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Install, sanitize, test and service the system
Verify feed, drain, faucet and treated waterThe exact feed valve, tubing, faucet, tank, power, drain and air gap determine whether the system can be installed and maintained safely under the local plumbing rules.
01
Site
Audit the installation location
Confirm pressure, temperature, shutoff, cabinet space, faucet hole, receptacle, drain access, leak containment and service clearance.
- Code
- Use listed parts and qualified plumbing help where permits, air gaps, backflow or electrical work require it.
- Leak
- Pressure-test every connection and provide a realistic leak-detection and shutoff plan.
02
Commission
Flush, sanitize and test
Follow the exact discard, flush, sanitization and tank procedure before drinking.
- Baseline
- Record pressure, flow, tank refill, reject ratio and relevant treated-water test results.
- Stability
- Repeat testing when the source, taste, flow or system condition changes.
03
Service
Make maintenance executable
Label filters, dates, valves and drain; retain manuals, certification record, replacement SKUs and support contacts.
- Sanitation
- Use the maker's sequence and materials rather than mixing household chemicals casually.
- Outcome
- Correct installation and maintenance cannot guarantee universal contaminant reduction, potability, health or leak prevention.
Evidence used
First-party sources behind this guide
- 01Drinking-water treatment unit standardsNSF · checked August 18, 2026Open source
- 02Private drinking-water well testingU.S. EPA · checked August 18, 2026Open source
- 03Certified product listingsWQA · checked August 18, 2026Open source