AquaticLife 540374 Owner's manual

Model: 540374
Installation, Operation & Maintenance Guide
Twist-In Dual Deionization Filtration Unit
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Thank you for purchasing an
Aquatic Life Twist-In (TI) Dual
Deionization Water Filtration Unit.
When maintained properly, this unit will
provide you with years of service.
OVERVIEW
The cartridges on your unit are designed
for easy installation and replacement.
Each cartridge easily connects to the lter
housing by simply inserting and twisting.
It is important the cartridges are installed
post membrane lter to prolong the life of
the deionization (DI) cartridge.
After the water is ltered by a membrane
(not included), there is usually a small
amount of total dissolved solids (TDS)
left in the water.
In certain non-drinking water applications,
it is important to remove the remaining
TDS from the water. This is accomplished
by ltering the water through a resin that
is charged with cation and anion resins
(H+ and OH-). As the resin absorbs the
TDS, it will change color. When the entire
resin has changed color, it is time to
replace the DI lter.
For technical assistance or warranty issues,
please contact Aquatic Life at
1-888-548-3480 or 1-818-768-6943
or email
[email protected]
ank You!
See Installation
Video
Contents (Model #540374)
1 TI Module 1 Blue Tubing,
¼" x 4 FT.
2
TI Color-changing
Deionization
Cartridges
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Installation,
Operation and
Maintenance Guide
Tools & Materials Recommended
for Installation
Screwdriver Electric Drill
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.

Model: 540374
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Model: 540374
Installation, Operation & Maintenance Guide
Twist-In
Dual Deionization
Filtration Unit
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NOTE: Filter cartridge life may vary
based on local water conditions and
amount of use.
NOTE: Return new cartridge to
down position after installation.
MOUNTING THE
DEIONIZATION UNIT
The Aquatic Life TI Deionization Unit is
designed to be mounted to a secure surface.
This will allow for the cartridges to easily be
replaced as needed.
The TI module includes a metal bracket with
screw holes for easy hanging.
NOTE: If your model includes
rubber plugs on any of the ports,
it is now OK to remove the plug
by simply pulling it out.
Use screws designed for the type of
surface that the TI module will hang on.
Once the TI module is hanging on the
screws, tighten the screws to secure the
TI module.
INSTALLING THE CARTRIDGES
Each TI cartridge uses a triple gasket seal
to prevent water leaks. The cartridges are
easily installed into the TI module heads by
inserting the cartridge into the head and
twisting to the right.
The TI module heads are equipped with a
valve that automatically turns o the water
supply to each lter cartridge when you
remove the cartridge. To make the removal
of the lter cartridges easier, the heads and
cartridges can be tilted up as shown below.
To install: Twist cartridge to the right
To remove: Twist cartridge to the left
OPERATING GUIDELINES
DO NOT use with water that is micro-
biologically unsafe or of unknown quality
without adequate disinfection before or after
the unit.
The maximum incoming water pressure
for the unit is 80 PSI.
If the pressure is more than 80 PSI, a
pressure regulator is required. If the water
pressure is less than 40 PSI, a booster pump
is needed.
Reverse osmosis ltered water should
not be run through a copper tube.
The pure RO water can leach copper
from the pipe, eventually leading to holes
in the pipe.
DO NOT operate the unit unattended.

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Filtered
Water
USING THE BUDDIE FIT™PRESS FITTINGS
Tubing
Push 2x
Tubing
Pull
✓
Correct
✗
Incorrect
1
3
4 5
2
Remove the blue clip from
the press tting.
Pull back on the tubing to
ensure it is secure.
Insert the locking blue clip
back onto the press tting.
Push the tubing into the tting.
You will hit the rst stop. The
tubing is still not secured
properly. Push the tubing a
second time and you will feel
the tubing insert completely
(5/8") into the press tting.
Cut tubing evenly and not
at an angle.
NOTE: We recommend cutting the tubing with a razor blade or something similar, so the tubing
is not pinched. If the tubing is pinched, it will not seal properly. All tubing connections will have a
“double push” into the connectors. You should feel a two-step insert to verify the tubing is inserted
completely into the connectors.
NOTE: To remove a piece of tubing, remove the blue clip and press down on the collet where the
tubing enters the fitting. While the collet is depressed, remove the tubing from the fitting.
INSTALLATION
This Aquatic Life TI Dual Deionization Unit
is designed to remove total dissolved solids
from water.
For most eciency, the DI unit should be
installed after water has been ltered by an
RO membrane.
INSTALL THE TUBING
Refer to the instructions on how to use
Buddie Fit press ttings before installing
the tubing (left page).
Connect to any
standard RO unit
Collet
Blue
Clip
Blue
Clip See Video Step 1
Cut the blue tubing as needed. Connect one
end of the blue tubing to the clean water
exiting a reverse osmosis ltration unit.
Step 2
Connect the other end of the blue tubing
to the port on the TI module.
Step 3
Use a second piece of blue tubing to
route the water from the other end of the
Dual-DI Filtration Unit to the desired water
collection point.
Route
to water
collection
point

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PRODUCT REGISTRATION
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product—we know you’ll enjoy it!
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ADDITIONAL PURCHASE CONSIDERATIONS
Depending on your installation and application needs, you may nd other
Aquatic Life products helpful with this DI unit. Visit www.aquaticlife.com for the
complete line of Aquatic Life TI ltration products and accessories.
TI 100 GPD, 3-Stage RO Unit
(Item # 540370)
Designed for easy-of-use, the Twist-In (TI)
cartridge and membrane unit make it easy
to produce reverse osmosis ltered water.
Each unit includes a sediment and carbon
cartridge as well as a RO membrane.
TI Deionization Cartridge
Value 4-Pack (Item # 330390)
Always have a new color-changing resin
cartridge on hand plus save money with
the Value Pack. Each pack includes four
cartridges, making it easy to stock-up
for your ltration needs.
Buddie Fit™ Press Fittings
Easily plumb ¼" water units with these
press-t connectors. Available in a variety
of connections that include adapters to
threaded ttings as well as elbows, tees
and check valves.
Tubing – 50 Ft rolls
Blue (Item # 500297) Red (Item # 500298)
Yellow (Item # 500299)
Ideal for applications where a longer run
of tubing is required. This ¼" polyethylene
tubing is durable, exible and easy to plumb.
Available in blue, yellow and red for
quick identication of supply, waste
and ltered water.
UNIT MAINTENANCE
The TI module heads are equipped with a
valve that automatically turns o the water
supply to each lter cartridge when you
remove the cartridge.
The Aquatic Life TI Deionization Cartridges
are designed to change color as the resin
inside is exhausted. When the entire cartridge
has changed color it should be replaced.
As Required – By Visible Color Change
TI Deionization Color-Changing
Resin Cartridge (Item # 330380)
NOTE: The life span of the filter
cartridges, including the membrane,
are dependent on multiple factors.
These include the quality of the
incoming water supply (TDS
levels, chlorine, etc.) as well as the
amount of use. Our recommended
replacement intervals are based
on average usage.
NOTE: When changing out the
exhausted color changing resin
cartridge, it is recommended that
the second cartridge move to the
first position. The new cartridge
should then be installed in the
second position. This will maximize
the use of the resin.
COLOR-CHANGING RESIN!

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3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Lifetime Products LLC warrants that this ltration unit
(excluding cartridges and membrane) shall be free
from defective components and leaks or cracks due
to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of
three (3) years 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 product and may not be
transferred or assigned. If Lifetime Products chooses
to replace the equipment, Lifetime Products may
replace it with reconditioned equipment. Parts used in
repairing or replacing the equipment will be warranted
for 90 days from the date the equipment is returned to
you or the remainder of the original warranty period,
whichever is longer.
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:
The Aquatic Life TI Unit should only be connected to
a potable municipal or potable well cold water supply.
Do not use with water that is of unknown quality
without adequate disinfection before or after the unit.
• Incoming total dissolved solids (TDS) not to
exceed 1,800 ppm.
• Incoming water to the RO cannot exceed 100°F.
• Incoming water pressure must be between
40 and 80 PSI.
• Incoming water pH must not be lower than 2
or higher than 11.
• Incoming water iron content must be less than
0.2 ppm.
• Incoming water hardness must not exceed
10 grains per gallon or 170 ppm.
• Do not use outdoors or in a location that is
subjected to direct sunlight or freezing.
This warranty will not be eective unless and
until the Aquatic Life product is shown to have
been used in accordance with the installation
and maintenance instructions accompanying
the product.
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DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
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or limitation of incidental or consequential damages
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Lifetime Products, LLC shall not have any obligations
under this warranty unless the owner noties Lifetime
Products, LLC in writing of any alleged defect(s) within
30 days of discovery of the defect(s).
Any notice to Lifetime Products, LLC must be
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following address: U.S. Mail: Lifetime Products,
LLC, 9710 Klingerman St., S. El Monte, CA 91733
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necessary to determine the cause of the defect. This
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