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Installation and Service Manual – Under-the-Counter 6 Stage Reverse Osmosis System with UV 
 

 

Systems and Components

 

Membranes

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Filters

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Chemicals

 

2325 Cousteau Ct., Vista, CA 92081 USA •  www.appliedmembranes.com • E-mail:  [email protected] 

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Copyright © 2008 Applied Membranes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

 

Mounting the Tank Ball Valve & Connecting the Tank   

 

For this step you will need: 

o

 Teflon 

Tape 

Tank Valve  

 

 

Storage Tank 

Orange Tubing 

 

 

Note:  Do not tamper with the air valve on the low side of the storage tank.  It has been factory charged and 
covered with a blue cap. 

1.  Locate the in/out port on the top top of the tank.  Wrap the threads  

with Teflon tape, approximately 3 wraps.  Connect the tank ball 
valve by threading onto the fitting.  Do not over-tighten. 
 

2.    Insert the tubing into the quick connect fitting on the ball valve. 

3. 

Connect the other end of the tubing to the tee on the post filter 
inlet.

 

 

Tank Valve in OPEN Position 

 

Tank Valve in CLOSED 

Position 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for AAA-1006UV Series

Page 1: ...2325 Cousteau Ct Vista CA 92081 USA www appliedmembranes com AAA6 MANUAL System Flow Rate Model Number 12 Gallons Per Day AAA 126UV 24 Gallons Per Day AAA 246UV 36 Gallons Per Day AAA 366UV System Flow Rate Model Number 50 Gallons Per Day AAA 506UV 75 Gallons Per Day AAA 756UV 100 Gallons Per Day AAA 1006UV A voltage code is added to the end of the model number Example AAA 126UVU ...

Page 2: ...tine maintenance is essential to the longevity and performance of the system Filters should be changed every three to six months depending on the quality of the feed water supply Conditions for Operation Source Water Supply Community Private Non Chlorinated or chlorinated as long as the carbon filter is in place and replaced every 6 months Membranes will be damaged by chlorine System Pressure 40 p...

Page 3: ...e Sediment pre filter Every 3 6 months 2nd Stage Carbon block pre filter Every 3 6 months 3rd Stage Carbon block pre filter Every 3 6 months 4th Stage Reverse osmosis membrane Every 12 months 5th Stage Post carbon filter Every 3 6 months 6th Stage Ultraviolet sterilization unit UV Every 12 months lamp Connection Location Tubing Color System Feed IN From feed line to port at the entrance of the fir...

Page 4: ...e beginning installation These are not included with the system Variable speed drill with 7 16 drill bits and 7 16 open end wrenches or adjustable Phillips screwdriver Utility knife Teflon tape Check Location Determine the location for the installation of the RO system Avoid locations where the system might come in contact with hot water pipes or other hazards An electrical outlet is needed for th...

Page 5: ... system onto the screws by the holes on the back of the unit Fittings and Tubing Compression fittings are used throughout the system To ensure an optimal seal tubing should be cut with the end square An angled cut or distortion of the tubing will not provide an efficient seal and may cause leaks Determine the length of tubing needed for each connection and cut each segment of tubing to the appropr...

Page 6: ...r 6 Stage Reverse Osmosis System with UV Systems and Components Membranes Filters Chemicals 2325 Cousteau Ct Vista CA 92081 USA www appliedmembranes com E mail sales appliedmembranes com Page 6 Copyright 2008 Applied Membranes Inc All Rights Reserved ...

Page 7: ... water line turn on both the hot and cold faucet After the water is warm to the touch feel the pipes under the sink It will be easy to identify the hot and cold pipes b Close the cold water valve Turn on the cold water faucet only to assure that the line is completely shut off and the line is drained If no shut off valve is located under the sink or if water continues to come out of the faucet tur...

Page 8: ...r and tighten b Solid Copper Riser Tube Same procedure as flex tubing except you must cut a piece of the riser tube about to 1 so the slip joint adapter can fit between faucet and riser tube 3 Connect the feed line to the ball valve Unscrew the nut from the ball valve Slide the nut onto the tubing threaded sides facing the end of the tubing Feed the nipple on the ball valve into the tubing pushing...

Page 9: ...tall the drain clamp a Remove the black plastic nut from the front of the drain saddle assembly and set aside b Place one half of the plastic drain saddle assembly on each side of the drain pipe with the fitting and clamp loosely using the nuts and bolts included c Align the hole drilled in the drain pipe with the hole in the drain saddle A drill bit or other long narrow object may be used to help...

Page 10: ...need o Teflon Tape Tank Valve Storage Tank Orange Tubing Note Do not tamper with the air valve on the low side of the storage tank It has been factory charged and covered with a blue cap 1 Locate the in out port on the top top of the tank Wrap the threads with Teflon tape approximately 3 wraps Connect the tank ball valve by threading onto the fitting Do not over tighten 2 Insert the tubing into th...

Page 11: ...plied with the system requires a diameter hole The optional air gap faucet requires a larger hole of to allow for the additional tubing connections Stainless Steel Sinks Begin by placing a piece of masking tape or duct tape on the determined location where the hole is to be drilled Make a small indent to mark the desired drilling location using a center punch Drill a pilot hole with a metal drill ...

Page 12: ...g nut Screw on the nut and tighten Feed the compression nut onto the tubing threaded side facing the end then feed the plastic ferrule and install the tubing insert into the end of the tubing Insert the end of the tubing into the faucet mounting tube as far as it will go then tighten the nut with a wrench The other end of the tubing should then be connected to the outlet on the UV Note Non Air Gap...

Page 13: ...alve the handle should be in line with the tubing as it enters the connection Open the product water faucet and let the water flow until all the air has been expelled from the system This will take about an hour Close the product water faucet In 30 minutes check the connections for leaks and correct if necessary Do Not Use the First Two Reservoirs of Water Allow the reservoir to fill for 4 6 hours...

Page 14: ...o ring is positioned correctly 7 Screw the fitting with tubing back onto the housing 8 The system is ready Turn on the water supply Check for any leaks 9 Drain the first two tanks of water before drinking Filter Replacement Instructions All pre and post filters should be replaced every 6 months Before starting shut off cold water supply to unit Lift the handle on the faucet to drain out the storag...

Page 15: ...eactor chamber being careful not to angle the lamp and damage the quartz sleeve Figure 2 3 Remove the new lamp from the protective packaging Handle the lamp by the ceramic ends avoid touching the glass If you must touch the glass use gloves or a soft cloth 4 Carefully insert the lamp into the reactor vessel inside the quartz sleeve Leave about two inches of lamp protruding from the chamber Figure ...

Page 16: ... UV chamber 8 Wet the o ring and slide onto the end of the quartz sleeve and reassemble the gland nut hand tight is sufficient 9 Re install the UV lamp and lamp connector as per prior instructions 10 Plug in ballast and verify the lamp power LED is illuminated Sanitizing the RO System We recommend sanitizing the system at least once a year This can be done while changing your filters Shut down the...

Page 17: ... Qty 2 Per System Replace every 3 6 months Carbon Post Filter GAC Inline Stage 5 Model H F1032 43QC Qty 1 Per System Replace every 3 6 months Replacement Membranes Flow Restrictors System Flow Rate Model Number Replacement Membrane Model Replacement Flow Restrictor 12 GPD AAA 125 M T1512A12 H R2051QC 24 GPD AAA 245 M T1812A24 H R2062QC 36 GPD AAA 365 M T1812A36 H R2064QC 50 GPD AAA 505 M T1812A50 ...

Page 18: ...KW Clip Membrane Housing to Inline Filter H J2025PW Membrane Housing Clip Part Description Image H T5019 Faucet Non Airgap Long Reach Chrome H V1050W QC Shut Off Valve QC Connection PPSV500822W Tank Shut Off Valve H D3000M Drain Saddle H V1003 Check Valve in elbow fitting membrane reject H C9200 Filter Wrench H B2044W Filter Bracket Part Description Image PE 08 EI 0500FW white PE 08 BI 0500FY yell...

Page 19: ...k source of feedwater city water well water etc for pressure A booster pump may be required Change in feedwater temperature The reverse osmosis membrane used in your unit is rated at 77ºF and 60psi Water production will decrease approximately 1 5 for each degree that your incoming water is below 77ºF It may be necessary to change to a higher flow membrane and flow restrictor Storage tank pressure ...

Page 20: ...not be liable for damages or delay caused by defective material Products returned to SELLER for warranty examination must be shipped freight prepaid SELLER S Liability SELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR PROSPECTIVE PROFITS OR SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST SELLER BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAT THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE SPECIFIC GOODS SOLD AND CAUSING THE AL...

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