Elements RO-6-BF, User Manual

Page 1: ...Hankscraft Inc 300 Wengel Drive Reedsburg WI 53959 www elementswatertreatment com 608 524 4341 h2osales hankscraft com Innovative Solutions for Your Water RO 6 BF and RO 6 BF NF ...

Page 2: ...e tank ball valve 8 Step 4 Mounting the drain saddle valve 9 Step 5 Pressure testing and purging 9 System Care and Maintenance 10 12 Pre filter Change out Procedure 10 Post filter Change out Procedure 10 Membrane Change out Procedure 11 Filter Replacement Chart 12 Connection Diagrams 13 15 6 Stage RO Flow Chart 13 6 Stage RO with Booster Pump Flow Chart 14 6 Stage RO with Permeate Pump Flow Chart ...

Page 3: ...before they can enter the RO membrane The post filter removes any taste or odors that may remain in the water after passing through the RO membrane and just before going to the faucet To prevent water waste an automatic shut off valve closes when the RO faucet is closed and the storage tank is full This reverse osmosis system will provide you with a continuous supply of sparkling clear delicious w...

Page 4: ...it 2 Water storage tank 3 One length of tubing 4 Installation kit 5 Tank ball valve 6 Drain saddle valve 7 Brass water feeder with valve 8 Faucet with assembly kit 9 Installation manual TOOLS NEEDED 1 Variable speed drill 2 drill bits 3 Adjustable wrench pliers 4 Screwdriver 5 Utility knife or scissors 6 Teflon tape Caution This reverse osmosis system contains many replaceable components critical ...

Page 5: ...t filter removes any remaining tastes or odors from the RO filtered water Stage 6 Post RO Mineralizing Cartridge p n AC IL MIN S The mineralizing cartridge contains different kinds of minerals which will dissolve into the water to return a calibrated amount of taste back to the water Automatic Shut off Valve Assembly p n AP ASV 04 JG S To ensure proper system operation this drinking water system h...

Page 6: ...r water as it should and will substantially reduce the filter and membrane life CAUTION Chlorine in water will destroy the RO membrane Most municipalities add chlorine to the water supply to kill water borne infectious organisms The pre filters will remove the chlorine up to the limits shown in the Performance Data Sheet before it enters the RO membrane It is important to replace the pre filter ca...

Page 7: ...he tube to verify it has been secured It is a good practice to test the system prior to leaving the site and or before use Step 3 Place the locking clip back Fig 3 to lock the tube and prevent it from accidental slip out Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Disconnecting Standard Quick Connection Push in Fittings Caution Make sure that the system is depressurized before removing fittings Step 1 If present r...

Page 8: ...tion Connection to RO System Water Supply Line Step 2 Installing the Faucet The faucet should be positioned with aesthetics function and convenience in mind An ample flat surface is required for the faucet base so that it can be installed firmly Also check the underside of the sink in the desired location to see if there is enough space to complete the faucet installation If there is not enough sp...

Page 9: ... plastic locating washer the small metal washer and screw on the nut until it is tight against the underside of the sink or counter 7 With all fittings in place thread the tube fastening nut and collet Insert the tubing into the faucet inlet and tighten the nut 8 Connect the other free end of the tubing to the post filter Please refer to connection diagrams at the end of this manual for appropriat...

Page 10: ...of this manual for appropriate connection Step 5 Pressure Testing and Purging 1 Check all tubing to be sure there are no kinks or obstructions 2 Turn the storage tank valve to the OFF position 3 Turn RO faucet lever to continuous flow ON position handle pointed up 4 Turn the cold water supply valve on slowly When the system is pressurized check for leaks 5 You will hear the air purging from the sy...

Page 11: ... record using the chart located later in this manual to establish a maintenance schedule that is unique to your water conditions Post filter Replacement lifetime 6 months To change the post filter follow these instructions 1 Shut off the feed water supply to the system by turning the saddle valve on the water supply clockwise until it stops 2 Close the storage tank ball valve by turning the handle...

Page 12: ...otion as the membrane is press fitted into the housing Be careful not to damage the inside walls of the membrane housing 10 Insert the new membrane into the membrane housing and use your thumbs to apply pressure to the membrane in the direction shown making sure the brine seal and permeate O rings seat into the housing completely 11 Turn on the feed water supply to the system 12 Turn the RO faucet...

Page 13: ...12 Filter Replacement Date Chart Installation Date Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6 ...

Page 14: ...rtridge p n AC PS 10 NC B Activated Carbon Cartridge p n AC GAC 10 NL C Sediment Carbon Cartridge p n AC SC 10 NL D RO Membrane p n AC OM 75 FILMTEC E Storage Tank 3gal F Inline Carbon Cartridge p n AC IL GAC S G Inline Mineralizing Cartridge p n AC IL MIN S ...

Page 15: ...14 RO System with Booster Pump Flowchart ...

Page 16: ...15 RO System with Permeate Pump Flowchart ...

Page 17: ...ed with sediments Feed water does not comply with the standard requirements Solution Replace the pre filters If the capacity does not improve replace the post filters membrane and flow restrictor Increase water pressure carry out additional filtration etc before doing the service Filtration Speed is Lower than Usual Cause Water pressure in the storage tank is below 5 7 psi Solution Open the faucet...

Page 18: ...tem is to be used with municipal or well water sources treated and tested on a regular basis to ensure bacteriological safe quality DO NOT use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or unknown quality without adequate disinfection before and after the system Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected water that may contain filterable cysts Depending on water chemistry wat...

Page 19: ...s 11000 cfu mL 6 cfu mL 99 99 32 cfu mL 50 000 cfu mL 99 95 Fluoride 8 6 0 39 95 5 0 51 8 0 10 1 5 Lead 0 16 0 003 98 1 0 019 0 15 10 0 01 Radium 226 228 25 pCi L 5 pCi L 80 5 pCi L 25 pCi L 5 pCi L Selenium 0 1 0 006 94 0 0 006 0 10 10 0 05 Total Dissolved Solids 780 52 93 4 88 750 40 mg L 187 Turbidity 11 NTU 0 1 NTU 98 9 0 4 NTU 11 1 NTU 0 5 NTU Note This system has been tested for the treatmen...

Page 20: ...im This warranty does not apply to defects reported to Hankscraft outside of the warranty period This warranty does not apply to defects caused by installing operating servicing modifying repairing or maintaining or lack of maintaining the product outside of Hankscraft s recommendations Filters membrane elements and flow restrictors that become fouled or plugged due to excessive turbidity dissolve...

Page 21: ...lorine is needed or not Arsenic does not generally impart color taste or smell to water therefore it can only be detected by a chemical analytical test Public water supplies are required to monitor treated water for total arsenic trivalent plus pentavalent forms and the results are available to the public from the utility Consumers using private water sources will need to test their water It is re...

Page 22: ...ghly effective at reducing just about all contaminants in your water including organic and inorganic compounds as well as unwanted tastes and odors Please contact your service professional or Hankscraft Inc with any questions service issues or for replacement parts Hankscraft Inc 300 Wengel Drive Reedsburg WI 53959 www elementswatertreatment com 608 524 4341 h2osales hankscraft com ...