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RO Alkaline + UV Overall System Connections Your drinking water is going to be healthier and taste better from now on, and nothing makes us happier. Getting started is a breeze— most of your Reverse Osmosis System is already assembled and every connection is color coded. We’ve marked where the colored tubes will go with matching colored plugs in each fitting. We know life isn’t always so simple though. If you have questions during your setup we can help.
Conditions Table of Contents READ THIS FIRST Introduction Installation Notes Components List System Components Tubing Quick Connect Guide Page 7 Page 8 Page 8 Page 10 Page 11 Installation Feed Water Adapter Valve RO Faucet Drain Saddle Housing Assembly Elbow Fitting Installation Gauge Installation Leak Stop Valve Water Storage Tank Ultraviolet Sterilizer Installation System Connections Page 12 Page 14 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 System Startup
Introduction You have purchased the finest residential Reverse Osmosis Alkaline + Ultraviolet Drinking Water System available for your home. When properly maintained this system will provide you with years of great tasting pure drinking water and trouble-free service. Please make sure to thoroughly read the installation manual and become familiar with the tools needed before proceeding with the installation. Also, please make sure to inspect the package for any missing components or shipping damages.
Installation Notes Tools Required Feed Water Adapter Valve Before you begin please make sure you have all of the following tools ready to use: - Box Cutter - Phillips-Head Screwdriver - Power Drill - 1/4” Drill Bit (for Drain Saddle Valve) - 1/2” Drill Bit (for RO Faucet) - Adjustable Wrench Leak Stop Valve 3 Replacement Pads 2 Mounting Screws Screws Thread RO Storage Tank Please take a few moments to check all the following components: Water Storage Tank Tank Stand Accessories and Connections 5 ft
RO Unit Top Part Components Inline Post Carbon Filter - FLTIN01PKQ Ultraviolet Filter - FLTUV110BCH Alkaline Filter - FLTALK10Q RO Membrane Filter - FLTMEME50 / FLTMEME100 Tubing Quick Connect Guide Inline Post Carbon Filter Ultraviolet Filter The tubing in your RO System uses a Quick Connect locking mechanism to lock the Color Coded Tubing in place. Be careful not to damage your tubing as you unpack it.
Feed Water Adapter Valve 2. As shown below, the Feed Water Adapter Valve can be used for 3/8” or 1/2” feed line plumbing. CAUTION! 1/2” Connection The water supply to the unit MUST be from the COLD WATER LINE. Using HOT WATER will severely damage your RO System. 3/8” Connection Adapter Nut Simply switch the Adapter Nut (see left image) from one side of the Adapter Valve to the other.
RO Faucet The RO Faucet may be installed on any flat surface. Check the underside of your install location for interference by making sure that drilling a hole will not damage any pipes or wiring underneath the countertop or sink. Check to be sure there is enough room for the Threaded Faucet Stem. Open and Closed Position NOTE! For drilling you must use an appropriate drill bit and drilling method for the material of your sink and counter top.
Drain Saddle The Drain Saddle is used to connect the Black Drain Line to the drain pipe under the sink. The Drain Saddle is designed to fit around a standard 1.5 inch OD (outer diameter) drain pipe. The Drain Saddle should always be installed above (before) the P-Trap and on a straight vertical or horizontal section of pipe. To avoid clogging the drain line with debris do not install the Drain Saddle after the drain pipe meets a garbage disposal or dishwasher drain.
Elbow Fitting Installation 1. Screw a Male Elbow Fitting into the rightmost Filter Housing (Sediment) marked “IN”. Screw until tightened and the arm of the Elbow is facing downward. 2. Secure the White Tubing into the Male Elbow Fitting. Push hard enough on the tubing to make sure the Quick Connect has locked before moving on. Leak Stop Valve 1. Position the RO System in the desired permanent location. 2.
Water Storage Tank Ultraviolet Sterilizer Installation B NOTE! Do not tamper with the air valve on the lower side of the Water Storage Tank. It has been preset at 7-10 PSI. A 1. Open the Water Storage Tank box and unscrew the Tank Stand from the threaded stem at the top of the Tank. 2. Wrap the threaded stem 8-10 times with Teflon Tape. 3. Screw the Tank Valve onto the threaded stem. Make sure it is tight, but do not over tighten. 4.
System Connections You may have already completed some or all of these connections in previous steps. Make sure to remove any plugs before installing Tubing. Use the provided Lock Clips to secure any Tubing connections. K System Startup Time Estimate: 8-12 hours (We recommend running 4 full tanks of water through your new system. Each tank should take 2-3 hours, depending on your home’s water pressure levels). NOTE! Do not drink water from your new system until you have completed System Startup.
Filter Change Instructions This RO System contains Filters that must be replaced at regular intervals to maintain proper performance. Use only authentic Express Water filters. How to Change the UV Bulb How to Change the Sediment, GAC, and Carbon Block Filters (Prefilters) NOTE! Make sure you have shut down the RO System (Step 2 in the Filter Change section). DO NOT TOUCH THE BULB DIRECTLY. HANDLE WITH THE WHITE CERAMIC AREA.
How to Sanitize your RO System (Recommended Once a Year) Troubleshooting Note! Turn off the system before servicing or inspecting 1. Before you begin you will need a new Sediment Filter, GAC Filter, Carbon Block Filter, RO Membrane, Inline Post Carbon Filter, and the Filter Housing Wrench. We also suggest using a bucket or bin large enough for the system to sit in (the system will release a lot of water when it is disassembled). 2. Close any incoming water (Feed Water Adapter Valve page 13). 3.
FAQ’s Does this system filter Fluoride, Lead, Pharmaceuticals, and Arsenic? Yes, as well as Cyanide, Phosphate, Pesticides, Sodium, Cadmium, Sulfates, and many other contaminants up to certain levels. You may need other changes to media for high levels of these substances. What PSI do I need? What is the operating pressure? The minimum PSI for the system is 40 and the maximum PSI is 80. If your PSI is too low you can purchase a Booster Pumps to aid your system.
Upgrades and Accessories 1 Year Limited Warranty Add additional stages or features to your RO System. Visit expresswater.com for more information. Water Chiller Pressure Regulator Pressure Gauge The easy to install compact Power Chiller allows you to have cold refreshing water on demand from your RO Faucet. If your water pressure is too high for the RO System the Pressure Regulator will reduce your incoming pressure.
