Instructions / Assembly

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Troubleshooting
IMPORTANT NOTE: Before performing service on the HydroGardener® at any time,
and for any reason: first switch to the OFF position all under-sink water valves,
except for the RO faucet or your user supplied point of use which you should switch
OPEN to relieve system pressure and drain away excess water from the lines. Quick
connect fittings are nearly impossible to remove when under pressure.
Leaks from metal fittings Unscrew fittings and re-tape male fitting. Tape should be
wound 5-7 times around male thread. Tape should not cover opening. Use only Teflon
tape. Re-tighten fitting securely. Over tightening can crush the tubing insert and
cause a water blockage.
Leaks from plastic fittings Plastic fittings should be firmly finger tightened. Under
tightening can result in leaks, over tightening can crush the tubing and result in a
water blockage. For plastic fittings only; make sure the plastic tubing has an insert
in the tube end, and a feral (o-ring which compresses the tubing around the insert) in
the plastic female fitting. Drain tubing does not need an insert.
Leaks from quick connect, fittings Disconnect fitting by pushing in the tubing with one
hand and depressing the ring on the fitting with the other hand. Then pull out tubing
while the ring is still depressed. Tubing cannot be pulled out without depressing the
fitting ring, and relieving system pressure. Make sure the tubing is cut is straight, the
edge is completely smooth, and the tube is rounded. Scratched, gouged, damaged, or
oblong tubing end will leak. Re-insert the tubing into the push-pull fitting. Push tubing
Testing Water Production
oz / minute = gallons / hour = gallons / day
6 2.81 67.5
9 4.22 101.3
11 5.16 123.8
13 6.09 146.3
15 7.03 168.8
System production: 150 gallons per day @ 77°F and 70 PSI
Water temperature correction factor - change in production:
-45% @ 50°F, - 20% @ 65°F, +7% 80°F, +15% @ 85°F
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water for months. Dry all parts, check for leaks, and snugness.
2. Mount the Tap Master Artesian—HydroGardener® Reverse Osmosis
System - Identify a location for installing the HydroGardener® RO unit mounting
clips. The location should allow enough room for the for connecting and disconnecting
the unit, and for performing general service on the unit. (see Fig. 4) For under sink
installation typical locations are on either right or left side, near the back wall. Use
supplied mounting clips and mounting template located inside the back cover of this
manual. The HydroGardener® should be mounted vertically where the drain line out
is on the bottom. Insert ORANGE ¼” tubing from the HydroGardener® into feed water
adapter inline ball valve used in step 1.
2a. Mounting Permeate Pump (PRO MODEL ONLY) - Mount the permeate pump
on the right side of the tap master using supplied mounting clip and screws.
IMPORTANT: permeate pump must be mounted with indicator arrow pointing
up. Indicator arrow is the large, center arrow. See page 10 for mounting
orientation diagram.
3a. UNDERSINK INSTALLATION: Install drain saddle clamp and drain line –
Identify a vertical section of drainpipe with enough space to mount the drain saddle
clamp. (See Fig. 5) A horizontal section of drain pipe may be use to locate the drain
saddle, but you must be sure to drill the drain hole downward into the pipe so that the
waste water from the Tap Master drips down into the pipe. Drainpipe material can be
either metal or plastic. Locate drain hole template/gasket supplied with drain saddle
clamp, peel off its backing, and discard the perforated center piece. Affix the sticky
side of the template/gasket on the previously identified location of drainpipe. Place
¼” drill bit inside template hole, and drill a hole into the drainpipe. Drill through one
side only. DO NOT drill a hole clean through both sides of the drainpipe. This will result
in a leak, and require replacement of that piece of drainpipe. Mount the drain saddle
clamp on top of the template with the holes aligned. You may use a screwdriver to
align the holes. Fit drain saddle clamp back-plate and screws. Alternate tightening
screws on each side of the drain saddle clamp to ensure an even, snug fit. (See Fig. 5)
Locate RED ¼’ drain tubing and push on black plastic nut found in drain saddle bag
onto the tubing, then wrap excess tubing around the drainpipe before hand tightening
black plastic nut onto the drain saddle male fitting until it is snug.