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GT1-70B | Portable RO System

Contents

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I. Before You Begin

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II. Important Note:

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Reverse Osmosis Filtration

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I. Overview

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II. Feed Water Conditions

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Installing Inlet Fitting

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I. Kitchen Diverter Valve

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II. ¾” Garden Tap Adaptor

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III. Washing Machine Block Adaptor

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IV. Connecting Tubing Using Compression Fittings

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System Installation/Start-Up

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I. Pre-Flushing

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II. Tubing Connections

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III. Initial Start-Up

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IV. Using the System

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V. After Use & Storage

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VI. Long Periods of no use

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Maintenance

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I. Sanitation

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II. Replacement Parts

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III. Replacement Filters

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IV. Testing Filters

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Troubleshooting

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Replacement Filters & Parts

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Diagrams

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Summary of Contents for GT1-70B

Page 1: ...Tap Adaptor 3 III Washing Machine Block Adaptor 3 IV Connecting Tubing Using Compression Fittings 4 System Installation Start Up 4 I Pre Flushing 4 II Tubing Connections 4 III Initial Start Up 4 IV Using the System 5 V After Use Storage 5 VI Long Periods of no use 5 Maintenance 5 I Sanitation 5 II Replacement Parts 5 III Replacement Filters 5 IV Testing Filters 6 Troubleshooting 6 Replacement Filt...

Page 2: ...an do an initial flush of the pre filters to prevent fouling the membrane with carbon fines When first flushing the unit remember that this tubing is disconnected and should be aimed into a sink bucket during the flushing process When flushing is finished re connect the tubing to the inlet of the membrane housing Screw Cap End Reverse Osmosis Filtration I Overview The Reverse Osmosis Membrane is t...

Page 3: ...e is designed to replace your existing aerator so should be left installed permanently Below is an example graphic The tubing is usually supplied connected to the valve but there are instructions below showing this process if required II Garden Tap Adaptor The garden tap adaptor is simple just screw it onto an outdoor tap thread III Washing Machine Block Adaptor Similar principle to the Kitchen Di...

Page 4: ...example the alkaline filters It is recommended but not required to remove each filter 1 at a time so you don t lose track of filter position and repeat the above step to clear the fines out of each filter Flushing filters directly off the mains pressure will greatly decrease the flushing time at the initial start up stage II Tubing Connections Following the above flushing process check your system...

Page 5: ...an be left open as there is no chance of backflow or contamination on this line The system can then be stored away in a cabinet if you have a plastic container or tub to put it in it is ideal to prevent any water leaks VI Long Periods of no use If the system has been in storage for longer than a few days it is best to run the unit for 15 minutes before collecting the water Bacterial contamination ...

Page 6: ...the fitting Check that there are no kinks or any obvious issues If the problem persists remove the tubing and check for a clean cut with no burs Push the tubing back in and try again If this does not work please contact customer support Water Leaking Between Fitting Filter Fitting not tight enough Insufficient Thread Tape Damaged Fitting or Filter If the fitting appears to be not fully tightened g...

Page 7: ...om the drinking water line Water is coming out slowly Reverse Osmosis RO filtration is a slow process depending on the system you have purchased you will only get about 8 12L of water per hour I am getting much more waste water than filtered water 1 Water Pressure 2 Water Quality 3 Blockage 1 Our units are designed to run at approx 1 1 1 1 5 waste water ratio at 70 psi If your pressure is lower th...

Page 8: ...ng an alkaline filter system the unit requires adequate flushing before first use Usually all taste is gone within a week of use This taste is normal and in most cases is your body adjusting to the high pH water which some people can describe as a slight metallic taste 2 The filters are dry packed the carbons alkaline filters will have fines on them as they are granular medias this will go away wi...

Page 9: ... marked with either outlet Drinking Water or Aquarium Water Hot Water has been run through the filter Reverse Osmosis units are designed for cold water only If you accidentally run hot water through the membrane for a short period of time it may still undamaged What will happen in the pore size in the membrane will expand and allow more contamination through Run the unit on cold water for 15 minut...

Page 10: ... A plumber is not legally required for this type of installation unless a new tap or water outlet is required The system is compliant to WaterMark AS NZS 3497 and therefore is compliant with permanent installation however the units are not designed to operate that way Filter systems must be maintained as per FSA recommendations including the use of replacement filters fittings and components suppl...

Page 11: ...is extended warranty covers the below parts of the system GT8 31 Reverse Osmosis Housing GT8 0S Twin O ring White Housing GT1 39 Models Only GT8 38S Twin O ring Clear Housing GT1 39 Models Only The following components are also eligible for an extended 12 month warranty commencing no later than 12 months from sale date to provide a total warranty of 2 years This extended warranty covers the below ...

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