What The Drinking Water System Will Do; Components Of The System; Checks To Make Before Installing - EcoWater ERO-375 User Manual

The drinking water system is a REVERSE OSMOSIS (RO)
water treating unit. Reverse osmosis is a way of reducing
dissolved solids and organic matter from water by pass-
ing it through a special membrane. The membrane sepa-
rates minerals and impurities from the water, and they are
flushed to the drain. Good tasting, high quality product
water goes directly to the drinking water faucet, or to the
storage area. The system makes a good supply of drink-
ing water each day (see specifications). How much it will
make depends on the feed water supply pressure, temper-
ature, and quality.
Pre and postfilters are replaceable cartridges. The carbon
prefilter reduces some chlorine (see specifications) while
also filtering sediments. The postfilter reduces any other
undesirable tastes and odors before you use the water.
The RO system is shipped in one carton, consisting of:
(1) Storage Tank,
(2) Faucet,
(3) RO Assembly, with color coded tubing lengths
attached,
(4) Parts bag containing storage tank shutoff valve, drain
flow restrictor, mounting washers and screws.
(5) Separate 30" length of 3/8" tubing.
(6) Hydrolink™ RO Module, with batteries and cable, in
its own box (Model HERO-375 only).
INSTALLER PROVIDES: (1) fittings to tap the cold water
pipe for a feed water source to the RO . . . must adapt to
1/4" tubing; and (2) a drain point for RO discharge water .
. . must adapt to 3/8" OD tubing. Both items must comply
with state and /or local codes. Optional fittings are avail-
able from EcoWater for use in areas where codes permit.
THINGS TO CHECK BEFORE YOU START TO
INSTALL:
FEED WATER - The water supply to the Drinking
Water System must have the qualities listed in the specifi-
cations. If not, it will not make product water as it should
and life of the RO membrane is shortened. City water
most often will have these qualities. Well water may need
conditioning. Have the water tested by a water analysis
laboratory, and get their recommendations for treatment.
Observe plumbing codes when providing a water supply
to the RO. A self-piercing saddle valve is available for tap-
ping into a cold water pipe (check local plumbing codes).
Refer to Pages 24 and 27.

WHAT THE DRINKING WATER SYSTEM WILL DO

COMPONENTS OF THE SYSTEM

The RO system also includes a standard faucet assembly
to vend the drinking water, and a storage tank.
NOTE: A performance data sheet is included listing what
the system will reduce from the water supply. See per-
formance data sheet for individual contaminants and
reduction performance.
The drinking water system fits under the kitchen or bath-
room sink. However, you can install it where most con-
venient. You do need a COLD water supply pipe and
drain point within a few feet (6' tubing lengths included).
You can buy longer lengths of tubing if needed to reach
more distant points. Be sure tubing is acceptable for use
on potable water supplies.
NOTE: Codes in the state of Massachusetts require instal-
lation by a licensed plumber, and do not permit the use of
the drain clamp. For installation, use plumbing code 248-
CMR of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
CAUTIONS:
Feed water must have chlorine reduced (prefilters reduce
up to amount shown in specifications, Page 4). Chlorine
will destroy the RO membrane cartridge. Be sure to serv-
ice the prefilters, Page 19.
DRAIN POINT - A suitable drain point (check your
local plumbing codes) is needed for reject water from the
RO membrane cartridge. Running the RO drain tubing
directly to a floor drain, laundry tub, sump, standpipe,
etc., is preferred. If that is not possible or practical, using
the sink p-trap drain pipe is suggested. A drain clamp
(drilling required), or a special drain adapter are available
from EcoWater to use where codes permit. Refer to Pages
24 and 27. These options install on the sink drain pipe
tailpiece, above the p-trap.
RO FAUCET - The RO product water faucet installs on
the sink, or on the countertop next to the sink. Often, it's
installed in an existing sink spray attachment hole. Space
is required underneath for tubing to and from the faucet,
and for securing it in place. Refer to Pages 7 and 10.
MOUNTING SURFACE - The RO assembly mounts
on a wall surface under the sink, or you can lay it on the
bottom of the cabinet. Special washers and screws are
included for wall mounting.When the storage tank is full
of water, it weighs about 30 pounds. Be sure to set on a
surface that will support this weight.
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