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THE BASIC REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM

5

Rev B

LOCATION OF SYSTEM

The reverse osmosis system is designed for installation under a sink, 
usually in the kitchen or bathroom. The RO assembly can be placed on 
the cabinet floor in any position that does not apply pressure on the 
disconnect elbows. The RO product water faucet installs on the sink or 
on the countertop next to the sink.

The RO system can also be located in a location away from the faucet. 
A nearby water source and drain point are required.

Water Supply

:  To provide supply water to the RO system inlet, a feed 

supply fitting is required or install pipe fittings as needed.

Drain Point

:  A suitable drain point is needed for reject water from the 

RO system. A floor drain, laundry tub, standpipe, sump, etc. are all 
acceptable. A sink p-trap drain adapter is included to install as an 
optional drain point where codes permit.

All components and tubing should be located in an area which is not 
exposed to freezing temperatures. Do not expose unit or tubing to 
direct sunlight.

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 tubing are 
considerations. A 2-inch diameter flat surface is required above and 
below the installation site. The thickness of mounting surface should 
not exceed 1-1/4 inches. Avoid any strengthening webbing on the 
underside of the sink.

RO Manifold Assembly

:  The manifold can be installed on either the 

right or left side of the under-sink area or cabinet. Installation in the 
basement is also an option. One possible location is near the 
laundry/utility sink where cold potable water and drain access are 
close. The location chosen should allow adequate clearance and 
accessibility for membrane element changes.

Feed Water Connection

:  The feed water valve should be located as 

close to the manifold assembly as possible. USE A POTABLE COLD 
WATER SUPPLY ONLY. Softened water is preferred as it will extend 
the life of the RO membrane element. 

NOTE:  

Keep the lengths of tubing short.  Longer lengths of tubing 

will decrease system performance.  A booster pump can be used on 
the supply line. 

NOTE:  

The feed water connection is not included in the package.

Содержание MERLIN 1255052

Страница 1: ...GE Infrastructure Water and Process Technologies Merlin Point of Use Drinking Water System Installation and Maintenance Manual...

Страница 2: ...ing dealer every six months See the back cover of this manual for the installing dealer s contact information Consult your local public works department for plumbing and sanitation codes Follow your l...

Страница 3: ...RO membrane elements BEFORE INSTALLING THE RO SYSTEM Best performance of the system will be achieved when the incoming water has been treated softened The water coming into the system must be within c...

Страница 4: ...Stream 1240116 1 Disconnect Elbow and O ring Permeate Stream 1240118 5 3 8 inch Collet Lock Clip 1240627 3 White Sumps 1239705 3 Sump O ring 1240326 2 Lubricant Silicone 1013501 1 3 8 inch Tube To Thr...

Страница 5: ...uld 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...

Страница 6: ...ing lengths for final system placement Figure 1 Typical Under Sink Installation NOTE All plumbing should be done in accordance with state and local plumbing codes Some codes may require installation b...

Страница 7: ...al Drain 3 8 Black Feed Water Valve Cold Water Line Only 1 4 Blue Carbon Postfilter Product 3 8 Blue RO Assembly Note If a flush tank is not installed the manifold connection must remain plugged Remov...

Страница 8: ...assembly STEP 6 Put system into operation STEP 1 INSTALL COLD WATER SUPPLY VALVE Comply with local plumbing codes A typical connection using a water supply valve is shown The feed water valve is not i...

Страница 9: ...LL FAUCET A Prepare Mounting Hole 1 Select a location for the faucet Be sure it will fit flat against the sink or counter and that there is space underneath for tubing 2 If drilling is needed make a 1...

Страница 10: ...using the air gap module push the black 3 8 inch tubing onto the small hose barb from the collar The red 1 2 inch tubing is pushed onto the large hose barb 8 Put the faucet into position 9 The horsesh...

Страница 11: ...f the faucet is not using the air gap module When the tubing is in position use the supplied hose clamps to secure the connection NOTE Make sure the tubing is pushed past the O rings for a secure fit...

Страница 12: ...RO Assembly includes the following components sumps 3 support leg prefilter RO membrane elements 2 and postfilter The tubing is attached to the manifold by the elbow connectors When choosing a locatio...

Страница 13: ...fitting connections Each fitting has a unique keyed socket on the manifold Each fitting also has a graphic symbol molded into the elbow with a corresponding symbol on the manifold Connector Symbol Con...

Страница 14: ...e elements from packaging 5 Lubricate element O rings brine seals and sump O rings with silicone lubricant 6 Securely insert O ring end of membrane elements into manifold 7 Remove carbon sediment pref...

Страница 15: ...be replaced every six to twelve months Whenever the prefilter is replaced the postfilter should also be replaced REPLACEMENT OF RO MEMBRANE ELEMENTS The functional life of the RO membrane elements wil...

Страница 16: ...shown to access the prefilter element The support leg functions as a wrench to loosen the sump Figure 7 Figure 7 CAUTION Even with the water supply turned off the membrane and prefilter sumps will con...

Страница 17: ...o manifold See Figure 8 E Replace sumps and hand tighten 8 Sanitize the system A The manifold should be positioned flat with the sump connections facing up Figure 8 CAUTION The person handling the fil...

Страница 18: ...g back approximately 1 4 inch prior to connecting the new postfilter Make sure flow direction arrow aligns with water path Reinsert tubing and collect locks 11 Re connect the fittings to the manifold...

Страница 19: ...for any system leaks The RO system is now ready for use NOTE If the two RO membrane elements were replaced the system should be flushed for one hour This flush removes the food grade preservative from...

Страница 20: ...20 APPENDIX Rev B APPENDIX...

Страница 21: ...NG 3 8 B L UE T UB ING 1 2 NAT UR AL T UB ING 1 2 R E D T UB ING L OC K ING B AR DIS C ONNE C T P N 1239731 C OL L E T L OC K C L IP R E D P N 1240626 1 C OL L E T L OC K C L IP W HIT E P N 1240627 5...

Страница 22: ...Tubing 500 foot roll John Guest Brand 1240622 1 2 inch Natural clear 250 foot roll John Guest Brand 1240623 1 2 inch Red Tubing 250 foot roll John Guest Brand 1240117 1 2 inch Feed Disconnect Elbow Wh...

Страница 23: ...Feed Valve Tee 14 mm x 14 mm x 1 2 OD Tubing SeaTech 1262406 Feed Valve Tee 15 mm x 15 mm x 1 2 OD Tubing SeaTech 1262407 Feed Valve Tee 3 8 x 3 8 threaded x 1 2 Tubing SeaTech 1262408 Feed Valve Tee...

Страница 24: ...Temperature 40 F 4 44 C 100 F 37 78 C Inlet TDS 50 mg L 2 000 mg L Inlet Hardness 0 mg L 0 grain 171 mg L 10 grain Inlet Chlorine 0 mg L 1 0 mg L Inlet Iron 0 mg L 0 1 mg L Inlet Manganese 0 mg L 0 05...

Страница 25: ...DIMENSIONS 25 Rev B...

Страница 26: ...tion of the Merlin system performance data sheet 0 049 0 00265 0 00612 94 6 Barium 11 1 0 189 1 9 98 3 Cadmium 0 0307 0 0000704 0 0000704 99 8 Chromium VI 0 353 0 00742 0 0147 97 9 Chromium III 0 312...

Страница 27: ...imum Operating Conditions Actual system performance will vary depending on varying water temperature and pressure TDS levels and inlet water chemistry Operating the system in water conditions outside...

Страница 28: ...Copyright 2004 General Electric Company Printed in the USA P N 1262366 Rev B Contact your installing dealer for spare parts or service...

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