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ITEMS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION
In most cases, common hand tools and plumbing materials suitable for use with potable water are all that is
needed for system installation. The system setup and calibration requires special equipment:
• Two - 32 ounce or 1,000 ml graduated containers
• Stopwatch
• Air pressure gauge
• Bicycle tire pump with Schrader valve
• TDS meter
• Tube cutter
• Pencil or pen
• 5.25% household bleach or equivalent disinfectant
• Full flow ball valve with 1/2" female NPT thread
• Phillips head screwdriver
• PTFE tape
NOTE: Consult with your local building inspector for approval and required permits to install this system.
Additional equipment may be required. Installation must meet all local and national codes.
USING PUSH-TO-CONNECT FITTINGS
Get to know how to use the tubing connections before going forward.
Fitting Overview
Collet/Gripper (dark gray)
Tubing Preparation
The tubing outside must be free of
nicks or gouges.
Cut tubing with a proper tube cutter
for a clean, round cut.
PENTAIR EZ-RO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION GUIDE
• Adjustable wrench
• Cable ties
• Air gap accessory (optional)
• 1/4" tubing clamps (included)
• Food grade (NSF) plumbers grease,
• 5 gallon bucket (recommended for flushing)
• Four wall anchors to support processor adequately
for the installation area walls (included for drywall
with wood studs)
OR clean surface on which to place the processor in
(optional) stand
After cutting, make sure the
end of the tube is round. Fix if
needed.
Mark on the tube the depth that it
should go in. This will help you see
when the tube is fully inserted.
Size and color
Insertion
of tube
depth to mark
1/4" black
1/2" to 5/8"
3/8" green
3/4" to 7/8"
1/2" blue
1" to 1-1/8"
To Remove Tubing
Press collet in to release the
grippers while pulling out the tubing.
To Attach Tubing
To lubricate, moisten end of tubing
with fresh water.
Push tubing straight in.
O-ring Stop
O-ring
You will feel resistance when the
tubing meets the O-ring.
Keep pushing past the resistance
until the tubing rests against the
stop. Check the mark that you made
on the tube to make sure the tube is
inserted far enough.
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