IOM-UV-3

Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for

Model UV-3
Two Stage Under Counter Filtration with UV

This system has been designed to fit under most kitchen sinks. DO NOT TOUCH THE UV LAMP OR QUARTZ TUBE AT ANY TIME WITH BARE HANDS OR FINGERS. Fingerprints or skin oils on the lamp and tube assembly may reduce UV functionality. This system requires a GFCI electrical outlet at point of installation.

Wa r n i n g Please read carefully before proceeding with installation. Your failure to follow any attached instructions or operating parameters may lead to the product's failure and possible damage to property.

NSF

System Tested and certified by NSF International Against ANSI/NSF Standard 53 for the reduction of claims specified on performance data sheet. Refer to enclosed warranty for operating parameters to ensure proper use with your water supply.

Watts Pure Water, Inc. 1725 W. Williams Dr. #C-20 Phoenix, AZ 85027 Phone: 888-774-7405 Fax: 602-588-0356

Thank You!
Thank you for your purchase of a Watts Pure Water Reverse Osmosis system. With proper installation and maintenance, this system will provide you with high quality water for years to come. All of Watts Pure Water's water enhancement products are rigorously tested by independent laboratories for safety and reliability. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your local distributor or call us at 1-888-774-7405 (outside USA 623-505-1512).

Table of Contents
Mounting System Under Sink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Installation of Faucet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Installation of Adapt-A-Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Start Up Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Replacement Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Filter Element Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Filter Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 UV Lamp, Cap and Quartz Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Exploded Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Counter Top Sink Blue Tubing

Green Tubing HOT COLD

Mounting System Under Sink

Step 1 Locate a space under the sink that allows the unit to be mounted close to the cold water supply and allows for easy access during maintenance and filter changes. Allow 2" (5cm) clearance between the bottom of the filter housing and the floor of the sink cabinet. Using the mounting hole on the bracket, mark the location for the mounting screws on the cabinet wall under the sink. Screw the (2) screws into the wall at the marked locations. The UV-3 bracket is designed to be mounted without removing the screws. Hang the UV-3 module on the screws using the mounting holes in the bracket.

Step 2 Step 3 Step 4

Installation of Faucet
Special Note: Porcelain sink surface material is extremely hard and can crack or chip quite easily. Use extreme caution if drilling. Watts accepts no responsibility for consequential damage resulting from the installation of faucet to the sink or counter top. Colored faucets can be ordered through Watts toll-free customer service department by calling 1-888-774-7405 in the Continental United States, or 623505-1512 outside the United States. Step 1 Remove faucet kit from plastic bag and locate each of the following parts shown in Figure A. Figure A Step 4 Using a variable speed drill on the slowest speed, drill a 1/8" (3.0 mm) pilot hole at the center of the desired location. Use lubricating oil or liquid soap to keep the drill bit cool while drilling. Note: If drill bit gets hot, it may cause the porcelain to crack or chip. Pilot hole must be drilled through both porcelain and metal casing of the sink before proceeding to the next step. Enlarge pilot hole to 1/4" (6.4 mm). Keep drill speed on the slowest speed and use lubricating oil or liquid soap to keep drill bit cool. Enlarge the 1/4" hole to 7/16" (11.13 mm). Keep drill speed on the slowest speed and use lubricating oil or liquid soap to keep drill bit cool. Pass the Escutcheon plate and black rubber washer over threaded mounting tube at the base of the faucet body. From top of sink, pass the threaded mounting tube through the hole drilled in the sink. Align the faucet body. From under the sink, slide the locating washer and the lock-washer over the threaded part of the faucet tube. Screw on retaining nut. Tighten with wrench.

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Step 8 Step 9

Step 10 Connect the loose end of the 1/4" blue plastic tubing from the filtration unit to the threaded mounting tube of the faucet as shown in Figure B. Figure B: Faucet tube connection Note: Remove plastic tubing from faucet body before inserting long reach spout. Note: If using existing hole (sprayer or soap dispenser) go to Step 7. Step 2 Step 3 Determine desired location for the faucet on your sink surface. Place a piece of masking tape or duct tape on location where the hole is to be drilled. Mark the center of the hole on the tape. Note: Porcelain sinks, proceed to Step 4. Stainless steel sinks, proceed to Step 6.

Installing Adapt-A-Valve

Valve can be assembled from either end, depending on plumbing.

Attached to 1/2" Angle Stop Step 1 Step 2

Attached to 3/8" Angle Stop

Attached to 1/2" Sink Faucet

Turn off the cold water supply to the faucet by turning the angle stop valve completely off. Attach Adapt-A-Valve as illustrated in the three photos above, choosing the configuration that fits your plumbing. (When attaching the Adapt-AValve to straight pipe threads, use Teflon tape on the treads.)

Start Up
Step 1 Lift black faucet handle up on faucet to start flow of water through unit. Run 7 gallons of water through unit. Close faucet. Note: You may hear some noise as air is being purged from the unit and the first few glasses of water through the unit may be dark in color due to carbon fines. Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Check for leaks. If you have any leaks, shut-off water supply to system, repair and restart unit. Connect plastic electrical connector from UV unit to the plastic electrical connector from AC adapter. Plug adapter into GFCI electrical outlet. You will see a pale blue light from the view port on the UV housing body. The light indicates that the UV lamp is on and working.

Please follow these guidelines:

Do not unplug UV unit from power supply. Turning system off & on will shorten the life of the UV lamp. UV should be on continuously for maximum effectiveness. The system requires a warm-up period for proper operation. Wait 20 minutes after plugging in the system before using water. Water not drawn from unit for a period of time may have a taste or odor and will be warm. To avoid this, allow water to run through the system for one minute before using. 4

Recommended Replacement Schedule

Filter Element Cartridges
Watts recommends changing the filter element cartridges at least every 6 months or 1350 gallons (5100 liters). Stage 1: 5M-10 (5 micron sediment filter) Stage 2: P-CB-1 (1-micron carbon block) UV-Lamp: Every 12 months or 9000 hours. Part # 170019 Cap & Quartz Tube: Every 24 months.

Filter Change
Watts recommends changing the filter elements at least every 6 months or 1350 gallons (5100 liters). (Use Watts P-CB-1 replacement cartridge in second stage).

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9

Turn off incoming feed water supply to unit. Note: There will be water in the unit filter housing. Lift the faucet handle to relieve the water pressure. Remove filter housing from lid by turning it to the left, as shown in Figure D. Remove used filter cartridges and discard. Discard the filter gaskets. Note: Do not discard filter-housing O-ring. Clean inside of filter housing with warm soapy water. Rinse the filter housing with clean warm water to remove soap. Lubricate O-ring with water-soluble lubricant (i.e. K-Y Jelly or Silicone lubricant). Note: Do not use Petroleum based lubricants such as Vaseline. Seat O-ring in groove in filter housing. Insert new filter cartridges into filter housing. Screw filter housing onto lid (as shown in Figure D). Repeat Step 4: Start Up

Figure D: Filter Bowl Removal

to loosen

to tighten

Replacement filters for this and many other filtration systems can be purchased directly from Watts. Ordering options include mail order or telephone for filter replacement. Additionally, Watts sells filtration and reverse osmosis systems suitable for almost any individual or commercial application. Watts Pure Water Toll Free: 1-888-774-7405 Outside the USA 623- 505-1512 M-F: 8:00AM 5:00 PM MST Fax: 602-588-0356 For questions regarding installation or service, contact: Watts Customer Service department toll free within the Continental United States 1-888-774-7405. Outside the United States 623-505-1512. M-F: 8:00AM 5:00 PM MST E-mail: Nelsona@wattsind.com

Replacing UV lamp, Cap & Quartz Tube

Wa r n i n g : D o n o t t o u c h U V L a m p o r Q u a r t z Tu b e w i t h b a r e f i n g e r s o r h a n d s . Fingerprints on the lamp or tube may reduce lamp effectiveness. Handle with clean cloth or gloves. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Unplug ballast from GFCI electrical outlet. Unplug the plastic electrical connector from ballast to UV Lamp. Turn off water supply to the unit. Lift faucet handle to relieve water pressure. Disconnect both 1/4" plastic tubes from the UV housing body by turning the white plastic nuts counter clockwise. Remove the UV housing from the single mounting clip. Unscrew UV cap counter clockwise. Using a flat head screwdriver, remove UV lamp from cap and discard. Discard cap & quartz tube if replacing at the same time as lamp. Clean inside of UV housing with warm soapy water. Rinse with warm clean water to remove soap. Lubricate UV housing O-ring with a water-soluble lubricant (i.e. K-Y Jelly or Silicone lubricant). Note: Do not use Petroleum based lubricants such as Vaseline. Carefully slide new UV lamp into the cap and make sure the end plug is sealed. Water cannot come into direct contact with the UV lamp.

Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8

Step 9

Step 10 Screw UV cap back on to UV housing body carefully by turning clockwise. Step 11 Snap UV housing body back into single mounting clip. Reconnect the 1/4" blue tubing back on to the UV housing body. Step 12 Repeat Step 4: Start Up Figure E: UV Tube Assembly

UV-3 Exploded Drawing

ITEM

PART #

DESCRIPTION

ITEM

PART #

DESCRIPTION

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

134008 131017 131012 131002 140007 125034 113004 113029 101015 113017 140004

Easy tap adapter 1/4" Brass Insert 1/4" Delrin Sleeve 1/4" Brass Nut 1/4" Green Tubing (4ft) 1/4" C x 1/4" MPT 90 Elbow (6) 1/4" FPT Black Lid O-ring for Filter Housing P-CB-1 1-Micron Carbon Block Gasket for Carbon Block (2) Filter Housing 10" Blue 1/4" Blue Tubing (4ft) Nut Lock Washer Black Locating Washer Black Rubber Washer Escutcheon Plate

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 27 28

116032 137046 146001 146004 164004 104017 170001 170019

170007 170010 170014 170015

Faucet body L/R Spout UV-Bracket #10 3/4" Philip Pan Head Screws (6) #10 1" Philip Pan Head Screws (2) Single Mounting Clip 5M-10 5 Micron Sediment Filter Module Includes: Body, Cap, Quartz tube, O-ring & UV Lamp UV-Replacement Lamp (ST-200 UV lamp) Ballast 100v./50Hz. 120v./60Hz. 220v./50Hz. 240v./50Hz.

116047 116053

Limited Warranty
What your Warranty Covers: If any part of your WATTS PURE WATER Reverse Osmosis System is defective in workmanship (excluding replaceable filters and membranes), return unit after obtaining a return authorization (see below), less tank, within 3 years of original retail purchase. WATTS PURE WATER will repair or, at WATTS PURE WATER'S option, replace the system at no charge. How to obtain Warranty Service: For warranty service, call 1-800-752-5582 for a return authorization number. Then, ship your Reverse Osmosis unit (less tank) to our factory, freight and insurance prepaid, with proof of date of original purchase. Please include a note stating the problem. WATTS PURE WATER will repair it, or replace it, and ship it back to you prepaid. What this warranty does not cover: This warranty does not cover defects resulting from improper installation, (contrary to WATTS PURE WATER'S printed instructions), from abuse, misuse, misapplication, improper maintenance, neglect, alteration, accidents, casualties, fire, flood, freezing, environmental factors, or other such acts of God. This warranty will be void if defects occur due to failure to observe the following conditions: 1. The Reverse Osmosis System must be hooked up to a potable municipal or well cold water supply. 2. The hardness of the water should not exceed 7 grains per gallon, or 120 ppm. 3. Maximum incoming iron must be less than 0.2 ppm. 4. The pH of the water must not be lower than 3 or higher than 11. 5. The incoming water pressure must be between 40 and 100 pounds per square inch. 6. Incoming water to the RO cannot exceed 105 degrees F (40 degrees C.) 7. Incoming TDS/Total Dissolved Solids not to exceed 1800 ppm. 8. Do not use with water that is micro-biologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. This warranty does not cover any equipment that is relocated from the site of its original installation. This warranty does not cover any equipment that is installed or used outside the United States of America. LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: WATTS PURE WATER WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. WATTS PURE WATER WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING TRAVEL EXPENSE, TELEPHONE CHARGES, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE OF THE EQUIPMENT, AND DAMAGE CAUSED BY THIS EQUIPMENT AND ITS FAILURE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THIS WARRANTY SETS FORTH ALL OF WATTS PURE WATER'S RESPONSIBILITIES REGARDING THIS EQUIPMENT. OTHER CONDITIONS: If WATTS PURE WATER chooses to replace the equipment, WATTS PURE WATER may replace it with reconditioned equipment. Parts used in repairing or replacing the equipment will be warranteed for 90 days from the date the equipment is returned to you or for the remainder of the original warranty period, whichever is longer. This warranty is not assignable or transferable. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER STATE LAW: Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other legal rights which vary from state to state.

Watts USA website: www.wattspurewater.com Watts Canada website: www.wattscanada.ca

IOM-UV-3 0342

EDP# 1915891

Watts Regulator Co., 1998

Printed in U.S.A.