Rain Soft 9593 User manual

RainSoft Divisionof Aquion Partners, L.P.
2080 East Lunt Avenue
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
60007
847.437.9400
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MODEL 9593
REVERSE OSMOSIS
DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS
Form ID: 1 194
Rev~sed 1 110'

MODEL 9593
YOUR NEW REVERSE OSMOSIS DRINKING WATER SYSTEM
You now have one of the finest Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Systems made. Itwill give you
years of cleaner, clearer, better tasting drinking water with only occasional attention.
To make using, operating and maintaining your system as enjoyable as possible, please read this
owner's manual. It contains all the information you need, presented in a clear concise manner.
This Reverse Osmosis System has been preset for optimum performance by your RainSoft dealer.
Do not attempt to reset, remove or repair any items except as indicated under "Routine
Maintenance." Tampering with settings may result in poor performance, leaks and/or personal
injury.
WHAT IS REVERSE OSMOSIS?
To fully understand the technology of Reverse Osmosis (R.O.), one must first understand normal
osmosis. Osmosis
is a natural process that occurs in living things. In plants, osmosis permits the
absorption of water and nutrients through the root system. In people, nutrients are absorbed into
the blood stream
by osmosis.
Reverse Osmosis utilizes pressure to reverse this normal osmosis; thus in reverse osmosis, water
flows from a more concentrated solution through a semi-permeable membrane to a Jess
concentrated solution.
Inthe RainSoft system the water supply flows over the surface of a semi-permeable membrane
which is rolled into the R.O. cartridge. The pressure forces the water through the membrane, while
the remaining water, now heavy in contaminants,
is flushed down the drain.
The purified water
is stored in a storage tank that has a bladder in it, pressurized with about 5 PSI
of air pressure. This pressure forces the water through an activated carbon postfilter and up to a
new R.O. faucet installed on the kitchen sink and wherever else R.O. water is desired.
SEMI-PERMEABLE
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RAINSOFT MODEL 9593
REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM COMPONENTS
1.
PRE-SEDIMENT FILTER: A water filter that removes large particles and sediment
down to
30 microns in size from the supply stream. The filter cartridge requires
periodic replacement,
6 months after installation or sooner, depending upon the quality
of the water and the amount used. An order form for replacement filters is located atthe
end
of this manual.
2.
SEDIMENT FILTER: A water filter that removes particles and sediment as small as 5
microns in size from the supply stream. The filter cartridge requires periodic
replacement,
6 months after installation or sooner, depending upon the quality
of the water and the amount used. An order form for replacement filters
is located
at the end of this manual.
3. R.O. MEMBRANE CARTRIDGE: A spiral wound, cellulose tri-acetate (CTA),
semi-permeable membrane
R.O. cartridge. The R.O. cartridge requires periodic
replacement,
18 months after installation or sooner depending upon the water and the
amount used. An order form for a replacement
R.O. cartridge is located at the end of this
manual.
4.
ACTIVATED POST CARBON FILTER: An activated carbon filter to remove
unwanted tastes, odors and other impurities. The activated carbon post filter requires
periodic replacement,
6 months after installation or sooner depending upon the quality of
the water and the amount used. An order form for replacement filters is located at the
end of this manual.
MODEL 9593 R.O. SYSTEM
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TO SHUT-OFF VALVE
FILTER
FILTER
STORAGE
TANK
I 11 llbll TO NEW
/b FAUCET I .A
R.O. / POST
MODULE CARBON
FILTER
DIAGRAM #1
PRE-SEDIMENT FILTER ASSEMBLY = HOUSINGASSEMBLY & CARTRIDGE
SEDIMENT FILTERASSEMBLY
= HOUSING ASSEMBLY & CARTRIDGE
R.O. MODULEASSEMBLY = HOUSING ASSEMBLY & MEMBRANE CARTRIDGE

ROUTINE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK: The storage tank should be drained and the system should be fast
flushed. This will maintain a fresh water supply in the storage tank and promote better operation of
the R.O. cartridge.
To drain the storage tank, open the
R.O. faucet. Let the
DRAIN . RESTRICTOR
water run until there is only a dripping coming from the
faucet. Then close the
R.O. faucet and rotate the drain
restrictor to the fast flush position (shown at right). The
sound of rushing water should be heard. Allow the
POSlTlON #2
system to fast flush for 5 to 7 minutes. Then rotate the
drain restrictor to position
#2. The next time you drain
the tank, reverse the rotation of the drain restrictor.
POSITION
DRAIN
RESTRICTOR
POSITION #1
TO CHANGE THE CARTRIDGE FILTERS OR R.O. CARTRIDGE
(Use only RainSoft replacement parts)
1.
Shut-off the water at inlet valve #l (see
diagram
#1) and open the faucet to drain the
storage tank completely.
2.
Remove the unit from hanger and place over a
drip pan for water spillage. Extra tubing has
been provided to facilitate this process.
3.
Unscrew the pre-filter or R.O. housing from
the cap.
4.
Replace the filter or R.O. cartridge.
Note: When changing the
R.O. cartridge be
sure that the 0-Ring and rubber brine seal are
securely in place. If it has been longer than 6
months since the filter has been changed,
lubricate all the 0-Rings with a non-petroleum
FILTER OR R.O.
CARTRIDGE
HOUSING
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base lubricant.
5. Screw the housing back onto the cap. HAND TIGHTEN ONLY!
6.
Open inlet valve #1 and check for leaks.
WHEN
GOING ON VACATION: Close the cold water inlet valve. When you return, open the cold
water inlet valve, fast flush the system and drain the storage tonk, as indicated above.

YOUR RAINSOFT DEALER WILL TEST A SAMPLE
OF YOUR R.O.
WATER AT ANY TIME AT NO CHARGE
1. Open the R.O. water faucet and let it run until it is merly dripping.
2.
Catch the R.O. water drips in a clean glass. Rinse the glass in the R.O. water. Discard
the rinse water.
3. Catch another sample of R.O. water, as above, and take it to your dealers office during
normal working hours. Phone him/her first.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Nowater Bladder over pressurized
Water supply turned off
Faulty valve
Water supply blocked
Fouled R.O. cartridge
Product line crimped
Bladder leaking
Air Valve leaks
Relieve pressureto
5 PSI
Turn on
Replace or repair
Clear blockage
Replace
Remove crimp
Replace
Replace
& rechargeto 5 PSI
High TDS water Drain Restrictorblocked Rotate Drain Restridor 180'
Low water pressure Unit requires40 PSI supply
(minimum)
Fouled
R.O. cartridge Replace
Fouled Pre-filters Replace
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Bad taste Various Call your RainSoft Dealer
WARNING: Do not attempt to reset or remove the Pressure Release Screw or the Drain Restrictor
Screw. These items are pre-set by your RainSoft dealer. Tampering with these settings could result
in poor system performance, leaks and/or personal injury.
.ESSURE RELEASE
SCREW
- DRAIN RESTRICTOR
(ADJUSTMENT SCREW
INSIDE)

IF YOU REQUIRE SERVICE ONYOUR RAINSOFT PRODUCT
PLEASE CALL YOUR LOCAL DEALER.
IF THERE IS DAMAGE TO YOUR PERSONAL PROPERlY DUE TO
PRODUCT MALFUNCTION PLEASE
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
1. DO NOT REPAIR UNIT.
Shut off the
R.O. inlet valve. Open R.O. faucet to exhaust pressure.
2. DO NOT REPAIR DAMAGED PROPERTY OR MERCHANDISE.
Damaged property or merchandise should be preserved "as is" for inspection by a properly
credentialed Factory Representative. (Nota dealer or agent of a dealer).
3. NOTIFY CUSTOMER SERVICE-DAMAGE CLAIM DEPARTMENT, Elk Grove Village, immediately by
calling 1-800-560-7638 or 847-437-5539, followed by
a confirming letter sent by registered mail to:
CUSTOMER SERVICE-DAMAGECLAIM DEPARTMENT
RAINSOFT DIVISION OFAQUION PARTNERS L.P.
2080 E. LUNT
AVE
ELK GROVEVILLAGE, IL 60007
4. A FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE will examine damage and determine company liability.
POSITIVELY
NO CLAIMS WILL BE HONORED BY THE FACTORY UNLESS
THE ABOVE PROCEDURE IS FOLLOWED!