Instructions / Assembly

Thank you for choosing APEC reverse osmosis systems.

You now own the finest water filter in America.

Please read and become familiar with instructions and parts needed before proceeding with the

installation.

(This manual is constructed for standard APEC Essence RO System. For ROES-PH75 and ROES-UV75 system

installation, please refer to the included addendum.)

BEFORE INSTALLATION:

Inspect the system:

Please take the system and all the components out of the box. Inspect the system and all the connection

fittings carefully, make sure nothing is damaged during shipping. If any part is cracked or broken, please

do not proceed with the installation and contact APEC or your distributor for an exchange or diagnosis.

Recommended tools list:

• Variable speed drill

• Drill bit:1/4” (for the waste line), 1/8” (as pilot, not mandatory), and 1/2” (for standard faucet

hole, air-gap faucet requires 1&1/4” hole)

• 5/8”, 9/16” open-end wrench, or adjustable wrench, pliers

• Phillips screwdriver

• Utility knife, or scissors

• Teflon tape

Operating Parameter

• Operating pressure: 85psi maximum

• Feed water temperature: 40 – 100 degree F (4-37 degree C)

• Do not connect this unit to hot water source

• Install the RO in a sheltered environment, avoid exposure to hot and cold weather or under direct

sun light.

General Installation/Operation/Maintenance Requirements

• Installation needs to comply with state and local laws and regulations.

• System must be installed indoor away from possible environmental damage

• Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate

disinfection before or after system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected

water that may contain filterable cysts.

• This reverse osmosis system contains a replaceable treatment component critical for effective re-

duction of total dissolved solids. The product water shall be tested periodically to verify that system

is performing satisfactorily.

This manual is copyrighted by APEC Inc. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be reproduced in any form, in whole or

part, without the prior written consent of APEC Inc. Manual print ver. 1.9, 2015 Apr.