Maintenance And Troubleshooting - eSpring Water Purifier Owner's Manual

Maintenance and
Trouble Shooting
Problem: (Existing Tap only) Water continues to run after the diverter
valve is shut off.
Cause: Air in the water is causing an air bubble to form in the fi lter
hous-ing. The larger the bubble, the longer the water will run after the
diverter is shut off.
Solution: To minimize water run-on, run water through the Water Purifi er
for at least 5 minutes to release entrapped air.
NOTE: There will always be some run-on.
Problem: (Existing Tap only) Diverter pin is sluggish or does not return
fully to the IN (off) position after being in service for a while.
Cause: Water Purifi er is used in areas with very hard water.
Solution: Push pin in after use. The diverter valve may require occasional
soaking in ordinary vinegar to remove lime buildup. Detach the diverter
from the tap, remove the sealing washer from inside the collar, and
immerse the diverter in a small container of vinegar. Try not to immerse
the fl exible tubing as this may cause discoloration. After 12 hours
(overnight) of soaking, remove the diverter and rinse it in water. Reinstall.
Problem: Water leakage around Quick Connect Fittings.
Cause: Tubing not properly inserted into Quick Connect fi ttings.
Solution: Remove tubing. To release tubing, press in on the Quick Connect
ring (surrounds the tubing) and pull out on the tubing at the same time
(Fig. 14). Reinsert the tubing as far as possible, turn on the Water Purifi er,
and check again for leakage.
Quick Connect
Insert Ring
Input (green)
Output (blue)
Another Cause: Tubing may not be trimmed evenly.
Solution: Remove tubing as above. Inspect tubing to be sure it has a
clean, straight edge, trimming if necessary. Reinsert the tubing as far as
possible, turn on the Water Purifi er, and check again for leakage.
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Filter
Retaining
Ring
Fig. 14
Problem: Water fl ow rate has dropped signifi cantly, but water pressure
is normal.
Cause: The Filter Cartridge is probably clogged with particulates that
prevent satisfactory water fl ow.
Solution: Replace the Filter Cartridge (No. 10-0186-ME).
Problem: Water tastes musty
Cause: Water Purifi er not used enough.
Solution: Flush out standing water from the Water Purifi er for 2
to 3 minutes.
Another Cause: Water Purifi er and Filter Cartridge were stored wet and
unused for longer than a month.
Solution: If Water Purifi er and Filter Cartridge were stored wet and
unused longer than a month, please dispose of Filter Cartridge, and order
a new Filter Cartridge (No. 10-0186-ME). Chlorinate Base Housing with a
teaspoon of AMWAY Dry Chlorine Bleach in a cup of warm water. Put
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chlorine solution into Base Housing, fi ll one fourth of the way up with
water, put fi lter in and and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Empty and rinse
prior to installation of new Filter Cartridge. Run standard 5-minute con-
stant fl ush prior to use of new fi lter.
Another Solution: If Water Purifi er and Filter Cartridge are not going to be
used for longer than a month, dry out Filter Cartridge for 48 hours until
completely dry, and store in a sealed plastic wrap so no air or moisture
can get to the Filter Cartridge. Reinstall Filter Cartridge again when ready
for regular use.