Vertex Water Products PureWaterMachine PT-4.0 Quick start guide

Owners Installation Manual
Reverse Osmosis Undersink
Water Filtration System
PureWaterMachineTM

Platinum Seal Listing: The PureWaterMachine lter has been tested
and certied by IAPMO R&T according to NSF/ANSI 58 for the reduction of
contaminants. See the Performance Data Sheet, page 14 & 15, for specic
substances and reduction performance.
The VERTEX PureWaterMachine is made with quality components to provide
cleaner, safer drinking water. No chemicals are added or used in this system.
To preserve the PLATINUM SEAL approval and lter capability, it is required
that the lter elements be replaced at the intervals and with replacement
elements as specied in section 4.0 of this manual.
This manual is applicable to Product Models:
PT-4.0 PT-504
PT-4.0/P PT-504P
PT-4.0/5 PT-505
PT-4.0/5/P PT-505P
Nitrate/Nitrite Test Instructions
If you purchased your system specically for nitrate reduction, Vertex recommends testing with
the kit supplied herein to establish that nitrate and nitrite are being reduced to acceptable levels.
We recommended tests be made on the ltered water each 6 months to assume it conforms.
Open the PurTest package, take out one strip. Insert a strip in a sample of ltered water for a few
seconds, then withdraw and wait for 60 seconds. Color change on the end pad is for nitrate, and
the upper pad is for nitrite.
Replacement test kits may be purchased from your dealer.
Each 6 months, the water should be sent to a certied water laboratory, or to the county for tests
on the ltered water for any additional items of concern.

Table of Contents
i. Notice
ii. Parts List
1.0 Introduction pg. 1
2.0 Installation pg. 2
2.1 Location of RO Unit pg. 2
2.2 Mounting the RO lter Unit Under a Sink pg. 2
2.3 Install RO Membrane Element In Housing pg. 4
2.4 Connecting the Feed Water Supply pg. 4
2.5 Installation of Drain Connection pg. 5
2.6 Installation of Clean Water Faucet pg. 6
2.7 Porcelain/Enamel Over Steel or Cast Iron Sinks pg. 6
2.8 Install Faucet pg. 7
2.9 Tubing Connections pg. 7
2.10 Air Gap Faucet Installation pg. 9
3.0 System Start Up pg. 10
3.1 Air Purge pg. 10
3.2 Start-Up pg. 10
4.0 Recommended Filter Changes pg. 10
4.1 Filter Replacement, Pure Water Machine pg. 10
4.2 Standard Filter Elements pg. 11
5.0 Filter Replacement Procedure pg. 11
6.0 Installation Troubleshooting pg. 13
7.0 Two-Year Limited Warranty pg. 13
8.0 Performance Data Sheet pg. 14
9.0 Other Models pg. 16
9.1 Pure Water Machine with booster pump pg. 16
Appendix A: Theory of Operation pg. 18
A.1 Pre Filters pg. 18
A.2 The Reverse Osmosis Membrane pg. 18
A.3 Auto Control pg. 19

i NOTICE
This instruction manual was written to guide a professional plumber to make an easy installation
of the VERTEX Pure Water Machine. The installation shall conform to state and local laws and
regulations.
This manual covers systems with 36 gallon per day membranes (PT-4.0, PT-4.0/P, PT-4.0/5,
PT-4.0/5/P) and systems with 50 gallon per day membranes (PT-504, PT-504P, PT-505, PT-505P).
This lter system can be installed by the homeowner who has sufcient tools and skills. Be cau-
tioned that an extra faucet for puried water will be installed . This requires a 7/8-inch diameter
hole in the sink top. If there is not an extra hole existing, a new one must be drilled. For a porcelain
sink, this requires a special drill (7/8” Relton cutter) which costs about $160 and requires skill to
use.
ii PARTS LIST
PARTS CONTAINED IN THE PURE WATER MACHINE CARTON
1-Box containing storage tank
1-Box with lter assemblies
1-Set of 1/4” plastic tubes, orange, white, black
1-clean water faucet and ttings
1-set of installation hardware
OPTIONAL
1-Pump Transformer - for models with booster pump

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
The VERTEX PureWaterMachine is a 4-stage water cleansing system. The principal
cleansing of the water of dissolved solids is by the Reverse Osmosis membrane lter (stage 3).
Stage One is a sediment lter which removes particles of rust, sand and other trash in the
water line down to 5-microns in size.
Stage Two is an activated carbon block lter which removes odors, chlorine and foreign tastes.
Stage Three is an advanced reverse osmosis membrane for removal of dissolved solids.
This is the heart of the system. The reverse osmosis technology on average removes 95% of
the dissolved solids. Dissolved solids are not removed by municipal water treatment systems.
This is why the Vertex Pure Water Machine is an important safety factor for the water you
drink and use in your cooking. Chemical contaminants such as chromium-6, lead, nitrates,
and selenium which seep into municipal water systems are removed.
The water pressure against the reverse osmosis membrane forces the water molecules through
the membrane, but the larger contaminant molecules are kept behind and are ushed to the
sewer. The clean water goes to the storage tank and is held there ready to use. When the faucet
is opened, clean water from the storage tank ows through the activated carbon polishing lter
to the faucet for your use. The tank is prepressurized with a bladder which pushes the water
out through the nal carbon lter.
A special faucet is installed on your sink which dispenses safe, good tasting drinking water
which is especially good for coffee, tea and drinks. By extending a line to your refrigerator,
it can be used to make ice cubes.
LIFE: The lter life is specied by the number of gallons of water owing through the
system. Normal household will use two to three gallons of puried water daily. The lters
are good for 1500 to 3000 gallons total usage depending on water quality. Therefore the
lter elements, Stages 1,2, & 4 should be changed at least once a year. The Reverse Osmosis
membrane has a longer effective life-span (5-year maximum) and it should be changed once
every three years. See section 4.0
5-stage systems have an additional carbon pre-lter. All other stages are the same as
described above.

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2.0 INSTALLATION
Before starting the installation, you should measure the water pressure that is available under
the sink to power the Pure Water machine RO. If the pressure is less than 40-psig, it is too low;
and if it is 90-psig, it may be too high. The solution if the pressure is too low is to use a model
with a booster pump. The solution for high water pressure, is to put a pressure regulator in the
inlet water line to the house. A pressure of 60-75 psig is normal.
2.1 Location of RO unit
The RO unit may be located under the kitchen sink or in the basement. A cold water
supply line must be close by. When locating the system under a sink make sure there
is adequate room for the lter module assembly as well as the storage tank. For best
performance the tank should be located as close to the clean water faucet (supplied)
as possible (within 20 feet).
2.2 Mounting the RO lter unit under a sink (Fig. 1.)
Mount the unit to the wall of the sink cabinet. Pre-t the unit by positioning
the bottom of the pre-lter cartridges 2 inches off the oor of the cabinet. This
clearance is necessary to make room to remove the housings when replacing the
lter cartridges. Mark the location of the 2 mounting holes in the mounting bracket.
Install 2 mounting screws leaving 1/8 inch clearance under the screw head. Check
the t by mounting the RO lter unit but don’t install yet.
A 1/4” ball valve is supplied so the homeowner can easily shut off feed water when
leaving the home unattended. The best overall protection from potential water
leaks in the kitchen, hot water heater, or utility room is to install an automatic leak
detector shutoff valve to the house (Vertex P/N LC-8021).

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Figure 1
revised 02.15.17 pwm manual figure 1 rev1
revised 10.26.17 chanaged file name to pwm_manual_mount_RO
UPC Approved
Drain Connction
(Not Included)
4-Stage system shown

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Figure 2
2.3 Install RO membrane element in housing (See Figure 2)
The RO membrane element is packed separately because the membrane has been
tested by the manufacturer and sealed in plastic with preservative. Remove the
membrane element from its sealed plastic bag. To install the membrane in the housing
rst loosen the inlet tting nut (the end of the housing with the single tting) and
remove the tube. Unscrew the membrane housing cap. Notice that one end of the RO
membrane has two “O” rings on it. This end slides in rst. Check that the “O” rings
are tight and in their grooves. Lubricate lightly with cooking oil or vaseline. Install the
membrane so the black sealing ring on the membrane is at the open end of the housing.
Press the membrane in and feel the two “O” rings seat in the housing. Make sure
they seat properly on the barrel of the housing, then reinstall the housing end cap and
tighten securely. Reinstall the tubing and tting and secure tting nut.
2.4 Connecting the feed water supply (Fig. 3)
The feed water assembly consists of 1/2” brass slip joint adapter, a black washer,
and a 1/4” x 1/4” ball valve. Locate these parts in the installation kit.
Locate the cold water shut off valve under the sink and turn it off. Open the cold
water faucet to release the pressure. On single handled faucets, the hot water may
have to be turned off to prevent any hot water cross-over. If water continues to come
out of the faucet with the under-sink valves turned off, the house main valve will
have to be turned off.
With the water turned off, disconnect the cold water riser tube (ex line) from the
valve. Install the slip joint connector with the black washer. Loosen the nut and
separate the cold riser tube from the faucet shank. Gently bend the riser tube so
that the slip joint adapter ts onto the faucet shank. Reinstall the cold riser tube on
the slip joint connector using the existing cone washer. For Solid copper tube the
procedure is the same except you must cut a piece of the riser tube about 3/4” to 1”
so the slip joint adapter can t between the valve and the riser tube. Wrap several
turns of teon tape on the ball valve and install on the slip joint connector.
In some cases the Pure Water Machine is supplied with a saddle Valve which can
clamp over a copper pipe and make the hole and seal at once. (See gure 4).
MEMBRANE INSTALLATION
RO Membrane Element
"O" Ring Seals
Membrane Housing

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Figure 3
2.5 Installation of Non-UPC drain connection (Fig. 4)
Place the drain outlet saddle on the drain pipe. Allow proper space for the drilling operation.
Tighten the saddle bolts evenly on both sides. Using the opening in the drain outlet saddle as a
guide, drill a 1/4” hole in the drain pipe. Clean any debris out of the drain saddle connection.
Figure 4
Existing Cold Water
Line to Sink
1/4” Tubing
(orange)
Ball Valve
Rubber
Grommet
1/2” Slip Joint
Adapter
Black Washer
Existing Cold Water
Supply Valve
Vertical
Mount
Foam
Sealing
Washer
Compression
Fitting
1/4” tube
(black)
Horizontal
Mount
Do Not
Mount Here
Disposal
Sink Sink
Maximum Displacement
from Top Center – 30˚
RO Drain Line
Alternate drain connection where UPC is not required

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2.6 Installation of clean water faucet (Fig. 5)
The faucet should be positioned
with aesthetics, function, and
convenience in mind. An ample
at area is required for the faucet
base so that it can be drawn down
tight. The space under the sink
below where the faucet will be
mounted must be clear of any
obstructions.
Some conditions may eliminate the
need to drill a hole in the sink such
as a faucet previously installed in
the sink, a hole covered by a chrome
hole cover, or an unused spray
handle. If any of these situations are
present, you may mount the faucet
in one of these holes.
The sink drilling process is not
complicated, but requires a certain
amount of caution and forethought.
Porcelain sinks can be chipped if
care is not exercised when drilling
the hole for the faucet.
[NOTE: This procedure is for the non air gap faucet provided.]
2.7 Porcelain/Enamel over Steel or Cast Iron Sinks
Using a small diameter carbide tipped drill, drill a pilot hole completely through
the porcelain and the material underneath. Remove any metal chips that fall into
the sink to prevent rust stains. Place the spring-loaded porcelain cutter bit in to the
drill chuck. Make sure the pilot guide is inserted tightly. Insert the pilot guide onto
the pilot hole. Push down gently on the drill motor to apply light pressure to the
porcelain surface. Start the drill motor, turning as slowly as possible. After the initial
cut has started, motor speed may be gradually increased. The cut may require three
to four minutes to complete. Going faster could result in excessive chipping. Be sure
a complete ring has been cut through the porcelain to the metal underneath.
Place the nish hole saw into the drill chuck. Make sure the pilot guide is inserted
tightly. Insert the pilot guide into the pilot hole. Begin cut using a slow speed and
light pressure until the porcelain has been penetrated to the material underneath.
Remove the saw from the hole and clean all debris from the porcelain surface.
Reinsert saw into the hole and cut through the remaining material.
Figure 5
Step 1.
Pilot Drill
Step 2.
Spring loaded
porcelain saw
(Relton cutter)
Step 3.
Finish hole saw