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- Page 1 01704 807600 www.finerfilters.co.uk enquiries@finerfilters.co.uk Reverse Osmosis System Installation and Maintenance Manual For System – RO400-E2...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents 1) General Information Page 2 2) Unit Information Page 3 3) Preparation Page 4 4) Installation Page 5 5) Maintenance Page 10 6) Replacement Filters Page 11 7) Troubleshooting Page 13... -
Page 3: General Information
General Information O BE INSTALLED ON COLD WATER SUPPLY ONLY URN OFF MAINS WATER SUPPLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION LEASE CAREFULLY READ THROUGH MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING SYSTEM LEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE NSTRUCTIONS ARE INCLUDED FOR FILTER CHANGES LEASE NOTE THAT SYSTEMS REQUIRE A MINIMUM OF PRESSURE TO WORK... -
Page 4: Unit Information
Unit- Stage one: Polypropylene pre-filter to remove sediment and dirt down to 5 microns. Stage two: Granular activated carbon (GAC) filter. Stage three: High density 5 Micron carbon block filter to remove chlorine. Stage four: Reverse osmosis membranes (2 x 200 GPD), filters down to 0.0001 micron. -
Page 5: Preparation
Preparation Recommended Equipment List • Variable speed drill • Drill bit: ⅛” (for guidance) ¼” (to drain) and ½” (for tap) • Pliers • Phillips screwdriver • Plastic tube cutter / Stanley Blade The unit is supplied with white tubing which is to be cut to length through each stage of installation. -
Page 6: Installation
Installation O BE INSTALLED ON COLD WATER SUPPLY ONLY URN OFF MAINS WATER SUPPLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION HEN CUTTING TUBING TO SIZE ENSURE THAT IT IS CUT STRAIGHT WITH NO JAGGED EDGES Fitting type: 1. Quick-Connect (QC) fitting: How to connect – See Fig. 3. Remove collet clip, insert tubing into fitting until it locks. - Page 7 Tap Installation The tap is optional for installation on this unit as some users will prefer to gather the water directly into a clean bucket. 1. Determine location for tap, cut tubing to length (see fig.1 and 2) and install tap using the diagram below or using white fitting provided: Diagram for illustration purposes only, your tap may differ, but installation is identical.
- Page 8 Connect to cold water supply 1. Cut into existing 15mm copper pipe. Add the 15mm compression tee fitting. 2. Using the grey ¾” x 3/8” PF fitting, screw this on to the male thread of the compression tee piece. Ensure all fittings are secure. (The ¾”...
- Page 9 Assemble main RO system 7. Remove all packaging and plastic wrapping/seals from filters. Do not include the membrane(s) in this step. Connect housings to RO system by hand and then use spanner provided to completely tighten. From right to left (closest to inlet): Sediment 5-micron pre-filter in - 1 stage housing Granular activated carbon (GAC) filter –...
- Page 10 1st System Flush – The pre-filters now need to be flushed BEFORE the membrane(s) is added to the unit. Turn on mains water supply by either putting the ball-o-fix and isolator tap to ‘on’ position (1/4” turn from off position). (The ball-o-fix fitting can be left in ‘on’...
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Page 11: Maintenance
(Final) System Flush – Turn on the water by putting the isolator tap to ‘on’ position (1/4” turn from off position). You will hear the RO unit starting to produce water. Double check the unit for leaks. (As per 1 system flush). -
Page 12: Replacement Filters
All replacement filters and membranes can be purchased through our website www.finerfilters.co.uk or call us on 01704 807600. Replacing your filters – (Filters only, not membrane) Please have some towels and cloths ready, as some water will escape from the unit. - Page 13 Inline Post Filter(s) - Remove the collet clips from the fitting and using the quick release, remove the tubing on both sides. (Lift filter off bracket if easier). Un-screw the fittings from the end of the inline filter. Dispose of exhausted filter.
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Page 14: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Symptom Probable Cause Solution 1. Water supply is off 1. Turn water supply on and/or isolator tap in on position 2. Fault on non-return 2. Fitting requires valve replacing No water 3.Pre, or post filter 3. Check/replace pre, or clogged post filter 4. - Page 15 1. Threaded end cap 1. Unscrew cap, lubricate leaking O-ring. If leak continues, replace 2. Cap or body of 2. Check for any checks Leaking membrane housing leaking in membrane housing or housing cap. Replace if cracked 3. O-ring not seated 3.
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