INTRODUCTION
This illustrated manual contains step-by-step installation and maintenance instructions for the PharMate
®
Pharmacy SQC series Reverse Osmosis (RO) Purification and Dispensing System. To ensure that installation conforms to
state and local plumbing codes, Fresh Water Systems, Inc. recommends installation be performed by qualified RO drink-
ing water systems specialist, or licensed plumber. Failure to install RO system components as instructed VOIDS system
warranty. Average installation time is approximately 90 minutes. Call FWS Pharmacy Customer Support at 864-284-1800
if assistance is needed during installation.
CAUTION: RO membrane cartridge is shipped with preservative solution inside.
Flush membrane thoroughly as directed before initial use.
This Reverse Osmosis system contains treatment components that are critical for effective reduction of Total
Dissolved Solids (TDS) as well as inorganic contaminants. To verify that system is performing optimally, a Dual In-Line
TDS Meter is included with RO system to test quality of purified water. To further ensure that system continually operates
at peak performance levels, FWS recommends the following routine maintenance schedule:
Pre, Post, & BIOScript
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filters:
Change every six months to one year depending on feed water quality.
RO Membrane:
Change as required based upon TDS meter calculations or 36 months, whichever is less.
Caution
: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality
without adequate disinfection before or after the unit. For potable use only.
PRE-INSTALLATION
1.
Pre-determine location of SQC RO System. RO purification unit is typically mounted underneath pharmacy sink
on inside, right-hand cabinet wall. Storage Tank should fit in right or left rear section of cabinet. If tank
does not fit inside cabinet, position storage tank externally, keeping as close to RO purification unit as possible
(additional 3/8” tubing may be required).
2.
Pre-determine location of Air Gap Faucet. If sink top includes an unused knockout hole, faucet may be mounted there.
Otherwise, drilling 1 1/4” diameter mounting hole in sink top will be required.
3.
Pre-determine vertical, flat surface location for PharMate
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Dispenser. Dispenser(s) are typically located on end
caps of prescription bays in close proximity to consulting counters & drive-thru areas. Recommended mounting height
for dispenser is 66” from floor to top of dispenser.
4.
Reference page14, Figure 9 for operation and use of “push-In” connectors used throughout RO Sytem plumbing.
Membrane Type
TFCM
Chemical
Limit
Hardness
<350mg/L
Water Pressure
40-100 psi
Iron
<0.1 mg/L
Water Temperature
40-100°F
Manganese
<0.05 mg/L
pH Range
4.0-11.0
Hydrogen Sulfide
0
Maximum TDS
2000 ppm
Turbidity
<1 NTU
Water Supply
Chlorinate or
Non-Chlorinated
Application Guidelines/Water Supply Parameters
Water Supply Parameters
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