GE PNRV18ZWW01 Owner's Manual page 11

Purging the Reverse Osmosis System
Required upon installation and after the Reverse Osmosis cartridge
is replaced.
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preservative that should be purged from the system before use. The
preservative will give product water an unpleasant taste and odor. After
the tank has filled (takes about four hours), open the system faucet until
the bladder is empty.
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Water supply/
saddle valve
1/4" tubing, marked
Make sure all tubing connections are tightened.
Open the tank shutoff valve. Turn on the water supply to the
Reverse Osmosis system.
In about four hours, pressure will start to build in the Reverse
Osmosis system. At that time, carefully check all fittings and
tubing connections for any water leaks. Correct leaks if any are
found. Open the faucet to drain the storage tank.
CAUTION:
The Reverse Osmosis cartridge contains a food grade
After four of these drainings, the system is ready to make
product water for your use.
3/8" tubing x 27", to
3/8" barb on faucet
Drain
clamp
Sink
p-trap
Tank shutoff valve
WATER SUPPLY
CLOSED
Battery pack
RO produce
water faucet
3/8" tubing, marked FAUCET
OPEN
Electronic
box
1/4" tubing,
marked
1/4" BARB
Shutoff
assembly
Lead wires
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