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3. Drain Saddle Valve Installation
Prior to proceeding it is important to inspect the condition
of drain pipes to make sure they are not thin and frail.
Drain saddle valves are designed to be installed on
standard 1-1/2`` OD drain pipe.
Install drain saddle valve above (and before) the trap
and on the vertical or horizontal tailpiece. Never install a
drain saddle valve close to the outlet of a garbage disposal
or plugging of the RO drain line may result . Refer to
Figure 1.
1.
Position half of drain saddle valve with quick connect
fitting at selected location and mark for the opening.
2.
Drill ¼`` hole at mark through one side of pipe.
Position both halves of drain saddle on drain pipe so
quick connect opening lines with hole.
3.
Secure drain saddle clamp on valve with bolts and nuts
provided. (Do not over tighten and make sure there is
equal space between saddle halves on each side).
4. Filter Cartridge Installation
Install cartridge filters into RO unit. (Also refer to figure 1.)
5. RO Unit Installation
The unit is normally mounted to the right or left sink
cabinet sidewall. To mount the unit, elevate it at least 3``
off the floor, level it and mark the location of mounting
holes needed.
Figure 3. Drain Saddle Valve
Drill holes for mounting screws and install screws, allowing
the mounting bracket slots to slip over them.
NOTE: If the cabinet sidewalls are not solid, unit may sit on
the floor with screws to keep it against the cabinet in a
vertical position.
6. Tubing Connections
With all components in place, complete final tubing
connections using these guidelines:
•
Tubing should follow contour of the cabinets
•
Cut tubing to desired length using square cuts and
proper cutting device
•
Make no sharp bends
•
Keep tubing from the unit to the faucet as short as
practical for good flow
Procedure
1.
Connect 3/8” tubing from faucet to RO unit.
2.
Connect 3/8” tubing from tank to RO unit.
3.
Connect ¼” tubing from supply valve to RO unit.
4.
Connect ¼” tubing from drain valve to RO unit.
7. System Start-Up
1.
Check all connections to be sure they are secure.
2.
Turn on feed water valve and check for leaks. (Turn
off and correct leaks if leaks occur).
3.
Close faucet and wait a reasonable amount of time to
see if leaks result.
8. Flush System and Check Operation
1.
Open faucet handle and allow tank to completely
drain of sanitizing solution. Do not use this water.
NOTE:
When tank is empty, faucet will steadily drip.
This is the rate the RO system processes water.
2.
Close faucet and re-inspect system for leaks.
3.
Allow system to process water for approximately four
hours, at which point tank will be practically full.
4.
Open faucet again and allow tank to empty for a
second time. Do not use this water.
5.
Wait another four hours to allow tank to re-fill.
NOTE:
If no objectionable tastes are noticed after
second tank draining, RO processed water is ready for
use. Otherwise, drain tank and re-fill for a third time.
Figure 4. Filter Installation
