Waterite Fusion 360 Installation And Owner's Manual

INSTALLATION AND OWNER’S MANUAL

For FUSION 360™ Residential Reverse Osmosis

Drinking Water Systems

THIS MANUAL IS TO BE LEFT WITH THE OWNER OF THE EQUIPMENT FOR
REFERENCE PURPOSES AND TECHNICAL GUIDANCE. IT IS STRONGLY
RECOMMENDED THAT QUALIFIED DEALER SERVICE PERSONNEL BE
CONTACTED IN THE EVENT OF AN UNKNOWN INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE OR
APPARENT PRODUCT MALFUNCTION. AN ANNUAL PREVENTATIVE
MAINTENANCE INSPECTION BY A WATER TREATMENT PROFESSIONAL IS
RECOMMENDED TO ENSURE TROUBLE-FREE AND CONTINUOUS OPERATION.

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Congratulations!

You have purchased the finest residential drinking water
system available for your home. It will provide you years of
reliable service if properly installed, operated and maintained.
Please read this entire manual before attempting installation
and operation.

Section 1. Frequently Asked Questions

Before getting started, take the time to familiarize yourself with your new Waterite FUSION
360 system by reading some FAQs listed below. Call us or ask your dealer if you have any
other questions about your system’s operation.

Q: How does your Fusion 360 ™ Drinking Water System differ from an ordinary water filter?

Ordinary water filters or drinking water system have exposed housings, tubing and water storage
tanks.. Fusion 360 systems house all of the system components, including the storage tank in a
convenient, compact cabinet with easy-to-connect fittings in the rear for simple installation. Your
system will deliver pure, bottled water quality drinking water to a faucet conveniently located at
your kitchen sink or any other designated area.

Q: What is an RO membrane and how does it work?

A reverse osmosis (RO) membrane is a semi-permanent synthetic film that is spiral wound and
separates raw water from product water (permeate). Water containing dissolved contaminants
and salts is forced though the membrane by water pressure, with pure water being collected in the
storage tank and rejected contaminants flushed to waste.

Q: What processes does the FUSION 360 systems use?

Fusion 360™ systems use combinations of 4 types of treatment to produce your drinking water. 5­micron polypropylene (PP) particle filters remove dirt, rust and other sediment. Activated carbon
cartridges (granular carbon in GAC and moulded briquettes in CBC) remove chlorine, colour, taste,
odours and other contaminants. An RO membrane is used to reduce dissolved contaminants, very
fine suspended particles, bacteria, cysts and viruses in the water by up to 99.9%. Finally, a
granular carbon cartridge will polish the water before it is delivered to your faucet.

Q: Will membranes remove minerals and salts from the water?

Reverse Osmosis membranes will remove up to 99.9% of common salts in solution.

Q: Does membrane filtration remove bacteria? Cryptosporidium? Viruses?

Yes. RO membranes will eliminate most bacteria, viruses and parasites such as Cryptosporidium
from the water. However, where these conditions exist, pre-filters and other system components
located before the membrane will become contaminated from exposure to them. Cross
contamination of the entire system may occur when the membrane or filters are changed or
disturbed.

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!

FUSION 360™ DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS ARE DESIGNED ONLY TO IMPROVE

AESTHETIC PROPERTIES AND ARE NOT DESIGNED TO ACT AS A PRIMARY BARRIER TO

WATERBORNE MICROBIOLOGICAL OR TOXIC CHEMICAL CONTAMINATION. WHERE

THESE CONDITIONS MAY EXIST CONSULT A WATER PROFESSIONAL TO ENSURE

SUFFICIENT RAW WATER PRE-TREATMENT AND DISINFECTION.

Q: Where is the system installed?

Typically, the system is installed under the kitchen sink. This will be handy for most homeowners,
for Fusion 360™ systems are compact and take up very little space. Some homeowners or
installers prefer the basement or crawlspace, as this conserves storage in the kitchen and may
allow for easier access to the system for maintenance purposes. If you install the system more
that 20’ from your faucet, you may need a booster pump to ensure adequate pressure at the
faucet. Your dealer can provide you with this optional equipment.

Q: Can the Fusion 360™ system be connected to an extra faucet?

Yes. Many installations may include an optional ¼” tee and extra tubing to connect refrigerator
icemakers or additional sink faucets. See your dealer for advice and parts.

Q: How much water does the Fusion 360™ system produce?

A Fusion 360 RO system will nominally produce 100 US gallons (380 litres) of product water per
day. This output will be affected by household water pressure, concentration of dissolved salts in
the raw water, raw water temperature and other local factors. Normally, you can expect the
system to produce about 8-10 litres of water per hour. This fast production rate assures that
drinking water will always be on hand for almost all household applications.

Q: How does the ‘Leak Stop’ anti-leak device work?

The Leak Stop device is installed in the RO cabinet and is designed to shut off the flow of water to
the RO if it detects moisture at the base of the cabinet, should a leak ever develop in the unit. This
will protect the consumer from water damage that could have resulted. Care must be taken to not
accidentally expose the Leak Stop to water when servicing the RO or changing the cartridges, as it
will activate on contact and cannot be reset. Should this occur, the Leak Stop must be replaced.
The Waterite part # for the Leak Stop device is LSD1414-KAD.

Q: What is the standard warranty with Fusion 360™ systems?

Every Fusion 360™ system comes with a standard one-year limited warranty on all parts and
repair labour. A detailed warranty card is included with the unit. You may purchase an extended

consumer warranty if you wish - see the enclosed Extended Warranty Program information
sheet and enrolment form included in your package. Call your dealer or go to
www.waterite.com to apply. Normal filter cartridge replacement is excluded from your warranty.

Q: What is the cartridge replacement schedule for a Fusion 360™ system?

A good rule of thumb is to replace filter cartridges (AIP12EZ and AIC12EZ and AIC10EZ) every
three to six months. RO membranes have a life usually ranging from one year to as much as
seven years, dependent upon local water conditions. Hardness (the presence of calcium and
magnesium compounds) and iron content will shorten the life of RO membranes.

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Section 2. Unpacking and Installation

Your system includes:

9 The RO filtration cabinet assembly. Depending on the model, your four-stage RO unit may

have a booster pump installed inside the cabinet. The booster pump model will have a
cord and wall plug adapter attached.

9 One self-piercing cold water saddle valve with PE tube attached;
9 One low-lead (stainless is optional), long reach faucet and related mounting hardware

including threaded push-on tube connector (some faucets may already have the tubing
attached);

9 Two (2) one-meter lengths (blue and white) of tube for connecting the filtration system to

the cold water saddle valve and to the faucet;

9 One waste water pipe saddle and a length of black tube to attach the drain line (included in

RO hardware kit);

9 One reverse osmosis membrane element;
9 One Owner’s package including owner’s manual, warranty certificate, Extended Warranty

Plan enrolment form, Waterite Parts Program enrolment form.

Figure 1.

RO cabinet

Detachable cover
Faucet

Wall adapter

(Booster pump model)

Drain saddle TDS monitor button

Saddle valve

2 PE connection tubes

(black, white or blue)

Step 1. Selecting the System Location

1. Your RO system is designed for installation under a sink. It can however, be mounted
anywhere within 20 feet of the faucet, such as the basement or adjoining utility room. Keep
in mind that filter cartridges will need periodic replacement and that easy access must be
maintained. Do not install in a location with high humidity, heat or direct sun.

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2. Keep in mind that you may install a tube tee on the line to the faucet to connect icemakers
or other faucets to the system. If you locate your system farther than 20 feet from the
faucet, you will need to add a pressure booster pump to your system. See your dealer for
parts and details.

Step 2. Getting Ready

1. Clear working area. Unpack all components and check for visual damage. Ensure all
listed components are included. Review contents at Figure 1.

2. Inspect the cold water supply line and the condition of the pipe. The SV-8 saddle included
is intended for standard ½” or ¾” copper plumbing pipe. If you have a polybutylene,
polypropylene, iron or a PEX supply line, you will need to consult your plumber or plumbing
supply store to purchase an appropriate cold water connection. The Waterite part number
for a ½” PEX supply valve is 0651188.

3. You will need the following tools: An electric drill, a 5/8” drill bit, a ¼” drill bit,

a pencil, a

small adjustable (crescent) wrench, a sharp knife (X-Acto type knife is best), adjustable
pliers, a Phillips-head screwdriver, a rat-tail file, a center punch. Always wear eye
protection when using an electric drill.

4. If you have purchased the booster pump model (Waterite model number ROC101E) then
you must have a 120V household electrical plug available where the RO cabinet will be
installed. Have a qualified electrician make this installation for you if one is not available.

Step 3. Install the Cold Water Supply Pipe Saddle

1. Turn the water supply valve to your home OFF

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2. Place the saddle on the COLD

water supply line in a place that will not interfere with normal
access to the installation area but within easy reach of the RO unit. Thread the brass bolt
screw through the threaded hole opposite the valve and insert the reversible pipe back
plate, matching the contour with your supply pipe size. See Figure 2a. Snug firmly but DO
NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Turn the ‘T’ valve handle on the saddle valve clockwise until the
supply pipe is pierced and the valve is fully closed. Your pipe saddle valve will already
have the poly tube factory pre-attached. Keep the saddle valve closed for now.

Figure 2a.

Figure 2b.

For installations with ½” PEX, PVC or
copper plumbing pipe, consider the use
of a push-on tee valve. It may be
ordered from your dealer using Waterite
part # ROTV1214.