Waterite VECTAPURE 360 Installation And Owner's Manual - page 9
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3. (For V360 RO systems only) Connect the drain tube from the bottom of the RO
membrane to the drain saddle, by first cutting to the desired length and then inserting the
tube into the push-on drain fitting. Make sure tube cuts are clean and square and the tube
is fully inserted into the fitting.
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DO NOT USE ANY WATER FROM THE SYSTEM UNTIL THE NEXT STEP IS COMPLETE.
Step 7. Starting Up the
VECTAPURE
360
Filtration System
1. (For V360 Single, Dual or Triple Filter systems only) Turn on the cold water supply
valve and check all connections for leaks. Do not proceed further until any leaks are fixed.
Open the system faucet and let the system run for two minutes. Carbon cartridges may
release carbon dust momentarily at initial start-up, but this is harmless and will clear
immediately. Close the faucet and check all connections for leaks and fix if necessary.
Your system is now ready for use.
2. (For V360 RO systems only) Open water supply saddle valve and let RO system fill with
water. Check for leaks and tighten any joints if necessary.
3. Let the system operate for about 10 minutes. Close the storage tank valve and open the
faucet until product water drips out. Check for leaks again and fix if necessary.
4. Open the storage tank valve and close the faucet. The system is now operating and filling
the storage tank. Allow the tank to fill completely and the system to automatically shut itself
off. This step may take 1-3 hours or more. Open the faucet and let the entire tank drain
completely. You may see dark carbon dust briefly flush from the carbon cartridge
– this is
harmless and normal for the first flow of water through the cartridge. Allow the system to
re-fill the tank. Once completed, your system is ready for use.
Section 3: Operation and Maintenance
Operation of your V360 Filtration System is simple and easy. This appliance is fully automatic and
can be enjoyed without complicated operating procedures. Be sure to follow the cartridge
replacement schedule to ensure peak performance and long membrane element life.
Changing Filter Cartridges
The red, green and blue cartridges should be changed, as a rule of thumb, every three to six
months, depending on local raw water conditions. The UF membrane (violet) should be changed
dependent upon the raw water conditions, but normally between every three and six months to one
year. The RO membrane (yellow) will normally last from a little as one and to as much as seven
years. Falling UF system flow rates at the faucet or slow storage tank refill rates on RO systems
are indicators that the membrane requires replacement.
Membrane elements require changing much less frequently than the filter cartridges and only
when failure is indicated. This should be done when water production begins to noticeably fall or,
for RO membranes, TDS readings in the product water begin to rise. Total Dissolved Solids may
be measured by a water professional or by use of a simple hand-held TDS meter. These are
available from your dealer or from Waterite’s Online Store at www.waterite.com.