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SECTION I. INTRODUCTION
Your new Reverse Osmosis (R.O.) Drinking Water
System uses a combination of filtration technologies
to reduce unwanted contaminants in a water supply.
The following steps combine to give you the best in
clear sparkling drinking water:
MECHANICAL FILTRATION/ACTIVATED
CARBON
–The sediment prefilter will remove
the larger particles such as silt, rust and scale. Its
5 micron (equal to 0.0002 inch) nominal rating
helps to give maximum life to the R.O. Membrane.
Activated carbon particles contain a vast network
of pores. The tremendous surface area of these
pores (typically 800–1200 square meters per gram
of carbon) gives the carbon very good adsorptive
sites for chlorine as well as other substances that
contribute to taste and odors.
REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE–
The R.O.
Membrane 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 (TDS). In the Reverse Osmosis
process, dissolved minerals are separated from
the incoming water (Feed Water) to produce the
product water (the Permeate). The excess minerals
are rinsed to drain (the Reject Water).
The membrane is specially constructed, fully
aromatic polyamide film and is classified as a Thin
Film Composite (T.F.C.).
The spiral wound construction of the R.O.
Membrane provides maximum surface area for
water production and is less susceptible to fouling
by particulate matter, turbidity and colloidal
materials.
ACTIVATED CARBON POST FILTER–
The
product water from 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.
AUTOMATIC SHUT–OFF VALVE–
The ASO
Valve senses when the Holding Tank is full and
closes the feed water supply to prevent excess
reject water from going to drain when the unit is
not producing water.
TYPICAL T.F.C.–300 UNDER SINK INSTALLATION DIAGRAM
Figure 1
DRAIN
(1/4" Black)
COVER
O
O
DRAIN
(3/8" Black)
PRODUCT
(3/8" Blue)
INLET
(1/4" Red)
ACTIVATED
A
A
CARBON
TER
T
HOUSING
REVERSE
OSMOSIS
HOUSING
SEDIMENT/
CARBON
PREFILTER
HOUSING
LVE
Y)
Y
DISPENSING
FAUCET WITH
A
A
AIR GAP
RO MANIFOLD
DRAIN
CLAMP
SHUTOFF VA E
DRINKING
TER
T
HOLDING
TANK
T
T
LOCATE DRAIN CLAMP
A
A
ABOVE "P" TRAP
TANK
T
T
(3/8" Yellow)
77
6
5
44
3
2
1
4" MIN.
DRAIN
(1/4" Black)
COVER
O
O
DRAIN
(3/8" Black)
PRODUCT
(3/8" Blue)
INLET
(1/4" Red)
ACTIVATED
A
A
CARBON
TER
T
HOUSING
REVERSE
OSMOSIS
HOUSING
SEDIMENT/
CARBON
PREFILTER
HOUSING
LVE
Y)
Y
DISPENSING
FAUCET WITH
A
A
AIR GAP
RO MANIFOLD
DRAIN
CLAMP
SHUTOFF VA E
DRINKING
TER
T
HOLDING
TANK
T
T
LOCATE DRAIN CLAMP
A
A
ABOVE "P" TRAP
TANK
T
T
(3/8" Yellow)
77
6
5
44
3
2
1
4" MIN.
DRAIN
(1/4" Black)
COVER
O
O
DRAIN
(3/8" Black)
PRODUCT
(3/8" Blue)
INLET
(1/4" Red)
ACTIVATED
A
A
CARBON
TER
T
HOUSING
REVERSE
OSMOSIS
HOUSING
SEDIMENT/
CARBON
PREFILTER
HOUSING
LVE
Y)
Y
DISPENSING
FAUCET WITH
A
A
AIR GAP
RO MANIFOLD
DRAIN
CLAMP
SHUTOFF VA E
DRINKING
TER
T
HOLDING
TANK
T
T
LOCATE DRAIN CLAMP
A
A
ABOVE "P" TRAP
TANK
T
T
(3/8" Yellow)
77
6
5
44
3
2
1
4" MIN.
DRAIN
(1/4" Black)
COVER
O
O
DRAIN
(3/8" Black)
PRODUCT
(3/8" Blue)
INLET
(1/4" Red)
ACTIVATED
A
A
CARBON
TER
T
HOUSING
REVERSE
OSMOSIS
HOUSING
SEDIMENT/
CARBON
PREFILTER
HOUSING
LVE
Y)
Y
DISPENSING
FAUCET WITH
A
A
AIR GAP
RO MANIFOLD
DRAIN
CLAMP
SHUTOFF VA E
DRINKING
TER
T
HOLDING
TANK
T
T
LOCATE DRAIN CLAMP
A
A
ABOVE "P" TRAP
TANK
T
T
(3/8" Yellow)
77
6
5
44
3
2
1
4" MIN.
DRAIN
(1/4" Black)
COVER
O
O
DRAIN
(3/8" Black)
PRODUCT
(3/8" Blue)
INLET
(1/4" Red)
ACTIVATED
A
A
CARBON
TER
T
HOUSING
REVERSE
OSMOSIS
HOUSING
SEDIMENT/
CARBON
PREFILTER
HOUSING
LVE
Y)
Y
DISPENSING
FAUCET WITH
A
A
AIR GAP
RO MANIFOLD
DRAIN
CLAMP
SHUTOFF VA E
DRINKING
TER
T
HOLDING
TANK
T
T
LOCATE DRAIN CLAMP
A
A
ABOVE "P" TRAP
TANK
T
T
(3/8" Yellow)
77
6
5
44
3
2
1
4" MIN.
