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REPLACEMENT PARTS
Model Replacement Part
SF-MT-0.5-10 .5 micron MicroTec™ Sediment Filter
CF-0.5-10 .5 micron Carbon Block Pre-Filter
MEM-90,150 90 or150 gpd Membrane (2) 150gpd membranes
make 300 GPD
FR-90 Flow Restrictor for 90 gpd System
FR-150 Flow Restrictor for 150 gpd System
FR-300 Flow Restrictor for 300 gpd System
MAXC
AP
DI
DI-MC-10
™ Cartridge
The MAXCAP RO/DI™ System
Reverse Osmosis/Ion Exchange Water
Purification System
(Single or Dual Membrane Model)
DI-SB-10
GHA-4 1/4” (6.35 mm) Garden Hose Adapter
XWR-UNIV Filter Wrench
SilicaBuster
™ DI Cartridge
Optional Accessories
Model Optional Part
FAU-SMP Quick Connect Faucet Coupler
TK-CL-10 Total Chlorine Test Kit
VA-FVK-4 Flush Valve Kit
BPLF-MO-115 Low-Flow Booster Pump, 115V
BPLF-MO-230 Low-Flow Booster Pump, 230V
BPHF-MO-115 Hi-Flow Booster Pump, 115V
BPHF-MO-230 Hi-Flow Booster Pump, 230V
See our Catalog or our Web Site for Liquid Level
Controls and other Optional Accessories
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING
MANUAL
WARNING
Please read carefully before proceeding with installation. Failure to
follow any attached instructions or operating parameter may lead to
the product’s failure and possible damage to property.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents and Terms..............................................................................................2-3
System Specifications
RO Feed Water Requirements.........................................................................................4
System Description..........................................................................................................5-7
Systems Information
Testing the RO Membrane Rejection Rate..................................................................7
System Initialization
Proceedures for Installation.............................................................................................8
Checking The Concentrate to Purified Water Ratio...........................................9-10
Flow Restrictor Adjustment and replacement...................................................11-12
Filter Replacement Proceedures
Sediment Filter Replacement........................................................................................13
Carbon Filter Replacement............................................................................................13
Deionization Cartridge Replacement.........................................................................14
RO Membrane Diagnostic.......................................................................................15-17
Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide for the System......................................................................18
Using the Pressure Gauge.............................................................................................19
Maintenance......................................................................................................................19
Storage.................................................................................................................................19
Choosing a Mounting Location...................................................................................20
Tips for Long Membrane Life........................................................................................20
Testing Performance of the Membrane..............................................................21-22
Warranty.......................................................................................................................................23
Replacement & Optional Parts............................................................................................24
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.
COPYRIGHT 2002-2007© BY SPECTRAPURE INC
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or
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permission of SpectraPure Inc.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
THREE YEAR
Effective on products purchased after March 10, 2005.
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 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. Consumable items such as pre filters and
membranes are not covered under the two year warranty.
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
MANUFACTURERS
WARRANTY
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Membrane Output Calculation Example
What is the expected GPD from a 75 GPD System at 40 psi pressure and 60°F
water temperature?
PCF = 40 ÷ 60 = 0.666
TCF = 0.754 (from Table 1)
Expected GPD = 75 × 0.666 × 0.754 = 37.7 GPD ± 15%
37.7 GPD would be the Actual Production Rate
Performance Test
The performance of a RO membrane is measured by its ability to reject salts
(or TDS (Total Dissolved Solids)).
Important: Test the quality of the membrane once every 6 months.
Note: This procedure will require a Conductivity Meter (TS-C61) or TDS Meter (TS-T71).
Procedure:
1. Measure tap water conductivity. (Call it X)
2. Run the system for 15-20 minutes.
3. Rinse test instrument cell 2-3 times with RO water.
4. Measure RO water conductivity directly from the blue product
water line. (Call it Y).
5. Subtract RO water conductivity from tap water conductivity. (X - Y)
6. Divide this quantity by tap water conductivity. (X - Y) ÷ X
7. Rejection = [(X - Y) ÷ X ] ×100
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE
1. Shipping charges on units or parts submitted to our facility for repair or
replacement must be borne by the registered purchaser. After repair or
replacement, the factory will return the unit or part freight prepaid to the
customer.
2. We assume no warranty liability in connection with our equipment other than as
herein specified.
3. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including
warranties of fitness for a particular purpose.
4. We do not authorize any person or representative to assume for us any other
oblligation on the sale of our equipment. This is the exclusive remedy and liability
for consequential damages under any and all warranties which are excluded to
the extent exclusion is permitted by law.
5. Proof of original purchase date must accompany all warranty claims.
6. SpectraPure, Inc. reserves the right to change prices without notice when
necessary. All prices in the catalog are quoted in US dollars.
7. Claims for error in quantity or condition must be made within 10 days of receipt
of material. SpectraPure, Inc. will not be responsible for any claimed shortages
not reported within 10 days. Returns other than warranty claims may be subject
to 20% restocking fee.
* Conductivity in the above procedure could be replaced by hardness, alkalinity,
nitrate, phosphate, silica etc. (measured in ppm or mg/l).
Rejection of the RO Membrane Calculation Example
1. Tap water hardness = 150 ppm (X)
2. RO water hardness = 7 ppm (Y)
3. X - Y = 143 ppm
4. (X - Y) ÷ X = 143 ÷ 150 = 0.953
5. Rejection = [ ( X - Y) ÷ X ] ×100 = 0.953 ×100 = 95.3
Membrane Hardness Rejection = 95.3 % : Rejection rates less than 95% may
indicate that the membrane should be replaced.
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8. SpectraPure, Inc. cannot be held liable for damage or loss to a shipment by a
freight carrier. Check shipment for damage before acceptance or note on freight
bill subject to inspection for concealed damage. Consignee must file claim.
SpectraPure, Inc. will offer as much assistance as possible.
9. A complete credit check is required prior to shipping on a Net 30 or “C.O.D. CUSTOMER CHECK ACCEPTABLE” basis. In the interim period during which credit
references are being evaluated, all orders must be shipped “C.O.D. - CERTIFIED
FUNDS” (cash, cashiers check or money order).
10. All returned checks (due to insufficients funds or closed accounts) will be
subjected to a $25 service charge.
Invoices on Net 30 accounts not paid within 30 days of shipment will be considered delinquent and
will accure Finance charges at the rate of 1.5% per month (18% per annum).
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SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Sediment Pre-Filter 0.5 micron MicroTec™ sediment pre-filter
Carbon Filter 0.5 micron carbon block pre-filter
RO Membrane Type Thin-Film Composite (TFC)
DI Cartridges
SilicaBuster™ DI
Rejection Rate Greater than 98% average
Input Water Pressure 60 psi (4.15 bar) line pressure*
Input Water Temp 77°F (25°C)
Recovery Rate 20% (i.e. 20% of the water will be
collected as pure water)
Nominal Membrane Flow Rates @ 60 psi & 77° F :
GPD (lpd) Product Water Flow Rate Concentrate Flow Rate
90 (340) 235ml/min 940 ml/min
150 (340) 235ml/min 940 ml/min
300 (680) 470ml/min 1880 ml/min
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Reverse Osmosis Membrane Feed Water Requirements
For the 1 year SpectraSelect TFC membrane pro-rated warranty to be honored, the
following conditions must be met:
Operating Pressure* 40 – 80 psi (2.75 – 5.5 bar)
pH Range 3 – 11
Maximum Temperature 100° F (38° C)
Maximum Turbidity 1.0 NTU
Maximum Silt Density Index 5.0 (based on 15 min. test time)
Maximum Chlorine less than 0.1 ppm
Maximum TDS 2000 ppm
Maximum Hardness 10 grains (170 ppm as CaCO3)
Maximum Iron less than 0.1 ppm
Maximum Manganese less than 0.1 ppm
Maximum Hydrogen Sulfide 0 ppm
Langlier Saturation Index LSI must be negative
*Operating pressure less than 40 psi will require a booster pump:
less than 49 GPD use BPLF-MO-115(-230),
more than 49 GPD use BPHF-MO-115(-230).
*Operating pressure greater than 80 psi will require a pressure reducing valve.
TESTING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE MEMBRANE
Membrane Output Calculation
Membranes produce the rated gallons per day (GPD) at 60 psi (4.1 bars) operating pressure, 77°F (25°C) operating temperature and 500 ppm total dissolved
solids.
Membrane output gallons per day (GPD) depends on operating pressure, water
temperature and the ppm TDS in the feed water.
Expected GPD = Rated GPD × PCF × TCF
PCF is the pressure correction factor
TCF is the temperature correction factor
Calculation of Pressure Correction Factor (PCF): The output (GPD) from
the membrane is directly proportional to the applied pressure.
Note: The membrane is rated to produce the rated GPD at 60 psi. For any pressure other than 60 psi the output GPD is multipled by the PCF.
PCF = Line Pressure (in psi) ÷ 60
Calculation of Temperature Correction Factor (TCF): The output (GPD)
also decreases with decrease in temperature. This is because water viscosity
increases with decrease in water temperature.
Temperature Correction Factor Table (TCF)
°F /°C TCF °F \°C TCF °F \°C TCF
41.0 /5 0.521 59.0 /15 0.730 77.0 /25 1.000
42.8 /6 0.540 60.8 /16 0.754 78.8 /26 1.031
44.6 /7 0.560 62.6 /17 0.779 80.6 /27 1.063
46.4 /8 0.578 64.4 /18 0.804 82.4 /28 1.094
48.2 /9 0.598 66.2 /19 0.830 84.2 /29 1.127
50.0 /10 0.620 68.0 /20 0.857 86.0 /30 1.161
51.8 /11 0.640 69.8 /21 0.884 87.8 /31 1.196
53.6 /12 0.661 71.6 /22 0.912 89.6 /32 1.232
55.4 /13 0.684 73.4 /23 0.941 91.4 /33 1.267
57.2/14 0.707 75.2 /24 0.970 93.2 /34 1.304
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CHOOSING A MOUNTING LOCATION
When considering a location for the installation of the
RO System, consider the following factors:
Light Sources
1. Most of the components of this system are plastic and
are subject to damage by ultraviolet light from the sun
and other sources such as metal halide lighting.
2. Algae is more likely to thrive inside the clear filter housings
when exposed to bright light.
3. Avoid installing this unit in bright light or direct sunlight.
Temperature Extremes
1. The unit must be kept out of areas that are subject to freezing
temperatures.
2. High temperatures greater than 100° F (38° C) must be
avoided. If the unit is used outside, avoid putting the
system in direct sunlight or connecting it to a
garden hose that may be exposed to sunlight.
TIPS FOR LONG MEMBRANE LIFE
1. Replacement of .5 micron sediment filter once every 6
months. This will prevent mem brane fouling due to silt or
sediment depositing on the membrane.
2. Replacement of .5 micron carbon block filter at least once
every 6 months or when chlorine breakthrough occurs. This
will ensure good membrane life and protect the membrane
from chlorine damage.
3. Membrane should not be operated at lower than the
recommended concentrate to purified water ratios, as
described on page 9-10.
4. Operating reverse osmosis systems on softened feed
water greatly reduces the chances of membrane fouling.
5. Use the optional flush valve kit after each use of the system to help
extend membrane life.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The
MAXCAP DI
1. First, the incoming feed water is passed through a 0.5 micron
Micro-Tec sediment pre-filter. This filter is required to remove
excess turbidity (particulate matter) that may cause the carbon
block filter to plug.
2. The second stage of filtration is a 0.5 micron carbon block pre-filter. This filter
removes organics and chlorine from the feed water that can damage the
membrane.
3. The third filtration stage of the system is a high rejection thin
film composite (TFC) reverse osmosis membrane. It removes over
98% of most inorganic salts, all micro-organisms and organics
above 100 diatoms molecular weight.
4. The fourth and fifth stage filter is our
SpectraPure’s SilicaBuster ™ cartridge.
The
MAXCAP DI
The first monitor shows TDS levels of pre-and post- RO membrane water. The
second monitor helps detect the exhaustion points of the DI stages.
The
MaxCap DI
SilicaBuster™ . For example, if the RO water has 25 ppm TDS (Total Dissolved
Solids) entering a SilicaBuster™ cartridge alone, it may only process about 200
gallons of pure DI water. By placing a
SilicaBuster™ cartridge,
before the Max Cap DI ™ is exhausted. The SilicaBuster™ DI cartridge will be only
one-third exhausted. A second Max Cap DI ™ will process another
and the SilicaBuster™ cartridge will now be two-thirds exhausted. Only after a
third Max Cap DI ™ cartridge processes another
SilicaBuster™ cartridge finally become fully exhausted.
This example illustrates that three Max Cap DI ™ cartridges plus the original
mixed-bed cartridge will process 1800 gallons of pure DI water. It would have
taken nine original mixed-bed cartridges to produce the same amount of pure DI
water.
IMPORTANT NOTE:If you are starting up this system for the first
time, or replacing either DI cartridge, it is very important that you
™ system is a five stage reverse osmosis de-ionization system.
MAXCAP DI
™ system comes equipped with two Dual Inline TDS monitors.
™ is used as a “roughing” cartridge followed by our original
MaxCap DI
600 gallons
follow the directions on page 8, “System Initialization”.
of water will pass through both cartridges
™ cartridge followed by
™ cartridge in front of the
600 gallons
600 gallons
will the
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Fig. A: System Components
(2) TDS
Monitors
.5 micron
MicroTec™
Sediment
Pre-Filter
(SF-MT-.5-
10)
.5 micron
Carbon
Block PreFilter (CF-.5-
10)
TFC RO Membrane
(MEM-150)
Pressure
Guage
DI
Cartridge #1
DI-MC-10
DI
Cartridge #2
DI-SB-10
METERING AND DIAGNOSITCS
This SpectraPure purification system has been fully equipped with sufficient instrumentation
to make monitoring and troubleshooting an easy process. The provided pressure gauge is
used to determine the tap water pressure and to evaluate the condition of the sediment
and carbon prefilters.
(The pressure will drop as the pre-filters become clogged by dirt [turbidity] from the tap
water).
The digital TDS meter (left side) will provide a reliable means of evaluating the efficiency of
the RO membrane. This meter will indicate the tap water conductivity and the RO water
conductivity. The difference between the two meter readings will be used to calculate the
percentage of rejection of the (TFC) RO membrane.
The Digital TDS meter (right side) will be used to determine the condition of the two stages
of the DI system. As the reading on the meter begin to increase, the operator will be alerted
to the possibility that the DI system may have deteriorated past the exhaustion point and
that the DI cartridges may need to be replaced.
USING THE PRESSURE GAUGE
The pressure gauge is used to monitor the condition of the Sediment and Carbon
Pre-Filters. With the Sediment and Carbon filters removed, the gauge will indicate
the “actual” input water tap water pressure. When the prefilters are “new”, the
pressure shown on the gauge will be slightly less than the actual tap water
pressure and as the filters age the pressure will drop due to the dirt that will
collect in the prefilters. When the pressure on the gauge drops below 40-PSI or as
the filters collect particulates and the pressure drop is greater than 15% to 20% of
the normal water pressure, the pre-filters are in need of replacement.
NOTE: When the pressure on the pressure gauge drops below the normal
readings; do not “assume” that the sediment filter is the only cause. In some
geographical areas where the input water contains a high percentage of very
small micron particulates, the carbon filter may become clogged before the
sediment filter. (The filters may look “new” but still cause the water pressure to
drop). Do not judge the condition of the prefilters by their color, always use the
pressure gauge to determine the condition of the prefilters.
MAINTENANCE
The maintenance and trouble-shooting procedures have been made easy and
effective with a combination of the Pressure gauge and two dual Inline TDS
meters.
- When there is a pressure drop of 15% of your normal house
pressure that is an indication that your pre-filters need to be
replaced.
- The TDS monitors will let you know when the TDS level rises. All
our membranes have a 98% rejection. When the TDS level starts
to rise the % rejection will decrease. You should replace the
membrane before the % rejection gets to 90%.
It is highly recommended that one set of Sediment and Carbon
replacement filters should be on hand and ready for installation as soon as the
fist monitor indicates that a cartridge change or replacement is required. We do
not recommend that you have a replacement
membrane and DI because they do have a shelf life.
STORAGE
1. It is recommended that you store your RO System in a cool place
when not being used.
2. Your RO System must be protected from freezing or temperatures
above 100° F (38°C).
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FOR RO/DI SYSTEMS
1. Low production rate:
a. plugged pre-filters. i. Replace pre-filters.
b. low water temperature. ii. Heat feed water OR use higher GPD membrane.
c. low line pressure. iii. Use booster pump OR use higher GPD membrane.
d. high TDS content. iv. Use booster pump OR use higher GPD membrane.
e. fouled membrane. v. Clean or replace membrane to restore flux.
f. plugged flow restrictor. vi. Replace flow restrictor & membrane.
2. Zero production rate:
a. Missing flow restrictor. i. Put flow restrictor in the yellow line.
b. Dried RO membrane. ii. Try to restore flux by soaking in rubbing alcohol
OR replace the membrane.
c. Plugged flow restrictor. iii. Replace flow restrictor and replace
the membrane.
3. Extremely high production rate:
a. Ruptured membrane. i. Replace
b. Very high line pressure (> 80 psi). ii. Use a pressure reducing valve.
4. Pressure gauge does not register pressure when the system is “ON”:
a. Missing flow restrictor. i. Put flow restrictor in the yellow
line.
b. Pressure gauge screwed in too far. ii. Unscrew pressure gauge one
turn and retest.
c. Plugged pressure gauge orifice. iii. Clean orifice with a needle.
d. Defective pressure gauge. iv. Replace it.
5. Low deionization cartridge life:
a. Defective membrane. i. Replace it.
b. Low pressure (< 40 psi). ii. Use booster pump.
c. High CO2 levels in water (> 5 ppm). iii. Aerate RO product water or use a
straight anion cartridge ahead of
DI cartridge. (Call Technical
Support)
d. High TDS in feed water (> 1000 ppm). iv. NO EASY SOLUTION.
e. High levels of silica, nitrates, v. Use straight anion cartridge
ahead of mixed-bed for
phosphates etc. in tap water.
f. Bad or faulty DI cartridge.
g. High pH tap water (> 9.0). vi. Acidify feed water to the RO
membrane to improve its
rejection.
h. Faulty monitor/probe. Test and Replace if required.
DM-1 Specifications:
Range 0-1999 PPM Resolution 1PPM (1-999 PPM)
Accuracy 2% Probe ¼’’
Power Source (2) 1.5V button batteries Battery life Approx 1000 hours
For service or repair of these monitors, please send to:
HM DIGITAL, INC
5819 Uplander Way
Culver City, CA 90230
TESTING THE RO MEMBRANE REJECTION RATE
Procedure:
1. First, make sure that the system has been turned on and producing
water (filling the tank) for 15-20 minutes. (The pressure gauge should
be reading > 40-PSI during this time).
2. Turn on the meter by depressing the “ON” switch then locate the slide
switch on the front of the meter.
A. Measure the tap water conductivity by sliding the switch to
the Left. (Call it X)
B. Measure RO water conductivity by sliding the switch to the
Right. (Call it Y).
C. Subtract RO water conductivity from tap water conductivity.
(X - Y)
D. Divide this quantity by tap water conductivity. (X - Y) ÷ X
E. Rejection = [(X - Y) ÷ X ] ×100
* Conductivity in the above procedure could be caused by hardness,
alkalinity,nitrate, phosphate, silica etc. (The measurement is in ppm or mg/l).
Rejection of the RO Membrane Calculation Example
1. Tap water hardness = 150 ppm (X)
2. RO water hardness = 7 ppm (Y)
3. X - Y = 143 ppm
4. (X - Y) ÷ X = 143 ÷ 150 = 0.953
5. Rejection = [ ( X - Y) ÷ X ] ×100 = 0.953 ×100 = 95.3
Membrane Hardness Rejection = 95.3 % : Rejection rates less than 95% may
indicate that the membrane should be replaced.
As a general rule; the RO membrane would be considered to be in good
condition when the rejection rate is = to or > 95%.
NOTE: There are many variables in the input (Tap) water chemistry that may
affect the rejection rate of the RO membrane. (If, after testing the membrane,
there are questions regarding its condition, please call our Technical Support staff
for assistance).
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SYSTEM INITIALIZATION
If you are setting up your system for the first time or replacing the
RO membrane, p
1. IMPORTANT: During the initial rinse-up of the
presented to the downstream DI cartridges. Be sure to rinse up all new
MAXCAP DI
ensure that the
water before connecting your downstream cartridge. Failure to rinse this upstream
MAXCAP DI
2. Remove the SilicaBuster ™ DI cartridge from the right-most housing and re-install the
empty housing on the system. Attach garden hose adapter to your cold water source.
Never run hot water (greater than 100 F (38 C)) through the system.
3. Place the yellow concentrate tubing and the blue purified water tubing into a drain or
bucket. Do not restrict flow from these lines.
4. Slowly open the cold water supply valve and allow the housings to fill. You may use
pressure up to 80 psi (5.5 bar). If the pressure is less than 40-PSI, a booster pump will
be required. If the pressure is greater than 80- PSI, a pressure regulator will be
required. (See “Optional Items” for the part numbers).
5. Turn on both TDS meters. Set the left-side meter to “OUT” (Post-RO and Pre-
MAXCAP DI
6. When the right-side meter reads zero, turn the cold water feed off and place the
SilicaBuster™ DI cartridge back into its housing.
7. Turn the cold water feed back on and run the system until the “OUT” probe of the
rigt-hand meter reads zero.
8. Now test the concentrate to purified water ratio on page 9-12.
CHECK:
- Ensure that all fittings are tight and leak-free before leaving the system
unattended.
- The concentrate line (yellow) includes a smaller capillary tube (flow restrictor)
that is located “inside” of the tubing. Do not remove or discard this restrictor;
the system will not produce permeate water without the flow restrictor.
- All of the following conditions must be met before water will flow through the
system. The water source must be turned “ON” and the water level in the
reservoir tank must be below the low level float, if present.
Note: It is recommended that at least 2 gallons (7.57 liters) of purified water be discarded
before collecting purified water for use. If the unit is not used for
several days, run the system for at least 15 minutes before collecting any water.
Upon start-up, air may be trapped in the DI cartridges (housing may not appear full), this is
a normal condition and it will not affect the operation of the DI system
™ with the downstream cartridge removed. This rinsing step will
™ cartridge may reduce the lifetimeof your downstream DI cartridge.
™). Set the righ-side meter to “IN” (Post-
lease see the “
MAXCAP DI
Checking the Concentrate to
Purified Water Ratio” .
MAXCAP RO/DI
™ cartridge is initially rinsed up to produce high quality
MAXCAP DI
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™).
.
Reconnect the tubing to the membrane housing. Place the
flow restrictor in a safe location where it will not be accidentally
crushed or damaged.
11. Put the yellow concentrate tubing and the blue product
water tubing in the drain and turn on the system water supply.
Allow the system to flush for several minutes.
12. Turn off the water supply to the system. Remove the yellow
tubing from the membrane housing and replace the flow restrictor.
13. Re-insert the flow restrictor end of the yellow tubing into
its push-fitting at the RO membrane and reconnect the yellow
concentrate tubing to the membrane housing.
14. Turn on the water supply to the system and check for leaks. Check,
and if necessary adjust, the Concentrate to Purified Water Ratio per
the procedures.
Fig. F: Removing the Membrane Element
black
membrane
housing
O-ring
black
membrane
brine seal
membrane
product
water tube
Fig. G: Inserting the New Membrane Element
double
O-ring end of
membrane
product
water stem
tube
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RO MEMBRANE REPLACEMENT
1. Turn off the water supply to the RO system. Place the system
where the membrane housing is easily accessible.
2. Remove the black tubing from the membrane feed push-fitting
by depressing the collar on the fitting with your thumb and pulling
the tubing from the push-fitting (Fig E).
3. Lift the membrane housing from the retention clips.
4. Unscrew the membrane housing lid. This may require two people.
5. Use a pair of pliers to grasp the membrane stem and pull the
membrane from the housing (Fig. F).
Remove the black housing O-ring (Fig. F). Wash the empty housing
6.
with soapy water. Rinse thoroughly with hot, clean water.
7. Insert new membrane into the housing, with the double
O-ring end first (Fig. G). The tube must fit into the recess at the
bottom of the membrane housing. When the membrane is aligned
with the hole, firmly push the membrane into the hole until it
bottoms out.
8. Place the black housing O-ring on the housing rim and carefully
screw the lid back on to the base.
9. Reconnect the black tubing to the membrane feed push-fitting.
Note: If you have a dual-membrane system, perform steps 2 thru 9 on
the second membrane now.
10. Disconnect the yellow concentrate tubing (Fig.C) from the
membrane housing and remove the flow restrictor (Fig. D) from the
yellow tubing (Refer to the procedure on page 11-12).
Fig. E: Membrane Housing
membrane feed
push-fitting
black feed tubing
blue product
water tubing
CHECKING THE CONCENTRATE TO PURIFIED 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
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. Open the cold water supply valve and let the system run for 15 minutes. Direct
both tube down the drain.
2. Collect product water from the blue tubing into a measuring cup for one minute.
Measure the collected amount in milli-liters. Do the same with the waste water
from the yellow line.
WASTE (YELLOW) IN MILILITERS______________
PRODUCT (BLUE) IN MILILITERS______________
(Although not needed in this proceedure, the daily product flow rate in Gallons per Day
(GPD) can be calculated to be equal to the product flow rate times 0.38 ).
3.
Disconnect yellow drain line from the membrane housing and then remove flow restrictor.
Use the appropriate Flow Restrictor Chart to determine how long to cut the flow restrictor
in order to obtain a 4:1 ratio. ( Figure B)
* Please refer to pages 11-12 for Flow Restrictor Removal, Adjustment, and Replacement. *
4. If ratio is greater than 6:1, flow restrictor requires replacement (Please contact
SpectraPure Inc).
5. Turn on feed supply.
If ratio is less than 4:1
the pro-rated Membrane Warranty.
DIVIDED BY
The resultant is the Concentrate to Product Ratio
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6. Check for Leaks.
7. This completes the procedure.
NOTE: WHEN TESTING AND ADJUSTING THE RATIO THE WATER PRESSURE
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Fig. B: Flow Restrictor Tables
(For 4:1 Concentrate to Product Ratio)
(YELLOW or WHITE)
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
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
in. cm.
(GREEN)
in. cm.
RO MEMBRANE DIAGNOSTICS
Although RO membranes are capable of maintaining high water quality
over extended periods of time they eventually will begin to deteriorate.
Normally, the conductivity of the permeate water will increase as the
membranes age. By comparing the difference in TDS readings between
the Tap water conductivity and the RO water conductivity, the percentage of rejection of the RO membrane may be calculated and the
resultant number may then be used to determine the condition of the
membrane and thus the operator will know when the membrane needs
to be replaced. Membrane failure will be indicated by a reduction of the
percentage of rejection which will be determined by calculating the differential between the input and output numbers.
In order to accurately determine the condition of the RO Membrane, a
conductivity tester (TDS meter) capable of reading the tap water
conductivity and the permeate water conductivity has been provided
with this system. With the assistance of the TDS meter you will be able to
easily determine the RO membrane’s condition. (see page 7)
Before performing the diagnostic test on the RO membrane, make sure
that the RO system has been “ON” and producing pure water for a minimum of 10 minutes. Also check the brine (yellow) line to make sure that
water is flowing and that the flow ratio between the permeate water
and the brine water is at a ratio that is > 4 to 1. ( See Page 9). (NOTE: The
pressure gauge should indicate a pressure reading of > 40 PSI during this
15-20 minute test period.
Procedure:
1. Turn on the meter 1 by depressing the on switch.
2. Locate the meter slide switch on the front of the DM-1 TDS meter.
3. Slide the switch to the “Left” and read the Tap water conductivity then
record the reading ________ .
4. Next, slide the switch the to “Right” and read the permeate water
conductivity then record the reading ________.
5. See page 7 on “TESTING THE RO MEMBRANE REJECTION RATE ”
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Procedure:
1. When the reading on the right-hand TDS meter (set to “IN”) displays 75%
of the reading on the left-hand TDS meter (set to “OUT”), it is time to
replace the
2. Follow the directions on page 8 to replace the
cartridge.
MAXC
AP
DI
™ cartridge.
MAXC
AP
DI
™
3. Make sure the DI cartridge is installed in the correct direction as marked
on the cartridge shell and be sure that the top seal is securely attached to
the top of the cartridge.
4. Tighten the cartridge housing by rotating it clockwise and hand tighten.
5. Turn on system and check for leaks.
SilicaBuster™ MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT
Procedure:
1. When the reading on the right-hand TDS meter (set to “OUT”) displays
™
“001”, it is time to replace the SilicaBuster
2. Follow the directions on page 8 to replace the SilicaBuster
3. Make sure the DI cartridge is installed in the correct direction as marked
on the cartridge shell and be sure that the top seal is securely attached to
the top of the cartridge.
4. Tighten the cartridge housing by rotating it clockwise and hand tighten.
5. Turn on system and check for leaks.
DI cartridge.
™
DI cartridge.
FLOW RESTRICTOR REMOVAL, ADJUSTMENT
AND REPLACEMENT
1. Locate the yellow concentrate tubing (Fig. C ). 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 (Fig. D). 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 coller 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 (Fig. B). Find the table that represents the
Flow Restrictor Assembly for the system that you have. Find the product
flow rate in the left-most column and the length of the flow restrictor in the
right-most column.
Example: If your Flow Restrictor Assembly is for a 150 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.
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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.
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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 reseat the tubing as described above.
Fig. C: Reverse Osmosis Assembly
Top/Rear View
RO membrane
membrane
feed
push-fitting
black
tubing to
membrane
feed
yellow concentrate tubing
(Waste Water)
blue purified water
tubing
(Good Water)
black feed water
tubing
(Tap Water)
Fig. D: Flow Restrictor Assembly
yellow tubing
capillary tubing
plastic insert
SEDIMENT PRE-FILTER REPLACEMENT
For maximum contaminant removal and long membrane life, the sediment
pre-filter must be changed when a 15-20% drop in pressure is observed OR at
least 6-month intervals. If your water contains a great deal of sediment the
pre-filter may require more frequent changes to maintain adequate production
rate and extended membrane life.
Sediment Pre-Filter Replacement
Materials Required: 0.5-micron MicroTec™ Sediment Filter (SF-MT-0.5-10),
Filter Wrench
Procedure: (FIRST FILTER ON LEFT)
1. Turn off water supply to the system.
2. Refer to photo on page 6. Using the provided filter wrench, remove
the first housing on the left. Unscrew it counterclockwise as viewed
from the bottom.
3. Remove the old filter and discard.
4. Thoroughly wash the housing with a mixture of hot soapy water and a
few teaspoons of household bleach. Rinse well with clean hot water.
5. Install the new pre-filter into the housing,
assembly, and hand tighten only.
NOTE: Do not use filter wrench to tighten housings. Over-tightening will
damage housings and void your warranty.
6. Proceed with carbon block filter replacement.
Screw the housing back onto the
CARBON BLOCK FILTER REPLACEMENT
For maximum contaminant removal and long membrane life, the carbon
pre-filter must be changed at least ever 6-month or when chlorine breakthrough
greater than 0.1 ppm occurs in the yellow concentrate line. Test for chlorine
breakthrough by collecting a 10 ml sample of the concentrate from the yellow
tubing and test the chlorine concentration using test kit TK-CL-10. If the chlorine
concentration is above 0.1ppm, replace the carbon pre-filter.
Materials Required: 0.5 micron Carbon Block Filter (CF-0.5-10), Filter Wrench,
Chlorine Test Kit (TK-CL-10)
Procedure: (SECOND FILTER ON LEFT WHEN FACING SYSTEM)
1. Perform steps 1-5 listed above
2. Turn on system water supply and check for leaks.
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