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• Purchase introduction.....................................................................................

• Included Components/Parts.........................................................................

• Itemization of Components..........................................................................

• Installation STEP 1

Tighten the housings..........................................................................................

• Installation STEP 2

Insert elbow fittings.............................................................................................

• Installation STEP 3

Connect to feed water line...............................................................................

• Installation STEP 4

Leak detector installation..................................................................................

• Installation STEP 5

Drain Saddle install ............................................................................................

• Installation STEP 6

Install the faucet...................................................................................................

• Installation STEP 7

Connect the tank.................................................................................................

• System connections.........................................................................................

• System startup..................................................................................................

• Filter change instruction ...............................................................................

• System maintenance ......................................................................................

• Troubleshooting................................................................................................

• Conditions...........................................................................................................

• Warranty..............................................................................................................

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Summary of Contents for Alkaline RO

Page 1: ...Alkaline RO System INSTALLATION MANUAL 1 800 992 8876 Customer Support ...

Page 2: ...aterial published on this site by Express Water Inc including all portions of the website content site design text and graphics may NOT BE REPRODUCED OR DISTRIBUTED in whole or in part without prior written permission of Express Water Inc ...

Page 3: ...on STEP 4 Leak detector installation Installation STEP 5 Drain Saddle install Installation STEP 6 Install the faucet Installation STEP 7 Connect the tank System connections System startup Filter change instruction System maintenance Troubleshooting Conditions Warranty Table Of Contents Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 21 Page 2...

Page 4: ... pure drinking water and trouble free service Please read the enclosed section regarding the proper care and maintenance of your new Water System and experience the taste of exceptional purity Please make sure to thoroughly read the installation manual and warranty information before any attempt to install this unit in your home Also please make sure to inspect the package for any missing or shipp...

Page 5: ... Assembly Drinking Water Storage Pressure Tank Feed Water Valve Drain Saddle Valve Storage Tank Shut Off Ball Valve Faucet Package Filter Housing Wrench Color Poly Tubing Extra Locking Clips Leak Stop Valve Teflon tape Recommended Tools List Before you begin make sure the installation kit and tools are complete and ready to use Box cutter Phillips screwdriver 1 4 Drill Bit waste line connection 1 ...

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Page 7: ...Quick Connect Guide 7 ...

Page 8: ... 1 Stand the 3 housings upright Make sure each housing has a rubber O ring in its groove 2 Put the Orange labeled Sediment filter into the 1st stage housing with the Orange label on the right 3 Put the Green labeled GAC filter into the 2nd stage housing with the Green label in the middle 4 Put the Blue labeled Carbon filter into the 3nd stage housing with the Blue label on the left ...

Page 9: ...insert the white tubing into the fitting Apply force while pushing tube into fitting to ensure the quick connect has locked Screw the elbow fitting into the end of the left filter housing out until tightened and the insert is facing at a 11 O Clock degree Fully insert the red tubing into the fitting Apply force while pushing tube into fitting to ensure the quick connect has locked ...

Page 10: ...water angle shut off valve see picture above underneath the sink and turn it off Open the cold water faucet to release the pressure On single handle kitchen faucets the hot water may have to be turned off to prevent any hot water cross over If water continues to come out of faucet with angled valve turned off the house main water must be turned off Tapping into COLD WATER line ...

Page 11: ...both 3 8 or 1 2 feed line plumbing Simply by switching the adapter nut like below PART A from one side of the adapter valve to the other NOTE DO NOT USE TEFLON TAPE USE WRENCH DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN WARNING WATER PRESSURE SHOULD NOT EXCEED 80 PSI Red Tube Red Tube ...

Page 12: ...AND PLACE THE COMPRESSED TEXTILE 5 TURN THE SWITCH DOWN AND THE LEAK DETECTOR IS READY TO BE USED 2 POSITION THE LEAK DETECTOR IN THE SAME CABINET NEAR THE SYSTEM AND SCREW IT TO THE CABINET FLOOR OUT OUT IN OUT IN 3 CONNECT THE RED TUBE INTO THE FEED VALVE AND INTO THE INLET IN OF THE LEAK DETECTOR CONNECT THE WHITE TUBE INTO THE OUTLET OUT OF THE LEAK DETECTOR AND INTO THE 1ST STAGE OF THE RO SY...

Page 13: ...in saddle near a garbage disposal 1 Position the drain saddle valve at selected location and mark for the opening 2 Drill inch 6 3mm hole at mark through one side of pipe 3 Remove backing from gasket and place adhesive side to the fitting half of drain clamp around hole 4 Position both halves of drain saddle on drain pipe so the opening aligns with drilled hole Use a small drill bit to verify that...

Page 14: ...14 Installation Step 6 RO Faucet If Applied ...

Page 15: ...ill bit Use factory approved method or approved plumbing practice to drill hole in sink 5 Enlarge the hole to 1 2 inch diameter Keep bit well lubricated and drill slowly 6 On top of the sink insert the chrome base plate Escutcheon plate and the large rubber washer in that order over the threaded mounting tube at the base of the faucet If Applied 7 Under the sink install the large metal or plastic ...

Page 16: ...imes with plumbers Teflon tape only 3 Connect the ball valve to the thread Make sure it is tight but not overly tight 4 Place the storage tank in desire location Since it is the pressure storage tank it can stand up straight or lie down 5 Connect the yellow tubing from the T connection of the post carbon inline filter 10th stage to the tank ball valve See Alkaline system diagram page 6 6 Turn the ...

Page 17: ...to the 3rd stage housing point E G to H Connect the BLACK tubing from the Drain Saddle Valve point H to the Flow Restrictor marked as to drain point G J to I Connect the YELLOW tubing from the storage tank point J to the post carbon inline tee point I L to K Connect the blue tubing from the faucet point L to the end of the post inline carbon marked as to faucet point K 1 4 Yellow Tubing to Tank 1 ...

Page 18: ...he tank is full you will hear the water stop flush the system by placing the RO faucet in the open position until the water is completely discharged WATER FLOW WILL CHANGE TO DRIPPING DEPENDING ON YOUR WATER PRESSURE 6 Upon complete discharge of storage tank turn handle to closed position on RO faucet and let the refilling process begin This process could take 2 3 hours to complete REPEAT STEP 5 6...

Page 19: ...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 Filters 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 bleac...

Page 20: ...rs inside the correct housings making sure the O Rings are in their proper location within the ridges of the housing before you tighten the housings Do not overtighten 1 Open the membrane housing by unscrewing the cap then pull out the membrane with a pair of pliers Be sure to note which side is the front and which side is the back Wash out rinse and refill housing with new membrane making sure to...

Page 21: ...te the first few cups of water may be black in color due to carbon fines Be sure to check for leaks in the first 24 hours 5 After it has filled for 2 4 hours drain the entire system by opening the faucet until water flow is reduced to a slow trickle then close the faucet and repeat the procedure 3 more times If the system is connected to a refrigerator do not drain the system through the refrigera...

Page 22: ...pter connected to your water supply shown on page 6 component 1 Activate Turn the Red valve away from the red tube connection to shut off feed water supply to the system Deactivate Turn the Red valve to point towards the red tube connection to open the feed water supply to the system 22 ...

Page 23: ...URE REGULATOR PRESSURE LIMITING VALVE and LEAK DETECTOR SHUTOFF DEVICE to avoid water damage Homeowner User is obligated to properly maintain the water system unit periodically every 2 years which includes the following Replace the O ring seals on the filter canister fitting filter cartridges and membrane housing Replace the fitting connectors with proper replacement parts Replace the filter canis...

Page 24: ...on of or to any part of the Product This warranty does not cover damage due to improper installation operation maintenance repair or connection to improper water source Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the unit is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial ...

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