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Installation, Operation & Maintenance Guide
Installation Instructions
Models: 540016 & 540017
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Models: 540016, 540017, 540019
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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:
this unit, find out if you have
Chloramines in your water supply.
Contact your local water company
for this information. If you have
Chloramines, please refer to
page 19 prior to installing your
RO Buddie. Failure to do so may
result in a ruined RO Membrane
and poor filtered water quality.
WARNING:
that has been filtered with a DI resin
cartridge.
For technical assistance or
warranty issues, contact Aquatic Life at
customersupport@aquaticlife.com
1
Before installing
Do not drink water

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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 www.aquaticlife.com Contents Contents 1/4" Tubing (20') Membrane Cap Wrench RO Membrane 50 GPD RO Membrane Sediment Carbon DI Resin Cartridge 450cc Flow Restrictor Hose Bib 2-piece Housing (Items 540016, 540019) Cartridge Cartridge...
  • Page 3 Models: 540016, 540017, 540019 RO Buddie Series ® Installation, Operation & Maintenance Guide www.aquaticlife.com BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH YOUR RO/DI SYSTEM NOTE: Filter cartridges and membrane life may vary based on local water conditions and amount of use. STAGE 1: STAGE 2: STAGE 3: STAGE 4: SEDIMENT FILTER...
  • Page 4 Models: 540016, 540017, 540019 RO Buddie Series ® Installation, Operation & Maintenance Guide www.aquaticlife.com BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH YOUR RO/DI SYSTEM BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH YOUR RO/DI SYSTEM REMOVING TUBING from the Press Fittings INSTALLING TUBING in the Press Fittings Pull Pull Hold Remove the blue clip from the press fitting.
  • Page 5: Water Supply Installation

    Models: 540016, 540017, 540019 RO Buddie Series ® Installation, Operation & Maintenance Guide www.aquaticlife.com WATER SUPPLY INSTALLATION Step 2: OPERATING GUIDELINES MOUNTING THE RO BUDDIE® Install the 2-piece sink faucet adapter. Mount to a secure surface using the provided This unit includes two options for easy DO NOT use with water that is mounting brackets.
  • Page 6: Connect Tubing

    Models: 540016, 540017, 540019 RO Buddie Series ® Installation, Operation & Maintenance Guide www.aquaticlife.com Step 2: Unscrew the membrane housing lid CONNECT TUBING Step 2: Remove blue clip & connect tubing from the membrane housing. to the top of the flow restrictor. IMPORTANT: Carbon Cartridge Use membrane wrench if necessary.
  • Page 7: Flushing The Ro Membrane

    Models: 540016, 540017, 540019 RO Buddie Series ® Installation, Operation & Maintenance Guide www.aquaticlife.com INSTALLING THE DEIONIZATION INSTALLING THE Step 1: Use the included clips to Step 4: Replace the cap and tighten with connect the DI cartridge to the front of the the supplied wrench.
  • Page 8: Plumbing Diagram

    Models: 540016, 540017, 540019 RO Buddie Series ® Installation, Operation & Maintenance Guide Faucet INSTALLING THE DEIONIZATION Step 4: Remove blue clip & connect tubing to the top of the DI Resin Cartridge. This is the CARTRIDGE (cont.) Supply Water filtered water.
  • Page 9: Unit Maintenance

    Models: 540016, 540017, 540019 RO Buddie Series ® Installation, Operation & Maintenance Guide www.aquaticlife.com REVERSE OSMOSIS FILTER UNIT MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING advised that you introduce water from your BASICS water heater to increase water temperature. • Leaks at the threaded connection: The membrane can't handle temps over 100°F.
  • Page 10 Models: 540016, 540017, 540019 RO Buddie Series ® Installation, Operation & Maintenance Guide www.aquaticlife.com SCAN TO PURCHASE SCAN TO PURCHASE 50 GPD RO Membrane Sediment Cartridge Mfg # 330249 Mfg # 330084 Amazon # B00DOG6614 Amazon #B00DOG656K Web Link: qrs.ly/5ldeqqk Web Link: qrs.ly/wndeqp8 VALUE PACK VALUE PACK...
  • Page 11: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY This warranty will not be effective unless and Lifetime Products LLC warrants that this Reverse until the Aquatic Life product is shown to have Osmosis/ Deionization Unit (excluding cartridges and been used in accordance with the installation membrane) shall be free from defective components...

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