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Flushing the system ready for use
Before you can use the system all pipework, fittings, pressure tank
and all consumables must be flushed properly
DO NOT
Consumes any water until flushing is complete.
•
STEP 1
– Refer to Plumbing Diagram (Page 23). Re-check all
connection points.
CLOSE
the pressure tank valve
(4)
.
•
STEP 2
–
OPEN
the flush valve
(7)
for 15 minutes; this will flush/rinse
the PP, GAC (UDF), and CTO filters to drain.
•
STEP 3 -
CLOSE
the flush valve
(7)
and
OPEN
gooseneck faucet for 20
minutes, this will allow the RO membrane to flush.
•
STEP 4
-
CLOSE
the gooseneck faucet and
OPEN
the pressure tank
valve
(4)
. The tank will fill in 2 - 3hrs.
•
STEP 5
-
OPEN
the gooseneck faucet
(6)
to flush the pressure tank
down the sink drain. 3.2 gallons (12 Litres).
•
STEP 6
-
CLOSE
the gooseneck faucet
(6)
and allow the pressure tank
to refill (2-3 hrs.) then drain the pressure tank a 2nd time,
•
STEP 7
-
CLOSE
the gooseneck faucet
(6)
and allow the pressure tank
to refill for the third time (2-3 hrs.) You have now completed the initial
installation flushing sequence and can use the purified water for
drinking and food preparation.
CONGRATULATIONS!
You have completed the installation!
Please make sure the flush valve is
CLOSED
once the
flushing is complete and when operating the system.
Operation and Maintenance guide
•
Day to Day operation of the SimPure
®
T1
The system is designed to purify feedwater continually until it has filled
the 3.2 Gallon (12L) pressure storage tank. As water is drawn from the
faucet tap the tank level drops and the system automatically refills. In
regular operation the system valves should be in the following position:
Normal Operation
Valve Name
Valve Position
Feedwater valve
OPEN
Pressure tank valve
OPEN
Flush valve
CLOSED
Gooseneck faucet valve
CLOSED
Unless dispensing purified water
•
Monthly Maintenance
Flush the system monthly to help remove any buildup of particulates on
the feedwater side of the system and refresh any purified water in the
pressure storage tank this helps maintain the output water quality and
high system performance:
•
STEP 1 –
Make sure the gooseneck faucet tap is
CLOSED
•
STEP 2 -
OPEN
the flush valve
(7)
for 5 minutes, this will allow the
RO membrane to flush to drain removing any contaminants.
•
STEP 3
–
CLOSE
the manual flush valve
(7).
•
STEP 4 – OPEN
gooseneck faucet valve and run water to drain until
the flow rate slows to a trickle
•
STEP 5 – CLOSE
gooseneck faucet and allow the system to refill (2-
3hrs).
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