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Barrel Buddie
™
BARREL BUDDIE INSTALLATION
Step 1 - Mount the low-water sensor in the
collection container using the MAGNET ON
THE OUTSIDE of the container and SENSOR
Faucet
ON THE INSIDE. Sensor location determines
when the solenoid opens and starts filling
the container.
Magnet on
Sensor on
outside of
inside of
container
Faucet
container
Step 2 - Mount the high-water sensor in the
collection container using the MAGNET ON
THE OUTSIDE of the container and SENSOR
ON THE INSIDE. The bottom of the sensor
determines when the solenoid shuts off,
stopping water to flow to the container.
Sensor on
inside of
container
Magnet on
outside of
container
Model# 270669
Installation, Operation & Maintenance Guide
Step 3 - Connect tubing to the Solenoid.
An arrow on the bottom shows water flow
direction. Refer to page 5 on USING THE
PRESS FITTINGS to ensure a water-tight seal.
When connecting to a RO or RO/DI unit, the
Solenoid should be placed after the sediment
and before the carbon cartridge if possible.
Solenoid
NOTE:
If you must place the solenoid after
the carbon cartridge(s), always remove
the solenoid when flushing new carbon
cartridges to prevent carbon dust from
plugging the solenoid screen.
Solenoid
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BARREL BUDDIE INSTALLATION
Step 4 - Locate Controller in a convenient
location for easy access. Connect the sensor
Faucet
and solenoid cords.
Solenoid
Solenoid
Auto Shut-o
Solenoid
IN
Low Water
High Water
Sensor
Filtered
Water
Step 5 - Plug the low voltage transformer
cord into the controller. Plug the transformer
into a power outlet and create a drip loop.
Collection Barrel
Transformer
Drip Loop
TIP: Install a float valve as a back-up on the
Pressure
Guage
filtered water line going into your collection
container. The container will fill from the
float, but the float should never activate
unless for some reason the Barrel Buddie
is not available to shut-off the water.
(e.g. You remove the Barrel Buddie sensor
OUT
for cleaning and forget to reinstall it).
Filtered
Water
Sensor
Filtered
Water
High Water
Collection Barrel
Low Water
Collection Barrel
BARREL BUDDIE OPERATION
➊ Press the On/Off button to turn on the unit.
➋ The Controller will sense the water level
at the high and low sensors.
➌ If the water level is below the low sensor,
the controller will open the solenoid and
begin filling the container.
➍ When the water level reaches the
high sensor, the controller will shut-off
the solenoid.
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RO Membran
RO Membran
Adjustable
Adjustable Float
Float
W
Sensor
Sensor
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