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INSTALLATION AND OWNER’S MANUAL 

 

For 

Hydroponic Water Systems 

 

THIS MANUAL IS TO BE LEFT WITH THE OWNER OF THE EQUIPMENT FOR 

REFERENCE PURPOSES AND TECHNICAL GUIDANCE.  IT IS STRONGLY 

RECOMMENDED THAT QUALIFIED DEALER SERVICE PERSONNEL BE CONTACTED 

IN THE EVENT OF AN UNKNOWN INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE OR APPARENT 

PRODUCT MALFUNCTION. AN ANNUAL PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 

INSPECTION BY A WATER PROFESSIONAL IS RECOMMENDED TO ENSURE 

TROUBLE-FREE AND CONTINUOUS OPERATION. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Excelgro+

Page 1: ...ENCE PURPOSES AND TECHNICAL GUIDANCE IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT QUALIFIED DEALER SERVICE PERSONNEL BE CONTACTED IN THE EVENT OF AN UNKNOWN INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE OR APPARENT PRODUCT MALFUNCTION AN ANNUAL PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION BY A WATER PROFESSIONAL IS RECOMMENDED TO ENSURE TROUBLE FREE AND CONTINUOUS OPERATION ...

Page 2: ...ng collected in the storage tank and rejected contaminants flushed to waste Q What processes does the Excelgro TM systems use Excelgro systems use combinations of 4 types of treatment to produce your drinking water 5 micron polypropylene PP particle filters remove dirt rust and other sediment Activated carbon cartridges granular carbon in GAC and moulded briquettes in CBC remove chlorine colour ta...

Page 3: ...t Section 2 Unpacking and Installation Your system includes Carton Contents Fig 1A The main 4 stage RO filter unit assembly One encapsulated membrane pre installed one sediment filter cartridge two carbon block filter cartridges One garden hose adapter One push on 3 8 shutoff valve Two 10 X1 bracket mounting screws Poly tubing for water connections and 3 8 clear black is for drain line One Owner s...

Page 4: ...ilable at any builder s supply and follow the manufacturer s directions Step 4 Connect the System Tubing 1 Install the tubing preassembled with the garden hose adaptor to the cold water source A garden hose fitting has been provided to connect the 1 4 line to a normal hose bib Additional fittings will be necessary if the system is attached to other cold water sources Measure and cut the tubing to ...

Page 5: ...the shutoff valve on the permeate line and check all connections for leaks Do not proceed further until any leaks are fixed 2 Let the system operate for about 10 minutes Check for leaks again and fix if necessary 3 The system is now operating Section 3 Operation and Maintenance Operation of your Excelgro TM Filtration System is simple and easy This appliance is fully automatic and can be enjoyed w...

Page 6: ...s 1 Close the cold water supply valve Depressurize the system by draining the water until the flow of water stops Grasping the cartridge to be removed twist turn COUNTER CLOCKWISE The cartridge will disengage and can be easily removed by pulling it out of the socket Repeat for each cartridge to be changed 2 Wash hands thoroughly Remove the replacement cartridge from its box and its sani sealed pro...

Page 7: ... Consult dealer may need pre treatment System Runs Auto shutoff valve defective Replace valve Continuously Flow restrictor DLFC Check DLFC and replace if necessary Leaking Joints Fittings not seated Disconnect fitting and reseat tube See S 6 HYDROPONIC WATER SYSTEM COMMON PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Auto shut off valve RO ROS002 Pre filter PP Sediment Cartridge Blue VTSED05 Pre filter CBC C...

Page 8: ... household pressure and inlet water temperature you may calculate the expected production of your RO system in your home Keep in mind that RO membrane output normally decreases with age up to about 10 in the first year Example 58 F 13 C and 50 PSI 3 4 bar measured in your home at the RO inlet From the chart below 5094 X 400 gallons 203 8 gallons 771 litres per day 203 8 gallons 24 hours 8 5 gallon...

Page 9: ...e plumbing system pipes banging that could cause components or tube to break or rupture A well designed plumbing system usually incorporates shock arrestors see figure 1 to soften the effects of water hammer Also most areas where high line pressure exists will require every home to be equipped with a pressure reducing valve that lowers the household pressure to a normal range However some househol...

Page 10: ...he REGP1414E device Check the arrow on the device to make sure the flow direction is correct See figure 2 Make sure the tube is pushed all the way into the fitting and bottoms out Tug on the connection to make sure that it is secure 1 4 Connect the outlet of the device to the tube leading to the RO Make sure the tube is pushed all the way into the fitting and bottoms out Tug on the connection to m...

Page 11: ...lm and push down firmly so that tape adheres to surface Fig 1 2 3 Remove the red locking rings from the ports on the LEAK STOP device Fig 3 4 If desired you can also fasten the bracket directly to the base of the cabinet by using the screw holes provided on the base of the LEAK STOP Fig 1 5 From the shut off valve on the main feed line attach the 10mm tube to the inlet side IN of the LEAK STOP dev...

Page 12: ...11 REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ONLINE AT WATERITE COM OR FILL OUT THE INCLUDED PRE PAID SELF ADDRESSED POSTCARD WATERITE INC Winnipeg Manitoba Canada www waterite com ...

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