Finerfilters RO50-A1, Installation And Maintenance Manual

Page 1: ...01704 807600 www finerfilters co uk enquiries finerfilters co uk Domestic Reverse Osmosis System Installation and Maintenance Manual For Systems RO50 NP34 RO50 NP35 RO50 NP36 RO50 A1 RO50 A1M ...

Page 2: ...1 Contents 1 General Information Page 2 2 System Layout and Components Page 4 3 Preparation Page 6 4 Installation Page 8 5 Maintenance Page 13 6 Filter Replacements Page 14 7 Troubleshooting Page 16 ...

Page 3: ...ria viruses pyrogen nitrate microorganisms hormones Fluoride and other harmful impurities It only retains water molecules and dissolved oxygen To achieve this RO systems use a special kind of semi permeable membrane This membrane is protected by pre filters these remove sediment particulates and Chlorine The membrane has layers of filtration which the water is pushed through any water that does no...

Page 4: ...hnical Parameter 1 Purified water output based on optimum water pressure 50GPD membrane 185L day 2 Water storage tank capacity 3 Gallon Holds 6 5L 3 Inlet water temperature 4 42 C 4 Pre treatment filters total water output 1000L 5 Water supply tap or ground water TDS 1000ppm 6 Operating bar pressure 3 Bar 45PSI or more Optimal pressure to received performance above is 5 5 bar 80PSI Please do not u...

Page 5: ...arbon block cartridge F Four way valve G RO membrane H Membrane housing I Check valve J Tank valve K Pressurised tank L Post carbon inline cartridge M Re mineraliser cartridge N Faucet L1 Flush valve L2 Flow restrictor 1 2 3 and 4 Connect tubing 4 Stage Unit Excludes stage 2 GAC filter E stage 6 post mineral filter R 5 Stage Unit Excludes stage 6 post mineral filter R 6 Stage Unit includes a press...

Page 6: ...cartridge F Filter housing carbon block cartridge G Flow in valve H Booster pump I RO membrane J Membrane housing K Check valve L Tank valve M Pressurised tank N High pressure switch O Post carbon inline cartridge P Re mineraliser cartridge Q Faucet L1 Flush valve L2 Flow restrictor 1 2 3 and 4 Connect tubing 5 Stage Unit Excludes Stage six post mineral filter R Pump Operation Principle Diagram ...

Page 7: ...tubing provided is to be used at points marked 1 2 3 and 4 on PIC1 page 4 5 You can also find these marks on the coloured stoppers on the RO system Mark 1 Red stopper Cold water supply to RO system Mark 2 Black stopper Waste water to drain Mark 3 Yellow stopper Valve outlet on RO system to water tank Mark 4 Blue stopper Last stage on RO system to drinking water tap Fittings included ...

Page 8: ...ove collet clip insert tubing into fitting until it locks Gently pull tubing back to ensure fit is secure Re place collet clip How to disconnect See Fig 4 Remove collet clip push down on collet so it is completely flush with the fitting and pull tubing simultaneously 2 JACO Fitting See Fig 5 Slide compression hexagon nut onto tubing insert tube plug into tubing Insert tubing into the opening of fi...

Page 9: ...HEN CUTTING TUBING TO SIZE ENSURE THAT IT IS CUT STRAIGHT WITH NO JAGGED EDGES Install tap 1 Determine location for tap cut tubing to length see fig 1 and 2 and install tap using the diagram below or using white fitting provided Diagram for illustration purposes only your tap may differ but installation is identical ...

Page 10: ...1 8 Optional using a 1 8 drill bit drill a 1 8 hole into one side of the drain pipe Then to enlarge the hole use a drill bit 5 Taking the side of the drain clamp with the QC fitting stick the self adhesive sponge provided to the inside of the drain clamp remove centre piece of sponge beforehand Place one half of the plastic clamp on either side of the drain pipe with and clamp loosely using the nu...

Page 11: ...he connections listed below Mark 1 Red stopper Cold water supply to RO system Mark 2 Black stopper Waste water to drain Mark 3 Yellow stopper Valve outlet on RO system to water tank Mark 4 Blue stopper Last stage on RO system to drinking water tap RO Pumped Units Connect your unit to the mains supply and turn on Check all tubing is secure by pulling back on tubing remembering to always remove coll...

Page 12: ...n off the water open the faucet to drain the system and check the fitting tubing where the leak was found Also see our troubleshooting section on page 16 Once the issue is resolved start process again Turn off the mains water and leave faucet open until all water has drained out Then close the faucet Insert Membrane 10 To insert membrane remove post filters by pulling on bracket connected to the m...

Page 13: ...d Final System Flush Turn the valve on the storage tank to on Turn on the water by putting the isolator tap to on position 1 4 turn from off position You will hear the RO unit starting to produce water and the pump start if applicable Double check the unit for leaks As per 1st system flush Let the RO tank fill this can take up to 4 hours for the first fill once the tank is full open the faucet and...

Page 14: ...ltural chemicals and Insecticides 6 Months 3rd Stage Carbon Block Re filtration of 2nd stage 6 Months 4th Stage RO Membrane Removes heavy metals bacteria hormones and fluoride etc 1 3 Years 5th Stage Inline Carbon To improve taste and odour 6 Months 6 Stage Unit It is recommended to change the mineral filter every 6 months R RO Membrane Pressure Washing When the RO membrane purifies the water ther...

Page 15: ...se have some towels and cloths ready as some water will escape from the unit Turn the valve on the storage tank to off Turn off the water by putting the isolator tap to off position 1 4 turn from on position Turn off the water pump if applicable Open the faucet to drain as much water from the unit as possible REMOVE THE MEMBRANE FROM THE HOUSING AND SET ASIDE UNTIL FILTERS HAVE BEEN CHANGED AND TH...

Page 16: ... the packaging and screw the fittings back in place Ensure the filter is the correct way by the flow arrow Put filter back in place and re insert the tubing and collet clip and pull back to ensure inserted correctly Turn the Pump back on if applicable and carry out 1st System Flush from page 11 Carefully add membrane back into the housing and carry out the 2nd flushing stage on page 12 Replacing F...

Page 17: ...o water to tank 1 Tank improperly pressurised 2 Flush valve open 3 Fault on non return valve fitting 1 Set tank pressure to 5 7psi when empty 2 Ensure L1 flush valve is closed 3 Fitting requires replacing Slow flow from tap 1 Pre or post filter clogged 2 Low air pressure in RO tank 3 Tank not filled yet 1 Check replace pre or post filter 2 Raise tank pressure to 5 7 psi 3 Allow tank a few hours to...

Page 18: ...e is below 30psi water pressure needs increasing or booster pump kit required Leaking tap 1 Leaking fitting 2 Leak at base of tap stem 1 Check fitting is threaded correctly Ensure tubing is pushed into fitting properly and has been cut straight 2 Replace tap Cloudy milky ice cubes or water 1 Defective membrane 2 New filters or membrane 1 Replace if TDS reading is below 85 2 Flush system through as...