4 Revised
10/2014
parts (pictures and descriptions represent the most common
style, actual style may vary):
Tank Ball Valve
- White & blue plastic valve with female
threads and quick connect fitting. Installed on storage
tank, valve is open when handle is in line with tubing.
Angle Shut-off Adapter
- White & blue plastic valve
with 3/8” female x 3/8” male threads and quick
connect fitting. Installed on standard cold water shut
off, valve is open when handle is in line with tubing
Drain Saddle
- Black plastic clamp with compression
fitting, 2 bolts with nuts, and rubber seal. Clamps around
the drain pipe and connects to the waste water line.
Quick connect faucet fitting
- White plastic fitting
with 7/16” NPT female threads and quick connect
fitting. Connects to the RO faucet shank and product
water line.
A plastic wrench (for tightening and removing the filter housings)
is also included.
Once you have read through the entire instruction manual and
familiarized yourself with the installation process, you may
proceed with installing the system.
System Installation
Filter Upgrade Installation
If you purchased a system with a filter upgrade kit for advanced
filtration, these instruction will walk you through getting the
additional filtration setup on your new system. If you did not get
additional filtration, skip to “Faucet Installation”
1.
First, remove all the filter upgrade kit parts to ensure that
everything is present. You should have: the inline filters relevant
to the exact system you ordered (see connection diagram for
available filters), two (2) quick connect fittings for inline filters
that have threaded ports (if applicable), two (2) clips for each
filter, a 2-3 foot length of tubing, and one (1) stem elbow fitting
for each filter (two (2) for the UV filter).
2.
Next, install the quick connect fittings into any filters that have
threaded openings. Put 2-3 wraps of PTFE on the threads of each
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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.
Unscrew the cap on the UV filter and carefully remove. The
quartz sleeve is secured inside the cap.
5.
Inspect the sleeve. The cleaner it is the better it will work. Light
build up can be cleaned off with a vinegar solution, be sure to
avoid touching the sleeve with bare hands as fingerprints can
cause buildup that will block the UV light.
6.
If heavy build up is present the sleeve will need to be removed
and thoroughly cleaned (by soaking in a vinegar solution) or
replaced.
7.
To remove the sleeve, gently grip and twist (clockwise or
counterclockwise doesn’t matter, just stick with one direction,
the goal is to loosen it) while pulling it away from the cap.
NOTE: Care must be taken when removing the sleeve, as it can
break if too much force is applied, creating sharp edges that
can cause injury.
8.
To replace the sleeve, use silicon based lubricant or vegetable
oil (NOT VASELINE) and lubricate the O-rings inside the cap.
Gently push and twist the sleeve in place until it is fully seated
in the cap.
9.
Screw the cap back onto the UV filter, and turn your water back
on, checking for any leaks
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
membrane using a TDS meter. A functioning membrane should be
removing a minimum of 90% of contaminates under normal
conditions. To test this, simply compare the TDS of your tap water
to the TDS of the water from the membrane (before it goes to any
other filters). For example, if your tap water has a TDS of 400ppm,
after the membrane your TDS should be 40ppm or less. If you do
not wish to use a TDS meter, it is recommended that you change
your membrane
at least
every 4 years.
