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GUARDIAN 

R.O. DRINKING WATER SYSTEM

WITH WATER QUALITY MONITOR

MODEL LRO-35

INSTALLATION, 

OPERATION AND

SERVICE MANUAL

Tested and Certified by NSF International against  

NSF/ANSI Standard 58  for the reduction of the 

claims specified on the Performance Data Sheet. 

Summary of Contents for LRO-35

Page 1: ...YSTEM WITH WATER QUALITY MONITOR MODEL LRO 35 INSTALLATION OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL Tested and Certified by NSF International against NSF ANSI Standard 58 for the reduction of the claims specified on the Performance Data Sheet ...

Page 2: ...pertains to people with HIV AIDS patients receiving treatment for cancer recipients of organ or bone marrow transplants transplant patients taking immunosuppressive drugs and persons who have congenital immunodeficiencies The EPA has stated that they do not know the significance of drinking water compared to other possible sources of Cryptosporidium to determine how most people become infected The...

Page 3: ...uct water 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 WATER QUALITY MONITOR The Water Quality Monitor has been integrated into the faucet base for instant monitoring at the touch of a button The monitor compares the level of the Total Dissolved Solids in the incoming feed water versus the product water and ca...

Page 4: ...that is available to the user as reverse osmosis treated water when the system is operated without a storage tank or when the storage tank is bypassed Efficiency rating means the percentage of the influent water to the system that is available to the user as reverse osmosis treated water under operating conditions that approximate typical daily usage This reverse osmosis system contains a replacea...

Page 5: ...y include wood screws or machine screws and nuts for mounting the manifold or concrete anchors for hanging on basement wall Additional tubing or tube connectors Plastic wire ties for organizing tubing TYPICAL LRO 35 UNDER SINK INSTALLATION DIAGRAM Figure 1 DISPENSING FAUCET WITH AIR GAP 1 DRAIN 1 4 Black COVER IN LINE ACTIVA TED CARBON POST FIL TER DRAIN 3 8 Black PRODUCT 3 8 Blue INLET 1 4 Red AC...

Page 6: ... FEED WATER SADDLE VALVE COLD WATER LINE ONLY 1 AIR GAP REQUIRED MOUNT HOLDING TANK ON SHELF OR STRAP BETWEEN FLOOR JOISTS Shelf Or Straps Not Included FLOOR BASEMENT FLOOR NOTE FOR REFRIGERATOR WATER DISPENSER OR ICE MAKER HOOKUP TEE INTO 3 8 BLUE TUBING TO DISPENSING FAUCET POLYTUBE TEE WATER QUALITY MONITOR FAUCET BASE WATER QUALITY MONITOR CABLE OPTIONAL 25 FT EXTENSION CABLE FOR WATER QUALITY...

Page 7: ...severe the area should be above the minimum temperature listed in Table B page 4 for proper performance Do not expose unit or tubing to direct sunlight 1 Dispensing 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 and drain tubi...

Page 8: ... III C 1 page 7 1 Mark the location of the center of the faucet base 2a Drilling a stainless steel sink Center punch the hole to provide a starting point for the drill Start with a smaller drill as a pilot and then drill a diameter hole to accept the bolt of a 1 Greenlee Hole Punch 1 chassis punch Clean away any chips Install the punch and tighten the nut to cut the hole Deburr any sharp edges 2b ...

Page 9: ...ain Tubing Allow space for thickness of Mounting Surface and Slotted Washer Plastic Spacer Spout Plastic Shipping Plug Remove 7 16 Stud Mounting Surface 1 drill hole 7 16 Washer 7 16 Hex Nut 3 8 Polytube Quick Connect Fitting 3 8 Blue Polytube Slotted Washer Air Gap Window Critical Level Line 3 8 Hose Barb for 3 8 Black Drain Tubing to Drain Clamp CL 1 4 Hose Barb for 1 4 Black Drain Tubing to Man...

Page 10: ...ting Once snug by hand take a pair of pliers and tighten the fitting an additional half turn Don t over tighten Locate the 3 8 Blue Product Water Tubing Firmly press one end into the 3 8 Polytube Quick Connect Fitting Note If you want to pull the tubing out for some reason push the ring around the tubing in and pull the tubing out B Feed Water Saddle Valve Installation Decide on location Do NOT co...

Page 11: ...ugh the wall of the drain pipe Do NOT penetrate the opposite side of the pipe 3 Locate the 3 8 Black Drain Tubing connected to the Dispensing Faucet Route to the tubing to the Drain Clamp and trim to length NOTE When cutting the polytubing make clean square cuts failing to do so could result in poor connections and possible leaks CAUTION The lowest point of the line should be the point of connecti...

Page 12: ...o the Dispensing Faucet Remove the black plug from the fitting labelled Drain on the manifold and insert the tubing The end of the Black Drain Tubing that should be inserted into the Drain port will have a green drain restrictor in it If tubing needs to be trimmed to length carefully slit Black Drain Tubing end that has the green drain restrictor in it being careful not to damage the hose barb on ...

Page 13: ...mbrane Use a good quality unscented 5 liquid chlorine household bleach Open the Dispensing Faucet by lifting the black handle and open the Holding Tank Shut Off Valve the handle should be parallel with the valve body Remove the plug on the underside of the manifold labelled SEDIMENT CARBON Pour one capful of bleach this is approximately 2 tsp or 10 ml into one of the white Housings Insert a Housin...

Page 14: ...Valve will automatically shut off the feed water to conserve water The more water that is used up to the capacity of the system the better the R O system will function Other uses for the water are flowers pets and rinsing glassware With each use it is recommended that you run the tap for at least 10 seconds prior to using water This is especially important if the water tap has not been used daily ...

Page 15: ... into the tubing and reconnect it to the Tee NOTE Now is the convenient time to change the In Line Activated Carbon Post Filter see Sec V C 1 6 Slowly open the Feed Water Saddle Valve When water begins dripping out of the Dispensing Faucet in the following order close the Faucet and then open the Holding Tank Valve Do not open the Faucet for at least 8 hours Discard the first three full tanks of w...

Page 16: ...ane life is unusually short find and correct the problem Replace Membrane Feed Water Saddle Valve is plugged or closed Clogged Sediment Carbon Prefilter or Activated Carbon Post Filter Low water pressure R O Membrane is fouled Plugged In Line Activated Carbon Post Filter Air precharge pressure in Holding Tank is too high Air precharge is too low Air bladder in the Holding Tank is ruptured Holding ...

Page 17: ... and odors in the Product Water The Product Water and Drain Water lines are reversed No drain flow Drain Restrictor is clogged No drain flow the drain orifice in the Air Gap Faucet is plugged The ASO Valve is not closing New In Line or Activated Carbon Post Filter not rinsed completely The Feed Water TDS has increased The In Line or Activated Carbon Post Filter is exhausted There is foreign matter...

Page 18: ...18 MADE IN USA Exploded View Parts List 19 15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 18 16 17 21 Nitrate Nitrite Test Kit ...

Page 19: ...itor w Probes and Cover 16 S2116 5 Drain Restrictor 50 GPD 189 lpd Green 17 S7125 Activated Carbon Post Filter 18 S1405 1 4 3 8 Fitting Wrench 19 S3072 Wrench for Housing 20 S7206W JG In Line Activated Carbon Post Filter shown on pg 6 R2118 Water Quality Monitor 25 Ft Extension Cable 21 S1447 Nitrate Nitrite Test Kit OTHER COMPONENTS AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 1 PAGE 5 DRAWING NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 1 S10...

Page 20: ...s including but not limited to neglect misuse alteration accident misapplication physical damage or damage caused by fire acts of God freezing or hot water All replacement filters and membranes must be Lancaster filters and membranes or the warranty is void If the unit is altered by anyone other than Lancaster the warranty is void To obtain warranty service A contact your local dealer who supplied...

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