AquaticLife 540229 Installation, Operation, Maintenance Manual

Model: 540229
Classic 50 GPD, 3-Stage RO Unit
Installation, Operation & Maintenance Guide
WARNING: Please read carefully before proceeding with
installation. Your failure to follow any attached instructions and
operating parameters may lead to the product's failure.
Thank you for purchasing an Aquatic Life Classic 3-Stage Reverse Osmosis Water Unit.
When maintained properly, this unit will provide you with years of high quality filtered water.
OVERVIEW
Reverse Osmosis is the process of removing contaminants
from tap water using a special semi-permeable membrane.
By applying water pressure across the membrane,
contaminants are concentrated on one side of the
membrane and filtered water on the other side of the
membrane.
In addition to the membrane, water is filtered prior to the
membrane with a sediment cartridge to remove larger
particulates, and a carbon block to remove chlorine and
other materials.
STAGE 1 –
S
SEDIMENT FILTER
Recommended change 6 months
The first stage of your RO unit is a five micron Sediment
Filter that traps sediment and other particulate matter like
dirt, silt and rust which will affect the taste and appearance
of your water.
STAGE 2 –
C
CARBON BLOCK FILTER
Recommended change 6 months
The second stage of your RO unit is a Carbon Block Filter.
The activated carbon in the filter reduces chlorine and
conditions the water prior to the RO Membrane.
STAGE 3 –
RO
RO MEMBRANE
Recommended change 2 Years
The RO Membrane reduces impurities known as Total
Dissolved Solids (TDS) from the water down to 1/10,000
of a micron, reducing arsenic, lead, parasitic cysts, copper
and more. Because the process of filtering the high-quality
water takes time, it is common to use a storage tank to
collect filtered water, making it available on demand.
CHLORAMINES IN YOUR WATER?
If you have Chloramines in your water, it will be necessary to use
a carbon cartridge designed to break the Chlorine – Ammonia bond
and remove the Chlorine prior to the water entering the Membrane.
Contact your local water company to ask if your water is treated
with Chloramines.
NOTE: Filter Cartridges and Membrane life may vary
based on local water conditions and amount of use.
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