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4) Feed Water Connection - The self-piercing
feed water shut off valve should be located
as close to the R.O. assembly as possible.
USE A POTABLE COLD WATER SUPPLY
ONLY. Softened water is preferred as it will
extend the life of the R.O. membrane.
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
horizontal tail piece. Never install the drain
saddle close to the outlet of a garbage
disposal or plugging of the RO drain line
may occur. If discharging into an utility sink
or standpipe, an air gap of greater than 1"
above the flood rim must be provided. Do
NOT connect the system drain line to the
dishwasher drain or near the garbage
disposal.
6) Leak Stop Valve
– RO systems inherently
have many connections which could leak. It
is absolutely necessary to install the
included Leak Stop Valve very close to
and/or under the RO assembly. It must be
fastened to the floor or cabinet base with
screws or double-sided tape. The feed
water supply must pass through the Leak
Stop Valve. Should a leak occur and the
underside of the Leak Stop Valve gets
moist, the feed water will be terminated.
Once activated, the Leak Stop Valve can be
reset one time.
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. Otherwise, remove supplies from under the
sink and stack them neatly away from the working
area. Arrange a light for the work area, if
necessary.
If a basement installation is called for, determine
where components will be located and how they will
be mounted. Special mounting brackets and
hardware may be necessary to secure the system
to a wall or ceiling joists.
Inspect cold water supply line and drain to
determine if any special fittings, in addition to what
is included in the kit, are required.
E. Prepare the Appliance for Installation
Open shipping carton and remove components.
Check that all installation parts are present which
includes the R. O. assembly, storage tank, faucet,
installation hardware, and tubing.
Check that the air supply in the empty tank is
approximately 7 psi. Adjust if necessary.
