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System Maintenance
This recommendation is intended for maximum efficiency of RO SYSTEM.
1.
Filter maintenance
a.
It is OK to store filters for several years.
b.
To keep the unopened filter sealed, place it into an airtight container,
preventing it from absorbing air. This prolongs the shelf life of the carbon
filter and avoids any possible odor from the air.
2.
Membrane maintenance
a.
The dry-packed membrane usually has a two-year shelf life. To prolong the
shelf life, keep unopened dry membrane in the refrigerator.
b.
Once used, run the RO system every day for at least 10–15 minutes (about
1 gallon or 4 liters of drinking water). This helps maintain the membrane
performance.
c.
If you will not be using the RO system for weeks, drain the storage tank
completely. Fill the tank and drain it twice before using the RO system again.
How to sanitize your drinking water system
(Recommended once a year).
1.
Close the incoming water
(Feed Valve)
2.
Open drinking water faucet and drain the system completely and then
close the faucet.
3.
Remove
ONLY
the following filter cartridges:
(Stage 1,2,3 Bottom F Stage 4. Membrane)
Stage 1 Sediment
Stage 2 GAC
Stage 3 Carbon
Stage 4 RO Membrane
4.
Mix
1 gallon
of water with
2 tbsp
of household bleach.
5.
Fill up the bottom filters housing with the solution and close them.
6.
Open the incoming water to the system (
Feed Valve
) and let it run for 10
minutes.
7.
Open the drinking water faucet and let it drain for
10 minutes.
8.
Close the drinking water faucet and wait for
10 minutes
and then open
the drinking water faucet again and completely drain. (
If you smell the
household bleach from the drinking water faucet, repeat steps 7 and 8
)
9.
Now you are ready to replace the filter cartridges.
THIS RO SYSTEM CONTAINS FILTERS THAT MUST BE REPLACED AT
REGULAR INTERVALS TO MAINTAIN PROPER PERFORMANCE.
USE ONLY FACTORY-APPROVED FILTERS.
