Watts Premier 500029 Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual - Trouble Shooting
Trouble shooting
Problem
Cause
Solution
Low/slow production
Excessive air pressure in tank Relieve pressure at schrader valve on tank (set
to 7 psi with the tank empty)
Pump not operating
Wiring connection broken (plug 110 AC wall
plug back in at wall and/or reconnect the 24
VAC wire harness connectors)
Replace pump if needed
Fouled membrane
Replace membrane
Plugged pre-filters
Replace filters
Crimped tubing
Check tubes to make sure they are not kinked
Angle stop or water line valve
Ensure valves are opened by turning valve
not fully opened
handle counter clockwise until it stops
Milky colored water
Air in the system
Air in the system is a normal occurrence with
initial start up of the RO system. This milky look
will disappear during normal use within 1-2
weeks. If condition reoccurs after filter changes,
drain tank 1 to 2 times.
Faucet Dripping
Needs adjustment
see page 12
Pump short cycles
Ball valve on tank closed
Open the ball valve on the top of the tank
Blue tube blocked between
Remove kinked/damaged section and replace if
the tank and RO system
necessary
Faulty pressure switch
Call for technical support
Bowl leaks at the top after
Damaged/Dry O-ring
Lubricate with water soluble lubricant or replace
changing the filters
O-ring as necessary (Do not use Vaseline or
other petroleum based lubricants)
Pump constantly running
Electrical fault
Call for technical support
Faucet left on
Close faucet and let tank fill for 2 to 3 hours
Plugged pre-filters
Replace filters
Checking air pressure in tank
Note: Check air pressure when tank is empty.
Step 1 Open faucet and drain the tank.
Step 2 Using a digital air gauge check the air pressure in the tank.
There should always be between 5-7 psi.
Step 3 If you have more than 7 psi release air and recheck. If you
have less than 5 psi, add air. Air can be added with a
bicycle pump.
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