Weco Vgro series User manual

VGRO Series

Water Engineering Corporation

Long Beach, CA U.S.A

1 (888) 675-5187

[email protected]

WECO Reverse Osmosis

Drinking Water Filter

System Manual

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Inspect the System before Installation:

Please inspect the System and all connection fittings carefully, and make sure there is no damage

during shipping. If you find a damaged or broken part, please DO NOT proceed with the installation,

and contact us for a replacement, broken part or assistance via 1 (888) 675-5187

General Installation and Maintenance Requirements:

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Please make sure that the installation complies with State and local laws and regulations.

•

Do not use with the water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without

adequate disinfection before or after system.

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System must be installed indoor.

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It is recommended that installation of the water filter be done by a professional plumber.

Important !

VGRO-SET-3

It is recommended to change the 3 pre-filters at least every

6-8 months. It is advised to change them on time to avoid any

damages to the RO System. It is advised to use WECO replacement

filters. Using ‘non-WECO’ and poor quality filters may clog the

RO system and will also damage the membrane.

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CARBON

PRE-FILTER

SEDIMENT

PRE-FILTER

4th Stage

GRO MEMBRANE

AUTO SHUT-OFF

VALVE

ALKALINE OR

UV SYSTEMS ONLY

6th Stage Filter PRODUCT

WATER TANK

5th Stage Filter

2nd Stage 1st Stage

MAIN SUPPLY

WATER

FILTERED

WATER

BRINE

Feed Water

IN OUT

Product Water

Flow Restrictor Check Valve

INLET

3nd Stage

CARBON

PRE-FILTER

Water supply adapter valve

Cold water shut-off valve

Auxiliary faucet

Garbage disposal

Carbon Filters

Drain Saddle

Storage tank with valve in open Position

Sediment Filter

Membrane

Inline GAC Filter

Alkaline/UV Filter (optional)

Reverse Osmosis System Tubing Diagram

Fig. #1

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CARBON

PRE-FILTER

SEDIMENT

PRE-FILTER

4th Stage

GRO MEMBRANE

AUTO SHUT-OFF

VALVE

ALKALINE OR

UV SYSTEMS ONLY

6th Stage Filter PRODUCT

WATER TANK

5th Stage Filter

2nd Stage 1st Stage

MAIN SUPPLY

WATER

FILTERED

WATER

BRINE

Feed Water

IN OUT

PERMEATA

OUT

BRINE

OUT

Product Water

Flow Restrictor

Check Valve

INLETINLET

3nd Stage

CARBON

PRE-FILTER

BRINE

Water supply adapter valve

Cold water shut-off valve

Auxiliary faucet

Garbage disposal

Carbon Filters

Drain Saddle

Storage tank with valve in open Position

Sediment Filter

Membrane

Inline GAC Filter

Alkaline/UV Filter (optional)

Permeate Pump

Reverse Osmosis System Tubing Diagram with Permeate Pump

Fig. #2

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Tapping into the cold water line

(Using the water supply adapter model FW 1)

Drilling the hole for the faucet

1. For best results, a ½” carbide-tipped drill bit should be used to drill a hole into your sink for the

auxiliary faucet.

2. Carefully select the faucet location making sure it will have a neat water fall pattern and that

the faucet stud will be accessible from below once the hole is completed.

3. For Porcelain Sink: Before starting the drill motor, apply firm downward pressure on the bit until

a crunching occurs. This will help keep the drill bit from moving.

4. For Stainless Steel Sink: Before using a ½” carbide drill bit, an indent should be made with a

center punch to keep the drill bit from moving. A small pilot hole will also aid the ½” drill bit.

5. For best results, keep steady firm pressure during the start of the hole will cause excess wear

on the bit and progress will be slow.

6. Once the hole is complete, clean the area of metal chips and roughness around the hole.

Metal chips will stain Porcelain.

NOTE: The drinking water system must be connected to the COLD

water supply only.

1. Turn off the cold water supply to the sink faucet

by locating the Round or oblong handle on the

right side of the sink cabinet and Turning clockwise

until the water supply is off.

NOTE: If the cold water shut-off valve fails to turn off the water, the

house water supply can be turned off at the main water supply.

2. The water supply adapter can be installed at the faucet Connection (A of Fig. #3) of the cold

water line or at the shut-off Valve connection (B of Fig. #3).

3. Disconnect the threaded nut at the connection and thread the water supply adapter, with

the flat washer in place, onto the connection and tighten. Connect the white tubing to the

water supply adapter with the treaded nut and tighten.

4. Thread the needle valve into the adapter tightly and turn the handle clockwise all the way in.

Turn on cold water supply to the sink faucet and check for leaks.

NOTE: Safety glasses should be worn to protect your eyes while drilling the faucet hole.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

NEEDLE VALVE

WATER SUPPLY

ADAPTER

Fig. #3

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Mounting the faucet

Your unit comes complete with a long reach faucet.

Drain clamp installation

1. The drain clamp assembly should be installed above the trap and on the vertical or horizontal

tailpiece (Fig. #5)

NOTE: Air gap option installation instructions are available upon

request. The following instructions is for non-air gap option.

1. Slide chrome cover plate and rubber gasket onto

stem of faucet and place faucet onto sink with the

stem going through the hole.

2. Place metal washer and lock washer over threaded

stem of faucet and tighten nut from under the

counter surface to lock the faucet into place.

DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

3. Connect the blue tube to the faucet stem under

the counter and tighten.

Fig. #4

2. Mark the hole position on the pipe and drill a ¼” hole through one side of the pipe (Fig. #6).

Fig. #5

Fig. #6

Chrome Washer

Rubber Gasket

Star Lock Washer

Plastic Inlet Nipple

Plastic Sleeve

Compression Nut

Inlet Line

Brass Nut

Washer

Mount Drain

Saddleat Either

Location

Never

Mount

Here

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Positioning the system

1. The head assembly will stand up in the sink cabinet or can be hung on screws provided.

2. The storage tank may be laid on its side.

3. The head assembly and/or storage tank maybe placed up to 15 feet from the point of use

with nominal pressure loss.

3. Make sure to align drain saddle to drilled hole.

Attach drain clamp to drain pipe and tighten

the two screws evenly. (Fig. # 7)

NOTE: The center hole on the sponge must be removed.

4. Connect the Black tubing to the drain clamp.

Fig. #7

CONNECTING THE SYSTEM

Use the color coded tubing to make the following connections:

• The white tubing connects the water supply adapter to the inlet side.

• The blue tubing connects the faucet to the outlet side.

• The Black tubing connects to the drain clamps.

• Tha yellow tubing connects the storage tank to the inlet side of the post carbon.

Fig. #8

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1. Check to see all connections are made

2. Check that the pre-filter and pre-carbon sumps are secure using the housing wrench provided.

3. Slowly turn on the water by turning the needle valve counterclockwise.

4. The valve handle on top of the tank should be in the open position, parallel to the valve body

5. The handle of the faucet should be perpendicular to the spigot (closed).

6. Check for leaks.

7. The RO/NF ro drinking water system makes 2 gallons of drinking water per hour and requires

1 to 2 hours before water is readily available.

8. During this initial fill period, you will hear water being discharged through the black drain line.

This is normal as the contaminated water is being rejected by the reverse osmosis membrane.

START-UP PROCEDURE

DO NOT DRINK THE WATER FROM THE FIRST TANK PRODUCED BY THE SYSTEM.

DISCHARGE THE WATER FROM THE STORAGE TANK BY OPENING THE FAUCET.

DISCHARGING MIGHT TAKE UP TO 15 MINUTES.

If you have any difficulties with the installation, or require additional information on your unit,

please consult with our factory technicians.

We thank you for purchasing our Reverse Osmosis / Nanofiltration unit for your high quality processed drinking

water. In order to maintain this high quality water, it is important that scheduled maintenance be followed.

To properly maintain your WECO drinking water system, please use

only genuine WECO water replacement filters at

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RECOMMENDED SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

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Sediment Pre-filter: The pre-filter protects the system and should be

maintained regularly, a clear housing has been provided for your

convenience. The show-white pre-Filter should be changed when the

outside discolors to a cardboard brown color and before the inner

surface discolors. The life of the pre- filter will depend upon the

condition of your water supply and should be checked at 3-month

intervals until a filter life is established (average life 6 months).

Carbon Block: Designed to remove chlorine form the water supply, as

well as organic and inorganic substance before entering the TFC

membrane (average life 12 months).

Post-Carbon: The post-filter should be changed

when you experience an unusual taste and/or

odor to the water and has a nominal life of

1 year.

Membrane: The high quality Thin Film

Composite membrane should last between

2 to 4 years depending on the quality of your

local water.

Drain your storage tank twice each month to extend the membrane and have the freshest water

in the storage tank. Drain the storage tank by lifting the faucet handle into the parallel position

with the spigot until water flow stops from the tank. Return the faucet handle to the closed position

and the tank will refill in 2 hours. It is best to drain the system before retiring for the evening.

VGRO-36 WP-5 CFB-Plus10 CBC-10 GRO-36EN GS-10RO -

VGRO-50 WP-5 CFB-Plus10 CBC-10 GRO-50EN GS-10RO -

VGRO-75 WP-5 CFB-Plus10 CBC-10 GRO-75EN GS-10RO -

VGRO-75PERM WP-5 CFB-Plus10 CBC-10 GRO-75EN GS-10RO -

VGRO-75UV WP-5 CFB-Plus10 CBC-10 GRO-75EN GS-10RO GL10SE4P

VGRO-75ALK WP-5 CFB-Plus10 CBC-10 GRO-75EN GS-10RO GS-10CAL/RO

VGRO-75GS-6RO WP-5 CFB-Plus10 CBC-10 GRO-75EN GS-10RO GS-6-RO

VGRO-75GS-6EXTRA.25 WP-5 CFB-Plus10 CBC-10 GRO-75EN GS-10RO GS-6EXTRA.25

VGRO-75GS-10EXTRA.5 WP-5 CFB-Plus10 CBC-10 GRO-75EN GS-10RO GS-10EXTRA.5

VGRO-75GS-215RO WP-5 CFB-Plus10 CBC-10 GRO-75EN GS-10RO GS-215RO

VGRO-75GS-215CB5 WP-5 CFB-Plus10 CBC-10 GRO-75EN GS-10RO GS-215CB5

VGRO-75GS-210DI WP-5 CFB-Plus10 CBC-10 GRO-75EN GS-10RO GS-210DI

Reverse Osmosis Systems Replacement Cartridges

System Stage 1

Filter Stage 2

Filter Stage 3

Filter Stage 4

Filter Stage 5

Filter Stage 6

Filter

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