Ecodyne Water Systems TB-RO User manual

ow to install, operate
and maintain your
Reverse Osmosis
Drinking Water System
Model TB-RO
Installation and Op ration Manual
Printed on recycled paper
TM
107-8400660 (Rev. 02 8/16/11)
If you have any questions about system
operation or maintenance, call toll free:
1-800-689-4571
Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 6:00 pm EST
or Saturday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm EST
or visit us online at:
www.truebluewatersolutions.com
When you call, please be prepared to provide
the model, date code and serial number of your
product, found on the rating decal, located on
the back of the top cover.
System tested and certified by NSF International
against NSF/ANSI Standards 42 & 58.
See performance data sheet for details.
Manufactured for Defender Security Company by
Ecodyne Water Systems
1890 Woodlane Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125

TABLE OF CO TE TS
Page
Specifications & Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Inspect Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Tools Needed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Plan Your Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Overview & Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
ow Your Reverse Osmosis System Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-18
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-20
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Exploded View & Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23
2
O E YEAR LIMITED WARRA TY O REVERSE OSMOSIS DRI KI G WATER SYSTEM
(Except filter cartridges and R.O. membrane)
Warrantor: Defender Security Company, dba True Blue Water Solutions, 3750 Priority Way South, Suite 200,
Indianapolis, I 46240
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Warrantor warrants, to the original owner, that the Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System, when installed and main-
tained in accordance with the instructions, will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1)
year from date of installation.
● For a period of one (1) year from the date of installation, all parts will be free from defects in materials and workman-
ship and will perform their normal functions.
● For a period of ninety (90) days from the date of installation, labor to repair or replace any part deemed to be defec-
tive in materials or workmanship, will be provided at no additional cost.
If, within the first year, a part proves, after inspection, to be defective, Warrantor will, at its sole option, either replace or
repair the part without charge except normal shipping (and installation charges upon expiration of the 90 day labor warran-
ty). Labor to maintain the equipment is not part of the warranty after the first ninety (90) days. Filters and membranes,
which are expendable, are not covered by the warranty.
If you have questions regarding a warranted product, need assistance with installation or troubleshooting, wish to order a
part or report a warranty issue, we are just a phone call away. SIMPLY DIAL 1-800-689-4571, Monday - Friday, 8:30 am -
6:00 pm EST, or Saturday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm EST, for assistance. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in
the United States.
General Provisions
The above warranties are effective provided the Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System is operated at water pressures
not exceeding 125 psi, and at water temperatures not exceeding 100°F; provided further that the Reverse Osmosis
Drinking Water System is not subject to abuse, misuse, neglect, freezing, accident or negligence; and provided further that
the Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System is not damaged as the result of any unusual force of nature such as, but not
limited to, flood, hurricane, tornado or earthquake. This warranty is void if the product is repaired, modified or altered,
unless such repair, modification or alteration is expressly authorized by the Warrantor in writing.
Warrantor is excused if failure to perform its warranty obligations is the result of strikes, government regulation, materials
shortages, or other circumstances beyond its control.
T ERE ARE NO WARRANTIES ON T E REVERSE OSMOSIS DRINKING WTAER SYSTEM BEYOND T OSE SPECIFI-
CALLY DESCRIBED ABOVE. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MER-
C ANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE DISCLAIMED TO T E EXTENT T EY MIG T
EXTEND BEYOND T E ABOVE PERIODS. T E SOLE OBLIGATION OF WARRANTOR UNDER T ESE WARRANTIES
IS TO REPLACE OR REPAIR T E COMPONENT OR PART W IC PROVES TO BE DEFECTIVE WIT IN T E SPECI-
FIED TIME PERIOD, AND WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, LOSS
OF OT ER GOODS OR ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT OR DAMAGES TO ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, VALUE OF
T IS WARRANTY S ALL NOT EXCEED T E PRICE PAID BY YOU FOR T E EQUIPMENT. NO WARRANTOR AGENT,
REPRESENTATIVE, OR OT ER PERSON IS AUT ORIZED TO EXTEND OR EXPAND T E WARRANTIES EXPRESSLY
DESCRIBED ABOVE.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or exclusions or limitations of incidental or
consequential damage, so the limitations and exclusions in this warranty may not apply to you. This warranty applies to
consumer-owned installations only.
Manufactured by Ecodyne Water Systems, 1890 Woodlane Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125,
for Defender Security Company, 3750 Priority Way South Drive, Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46240.

Sp cifications & Dim nsions
3
Supply water pressure limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-100 psi (280-689 kPa)
Supply water temperature limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-100 °F (4.5-37.7°C)
Maximum total dissolved solids (TDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000 ppm
Maximum water hardness @ 6.9 p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 gpg
Maximum iron, manganese, hydrogen sulfide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0
Chlorine in water supply (max. ppm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0
Supply water p limits (p ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Product (quality) water, 24 hours 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.4 gal. (69.6 liters)
Percent rejection of TDS, minimum (new membrane) 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68.5
Automatic shutoff control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . yes
Efficiency 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.2 %
Recovery 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.9 %
This system conforms to NSF/ANSI 58 for the specific performance claims as verified and substantiated by test data.
1@ Feed water supply at 50 psi, 77°F, and 750 TDS --- Quality water production, amount of waste water and percent rejection
all vary with changes in pressure, temperature and total dissolved solids.
2Efficiency rating means the percentage of the influent water to the system that is available to the user as reverse osmosis treat-
ed water under operating conditions that approximate typical daily usage.
3Recovery rating means the percentage of the influent water to the membrane portion of the system that is available to the user
as reverse osmosis treated water when the system is operated without a storage tank or when the storage tank is bypassed.
on-potable Water Sources: Do not attempt to use this product to make safe drinking water from non-potable water sources. Do not
use the system on microbiologically unsafe water, or water of unknown quality without an adequate disinfection before or after the
system. This system is certified for cyst reduction and may be used on disinfected water that may contain filterable cysts.
Arsenic Reduction: This system shall only be used for arsenic reduction on chlorinated water supplies containing detectable residual
free chlorine at the system inlet. Water systems using an inline chlorinator should provide a one minute chlorine contact time before
the reverse osmosis system.
itrate/ itrite Test Kit: This system is acceptable for treatment of influent concentrations of no more than 27mg/L nitrate and 3mg/L
nitrite in combination measured as N. It is certified for nitrate/nitrite reduction only for water supplies with a pressure of 280 kPa (40
psig) or greater. This system is supplied with a nitrate/nitrite test kit. Product water should be monitored periodically according to the
instructions provided with the test kit.
Product Water Testing: The Reverse Osmosis system contains a replaceable treatment component critical for the effective reduction
of total dissolved solids. Product water should be tested periodically to verify that the system is performing properly.
Replacement of the reverse osmosis component: This reverse osmosis system contains a replaceable component critical to the
efficiency of the system. Replacement of the reverse osmosis component should be with one of identical specifications, as defined by
the manufacturer, to assure the same efficiency and contaminant performance.
11-3/8" 3-1/2"
13"
14"
9" dia.
3-1/2”
13”
14”
11-3/8”
9” dia.
FIG. 1

Insp ct Shipm nt
4
Your Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System is
shipped complete in one carton. Remove all items
from your shipping carton.
Check all items against the packing list below. Note
any items lost or damaged in shipment.
Note any damage to the shipping carton. Refer to the
exploded view and parts list in the back of the manual
for the part names and numbers of missing or dam-
aged items. If problems exist, refer to the website or
the toll free number listed throughout this manual.
Keep the small parts in the parts bag until you are
ready to install them.
Reverse Osmosis
Assembly with Red &
Yellow Tubes attached
Product Water
Storage Tank
Reverse Os-
mosis Faucet
with Black & Blue
Tubes attached
anger
Brackets
Adjustable
Wrench
Philips
Screwdriver
TOOLS EEDED
Flathead
Screwdriver
Tape
Measure
Adjustable
Large Jaw
Pliers
Pipe Wrench
OR
Drill & Drill Bits,
if required FIG. 3
Green Supply Tube
Eye
Dropper
Tube Bends
Tee, Feed
Adapter
Tank
Connector
Thread
Sealing Tape
Coin
Battery
Nitrate / Nitrite
Test Kit
Drain Adapter Kit
Packing List
Parts Bag
FIG. 2
Tools N d d
Review the tools needed list. See Fig. 3. Gather need-
ed tools before proceeding with the installation. Read
and follow the instructions provided with any tools list-
ed here.

Plan Your Installation
5
Read through the entire manual before beginning
your installation. Follow all steps exactly. Reading
this manual will also help you get all the benefits
from your system.
Your Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System can
be installed under a sink or in a remote location.
Typical remote sites are a laundry room or utility
room. Review the location options below and deter-
mine where you are going to install your system.
NOTE: For best system performance, the feed water
to the system should be softened or have hardness
less than 10 grains per gallon, with no iron.
Typical Under Sink Installation
All install parts included in package.
Drain Adapter
for Reverse
Osmosis
Waste Water
Cold Water
Supply
Storage
Tank
Sink Drain P-Trap
Shutoff Valve
Reverse
Osmosis
Assembly
Outside Faucet
( ard Water)
Soft, Cold Water
Soft, ot
Water
Outside Faucet
( ard Water)
Water
eater
Shutoff
Valve
ard Water Line
Water
Softener
Reverse Osmosis
Drain
Soft water
to Reverse
Osmosis
System
ard
Water
to
ouse
Main
Shutoff
Valve
Storage
Tank
Water
Meter
Reverse Osmosis
System
To Faucet
Floor
Drain
OT COLD
Air
Gap
(see
p. 9)
FIG. 4
U DER THE SI K LOCATIO
The Reverse Osmosis Filter Assembly and
storage tank may be installed in a kitchen or
bathroom sink cabinet. See Fig. 4.
A suitable drain point is needed for drain water
from the Reverse Osmosis system.
REMOTE I TERIOR LOCATIO
The Reverse Osmosis Filter Assembly and
storage tank may also be installed in a remote
interior location away from the Reverse
Osmosis Faucet. You will need a nearby water
source and drain point. See Fig. 5.
CHECK SPACE REQUIREME TS
Check size and position of items for proper
installation into location chosen.
FIG. 5
Typical Remote Installation
Additional parts required.

Ov rvi w and Sit Pr paration
6
OVERVIEW
Read through the entire manual before beginning your
installation.
There are seven steps to installing your Drinking Water
system. They are as follows:
STEP A - Install Cold Water Supply Fitting
STEP B - Install Drain Adapter
STEP C - Install Reverse Osmosis Assembly
STEP D - Install Storage Tank
STEP E - Install Reverse Osmosis Faucet
STEP F - Connect Tubing
STEP G - Sanitize, Pressure Test & Purge System
These steps are explained in detail over the next few
pages. Follow all steps. Reading this manual will also
help you receive and use all the benefits your Reverse
Osmosis system can give you.
PREPARE SITE FOR I STALLATIO
1. Before starting, close the hot and cold water shutoff
valves (See Figure 6).
2. Temporarily place tank and filter assembly into
planned location. Check position of items and space
required for proper installation. Ensure tubes may
be routed without kinking.
3. Remove tank and filter from planned location and
set aside.
NOTE: You must check and comply with all local
plumbing codes.
NOTE: For best system performance, the feed
water to the system should be softened or have
hardness less than 10 grains per gallon, with no
iron.

7
St p A - Install Supply Wat r Fitting
Cold Water Supply Connection
(using included water supply fitting)
1/4” green tubing
to Reverse
Osmosis inlet
water supply fitting
(tee, feed adaptor)
cold water
faucet stud
cold water
pipe
Check and comply with local plumbing codes as you plan,
then install a cold feed (supply) water fitting. Refer to the
Specifications page for supply water requirements. The fit-
ting must provide a leak-tight connection to the RO 1/4" tub-
ing. A typical connection using the included water supply fit-
ting is shown in Figure 6.. An optional connection using
standard plumbing fittings (not included) is shown in Figure
6B.
NOTE: Local code may dictate which type of water fit-
ting is used. Consult a plumber if you are not familiar
with local codes or plumbing procedures.
I STALL COLD WATER SUPPLY FITTI G
(Included with your package)
This fitting will be installed on the cold water pipe. The fit-
ting must provide a leak-tight connection to the Reverse
Osmosis 1/4" tubing. Locate the cold water line in the sink
cabinet. It is recommended, but not required, that the cold
water line be soft water..
Complete the following steps to install the water supply fit-
ting.
1. Close the water shut off valve that is immediately before
supply fitting and open faucets to drain water from the
sink cold water pipe.
2. Remove nut that connects the cold water faucet to cold
water plumbing.
3. Thread water supply fitting onto pipe and reconnect nut
to bottom of fitting.
OPTIO AL PIPE FITTI GS
(compression type shown)
OTE: Be sure to turn off the water supply and open a
faucet to drain the pipe.
Complying with plumbing codes, install a fitting on the cold
water pipe to adapt 1/4" OD tubing. A typical connection is
shown in Figure 6B. If threaded fittings are used, be sure to
use pipe joint compound or thread sealing tape on outside
threads.
FIG. 6
Cold Water
Shutoff Valve
ot Water
Shutoff Valve
thread sealing
tape on threads
CHOOSE TYPE OF WATER FITTI G TO I STALL
Cold Water Supply Connection
(using compression fitting - not included)
FIG. 6B
Cold Water
Shutoff Valve
ot Water
Shutoff Valve
cold water
pipe
1/4” compression
fitting
insert
ferrule
1/4” green
tubing to
Reverse
Osmosis inlet

St p B - Install RO Drain Und r Sink
8
I TRODUCTIO
A suitable drain point is needed for the drain water
from the Reverse Osmosis Filter. You have two options
to choose from:
• Install the Drain Adapter included with your unit
See Fig 7, Fig. 8, and Fig. 9. This is used in under
the sink installations. The drain adapter kit is
installed onto your sink drain pipe above the P-trap.
See Fig. 7.
• Use another existing drain in your home
(See Fig 10 & 11) This is usually used in remote
location type installations. The drain tube from the
Reverse Osmosis Filter runs directly to an open
drain. See Fig. 10 & 11.
NOTE: An incorrectly connected drain point can
cause water to leak from the faucet’s air gap.
NOTE: Local code may dictate which type of drain
installation is used. Other than local code, either
drain install type may be used in both under the
sink or remote location installations. Consult a
plumber if you are not familiar with plumbing pro-
cedures.
I STALL DRAI ADAPTER KIT
(Under sink Installation)
A drain adapter kit is included in your package. Review
the drain adapter kit parts in Fig. 8. Install the drain
adapter above or ahead of the P-trap. See Fig. 7 & 9.
Be sure to comply with your local plumbing codes. The
drain adapter fits 1-1/2" sink drain pipes. Other drain
pipe fittings, purchased locally, may be needed in addi-
tion to the adapter.
1. Slowly disassemble the sink drain pipe between the
sink P-trap and the sink tailpiece. See Fig. 7 & 9.
2. Clean the sink tailpiece to assure a leak-tight fit.
3. Install drain adapter directly onto the sink tailpiece
using the ferrule and nut. Snug the nut, but do not
tighten. See Fig. 8.
4. Assemble the drain tubing connector to the drain
adapter using the ferrule and nut. Snug the nut, but
do not tighten. See Fig. 8.
NOTE: Locate so that the drain tubing from the
Reverse Osmosis faucet will run straight to the
adapter, with no dips, loops, or kinks. See Fig. 9.
5. Turn the connector to about 45° (10:00 or 2:00
position). See Fig. 8. Tighten the nut securely.
6. Assemble the P-trap to the drain adapter, and other
drain pipe fittings as required to complete the drain
run. See Fig. 7.
NOTE: If needed, you can cut the unthreaded
end of the adapter to make it fit. Do not cut too
short or the adapter will not make a leak-tight
seal with the connecting fitting.
7. Tighten all connections, but do not over tighten plas-
tic connections.
FIG. 7
Drain
Adapter
P–Trap
P–Trap
Single trap Double Trap
FIG. 8
FIG. 9
Under the Sink Installation
IMPORTA T: Locate drain adapter so that when the
black drain tube from the Reverse Osmosis
Faucet is installed it will run straight to the
adapter, with no dips, loops, or kinks.
Black Drain
Tube
P–Trap
Drain Adapter
OT COLD
Nut
Ferrule
Cut, if
needed
Nut
Ferrule
Drain Adapter
Drain Tubing
Connector
45°
2:00
10:00
45°
Sink Tailpiece

St p B - Install RO Drain in R mot Location
9
I STALL A REMOTE DRAI POI T A D
AIR GAP (Remote Location)
Route the drain tubing to an existing drain in the
house. A floor drain, laundry tub, standpipe, sump, etc.
are suitable drain points. See Fig. 11. This type of
drain is the preferred over the p-trap drain adapter.
Be sure to provide a 1-1/2” air gap between the end of
the hose and the drain point. This will prevent water
from backing up into the system.
NOTE: Check your local plumbing codes.
To install a remote drain point, complete the follow-
ing steps:
1. Locate the 1/4” red tubing on the Reverse Osmosis
filter assembly. See Fig. 10.
2. Determine if this length is long enough to reach the
drain point. Longer lengths of tubing (see parts list in
back of manual) may be needed.
3. If longer tubing is required, disconnect the 1/4” red
tubing and replace with an adequate length of tubing
to reach the drain point. Refer to Step F later in the
manual on how to disconnect and connect tubing.
NOTE: A flow control insert is located inside the
elbow fitting that the drain tube connects to.
Refer to Fig 28. Leave this fitting in place.
4. Route the tubing to the drain point and secure at the
end with a bracket (not included). See Fig. 11.
Provide a 1-1/2” air gap between the end of the tube
and the drain. See Fig. 11.
Outside Faucet
( ard Water)
Soft, Cold Water
Soft, ot
Water
Outside Faucet
( ard Water)
Water
eater
Shutoff
Valve
ard Water Line
Soft water
to Reverse
Osmosis
System
Main Shutoff
Valve
Storage Tank
Water
Meter
Reverse Osmosis
System
BLUE Tubing
to Reverse
Osmosis Faucet
FIG. 10
Remote Installation
Location
GREEN Tubing
to Reverse
Osmosis System
YELLOW Tubing
to Storage Tank
Reverse Osmosis
Drain - RED
Tubing to Drain
FIG. 11
RED
Tubing to
Drain
1/4'' RED Tubing
Floor
Drain
1-1/2”
Air Gap
1-1/2”
Air Gap
1-1/2”
Air Gap
1-1/2”
Air Gap
Sump
Laundry
Tub
Stand pipe
Water
Softener
ard
Water
to
ouse

St p C - Install RO Filt r Ass mbly
10
I STALL STORAGE TA K
1. Apply thread sealing tape (2 wraps clockwise) to
the threads on the nipple at the top of the tank. See
Fig 13.
2. Locate the tubing connector. See Fig. 13. Slowly
tighten the tubing connector onto the tank nipple 7-8
full turns, so as not to cross thread or overtighten.
3. Do not connect the tube at this time. This will occur
later in the assembly.
4. Place the storage tank next to the Reverse Osmosis
Assembly. The tank can be placed upright or on its
side.
I STALL REVERSE OSMOSIS FILTER
ASSEMBLY
The Reverse Osmosis Filter Assembly is mounted on
hanger washers.
See Fig 12. The hanger washers allow you to lift the
filter assembly from the washers without any hardware
removal. When planning your installation, you need to
leave room for changing filters.
Complete the following steps to install your Reverse
Osmosis Filter Assembly:
1. Remove the cover.
2. Locate mounting slots on back inside of the assem-
bly. See Fig 12.
3. old the assembly up to the wall surface and mark
locations for the hanger washers. See Fig 12. Mount
the unit high enough to allow room to change filters
without taking the unit off of the wall.
4. Fasten the hanger washers to the wall using the
screws provided.
5. ang assembly on washers.
6. Replace cover.
Screw (2)
15-1/2'' minimum up
from floor. This allows
space to remove and
change filters
9''
anger
Washer (2)
St p D - Install Storag Tank
FIG. 12
FIG. 13
Tank
Nipple
Storage
Tank
Tubing Nut
Tubing Insert
Tubing Connector

St p E - Install RO Fauc t
11
You will need to select the location of the Reverse
Osmosis Faucet. You have three options to choose
from:
• Use the existing sink top hole for the spray hose
or soap dispenser (Must be 1-3/8” in diameter)
• Drill a new hole in the sink
• Drill a new hole in the countertop next to the
sink
1. Determine where you are going to install your
Reverse Osmosis Faucet.
2. Check to ensure the Reverse Osmosis faucet will
mount flat against the mounting surface.
3. Visually review the routing of the tubes from the
Reverse Osmosis filter assembly to the faucet.
Check to ensure there is adequate tube routing
space between the faucet and filter assembly.
4. If drilling is needed, drill a 1-3/8" diameter hole in
the mounting surface.
IM ORTANT: Drilling holes into countertops and
sinks should only be performed by an installer
who is qualified for drilling such materials.
Drilling of surfaces made of stone or solid sur-
face materials such as granite, marble, Corian™
or other plastic resin products or sinks made of
porcelain or stainless steel may cause perma-
nent, irreparable damage to the sink or counter-
top surface.
FIG. 14
SELECT LOCATIO OF REVERSE OSMOSIS
FAUCET MOU TI G HOLE

St p E - Install RO Fauc t (cont.)
12
I STALL REVERSE OSMOSIS FAUCET
1. Locate and organize your RO faucet install parts. Refer to
Fig. 15.
2. Mount faucet base to sink hole until the faucet base is flat
against the sink surface. The rubber gasket should be
between the sink surface and the faucet base.
3. Tighten the toggle bolts until the base is firmly mounted to
the sink surface. Do not overtighten.
4. Locate the faucet body. (The black and blue tubes are
already connected to the faucet.) Insert these tubes into
the sink hole until approximately one foot of tube length
and the faucet body are left above the counter surface.
Do not kink the tubes in the process. See Fig. 14.
NOTE: If you routed the red drain tubing directly to a
remote drain point (see page 9), disregard step 5 and
move on to step 6.
5. Locate the 1/4" red tubing. One end is connected to the
RO filter assembly. See Fig 23.
A. Route the loose end of the red tube through countertop
to faucet.
B. Cut the loose end of the red tube square and to length.
See Fig. 18 for tube cutting instructions.
NOTE: Tubing lengths should allow for the removal of
the assembly from the hanger washers for servicing. If
tubing lengths are shortened for neater appearance, it
may be necessary to keep the assembly on the hanger
washers for service.
C. Insert all the way onto the 1/4" faucet barb fitting on
faucet. See Figs. 16, 19 & 20.
D. Pull on the tubing to be sure it is held firmly in the fit-
ting.
6. Mount the faucet body onto the faucet base, 1/4 turn.
FAUCET ELECTRO ICS
Inside the faucet base is a battery operated 6 month timer.
An amber LED indicator is also located in the front of the
faucet base. This LED will flash continuously after 6 months
has passed. This indicates that it is time to replace the
battery, prefilter and postfilter.
I STALL BATTERY
To install battery, complete the following steps.
1. Remove the screw on the right side of the faucet base.
2. Press the battery housing upward from the front faucet
base until it releases from the faucet base. See Fig. 15.
3. Install the battery (CR 2032 or equivalent). Place battery
into the holder with the positive (+) side facing the back of
the holder.
4. When the battery is installed the LED will flash six times
and turn off. This indicates the battery is fully charged.
After the six flashes, the timer enters the 6 month time
cycle.
NOTE: If the LED repeatedly flashes two times, the
battery needs to be replaced.
5. Re-install the battery housing and firmly tighten the mount-
ing screw. See Fig. 15.
FIG. 15
FIG. 16
BLUE TUBE
3/8” quick connect
fitting for the blue tube
BLACK TUBE
3/8” barb fitting
for the black tube
RED TUBE
1/4” barb fitting
for the red tube
Battery
ousing
Battery,
negative (–)
side facing
the front
Faucet
Base Screw
Toggle Bolts
Rubber
Gasket
Faucet
Base
Screw holding
the battery
housing in place
Amber LED
Timer
ousing Faucet
Body

St p F - Conn ct Tub s
13
HOW TO CUT A D CO ECT THE TUBES
Your Reverse Osmosis system includes push-in fittings
for quick tubing connection. Review the following
instructions before connecting the tubes in the next
step. Failure to follow these instructions may lead to
future leaks.
Cut tubes to length
1. Use a sharp cutter or knife to cut the end of tubing.
Always cut the tubing square. See Fig. 18.
2. Inspect the tube up to 1” from the end to be sure
there are no nicks, scratches or other rough spots. If
needed, cut the tubing again. See Fig. 18.
NOTE: Tubing lengths should allow for the
removal of the assembly from the hanger wash-
ers for servicing. If tubing lengths are shortened
for neater appearance, it may be necessary to
keep the assembly on the hanger washers for
service.
Connect tubes
NOTE: Remove foam plugs before connecting
tubes (See Fig. 17). Discard foam plugs.
1. Push tubing through collet, until it engages the o-
ring. See Fig. 19. Continue pushing until the tube
bottoms out against the back of the fitting. See Fig.
20. Do not stop pushing when the tube engages the
o-ring. Failure to follow these instructions may lead
to future leaks. When a 1/4” tube is fully engaged,
11/16” of the tube has entered the fitting. When a
3/8” tube is fully engaged, 3/4” of the tube has
entered the fitting. Mark tube with a piece of tape or
marker. See Figs. 19 & 20.
2. If additional tubing is required, see parts list at the
end of this manual.
To Disconnect Tubes
1. Push the collet inward with a finger tip. See Fig.22.
2. Continue holding collet inward while pulling the tub-
ing out. See Fig. 22.
Push-in Fitting
Foam Plug
Remove and Discard Foam Plugs FIG. 17
Push-in Fitting
Tube
Tube Corrrectly Cut FIG. 18
Cut tubing square with end of tubing round,
smooth, with no cuts, nicks or flat spots.
Tube Partially Engaged with Fitting FIG. 19
Collet O-Ring
Tube Fully Engaged with Fitting FIG. 20
Collet O-Ring
Collet and O-Ring FIG. 21
Collet
Fitting
O-Ring Seal
Disconnect Tubing FIG. 22
Tubing
Collet (depress to
remove tubing)

St p F - Conn ct Tub s (cont.)
14
ROUTE YELLOW TUBE TO STORAGE TA K
1. Locate the yellow tube attached to the Reverse Osmosis
filter assembly.
2. Route the loose end of the yellow tube to the fitting on top
of the storage tank. See Fig. 23.
3. Cut tube square and to length. See Fig. 18.
4. Do not connect at this time. This will occur in the sanitizing
step.
CO ECT GREE TUBE TO COLD WATER
SUPPLY PIPE
1. Route one end of the 1/4” green tube to the fitting on the
water supply pipe. See Fig. 23.
2. Cut tube square and to length. See Fig. 18.
3. Connect to cold water supply fitting. See Fig. 6.
4. Route the other end of the green tube to green collet to the
fitting on the left side of the Reverse Osmosis filter
assembly.
5. Cut tube square and to length. See Fig. 18.
6. Insert all the way into the fitting. See Figs. 19 & 20.
7. Pull on the tube to be sure it is held firmly in the fitting.
CO ECT BLUE TUBE TO REVERSE OSMOSIS
ASSEMBLY
1. Locate the blue tube attached to the faucet.
2. Route the loose end of the 3/8" blue tube to the blue collet
on the right side of the Reverse Osmosis filter assembly.
3. Cut tube square and to length. See Fig. 18.
4. Insert all the way into the fitting. See Figs. 19 & 20.
5. Pull on the tube to be sure it's held firmly in the fitting.
CO ECT BLACK TUBE FROM REVERSE
OSMOSIS FAUCET TO DRAI ADAPTER
1. Locate the 3/8" black tube attached to the faucet. Fig 23.
2. The loose end needs to be attached to the black collet on
the sink drain adapter.
3. Cut this tube as needed to route it as straight as possible,
without loops, dips, or kinks.
4. Cut the end of the tube square. See Fig. 18.
5. Insert all the way into the fitting. See Figs. 19 & 20.
6. Pull on the tube to be sure it is held firmly in the fitting.
RED TUBE TO REVERSE OSMOSIS FAUCET
The red tube connection was completed in the faucet
assembly steps.
NOTE: Tubing lengths should allow for the
removal of the assembly from the hanger
washers for servicing. If tubing lengths are
shortened for neater appearance, it may be
necessary to keep the assembly on the
hanger washers for service.
NOTE: Tube colors
match collet colors.
If tubing needs to make
a sharp bend, use
included tube benders
to prevent kinking.
Tube
Bender
Tube Connections FIG. 23
Tubing Connector
Drain
Adapter
3/8” BLACK
Tubing
Sink
P–Trap
3/8” BLUE
1/4” RED
1/4” GREEN
3/8” YELLOW
OT COLD
Tee, Feed
Adapter

St p G - Sanitiz , T st and Purg Syst m
15
SA ITIZE THE SYSTEM
Sanitizing is recommended immediately after installa-
tion of the Reverse Osmosis system. It’s also recom-
mended after servicing inner parts. It is important that
the person installing or servicing the system have
clean hands while handling inner parts of the system.
Complete the following steps to sanitize the system.
See Fig. 24.
1. Make sure that the water supply to the Reverse
Osmosis system is off.
2. Open the Reverse Osmosis faucet. If the tank is not
already empty, allow the water to empty.
3. Locate the eyedropper included in parts bag and
common household bleach (5.25%).
4. Add 3 ml. of bleach into open end of yellow tubing.
andle bleach according to bleach manufacturer’s
recommendations. See Fig. 24.
5. Connect yellow tubing to tank connector. See Figs.
13 and 24.
6. Sanitizing the system will be completed during the
pressure test and purging steps on the following
page.
NOTE: The bleach must be removed from the sys-
tem before drinking the water. See purging instruc-
tions on the next page.
FIG. 24

St p G - Sanitiz , T st and Purg Syst m (cont.)
16
Storage
Tank
Water Supply Shutoff
Valve to Reverse
Osmosis System
OT COLD
FIG. 25
Reverse
Osmosis
Faucet
Kitchen
Faucet
PRESSURE TEST THE SYSTEM
NOTE: Complete the sanitizing procedures on the
preceding page before pressure testing.
To pressure test the system, complete the following
steps.
1. Open the water supply valve to the Reverse
Osmosis system.
2. Purge air from the house plumbing by opening sev-
eral house faucets. Close faucets when water runs
smooth, with no spurting.
3. Pressure will start to build in the RO system. In
about 2 hours check all fittings and connections.
Check for water leaks. Fix leaks if any are found. If
problems exist, refer to the troubleshooting chart or
call the toll free number below).
NOTE: When the system is first pressurized, water
may ''spurt'' from the faucet air gap hole until air is
expelled from the RO system.
Please review the following operating features
before using your Reverse Osmosis system:
4. When the storage tank is empty (the water flow from
the RO faucet will slow to a trickle), close the RO
faucet and allow the storage tank to fill again.
5. Purging is complete, and your Reverse Osmosis
system is ready for use.
NOTE: As with all other water system applications,
leaks may occur. Because the system pressure
builds slowly, leaks may not be immediately appar-
ent. Recheck for leaks 24 hours after purging the
system is complete.
PURGI G THE SYSTEM
To purge the system, complete the following steps:
1. Open the Reverse Osmosis faucet and let water
flow through the system for 24 hours. Water flow
from the faucet will be a slow trickle at this time.
NOTE: Do not consume water from the RO sys-
tem until purging is complete.
2. Close the RO faucet after the 24 hour period is
complete, and allow the storage tank to fill. This
may take several hours.
3. When the storage tank is full (you will no longer
hear water trickling into the drain), open the RO
faucet and allow the storage tank to empty.
You will not have filtered water immediately. It may
take several hours to fill the storage tank and create
maximum flow from the Reverse Osmosis faucet.
Water will run to the drain while the Reverse
Osmosis system is producing water, even if you are
not drawing water from the Reverse Osmosis faucet.
You may hear a small quantity of water going to the
drain at times when water is not being used. This is
normal. Water going to the drain will automatically
shut off when the storage tank is full.
Water Pressure from the Reverse Osmosis faucet will
be less than your standard faucet.
Tee, Feed
Adapter

How Your RO Wat r Syst m Works
17
HOW YOUR REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM
WORKS
Introduction: Your Reverse Osmosis (RO) Drinking
Water System uses your household water pressure to
force water through three filters. Minerals and impuri-
ties are filtered out. Delicious tasting drinking water
goes to the storage tank-ready for your use. Minerals
and impurities are sent down the drain. The following
paragraphs will explain in detail how your Reverse
Osmosis Drinking Water System works.
Prefilter: Water from the cold supply pipe enters the
prefilter. See Fig. 26. The prefilter is a replaceable
sediment cartridge with activated carbon in its compo-
sition. The cartridge reduces taste, odor, sand, silt,
dirt, other sediments, and up to the amount of chlorine
shown in the specifications.
Reverse Osmosis Cartridge: Filtered water flows
from the prefilter to the Reverse Osmosis membrane
cartridge. See Fig. 26. The Reverse Osmosis cartridge
is a tightly wound special membrane. The membrane
reduces the dissolved solids and organic matter. igh
quality product water (about one ounce per minute)
exits the Reverse Osmosis cartridge. The product
water flows to the storage tank, postfilter or Reverse
Osmosis faucet. Drain water, with the dissolved solids
and organic matter, is routed to the drain.
Storage Tank: The storage tank holds product water.
See Fig. 26. A diaphragm inside the tank holds water
pressurized to about half of supply water pressure
when the tank is full. This provides fast flow to the
Reverse Osmosis faucet. When the tank is empty of
water, the pressure at the air valve is 5 - 7 psi.
Postfilter: Water goes through the postfilter before
going to the Reverse Osmosis faucet. See Fig. 26.
The postfilter is an activated carbon type filter. Any
remaining tastes and odors are reduced from the
product water. Clean, high quality drinking water is
available at the faucet.
Reverse Osmosis Faucet: The sink or countertop
faucet has a hand operated knob to dispense drinking
water. See Fig. 26. An air-gap is built into the faucet
drain water connection to comply with plumbing
codes.
Faucet Electronics: Inside the faucet base is a bat-
tery operated 6 month timer. See Fig. 15.
An amber LED indicator is located in the front of the
faucet base. This LED will flash continuously after
6 months have passed. This indicates that it is time to
replace the battery, prefilter and postfilter.
Shutoff Assembly: The unit has an automatic shutoff
system to conserve water. When the storage tank has
filled to capacity, and the drinking water faucet is
closed, pressure closes the shutoff to stop flow to the
drain. After enough drinking water is used, pressure in
the system drops, and the shutoff opens to allow the
tank to be refilled. See Fig. 26.
Check Valve: A check valve is located in the Reverse
Osmosis manifold above the center cartridge. The
check valve prevents a backward flow of product
water from the storage tank to drain. A backward flow
could damage the Reverse Osmosis Membrane.
See Fig. 26.
Flow Control: Water flow to the drain is restricted by
the flow control. It maintains the desired flow rate to
obtain the highest quality drinking water. The flow con-
trol is located inside the elbow fitting on the Reverse
Osmosis manifold drain port. See Fig. 26.
If you have any questions about system operation or maintenance,
call toll free: 1-800-689-4571 Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 6:00 pm EST, or Saturday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm EST,
or visit us online at: www.truebluewatersolutions.com

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18
Water Flow Description
1. Water enters prefilter. Sand, silt and other sediments are reduced. Chlorine is also reduced. See Fig. 26.
2. Water leaves prefilter and proceeds to the Reverse Osmosis Cartridge.
3. Water enters the Reverse Osmosis membrane. Dissolved solids are reduced.
4. Processed water leaves the Reverse Osmosis Membrane and flows to the storage tank.
5. Drain water with dissolved solids leaves the Reverse Osmosis membrane and flows to the drain.
6. Faucet is activated.
7. Processed water leaves the storage tank and flows to the postfilter, where it is filtered to ensure fresh taste.
8. Water flows to the Reverse Osmosis faucet.
1
34
5
6
7
8
Reverse Osmosis Water Flow Schematic FIG. 26
PRODUCT WATER
Air Gap
PRODUCT
WATER FAUCET
DRAIN WATER
WATER
IN
Gravity
Drain
BLACK
BLUE
GREEN
RED YELLOW
PREFILTER POSTFITLER
Check
Valve
Drain Flow
Control
AUTOMATIC
S UTOFF
RO
MEMBRANE
PRODUCT
WATER
STORAGE
2

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19
PREFILTER / POSTFILTER MAI TE A CE
NOTE: It is recommended to replace the battery,
prefilter and postfilter cartridges at least every 6
months of product water use. Replace more often
if they begin to plug with sediment.
The prefilter and postfilter are replaceable sediment
cartridges with activated carbon in their composition.
See Fig. 27. You must periodically replace the prefilter
and postfilter cartridge. This will protect the RO mem-
brane from being destroyed by chlorine. It will also pre-
vent the filters from plugging with sediment.
You may notice a slower output of product water as
the prefilter and postfilter build up with sediment.
Replace the prefilter and postfilter cartridges when this
occurs. You should replace the battery whenever you
replace the cartridges.
RO MEMBRA E CARTRIDGE MAI TE A CE
The Reverse Osmosis cartridge is a tightly wound spe-
cial membrane. See Fig. 27. The membrane reduces
the dissolved solids and organic matter. The life of the
Reverse Osmosis membrane cartridge depends mostly
on the p and hardness of the supply water (see
Specifications). Cartridge life is shorter with higher p .
For example, if supply water p is from 6.8 to 7.7, the
cartridge may last for well over one year. owever,
cartridge life may be as short as 6 months if the p is
as high as 8.5 to 10. igher p weakens the cartridge
membrane and causes pin-hole leaks. It's time to
replace the Reverse Osmosis cartridge when the pro-
duction rate and/or quality of product water drops.
Product water may begin to taste different, indicating
solids and organics are passing through the Reverse
Osmosis membrane. See Reverse Osmosis cartridge
replacement.
REVERSE OSMOSIS CARTRIDGE REPLACE-
ME T
Complete the following steps to replace the cartridges.
NOTE: Do not remove manifold from mounts.
Flexing or twisting may damage the manifold.
1. Remove (turn to the left) the prefilter cartridge from
the manifold to stop flow to the Reverse Osmosis
cartridge.
2. Remove the Reverse Osmosis cartridge.
3. Remove the postfilter cartridge.
4. Discard the cartridges in a proper manner.
5. Install new cartridges in reverse order (post filter,
Reverse Osmosis and then prefilter). Turn cartridges
to the right to reattach to the filter heads. Do not
overtighten.
FIG. 27
Cover
Prefilter
Cartridge
Manifold
Postfilter
Cartridge
RO
Cartridge
Turn to the left
to remove
6. Remove and replace the timer battery. See page 12.
7. Purge the Reverse Osmosis system. See page 16
for instructions.
PREFILTER / POSTFILTER CARTRIDGE
REPLACEME T
Complete the following steps to replace the cartridges.
NOTE: Do not remove manifold from mounts.
Flexing or twisting may damage the manifold.
1. Remove the prefilter cartridge (turn to the left) from
the filter head. Then remove the postfilter cartridge.
2. Discard the cartridges in a proper manner.
3. Install new cartridges in reverse order (postfilter first,
then prefilter). Turn cartridges to the right to re-
attach to the filter heads. Do not overtighten.
4. Remove and replace the timer battery. See page 12.
5. Purge the Reverse Osmosis system. See page 16
for instructions.

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20
FLOW CO TROL
The flow control is required for proper operation of the
Reverse Osmosis system. See Fig. 28. The flow control,
located inside the push-in elbow fitting on the drain port of
the system housing, keeps water flowing through the mem-
brane at the required rate. This ensures that the system pro-
duces the best quality product water.
Periodically check the flow control to be sure the small hole
through it is clean and unrestricted.
If the flow control requires service, review the exploded view
in Fig. 28. Assemble and disassemble as shown. If the flow
control remains in the manifold when the push-in elbow fit-
ting is removed, you will need to remove the drain port’s col-
let and o-ring, as shown in the next section, to retrieve it.
CHA GE COLLET A D O-RI G
1. Remove the collet and o-ring from the fitting with a small
screwdriver. Do not scratch the internal walls of the collet
port. See Figs. 29 & 30.
2. Clean collet port, lubricate with silicone-based lubricant,
and insert the o-ring seal into the bottom of the port. See
Figs. 29 & 30.
3. Push the collet inward until it locks in place. See Figs. 29
& 30.
CHA GE BATTERY
To change battery, complete the following steps.
1. Remove the screw on the right side of the faucet base.
See Fig. 31.
2. Press the battery housing upwards from the front faucet
base until it releases from the faucet base. See Fig. 31.
3. Replace the battery (CR 2032 or equivalent). Place bat-
tery into the holder with the positive (+) side facing the
back of the holder.
4. When the battery is installed the LED will flash six times
and turn off. This indicates the battery is fully charged.
After the six flashes, the timer enters the 6 month time
cycle. If it repeatedly flashes two times, it is not a fully
charged battery.
5. Re-install the battery housing and firmly tighten the mount-
ing screw. See Fig. 31.
Battery
ousing
Battery,
negative (–)
side facing
the front
Faucet
Base
Screw
FIG. 31
Change Collet and O-Ring FIG. 29
Collet
Fitting
O-Ring Seal
Push o-ring seal into
bottom of port then
follow with collet.
Disconnect Tubing FIG. 30
Tubing
Collet (depress to
remove tubing)
To
Drain
FIG. 28
Flow Control
Insert
Push-in
Elbow Fitting
1/4” Red
Tubing