Sanitization; Water Test Kit - GE PXRQ15RBL Owner's Manual

Care and cleaning of the reverse osmosis system.
Sanitizing the Reverse Osmosis System
Sanitize upon installation of the Reverse Osmosis system
and after servicing inner parts, including replacement of
prefilter, postfilter and the membrane cartridge.
Be sure to wash your hands before handling inner parts of
the system.
IMPORTANT
all cartridges. Chlorine will destroy the Reverse Osmosis
membrane cartridge.
1. Follow steps 1 through 4 under Prefilter, Postfilter and
Reverse Osmosis Membrane Cartridge Replacement
Procedure.
2.
water to within 1 inch of the upper opening. Add 1 oz.
(2 Tbsp.) ordinary unscented household bleach. Install
canister into the prefilter canister position by turning to the
right about 1/3 turn until the alignment marks line up and the
canister stops.
To obtain replacement filters, call toll-free GE Appliance Parts at 800.626.2002 (U.S.),
800.663.6060 (Canada–English), 800.361.3869 (Canada–French), or visit the store where you purchased
your reverse osmosis system.
WARNING:
Depressurize system as shown in manual prior to catridge removal.
The Water Test Kit
To obtain an independent laboratory water test kit, please call Legend Technical Services at 1.800.949.8220 and leave your
contact details. They will contact you to find out what water tests you are interested in, and inform you of the cost of the
testing. You will then receive a kit that will include all necessary tests to properly indicate the performance level of your
system. Product water should be tested a minimum of every six months.
NOTE:
to the prefilter and postfilter.
Before sanitizing, be sure to remove
Prefilter
position
To reduce the risk of physical injury:
membrane canister and postfilter openings in the manifold
by turning to the right about 1/3 turn until the alignment
marks line up and the canister stops.
4. Turn ON water supply. Turn ON faucet until water begins to
flow from the faucet, then turn faucet OFF. Allow system to fill
for 10 minutes.
5. Turn faucet ON and allow water to flow for 20 minutes, or
until bleach odor is gone. Turn OFF water supply again. Turn
ON faucet to drain the system.
6. Once the system is drained, turn the faucet OFF and remove
the canisters by turning to the left about 1/3 turn. Keep these
in a safe place until needed the next time.
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