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Revised 9/09 

 

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2. 

The hole position on the pipe should be marked and drilled 
with a 1/4" bit. If using a horizontal pipe, ensure the hole is 
made on the top of the pipe, so that standing water in the 
pipe will not leak into the drain saddle. 

NOTE:

 Drill through 

one side of the pipe only! 

3. 

Take the backing off of the rubber seal, center over the 
hole just drilled, and stick in place. 

4. 

Position the half of the drain saddle with the fitting (the 
fitting half) over the hole in the drain pipe, then position the 
other half (the back half) of the drain saddle on the opposite side of 
the drain. Place one of the bolts through the fitting half through the 
back half and loosely thread the nut onto it. Repeat on the other side. 
Position the fitting on the fitting half of the saddle over the drilled hole and seal, and evenly tighten 
both nuts, being careful not to over tighten. Once your system is set up, the drain line will connect to 
the drain saddle (Figure 4). 

 

Connecting the system: 

Once the faucet is installed, the tank is in place, the feed water adapter is in place, the drain saddle is 
positioned, and the system location had been determined, the system is ready to be hooked up. To 
make future filter changes easier, we recommend positioning the system in a location where filters can 
be changed, (such as in front of the kitchen cabinet if installing under the kitchen sink) and hooking the 
system up there, simply wrapping the extra tubing up and putting the system away during normal use. 
This will allow you to pull the system out to change filters and will save time since the system will not 
have to be unhooked.  
  
Using the following pictures and descriptions and the color coded tubing to make the connections to the 
system. Note: The pictures show blue plugs to make the connection easier to see, your system should 
have color coded tubing inserted in them. 

Please Note

: Pictures are for reference only, actual fitting design and location may vary. The 

connection is described and color coded tubing is used to make things as easy as possible. If still 
unsure, feel free to contact us for assistance. 

Feed Water Line – 

RED

 

 Connects from the feed water ball valve (connected to the “IN” on the first (clear) filter 
housing with the white sediment filter in it) to the angle ball valve on the feed water adapter. 
To connect, place the nut on the line, push the line over the barb on the angle valve and 
tighten the nut. 

Tank Line – CLEA

R

 

Connects from the T-fitting (either on the inline post filter or the DI filter, depending on the 
system) to the ball valve on the tank. To attach, simply push the tubing firmly into the fitting, 
the tank valve is in the open position when the handle is in line with the tubing. 
 

Faucet (Good Water) Line – 

BLUE

 

Connects from the outlet side of the final filter (the inline post filter or pH/Mineral filter, depending 
on the system) to the faucet shank. If using the quick connect faucet adapter, simply push tubing 
into place. If using the compression fitting that comes with the faucet, slide the nut over the tube, 
followed by the ferrule, placing the insert into the end of the tube, push the tube into the faucet 
shank and secure by tightening the line nut. (Refer to Figure 1 for help) 

Drain (Waste Water) Line – 

YELLOW

 

Connects from the flow restrictor (white cylinder about 3” long, located behind the 
membrane) to the drain saddle valve. To connect, simply push tubing firmly into the 
fitting. 

  

Summary of Contents for ROFK5

Page 1: ...Reverse Osmosis System Installation Service Manual 2261 Schoenchen Rd Pfeifer KS 67660 www afwfilters com 785 735 9769 ...

Page 2: ...ons on system maintenance can be found in the maintenance section recommended maintenance intervals are as follows Filters Every 6 months for most homes at least once a year UV Bulb Every 12 months on systems equipped with a UV light Sanitization Once a year more often if bacteria present Membrane Varies from 2 4 years at least every 4 years Date Filters Replaced Sanitized UV Bulb Membrane System ...

Page 3: ...TALLATION CHECK LIST 2 PARTS CHECKLIST 2 SYSTEM INSTALLATION 3 FAUCET INSTALLATION 3 STORAGE TANK 4 FEED WATER INSTALLATION 5 DRAIN SADDLE INSTALLATION 5 CONNECTING THE SYSTEM 6 EXAMPLE OF CONNECTED SYSTEM 7 SYSTEM START UP 8 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 9 FILTERS 9 MEMBRANE 10 O RINGS 11 SYSTEM SANITIZATION 11 TROUBLESHOOTING 13 QUICK TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 13 TRACING WATER FLOW 14 CONNECTION DIAGRAM 15 REV...

Page 4: ...NOTES ...

Page 5: ...oving 99 of contaminants The post filter gives a final polishing to ensure clean tasting water The optional inline pH mineral filter ensures a neutral pH and adds beneficial minerals back into the water Water Purification Summary Stage 1 Sediment Filer Traps dirt sediment particulates Stage 2 GAC granular activated carbon Filter Chloramines Tastes Chemicals Odors Stage 3 Carbon Block Filter Chlori...

Page 6: ...is usually easier to install any upgrades before installing the system 6 Check to ensure there are no missing parts Use the parts checklist on the following page to make sure all the parts listed are present If anything is missing call us and we will get replacements out as soon as possible 7 Assemble the tools you will need Depending on where the system is being installed and the plumbing the too...

Page 7: ...ayer the RO faucet may be installed in the hole used for the sprayer simply disconnect the sprayer and plug the sprayer connection If the sprayer hole is not an option you will need to drill a hole To drill a hole determine where it will be located before starting You will need a 2 flat surface no more than 2 thick Ensure the chosen location will not interfere with anything below and position the ...

Page 8: ...lled you can hook up the product line to the faucet The best way to do so is to wrap the bottom of the faucet shank with 6 7 wraps of Teflon tape then attach the quick connect faucet fitting The product line will then push directly into the fitting An alternate method of attaching the line is to slide the line nut over the product line followed by the ferrule then push the insert into the end of t...

Page 9: ...n nut and separate cold water line from faucet shank You will need to cut a piece of the copper tube about 3 4 to 1 measure to determine the exact cut needed so the slip joint adapter can fit between faucet and the copper line Insert the flat washer into the slip joint adapter and tighten onto cold water faucet shank Insert the cone washer into the slip joint adaptor and push the copper pipe into ...

Page 10: ...stem will not have to be unhooked Using the following pictures and descriptions and the color coded tubing to make the connections to the system Note The pictures show blue plugs to make the connection easier to see your system should have color coded tubing inserted in them Please Note Pictures are for reference only actual fitting design and location may vary The connection is described and colo...

Page 11: ... Abundant Flow Water Systems Inc 2009 Revised 9 09 7 Example of Connected System System may differ from the one shown ...

Page 12: ... helps work the air out of the system 7 Allow the system some time to start producing water from the faucet depending on the system and water pressure this may take up to 30 minutes When the water first comes out it may be black as the carbon fines in the post filter rinse out this is normal Once you are getting a steady flow of water anything from a steady drip to a small stream depending on memb...

Page 13: ...lve 2 Shut the ball valve on the tank The valve is closed when the handle is at a 90 angle to the tubing when the handle is NOT parallel to the tubing 3 Open the faucet to release any remaining pressure 4 Pull the system out to where it can be easily worked with If the system was installed with enough tubing to do so simply pull it out to where it can be worked on If the system does not have enoug...

Page 14: ...use again Membrane The RO membrane will last an average of 2 4 years depending on water quality water usage frequency of filter changes and quality of filters used Reduced water quality reduced production rate or no production can be an indication of a fouled membrane but there may not always be these signs to tell you the membrane is bad The best way is to monitor the rejection rate of the membra...

Page 15: ...cet allowing all the water to drain until flow from the faucet is down to the slow drip or stream seen in step 14 This flushes the system cleaning the membrane and preparing it for use 17 Repeat steps 15 16 at least once to ensure thorough flushing of the new filters 18 Your membrane is now changed and the system is ready to use again O rings The filter housings on the system utilize O rings black...

Page 16: ...way it was 5 Remove all filters and the membrane from their housings leave the inline filter s the post filter as well as the DI pH Mineral filter if the system has them in place 6 Add one capful 2 tsp or 10ml of 5 bleach any household bleach such as Clorox will work to each filter housing and the membrane housing 7 If the system was unhooked hook it back up now 8 Open the feed water supply and al...

Page 17: ...d if less add booster pump Clogged filters Replace filters Fouled Membrane Replace membrane Defective Check Valve Replace Check Valve Defective Auto Shut Off Replace auto shut off valve Defective Flow Restrictor Replace flow restrictor Obstruction In Line Ensure all valves are open and lines are not kinked Trace flow of water to pinpoint cause Tank Not Holding Water No Pressure in Tank Check press...

Page 18: ... the line coming from the check valve on the membrane to the auto shut off valve refer to the connection diagram if you are unsure where the check valve is You should get a steady drip or a slow stream If there is no flow remove the check valve simply unscrew counterclockwise and test again If flow is achieved by removing the check valve replace the defective check valve If removing the check valv...

Page 19: ... Abundant Flow Water Systems Inc 2009 Revised 9 09 15 Connection Diagram Arrows indicate flow direction Not to scale ...

Page 20: ...een 40 and 80 pounds per square inch Incoming water temperature cannot exceed 105 F 40 5 C Incoming TDS Total Dissolved Solids not to exceed 2000 PPM Use of Vaseline or petroleum based lubricants will also void the warranty How Do I Receive Warranty Service If your system is found to be defective first call for a returned merchandise authorization number RMA Please provide a reason for the return ...

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