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Troubleshooting – Watts PWROKC4 User Manual

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1. Low/Slow Production

Low Water Pressure

Assure a minimum of 40psi incoming water pressure.

Watts sells a booster pump if home water pressure is low.

Make sure water supply is turned on and Adapt-A-Valve™ is

all the way open.

Crimps in tubing

Check tubing and straighten or replace as necessary.

Clogged pre-filters

Replace pre-filters.

Fouled membrane

Replace membrane and flow restrictor.

2. Milky colored Water

Air in 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 change,

drain tank 1 to 2 times.

3. Water constantly running, unit will not shut off

Low water pressure

See #1 above

Crimp in supply tube

Check tubing and straighten or repair as necessary.

High water pressure

Check incoming water pressure to make sure it does not

exceed 80psi. A pressure relief valve may be necessary.

High pressure in Tank

Empty storage tank of water. Set tank air pressure between

5-7psi. See page 7.

Low Pressure in Tank

Use a Digital Air Gauge for best results. The empty tank pres-

sure should be 5-7psi. See Page 7.

4. Noise / Water from faucet vent hole or noise from in drain

line drain.

Crimp or restriction

Check tubing and straighten or repair as necessary.

Straighten all drain lines. Clear blockage. Cut off any excess

tubing.

Drain tube clogged

Caused from dishwasher or garbage disposal.

Disconnect the

3

8

" black line at the drain, clean the

3

8

" black

line out with a wire, then reconnect. Blowing air through the

line will not always remove the clog.

5. Small amount of water in storage tank

System starting up

Normally it takes 4-6 hours to fill tank. Note: low incoming

water pressure and/or temperature can drastically reduce

production rate.

Low water pressure

See #1 above.

To much air in tank

Tank air pressure should be 5-7psi when empty of water.

If below 5psi add air or bleed if above 7psi.

Check only when tank is empty of water. See Page 7.

6. Water leaks from the blue or white filter housing

Not properly tightened

Tighten the bowl.

Kinked O-ring

Turn off the water supply and release the pressure.

Replace the O-ring if necessary. Then lubricate it and make

sure the O-ring is seated in the filter bowl properly before

reinstalling the filter bowl.

7. Low water flow from faucet

Check air pressure in tank

Use a Digital Air Gauge for best results. The empty tank pres-

sure should be 5-7psi. See Page 7.

Troubleshooting