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2.0 INSTALLATION
2.1
2.2
Before starting the installation, you should measure the water pressure that is
available under the sink to power the
HydroSplash
RO. If the pressure is less
than 40-psig, it is too low; and if it is 90-psig, it may be too high. The solution
if the pressure is too low is to use a model with a booster pump. The solution
for high water pressure, is to put a pressure regulator in the inlet water line to
the house. A pressure of 60-75 psig is normal.
Location of RO unit
The RO unit may be located under the kitchen sink or in the basement. A cold
water supply line must be close by. When locating the system under a sink
make sure there is adequate room for the filter module assembly as well as the
storage tank. For best performance the tank should be located as close to
the clean water faucet (supplied) as possible (within 20 feet).
Mounting the RO filter unit under a sink (Fig. 1.)
Mount the unit to the wall of the sink cabinet. Pre-fit the unit by positioning the
bottom of the pre-filter cartridges 2 inches off the floor of the cabinet. This
clearance is necessary to make room to remove the housings when replacing
the filter cartridges. Mark the location of the 2 mounting holes in the mounting
bracket. Install 2 mounting screws leaving 1/8 inch clearance under the screw
head. Check the fit by mounting the RO filter unit but don’t install yet.
A 1/4" ball valve is supplied so the homeowner can easily shut off feed water
when leaving the home unattended. The best overall protection from potential
water leaks in the kitchen, hot water heater, or utility room is to install an
automatic leak detector shutoff valve to the house.
