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IMPORTANT NOTICES:
This reverse osmosis system contains replaceable treatment components critical for effective performance. It is the
user's responsibility to, and the manufacturer strongly recommends that the user, periodically test the product water
to verify the system is performing satisfactorily.
DO NOT USE WITH WATER THAT IS MICROBIOLOGICALLY UNSAFE OR OF UNKNOWN QUALITY, WITHOUT
ADEQUATE DISINFECTION BEFORE OR AFTER THE SYSTEM.
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–The Sediment Prefilter has been designed to reduce 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–The Activated Carbon Prefilter contains carbon particles with 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 substances that contribute to tastes and odors. The activated carbon in
the Prefilter has been designed to reduce any chlorine that may be present in the feed water. This pretreatment
is also necessary for membrane protection.
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 a 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.
IN–LINE ACTIVATED CARBON POST FILTER–The In–Line Activated Carbon Post Filter is located after the
Holding Tank and has been designed to reduce the tastes and odors that may pass through the system. It adds
a final polish to the water.
AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF 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.
