
SYSTEM START UP
Electrical
Follow the instructions in the programming section of this
service manual to set up the control.
Check the FreshPoint System For Leaks
• Ensure that all new plumbing connections, the three ports
from the housing, and the two end cap perimeters have
no leaks. Correct if needed.
• Manually initiate a flush cycle by pressing and holding
the Extra Cycle button for five seconds. Ensure the drain
solenoid valve opens and a robust flow goes to the drain,
and that the drain can handle the flow.
Flushing
Flush the membranes prior to placing the system in service to
remove the membrane storage solution.
NOTE: If installed, the backflush surge tank isolation valve
should be closed. If there is a tank and no isolation
valve, ensure that each flush cycle fills and empties
the backflush tank.
NOTE: If installed with the backflush kit, the inlet solenoid
valve should not be connected to the wiring harness
for flushing at this time, as it will not permit supply
water to enter the FreshPoint system. Connect the
inlet solenoid after the backflush tank fills with water.
Rinse the preservative solution from the membrane as follows:
1. Close the bypass valve of the bypass plumbing
arrangement.
2. Open the outlet valve of the bypass plumbing arrangement.
3. Slowly open the inlet valve of the bypass plumbing
arrangement. This will fill the module with water without
creating a water hammer effect.
4. To expel air from the feed side of the membrane, manually
initiate a flushing by pressing and holding the Extra Cycle
button on the control for five seconds.
Rinse Cycle 1:
1. Open the service water faucet closest to the FreshPoint
system installation to permit a flow of up to 5 gpm (19 Lpm).
Allow the system to flow for twenty minutes.
2. Manually initiate a flush to drain by pressing and holding
the Extra Cycle button on the control for five seconds.
3. If a backflush tank is installed and not isolated, ensure that
it is emptied by initiating a sufficiently long flush by allowing
the control to complete the manual flush cycle.
Rinse Cycle 2:
1. Allow the service water to continue to flow at up to 5 gpm
(19 Lpm). Permit the system to flush for an additional
twenty minutes.
2. Manually initiate a flush to drain by pressing and holding
the Extra Cycle button on the control for five seconds.
3. If a backflush tank is installed and not isolated, ensure that
it is emptied by initiating a sufficiently long flush by allowing
the control to complete the manual flush cycle.
Rinse Cycle 3:
1. Allow the service water to continue to flow at up to 5 gpm
(19 Lpm). Permit the system to flow for an additional twenty
minutes.
2. Manually initiate a flush to drain by pressing and holding
the Extra Cycle button on the control for five seconds.
3. If a flush tank is installed, ensure that it is emptied by
initiating a sufficiently long flush by allowing the control to
complete the manual flush cycle.
4. While the system is flushing check all plumbing
connections for any possible leaks.
System Sanitizing - With Prefilter Installed
The unit should be sanitized/disinfected after the initial start
up rinsing procedure, or in the case of biological fouling. The
system should be disinfected after flushing but prior to use.
Disinfect after the integrity test, if performed.
Sodium hypochlorite (bleach) is used for
disinfection. The user should acquaint themselves
with the appropriate safety precautions for storage
and handling of the chemicals being used. USE
ONLY SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE. DO NOT USE
BLEACHES CONTAINING ANY OTHER COMPOUNDS.
1. Close the inlet valve of the bypass plumbing arrangement. If
installing with backflush kit, disconnect the wiring harness
from the inlet solenoid valve.
2. If the FreshPoint system is equipped with a backflush or
product tank, initiate a sufficiently long flush by pressing
and holding the Extra Cycle button on the control for five
seconds to empty the flush tank. Isolate the backflush tank
by closing the tank isolation valve.
Any product or backflush tank needs to be
isolated during disinfection. The chemicals use
in disinfection are at a higher concentration than
recommended for these tanks, and are likely to
cause damage to the tanks if exposed.
3. Open a faucet near the FreshPoint system to ensure that
the plumbing system is depressurized.
4. Remove the prefilter sump.
5. Remove the filter cartridge.
6. Add unscented bleach to the sanitation inlet of the filter
sump as follows:
Filter Size Teaspoons / ml of Unscented
Bleach
10” x 2.5” 3/4 tsp / 3.7 ml
20” x 2.5” 1-1/2 tsp / 7.4 ml
10” x 4” 1-1/2 tsp / 7.4 ml
20” x 4” 3 tsp / 14.8 ml
7. Open the inlet valve, purge air from the cartridge filter
sumps, and allow the water to flow until a chlorine smell
can be detected in the water flowing from the open service
faucet.
8. Close the service faucet and allow the system to soak for
one hour.
9. Manually initiate a system flush by pressing and holding
the Extra Cycle button on the control for five seconds.
10. Open the service faucet and allow the water to flow until the
chlorine smell is not detected.
11. Use a test kit to confirm that the chlorine level is below 4
ppm (ideally below 1 ppm).
12. Close the inlet valve, depressurize the plumbing, and
replace the filter cartridge.
13. Repressurize the system by opening the closest faucet,
and slowly opening the inlet valve of the bypass plumbing
arrangement. Expel air from the feed side by manually
initiating a manual flush by pressing and holding the Extra
Cycle button for five seconds.
14. Close the faucet. Open the tank isolation valve and
reconnect the inlet solenoid valve to the wiring harness, if
applicable.
14 • FreshPoint U440