Kinetico KCRO plus Manuel D'utilisation page 9

Initial Flushing Procedure
1. Before the system can be used for drinking water production it must be adequately flushed. A small
amount of powdered sanitizer (typically a chlorinating agent) is added to the product water storage
tank before shipment to ensure cleanliness. Also, the carbon filter cartridge may release a small
amount of carbon fines into the first tank of water. This flushing procedure will allow any sanitizer
or carbon fines to pass from the system.
2. Initial tank filling will take approximately one hour (based on average feed pressure). When the tank
is full, the automatic shutoff valve inside the system will stop the feed flow through the system.
Actuation of the automatic shutoff valve can be determined by either checking for a lack of flow to
the drain saddle, or by listening very closely near the dispensing faucet for absence of water flow
sound though the air gap. When the tank has filled for the first time, it should be left undisturbed for
at least eight hours to ensure proper sanitization.
3. After the tank is full, and eight hours has elapsed, open the dispensing faucet fully, and allow the
product water to run out to drain at maximum flow. The initial discharge will be dark with the bulk of
the carbon particle washout. There may also be the scent of chlorinated water from the sanitizing
agent. When the flow has diminished to a fast drip or small stream, close the dispensing faucet.
4. Fill and flush the tank three times prior to use. If necessary, repeat until the chlorination scent has
disappeared. It is important that the flush be done at maximum flow (e.g. the tank must be full) to
assist in rapid wash out. After this flushing procedure, the system is ready for normal use.
Final Installation Checklist
1. Check that feed water pressure to the unit is no less than 40 psi and no greater than 80 psi (275-552 kPa).
2. Ensure the plastic retainer clip that holds the desalinator cartridge in place is fully engaged and
locked in place. The slide locks must snap into place in the slots. If the clip does not snap easily into
place through the slots, it means the cartridge is not fully inserted into the connectors. Press top or
bottom of cartridge to engage connectors until it snaps into place properly.
3. Check all tubing connections, especially push-in, quick connections, to be sure they are fully inserted.
4. Check that the tubing connected between the faucet and the drain saddle fitting (the fitting attached
to the sink drain pipe) runs "downhill" to the drain. There should be no loops or places where water
would not flow out to the drain.
5. Verify angle stop valve is open, and the small shutoff valve on the feed valve assembly is open.
6. Within one to two hours after initial application of water pressure, check again for leaks especially
at the tank, faucet tubing and connectors. These parts will not see full pressure until approximately
two hours after the system is activated.
7. Flush three tankfuls of product water to drain. If a chlorine scent persists, repeat flushing procedure.
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