Installation Guide

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Installation Instructions (continued):
CAUTION: Before cutting the supplied tubing measure the distance between the components.
All tubing is colour-coded for ease of installation.
¼” Black - Connects the waste water from the RO membrane to the Air Gap faucet intake line.
¼” Red - Connects the inlet valve of the cold water supply to the inlet of the system.
¼” Yellow - Connects the RO membrane to the storage tank.
¼” Blue - Connects the outlet of the system to the faucet.
3/8” Black - Connects the faucet to the drain saddle clamp.
Note: Reference the diagram on page 3 and 4 for colour and connection point on the RO System.
Each connection point has coloured plugs to match the colour of the tubing that connects
at that point. The plugs must be removed before installing the tubing.
Quick connect fittings are used throughout the system. To insure an optimal seal, tubing
should be cut with the end square. An angled cut or distortion of the tubing will not
provide a proper seal and may cause leaks.
To remove the plugs and install the tubing, please see “Tubing Connection with Push-in Fittings”.
Connecting the Tubes
1. Take off the blue horseshoe clip from collet.
2. Pull out and discard the protect plug by pushing the collet inward and holding with
fingers.
3. Insert Tubing into the collet. Full engagement is 11/16” length of the tubing into the
fitting for 1/4” tubing, and 3/4” length for 3/8” tubing.
NOTE: Ensure tubing is pushed all the way to backstop.
4. Put blue horseshoe clip back on collet.
Install 1/4” polypropylene plastic tubing if your refrigerator is within 25 ft. of your RO unit.
Do not use copper tubing since an objectionable taste can result in the ice cubes. If the
refrigerator is over 25 ft from the RO Unit it is recommended to use 3/8” tubing. Install a tee
in the blue tubing between the outlet of the system and the faucet. It is recommended to
install a ball valve in the line to your ice maker to allow pressure to increase sufficiently in the
storage tank for the ice maker solenoid valve to operate properly. Leave the ball valve in the
closed position until the tank is full after the start up procedure is completed.
Figure 14. Figure 15. Figure 16.
BackstopO-Ring
Horseshoe
Clip
Collet
Full engagement length
Tubing Connection with Push-in Fittings (See Figure 14, 15 and 16):
Icemaker Hook-Up (optional):