Instructions / Assembly
Cleaning Procedures
The following system and tank cleaning procedures are recommended
every 12-18 months.
1. Shut off the source water supply to the RO system.
2. Open the RO faucet and depressurize the RO system and storage
tank.
3. Remove pre-filter cartridges, post-filter cartridges, and RO
membrane. Discard or prepare for cleaning. If the RO membrane
element is to be reused, disinfectant solution should be introduced
into the permeate tube outlet (see below picture) sufficient to
remove bio-film in this vulnerable area before reinserting the
membrane into the housing.
4. Wash the internal housing areas with warm soapy water using clean
brush (do not scratch the surface of the housings). Be sure to clean
O-ring grooves thoroughly. Remove the existing O-ring. or prepare
for cleaning.
5. Rinse off all housing pieces with clean water to remove soap.
6. Replace O-rings and lubricate per manufacturer’s instruction.
7. Pour recommended amount of disinfectant solution into each of the
clean housings and replace housing on the RO system.
8. Disconnect RO storage tank from the system.
9. RO storage tank cleaning procedure:
Recommended items:
• Tank sanitizer feeder or small filter housing with fittings and
tubing
• Disinfectant solution
• Pressure gauge and air pump