aqua-pure AP-RO5500 Operating Instructions Manual
Reverse osmosis drinking water filtration system
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- Page 1 Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions For: Aqua-Pure AP-RO5500 Reverse Osmosis ® Drinking Water Filtration System Installer: Please leave manual with homeowner. Homeowner: Please retain for operation and future maintenance instructions.
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Page 3: Safety Information
Retain these instructions for future reference. Intended use: The Aqua-Pure ® AP-RO5500 Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Filtration System is intended for use in filtering 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 qualified installation specialist or a licensed plumber. - Page 4 WARNING To reduce the risk associated with ingestion of water contaminated with sanitizer: • After installation, sanitizer MUST be flushed from the system before first use as directed within the installation instructions. To reduce the risk of eye injury while drilling counter-tops for faucet installation: • Safety glasses MUST be worn during sink hole drilling operations.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
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 qualified installation specialist for RO drinking water filtration systems or a licensed plumber. -
Page 6: Determine System Location
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual Determine System Location (see Figure 1) 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 fittings may be needed and a hole will have to be made from inside the cabinet, through the floor, to the basement. -
Page 7: Install The Faucet Adapter And Tubing
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 fixture. 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”... -
Page 8: Install The Drain Connection
2 for list of states. Optional feed valve assemblies can be purchased. The drain saddle assembly is designed to fit around a standard 1 1/2” O.D. drain pipe. For smaller (lavatory type) or larger (ABS pipe) drains, consult your Aqua-Pure distributor. -
Page 9: Make The Faucet Mounting Hole
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. -
Page 10: Mount The Faucet
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. -
Page 11: Install The Ro Assembly And Storage Tank
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual 11. Install the RO 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: •... -
Page 12: Install Icemaker Hookup (Optional)
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual 13. Install Icemaker Hookup (optional) The RO drinking water filtration 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” faucet tubing and routing tubing over to the refrigerator. -
Page 13: Installation Troubleshooting
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 fitting to verify that the hole is drilled through completely. -
Page 14: Maintenance
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual 17. Maintenance Reverse Osmosis drinking water filtration 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. - Page 15 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 filled.
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Page 16: Parts List
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual Long Term Non-Use If the RO filtration system is left unused for long periods (>30 days), follow this procedure: A) Open faucet to drain tank and turn off feedwater valve. Wait five minutes for RO assembly to depressurize. B) Remove all cartridges. - Page 17 Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual General Under counter Installation Schematic (Figure 1) Faucet with Air Gap Faucet with Air Gap For best flow, tubing must be as vertical as possible. For best flow, tubing must 3/8” Yellow be as vertical as possible. Cold Water 3/8”...
- Page 18 Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual Faucet Tubing 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.
- Page 19 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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Page 20: Limited Warranty
Meriden, CT 06450 USA Visit www.nsf. 3M is a trademark of 3M Company. Toll Free: 1.800.222.7880 org for the claims Aqua-Pure is a trademark of 3M Company used under license. Worldwide: 203.237.5541 associated with NSF is a trademark of NSF International. Fax: 203.238.8701...
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