Watts Premier WP-4 BVC Installation, Operation And Maintanance Manual

Manual is about: WATTS Premier WP-4 BVC; WP4-50 BVC MICROBIOLOGICAL WATER PURIFIER

Summary of WP-4 BVC

  • Page 1

    Page 1 installation, operation and maintenance manual refer to enclosed warranty for operating parameters to ensure proper use with your water supply. Watts premier, inc. 1725 w. Williams drive c-20 phoenix, az 85027 phone: 800-752-5582 www.Wattspremier.Com fax: 623-931-0191 save manual for future r...

  • Page 2

    Page 2 thank you for your purchase of a state of the art watts premier reverse osmosis (ro) water treatment system. Water quality concerns are becoming more of a focus for the public. You may have heard about contaminants in the drinking water, such as arsenic, chromium, cryptosporidium or giardia. ...

  • Page 3: Table of Contents

    Page 3 with proper installation and maintenance, this system will provide you with high quality water for years to come. All of watts premier’s water enhancement products are rigorously tested by independent laboratories for safety and reliability. If you have any questions or concerns, please conta...

  • Page 4: Operational Parameters

    Page 4 hardness: recommended hardness should not exceed 10 grains per gallon, or 170 ppm. System will operate with hardness over 10 grains but the membrane life will be shortened. (addition of a water softener may lengthen the membrane life.) 1 tank – white 1 module – white 1 parts bag 1 faucet bag ...

  • Page 5

    Page 5 make sure the surroundings of the sink are cooled before mounting the faucet to the sink after drilling. Remove all sharp edges. Step 3 step 4 determine desired location for the faucet on your sink and place a piece of masking tape on location where the hole is to be drilled. Mark the center ...

  • Page 6

    Page 6 if using the wave air gap faucet (pictured), a 1 1/4” hole will be required. Wave faucet installation - part# 116022 remove black stem nut and insert the three tubes (air gap faucet) through the white gasket with the groove on the gasket toward the faucet base. Insert the three tubes through ...

  • Page 7: Faucet Installation

    Page 7 gather and identify the faucet pieces. Remove faucet base & faucet spout from their respective plastic bags. From above the sink, feed the faucet tubing & toggle bolt down through the 1¼” mounting hole in the sink. Ensure that the soft rubber gasket is uniformly positioned in between the base...

  • Page 8: Hot

    Page 8 adapta valve installation - part# 134007 turn off the cold water supply to the faucet by turning the angle stop valve completely off. Reverse osmosis module mounting step 13 determine best location for the ro module to be mounted to allow for future system maintenance. The parts bag has 2 sel...

  • Page 9

    Page 9 thread the plastic elbow (supplied in the parts bag) onto the stainless steel connection on the top of tank. Tighten using an adjustable wrench. Do not over tighten as plastic could crack. Step 17 step 18 wrap (7 to 12 turns) tefl on tape clockwise around the male pipe threads (mpt) on the sta...

  • Page 10: Green Tube Connection

    Page 10 connect blue tube from tank port on ro module to the tank position tank in desired location. Stand it upright or lay it on its side (using the black plastic stand). Measure the blue tube from the ro module port marked tank over to the tank and cut it to desired length. Insert the blue 3/8” t...

  • Page 11

    Page 11 3/8” black tube connection from faucet measure the black tube from faucet to the black drain saddle and make a straight cut through tube. Remove black plastic nut from drain saddle. Slip black tube through black nut. Insert black tube into the opening in the drain saddle and hand tighten the...

  • Page 12: Start Up Instructions

    Page 12 connect the blue tube from the faucet to ro module step 27 step 26 connect the red tube from faucet to ro module insert the red 1/4” tube from the faucet into the port on the module marked “drain”. Make sure the tube is pushed in all the way to the tube stop. Insert the blue 3/8” tube from t...

  • Page 13: 6 Month System Maintenance

    Page 13 clean all fi lter housings (bowls) with a mild soap solution and rinse with water. Check o-rings and lubricate with water soluble lubricant. Ky jelly ® , canola oil and other water based lubricants can be used, petroleum based lubricants (such as for more leverage, leave ro module attached to...

  • Page 14: Membrane Replacement

    Page 14 membrane replacement membranes have a life expectancy of between 2 and 5 years, depending on the incoming water conditions and the amount of use of the ro system. Normally, a membrane would be replaced during a semiannual or annual fi lter change. However, if at any time you notice a reductio...

  • Page 15

    Page 15 pull fi rmly on the membrane to remove from the housing and discard. Unwrap new membrane and lubricate the o-rings with water soluble lubrication such as ky jelly ® before inserting into housing. Insert end with the two black o-rings into the cap. Twist the membrane as you push fi rmly into th...

  • Page 16

    Page 16 check air pressure when tank is empty of water! Check air pressure in the tank when you notice a decrease in available water from the ro system. It is recommended that you drain the tank of water, and then pump up the ro tank in order to ensure all water is out of the tank. Air can be added ...

  • Page 17: Trouble Shooting

    Page 17 trouble shooting problem cause solution 1. Low/slow production low water pressure assure a minimum of 40 psi incoming water pressure. Premier sells a booster pump if home water pressure is low. Maker sure water supply is turned on and adapta valve is all the way open crimps in tubing check t...

  • Page 18

    Page 18 arsenic (as) is a naturally occurring contaminant found in many ground waters. Arsenic in water has no color, taste or odor. It must be measured by an arsenic test kit or lab test. Public water utilities must have their water tested for arsenic. You can obtain the results from your water uti...

  • Page 19: California Certifi Cation

    Page 19 california certifi cation.

  • Page 20

    Page 20 description replace stage 1: sediment filter part# 104017 6 months stage 2: carbon filter part# 101009 6 months depending upon incoming feed water conditions replacement time frame may vary. This system has been tested according to nsf/ansi 58 for reduction of the substances listed below. Th...

  • Page 21

    Page 21 this system has been tested according to nsf/ansi 58 for reduction of the substances listed below. The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the system as specifi ed i...

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  • Page 23

    Page 23 watts premier has other fi ne water fi ltration products and accessories to enhance your water and to compliment your existing ro system. Listed on the next several pages are only a few of the items we offer. Visit our website at www.Wattspremier.Com or call our customer service representative...

  • Page 24

    Page 24 ball valve adaptor eliminates the need to drain the tank during normal fi lter changes. This easy to install valve attaches to the top of your water tank. The tank should always be drained after the membrane is changed. Part no. 134023 *$ 5.00/ea water pressure gauge this gauge mounts onto yo...

  • Page 25

    Page 25 removing chlorine from your shower deluxe shower handle with built in filter replacement fi lters 2pk 5-way massaging spray 72” reinforced hose high strength bracket triple plated finish reversible filter cartridge (model hhc) cartridge life rating: 3 months part no. 107090 white *$42 .95 par...

  • Page 26: 4 Ways to Register

    Page 26 4 ways to register 1. Online at www.Wattspremier.Com 2. Call in your information 1-800-752-5582 3. Fax in your information 623-931-0191 first name:_________________________ last name:____________________________ address: ________________________________________ city: ____________________ sta...

  • Page 27: Warranty Registration

    Page 27 warranty registration please fill out and keep for your records insert into envelope and return to watts premier first name:_________________________ last name:____________________________ address: ________________________________________ city: ____________________ state: ___________________...

  • Page 28: Service Record

    Page 28 service record date of purchase:__________ date of install:___________ installed by:__________________ serial no. _____________________ date 1st stage sediment (6 months) 2 nd stage carbon (6 months) 3rd stage membrane (2-5 years) 4th stage microbiological (1 year) notes:.

  • Page 29: Limited Warranty

    Page 29 limited warranty what your warranty covers: if any part of your watts premier reverse osmosis system is defective in workmanship (excluding replaceable fi lters and membranes), return unit after obtaining a return authorization (see below), less tank, within 3 year of original retail purchase...