aqua-pure AP-RO5500, Installation, Operation And Maintenance Instructions

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Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
How to Replace the Membrane Module
Replacement of the RO module generally requires:
New replacement membrane module of the same type and performance and supplies for sanitizing.
A) Open faucet, shut off tank and turn off feedwater. Wait fi ve minutes for RO assembly to completely
depressurize.
B) Disconnect tubing from all three connections on membrane module (refer to Figure 6). Please note
the tube color and respective fi tting for re-connection.
C) Remove RO membrane module from clips and discard.
D) Position replacement module above clips and push into place. If necessary, rotate module so fi ttings
are aligned with respective tubing.
E) Insert each tubing end into respective “Push In” connector as far as it will go. Refer to Figure 6. Please
note that the blue tubes attach to center fi ttings on module.
F) Follow the sanitizing and start up procedures for the storage tank and purifi cation assembly outlined in
the next section.
Sanitizing The RO Filtration System
For the highest quality water from your Aqua-Pure
®
RO drinking water fi ltration system, it is important to
routinely sanitize both the storage tank and the RO assembly.
When to Sanitize the Storage Tank
A) Upon start-up as described in Section 5 of the Installation Manual. NOTE: Standard Aqua-Pure RO
storage tanks need a special sanitizing agent which is activated when the storage tank is initially fi lled.
(See Section 5 in the Installation Manual.)
B) After any servicing or routine maintenance which involves the prefi lter(s) or membrane.
C) After any extended period of non-use (over 30 days) unless cartridges are stored in a sealed plastic
bag in a refrigerator.
Refer to Section 5 Steps D through K to Sanitize Storage Tank.
How to Sanitize the RO Assembly
Sanitizing the RO Assembly generally requires:
• New pre and post cartridge
• Common household bleach (5.25% NON-scented)
• Standard eyedropper or equivalent
A) Shut off feedwater valve and tank ball valve.
B) Follow instruction of changing prefi lter.
C) Before attaching new cartridge(s), use eye dropper to inject one teaspoonful (approximately 5 ml) of
household bleach into the center of each fi lter cartridge.
D) Turn on feedwater valve and tank ball valve.
E) Open faucet to allow tank to drain.
F) Close faucet valve and allow system to run for at least one hour.
G) Drain tank and discard water. NOTE: If any objectionable taste is noticed, drain tank again and allow
to refi ll.
H) Allow the system to run into the sink for the remainder of 24 hours to fl ush the membrane.
I) Close faucet. The fi ltration system should be ready to use as soon as the tank refi lls.
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• The sanitizing procedures are intended to be part of a routine maintenance program only and not designed to
sanitize systems that have become highly contaminated from misuse.
IMPORTANT NOTES