and ensure that the lter thread strength does not decay over the years.
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Mounting the system is not required. The system does not need to be
mounted to function.
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Please note that if the system is to be mounted, we recommend using
two 10 x 1-1/4 Phillips Flat Wood Screws (not included) to make it
easier to replace lters.
Step 10: System Startup
Note: If your model has a UV stage, do not plug in the UV power until the system
has been fully ushed.
Step 10. a.
Plug the booster pump into an outlet. It will not activate until water ow begins.
Step 10. b.
Straighten all tubing and turn the Tank Valve to the OFF position. Place a towel
under the system to catch any leaks.
Step 10. c.
Disconnect the RO membrane housing cap inlet tubing. Open the Feed Water
Adapter Valve and the Cold Water Supply Valve, and ush the rst three stages into a bucket
until the water turns clear.
Step 10. d.
Once clear, turn o the Feed Water Adapter Valve, reconnect the tubing to the
RO membrane housing cap. Repeat this ush process for each lter change.
Step 10. e.
Open the RO faucet, slowly turn on the Feed Water Adapter, and inspect for
leaks.
Common causes of leaks:
Tubing is not fully inserted into the quick-connect tting.
O-ring is misaligned or kinked.
Housing/Cap is improperly tightened or misaligned.
Step 10. f.
Within 5 minutes, the booster pump will activate, and water will begin trickling
from the faucet. Allow this to ow for at least 15 minutes to ush the system (excluding the
tank). Initial water may appear black due to carbon from new lters but will clear over time.
Step 10. g.
Shut o the RO faucet, open the Tank Valve, and let the tank ll completely. This
may take 1-2 hours, depending on water temperature and TDS levels. The pump will
automatically shut o when the tank is full.
Step 10. h.
Once the tank is full, open the RO faucet to empty it fully. Do not use the rst
tank of water. Let it drain into the sink until the stream turns to a trickle. This means the tank
has emptied, and you can close the RO faucet to let it begin lling again.
Step 10. i.
If applicable, plug in the UV power after the tank has been ushed. Check that
the UV light activates when water ows through it. If it does not, con rm the power source
has consistent power.
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