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RO Buddie
Series
®
Models: 540016, 540017, 540019
Installation, Operation & Maintenance Guide
Models #540016
& #540017
Model #540019
Thank you for purchasing
an Aquatic Life RO Buddie
Reverse Osmosis System.
When maintained properly, this unit will
provide you with years of service.
OVERVIEW
Reverse osmosis is the process of removing
contaminants from tap water using a special
semi-permeable membrane. By applying
water pressure across the membrane,
contaminants are concentrated on one side
of the membrane and filtered water on the
other side of the membrane. Therefore,
reverse osmosis units have a waste water
line as well as a filtered line.
In addition to the membrane, water is filtered
prior to the membrane with a sediment
cartridge to remove larger particulates, and
a carbon block to remove chlorine and other
materials.
With the RO Buddie +DI (Model # 540019),
after water is filtered by the membrane,
it passes through a color-changing resin
cartridge where additional total dissolved
solids (TDS) are removed from the water.
WARNING: Please read carefully before
proceeding with installation. Your failure
to follow any attached instructions and
operating parameters may lead to the
product's failure.
WARNING: Do not drink water that has
been filtered with a DI resin cartridge.
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- Page 1 RO Buddie Series ® Models: 540016, 540017, 540019 Installation, Operation & Maintenance Guide Thank you for purchasing an Aquatic Life RO Buddie ® Reverse Osmosis System. When maintained properly, this unit will provide you with years of service. OVERVIEW Reverse osmosis is the process of removing contaminants from tap water using a special semi-permeable membrane.
- Page 2 Models: 540016, 540017, 540019 RO Buddie Series ® Installation, Operation & Maintenance Guide ww w.a qu a t i c l i f e .c o m STAGE 1 – SEDIMENT FILTER Contents Recommended change 3-6 months or 1,500 gallons total or 400 gallons of filtered water #540016 #540017...
- Page 3 This Aquatic Life RO Buddie includes Option 2: two options for easy connection to a The Aquatic Life RO Buddie unit can be mounted to a secure Your RO Buddie includes a special adapter water supply. surface. Plastic brackets with screw holes are provided.
- Page 4 Models: 540016, 540017, 540019 RO Buddie Series ® Installation, Operation & Maintenance Guide ww w.a qu a t i c l i f e .c o m CONNECTING TUBING FLUSHING THE CARBON CARTRIDGE With both filtered water and waste water lines in the drain, turn on the water supply. Supply IMPORTANT: Review the section titled This will flush the filter cartridges prior to installing the membrane and extend the membrane...
- Page 5 Models: 540016, 540017, 540019 RO Buddie Series ® Installation, Operation & Maintenance Guide ww w.a qu a t i c l i f e .c o m INSTALLING THE DEIONIZATION CARTRIDGE (MODEL # 540019) RO BUDDIE FILTER BASICS (cont.) The color changing mixed bed resin DI cartridge will absorb When the sediment cartridge needs to be changed, the production of water will reduce. the remaining TDS not filtered by the membrane.
- Page 6 PRODUCT REGISTRATION • Leaks at the threaded connection: • No water production: Thank you for purchasing an Aquatic Life product—we know you’ll enjoy it! If once installed the unit should leak, use Make sure the water supply is turned OFF. plumbers tape on the threaded fitting.
- Page 7 PERSONAL INJURY, AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. to observe the following conditions: Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion The Aquatic Life RO Buddie Unit should only be or limitation of incidental or consequential damages connected to a potable municipal or potable well cold or exclusions or limitations on the duration of implied water supply.
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Your manual is contradictory. The picture shows the carbon filter as the first stage. The next page, you list the sediment filter is the first stage. Which is it?
The correct order of the filter stages in the Aquatic Life Series system is:
1. Sediment Filter (5 micron) – captures dirt, silt, and rust
2. Carbon Block Filter – reduces chlorine and other chemicals
3. Reverse Osmosis Membrane – removes dissolved solids (TDS)
4. (Optional) DI Resin Cartridge – further purifies water but not for drinking
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