RainSoft Division of Aquion Water Treatment Products 2080 East Lunt Avenue Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007 1.847.437.9400 or 1.800.860.7638 www.rainsoft.com UF SERIES REVERSE OSMOSIS DRINKING WATER SYSTEM The UF series is tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI standard 58 for the reduction of claims specified on the performance data sheet. Refer to the manufacturer’s Performance Data Sheet for the specific reduction claims.
Table of Contents Information on Reverse Osmosis ................................................................ 3 Product Certification Information.............................................................. 3 Operational Specifications............................................................................ 4 Items Required for Installation.................................................................... 4 Installation Instructions..................................................................
Congratulations on your purchase of one of the finest Reverse Osmosis Systems available to homeowners. This Owner’s Manual is designed to assist with the operation, maintenance, and installation of the Reverse Osmosis System. It is our sincere hope that this manual is clear, concise, and helpful to you as a new owner. Questions? If you have any questions regarding the installation, operation or servicing of this system, please contact your local RainSoft Dealer.
Operational Specifications Working Pressure 40 psi _ 100 psi (275 kPa _ 689 kPa) Operating Temperatures 50°F _ 100°F (10°C _ 38°C) pH Range 2 _ 11 Maximum TDS Level 1400 parts per million ! Important Note: This Reverse Osmosis System contains replaceable treatment components, critical for the effective reduction of total dissolved solids (TDS). The product water should be tested periodically to verify that the system is performing properly. See your local RainSoft Dealer for details.
Installation Instructions 1. Install the Filters and Membrane Cartridge • Wearing sterile gloves, remove the two filters and membrane cartridge from the sterile packaging and place them in the appropriate housings (see figure 2). Helpful Tip: Be careful not to contaminate the filters and membrane cartridge by touching nonsterile objects. 2. Mount the System • Use screws (not supplied) to secure the mounting bracket (supplied) to the desired location. 3.
System Start Up 1. Turn on the Water Supply • Allow the system to start filling with water. 2. Fast Flush the System • Open the R.O. faucet and position the drain barrel in the fast flush position (see figure 3). Figure 3 ! ! Important Note: Air trapped in the system will purge during this procedure. ! ! ! Important Note: This procedure will flush any remaining residue from the storage tank. Important Note: Do not attempt to reset or remove the drain barrel screw.
Periodic System Maintenance Testing Your Water • If you are relying on this system for nitrate reduction, we recommend testing your water periodically (2 times a year minimum) with a nitrate test kit (supplied) to ensure that the system is performing properly. Additional nitrate test kits (part number 12061) can be purchased from your local RainSoft Dealer.
How to Change the System Components ! 1. Turn off the cold water supply. 2. Open the R.O. faucet and close the storage tank valve. 3. Remove the R.O. unit from the hanger and place it over a drip pan (to prevent water spillage). 4. To replace the pre-filter, use the filter wrench (not supplied) to unscrew the pre-filter housing from the cap (see figures 6 and 7). Replace the pre-filter and reassemble.
Troubleshooting Guide Symptom 1. No Water 2. Film on Water or Cloudy Water Cause Solution 1. The water supply is turned off. 1. Turn on the water. 2. Faulty valve. 2. Replace or repair the valve. 3. The water supply is blocked. 3. Clear the blockage. 4. The membrane cartridge is fouled. 4. Replace the membrane cartridge. 5. The product line is crimped. 5. Remove the crimp. 6. Defective storage tank. 6. Replace the storage tank. 7. The air valve is leaking. 7.
Exploded View and Parts List 4 3 11 13 12 1 10 13 5 13 12 2 13 6 5 1 7 5 9 8 9 9 10 Item Quantity Part Number Part Description 1 2 18665 .
Limited Lifetime Warranty For as long as you own the equipment RainSoft Division of Aquion Water Treatment Products, believing its REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM to be of exceptional quality, hereby warrants said equipment to its first purchaser at retail as follows: THE STORAGE TANK HOUSING, FILTER HOUSING, MEMBRANE HOUSING AND UNIBODY CONTROL ARE WARRANTED AGAINST DEFECTS IN MANUFACTURE FOR THE LIFETIME OF THE FIRST PURCHASER AT RETAIL.
Installer Specification Sheet Dealer Name: Phone Number: Installation Number: Installation Date: Model Number: Serial Number: (See Label) Hardness: Line Pressure: Hardness: Chlorine: pH: Inlet TDS: 12 (psi)
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RainSoft Division of Aquion Water Treatment Products 2080 East Lunt Avenue Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007 Main Switchboard: 1.847.437.9400 Customer Service: 1.800.860.7638 www.rainsoft.
