Growonix EX100, EX200, EX400T, EX400, GX150HR Owner's Manual

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EX100, EX200,
EX400 & EX400T
Owners Manual
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tuned for growing
EX100/ EX200/ EX400
2:1 WASTE RATIO
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FEATURES:
100 / 200 / 400 GALLON PER DAY SYSTEMS
4 / 8 /17 GALLONS PER HOUR
2:1 WASTE RATIO
SPUN SEDIMENT FILTER FOR EXTREME DIRT FILTERING CAPACITY
COCONUT CARBON BLOCK
PATENTED METAL HOUSING
AUTO SHUTOFF VALVE
w/HIGH FLOW
MEMBRANE
EZ HOOKUP KIT
WALL MOUNTABLE
USES 50% LESS WATER THAN TRADITIONAL RO SYSTEMS
NO ADDITIONAL PRE-FILTERS NEEDED
MEMBRANE FLUSH KIT OPTIONAL
Built in the U.S.A.
No Assembly Required
THE EX SERIES
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GROWONIX EX SERIES ACCESORIES
GXM INDUSTRIAL MEMBRANES
GrowoniX brought these to our industry rst. A single High Flow Membrane able to produce 200 GPD at a 2:1 ratio. Get that water owing and th e pp m d own with th e G row oni X GXM line of High Flow Membranes!
Flow Rate: 150 gpd high ow membrane DOW Membrane replacement for EX100/200/400, GX150/200/300/400, and most other brands of RO lters. Ultra high rejection for the purest water. Great for drinking water.
Flow Rate: 200 gpd high ow membrane Membrane replacement for EX100/200/400, GX150/200/300/400, and most other brands of RO lters.
UV STERILIZATION
Stainless steel ultraviolet ltration to remove 99.9% of micro- organisms in your water supply. A must for well water treatment, whole house lter systems, or anytime water will be stored.
FLOAT VALVE
Simple and easy to install. Each valve comes with 1/4" and 3/8" QC ttings. Valves are adjustable to allow for installation in a multitude of tank styles.
BP-1530
This little pump will raise the input water pressure to 78psi on every reverse osmosis lter from the EX100 though the GX600—amazing little pump. Adjustable output pressure, designed for continuous duty, and armed with overheat protection,. Built in high pressure cuto allows for easy use with oat valves or faucets. 12000 hours of brush life makes this little pump an industry standard workhorse.
RM - INLINE
Calcor bed infuses ltered RO water with calcium and magnesium, slightly raising the pH and creating mineralized drinking water.
ALKALINE CARTRIDGE
Nine stage lter includes Calcor, negative ion emitting ceramics, and kdf 85. Infuses ltered RO water with minerals and ions, raising the pH to approximately 9.5-10.5—creating mineralized alkaline drinking water.
SEDIMENT SPUN
Spun polypropylene: A true multi­staged depth lter utilizing separate l a ye r s of m i c r o n  l t r a t i o n . C o n s t r u c t e d spun polypropylene, these lters oer superior dirt holding capacity at an extremely economic price. Great lter for changing frequently, especially in well water applications, or with use in GrowoniX scrubbers.
SEDIMENT PLEATED
KDF85/CATALYTYIC CARBON FILTER
High ow pleated Sediment lter: This is a washable, reusable, and durable sediment lter with very low pressure drop. Bacte r i a and c h e m ical r e s i s tant. Great for high ow applications and extended time between tler changes. Comes standard in most GrowoniX water lters.
KDF/CAT. Bacteriostatic media controls growth of microorganisms. Good for water soluble metals removal, chlorine, chloramine, and scale. Highly reactive catalytic carbon, extremely porous and long lasting, layered with a bed of KDF85. – Our best carbon lter –
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INTRODUCTION
OUR MISSION
Durability, Reliability, Eciency, Purity, and Conservation form the foundation on which we design and build all of our products. Consistent and superior quality sets us apart from other manufacturers and increases our value to you - our customer. Whether you are a hydroponics hobbyist, serious enthusiast, or large-scale gardener, GrowoniX is committed to bringing you the best solution for water purication systems.
WHAT IS REVERSE OSMOSIS?
Reverse osmosis (RO) is a ltration method that removes many types of large molecules and ions from solutions by applying pressure to the solution when it is on one side of a selective membrane. This ltering process ensures that the solute (waste water) is contained within the pressurized chamber while the pure solvent (RO water) is allowed to pass freely through the membrane.
TUNED FOR GROWING - IN TUNE WITH OUR CUSTOMERS
Traditional RO systems have waste ratios of approximately 4:1, which means there are 4 gallons of waste water produced for every 1 gallon of puried water. GrowoniX line of water lters achieve waste ratios of 2:1 with the EX100 through GX400 and an astounding 1:1 ratio with the GX600 and GX1000.
GrowoniX has created a complete product line that will address the needs of hydroponic operations of all sizes. Our lters will signicantly reduce your water use while dramatically increasing your yields.
THE TRADITIONAL WAY
takes 4 gallons of waste water to produce 1 gallon of pure water
THE
GrowoniX WAY
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PRECAUTIONS
Do not use unit with inlet water pressure exceeding 80 psi. If inlet water pressure is too high, install water pressure regulator before the unit. Regulators and pressure limiters are available at www.Growonix.com or your local plumbing supply.
Keep unit away from direct light. Direct light can cause algae and other biologicals to grow inside of the lter housings.
Do not install unit near electrical outlets or electrical devices.
Do not install in places where a leak can cause damage.
GrowoniX EX Series RO water lters are rated using supply water that is 77°F, 475ppm, at 70psi.
Slower performance may be noted in areas with colder temperatures, higher water salinity, or lower inlet water pressure.
A minimum of 40psi is recommended to operate GrowoniX water lters. If your inlet water pressure is too low, booster pumps can be used to increase pressure. Pumps are available at www.Growonix.com.
Do not use a ow restrictor other than the one included with your unit.
Flow restrictors help tune the unit for proper waste ratio.
Using bigger ow restrictors, or using the unit in areas with exceptionally dirty water,
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600
550
500
450
400
FLOW RATES
100GPD—400GPD FILTER FLOW RATES
EX/GX400-HF, 77ºF
GALLONS PER DAY
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
40 45 50 55 65 7560 70 80
WATER PRESSURE (PSI) WITH OR WITHOUT PUMP
600GPD—1000GPD FILTER FLOW RATES
2800
2600
2400
EX/GX400-HF, 60ºF
EX/GX400-HF, 50ºF
EX/GX200-HF, 77ºF
EX/GX200-HF, 60ºF EX/GX200-HF, 50ºF
EX100-HF, 77ºF EX100-HF, 60ºF
EX100-HF, 50ºF
EX/GX1000-HF, 77ºF
2200
2000
1800
1600
1400
1200
1000
GALLONS PER DAY
800
600
400
200
0
40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180
WATER PRESSURE (PSI) WITH OR WITHOUT PUMP
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EX/GX1000-HF, 60ºF
EX/GX600-HF, 77ºF
EX/GX1000-HF, 50ºF
EX/GX600-HF, 60ºF
EX/GX600-HF, 50ºF
MEMBRANE INDEX
COCONUT CARBON FILTER— “GREEN BLOCK”
PREMIUM COCO CARBON, PRODUCED USING ECO-FRIENDLY LOW EMISSIONS PROCESSES
COCONUT CARBON FILTER—”WHITE BLOCK”
ECONOMY COCO CARBON, SAME PERFORMANCE AS GREEN BLOCK, FOR A LITTLE LESS MONEY.
KDF85/CATALYTYIC ACTIVATED CARBON FILTER
PREMIUM CARBON FILTER USING THE BEST ACTIVATED CARBON WITH A BED OF KDF85 MEDIA. THERE’S NO BETTER CARBON AVAILABLE.
SEDIMENT SPUN
SPUN POLY SEDIMENT FILTERS WITH HUGE DIRT HOLDING CAPACITY.
SEDIMENT PLEATED
HIGH FLOW SEDIMENT FILTERS WITH ULTRA LOW PRESSURE DROP.
GXM INDUSTRIAL MEMBRANES
HIGHEST FLOWING DOW SHEET MEMBRANES ON THE PLANET, WITH THE LOWEST WASTE RATIO.
GXM HIGH FLOW COLD WATER MEMBRANES
HIGHEST FLOWING RESIDENTIAL SIZED MEMBRANES. ALWAYS 2:1 RATIO.
ALKALINE INLINE
INLINE FILTER ADDS CALCIUM & MAGNESIUM TO FILTERED WATER, RAISES THE PH.
ALKALINE CARTRIDGE
CARTRIDGE ADDS CALCIUM & MAGNESIUM TO FILTERED WATER, RAISES THE PH.
REMINERALIZING INLINE
INLINE FILTER ADDS CALCIUM & MAGNESIUM TO FILTERED WATER,
REMINERALIZING CARTRIDGE
CARTRIDGE ADDS CALCIUM & MAGNESIUM TO FILTERED WATER,
UV STERILIZATION
KILLS 99.9% BACTERIA AND VIRUSES.
DI INLINE
DE-IONIZATION FILTER REMOVES LAST BIT OF PPM.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
PRODUCT TYPE MSRP SYSTEM NOTES
SPECIALTY FILTRATION, ACCESORIES & REPLACEMENTS
ALK-Inline Alkaline 99.00 All RO systems Raises ph, adds cal/mag mineral.
ALK-Cart Alkaline 99.00 All RO systems Raises ph, adds cal/mag mineral.
RM-Inline Re-Mineralize 67.00 All RO systems Adds cal/mag minerals.
RM-CART Re-Mineralize 67.00 All RO systems Adds cal/mag minerals.
DI-Inline De-Ionization 31.00 All RO systems Removes remaining TDS after RO (aquarium, lab)
DI-Cart De-Ionization 34.00 All RO systems Removes remaining TDS after RO (aquarium, lab)
UV-1530 Ultraviolet 149.00
UV-6010 Ultraviolet 215.00
UV-LB Ultraviolet 443.00
UV-XL Ultraviolet 538.00
All RO, Scrubber systems, tank storage
All RO, Scrubber systems, tank storage
All RO, Scrubber systems, tank storage
All RO, Scrubber systems, tank storage
Kills 99.9% bacteria
Kills 99.9% bacteria / viruses
Kills 99.9% bacteria / viruses
Kills 99.9% bacteria / viruses
PRODUCT TYPE APPLICATION / SYSTEM MSRP CAPACITY NOTES
REPLACEMENTS FOR ALL WATER FILTERS 400 GPD AND UNDER
SF-2510-PL Sediment Pleated EX100/200/400/400-Tall, GX200/300/400, Mini Scrub 14.50 Depends on feed water piping/supply Stock on GX Series
SF-2510-SP Sediment Spun EX100/200/400/400-Tall, GX200/300/400, Mini Scrub 10.75 Depends on feed water piping/supply Stock on EX Series
CF-2510-CC Economy Coco Carbon EX100/200/400/400-Tall, GX200/300/400, Mini Scrub 12.00
CF-2510-GB Green Carbon EX100/200/400/400-Tall, GX200/300/400, Mini Scrub 16.50
CF-2510-KDF Premium Carbon EX100/200/400/400-Tall, GX200/300/400, Mini Scrub 39.00 8,000 Gallons Total 2,700 Gallons RO Water Must for well water and chloramine removal
GXM-100 Standard Membrane 100+ GPD membrane for EX100 83.00 Depends on feed water quality Fits most other RO systems
GXM-200-HF
BP-1530 Booster Pump Booster pump for all RO systems 600 GPD and under. 227.00 12,000 Hrs brush life Booster pump for all RO systems 600 GPD and under
High Flow Cold Water Membrane
200+ GPD High Flow Cold Water Membrane for EX100/200/400/400-Tall, GX200/300/400
REPLACEMENTS FOR EX400HF-TALL AND SLIMSCRUB
SF-2520-SP Sediment Spun EX400-tall, Slim Scrub 10.75 Depends on feed water piping/supply
CF-2520-CC Economy Coco Carbon EX400-tall, Slim Scrub 24.00
CF-2520-KDF Premium Carbon EX400-tall, Slim Scrub 71.00
CF-4520-KDF Premium Carbon EX600/1000-Tall, XL Scrub 127.00
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7,500 Gallons Total 2,500 Gallons RO Water
7,500 Gallons Total 2,500 Gallons RO Water,
99.00 Depends on feed water quality Fits most other RO systems
16,000 Gallons Total 5,300 Gallons RO Water
17,000 Gallons Total 5,700 Gallons RO Water
34,000 Gallons Total 17,000 Gallons RO
Stock on EX Series
Stock on GX Series
Must for well water and chloramine removal
Must for well water and chloramine removal
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INFORMATION ON QUICK CONNECT FITTINGS
O-RING
COLLET
TUBING
GROWONIX WATER FILTERS USE QUICK CONNECT FITTINGS
THAT ALLOW FOR EASY MAINTENANCE.
MAKE A CLEAN TUBE CUT
Cut the tube squarely and if using plastic tubing, ensure that the cut has not made the tube out of round. Also ensure that the tube has a smooth outside diameter without any burrs or score marks prior to inserting it into the tting
INSERT TUBE INTO FITTING
Push the tubing through the collet and dual o-rings until it bottoms out against the tube stop. The collet holds the tube in place and the dual o-rings provide a leak resistant seal.
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TEST AND INSPECT
Push and pull the tubing toward and away from the tting to ensure that it has been installed properly. Test and inspect the installation for any leaks.
TUBE REMOVAL
Relieve pressure from the tubing and tting. Push uniformly around the collet ange against the tting body while pulling the tubing away from the tting to release it.
PUSH COLLET IN
PULL TUBE OUT
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EX100, EX200 COMPONENT DIAGRAM
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12
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11
15
23
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1. Patented EX mounting bracket
2. Sediment lter
3. Carbon lter
4. RO membrane
5. Pressure gauge
6. Supply water in
7. RO water out
8. Waste/drain tubing
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9. Flow restrictor
10. Auto shuto valve
11. Drain saddle clamp
12. In line shuto valve
13. Filter wrench
14. Supply, RO, and drain tubing
15. Garden hose adapter
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EX400 COMPONENT DIAGRAM
1
3
4
5
14
12
13
11
15
2
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THE EX400 HAS 2 MEMBRANES
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8
9
10
1. Patented EX mounting bracket
2. Sediment lter
3. Carbon lter
4. RO membranes*
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9. Flow restrictor
10. Auto shuto valve
11. Drain saddle clamp
12. In line shuto valve
5. Pressure gauge
6. Supply water in
7. RO water out
8. Waste/drain tubing
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13. Filter wrench
14. Supply, RO, and drain tubing
15. Garden hose adapter
SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT TIPS:
The EX100, EX200, & EX400 water lters are designed to be used with
between 40-80 psi of incoming water pressure.
High Flow Membranes can work with as low as 20 psi of incoming water pressure.
Do not exceed 80 psi of incoming water pressure. If incoming water pressure is too high,
install pressure regulator before unit. Pressure regulators are available at www.GrowoniX.com
Always turn incoming water pressure on slowly, allowing all air to be discharged
before full water pressure is restored.
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Connect 3/8” white supply tubing to the inlet tting, making sure inlet seats all the way in quick-connect tting. This is the supply water line.
3
2
Connect 1/4” white RO tubing to the auto shut-o valve, making sure RO tubing seats all the way in quick­connect tting. This is the ltered RO water out line.
4
Connect the 1/4” black drain tubing to the ow restrictor.
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Mount drain clamp to available drain pipe. Connect other end of drain tubing to included drain clamp.
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FLUSHING THE EX100 KDF85 CARBON FILTER
Growonix water lters can be upgraded with a KDF85 Catalytic Carbon Pre-Filter. The "KDF" carbon lter is a superior blend of highly reactive catalytic carbon and KDF85 process media used to remove/reduce iron, hydrogen sulde, chlorine, chloramine, bacteria, scale, and algae.
The catalytic carbon in these lters is in a loose form, and thus will discharge a small amount of carbon dust upon initial startup. It is recommended to unhook the membrane input side and ush ten gallons of water through the carbon lter before re-connecting to the RO membrane. This will ensure no dust gets into the membrane causing premature fouling.
1 2
Make sure incoming feed water is shut o, ensuring the RO lter is depressurized. Disconnect the 1/4" white tubing that feeds the membrane input from the carbon lter.
3
Reconnect tubing to membrane input and resume normal lter operation.
Hold tubing over sink or bucket. Slowly turn on incoming water pressure, allowing 5 gallons of water to ush through the carbon lter. Once ushed, turn o incoming feed water.
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FLUSHING THE EX400/400-T KDF85 CARBON FILTER
THE EX400 AND EX400-TALL HAVE TWO RO MEMBRANES
IT IS NECESSARY TO DISCONNECT BOTH MEMBRANE FEED LINES
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TO PROPERLY FLUSH THE CARBON FILTER.
1 2
Make sure incoming feed water is shut o, ensuring the RO lter is depressurized. Disconnect both 1/4” white lines that feed both membranes’ input from the carbon lter.
3
Reconnect tubing to membrane input and resume normal lter operation.
Hold tubing over sink or bucket. Slowly turn on incoming water pressure, allowing 5 gallons of water to ush through the carbon lter. Once ushed, turn o incoming feed water.
WARNING
DISCONNECT TUBING
FROM PUMP INPUT
OR MEMBRANE INPUT
AND FLUSH 10 GALLONS
THROUGH
KDF CARBON FILTER
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REPLACING SEDIMENT AND CARBON PRE-FILTERS
IMPORTANT TIPS:
Pre-lters should be changed when either brown discoloration occurs,
or system ow rates have signicantly declined.
Always turn incoming water pressure o before servicing the unit.
Always turn incoming water pressure on slowly, allowing all air to be discharged
before full water pressure is restored.
1 2
Unscrew sediment and carbon lter housings using supplied lter wrench. Wash inside of lter housings to remove debris.
3
When replacing lter housings, make sure housing O-rings are seated properly. O-rings function best when lubricated with food grade silicone lubricant.
SedimentCarbon
Install new sediment and carbon lter, making sure they go into the correct lter housings.
4
Tighten lter housings by hand, do not use lter wrench. Do not over tighten.
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REPLACING MEMBRANE ELEMENT
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IMPORTANT TIPS:
The EX400 has 2 membranes;
repeat the following steps for each membrane.
Membranes should be
replaced when system output signicantly declines. Note: system output may decline due to other factors as well
(SEE: TROUBLESHOOTING)
1
Input tube
Disconnect input tube(s) from RO membrane housing.
3
Unscrew membrane housing end cap. Caps can be dicult to remove. Be sure to have a rm grip on opposite side of housing . Do not lose O-ring on inside of cap. Each cap has two O-rings.
4
Brine Seal
Insert new membrane into housing, making sure the membrane-end with the brine seal goes in last. Make sure membrane is completely seated in the housing.
Pull out membrane using needle nose pliers or other similar tool.
5
Replace end cap and tighten by hand. If O-rings are dry, lubricate with food grade silicone lubricant. Allow system to run for ½ hour before using RO water.
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FLUSHING THE MEMBRANE ELEMENT
GrowoniX water lters come with a manual ush valve. Flushing the membrane element after each use for approximately 3-5 minutes will remove standing salts from the membrane, signicantly extending membrane life. Even weekly ushes will improve membrane life and system performance.
1 2
Locate the Flow Restrictor
3
Let system run for 3-5 minutes. Replace the Flow Restrictor
Remove the Flow Restrictor
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SPECIFICATIONS CHARTS
PLEATED SEDIMENT FILTER
2.5 “ DIAMETER
Materials of Construction:
Filter Media
End Caps
Core
Temperature Rating
Non-woven Polyester
Vinyl Plastisol
Polypropylene
40˚F to 125˚F (4.4˚C to 51.7˚C)
Size Description:
2.5” X 9 7/8”
Initial AP(psi) @ ow rate (gpm):
1 psi @ 10 gpm(.01 bar @ 38 L/min)
PERCENT EFFICIENCY*
PARTICLE SIZE (MICRONS)
ECO COCONUT CARBON BLOCK FILTER
Materials of Construction:
Carbon: NSF listed 61,
Coconut Shell PAC
End Caps: Polypropylene
Inner/Outer Wraps: Polypropylene
Nettings: Polypropylene
Gaskets: NBR
Temperature Ring: 40˚F to 180˚F
RO MEMBRANE ELEMENT
Operating Limits:
Membrane Type:
Thin lm composite
Maximum Operating Temperature:
110˚F (45˚C)
Maximum Operating Pressure:
125 PSI
Maximum Feed Flow Rate:
1 GPM
Maximum Concentrate Flow Rate:
4 x Permeate
pH Range, Continuous Operation:
3-11
OD X Length:
2-3/4” X 9-3/4”
Nominal UM Rating
10
Initial AP(psi) @ ow rate (gpm):
1 PSI @ 30 GPM
Chlorine, Taste, Odor Reduction Capacity Flow
>8,000 gallons @ 1 GPM
Maximum Feed Water Turbidity:
1 NTU
Maximum Feed Silt Density Index (SDI):
5 SDI
Chlorine Tolerance:
0 PPM
Applied Pressure PSI (BAR):
65 (4.48)
Permeate Flow Rate GPD:
150
Nominal Salt Rejection(%):
98%
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GROWONIX REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM WARRANTY
For a period of one year from the date of original purchase, we will replace or repair any part of the GrowoniX reverse osmosis water system that we nd to be defective in operation du e to faulty materials or workmanship
with the EXception of the replaceable lters and membranes.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
Damage to any part of this reverse osmosis system because of misuse; misapplication; negligence; alteration; accident; installation; or operation contrary to our instructions, incompatibility with accessories not installed by GrowoniX, or damage caused by freezing, ood, re, or Act of God, is not covered by this warranty. In all such cases, regular charges will apply. This limited warranty does not include service to diagnose a claimed malfunction in this unit. This warranty is void if the claimer is not the original purchaser of the unit or if the unit is not operated under normal municipal water or well water conditions.
GrowoniX assumes no liability in connection with this reverse osmosis system. GrowoniX assumes no liability for any damages incurred through the use of this product. It is the responsibility of the end user to gauge the safe use of this product in the environment where it is applied. We do not authorize any person or representative to assume for us any other obligations on the sale of this reverse osmosis system. The information given out in the manual we believe to be true, but are oered to you in good faith without guarantee because each application of this product is dierent and beyond our control.
THE FOLLOWING STANDARD OPERATING CONDITIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEMS MUST BE MET FOR WARRANTY TO BE VALID.
Water Pressure pH Range Maximum TDS Water Temp
Standard System 40-80 psi
2-11
2000 ppm 40-100 F
GROWONIX RETURN POLICY
MERCHANDISE RETURN DETAILS AND PROCEDURE:
If any merchandise was defective —we will refund the full purchase price upon receiving and reviewing the merchandise returned in undamaged condition.
RMA NUMBER:
You must rst obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number from GrowoniX.com. Any products sent to GrowoniX without an RMA number will not receive a refund and may be returned to the sender at their
expense. All refund amounts will be based on the manufacturer’s warranty and GrowoniX return policy. Refunds will be issued back using the payment method you used when you placed your order. Refunds take up to 3-5 business
days to process once we receive the return.
PACKAGING:
Please kindly re-pack the product in its original box, or a box of equivalent strength. The unit should be packed in the same manner as it came to prevent damage in shipping. Please return everything that was in the original
box, including any free items if applicable. Be sure to drain out all water from wet systems and parts and wrap them in plastic bags before packing.
RETURN TO:
We will provide you with an GrowoniX warehouse address for return merchandise when we issue the RMA number.
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