F. START UP
At time of start up and each time the filters are changed the system should be sanitized (also see Operation
and Maintenance Sec. V).
SECTION IV. INSTALLATION STEPS
1. Sanitizing the system. Use a drip pan to aid clean–up.
NOTE:
The system should be sanitized BEFORE installing
the Sediment/Carbon Pre-Filter, the Activated Carbon
Post-Filter or the R.O. Membrane.
• Use a good quality unscented 5¼% liquid chlorine
household bleach.
• Open the Dispensing Faucet 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
labeled “SEDIMENT/CARBON”. Pour one capful of
bleach (this is approximately 2 tsp. or 10 ml) into one
of the white Housings. Insert a Housing O–ring into the
Housing groove, (press firmly in place). Engage and
firmly tighten the Housing hand tight only.
• Remove the plugs labeled “MEMBRANE” and
“ACTIVATED CARBON” from the underside of the
manifold. To each of the remaining white Housings,
add one capful of bleach. Insert a Housing O–ring,
engage and firmly tighten the Housings hand
tight only.
• Slowly open the Feed Water Valve
(turning counter clockwise).
• As soon as the water begins to come out of
the Dispensing Faucet, close the Faucet.
• Let stand for 15 minutes.
NOTE:
During this time, check the system
carefully for leaks.
• At the end of 15 minutes, CLOSE the Feed Water
Valve and open the Dispensing Faucet.
• Allow the Holding Tank to completely drain, then
remove the Sediment/Carbon Filter Housing (the
farthest of the three from the In–Out ports), empty,
and install the Sediment/Carbon Pre-Filter. Firmly
tighten the Housing hand tight only.
• Remove the Activated Carbon Filter Housing
(the closest of the three to the In–Out ports),
empty, and install the Activated Carbon Post-Filter.
Firmly tighten the Housing hand tight only.
2. Installing the R.O. Membrane:
• Remove the R.O. Membrane Housing,
(the middle one), and empty.
• Insert the Membrane up into the manifold.
(The O–rings should be up toward the manifold.)
Check the Housing O–ring for proper position in
its groove, engage and firmly tighten the Housing
hand tight only.
3. Installing the R.O. Membrane:
• Slowly open the Feed Water Valve fully
counter clockwise.
• The Holding Tank Valve should be open.
• Check the Air Gap Window on the Dispensing
Faucet to be sure that the drain water is flowing.
The R.O. System is now making water.
• Do not open the Faucet for at least 8 hours.
• Do not use the first three full tanks of water.
CAUTION:
The R.O. Membrane is shipped with a
preservative in it. To ensure proper rinsing of the
R.O. Membrane it is important to wait at least 8
hours before emptying each tank.
When the Faucet is first opened, expect air
and carbon fines (very fine black powder) from
the In–Line and Activated Carbon Post-Filters to
be rinsed out. This is normal for the first tank of
water or after the Activated Carbon Post-Filters
are changed.
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