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INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL GUARDIAN R.O. DRINKING WATER SYSTEM WITH WATER QUALITY MONITOR MODEL LRO-35 Tested and Certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 58 for the reduction of the claims specified on the Performance Data Sheet.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page SECTION I. INTRODUCTION ...................3 SECTION II. SPECIFICATIONS ................4 SECTION III. PREPARATION..................5 A. Major System Components .............5 B. Tools Recommended for Installation ..........7 C. Site Selection For Major System Components .......7 SECTION IV. INSTALLATION STEPS .................8 A. Faucet with Water Quality Monitor Installation ........8 B.
SECTION I. INTRODUCTION meters per gram of carbon) gives the carbon Your new Reverse Osmosis (R.O.) Drinking Water very good adsorptive sites for substances that contribute to tastes and odors. System uses a combination of filtration technologies to reduce unwanted contaminants in a water supply. IN–LINE ACTIVATED CARBON POST FILTER–...
SECTION II. SPECIFICATIONS TABLE A – QUALIFIED SYSTEM PERFORMANCE Because the performance of an R.O. Membrane is highly dependent upon pressure, temperature and TDS, the following should be used for comparison purposes only. U.S. Metric Membrane Production 41-53 gpd 155–201 lpd Membrane TDS Reduction 96% minimum 96% minimum...
• A Drain Clamp. • Plastic Tubing and tube connectors. • A Reverse Osmosis Membrane sealed in a plastic bag. TYPICAL LRO-35 UNDER SINk INSTALLATION DIAgRAM DISPENSING WATER QUALITY FAUCET WITH MONITOR CABLE AIR GAP NITRATE/NITRITE TEST KIT...
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OPTIONAL LRO-35 BASEMENT INSTALLATION DIAgRAM DISPENSING FAUCET WATER QUALITY MONITOR FAUCET BASE NOTE: FOR REFRIGERATOR WATER DISPENSER OR ICE MAKER HOOKUP, TEE INTO 3/8" BLUE TUBING TO PRODUCT WATER QUALITY DISPENSING FAUCET (3/8" Blue) MONITOR CABLE HOLDING TANK SHUTOFF VALVE OPTIONAL 25 FT.
B. Tools Recommended for Installation C. Site Selection for Major System Components The following tools will cover most of the The R.O. System was designed to fit under a installation sites encountered: sink, however, because of space limitations or other reasons, the system’s flexible design " variable speed electric drill. allows for other locations.
the manifold assembly as possible. USE A drill a ½" diameter hole to accept the bolt of POTABLE COLD WATER SUPPLY ONLY. a 1¼" Greenlee Hole Punch (1¼" chassis Softened water is preferred as it will extend punch). the life of the R.O. Membrane. •Clean away any chips.
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LONg REACH AIR gAP FAUCET WITH WATER QUALITY MONITOR Spout Plastic Shipping Plug (Remove) Allow space for thickness of Mounting Air Gap Window Surface and Slotted Washer Critical Level Line 7/16" Stud Water Quality Monitor Cable Plastic Spacer 3/8" Hose Barb for 7/16"...
•Locate the " Black Drain Tubing which is Quick Connect Fitting. shipped loose in the box. Firmly press one Note: If you want to pull the tubing out for end of the tubing over the " drain outlet some reason, push the ring around the hose barb on the Dispensing Faucet.
•Turn the handle to expose the lance no more the pipe. than " beyond the rubber gasket. 3. Locate the " Black Drain Tubing connected •Place the body of the valve over the hole so to the Dispensing Faucet. Route to the tubing that the lance fits into the hole.
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3/8" DRAIN CLAMP ASSEMBLY Drain Pipe 1/4" Nut Drain Clamp Front Plate 1/4" Screw Drain Clamp Back Plate Black Drain Tubing Figure 4 compactor may require special fabrication of a restrictor in it. If tubing needs to be trimmed mounting plate. to length, carefully slit ¼"...
In–Line Activated Carbon Post Filter. Slice Shut–Off Valve (the handle should be " Blue Polytube where it would be parallel with the valve body). convenient to install and change the In–Line •Remove the plug on the underside of the Filter. Make a clean straight cut to insure manifold labelled “SEDIMENT/CARBON”.
fully counter clockwise. function. Other uses for the water are flowers, pets and rinsing glassware. •The Holding Tank Valve should be open. With each use it is recommended that you •Check the Air Gap Window on the run the tap for at least 10 seconds prior to Dispensing Faucet to be sure that the drain using water.
IN–LINE ACTIVATED CARBON •Use a good quality unscented 5¼% liquid chlorine household bleach. POST FILTER ASSEMBLY •Add one capful of bleach (this is 2 tsp. or 10 ml) to the Sediment/Carbon Prefilter Dispensin g Fa u ce t Housing and temporarily install the Housing without the Sediment/Carbon Prefilter.
SECTION VI. TROUBLE SHOOTINg gUIDE Problem Possible Cause Solution Low quantity of Product Water Feed Water Saddle Valve is plugged Open Valve or unclog. from Holding Tank or closed. Clogged Sediment/Carbon Prefilter or Replace filters. Activated Carbon Post Filter. Low water pressure. Feed Water pressure must be above 40 psig.
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Problem Possible Cause Solution The Product Water and Drain Water Correct plumbing. High Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) lines are reversed. in the Product Water Clear or replace Drain Restrictor. No drain flow, Drain Restrictor is (continued) clogged. Clear or replace Air Gap Faucet.. No drain flow, the drain orifice in the Air Gap Faucet is plugged.
ExPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST 21..Nitrate/Nitrite Test Kit MADE IN USA...
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DRAWINg NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 ....S2009 ........Self Tapping Screw 2 ....S2005 ........ASO Cap 3 ....S2013 ........ASO Cap O–Ring 4 ....S2011 ........ASO Diaphragm – Large 5 ....S2007 ........ASO Piston 6 ....S2006 ........
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All replacement filters and membranes must be Lancaster filters and membranes or the ® warranty is void. If the unit is altered by anyone other than Lancaster the warranty is void. ® To obtain warranty service: (A) contact your local dealer who supplied the unit, or (B) contact the factory for the dealer nearest you.
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