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Thank you for choosing APEC Reverse Osmosis systems. You now own the 

finest reverse osmosis system in America!

Please read and become familiar with the instructions before proceeding with the installation. 

Before Installation:

Inspect the system:

Please take the system and all the components out of box. Inspect the system and all the connection fittings 
carefully, making sure nothing was damaged during shipping. If any part is cracked or broken, please do 
not proceed with the installation and contact APEC or your distributor for an exchange or diagnosis.  

Operating Parameter

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Operating pressure: 30 psi minimum to 85 psi maximum

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Feed water temperature: 40-100 ºF (4-37 ºC)

•  Do not

 connect or run 

HOT

 water through this system. 

Basic Terms

GPD = Gallons Per Day (flow rate)
PSI = Pounds Per Square Inch (pressure)
TDS = Total Dissolved Solids (contaminants)
PPM = Parts Per Million (unit used to measure TDS level)
TDS Meter = A digital meter for measuring the TDS level in the water

Copyright:

This manual is copyrighted by APEC Inc. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be reproduced in any 
form, in whole or part, without the prior written consent of APEC Inc. Manual print ver. 1.0, 2017 February.

General Installation/Operation/Maintenance Requirements

• Installation needs to comply with state and local laws and regulations.
• Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfec-

tion before or after system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected water that may 
contain filterable cysts.

• This reverse osmosis system contains a replaceable treatment component critical for effective
   reduction of total dissolved solids. The product water shall be tested periodically to verify that
   system is performing satisfactorily.

Summary of Contents for RO-CTOP-C

Page 1: ...Countertop REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION OWNER S MANUAL All Rights Reserved APEC Water Systems www freedrinkingwater com Ver 1 0 ULTIMATE Models RO CTOP C RO CTOP PHC...

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Page 3: ...ertop System To Your Faucet System Hook Up page 3 2 System Maintenance Filter Change Filter change schedule instructions page 4 How to Replace Stage 1 Filter page 6 How to Replace Stage 2 Filter page...

Page 4: ...nch pressure TDS Total Dissolved Solids contaminants PPM Parts Per Million unit used to measure TDS level TDS Meter A digital meter for measuring the TDS level in the water Copyright This manual is co...

Page 5: ...e to direct the water into the RO system See Point C Figure B Turn back knob Counter Clockwise to shut off water to the RO unit See Point D Figure B If input water is very cold you can adjust the fauc...

Page 6: ...filters Using non APEC and lesser quality filters may clog up the RO system and damage the membrane 2 Filter Ports All filters have Quick Connect ports Remove and connect tubing to filter ports as sh...

Page 7: ...the Quick Connect fitting then gently pull back on the tubing to make sure connection was secure No inserts sleeve or nuts are needed to secure the connection No Teflon tape To Disconnect See Fig D3 P...

Page 8: ...the 1st and 2nd stage filters to the top position Then do the following Step 1 Step 2 Remove the tubing lock red clip first Then disconnect the elbow fitting from Point D and dis connect tubing from...

Page 9: ...the Membrane Housing with Filmtec Membrane label on it 2 Disconnect tubing from the Membrane Housing Cap at Point I Remove membrane housing cap by turning it counter clockwise you can use membrane ho...

Page 10: ...nt K See Figure I To remove the Pure water output line first use a pair of pliers and remove the tubing lock red clip from Point K See Figure G Use a flat head screwdriver to push and hold the collet...

Page 11: ...rd the Tap water s reading Compare the 2 readings The Product water s TDS should be about 3 10 of your Tap water s TDS This is a normal range For example Your Tap water s TDS 100 ppm Your Product wate...

Page 12: ...ly on the input water pressure from your water pipe line The higher the feed pressure the faster the unit can produce water High pressure will also improve TDS rejec tion The chart above shows how dif...

Page 13: ...ty period in any manner or start a new warranty period Conditions of Validity of this Limited Product Warranty Even though the Product has extremely high endurance for operating conditions such as pH...

Page 14: ...uct or at the option of APEC return of the product and a refund of the purchase price Buyer assumes all risk whatsoever as to the result of the use of the product purchased whether used singularly or...

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Page 16: ...ineering Corp 1320 S Johnson Drive City of Industry CA 91745 For questions or comments please visit our website at www freedrinkingwater com For technical support contact us at Techsupport freedrinkin...

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