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SECTION III. PREPARATION
A. Major System Components
The following components comprise the R.O.
Drinking Water System. (Refer to Fig. 1, page 1
for general system layout.)
1. An R.O. Manifold assembly.
2. Housings and Housing O–rings.
3. A Drinking Water Holding Tank.
4. A Dispensing Faucet.
5. A Feed Water Saddle Valve.
6. A Drain Clamp.
7. Plastic Tubing and tube connectors.
8. A Reverse Osmosis Membrane sealed in a
plastic bag.
9. A Sediment/Carbon Prefilter, shrink wrapped.
10. An Activated Carbon Post Filter, shrink
wrapped.
11. An In–Line Activated Carbon Post Filter,
shrink wrapped.
12. R.O. System Cover.
13. R.O. Comparator (optional*), with feed and
product water test cells.
14. Other items necessary for installation may
include wood screws or machine screws and
nuts for mounting the manifold, or concrete
anchors for hanging on basement wall.
Additional tubing or tube connectors. Plastic
wire ties for organizing tubing.
* The TDS Monitor may be necessary to conform to state or
local codes, check with the local plumbing authority.
B. Tools Recommended for Installation
The following tools will cover most of the
installation sites encountered:
1.
3
/
8
" variable speed electric drill.
2. Extension work light with outlet.
3. Safety glasses.
4. 1¼" porcelain hole cutter kit.
5. 1¼" Greenlee hole punch and
1
/
8
" and ½"
metal drill bits for pilot hole.
6. Center punch and hammer.
7. 1¼" wood bit.
8. Concrete drill bits.
9. Assorted wood and metal drill bits including
7
/
32
" metal drill bit.
10. Phillips head and flat blade screwdrivers.
11. ½",
9
/
16
" and
5
/
8
" open end wrenches.
12. 10" Crescent wrench with jaws taped to hold
faucet.
13. Basin wrench or 10" pipe wrench.
14. Teflon tape.
15. Wide masking tape or duct tape.
16. Plastic tubing cutter.
17. Extra plastic tubing.
18. Low range air pressure gauge.
19. Bicycle hand air pump.
20. Small bottle of liquid chlorine bleach.
21. Graduated measuring cylinder.
22. Paper towels, wisk broom and assorted clean
up materials.
C. Site Selection for Major System Components
The R.O. System was designed to fit under a sink,
however, because of space limitations or other
reasons, the system’s flexible design allows for
other locations. When determining the location
remember that access to a cold water tap line, the
household drain, and ease of filter replacement are
important considerations.
All components and tubing should be located in
an area which is not exposed to freezing
temperatures. If winter temperatures are severe,
the area should be above the minimum
temperature listed in Table B, page 3 for proper
performance. Do not expose unit or tubing to
direct sunlight.
1. Dispensing Faucet–The faucet should 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 and drain tubing are
considerations. A 2" diameter flat surface is
required above and below the installation site.
The thickness of the mounting surface should
not exceed 1¼". Watch for strengthening
webbing on the underside of cast iron sinks.
2. Drinking Water Holding Tank–The Holding
Tank may be placed where it is convenient
within 10 feet of the faucet; under the sink or
in an adjacent cabinet are the best choices. If a
longer run of tubing is required, the tubing
should be the
3
/
8
" diameter OD size to prevent
