Pelican OmniRO, Installation Manual

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SECTION I. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations, you have just purchased one of
the finest Reverse Os
mo sis Drinking Water
Appliances avail able.
Like any other fine product, this ap pli ance requires
periodic maintenance in accordance with the sched-
ule outlined below.
Recommended Filter Change Schedule*
1 - Pre-filter, 10", 5 Micron 6 Months
2 - Granulated Activated Carbon 6 Months
Post-filter
3 - Reverse Osmosis Membrane 24 - 36 Months
4 - Pre-Carbon Filter For Chlorine 6 Months
Removal
5 - Inline Carbon Adsorbtion Filter 6 Months
*Based on standard conditions.
Your new Reverse Osmosis (R.O.) Drinking Wa ter
sys tem uses a combination of filtration tech nol o gies
to reduce unwanted contaminants in a water sup ply.
The following steps combine to give you the best in
clear sparkling drinking water:
MECHANICAL FILTRATION - The sediment pre-fil-
ter will remove the larger particles such as silt, rust
and scale. Its 5 micron (equal to 0.0002 inch) nomi-
nal rating helps to give maximum life to the R.O.
Mem brane and carbon filter.
ACTIVATED CARBON PRE FILTER(S) - The activat-
ed carbon in a pre-filter will remove any chlorine
that may be present in the feed water.
This pre-
treatment is also necessary for membrane pro tec -
tion in chlorinated water.
REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE
- The R.O. Mem -
brane is the heart of the filtration system. It is
designed to reduce the dissolved mineral content of the
water. Minerals picked up in the environment by the
water are measured as Total Dissolved Solids (T.D.S.).
In the Reverse Osmosis process, dissolved min
er als
are sep a rat ed from the incoming water (Feed Wa ter) to
pro duce the product water (the Permeate). The excess
minerals are rinsed to drain (the Reject Water). The
spiral wound construction of the R.O. Membrane
pro vides max
i mum surface area for water
production and is less sus cep ti ble to fouling by par -
tic u late matter, turbidity and col loi dal materials.
ACTIVATED CARBON POST FILTER - The Ac ti vat ed
Carbon Post Filter cartridge contains carbon parti-
cles with a vast network of pores. The tre men dous
surface area of these pores (typically 800-1200
square meters per gram of carbon) gives the carbon
very good ad
sorp tive sites for chlorine as well as
other substances that contribute to tastes and
odors. The product water from the membrane as
well as the holding tank passes through the
Activated Carbon Post filter on the way to the
Dispensing Faucet. The Activated Carbon Post
Filter reduces tastes and odors that may pass
through the system. It adds a final “polish” to the
water.
INLINE CARBON ADSORPTION FIL TER - This slow
flow carbon filter is designed to reduce certain
organic compounds and chloramines.
AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF VALVE - The A.S.O.
Valve sens es when the product water tank is full
and clos es the feed water supply to prevent excess
reject water from going to drain when the unit is not
pro duc ing water.
SECTION II: PREPARATION
A. Major System Components
The following components comprise the R.O. Drink -
ing Water System
1. A Reverse Osmosis assembly consisting of the
white alu mi num bracket, filter hous ings,
automatic shut-off, mem brane module and an
in-line carbon filter.
2. A drinking water holding tank.
3. A faucet kit.
4. A plastic tubing kit with self-piercing saddle
valve and drain clamp.
5. Other items necessary for installation may
include wood screws or ma chine screws for
mounting the R.O. assembly, or concrete an -
chors for hang
ing on base ment wall,
additional tubing or tube con nec tors, plastic
wire ties for or ga niz ing tubing.
Note: For systems equipped with Quick Connect fit-
tings, see last page.