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INSTALLATION & OPERATING MANUAL ROTL-600 3 STAGE / TANKLESS REVERSE OSMOSIS DRINKING WATER SYSTEM Read the Operating Manual carefully before use the product. Keep the Operating Manual properly for future reference.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Things You Must Know ..................page 1 Safety Precautions ....................page 1 Parts List ........................ page 2 Product Specifications ..................page 3 Installation requirements Water treatment process Filtration performance Specification parameters System Design ..................... page 4 System structure diagram Installation Instructions ..................
• If the power cord, plug or reverse osmosis system is damaged, do not continue to use the unit. You should immediately contact APEC customer support team for proper maintenance. • To properly maintain your APEC drinking water system, please use only genuine APEC Water replacement filters and parts. Any system performance issues, problems, property damage or loss caused by the use of unauthorized filters, parts, or accessories are not covered by warranty.
osmosis system freezes, failure and damage to the housing, internal tubing rupture, or water leaks may occur. • Do not reverse the installation order of the filter cartridges of the reverse osmosis system, or the normal function of the system will be affected. •...
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS • Installation location: Residential households (indoors) • Tap water source: Only using city or well water. Do not use supply water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. WATER TREATMENT PROCESS City/well CF sediment/carbon...
SYSTEM DESIGN Power cord Pipe connection Main Unit connection area area RO reverse osmosis filter cartridge 6½ inch CB carbon block filter cartridge 10 inch faucet CF sediment/carbon filter cartridge INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PREPARATION BEFORE INSTALLATION • Electricity is needed for the system. •...
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CAUTION 1. The RO system must be connected to the COLD water supply only! 2. If the cold water shut off valve can not turn off the water, the main water supply to the house must be shut off for the installation. Another option for feed water adapter connection is to use a “self-piercing saddle valve”...
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Prepared by the user Cold water line Metal nut Gasket White tubing Feed water adapter Gasket Cold water valve Prepared by the user Recommend connection for flex line riser: Loosen nut and separate cold water riser tube from shut off valve. Gently bend riser tube so that the feed water adapter fits onto the shut off valve.
Option connection point: The feed water adapter can also be installed between the riser tube and faucet shank. Loosen nut and separate cold water riser tube from faucet shank. Gently bend riser tube so that the Feed Water Adapter fits onto the faucet shank. If your riser tube has no built-in washer, then fit the cone-sha ped washer provided onto the riser tube.
INSTALLATION OF THE RO SYSTEM Determine the location and product placement according to the installation environment. CAUTION A leak detector is built into the bottom of the unit. Please keep the unit in the upright position. DO NOT lay the product on one of its side as it can affect the leak detector alarm function. FILTER CARTRIDGE INSTALLATION 1.
of 90° to the housing. After it is installed, turn the filter cartridge 90° clockwise until at the position of the filter cartridge handle. This completes filter cartridge installation. Turn on Locking TUBING INSTALLATION Illustration of PE water tube ports Water outlet (connected to the RO facuet) Drain water outlet (connected to the sewer) Water inlet (water inlet connected to the three-way connector)
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Installation of the inlet tap water tubing 1. If needed, use a tubing cutter to cut an appropriate length of the white 3/8” tubing; 2. Thread one end of the white 3/8” tubing through the metal nut and then connect feed water adapter. Tighten the metal nut with the adjustable wrench;...
1/4” lock clip 1/4” PE pipe of an appropriate length INSTALLATION OF THE POWER SUPPLY Connect the power cord to the power jack. Power adapter Water purifier power jack ILLUSTRATION OF THE COMPLETED INSTALLATION 3/8” inlet water pipe Power Cold 1/4”...
DRAIN SADDLE INSTALLATION 1. The drain saddle assembly should be installed above the trap and on the vertical or horizontal tailpiece. To reduce the drainage noise, mount the drain line as low as possible above the trap, or on the horizontal tailpiece. Mount drain saddle at either location...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FLUSH BEFORE USE FOR THE FIRST TIME Turn on the power and let the filters flush for 5 minutes. Then turn on the drinking faucet to let water flow for 30 minutes until water is clean. The three filter cartridge life indicators will blink blue simultaneously during the flush, and stay illuminated after the flush (The flush time lasts more than 35 minutes, varying by the actual conditions).
5. Reset the new filter cartridge. CAUTION 1. Replace the filter cartridge only with genuine APEC Water filter. 2. The actual filter cartridge life will depend on the local tap water quality and your daily usage. 3. The recommended filter cartridge replacement time is an average based on normal water quality and usage conditions.
• Manual reset: Press and hold the filter cartridge reset button for 3 seconds. When the reset button indicator starts blinking and a beep sounds, the reset of the corresponding filter cartridge will start. Release the button and press and hold the filter cartridge reset button again for 3 seconds until a beep sounds.
RO filter cartridge life indicator CB filter cartridge life indicator CF filter cartridge life indicator Malfunction indicator Corresponding filter life indications Blue light is lit constantly: Filter cartridge is working normal Yellow light is lit constantly: Filter cartridge needs to be replaced soon. Red light is lit constantly: Filter cartridge needs to be changed immediately.
This is normal. The running sound will return to operation, filter replacement, normal at the end of flushing etc). Low purified Low water flow at drinking Filter cartridge may need to be replaced. water flow faucet Contact APEC water for assistance.
SYSTEM ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS If the following status appears while performing troubleshooting and solutions, please follow the steps below to help take care of the issue. If the issue persists after following the steps below, please contact customer service for support. SYSTEM ISSUE TWO-COLOR BUZZER...
LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY Scope 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 defects in materials and workmanship.
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4. Damage not resulting from manufacturing defects that occur while the Product is in the original purchaser’s possession. 5. Installation of the Product with known or visible manufacturing defects at the time of installation. 6. Damage caused by freezing, flood, fire or Act of God. CONDITIONS THAT RENDER THIS LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY VOID THIS LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DEFECTS CAUSED BY: 1.
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