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- Page 1 ESSENCE REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM ROES-UV75 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION & OWNER’S MANUAL Ver 1.1 Ver 1.1 www.FreeDrinkingWater.com www.FreeDrinkingWater.com All Rights Reserved © APEC Water Systems All Rights Reserved © APEC Water Systems...
- Page 3 Please keep this Owner’s Manual for future reference. Please keep this Owner’s Manual for future reference. It contains useful information on how to maintain and care for your It contains useful information on how to maintain and care for your APEC Reverse Osmosis water filter system.
- Page 4 (This manual is constructed for standard APEC Essence ROES-UV75 System.) (This manual is constructed for standard APEC Essence ROES-UV75 System.) BEFORE INSTALLATION: BEFORE INSTALLATION: Inspect the system: Inspect the system: Please take the system and all the components out of the box.
- Page 5 Components included with the ROES-UV75 system: Components included with the ROES-UV75 system: Make sure you have all these parts before starting installation. Make sure you have all these parts before starting installation. 1 RO system head 1 RO system head...
- Page 6 Component Itemization: Component Itemization: Bracket Bracket Membrane and housing (4 Membrane and housing -stage filter) -stage filter) UV Light (5 UV Light (5 -stage filter) -stage filter) Inline carbon filter (6 Inline carbon filter -stage filter) -stage filter) Sediment pre-filter and housing (1 Sediment pre-filter and housing (1 -stage filter) -stage filter)
- Page 7 THERE ARE TWO PARTS TO INSTALLING THE RO SYSTEM: THERE TWO PARTS TO INSTALLING THE RO SYSTEM: Part I. Part I. Assemble the filters and housings onto the main system Assemble the filters and housings onto the main system Part II. Part II.
- Page 8 PART II. INSTALLING THE SYSTEM PART II. INSTALLING THE SYSTEM Space: Make sure there is sufficient space under the counter for installation (an area of about 17”L x Space: Make sure there is sufficient space under counter for installation (an area of about 17”L x 6”W x 18”H for the system, 11”D x 18”H or L for tank).
- Page 9 Fig. 4A - Needle Valve Installation. Fig. 4A - Needle Valve Installation. Attach the needle valve (C) to water supply adapter (A). Please apply 5-6 wraps of Attach the needle valve (C) to water supply adapter (A). Please apply 5-6 wraps teflon tape to needle valve prior to connecting it to the water supply adapter (A).
- Page 10 3. Recommend Connection For Flex Line Riser: See Fig. 5A. & Fig. 5D Loosen nut and separate cold 3. Recommend Connection For Flex Line Riser: See Fig. 5A. & Fig. 5D Loosen nut and separate cold water riser tube from shut off valve. Gently bend riser tube so that the Feed Water Adapter (Fig 4) fits water riser tube from shut off valve.
- Page 11 Fig. 5C Fig. Fig. 5D Fig. Fig. 5E Fig. 5E 4. Needle Valve: See Fig. 5C. Screw the Needle Valve onto the Adaptor tightly. Apply 6-8 rounds of 4. Needle Valve: See Fig. 5C. Screw the Needle Valve onto the Adaptor tightly. Apply 6-8 rounds Teflon tape onto Needle Valve before attaching it to the Adaptor.
- Page 12 Step 2: Drain Saddle Installation Step 2: Drain Saddle Installation Note: To avoid possible drainage noise, mount drain line as low as possible on the Note: To avoid possible drainage noise, mount drain line as low as possible on the vertical tailpiece, or on horizontal tailpiece.
- Page 13 3. See Fig. 8, 8A. Make sure to align the drain saddle hole to the drilled hole perfectly. 3. See Fig. 8, 8A. Make sure to align the drain saddle hole to the drilled hole perfectly y. y y Mis-aligning these two holes will block the drain water and cause membrane damage. Mis-aligning these two holes will block the drain water and cause membrane damage.
- Page 14 3. For Porcelain Sink: Porcelain enameled sinks can readily be chipped if care is not exercised when 3. For Porcelain Sink: Porcelain enameled sinks can readily be chipped if care is not exercised when drilling the hole. Before starting the drill motor, apply firm downward pressure on the bit until a drilling the hole.
- Page 15 Step 6: Connecting The System Step 6: Connecting The System There are 2 types of fittings provided for connecting the system There are 2 types of fittings provided for connecting the system Fitting Types: Fitting Types: 1. Metal compression nut fitting Metal compression nut fitting (comes with 1 insert, 1 sleeve, 1 nut) (comes...
- Page 16 2 Types of End Plugs 2 Types of End Plugs Depending on your system model, there will be 2 types of protective end Depending your system model, there will be 2 types of protective end plugs. Both types of end plugs are disconnected the same way. After plugs.
- Page 17 Option 1 Diagram Op p tion 1 Diagram DRINKING WATER FAUCET DRINKING WATER FAUCET SINK SINK TO ICEMAKER OPTION T ICEMAKER OPTION INPUT WATER INPUT WATER WASTE WATER WASTE WATER Stage Stage Fig. 11A Fig. 11A DRINKING DRINKING DRINKING WATER WATER Stage Stage...
- Page 18 3. Point W - Discharge water connection: 3. Point W - Discharge water connection: Tubing color: Black tubing. Connect the BLACK tubing from the RO to the Drain Saddle. Tubing color: Black tubing. Connect the BLACK tubing from the RO to the Drain Saddle. Fitting type: Quick Connect.
- Page 19 Option: Ice-maker Connection Option: Ice-maker Connection If you want to connect product water from the RO to your ice-maker, you will need: If you want to connect product water from the RO your ice-maker, you will need: One T-fitting, preferably the quick-connect type fitting One T-fitting, preferably the quick-connect type fitting Extra 1/4"...
- Page 20 Step 7: System Start-Up Step 7: System Start-Up 1. Turn on feed water: Slowly, turn on your Cold water supply. Open the Needle Valve (turn counter- 1. Turn feed water: Slowly, turn on your Cold water supply. Open the Needle Valve (turn counter- clockwise) to allow the raw water to enter the system.
- Page 21 To ensure the longevity and integrity of your drinking water system, To ensure the longevity and integrity of your drinking water system, please use genuine APEC Water replacement filter at please use genuine APEC Water replacement filter at www.freedrinkingwater.com/parts.htm www.freedrinkingwater.com/parts.htm Stages 1, 2, 3 Pre-Filters: Replace every 6-12 months.
- Page 22 3) Discard 3 used filters, wash housings with mild soap, rinse off. Put 3 new filters into their respective 3) Discard 3 used filters, wash housings with mild soap, rinse off. Put 3 new filters into their respective housings: sediment filter in stage-1, carbon block filters in stages 2 & 3. housings: sediment filter in stage-1, carbon block filters in stages 2 &...
- Page 23 5) Check for leaks! 5) Check for leaks! 6) Drain the first tank of water (through faucet) to flush out the new membrane! The 2 Drain first tank of water (through faucet) to flush out the new membrane! The 2 tank of tank of water is ready for use.
- Page 24 How to Replace Stage-5 UV Bulb: How to Replace Stage-5 UV Bulb: Replace the UV light bulb after 1 year of service. After 12 months, the UV bulb loses its strength. Replace UV light bulb after 1 year of service. After 12 months, the UV bulb loses its strength. Pro-longed use after 1 year will result in less than optimal performance.
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Page 25: Table Of Contents
OWNER’S MANUAL Please read this section for useful RO system and mainte- Please read this section for useful RO system and mainte- nance information. nance information. TABLE OF CONTENT TABLE OF CONTENT Part I: Part I: RO Basics RO Basics Basic terms ................. -
Page 26: Part I: Ro Basics
Part I: RO BASICS Part I: RO BASICS This section provides basic concepts on how an ROES system works, how it performs in relation to your This section provides basic concepts on how an ROES system works, how it performs in relation to your house’s water condition. - Page 27 3) Input Water Pressure – The Most Important Factor! 3) Input Water Pressure – The Most Important Factor! RO systems run on water pressure. Therefore your water pressure has the most direct effect on how systems run on water pressure. Therefore your water pressure has the most direct effect on how well your RO will perform.
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Page 28: Insufficient Water Pressure -- Problems With Non-Pump Systems
7) Ice-Maker Inlet Pressure Requirement: Ice-Maker Inlet Pressure Requirement: If your ice-maker requires a minimum input water pressure of 20-30psi, you need to have at least 50+psi If your ice-maker requires a minimum input water pressure of 20-30psi, you need to have at least 50+psi input water pressure going into your non-pump RO system. -
Page 29: Premature Membrane Failure
11) Premature Membrane Failure: Premature Membrane Failure: There are 4 common causes that lead to premature membrane failure: There are 4 common causes that lead to premature membrane failure: 1. Failing to replace the 3 pre-filters as frequently as needed: 1. -
Page 30: Part Ii: Trouble-Shoot Guide
In most cases, the problem is quickly solved by following this guide. shoot. In most cases, the problem is quickly solved by following this guide. ROES-UV75 System’s Head Diagram ROES-UV75 System’s Head Diagram To Storage To Storage Fig. 16 Fig. - Page 31 1) No Water at Dispensing Faucet 1) No Water at Dispensing Faucet Water supply is off —> Turn on the water supply, or open Needle Valve ( turn needle handle Water supply is off —> Turn on the water supply, or open Needle Valve ( turn needle handle counter clockwise) counter clockwise) Tank’s valve is closed —>...
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Page 32: Shut Off Is Abnormal
2) Sluggish Flow At Dispensing Faucet 2) Sluggish Flow At Dispensing Faucet Insufficient water pressure (see “ Insufficient water pressure (see “ ” for explanation) —> Check water pressure. If too low for this ” for explanation) —> Check water pressure. too low for this RO Basics RO Basics... - Page 33 Stages 1, 2, 3 pre-filters partially clogged, reducing the input water pressure in RO —> Check stage-1 Stages 1, 2, 3 pre-filters partially clogged, reducing the input water pressure in RO —> Check stage-1 filter to see if it’s very dirty. If this filter has turned brown or other color in just 1-3 months, that means filter to see if it’s very dirty.
- Page 34 Test#1: Can the RO system shut off? Test#1: Can RO system shut off Draw 2-3 glasses of water from spigot. RO will start making water to fill tank. Draw 2-3 glasses of water from spigot. will start making water to fill tank. Turn OFF the tank’s valve to mimic “tank full”.
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Page 35: Filter Housing Is Leaking
7) Filter Housing Is Leaking 7) Filter Housing Is Leaking If you are experiencing a leak from any of the pre-filter housings on the reverse osmosis system, the rub- If you experiencing a leak from any of the pre-filter housings on the reverse osmosis system, the rub- ber O-ring may be defective. -
Page 36: Pure Water Still Tastes Like Tap Water
9) Pure water still tastes like Tap water: 9) Pure water still tastes like Tap water: The first thing to check would be if the reverse osmosis membrane was installed. The membrane is the first thing to check would be if the reverse osmosis membrane was installed. The membrane is the heart of the RO unit and it is the component that removes most of the contaminants and impurities in the heart of the RO unit and it is the component... - Page 37 Close Close Tank Ta a nk Valve Va a lve Fig. 18 Fig. 18 Tilt Tilt System System Step 1 Step 1 Step 2 Step 2 Step 3 Step 3 If the noise comes back, try the above procedure again another 2-3 times. Sometimes it takes several If the noise comes back, try the above procedure again another 2-3 times.
- Page 38 OTHER INFORMATION OTHER INFORMATION AirGap Faucet Installation AirGap Faucet Installation There are 3 colored tubings on your Air-Gap faucet. At the end of each 1/4” tubing there is a There are 3 colored tubings on your Air-Gap faucet. At the end of each 1/4” tubing there is a “Quick Connect”...
- Page 39 How discharge water is disposed via Air-Gap faucet: How discharge water is disposed via Air-Gap faucet: Discharge water is routed through the Air-Gap faucet prior to being drained off into the standard Discharge water is routed through the Air-Gap faucet prior to being drained off into the standard drainpipe outlet.
- Page 40 LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY Scope Scope APEC takes pride in selling a superb line of products, including this reverse osmosis system (“Product”). As such, APEC expressly APEC takes pride in selling a superb line of products, including this reverse osmosis system (“Product”). As such, APEC expressly warrants to the original purchaser that, for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, the Product will be reasonably free of warrants to the original purchaser that, for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, the Product will be reasonably free of defects in materials and workmanship.
- Page 41 CONDITIONS THAT RENDER THIS LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY VOID CONDITIONS THAT RENDER THIS LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY VOID THIS LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY SHALL BE VOID IF: THIS LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY SHALL BE VOID IF: 1. The Product is not operated in compliance with normal municipal water conditions for which the particular model of this Product 1.
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