System Startup - Pentair RO-2600 Manual De Instalación Y Operación

INSTALLATION continued
12. System Start-up
NOTE: The reverse osmosis membrane is treated with
a food grade sanitizing agent that may cause an
undesirable taste. Although it is not harmful, it
should be flushed from the system.
NOTE: The GAC and post-polishing filter may contain fine
black carbon particles. These fines are harmless,
but may make the water appear gray in color. The
carbon fines are flushed from the system with the
first tank full of water.
NOTE: The RO system does not produce a high volume
of water on demand as an ordinary filter does.
Water is produced at a slow, drop-by-drop rate.
The system requires about 2 to 4 hours to fill the
storage tank. As water is taken from the tank, the
system automatically starts the cycle of replacing
the water and then stops water production when
the tank is full.
CAUTION Visually check the entire system for leaks. If a
leak is present, see Troubleshooting.
CAUTION This unit is for dry location use only.
A. Plug unit into a live grounded electrical socket.
B. Turn off valve at top of storage tank.
B
Closed
Tank Valve
Tank Valve
Figure 16
C. Completely open the cold water supply.
D. Rotate the faucet handle to the open position.
E. Completely open the cold water supply until it comes
to a stop. Allow water to drip from the faucet for 3 more
hours. Then close the faucet and open the valve on the
storage tank. The tank valve is open when the handle
lines up with the tubing connection.
F. Allow 2 to 4 hours for the tank to fill. Continue to,
periodically check the installation for leaks. After the
storage tank is filled, open the faucet to flush the post-
polishing filter. Allow 4 to 5 minutes for all of the water to
drain from
the tank.
G. Close faucet and allow tank to fill.
H. Repeat steps E and F four times.
NOTE: Initially, the water may appear cloudy. This is a
result of air trapped in the post-polishing filter.
It is not harmful and will disappear in a matter of
minutes. It may take up to a week after installing
a new post-polishing filter for the trapped air to
dissipate.
The system is ready for operation. You can now enjoy quality
water from your Reverse Osmosis System.
8 • SE11 Model RO-2600 5 StageReverse Osmosis System
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Counter-
clockwise
WHEN TO CHANGE THE CARTRIDGES
The life of the cartridge depends on the water volume used and
the substances in the water. Normally, cartridges should be
changed at intervals of 6 months. Replace the cartridge sooner
if the water pressure at the faucet begins to drop noticeably or
if you notice changes in the taste, color, or flow of the filtered
water.
REPLACING THE PREFILTER AND
POSTFILTER CARTRIDGES
1st, 2nd and 3rd Stage Prefilter Cartridges
The cartridges should be replaced every six months. If your
water contains a high amount of sediment, it may be necessary
to change the 1st stage cartridge more frequently. If your water
contains a high amount of chlorine, it may be necessary to
change the 2nd and 3rd stage prefilters more often.
1. Turn off incoming water supply and the valve on the storage
tank. Place a tray under the system to catch any water that
spills during removal of the filter housings.
2. Open faucet to release pressure.
3. Remove electrical plug from outlet.
4. Unscrew bottom of filter housings from caps. Use the filter
wrench. Discard used cartridges.
5. Remove black rubber O-rings from grooves in housings.
Wipe grooves and O-rings clean; set O-rings aside.
6. Rinse out housings and fill each 1/3 with water. Add 2
tablespoons of bleach and scrub with non-abrasive brush
or sponge. Rinse thoroughly.
7. Lubricate each O-ring with a coating of clean silicone
grease. With two fingers, press each O-ring securely into
groove below the threads of the appropriate housing.
The rubber O-ring provides the water-tight seal
CAUTION
between the cap and the bottom of the housing.
It is important that the O-ring be properly seated
in the groove below the threads of the housing
or a water leak could occur.
Figure 17
8. Insert cartridges in the bottom of the housings. Make sure
cartridge slips over standpipe in the bottom of the housing.
NOTE: Be sure to install cartridges in proper housings
(see diagram below).
9. Screw bottoms of housings back onto caps securely; do not
over-tighten. Turn on cold water supply and open tank
valve.
10. Plug system into outlet. Check for leaks. Continue to check
periodically to make sure no leaks develop.