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Installation Instructions 

Residential Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System 

Page 12 

Membrane Installation 

1.  Remove the 1/4” tubing from the membrane housing cap 

by pressing the collet on the elbow fitting toward the fitting.  
When the collet is flush with the fitting, the tubing will pull 
out  of  the  fitting  with  little  effort.  Refer  to  connections 
instructions on Page 16. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
2.  Use  the  supplied  wrench  to  remove  the  membrane 

housing cap.   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

3.  Remove  the  membrane  from  the  protective 

packaging  and  install  it  in  the  membrane  housing.  
There  are  two  O-rings  on  end  of  the  middle 
membrane tube.  Lightly lubricate these O-rings with 
the supplied silicone grease. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

4. 

BE SURE 

the membrane is fully seated in the 

housing.  If  the membrane is fully seated, it will 
about 1/8 - 1/4 inset from being flush with the 
housing. 

 

Содержание Aquapurion 200-APRO Series

Страница 1: ...ade filters and Membrane Visit us online at www uswatersystems com REVISION 1 2 REVISION DATE May 11 2015 US Water Systems Corporate Office 1209 Country Club Road Indianapolis IN 46234 1 800 608 8792 info uswatersystems com Owners Manual Models 200 APRO XXXX 200 APRO XXXX P ...

Страница 2: ...ADDLE FEED WATER ANGLE STOP TANK VALVE FAUCET CONNECTOR TUBING Parts Check List RO Module Tubing Bundle Filter Wrench Drain Saddle Tank Valve Angle Stop Feed Valve Tank and Side Mount Tank Stand Faucet and Mounting Kit Faucet Connector Pre and Post Filters Membrane Installation Instructions ...

Страница 3: ...ET is provided so they may be mounted typically below sink STORAGE TANK holds filtered water ready for use AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF VALVE ASO senses when the storage tank is full and closes the water supply to conserve water not used in permeate pump system PERMEATE PUMP is used to pressurize the tank and distribution system This pump is operated by the drain water The permeate pump will dramatically in...

Страница 4: ... damage will result Connection to an icemaker should also be considered for optimum performance Guidelines for component placement are as follows FAUCET should be placed near the sink where drinking cooking water is normally required A 2 flat surface is re quired to mount the faucet if an existing hole for a second faucet is not available The thickness of the mounting thick ness should not exceed ...

Страница 5: ...ith mounting the faucet FEED WATER CONNECTION is accomplished with an angle stop feed water valve This valve will be installed in the cold water line between the sink cold water shutoff valve and the sink faucet tubing Connect to a potable cold wa ter supply line only NOTE Softened water is preferred since it will extend the life of your R O membrane DRAIN CONNECTION is accomplished using a waste ...

Страница 6: ...the fitting hand tight then an additional turn with a wrench or pliers 3 Now push the blue tube into the faucet connector Leave the other end of the blue tube unconnected for now it will be connected later in the installation 4 If an air gap faucet is being used continue to the next steps Push the 1 4 drain line from the RO module on to the smaller brass barb on the bottom of the faucet Be sure th...

Страница 7: ... the water that is spilled Now install the angle stop valve on the sink faucet shutoff valve and tighten it Don t worry about the angle stop valve position because it will swivel and can be positioned later 2 Now install the whip hose or tubing on the angle stop valve and tighten 3 Be sure the blue handle on the angle stop valve is in the closed position as pictured Now open the sink shutoff valve...

Страница 8: ...osition is recommended Install rubber gasket on this half of the drain saddle Be sure the gasket hole is lined up with the port hole 2 Drill 1 4 hole at mark through one side of pipe BE CAREFUL not to drill through both sides of the pipe 3 Position both halves of drain saddle on drain pipe so threaded opening lines with hole A screwdriver may be used to keep the holes oriented during the tightenin...

Страница 9: ...place When installing the membrane be sure that it is fully seated in the membrane housing H RO unit installation The RO unit is normally mounted to the sink cabinet sidewall depending on where supply tank is to be located Generally the unit is installed at the front of the cabinet and the tank at the rear To mount the unit elevate it at least 2 off the floor level it and mark the location of moun...

Страница 10: ...l allow space to pull the unit out of the cabinet for filter changes without disconnecting all the tubing If you want to secure the system and cut the tubing to fit that is fine but this may require that the system be removed for filter changes or the filters will have to be changed with the system in the cabinet which is sometimes difficult G RO Filters and Membrane Installation 1 Install the sed...

Страница 11: ...he carbon filter 5 Tighten the center sump hand tight and secure it with the supplied filter wrench by turning it an additional 1 4 1 2 turn 6 Remove the far left sump and install the carbon filter in the sump BE SURE that the rubber gasket is in place on BOTH sides of the carbon filter 7 Tighten the far left sump hand tight and secure it with the supplied filter wrench by turning it an additional...

Страница 12: ...e fitting with little effort Refer to connections instructions on Page 16 2 Use the supplied wrench to remove the membrane housing cap 3 Remove the membrane from the protective packaging and install it in the membrane housing There are two O rings on end of the middle membrane tube Lightly lubricate these O rings with the supplied silicone grease 4 BE SURE the membrane is fully seated in the housi...

Страница 13: ...ing 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 The system doesn t have to be secured to the wall but it is a good practice If the system is not mounted to the cabinet wall and the tubing is not cut short the module and be remov...

Страница 14: ... inlet fitting Permeate Pump Installation If the system is equipped with a permeate pump clip the pump to the membrane housing using the supplied mounting bracket and make the connections to the pump using the label on the pump and the labels on the tubing There will be a Permeate IN Permeate OUT and Brine IN connection on the pump The Brine OUT connection will be made in the following step 4 Conn...

Страница 15: ...ot of water 5 If there are no leaks open the storage tank valve allow the system to fill Most systems will be full within 2 hours The system is full when the water to the drain stops Check for leaks with the system full and repair them accordingly NOTE When the system is first turned on water may intermittently spurt from the air gap opening on the side of air gap faucets This is common and should...

Страница 16: ...e top of the sump with a small amount of the silicone included Tighten the filter sump hand tight then using the wrench turn an additional turn but do not over tighten 7 The carbon block filter s are installed into the next sump for 3 4 Stage or the next two sumps for 5 Stage Lubricate the O ring at the top of the sump with a small amount of the silicone included Be sure the rubber gaskets are in ...

Страница 17: ...ank valve completely or a leak could occur 6 Allow the system to continue to operate until there is a steady stream coming from the faucet 7 Once there is a steady stream coming from the faucet close the faucet and open the tank valve Then go to the flushing procedure above NOTE If no objectionable tastes are noticed after second tank draining RO processed water is ready for use Otherwise drain ta...

Страница 18: ... day gpd or milliliters per minute ml min Using a graduated cylinder the formulas are REJECT RATIO The reject ratio is the amount of water produced compared to the amount of water flowing to drain The formula is as follows PERCENT RECOVERY The percent recovery is another way to measure the amount of water produced compared to the amount of water which is actually used The formula to determine perc...

Страница 19: ...hed fully into the tube stop 3 Push up to the tube stop Push the tube into the fitting to the tube stop The collet gripper has stainless steel teeth which hold the tube firmly in position while the O ring provides a permanent leak proof seal 4 Pull to check secure Pull on the tube to check that it is secure It is a good practice to test the system prior to leaving the site and or before use Discon...

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Страница 22: ...ubing on the refrigerator ice maker or use the 7 16 x 3 8 water inlet solenoid adaptor If the solenoid adaptor is used remove the 1 4 existing line nut and sleeve then screw the adaptor to the water inlet solenoid No sealant or teflon tape is required for solenoid adaptor It is a compression fitting Tighten the fitting and insert the 3 8 tub ing Leave the ice maker off until the RO system is flush...

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Страница 24: ...ane GENERAL PROVISIONS This warranty does not apply to any commercial or industrial installations or to any part of the reverse osmosis system which has been subjected to misuse neglect alteration or accident or to any damage caused by fire flood freezing Acts of God or any other casualty or if said system is damaged by anyone or if the original serial numbers have been removed Fouling or damage t...

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