TGI CT-445 Supplement

INSTALLATION & SERVICE MANUAL
Countertop Reverse Osmosis Systems
Series CT
Manufactured by
Top ay Global Inc.
Brea, Calif. 92821 U.S.A.
®
Syste Tested and Certified by WQA against NSF/ANSI Standard 58 for the reduction of
Arsenic, Bariu , Cad iu , Copper, Cyst, Hexavalent Chro iu , Lead, Radiu 226/228, Seleniu ,
TDS, Trivalent Chro iu as verified and substantiated by test data
Test and Certified
by WQA

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Thank you for choosing a Series CT counter top reverse osmosis drinking water system. With
proper care your water filtration system will produce high quality drinking water for many
years.
Read carefully and follow the instructions in this manual before installation. Pay particular
attention to all warnings, cautions and notes. Failure to do so could result in personal injury
or damage to the equipment or other property. System and installations need to comply with
state and local laws and regulations.
There are many benefits from using reverse osmosis water. Not only will you enjoy high
quality drinking water, but also will find the water unsurpassed for:
• Cooking • Juices • Coffee and Tea • Ice Cubes • ow Sodium Diets • Baby Formulas •
Weight oss Diets • Steam Irons • Car Batteries • Household Plants • Windshield Washers •
Humidifiers • Pets • Aquariums
Remove the unit carefully, check for any damage.
CHECKLIS : See <fig. 1>
1. Spigot
2. Transformer (N/A with CT-445NF)
3. Countertop RO System
4. Special aerator (CT-322) with 2 adapters (13/16, 15/16)
5. Series CT Manual
Spigot
Aerator
Transformer
Countertop System
<Fig.1>

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SPIGO INS ALLA ION
Wipe the inside of the water reservoir and rinse with clean water.
Install the spigot as shown in <Fig.2>. It is important that the rubber washer be installed on
the outside of the reservoir. Hand tighten by turning the spigot. Do not over tighten.
Spigot
Reservoir Wall
Plastic Nut
Water Reservoir
Washer
<Fig.2>

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FAUCE AERA OR INS ALLA ION
Remove the existing aerator from the faucet and attach the new special aerator (CT-322)
included with the RO unit. Consult <fig.3>. The special aerator included with the RO unit
will fit most standard faucets. However, if the aerator does not fit your faucet, consult your
dealer. Most hardware or plumbing stores carry a complete line of faucet adapter fittings.
When tightening the fitting use a pair of pliers and tighten carefully (wrap tape around the
jaws to prevent marring the fittings).
To attach the faucet snap adapter to the special aerator, pull down on the snap adapter plastic
collar and push onto the special aerator until it seats. Release the plastic collar. The plastic
collar will snap into place.
It is important that the hose lay flat on the counter with no sharp bends or kinks. This will
allow the overflow failure to function properly.
Male thread faucet Female thread faucet
Thick Washer
Thin Washer
CT-322
Special aerator
Snap adapter
Plastic collar
Snap adapter
CT-391/2 Wing valve
Hose to RO
<Fig.3>

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S AR UP
Open the plastic wing valve (see <fig.3>) two full turns (counterclockwise). And slowly turn
on the cold water.
NOTE: Do not allow hot water to enter the unit. This will permanently damage the
membrane.
Water will fill the unit and also flow from the bottom outlet of the wing valve.
Do not completely shut off the reject water. his will damage the membrane.
The reservoir will slowly fill. The rate at which the reservoir fills will vary with water
pressure and water temperature. Typical water production will be 3⁄4to 1 gallon per hour.
Discard the first two full reservoirs before using. This will insure that any loose filter material
is flushed from the system prior to use.
NO E: 1. Do not connect to hot water.
2. Do not allow to freeze.
3. Do not restrict the reject flow (wing valve) beyond 4-6 oz
per 30 seconds (110-200 ml/30 seconds)
A: Faucet
B: Plastic wing valve
C: Electrical outlet
<Fig.4> Typical layout of CT Series
A
B
C

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HELPFUL HIN S
Proper reject flow . . .
It is important that the reject water flow from the wing valve at all times. This flow of reject
water removes the unwanted contaminants from the membrane. Restricting this flow allows
the impurities to build up on the membrane and the membrane will be damaged. Make sure
that this flow yields 1/2 glass or cup in 30 seconds (110-200 ml/30 seconds). This will protect
the membrane. To clean the reservoir, use baking soda and a soft cloth. To sanitize the water
reservoir let stand for 1 hour. Rinse thoroughly before using the unit.
OVERFLOW
It is important that the hose lay flat on the counter for the overflow system to work properly.
Do not use with water that is unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection
before or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected
waters that contain filterable cysts.
Model C -445 C -445P
Pressure 50-90 10-90
pH Range 3-11 3-11
Temperature 40-100°F 40-100°F
Daily Production Rate 22.3GPD 43GPD
Recovery Rate 30.2% 35.4%
Storage Capacity 1.25 Gallon 1.25 Gallon
System Dimension (In.) 11x10x14.5 11x10.14.5
Shipping Weight ( b.) 15 20
Recovery Rating means the percentage of the influent 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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INS ALLA ION GUIDE
ANK LEVEL CON ROL ( LC) LAYOU
1. 3 pin connection for sensor wire
2. 2 pin connection for pump
3. 2 pin connection for transformer
Power: Powered with world wide primary voltage available (100V, 120V, 230V)
Over Flow Pure Water
Red
Green
Black
23
TLC
<Fig.5>

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C -445 FIL RA ION PROCESS
No. Part No. Descriptions Service life
1 FI-SED010S Inline sediment filter 6-12 months
2 FI-CBA010S Inline GAC filter 6-12 months
3 MM-TFF45/75 TFC membrane, 35GPD 2-3 years
4 FI-CBA010S Inline GAC filter 12-18 months
Feed Water
To Storage Tank
1234
Please contact your local dealer at:
Or call TOPWAY G OBA INC. at 800-840-1688 for your local dealer
listing phone number
This system contains a replaceable treatment component critical for the effective reduction of
total dissolved solids, and that product water shall be tested periodically to verify that the
system is performing properly.
Replacement Part

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C -445P FIL RA ION PROCESS
No. Part No. Descriptions Service life
1 FI-SED010S Inline sediment filter 6-12 months
2 FI-CBA010S Inline pre carbon filter 6-12 months
3 MM-TFF45/75 TFC membrane, 35GPD 2-3 years
4 FI-CBA010S Inline post carbon filter 12-18 months
Feed Water
To Storage Tank
1234
Please contact your local dealer at:
Or call TOPWAY G OBA INC. at 800-840-1688 for your local dealer
listing phone number
This system contains a replaceable treatment component critical for the effective reduction of
total dissolved solids, and that product water shall be tested periodically to verify that the
system is performing properly.
Replacement Part

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ROUBLESHOO ING
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLU IONS
Milky colored
water
✔Air in system ■■Air in the system is a normal occurrence
with initial start up of the RO system. The
milky look will disappear during normal use
within 1 to 2 weeks.
Slow
production
✔ow water pressure
✔Crimps in tubing
✔Clogged prefilters
✔Fouled membrane
■■Add a booster pump
■■Make sure tubing is straight
■■Replace prefilter
■■Replace membrane
Water taste or
smell offensive
✔Post carbon depleted
✔Fouled membrane
■■Replace post carbon
■■Replace membrane
No drain water ✔Clogged flow restrictor ■■Replace flow restrictor
eaks ✔Fittings are not
tightened
✔Twisted O-ring
■■Tighten fittings as necessary
■■Replace O-ring.

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PRINT IN USA CAT-MAN-CT/G2005
Limited One Year Warranty
1. What your warranty covers:
Series CT countertop reverse osmosis systems are warranted to the original
owner to be free of defects in material and workmanship from the date of
manufacture for one-year excluding the replaceable filters.
2. Conditions of warranty:
a) System must be maintained and serviced with approved replacement parts and
filters. The performance of your drinking water system is directly related to
the quality of the water being treated and the particular application for which it
is used. Therefore, the manufacturer’s liability is limited to the cost of repair
or replacement (at our option) of any defective part and does not include
incidental or consequential damage of any kind. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary, from state
to state
b) System must be installed and operated in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommended procedures and guidelines.
c) Warranty is void if product failure or damage results from freezing, neglect,
misapplication, fouling with sediment or scale or failure to operate the system
in accordance with the instructions contained in the owner’s manual.
d) The following operating conditions must also be followed for this warranty to
be valid.
• The hardness of the water can not exceed 7 grains per gallon or 120 ppm.
• Iron should be less than 0.3 ppm
• The pH of the water must not be lower than 3 or higher than 11.
• Incoming Total Dissolved Solids can not exceed 1000 ppm.
3. Limitations and Exclusions:
The manufacturer will not be responsible for any implied warranties, including
those of merchant ability and fitness for a particular purpose. The manufacturer
will not be responsible for any incidental or consequential damages, including
travel expense, and telephone charges. oss of revenue, loss of time,
inconvenience, loss of the equipment or damage caused by the equipment and its
failure to function properly are excluded. This warranty sets forth all of the
manufacturer’s responsibilities regarding this equipment.