Service manual
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SECTION III. PREPARATION
A. Major System Components
The following components comprise the R.O.
Drinking Water System. (Refer to Fig. 1, for
general system layout.)
• AnR.O.Manifoldassembly.
• HousingsandHousingO–rings.
• ADrinkingWaterHoldingTank.
• ADispensingFaucet.
• AFeedWaterSaddleValve.
• ADrainClamp.
• PlasticTubingandtubeconnectors.
• AReverseOsmosisMembranesealedina
plastic bag.
• ASediment/CarbonPrelter,shrinkwrapped.
• AnActivatedCarbonPostFilter,shrink
wrapped.
• AnIn–LineActivatedCarbonPostFilter,
shrink wrapped.
• R.O.SystemCoverwithorwithoutoptional
Water Quality Monitor.*
• WaterQualityTestKitforsystemswithoutthe
Water Quality Monitor.
• Otheritemsnecessaryforinstallationmay
include wood screws or machine screws and
nuts for mounting the manifold, or concrete
anchors for hanging on basement wall.
Additional tubing or tube connectors. Plastic
wire ties for organizing tubing.
* The Water Quality Monitor may be necessary to conform
to state or local codes, check with the local plumbing
authority.
B. Tools Recommended for Installation
The following tools will cover most of the
installation sites encountered:
1.
3
/
8
" variable speed electric drill.
2. Extension work light with outlet.
3. Safety glasses.
4. 1¼" porcelain hole cutter kit.
5. 1¼" Greenlee hole punch and
1
/
8
" and ½"
metal drill bits for pilot hole.
6. Center punch and hammer.
7. 1¼" wood bit.
8. Concrete drill bits.
9. Assorted wood and metal drill bits including
7
/
32
" metal drill bit.
10. Phillips head and at blade screwdrivers.
11. ½",
9
/
16
" and
5
/
8
" open end wrenches.
12. Teon tape.
13. Wide masking tape or duct tape.
14. Plastic tubing cutter.
15. Extra plastic tubing.
16. Low range air pressure gauge.
17. Bicycle hand air pump.
18. Small bottle of liquid chlorine bleach.
19. Graduated measuring cylinder.
20. Paper towels, wisk broom and assorted clean up
materials.
C. Site Selection for Major System Components
The R.O. System was designed to t under a sink,
however, because of space limitations or other
reasons, the system’s exible design allows for
other locations. When determining the location
remember that access to a cold water tap line, the
household drain, and ease of lter replacement are
important considerations.
All components and tubing should be located
in an area which is not exposed to freezing
temperatures. If winter temperatures are severe, the
area should be above the minimum temperature
listed in Table B, for proper performance. Do not
expose unit or tubing to direct sunlight.
1. Dispensing Faucet–The faucet should be
placed near the sink where drinking water is
normally obtained. Convenience of use (lling
of water pitchers and glasses), and an open area
beneath the faucet under the sink for attaching
product and drain tubing are considerations.
A 2" diameter at surface is required above
and below the installation site. The thickness
of the mounting surface should not exceed
1¼". Watch for strengthening webbing on the
underside of cast iron sinks.
2. Drinking Water Holding Tank–The Holding
Tank may be placed where it is convenient
within 10 feet of the faucet; under the sink or
in an adjacent cabinet are the best choices. If
a longer run of tubing is required, the tubing
should be the
3
/
8
" diameter OD size to prevent
a high pressure drop. Remember, these tanks
can weigh up to 30 pounds when full of water;
a rm, level area is required.