Safety Guides - GE Merlin Installation And Maintenance Manual

SAFETY GUIDES

SAFETY GUIDES
Read and follow all steps and guides carefully before installing and using your
reverse osmosis system.
Do not use this product to make safe drinking water from non-potable water
sources. Do not use the system on microbiologically unsafe water, or water of
unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.
This reverse osmosis system contains replaceable components (membrane
elements). These components are critical for the effective reduction of total
dissolved solids and specific contaminants that are listed in the Product Data
Sheet.
The Merlin Reverse Osmosis System does not have a monitoring device for
contaminants. To verify that the system is performing satisfactorily the product
water should be tested periodically by the system's installing dealer or a certified
laboratory, every six months. The laboratory should be certified for testing the
specific contaminants of concern. For a listing of certified laboratories, contact
local regulatory agencies. Within the United States, many state-run Department
of Natural Resources or Department of Health Services maintain listings of
certified laboratories.
Consult your local public works department for plumbing and sanitation codes.
Follow your local codes if they differ from this manual.
The reverse osmosis system works on water pressures of 40 psi
(2.8 bar) minimum to 80 psi (5.5 bar) maximum. Water pressure can be reduced by
installing a pressure reducing valve in the water supply pipe to the RO system. A
booster pump should be used for low pressure applications.
Do not install the reverse osmosis system in extreme hot or cold temperatures.
Temperature of the water supply to the reverse osmosis system must be between
40°F (4°C) and 100°F (38°C). Do not install on hot water lines.
The reverse osmosis membranes contain a foodgrade preservative for storage
and shipment. All new membranes require a minimum 2 hour rinse to properly
rinse out the preservative. The preservative is not harmful but makes the product
water taste objectionable. Rinsing the membrane also acts a a performance
conditioner. All new membranes will reach their stable maximum performance
after 8 hours of rinsing.
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