AquaticLife 540491 Owner's manual

Model: 540491
Reverse Osmosis Tank Add-on Kit
Installation, Operation & Maintenance Guide
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Thank you for purchasing an Aquatic Life Reverse Osmosis Tank Add-on Kit.
When maintained properly, this unit will provide you with years of quality ltered water.
OVERVIEW
Reverse Osmosis (RO) water is a process of removing
contaminants from tap water using a special semipermeable
membrane.
The process works quite slowly, so it is often desired to collect
the water in a storage tank so that the water is available on
demand when needed.
This Kit includes everything needed to add drinking water to
most existing RO Filtration Units.
WARNING: Please read carefully before proceeding with
installation. Your failure to follow any attached instructions and
operating parameters may lead to the product’s failure.
Contents (Model #540491)
1Under Sink Water Line Adapter Valve
(½” Female x ½” Male x ¼” Press Fit) 1 Polishing Carbon Cartridge
1 Pressure Sensitive Solenoid 2 Carbon Cartridge Clips
1 Chrome Faucet 2 ¼” MPT x ¼” Press Fit Adapters
1In-line Check Valve 1 Set Mounting Screws
1 Drain Saddle 1 Roll Plumbers Tape
2¼” Press-Fit Tees 1 Yellow Tubing ¼” x 4 Ft
1Pressure Tank Valve 1 Blue Tubing ¼” x 4 Ft
1Water Storage Tank 1Installation, Operation and
Maintenance Guide
1 ¼” Manual On/Off Valve
Tools & Materials Recommended for Installation
1 ¼” Adjustable Wrench Electric Drill
7/16” Open End Wrench Masking Tape & Pencil
1/8”, 1/4”, 1/2” Drill Bits for metal
(for faucet hole and drain hole) Flashlight
Phillips Screwdriver
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INSTALLATION VIDEO

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OPERATING GUIDELINES
DO NOT use with water that is micro-biologically unsafe or of
unknown quality without adequate disinfection before the unit.
Refer to your Reverse Osmosis Filtration Unit instructions
for specic operating parameters.
PLUMBING DIAGRAM
Regardless of your individual RO Filtration Unit looks, the water path will be the same for installation.
It is important to follow the path correctly to ensure proper operation.
Faucet
Carbon Polishing
Cartridge
Pressure
Tank
Tank Valve
Saddle
Valve
Sink
Drain
(Waste)
(Filtered)
Sediment
Carbon
Membrane
Check Valve
Sink Valve
Pressure
Sensitive
Solenoid
3-Stage Twist-In
Reverse Osmosis Unit
Cold Water
Supply
Optional Line
to Refrigerator
or Deionization
Optional
Deionization
Filtration
Check Valve
(not included)
Shut-O
Valve

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WATER SUPPLY
INSTALLATION
Connect the Under Sink Water Line
Adapter Valve to the cold water supply
under the sink. This Adapter will be
placed between the water supply and the
line that goes to the existing sink faucet.
Hand tightening this adapter is usually
sucient; however, if needed, use a
1 ¼” adjustable wrench
DRAIN SADDLE INSTALLATION
All Reverse Osmosis units will produce waste water.
The waste water contains high concentrations of TDS, but would
be acceptable to use on plants. Depending on your installation,
you may want to save the waste water for other uses.
Another option is to connect the Reverse Osmosis waste line to
the drain under a sink. We have included a Drain Saddle that will
t standard size sink drain pipes.
DRAIN SADDLE INSTALLATION (cont.)
Step 3 – The Drain Saddle must be mounted at least 2” above the
nut of the P-trap or cross bar from the garbage disposal to insure
proper drainage. Locate where the Drain Saddle will be mounted
and mark with a piece of masking tape and pencil.
Step 4 – Use a ¼” drill bit to make a hole in the drain pipe where
you marked it on the masking tape. Remove the masking tape and
clear any plastic burs/shavings from around the new hole in the
drain pipe.
Step 5 – Align the Drain Saddle with the new hole in the drain pipe
using a screwdriver through the Drain Saddle. Attach the solid
Semicircle Bracket to the Bracket with the ¼” hole and loosely
tighten the nuts by hand.
Step 6 – Tighten the 2 screws and nuts using a Phillips screwdriver
and 7/16” open-end wrench.
Step 1 – Locate all pieces of the Drain Saddle
1 – Bracket with ¼” press t opening
1 – Bracket – solid
2 – Screws & Nuts
1 – Foam gasket
Step 2 – Remove the center punch and peel tape backing from
the foam gasket. Apply the gasket to bracket
Remove center punch
CAUTION: If installing with a garbage disposal the saddle must
be above the disposal. If a second sink drain is available, install
it above the cross bar on the second sink drain. Installation of
the Drain Saddle below a disposal may cause the drain to plug.
Remove tape backing
Apply gasket as shown
Min.
2”

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FAUCET INSTALLATION
The faucet may be installed on any at surface.
Always check the underside of the desired location to make sure
it is clear of interference.
Step 1 – Determine the desired location for your faucet
on your sink surface.
Step 2 – Place a piece of masking tape on determined
location for the hole to be drilled. Mark the center of the hole
to be drilled on the tape.
Step 3 – Use a variable speed drill on low speed and drill a
1/8” hole in the center of the mark on the masking tape.
Step 4 – Enlarge the hole using a 1/4” drill bit followed by a
1/2” drill bit. Using the dierent size bits to enlarge the hole will
make it easier to achieve the nal ½” diameter hole size.
Step 5 – Assemble the faucet as shown in the diagram.
NOTE: Most sinks are pre-drilled with a 1 ¼” diameter hole
that can be used for the faucet. Often if the hole is not being
used, a plug is inserted into the hole. If you do not have a hole
or it is already being used for a soap dispenser, sprayer or
dishwasher vent, you will need to create a new hole.
CAUTION: Once drilled, the hole in the sink might be sharp.
Use caution when inserting the faucet stem into the hole.
NOTE: Drilling into a sink may require special drill bits,
especially for marble, porcelain or ceramic style sinks.
Check with the sink supplier for proper drilling requirements.
Chrome
Plate
Rubber
Washer
Plastic
Washer
Lock
Washer
Hex Nut
Insert
Tubing
Sleeve
Hex Nut
Sink/Counter

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POLISHING CARTRIDGE INSTALLATION
The Polishing Cartridge contains carbon that will oer a nished
taste to the drinking water. This is the last cartridge to lter the
water before the water ows from the newly-installed Chrome
Faucet.
WATER STORAGE TANK INSTALLATION
The Water Storage Tank included with your kit is more than meets
the eye. Inside the tank is a bladder made of a butyl rubber
designed for drinking water applications. Water will never touch
the actual metal tank as it enters and leaves the tank. To learn more
about the Tank, refer to the section on Unit Maintenance.
Step 2 – Choose a location that
is easy to access for when the
cartridge needs to be replaced
and secure the two clips to the
cabinet wall using the screws
provided.
Step 1 – Apply three rounds of
the plumbers tape to the nipple
on the top end of the Water
Storage Tank.
Step 2 – Thread the Pressure
Tank Valve onto the ¼” nipple
on the end of the Water Storage
Tank and hand tighten.
Step 1 – Apply three rounds
of the plumbers tape to the
¼” MPT x ¼” Press Fit Adapters
and then thread the Adapters
into the ends of the Polishing
Cartridge. Use an Adjustable
Wrench to tighten. Use caution
not to over-tighten the plastic.
1
3
4
5
2
✓
Correct
✗
Incorrect
HOW TO USE THE BUDDIE FIT™ PRESS FITTINGS
To make easy ¼” tubing connections with the included Buddie Fit™
press fittings, follow these simple steps:
Collet
Tubing
Collet Flange
O-ring
Blue
Clip
Blue Clip
Tubing
Push 2x
Tubing
Pull
NOTE: To remove tubing, remove the blue clip.
Press in and hold the collet while pulling out tubing
NOTE: We recommend cutting the tubing with
a straight-edged razor blade or a tool designed
to cut flexible water line.
1. Remove the blue clip
from the press fitting.
2. Make sure the end
of the tubing is cut
evenly and not at
an angle.
3. Push the tubing into
the fitting. You will hit
the first stop.
The tubing is still not
secured properly.
Push the tubing a
second time and you
will feel the tubing insert
completely into the
press fitting.
4. Pull back on the tubing
to ensure it is secure.
5. Insert the locking
blue clip back onto
the end of the
press fitting.

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INSTALLING THE TUBING & VALVES
Tubing is included with the kit. Yellow tubing is for supply water
and Blue tubing is for ltered water.
INSTALLING THE TUBING & VALVES (cont.)
Step 5 – Install a piece of blue tubing between the “OUT” port
(screw side) of the Pressure Sensitive Solenoid and one of the
included ¼” Press-Fit Tees. Refer to the diagram for details.
Step 6 – Install a piece of blue tubing between the other end
of the ¼” Press-Fit Tee from Step 5 and the Pressure Tank Valve.
Step 7 – Install a piece of blue tubing between the ¼” Press-Fit
Tee and one end of the Polishing Cartridge.
Step 8 – Install a piece of blue tubing between the other end of the
Polishing Cartridge and the Chrome Faucet. The Chrome Faucet
uses a compression tting, not press-t. Refer to the diagram for
the Chrome Faucet installations.
PREPARING CARTRIDGES FOR USE
Step 1 – Turn on the water and allow the Water Storage Tank
to ll completely. This may take several hours.
Step 2 – Turn o the water supply to the RO Filtration Unit
at the Under Sink Water Line Adapter Valve.
Step 3 – Open the water tap on the Chrome Faucet and drain
all of the water from the Water Storage Tank.
Step 4 – Repeat steps 1 through 3 a second time.
WARNING: DO NOT USE SCISSORS to cut the tubing.
Scissors will pinch the tubing and it will leak once installed.
Only use a razor blade or tool designed for cutting
flexible water line tubing.
NOTE: The Pressure Sensitive Solenoid has four ports. We
identify the ports based on labels, “IN” and “OUT” and if the
port is close to the metal screws on the Solenoid.
TIP! After installing the tubing, go back and trim excess tubing.
Step 1 – Install a piece of yellow tubing between the Under Sink
Water Line Adapter Valve and the “IN” port (non-screw side) of
the Pressure Sensitive Solenoid.
Step 2 – Install a piece of yellow tubing between the “OUT”
port (non-screw side) of the Pressure Sensitive Solenoid and the
Sediment Filter on your existing RO Filtration Unit.
Step 3 – There are two ports on the RO Membrane housing.
Install a piece of your existing RO Unit tubing between the waste
port on the membrane housing and the Drain Saddle.
Step 4 – Install a piece of blue tubing between the ltered water
port on the RO Membrane housing and the “IN” port (screw side) of
the Pressure Sensitive Solenoid. Once installed, cut the blue tubing
and install the In-line Check Valve with the arrow pointing toward
the Pressure Sensitive Solenoid.

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UNIT MAINTENANCE
Every Six Months
Step 1 – Replace the Sediment and Carbon Cartridges in
your RO Filtration Unit (or as directed by the manufacturer
of your RO Unit).
Step 2 – Replace the Carbon Polishing Cartridge.
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Every Year
Sanitation
Step 1 – Turn o the water supply to the RO Filtration Unit
at the Under Sink Water Line Adapter Valve.
Step 2 – Open the water tap on the Chrome Faucet and
drain all of the water from the Water Storage Tank.
Step 3 – Disconnect the Blue tubing from the valve at the
top of the Water Storage Tank. Using a clean eye dropper
insert ½ teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide or common
household bleach into the Blue tube. This will ow into the
tank once water is turned back on to unit. Reattach Blue tube
to the ball valve. Follow the startup procedure and drain two
full tanks of water.
Step 4 - Install a new Polishing Carbon Cartridge.
Pressure Check
Step 1 – Turn o the water supply to the RO Filtration Unit
as the Under Sink Water Line Adapter Valve.
Step 2 – Open the water tap on the Chrome Faucet
and leave it in the open position.
Step 3 – Locate the tire pressure style valve on tank
(usually under a blue cap). Connect a bicycle hand pump to
the valve and start pumping - as you are pumping air into the
tank you will see the water begin to ow out of the faucet.
Keep pumping until no more water comes out the faucet
(DO NOT TO OVER FILL THE TANK WITH AIR).
Step 4 - Once all the water is out of the tank (shake the tank
to make sure), you will need to check how much air you’ve
pumped into the tank using a Digital Tire Gauge.
You will need to set the air pressure to 5 to 7 PSI.
Step 5 - Once pressure is set; turn o the Chrome Faucet
and turn the water supply back on. Allow time for the
tank to rell.
Every Two Years
Replace the Membrane Cartridge in your RO Filtration Unit
(or as directed by the manufacturer of your RO Unit).
CONNECTING A REFRIGERATOR
OR ADDITIONAL FILTRATION
In some instances, it may be desirable to add additional dispensers
or further ltration to utilize the ltered water in the Storage Tank.
For this reason, an additional Tee is included in the parts pack.
Refrigerator Water/Ice Connection
Step 1 – Install the included Tee in the Blue Water Tubing
8-12 inches from where the tubing connects to the top of the
Water Storage Tank.
Step 2 – Connect the open port on the Tee to your refrigerator as
directed by the manufacturer of your appliance.
Deionization Filtration
In applications for hydroponics and sh keeping, it may be
desired to remove the remaining Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
from the RO Filtered Water. This is done with the use of a
Deionization Filter.
Step 1 – Install the included Tee in the Blue Water Tubing 8-12
inches from where the tubing connects to the top of the Water
Storage Tank.
Step 2 – Connect the open port on the Tee to the water in port
on the Deionization Filter. It will be important to install a check
valve before the tubing enters the Deionization Unit. In addition,
a Shut-O valve (included) will be required on the output side
of the Deionization Unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM CHECK
System runs too much
Check Installation of Pressure Sensitive Solenoid
Low air pressure in Water Storage Tank
Bladder failure in Water Storage Tank
Low Storage Capacity in Tank Under inflated Water Storage Tank
Bladder failure in Water Storage Tank
Water Storage Tank Heavy (full)
but no water Bladder failure in Water Storage Tank
Tank takes longer than normal to fill Sediment, Carbon or Membrane
need to be replaced
Water Storage Tank won’t hold water
Check Valve installed properly
Pressure Sensitive Solenoid installed properly
Faucet is open

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ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (Cont.)
Lifetime Products LLC warrants that this Reverse Osmosis Tank Add-on Kit shall be free from
defective components and leaks or cracks due to defects in materials or workmanship for a
period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. If a defect is shown, Lifetime Products LLC will,
at Lifetime Product’s sole discretion, either repair or replace the product without charge. No cash
refunds will be made. This warranty is provided solely to the original consumer purchaser of the
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This warranty does not apply to damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, lack of reasonable
care, failure to follow safety and installation instructions.
This warranty will be void if defects occur due to failure to observe the following conditions:
1. The Reverse Osmosis Tank Add-on Kit should only be connected
to a potable municipal or well cold water supply.
2. Do not use with water that is of unknown quality without adequate
disinfection before or after the system.
3. Incoming water to the RO cannot exceed 100°F.
4. Incoming water pressure must be between 40 and 100 PSI.
5. Incoming water pH must not be lower than 2 or higher than 11.
6. Incoming water iron content must be less than 0.2 ppm.
7. Do not use outdoors or in a location that subjected to direct sunlight or freezing.
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used in accordance with the installation and maintenance instructions accompanying the product.
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