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A BRIEF TECHNICAL ASPECT OF THE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM The water treatment system utilizes a process called reverse osmosis (RO). As the heart of the purification system, the RO process uses a semi-permeable spiral-wound membrane to separate and remove dissolved solids, organic, pyrogens, sub-micron colloidal particles and bacteria from water. Feed water is delivered under pressure at about 60 PSI through the permeator where water permeates the minute pores of the membrane and is delivered as purified water. Impurities in the water are concentrated in the reject stream and flushed to drain. Your newly purchased Reverse Osmosis System is capable of removing between 96% to 99% of the total dissolved solids (TDS), organic, and bacteria.The RO membrane is protected by the pre-filters on the system. The three pre-filters prepare the water for the membrane and protect the membrane from elements in your water. The post filters give you a filal polishing on the water after the tank.
The Aqua-Clear series water purification system consists of these stages: 5 micron pre-filter. 2. GAC carbon pre-filter . 5 micron Carbon block filter . RO TFC Membrane. . 4 gallon pressurized storage tank. . Final post filter carbon block. Chrome lead free faucet. We suggest you read and become familiar with all instructions, processes, and parts prior to proceeding with the installation.
BEFORE YOU START: Prior to installing the feed water assembly, please make sure that the following water conditions are met: Feed water conditionMin.Max. Inlet Pressure 40 PSI 100 PSI Temperature 40 deg. F 100 deg. F pH Level 2 11 TDS Level 0 ppm 2000 ppm All local plumbing codes must be followed.
Locate cold water supply, drain, and faucet placement Locate water system and storage tank placement. (Allow yourself room for easy access for future filter changes.) DRILLING FAUCET HOLE IN SINK: Stainless Steel Sinks & Porcelain Sinks: 1. Drilling through a stainless steel sink can be achieved by marking a center punch and drilling a 3/8" guide hole. 2. Use a 1/2" carbide drill to enlarge the hole. 3. Make sure when starting to drill, begin slowly through the porcelain portion of the sink so that chipping is reduced to a minimum.
MOUNTING THE FAUCET: 1 Disassemble the bottom portion of the faucet. 2. Place into hole of sink and reassemble faucet from underneath sink (see figure 5). 3. Once the faucet is secure in place. Connect blue tubing, with insert placed in tubing and ferule around outside of tubing, to the faucet shank with compression nut. Do not over tighten!
STANDARD FAUCET Figure 5 Faucet assembly STORAGE TANK ASSEMBLY:
FEED WATER INSTALLATION:
1. The feed water assembly consists of a 1/2" brass slip joint adapter, flat washer, and ball valve shut-off. Locate these parts in the installation kit. The ball valve should be installed into the slip joint adapter before assembly is connected to the feed water line (Note: Teflon tape must be used on ball valve to prevent leaks).
2. Locate cold-water angle shut off valve underneath the sink, usually on the right side, and turn it off. Open cold water faucet to release the pressure. On single handle faucets, the hot water may need to be turned off to prevent any hot water from crossing over.If water continues to come out of the faucet with angle valve turned off the main water supply will have to be turned off.
3. Disconnect the cold water rise tube and install the slip joint connector. (Flex line) Loosen nut and separate cold riser tube from faucet shank. Gently bend riser tube so that slips joint adapter fits onto faucet shank. Replace the existing cone washer with new washer provided in installation kit onto cold riser tube. Re-install riser-tube onto slip joint adapter and tighten. (Solid cooper riser tube) Same procedure as flex tubing except you must cut a piece of the riser tube about 3/4" to 1" so the slip joint adapter can fit between faucet and riser tube. . Make sure you use plenty of Teflon tape on all connections.
4. The parts supplied will fit most all standard plumbing applications, in some cases, you may need to obtain some fittings or adapters from your local hardware store to finish the connection. Place the compression nut from the ball valve onto the red line and push end of red line over the nipple end of the ball valve all the way over the nipple. Use the compression nut to tighten the red line to the ball valve fitting. Do not over tighten, just firmly tighten..
DRAIN CLAMP INSTALLATION:
1. The drain clamp should be drilled, installed above the trap and on the vertical or horizontal tailpiece 2. The hole position on the pipe should be marked and drilled with a 1/4" bit through only one side of the pipe 3. Align the drain clamp over the drilled hole and attach it to the drainpipe and tighten the two screws evenly System Hookup Installation:
The picture may differ from your unit. In any case follow the color codes below:
.Drain line: Connect from the inline flow restrictor found connected to a small piece of tubind coming from the membrane housing, found lying on top of the mounting bracket to the drain saddle valve connected to y If you have a pump or UV unit, connect transformer connector to wire fitting coming from unit. (note: Picture may look reversed compared to your unit)
SYSTEM START UP: 1. Slowly open the feed adapter valve to allow water to enter the RO system. 2. Move ball valve lever on storage tank to open position. 3 Check all connection for any possible leaks. 4. Allow the system to run between 3 to 5 hours to fill the storage tank. You may need to tilt the system a little when starting to clear air out of lines and filters. 5. Turn on the faucet on top of the sink and let the water run until tank is empty to clean all new tube and filters. Repeat this twice before using water. 6. The system will automatically start to fill the storage tank again. 7. The system is ready to provide you with fresh and purified water.
RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE: Warning! Â You may not always notice a change in your filters! But they need changed at regular 6 month intervals to protect the membrane and ensure long life of your RO system. 1. The Sediment pre-filter should be examined regularly and changed when the outside discolors to cardboard brown color and before the inner core discolors. The life of the pre-filters depends upon the condition of your feed water supply and should be checked at least at 3-month intervals until a filter life is established. The average life of a pre-filter is about six (6) months.
The Carbon Block filter helps remove chlorine and protects the life of the reverse osmosis membrane and it should be changed at the same time with the pre-filter. Warning! After 6 months, the carbon filter may not be removing the chlorine from your water any longer and this will cause your membrane to fail! Ron’s Trading Post will send out order forms for replacement filters when due for changing. Contact us at 1-785-735-4058 for filters or if you do not receive an order form. Order on our web site at www.aqua-clear.net . 3 The Post-filter should be changed when you experience an unusual taste and/or odor in the water. It has a normal life between nine (9) to twelve (12) months. 4. The Reverse Osmosis Membrane can be tested annually by taking a sample of your filtered water to a nearby water store and requesting a conductivity test. 5. Drain your storage tank each month to have fresh water in the storage tank by lifting the faucet handle into the parallel position with the spigot until water flow stops front the tank. Return the handle to regular position to allow the storage tank to refill. The complete filter set for this unit is the ROFK5 |
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Feed water adapter
Feed water ball valve
