Instructions / Assembly

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Step 3 Insert a 5 micron Carbon Block filter (white end cap and plastic netting) into 3rd filter
bowl and re-install housings.
Continue to Step 6.
Step 6 Turn water supply on by turning the needle valve on the slip joint counter clockwise.
Step 7 Open the RO faucet and leave open until water begins to trickle out (it will come out
very slowly). Allow to drip for 5 minutes
Step 8 Close the RO faucet.
Step 9 Open valve on the storage tank.
Note: Sanitizing of unit is recommended
Step 1 Perform steps 1 through 5 in the Six Month System Maintenance.
Note: If not sanitizing the system skip to step 8.
Step 2 Remove the RO membrane from the housing and rest in a clean sanitary place. (Refer
to Membrane Replacement section for directions on removing the membrane).
Replace cap onto empty membrane housing and re-connect tubing.
Step 3 Leaving the filters out from stages 1,2,3, replace stage 2 and 3 empty filter housings
(hand tight) onto unit. Measure and pour either ½ cup of hydrogen peroxide or 2 table
spoons of common household bleach into the 1st filter (Stage 1) and hand tighten onto
unit.
Step 4 With the RO Faucet in the closed position turn on the incoming water supply to the
system by turning the needle valve on the slip joint adapter counter clockwise. Wait 1
minute for the unit to pressurize. Turn on the RO Faucet and let the water run for 30
seconds. Turn off the RO faucet and let the unit rest for 2 minutes. Finally, open the RO
faucet and let the water run for 5 more minutes.
Step 5 Turn off the incoming water supply to the system by turning the needle valve on the
slip joint clockwise until it stops. Keep the RO faucet open until the storage tank is
completely drained.
Step 6 Open the membrane housing and re-install the RO membrane while making sure not to
kink the O-rings. (Refer to Membrane Replacement Section)
For Model VRO-3:
Step 1 Remove filter housings at stages 1 and 3 and empty the water.
Step 2 Insert a 5 micron Carbon Block filter (white end cap and plastic netting) into the 1st filter
housing which is the one on the water inlet side (white tubing) of the RO system and
re-install housing.
Step 3 Insert a new 5 micron Carbon Block filter (white end cap and plastic netting) into 2nd
filter bowl and re-install housing.
Skip to Step 7.
For Model VRO-4:
Step 1 Remove filter housings at stages 1 and 2 and empty the water.
Step 2 Insert a 5 micron Sediment filter (cloth like appearance) into the 1st filter bowl which is
the one on the water inlet side (white tubing) of the RO system and re-install housing.
Step 3 Insert a 5 micron Carbon Block filter (white end cap and plastic netting) into 2nd filter
bowl and re-install housings.
Step 4 The carbon in-line filter is located between the RO faucet and storage tank. It is
attached to the RO Membrane with brackets. The blue tubing is attached to the
Carbon Post-filter. Remove it by loosening the fitting on both ends of the post filter and
replace with new filter.
Skip to Step 7.
annual maintenanCe: