OWNER’S GUIDE

MODEL: PWS 5-3

AUTOMATIC COUNTERTOP P R E C S IO N
WATER DISTILLER W ater S ystem s

Manufactured By:
PRECISION DESIGN & MANUFACTURING INC.
10331 – 105 Street
Westlock, Alberta
T7P 2H7 e-mail: [email protected]

IMPORTANT:
Read through this owner’s manual carefully before using your
new distiller. Pay close attention to all INSTRUCTIONS and
IMPORTANT FACTS. Use your distiller properly and only for
its intended use.
Part#: 097067-0013

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 CONTENTS

Page
1. Introduction 2
2. Warranty 3
3. Important Facts 3
4. Important Safety Precautions 4
5. Assembly Instructions 4
6. Principal Components 5
7. Storage Tank Faucet 6
8. Impurities Drain Tube Extension 6
9. Set Up 7
10. Switches 8
11. Steam Sterilization 8
12. Charcoal Filter 9
13. Let’s Make Water 10
14. Manual Fill Operation 10
15. Trouble Shooting 11
16. Maintenance 12
17. Optional Accessories 12
18. Warranty Registration 13

Congratulations! You have made an outstanding choice in purchasing the PWS

5-3 Water Distiller. We take pride in our product quality.

This product has been carefully inspected to meet rigid factory quality standards. We are confident
that, with reasonable care, the PWS 5-3 Water Distiller will provide you with years of reliable product
performance.

Model Name: eg PWS 5-3

Serial Number: eg 0001234
Series Number: eg 0001
Purchase Date:
Purchased from:
Name of Company:
Address:

Phone #

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PRECISION DESIGN & MFG. PWS 5-3 DISTILLER WARRANTY

Precision Design & Manufacturing Inc. offers a limited warranty against defects in material and
workmanship to the original purchaser. The warranty includes full replacement on defective
electrical components, other parts and labor for a period of two full years. A 15 year limited
warranty applies to all stainless steel parts. Pro-rated as follows:

Year 1-5 - 100% Year 11 - 25%

Year 6 - 50% Year 12 - 20%
Year 7 - 45% Year 13 - 15%
Year 8 - 40% Year 14 - 10%
Year 9 - 35% Year 15 - 5%
Year 10 - 30%

Precision Design & Manufacturing Inc. is not responsible for or obligated to pay costs of
removal, installation or any shipping charges in relation to the claimed warranty.

Warranty is invalid if damage is caused by: product misuse, improper installation, signs of
alteration, product neglect, shipping damage, mishandling, vandalism or act of God.

This warranty is the only expressed warranty. Any other warranty is not valid.

Precision Design & Manufacturing Inc. believes that the information contained in this manual is
accurate. Parts, instructions and specifications are subject to change without notice.

IMPORTANT FACTS

Please take the time to fill out and return the warranty information form found at the back of
this manual. Please remove warranty registration form and send to the following address:

Precision Design & Manufacturing Inc.

10331 – 105 Street
Westlock, Alberta
T7P 2H7
Or Fax To: (780)349-4957

Your new distiller is tested for leaks and proper operation at the factory prior to shipment. As a
result of this test your distiller will likely have a visible water ring inside the boiling tank.

Proper cleaning of the boiling tank is important. This is necessary to produce the purest water
possible and assure trouble free operation of your equipment.

The boiling tank is TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welded. As water is boiled, minerals may cling to
the weld, appearing as rust. This does not affect the quality of the water!

Cool air is required to operate your distiller. Do not restrict airflow by placing objects around or
tightly against the distiller. This appliance is intended for household use.

The distiller must be plugged directly into a wall outlet, which should be on a dedicated circuit.

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 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including
the following:

1. Read all instructions.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3.To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cords or plugs in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.
5. Do not allow children to operate this appliance.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or
taking off parts.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized
service facility or examination, repair or adjustment.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may
cause injuries.
9. Do not use out doors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
12. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot water.
13. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect,
turn any controls to “off”, then remove plug from wall outlet.
14. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
15. Save these instructions.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
The PWS 5-3 Water Distiller has been shipped in one box that is comprised of the following:

1. Distillation Head
2. Storage Tank
3. Owner’s Guide
4. Parts bag which includes the following: water faucet with sight gauge; boiling tank lid;
and the charcoal filter canister. 10 ft. of ¼” water line and a faucet adapter.
5. Packed into the Boiling Tank: sample jars of Descaler and Activated Coconut Charcoal.

Remove all of the pieces from the box. Set the distiller head and the storage tank off to one
side. Open the parts bag to view components. Please place your hand inside the boiling tank
and remove all paper packaging and sample jars of descaler and coconut charcoal. Strip off
any protective clear plastic from distiller, water storage tank, both boilers and holding tank lids.

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 PWS 5-3 PRINCIPAL COMPONENTS

2 1
27

26

25
3
1. Gas Vent
24 2. Cooling Coil
3. Micro Switch (water)
4
4. Micro Switch (power)
23 5. Reset Switch
5
6. Fan Blade
7. Fan Motor
8. Charcoal Filter Cover
22
9. Fan Switch
6
10. Power Switch
11. O-Ring
21 12. Charcoal Filter Canister
20
13. Distiller Water Faucet
7 14. Water Sight Gauge
19 15. Water Storage Tank
16. Storage Tank Lid
8 18
17. Solenoid Valve
18. Main Distiller Body
9
19. Water Switch
20. Heating Element
21. Impurities Drain Tube
17 22. Compression Nut
10
23. Drain Valve
24. Boiler Tank
11 25. Boiler Tank Lid Gasket
16 26. Boiler Tank Lid
12
27. Lid Knob
15

13

14

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STEP 1 STORAGE TANK FAUCET

Remove the hex nut from the threaded faucet end. Push the gasket tightly over the threads up
against the faucet. Insert threaded faucet end with gasket through the opening found at the
bottom portion of the water storage tank. Take the hex nut in one hand and through the large
opening on top of the storage tank insert hand to find the faucet end. Place the hex nut on the
threaded faucet end. To tighten the nut, turn faucet counter-clockwise 1/8 of a turn. Hand
tighten the hex nut. Holding the nut, turn the faucet clockwise until it is upright. Do not push
the sight gauge, as it is fragile!

Gasket

Hex Nut

Sight Gauge Water Storage Tank

Faucet Handle

Faucet Threaded Faucet End

STEP 2 IMPURITIES DRAIN TUBE EXTENSION

Remove the compression nut and brass compression ring from the impurities drain valve. Slip
the compression nut over impurities drain tube so ½ of the nut is down onto the tube. Secure
the compression ring into the compression nut. Position the curved impurities drain tube away
from the distiller. Turn the compression nut attached to the impurities drain tube onto the drain
valve and tighten securely with wrench or pliers.

Impurities Drain Valve

Compression Ring

Compression Nut

Imprurities Drain Tube

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STEP 3 SET UP
Place the distiller head on the storage tank. Place the head over the feet on the top of the
storage tank and position the back of the distiller over the storage tank float post. Be sure that
the sight gauge faucet and the distiller control switches are facing the same direction. Note
there is a steam sterilizing tube inserted in the charcoal filter area. Be sure it is in place and
inserted into the storage tank. This will be important during the steam sterilization cycle.

Water switch (hidden)

Gas Release Vent (hidden)

Condensing Coil (inside)
Boiling Tank Knob
Water Fill Connection (hidden)
Boiling Tank Lid

Fan (inside) Boiling Tank (inside)

Canister Filter (inside) Storage Tank Lid (hidden)

Fan Switch
Power Switch
Manual Drain Valve
Storage Tank

Sight Gauge And Drain Valve

Reset Switch

STEP 4
Remove the ¼” feed line and the faucet adapter kit and install onto the household water
faucet. Run the feed line to the distiller. Before inserting the line into the distiller’s ¼” plastic
fitting, remove the red locking clip, push the line into the fitting and reinstall the locking clip.
Please Note: Saddle Valve Kit is optional, see optional accessories on page 12.

Solenoid Valve
Optional Saddle Valve Kit
Compression Nut
Insert Distiller Body
Ferrule
Bolts
Saddle Valve
Rubber Seal Or Elbow 90° 1/8MPT X 1/4"JG
Water Supply Tube
Locking Clip, 1/4"JG
Saddle Valve Lower Clamp
Nuts 1/4"O.D. Water Feedline
Copper Tube-No Driiling
Kitchen Faucet
*Steel Tube-Drill 1/8"Ø
*Brass Tube-Drill 1/8"Ø
*Shut Off Water Supply

Ferrule, 1/4"

Faucet Adapter, 1/4" HB

Turn the water supply on. Plug the distiller into a proper-grounded wall receptacle. Turn the
distiller Power and Fan Switch on by pushing on top of the switches. Please note the water
switch is located at the rear of the distiller. You will turn this switch on as well. At this time,
your distiller will start to fill with water until the water level is above the heating element. At this
point you should get ready for steam sterilization. See step 5.

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STEP 5 STEAM STERILIZATION
This distiller has been factory tested. For this test, there is a white plastic tube installed in the
center of the charcoal filter cover. This tube is placed there so that we may properly test the
unit prior to shipping. You will also use this tube for steam sterilizing your unit. No.1 fill the
boiling tank 2/3 full with water. No.2 turn the power switch on and leave the fan and water
switch off. No.3 open the distiller water faucet so there is no build up of pressure in the
storage tank and run the distiller for 30-40 minutes. No.4 place the lid on the boiling tank. Shut
the unit off. It is normal for the distiller and water storage tank to get very hot. Allow the distiller
to cool for 1 hour and drain any water from the storage tank. Remove the drip tube and keep in
a safe place to be used later.

Cooling Coil
JG Elbow

Distiller Body

Outer Filter Housing

Sterilization Drip Tube

Distiller Head

Leg

Adapter SS Tube
Corner Legs

O-Ring
Water Storage Tank

Charcoal Canister

STEP 6 SWITCHES
There are three switches on your PWS 5-3 water distiller. The right switch is your power and
left is the cooling fan. By pressing the switches down they will be in the off position. The water
switch is located at the rear left side of the distiller. The water switch is in the on position when
the red side of the switch is showing.

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 STEP 7 CHARCOAL FILTER

Take the charcoal filter canister and fill 2/3 with coconut charcoal. Rinse a few times with
distilled water to remove any charcoal dust. (The sterilization drip tube must be removed prior
to operating the distiller, see step 8.) Place the nipple end into the small opening found on the
left-hand top of the water storage tank. Position distiller head onto the water storage tank
making sure that the two corner-legs, charcoal canister and the tank shut off control post line
up precisely.

Distiller Head

Corner Legs

Shut Off Control Post

Water Storage Tank O-Ring

Charcoal Canister

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STEP 8 LETS MAKE WATER

1. Secure boiling tank lid.

2. Make sure the power and fan water switches are at the ON position.
3. Your distiller is working.
4. It will automatically shut off when the first cycle has been completed.
5. As you remove water from the storage tank the distiller will start automatically.

STEP 9 MANUAL FILL OPERATION

Turn the water fill off at the rear of the distiller. Then your PWS 5-3 is a manual fill system,
requiring you to fill the boiling tank each time. Please note that there is a water gauge pin
present in the boiling tank. It is important that water is never filled higher than the bottom of
the water gauge pin.

Boiling Tank Opening

Water Gauge

Water Level

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 TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem: Distiller does not operate.
Causes: 1. Distiller in not plugged in securely or the circuit breaker is off.
2. Power switch on the distiller is turned off.
3. Reset button has shut the unit off. The reset button will shut the unit off if the
distiller has overheated, you may reset once the distiller is cooled off. This may
also indicated a problem and should be looked at by a service center. The reset
button is a safety feature and is designed to shut the distiller down should it
overheat.
4. The storage tank is full of water. From a full storage tank you have to drain
approximately ½ the water from the storage tank.
Problem: Water is coming out from the top of the charcoal filter.
Causes: 1. Charcoal is old and compacted. Replace coconut charcoal from inside the
filter canister.
2. Water solenoid valve has malfunctioned and is stuck open.
Problem: Steam or water is escaping from the top of the cooling coil.
Causes: 1. The cooling coil is equipped with a gas release vent, a very small hole in the
top of the coil, this is to release certain volatile gases. Steam may escape from
this hole which is normal.
Problem: Charcoal filter is very hot and steam is escaping from filter.
Causes: 1. The fan switch is turned off.
2. Fan motor is not running properly, check to make certain the fan is not
obstructed.
3. Cooling coil fins are plugged.
Problem: Boiling tank will not fill with water.
Causes: 1. The water supply is turned off.
2. The direct water feed line may be obstructed or kinked.
3. The water switch and / or the power switch is off.
4. The float in the boiling tank may be stuck.
5. Opening for water feed line inside the boiling tank may be scaled up.
Problem: Strange taste in the distilled water.
Causes: 1. Boiling tank may require cleaning, see section on maintenance and cleaning.
2. Storage tank or container may require cleaning.
3. Boiling tank has overfilled, float system or water solenoid valve has failed and
allowed un-distilled water to overflow into the cooling coil.
4. Charcoal filter requires new coconut charcoal.

Contact any Precision Water System Service Center to correct any problems with your
distiller that is not covered in this guide. Your may contact the factory at the address
on the front cover of this Owner’s Guide for a Service Center in your area.

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 MAINTENANCE

CLEANING THE BOILING TANK

Drain the boiling tank following each 10 gallons of water distilled. Simply place a bucket under
the impurities drain tube and turn the valve to release impurities.
Every two weeks take a good look inside the boiling tank. If there is a build up of scale on the
sides of the boiling tank, then use the descaler provided to clean the tank as follows:
1. Unplug distiller from the wall.
2. Fill the boiling tank half full with hot tap water.
3. Slowly add 3 tablespoons of descaler.
4. Mix well to dissolve the descaler.
5. Fill up the remaining portion of the boiling tank with hot water to bottom of water gauge pin.
6. Let solution stand overnight.
7. The next morning or when mineral content is soft, drain the boiling tank.
8. Repeat cleaning if necessary.
9. If all scale has been removed, rinse boiler several times with warm tap water. Now in
preparation to produce pure water again, repeat the steam sterilization process as
instructed earlier.

NOTE: Descaler is a corrosive and poisonous substance. Read safety precautions on

package. As you place descaler in your tank it will produce a bubbling foam substance.
Do not overfill. Always leave boiling lid off when ever the boiling tank is being descaled
to reduce fumes travelling through the cooling coil. Dispose of 1st batch of distilled
water following descaling procedure.

CHARCOAL REPLACEMENT
Replace charcoal in filter canister every two months or following every 100 gallons of distilled
water. Remove the filter from the distiller and discard the used charcoal. Fill 2/3 of charcoal
canister with new coconut charcoal. Rinse a few times with distilled water to remove any
charcoal dust. Insert canister into storage tank filter opening and place distiller head back on
storage tank.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER
Descaler Cleaner - 600 gr. Jar 500102
- 1.6 kg. Jar 500103
Replacement Sediment Filter Cartridge 080073
Sediment Filter Head, With Mounting Brackets 080075
Replacement Coconut Charcoal - 250 gr. Jar 500106
Replacement Coconut Charcoal - 600 gr. Jar 500107
Optional Saddle Valve Kit 036005

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WARRANTY REGISTRATION

IMPORTANT! PRECISION DESIGN & MFG. INC. IMPORTANT!

Thank you for purchasing this fine Precision Water Systems Water Distiller.
Please complete the information below and return it within the next ten days so we may register your purchase.

1. Μ Mr. 2. Μ Mrs. 3. Μ Ms. 4. Μ Miss

First Name Initial Last Name

Address: (Mailing) Apt. #

City Prov/State Country Postal Code/Zip

Month Day Year

Date of Purchase: Phone Number:

Found on Distiller Plate Found on Distiller Plate

Model Number: Serial Number:

Series Number:

Purchased From:

Please fill in information completely and mail directly to:

Precision Design & Manufacturing Inc.

10331 - 105th Street
Westlock, Alberta, Canada
T7P 2H7
Or Fax To: 780-349-4957

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