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INTRODUCTION

  This manual explains the installation, operation and maintenance of the 3MRO401 Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration 
System.  Please read each section of this manual carefully.  
  The RO drinking water system is designed to connect permanently to a home’s plumbing system.  The installation MUST 
conform to your state and local plumbing codes.  Advanced plumbing skills are required to complete your installation.  
Failure to install the system as instructed will 

VOID

 the warranty.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Installation Instructions

A.

   Determine the system location ........................................................................................................5

B.

   Prepare the area for installation ......................................................................................................5

C.

   Determine faucet mounting location ...............................................................................................5

D.

   Make the faucet mounting hole .......................................................................................................5

E.

   Mount the faucet .............................................................................................................................6

F.

   Prepare the system for installation .................................................................................................6

G.

   Install the feed water connection and tubing ..................................................................................7

H.

   Prefill and sanitize the storage tank ................................................................................................7

I. 

   Install the drain connection .............................................................................................................7

J.

   Install the filtration assembly and storage tank ...............................................................................8

K.

   Make the tube connections .............................................................................................................8

L.

   Start up the system .........................................................................................................................8

M.

   Flush the system and check the operation ......................................................................................8

N.

   Installation troubleshooting.............................................................................................................9

II. Operation & Maintenance Instructions

A.

   Important water quality assurance requirements ............................................................................10

B.

   Replacing the filters ........................................................................................................................10

C.

   Replacing the RO membrane module .............................................................................................10

D.

   Sanitizing the RO system ................................................................................................................11

E.

   Long term non-use .........................................................................................................................12

III. Limited Warranty

 ..........................................................................................................12

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• Installation requires some household tools and novice plumbing skills.  If you replace your own 

kitchen and bathroom faucets, you can handle this!

• Installation may require drilling a hole in your sink top.  A variable speed drill and specialized drill bits 

may be needed.  We highly recommend professional installation!

Summary of Contents for 3MRO401

Page 1: ...ion and Operating Instructions For 3MRO401 Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Filtration System Installer Please leave manual with homeowner Homeowner Please retain for operation and future maintenance instructions ...

Page 2: ...ated with ingestion of contaminants Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected water that may contain filter able cysts EPA Establishment 070595 CT 001 To reduce the risk associated with a hazardous voltage due to an installer drilling through e...

Page 3: ...dition Where a backflow prevention device is installed on a water system a device for controlling pressure due to ther mal expansion must be installed Do not use a torch or other high temperature sources near filter system replacement filters plastic fittings or plastic plumbing On plastic fittings never use pipe sealant or pipe dope Use PTFE thread tape only pipe dope properties may dete riorate ...

Page 4: ... Prepare the system for installation 6 G Install the feed water connection and tubing 7 H Prefill and sanitize the storage tank 7 I Install the drain connection 7 J Install the filtration assembly and storage tank 8 K Make the tube connections 8 L Start up the system 8 M Flush the system and check the operation 8 N Installation troubleshooting 9 II Operation Maintenance Instructions A Important wa...

Page 5: ... be required to seal the connection If drilling is required we strongly recommend you contact a professional installer The faucet should be positioned so that it empties into the sink and the spout swivels freely for convenience Before drilling the hole always check underneath the sink to ensure that nothing will interfere with mounting the faucet such as reinforcing ribs support brackets or the c...

Page 6: ...faucet spout into where the 3 8 tubing was just removed 3 Slide the chrome base plate and rubber washer up the threaded base of faucet 4 Connect the 1 4 green tubing supplied in the installation kit to the smaller barb on the air gap faucet Push it on firmly until it seats 5 Connect the supplied 3 8 black tubing to the larger barb on the air gap faucet Push it on firmly until it seats 6 From above...

Page 7: ...ld water supply making sure the tank valve is still open and allow the tank to fill about 3 minutes 5 Close the cold water supply and the tank valve Disconnect the orange and yellow tube from the union connector setting the tank aside while proceeding with the rest of the installation the sanitizing solution should be kept in the tank for at least 15 minutes Refer to the Using Push In Fittings sec...

Page 8: ... can be set in the front center between the sink basins for ease of access if space permits K MAKE THE TUBING CONNECTIONS With all of the components in place the tubing connections can be made When routing the tubing between the components several guidelines should be observed Tubing runs should generally follow the contour of the cabinet rather than interfere with the cabinet storage area Strive ...

Page 9: ... The drain line has a loop in it Air is locked in the air gap outlet There is excessive RO reject flow Solutions Check to see that the drain line is clear of any obstruction and remove the drain saddle fitting to verify that the hole is drilled through completely Shorten tubing so that it is as vertical as possible Blow air into the air gap outlet using a short length of tubing Disconnect the red ...

Page 10: ...e 5 minutes for the filtration assembly to completely depressurize 2 Remove cover 3 Twist the existing filter 1 4 turn to the left so that the ears on the filter are able to disengage from the head Firmly pull the filter from the head It may be necessary to twist the filter slightly from side to side to help free it 4 Remove the new replacement filter from its protective wrap Double check to see t...

Page 11: ...d are not designed to sanitize systems that have become highly contaminated from misuse When to Sanitize the Storage Tank Upon start up as described in the beginning of this manual After any servicing or routine maintenance which involves the RO membrane module carbon block post filter storage tank or faucet When to Sanitize the Filtration System After any servicing or routine maintenance which in...

Page 12: ...g the warranty period 3M Purification Inc will replace the Product or refund your Product purchase price This warranty does not cover labor The remedy stated in this paragraph is Customer s sole remedy and 3M Purification Inc s exclusive obligation This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which may vary from state to state or country to country For any warranty q...

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