Use and Care Manual
Installation Instructions
Residential Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System
Your Reverse Osmosis System has been tested to
ensure it will operate correctly. The following periodic
maintenance is recommended so your system will
provide years of trouble-free service:
Replacement part Frequency
Pre- lter (sediment) Every 6 mos.
Pre- lters (activated carbon) Every 6 mos.
R/O membrane Every 2-3 years
Post lter (carbon) Every 6 mos.
Components
The following components make up your Reverse Osmosis
Drinking Water System:
PREFILTER (sediment) removes larger particles such as
sand, silt, rust and scale.
PREFILTERS (activated carbon) remove chlorine in the
feed water to protect the reverse osmosis membrane.
REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE reduces dissolved
minerals, metals and salts. During the process, harmful
compounds are separated by the membrane and the
reject water goes to waste (drain).
An activated carbon POSTFILTER is provided for a nal
“polish” and to remove foul tastes, odors and to provide
great tasting drinking water.
FILTER HOUSINGS and R/O MODULE hold pre- lters
and membranes. A BRACKET is provided so they may
be mounted, typically below sink.
STORAGE TANK holds ltered water, ready for use.
AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF VALVE senses when the
storage tank is full and closes the water supply to
conserve water.
The dedicated FAUCET is used to dispense RO produced
water when needed.
Feed water saddle valve is connected to the cold water
line to supply water to the R/O system.
WASTE WATER SADDLE VALVE is connected to the
drain to remove reject water from the R/O system.
TUBING supplies feed and reject water.
FITTINGS are used for necessary hose connections.
Tools
The following tools may be necessary, depending on each
particular installation:
• 3/8” variable speed electric drill, 1/8” & 1/2” bits
• 1-1/4” porcelain hole cutter (if hole for second
• faucet is not provided
• Center punch and hammer
• 1-1/4” wood bit
• Concrete drill bits
• Phillips head and at blade screwdrivers
• Adjustable wrench
• Crescent wrench
• Te on tape
• Plastic tube cutter
• Air pressure gauge (low pressure)
• Air pump (hand)
System location
Your R/O system may be installed under a sink, in a
basement or other location, depending on available
space. Do not install unit where temperatures fall below
freezing; otherwise, damage will result. Connection to
an icemaker should also be considered for optimum
performance.
Guidelines for component placement are as follows:
FAUCET should be placed near the sink where drinking/
cooking water is normally required. A 2” at surface is
required to mount the faucet if an existing hole for
a second faucet is not available. The thickness of the
mounting thickness should not exceed 1-1/4”.
STORAGE TANK may be placed where it is convenient,
within ten feet of the faucet. Under the sink or in a
nearby cabinet are excellent choices. If tank is located
further than 10 feet from the faucet, use 1/2” tubing to
reduce pressure drop. Full tanks may weigh more than
thirty pounds, so a sturdy shelf is required.
R/O UNIT may be mounted on either side of the sink, in
a cabinet or heated basement, with nearby access to a
potable, cold water line.
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