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

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Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
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4. Install the Feed Water Valve and Tubing (see Figure 3)
The feed water saddle valve is designed for use with 3/8” to 1/2” OD soft copper tubing (plain or chromed) and
rigid metal pipe. Do not use with fl exible ribbed supply tubing or plastic pipe which require special hardware.
Soft Copper Tubing Installations:
A) Turn off cold water valve under the sink, or the main water supply valve for the house.
B) Before installing feed water saddle valve, make sure piercing lance does not protrude beyond rubber
gasket. See instructions on bag.
C) Assemble both halves of feed water saddle valve on copper tubing.
D) For 3/8” O.D. tubing, use bracket with side projections to prevent distortion of tubing. Use “V” side of bracket for
all larger size tubing. Tighten screws evenly and fi rmly — brackets should be parallel. Do not deform tubing.
E) To pierce soft copper tube, turn handle to the right until it is fi rmly seated. The valve is closed in this position.
F) Turn on main supply valve to pressurize cold water line. Check for leaks. If valve stem leaks, tighten
nut/seal with a wrench.
G) Connect length of orange 1/4” tubing to feed water valve, using brass compression nut, insert and plas-
tic sleeve (refer to Figure 3).
Rigid Metal Pipe Installations:
A) Turn off cold water supply valve and drain the line to prevent spillage.
B) Drill 3/16” hole at the desired location. To prevent shock hazard, use a battery operated drill.
C) Turn valve handle to the right to expose piercing lance beyond the rubber gasket no more than 3/16”.
D) Assemble saddle valve on the supply pipe by screwing the two halves together. Use the “V” side of the
bracket. Tighten screws evenly and fi rmly, keeping the two sides of the bracket parallel.
E) Turn saddle valve handle to the right to close valve. If valve stem leaks, tighten nut/seal around valve
stem, with a wrench.
F) Connect length of 1/4” orange tubing to the feed water valve, using brass compression nut, insert and
plastic sleeve (refer to Figure 3).
NOTE: For basement installations, a longer length of orange feed water tubing may have to be used.
5. Prefi ll and Sanitize the Storage Tank
Prefi lling the tank is always recommended so there is pressure to check for leaks and water to fl ush the
carbon fi lters. Tanks are furnished with a special disinfection capsule which sanitizes the tank when it is
fi lled with water. It is important to use a sanitizer when prefi lling tank so the solution can sanitize the tubing,
fi ttings and faucet at the time of installation and startup.
A) Place tank on stand.
B) Remove the soft rubber cap from the tank inlet fi tting.
C) Wrap PTFE tape to the right (clockwise) onto threads.
D) Pour sanitizer into tank.
WARNING
To reduce the risk associated with eye, skin and respiratory and digestive tract burns from Calcium Hypo-
chlorite during installation:
• Calcium Hypochlorite (CAS 7778-54-3) granules are used for tank sanitation in this product.
• During installation, do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Do not ingest. Wear eye and face protection.
Keep
out of reach of children.
• For further safety information, refer to MSDS documents available at CHEMTREC (1-800-262-8200) or www.3M.com.
• Some state and local plumbing codes may prohibit the use of saddle-type valves and/or drain connections. See
page 2 for list of states. Optional feed valve assemblies can be purchased. See page 15 for further information.
IMPORTANT NOTES