AquaFX The AquaFX Mako RO/DI User Manual
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MAKO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Congratulations on your new AquaFX Mako water treatment system. There are a few basic steps about the installation and maintenance of
your water treatment system. If you should have any difficulties or questions, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to
help you any way we can.
ALWAYS hook your RO unit to a softened water supply.
Your system was custom built to order, and it is ready to hook up to a water supply with the appropriate adapters included. Aqua FX pressure
tests all systems prior to shipping, so your RO membrane will not be installed, you simply remove the membrane
from the plastic bag and place it in the white housing
it is located across the top
of the unit. Insert the end with the double O-rings in first.
Before you can hook the unit up to a supply.
1) Unpack your unit completely.
2) Inspect for any damage or broken parts as a result of shipping.
3) Locate and connect the supply side of the equipment. This will be the right side as you face the system. The supply side will consist of
Black ¼” tubing and has the connection for the type of water supply you specified.
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drain line, and place in an appropriate area for drainage.
5) Locate the
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product water line that will provide treated water for use and slip the tubing into the left side of the system.
6) Once installed, allow the system to run for approximately 15 minutes to flush membrane completely. Please check systems for leaks,
parts can come lose during shipping!
7)
You will know when to replace the reusable color changing DI when the resin color has completely changed (the cartridge will change
colors from the bottom up). The sediment and carbon block filters (stage 1 and 2) should be changed According to accompanying chart
or sooner if, you notice your pressure gauge drop 5 PSI or more you should then replace the stage 1 and 2 filters. You need at least 35
PSI supply pressure to permeate the membrane.
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The only way to check your membrane for proper rejection is with a TDS Meter (Total dissolved solids)
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You are now ready to make clean, fresh, ultrapure water.
These instructions cover the most common set up configurations. If you ordered
different colored tubing or filter cartridge housings, you may not be able to follow
these instructions completely. All AquaFX systems come with a 3 year limited
warranty. All Clear Canisters MUST be re-placed after 3 years. Please contact us if
you have problems with your unit. Customer is responsible for filter and membrane
changes and associated costs. AquaFX carries a complete line of parts and
accessories for all of our systems at
Thank you for
your business!
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