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How to install, operate 

and maintain your 

Reverse Osmosis 

Drinking Water System

Model TB-RO

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107-8400660 (Rev. 02  8/16/11)

If you have any questions about system

operation or maintenance, call toll free:

1-800-689-4571

Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 6:00 pm EST

or Saturday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm EST

or visit us online at:

www.truebluewatersolutions.com

When you call, please be prepared to provide

the model, date code and serial number of your

product, found on the rating decal, located on

the back of the top cover.

System tested and certified by NSF International

against NSF/ANSI Standards 42 & 58.

See performance data sheet for details.

Manufactured for Defender Security Company by

Ecodyne Water Systems

1890 Woodlane Drive

Woodbury, MN 55125

Summary of Contents for TB-RO

Page 1: ... 30 am 6 00 pm EST or Saturday 9 00 am 3 00 pm EST or visit us online at www truebluewatersolutions com When you call please be prepared to provide the model date code and serial number of your product found on the rating decal located on the back of the top cover System tested and certified by NSF International against NSF ANSI Standards 42 58 See performance data sheet for details Manufactured f...

Page 2: ... this product is in use in the United States General Provisions The above warranties are effective provided the Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System is operated at water pressures not exceeding 125 psi and at water temperatures not exceeding 100 F provided further that the Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System is not subject to abuse misuse neglect freezing accident or negligence and provided fur...

Page 3: ...crobiologically unsafe water or water of unknown quality without an adequate disinfection before or after the system This system is certified for cyst reduction and may be used on disinfected water that may contain filterable cysts Arsenic Reduction This system shall only be used for arsenic reduction on chlorinated water supplies containing detectable residual free chlorine at the system inlet Wa...

Page 4: ...rts bag until you are ready to install them Reverse Osmosis Assembly with Red Yellow Tubes attached Product Water Storage Tank Reverse Os mosis Faucet with Black Blue Tubes attached Hanger Brackets Adjustable Wrench Philips Screwdriver TOOLS NEEDED Flathead Screwdriver Tape Measure Adjustable Large Jaw Pliers Pipe Wrench OR Drill Drill Bits if required FIG 3 Green Supply Tube Eye Dropper Tube Bend...

Page 5: ...smosis Assembly Outside Faucet Hard Water Soft Cold Water Soft Hot Water Outside Faucet Hard Water Water Heater Shutoff Valve Hard Water Line Water Softener Reverse Osmosis Drain Soft water to Reverse Osmosis System Hard Water to House Main Shutoff Valve Storage Tank Water Meter Reverse Osmosis System To Faucet Floor Drain HOT COLD Air Gap see p 9 FIG 4 UNDER THE SINK LOCATION The Reverse Osmosis ...

Page 6: ...ew pages Follow all steps Reading this manual will also help you receive and use all the benefits your Reverse Osmosis system can give you PREPARE SITE FOR INSTALLATION 1 Before starting close the hot and cold water shutoff valves See Figure 6 2 Temporarily place tank and filter assembly into planned location Check position of items and space required for proper installation Ensure tubes may be ro...

Page 7: ...e the cold water line in the sink cabinet It is recommended but not required that the cold water line be soft water Complete the following steps to install the water supply fit ting 1 Close the water shut off valve that is immediately before supply fitting and open faucets to drain water from the sink cold water pipe 2 Remove nut that connects the cold water faucet to cold water plumbing 3 Thread ...

Page 8: ...cally may be needed in addi tion to the adapter 1 Slowly disassemble the sink drain pipe between the sink P trap and the sink tailpiece See Fig 7 9 2 Clean the sink tailpiece to assure a leak tight fit 3 Install drain adapter directly onto the sink tailpiece using the ferrule and nut Snug the nut but do not tighten See Fig 8 4 Assemble the drain tubing connector to the drain adapter using the ferr...

Page 9: ...with an adequate length of tubing to reach the drain point Refer to Step F later in the manual on how to disconnect and connect tubing NOTE A flow control insert is located inside the elbow fitting that the drain tube connects to Refer to Fig 28 Leave this fitting in place 4 Route the tubing to the drain point and secure at the end with a bracket not included See Fig 11 Provide a 1 1 2 air gap bet...

Page 10: ...rs allow you to lift the filter assembly from the washers without any hardware removal When planning your installation you need to leave room for changing filters Complete the following steps to install your Reverse Osmosis Filter Assembly 1 Remove the cover 2 Locate mounting slots on back inside of the assem bly See Fig 12 3 Hold the assembly up to the wall surface and mark locations for the hang...

Page 11: ... routing of the tubes from the Reverse Osmosis filter assembly to the faucet Check to ensure there is adequate tube routing space between the faucet and filter assembly 4 If drilling is needed drill a 1 3 8 diameter hole in the mounting surface IMPORTANT Drilling holes into countertops and sinks should only be performed by an installer who is qualified for drilling such materials Drilling of surfa...

Page 12: ...faucet barb fitting on faucet See Figs 16 19 20 D Pull on the tubing to be sure it is held firmly in the fit ting 6 Mount the faucet body onto the faucet base 1 4 turn FAUCET ELECTRONICS Inside the faucet base is a battery operated 6 month timer An amber LED indicator is also located in the front of the faucet base This LED will flash continuously after 6 months has passed This indicates that it i...

Page 13: ...t until it engages the o ring See Fig 19 Continue pushing until the tube bottoms out against the back of the fitting See Fig 20 Do not stop pushing when the tube engages the o ring Failure to follow these instructions may lead to future leaks When a 1 4 tube is fully engaged 11 16 of the tube has entered the fitting When a 3 8 tube is fully engaged 3 4 of the tube has entered the fitting Mark tube...

Page 14: ...s filter assembly 3 Cut tube square and to length See Fig 18 4 Insert all the way into the fitting See Figs 19 20 5 Pull on the tube to be sure it s held firmly in the fitting CONNECT BLACK TUBE FROM REVERSE OSMOSIS FAUCET TO DRAIN ADAPTER 1 Locate the 3 8 black tube attached to the faucet Fig 23 2 The loose end needs to be attached to the black collet on the sink drain adapter 3 Cut this tube as ...

Page 15: ... the Reverse Osmosis system is off 2 Open the Reverse Osmosis faucet If the tank is not already empty allow the water to empty 3 Locate the eyedropper included in parts bag and common household bleach 5 25 4 Add 3 ml of bleach into open end of yellow tubing Handle bleach according to bleach manufacturer s recommendations See Fig 24 5 Connect yellow tubing to tank connector See Figs 13 and 24 6 San...

Page 16: ...m is ready for use NOTE As with all other water system applications leaks may occur Because the system pressure builds slowly leaks may not be immediately appar ent Recheck for leaks 24 hours after purging the system is complete PURGING THE SYSTEM To purge the system complete the following steps 1 Open the Reverse Osmosis faucet and let water flow through the system for 24 hours Water flow from th...

Page 17: ...r before going to the Reverse Osmosis faucet See Fig 26 The postfilter is an activated carbon type filter Any remaining tastes and odors are reduced from the product water Clean high quality drinking water is available at the faucet Reverse Osmosis Faucet The sink or countertop faucet has a hand operated knob to dispense drinking water See Fig 26 An air gap is built into the faucet drain water con...

Page 18: ... to the storage tank 5 Drain water with dissolved solids leaves the Reverse Osmosis membrane and flows to the drain 6 Faucet is activated 7 Processed water leaves the storage tank and flows to the postfilter where it is filtered to ensure fresh taste 8 Water flows to the Reverse Osmosis faucet 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 Reverse Osmosis Water Flow Schematic FIG 26 PRODUCT WATER Air Gap PRODUCT WATER FAUCET DRAI...

Page 19: ...hen the pro duction rate and or quality of product water drops Product water may begin to taste different indicating solids and organics are passing through the Reverse Osmosis membrane See Reverse Osmosis cartridge replacement REVERSE OSMOSIS CARTRIDGE REPLACE MENT Complete the following steps to replace the cartridges NOTE Do not remove manifold from mounts Flexing or twisting may damage the man...

Page 20: ... and insert the o ring seal into the bottom of the port See Figs 29 30 3 Push the collet inward until it locks in place See Figs 29 30 CHANGE BATTERY To change battery complete the following steps 1 Remove the screw on the right side of the faucet base See Fig 31 2 Press the battery housing upwards from the front faucet base until it releases from the faucet base See Fig 31 3 Replace the battery C...

Page 21: ...to the Reverse Osmosis sys tem not within specifications Correction Increase water pressure precondition the water etc as need ed to conform before doing maintenance on the Reverse Osmosis system Correction Send treated and untreated water samples to a water analysis lab for testing It is important to test both the treated and untreated water to determine system performance If the TDS is not withi...

Page 22: ...22 Exploded View 21 20 17 16 15 14 18 19 13 12 10 23 1 2 3 4 8 9 7 5 6 22 O Ring Seal Collet Manifold Housing PUSH IN FITTINGS 1 4 red tubing 11 ...

Page 23: ...tridge 13 1081 01 FB Z1 RO Membrane Cartridge 14 7205326 Storage Tank 15 9003203 Nut 3 8 Tubing 16 7131349 Insert 3 8 Tubing Key No Part No Description 17 7201681 Connector 1 4 NPT x 3 8 Jaco 18 7208489 Drain Adapter 19 7227310 Tee Feed Adapter 20 7292682 Faucet with base and electronics 21 7272763 Cover 22 7281005 Push in Fitting Kit 1 4 u 23 7281013 Push in Fitting Kit 3 8 u 7315189 Auxiliary St...

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