Start Up
1) Attach the quick connect to the faucet (see diagram below):
a) Remove and discard plastic packing plug from inside the collar of quick connect attachment.
b) Push down and hold plastic locking collar of quick connect attachment and push assembly over
faucet aerator.
c) Release collar, making sure it snaps up into place. Pull down on quick connect to make sure that
it is firmly attached.
2) Filling of reservoir:
a) Open flow control valve on quick connect two turns from fully closed position. Be careful not to
turn it too far or it will fall out. A spare flow control valve has been provided for your convenience.
b) Now turn COLD water on full force and let RO appliance flush for about five minutes. It is perfectly
normal for the initial few flushes to have a brief dark discoloration in the water due to carbon dust
from the new Carbon Cartridge (Prefilter).
Important:
Never allow hot water to enter the RO unit or damage may occur.
c) Close down flow control valve until water flow is reduced to a slow trickle (approximately 1/2 cup
or 130 ml in 30 seconds). This rate of flow should
always
be maintained when RO appliance is
in operation.
Important:
Never try to stop the flow completely or RO unit could be damaged in a short time.
d) Allow reservoir to fill high enough to check operation of the overflow system. If reservoir fills up
beyond the level of the overflow tube, check for kinks and loops in the connecting tube. Also,
make sure the hose lays flat and the top of the RO appliance is at least 5” (13 cm) higher than the
sink faucet outlet.
Note:
The overflow protection system is designed so you don’t have to watch the RO appliance while it is
filling. Excess water will automatically be directed into the sink.
e) Let the RO appliance operate for 24 hours. It is this slow process that assures you of such high
quality water. Excess water will simply divert to drain through the overflow system.
Note:
The rate of water production varies with water pressure and water temperature. Higher pressure
and temperature result in faster reservoir filling and vice versa.
Never operate the RO appliance at
pressures above 85 psi (586 kPa) or water temperature above 85°F (29°C).
3) Detach RO appliance from faucet as follows:
a) Open flow control valve two full turns from closed position and flush for 1-2 minutes.
b) Turn cold water off and wait at least 10 seconds. Then remove the quick connect from aerator by
pushing down on plastic locking collar.
Important:
Never try to remove quick connect while cold water is still on. Always relieve pressure
by opening flow control valve and turning off the faucet first.
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