mineralPRO RO Instruction manual

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MineralPRO – RO
Installaon, Operaon, & Maintenance Manual

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Manual Edition: Jan/15/2010
NOTE:
It is end users responsibility to ensure that this system is installed according to all local jurisdiction
codes and regulations.
Thank you for your purchase of a state of the art MINERALPRO Reverse Osmosis (RO) water treatment system.
Water quality concerns are becoming more of a focus for the public. This MineralPRO water treatment system
has been designed and tested to provide you with high quality water for years to come. The following is a brief
overview of the system.
Your Reverse Osmosis System:
Osmosis is the process of water passing through a semi permeable membrane in order to balance the
concentration of contaminants on each side of the membrane. A semi permeable membrane is a barrier that will
pass some substances like clean water, but not other substances such as salts and minerals.
Reverse osmosis uses a semi permeable membrane; however, by applying pressure across the membrane, it
concentrates contaminants on one side of the membrane, producing clean water on the other. This is why RO
systems produce both clean drinking water and waste water that is flushed from the system. Your system is a
Five Stage RO which is based upon four treatment segments within one complete water filtration system. These
stages are as follows:
Stage 1 –Sediment filter, recommended change 6 months.
The first stage of your RO system is a five micron sediment filter that traps sediment and other particulate
matter like dirt, silt and rust which affect the taste and appearance of your water.
Stage 2 –Pre-Carbon filter, recommended change 6 months.
The second stage contains a carbon block filter. This helps ensure that chlorine and other organic materials are
removed from the water prior to the Reverse Osmosis Membrane stage.
Stage 3 –Reverse Osmosis Membrane, recommended change 2 years.
Stage three is the heart of the reverse osmosis system, the RO membrane. This semi-permeable membrane
will take out salts, minerals, metals, bacteria, viruses, cysts, and much more. Because the process of extracting
this high quality drinking water takes time, your RO water treatment system is equipped with a storage tank.
Stages 4 & 5 –Natural Mineral Balancing and Coconut Carbon Filter, recommended change 1 year.
The 4th and 5th stages are combined into a single filter cartridge. The Natural Mineral Balancing consists of
naturally occurring minerals which returns the water to its natural state by stabilizing the pH to slightly alkaline
and provides the water with healthy natural minerals. The Natural Coconut Carbon filter provides a final polish
for crystal clear, high quality, crisp tasting water!
Note: Filter replacements may vary based on quality of incoming water supply and/or volume of water usage.
Note: The RO membrane may require earlier replacement if water flow from the drinking faucet decreases
due to heavy contaminants.

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System Maintenance
Just because you can not taste it, does not mean that it is not there. Contaminants such as lead, chromium,
VOC’s and arsenic are undetectable to the taste. Additionally, over time if you do not replace the filter elements,
other bad tastes and odors will be apparent in your drinking water.
This is why it is important to change out your filter at the recommended intervals as indicated in this system
manual. Should you have any further questions please contact the dealer from whom you purchased the unit.
With proper installation and maintenance, this system will provide you with high quality water for years to
come.
Table of Contents
Operational Parameters:.................................................................................................................................... 3
Contents of MINERALPRO .................................................................................................................................... 3
Tools Recommended For Installation ................................................................................................................ 3
Step 1 –Determine Location for the Faucet...................................................................................................... 4
Step 2 –Drill a Hole for the Faucet in a Stainless Steel Sink.............................................................................. 4
Step 3 –Drill a Hole for the Faucet in a Porcelain, Enamel, Ceramic on Metal or Cast Iron............................. 5
Step 4 –Faucet Installation................................................................................................................................ 5
Step 5 –Water Valve (Adapta-Valve) Installation.............................................................................................. 7
Step 6 –MINERALPRO Module Mounting............................................................................................................ 7
Step 7 –Drain Saddle Installation ...................................................................................................................... 8
Step 8 –Tank Valve Installation ......................................................................................................................... 9
Steps 9 through 12 (Tube Connections)............................................................................................................. 9
Quick Reference Tube Connections ............................................................................................................... 9
How to Use the Quick Connect Fittings on the RO Module ........................................................................... 9
Step 9 –White 3/8” Tube Connection (Tank <---> MINERALPRO)..................................................................... 10
Step 10 –White ¼” Tube Connection (Adapta-Valve <---> MINERALPRO)........................................................ 10
Step 11 –Blue 3/8” Tube Connection (Faucet <---> MINERALPRO)................................................................... 10
Step 12 –Red ¼” Tube Connection (Drain <---> MINERALPRO)......................................................................... 10
Step 13 –Install Cartridges .............................................................................................................................. 11
Step 14 –Start-Up Instructions........................................................................................................................ 11
Maintenance Instructions ................................................................................................................................ 12
Cartridge Replacement Instructions ............................................................................................................ 12
Cartridge Replacement Schedule................................................................................................................. 13
Annual Maintenance ................................................................................................................................... 13
Storage Tank Sanitization ............................................................................................................................................. 13
Drain Line Flow Restrictor............................................................................................................................................. 13
Tank Air Pressure .......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Procedure for Extended Non-Use (2 months or longer) .............................................................................................. 14
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................... 15
Service Record .................................................................................................................................................. 16
Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................................................. 17

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Operational Parameters:
Operating Temperatures:
Maximum 100°F (37.8°C)
Minimum 40°F (4.4°C)
Operating Pressure:
Maximum 85 psi (6.0 kg/cm2)
Minimum 40 psi (2.80 kg/cm2)
pH Parameters:
Maximum 11
Minimum 2
Iron:
Maximum 0.2 ppm
TDS (Total Dissolved Solids)
< 1800 ppm
Turbidity
< 5 NTU
Hardness: Recommended hardness should not exceed 10 grains per gallon, or 170 ppm. The system will
operate with hardness over 10 grains but the membrane life may be shortened. (Addition of a water softener
may lengthen the membrane life.)
Note: The operating pressure in your home should be tested over a 24 hour period to attain the maximum
pressure. If incoming pressure is above 85 psi a pressure regulator is recommended and if over 100 psi then a
pressure regulator is required.
Contents of MINERALPRO
1 Plastic Storage Tank
1 MINERALPRO System
1 Parts Bag
1FaucetBag
1 Manual and Warranty
If any of the items are missing
please contact your dealer.
*NOTE: Extra parts are included in the parts bag for optional installation types.
Tools Recommended For Installation
Tube cutters
Phillips screw driver
Variable speed electric drill
Adjustable Wrench
Plumbers putty
Lubricating oil
¼” Drill bit for drilling plastic pipe
Stainless Steel Sink Type (If drilling hole is required)
1 1/4” Carbide tipped hole-cutter drill bit for stainless steel
Hole punch or large nail
Hammer
Porcelain, Enamel, Ceramic on Metal or Cast Iron Sink Type (If drilling hole is required)
1 1/4” Bi-metal hole saw drill bit
5/16th Carbide drill bit
Masking tape

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Step 1 –Determine Location for the Faucet
Note: Some sinks are predrilled or may have knockouts with 1 ½” or 1 ¼” diameter holes that can be used
for your RO faucet.
Determine the desired location for the faucet on your sink and check below the sink and countertop to
ensure clearance of any obstructions.
If the sink has a sprayer or soap dispenser, it may be disconnected for faucet installation. A pipe cap or plug
may be necessary to seal the sprayer connection.
To make a faucet hole (if sprayer hole or a secondary hole is not used) inspect under the sink area to make
sure the drill does not interfere with anything below. The faucet should be positioned so it empties into the
sink and the spout swivels freely for convenience.
If the sink has a hole that can accommodate the RO faucet, no drilling is required. Proceed with step 4 –
Mounting the Faucet.
For stainless steel sinks please see step 2. For Porcelain sinks please see step 3. For other sink types and
under-counter mountings please contact your dealer. If no locations are possible, please contact your dealer
about other faucet options.
Step 2 –Drill a Hole for the Faucet in a Stainless Steel Sink
Note: A variable speed drill with an 1¼” bi-metal hole saw drill bit or a carbide tipped hole cutter drill bit is
required to drill the hole. Drill lubricating oil or WD-40 is required to keep the drill bit cool.
Note: The use of eye protection is recommended.
2(a) - Make a dimple in the sink in the center of the hole. Use a hole-punch or equivalent sized nail and a
hammer to create this small dent.
2(b) - Tape. To prevent the drill from “walking” as you drill, place a strip of masking tape over the dimple.
This keeps your drill on target.
2(c) - Lubricate. Form shallow putty around the hole area and fill with enough lubricant to lubricate drill bit.
Add more lubricating oil as needed.
2(d) - Drill. Make sure to wear your safety goggles. Use a carbide tipped metal hole cutter with a variable
speed drill. It is very important that you drill at a slow speed (180 rpm). Push carefully at first until the
pilot bit has penetrated the stainless steel sink. The drill bit or sink can be easily damaged if care is not
taken. Once the carbide teeth are touching the surface of the sink push down harder and maintain the
slow speed. Make sure to lubricate often. Only drill through the stainless steel for now.
2(e) - Remove tape and clean-up. Be very careful with the metal chips and the edge of the hole, they are
extremely sharp.
2(f) - Drill countertop if necessary. Inspect hole and determine if more drilling is required to drill through
any countertop that may be present under the sink. Use the appropriate drill bit suitable for counter
material. Clean-up when drilling is completed.

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Step 3 –Drill a Hole for the Faucet in a Porcelain, Enamel, Ceramic on Metal or
Cast Iron
Note: Precautions must be taken to penetrate the porcelain through to the metal base and prevent it from
chipping or scratching.
Note: The use of eye protection is recommended.
3(a) - Mark the center for the 5/16th hole. Place masking tape over location
where hole is to be drilled, and mark the center of the hole on the tape.
3(b) - Lubricate. Form shallow putty around the hole area and fill with enough
lubricating oil or liquid soap to lubricate drill bit. Add more lubrication as
needed.
3(c) - Drill pilot hole. Make sure to wear your safety goggles. Using a variable
speed drill on the slowest speed, carefully drill 5/16th pilot hole through all
layers. (If drill bit gets hot it may cause porcelain to crack or chip, add more
lubricating oil or liquid soap as needed.)
3(d) - Drill faucet hole. Make sure to wear your safety goggles. Using a 1 ¼” hole
saw, proceed to drill the large hole. Keep drill speed on the slowest speed
and use lubricating oil or liquid soap to the keep the hole saw cool during
cutting.
3(e) - Remove tape and cleanup. Carefully remove all sharp edges and clean-up
all lubrication. Make sure surroundings of the sink are cooled from drilling
before mounting the faucet to the sink after drilling.
3(f) - Drill countertop if necessary. Inspect hole and determine if more drilling is
required to drill through any countertop that may be present under the
sink. Use the appropriate drill bit suitable for counter material. Clean up
when drilling completed.
Step 4 –Faucet Installation
Minimum
Maximum
Mounting Hole Size
1.00”
1.25”
Torque on Toggle Bolt
5 lb.in. (max)
4(a) - Remove the black rubber gasket, faucet base and faucet spout from their respective plastic bags.
Remove the sticker from one side of gasket to reveal an adhesive surface. Slide gasket over water
tubes of the faucet with adhesive side towards the faucet. Firmly press gasket onto bottom of
faucet. Carefully remove the sticker from the other side of the gasket. Make sure not to detach the
gasket from the faucet. From above the sink, feed the faucet tubing and toggle bolt down through
the 1¼” mounting hole in the sink. Ensure that the soft rubber gasket is uniformly positioned in
between the base and the top of the sink.

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4(b) - Align the faucet base so that the handle is on the right side and the base is sitting flush on the sink
top. Turn the handle down (towards you) to the “ON” position to reveal the tightening screw
(located where the spout will be inserted). Using a Phillips head screwdriver, turn the screw
clockwise until the toggle bolt secures the faucet base snug onto the sink top, do not over torque
toggle bolt (5lb. in. max)
4(c) - Once the faucet base is securely fastened to the sink top, insert the faucet spout into the faucet
base until it is fully seated. Turn the handle up (away from you) to the “OFF” position.
4(d) - Completion of faucet installation (tubing connections) will be done later in this manual. Refer to
Steps 9 through 12 of this manual.

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Step 5 –Water Valve (Adapta-Valve) Installation
5(a) - Locate the cold water supply under the sink.
5(b) - Turn off the cold water supply to the faucet by turning the angle stop valve completely off.
5(c) - Attach Adapta-Valve as illustrated in the three photos above, choosing the configuration that fits
your plumbing. (When attaching the Adapta-Valve to straight pipe threads, use Teflon tape on the
threads). The white tube from inlet side of RO module will be cut to length and attached later in the
installation.
Caution: Water supply line to the system must be from the cold water supply line only. Hot water will
severely damage your system.
Step 6 –MINERALPRO Module Mounting
6(a) - Determine best location for the RO module to be mounted
to allow for future system maintenance. The parts bag has
2 self tapping screws. Using a Phillips screwdriver, screw
them into the cabinet wall 10 ½” apart and 16” from the
bottom of the cabinet.
Note: Do not cut any RO system tubes at this time.

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Step 7 –Drain Saddle Installation
Note: Drain Saddle fits standard 1 ¼” – 1 ½” drain pipes
Caution: If you have a garbage disposal, do not install the drain line near it. Installation of the drain line
must be either above the disposal, or if a second sink drain is available, install it above the cross
bar on the second sink. Installation of the drain line near a garbage disposal may cause the
drain line to plug.
7(a) - Gather the pieces of the drain saddle:
1 - Black compression nut
1 - Semicircle bracket with opening
1 - Semicircle bracket
2 - Screws
2 - Nuts for screws
1 –¼” tube Insert
7(b) - Drill a ¼” hole through the drain pipe at least 1 ½” above the top nut of the P-trap to allow for the
removal of the P-trap if necessary. Assemble the drain saddle around the drain pipe. Position the
drain saddle over the drilled hole in pipe. Insert screw driver into the opening of the drain saddle
and align with drilled hole in drain pipe. Using Phillips screw driver tighten screws evenly and
securely on both sides of the drain saddle. Attach black compression nut, but do not tighten at this
time. The black tubing will be installed later.
Caution: Do not over tighten the screws. It may crack the drain saddle.

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Step 8 –Tank Valve Installation
8(a) - Make sure the O-Ring is located at the bottom of the recess for the
tank connection.
8(b) - Thread the plastic valve onto the tank fitting. Do not over tighten or
the valve could crack.
Steps 9 through 12 (Tube Connections)
Quick Reference Tube Connections
Tube Color
Tube Size
Tube Connection
White
1/4"
Adapta-Valve to MINERALPRO
White
3/8"
Tank to MINERALPRO
Blue
3/8"
Faucet to MINERALPRO
Red
1/4"
Drain to MINERALPRO
How to Use the Quick Connect Fittings on the RO Module
Cut tube square with tube cutter. Do not use hacksaw or
any other saw. O-ring must be free from burrs and sharp
edges.
Push the tube into the fitting, to the pipe stop. The collet
(gripper) holds the tube firmly in position and the 'O' Ring
provides a permanent leak proof seal.
Pull on the tube to check that it is secure. It is a good
practice to test the system prior to leaving site and /or
before use.
To disconnect, ensure the system is depressurized before
removing the tube. Push in collet squarely against face of
fitting. With the collet held in this position, the tube can be
removed. The fitting can then be reused.