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THE BASIC REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM

5

Rev D

REVERSE OSMOSIS PACKAGE

The reverse osmosis system is purchased as an installation kit. Two kit 
options are available: Merlin I, P/N 1255052 includes a faucet and air 
gap. Merlin II, P/N 1263870 does not include a faucet or air gap. 
Before starting installation check that the following components are 
available:

Quantity

Item

Part Number

1

Manifold

1244617

1

Support Leg

1239708

1

Locking Bar

1239731

1

Disconnect Elbow  and O-ring—Flush Mechanism

1240119

1

1/4-inch Collet Lock Clip

1240626

1

1/4-inch Plug

1240624

1

Disconnect Elbow and O-ring— Feed Water

1240117

2

1/2-inch Collet Lock Clip

1240628

1

Disconnect Elbow and O-ring—Concentrate Stream

1264462

1

Disconnect Elbow and O-ring—Permeate Stream

1240118

5

3/8-inch Collet Lock Clip

1240627

3

White Sumps

1239705

3

Sump O-ring

1240326

2

Lubricant, Silicone

1013501

1

3/8-inch Tube-To-Threaded Tubing Connection

1240625

Tubing

4 feet

1/2-inch Natural Color Inlet 

1240622

4 feet

3/8-inch Blue Color Product

1240621

4 feet

3/8-inch Black Color Concentrate

1240620

3 feet

1/2-inch Red Color Drain

1240623

Faucet Kit

1*

Faucet and Air Gap

1254894

              * Faucet and air gap not included with Merlin II

Drain Connection

1

 Packaged Drain Boa Kit

1240564

Filters

2

Membrane Elements

1238342

1

White Carbon Prefilter

1237460

1

In-Line 3/8-inch Carbon Post Filter

1244746

NOTE:  

The system inlet (feed water) connection/valve is not 

included in the standard package. Contact your system supplier. 

Summary of Contents for Merlin

Page 1: ...GE Infrastructure Water and Process Technologies Merlin Point of Use Drinking Water System Installation and Maintenance Manual...

Page 2: ...2 Rev D...

Page 3: ...stalling dealer every six months See the back cover of this manual for the installing dealer s contact information Consult your local public works department for plumbing and sanitation codes Follow y...

Page 4: ...RO SYSTEM Best performance of the system will be achieved when the incoming water has been treated softened The water coming into the system must be within certain limits for sediments pressure etc Re...

Page 5: ...628 1 Disconnect Elbow and O ring Concentrate Stream 1264462 1 Disconnect Elbow and O ring Permeate Stream 1240118 5 3 8 inch Collet Lock Clip 1240627 3 White Sumps 1239705 3 Sump O ring 1240326 2 Lub...

Page 6: ...uld be placed near the sink where drinking water is normally obtained Convenience of use filling of water pitchers and glasses and an open area beneath the faucet under the sink for attaching product...

Page 7: ...ucet first Allow adequate tubing lengths for final system placement Figure 1 Typical Under Sink Installation NOTE All plumbing should be done in accordance with state and local plumbing codes Some cod...

Page 8: ...Dispensing Faucet without Air Gap 1 5 Air Gap Required Inlet 1 2 Natural Drain 3 8 Black Feed Water Valve Cold Water Line Only 1 4 Blue Carbon Postfilter Product 3 8 Blue RO Assembly Note If a flush t...

Page 9: ...assembly STEP 6 Put system into operation STEP 1 INSTALL COLD WATER SUPPLY VALVE Comply with local plumbing codes A typical connection using a water supply valve is shown The feed water valve is not i...

Page 10: ...NSTALL FAUCET A Prepare Mounting Hole 1 Select a location for the faucet Be sure it will fit flat against the sink or counter and that there is space underneath for tubing 2 If drilling is needed make...

Page 11: ...using the air gap module push the black 3 8 inch tubing onto the small hose barb from the collar The red 1 2 inch tubing is pushed onto the large hose barb 8 Put the faucet into position 9 The horsesh...

Page 12: ...f the faucet is not using the air gap module When the tubing is in position use the supplied hose clamps to secure the connection NOTE Make sure the tubing is pushed past the O rings for a secure fit...

Page 13: ...RO Assembly includes the following components sumps 3 support leg prefilter RO membrane elements 2 and postfilter The tubing is attached to the manifold by the elbow connectors When choosing a locatio...

Page 14: ...nnections Each fitting has a unique keyed socket on the manifold Each fitting also has a graphic symbol molded into the elbow with a corresponding symbol on the manifold Connector Symbol Connection Tu...

Page 15: ...ts from packaging 5 Lubricate element O rings brine seals and sump O rings with silicone lubricant 6 Securely insert O ring end of membrane elements into manifold 7 Remove carbon sediment prefilter fr...

Page 16: ...be replaced every six to twelve months Whenever the prefilter is replaced the postfilter should also be replaced REPLACEMENT OF RO MEMBRANE ELEMENTS The functional life of the RO membrane elements wil...

Page 17: ...shown to access the prefilter element The support leg functions as a wrench to loosen the sump Figure 7 Figure 7 CAUTION Even with the water supply turned off the membrane and prefilter sumps will con...

Page 18: ...ld See Figure 8 E Replace sumps and tighten until it bottoms out 8 Sanitize the system A The manifold should be positioned flat with the sump connections facing up Figure 8 CAUTION The person handling...

Page 19: ...tubing back approximately 1 4 inch prior to connecting the new postfilter Make sure flow direction arrow aligns with water path Reinsert tubing and collect locks 11 Re connect the fittings to the mani...

Page 20: ...for any system leaks The RO system is now ready for use NOTE If the two RO membrane elements were replaced the system should be flushed for one hour This flush removes the food grade preservative from...

Page 21: ...APPENDIX 21 Rev D APPENDIX...

Page 22: ...ING 1 2 R E D TUB ING L OC K ING B AR DIS C ONNE C T P N 1239731 C OL L E T L OC K C L IP R E D P N 1240626 1 C OL L E T L OC K C L IP WHITE P N 1240627 5 C OL L E T L OC K C L IP B L UE P N 1240628 2...

Page 23: ...Brand 1240621 3 8 inch Blue Tubing 500 foot roll John Guest Brand 1240622 1 2 inch Natural clear 250 foot roll John Guest Brand 1240623 1 2 inch Red Tubing 250 foot roll John Guest Brand 1240117 1 2 i...

Page 24: ...Murdock USA 1262403 Feed Valve Tee 5 8 x 5 8 x 1 2 OD Tubing SeaTech 1262407 Feed Valve Tee 3 8 x 3 8 threaded x 1 2 Tubing SeaTech 1262408 Feed Valve Tee 1 2 x 1 2 threaded x 1 2 Tubing SeaTech 12628...

Page 25: ...Temperature 40 F 4 44 C 100 F 37 78 C Inlet TDS 50 mg L 2 000 mg L Inlet Hardness 0 mg L 0 grain 171 mg L 10 grain Inlet Chlorine 0 mg L 1 0 mg L Inlet Iron 0 mg L 0 1 mg L Inlet Manganese 0 mg L 0 05...

Page 26: ...26 DIMENSIONS Rev D...

Page 27: ...ONS 27 Rev D System manufactured by GE Infrastructure Water Process Technologies 5730 N Glen Park Road Milwaukee WI 53209 4454 U S A Direct spare parts and service inquiries to the system s installing...

Page 28: ...Copyright 2005 General Electric Company Printed in the USA P N 1262366 Manual Merlin Rev D Contact your installing dealer for spare parts or service...

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