in emergencies, do not open the bypass
valve (if applicable); bypassing the System may
contaminate water supply and water supply
system.
ONLY OEM parts supplied by the manufacturer
are to be used when installing or servicing the
Filtration system (System). Failure to do so may
result in System damage, serious personal
injury,

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death and/or property damage. Use of non-
OEM parts will void the manufacturer’s
warranty.
2. WARNING! Biological
The System is not intended for the treatment of
water from an obvious contamination source
(such as sewage or wastewater).
Biofilm and pathogens already present in home
piping lines downstream of the system could
migrate into filtered water unless the piping has
been properly sanitized. All household piping
and distribution lines should be sanitized prior
to consuming the filtered water using proper
sanitization procedures (see your local Health
Authority). The system owner should verify the
water outlet quality at the outlet sources by
having it tested by an approved or qualified
water testing laboratory prior to consumption.
The System must be commissioned and
maintained in accordance with the Owner’s
Manual by an Authorized Service person.
Failure to properly maintain the System will
compromise performance and shorten the life
of the System and may result in delivery of
contaminated water. Consuming contaminated
water could result in serious injury or possibly
death.
3. WARNING! Emergency Bypass
Safety
If System is equipped with a Bypass Valve, do
not open Bypass Valve except in emergencies.
Opening the Bypass Valve will permit potentially
microbiologically contaminated water to enter
the household water distribution system.
Drinking contaminated water may cause
serious illness and/or death. Do not drink the
water if the System has been operated in
bypass mode.
If the System has been operated in bypass
mode and if the water is being drawn from a
well or surface water source, the System and
the household water distribution system should
be disinfected again once returned to filtration
mode.
If the System is in bypass mode, the controller
must be unplugged. Failure to do so may cause
System to dry and become damaged, leading
to personal injury, and/or physical damage and
will void all warranties.
A bypass is not required for proper operation of
the System. However, some local plumbing
codes may require a bypass. If a bypass is to be
installed, the procedure described below is to
be followed in order to provide water in an
emergency or during System malfunction.
3.1 Bypass Procedure
1. Close Inlet and Outlet Valves. (If ball valves
are installed, turn the handles perpendicular to
the water pipe.)
2. Open Bypass Valve (If ball valve is installed,
turn the handle in-line with the water pipe).
3. Unplug Controller.
3.2 To return to filtered water service:
1. Close Bypass Valve. (If ball valve is installed,
turn the handle perpendicular to the water
pipe.)
2. Open Inlet and Outlet Valves. (If ball valves
are installed, turn the handles in-line with the
water pipe.)
3. Plug in the controller.
4. Follow the Cleaning section under F.
COMMISSIONING in this manual to
recommission the System.
4. WARNING! Winterization
The System will be damaged if frozen. The
System must be winterized according to the
Winterization Procedure described in this
manual. The System must be winterized prior to
temperatures falling below 32°F (0°C). Failure to
do so may cause the System to dry, freeze,
become damaged, and will void all warranties.
Operating a damaged System may lead to
personal injury, and/or physical damage.
5. WARNING! Cleaning
The MC-1 cleaner SHOULD NOT be combined
with any other chemical or cleaning solution,
especially hypochlorite or household bleach.
Failure to do so can result in serious personal
injury, illness, or death.
C. CERTIFICATIONS
Current System certifications, as well as the
limits to those certifications held, are listed
below.
The System should only be installed where it
complies with provincial, state or municipal
laws and regulations.
The System should only be used to filter cold
supply water.
1. NSF Certifications
The System conforms to ANSI/NSF 42/53 for the
claims set out below, as verified and
substantiated by test data.
The UF 211 model has been certified as:

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System Tested and Certified by NSF
International against NSF/ANSI 42 and 53 for:
• Cyst Reduction
• Turbidity Reduction
• Particulate Reduction - Class 1
The UFC 211 Model (equipped with a Carbon
Prefilter) has been certified as:
System Tested and Certified by NSF
International against NSF/ANSI 42 and 53 for:
• Cyst Reduction
• Turbidity Reduction
• Particulate Reduction - Class 1
• Chlorine, Taste and Odor Reduction
UFC 211 model Chlorine Reduction Capacity
Rating:
130,000 / 491,400 (US gallons/liters)
Models with activated carbon filter option
certified for cyst reduction may be used on
disinfected waters that may contain filterable
cysts.
2. BioVir Laboratories
NELAP* and California Department of Health
accredited laboratory
*National Environmental Laboratory
Accreditation Program (NELAP) Accredited
#05234CA
The Homespring UF200 Series** Water Purifiers
have been tested by BioVir Laboratories Inc.
and found to meet all the requirements of the
USEPA’s Guide Standard and Protocol for
Testing Microbiological Water Purifiers (OPP
Task Force Report, 1987) as interpreted by the
BioVir Laboratories specifically for the
Homespring UF200 Series Products.
The test results were:
Bacteria Reduction: >99.99999%
Virus Reduction: >99.999%
**Applies to the following models: UF211,
UFC211
3. Water Quality Association
The Homespring UF200 Series Water Purifiers
have been tested and certified by the Water
Quality Association (WQA) to the USEPA’s Guide
Standard and Protocol for Testing
Microbiological Water Purifiers (OPP Task Force
Report, 1987) as interpreted by the WQA and to
NSF/ANSI 42 and 53.
Applies to the following models: UFC 211, UF
211.
D. CONTACT INFORMATION
GE Water & Process Technologies
3239 Dundas Street West
Oakville, ON, Canada
L6M 4B2
Phone: [phone]
www.homespring.com
E. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
All sales, commissioning and maintenance
personnel are required to participate in a
Homespring Qualified Technician training
program to ensure that they have been trained
to maintain and diagnose the System. Since the
primary usage of the System is to remove
bacteria, certain parasites and certain viruses
from drinking water sources, this certification
program is important and mandatory for both
safety and liability reasons.
All efforts must be made to ensure that
installations are performed in a careful, sanitary
manner for the safety of the homeowner, home
occupants, and technicians.
The following section outlines the installation
procedures, the tools required in the
installation, and the commissioning procedures.
Note: The images in this manual may appear
slightly different than the actual System or
parts.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of severe injury, illness, death
and/or property damage, read and follow all
instructions. Use only factory supplied parts,
where required.
1. System Installation Location with
other Water Treatment Devices
If other water processing devices are currently
installed in the home, the System should be
located as shown in the diagram:

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A water softener can be placed either before
(upstream) or after (downstream) the System. If
the softener is downstream of the System, it is
recommended that a supply line of hard water
be plumbed to the kitchen so that filtered,
mineralized water can be utilized in food
preparation and for human consumption.
If a chlorinator is used to control bacterial and
virus growth in pipes, a Stainless Steel Prefilter
may be installed in the System instead of a
Carbon Prefilter.
2. System Configuration for Standard
Installations
For households on a municipal system, locate
the water main, which connects the household
to the municipal supply line. Usually this is near
the water meter. For private pump/pressure
tank style system, locate the outlet of the
pressure tank. The System must be installed
downstream of the water meter or pressure
tank in order to provide treated water to the
whole household.
The System is installed directly in-line with the
home supply, following the water meter or
pump and pressure tank.
Note: A dedicated line, diverted from the main
water line, may be installed upstream of the
System for all exterior taps, pool or hot tub
makeup valves, and irrigation systems. This
arrangement will extend the life of the System
membrane.
3. System Configuration for models
equipped with optional Surface Water
Option Kit
Systems purchased with the Surface Water
Option Kit are installed at the same location
and in the same manner as a standard System,
with the exception of additional parts, which
must be installed, as shown. Additional parts
include an Inlet Solenoid Valve, Check Valve,
and External Prefilter.
Note: The Inlet Solenoid Valve of the Surface
Water Option Kit creates a non-pressurized
draining of the System. The entire drain line,
including the floor drain, must be below the
Drain port of the System.
WARNING!
When treating surface water sources, an
External Prefilter of 25-microns nomimal mesh
size is required. Failure to provide this level of
prefiltration may lead to System damage and
will void the warranty. A damaged System may
cause serious personal injury, illness, and/or
death.
4. Tools, Supplies and Parts
WARNING!
Tools used to install the System should be
maintained in sterile condition so that the risk
of cross-contamination is minimized. Bacteria,
parasites, and viruses can live for long periods
of time. As a result, dangerous organisms can
be carried from one installation or maintenance
site to another and may potentially cause
serious personal injury, sickness and/or death.
Proper tool care and disinfection procedures
will minimize these risks.
The following list of tools and supplies are
required for the completion of this installation:

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4.1 Tools (not provided)
- Slip joint pliers 12”
- Pipe Wrench 12”
- Adjustable wrenches
- Torpedo Level
- Fine slot drivers
- Phillips drivers: #0,1
- Nut drivers:5/16, 3/8
- Knife
- Air pump
- 1/4" Hex key
- Torch with gas
- Masonry Drill with 3/8” bit
- Robertson drivers: #1,2
- Snips
4.2 Supplies Required (not provided)
- Copper pipe
- Assorted Copper fittings
- Flux and flux brush
- Solder (Lead free)
- Tie wraps or cable ties
- Teflon® tape or pipe dope (for potable water)
- 5/8” hose for drain (comply with local
plumbing code)
- 3 water shut-off valves (same size as install
piping)
- Unscented Chlorine Bleach- 5-6% or 12%
2’ x 2’ patio stones (required only for heated
floor)
pen or pencil
- Funnel
- Hose clamps
- Suspension strap
- Ground wire
4.3 Tools supplied with Service Testing Kit
- Integrity Tester
- Cap Wrench
- Two 1/4” tubings
- Silicon Lubricant - DOW CORNING 111
- Housing Wrench
- Two Pressure Gauges
- Digital Air Pressure Gauge
- Transformer
- 2 JG Mini Ball Valve
4.4 Spare parts (Recommended)
- AA batteries
- Inlet Solenoid Valve
- Air Relief Valve
- 1/4” Mini Ball Valve with Plug
- Advanced Plus Controller
- Stainless Steel Flex Hose
- Drain Solenoid Valve
- O-ring
- 3/4" Inlet/Outlet Fitting, 1/2" Nipple.
WARNING!
Ball valves are recommended for use as the
Bypass, Inlet and Outlet Valves. Gate valves
have a tendency to leak, allowing unfiltered
water to mix with filtered water. The result may
cause personal injury, sickness and/or death.
5. System Part List
5.1 UF 211/UFC 211
- System (pre-assembled)
- System Base
- Advanced Plus Controller
- Transformer (120VAC or 230 VAC)
- Carbon Prefilter for UFC 211
- Stainless Steel Prefilter for UF211
- Two Stainless Steel Flex Hoses
- Cap Wrench
Inside the bubble bag:
- 1 – Drain Solenoid Valve (Normally Closed)
- 1 – Air Relief Valve
- 1 – Nylon Elbow
- 3 – 3/8” bolts
- 2 – 1/4" Mini Ball Valves with Plugs
- 3 – washers
- 3 – 1/4" x 2 1/2" anchors
- 3 – shims
- 2 – 3/4" Inlet/Outlet Fittings
- 1- 1/2" Nipple
5.2 Surface Water Kit: (Optional)
- 1 – External Prefilter Housing
- 1 – Wall Bracket Kit
- 1 –1/4” Mini Ball Valve with Plug
- 1 – Inlet Solenoid Valve (Normally Open)
- 1 –External Prefilter cartridge (30-micron
nominal)
- Mounting screws
- 1 – Check Valve
- 4 – 1/2" Lag Bolts
5.3 Horizontal Mounting Kit: (Optional)
- 2 – Cast Iron Stands
- 1 – Metal Support Strap
- 1 – Brass 1/2" Elbow
- 1 – Brass 1/2" Plug
- 1 – PVC 1/2" Nipple at 2” long
- 1 – Brass 1/2" x 1/2" Reducer Elbow
- 1 – Polypropylene 1/4" Closed Nipple
- 1 – Polypropylene 1/2" Closed Nipple
- 1 – Concrete floor bolt
- 4 – Wall mounting bolts 2 1/2" long
- 3 – 1/4"x 1” bolt & lock nut
- 5 – 5/16” x 1 1/4" bolt & lock nut
- 2 – Cast Iron Cross Members
- 1 – Air Relief Valve
- 1 – Brass 1/4" Tee
- 1 – Foam gasket
6. Preparing for installation

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6.1 Pre-Installation Inspection
Prior to beginning the installation, check for the
following:
• Space near point of entry of water supply
• Footprint and Height Clearance:
Vertical Systems
Footprint: minimum18"x18" (46cm x 46cm)
Height clearance: minimum 74” (188cm)
Horizontally-mounted Systems
Footprint (including 14” (36cm) of clearance
beyond the System Cap): minimum 24” x 74”
(61cm x 188cm)
Height clearance: minimum 36” (91cm)
• All Systems - level area (for floor mounting)
• Indoors with ambient temperature between
40°F-90 °F (4°C-32°C)
• Drillable floor, patio stone, or wood base
• Electrical outlet, 120VAC/230VAC, within 10’
(305cm)
• Existing water equipment (e.g. water
softeners, filters upstream and UV downstream)
• Recommended household water pressure is
2.07 bars (30 psi) minimum. If water pressure is
less than 30psi, adjust Backpluse Tank
pressure. Refer to Step 4 in the System
Installation section.
• Drain within 20’ (610cm) and up to 72”
(183cm) high. If the System is to be equipped
with an Inlet Solenoid Valve, the drain cannot
be higher than the drain port (60 cm) of the
System for proper draining.
Note: All outlets downstream of the System will
provide filtered water.
7. Part Identification
8. Horizontal Mounting
If the installation requires the System to be
installed horizontally, complete the steps
described in this section. If the System is to be
installed in a vertical orientation, go to the
System Installation section.
The Horizontal Mounting Kit is to be purchased
separately. The Horizontal Mounting Kit must be
used in the installation of Horizontally-mounted
Systems.
8.1 Planning
The Horizontal Mounting Bracket must be
assembled and installed prior to the installation
of the System.
8.1.1 Mounting
The Horizontal Mounting Bracket can be
installed either on the floor or on a wall, with
adequate support. If mounted on a wall, the
Bracket must be supported by studs, or
mounted directly onto brick/block. The width of
the Bracket is 36" (91cm) on center and can be
installed directly across three wall studs if the
wall studs are spaced 18" (46 cm) apart. If the
wall studs are spaced differently, two pieces of
2x4 lumber must be mounted horizontally, at 8"
(20 cm) apart middle-to-middle, on the wall
studs to provide mounting surfaces for the
Bracket. The fasteners used in mounting the
two pieces of 2x4 lumber to the wall studs must
be strong enough to support a minimum weight
of 180lb (82 kg).
8.1.2. Spacing
For servicing, leave a minimum of 14" (36 cm)
clearance beyond the System Cap. The vertical
spacing required is 36" (91 cm) from the bottom
of the bracket. If possible, install the System at
a height convenient for servicing.

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8.1.3 Orientation
The Horizontal Mounting Bracket can be
configured to suit installation, in which the
System Cap points to the left or the right. The
bottom of the System is cradled in the concave
feature of the Cast Iron Stand. The figure below
shows the configuration for a right-pointing
System. For left-pointing System configuration,
flip both Cast Iron Stands up side down.
8.2 Installation
8.2.1 Depending on the particular installation,
orient the cast iron stands in either a left
pointing or rightpointing System configuration.
8.2.2 Connect the two Cast Iron Cross Members
together using the three 1/4" x 1” bolts and lock
nuts.
8.2.3 Attach the two ends of the Cross Member
assembly to the Cast Iron Stands using the four
5/16” x 1 1/4” bolts and lock nuts.
8.2.4 (a) FLOOR MOUNTING
If the System is mounted on the floor, the floor
surface must be leveled. Place patio blocks
beneath the Bracket assembly and level the
blocks with sand or stone if necessary.
Drill into the concrete floor or block and anchor
the Bracket with the four supplied concrete
bolts. Three of the concrete bolts come with the
System and the forth bolt is supplied with in
Horizontal Mounting Kit. If required, use the
shims supplied with the System for leveling.
Note: If the System is being installed on a
heated floor, use a 2’x2’ patio stone for a base.
Do not drill the floor.
8.2.4 (b) WALL MOUNTING
The Bracket assembly must be mounted
directly to the wall studs or the two pieces of
2x4 lumber installed earlier. The four 2½” wall-
mounting anchoring bolts are for wood studs
only. If the wall is made of concrete, use
appropriate concrete bolts for this installation.
- Mark the first hole location on the stud or
lumber. Ensure that all spacing requirements
are satisfied.
- Drill a hole suitable for the supplied 2½”
anchoring bolt.
- Leaving one end of the Bracket assembly on
the ground for support, lift the opposite end of
the Bracket up, align the top mounting hole on
the Bracket assembly with the pre-drilled hole
on the wall stud, and secure the Bracket
assembly with one 2½” anchoring bolt. Do not
tighten this bolt completely.
- Swing opposite end of the Bracket assembly
upward. Level the Bracket. Mark the locations
of the remaining three anchoring bolts with a
pen or pencil.
- Lower the unattached end of the Bracket
assembly back to the floor.
- Pre-drill the three holes for the remaining
three 2½” anchoring bolts at the marked
locations.
- Lift Bracket assembly up again, insert the
three 2½” anchoring bolts, and tighten all four
anchoring bolts.
9. System Installation
9.1 The System is shipped fully assembled,
except for the System Base. Attach the System
Base to the Backpulse Tank, using the supplied
3/8” bolts and washers.

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9.2 Stand the System upright carefully.
Note: Cut open the plastic bag before standing
the System upright.
WARNING!
Handle the System with care. The outside
surfaces of the System may be slippery with a
food-grade preservative used in the
manufacturing process.
WARNING!
If the Backpulse Tank has less than 20 psi (1.38
bars) of pressure, the integrity test will fail.
Only check the Backpulse Tank when the
System is depressurized.
9.3 The Backpulse Tank has been pre-
pressurized to approximately 30-35 psi (2.07-
2.41 bars) from the factory. Confirm the
Backpulse Tank pressure. If the Backpulse Tank
pressure is less than 30 psi (2.07 bars), add air
using a pump. Recheck the pressure after 15
minutes to ensure that there are no leaks in the
Backpulse Tank.
9.4 The pressure may require adjustment
depending on the water system of the home.
Refer to the Table below to ensure proper tank
pressure. Air can be added or released from the
Air Bladder Valve as required.
WARNING!
Do not pressurize the Backpulse Tank to greater
than 35 psi (2.41 bars). Higher pressures may
cause the tank’s bladder to burst, leading to
ineffective daily cleaning. Ineffective cleaning
can greatly reduce the life of the System,
leading to personal injury, illness, and/or death.
Once the Backpulse Tank pressure is checked,
adjusted, and set, record final pressure on the
Service Tag and on Page 2 of the Owner’s
Manual.
10. Pipe Assembly and Installation
Ensure that all threaded connections are fitted
with NSF approved Teflon® Tape or Pipe Dope
(for potable water) to prevent leakage. For
Systems being installed on surface water
applications, the Surface Water Option Kit must
be installed.
10.1 Turn off water supply where the water
enters the home.
Vertical Systems:
Plumb the Inlet pipe at approximately 48”
(122cm) and the Outlet pipe at approximately
20” (50cm) off the ground. Install water shut-off
valves on the new plumbing. The terminal ends
of the new plumbing must be a 3/4" MNPT
adapter in order to use the supplied Stainless
Steel Flex Hoses.
Note: The water bypass in the figure only
bypasses the System. This configuration may
be required according to the local plumbing
code in your area.
Horizontally-mounted Systems:
Plumb the Inlet pipe at approximately 48”
(122cm) away and the Outlet pipe at
approximately 20” (50cm) away from the End
Cast Iron Stand. Install water shut-off valves on
the new plumbing. The terminal ends of the
new plumbing must be a 3/4" MNPT adapter in
order to use the supplied Stainless Steel Flex
Hoses.
Right-pointing System configuration shown

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For left-pointing System configuration,
reverse horizontal orientation in FIGURE 13.
Note: The water bypass in the figure only
bypasses the System. This configuration may
be required according to the local code in your
area.
10.2 The two Inlet/ Outlet Fitting assemblies are
shipped pre-assembled, with the Mini Ball
Valves and Plugs already installed. Ensure that
the Teflon® tape at both threaded ends are in
good condition. Assemble the Inlet and Outlet
Fitting assemblies as shown.
Inlet Fitting Assembly
The directional arrow on the Inlet Solenoid
Valve must point in the direction of the water
flow.
Outlet Fitting Assembly
The directional arrow on the Check Valve must
point in the direction of the water flow.
10.3 Install the Drain Solenoid Valve (normally
closed) to the 1/2" Nipple to the Drain port of
the System. The directional arrow on the Drain
Solenoid Valve must point in the direction of
the water flow (i.e. away from the System).
Install the Nylon Elbow to the flow exit port of
the Drain Solenoid Valve.
Horizontally-mounted Systems
Install the 1/2" Nipple and the 1/2" Brass Elbow
provided in the Horizontal Mounting Kit at the
Drain port of the System. Install the Drain
Solenoid Valve to the 1/2" Brass Elbow using
another 1/2" Nipple.
10.4 Applicable to Horizontally mounted
Systems: The System Base is not required in
this installation. Peel off the adhesive backing
on the foam gasket supplied in the Horizontal
Mounting Kit. Attach the foam gasket to the
concave feature on the End Cast Iron Stand.
Lift up and place the System in the Bracket.
Orient the System to make the Inlet, Drain, and
Outlet ports facing downward. Ensure that the
channel on the back of the System locks into
the tab on the Middle Cast Iron Stand.
Using two of the 3/8” bolts supplied with the
System, fasten the bottom of the System to the
cross bar on the End Cast Iron Stand. The
Middle Cast Iron Stand is attached to the Cast
Iron Cross Member by two 1/4" bolts and lock
nuts. Unscrew the 1/4" bolt and lock nut closest
to the System.
Position the semi-circular Metal Support Strap
over the System. Align the holes on the Metal
Support Strap with the holes on the Middle Cast
Iron Stand. Reusing the 1/4" bolt and lock nut
from the last step, fasten one end of the Metal
Support Strap to the Middle Cast Iron Stand.
Use the remaining 1/4" bolt and lock nut
supplied in the Horizontal Mounting Kit to
fasten the other end of the Metal Support Strap
to the Middle Cast Iron Stand.

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10.5 Applicable to Systems in non-surface
water applications only: Connect the Inlet and
Outlet Fitting assemblies to the 3/4" MNPT ends
of the new plumbing with the supplied Stainless
Steel Flex Hoses.
10.6 Applicable to Vertical Systems only: Once
the Inlet and Outlet plumbing connections are
made, the System must be secured to the floor.
Drill a 3/8" hole through the feet of the System
Base.
To level the System, insert the supplied shims
beneath the feet of the System Base. Check
with a level. Once leveled, fasten the System to
the floor with the supplied 1/4" x 2 1/2”anchors
(for concrete floor) or use screws (not supplied)
for wood floors.
Note: If the System is being installed on a
heated floor, use a 2’x2’ patio stone for a base.
Do not drill the floor.
10.7 Vertical Systems: Apply Teflon® tape to
the 1/4" threads on the Air Relief Valve. Using a
pair of pliers (or a hex key if applicable), remove
the plug that is located at the top of the System
Cap. Thread the Air Relief Valve into the
opening. Do not use tools to tighten the Air
Relief Valve to the System Cap as it may cause
damage. Back off the black cap of the Air Relief
Valve 1-1/2" turns to allow for proper venting.
Horizontally mounted Systems: NOTE: Ensure
that all threaded connections are fitted with
Teflon® tape or pipe dope (for potable water) to
prevent leakage.
Inlet Fitting Assembly: Follow instructions in
the System Operations Manual to assemble the
Inlet Fitting Assembly. If the Surface Water
Option Kit is installed, rotate the Inlet Solenoid
Valve right-side-up.
Drain Line Assembly: Install the 1/2" Nipple
and the 1/2" Brass Elbow provided in the
Horizontal Mounting Kit at the Drain port of the
System. Install the Drain Solenoid Valve to the
1/2" Brass Elbow using another 1/2" Nipple.
Thread the Nylon Elbow to the water flow exit
port of the Drain Solenoid Valve. Follow
instructions in the System Operations Manual
to finish the drain line assembly.
Air Vent Assemblies:
1. Using a 1/4" hex key, unscrew the two black
plastic plugs on the System Casing. The two
plugs should be facing upward when the
System is installed on the Bracket.
2. Complete the Fiber Chamber Air Vent
Assembly as shown in FIGURE 23a. Use Teflon®
tape at all connections.
Install Fiber Chamber Air Vent Assembly on the
¼" NPT port close to the Backpulse Tank. Do
not use tools and do not over-tighten the
connection. Take care not to crossthread this
connection.
3. Complete Prefilter Chamber Air Vent
Assembly as shown in FIGURE 24. A second Air
Relief Valve is provided with the Water Purifier
System. Use Teflon tape at all connections.

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Install the Prefilter Air Vent Assembly on the
1/4" NPT port close to the System Cap. Do not
use tools and do not over-tighten this
connection. Take care not to cross-thread this
connection.
Ensure that the 1/2" Brass plug is at an
accessible orientation (i.e. not facing the wall).
11. Finished Assembly
The System, when properly assembled, will
appear as shown in FIGURE 24c.
Follow the instructions in the System
Operations Manual to finish installing and
commissioning the System.
11.1 Fasten a drain hose to the Nylon Elbow of
the Drain Solenoid Valve. Run the drain hose to
a floor drain, sink or dedicated drain that can
accommodate the pressure and flow created
during a flush/drain cycle. The drain hose must
be free of kinks and leaks. Fasten the hose to
the floor or wall and direct the hose into the
drain with an elbow or clamp. Ensure that the
drain hose can withstand the pressure of the
home’s water supply.
All Systems will undergo a pressurized flush
sequence during its cleaning cycle. Depending
on the Controller program selected, the System
may also undergo a draining sequence. Refer to
the Controller Settings section under E.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed
information on flushing and draining cycles. The
following are recommended drain line
discharge set-ups for the Systems.
Note: Drain configuration must comply with the
local plumbing code.
11.1.1 For Systems that undergo only flushing
sequences:
The floor drain and/or drain hose may be raised
above the Drain port of the System. The entire
drain line must be leak-proof. The floor drain
does not have to be in the same room as the
System.
As an alternative, the System may be drained
directly into a laundry tub. The laundry tub is
usually above the Drain port of the System.
11.1.2 For Systems that undergo both flushing
and draining sequences:
Note: Systems installed in surface water
applications must undergo flushing and
draining cycles.
The draining sequence is non-pressurized.
Because the System is completely emptied
under only atmospheric pressure during the
draining sequence, the entire drain line,
including the floor drain, must be below the
Drain port of the System.
Dedicated Trap Drain: The trap drain must be
installed in accordance with local plumbing
regulations. Ensure that there is an adequate
air gap between the drain and the main
discharge line. If a Dedicated Trap Drain is
installed in a System that undergoes both
draining and flushing cycles, ensure that the
Dedicated Trap Drain is below the Drain port of
the System.
WARNING!

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A dedicated trap drain must be installed by a
licensed plumber due to the complexity of
venting, sizing and trap installation. Improper
venting and trap installation can lead to sewer
gases backing up into the house. Exposure to
contaminated water or gases could lead to
personal injury and/or death.
11.2 The cold water pipe is often used to
ground electrical outlets inside the dwelling. If
grounding connection(s) to the cold water line
exists downstream of the System, the
grounding path might have been broken after
this installation. To restore the grounding path,
attach a ground wire across the Inlet and
Outline lines of the System. Refer to the local
electrical code for the ground wire gauge,
ground wire material, and connection method
requirements.
WARNING!
Grounding protects home occupants from
electrical shock. Broken grounding path may
cause personal injuries and/or death.
12. Installing the Controller
WARNING!
To ensure personal safety and that the internal
fuse in the 24VAC transformer is not blown
during installation, install the two leads from
the transformer into the controller terminals
labeled 24VAC before plugging the transformer
into an outlet. Failure to do so may result in the
leads touching together and shorting out the
transformer resulting in irreparable damage to
the transformer which is not covered by the
manufacturer’s warranty.
12.1 Drill a hole suitable for #8 screw on an
adjacent wall. Insert a #8 screw in this hole and
tighten the screw, leaving a 1/4" gap between
the screw head and the wall. Use the provided
plastic anchor if necessary. Ensure that the
controller is within the proximity of the System
so that the cables can reach the Drain Solenoid
Valve and the Inlet Solenoid Valve (for Systems
equipped with the Surface Water Option Kit
only). The transformer cable should also be
long enough to reach the electrical receptacle.
Do not connect any cables at this time.
12.2 Mount the Controller by supporting the
keyhole located at the back of the Controller on
the screw head. Level the Controller. Remove
the Controller front cover and drill two
additional holes suitable for a #8 screw through
the openings. Insert two additional #8 screws
into these two holes and secure the Controller
to the wall by tightening the two screws. Use
the plastic anchors if necessary.
12.3 Ensure the transformer is not plugged into
the electrical receptacle. Connect the power
supply cable from the transformer to “24VAC”
terminals on the Controller. Polarity is not
important.
12.4 Connect the Drain Solenoid Valve cable to
the “Drain” terminals on the Controller. Refer to
FIGURE 27. Plug the Drain Solenoid Valve
adaptor into the Drain Solenoid Valve. Ensure
that the orientation of the adaptor is correct as
shown below and the gasket is in place. Secure
the adaptor to the Drain Solenoid Valve by
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Note: Some valves may have an integrated
cable, some may have a connector.
12.5 For The Optional Surface Water Option
Kit: Connect the Inlet Solenoid Valve cable to
the “Inlet” terminals on the Controller. Refer to
FIGURE 27. Polarity is not important. Plug the
Inlet Solenoid Valve adaptor into the Inlet
Solenoid Valve. Ensure that the orientation of
the adaptor is correct and the gasket is in
place. Secure the adaptor to the Inlet Solenoid
Valve by tightening the screw on the adaptor.
Refer to FIGURE 28.
12.6 Install the two provided AA batteries in the
Controller. Replace the Controller front cover
and plug the transformer into the electrical
receptacle.
13. Controller Settings
Note: Electrical power to the Controller must be
on to activate the flushing and draining
sequences. The batteries are for keeping the
time in case of power failure and will not
activate the flushing and draining sequences.
Note: Once the Controller is set, the Controller
will remember the Start Time, Program Number,
and Flush/ Drain Interval settings
(if applicable)
even if the electrical power to the Controller is
interrupted.
Note: When the System is undergoing a
flushing or a draining sequence, very little or no
water will be available for use in the dwelling. If
possible, select a time for the flushing and
draining when no water generation is required.
Normal operation will resume once the flushing
and draining sequences are finished.
13.1 Setting the Clock
1 Press NEXT twice until “SET TIME”
flashes on screen. Press ENTER.
2 Press the UP and DOWN arrows to set the
hour. Press ENTER.
3 Press the UP and DOWN arrows to set the
minute. Press ENTER.
13.2 Setting Flush/Drain Time
1 Press NEXT three times until “START TIME”
flashes on screen. Press ENTER.
2 Press the UP and DOWN arrows to set the
hour. Press ENTER.
3 Press the UP and DOWN arrows to set the
minute. Press ENTER.
Note: Select a time that water usage is not
expected in the dwelling. (e.g. 2:00 a.m.) Check
with homeowner.
13.3 Setting the Program
Choosing a program:
- Low Turbidity (Less than 0.5 NTU): Program 1
- Medium Turbidity (Peaks to 1 NTU, less than
72 min. per day): Program 2
- High Turbidity (Peaks to 5.0 NTU, less than 72
min. per day): Program 3
- Very high Turbidity (Peaks to 10 NTU, less than
72 min. per day): Program 4
Note: If surface water is the source, select
either Program 3 or Program 4 in this
application.
1 Press NEXT four times until “PROGRAM”
flashes on screen.
2) Press ENTER.
3) Press the UP and DOWN arrows to set the
Program number. Select the appropriate
Program for your application. Press ENTER.
13.4 Setting the Flush/Drain Interval:

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1 Press NEXT five times until “t:01” appears on
screen.
2 To change the flush/drain interval setting,
hold the UP and DOWN arrows down together
and press NEXT. Release all buttons and repeat
to shift to the next interval. There are five
interval settings to choose from:
Note: Under conditions of turbid water and high
usage of the System, select a Flush/Drain
Interval setting appropriate to the specific
application. Increase frequency of flush/drain
cycle if the System TMP rises too quickly.
Increasing the number of Flush/Drain cycles per
day will prolong the life of the System; however,
more water will be used for system cleaning
purposes.
14. Controller Functions
14.1 Manual Flush
Note: For use when the instructions in this
manual or the Owner’s Manual call for a
Manual Flush.
To manually flush the System, press NEXT once.
“MANUAL” flashes on the screen. Press
MANUAL FLUSH to open the Drain Solenoid
Valve. If the MANUAL FLUSH button is held
down for 5 seconds, the Drain Solenoid Valve
will remain open for 5 minutes. To interrupt
flushing, press MANUAL FLUSH again. The Drain
Solenoid Valve will be closed automatically
after 5 minutes if not interrupted.
14.2 Light and Alarm Function
The green light on the controller indicates that
the System is in operation. The green light will
be on for 10 months from the first
commissioning of the System.
WARNING!
The green light is NOT an indication of the
integrity of the membrane inside the System.
At the start of the System’s 11th month of
operation, the yellow service indicator light will
come on. This is an indication that the System
Annual Maintenance is required.
At the System’s 11 1/2 th month of operation,
the yellow service indicator light will begin to
flash and an audible alarm will start to beep.
To temporarily silence the alarm, depress and
hold the UP and DOWN arrows together for
three seconds. The alarm will come back on in
seven days after this command is executed.
To permanently turn the alarm off, depress and
hold the UP and DOWN arrows together and
press ENTER. “A oF” (alarm off) will appear on
the screen. To turn the alarm on again, repeat
the above step. “A on” (alarm on) will appear on
the screen.
To reset the Controller, press NEXT and ENTER
together and hold for 3 seconds. The yellow
light will go off and the green light will come on
again.
15. Surface Water Option Kit
Installation
WARNING!
In surface water installations, the Homespring
Qualified Technician must inform the
homeowner and home occupants that the
entire water supply and distribution system of
the dwelling must be disinfected prior to use.
The Surface Option Kit is purchased separately
from the System. Install this kit in surface water
applications.
For convenience or servicing, install the
External Prefilter between the Inlet Valve and
the Inlet Fitting Assembly.
The Inlet Solenoid Valve (normally open) must
be installed as part of the water inlet line and
the Check Valve must be installed as part of the
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System Installation section under E.
INSTALLATIONS INSTRUCTIONS.
15.1 Mount the Wall Bracket to the wall.
15.2 Attach the External Prefilter head to the
Wall bracket using the four supplied lag bolts.
15.3 Remove the plastic wrap on the External
Prefilter cartridge and insert the cartridge into
the External Prefilter housing.
15.4 Ensure that the O-ring is seated at the lip
of the External Prefilter housing. Screw the
External Prefilter housing into the External
Prefilter head. Tighten the connection with the
Housing Wrench.
15.5 The plumbing must be compatible with the
Inlet and Outlet ports of the External Prefilter.
If necessary, insert the supplied 1” x 3/4" MNPT
adapters into the External Prefilter ports and
then attach the External Prefilter head to the
plumbing.
15.6 Install the Mini Ball Valve with Plug at the
bottom of the External Prefilter housing.
When the External Prefilter housing needs to be
removed for servicing (e.g. to change the filter
cartridge), close the Inlet Valve and
depressurize the External Prefilter by draining
the water inside. To drain the water inside, open
the Mini Ball Valve at the bottom of the External
Prefilter housing. Depress the red button on the
External Filter head to speed up draining. A 1/4"
tubing can be inserted into the port of the Mini
Ball Valve to direct water into a drain or a large
pail.
Note: Before installing or replacing the External
Prefilter housing on the External Prefilter head,
inspect the O-ring to ensure that it is in good
condition. Lubricate the O-ring sparingly with
DOW CORNING 111 silicone lubricant.
WARNING!
In surface water applications, failure to install
and/ or properly maintain the External Prefilter
cartridge may cause premature fouling of the
System and therefore, shorten the System’s life
or damage the System membrane, causing
personal injury and /or death.
F. COMMISSIONING
WARNING!
The System must be filled with water at all
times once commissioned. Failure to do so may
cause System to dry and become damaged,
resulting in personal injury, illness, and/or
death.
Do not turn on any hot water taps when
flushing the System during commissioning or
maintenance. If hot water is used, high levels of
factory preservative, chlorine, or MC1 cleaning
agent may enter the hot water tank and may
cause personal injury, illness, and/or death.
Disposable protective gloves must be worn
during commissioning of the System to protect
your hands. At the end of the procedure, wash
your hands thoroughly with soap and water. Do
not reuse gloves. Dispose of gloves in the
garbage.
1. Filling and Flushing
WARNING!
If the System Cap is not properly tightened
and/or the O-ring is not clean, System leaks
may occur. Leaks may cause personal injury or
property damage. Take care not to cross-
thread the System Cap during cap installation.
Ensure that the System Cap has at least two full
revolutions from where the threads first engage
to where resistance is first felt. Once resistance
is felt, use the Cap Wrench to turn the cap one
more revolution until the cap stops.
When the Internal Prefilter is removed, ensure
the Thimble Filter remains in place, seated in
the spigot of the Prefilter cavity. Removal of the
Thimble Filter may permit damage to the
System membrane, which may lead to illness or
death.
1.1 Remove the System Cap and remove the
Internal Prefilter. Place the Internal Prefilter in a
clean, dry area. Replace the System Cap and
tighten using the Cap Wrench.
For models with a Stainless Steel Prefilter, a
Carbon Prefilter may be purchased separately if
desired.
1.2 Slowly open the Inlet Valve half way,
allowing water into the System. Avoid opening
the Inlet Valve quickly as this will introduce air
pockets that will take longer to escape. Keep
the Outlet Valve closed. Check for any leaks in
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immediately and repair. As pressure builds in
the System, air will begin to escape from the Air
Relief Valve. Once air is no longer passing
through the Air Relief Valve, the System is
pressurized.
For Horizontally-mounted Systems, check to
make sure that no air comes out from either Air
Relief Valve.
If an External Prefilter is installed, depress the
red button on the External Prefilter head to
allow air to escape from the External Prefilter
housing. Once water emerges from the button,
all air has been removed.
1.3 Using the Controller, initiate a Manual Flush
sequence. Refer to the instructions in the
Controller Functions section under E.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS on how to
perform a Manual Flush sequence. Following
the Manual Flush, open the outlet valve, and
then open a cold water tap that is downstream
of the System. Allow water to flow for 15
minutes. The System requires a 15-minute flush
to remove the food-grade factory preservative.
2. Cleaning
2.1 Ensure that the two Mini Ball Valves are
closed (To close, turn the handle perpendicular
to the Plug/hose end). Remove the Plugs from
the two Mini Ball Valves by depressing the lock
ring and pulling on the Plug. Insert a Pressure
Gauge from the Service Testing Kit into the Inlet
Mini Ball Valve, open valve and observe System
pressure.
2.2 Close the Inlet and Outlet Valves, leaving the
Inlet Mini Ball Valve open. Using the Controller,
initiate a Manual Flush sequence to bring
System pressure to close to zero. Refer to the
instructions in the Controller Functions section
under E. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS on how
to perform a Manual Flush sequence. Once the
Pressure Gauge registers close to zero
pressure, stop the Manual Flush immediately.
2.3 Vertical Systems: Remove the System Cap
using the Cap Wrench. The water level should
be at least 2" above the Internal Prefilter spigot.
If the water level is below 2”, open the Inlet
Valve slowly to raise the water level.
Horizontal-mounted Systems: Ensure that
there is still some water inside the System after
the Manual Flush. Do not empty the System
completely. If water stops coming out during
the Manual Flush, open the Inlet Valve slowly to
fill the System again.
WARNING!
Do not use a bottle of bleach more than 3
months old.
If a Bypass Valve is installed, the Bypass Valve
should be closed for the entire procedure to
avoid contaminated water entering the
household distribution system. Contaminated
water might cause personal injury and in some
cases death.
This cleaning procedure does NOT disinfect the
household pipes. If potentially microbiologically
unsafe water was present in the pipes, it is
strongly recommended that all pipes be
sanitized.
2.4 Vertical Systems: With the Internal Prefilter
still removed, pour 2 cups (500 ml) of 5 - 6%
unscented household chlorine bleach OR 1 cup
(250 ml) of 12% chlorine bleach into the Prefilter
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the Inlet Valve to pressurize the System. Let
stand for 15 minutes.
Horizontally Mounted Systems: With the
Internal Prefilter still removed, unscrew the 1/2"
Brass Plug on the Air Vent Assembly near the
System Cap.
Pour 2 cups (500 ml) of 5 - 6% unscented
household chlorine bleach OR 1 cup (250 ml) of
12% chlorine bleach into the System Casing
cavity. A funnel may be used in this step to
assist pouring. Replace the 1/2" Brass Plug.
Slowly open the Inlet Valve to pressurize the
System. Let stand for 15 minutes.
2.5 Using the Controller, activate the Manual
Flush sequence. Refer to the instructions in the
Controller Functions section under E.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS on how to
perform a Manual Flush sequence. Once the
flushing is complete, open the Outlet Valve and
a nearby COLD water tap to flush most of the
chlorine from the System. Run the tap fully
open for at least 10 minutes. Further flushing
must be performed by the homeowner later.
Refer to the Final Flush by Homeowner section
at the end of F. COMMISSIONING.
Note: Use only COLD water taps and continue
the flow of water until there is no chlorine smell.
3. Integrity Test
3.1 Purpose: This test ensures that the
membranes are intact and free from tears or
ruptures that would permit bacteria and other
particles to pass through the membranes,
contaminating the filtered water. The Integrity
Test is conducted at initial commissioning after
the 15 minute flush and subsequent
sanitization and on an annual basis by a
Homespring Qualified Technician.
3.2 Test Description: This automated test will
pressurize the membranes with air from the
Outlet side of the System, forcing clean water
back through the membranes. Water easily
passes through the membranes due to the
surface tension of water, however air has a
different surface tension and does not normally
pass through an intact membrane. Once
adequate air pressure has been achieved, a
pressure sensor measures any decay of that
pressure. The Integrity Tester analyzes the
pressure data over this interval. If the decay is
within acceptable limits the Integrity Tester will
indicate a ‘PASS’.
3.3 Tools Required
- Integrity Tester
- 2 – 1/4" tubing
- 2 cups (500mL) of unscented household
chlorine bleach OR 1 packet of MC1 cleaning
agent and a 1 cup (250 mL) container
- Cap Wrench
- 2 - Pressure Gauges
Other than the sanitizers, all required tools are
included in the Service Testing Kit.
Note: A bucket may be required to collect some
water if the ¼” tubing is not long enough to
reach a drain.
3.4 Disinfection Procedure for Tools
All Pressure Gauges and tubing MUST be
disinfected prior to use to avoid cross
contamination and introduction of
contaminated water into the household
System.
Place and soak the adaptor tip and the 1/4"
tubing ends in 5-6% unscented household
chlorine bleach for 5 minutes. The brass
adaptor will tarnish with time but this is
acceptable. Do not submerge the entire
Pressure Gauge into the sanitizer as it may
damage its internal components. See FIGURE
40.
3.4.1 Close Inlet and Outlet valves. Using the
Controller, initiate a Manual Flush sequence to
bring the system pressure to zero. Refer to the
instructions in the Controller Functions section
under E. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS on how
to perform a Manual Flush sequence. Inserting
the Pressure Gauges into the Inlet and Outlet
Mini Ball Valves and opening the valves.
Confirm that the System pressure is zero.
3.4.2 For Vertical Systems: Close the Inlet Mini
Ball Valve, remove the Pressure Gauge, insert a
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COMMISSIONNING section in the Operations
Manual.
1. Close the Outlet JG Valve
2. Disconnect the hose from the Integrity Tester
3. Point the hose towards a drain or empty
bucket and open the Outlet JG Valve.
4. Keep the valve open until all the air has left
the unit, a steady slow stream or water should
be flowing out of the hose.
5. Close the JG Valve
6 Re-attach the hose to the Integrity Tester and
restart the Integrity Test.
Following a FAULT notification, take the
appropriate corrective action and re-do the
Integrity Test.
3.4.6 Ensure that the Inlet Valve is still in the
closed position. Once a PASS is achieved, close
all Mini Ball Valves and remove both 1/4"
tubings from the Mini Ball Valves. Open the
Outlet Valve and turn on a tap downstream of
the System to relieve the air pressure inside the
System Turn off the tap once water stops
coming out from the tap.
Applicable to Vertical Systems only: Insert
Plugs back into the Inlet and Outlet Mini Ball
Valves. Once the System has been
depressurized, remove the System Cap. Using
the Controller, perform a Manual Flush to drain
the Prefilter cavity so that the spigot at the
bottom can be observed. Refer to the
instructions in the Controller Functions section
under E. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS on how
to perform a Manual Flush sequence.
Applicable to Horizontally mounted Systems
only: Remove the spare Mini Ball Valve and
reinstall the Air Relief Valve (Refer to FIGURE 22).
Attach a 1/4" tubing to the Inlet Mini Ball Valve.
Direct the other end of the 1/4" tubing to a
drain of large pail. Open the Inlet Mini Ball Valve
and drain out the water in the Internal Prefilter
cavity.
3.4.7 Remove the System Cap using the Cap
Wrench. Insert the clean Internal Prefilter into
the System Prefilter cavity. Push down gently to
ensure it is seated properly.
3.4.8 Replace the System Cap and open the
Inlet Valve. Turn on a cold water tap to remove
any remaining air and residual chlorine from
the System and plumbing. Once the remaining
air is released, leave the tap on for the rest of
this procedure.
4. Transmembrane Pressure (TMP)
Test
The TMP test measures the pressure drop
across the membrane. This is the pressure
change that the homeowner will observe as a
result of the filtering process. The TMP is
tracked during the life of the System and is
used to determine the condition of the System
membrane. As the membrane fouls, the TMP
will increase.
4.1 Insert a Pressure Gauge into each of the
Inlet and Outlet Mini Ball Valves and open the
valves.
4.2 With a nearby tap running with a high flow
rate, read the two Pressure Gauges and
subtract the Outlet pressure from the Inlet
pressure. The resulting value is the TMP. Record
the value on the Service Tag.
When a pump/pressure tank is in use, use the
following inlet pressure to determine TMP:
5. Complete Paperwork
The following documents are shipped with the
System:
- Owner’s Manual
- Congratulations letter
- Installation Checklist
- Service Tag
- Warranty Card
- Pipe Labels
• Complete all info on the Service Tag and hang
from System Cap.
• Complete and return the
Installation/Registration Checklist, ensure that
all fields are complete, including the
homeowner’s signature.