Hydrologic EVOLUTION-RO1000 Instructions / Assembly
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1. FEED PRESSURE TUBING GAUGE WI T INSTALL KIT FITTING PN 19026 1 pc 3 8 BLACK TUBING 10 ft PN 25045 3 8 BLUE TUBING 10 ft PN 25050 1 2 WHITE TUBING 6 ft PN 25006 with chlorinated city and non chlorinated well water supplies THE BASIC REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM cont LOCATION OF SYSTEM The reverse osmosis system can be installed under or near a sink or any other water supply The RO assembly can be placed on the sink cabinet floor in any other location that does not apply pressure on the disconnect elbows or tubing A nearby suitable drain point is also required for the drain waste water NOTE Keep the lengths of tubing short Longer lengths of tubing will decrease inlet pressure and ultimately system performance An optional booster pump can be used on the supply line to increase inlet pressure NOTE All plumbing should be done in accordance with state and local plumbing codes Some codes may require installation by a licensed plumber Check with the local plumbing authority prior to installation IIED All components and tubing should be located in an area which is not exposed to freezing temperatures Do not expose unit or tubing to direct sunlight Water Supply To provide supply water to the RO system inlet a garden hose connection fitting is included with the system Other types of feed supply fittings are available to allow hookup to a variety of feed sources The feed water valve should2. Evolution RO 000 High Flow Reverse Osmosis System Installation amp Maintenance Manual NOTES EVOLUTION RO1000 Reverse Osmosis System Installation and Maintenance Manual SAFETY GUIDES Read and follow all steps and guides carefully before installing and using your reverse osmosis system The included Quick Start Guide is only a basic guide to help you through the initial setup of the system Please read this more detailed manual before running the system Do not use this productto make safe drinking water from non potable water sources Do not use the system on microbiologically unsafe water or water of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system This reverse osmosis system contains replaceable components membrane elements These components are critical for the effective reduction of total dissolved solids and specific contaminants The Reverse Osmosis System does not have a monitoring device for contaminants To verify thatthe system is performing satisfactorily the product water should be tested periodically by the system s installing dealer or a certified laboratory every six months The laboratory should be certified for testing the specific contaminants of concern For a listing of certified laboratories contact local regulatory agencies or Hydro Logic Within the United States many state run Department of Natural Resources or Department of Health Services maintain listings of certifie
3. when replacing any tubing cut tubing back 1 4 inch prior to re inserting to prevent leaks Figure 1 Side View and Cutaway of Tubing Fitting Support Leg Prefilter Membranes Figure 2 RO Assembly INSTALLATION cont Recommended Placement Positions The RO assembly should be positioned in one of two ways The first position is with the unit standing upright using the support leg with the sumps horizontal The tubing is directed to provide the best fit The second position sets the unit on end so the sumps are pointing up The tubing is directed upward and the locking bar is down to lock the tubing connections See Figure 9 System Positions NOTE Ensure that the support leg is installed on the sumps Locking Bar EN m NS L i H m Connection Lubrication Connections with O rings must be properly lubricated The following instructions describe the method and locations for lubrication Six packets of silicone lube are supplied One packet should be completely used to lubricate the O ring contact surfaces in the 3 manifold ports and 2 RO membrane locations Figure 10 Follow Figure 11 and lubricate the filter seat and the flat surface below the threads for the 3 sump locations Use a complete packet of silicone for each sump location NOTE To properly lubricate the O ring contact area a film of clean silicone grease is applied The film should cover all of the surface area that the O ring will slide ove
4. Run the water through the RO system allowing all water to go to drain for two to eight hours to stabilize the pH and PPM s of the purified water NOTE A minimum of a 2 hour flush is required to remove the food grade preservative After 8 hours performance will reach its stable maximum performance The RO system is now ready for use Symbols Figure 6 EvolutionRO 1000 Expected Flow Rates Inlet Pressure Waste to Purified Water Ratio 40 psi 700 2 5 1 Gallons Per Day 50 psi 900 2 3 1 60 psi 1100 2 1 70 psi 1300 1 8 1 80 psi 1500 171 Tested e 77F and 500 PPM source water Flow rates will vary depending on source water temperature and PPM s The flow rate of purified water will vary depending on 3 factors Inlet water pressure Inlet water temperature Inlet water PPM IMPORTANT NOTE The flow rate of product water can drastically decrease due to low psi and low temperature especially in the winter In some cases with cold tempera ture and or low pressure predicted flow rate can drop by as much as 50 or more combination of cold water and low pressure can drop flow rates even further This is the case with all Reverse Osmosis technology and is not unique to the Evoution RO 1000 The ratio of waste water to product water can also get drastically worse due to low pressure and low tempera ture You can overcome some of these issue by increasing pressure with an optional booster pump HL 29014 or increas
5. ap Required Ll To Point of Use Purified Water 3 8 Blue Optional 3 8 Float Valve ho Pure Water Storage Tank Typical Light Commercial Installation with Storage Tank INSTALLATION STEP 1 Install cold water supply fitting Use either the included garden hose connector or any of the other optional feed fittings STEP 2 Install optional drain adapter STEP 3 Make tubing connections STEP 4 Install RO assembly STEP 5 Put system into operation NOTE Consult a licensed plumber if you are not familiar with plumbing procedures Step 1 Install Cold Water Supply Fitting A female garden hose thread connector fitting is included to be able to hook up to a garden hose or hose bib spigot Keep the length of garden hose as short as possible to minimize pressure loss A variety of other feed fitting and feed valves are available to be able to connect to other existing plumbing Check with your dealer or contact Hydro Logic Comply with local plumbing codes WATER SUPPLY VALVE NOTE Be sure to turn off the water supply before installation Cold water pipes vary in size and style The installer will determine type of valve that will be used Install a valve on the cold water supply pipe to adapt 1 2 inch OD tubing If threaded fittings are used be sure to use pipe joint compound or Teflon tape on outside threads Turn the valve off Step 2 Direct black
6. are in this manual NOTE For optimal system performance use the system for at least 2 minutes continuously each day The RO system is designed to work without the aid of a pressurized storage tank Installation of a pressurized storage tank will negatively affect system performance You can however store the purified water in non pressurized storage tank or reservoir Using the optional 3 8 Float Valve will ensure you do not flood your working area NOTE High levels of certain contaminantsin the incoming water may prematurely foul the membranes and or the pre filter A water softener or other forms of pre filtration may be necessary Contact Hydro Logic for options THE BASIC REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM cont FITTINGS amp LOCKING BAR INSTALL KIT LOCKING BAR DISCONNECT PN 23061 1 pc DRAIN DISCONNECT ELBOW GREEN PN 23060 1 pc MEMBRANE ELEMENT PN 22045 2 pcs FEED INLET DISCONNECT ELBOW WHITE PN 23075 1 pc PURIFIED WATER DISCONNECT ELBOW BLUE PN 23100 1 pc SILICONE LUBRICANT PACK PN 23110 6 pcs ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS CARBON PRE FILTER PN 22043 1 pe Note For use GARDEN HOSE INLINE INLET FITTING SHUT OFF VALVE PN 12015 PN 14265 1 pc 1 pc SUPPORT LEG SUMP WRENCH PN 23063 SUMP FILTER HOUSING amp O RING SUMP PN 23115 3 pcs PN 23120 3 pcs COMPLETE MANIFOLD PN 23062 1 pc O RINGS FOR MEMBRANE STEM PN 23095 4 pcs
7. ations Low driving pressure Use short tubing runs to decrease flow restriction Increase tubing diameter for longer distances Poor product water Re i P place plugged prefilter Consider sediment prefilter for non quality Plugged pre filter chlorinated applications Scaled fouled or damaged RO membrane Replace RO membranes Membrane stem o rings damaged during installation an o rings on membrane stem and lube properly before PURIFICATION SYSTEMS O PUM Ean OLS Aine For available options and add ons 370 Encinal Street Suite 150 Santa Cruz CA 95060 contact Hydro Logic directly P 888 426 5644 F 831 336 9840 info hydrologicsystems com www hydrologicsystems com 13 NOTES GL4000442 RevA
8. be located as close to the manifold assembly as possible USE A POTABLE COLD WATER SUPPLY ONLY Softened water is preferred as it will extend the life ofthe RO membrane elements Other forms of pre filtration may be necessary depending on quality of incoming water Drain Point A suitable drain pointis needed for reject waste water from the RO system A floor drain laundry tub standpipe sump etc are all acceptable If discharging into the utility sink or standpipe an air gap of greater than 1 2 inches above the flood rim must be provided An optional 3 8 quick connect sink p trap drain adapter is available to install as an optional drain point where codes permit Do not connect the system drain line to the dishwasher drain or near the garbage disposal Back pressure from these units may cause the air gap to overflow RO Manifold Assembly The RO system can be installed in either a horizontal or vertical orientation Installation in the basement is also an option One possible location is near the laundry utility sink where cold potable water and drain access are close The location chosen should allow adequate clearance and accessibility for membrane element changes THE BASIC REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM cont Feed Pressure Gauge TE Feed Water Valve Cold Water Line Only Optional Pre Evolution Pre Filter ee Inlet 1 2 White Drain 3 8 Black J dp 1 5 Air G
9. d laboratories The optional TDS Monitor can be used to monitor incoming tap water and outgoing purified water PPM Parts Per Million of TDS total dissolved solids Consult your local public works department for plumbing and sanitation codes Follow your local codes if they differ from this manual The reverse osmosis system works on water pressures of 40 psi 2 8 bar minimum to 80 psi 5 5 bar maximum Water pressure can be reduced by installing a pressure reducing valve in the water supply pipe to the RO system A booster pump should be used for low pressure applications Both are available through your dealer or Hydro Logic Do not install the reverse osmosis system in extreme hot or cold temperatures Temperature of the water supply to the reverse osmosis system must be between 40 F 4 C and 100 F 38 C Do not install on hot water lines The reverse osmosis membranes contain a foodgrade preservative for storage and shipment All new membranes require a minimum 2 hour rinse to properly rinse outthe preservative The preservative is not harmful but makes the product water taste objectionable Rinsing the membrane also acts as a performance conditioner All new membranes will reach their stable maximum performance after 8 hours of rinsing THE BASIC REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM Your Reverse Osmosis System is a water treatment unit It uses water pressure to reverse a natural physical process called osmosis Water under pr
10. drain line to an appropriate drain location or install optional drain adapter The optional 3 8 quick connect drain adapter must be installed on the main sink drain above the P trap The drain adapter is designed to fit 1 1 2 inch 3 8 cm sink drain pipe The black drain line may also be directed directly into a drain point or outside The drain water can be re used for a variety of applications including watering your landscape plants trees shrubs and lawns The drain waste water contains the majority of the contaminants in your source tap water The PPM s of the drain water are typically 3396 higher than the source water certain amount of drain water in necessary to flush the contaminants away from the membranes and prevent them from fouling or scaling prematurely DO NOT restrict the black drain line Let it flow freely INSTALLATION cont Step 3 Make Tubing Connections The connections to the faucet should be complete the remaining connections are Feed connection white 1 2 tubing from feed fitting or feed valve to pressure gauge and then to white elbow connector e Drain connection black 3 8 tubing from green elbow connection will attach to the optional drain adapter or be directed to appropriate drain location e Purified water connection blue 3 8 tubing blue elbow connection to reservoir or tank via optional 3 8 float valve Attach the fittings to the manifold A typical connection is shown in Figur
11. e 7 Side View and Cutaway of Tubing Fitting NOTE For optimal system performance we recommend using tubing lengths that are as short as possible Feed Pressure Gauge w T fitting The supplied pressure gauge should be connected to the feed line to monitor system feed pressure For proper system performance the inlet feed pressure must be between 40 psi 2 76 bar and 80 psi 5 52 bar when the system is in operation Insert the short length of tubing into the white elbow connector Then install pressure gauge w T fitting Then install long length of white tubing to other end of pressure gauge T fitting Inline Shut off Valve The supplied 3 8 inline shut off valve is designed to be installed on the blue pure water line Thje system can be shut off by using this valve Step 4 Install RO Assembly The RO Assembly includes the following components sumps 3 support leg carbon pre filter and RO membrane elements 2 The tubing is attached to the manifold by the elbow connectors When choosing a location for the system allow enough tubing for it to be moved for periodic servicing of the pre filter and membrane elements Figure 8 RO Assembly Do not attempt to mount hang the system Do not try to drill mounting holes anywhere on the system If putting above ground cabinet level a sturdy permanent shelf is recommended Collet Lock Clip NOTE Make sure the tubing is pushed past the O rings for a secure fit Also
12. essure is forced through a semi permeable membrane to filter out minerals and impurities Treated drinking water goes through the blue line Minerals and impurities are sent to the drain with RO waste water through the black line The system includes a replaceable carbon pre filter and 2 membrane elements The pre filter reduces sand silt dirt rust particles other sediments chlorine chloramines iron and sulfur from the incoming water supply before they enter the RO membrane elements An optional high capacity pre filter the Pre Evolution is available to add 2 extra stages of pre filtration This will help further reduce the contaminants listed above as well as cut down on filter changes and maintenance of the Evolution RO1000 An optional De lonization post filter will remove any remaining PPM of TDS in the water after passing through the RO system BEFORE INSTALLING THE RO SYSTEM Best performance of the system will be achieved when the incoming water has been pre treated The water coming into the system must be within certain limits for sediments pressure etc Refer to the specifications to determine if your installation is within the limits Awater quality analysis can be performed to determine if incoming water requires any treatment Contact your dealer installer or Hydro Logic e The filters and membrane elements in the RO system need to be replaced on a regular basis Follow the instructions for replacement that
13. et Hardness O mg L 0 grain Inlet Chlorine O mg L Inlet Iron O mg L Inlet Manganese O mg L Inlet pH 4 Inlet Turbidity 0 Silica O mg L Dimensions 261 N 4 1027 Maximum 80 psi 5 52 bar 100 F 37 78 C 1 000 PPM 171 mg L 10 grain 1 0 mg L 0 1 mg L 0 05 mg L 10 1 NTU 3 mg L 242 5 9 55 Figure 9 TROUBLESHOOTING ke Possible Cause Comecive ci n Increase feed pressure Consider pump for low pressure locations Low driving pressure Use short tubing runs to decrease flow restriction Increase tubing diameter for longer distances Low water temperature or high total dissolved solids TDS Increase feed water temperature or feed pressure to compensate Low product flow rate Plugged prefilter Replace plugged prefilter Consider sediment prefilter for non chlorinated applications Scaled or fouled RO membrane Replace membranes Leak or kink in product line Find and repair leak or kink Pludgad prefilter Replace plugged prefilter Consider sediment prefilter for non Concentrate water ggec p chlorinated applications runs to drain after faucet shut off Leak in product line Find and repair leak Install pressure gauge in product line to help identify a product pressure leak Water sample taken during system flush Take sample after three minutes of continuous operation Increase feed pressure Consider pump for low pressure loc
14. ing inlet temperature We do not recommend hooking the Evolution up to your hot water tank lines because hot water tanks contain lots of minerals and the water can be too hot A safe way to increase temperature is with an on demand or flash style water heater set at below 100F or 37 7C For people with adequate pressure but decreased water temperature a flash water heater is a great way to increase flow rates Temperature Compensation Factor Chart www evolutionRO 1 000 com TCF TO CARE FOR THE RO SYSTEM The components of the RO system are designed to function with minimal maintenance However the membrane elements and pre filter will need to be replaced on a regular schedule For optimal performance the system should be flushed for 2 minutes if periods of inactivity that extend past six hours REPLACEMENT OF PRE FILTER The carbon pre filter reduces sediment and certain chemicals such as chlorine from the water Depending on water use and the amount of impurities this filter should be replaced a minimum of 2 000 gallons of purified water produced Applications using more than an average of 20 gallons purified water per day should install the optional Pre Evolution high capacity pre filter to further reduce chlorine sediment and other contaminants REPLACEMENT OF RO MEMBRANE ELEMENTS The functional life ofthe RO membrane elements will vary based on feed water quality Product water should be tested periodically to ve
15. l pre filter a Remove new prefilter from packaging Ensure gaskets are secure Insert prefilter into proper opening on manifold b Lubricate sump O ring with silicone lubricant c With the pre filter element in place screw the sump into the connection Tighten until it bottoms out 10 Re connect the fittings to the manifold and lock in position with locking bar 11 Re position the assembly and turn the water supply on Check the system for any leaks UU Water may sputter from the air gap until the trapped air is purged 12 Open the shut off valve or float valve and run water for two minutes 13 Shut off the shut off valve or float valve and allow the system to stand idle for 20 to 30 minutes 14 Open the shut off valve or float valve and run water for five minutes 15 Check for any system leaks NOTE If the two RO membrane elements were replaced the system must be flushed according to Step 6 the system startup procedure as stated above The RO system is now ready for use 11 Membrane Element 7 Locations Prefilter Center Opening Figure 8 NOTE For long term storage of the unit you must store both membranes in a sealed plastic bag in the refrigerator Do not let the membranes dry out It is OK to store the carbon pre filter dry Performance Specifications Minimum and Maximum Operating Conditions Condition Minimum Inlet Pressure 40 psi 2 76 bar Inlet Temperature 40 F 4 44 C Inlet TDS 50 PPM Inl
16. om fittings on the manifold Remove locking bar and pull fittings out Lubricate Figure 7 O rings with silicone prior to re assembly NOTE If changing only the pre filter the other sumps do not need to be removed If changing the membrane elements the pre filter should also be changed 6 Remove exhausted pre filter and discard UU The person handling the filters and membrane elements must have clean hands to keep the system sanitized The use of sterile latex gloves is recommended 10 REPLACEMENT OF THE PRE FILTER AND RO MEMBRANE ELEMENTS cont 7 If changing membrane elements a Remove membrane sumps Remove and discard used elements b Remove new elements from packaging YU Elements contain a foodgrade preservative The use of sterile latex gloves is highly recommended c Lubricate element O rings brine seals and sump O rings with silicone lubricant Refer to Connection Lubrication on page 8 for correct lubrication procedure of elements cartridge d Securely insert O ring end of elements into manifold See Figure 13 e Replace sumps and tighten until it bottoms out NOTE The system should be sanitized whenever a membrane element or filter is replaced 8 Sanitize the system a The manifold should be positioned flat with the sump connections facing up b Pour a tablespoon 15 milliliters of chlorine bleach into the center opening of the prefilter sump connection See Figure 14 9 Instal
17. r and seal with Do not use grease containing petroleum products NOTE The Quick Start guide indicates applying the lube directly to the O rings as opposed to the contact surfaces of the O rings Either method is appropriate NOTE Please save extra lube packs for future membrane changes Extra lube packs can be sourced through your dealer Hydro Logic plumbing supply stores or hardware stores Support Leg First Position Figure 3 Figure 4 INSTALLATION cont The table below shows the coding system for the fitting connections Each fitting has a unique keyed socket on the manifold Each fitting also has a graphic symbol molded into the elbow with a corresponding symbol on the manifold Connector Symbol Connection Tubing Color a eck oe TINNA Be sure to lubricate the manifold ports with silicone lubricant prior to inserting the fittings into manifold VISA Do not turn the incoming water valve on until the locking bar is in place When all ofthe connections have been made use the locking bar to hold the fittings in position Match the symbols on the locking bar to the corresponding symbols on the manifold Figure 12 Step 6 System Startup 1 Inspect all connections 2 Position manifold horizontal with openings facing up 3 Remove new membrane elements from plastic packaging The blue and green tape surrounding the membrane are an impo
18. rify the membrane elements are performing properly For most applications the RO membrane elements should be replaced every 6 months to two years NOTE Softened water is recommended for optimal system performance and RO membrane element life REPLACEMENT 8 UPGRADE FILTERS Reduces as HydroLogic Filter Replacement Reduces PPM Reduces Reduces For City Part Description Part 4 Schedule by 95 Chlorine Chloramines DE Water Evolution RO1000 KDF Carbon Pre Filter 22043 2 000 Gallons bos y low tih low tow tol Bene zu iii EE ES Pre Evolution KDF Carbon Filter 10 x4 5 22096 7 500 Gallons N Y Y N Low Med Low Med Y Y Levels Levels REPLACEMENT OF THE PRE FILTER AND RO MEMBRANE ELEMENTS 1 Turn offthe water supply to the RO System 2 Reduce system water pressure by opening the included shut off valve or optional float valve Even with the water supply turned off the membrane and pre filter sumps will contain a considerable amount of water By positioning the RO assembly in a sink or tub most of the water will be contained 3 Disconnect locking bar and place the fittings with tubing still connected into a tub or bucket Move system into a contained area such as a sink or tub Remove the support leg from the three sumps and unscrew the top sump as shown to access the pre filter The support leg functions as a wrench to loosen the sump Figure 13 NOTE There is no need to disconnect tubing fr
19. rtant part ofthe membrane element and should not be removed NU ite Elements contain a foodgrade preservative The use of sterile latex gloves is recommended 4 Lubricate all O ring seats in the manifold that come in contact with the sump and element O rings Refer to Connection Lubrication on page 8 NOTE To properly lubricate the O ring contact area a film of clean silicone grease is applied The film should cover all of the surface area that the O ring will slide over and seal with Do not use grease containing petroleum products 5 Securely insert O ring end of membrane elements into manifold Push the membrane straight down into the hole in the manifold Do not twist or rock the membrane when intsalling as this may damage the o rings 6 Remove pre filter from packaging Check that gaskets are in place Place pre filter in manifold Replace sumps and tighten until it bottoms out DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN Pressure Test System To check for leaks the system must be filled with water and brought up to operating pressure 1 Open cold water feed valve slowly Run at 1 2 open for a minute then open fully 2 Make sure included shut off valve installed on the blue purified water line is in the open position 3 Check for leaks NOTE When the system is initially turned on water may temporarily sputter all the air is purged Allow 1 to 3 hours for any trapped air noise in the system to subside 4 Purgethe system
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