REVERSE OSMOSIS INSTALLATION 5 Stage High Alkaline

BRIEF TECHNICAL ASPECT OF THE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM

This Filter Systems Australia Water Treatment System utilizes a process called reverse osmosis (RO). As the heart of the purification system, the RO process uses semi-permeable spiral-wound membranes to separate and remove dissolved solids, organic, pyrogens, sub-micron colloidal particles and bacteria from water. Feed water is delivered under pressure at about 60 PSI through the permeator where water permeates the minute pores of the membrane and is delivered as purified water. Impurities in the water are concentrated in the reject stream and flushed to drain. Your newly purchased Filter Systems Australia Reverse Osmosis System is capable of removing between 90% to 96% of the total dissolved solids (TDS), organics, and bacteria.

Important

We suggest you read and become familiar with all instructions, processes, and parts prior to proceeding with the installation. Please see back page for information on protection equipment.

BEFORE YOU START: PLEASE NOTE – All components that come pre-assembled will require tightening and checking before installation. Due to transit, fittings and other components may be loosened or unseated from vibrations so please go along and check all things including but not limited to: Tubing, Fittings, tubing connections (between tube and fitting), O-rings, housings and filters.

Prior to installing the feed water assembly, please make sure that the following water conditions are met:

Feed Water Condition Min. Max. Inlet Pressure 45 PSI 100 PSI Temperature 4.5°C 38°C pH Level 2 11 TDS Level 0 mg/L 2000 mg/L

• All local plumbing codes must be followed.• All tubing must be cut in a straight line with Tube Cutter Supplied

Ready to start

Locate cold water supply, suitable hanging and fitment room for system and tank.Locate the drain point, and sink faucet placement.

FEED WATER INSTALLATION:

Locate cold-water flex line ½” to cold water faucet tap on sink, turn off water supply, open cold water faucet to release the pressure.

Picture indicates accessing water via the ½” flex line to cold water mixer tap. Thread tape must be applied when joining the valve to the adaptor block shown above. Please note that tubing colour on your systems is white, not blue as pictured. Picture shows PLV when PLV is provided. If PLV is not provided tubing is continuing through to the filter system

NOTE; some models may contain this fitting. If so, this fitting is designed to replace the chrome Adaptor block and brass ball valve tap pictured above

DRAIN CLAMP INSTALLATION

1. The drain clamp should be drilled, installed below the trap and on the vertical or horizontaltailpiece (see figure 2).

2. The hole position on the pipe should be marked and drilled with a 1/4" bit through one side of thepipe (see figure 3)

3. Align the drain clamp over the drilled hole and attach it to the drainpipe and tighten the twoscrews evenly (see figure 4).

Fitting the Faucet to the sink

Stainless Steel Sinks & Porcelain Sinks:

1. Drilling through a stainless-steel sink can be achieved by marking a center punchand drilling a 3/16" guide hole.

2. Use a 1/2" or 7/16” carbide or very sharp drill to enlarge the hole.3. Make sure when starting to drill, begin slowly through the porcelain portion of the

sink so that chipping is reduced to a minimum.4. On stainless steel, a very sharp drill bit and low speed is essential, or you risk

burning the surface of the sink.

MOUNTING THE FAUCET:

1 Disassemble the bottom portion of the faucet. 2. Place into hole of sink and reassemble faucet from underneath sink.

Figure 2. Drain Clamp Location ENSURE YOU INSTALL AFTER S BEND ON THE DOWNPIPE

Figure 3. Drain clamp drill

Black

STANDARD FAUCET

STORAGE TANK ASSEMBLY:

1. Use Teflon tape and wrap the nipple on the top of the storage tank and the 90-degree elbow supplied.

2. Install the ball valve onto the tank nipple.

Assembling the System:

STEP 1: Remove Components from STEP 2: Disconnect tubing from Box, check all items are in box. Membrane housing

STEP 3: Un-screw membrane cap STEP 4: Un-Wrap Membrane And ensure the o-rings are correctly Ensure that you only handle the filter Seated. By the end stems.

STEP 5: Firmly insert the membrane The end with the dual o-rings goes in First as shown.

STEP 6: Tighten the membrane firmly

STEP 7: Un-Wrap and load cartridges. STEP 8: Screw up the housings by The order from right to left is sediment hand in an upright position, ensure then carbon as shown. Filters line up correctly with housing

STEP 9: Firmly tighten housings STEP 10: The labels may not always Using the provided spanner. Line up with the front of the system so The housings must be tight to avoid ensure the system is sufficiently Leaks. Tightened as shown

You are now ready for installation

Connecting the RO system:

Using Push-Fit fittings aka “John Guest” fittings: If you come across a push-fit fitting, you need to firmly push the tubing into the opening until you feel a “click” which signifies that the tubing has pushed through the internal O-ring and is seated correctly. If leaking occurs, it may be due to roughly cut tubing OR the tubing is not pushed in far enough. To remove tubing from push-fit fittings, depress the floating collet (shown in below photo), then pull the tubing out.

1. Measure length of White tubing from your cold-water inlet (mains water inlet tee)- Firmly push in tubing to the ¼” fitting on the Tee and screw tight to lock the tubing

in.- Firmly push the inlet tubing into the “Inlet” Of the RO system also labeled “Dirt

Sediment Filter” 2. Measure and cut length of Yellow tubing between the storage tank and Xstream Alkaline cartridge (Marked as “tank” on the Tee fitting. (NOTE: water goes in and out of the same line to the storage tank)3. Connect filtered water to Facet tap on sink (Refer to previous Faucet Installation)

SYSTEM START UP:

1. Once you are confident that all components are assembled correctly, slowly turn onthe inlet water and inspect the system thoroughly for leaks.

2. Once system has been checked, open the valve on top of the storage tank and thesystem will kick back in and begin filling the tank full of Reverse Osmosis Water.

NOTE: At NO point does the pressure valve on the bottom of the storage tank need to be tampered with or used. The water enters and exits the storage tank through the SAME LINE on the top of the tank. There is NO need to touch pressure valve at any point. The tank is preset to 7 PSI. Anything above or below that figure will cause to tank to not function as intended.

3. IMPORTANT FOR 5 STAGE SYSTEMS: When Starting up system, keep the faucet tap open and close the storage tank. This will force the water to fill the system and remove most of the trapped air, when water begins to come out of the tap at a constant speed, close the tap and then open the tank valve. Once the tank is entirely full (approx. 1-2 Hours) open the sink top faucet and allow the entire tank to drain. This will flush the filters and the tubing prior to use. This is important as the filters are no longer pre-washed due to potential bacteria contamination. This process also helps to flush out the anti-bacterial solution which these units are factory treated with.

4. The system will automatically start to fill the storage tank again.

5. The system is ready to provide you with fresh and purified water. In some cases, there may be a lingering taste in the water, which can be described as a metallic or chemical taste, this is only the carbon and alkalizing fines or also some residual sanitiser in the tank or membrane and will disappear shortly after adequate flushing. If taste persists for longer than 1 week please contact us on 07 5597 4585

RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE:

As a general rule, any cartridges BEFORE the membrane should be replaced every 6 months. This will help ensure the membrane itself will perform to its full potential over its 1-5 year lifespan (depending on water quality). The post carbon GAC (taste and odour cartridge) should be replaced every 12 months. In a 5 Stage system, the Xstream Alk should be replaced every 12 months as per the manufacturers recommendations.

On a standard 5 stage system, the changes would be similar to this:

Poly Spun Sediment Cartridge – 6 months Carbon Block Cartridge – 6 months Membrane – 1-5 years Xstream Alkaline – 12 months Xstream Carbon - 12 months

Additional Extras:

Water Hammer Arrester: The water hammer arrestor is installed either at your washing machine or your dishwasher inlet. The Water Hammer Arrester has a 1/2" BSP connection.Please refer to the provided brochure for further information.

Pressure Relief Valve: The Pressure Relief valve is to prevent pressure due to thermal expansion. This commonly occurs when connecting the water to a fridge or water chiller/ice maker. This must be installed AFTER the Filter System. (I.E. Between the drinking water & Chiller/Fridge). It comes fitted with a drain clamp which clamps around the DOWN PIPE. This clamp has 2x ports, 1 for the pressure relief valve (pre-fitted) and the second one is for the waste water of the RO system. The waste water is located behind the filters on a small valve labeled drain line / Flow 200. This is the flow restrictor. Please contact us on 07 5597 4585 if you have any questions in regards to the installation of this system BEFORE attempting.

WATERMARK CERTIFIED RO SYSTEM:

The three-stage pressurised component of this RO system is certified to Watermark Standards AS/NZS 3497 Under the Certificate number 23247. Watermark certification is the level of certification required by law for a licensed plumber in Australia to install a water filter system. All products used under this certification will give you peace of mind knowing that your water filter complies with Australian plumbing codes. Our Watermark certified filter systems are hand assembled here in Australia and are randomly batch tested to ensure top quality and workmanship for your water filtration products.

Filter Systems Australia PTY LTD 38 Jade Drive Molendinar, QLD, 4214 1300 888 008 AS/NZS 3497 | Lic. No. 23247

Water Filtration Systems & Housings WARNING: For correct operation of this appliance it is essential to observe the manufacturer’s instructions. This system must be mounted in a vertical position and must be positioned to allow access for service and filter cartridge changing. Once installation is complete the installer should inspect for leaks.

Under no circumstances should a thread sealant be used on water filtration housings – Thread tap ONLY is permitted. If thread sealants are used, all warranty is void.

Pressure Gauge Fittings: When installing pressure gauges, you must apply 6-8 Rounds of standard white thread tape for an adequate seal. Systems that come without optional pressure gauges will be supplied with hole cap fittings. They are to be thread taped (approx. 6-8 Rounds) and tightly fitted into the holes located on the top of the housings See Photo Below:

All filter kits, designed for indoor use, sold through us (Filter Systems Aust P/L) are subject to a life time warranty, providing you have your Filter Systems Australia (FSA) invoice. If there is a problem with your system within the first 12 months, we will pay the freight to and from, in order to correct the fault in your system. After the initial 12 months from the date of purchase, any faults will be fixed at our discretion, providing you pay any associated freight costs.

Any contract of sale, order, or quotation made or accepted by or on behalf of Filter Systems Australia is subject to these terms and conditions of sale. Filter Systems Australia warrants each new product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of retail sale established by the date of the original invoice issued by FSA. After the initial 1 year elapses, the product must be forwarded at the buyer’s own risk and expense to FSA, together with proof of purchase. Any damage caused during or as a result of transit will not be the responsibility of FSA.

Filter Systems Australia’s exclusive obligation under this Warranty is, at FSA’s own option, to either repair or replace the Product, once FSA has deemed that the Product is defective. Filter Systems Australia will not cover any labour charge incurred by the buyer for the replacement or repair of any product. The buyer is responsible for freight and local labour charges for products the subject of this Warranty.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Filter Systems Australia’s liability for any breach of this warranty shall be limited solely to replacement or repair at the sole option of FSA, of any part or parts found to be defective during the warranty period.

In no event, will liability extend beyond the purchase price of the product. This warranty is subject to the product being properly installed and maintained and being used for its intended purpose. The warranty will be void if the goods have found to be tampered with. This warranty does not cover the normal wear and tear of the product, or damage caused by misuse, abuse or vandalism. This warranty does not extend to a product that has been modified in any way unless with FSA’s expressed consent. The warranty does not cover any malfunction or failure resulting from neglect or use of unauthorized parts and accessories, improper water pressure etc. The warranty does not extend to damage caused by rain, fire, earthquake or other natural causes or acts of nature.

It is expressly agreed that this shall be the sole and exclusive remedy of the buyer stated herein, and under no circumstances shall Filter Systems Australia be liable for any costs, loss, expense, damages, special damages, incidental damages or consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from the design, manufacture, sale, or use or repair of the product whether based upon warranty, contract, tort or strict liability. Warranty is voided if the damage is found to be caused by water hammer, excessive pressure or thermal expansion, as the result of use in conjunction with a water cooler or heated. The warranty limits Filter Systems Australia’s liability and is in lieu of all other warranties and liabilities expressed or implied. All implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are hereby disclaimed by Filter Systems Australia and excluded from the Warranty. With reference to other components that are sold separately, these are covered by our 12-month warranty unless otherwise stated by the manufacturer.

WARRANTY PROCEDURE

A copy of the original invoice must be presented for any warranty claim as proof of purchase, this limited warranty is void if the product under warranty is presented without the said original invoice. Filter Systems Australia may request that a statement accompany the original invoice, signed by the buyer, setting out the following terms:

1. The name and address of the buyer.

2. The date and by whom the product was purchased.

3. The date and by whom the product was installed.

4. The location where the product was installed.

5. The date and time the product first appeared to malfunction.

6. The nature of the problem with the product.

7. The date and time of any and all loss event/s.

8. The date and time Filter Systems Australia was first notified of the product malfunction.

A failure by the buyer to submit the said statement within 28 days, after such request is made by Filter Systems Australia, will automatically void the warranty. A failure to answer truthfully or to answer in a way that is misleading, entitles Filter Systems Australia to void the warranty and to notify the police in the event of suspected fraudulent conduct. The risk in the product will pass to the buyer immediately upon the product leaving Filter Systems Australia’s premises for delivery to the place designated by the buyer. Filter Systems Australia will retain title to (but not risk in) a product delivered to the buyer until FSA has received payment in full for the product and all other sums owing to it by the buyer. Until such payment, the buyer holds the product as bailee for FSA and may not sell or otherwise dispose of the product unless authorised by FSA. If the product is sold, the proceeds of sale will be placed in a separate trust account pending payment to Filter Systems Australia. The Buyer will store the goods in such a way as to enable them to be separately identified and will keep them insured at its own expense with FSA’s interest noted on any such insurance cover. If the buyer fails to make any payment when due or becomes bankrupt or becomes insolvent, or has a judgement entered against it in any Court or enters into any scheme of arrangement, composition, or assignment or is in receivership or voluntary administration or liquidation, the buyer grants Filter Systems Australia licence to enter any of the buyer’s premises where the product is stored, and without notice, to re-take possession of and remove, at the buyer’s cost and expense, the product in respect of which title has not passed to the buyer.

The system is not serviced every as per the recommendation OR every 12 Months Product damage results from water hammer, freezing, neglect or is not installed by a licensed plumber in accordance with the installation plan The water temperature exceeds 38° Celsius. The system is not installed with an Australian Standards approved Pressure Limiting and Dual Check Valve.