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FILTER CHANGE SCHEDULE

The system requires very little maintenance. Just change the filter cartridges regularly as suggested below.

Keep the system sheltered from the weather elements, and run the system within its reasonable output ca-

pacity (i.e. allow the system to rest a few hours a day).

Stages-1,2,3 Pre-filters:

City water usage: Replace the pre-filters at least once a year (annually), or about 8000 gallons of filtered

water produced, whichever comes first.

Well water usage: Replace the pre-filters every 6-8 months depending on well water quality.

Stage-4 Membrane: City Water: Replace every 3-5 years depending on input water quality, water usage,

and prefilter change maintenance.

Private Well Water: Replace every 2-3 years depending on well water quality, and

pre-filter change maintenance.

Membranes Replacement: (2 to 4 membranes depending on RO model)

Lite-180gpd Model: Two 90gpd membranes, replace both together.

Lite-240gpd Model: Three 90gpd membranes, replace all 3 together.

Lite-360gpd Model: Four 90gpd membranes, replace all 4 together.

Post Carbon Filter (Last Stage): Replace every 3-5 years.

It’s best to replace this filter when replacing the stage-4 membrane.

Important! It is important to change the 3 pre-filters timely, at least every 12 months. The pre-filters protect

the stage-4 membranes. If they are not changed timely and become over-depleted, the membrane will be

damaged and the RO system will be contaminated.

It’s best to use APEC replacement filters. Using “non APEC” and lesser quality filters may clog up the RO

system and damage the membrane.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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FILTER CHANGE SCHEDULE The system requires very little maintenance. Just change the filter cartridges regularly as suggested below. Keep the system sheltered from the weather elements, and run the system within its reasonable output capacity (i.e. allow the system to rest a few hours a day). Stages-1,2,3 Pre-filters: City water usage: Replace the pre-filters at least once a year (annually), or about 8000 gallons of filtered water produced, whichever comes first.
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FILTER CHANGE INSTRUCTIONS How To Replace Stages 1, 2, 3 Pre-Filters: 1. Turn OFF cold water supply to RO system. Turn OFF tank’s ball-valve. Lift up RO faucet lever briefly to relief the built-up pressure inside the RO system. This will make opening the housings easier. 2. Open housing: Have the RO standing upright. Slip the plastic wrench onto the #1 housing. Looking down from a top view, you should open the housing turning clockwise. If necessary, lay the RO down on the floor to get a better leverage.
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How to Replace Stage-4 Membrane: There are several membranes (2 to 4 depending on model) provided with your system. Please insert the membrane into each housing one-by-one to prevent mis-connecting the tubing. 1. Locate the Membrane housings on the system. See Fig 8 2. The number of housing matches with the number of membranes provided. Each housing is labeled as: “MEM-1”, “MEM-2”, “MEM-3”, “MEM-4” depending on your Ro model. 3.
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How to Replace Last Stage Post Carbon Filter: Replace this last filter at the same time you replace the stage-4 membrane. 1. Locate the last stage carbon filter. See Fig 8 on Page 16. 2. Remove the OLD filter: Disconnect the input 3/8” tubing at Point G. and output 3/8” tubing at Point H. Discard the old filter. (See Fig.6 on Page 10) To disconnect: Push in and hold down on the collet ring square against the fitting. With the collet held in this position the tubing can be removed. See Fig.1B on page 3.