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How to Replace Stage-2 Carbon Filter (CT-24CAB)   

Change every 6-8 months or 600-800 gal pure water used:

The Stage-2 Pre-Carbon filter is on top of Stage-1 Sediment filter (See 

Figure E

).

Locate it, and follow these steps:

Step 1.

Step 2.

Disconnect tubing from Point 

F

 & Point 

G

 (See 

Figure E

). Discard used Filter. 

(Follow “Quick-Connection Guide” for connection tips)

Snap on the new filter onto the 2 holding clips. Make sure the 

Flow Direction

 

     

arrow ”

 on 

the filter is  pointing towards the left direction (See 

Figure E

). Re-connect tubing to both ends of 

the new filter.      

D

I

G

F

E

Stage 2

Stage 1

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The Stage-1 Sediment filter is under the Stage-2 Pre-Carbon filter (see 

Figure E

). For ease of access, pull 

and lift both 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 Point 

E

 (see 

Figure E

) Discard used filter. (Follow “Quick-Connection 

Guide” for connection tips)

Snap on the new filter onto the 2 holding clips.  Make sure the 

Flow Direction “arrow    ”

 

on the filter is pointing toward the right direction (see 

Figure E

).  Re-connect elbow fitting and 

tubing to both ends of the new filter.

How to Replace Stage-1 Sediment Filter (CT-1SED)  

Change every 6-8 months or 600-800 gal pure water used:

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4. How to Replace Filters: 

The new unit will come with 2 plastic ties. Please cut the ties with a pair of 

scissors. This will then allow you to remove and replace the filters. Once the filters are replaced the unit 
does not have to be tied down, this is only for shipping purposes.

Figure E

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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