How to Install Xstream 7 Stage Reverse Osmosis Water Filter System with Alkaliser

Please Note: The 4 & 7 stage systems may appear different but the installation is exactly the same on both systems.

Brief Technical Aspect Of The Water Treatment System

In this video, explore the benefits of the Xstream 7 Stage Reverse Osmosis System with Alkaliser. Designed for cleaner, better-tasting water, this system features sediment and carbon filtration, a hydrogen-rich cartridge, and a negative magnet for optimal hydration. Perfect for town and city water, it's an affordable and effective solution for pure, fresh water at home.

 

The Filter Systems Australia Water Treatment System utilizes a process called Reverse Osmosis (RO). As the heart of the purification system, the RO process uses semi-permeable spiral-wound membranes to separate and remove dissolved solids, organic, pyrogens, submicron colloidal particles and bacteria from water. Feed water is delivered under pressure at about 60 PSI through the permeator where water permeates the minute pores of the membrane and is delivered as purified water. Impurities in the water are concentrated in the reject stream and flushed to drain. Your newly purchased Filter Systems Australia Reverse Osmosis System is capable of removing between 90% to 96% of the total dissolved solids (TDS), organic, and bacteria.

Important

We suggest you read and become familiar with all instructions, processes, and parts prior to proceeding with the installation.

BEFORE YOU START:

Prior to installing the feed water assembly, please make sure that the following water conditions are met:

Feed Water Condition	Min.	Max.
Inlet Pressure	40 PSI	100 PSI
Temperature	40 deg. F	100 deg. F
pH Level	2	11
TDS Level	0 ppm	2000 ppm

 

• All local plumbing codes must be followed.
• All tubing must be cut in a straight line with a clean, sharp Stanley Knife.

Ready to start

• Locate cold water supply, suitable hanging and fitment room for system and tank. Locate the drain point, and sink faucet placement.

FEED WATER INSTALLATION:

1. Locate cold-water flex line ½” to cold water faucet tap on sink.
2. Turn off water supply. Open cold water faucet to release the pressure.

Please note that the tubing colour on your system is white, not blue as pictured. The picture shows PLV when PLV is provided. If PLV is not provided tubing is continued through to the filter system.

NOTE: some models may contain this fitting. If so, this fitting is designed to replace the chrome Adaptor block and brass ball valve tap pictured in your manual.

DRAIN CLAMP INSTALLATION:

1. The drain clamp should be drilled, installed above the trap and on the vertical or horizontal tailpiece (see figure 2).
2. The hole position on the pipe should be marked and drilled with a 1/4" bit through one side of the pipe (see figure 3)
3. Align the drain clamp over the drilled hole and attach it to the drainpipe and tighten the two screws evenly (see figure 4).

Figure 3. Drain clamp drill.

See instruction manual for figures.

Fitting The Faucet To The Sink:

Stainless Steel Sinks & Porcelain Sinks:

MOUNTING THE FAUCET:

1. Disassemble the bottom portion of the faucet.
2. Place into hole of sink and reassemble faucet from underneath sink (see figure 5)

STORAGE TANK ASSEMBLY:

Connecting the RO system:

1. Connect water supply to R/O system
2. Connect R/O to tank (NOTE: water goes in and out of the same line to the storage tank)
3. Connect filtered water to Facet tap on sink.
4. Connecting drain from R/O to Drain (push tubing into restrictor valve marked 150 or 200cc)

SYSTEM START UP:

1. Check all connections for leaks.
2. Move ball valve lever on storage tank to open position.

NOTE: At NO point does the pressure valve on the bottom of the storage tank need to be tampered with or used. The water enters and exits the storage tank through the SAME LINE on the top of the tank. There is NO need to touch pressure valve at any point. The tank is preset to 7 PSI. Anything above that figure will cause to tank to not function as intended.

IMPORTANT FOR 7 STAGE SYSTEMS ONLY:

Allow the tank to fill to capacity BEFORE turning on the faucet on the sink. Once the tank is entirely full (approx. 3–5 hrs) open the sink top faucet and allow the entire tank to drain. This will flush the filters and the tubing prior to use. This is important as the filters are no longer prewashed due to potential bacteria contamination. This process also helps to flush out the anti-bacterial solution which these units are factory treated with.

FOR 4 Stage Systems: Allow the storage tank to fill entirely and then open the sink top faucet for 5-7 mins to help flush out the anti-bacterial solution which these units are factory treated with. The system will automatically start to fill the storage tank again. The system is ready to provide you with fresh and purified water.

RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE:

As a general rule, any cartridges BEFORE the membrane should be replaced every 6 months.

This will help ensure the membrane itself will last between 3-5 years. The post carbon GAC (taste and odour cartridge) should be replaced every 12 months. In a 7 Stage system, the XstreaMn Alk should be tested periodically by means of pH test strips – estimated life span is 12-24 months. The Life Energy Ceramic FIR Cartridge is to be replaced every 2 years. The magnetic Water treatment device will not need replacing.

On a standard 7 stage system the changes would be similar to this:

Polyspun Sediment Cartridge – 6 months

Carbon Block Cartridge – 6 months

Membrane – 3/5 years

XtreaMn Alkalizing Filter – 12 to 24 months (depending on pH readings)

Life Energy Ceramic FIR Cartridge – 2 years

XtreaMn Carbon - 12 months

Magnetic Water Treatment System – never

On a standard 4 Stage System the changes would be similar to this:

Polyspun Sediment Cartridge – 6 months

Carbon Block Cartridge – 6 months

Membrane – 3/5 years

Post GAC (taste/odour) Cartridge - 12 months

These times vary depending on the quality of your water, so if you begin to detect a different taste or odour in the water, you may need to replace them sooner than noted above.

 

Please click here to check the Xstream 7 RO replacement cartridge pack.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. We’d be very happy to help.

Product Update

The Xstream 7 Stage Reverse Osmosis Water Filter System with Alkaliser is now upgraded to HPF 7 Stage Reverse Osmosis Under Sink Water Filter System.