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Introduction

About Your Reverse Osmosis System

Thank you for your purchase of the Olympia Water Systems Reverse Osmosis System. 

This 5-Stage Reverse Osmosis System was designed and tested to provide high quality drink

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ing water. The following are brief descriptions of each of the 5 stages in this system.

Caution

Do not use this system with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adquete pretreatment. This 
system is for use on potable water only.

Filter Stages

Cartridge Filters

Model

Filter Description

Service Life

Stage 1

5 Micron Sediment Filter

OROS-PRESF

Polypropylene filter for removal of 
sand, silt, dirt and rust particles.

6 Months

Stage 2

5 Micron Carbon Filter

OROS-PRECB

Coconut shell carbon block for 
removing volatile organic carbon 
compounds, insecticides/pesticides 
and chemicals.

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6 Months

Stage 3

5 Micron Carbon Filter

OROS-PRECB

Coconut shell carbon block for 
removing volatile organic carbon 
compounds, insecticides/pesticides 
and chemicals.

*

6 Months

Stage 4

RO Membrane

OROS-ROM50
(50 GPD Membrane)

OROS-ROM80
(80 GPD Membrane)

For removing the following contam

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inants in your water: Arsenic, Barium, 
Cadmium, Chromium (Hexavelent), 
Chromium (Trivalent), Copper, Turbid

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ity, Fluoride, Lead, Radium 226/228, 
Selenium

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 and TDS.

2-3 Years

Stage 5

Post Carbon Filter

OROS-POST

Coconut shell post carbon filter for 
chlorine, taste and odor reduction.

2,500 Gallons
(9,463 Liters)

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These claims are based on manufacturer testing. These claims are not certified by NSF.

Replacement Filters

Olympia Water Systems offers replacement filters for both the OROS-50 and OROS-80 Re

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verse Osmosis water filtration systems. For purchasing information for replacement filters, 
please visit our website at www.olympiafiltration.com.

Summary of Contents for OROS-50

Page 1: ...om Manual Version 1 4 2017 Dec All Rights Reserved System Tested and Certified by NSF International against NSF ANSI 42 for the reduction of Chlorine Taste and Odor and 58 for the reduction of Total Dissolved Solids Please refer to the Performance Data Sheet for complete reduction data ...

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Page 3: ...e System 7 Feed Water Connection 7 Drain Saddle Connection 8 Mounting the Faucet 9 Connecting the Tank 10 Connecting the System 11 System Flow Diagram 11 System Start Up 12 Maintenance Maintenance Schedule 13 Filter Replacement 14 RO Membrane Replacement 15 Post Filter Replacement 16 System Service Record 17 Technical Information Performance Data Sheet 18 Warranty Limited Product Warranty 19 Pleas...

Page 4: ...anic carbon compounds insecticides pesticides and chemicals 6 Months Stage 3 5 Micron Carbon Filter OROS PRECB Coconut shell carbon block for removing volatile organic carbon compounds insecticides pesticides and chemicals 6 Months Stage 4 RO Membrane OROS ROM50 50 GPD Membrane OROS ROM80 80 GPD Membrane For removing the following contam inants in your water Arsenic Barium Cadmium Chromium Hexavel...

Page 5: ...iver for saddle valve installation Measuring tape Operating Parameter Operating pressure 50 PSI 100 PSI Feed water temperature 40 100 F 5 38 C General Installation Requirements System must be connected to COLD water source only System must be installed in an indoor location avoiding extreme temperatures and direct sunlight Ensure installation location can support the weight of the system when it i...

Page 6: ...gle Valve Drain Saddle Valve Tank Ball Valve 4 Colors of 1 4 Tubing 1 Bracket 2 Membrane Housing 3 Post Carbon Filter 4 Sediment Filter Housing 1st Stage 5 Carbon Filter Housing 2nd Stage 6 Carbon Filter Housing 3rd Stage 7 Automatic Shut Off Valve 8 Flow Restrictor 9 T Fitting 10 Feed Water Inlet 11 Filter Water Outlet 12 Storage Tank 1 2 3 5 4 6 12 10 11 9 8 7 Housing Wrenches Teflon Tape ...

Page 7: ...ng on the right hand twist the housing onto the main bracket turning clockwise under the 1st Stage label Using the provided large wrench completely tighten the 1st Stage hous ing onto the main system bracket One at a time hand twist and then tighten with the provided large wrench the 2nd Stage and 3rd Stage housings under their corrospond ing labels on the main system bracket See Fig 3 Once all th...

Page 8: ... the RO membrane into the RO housing first III Close RO Housing Hand twist the RO housing cap back onto the RO housing by turn ing clockwise Using the provided small wrench completely tighten the cap onto the RO housing See Fig 6 Re insert tubing into RO housing cap and re attach BLUE tub ing lock clip to secure tubing Fig 4 Fig 5 Fig 6 Important The tubing connection on the membrane housing cap M...

Page 9: ...f the cold water supply valve cannot turn off the water at installation location the main water supply to the house must be shut off before installation Locate the COLD water supply valve and turn it to the OFF position I Feed Water Angle Valve See Fig 7 Attach 3 8 angle valve to COLD water supply line Insert one end of the provided WHITE tubing to white quick connection on angle valve See Fig 8 T...

Page 10: ...e III Drill Drain Hole into Pipe Mark the position of the hole on the drain tailpiece Drill a 1 4 hole through one side of the drain tailpiece at the marked location IV Align Drain Saddle See Fig 11 Position both halves of the drain saddle on the drain tailpiece so that the tubing connection is lined up with the hole in the drain tailpiece Use the screws and nuts to clamp the two halves of the dra...

Page 11: ...ure location for hole is clean and dry A pilot hole or indent with a center punch is recommended be fore using the 1 2 drill bit on a stainless steel sink For Porcelain Sinks Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes Before starting the drill apply firm downward pressure on the drill bit until it breaks through the slick surface Proceed with caution as porcelain sinks and tile countertops are easil...

Page 12: ...he OFF posi tion Insert one end of the YELLOW tubing into the tank ball valve and attach a provid ed BLUE tubing lock clip to secure tubing connection III Connect Tank Line to System See Fig 15 Locate the YELLOW cap insert attached to the right side of the Stage 5 post carbon filter on the main system bracket Remove BLUE tubing lock clip and YELLOW cap insert on the post carbon filter Insert one e...

Page 13: ...t the feed water angle valve is in the OFF position III Tank Input Output See Fig 18 Ensure that tank ball valve is in the OFF position Fig 18 Fig 17 OFF ON ON OFF System Flow Diagram Tubing Connections A Connect WHITE tubing to Water Supply B Connect BLUE tubing to System Faucet C Connect BLACK tubing to Drain Saddle D Connect YELLOW tubing to Storage Tank A C B D Waste Water to Drain Feed Water ...

Page 14: ... tools and work area Be sure to keep all provided tools in a safe place so they can be used for future RO system maintenance VI Flushing the Tank To flush the tank turn the RO system faucet ON and drain the wa ter from the tank The tank is empty when the pressure from the faucet drops from a steady stream to a slow trickle Once the tank is empty turn the system faucet OFF Upon startup of the syste...

Page 15: ...d Replace every 6 12 Months If water source is from a private well or water source with high levels of heavy sediments filter may need to be changed sooner Stage 1 Sediment Filter Replace every 6 12 Months If water source is from a private well or water source with high levels of heavy sediments filter may need to be changed sooner Stage 2 and Stage 3 Carbon Filter Replace every 2 3 Years Dependen...

Page 16: ...h the housings by hand with a mild soap before rinsing See Fig 20 Insert the new 1st stage sediment filter and the 2nd and 3rd stage carbon block filters into the corrosponding filter housings IV Close Housings Starting with the 1st Stage housing on the right hand twist the hous ing onto the main bracket turning clockwise under the 1st Stage label Using the pro vided large wrench completely tighte...

Page 17: ...st IV Close Housing Hand twist the RO housing cap back onto the RO housing by turning clockwise Using the provided small wrench completely tighten the cap onto the RO housing See Fig 24 Re insert tubing into RO housing cap and re attach BLUE tubing lock clip to secure tubing V Check for Leaks Turn cold water supply and tank ball valve to ON positions Check valves fittings tubing connections and ho...

Page 18: ...ing the new 5th stage post carbon filter on the main system bracket ensure that the FLOW arrow on the filter is pointing towards the water output BLUE tubing See Fig 25 Re insert the quick connect tee Point A and the 3 tubes into the new 5th stage filter and re attach the 3 BLUE tubing lock clips to secure tubing connections IV Check for Leaks Turn cold water supply and tank ball valve to ON posit...

Page 19: ...17 System Service Record Date 1st Stage Sediment 2nd Stage Carbon 3rd Stage Carbon RO Membrane Post Filter Carbon Notes Date of Purchase Date of Install Installed By ...

Page 20: ...that is available to the user as reverse osmosis treated water under operating conditions that approximate typical daily usage Recovery rating means the percentage of the influent water to the membrane portion of the system that is available to the user as reverse osmosis treated water when the system is operated without a storage tank or when the storage tank is bypassed Olympia Water Systems ORO...

Page 21: ...be altered varied or extended except by written instrument executed by Olympia The remedies of replacement or refund of the Product purchase price are exclusive and are the sole obligations of Olympia under this Limited Product Warranty Olympia will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from installation and use of the Product whether direct indirect special incidental or consequential rega...

Page 22: ...eration conditions stated in the Instruction and Owner s Manual II Unreasonable use unintended use or misuse of the Product for something other than its intended use as a reverse osmosis system III Damage not resulting from manufacturing defects that occur while the Product is in the original purchaser s possession IV Installation of the Product with known or visible manufacturing defects at the t...

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Page 24: ... Water Systems 25 South 51st Avenue Phoenix AZ 85043 For questions or comments please visit our website at OlympiaFiltration com For technical support contact us at Support OlympiaFiltration com 1 800 516 2495 ...

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