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Inter-component connections – Hydrotech Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System c_w Booster Pump and Inlet Solenoid User Manual

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INTER-COMPONENT CONNECTIONS

Connections between cold water supply line, RO Module, storage tank, product water faucet, and drain line are accomplished

using plastic tubing and push-together quick-connect type fittings.

PLASTIC TUBING

1. Cut tube ends square and straight. Do not deform

tube (i.e., cause tube to compress its diameter so it

is no longer round).

2. Make sure outer surface of tube is clear of marks or

scratches for a length equal to twice tube diameter.

This allows "O" ring to seat properly against tube.

3. Avoid sharp changes in direction when routing

tubing. Sharp turns cause tubing to flex and deform,

which reduces its flow capacity and may increase

lateral stress on the fittings, causing leakage.

QUICK-CONNECT FITTINGS

Fittings consist of two parts: a Body and a colored collet

and symbol. Collet color and symbol corresponds to

tubing to be used at that connection (Figure 2.A.).

1. To install a tube, push it through Collet until it seats

firmly at bottom of fitting (Figure 2.A and 2.B.).

2. To remove a tube, push and hold Collet against

Body while pulling tube out (Figure 2.C.).

A. Push tube through Collet into Body.

B. Tube must seat firmly at bottom of

fitting.

C. Push Collet against Body to release

tube.

Figure 2: How to Use Quick-Connect Fittings

INTER-COMPONENT CONNECTIONS

Connections between cold water supply line, RO Module, storage tank, product water faucet, and drain line are

accomplished using plastic tubing and push-together quick-connect type fittings.

PLASTIC TUBING

1. Cut tube ends square and straight. Do not deform tube

(i.e., cause tube to compress its diameter so it is no

longer round).

2. Make sure outer surface of tube is clear of marks or

scratches for a length equal to twice tube diameter. This

allows “O” ring to seat properly against tube.

3. Avoid sharp changes in direction when routing tubing.

Sharp turns cause tubing to flex and deform, which

reduces its flow capacity and may increase lateral stress

on the fittings, causing leakage.

QUICK-CONNECT FITTINGS

Fittings consist of two parts: a Body and a colored collet

and symbol. Collet color and symbol corresponds to tubing

to be used at that connection (Figure 2.A.).

1. To install a tube, push it through Collet until it seats

firmly at bottom of fitting (Figure 2.A and 2.B.).

2. To remove a tube, push and hold Collet against Body

while pulling tube out (Figure 2.C.).