Use and Care Manual

disconnectcoldwaterlinefromanglestopbottomorfromfaucetstud on
top. Complete with cone-washer andseal.
faucetandatfirstmaybeblack.Letwaterdripoutoffaucetfor30 full
minutes and then close faucet. This flushes the carbon filters on
first timeuse.
Open ball valve on storage tank. Let tank fill for 2 to 3 hours (if
you are changing filters, your tank may already be full, so you
would not need to wait). Then open R.O. faucet. Drain tank
completely (about 15 minutes). Shut R.O. faucet off and drain
againin3to4hours.Whenthestoragetankisempty,thereisonly a
small flow from the sink topfaucet.
Closethesinktopfaucet.After2-3hours,drainthesecondtank
completely. The system is now ready foruse.
Checkforleaksdailyforthefirstweekandoccasionallythereafter.
4.
WaterSupplyConnector
Shut-Offvalve
(3/8"MIPx3/8"FIP,L:36mm)
(1/4"MIPx1/4"OD1/4")
5.
6.
1.
AssemblethewatersupplyconnectorbyinsertingtheDeliver-valve.
Screwthedeliver-valveintothesideofthewatersupplyconnector using 5
to 10 wraps of Teflontape.
Disconnect the water supply line from the cold-water faucet
underneath sink. Follow the pipe up from the shut-off valve toward
faucet until you reach a coupling nut (may be all the way up to the
faucet). Unscrew coupling nut. Screw water supply connector onto
previous location of coupling nut. Hand tighten and then one more
completeturnwithwrench.Re-attachwaterlinecouplingnuttowater
supply connector. If the handle of auto-shutoff valve is turned
perpendiculartothewaterline,thisisthe"OFF"positionforyournew
ROsystem.
Step8-RecommendedFilterServiceLifeandChangeCycle
2.
1.
Sediment, GAC carbon, and carbon block Pre-Filters: Change
every6to12months(moreofteninareaswithveryhighturbidity
inwater).
R.O. Membrane - The R.O. membrane would be changed when
rejection rate falls to 80%. The rejection rate should be tested
every 6 to 12 months. The membrane can last up to 5 years
dependingonthewaterquality,thehardnessofthewatercoming
intothesystemandthefrequencyoffilterchanges.Theonlyway
toknowwhenitistimetochangethemembraneistoknowwhen
therejectionrateofTDSfallsbelow80%.Todothisyouwillneed a
TDS
tester (total dissolved solids). This allows you to
comparetheamountofTDSintheincomingwatervs.thedrinking
water.TDStestersareabasictoolinpropermaintenanceonany
reverse osmosissystem.
Carbon Post Filter - This filter needs to be changed every 12
monthstoinsurequalitywater.Donotwaituntiltasteisaproblem.
2.
3.
Step9-FilterandMembraneChangingProcedures
1.
Sediment, GAC, and Carbon Pre filters - Turn valve to off
positiononwatersupply.Turnoffstoragetankballvalve.Open
R.O. faucet to help de-pressurize system. Unscrew filter
housings by turning counter clock wise. Remove old filters and
discard.Cleanfilterbowlsinwarmsoapywater.Rinseandadd
twotablespoonsofliquidhouseholdbleachandfillwithwater.Let stand
for 5 minutes. Empty and rinse well with runningtap
water. Insert new filters into appropriate housings. Do not touch
the filter. Use the wrapper to handle. Replace
"O" rings as
necessary. Be sure
"O" ring is clean, lubricated and seated
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Caution:
1.
When tightening water supply connector, make sure the tube you
areconnectingwatersupplyconnectortoisnotbeingtwisted.Use two
wrenches if necessary, one to hold existing nut and the other to
turn theconnector.
Examineexistingconeshapedwasherscreen,adjustorreplaceif
damagedorwornwithnewconeshapedwasherscreen.
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