Ro Cartridge Replacement - GE PNRQ20RBL Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Care and cleaning of the reverse osmosis system.
Prefilter, Postfilter and Reverse Osmosis Membrane Cartridge Replacement Procedure
When the amber filter light in the faucet base flashes, it is
time to replace the prefilter and postfilter. This will occur
every 6 months.
Be sure to wash your hands before handling inner parts
of the system.
1. Turn OFF the icemaker (if attached to the system).
2. Turn off water supply to the system.
OFF
3. Turn ON faucet to drain tank (may take several minutes).
Turn OFF faucet when tank is empty.
4. Remove the prefilter, postfilter and Reverse Osmosis
cartridge by rotating to the left about 1/3 turn.
Reverse
Prefilter
Osmosis
5. Follow sanitizing the Reverse Osmosis system procedure
found on page 20.
ON
Postfilter
To remove
6. Remove foil on top of new replacement cartridges. Install
new cartridges into the manifold by turning to the right
about 1/3 turn until the alignment marks line up and the
cartridges stop. DO NOT OVER TIGhTEN. The cartridges
will rise up as they are turned.
NOTE: The prefilter and postfilter are identical. You may
install either filter in the prefilter or postfilter position. The
reverse osmosis cartridge is installed in the center position.
7. Turn ON water supply to fill the system (may take up to
four hours). Check for leaks.
8. Remove the battery tray and replace the battery, positive
"+" side down, to reset timer and monitor function in
faucet base (see Battery Installation for proper procedure).
NOTE: Allow at least 90 seconds to elapse before installing
new battery. This will ensure a full electronic reset and
proper operation for the next 6 months.
9. If only the prefilter and postfilter are replaced, turn the
faucet ON and fill and empty the storage tank two (2)
times. If the membrane cartridge is replaced, fill and empty
the storage tank a total of four times. (This will remove
the food grade preservatives contained in new
membranes. This preservative will give product water an
unpleasant taste and odor.)
10.Once the storage tank is full, turn on the icemaker.
NOTE: System should be sanitized when replacing the
prefilter and postfilter cartridge or the Reverse Osmosis
cartridge. Follow the anitizing the Reverse Osmosis system.
procedure on page 20.
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