Kinetico K5 User manual

K5 Drinking Water Station
Trouble Shooting Guide

K5 Drinking Water Station
Trouble Shooting Guide
Kinetico Incorporated 10845 Kinsman Road, Newbury, OH 44065 440/564-9111 Product No. 14337 Revision 12/2010
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K5 Trouble Shooting Guide - Quick Start Parameter Guide
1.) Check tubing connections to ensure correct installation set up.
2.) Check to ensure collet colors are in the correct configuration.
3.) Check to ensure jack screw is in the "up" position unless an air charge tank is being used.
4.) Ensure there is a minimum feed pressure of 35 psi.
5.) Ensure a full 3/8 inlet valve is used.
6.) Ensure system has been sanitized and air is purged from the system.
7.) Check TDS vs. feed pressure. Ensure there is a minimum of 20 psi above osmotic pressure.
TDS Osmotic pressure Minimum feed pressure required Working pressure
250 2.5 35 32.5
500 5 35 30
750 7.5 35 27.5
1000 10 35 25
1250 12.5 35 22.5
1500 15 35 20
1750 17.5 37.5 20
2000 20 40 20
2250 22.5 42.5 20
2500 25 45 20
2750 27.5 47.5 20
3000 30 50 20
* System working pressure must be 20 psi greater than the osmotic pressure
** System must meet a minimum feed pressure of 35 psi
100 ppm TDS = 1 psi of osmotic pressure
1000 ppm TDS = 10 psi osmotic pressure

K5 Drinking Water Station
Trouble Shooting Guide
Kinetico Incorporated 10845 Kinsman Road, Newbury, OH 44065 440/564-9111 Product No. 14337 Revision 12/2010
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K5 Drinking Water Station
Trouble Shooting Guide
Kinetico Incorporated 10845 Kinsman Road, Newbury, OH 44065 440/564-9111 Product No. 14337 Revision 12/2010
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K5 Drinking Water Station
Trouble Shooting Guide
Kinetico Incorporated 10845 Kinsman Road, Newbury, OH 44065 440/564-9111 Product No. 14337 Revision 12/2010
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K5 Drinking Water Station
Trouble Shooting Guide
Kinetico Incorporated 10845 Kinsman Road, Newbury, OH 44065 440/564-9111 Product No. 14337 Revision 12/2010
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K5 Drinking Water Station
Trouble Shooting Guide
Kinetico Incorporated 10845 Kinsman Road, Newbury, OH 44065 440/564-9111 Product No. 14337 Revision 12/2010
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