SpectraPure Drinking Water Kit User manual

Drinking Water Kit with Air Gap & Non Air Gap
Faucet for RO and RO/DI Systems
INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING
Please read carefully before proceeding with installation. Failure to follow any
attached instructions or operating parameter may lead to the product’s failure and
possible damage to property.
SpectraPure® Inc.assumes no responsibility for water damage due to leaks. It is
the user’s responsibility to determine that the system is leak-free.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Installation
Operational Specifications 3
Contents of DWK 3
Preparation 4
Drill Hole For Faucet In Porcelain Sink 4
Punch Hole For Faucet In Stainless Steel Sink 4
Feed Supply Valve Installation 5
Air Gap Faucet Installation 6
Non Air Gap Faucet Installation 7
Schematic Of RO/DI System With Drinking Water Kit Installed 8
Drain Saddle Installation 9
Waste Water Line Installation 9
Automatic Shutoff Valve and Check Valve Installation 10
Ice Maker Hookup (optional) 10
Installing Ball Valve On Tank 11
Mounting The System 11
Startup Procedures 11
Maintenance
Sanitizing the RO/DI System with DWK 12
Recharging the Bladder Tank 12
Troubleshooting Guide 13-14
Warranty Information 15
Terms and Conditions 15
Replacement & Optional Parts 16
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IF ANY OF THE ITEMS LISTED ABOVE ARE MISSING PLEASE CONTACT SPECTRAPURE PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
ALL RETURNS WITHOUT RMA# WILL BE REFUSED. CLAIMS MUST BE WITHIN 10 DAYS FROM RECEIPT.
OPERATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE: MOST MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLIES MEET THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS. IF WELL WATER IS USED,
PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU OBTAIN A WATER TEST BEFORE INSTALLATION.
NOTE: THE OPERATING PRESSURE IN YOUR HOME SHOULD BE TESTED OVER A 24 HOUR PERIOD TO OBTAIN
THE MAXIMUM PRESSURE. IF IT IS ABOVE 80 psi THEN A PRESSURE REGULATOR WILL BE REQUIRED.
RO Feed water requirements
Operating Pressure: 40-80 psi (2.75- 5.5 bar)
pH Range: 3 -11
Max. Temperature: 113°F (45°C)
Max. Feed Turbidity: 1.0 NTU
Max. Silt Density Index: 5.0 (based on 15 min. test time)
Maximum Chlorine: < 0.1 ppm
Maximum TDS: 2000 ppm
Maximum Hardness: 10 grains (170 ppm as CaCO3)
Maximum Iron: < 0.1 ppm.
Maximum Manganese: < 0.1 ppm.
Maximum Hydrogen Sulfide: 0 ppm
Langelier Saturation Index (LSI): must be negative
CONTENTS OF DRINKING WATER KIT
(1) Pressurized Storage Tank
(1) Air Gap Faucet (with parts bag)
(1)– Galvanized Flange
(1)– Rubber Washer
(1)– Flat Metal Washer with “U” Cutout
(1)– Plastic Spacer with Cutout
(1)– Flat Metal Washer
(1)– 1/4" Quick Connect Plastic Tubing Adapter
(1) Inline Carbon Block Filter
(1) Feed Water Adapter
(1) Drain Saddle
(1) Ball Valve with Tee (for the top of tank)
(1) Automatic ShutOff Valve (ASO) with check valve
(1) Ball Valve
(1) Tee (Used to dispense RO water before the DI.)
(refer to page 9)

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PREPARATION
1. Prepare for installation by removing all items from under the sink. Locate and turn off the COLD water supply and
open the sink faucet to relieve any remaining pressure.
2. Determine an appropriate location for the Drinking Water System, Bladder Tank, Feed Water Connection, Drain
Saddle, and the Air Gap or Non Air Gap Faucet for your specific application.
3. TOOLS RECOMMENDED FOR INSTALLATION:
ٶAdjustable Wrench
ٶSharp Knife
ٶOpen End Wrench
ٶPhillips Screw Driver
ٶNeedle Nose Pliers-Adjustable Pliers
ٶElectric Drill
ٶ7/8" or 1/2” Hole Saw Bit for Faucet Opening (depends on faucet used)
ٶRound Knockout Punch for Stainless Sinks, 7/8" and 1/2"
DRILL HOLE FOR FAUCET IN A PORCELAIN SINK
NOTE: Porcelain sink material is extremely hard and can crack or chip quite easily. To avoid this, use extreme caution
when drilling. A carbide tipped masonry bit is recommended. SpectraPure®accepts no responsibility
for consequential damage resulting from the installation of the faucet.
When drilling, allow cooldown time for drill bit so that it does not over heat and crack porcelain.
A gurgling sound may be heard coming from the Air Gap Faucet when the system is running.
This is normal and is in compliance with UPC Codes.
STEP 1. Determine a desired location for the faucet on your sink and place a piece of masking tape on the location
where the hole is to be drilled. Mark the center of the hole on the tape.
STEP 2. Use a variable speed drill on the slowest speed. Drill a 1/8" Pilot hole through both porcelain and metal casing
of sink at the center of the desired location. (If drill bit gets hot it may cause the porcelain to crack or chip)
STEP 3. Use a hole saw and proceed to drill the large hole (For Air Gap Faucet 7/8”. For NON Air Gap Faucet 1/2").
Keep drill speed on the slowest speed and use lubricating oil or liquid soap to keep the hole saw cool
during cutting.
STEP 4. Make sure the surroundings of the sink are cooled before mounting the faucet to the sink after drilling. Remove
all sharp edges with a file.
PUNCH HOLE FOR FAUCET IN STAINLESS STEEL SINK
STEP 1. If mounting faucet to a Stainless Steel Sink you will need a bimetal or carbide tipped hole saw.
STEP 2. The Faucet opening should be centered between the back splash and the edge of the sink, ideally on the
same side as the vertical drain pipe.
STEP 3. Drill a 1/4" pilot hole. Use a bimetal or carbide tipped hole saw to punch the hole in the sink. (For Air Gap
Faucet 7/8". For NON Air Gap Faucet 1/2").

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FIGURE 1: FEED SUPPLY INSTALLATION
FEED SUPPLY VALVE INSTALLATION
STEP 1. Follow the cold water line from shut off valve to the existing faucet and unscrew the threaded connection.
STEP 2. Insert feed supply valve between cold water line and existing connection.
STEP 3. Follow the assembly sequence shown for attaching valve to the existing cold water line.
STEP 4. Connect Black line from RO system as shown in Fig 1.
a. Remove the 1/2" Compression Nut from Valve body. Be careful not to loose the plastic or brass Insert
and the Conical Compression Sleeve.
b. Insert the 1/4" Black Tubing into the Compression Nut with the threads towards the end of the tube.
c. Slip the Conical Compression Sleeve onto the Black Tube with the long slope pointing toward the end
of the tube.
d. Place the Insert into the end of the Black Tubing. Make sure you push the insert in all the way.
e. Tighten Compression Nut back on the Valve body.
STEP 5. When installation of the valve is complete, check for leaks as follows:
a. Close Feed Supply Valve that you just installed.
b. Open cold water supply valve and check for leaks around feed supply valve fittings. Tighten if necessary.
NOTE: To be certain of the cold line; turn on the hot water, allow water to run until pipe becomes warm. Then
attach fitting to the cold water line. If you run hot water through your system it will damage the membrane.
INSTALL ON COLD WATER LINE
FEED VALVE

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Figure 2
AIR GAP FAUCET PARTS LIST
– Faucet
– Galvanized Flange
– Rubber Washer
– Flat Metal Washer with “U” Cutout
– Plastic Spacer with Cutout
– Flat Metal Washer
– Hex Nut
– 1/4” Quick Connect Plastic Tubing Adapter
Figure 3: INSTALLATION FOR DWS & DWS-PP SYSTEM
FAUCET INSTALLATION
AIR GAP FAUCET INSTALLATION
A. Place the chrome counter plate and rubber washer over the threaded shaft and barbed nipples on the faucet
(Refer to Figure below).
B. Pass the Blue 3/8" tubing, the Yellow 1/4" tubing, and the Black 3/8" tubing up through the drilled countertop
hole and temporarily secure them so they don’t fall back through the hole.
C. Place the galvanized flange, plastic spacer, flat metal washer, and hex nut in sequence over the threaded
shaft and temporarily hand-tighten, then screw the push fitting onto the end of the threaded shaft.
D. Insert the Blue 3/8" tubing into the Quick Connect Tubing Adapter.
E. Connect the 1/4" yellow tubing to the smaller barb and connect the 3/8" Black tubing to the larger barb.
F. Drop the entire assembly into the hole, resting on the chrome counter plate. Loosen the nut and position the
Galvanized Flange under the counter top and then securely tighten the hex nut.
G. DO NOT CUT EXCESS TUBING AT THIS POINT. YOU WILL NEED THE TUBING TO INSTALL TANK.
TIP: When connecting the tubes to the hose barbs, try using HOT water to soften the plastic tubes. When connecting
the drain lines to the saddle, make the lengths as short and straight as possible to reduce drainage noise.

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Figure 4
NON AIR GAP FAUCET PARTS LIST
– Faucet
– Chrome Counter Plate
– Locating Washer
– Large Rubber Washer
– Small Rubber Washer
– Flat Metal Washer
– Hex Nut
– Plastic Conical Compression Sleeve
– Insert
– Compression Nut
Figure 5: INSTALLATION FOR MAXPURE (MPDW)
NON AIR-GAP FAUCET INSTALLATION
A. Place the chrome counter plate and large rubber washer over the threaded shaft on the faucet and place in
hole previously drilled on page 4.
B. Place the small rubber washer, locating washer, flat metal washer, and hex nut in sequence over the threaded
shaft and temporarily hand-tighten.
C. Insert the Blue Tube into the Compression Nut with the threads towards the end of the tube. Then add the
Compression Sleeve.
D. Place the Insert into the end of the Blue Tubing. Make sure you push the insert in all the way. Screw the
Compression Nut onto the threaded shaft.
E. Securely tighten both hex nut and Compression Nut.
F. DO NOT CUT EXCESS TUBING AT THIS POINT. YOU WILL NEED THE TUBING TO INSTALL TANK.
TIP: When connecting the tubes to the hose barbs, try using HOT water to soften the plastic tubes. When connecting
the drain lines to the saddle, make the lengths as short and straight as possible to reduce drainage noise.

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Figure 6: RO/DI SYSTEM WITH DRINKING WATER KIT INSTALLED

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DRAIN SADDLE INSTALLATION
1. Refer to Figure 2 and determine the location for the drain saddle assembly and drain hole. It must be located above
the “P” trap (“U” shaped bend in drain pipe) on the sink side of the drain pipe.
2. Place the half of the drain saddle with threaded nipple at a predetermined location. Slide a pencil through the
plastic nipple and make a mark on the drain pipe.
3. Use a small punch and indent a start position to prevent the drill bit from wandering.
4. Drill a 3/8" hole in the drain pipe through the mark on one side only, do not drill through both sides of the drain
pipe. Clean any loose shavings from around the hole.
5. Refer to Figure 3 showing the drain saddle assembly sequence. Press nuts in back half of drain saddle assembly.
6. Align the front half of the drain saddle by inserting a pencil through the plastic nipple and the newly drilled hole in
the drain pipe.
7. Install the back half of the drain saddle and clamp assembly to drain pipe by screwing in the mounting bolts until snug.
WASTE WATER LINE INSTALLATION
NOTE: The tubing must be as SHORT and STRAIGHT as possible to allow for proper drainage and reduce the noise of
the Air Gap faucet.
1. Measure the waste tube from the faucet to the drain saddle and make a straight cut with a sharp knife.
2. Remove Nut from drain saddle. Slip the waste tube through the nut. Insert waste tube into the opening in the drain
saddle and tighten the nut securely.
3. This line is gravity fed. If there is any bend in the tube the waste water will not flow into the drain properly. Water
may back up and come out the Air Gap hole in the back of the faucet base.
Garbage
Disposal
"P" TRAP
Good Bad
Figure 7: Drain Saddle Mounting Locations Figure 8: Drain Saddle Assembly Sequence

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IN
OUT
Sediment
Filter Carbon Filter
RO Membrane
1LB CHECK VALVE
ASO VALVE
From Feed Supply Valve
(Tap Water - 1/4" Black)
(1/4" Blue)
3/8" DRAIN SADDLE
(1/4" BlACK)
(1/4" BlACK)
DI
Filter
IN
OUT
Sediment
Filter Carbon Filter
RO Membrane
1LB CHECK VALVE
ASO VALVE
From Feed Supply Valve
(Tap Water - 1/4" Black)
(1/4" Blue)
3/8" DRAIN SADDLE
(1/4" BlACK)
(1/4" BlACK)
DI
Filter
IN
OUT
Sediment
Filter Carbon Filter
RO Membrane
1LB CHECK VALVE
ASO VALVE
From Feed Supply Valve
(Tap Water - 1/4" Black)
(1/4" Blue)
3/8" DRAIN SADDLE
(1/4" BlACK)
(1/4" BlACK)
DI
Filter
BASIC RO-DI SYSTEM WITH ASO VALVE
Figure 9: Schematic for ASO Valve
ICE MAKER HOOKUP (OPTIONAL)
1. Turn off feed supply valve and the ball valve on tank.
2. Locate the Blue tube that leads to the faucet.
3. Cut the tube and reconnect the cut ends with a 3/8" x 3/8" x 1/4" Tee.
4. Connect 1/4" Tubing to the third leg of the tee and route to refrigerator.
5. Turn on feed supply valve and the ball valve on tank.
INSTALLING ASO AND CHECK VALVE
1. Locate the Black Tube between the Carbon Filter and the Membrane.
2. Cut the Black Tube in half.
3. Insert the cut end from the Carbon Filter into the IN Port of the ASO Valve.
4. Insert the cut end from the RO Membrane Housing into the OUT Port of the ASO Valve.
5. Locate the Blue Tube (product water) that leaves the RO Membrane Housing.
6. Cut the Blue Tube 2” from the membrane housing.
7. Using the 1 lb Check Valve, reconnect the two cut ends with the arrow pointing away from the membrane.
8. Position the Blue Tube along side the ASO Valve to determine where the blue tube needs to be cut. Then cut the
blue tube and reconnect the two cut ends with the two remaining ports of the ASO Valve.