- Page - 2 - SECTION 1 Equipment Description The FORMULA Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water treatment system consists of three components: the Reverse Osmosis filter assembly, the Storage Tank, and the Service Connections. REVERSE OSMOSIS FILTER ASSEMBLY MODEL IDENTIFICATION: The filter assembly consists of two 10-inch pre-filters in series, the reverse osmosis membrane, the post-filter, and the auto-shutoff valve.
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- Page - 3 - STORAGE TANK: The storage tank assembly is used to store approximately 3 gallons of R.O. water. The tank is pressurized with an air charge of 5 to psi to force water back to the faucet. Note: If system is installed in unusually cold environment or the system is treating very cold water, the air charge of the tank may need to be increased.
- Page - 4 - SECTION 2 General Instructions CAUTION: CONNECTING THE SYSTEM TO HOT WATER (OVER 1OO F) WILL DESTROY. THE MODULE AND VOID THE WARRANTY. 1. PREPARATION A. The filter assembly should be mounted on or against a vertical surface in a position to allow access for service and filter cartridge replacement.
- Page - 5 - 4. INSTALLATION OF THE RO DRAIN CAUTION: The R.O. Drain should be installed above the trap and on the vertical or horizontal tailpiece. It should never be placed on the same side of the drain system as the garbage disposal or subsequent overflowing of the R.O.
- Page - 6 - CONNECTING THE COMPONENTS Each component on the R.O. filter assembly connection is made by following the Fast-Tite® assembly instructions on page 6-7. A. Connect yellow tubing from raw water supply valve to the inlet pre-filter. (Refer to Figure 1 & B.
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- Page - 7 - R.O. Membrane Element Replacement Follow steps 1 and 2 for pre-filter replacement. 2.Disconnect tubing and unscrew R.0. Housing end cap (Refer to Figure 2). 3.With a pair of pliers, grasp membrane end and pull out. A small amount of twisting may be needed.
- Page - 8 - SECTION 4 Sanitizing Instructions Make a mild sanitizing solution by adding one-half ounce of (laundry strength) chlorine 5.25% bleach to 1 gallon of water. 2. Turn off RO System, drain storage tank, and remove membrane element and pre-filters. 3.
- Page - 9 - SECTION 5 Faucet Installation NOTE: THIS FAUCET IS DESIGNED FOR USE WITH RESIDENTIAL REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM AND MEETS ALL APPLICABLE PLUMBING CODES AND STANDARDS. BACK FLOW PREVENTION IS PRODED WHETHER CAUSED BY BACKPRESSURE OR BACK SIPHONAGE.
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- Page - 10 - B. Drilling a Ceramic Tile Counter 1. Take off the ceramic layer of the tile using a silicon carbide grinding wheel. Grind away enough of the material to accommodate a 1-1/4” carbide drill bit. 2. Operate the drill at low speeds, especially when the bit is about to penetrate the tile. C.
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- Page - 11 - STEP 3 Air gap and drain faucet connections: A. Run 1/4” red air gap and 3/8” red drain tubing up through hole in counter. B. Hold faucet over mounting. hole. C. Press 1/4” red Air gap tubing firmly over the ¼” Barbed Connector on faucet. D.
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- Page - 12 - SECTION 6 Tubing installation The FAST & TITE thermoplastic tube fittings install out tools seconds and provide a with tight, sure, leakproof seal without clamps or adjustments. Unique stainless steel “grab ring,” for tube retention, coupled with a Nitrile 0-Ring for positive seal assures tube connection with only hand tight assembly.
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- Page - 13 - All ingredients in FAST & TITE fittings meet FDA and NSF requirements for food contact and potable water. Ratings are based on use with copper tubing, and all cases represent the maximum recommended working pressure of the fitting only. Working pressures vs. tem- peratures of other types of tubing may limit the tube and assembly to pressures fitting...
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