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Barrel Buddie™Model# 270669
Installation, Operation & Maintenance Guide www.aquaticlife.com
Filtered
Water
Faucet
Sediment
Solenoid
RO Membrane
Carbon
Collection Barrel
Filtered
Water
Faucet
Sediment
Solenoid
RO Membrane
Carbon
Collection Barrel
Step 1 - Mount the low-water sensor in the
collection container using the MAGNET ON
THE OUTSIDE of the container and SENSOR
ON THE INSIDE. Sensor location determines
when the solenoid opens and starts filling
the container.
Step 4 - Locate Controller in a convenient
location for easy access. Connect the sensor
and solenoid cords.
➊Press the On/O button to turn on the unit.
➋The Controller will sense the water level
at the high and low sensors.
➌If the water level is below the low sensor,
the controller will open the solenoid and
begin filling the container.
➍When the water level reaches the
high sensor, the controller will shut-o
the solenoid.
Step 5 - Plug the low voltage transformer
cord into the controller. Plug the transformer
into a power outlet and create a drip loop.
Step 3 - Connect tubing to the Solenoid.
An arrow on the bottom shows water flow
direction. Refer to page 5 on USING THE
PRESS FITTINGS to ensure a water-tight seal.
When connecting to a RO or RO/DI unit, the
Solenoid should be placed aer the sediment
and before the carbon cartridge if possible.
Step 2 - Mount the high-water sensor in the
collection container using the MAGNET ON
THE OUTSIDE of the container and SENSOR
ON THE INSIDE. The bottom of the sensor
determines when the solenoid shuts o,
stopping water to flow to the container.
BARREL BUDDIE OPERATION
Magnet on
outside of
container
Magnet on
outside of
container
High Water
Sensor
Transformer
Drip Loop
Low Water
Sensor
Solenoid
5/8"
Sensor on
inside of
container
Sensor on
inside of
container
Faucet
Filtered
Water
Waste Water
to Drain
RO Membrane
RO Membrane
Carbon
Carbon
Sediment
Pressure
Guage
Auto Shut-o
Solenoid
IN OUT
Flow
Restrictor
Shut-o
Valve
Elbows with
Check Valve
Solenoid
Collection Barrel
Adjustable Float
Low Water
Sensor
Adjustable
Float
High Water
Sensor
TIP: Install a float valve as a back-up on the
filtered water line going into your collection
container. The container will fill from the
float, but the float should never activate
unless for some reason the Barrel Buddie
is not available to shut-o the water.
(e.g. You remove the Barrel Buddie sensor
for cleaning and forget to reinstall it).
BARREL BUDDIE INSTALLATION BARREL BUDDIE INSTALLATION
NOTE: If you must place the solenoid aer
the carbon cartridge(s), always remove
the solenoid when flushing new carbon
cartridges to prevent carbon dust from
plugging the solenoid screen.
