AquaticLife RO Daddy User manual

Brand: AquaticLife

Model: RO Daddy

Type: User manual

THANK YOU for your purchase of the Aquatic Life RO Daddy.

With proper installation and maintenance, this system will provide

you with high quality water for many years. All Aquatic Life

products are tested by us to ensure safety and reliability.

Aquatic Life assumes No Responsibility for water damage

due to leaks. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure the system is

leak-free. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact

our customer support department at 1-888-548-3480

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Pacific Time or by e-mail

at customersupport@aquaticlife.com.

PARTS LIST

Filter Housing

Filter Cartridges

• Micron

• GAC (Granular Activated Carbon)

• Solid Carbon Block

Tubing

Flush Valve Assembly

Membrane 1,000 GPD (77°F, 65 PSI, 100 TDS)

Pressure Gauge

Canister Wrench

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WARNING:

Please read carefully before proceeding with installation.

Failure to follow these instructions or operating parameters

may lead to the product’s failure and possible property damage.

INITIAL SET-UP

Your RO Daddy utilizes a metal frame to securely support the

membrane and three large (blue) canisters securely. The frame

can be secured to a wall so that it cannot move easily but it

should NOT be suspended by the frame. The weight of the unit

without water is 75 pounds, when water is added it will exceed

110 pounds, and the frame cannot support the weight if suspended.

The RO Daddy is shipped with the membrane already installed.

This was done to reduce the initial setup time for the unit.

Three filter cartridges are included with the RO Daddy. Each

cartridge is wrapped with a clear protective film that needs to be

removed prior to use. Use the canister wrench to remove the

blue canisters and access the cartridges.

CANISTERS AND CARTRIDGES

After the protective film has been removed from the cartridges

they should be installed in the following locations.

RIGHT - Micron cartridge should be located in the right side

canister; this cartridge is the all-white fiber cartridge.

MIDDLE - GAC cartridge should be located in the center

canister; this cartridge is made with a solid plastic housing

with a top and bottom cap.

NOTE: This cartridge needs to be installed in the proper

manner; it will have a sticker on the film indicating which

end is up.

LEFT - Solid carbon block should be located in the left

canister; it has webbing around it and has a solid feel.

The solid carbon block does not have any specific

orientation in the canister.

When replacing the canisters with the cartridges, make sure the

O-rings are located around the top of each canister. The O-rings

are shipped with a sealing lubricant, but additional can be

applied. The canisters should only require hand tightening but if

during operation you find small leaks, the wrench can be used.

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NOTE: If the canister has a strong leak,

STOP the water flow and check the

O-ring to make sure it is in place.

If the O-ring slipped off the lip of the

canister, re-install the O-ring.

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MEMBRANE CONNECTION

The RO Daddy is shipped with a U – shaped connection that

needs to be installed.

This connection allows the pre-filtered water from the canisters

to flow into the membrane housing.

CONNECTING THE WASTE WATER LINE

AND FLUSH VALVE ASSEMBLY

➊

Locate the waste water connection on the right side

of the membrane housing. It should be labeled waste

and the elbow will be threaded directly into the

membrane housing.

➋ Connect the tubing into the elbow by removing the clip

located around the collar of the elbow. A small screwdriver

helps to remove the clip. When the clip is removed, insert

the tubing into the elbow. You MUST make sure the tubing

is pressed into the fitting far enough to secure the tube.

You should feel a “Double Push” into the fitting this is a

result of the tube pushing past the seal in the connector.

➌ The flush valve assembly should now be connected to

the tubing that was just attached to the waste water side

of the membrane housing. The flush valve assembly

includes the flow restrictor and regulates the amount

of water that passes through the assembly. The flush valve

assembly also includes a bypass valve that allows water

to flow around the flow restrictor and flow faster through

the membrane. This “flushes” the membrane of buildup

and increases the life of the membrane. The membrane

should be flushed at least once a month or more if needed.

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FILTERED WATER CONNECTION

➊

The filtered water line is connected to the center elbow

fitting on the right side of the membrane housing. The male

connector will insert into the supplied elbow included with

the parts bag. The elbow will have a “filtered” sticker on it;

you will need to remove the clip on the side to be inserted

into the membrane fitting.

➋ Connect the tubing into the elbow by removing the clip

located around the collar of the elbow. A small screwdriver

helps to remove the clip. When the clip is removed, insert

the tubing into the elbow. You MUST make sure the tubing

is pressed into the fitting far enough to secure the tube.

You should feel a “Double Push” into the fitting this is a

result of the tube pushing past the seal in the connector.

Once inserted, replace the clips to secure the elbow and

tubing to the membrane housing.

SUPPLY WATER CONNECTION

➊

The RO Daddy uses a ¾” slip PVC connection to allow for

multiple connection options. Wrap the ¾” male threaded

connection with plumber’s Teflon tape prior to inserting

into the threaded female connection on the side of the

canister housing.

➋ Rotate the connection into the canister until it becomes

hand tight. Position the ¼” tubing adapter toward the back

of the filter so that the pressure gauge tubing can be

connected to the fitting. Remove the clip from the ¼” fitting

and insert the elbow fitting until secure. Reinstall the clip

to prevent accidental removal.

➌ The ¾” supply elbow can now be plumbed to the

supply water.

NOTE: The operating pressure required for

the filter ranges between (55 PSI – 80 PSI)

any pressure supplied to the RO Daddy

that is below this will result in minimal

water production and any pressures above

80 PSI MUST be avoided as the canisters

are not designed to handle pressure above

80 PSI.

NOTE: The initial water production

from the RO unit should be discarded.

The membrane is shipped with a preservative

that should be flushed out prior to use.

We recommend operating the unit for

one hour prior to using the filtered water

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MEMBRANE REPLACEMENT

With proper use and flushing, the membrane should last 12

months or more. Membrane life depends on the water supply,

maintenance of the filter cartridges and how often the

membrane is flushed to prevent build up.

➊ To replace the membrane, loosen the membrane strap

bolt on the left side of the membrane housing. The strap

screw can be loosened by pressing down on the membrane

housing and reversing the screw to release tension on the

strap. As the tension decreases the membrane housing

will start to relax, making it easier to remove the screw.

The screw DOES NOT need to be completely removed.

➋ Remove the U-shaped connection between the filter

canisters and the membrane housing. Refer to the

membrane connection section referenced previously.

This will allow the membrane housing to be lifted up

to remove the membrane clamps located at the ends

of the membrane housing.

➌ Completely remove the bolts, nuts and washers located

on the front and back sides of the membrane clamps.

The top section of the clamp will lift off easily; the bottom

clamp will require the membrane housing to be lifted up

slightly so that the bottom clamp can be removed.

➍ With both clamps removed, the black membrane plug can

be removed. The plug has two O-rings and it will take some

force to remove the plug. Take care to not damage the plug

and the O-rings located on the inside.

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MEMBRANE REPLACEMENT (CONT.)

➎

When the plug is removed, the membrane

located inside the housing is visible. Pull the

membrane out of the housing and replace

with the new membrane.

➏ Reinstall the membrane housing plug.

➐ Install the membrane clamps, secure the

membrane housing strap and replace the

U-Shaped connection between the filter

canisters and the membrane housing.

CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT - MAINTENANCE

The cartridges should be monitored and logged for best

performance. It is extremely important that you do not run

chlorinated water though the membrane as it will damage the

membrane and cause the filtered water quality to deteriorate.

Micron Cartridge – This mechanical filter removes

particulates only and will not reduce the chlorine levels

in the supply water. The cartridge should be changed

when it either visually looks dirty or if water

production decreases.

Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) Cartridge –

This chemical filter removes approximately 1ppm of

chlorine from the supply water for approximately

15,000 total gallons. If the supply water has 2 ppm

of chlorine, it will filter up to 7,500 gallons total.

Solid Carbon Block Cartridge – This second stage

chemical filter is comprised of compressed carbon

ground into small particles and held together with

a fine mesh. The small size carbon effectively

removes approximately 1ppm of chlorine up to

15,000 total gallons.

Item # Description UPC

330323

Cartridge 20" x 4.5"

810957013233

1 Micron Pre-filter

330324

Cartridge 20" x 4.5"

810957013240

Solid Carbon Block Pre-filter

330325 Cartridge 20" x 4.5" GAC 810957013257

330327 Membrane TFC 1000 GPD 810957013271

NOTE: Observe the water flow direction for

the membrane. The water should flow from

the left side of the membrane housing to the

right side of the housing. The membrane

may indicate the water flow and should have

a gasket or O-ring around the left side of the

membrane. This gasket seals the membrane

inside the housing and prevents water from

bypassing the membrane and into the waste

water stream.

NOTE: The initial water production

from the RO unit should be discarded.

The membrane is shipped with a

preservative that should be flushed out

prior to use. We recommend operating

the unit for one hour prior to using the

filtered water production.

TIP: Use a sealing lubricant on the O-rings

to help prevent leaks and aid with future

removal of the membrane housing plug.

WARNING:

The volume of water that the cartridge will filter must be

calculated to include both the filtered water volume and

the waste water volumes. If you produce a 1,000

gallons of filtered water and use the included flow

restrictor, you produced 1,800 gallons of waste water

for a combined total of 2,800 gallons of filtered

through the cartridges.

It is a good idea to calculate how often you should

change the cartridges based on water production

usage. It is much more cost effective to replace the

cartridges compared to a new membrane.

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CONSIDERATIONS

• Operating pressure less than 55 PSI

may require a booster pump.

• Operating pressure greater than 80 PSI

may require a pressure regulator.

• With initial operation, check for leaks.

If a leak is observed, verify that the tubing

is pushed into the push-fitting far enough

to seal the tubing against the O-ring and

that the canisters and caps are sealed

properly with their O-rings.

• Many of the components in the RO Daddy

are plastic and subject to damage by

ultraviolet light.

• Never store or operate the unit in direct

sunlight or other bright lights.

• Do not store or operate the unit in

temperatures above 100°F.

• Do not store or operate the unit in

freezing temperatures.

• Do not leave the unit unattended while

connected to a water supply.

WARRANTY

Aquatic Life, LLC warrants that this Reverse Osmosis Unit (excluding cartridges and membrane) shall be free from defective electrical components and leaks or cracks due to defects in materials or

workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of purchase. If a defect is shown, Aquatic Life, LLC will, at Aquatic Life’s sole discretion, either repair or replace the product without charge.

No cash refunds will be made. This warranty is provided solely to the original consumer purchaser of the product and may not be transferred or assigned.

This warranty does not apply to damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, lack of reasonable care, failure to follow safety and installation instructions. This warranty will not be effective unless and

until the Aquatic Life product is shown to have been used in accordance with the safety and installation instructions accompanying the product.

THIS CONSTITUTES AQUATIC LIFE’S ENTIRE WARRANTY AND AQUATIC LIFE MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT.

AQUATIC LIFE, LLC SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A

PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IF AQUATIC LIFE, LLC CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ALL SUCH WARRANTIES, INCLUDING

WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.

AQUATIC LIFE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONDITION, OR UNDER

ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. AQUATIC LIFE, LLC EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL ALLEGED DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF MARINE LIFE, PERSONAL INJURY, AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or exclusions or limitations on the duration of implied warranties or conditions, so the above

limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary by state or province.

Aquatic Life, LLC shall not have any obligations under this warranty unless the owner notifies Aquatic Life, LLC in writing of any alleged defect(s) within 30 days of discovery of the defect(s). Any notice to

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