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Model ECOP30 How to Install, operate and maintain your Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System Do not return unit to store If you have any questions or concerns when installing, operating or maintaining your Reverse Osmosis System, call our toll free number:...
Warranty ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON REVERSE OSMOSIS DRINKING WATER SYSTEM (Except filter cartridges and R.O. membrane) Warrantor: Ecodyne Water Systems Inc., 1890 Woodlane Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125 Warrantor guarantees, to the original owner, that the Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System, when installed and maintained in accordance with the instructions, will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from date of installation.
Plan Your Installation PLAN YOUR INSTALLATION TOOLS NEEDED Read through the entire manual before beginning your installation. Follow all steps exactly. Reading this manual will also help you get all the benefits from your system. Your Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System can be installed under a sink or in a remote location.
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Plan Your Installation All install parts included in package. Drain Adapter for Reverse Tee Feed Osmosis Adaptor Waste Water Cold Water Supply Reverse COLD Osmosis Assembly Storage Tank Sink Drain P-Trap Shutoff Valve Typical Under Sink Installation FIG. 4 Outside Faucet Outside Faucet (Hard Water) (Hard Water)
Overview and Site Preparation OVERVIEW Read through the entire manual before beginning your installation. There are seven steps to installing your Drinking Water system. They are as follows: STEP A - Install Cold Water Supply fitting STEP B - Install Drain Adapter STEP C - Install Reverse Osmosis Assembly STEP D - Install Storage Tank STEP E - Install Reverse Osmosis Faucet...
Step A - Install Supply Water Fitting Check and comply with local plumbing codes as you plan, then install a cold feed (supply) water fitting. Refer to the Specifications page for supply water requirements. The fit- ting must provide a leak-tight connection to the RO 1/4" tub- ing.
Step B - Install RO Drain Under Sink INTRODUCTION Single trap Double Trap A suitable drain point is needed for the drain water from the Reverse Osmosis Filter. You have two options to choose from: Drain • Install the Drain Adapter included with your unit Adapter See Fig 8, Fig.
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Step B - Install RO Drain In Remote Location Outside Faucet (Hard Water) Outside Faucet BLUE Tubing (Hard Water) to Reverse Osmosis Faucet Soft, Cold Water Soft, Hot GREEN Tubing Soft water Water to Reverse to Reverse Shutoff Osmosis System Osmosis Valve System...
Step C: Install RO Filter Assembly INSTALL REVERSE OSMOSIS FILTER Hanger ASSEMBLY Washer (2) Screw (2) The Reverse Osmosis Filter Assembly is mounted on hanger washers. See Fig 13. The hanger washers allow you to lift the fil- ter assembly from the washers without any hardware removal.
Step D - Install Storage Tank The fitting on the supply tank may need to be tightened Tubing Connector 7-8 full turns to get a good seal. Do not overtighten. Tubing Insert Tank INSTALL STORAGE TANK Tubing Nut Nipple 1. Apply of thread sealing tape (2 wraps clockwise) to the threads on the nipple at the top of the tank.
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Step E - Install RO Faucet SELECT LOCATION OF REVERSE OSMOSIS FAUCET MOUNTING HOLE You will need to select the location of the Reverse Osmosis Faucet. You have three options to choose from: • Use the existing sink top hole for the spray hose or soap dispenser (Must be 1-3/8”...
Step E - Install RO Faucet (cont.) INSTALL REVERSE OSMOSIS FAUCET 1. Locate and organize your RO faucet install parts. Refer to Fig. 16. 2. Mount faucet base to sink hole until the faucet base is flat against the sink surface. The rubber gasket should be between the sink surface and the faucet base.
Step F - Connect Tubes HOW TO CUT AND CONNECT THE TUBES Push-in Fitting Your Reverse Osmosis system includes push-in fittings Foam Plug for quick tubing connection. Review the following instructions before connecting the tubes in the next step. Failure to follow these instructions may lead to future leaks.
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Step F - Connect Tubes (cont.) NOTE: Tubing lengths should allow for the removal of the assembly from the hanger washers for servicing. If tubing lengths are shortened for neater appearance, it may be necessary to keep the assembly on the hanger washers for service.
Step G - Sanitize, Test and Purge System SANITIZE THE SYSTEM Sanitizing is recommended immediately after installa- tion of the Reverse Osmosis system. It’s also recom- mended after servicing inner parts. It is important that the person installing or servicing the system have clean hands while handling inner parts of the system.
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Step G - Sanitize, Test and Purge System (cont.) PRESSURE TEST THE SYSTEM Reverse Osmosis NOTE: Complete the sanitizing procedures on the Kitchen Faucet Faucet preceding page before pressure testing. To pressure test the system, complete the following steps. 1. Open the water supply valve to the Reverse Osmosis system.
How Your RO Water System Works HOW YOUR REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM Reverse Osmosis Faucet: The sink or countertop faucet has a hand operated knob to dispense drinking WORKS water. See Fig. 27. An air-gap is built into the faucet Introduction: Your Reverse Osmosis (RO) Drinking drain water connection to comply with plumbing Water System uses your household water pressure to codes.
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How Your RO Water System Works PRODUCT WATER FAUCET Air Gap PRODUCT WATER Gravity Drain DRAIN WATER Drain Flow AUTOMATIC Check Control SHUTOFF Valve WATER GREEN BLUE PRODUCT PREFILTER POSTFILTER WATER STORAGE YELLOW MEMBRANE FIG. 27 Reverse Osmosis Water Flow Schematic Water Flow Description 1.
Maintenance PREFILTER / POSTFILTER MAINTENANCE NOTE: It is recommended to replace the battery, Cover prefilter and postfilter cartridges at least every 6 months of product water use. Replace more often if they begin to plug with sediment. The prefilter and postfilter are replaceable sediment cartridges with activated carbon in their composition.
Maintenance FLOW CONTROL Flow Control The flow control is required for proper operation of the Insert Reverse Osmosis system. See Fig. 29. The flow control, located inside the push-in elbow fitting on the drain port of Push-in Elbow Fitting the system housing, keeps water flowing through the mem- brane at the required rate.
Troubleshooting Problem: Chlorine taste and/or odor in the RO product water. Cause: The level of chlorine in your water supply Correction: If the water supply contains more than 2.0 ppm of chlorine, addition- exceeds maximum limits, and has al filtering of the water supply to the Reverse Osmosis is needed. destroyed the Reverse Osmosis mem- Contact your local water supplier.
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Troubleshooting Problem: Water leaking from faucet airgap hole. Cause: Drain side of faucet airgap (3/8” black tub- Correction: Inspect and eliminate restriction or plug. Check that drain line is ing) plugged, restricted or incorrectly con- routed properly. Refer to installation instructions for proper drain nected to drain point.