Retain these instructions for future reference. Intended use: The Aqua-Pure ® AP-RO5500 Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Filtration System is intended for use in filtering drinking water in residential locations and has not been evaluated for other uses. The system is typically installed beneath or near a kitchen sink, and it is recommended that the installation be performed by a qualified installation specialist or a licensed plumber.
• Installation and Use MUST comply with all state and local plumbing codes. The Aqua-Pure AP-RO5500 RO Drinking Water Filtration System is designed to connect permanently to a home • Protect from freezing. Drain filter when temperatures drop below 40°F (4.4°C).
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual Determine System Location (see Figures 1 and 2) Install the Feed Water Valve and Tubing (see Figure 3) The Drinking Water Filtration System can be located under a sink or in a basement depending on space avail- The feed water saddle valve is designed for use with 3/8”...
• Variable speed drill The drain saddle assembly is designed to fit around a standard 1 1/2” O.D. drain pipe. For smaller (lavatory • Relton porcelain cutter set 7/8” size type) or larger (ABS pipe) drains, consult your Aqua-Pure distributor. ®...
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Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual Mount the Faucet (see Figure 5) 11. Install the Purification Assembly and Storage Tank WARNING IMPORTANT NOTES To reduce the risk associated with a hazardous voltage due to an installer drilling through existing electric •...
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual 13. Install Icemaker Hookup (optional) 16. Installation Troubleshooting Problem: The RO drinking water filtration system can be connected to any standard refrigerator icemaker or ice- maker/water dispenser. It should never be connected to a commercial type bar icemaker. Water leaks from opening in air gap module.
10 seconds for the water pressure to depressurize. A) Upon start-up as described in Section 5 of the Installation Manual. NOTE: Standard Aqua-Pure RO B) Twist the filter cartridge 1/4 turn to the left (counterclockwise) so that the ears on the cartridge are storage tanks need a special sanitizing agent which is activated when the storage tank is initially filled.
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual Long Term Non-Use General Undercounter Installation Schematic (Figure 1) If the RO filtration system is left unused for long periods (>30 days), follow this procedure: A) Open faucet to drain tank and turn off feedwater valve. Wait five minutes for RO assembly to depressurize. Faucet with Air Gap B) Remove all cartridges.
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Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual Drain Connection Instalaltion (Figure 4) Drain saddle elbow NOTES: Hole should be located on top of the pipe Drain saddles Garbage Disposal NEVER mount here Mount drain saddle at Drain Connection either location (horizontal example) Faucet Installation (Figure 5)
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