Aqua-Pure AP-RO5500 - Manual (Page 2)

SAFETY INFORMATION
EXPLANATION OF SIGNAL WORD CONSEQUENCES
WARNING
Read, understand, and follow all safety information contained in these instructions prior to in-
stallation and use of the AP-RO5500 Reverse Osmosis (RO) Drinking Water Filtration System.
Retain these instructions for future reference.
Intended use:
The Aqua-Pure® AP-RO5500 Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Filtration System is intended for use in fi ltering
drinking water in residential locations and has not been evaluated for other uses. The system is typically installed
beneath or near a kitchen sink, and it is recommended that the installation be performed by a qualifi ed installation
specialist or a licensed plumber.
CAUTION CAUTION
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury and/or property damage.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury and/or property damage.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
To reduce the risk associated with choking:
• Do not allow children under 3 years of age to have access to small parts during the installation of this product.
To reduce the risk associated with ingestion of contaminants:
• Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection be-
fore or after the system. Systems certifi ed for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected water that may contain
fi lterable cysts. EPA Establishment Number 070595-CT-001
To reduce the risk associated with a hazardous voltage due to an installer drilling through existing
electric wiring or water pipes in the area of installation:
• Do not install near electric wiring or piping which may be in the path of a drilling tool when selecting the
position to mount the fi lter bracket.
To reduce the risk associated with the ingestion of contaminants:
• An approved air gap must exist between the RO system reject drain line and the drain opening to comply
with state and local plumbing codes.
To reduce the risk of physical injury:
• All hydro-pneumatic pressurized tanks must have an appropriate pressure relief valve installed.
To reduce the risk associated with irritation from Sodium Metabisulfi te during installation:
•
Sodium Metabisulfi te (CAS 007681-57-4) is used in a 1% preservative solution within the reverse osmosis
membrane.
• Do not put this system into service before the RO tank is fl ushed as specifi ed in the installation instructions.
Wear eye and face protection during installation.
• To request an MSDS relating to this product call 203-238-8965 or visit the web at http://solutions.3m.com/
wps/portal/3M/en_us/msds (click MSDS search). For emergencies, call 800-364-3577 or 651-737-6501 (24
hours).
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