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Under Counter Installation Instructions

This Reverse Osmosis unit is designed to operate at water pressure in the range of 40to 85 PSI. At pressure lower than this, the quantity as well as the quality of water will be reduced. At higher pressure, severe damage to the system may result. If the local water pressure exceeds 85 PSI, a pressure regulator should be installed, reducing the water pressure into the system.

OPERATING THE SYSTEM AT PRESSURE EXCEEDING 85 PSI VOIDS THE WARRANTY:

TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION (NOT SUPPLIED)

  • 3/8" VSR Drill
  • 1/2" Drill Bit w/ 3/8" shaft
  • 1/4" Drill bit
  • Carbide Grinding Burr
  • Channel Locks
  • Phillips Head Screwdriver
  • 1/2" Open End Wrench
  • 9/16" Open End Wrench
  • Flashlight or Droplight
  • 1 - small roll Plumber's Teflon Tape
  • 1 - 3/8" Cone Washer for water supply line (if needed)

Should you need it, additional 1/4" poly tubing can be purchased at most hardware& plumbing stores.

I. PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION:

  1. The Purification Assembly may be mounted in either a vertical or horizontal position but must be positioned to allow access for service and filter cartridge changing. At the same time, the assembly should be relatively near the spigot to maximize flow rate.
  2. The storage tank should be located where it can be removed if necessary, but does not take away needed storage space. The storage tank can be placed on its side without affecting the performance of the system. If there is insufficient room under the sink, the tank may be located in an adjacent cupboard.
  3. The Sink-Top Spigot should be positioned to assure a free flow pattern into the sink. It must also be in a location that allows ready access to the mounting hardware from under the sink.

II. INSTALLATION OF SINK-TOP SPIGOT

CAUTION: EXTREME CARE MUST BE TAKEN IN DRILLING THE HOLE FORTHE SINK-TOP SPIGOT. THE SURFACE MATERIAL FOR MOST SINKS IS EXTREMELY HARD AND BRITTLE ANDCAN BE EASILY CHIPPED OR CRACKED. THIS UNITS MANUFACTURER ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY FORSINK TOP DAMAGE RESULTING FROM THIS INSTALLATION.

  1. Using a VSR drill with a carbide grinding burr, gently grind away enough porcelain or enamel to more than accommodate the 1/2" drill bit (about the size of a dime). Enough surface material must be removed to expose the base metal.
  2. Using the 1/4" drill bit, drill a 1/4" hole through the base metal. Operate the drill slowly and carefully, especially when the drill is about to penetrate the metal. If necessary use a drop or two of oil in the hole. Go slowly otherwise damage to the sink may result.
  3. Repeat step B. Using the 1/2" drill bit.
  4. Mount the spigot in the hole and using an adjustable wrench to hold the spigot, tighten the 9/16" nut.

III. INSTALLATION OF WATER SUPPLY CONNECTOR:

WARNING: INADVERTENTLY CONNECTING THE UNIT TO HOT WATER WILLDESTROY THE MODULE AND VOID THE WARRANTY. **MAKE SURE YOU ARE HOOKED UP TO THE COLDWATER.**

  1. TURN OFF THE COLD WATER SUPPLY.
  2. The water supply connector that comes with the unit is made up of three parts; 1/2" slip connector, 1/4" nip port with shut off valve, and flat washer.
  3. Assemble the water supply connector by inserting the flat washer in the female end of the slip connector. Screw the 1/4" nip port connector into the side of the slip connector using 3 to 4 wraps of Teflon tape. Attach open end of line to 1/4" nip port connector using cap and insert supplied.
  4. Disconnect water supply line from cold water faucet underneath sink. Inspect the cone washer and replace with a new one if necessary. Attach and tighten supply connector assembly being careful not to pinch or crimp any tubing or water supply line while tightening.
  5. Attach cold water supply to bottom of slip connector. If supply line is metal be very careful not to bend it or break it.
  6. Attach slip connector to WATER IN on R.O. System. This is the cold water feed into the system, also now a master shut off valve to the R.O. System.

IV. INSTALLATION OF DRAIN SADDLE:

  1. Position as far away from the garbage disposal as possible.
  2. The drain saddle should be installed above the p-trap on the vertical or horizontal tailpiece.
  3. Drill a 1/4" hole into the drain pipe observing the above position.
  4. Mount drain saddle aligning holes. (Drill bit may be left in saddle hole for alignment)
  5. Carefully tighten both screws on drain saddle till snug. Do not over tighten.

V. INSTALLATION OF STORAGE TANK:

  1. Wrap 4 to 5 winds of Teflon tape around metal tank threads.
  2. Hand tighten plastic shut-off valve to tank. (Firm but not over tight.)
  3. Tank should come from the factory with 8 to 14 lbs. PSI of air when measured empty.

VI. MOUNTING THE PURIFICATION ASSEMBLY:

Determine if mounting is necessary this can be optional.

  1. Mark screw locations at the desired positions. Use the two holes on back of purification assembly mounting bracket for marker guides.
  2. Screw wood screws supplied with unit into marked positions. Leave screw heads out a little.
  3. Mount purification assembly onto screws.

VII. CONNECTING THE COMPONENTS:

  1. Connect the DRAIN tubing to the drain saddle using insert and cap supplied.
  2. Connect the FAUCET tubing to the Spigot (also automatic ice-makers can be tee'd to this line. The other end of this tube connects to the out of the white 10" inline carbon filter. The arrow pointing out on the filter should be aimed toward the faucet.
  3. Connect the TANK tubing to the storage tank. This tube goes from the storage tank to the in fitting on the 10" inline carbon filter.
  4. Connect the WATER IN tubing to the cold water main. Tubing connects to the in of the sediment filter. The sediment filter is the first filter in the system.

VIII. START UP PROCEDURE:

  1. With everything connected turn on cold water to unit.
  2. Open spigot faucet on sink.
  3. Make sure storage tank valve is on. (Valve stem facing tubing.)
  4. Check for leaks. (If anything is leaking shut off water repair then start with step A. again.
  5. Within a few minutes (up to 15) the spigot will begin to drip water.
  6. Let spigot drip for several hours letting water flow down drain. This removes shipping material from membrane.
  7. After several hours of spigot dripping close faucet. Tank will now fill. (Usually 4 to 5 hours) After tank has filled open spigot and drain all water until storage tank is empty. DO NOT USE FIRST TANK OF WATER. Close spigot, system is now ready for use.

CAUTION FOR YOUR SAFETY

  • Your Reverse Osmosis System is designed to be used with a potable water source only.
  • Change filters regularly every 10 to 12 months and have the membrane checked annually.
  • Open sink-top spigot and drain tank till empty once per month.
  • Automatic Ice Makers require water in the line to work properly. If you are draining the storage tank or have no water during initial start up turn off the ice maker until sink-top spigot has a steady flow.
 

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