Nimbus Water Systems WM5-50 System Activation and Flushing, System Activation and Inspection

System Activation and Flushing

System Activation and Inspection

1.Check all tubing connections to ensure they are firmly seated. CHECK TO SEE THAT THE CARTRIDGE RETAINER CLIP IS PROPERLY ENGAGED AND LOCKED. Failure to keep the retaining clip in place will result in accidental leaks and flooding.

2.Open the dispensing faucet at the sink. Close the tank shut-off valve.

3.Open the feed water valve to the system. Observe all tubing and connections for several minutes to detect any leaks. In approximately 5 minutes, (assuming normal feed water pressure) the dispensing faucet should begin dripping.

4.Place a pan or other temporary­ water basin near the drain 'P' trap. Loosen the connector nut holding the 3/8" tube in the drain saddle connec­tor. Pull the tube out of the connector and use the pan to catch any water that may spill. Brine water should be flowing from the tube. Reconnect the tube to the drain saddle and hand-tighten­ the connector nut.

5.Allow the faucet the run for up to 15 minutes, then close the faucet.

6.Check for leaks at all connections.

7.Open the tank shut-off valve.

Initial Flushing Procedure

1.Before the system can be used for drinking water production it must be adequately flushed. Each reservoir tank is dosed with a small amount of powdered sanitizer before shipment, typically a chlorinating agent, in order to ensure tank internal cleanliness. Also, the carbon filter cartridge will release a small amount of carbon fines during the first tankful of flow. This flushing procedure will allow any sanitizer or carbon fines to pass from the system.

2.Initial tank filling will take approximately one hour (based on average feed pressure). When the tank is full, the water pressure will have risen to the point where the automatic shut-off valve inside the system will stop the feed flow through the system. Actuation of the automatic shut-off valve can be determined by either checking for a lack of brine flow to the drain saddle, or by listening very closely near the dispensing faucet for absence of water flow sound though the air gap.

When the tank has filled for the first time, it should be left undisturbed for at least 8 hours to ensure proper sanitization.

3.After 8 hours has elapsed, open the dispensing faucet fully and allow the product water to run out to drain at maximum flow. The initial discharge will be dark with the bulk of the carbon particle wash out. There may also be the scent of chlo- rinated water from the sanitizing agent. When the flow has diminished to a fast drip or small stream, close the dispensing faucet.

4.Fill and flush the tank at least three times prior to use. If necessary, repeat until the chlorination scent has disappeared. It is important that the flush be done at maximum flow (e.g. the tank must be full) to assist in rapid wash out. After this flushing procedure the system is ready for normal use.