E.2 Reverse Osmosis Membrane
RO membranes remove dissolved (not visible) contamination from water (all
the way down to the molecular level). The membrane in your system may last
for several years in the proper application. The most obvious indication that your
membrane needs to be changed is a slow down in the manufacturing of water
(i.e. your storage tank does not refill as quickly with water as it once did). If your
RO system contains a pressure gauge the membrane should be changed
when a 15 psi drop is determined. Your water can also be periodically checked
to determine its TDS level.
Replacing the Reverse Osmosis Membrane
2.1 Turn off the feed waterline. Open the RO faucet and drain the water
from the tank.
2.2 Disconnect the processed water line from the RO housing end cap
via the quick connect fitting.
2.3 Twist off the end cap from the housing. (Reasonable force may have
to be used if the end cap has been on for several years).
2.4 Remove and discard the old membrane.
2.5 Apply a fresh coating of a FDA approved silicone lubricant to the two
o-rings on the end of the membrane.
2.6 Insert the membrane into the housing with the ‘two o-ring end’ first.
2.7 Apply a fresh coating of a FDA approved silicone lubricant to the
o-rings on the membrane housing.
2.8 Thread the cap back on and hand tighten firmly.
2.9 Reconnect the processed water line by inserting it into the quick
connect fitting.
2.10 Slowly turn on the feed water while checking for any leaks.
WARNING:
This reverse osmosis membrane contains a preservative solution
to prevent microbiological growth and freezing, which, if ingested, may
cause irritation of the gastrointestinal tract, colic, diarrhea, or other similar
symptoms. Therefore, 2 to 5 gallons (approximately 1 to 2 full tanks) must be
drawn from the faucet to flush out the preservative before the unit should
be considered operational. If there is still a slight foul taste to the water, run
another 2 to 3 gallons of water through the faucet.
NOTE:
Manufacturer recommends that the flow capillary be changed
every time the membrane is replaced. Disconnect the black reject water
tubing from the RO housing drain port. Remove the flow capillary from the
tubing and replace it with a new one.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to match the
size of the new flow capillary to the new membrane.
E.3 Ultraviolet Lamp
(Systems with the Polisher Biolyte™ Ultraviolet Sanitizer Only)
Change the ultraviolet lamp annually. The ultraviolet lamp in your filtration
system emits a very powerful and specific UV wave length for the sterilization of
microorganisms. This wave length is not visible to the naked eye. It is very
important that the lamp be changed once every year even if the lamp is still lit.
Visible light is not an indication of UV output. After one year, a UV lamp
degrades very quickly until it is no longer effective, even if the lamp is still lit.
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