Congratulations, you have purchased one of Anchor Water Filters’ finest Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Systems available for your home. When properly maintained, this system will provide you with years of great tasting, pure drinking water and trouble-free service. Please read the section regarding the proper care and maintenance of your new Anchor Water System.
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Quick Connect Feed Water Valve for both 1/2-inch & 3/8- inch Plumbing Fitting Multi-colored Poly Tubing Storage Tank Drain Water User Guide Shut-Off Ball Valve Saddle Note: If any item is missing or damaged, please contact Anchor support at support@anchorfilters.com...
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Filter Cartridge Replacement Cycle Below is the approximate life of filter cartridges. Age of filters depends on GPD consumed and quality of feed water. Model # Name Description Service Time extracts sediment, rust, insects, AF-1001 Sediment Filter 3-6 months and other particles removes chlorine and unpleasant AF-1014 GAC Filter...
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5-Stage RO Filtration System Connections Make sure ALL the tubing is connected to the correct location. Long Reach Faucet For filtered water Cold Feed Water supply to Drain Connector RO unit Waste Water Stage 5 To Drain Carbon Post Filter Stage 4 RO Membrane Flow Restrictor...
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6-Stage RO Filtration System Connections Make sure ALL the tubing is connected to the correct location. Long Reach Faucet For filtered water Cold Feed Water Drain Connector supply to RO unit Post Stage 5 Waster Water Carbon To Drain Filter Stage 6 - Alkaline Filter Stage 4 RO Membrane...
Installation Steps Overview Determine the location • for installation of the RO system • for installation of the RO faucet • for the water storage tank. RO Faucet Installation Feed-Water Supply Installation Mounting the Drain Saddle Valve Install Tank Ball Valve Before Installation * Shut Off Water Supply * Locate both cold and hot water supply shut-off valves underneath the...
Preparation 1. Determine location - Determine the location for installation of the RO faucet. o You may use the existing predrilled hole on the sink. Make sure the washer is big enough to cover the hole. o If you drill a new hole on the countertop or sink, make sure that drilling the hole will not damage any pipe or wiring underneath the countertop or sink.
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Faucet connection pieces mapping 3. Feed-Water Supply Installation CAUTION: The water supply to the unit MUST be from the COLD WATER LINE. HOT WATER will severely damage your R.O. System. 1) Locate the cold water (angle) shut off valve (see picture below) underneath the sink and turn it off.
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2) Locate the feed-water adapter in the installation kit. Please see the following for flex line and solid-copper riser installation. a. Flex Line: Loosen nut and separate the cold water riser tube from faucet shank. Gently bend riser tube so that feed adapter fits into faucet shank.
3) Other end of red/orange tubing will connect to first stage/IN side of RO system. 4. Mounting the Drain Saddle Valve A Drain Saddle Valve is used to make a wastewater connection with the drain under the sink and is designed to fit around a standard 1 1/2- inch OD drainpipe.
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1) Position the drain saddle valve at selected location and mark for the opening. 2) Drill ¼-inch (6.3mm) hole at mark through one side of pipe. 3) Remove backing from gasket and place adhesive side to the fitting half of drain clamp around hole.
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5. Install Tank Ball Valve NOTE: Do not tamper with the air valve on low side of storage tank. It has been preset at 8–10 psi by the manufacturer. 1) Wrap Teflon tape (2-3 rounds) on valve thread on top of the tank. 2) Connect the ball valve to the thread.
System Start-Up 1. Turn on both, cold-water supply and undersink feed-water valve, but close the tank ball valve. If any leaks are noted, turn off supply and correct before proceeding. 2. Check system for leaks; tighten when necessary. 3. Open RO faucet and keep it in ON position. 4.
3. Filter and membrane change procedures: This RO system contains filters that must be replaced at regular intervals to maintain proper performance. Use only Anchor approved filters. Please see page 5 for the recommended interval for changing the filters. Local conditions may dictate more frequent changes.
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c. Open RO faucet to the UP position for continued flow. d. Lift the filter housing up 1 inch and slide the housing wrench in. Use one hand to hold the system and the other hand to turn the wrench clockwise to open the housing. Note: If it is too tight to open the housing, try unplugging the fitting or tubing in order to release the air and water pressure inside the housing.
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RO Membrane Cartridge Replacement 1) Disconnect the tubing from the fitting as shown in the diagram below. 2) Remove the membrane housing end cap by turning counter- clockwise as shown in the diagram below. Slide out the used membrane and discard. Turning counterclockwise to unscrew the end cap 3) Insert the RO membrane cartridge into the housing as shown in...
Cleaning Procedures The following system and tank cleaning procedures are recommended every 12-18 months. 1. Shut off the source water supply to the RO system. 2. Open the RO faucet and depressurize the RO system and storage tank. 3. Remove pre-filter cartridges, post-filter cartridges, and RO membrane.
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a.The tank should be empty. Check the air pre-charge pressure with an accurate gauge (low pressure type 0-12 lbs.) The average tank pressure should be 6–8 psi (when the tank is empty). b.Fill the tank sanitizer feeder with the recommended disinfectant dosage and connect the feeder to the water supply and RO storage tank.
Troubleshooting Note: Turn off the system before servicing or inspecting PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTIONS Air in the system is a normal occurrence with initial startup of Milky colored water Air in system the RO system. This milky look will disappear during normal use within 1 to 2 weeks.
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