INSTALLATION (continued)
FLUSHING AND STARTING THE SYSTEM | SANITIZING THE SYSTEM AND LINES |
To ensure that the highest quality water is produced from the system, the plumbing leading from the filter system must be flushed clear of all debris after the system is hooked up. After making the connection to the outlet of the filter system, open a faucet or tap clos- est to the filter system, then slowly open the inlet water valve. Allow the pipe to flush until all debris is removed.
The unit also must be flushed to remove air and the shipping/storage solution. For maximum quality, the permeate water produced during the flushing procedure must be discarded. Direct this permeate water to drain.
CAUTION 
Ingesting the protective solution may cause irrita- tion of the gastrointestinal tract, colic, diarrhea, or other similar symptoms
1.Plug the power cord into the appropriate electrical outlet.
2.Follow the programming steps as outlined in the Operation section of this manual.
3.Open the tap or faucet closest downstream to the filter system.
4.Slowly open the inlet water valve and allow water to enter the system.
5.Press the Run button. The drain valves will open to flush the air out of the center of the hollow fibers. Check to make sure that the drain water is directed into the drain without splashing.
6.The drain valves will close automatically. Water should continue to flow through the system and out of the open tap. Allow water to flow out of the tap for at least 15 minutes at maximum flow rate.
7.Close the tap and let the system stand with no water flow for 15 minutes to allow any trapped air to come out of the hollow fibers. Check for leaks at all fittings.
8.After 15 minutes without any flow, open the tap for 5 minutes to allow any trapped air to be flushed out.
9.Close the tap. The flushing is complete.
The plumbing must also be sanitized to eliminate pos- sible contamination that may have occurred during the installation process. Chlorine bleach can be used to sanitize the plumbing. The amount of bleach to use depends on the system being installed, and the amount of plumbing downstream of the filter system. Generally, 1 or 2 cap fulls of bleach will be sufficient to sanitize the system. This can be done before the system final connections are made or after the system has been installed and flushed.
1.Open the faucet or tap closest downstream to the filter system.
2.Close the inlet water valve and allow the system to depressurize.
3.Place a bucket under the inlet connection to the system. Disconnect the inlet pipe from the sys- tem. Water will flow out the pipe as the system drains.
CAUTION
Be careful when handling bleach. Follow all warn- ings and precautions on the bleach packaging. Do not mix Bleach with any other cleansers or sanitizers.
4.When the water flow out of the pipe stops, pour the liquid bleach into the pipe. Reattach the plumbing to the system inlet.
5.Slowly open the inlet water valve to
6.Close the tap and let the system stand with no water flow for at least 15 minutes to allow the bleach to sanitize the pipes.
7.After 15 minutes without flow, open the tap and flush until the presence of bleach is gone. All other taps should be opened to flush any bleach from the plumbing.
8.Close the tap. The sanitization is complete.
Program the other controller features following the steps within the Operation section of this manual.
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