
P/N 1011393 REV. A 06/16 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
In addition to the warnings and cautions in
this manual, use the following guidelines to
safely operate the system:
yRead all instructions before
using equipment.
yInstall or locate the equipment
only for its intended use as
described in this manual.
yDo NOT use corrosive chemicals
in this equipment.
yDo NOT operate this equipment
if it has a damaged cord or plug;
if it is not working properly, or if it
has been damaged or dropped.
yThis equipment should be serviced
by qualied personnel only. Contact
A.J. Antunes & Co. for repair.
yDo NOT immerse cord
or plug in water.
yKeep cord away from heated surfaces.
yThis equipment should be
supplied with only cold water.
yFor installations in Massachusetts, the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Plumbing Code 248 CMR shall
be adhered to. The use of saddle
valves are not permitted. Please
consult your local plumber.
The following warnings and cautions appear
throughout this manual and should be care-
fully observed.
yThis equipment is to be installed
to comply with the local plumbing
code and any other applicable code.
yWater pressure must not
exceed 100 psig (690 kPa). To
reduce water pressure, install
a water pressure regulator and
set to suit the application.
yWhen installed on metallic
plumbing, a properly sized
electrical bonding jumper must
be installed across the inlet and
outlet pipes serving this unit.
NOTE: If the inlet water pressure is
less than 50 psig (345 kPa), it is
recommended that a suitably-
sized booster system be installed
(outlet pressure 60 psig - 100
psig max/441-kPa - 690 kPa max).
Protect from becoming dry
If the membrane dries out, irreversible dam-
age to the RO membrane may result. Protect
the lter from becoming dry by keeping it
wet and sealed at all times.
Protect from freezing
If the RO membrane freezes during opera-
tion or storage, irreversible damage to the
membrane and brittle cracking of the
cartridge or housing may result.
Protect from direct sunlight or other UV
sources
Avoid long-term exposure to direct sunlight
or other UV sources. The RO should be
stored in a dark location.
Protect from high temperatures or
abrupt variation in temperature
The maximum operating temperature is
100°F (38°C). Avoid abrupt variations in tem-
perature. Any temperature variation should
be made slowly.
Protect from rough handling or dropping
Mechanical damage, external breakage,
and/or internal breakage of the lter can
result if the system is dropped or bumped.
Handle with care at all times during trans-
portation and installation.
Protect from organic solvents and
concentrated acids
Prevent any and all contact of the mem-
brane with strong solvents, solvents
containing chlorine, or concentrated acids.
Do NOT use strong solvents or concen-
trated acids on any plastic parts of the
lter system. Examples of some solvents to
avoid: acetone, methyl acetate (nail polish
remover); hexane (spot removers); turpen-
tine, toluene (paint thinners); dry cleaning
solutions, insecticides.
Protect from abrasive material
The membranes must be protected from
abrasive materials like shavings left in a
pipe. Abrasive materials in contact with the
membrane can cause irreversible damage
to the membrane. All pipes must be ushed
clean before installing the lter. All plastic
parts of the lter system must be protected
from sharp objects like knives, sand paper,
or other tools. Cutting or nicking a plastic
part can weaken it and cause a leak. Do NOT
use abrasive cleansers on any plastic parts.
Protect from water hammer
The system must be protected from shock,
pressure surges, or pulsation that may occur
inside water pipes. Water hammer occurs in
pipes when a valve or faucet shuts quickly.
Install a water hammer arrestor (pressure
vessel containing compressed air separated
from the water by a diaphragm) to reduce
pressure shock.