GE Merlin - Manual (Page 2)

2 SAFETY GUIDES
Rev B
SAFETY GUIDES
Read and follow all steps and guides carefully before installing and
using your reverse osmosis system.
Do not use this product to 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 that are
listed in the Appendix.
The Merlin drinking water system does not have a monitoring device
for contaminants. To verify that the system is performing satisfactorily
the product water should be tested periodically by the system’s
installing dealer every six months. See the back cover of this manual
for the installing dealer’s contact information.
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.
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 (
°
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.
New membranes should be flushed for one
hour prior to use . This flush removes the preservative. The
preservative is not harmful but makes the product water taste
objectionable.