Spectrum PTL RO System Installation Instructions Manual
Installation
Instructions
PTLROSYSTEM-COMPLETE
Premier Twist-Lock - Three stage RO System
Water Filtration
Package Contents
Installation Instructions
SPECTRUM PTL RO System
Parts & Hardware Included
A RO Filter System Head with
Built-in Bracket
B Twist-Lock
™
Filters
C Mounting Screws
D Tan k C o nn ec t or
E Water Stora ge Tank
F Saddle Valve
G Pipette
H Plumber’s Tape
I Restrictor
J Nitrate Test Strip
K Drain Connector
L Drain Connector Screws
M Nuts
N Foam Seal
O RO Tap Spout
P RO Tap Body
Q RO Tap Base
R 5’ of 1/4” Red Tube
S 5’ of 1/4” White Tube
T 2.5’ of 3/8” White Tube
U 6’ of 1/4” White Tube
T oo ls & Ma te ri al s Re qu ir ed
Phillips Screwdriver
1/8" Drill Bit
Center Punch
Adjustable Wrench
Utility Knife
File
Tap e M e as ur e
Safety Glasses
Masking Tape
Newspaper or Towels
Pencil
Pan or Bucket
Compression Cap (Optional-
For Kitchen Tap Spray
Hose Connector)
Optional Materials
Drill with 1/4" & 9/16" or 5/8" Drill Bits
Hollow-Wall Anchor Bolts or Toggle Bolts
Fine Steel Wool
How Reverse Osmosis works –
You r ne w SPECTRUM Premier Twist-Lock (PTL) Reverse Osmosis (RO) system is composed of a 3-stage system manifold, a PTL carbon block (PTL-CB)
pre-filter, the reverse osmosis membrane (PTL-RO), a storage tank, a PTL-CB post-filter and an air gap tap to deliver the filtered water to your countertop. First the water goes to the pre-filter, which is a replaceable cartridge that reduces chlorine, odour, sand, silt, dirt and other sediments to improve
the taste of your water. Next, the water flows to the Reverse Osmosis membrane, which is a tightly wound membrane that reduces the total dissolved
solids (TDS) and organic matter. The water goes from the membrane into the storage tank. A diaphragm inside the tank keeps the water pressurized
to about 30 psi when the tank is full. This is what provides the fast flow to the tap. When the tank is empty, it should be pressurized to 5 – 7 psi. As
water is drawn to the tap, it flows from the storage tank through the final filter. The final stage PTL-CB post filter reduces any remaining tastes and
odours to provide cleaner great tasting drinking water direct to your tap.
You r sy st em a ls o ha s an a ut om at ic shu to ff v al ve t o co ns erve w at er. Wh en t he s to ra ge t an k is f ul l an d th e tap is not open, pressure closes the shutoff
valve to stop flow of water with contaminants to the drain. After enough drinking water is drawn from the tap, the pressure in the Reverse Osmosis
system drops and the shutoff valve opens to allow the tank to be re-filled.
Reverse osmosis uses a membrane that is semi-permeable, allowing cleaner water to pass through it, while rejecting the contaminants that are too
large to pass through the tiny pores in the membrane. This quality reverse osmosis system uses a process known as cross-flow to allow the membrane
to continually clean itself. As some of the fluid passes through the membrane the rest continues downstream, sweeping the rejected contaminants
away from the membrane and down the drain. The process of reverse osmosis requires a driving force to push the water through the membrane - the
pressure provided by your home’s water supply is sufficient: 40 to 100 psi.
What it removes –
The SPECTRUM Premier Twist-Lock reverse osmosis system has achieved NSF/ANSI 42 & 58 certification. NSF International is a world leader in
standard, development, product certification, education and risk management for public health and safety. Your Reverse Osmosis unit, PTL-CB, will
reduce Chlorine, Odour, Particulates, Sediment, and improve taste, according to NSF 42 Standard. The PLT-RO will also reduce Total Dissolved Solids
(TDS), Pentavalent Arsenic, Hexavalent Chromium, Lead, Cadmium, Cysts, Nitrate Plus Nitrite, Nitrate and Nitrite according to NSF 58 Standard.
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Plan Your Installation
It is recommended to read through the entire manual before beginning your installation.
Follow all steps exactly. Reading this manual will also help you get all the benefits
from your system.
You r Premier Twist-Lock Drinking Wat er Sys tem c an be insta lled under a sin k or in a
remote location. Review the location options below and determine where you are going to
install your system.
Under The Sink Location
The Reverse Osmosis Filter Assembly and storage tank are normally installed in a
kitchen or bathroom sink cabinet. See Fig. 1.
A suitable drain point is needed for reject water from the Reverse Osmosis Filter.
Remote Location
You c an al so l oc at e th e Re ve rs e Os mo si s Fi lt er As se mb ly a nd s to ra ge t an k in a re mo te
location away from the Reverse Osmosis Tap. You will need a nearby water
source and drain point. See Fig. 2.
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OTE: Ensure the location is heated. Cold incoming water will adversely affect RO flow rate.
Check Space Requirements
Check size and position of items for proper installation into location chosen.
Overview and Site Preparation
There are eight easy steps to installing your Drinking Water system. They are as follows:
STEP 1 - Install Saddle Valve
STEP 2 - Install RO Drain Connector
STEP 3 - Install RO Filter Assembly
STEP 4 - Install Water Storage Tank
STEP 5 - Install RO Tap
STEP 6 - Connect Tubing for Water Supply Line from Saddle Valve to RO System Head
STEP 7 - Install RO System and Drain in Remote Location
STEP 8 - Sanitize, Pressure Test, Purge System
Prepare Site For Installation
1 Before starting, close the cold water shut-off valves.
2 Tem po r ar il y p l ac e t an k a nd fi l te r a ss e mb ly in t o c ab in e t. Do ub l e c he ck po si t io n o f
items and space required for proper installation.
3 Remove tank and filter from cabinet and set aside.
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STEP 1
Install Saddle Valve
Select a cold water supply line as close to the appliance as possible.
1 Turn off the water from the main water supply valve. If there are other valves leading to the area, close at least one of them.
2 Open any taps located on the selected supply line to relieve pressure in the pipe. Turn off the tap when there is no longer any air or
water escaping from the tap.
3 Clean the exterior of the supply line at the selected location. Wash plastic or stainless steel with water. Clean copper lines with
fine steel wool.
4 Turn the top handle on the saddle valve until the tip of the lancing pin, located in the center below the valve, is positioned above
the gasket.
5 Unscrew the nut holding the bottom plate on the saddle valve and remove the bottom plate.
6 Align the curved section of the top of the saddle valve with the curve of the top of the supply line. If you're installing the saddle
valve on a copper supply line, go to the next step. If you're installing the saddle valve on any type of pipe other than copper,
position it so the lancing pin is toward the front of the supply line so you can drill a small hole. Mark the supply line directly below
the lancing pin. Remove the saddle valve and drill a hole slightly smaller in diameter than the lancing pin. Reposition the saddle
valve on the supply line and align the lancing pin with the hole drilled into the supply line.
7 Place the bottom bracket over the bottom of the supply pipe, aligning the screws with the screw holes. Tighten the nut onto the
screws so the bracket is tightened securely over the pipe.
8 Turn the top handle on the saddle valve clockwise until it will not turn anymore. There will be resistance when the lancing pin
pushes through the pipe. If the pipe was predrilled, there will not be much resistance.
9 Turn on the water supply from the main water supply valve and any other valves that were turned off.
10Check the saddle valve for leaks. Tighten the clamps if needed.
11Hold a small bucket under the supply valve and slowly turn the handle counter-clockwise to test the valve. The handle will need to
be turned many times to open the valve. If there is no water when the valve is open, check that water to the supply line was turned
back on. If so, the lancing pin may not have been turned deep enough into the pipe. Repeat the lancing process by turning the
handle of the valve clockwise until it is all the way in the pipe, and then open the valve again by turning it counter-clockwise.
Insert red 1/4" tubing into A RO Assembly Head inlet.
N.B - Installation kit also includes Kitchen Tap adaptor. This part is not required for installation.
N.B - Before proceeding with installation ensure your water supply is turned off.
Saddle Valve
Be sure that all electrical appliances and outlets are turned off at the
circuit breaker before working in cabinet area.
WARNI N G
Please wear safety glasses to protect
eyes when drilling.
CAUTION
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STEP 2
Install RO Drain Connector
Drain Connector Installation
Choose the drain outlet location. See Fig. 1 (page 3)
1 Remove protective cover from back of Foam Seal N. Knock out center hole and align holes then attach to Drain Connector
front plateK.
2 Position the Drain Connector Kon the sink drain pipe above the drain trap. Allow room for drilling. Tighten Screws Land
NutsM securely.
3 Use a battery powered or properly grounded drill. Using the Drain Connector Kport as a drill guide, drill a 7/32” hole through
the wall of the drain pipe. Do NOT penetrate the opposite side of the pipe and be careful not to damage the side of the drain
port fitting.
4 If you wish to install your drain in a remote location refer to page 10.
STEP 3
Install RO Filter System Assembly
The Reverse Osmosis Filter System Assembly Head A is mounted on Mounting Screws C.
The Mounting ScrewsC allow you to lift the RO Filter System Assembly without any hardware removal.
1 Choose an easy-to-access area under the sink to mount the RO Filter System HeadA.
NOTE: To allow adequate space for filter changes, allow clearance of 4” - 6”below the filter to the floor. The Filter
System Assembly must be mounted in a vertical position.
NOTE: Mount the Filter System Head to a solid cabinet wall or wall. If a solid surface is not available, use hollow-wall
anchor bolts or toggle bolts (not included) to secure to the wall.
2 Using the Built-in Bracket on the back of the RO System Head A, mark the holes for the Mounting Screws Con the
wall surface.
3 Using a 1/8" drill bit, drill two pilot holes for the Mounting ScrewsC. Insert Mounting ScrewsC into the wall with a
Phillips screwdriver, leaving approximately 3/8" of each Mounting ScrewC exposed.
4 Hang the RO System HeadA on the Mounting ScrewsC.
Be sure that all electrical appliances and outlets are turned off at the
circuit breaker before working in cabinet area.
WARNI N G
Please wear safety glasses to protect
eyes when drilling.
CAUTION
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