Purative Purist Installation, Operation And Maintanance Manual

ADVANCED COUNTERTOP DRINKING WATER APPLIANCE

Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

This manual provides the necessary consumer information for the hook-up, daily use and maintenance

of the PURIST countertop drinking water appliance. Refer to enclosed warranty and operating param-

eters to ensure proper use with your water supply. Save manual for future reference. Please read

carefully before proceeding with installation. Your failure to follow the instructions or operating

parameters may lead to the product’s failure and possible damage to property. Refer to enclosed

warranty and operating parameters to ensure proper use with your water supply.

Congratulations! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

General Information and Component Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Required Operating Specifications – Water Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Performance Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Component and Feature Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Set Up and Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Maintenance and Servicing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Frequently Asked Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Advanced Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Replacement and Spare Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Exchanges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Service Record. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Contacting Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Water & Wellness Solutions, Inc. • Fax [phone] • [e-mail]

For all customer service inquiries see page 23.

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CONGRATULATIONS! You are about to enjoy the

ADVANCED COUNTERTOP DRINKING WATER APPLIANCE

benefits of the most effective and versatile
drinking water appliance available today…

As the PURIST name suggests, the scientifically based, no-frills design of this Point of Use (POU)
drinking water appliance is responsible for its extraordinary performance and versatility. When it
comes to significantly reducing virtually all categories of tap water contaminants, the PURIST is
without equal. Discriminating consumers and those who are seeking health, wellness and healing,
will appreciate the PURIST in supporting their goals.

The PURIST offers a four-stage (three cartridge) water purification system that incorporates the
following essential water treatment technologies to achieve the first responsibility of any drinking
water system – a significant reduction of every category of tap water impurity and contaminant.

• Sediment particle filtration to 5 microns (#1 PREFILTER)

• Activated carbon (AC) adsorption and REDOX (#1 PREFILTER)

• Reverse Osmosis (RO) membrane separation (#2 RO MEMBRANE)

• Coconut-shell activated carbon (AC) adsorption (#3 POSTFILTER)

The PURIST also incorporates two electronic monitors to provide valuable information to the user.

advises

One
other digitally displays the actual

when to replace the filters and RO membrane using red, yellow and green LED’s. The

performance

of PURIST’s key component, the RO membrane.

The PURIST does not incorporate any storage tank, which assures a consistently higher standard of
chemical and biological purity than other conventional systems using advanced RO and AC technology.
We consider this feature an

essential

especially infants, the elderly and those diagnosed auto-immune diseases.

To protect the exceptional purity of the water processed by the PURIST we recommend it be stored
exclusively in glass containers. For longer-term storage we advise that the water be refrigerated
until the day of use.

The PURIST can also be supplied with an optional pump & emergency kit that enables it to treat non-
pressurized sources of water (e.g. a swimming pool). This makes the PURIST suitable for emergency
and survival situations (www.purative.com).

benefit to those who may already be immuno-compromised,

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GENERAL INFORMATION AND COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION

Fig. 2a. Press on Both Latches

Pure Water

Main Hose

Tube

Fig. 1. Photo of PURIST with Parts

Unpack the PURIST and Check Parts (Fig. 1)

If you notice any visible damage to the shipping container,
please notify the shipper and the person/company from
whom you purchased your PURIST system. It is helpful
to take a picture of the damaged box.

Compare parts found in the box with the photo above
and/or the parts list at the back of the manual. If any
parts are missing or damaged, please notify Purative
Customer Service at [e-mail].

Lifting and Moving the PURIST

Always lift the PURIST appliance with both hands using
the indentations in the gray base. Do not attempt to lift
the unit from the cover itself or the cover latches. This
may cause the premature unlocking of the cover latches,
leading to damage.

Fig. 2b. Lift Cover Straight Up

Removing the PURIST Cover (Fig. 2a, 2b)

Firmly and simultaneously press in on

both

latches located at each end of the
base and lift the cover straight up and off.
Set the cover aside on the counter.
Remove the cardboard spacer and store
with the original box. To replace the cover,
place it over the base assembly (making
sure it is aligned properly with the base)
and press down firmly until the latches
snap shut on both sides.

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BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH THE COMPONENTS

C

B

A

D

Fig. 3a. Under the Cover (Front)

E

A:Water Quality Monitor
B:Battery Holder
C:Battery Contacts
D:Tools

F

G

Fig. 3b. Under the Cover (Back)

E: Prefilter #1 Cartridge 
F: Postfilter #3 Cartridge
G: RO Membrane #2 Cartridge

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REQUIRED OPERATING CONDITIONS – WATER SUPPLY

Water Pressure: 40 psi to 85 psi (2.7 to 5.8 BAR)

Water pressure determines pure water production rate. Higher pressure - more water production.
Lower pressure - less water production.

o

Water Temperature: 40
Water temperature determines pure water production rate. Higher temperature – more water
production. Lower temperature – less water production. CAUTION: Water temperature exceeding

o

F (43oC) will damage the membrane.

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IMPORTANT! The PURIST unit must NOT be exposed to freezing temperatures. Freezing of the
filter and membrane components will result in permanent damage and water leakage. Evidence
of freezing will void the warranty.

F to 85oF (4oC to 30oC)

Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): Tap water supplied to the PURIST should be

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NOTE: Virtually all US public water supplies in the US are less than 1000 ppm TDS

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NOTE: Higher TDS water supplies (>1000 ppm) require higher water pressure to give satisfactory performance

less than

2000 ppm (mg/l) TDS.

from the RO membrane. The pressure should be at least 30 psi (1.7 BAR) greater than the TDS/100*.

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NOTE: The tap water TDS is the reading on the left-side of the Water Quality Monitor display.

Water Iron Level: Less than 0.3 ppm (mg/l) as total iron.

Water Microbial Quality: Source must be a public

potable

water supply free of microbial contamination.
For survival/emergency use on water of unknown microbiological, follow the instructions that are
included in the optional pump kit.

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Pure Water Production Rate: Nominally, 1 to 2 gallons per hour (25 to 40 gallons in a 24 hour period)

at typical municipal water supply pressures and temperatures (e.g. 40 - 75 psi water pressure and

o

40 - 85
effects at different pressures and temperatures)

Water Purity: The PURIST’s superior combination of water treatment technologies is unmatched for
producing drinking water free of harmful levels of contaminants. Virtually every category (heavy
metals, fluoride, pesticides, hydrocarbons, disinfection by-products (DBP’s), radionuclides, etc.) is
significantly reduced by the PURIST’s proven combination of technologies.

F (25oC) water temperature. (See REQUIRED OPERATING CONDITIONS above for performance

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Membrane Rinse Water Flow: The RO rinse water performs
the critical function of continuously transporting impurities
away from the surface of the membrane so it remains clean
and effective for a long period of time (typically two or more
years). This is one of the great advantages of RO technology.
The rinse water flows into the sink drain from the outlet
on the Quick Connect (QC) Faucet Attachment (see Fig. 4)
at the rate of about 3 to 6 gallons per hour depending on
water pressure.

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NOTE: For the conservation-minded, the rinse water usage

can easily be compensated by incorporating inexpensive
water reduction measures such as faucet and shower

Fig. 4 Rinse Water Outlet

restrictors and toilet dams, available on the Internet.

COMPONENT AND FEATURE DESCRIPTION

The main components the user will interact with are briefly described in this section. A replacement
parts list can be found at the back of the manual.

PURIST Quick Connect (QC) Aerator and Adapters

(Fig. 5)

This special PURIST QC Aerator (QC-M) replaces the existing
aerator on your kitchen faucet. It allows the QC Faucet
Attachment (Fig. 6) to easily connect and release from the
end of your faucet. A selection of various optional adapters
are provided which allow connecting the QC Aerator to
various faucet threads.

Adapters

AC24 WAD-2 WAD-1

QC Aerator

Fig. 5. QC Aerator and Adapters

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Snap Coupler (Fig. 6)

This convenient attachment allows the user to easily
connect the PURIST appliance whenever pure water is
needed. PURIST can even be taken with you to a vacation
home – just make sure you have an extra PURIST aerator
kit with you (See spare parts list to order).

Snap

Coupler

Diverter

Valve

Tap Water Diverter Valve

(Fig. 6)

This valve is built into the QC Faucet Attachment. When
pulled out fully, water flows into the PURIST system.

Rinse Water Outlet

(Fig. 6)

This outlet port is attached to the side of the QC Faucet
Attachment and allows the RO membrane rinse water to
flow into the sink. Make sure the drain is not blocked
when using the PURIST. This rinse water serves the critical
function of removing impurities and contaminants from
the RO membrane so you are not wasting water any more
then when you shower or wash clothes.

Pure Water Outlet: The Bottle-Clip

(Fig. 7)

The special Bottle-Clip secures the pure water outlet to

glass

the top edge of a clean

or non-toxic (BPA-free) plastic
carafe, bottle, jar or cup, which must be placed inside of
the sink when filling. Use the convenient rotating coupling
to adjust the clip position. There is also a protective blue
sleeve to keep the pure water outlet sanitary when not in
use. Take care to keep this tube away from dirt and contam­ination and regularly rinse it under a stream of hot water.

Rinse Water

Outlet

Fig. 6. QC Faucet Attachment with

Diverter Valve

Fig 7. Pure Water Bottle-Clip with

Blue Sleeve

Maintenance Indicator
(Filter and Membrane Change Indicator)

This electronic indicator is located on the upper right of the
PURIST cover and notifies the user of the filter and membrane
replacement status with flashing green, yellow and red LEDs.
Since the indicator is based solely on the elapsed time of

only

service it should serve

as a general guideline because
the water conditions can vary so widely depending on location.
On most large modern municipal water supplies the elapsed
time settings are very conservative and both the filters and
RO membrane can maintain their effectiveness up to 50%
longer than the programmed indicator settings.

(Fig. 8)

Fig 8. Maintenance Indicator

(Filter and Membrane Change Indicator)

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