Installation Instructions Residential Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System
Installation Instructions Residential Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System Your Reverse Osmosis System has been tested to ensure it will operate correctly. The following periodic maintenance is recommended so your system will provide years of trouble-free service: Replacement part Frequency Pre-filter (sediment) Every 6 mos. Pre-filters (activated carbon) Every 6 mos. R/O membrane Every 2-3 years Post filter (carbon) Every 6 mos.
Installation Instructions Residential Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System FEED WATER CONNECTION is accomplished with a self-piercing feed water saddle valve. Locate this assembly as close to the R/O unit as possible. Connect to a potable, cold water 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 water saddle valve which is designed to fit around a standard 1-1/2” OD drain pipe.
Installation Instructions Residential Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System 6. Cut away the inner porcelain / enamel disc down to the base metal. Make certain the cutter does not touch outer rim of the cut porcelain / enamel. Continue with his bit to cut through metal until sink has been completely penetrated. NOTE: Always use sharpened porcelain cutter to eliminate chips and cracks. Feed the threaded nipple through sink or counter mounting hole and orient the faucet.
Installation Instructions Residential Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System Saddle valve installations with metal pipe: 1. Turn off cold water supply. 2. Drill 3/16” hole at desired location. 3. At this point, make sure piercing lance does not protrude beyond rubber gasket. 4. Assemble saddle on to pipe, aligning with hole. 5. Turn saddle valve handle clockwise to close valve. 6. Tighten nut/seal around valve stem with wrench. 7.
Installation Instructions Residential Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System NOTE: Tanks are pre-pressurized at 7 psi. Prior to installation, check, add or release as required. I. Final tubing connections With all components in place, complete final tubing connections using these guidelines: • • • • • Tubing should follow contour of the cabinets. Cut tubing to desired length using square cuts and proper cutting devise. Make no sharp bends.
Installation Instructions Residential Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System To change filters and membranes follow these procedures: 1. Close feed water valve by turning it clockwise. 2. Open faucet to allow holding tank to drain. 3. Loosen and remove filter housings using wrench provided and discard cartridges and or membrane. 4. Wash the inside of the housings using mild detergent and soft cloth. Thoroughly rinse all soap before reassembly. 5.
Installation Instructions Residential Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System The formula is as follows: Reject Ratio = Reject Rate Product Rate 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 percent recovery is as follows: Percent Recovery = Product H2O Rate x 100% Feed H2O Rate NOTE: Product water rate is the sum of the feed water flow rate and reject water flow rate.
Installation Instructions Residential Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System Spare Parts for Residential Reverse Osmosis Systems TUBING TO TANK POST CARBON FILTER FLOW SHUT-OFF VALVE FOR TANK TO FAUCET CLIPS MEMBRANE HOUSING SADDLE VALVE FOR DRAIN TANK AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF VALVE CLIPS BRACKET ONE CARBON BLOCK PRE-FILTER SADDLE VALVE FOR SUPPLY SEDIMENT PRE-FILTER SPARE PARTS PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY NEEDED HF2-10WHWH14 NSF Listed 10” White Body, White Flat Cap ¼” 2 SDC-25-1005 Hydronix N
Installation Instructions Residential Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System Filter Change Instructions • Housing Care • Installation Instructions & Guidelines 1. Turn off water supply to filter. 2. Depress release button (if present) to relieve pressure in filter housing. 3. Unscrew housing using filter wrench. NOTE: When opening filter housing to change cartridge, it is common for O-ring/Gasket to lift out of housing and stick to cap. 4. Remove used cartridge and discard.
