Specifications

8 / AQUA-CLEER
®
/GOOD WATER MACHINE
™
DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS
• Adjust Capillary Length
The Aqua-Cleer
®
/Good Water Machine
™
system (except
Nitrate models) is designed for maximum efficiency on most
soft water installations. On hard water installations and
applications where TDS exceeds 1000 mg/L (ppm), it is neces-
sary to increase the flushing water flow to maximize RO mem-
brane filter life. This is done by shortening the length of the
capillary tube (Fig. 6) in the concentrate flow control.
If the system is to be installed on hard water or where TDS
exceeds 1000 mg/L (ppm), proceed as follows:
1. Loosen the capillary retaining screws 1/4 - 1/2 turn.
2. Rotate the capillary assembly free of the retaining
screws and pry it from the manifold.
3. Remove the white capillary retaining sleeve and
unroll the capillary tube from the spool.
4. With a new razor blade, cut the capillary tubing
squarely in half, being careful not to crimp the end.
5. Replace the capillary sleeve and rewind the capillary
tubing onto the spool.
6. Reinstall the capillary assembly into the manifold and
retighten the retaining screws.
• Flush RO Membrane Filter
The RO membrane filter must be flushed prior to use.
1. Turn on the supply valve to the system.
2. Allow the product water and flushing water to flow
to a suitable drain for six (6) hours.
• Check Performance
Check the performance of the system according to the proce-
dure beginning on page 17 of this manual.
Storage Tank Preparation
• Check Air Pressure
Using a tire gauge with 1 psi increments, check the air pres-
sure in the empty storage tank. The air pressure should be
between 5 and 15 psi, 7 psi is recommended. Use a bicycle-
type hand pump to increase the air pressure, depress the
stem of the air valve to decrease the pressure.
The storage tank capacity decreases with increasing air pres-
sure. Refer to page 18 to select the best air pressure for your
installation.
3. Pour: two tablespoons liquid chlorine bleach or 3
ounces hydrogen peroxide into the particle filter-
housing.
4. Assemble the housing to the manifold and replace
the u-clip.
5. Using 1/4" OD plastic tubing, connect the inlet of the
system (Fig. 5) to a source of clean filtered water.
6. Install short lengths (2-3") of 1/4" OD and 3/8" OD
plastic tubing into the concentrate and product water
outlets.
7. Turn on the supply valve and allow the system to fill
with water. Once water begins to drip or flow from
the filter assembly, turn off the supply valve and
allow the system to sit for ten minutes.
8. Turn on the supply valve and flush the sanitizing
solution from the system.
• Install Filter Cartridges
1. Pull the u-clip from the rear of the particle
filter housing. ①
2. Insert the u-clip into the two square holes at the
bottom rear of the manifold. Push up to release the
filter housing.
3. Lubricate the cartridge o-ring with silicone lube and
insert the particle filter cartridge into the manifold.
4. Assemble the housing to the manifold and replace
the u-clip.
5. Repeat steps 1-4 and install the flushed activated
carbon filter cartridge into housing ② and the RO
membrane filter element into the center housing. ③
Be sure the drain adaptor is in place.
FIG. 5