RO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Congratulations on your new Hydrofarm RO water treatment system. Please follow the
outlined steps in regards to the installation and maintenance of your water treatment system. Proper
maintenance will ensure fresh purified water for many years. If you have any technical difficulties or
questions, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to assist you.
Your system was designed and made in the Unites States. This three stage R/O unit is ready
to hook up to your local water source with the included garden hose bib adapter. Hydrofarm
pressure tests all systems prior to shipping, so your RO membrane cartridge does not come
installed in the housing. Installing the cartridge is simple, just remove the membrane from the
plastic bag and place it in the housing located across the top of the unit. Insert the membrane end
with the double O-rings in the housing first and then securely screw the housing back together.
Before hooking the unit up to a water supply:
1) Unpack your unit completely.
2) Inspect for any damage or broken parts as a result of shipping.
3) Locate and connect the supply side of the equipment. This will be the right side as you face
the system. The supply side will consist of
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¼” tubing and garden hose connector.
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drain line, and place in an appropriate area for drainage.
5) Locate the
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purified water line, this line will emit treated purified water for use and will
attach to the left side of the system.
6) Once all lines are installed, turn on the water source and allow the system to run for
approximately 15 minutes to properly flush out the membrane before drinking. Check the
system for leaks!
7) The sediment and carbon block filters (stage 1 and 2) should be changed According to the
specifics outlined in the attached filter change sheet. If your pressure gauge drops below 35
PSI, you should replace the stage 1 and 2 filters. You need at least 35 PSI supply pressure
to permeate the membrane.
8) The only way to check your membrane for proper rejection is with a TDS Meter (Total
dissolved solids)
9) You are now ready to make clean, fresh, ultrapure water.
All Clear Canisters MUST be re-placed after 3 years. Please contact us if you have problems with your unit.
Customer is responsible for filter and membrane changes and associated costs.
The three major variables that control water flow through the system are temperature, pressure
and incoming water quality!
