Instructions / Assembly

Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
CAUTION
IMPORTANT NOTES
To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:
 • Read and follow Use Instructions before installation and use of this system.
 • InstallationandUseMUST comply with all state and local plumbing codes.
 • Protect from freezing.Drainlterwhentemperaturesdropbelow40°F(4.4°C).
 • Do notinstallifwaterpressureexceeds125psi(862kPa).Ifyourwaterpressureexceeds125psi,you
mustinstallapressurelimitingvalve.Contactaplumbingprofessionalifyouareuncertainhowtocheck
your water pressure.
 • Do not install where water hammer conditions may occur. If water hammer conditions exist you must install a
waterhammerarrester.Contactaplumbingprofessionalifyouareuncertainhowtocheckforthiscondition.
 • Thesystemmust be installed on COLDwaterlinesonly,maximumtemperatureis100°F(37.8°C).
 •Thesystemmustbeinstalledwiththeinletandoutletportsaslabeled.Makesurenottoreverseconnections.
 • Thedisposableltercartridgemust be replaced every six months or at the specified service cycle.
 • Do not use a torch or other high temperature sources near filter or plastic fittings.
 • Do not install in direct sunlight.
 • Do not install near water pipes which will be in path of a drilling tool when selecting the position to mount
the bracket.
 • Mountlterinsuchapositionastopreventitfrombeingstruckbyotheritemsusedintheareaofinstallation
(wastebaskets,etc).
 • Onplasticttings,neverusepipesealantorpipedope.Usethreadsealingtapeonly.
 • Ensure all tubing and fittings are secure and free of leaks.
 • Do notinstallunitifcolletismissing.ContactCUNOifcolletsaremissingfromanyttings.
 •SHUT OFF FUEL SUPPLY TO WATER HEATER after water is shut off.
 • Shutoffinletwatersupplyanddepressurizesystemasshowninmanualwhenchangingcartridgesorservicing.
 •Failuretofollowinstructionsmayvoidwarranty.
 •Allowaminimumof71/2”(19.5cm)clearspaceunderltertofacilitatecartridgechange.
 • Donotcrimpcoppertubing.
 • Somestateandlocalplumbingcodesmayprohibittheuseofsaddle-typevalvesand/ordrainconnections.
Theuseofsaddle-typevalvesareprohibitedin:Alaska,Delaware,Idaho,Kentucky,Massachusetts,Michi-
gan,Minnesota,NewHampshire,NorthDakota,Ohio,OreganandSouthDakota.Checkyourlocalplumb-
ing codes for any restrictions that apply.
 •Itismandatorythatsafetyglassesbewornduringsinkholedrillingoperationstopreventeyeinjury.
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Introduction
This manual explains installation and operation of the Aqua-Pure
®
AP-RO5500ReverseOsmosis(RO) Drinking
Water Filtration System. Please read each section of this manual carefully.
The Aqua-Pure AP-RO5500 RO Drinking Water Filtration System is designed to connect permanently to a home
plumbing system. To ensure that the installation conforms to your state and local plumbing codes, it is recommended
that the installation be performed by a qualified installation specialist for RO drinking water filtration systems or a
licensed plumber.
The RO module is shipped with a preservative solution. Make sure that you flush the system thorough-
ly as directed before the first use.
NOTE:MakesurethattheOwnersWarrantyRecordCardislledoutandmailedwithin10daysofinstallation.
Installation Checklist and Table of Contents
1. DetermineSystemLocation ..................................................................................................................... 4
2. PreparetheAreaforInstallation ............................................................................................................... 4
3. Prepare the Filtration System for Installation ............................................................................................ 4
4. InstalltheFeedWaterValveandTubing ................................................................................................... 5
5. Prefill and Sanitize the Storage Tank ........................................................................................................ 5
6. InstalltheDrainConnection...................................................................................................................... 6
7. InstalltheFaucet ...................................................................................................................................... 6
8. MaketheFaucetMountingHole ............................................................................................................... 7
9. MounttheFaucet ...................................................................................................................................... 8
10. MakeInitialFaucetTubingConnections ................................................................................................... 8
11. InstallthePuricationAssemblyandStorageTank .................................................................................. 9
12. MakeFinalTubingConnections ................................................................................................................ 9
13. InstallIcemakerHookup(optional) ......................................................................................................... 10
14. InstallFilterCartridges ........................................................................................................................... 10
15. StartUptheSystem ............................................................................................................................... 10
16. InstallationTroubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 11
17. Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................... 12
18. PartsList ................................................................................................................................................. 14
19. InstallationDiagrams(Figures1-6) ......................................................................................................... 15
20. LimitedOneYearWarranty ..................................................................................................................... 18
 • Failuretofollowinstructionsmayvoidwarranty.
IMPORTANT NOTES