Retain these instructions for future reference. Intended use: The Aqua-Pure ® AP-RO5500 Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Filtration System is intended for use in fi ltering drinking water in residential locations and has not been evaluated for other uses. The system is typically installed beneath or near a kitchen sink, and it is recommended that the installation be performed by a qualifi...
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WARNING To reduce the risk associated with eye, skin and respiratory and digestive tract burns from Calcium Hypo chlorite during installation: • Calcium Hypo-chlorite (CAS 7778-54-3) granules are used for tank sanitization in this product. • During installation, do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Do not ingest. Wear eye and face protection. Keep out of reach of children.
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CAUTION • Shut off inlet water supply and depressurize system as shown in manual when changing cartridges or servicing • All hydro-pneumatic pressurized tanks must have an appropriate pressure relief valve installed. • The disposable fi lter cartridge MUST be replaced every six (6) months, at the rated capacity or sooner if a noticeable reduction in fl...
Water Filtration System. Please read each section of this manual carefully. The Aqua-Pure AP-RO5500 RO Drinking Water Filtration System is designed to connect permanently to a home plumbing system. To ensure that the installation conforms to your state and local plumbing codes, it is recommended that the installation be performed by a qualifi...
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual Determine System Location (see Figures 1 and 2) The Drinking Water Filtration System can be located under a sink or in a basement depending on space avail- ability and preference. If a basement installation is selected, additional tubing, hardware and fi ttings may be needed and a hole will have to be made from inside the cabinet, through the fl...
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual Install the Faucet Adapter and Tubing (see Figure 3) Locate the cold water stem on the underside of the faucet fi xture. Unscrew the cold water feed tube from the faucet stem. Locate the 1/4” Faucet Adapter that came with your Drinking Water System. Insert the black gasket into the threaded adapter and tighten onto the Faucet Cold Water Stem under the sink, making sure that 1/4”...
2 for list of states. Optional feed valve assemblies can be purchased. The drain saddle assembly is designed to fi t around a standard 1 1/2” O.D. drain pipe. For smaller (lavatory type) or larger (ABS pipe) drains, consult your Aqua-Pure ®...
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual Make the Faucet Mounting Hole CAUTION To reduce the risk of eye injury while drilling counter-tops for faucet installation: • Safety glasses MUST be worn during sink hole drilling operations. Before starting the hole making operation, always check below the sink so that nothing interferes with mounting the faucet such as reinforcing ribs, support brackets or cabinet construction.
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual Mount the Faucet (see Figure 6) IMPORTANT NOTES • The Uniform Plumbing Code dictates that there must be an air gap between the RO reject line and the waste drain. The faucet air gap module connections can be eliminated only if an air gap is provided elsewhere in the drain line (i.e.
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual 11. Install the Purifi cation Assembly and Storage Tank WARNING To reduce the risk associated with a hazardous voltage due to an installer drilling through existing electric wiring or water pipes in the area of installation: •...
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual 13. Install Icemaker Hookup (optional) The RO drinking water fi ltration system can be connected to any standard refrigerator icemaker or ice- maker/water dispenser. It should never be connected to a commercial type bar icemaker. Hooking up an icemaker involves connecting a tee with shutoff valve into the blue 3/8”...
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual 16. Installation Troubleshooting Problem: Water leaks from opening in air gap module. Possible Causes: A) Drain line blocked or drain not drilled through completely. B) Air lock in air gap outlet. C) Drain line has loop or is not vertical enough. Solutions: A) Check that drain line is clear of obstructions and remove drain saddle fi...
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual 17. Maintenance Reverse Osmosis drinking water fi ltration systems contain treatment components that are critical for effec- tive reduction of Total Dissolved Solids as well as inorganic chemical contaminants. We strongly recom- mend that the user test the water periodically (every six months minimum) to verify that the system is per- forming satisfactorily.
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When to Sanitize the Storage Tank A) Upon start-up as described in Section 5 of the Installation Manual. NOTE: Standard Aqua-Pure RO storage tanks need a special sanitizing agent which is activated when the storage tank is initially fi lled.
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual Long Term Non-Use If the RO fi ltration system is left unused for long periods (>30 days), follow this procedure: A) Open faucet to drain tank and turn off feedwater valve. Wait fi ve minutes for RO assembly to depressurize. B) Remove all cartridges.
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual General Under counter Installation Schematic (Figure 1) Faucet with Air Gap For best flow, tubing must be as vertical as possible. 3/8” Yellow Cold Water 3/8” Black 1/4” Green For best flow, keep Supply Only tubing from Tank Red SFC Tubing to RO Assembly as...
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Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual Using Push-In Fittings (Figure 4) This product is equipped with user-friendly “Push In” connectors. Proper use of the connectors is shown in the dia- grams. It is most important that the tubing selected for use with the connectors be of high quality, exact size and round- ness, and with no surface nicks or scratches.
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Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual Faucet Installation (Figure 6) Side View Back View Air gap hole Base plate C.L. Rubber washer Slotted washer 1/4" Standard green tubing Spacer Threaded nipple Special red "SFC" tubing from RO Flat washer Hex nut Black 3/8"...
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