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SECTION III: PREPARATION
A. Major System Components
The following components comprise the R.O. drink-
ing water system:
1) A reverse osmosis assembly consisting of the
aluminum bracket, filter housings, automatic
shut-off, membrane module and an in-line
carbon filter. Approx. 17
”H x 13”W x 5”D
2) A drinking water storage tank. Approximate
dimensions (with base and ball valve):
16”H x 11” Diameter.
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 machine screws for
mounting the R.O. assembly concrete anchors
may be required for hanging on basement wall,
additional tubing or tube connectors, and plastic
wire ties for organizing tubing.
B. Tools Recommended for Installation
The following tools will cover most of the installation
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 custom
er’s preference.
If a basement installation is selected, additional
tubing, hardware and fittings may be needed and a
hole will have to be made from inside the cabinet,
through the floor, to the basement. Never install in
an area of the home where temperature is freezing
as damage to the system will result.
Considerations for an ice maker or other remote
hook up should be determined, including routing
and any additional tools, fittings, and tubing that
may be required.
CAUTION:
If the system is installed where a leak
may result in serious damage, a leak stop valve
must be installed. (part number: RO-LSV)
1) 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 tubing are considerations.
A 2" diameter flat surface is required above
and below the mounting site. The thickness
of the mounting surface should not exceed
1-1/4".Watch for strengthening webbing on
the underside of cast iron sinks.
2) Drinking Water Storage Tank - The storage
tank may be placed anywhere within 10 feet
of the faucet. Under the sink or in an
adjacent cabinet are best choices. If a
longer run of tubing is required, the tubing
should be 1/2" diameter O.D. size to pre-
vent a high pressure drop. Remember,
these tanks can weigh up to 30 pounds
when full of water, a firm, and level area is
required.
3) R.O Assembly - The R.O. assembly may be
mounted anywhere under the sink area or a
cabinet. Mounting in the basement is also
an option, one possible location is near the
laundry /utility sink where cold potable water
and drain access is handy. The mounting
location should allow adequate clearance
and accessibility for cartridge changes.