Optional Installation - Omnifilter RO-2050 Instructions D'installation

OPTIONAL INSTALLATION

Connecting your Reverse Osmosis System to Refrigerator
Icemaker /Water Dispenser
If you are connecting this unit to your refrigerator
CAUTION:
icemaker/water dispenser with initial RO installation, wait to turn
on the icemaker until the post-polishing filter has been flushed
according to Step 12 .
CAUTION: Use plastic tubing and fittings. Do not use copper tubing
or brass fittings.
NOTE: For optimum performance, it is recommended that the
distance between the RO system and the refrigerator icemaker/water
dispenser be no greater than 10 feet . At distances greater than 10
feet, the water pressure from the system may not be adequate to
deliver water to the refrigerator .
MATERIALS REQUIRED (available from your local hardware store):
1/4" x 1/4" x 1/4" compression or quick-connect tee
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10 feet of 1/4" polyethylene tubing
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Shut-off valve
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1 . Turn off refrigerator water supply and icemaker (consult
manufacturer's guidelines) .
2 . Close tank valve (on top of storage tank) .
3 . Turn off water to RO system at the cold water supply .
4 . Open drinking water faucet to relieve pressure .
5 . Locate tubing (permeate) leading to your drinking water faucet .
Cut and insert the 1/4" x 1/4" x 1/4" compression or quick-connect
tee into the permeate tubing . Consult manufacturer's guidelines
before installing the supply adapter .
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NOTE: When cutting the permeate tubing, you may experience some
water leakage .
6 . Using a length of 1/4" polyethylene tubing, connect the
icemaker/dispenser line with the free port on the compression
tee .
7 . The shut-off valve should be installed as close to this port of
the tee as possible . Shut-off valve should be installed in the OFF
position . Consult manufacturer's guidelines before installing the
shut-off valve .
8 . Completely open cold water supply .
9 . Open tank valve .
10 . Turn off the drinking water faucet .
11 . Turn on water to RO system at cold water supply .
12 . Turn on icemaker and open shut-off valve . Consult
manufacturer's instructions .
13 . Check for leaks and tighten connections if necessary .
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