Operation Parameters WARNING!! The following conditions for feed water supply must be met or Warranty will be void. Unit MUST be connected to a municipal or well water source that is treated and tested on a regular basis to insure water is microbiologically safe. Operating temperatures: Maximum: 105°...
Plumbing S chematic SPECIFICATIONS FOR REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM • System Dimensions: 3.75”w x 4.75”d x 12.75”h (349 mm x 121 mm x 318 mm). • System Weight: 6.1 lbs. (2.7 kg). • Tank Dimensions: 11.3”d x 16.75”h (287 mm x 425 mm) (with valve). •...
Pre & Faucet I nstallation IMPORTANT!! PLEASE READ, FOLLOW AND SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 1. PRE-INSTALLATION PROCEDURE This unit includes a standard sink top faucet without an air-gap. In localities where plumbing codes require installation of an air-gap, contact your local distributor to obtain a code approved drain line adapter.
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Faucet I nstallation (Continued) REMOVE EVERYTHING FROM INSIDE THE SINK AND SURROUNDING AREA. Place paper towels in the sink to catch the shavings from the grinding and drilling. Using a cordless drill with a carbide grinding burr, gently grind away enough porcelain or enamel to more than accommodate the 7/16”...
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Diagrams B, C, D, & E DIAGRAM B (For Faucet Installation Steps 10-14) ESCUTCHEON PLATE RUBBER GASKET COUNTER TOP BLACK LOCATING WASHER OR METAL WASHER SPLIT WASHER (Use where a 1/2” hole is available, reverse when LOCK NUT mounting on stainless steel or when using drilled hole).
Feed Water Adapter 3. INSTALLATION OF FEED WATER ADAPTER CAUTION!! For your safety and protection, do not use where water is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality. The water supply to your system MUST be from the COLD WATER LINE! Hot water will severely damage your reverse osmosis system! If you have a self-piercer assembly skip to step # 7 on page 10.
S elf-Piercer & FLOWLOK I nstallation Self-piercer assembly can only be Cold Water Cold Water Line Line installed on smooth riser lines. (Sold Separately) Saddle Saddle Tightening Tightening Valve handle Valve handle screw screw Clamp the self-piercer onto the riser tube.
Drain S addle & Tank Placement Drain Saddle Diagram 5. INSTALLATION OF DRAIN SADDLE Drain Pipe Nuts Open the package containing the drain saddle. ( See DIAGRAM F ) Drain Clamp (Front plate) Screw Peel the protective film off of the sponge gasket. Apply gasket to inside of drain saddle, using care to Drain Clamp (Black plate)
Unit Placement & Tubing 7. R.O. UNIT PLACEMENT AND MOUNTING Determine if mounting of the reverse osmosis system is necessary or desired. The system does not need to be mounted on the wall of the cabinet if there is room for it to sit on the floor.
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Tubing & Q uick Connec t Fittings Insert one end of the extra piece of white tubing into the inlet of the feed water adapter. From the inlet of the Feed Water Adapter connect the white tubing to the SHOK BLOK™ system protection valve and ensure the flow arrow is in the correct direction towards the unit.
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Q uick Connec t Fittings HOW TO MAKE QUICK CONNECT FITTINGS CONNECTIONS: (Continued) INSERT TUBING Push the tubing through the collet and o-rings until it bottoms out against the tube stop. The collet holds the tube in place and the o-ring provides a leak resistant seal. If you need to remove the tubing always re-cut before connecting tubing again.
System Star t-Up & Flushing R o System 9. SYSTEM START-UP With all connections complete, turn on the cold water supply to the reverse osmosis system IMPORTANT!! The Reverse Osmosis Main Water Shut Off valve (indicated by the bright orange tag at the side of the unit) must be open.
Filter R eplacement 11. FILTER REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 TURN WATER OFF DISCONNECT REMOVE TRAY Shut-Off the water supply and tank Remove black Tubing While the system is still mounted pull valve. Open the faucet and let with Inline Flow Restritor down on the safety tray and remove it.
R eplacement Filters REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM REPLACEMENT FILTERS 4 stage filtration offers you 5 Stage quality with only 4 filters to replace! Replace Filter Every: SEDIMENT 6 months - 1 year STAGE Five Micron Sediment Prefilter reduces dirt, sand, silt, sediment, and rust.
Pump Hook Up & Troubleshooting 12. PUMP HOOK UP Cut the white line going to your tank. Take the union tank shut-off switch (TSO) and connect one side of the union to right side of cut tubing. Connect the other side of the union to the left side of the cut tubing. Connect the TSO wire harness to the pump wire harness.
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Troubleshooting (Continued) LOW WATER PRESSURE FROM DISPENSING FAUCET POSSIBLE CAUSE / SOLUTION Open faucet and empty water from holding tank. Shut off feed water to system and remove holding tank from under sink. (The Air Pressure in Holding Tank is tank is easier to work on.) Locate the air valve stem (just like incorrect.
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Troubleshooting (Continued) PRODUCT WATER IS HIGH IN TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS (TDS) POSSIBLE CAUSE / SOLUTION Clogged Prefilter. Replace Filter. Incoming water pressure must be above 40 PSI. Low incoming water pressure. Install a Booster Pump or Permeate Pump. Reverse Osmosis Membrane is not correctly sealed in Check that RO Membrane is correctly installed.
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S er vice R ecord SERVICE RECORD SEDIMENT CARBON MEMBRANE CARBON FILTER PRE-FILTER POST-FILTER DATE (6 months to 1 Year) (6 months to 1 Year) (2 Years) (6 months to 1 Year) NOTES Installation & Instruc tion Manual...
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R egistration R ecord REGISTRATION RECORD (WARRANTY VOID WITHOUT REGISTRATION) PLEASE FILL OUT FOR YOUR RECORDS Purchased from: Name: Phone Number: Street Address: City: State Zip Code: Country: Email Address: Purchase Date: Model: Purchase Installation Date: Serial#: Product Installed by: (Check One Only) Installed in: Kitchen...
Liabilit y & War rant y LIABILITY WARNING!!! The installer is responsible for any leaks resulting from installation of tubing or related fittings. THE INSTALLER MUST CHECK OVER THE ENTIRE SYSTEM COMPLETELY WHILE UNDER PRESSURE TO ENSURE SYSTEM IS NOT LEAKING AND FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. Liability resulting from failure to check for leaks under pressure is the sole responsibility of the installer.
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