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Undersink

REVERSE OSMOSIS

DRINKING WATER SYSTEM

ERO-175

Safety Guides

Installation

Operation

Maintenance

Repair Parts

System tested and certified by

NSF International against

NSF/ANSI Standards 42 & 58. See

performance data sheet for details.

EcoWater Systems LLC

P.O. Box 64420

St. Paul, MN 55164

TEL (651) 739-5330

7308077 (Rev. J 5/11/12)

Summary of Contents for ERO-175

Page 1: ...es u Installation u Operation u Maintenance u Repair Parts System tested and certified by NSF International against NSF ANSI Standards 42 58 See performance data sheet for details EcoWater Systems LLC P O Box 64420 St Paul MN 55164 TEL 651 739 5330 7308077 Rev J 5 11 12 ...

Page 2: ...stem is acceptable for treatment of influent concentrations of no more than 27 mg L nitrate and 3 mg L nitrite measured as N and is certified for nitrate nitrite reduction only for water supplies with a pressure of 280 kPa 40 psig or greater This system is supplied with a nitrate nitrite test kit Product water should be monitored periodically according to the instructions provided with the test ki...

Page 3: ...t rejection all vary with changes in pressure temperature and total dissolved solids Efficiency rating means the percentage of the influent water to the system that is available to the user as revers osmosis treated water under operating conditions that approximate typical daily use Recovery rating means the percentage of the influent water to the membrane portion of the system that is available t...

Page 4: ...ust comply with state and or local codes Optional fittings are available from EcoWater for use in areas where codes permit THINGS TO CHECK BEFORE YOU START TO INSTALL FEED WATER The water supply to the Drinking Water System must have the qualities listed in the speci fications If not it will not make product water as it should and life of the RO membrane is shortened City water most often will hav...

Page 5: ...r or threaded fittings If threaded fittings are used be sure to use pipe joint compound or Teflon tape on outside threads Do not connect the tubing to the fitting until step 2 top of page 9 Running the RO drain tubing directly to a floor drain laundry tub sump standpipe etc is preferred If that is not possible or practical check and comply with local plumbing codes as you plan then install a drain...

Page 6: ...lay on the floor surface as desired NOTE See tubing connection procedures on page 8 For ease of service and maintenance keep tubing lengths long enough so removal of the RO system from under the sink is possible 5 Feed a length of 3 8 blue tubing up through the hole and connect to the 3 8 quick connect fitting on the bottom of the faucet See Figure 4 The other end of this tubing will be connected ...

Page 7: ...the wall surface where you will install it Mark locations for the hanger washers and screws 2 Fasten the hanger washers to the wall surface Wood screws are included for fastening to a wood surface Provide other screws for other surfaces as needed 3 Hang the RO assembly on the hanger washers 4 Move the storage tank into place setting on the floor surface Use the stand included with the tank and pos...

Page 8: ...ance it may be necessary to keep the assembly on the hanger washers for service Connect tubes NOTE Remove protective foam plugs before connect ing tubes Discard foam plugs 1 Push tubing through collet until it engages the o ring Continue pushing until the tube bottoms out against the back of the fitting A common mistake is to stop pushing when the tube engages the o ring This will lead to future l...

Page 9: ...l Insert Before connecting the 1 4 red tubing to the RO system manifold s drain port take the flow control insert from the parts bag and insert it into the end of the tube as shown below 3 Connect water supply tubing Connect a length of 1 4 green tubing to the RO inlet Connect the other end if this tubing to the feed water supply fitting installed on page 5 Connect the tubing as applies Figures 1 ...

Page 10: ...gth of 3 8 yellow tubing from the RO to the tank connector at the top of the storage tank Figure 5 6 Sanitizing the system will be completed during the pressure test and purging steps below NOTE The bleach must be removed from the system before drinking the water See purging instructions below DO THE PRECEDING SANITIZING PROCEDURES BEFORE PRESSURE TESTING 1 Open the water supply shutoff valve to t...

Page 11: ... an activated carbon type filter Any remain ing tastes odors and sediments are reduced from the product water Clean high quality drinking water is available for use FAUCET The sink or countertop faucet vends the drinking water when opened It is opened and closed by turning the knob To comply with plumbing codes an air gap is built into the faucet drain water connection SHUTOFF ASSEMBLY To conserve...

Page 12: ...of the supply water to the RO system see specifications Cartridge life is shorter with higher pH For example if supply water pH is from 6 8 to 7 7 the cartridge may last for well over one year However cartridge life may be as short as 6 months if the pH is as high as 8 5 to 10 Higher pH weakens the cartridge membrane and causes pin hole leaks It s time to replace the RO cartridge when the producti...

Page 13: ...dge 2 Remove the RO cartridge 3 Remove the post filter cartridge 4 Discard the cartridges in a proper manner 5 Install new cartridges in reverse order post filter Reverse Osmosis and then prefilter Turn cartridges to the right to re attach to the filter heads 6 Purge the RO membrane cartridge following instruc tions on page 10 FLOW CONTROL The flow control is vital for proper operation of the RO m...

Page 14: ...ds TDS in product water flashing red LED Water supply to the RO system not within specifications Increase water pressure precondition the water etc as need ed to conform before doing maintenance on the RO system RO membrane cartridge expended Replace the prefilter postfilter and RO membrane cartridges flow control and screen Water leaking from faucet airgap hole Drain side of faucet airgap 3 8 tub...

Page 15: ...nters the Reverse Osmosis membrane Dissolved solids are reduced 4 Processed water leaves the Reverse Osmosis Membrane and flows to the storage tank 5 Waste water with dissolved solids leave the Reverse Osmosis membrane and flows to the drain 6 Faucet is activated 7 Processed water leaves the storage tank and flows to the post filter filtered to ensure fresh taste 8 Water flows to the Reverse Osmos...

Page 16: ...will either have threaded screw holes or two nuts are included 4 Carefully turn the handle inward to pierce a hole in the copper or plastic pipe DRAIN ADAPTER part no 7192230 The optional drain adapter installs in the sink drain pipe always above or ahead of the p trap Be sure to comply with your local plumbing codes Other drain pipe fittings in addition to the adapter may be needed The drain adap...

Page 17: ... list and telephone cable extension purchase locally may be needed You can run the drain tubing directly to one of several suitable open drain points as shown below bypassing the faucet airgap and p trap drain This type of drain is the preferred over the p trap drain adapter Check your local codes Always be sure to provide an air gap between the end of the hose and the drain point of 2 pipe diamet...

Page 18: ...18 REPAIR PARTS 14 12 13 9 3 2 1 7 6 15 16 17 19 18 20 11 10 4 5 8 6 ...

Page 19: ...embly includes Key Nos 6 8 15 19 assembled 7333137 Check Valve Kit includes Key No 16 2 of Key No 15 15 á O Ring Auto Shutoff Cover 2 req d 16 á Check Assembly 7333145 Automatic Shutoff Kit includes Key No 17 4 of Key No 18 6 of Key No 19 17 á Automatic Shutoff Cover Assembly 18 á Washer 4 req d 19 á Screw 6 req d 20 7272763 Cover 7273565 Flow Bend 3 8 v 7273557 Flow Bend 1 4 v OPTIONAL ACCESSORIE...

Page 20: ...ystems LLC under these guarantees is to replace or repair the component or part which proves to be defective within the specified time period and EcoWater is not liable for consequential or inciden tal damages due to misuse alteration neglect freezing or a force of nature All implied warranties including any implied warranty of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose are disclaimed ...

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