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Before You Start
Your system contains filters which must be replaced periodically for proper operation. (Refer to Filter
Change Schedule on page 9.)
Read all steps and guides carefully before installing and using your RO system. Follow all steps exactly to
correctly install.
The system is designed to be used on potable water supplies only.
If water is non-potable, additional pre-
treatment will be required.
Do not use for the treatment of water that is visually contaminated (cloudy) or has an obvious contamina-
tion source, such as contamination by raw sewage.
All plumbing should be done in accordance with local codes and requirements.
Non-Booster pump models work on water pressures of 40 psi (minimum) to 100 psi (maximum). Booster
pump models work on water pressures of 20 psi (minimum) to 100 psi (maximum). If your house water
pressure is over the maximum, install a pressure reducing valve in the water supply line to the filter system.
Do not install the system outside, or in extreme hot or cold temperatures. Temperature of the water supply
to the R/O system must be between 40°F and 100°F. Do not install on hot water.
Tools Needed
The following tools may be necessary, depending on the particular installation
.
Your RO system may be installed under the sink, in a basement, or other location depending on available
space. It is recommended the system be installed in as close a proximity to the faucet to ensure optimal sys-
tem flow rate. If you have a water dispenser and or ice maker in your refrigerator, your RO system can be
installed to provide the feed water for these features but you should consult your fridge owners manual for
further information.
Guidelines for component placement are as follows:
Faucet
should be placed near the sink where drinking/cooking water is normally required. A 2” flat surface is
required to mount the faucet if an existing hole for a second faucet is not available. The thickness of the
mounting surface should not exceed 1-1/4”
Storage tank
may be placed where it is convenient, within ten feet of the faucet. Under the sink or in a
nearby cabinet are excellent choices. Full tanks may weigh more than thirty pounds, so a sturdy shelf is re-
quired. If tank is located further than twenty feet from the faucet, use 1/2” tubing to reduce pressure drop.
RO unit
may be mounted on either side of the sink, in a cabinet or heated basement, with nearby access to
a potable, cold line and a drain.
Feed water connection
is accomplished with a feed water adaptor or self-piercing inlet saddle valve. Lo-
cate this assembly as close to the R/O unit as possible. Connect to a potable, cold water supply line only.
NOTE
:
Softened water is preferred since it will extend the life of your R/O membrane.
Drain connection
is accomplished using a waste water saddle valve which is designed to fit around a stan-
dard 1.25” - 1.50” O.D. drain pipe. The drain saddle valve should always be installed above (before) the trap
and on the vertical or horizontal tailpiece.
Refer to Figure 1.
NOTE
:
Some local plumbing codes may require an air gap drain connection.
System Location
3/8” variable speed electric drill; 1/8”, ¼”, ½” bits
Center punch and hammer
Phillips head and flat blade screwdrivers
Adjustable wrench
Teflon tape
Plastic tube cutter
