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6 Month System Maintenance
*Order filters by calling 1-800-752-5582 or buy online at www.wattspremier.com.
Items needed:
√ Stage 1 - Sediment Filter (part #: 104017)
√ Stage 2 & 3 - Carbon Block Filter (part #: 101009-White End Caps)
Note:
The filter wrench pictured (Part # 164003) may be purchased from Watts Premier to aid with
twisting off filter housings but is not required.
Step 1
Turn off the incoming water supply to the RO by turning the needle valve on the adapt-a-valve
clockwise until it stops.
Step 2
Open the RO Faucet and allow water to drain from the tank until it is completely empty.
Note:
Water may be saved in a container for drinking or to rinse system parts.
Let system sit for a few minutes after the tank is empty to let the system depressurize
Step 3
before attempting to remove filter housings.
Step 4
For more leverage you may leave the RO module attached to wall of
cabinet. If you are unable to access the module while it is mounted,
remove it prior to changing filters. Starting with the closest housing
(Stage 1), remove it by turning it clockwise (left), empty water, then
discard filter. Continue on to the 2
(Stage 3).
Note:
If you own a four stage system it will not have the third stage.
A four stage system has two vertical housings instead of three.
Step 5
Clean the filter housings (bowls) with a mild soap solution and rinse
with water. Check O-rings and lubricate with water soluble lubricant.
KY Jelly
®
based lubricants (such as Vaseline
Caution:
Before re-installing the filter bowls back on to the system, check O-
rings to make sure they are still in place. *
Insert a new sediment filter (cloth like appearance) into the 1st filter
Step 6
housing which is the one on the water inlet side (green tubing from
the adapt-a-valve) of the RO system and re-install housing.
Step 7
Insert the new Carbon Block filter (White end caps & plastic netting)
into the second and third filter bowls and re-install housings.
Turn water supply on to the unit by turning the needle valve on the
Step 8
adapt-a-valve counter clock wise.
Step 9
Open the RO faucet and leave it open until water begins to trickle out
(it will come out slowly).
Close the RO faucet allowing the storage tank to fill with water.
Step 10
may take 4 to 6 hours to fill the tank completely depending on the
production capability of the membrane, local water temperature and
water pressure.
or other water based lubricants may be used. Petroleum
housing (Stage 2) and 3
nd
) must not be used.
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