Before Installing The Ro System - GE Merlin Installation And Maintenance Manual

THE BASIC REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM

BEFORE INSTALLING THE RO SYSTEM

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Your Merlin Reverse Osmosis System is a water treatment unit. It uses water
pressure to reverse a natural physical process called osmosis. Water, under
pressure, is forced through a semi-permeable membrane to filter out minerals
and impurities. Treated drinking water goes to the faucet. Minerals and impurities
are sent to the drain with RO waste water.
The system includes replaceable filters and membrane elements. The prefilter
reduces sand, silt, dirt, rust particles, other sediments, and chlorine from the
water supply before they enter the RO membrane elements. The postfilter
reduces any tastes and/or odors that may remain in the water after passing
through the RO membrane elements.
• Best performance of the system will be achieved when the incoming water
has been treated (softened).
• The water coming into the system must be within certain limits for sediments,
pressure, etc. Refer to the specifications to determine if your installation is
within the limits.
• A water quality analysis can be performed to determine if incoming water
requires any treatment. Contact your dealer/installer.
• The filters and membrane elements in the RO system need to be replaced on
a regular basis. Follow the instructions for replacement that are in this
manual.
• The faucet options for the Merlin RO have not been tested or certified by the
Water Quality Association. It is recommended that faucets meeting National
Codes be used.
• The feed pressure gauge supplied with some Merlin RO systems has not been
tested or certified by the Water Quality Association. It is recommended to
remove the feed pressure gauge during normal system operation.
NOTE: For optimal system performance, use the system for at least
2 minutes continuously each day.
WARNING: The Merlin RO system is designed to work without the aid of
a pressurized storage tank. Installation of a pressurized storage tank will
negatively affect system performance.
THE BASIC REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM