15
14
1.
Turn the Tank Valve to the Closed position (refer to
page 14).
2.
Open the water supply to the Elite RO (use Cold Water
Supply and Feed Water Adapter Valve, refer to pages 10
and 11) (Make sure the main water supply is also on)
3.
Open handle on the RO Faucet (refer to page 9) and
wait up to 10 minutes for water to start dripping from
faucet. Let the water drip for 5 minutes.
4.
Close the handle on the RO Faucet and wait 10
minutes for pressure to build. Then carefully check your
Elite RO for any leaks (Feel or visually inspect every
connection point for leaks. If a leak occurs, turn the Feed
Water Adapter Valve OFF, refer to page 16).
5.
Turn the Tank Valve to the Open position.
6.
Allow the Water Storage Tank to fill completely (this
takes about 2-3 hours depending on your incoming
water pressure). Water flow to system will stop once the
Tank is filled.
7.
Flush the system by opening the RO Faucet handle
until the stored water is completely emptied and the flow
is reduced to a trickle (about 1-5 minutes).
8.
Close the RO Faucet handle and allow the Tank to fill
again.
9.
Repeat steps 6-8 three more times (about 6-9 hours).
(Occasionally check for leaks during this time)
10.
After the 5th tank is filled you may drink the water.
11. Check for leaks daily during the 1st week of use
and periodically thereafter.
Filter and RO Membrane Storage
• Store unopened filters in an airtight container away
from direct sunlight to prevent them from absorbing air.
This prolongs the shelf life of the filters and avoids any
possible odors or contamination from the air.
• Using this method it is okay to store filters for several
years. Store in a cool, dry, dark place (avoid heat
and moisture contamination), in a room temperature
controlled environment.
Extended System Non-Use
• If you will not be using the Elite RO for two weeks or
more you will need to follow the “Vacation Mode” guide
on page 16.
Restarting The System
1.
Fully open the Feed Water Adapter Valve, Cold Water
Supply (pages 10 and 11), and the Tank Valve (page 14).
2.
Open the RO Faucet handle and fully empty the tank
before turning the Faucet handle off.
3.
Let the system refill with water (this takes 2-3 hours).
You can open the RO Faucet briefly to release any air
trapped inside the system while it’s filling. (Be sure
to check for new leaks during the first 24 hours after
restarting.)
4.
After the Water Storage Tank has filled drain the entire
system by opening the RO Faucet until the water flow is
reduced to a slow trickle. Then close the Faucet.
5.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 three times to fully flush the
system (6-9 hours).
System Startup
System Maintenance
Time Estimate:
8-12 hours (We recommend running 4 full tanks of water through your new system. Each tank should
take 2-3 hours, depending on your home’s water pressure levels).
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 your fridge until flushing is complete, carbon fines flushed during
startup will clog your refrigerator.
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 Elite RO.
NOTE!
If the Elite RO is connected to a refrigerator do not drain the system through the refrigerator water
dispenser. The excess carbon fines from the new carbon filter will clog the internal fridge filter.
Water Storage Tank
NOTE!
Do not tamper with the air valve on
the lower side of the Water Storage Tank. It
has been preset at 7-10 PSI.
1.
Open the Water Storage Tank box.
2.
Screw the Tank Valve onto the threaded stem.
Make sure it is tight (no need for Teflon tape), but
do not over tighten.
3.
Place the Water Storage Tank near the Elite RO
in the desired location. The Tank can stand up
straight or lie on its side.
4.
Connect the Yellow Tubing to the connection
marked “TANK” on the back of the system, then to
the Tank Valve (see G to H on pages 2-3).
5.
Keep the Tank Valve in the Closed Position until
System Startup.
NOTE!
If after 3-5 hours your tank does not fill,
shut off the system, and connect the tank directly
to the cold water supply (using connections H to
A as seen on pages 2-3 (bypassing the Elite RO)),
and allow the tank to fill for about 1 minute. Then
reconnect to your system as normal and empty
the tank through faucet. This will help activate the
tank bladder.
A.
Tank Thread
B
A
B.
Tank Valve
OPEN POSITION
CLOSED POSITION
NOTE!
The Tank Valve only controls water leaving
the Water Storage Tank. To stop all incoming
water use the Feed Water Adapter Valve.
