How To Use 'Push-In' Connectors; System Start-Up - 3M SCALEGARD SGLP-RO Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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This product is outfitted with user friendly 'Push In' connectors. Proper use of the connectors
is shown in the diagrams.I t is most important that the tubing selected for use with these
connectors be of high quality, e xact size and roundness, and with no surface nicks or
scratches. If it is necessary to cut the tubing, use a plastic tubing cutter or sharp razor knife.
Make a clean square cut.
Should a leak occur at a 'Push-In' connector, the cause is usually defective tubing.
To Fix: 1. Relieve pressur
4. Reattach tubing
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O-Ring
Tube
Grey Collet
Push tubing straight in as far as it will go.
1) Remove the prefilter cartridge from its packaging. Remove the red cap from the cartridge and moisten the o-rings
with water. Insert the cartridge into the filter head. Be sure that the ears on the cartridge line up with the spaces
in the head. Then, turn the cartridge 1/4 turn to the right.
Note: Be sure to install the cartridge into the proper head by matching the icon on the cartridge label with
the icon on the head.
2) Check that all plumbing connections are secure.
3) Open the tank shut-off valve and inlet water valve. Turn on the incoming water supply or beverage booster pump
(if applicable) and check the system for leaks. If any leaks are noted, turn off the water supply and/or booster
pump and correct the leak before proceeding. If a leak is detected at a push-in fitting, refer to Figure 2.
4) Divert the Water Sample Valve outlet to drain. Open valve and let water run through the RO to drain for 10 minutes.
5) Close sample valve.
6) Allow tank to fill (Approximately 60 minutes).
7) Open Water Sample Valve outlet to drain. Empty tank. Water flowing from tank will reduce to a fast drip when
tank is empty.
8) Allow product water to run to drain for 60 minutes.
9) Close sample valve and allow the tank to fill (Approximately 60 minutes).
CARTRIDGE & RO MEMBRANE CHANGE INSTRUCTIONS
Cartridge (Replace every 6 months)
1. Close tank shut-off and inlet valves (see Fig. 1).
2. Turn used prefilter cartridge 1/4 turn to the left.
3. Pull down on cartridge.
4. Discard used cartridge.
5. Remove red cap from new cartridge and moisten the o-ring with water.
6. Insert new cartridge into the filter head. Be sure that the ears on the cartridge line up with the spaces in the head.
7. Turn new cartridge 1/4 turn to the right.
8. Open tank shut-off and inlet valves (see Fig. 1).
9. Check for leaks.

HOW TO USE 'PUSH-IN' CONNECTORS

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5. Confirm connection is leak free
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Tubing is secured in.
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SYSTEM START-UP

3. Cut off at least 1/4"f rom end
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Push in collet to release tubing.
Pull tubing straight out.
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