Need RO set up help...

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

The RO/DI unit is the Aquasafe Maximus 100GPD...and comes with no instructions. There is a link to some but it does not work. I did a search around the net and found most people LESS than impressed with Aquasafe and their customer service/instructions.

Anyone have a digital copy for me?

I also found that a lot of people say they are plumbed wrong when you get them. Also that you need to remove the part that adds back TDS for drinking water taste...don't know what this is exactly...

Going to need a bunch of help.

I have used an RO/DI before so when I look at this one, it does make sense but in the past I just used a faucet adapter to hook it up to the tap.

These are the two lines and parts it came with. Not sure how to use them

[tang daddy]

ok dude, the red I believe is the supply you will want to hook that up to you cold supply under the sink.

to find your cold turn on the right tap and just to be sure feel from underneath it should be the one on the right side of your drain.

next unscrew the nuts on the red line and rescrew it on the cold line, also there should be some rubber to insulate and this goes inside the red line clamp. so I'll repeat again trace cold line (right side) shut off cold supply open the tap cold side on your sink to make sure there is no water in the line. insert rubber between the clamp on the red line screw nuts back on evenly abit on one side abit on the other.

dont screw one on fully as this may be uneven. after the red line/ clamp is on secure and by secure I mean snug, slowly turn the tapping device clockwise until it pierces the cold water supply line after it pierces the cold water line unscrew it all the way out.

next your drain the black piece in the middle under your sink, unscrew both screws on the yellow line the other piece clamps on to your black drain pipe there should also be a rubber insert for this and something to make a hole in the black drain pipe I would screw a hole on the straight part that comes down underneath the drain of your dishwasher. same as the steps above screw both together evenly and snug.

Then onto the last step...

turn on cold water supply slow while the tap in your sink is open to relief pressure. check for leaks it may have alittle condensation which is ok then shut it off. One thing to make sure on your rodi trace the yellow line back to the unit there should be a lever for the drain this needs to be open so that it can make clean water, it should be labeled also make sure from the cold line that the supply is fully open aswell and if you go to home depot you should be able to pick up an attachment hose so you can extend it to your wc and top off also you can p/u a tap to open and shut from the end of the hose just to make life easier. Oh and one more thing sometimes from the manufacture they dont tighten every screw/fitting on there so after you set it up get a flash light go under the sink an check for leaks. If you still can't figure it out I can help you on saturday but you supply the beers I drink stella cheers.

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

Hey Chris...thanks. I am going to give it a shot tomorrow but yeah if I need help, I will give you a call...I too drink Stella, so your in luck

I will let you know how it goes though...I am sure I will still have a bunch of questions.

[fencer]

I don't think you need to use the Vampire tap as those are used for pipe(in the basement). You need according to your pictures : on the cold water line a t connection and a valve to shut supply off to the RO unit. So the T connects to your cold water line, then the valve connects to the T and then connects to the input of your RO unit. You are going to use brass fitting to connect all this. RONA can help you with this.

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

Anyone done this with the T and able to take some pics for me? I like this idea because when we sell the place, that would be easier to fix. I am pretty sure I know what you mean and could figure it out quite easy (I live across the street from a Home Depot too) but pictures always help

What about for the drain? Same thing?

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

Anyone? I am going to go over to HD now. Just wanted to maybe see a picture of what I am doing so I can explain it to them easier.

Man...I don't even know what size the cold water line is

So...I am going to cut the coldwater line, add a brass "T". Off of the brass "T", I am going to add a shut off valve (any specific one?) and then that will go to the RO unit. Will I need any special fittings to go from the valve to the RO line? I guess so since there is a big size difference.

Then for the drain...I will again need to cut into it and add a "T" or would a "Y" like the dishwasher be better? With this one I know I can get a reducer that will allow me to use john guest fittings to easily attach the waste water line from the RO unit...but are they ok to use here? Is there a better way?

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

Back from HD and they SUCK. At least mine does. Couldn't help me at all. Just said call the manufacturer and ask what I need.

Anyways...going to need to wait for help here before I can go back and get what I need.

I really want to get this thing going today if possible...anyone?