4-Stage Drinking Water Systems
(MODEL: MPDW, DWS, DWS-PP)
Please read carefully before proceeding with installation. Failure to follow any attached
instructions or operating parameter may lead to the product’s failure and
SpectraPure®Inc. assumes no responsibility for water damage due to leaks. It is the
user’s responsibility to determine that the system is leak-free.
WARNING
possible damage to property.
INSTRUCTIONS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Operational Specifications
Contents of Drinking Water Systems ....................................................................................................................................... 3
Preparation
Drill Hole for Faucet in a Porcelain Sink ................................................................................................................................... 4
Punch Hole for Faucet in Stainless Steel Sink ......................................................................................................................... 4
Feed Supply Valve Installation................................................................................................................................................. 5
Procedure for Measuring Waste to Product Water Ratio ......................................................................................... 6
Flow Restrictor Removal, Adjustment, and Replacement................................................................................................... 7
Flow Ratio Chart .............................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Faucet Installation
Air-Gap Faucet Installation ........................................................................................................................................................... 9
Non Air-Gap Faucet Installation ................................................................................................................................................ 10
Drain Saddle Installation ............................................................................................................................................................ 11
Tank Installation
Installing Ball Valve on Tank ....................................................................................................................................................... 12
Tank Install ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
In-line Carbon Block Filter Installation .............................................................................................................................. 12
Ice Maker Hook-up (optional) .................................................................................................................................................. 12
Mounting System
Mounting Installation .................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Start-up Procedures ........................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Maintenance Procedures
Sanitizing the RO System (once a year) ................................................................................................................................... 14
Recharging the Bladder Tank ..................................................................................................................................................... 14
Troubleshooting Guide................................................................................................................................................................ 15-16
Warranty Information .................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Replacement Parts .......................................................................................................................................................................... 18
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OPERATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
RO Feed water requirements
Operating Pressure: 40-80 psi (2.75-6.9 bar).
pH Range: 3-11.
Max. Temperature: 100°F (38°C).
Max. Feed Turbidity: 1.0 NTU.
Max. Silt Density Index: 5.0 (based on 15 min. test time).
Maximum Chlorine: < 0.1 ppm
Maximum TDS: 2000 ppm.
Maximum Hardness: 10 grains (170 ppm as CaCO3).
Maximum Iron: < 0.1 ppm.
Maximum Manganese: < 0.1 ppm
Maximum Hydrogen Sulfide: 0 ppm.
Langlier Saturation Index (LSI): must be negative.
NOTE: MOST MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLIES MEET THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS. IF WELL WATER IS USED, PLEASE
MAKE SURE THAT YOU OBTAIN A WATER TEST BEFORE INSTALLATION.
NOTE: THE OPERATING PRESSURE IN YOUR HOME SHOULD BE TESTED OVER A 24 HOUR PERIOD TO OBTAIN
THE MAXIMUM PRESSURE. IF IT IS ABOVE 80 psi THEN A PRESSURE REGULATOR WILL BE REQUIRED.
CONTENTS OF DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS
MPDW KIT
(1) 4-Stage System
- (1) Membrane (25, 40, 60, 90)
- (1) 1 Micron Sediment Filter
- (1) 1 Micron Carbon Block
- (1) Inline 1/2 Carbon Block
- (1) Automatic Shut-off Valve (ASO)
- (1) Inline 1lb Check Valve
(1) Filter Wrench
(1) 3 or 4 Gallon Pressurized Storage Tank (Blue or White)
(1) Non-Air Gap Faucet with parts bag
(1) Drain Saddle
(1) Feed Water Adapter
DWS and DWS-PP KIT
(1) 4-Stage System
- (1) Membrane (25, 40, 60, 90)
- (1) 0.5 Micron Sediment Filter
- (1) 0.5 Micron Carbon Block
- (1) 5.0 Micron Carbon Block
- (1) Automatic Shut-off Valve (ASO)
- (1) Permeate Pump ASO (DWS-PP ONLY)
- (1) Inline 1lb Check Valve
- (1) Permeate Pump (only on DWS-PP System)
(1) 3 or 4 Gallon Pressurized Storage Tank (Blue or White)
(1) Air-Gap Faucet with parts bag (DWS & DWS-PP ONLY)
(1) Filter Wrench
(1) Drain Saddle
(1) Feed Water Adapter
IF ANY OF THE ITEMS LISTED ABOVE ARE MISSING PLEASE CONTACT SPECTRAPURE PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
ALL RETURNS WITHOUT RMA# WILL BE REFUSED. CLAIMS MUST BE WITHIN 10 DAYS FROM RECEIPT.
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PREPARATION
1. Prepare for installation by removing all items from under the sink. Locate and turn off the COLD water supply and
open the sink faucet to relieve any remaining pressure.
2. Determine an appropriate location for the Drinking Water System, Bladder Tank, Feed Water Connection, Drain
Saddle, and the Air-Gap or Non-Air Gap Faucet for your specific application.
3. TOOLS RECOMMENDED FOR INSTALLATION:
- 7/8” or 1/2” Hole Saw Bit for Faucet Opening (depends on
faucet used
- Round Knock out Punch for Stainless Sinks, 7/8” & 1/2”
- Adjustable Wrench
- Sharp Knife
- Open End Wrench
- Phillips Screw Driver
- Needle Nose Pliers- Adjustable Pliers
- Electric Drill
DRILL HOLE FOR FAUCET IN A PORCELAIN SINK
NOTE: Porcelain sink material is extremely hard and can crack or chip quite easily. To avoid this, use extreme caution
when drilling. A carbide tipped masonary bit is recommended. SpectraPure® accepts no responsibility for
consequential damage resulting from the installation of the faucet.
A gurgling sound may be heard coming from the Air-Gap Faucet when the system is running.
This is normal and is in compliance with UPC Codes.
STEP 1. Determine a desired location for the faucet on your sink and place a piece of masking tape on the location
where the hole is to be drilled. Mark the center of the hole on the tape.
STEP 2. Use a variable speed drill on the slowest speed. Drill a 1/8” Pilot hole through both porcelain and metal casing
of sink at the center of the desired location. (If drill bit gets hot it may cause the porcelain to crack or chip)
STEP 3. Use a hole saw and proceed to drill the large hole (For AIR-GAP Faucet 7/8”. For NON AIR-GAP Faucet 1/2”).
Keep drill speed on the slowest speed and use lubricating oil or liquid soap to keep the hole saw cool
during cutting.
STEP 4. Make sure the surroundings of the sink are cooled before mounting the faucet to the sink after drilling. Remove
all sharp edges with a file.
PUNCH HOLE FOR FAUCET IN STAINLESS STEEL SINK
STEP 1. If mounting faucet to a Stainless Steel Sink you will need a bimetal or carbide tipped hole saw.
STEP 2. The Faucet opening should be centered between the back splash and the edge of the sink, ideally on the
same side as the vertical drain pipe.
STEP 3. Drill a 1/4” pilot hole. Use a bimetal or carbide tipped hole saw to punch the hole in the sink.
(For AIR-GAP Faucet 7/8”. For NON AIR-GAP Faucet 1/2”).
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FEED SUPPLY VALVE INSTALLATION
STEP 1. Follow the cold water line from shut-off valve to the existing faucet and unscrew the threaded connection.
STEP 2. Insert feed supply valve between cold water line and existing connection.
STEP 3. Follow the assembly sequence shown for attaching valve to the existing cold water line.
STEP 4. Connect Black line from RO system as shown in Fig 1.
a. Remove the 1/2” Compression Nut from Valve body. Be carefull not to loose the plastic or brass Insert
and the Conical Compression Sleeve.
b. Insert the 1/4” Black Tubing into the Compression Nut with the threads towards the end of the tube.
c. Slip the Conical Compression Sleeve onto the Black Tube with the long slope pointing toward the
end of the tube.
d. Place the Insert into the end of the Black Tubing. Make sure you push the insert in all the way.
e. Tighten Compression Nut back on the Valve body.
STEP 5. When installation of the valve is complete, check for leaks as follows:
a. Close Feed Supply Valve that you just installed.
b. Open cold water supply valve and check for leaks around feed supply valve fittings. Tighten if necessary.
Note: To be certain of the cold line; turn on the hot water, allow water to run until pipe becomes warm. Then
attach fitting to the cold water line. If you run hot water through your system it will damage the membrane.
FEED VALVE
INSTALL ON COLD WATER LINE
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PROCEDURE FOR MEASURING WASTE TO PRODUCT WATER RATIO
This procedure will assure you of maximum life and reliability of your SpectraPure System. Failure to perform this
procedure can permanently damage the membrane and will void the pro-rated Membrane Warranty.
In order to maximize the life of your SpectraPure RO Membrane, you may need to adjust the ratio of the concentrate to
purified water. If not enough concentrate is allowed to flow past the membrane during operation, the impurities will
precipitate out on the membrane surface, clogging the RO Membrane. To keep this from happening, the Concentrate to
Purified Water Ratio must be checked and adjusted in order to compensate for pressure and temperature variations that
exist in all water supplies. The flow rate of the concentrate must be a minimum of 4X the product flow rate. 4X to 6X is an
acceptable concentrate flow rate.
Procedure:
1. Locate the Yellow waste line. Direct the waste line into a sink drain or bucket.
2. Locate the Blue product line. Direct the product line into a sink drain or bucket.
NOTE: For the DWS-PP, locate the yellow and blue line (shown in the Diagram below) and disconnect them
from pump to proceed with Measuring Waste to Product Water Ratio.
3. Turn on the Feed Supply Valve and let the system run for 20 min.
4. Collect product water from the blue line into a measuring cup for one minute. Measure the collected amount
in milli-liters. Do the same with the waste water.
WASTE IN MILLILITERS______________
DIVIDED BY
PRODUCT IN MILLILITERS______________
The resultant is the Concentrate to Product Ratio
(Although not needed in this procedure, the daily product flow rate in Gallons per Day (GPD) can be calculated to be
equal to the product flow rate times 0.38 ).
5. If ratio is less than 4:1
6. Follow instructions on page 7
(MAKE SURE YOU RECONNECT WATER LINES FOR DWS-PP)
7. If ratio is greater than 6:1, flow restrictor requires replacement (Please contact SpectraPure Inc).
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FLOW RESTRICTOR REMOVAL, ADJUSTMENT AND REPLACEMENT
1. Locate the yellow concentrate tubing. Remove the tubing from its push-fitting at the membrane as follows:
a.) Firmly depress and hold the push-fitting collar down with your thumbnail.
b.) While the push-fitting collar is depressed, pull the tubing straight out of the push-fitting. Once the tubing
is removed, release the collar.
2. Carefully remove the flow restrictor assembly, now visible as a plastic insert In the end of the yellow tubing.
You may use an object such as a dull knife to help pry the flow restrictor insert from the end of the tubing. The entire
flow restrictor (consisting of the insert collar and thin capillary tubing) may then be gently extracted.
Note: Take care not to crush or otherwise damage the delicate capillary tubing.
3. Refer to the Flow Restrictor Tables (page 8). Find the table that represents the Flow Restrictor Assembly for the system
that you have. Find the product flow rate in the left-hand column and the length of the flow restrictor in the
right-hand column.
Example: If your Flow Restrictor Assembly is for a 90 GPD Membrane and the product flow rate is 170 mL/Min, then
the flow restrictor length should be cut to 6.5 inches (16.5 mm). 170 is about halfway between 164 (7 in.) and
175 (6 in.).
4. Using a new single-edge razor blade, carefully measure and then cut the flow restrictor to the total length indicated.
5. Re-insert the flow restrictor assembly into the yellow tubing and firmly re-seat the insert into the end of the yellow
tubing by carefully pressing on the insert with your thumbnail. Care should be taken not to crush or other-wise
damage the end of the capillary tubing protruding from the end of the insert.
6. Re-insert the yellow tubing into its push-fitting in the RO membrane as follows:
a.) Moisten the O-ring seal inside the concentrate outlet fitting by dripping a few drops of clean water into the fitting.
b.) Grasp the yellow tubing near the flow restrictor end, and insert the tubing into the push-fitting. Push the tubing
into the fitting until resistance is felt, approximately 1/2 inch (12.7 mm). The tubing is now resting on the O-ring
seal inside the fitting.
c.) Firmly push the tubing approximately an additional 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) further into the fitting to completely seat
the line into the fitting and O-ring seal.
7. Turn on the system water supply and check for leaks prior to further use or testing. If a leak is observed, you may not
have pushed the yellow tubing into the push-fitting far enough to seal the tubing against the O-ring. Turn off the
system water supply and re-seat the tubing as described above.
Flow Restrictor Assembly
FLOW RESTRICTOR
YELLOW TUBING
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CHECKING CONCENTRATE TO PURIFIED WATER RATIO
(RED) (ORANGE)
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PRODUCT RATE
ml./min. gpd
110 42 1 2.5
84 32 2 5.1
75 29 3 7.6
69 26 4 10.2
63 24 5 12.7
60 23 6 15.2
55 21 7 17.8
51 19 8 20.3
47 18 9 22.9
45 17 10 25.4
44 17 11 27.9
42 16 12 30.5
40 15 13 33.0
39 15 14 35.6
38 14 15 38.1
37 14 16 40.6
PRODUCT RATE CUT TO LENGTH
ml./min. gpd
269 102 1 2.5
233 88 2 5.1
213 81 3 7.6
198 75 4 10.2
183 69 5 12.7
175 67 6 15.2
164 62 7 17.8
154 58 8 20.3
148 56 9 22.9
141 54 10 25.4
136 52 11 27.9
133 50 12 30.5
129 49 13 33.0
128 48 14 35.6
124 47 15 38.1
124 47 16 40.6
CUT TO LENGTH
in. cm.
(YELLOW or
WHITE)
in. cm.
PRODUCT RATE
ml./min. gpd
158 60 1 2.5
130 49 2 5.1
123 47 3 7.6
110 42 4 10.2
99 38 5 12.7
94 36 6 15.2
93 35 7 17.8
88 33 8 20.3
84 32 9 22.9
79 30 10 25.4
76 29 11 27.9
74 28 12 30.5
71 27 13 33.0
68 26 14 35.6
66 25 15 38.1
66 25 16 40.6
FR-180
PRODUCT RATE CUT TO LENGTH
ml./min. gpd
490 186 1 2.5
460 175 2 5.1
430 163 3 7.6
400 152 4 10.2
379 144 5 12.7
356 135 6 15.2
344 131 7 17.8
326 124 8 20.3
311 118 9 22.9
300 114 10 25.4
289 110 11 27.9
281 107 12 30.5
270 103 13 33.0
263 100 14 35.6
259 98 15 38.1
256 97 16 40.6
CUT TO LENGTH
in. cm.
(GREEN)
in. cm.
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FAUCET INSTALLATION
AIR-GAP FAUCET INSTALLATION
A. Place the chrome counter plate and rubber washer over the threaded shaft and barbed
nipples on the faucet (Refer to Figure 3).
B. Pass the Blue 3/8” tubing, the Yellow 1/4” tubing, and the Black 3/8” tubing up through the drilled
counter-top hole and temporarily secure them so they don’t fall back through the hole.
C. Place the galvanized flange, plastic spacer, flat metal washer, and hex nut in sequence over the threaded
shaft and temporarily hand-tighten, then screw the push fitting onto the end of the threaded shaft.
D. Insert the Blue 3/8” tubing into the Quick Connect Tubing Adapter.
E. Connect the 1/4” yellow tubing to the smaller barb and connect the 3/8” Black tubing to the larger barb.
F. Drop the entire assembly into the hole, resting on the chrome counter plate. Loosen the nut and position the
Galvanized Flange under the countertop and then securely tighten the hex nut.
G. DO NOT CUT EXCESS TUBING AT THIS POINT. YOU WILL NEED THE TUBING TO INSTALL TANK.
TIP: When connecting the tubes to the hose barbs, try using HOT water to soften the plastic tubes. When connecting the
drain lines to the saddle, make the lengths as short and straight as possible to reduce drainage noise.
Figure 3
AIR-GAP FAUCET PARTS LIST
- Faucet
- Galvanized Flange
- Rubber Washer
- Flat Metal Washer with “U” Cutout
- Plastic Spacer with Cutout
- Flat Metal Washer
- Hex Nut
- 1/4” Quick Connect Plastic Tubing Adapter
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NON AIR-GAP FAUCET INSTALLATION
A. Place the chrome counter plate and large rubber washer over the threaded shaft on the faucet and
place in hole previously drilled on page 4.
B. Place the small rubber washer, locating washer, flat metal washer, and hex nut in sequence over the threaded
shaft and temporarily hand-tighten. (Fig. 5)
C. Insert the Blue Tube into the Compression Nut with the threads towards the end of the tube. Then add the
Compression Sleeve.
D. Place the Insert into the end of the Blue Tubing. Make sure you push the insert in all the way. Screw the
Compression Nut onto the threaded shaft.
E. Securely tighten both hex nut and Compression Nut.
F. DO NOT CUT EXCESS TUBING AT THIS POINT. YOU WILL NEED THE TUBING TO INSTALL TANK.
TIP: When connecting the tubes to the hose barbs, try using HOT water to soften the plastic tubes. When connecting the
drain lines to the saddle, make the lengths as short and straight as possible to reduce drainage noise.
Figure 5
NON AIR-GAP FAUCET PARTS LIST
- Faucet
- Chrome Counter Plate
- Locating Washer
- Large Rubber Washer
- Small Rubber Washer
- Flat Metal Washer
- Hex Nut
- Plastic Conical Compression Sleeve
- Insert
- Compression Nut
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DRAIN SADDLE INSTALLATION
Refer to Figure 7 and determine the location for the drain saddle assembly and drain hole. It must be located above
the “P” trap (“U” shaped bend in drain pipe) on the sink side of the drain pipe. Place the half of the drain saddle with
threaded nipple at a pre-determined location. Slide a pencil through the plastic nipple and make a mark on the drain
pipe. Use a small punch and indent a start position to prevent the drill bit from wandering. Drill a 3/8” hole in the
drain pipe through the mark on one side only, do not drill through both sides of the drain pipe. Clean any loose
shavings from around the hole.
Refer to Figure 8 showing the drain saddle assembly sequence. Press nuts in back half of drain saddle assembly. Align the
front half of the drain saddle by inserting a pencil through the plastic nipple and the newly drilled hole in the drain pipe.
Install the back half of the drain saddle and clamp assembly to drain pipe by screwing in the mounting bolts until snug.
Figure 7: Drain Saddle Mounting Locations
Figure 8: Drain Saddle Assembly Sequence
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INSTALLING BALL VALVE ON TANK
STEP 1. If there is not Teflon tape applied to the nipple on the tank, wrap (7-12 turns)
around the pipe threads (MPT)
on the Stainless Steel fitting.
STEP 2. Thread the Ball Valve (supplied in the parts bag) onto the stainless steel nipple
on top of the tank. Hand tighten only.
NOTE: The storage tank is pressurized with air at the factory to 6 psi with the
tank totally drained. Over a period of time, air may leak out causing the delivery
rate of the stored water to decrease. If this occurs, verify correct tank pressure using a low pressure air gauge
on the tire valve stem located on the bottom, or near the flange at the top of the tank with tank completely
empty of water.
Refer to operation and maintenance on page 14.
TANK INSTALLATION for MPDW
STEP 1. Position tank in desired location. Stand it upright (using the black plastic stand). Measure the Blue tube from
the RO system over to the tank and cut it to length.
STEP 2. Slip the Compression Nut onto the Blue tube and connect to one side of the tee that is attached to the
Right-Angle Ball Valve on top of the tank.
STEP 3. Connect the rest of the Blue tubing to the other side of the tee and attach to the faucet. (refer to Fig 6)
STEP 4. Cut Blue tube that connects the faucet to the tank in half. Connect the cut ends to the Inline Carbon so
that the arrow (FLOW) is pointing towards the faucet.
NOTE: WHEN REPLACING THE INLINE CARBON FILTER KEEP THE (2) THREADED PUSH FITTING TO REUSE WITH
THE NEW FILTER REPLACEMENT
TANK INSTALLATION for DWS &DWS-PP
STEP 1. Position tank in desired location. Stand it upright (using the black plastic stand). Measure the Blue tube from
the RO Membrane over to the tank and cut it to length.
STEP 2. Connect the Blue tube to the Righ-Angle Ball Valve that is attached to the top of the tank.
STEP 3. Connect the 3/8” Blue tube that is connected to the Quick connect plasitc tubing adapter on the
Threaded Shaft of the faucet (Page 9), to the Carbon Post-Filter ( 3rd filter on the right).
STEP 4. Connect the 3/8” Black tube to the Drain Saddle.
membrane feed
push-fitting
membrane housing lid
Tubing Connections to Membrane
black feed tubing
yellow concentrate tubing
blue product
water tubing
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1. Turn off feed supply valve and the ball valve on tank.
2. Locate the Blue tube that leads to the faucet.
3. Cut the tube and reconnect the cut ends with a 3/8” x 3/8” x 1/4” Tee.
4. Connect 1/4” Tubing to the third leg of the tee and route to refrigerator.
5. Turn on feed supply valve and the ball valve on tank.
MOUNTING SYSTEMS INSTALLATION
STEP 1. Determine best location for the RO system to be mounted to allow for future system maintenance. Use
two (2) self tapping screws and a Phillips screwdriver. Measure to distance between the key hole slots on the
back of the brack and install screws .
Leave enough space so that you can pull the
system out for maintenance.
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START-UP PROCEDURES
1. Slowly turn the cold water supply to full flow. Check for leaks.
Note Wait for an hour before drawing water from of the faucet.
Note It is recommended that at least 3 full tanks of purified water be discarded before using.
Note Never run hot water (>100°F) through the system.
2. NOTE: It is important that air is purged from system during initial operation. To do this, orient the RO unit with the
product (permeate) and reject (brine) water ports pointing upwards. (Round end of RO membrane housing is up, prefilter housings are horizontal). Allow a minimum of 15 minutes operation with this orientation.
3. Before using the system, allow three tank fillings to occur, then flushing the contents between each filling by locking
the air gap faucet lever to the open position until drained.
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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
SANITIZING THE RO SYSTEM (once a year)
Sanitizing is recommended at least once every year or if water smells (or tastes) bad even after a post carbon filter
replacement. A convenient time for sanitization is during a filter change-out. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU HAVE CLEAN
HANDS WHILE HANDLING INNER PARTS OF THE SYSTEM.
1. Be sure water supply to the RO/DI system is turned off, and the dispenser faucet is open. This will completely drain the
pressure tank.
2. Next, remove the 1/4” black tubing from the feed port of the membrane and lift membrane housing from clips.
3. Remove the membrane housing cap by unscrewing it counterclockwise. Grasp the membrane stem with a pair of
pliers and pull the membrane from the housing.
4. Screw the cap back on to the membrane housing making sure that the o-rings are in place.
5. Reconnect the 1/4” black tubing to the feed port of the membrane.
6. Remove sediment, carbon block, deionization cartridge and in-line post carbon filter.
7. Put 1.5 - 2.0 oz. of household bleach in the left filter housing and fill it half-way with tap water. Now, put all filter
housings back on the bracket, keeping the one with the bleach on the left side.
8. Next, close the dispenser faucet (put lever in DOWN position).
9. Open feed supply valve 1/4 turn from closed position.
10. Allow 15 minutes for the bleach solution to flow through the system. Then, open dispenser faucet and keep the lever
in the UP position till some bleach solution is dispensed through the faucet. IMMEDIATELY close the faucet as soon as
the bleach solution is dispensed. This will sterilize the faucet and the line going to the faucet.
11. Let the system sit for 2 hours.
12. Open the dispenser faucet to drain bleach solution from the pressure tank as completely as possible and then close
the faucet.
13. Open the feed supply valve fully.
14. Allow the tank to fill until pressure gauge reaches 40 psi. Then open the dispenser faucet and flush system until all
bleach solution has been dispensed from the system.
15. Close the feed supply valve.
16. Remove filter housings and membrane housings from the system and then rinse them with tap water and drain them
completely.
17. Put new replacement filters (sediment filter, carbon block filter & in-line post carbon filter) into the filter housings and
put the membrane back into the membrane housing. You can use the same deionization cartridge if DI cartridge has
not exhausted.
Open the feed supply valve and check for leaks. This completes the procedure.
RECHARGING THE BLADDER TANK
If the storage capacity of the tank is diminished significantly it is likely that the tank has lost its air charge. Recharging the
bladder tank will restore its capacity.
Be sure water supply to the RO/DI system is turned off, and the dispenser faucet is open. This will completely drain the
pressure tank.
1. Put the dispenser faucet in the “open” position (lever in up position). Leave the faucet in the open position until the
procedure is completed.
2. Drain as much water as possible from the tank.
3. Hook up an air pump to the “schrader” (tire) valve on the pressure tank and start pumping air into the tank.
4. Expel all the water from the tank.
5. Continue pumping air into the tank until the pressure reads NO MORE than 6 PSI.
6. This completes the procedure. Turn system back on.
Note: Should this procedure fail to restore the capacity of the tank, it is very likely that the bladder in the tank is ruptured
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FOR RO/DI SYSTEM
Problem Cause Corrective Action
1. Low production rate. a. plugged pre-fi lters. i. Replace pre-fi lters.
b. low water temperature. ii. Use higher GPD membrane.
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c. low water pressure (<
40 psi).
d. high TDS content (<
1000 ppm).
e. fouled membrane. v. Replace membrane.
f. plugged fl ow restrictor. vi. Replace fl ow restrictor &
g. tank bladder lost air
charge.
h. too much pressure in
bladder tank.
i. ruptured bladder. ix. Replace tank.
j. back pressure exerted
by the pressurized
bladder tank causes a
reduction in production
rate.
2. Zero production rate. a. Missing fl ow restrictor. i. Put fl ow restrictor in the
iii. Use booster pump OR use
higher GPD membrane.
iv. Use booster pump OR use
higher GPD membrane.
membrane.
vii. Repressurize bladder to 6 psi
(when empty).
viii. Repressure bladder to 6 psi
(when empty).
x.
Use of permeate pump
retro-fi t kit (PPRFK-
DI) eliminates the back
pressure.
yellow brine line.
3. Extremely high production
rate.
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b. Dried membrane. ii. Replace membrane.
c. Plugged fl ow restrictor. iii. Replace fl ow restrictor and
membrane.
d. bladder lost air charge. iv. Repressurize bladder to 6 psi
(when empty).
e. ruptured bladder. v. Replace tank.
a. Ruptured membrane. i. Replace it.
b. Very high line pressure
(over 80 psi).
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valve.
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4. Red light on OPTIONAL
push to test button monitor
comes on - When RO water
stored in tank is being
tested.
5. Red light on OPTIONAL
push-to-test button
monitor comes on - When
membrane product water is
being tested.
6. Water smells bad. a. Bacterial contamination
a. TDS build-up in the
bladder tank.
b. Bad membrane. ii. Replace membrane.
c. Faulty monitor/probe. iii. Replace monitor/probe.
a. Bad membrane. i. Replace membrane.
b. Faulty monitor/probe. ii. Replace monitor/probe.
of bladder tank.
b. Ruptured bladder in
storage tank.
c. Exhaused post carbon
fi lter.
i. Drain tank completely and re-
test TDS.
i. Sanitize RO/DI System.
ii. Replace tank.
iii. Replace post carbon fi lter.
7. Milky colored water. a. Air in system. i. Air in the system is a normal
occurrence with initial startup of the RO/DI system.
This milky appearance will
disappear during normal use
within 1-2 weeks. If condition
reoccurs after fi lter changes,
drain tank 1 to 2 times.
8. Reject (yellow) line never
stops fl owing water.
9. Broken faucet handle. a. i. Purchase a faucet repair kit.
10. Leak under the faucet
handle.
11. Leak around the base of the
spout.
12. Noise from faucet or drain. a. Location of drain
a. Faulty 3 lb. elbow
check valve.
b. Faulty auto shut-off
valve.
a. i. Purchase a faucet repair kit.
a. Displaced O-rings. i. Pull the faucet spout out. Seat
b. Worn O-rings. ii. Replace O-rings (Purchase a
saddle.
i. Replace it.
ii. Replace it.
O-rings in place.
faucet repair kit).
i. See page11 for proper
location of drain saddle.
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THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Effective on products purchased after March 10, 2005.
All standard water purification products manufactured by SpectraPure have a 3 year limited warranty, except the Eliminator™
MarinePro™, Industrial, Laboratory, Custom Systems, and electrical products which have a 1 year limited warranty. LiterMeters™ have a
2 year limited warranty. OEM equipment resold by SpectraPure carry the original manufacturer’s warranty.
SpectraPure, Inc.® warrants the product to the original owner only to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period
of three years (see exceptions above) from the date of receipt. SpectraPure’s liability under this warranty shall be limited to repairing
or replacing at SpectraPure’s option, without charge, F.O.B. SpectraPure’s factory, any product of SpectraPure’s manufacture.
SpectraPure will not be liable for any cost of removal, installation, transportation or any other charges which may arise in connection
with a warranty claim. Products which are sold but not manufactured by SpectraPure are subject to the warranty provided by the
manufacturer of said products and not by SpectraPure’s warranty. SpectraPure will not be liable for damage or wear to products caused
by abnormal operating conditions, accident, abuse, misuse, unauthorized alteration or repair or, if the product was not installed in
accordance with SpectraPure’s or other manufacture’s printed installation and operating conditions, or damage caused by hot water,
freezing, flood, fire or acts of God.
SpectraPure will not be responsible for any consequential damages arising from installation or use of the product, including any water
or mold damage due to flooding which may occur due to malfunction or faulty installation, including, but not limited to failure by
installer to over- or under-tighten fittings, housings, and/or push-style fittings, or improper installation of push-style fittings.
SpectraPure warrants (pro-rated) the performance of tested SpectraSelect™ RO membrane elements only, for one year from date of
receipt by the buyer, providing that the loss of performance was not caused by fouling , neglect or water conditions exceeding the
feed water parameters listed in the applicable product manual (refer to detailed membrane warranty information). SpectraPure will, on
confirmation of loss of performance during the warranty period, credit the pro-rated amount of the current catalog price of the element.
The disposable filters and cartridges are not covered under the warranty.
To obtain service under this warranty, the defective system or components must be returned to SpectraPure with proof of purchase,
installation date, failure date and supporting installation data. Any defective product to be returned to the factory must be sent
freight prepaid; documentation supporting the warranty claim and a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) number must be included.
SpectraPure will not be liable for shipping damages due to the improper packaging of the returned equipment and all returned goods
must also have adequate insurance coverage and a tracking number.
SpectraPure will not pay for loss or damage caused directly or indirectly by the presence, growth, proliferation, spread or any activity
of “fungus”, wet or dry rot or bacteria. Such loss or damage is excluded regardless of any other cause or event that contributes
concurrently or in any sequence to the loss. We will not pay for loss or damage caused by or resulting from continuous or repeated
seepage or leakage of water, or the presence or condensation of humidity, moisture or vapor, that occurs over a period of 14 days or
more. “Fungus” and “fungi” mean any type or form of fungus or Mycota or any by-product or type of infestation produced by such
fungus or Mycota, including but not limited to, mold, mildew, mycotoxins, spores, scents or any biogenic aerosols.
SpectraPure will not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages, losses or expenses arising from installation, use, or any
other causes. There are no expressed or implied warranties, including merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, which extend
beyond those warranties described or referred to above.
* The three year limited warranty does not apply to consumable items, including but not limited to, filters and cartridges unless
specifically stated above
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REPLACEMENT & OPTIONAL PARTS
Replacement Parts for MPDW
No. Catalog No. Replacement Parts Description
1. SF-MT-1-10 Sediment Filter 1 Micron Sediment Filter (1st Stage)
2. CF-1-10 Carbon Filter 1 Micron Carbon Pre-Filter (2nd Stage)
3. MEM (25-90) RO Membrane 25, 40, 60, or 90 gallon a day Membrane (3rd Stage)
4. FR (25-90) Flow Restrictor 25, 40, 60, or 90 gallon a day Flow Restrictor
5. CF-IN-10 10” in-line post carbon filter Polishes water and removes any taste (4th Stage)
6. V-ASO-4JG ASO Valve Completely shuts off Product water and Waste water
7. VA-CK-IL-1/2LB-4 Check Valve Is used in conjunction with the ASO Valve.
Replacement Parts for DWS & DWS-PP
No. Catalog No. Replacement Parts Description
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1. SF-MT-0.5-10 Sediment Filter 0.5 Micron Sediment Filter (1st Stage)
2. CF-0.5-10 Carbon Filter 0.5 Micron Carbon Pre-Filter (2nd Stage)
3. MEM (25-90) RO Membrane 25, 40, 60, or 90 gallon a day Membrane (3rd Stage)
4. FR (25-90) Flow Restrictor 25, 40, 60, or 90 gallon a day Flow Restrictor
5. CF-5.0-10 10” in-line post carbon filter Polishes water and removes any taste (4th Stage)
6. V-ASO-PP-4JG Permeate Pump ASO ASO Valve for Permeate Pump (ONLY FOR DWS-PP)
7 V-ASO-4JG ASO Valve Completely shuts off Product water and Waste water
8. VA-CK-IL-1/2LB-4 Check Valve Is used in conjunction with the ASO Valve.
Optional Parts
No. Catalog No. Optional Part
1. IMK Ice Maker Kit
2. PPRFK-DI Permeate Pump Retro-Fit Kit used for RO/DI
systems
3. BPLF-PS-115 Booster pump kit for use with up to 25-60 GPD
system
4. BPHF-PS-115 Booster pump kit for use with over 60 GPD
systems
5. FAU-REP Faucet repair kit
6. V-PREG-0-125-4GJ Pressure reducing valve (pressure regulator)
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