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- Page 1 INSTALLATION & SERVICE MANUAL Under-The-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems Ultra 6 - KC5000 11225 St. Johns Industrial Parkway N. Jacksonville, FL 32246 www.UDIwater.com 800-741-4426 © Copyright 2014-2023 Printed in the U.S.A. 299244 Updated 10/10/2023...
- Page 2 Thank you for choosing our Ultra 6 Reverse Osmosis drinking water systems. With proper care your water filtration system will produce high quality drinking water for many years. The following is a brief overview of the system. Your Reverse Osmosis System: Osmosis is the process of water passing through a semi permeable membrane in order to balance the concentration of contaminants on each side of the membrane.
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Page 3: Operational Parameters
Operational Parameters Installation must comply with State and local plumbing regulations. Do not use with water that is micro biologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. System is intended to be installed using the cold water supply only. Operating Temperatures: Maximum 100°F (37.8°C) Minimum 40°F (4.4°C) -
Page 4: Filter Replacement Schedule
Ultra 6 - KC5000 ITEM QTY PART NO. DESCRIPTION KC5001 ULTRA 6 MANIFOLD KC5002 SEDIMENT FILTER 5 MICRON 11” KC5003 CARBON BLOCK 5 MICRON 11” KC5004 KDF/GAC CARBON FILTER 11” KC5005 TFC MEMBRANE 11” KC5006 POST CARBON GAC FILTER 11”... - Page 5 1) Porcelain sinks are extremely hard and can crack or chip easily. Use extreme caution when drilling. UDI accepts no responsibility for damage resulting from the installation of faucet. Diamond tip bit recommended.
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Page 6: Installation
Rear View of the KC5000 System - Connections INSTALLATION STEP 1: INSTALLING THE FAUCET 1) Pass the small rubber washers, the chrome base plate and the large rubber washer in that order over the threaded mounting tube at the base of the faucet. 2) From under the sink, install the large metal (or plastic) washer and the star washer over the threaded stem. -
Page 7: Step 2: Tapping Into Cold Water Line
STEP 2: TAPPING INTO COLD WATER LINE Caution: The water supply to your unit MUST be from the COLD WATER LINE. Hot water will severely damage your R.O. System. To Kitchen Faucet 1) Locate cold water angle shut off valve underneath the sink and turn it off. - Page 8 Drain Saddle Installation - Fits standard 1 ¼” – 1 ½” drain pipes (09-0215) Caution: If you have a garbage disposal, do not install the drain saddle near it. Installation of the drain saddle must be either above the garbage disposal, or if a second sink drain is available, install it above the cross bar on the second drain.
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Page 9: Step 3: Mounting The Tank Ball Valve
STEP 3: MOUNTING THE TANK BALL VALVE Note: Do not tamper with the air valve on low side of storage tank. It has been preset at 8-10 psi by the manufacturers. 1) Unplug the plastic cap on the top of the tank. 2) Wrap the thread 3 times with plumbers (Teflon) tape only. -
Page 10: Step 5: System Start Up
STEP 5: SYSTEM START UP 1) Turn on the cold water supply and the under sink angle stop adapter but close the tank ball valve (#09-9160). 2) Open RO faucet (#70-5542) (lower handle) for continuous flow. 3) Check system for leaks, tighten as necessary. 4) After 10-30 minutes, the water will start to drip out of the RO faucet. -
Page 11: Cleaning Procedures
CLEANING PROCEDURES Note: Sanitization procedure must be performed before a filter change. 1) Turn off the water supply to your RO system at the angle stop adapter and open the RO faucet to drain the storage tank. 2) Disconnect the yellow tube from the ball valve on the storage tank. 3) Using a clean eye dropper insert 1 tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide or common household bleach into the yellow tube. -
Page 12: Preventive Maintenance
Normally, a membrane would be replaced during a semiannual or annual filter change. However, if at any time you notice a reduction in water production or an unpleasant taste in the reverse osmosis water, it could be time to replace the membrane. UDI recommends replacing the membrane when TDS reduction falls below 75%. -
Page 13: Flow Control
Flow Control Your reverse osmosis Rear View of the KC RO System In-Elbow Flow Control system is equipped with a Spiral flow control. This flow control is pre- installed inside of the drain connection elbow, it is maintenance free and does not need to be replaced when the RO Flow Control Spiral Flow Control... -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
TROUBLE SHOOTING Note: turn off the system before servicing PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTIONS Milky colored water Air in system Air in the system is a normal occurrence with initial startup of the RO system. This milky look will disappear during normal use within 1 to 2 weeks. - Page 15 11225 St. Johns Industrial Parkway North Jacksonville, FL 32246 Ultra 6 - KC5000 GENERAL USE CONDITIONS: 1. System to be used with municipal or well water sources treated and tested on regular basis to insure bacteriological safe quality. DO NOT use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or unknown quality without adequate disinfection before and after the system.
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Page 16: General Conditions
Act of God are not covered by this guarantee. In all such cases, parts and service charges will apply. Parts returned to UDI should be sent with freight to and from factory, MRA plus handling charges, paid by customer.
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