Watts PWPERMKIT User Manual
Installation, Operation
and Maintenance Manual
Model PWPERMKIT
PERMEATE PUMP INSTALLATION MANUAL
PURE WATER
Important
Please read the entire manual before proceeding with the
installation and startup. Your failure to follow any attached
instructions or operating parameters may lead to the product’s
failure.
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Table of Contents Pages
Package Contents.......................................2
How to Use the Quick-Connect Fittings on the RO Module ........2
Permeate Pump Installation with the Standard System ...........3
Permeate Pump Installation with the Manifold System .......... 4-5
Permeate Pump Installation with the KWIK-CHANGE RO ....... 6-7
Limited Warranty ........................................8
Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or
Note:
of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after
the system.
Introduction
For maximum performance and reliability, please follow the simple
instructions in this manual.
Package Contents
Examine the components carefully to make sure no damage has
occurred to the Permeate Pump. Care should be taken to ensure
the pump is not dropped or mishandled; dropping will damage the
pump.
Package contains the following:
• (1) Permeate Pump with mounting clip
• (2) Quick-Connect Reducer Union
• (2) 3" long,
• (1) 48" long,
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• (1)
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• (1)
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• (1)
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• (1)
1
⁄4" Blue tubes
1
⁄4" Blue tube
⁄8" Quick-Connect Union Tee
⁄4" Quick-Connect Union Tee
⁄8" Plug Insert
⁄4" Plug Insert
How to use the Quick-Connect fittings on the RO Module
To make a connection, the tube is simply pushed into the fitting.
Place a piece of tape
1
⁄2" from end of tube to indicate how far the
tube should be inserted. The unique Watts Quick-Connect locking
Cut the tube square. It is essential that the outside diameter be free of score marks
and that burrs and sharp edges be removed before inserting into fitting.
Push the tube into the fitting, to the tube stop. The collet (gripper) has stainless
steel teeth which hold the tube firmly in position while the O-ring provides a permanent leak proof seal.
system holds the tube firmly in place without deforming it or restricting flow.
Fitting grips before it seals. Ensure tube is pushed into the tube stop.
Pull on the tube to check that it is secure. It is a good practice to test the system
prior to leaving site and /or before use.
To disconnect, ensure the system is depressurized before removing the tube. Push
in collet squarely against face of fitting. With the collet held in this position, the tube
can be removed. The fitting can then be reused.
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Permeate Pump Installation
with the Standard System
Parts Needed
(1) Permeate Pump with mounting clip
(1) 48" long,
NOTE: When mounting the Permeate Pump, make sure the
outlet ports of the Permeate Pump are above the inlet ports in
order to allow entrapped air to escape
1
⁄4" Blue tube
Installation Steps
1. Turn off the incoming water to the reverse osmosis unit. Lift the
handle on the reverse osmosis drinking water faucet to drain the
water from the system and storage tank.
Note: If tank is equipped with a ball valve, close valve to
preserve the tank water.
2. Before installing the Permeate Pump, remove the blue tube inserts from the ports. Refer to the diagram on Page 2 for instructions for disconnecting from a Quick-Connect fitting.
3. Cut the blue tube between the shutoff valve and the membrane
housing. Then insert the end from the reverse osmosis membrane into the Permeate Pump “PERMEATE IN” port.
4. Insert the tube from the shutoff valve into the Permeate Pump
“PERMEATE OUT” port. Use the additional blue tubing if extra
length is needed.
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5. Cut the
tor) and insert the tube from the membrane into the Permeate
Pump “BRINE IN” port (Make sure the ow restrictor is located
between the Permeate Pump and the membrane).
6. Insert the
Permeate Pump “BRINE OUT” port.
7. Make sure your installation matches the diagram shown in
Figure 1.
8. Turn on the water supply. Check for leaks periodically for the
next 24-48 hours as the system fills and again after it shuts off
when the tank is full.
⁄4" waste line from the membrane (after the ow restric-
1
⁄4" red tube from the faucet air gap inlet into the
3
⁄8" BLACK TUBE DRAIN
RED TUBE
BLUE TUBE
BLUE TUBE
RED TUBE
GREEN TUBE
GREEN TUBE
Figure 1: Standard System after installation of Permeate Pump
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