Pelican OmniRO, Installation Manual

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B. Tools Recommended for In stal la tion
The following tools will cover most of the in stal la -
tion sites encountered:
• 3/8" variable speed electric drill.
• Extension work light with outlet.
• Safety Glasses.
• 1-1/4" porcelain hole cutter kit.
• 1-1/4" Greenlee hole punch and 1/8" and 1/2"
metal drill bits for pilot hole.
• Center punch and hammer.
• 1-1/4" wood bit.
• Assorted wood and metal drill bits including
7/32" metal drill bit.
• Phillips head and flat blade screwdrivers.
• 1/2", 9/16" and 5/8" open end wrench.
• 10" Crescent wrench with jaws taped to hold
faucet.
• Teflon tape.
• Wide masking tape or duct tape.
• Plastic tubing cutter.
• Extra plastic tubing.
• Low range air pressure gauge.
• Bicycle hand air pump.
• Small bottle of liquid chlorine bleach.
C. Determine System Location
The R.O. system can be located under a sink or in a
basement depending on space availability and the
cus tom er’s preference. If a basement installation is
se lect ed, additional tubing, hardware and fittings
may be needed and a hole will have to be made from
in side the cabinet, through the floor, to the basement.
Nev er install in an area of the home where tem per a -
ture is freezing as damage to the system will result.
Considerations for an ice maker or other remote
hook up should be determined, including rout ing and
any ad di tion al tools, fittings, and tub ing that may
be re quired.
1. Faucet - The faucet should be placed near the
sink where drinking water is normally
obtained. Con ve nience of use (filling of water
pitchers and glass
es), and an open area
beneath the faucet under the sink for attaching
product tubing are considerations.
A 2" di am e ter flat surface is re quired above
and be low the mounting site. The thick ness of
the mount ing surface should not exceed 1-1/4".
Watch for strengthening web bing on the un der -
side of cast iron sinks.
2. Drinking Water Holding Tank - The hold ing
tank may be placed where it is convenient
within 10 feet of the faucet, under the sink or
in an adjacent cabinet are best choic es. If a
longer run of tubing is required, the tubing
should be the 1/2" di am e ter O.D. size to pre -
vent a high pres
sure drop. Re mem ber, these
tanks can weigh up to 30 pounds when full of
water , a firm, level area is required.
3. R.O Assembly - The R.O. Assembly may be
mount ed on either the right or left side of the
under-sink area or a cabinet. Mounting in the
basement is also an option, one possible loca-
tion is near the laundry /utility sink where cold
potable water and drain access is handy. The
mounting location should allow adequate clear -
ance and ac ces si bil i ty for car tridge changes.
4. Feed Water Connection - The self-pierc ing feed
water shut off valve should be located as close
to the R.O. as
sem bly as possible. USE A
POTABLE COLD WA TER SUPPLY ONLY.
Softened water is pre ferred as it will ex tend
the life of the R.O. Mem brane.
5. Drain Connection - The drain saddle assembly
is designed to fit around a standard 1-1/2" OD
drain pipe. The drain saddle should always be
installed above (before) the trap and on the
vertical or hor i zon tal tail piece. Never install
the drain saddle close to the outlet of a garbage
disposal or plug ging of the RO drain line may
occur. If discharging into an util
i ty sink or
standpipe, an air gap of greater than 1" above
the flood rim must be pro vid ed. Do NOT con-
nect the system drain line to the dishwasher
drain or near the garbage disposal.
D. Prepare The Area For Installation
To save time it is often advised to call the customer
and request they clear under the sink prior to
arrival. Oth er wise, remove supplies from under the
sink and stack them neatly away from the work ing
area. Ar range a light for the work area, if necessary.
If a basement installation is called for, de ter mine
where components will be located and how they will
be mounted. Special mounting brack
ets and
hardware may be nec es sary to secure the system to
a wall or ceiling joists.
Inspect cold water supply line and drain to de ter -
mine if any special fittings, in addition to what is
included in the kit, are required.