Sears WaterWorks RO 2000 Installation & Operation Manual
WaterWorks TM
Undersink Reverse Osmosis
HOME DRINKING WATER SYSTEM
Model RO 2000
Installation
Operation
Maintenance
Repair Parts
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS WHEN
INSTALLING, OPERATING
AND MAINTAINING YOUR REVERSE
OSMOSIS SYSTEM...
CALL TOLL FREE
1-800-86 WATER
System Tested and Certified to
ANSI/NSF Standard 58. See
performance data sheet for details,
Manufactured by EcoWater Systems, Inc, PO BOX 64420, ST. PAUL, MN 55164 Part No. 721 4105 (10/99)
- TABLE OF CONTENTS -
Safety Guides ................................................ 2-3
What Your Home Drinking Water System Will Do ..................... 3
Things To Check Before You Start To Install ....................... 4-5
How To Install Your Home Drinking Water System ................. 5-11
How Your Home Drinking Water System Works .................. 11-12
Care Of Your Home Drinking Water System ..................... 13-16
Dimensions And Specifications ................................... 17
Repair Parts ............................................... 18-19
Remote Locations For The RO ..................................... 20
-WARRANTY-
FULL WARRANTY ON DELUXE REVERSE OSMOSIS DRINKING WATER SYSTEM
(except battery, filter, filter cartridge or membrane)
For one year from the date of purchase, when this deluxe reverse osmosis drinking water system
is installed and maintained in accordance with our instructions, Sears will repair, free of charge, de-
fects in material and workmanship, except for disposable battery, filters, cartridges and membranes.
TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE, SIMPLY CONTACT THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE
CENTER THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. This warranty applies only while this product
is in use in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state
to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
SEARS INSTALLATION POLICY
All installation labor arranged by Sears shall be
performed in a neat, workmanlike manner in
accordance with generally accepted trade prac-
tices. Further, all installations shall comply with all
local laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
Customer shall also be protected, during installa-
tion, by insurance relating to Property Damage,
Workman's Compensation and Public Liability.
SEARS INSTALLATION WARRANTY
In addition to any warranty extended to you on
the WaterWorks merchandise involved, which
warranty becomes effective the date the mer-
chandise is installed, should the workmanship of
any Sears arranged installation prove faulty
within one year, Sears will, upon notice from you,
cause such faults to be corrected at no additional
cost to you.
- SAFETY GUIDES -
_' Read all steps, guides and rules carefully
before installing and using your Home Drink-
ing Water System. Follow all steps exactly to
correctly install. Reading this book will also
help you to get all the benefits from your Home
Drinking Water System.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THIS PROD-
UCT TO MAKE SAFE DRINKING WATER
FROM NON-POTABLE WATER SOURCES.
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- SAFETY GUIDES -
DO NOT USE THE SYSTEM ON
MICROBIOLOGICALLY UNSAFE WATER,
OR WATER OF UNKNOWN QUALITY
WITHOUT ADEQUATE DISINFECTION
BEFORE OR AFTER THE SYSTEM.
Systems certified for cyst reduction may
be used on disinfected water that may
contain filterable cysts.
CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARTMENT FOR PLUMBING
AND SANITATION CODES. YOU MUST
FOLLOW THEIR GUIDES AS YOU INSTALL
THE SYSTEM. FOLLOW YOUR LOCAL
CODES IF THEY DIFFER WITH GUIDES IN
THIS MANUAL.
house water pressure is over the maximum,
install a pressure reducing valve in the water
supply to the Home Drinking Water System.
Do not install the Home Drinking Water System
outside, or in extreme hot or cold temp-
eratures. Temperature of the water supply to
the Home Drinking Water System must be be-
tween 40OF (minimum) and 100OF (maximum).
See the specification table on page 17. DO
NOT INSTALL ON HOT WATER.
Read the other limits (pH, hardness, etc.) on
page 17 and be sure your water supply con-
forms. Please read WATER SUPPLY, page 4.
The Home Drinking Water System works on
water pressure of 40 psi (minimum) to 125 psi
(maximum). See the table on page 17. If your
- WHAT YOUR HOME DRINKING WATER SYSTEM WILL DO -
Your Home Drinking Water System is a REVERSE
OSMOSIS (RO) water treating unit. It uses
household water pressure to reverse a natural
physical process called osmosis. Water, under
pressure, is forced through a semi-permeable mem-
brane where minerals and impurities are screen-
ed out and sent down the drain with the waste
water. These minerals and impurities are measured
as total dissolved solids (TDS).
The system includes replaceable pre and postfilter
sediment-carbon cartridges. The prefilter removes
sand, dirt, rust particles and other sediments. It also
takes chlorine out of the feed water. The postfilter
removes any remaining tastes and/or odors just
before water is taken from the system faucet. The
storage area holds almost 1 gallon of RO product
water for your needs.
The undersink system connects to a house COLD
water pipe for a water supply. An automatic shutoff
valve prevents water waste when the storage area
is full and the faucet is closed.
The drinking water system gives you a continuous
supply of sparkling clear, delicious water for drink-
ing and cooking. Foods will look better and taste
better too. The system eliminates the need to buy
bottled water. Instead, it puts high quality water right
at your fingertips.
NOTE: A product data sheet is included, and also
available from Sears. The data sheet lists what this
RO system will remove (or reduce) from the water.
ELECTRONIC MONITOR
The electronic model has 2 water quality sensors,
located in the electronic box. Indicator lights on the
faucet base work with the sensors, or probes, to
show you when water quality is good, and when the
system needs servicing.
As you take water from the RO faucet, a flashing
green light means the system is giving you high
quality RO water. Over a period of time, the RO
membrane, prefilter cartridge and postfilter begin
to lose efficiency. Flashing amber lights (see pages
12, 13 and 14) tell you when to service the RO mem-
brane and filters.
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- THINGS TO CHECK BEFORE YOU START TO INSTALL -
• PARTS IN THE SHIPPING CARTON -- Unpack
the carton carefully so needed parts are not discard-
ed by mistake. Included are:
_ _ WATER
(_ _ _ t SUPPLY
_,/_1 _b')_tl SADDLE
VALVE
_,,_ --.
RO
, I ASSEMBLY _ .t
_ BATTERY
HOLDER
_ WITH
BATTERIES (4)
I
ELECTRONIC
FAUCET
BASE
DRAIN
ADAPTER
£
FAUCET
ASSEMBLY
• WATER SUPPLY -- The cold water supply to
your Home Drinking Water System must be within
certain chemical limits (see page 17). If not, it will
not make product water as it should, and life of the
RO membrane is shortened.
CAUTION: CHLORINE IN WATER SUPPLY. The
RO membrane is destroyed by chlorine. A pre-
filter carbon cartridge removes chlorine from the
water before it enters the RO membrane.
IMPORTANT: TO KEEP CHLORINE FROM
DESTROYING THE RO MEMBRANE, BE SURE
TO REPLACE THIS CHLORINE REMOVAL CAR-
TRIDGE AT LEAST EVERY 6 MONTHS, OR 900
GALLONS. (SEE RO CARE GUIDE, PAGE 16.)
NOTE: Codes in thestate of Massachusetts require installation
by a licensed plumber, and do not permit the use of the saddle
valve. For installation, use plumbing code 248-CMR of the
Commonwea]th of Massachusetts.
• WHERE TO MOUNT THE RO ASSEMBLY AND
LOCATE THE STORAGE TANK --
The Home Drinking Water System fits nicely under
the kitchen or bathroom sink. However, you can in-
stall it where most handy for you. You do need a
COLD water supply pipe and drain point within 6
feet. Where space is limited, you can lay iton a shelf
or floor. Locate the assembly so you can easily get
to it to change filters.
The RO System weighs about 40 Ibs. when full of
water. Set it on the floor or other solid surface that
will hold this weight.
RO
/FAUCET
HOME DRINKING
WATER SYSTEM
INSTALLED
UNDER KITCHEN
SINK
DRAIN COLD RO
(SINK TRAP) WATER SUPPLY ASSEMBLY
- THINGS TO CHECK BEFORE YOU START TO INSTALL -
REMOTE LOCATION -- You can install the RO
assembly or water supply saddle valve in another
place away from the RO faucet (please see page
2O).
• REPLACING ANOTHER RO SYSTEM -- We
suggest you remove all parts of another RO system,
and use everything included with your new RO
system.
- TOOLS AND MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED -
==9/16" open end, or adjustable wrench
• standard pliers, and larger adjustable jaw pliers
or pipe wrench
• slotted and Phillips head screwdrivers
• plumbers putty
• pipe joint compound (thread seal) or Teflon
tape, approved for use on potable water sup-
plies
• hand or battery powered drill with 1/8" bit (if
needed for the cold water supply valve, page 6)
• electric drill and bits, if hole is needed for the
RO faucet, page 7
CAUTION: TO AVOID DAMAGING A SINK
BEYOND REPAIR, CONSULT A QUALIFIED
PLUMBER OR INSTALLER FOR GUIDES
BEFORE DRILLING HOLES IN PORCELAIN OR
STAINLESS STEEL
- 5 STEPS TO INSTALL THE SYSTEM -
STEP 1 - INSTALL THE COLD WATER SUPPLY SADDLE VALVE, PAGE 6.
STEP 2 - INSTALL THE DRAIN ADAPTER, PAGES 6 AND 7.
Note: Running the drain tubing directly to a floor drain, sump, standpipe, laundry tub, etc., as shown on page
20, is preferred. However, ifthat is not possible or practical, the included drain adapter installs in the sink drain
pipe, always above or ahead of the p-trap. Be sure to comply with your local plumbing codes. Other drain
pipe fittings, in addition to the adapter, may be needed.
STEP 3 - INSTALL THE FAUCET, PAGES 7-9,
A - PREPARE MOUNTING HOLE
B - ASSEMBLE FAUCET
C - FASTEN FAUCET IN PLACE
STEP 4 - MAKE ELECTRICAL, AND REMAINING TUBING CONNECTIONS.
STEP 5 - SANITIZING, PRESSURE TESTING, PLACING IN "SERVICE".
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- HOW TO INSTALL YOUR HOME DRINKING WATER SYSTEM -
STEP 1 -- INSTALL THE COLD WATER SUPPLY SADDLE VALVE (FIG. 2)
• Install this valve on the COLD water pipe to the
kitchen sink (FIG. 2).
• This valve has a cutting pin and will make its own
hole in copper or plastic pipe. To install on iron pipe,
you have to drill a 1/8" diameter hole for the cut-
ting pin.
DANGER (IF DRILLING PIPE): TO PROTECT
YOURSELF FROM SERIOUS INJURY OR FATAL
SHOCK, USE A HAND OR BATTERY POWERED
DRILL ONLY TO MAKE THE HOLE. DO NOT USE
AN ELECTRIC DRILL.
• USE THE FOLLOWING GUIDES TO INSTALL:
1. Close the house main water supply valve. Open
a high and low faucet in the house to drain water
from the pipes.
2. Looking at FIG. 2, if not already done, turn the
valve into clamp A and tighten. Turn the valve han-
dle all the way out.
NOTE: If you have to drill a 1/8" diameter hole, hold
the valve with clamp A up to the pipe and mark the
spot to drill. BEFORE DRILLING, READ THE
DANGER NOTE ABOVE.
3. Place the seal on the inside of clamp A as shown.
Locate clamp A (turn handle in to align pin if pre-
drilled hole) and clamp B on the pipe. Fasten in
place using 2 screws. Tighten each screw evenly,
WATER SUPPLY SADDLE VALVE
NOTE: In Massachusetts, use
plumb4ng code 248-0MR.
COLD
CHECK LOCAL WATER
CODES FOR PIPE
APPROVAL
CLAMP A
VALVE
CLAMP B
HANDLE
but do not overtighten and crush the pipe.
4. Turn the valve handle inward to make a hole in
the copper or plastic pipe.
DO NOT TURN ON THE WATER SUPPLY AT THIS
TIME.
NOTE: BE SURE THE VALVE HANDLE PACKING
NUT IS TIGHT.
STEP 2 -- INSTALL THE DRAIN ADAPTER
• Before beginning, be sure to read the note on
page 5.
• The drain adapter fits 1-1/2" sink drain pipe.
• The adapter installs directly onto the s(nk tail-
piece as typically shown in fig. A and B.
• Locate so drain tubing from the faucet (FIG. 7,
page 10) makes a straight run to the adapter, with-
out dips, loops, low spots or kinks.
A B
drain
continued on page 7
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