Express Water Commercial Reverse Osmosis System, Installation Manual

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12
System Startup
System Maintenance
NOTE! Do not drink water from your new system until you have completed System Startup. The
flushing process is needed for your filters to begin working.
NOTE! Do not send water through any appliance until flushing is complete, carbon fines flushed
during startup will clog appliances.
1. [SKIP IF NOT USING A TANK] Turn the Tank Valve to the Closed position.
2. Open the water supply to the RO System (use Cold Water Supply and Feed Water Adapter Valve refer to
pages 6 and 7) (Make sure the main water supply is also on)
3. Open your system’s pure water outflow and wait up to 10 minutes for water to start flowing. Let the
water flow for 30 minutes. [if your outflow is connected to an appliance instead of a faucet remove the line
from the appliance and allow water to flow into a bucket or drain]
4. Stop your outflow (by either closing the faucet handle or closing the outflow line) and wait 10-15
minutes for pressure to build. Then carefully check your RO System for any leaks. Feel or visually inspect
every connection point for leaks. If a leak occurs, turn the Feed Water Adapter Valve OFF.
[If not using a tank simply let pure water flow for 30 minutes, then proceed to step 12]
[SKIP 5-11 IF NOT USING A TANK]
5. Turn the Tank Valve to the Open position.
6. Allow the Water Storage Tank to fill completely (the time will vary depending on the size of your tank
and your incoming water quality).
7. Flush the system by opening pure water outflow until the water in your water storage tank is completely
emptied and the flow is reduced to a trickle or stops (about 1-5 minutes).
8. Stop your pure water outflow and allow the Tank to fill again.
9. Repeat steps 6-8 again. Occasionally check for leaks during this time
10. After the 2nd tank is filled you may drink the water.
11. Check for leaks daily during the 1st week of use and periodically thereafter.
NOTE! You may notice that the water has a milky color during the 1st week. This is an indication of air
bubbles in the water. This is normal during this period and the water is safe to drink.
These recommendations are intended for maximum efficiency of your Commercial RO System.
Filter and RO Membrane Storage
- Store unopened filters in an airtight container to prevent them from absorbing air. This prolongs the
shelf life of the filters and avoids any possible odors or contamination from the air.
- Store in a cool, dry, dark place (avoid heat and moisture contamination).Using this method it is okay
to store filters for several years.
Extended System Non-Use
- If you will not be using the RO System for two weeks or more you will need to follow the “Vacation
Mode” guide on page 16.