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SECTION I. INTRODUCTION
Your new Reverse Osmosis (R.O.) Drinking Water
System uses a combination of fi ltration tech nol o gies
to reduce unwanted contaminants in a water supply.
The following steps combine to give you the best in
clear sparkling drinking water:
MECHANICAL FILTRATION/ACTIVATED
CARBON
–The Sediment/Carbon Module will
remove the larger particles such as silt, rust
and scale. Its 5 micron (equal to 0.0002 inch)
nominal rating helps to give maximum life to the
R.O. Membrane. The activated carbon in the
Prefi lter will remove any chlo rine that may be
present in the feed water. This pre treat ment is
also necessary for membrane protection.
REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE
–The R.O.
Membrane is the heart of the fi l tra tion system.
It is designed to reduce the dis solved min er al
content of the water. Minerals picked up in the
environment by the water are measured as Total
Dissolved Solids (TDS). In the Reverse Os mo sis
process, dissolved minerals are sep a rat ed from
the incoming water (Feed Water) to produce
the product wa ter (the Permeate). The excess
minerals are rinsed to drain (the Reject Water).
The membrane is a specially con struct ed, fully
aromatic polyamide fi lm, and is classifi ed as a
Thin Film Composite (T.F.C.).
The spiral wound construction of the R.O.
Membrane provides maximum surface area
for water production and is less susceptible
to fouling by par tic u late matter, turbidity and
colloidal ma te ri als.
ACTIVATED CARBON
–The Ac ti vat ed Carbon
Module contains carbon particles with a vast
network of pores. The tremendous surface
area of these pores (typically 800–1200 square
meters per gram of carbon) gives the carbon
very good adsorptive sites for sub stanc es that
contribute to tastes and odors.
IN–LINE ACTIVATED CARBON POST FILTER
–
The In–Line Activated Carbon Post Filter is
located after the Holding Tank and reduces the
tastes and odors that may pass through the
system. It adds a fi nal polish to the water.
AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF VALVE
–The ASO Valve
senses when the Holding Tank is full and closes
the feed water supply to prevent excess reject
water from going to drain when the unit is not
producing water.
WATER QUALITY MONITOR
–The Water Quality
Monitor has been integrated into the faucet
base for instant monitoring at the touch of a
button. The monitor compares the level of the
Total Dissolved Solids in the incoming (feed)
water versus the product water and calculates
the percent rejection. The monitor is preset to
indicate a level of 75% rejection.
A green light indicates that the percent rejection
is at or above the set (desired) value and that
the system is producing quality water.
An amber light indicates that the product water
quality is less than acceptable. Because the
Water Quality Monitor was designed to operate
best while the system is making water, a false
reading may occur if tested when your R.O.
drinking water system is not making water.
Please empty the Holding Tank, wait 15 minutes
for the system to begin making water, and test
your water quality again. If the Water Quality
Monitor light is still amber, please contact a
water treatment professional for service. The
Water Quality Monitor requires a 9 volt battery,
which is included.
IMPORTANT NOTICES:
This reverse osmosis system contains replaceable treatment components critical for effective performance. It is the user's
responsibility to, and the manufacturer strongly recommends that the user, periodically test the product water to verify the
system is performing satisfactorily. See the test kit(s) for sampling instructions.
This system is acceptable for treatment of infl uent concentrations of no more than 27 mg/l nitrate and 3 mg/l nitrite in
combination measured as N and is certifi ed for nitrate/nitrite reduction only for water supplies with a pressure of 40 psig
(280 kPa) or greater.
This system conforms to NSF/ANSI Standard 58 for pentavalent arsenic reduction. See the Performance Data Sheet and
Arsenic Facts section for an explanation of reduction performance.
DO NOT USE WITH WATER THAT IS MICROBIOLOGICALLY UNSAFE OR OF UNKNOWN QUALITY, WITHOUT
ADEQUATE DISINFECTION BEFORE OR AFTER THE SYSTEM.
Systems certifi ed for cyst reduction may be used on
disinfected water that may contain fi lterable cysts.
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