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Product Specifications & Important Information
Introduction to the FreshPoint™ Ultrafiltration System
The FreshPoint™ ultrafiltration system is an advanced Point of Entry (POE) water treatment device designed to
improve the water quality in the entire home. It uses ultrafiltration membrane technology to provide a physical barrier
to particles, large dissolved molecules, most colloids, and microbes down to 0.025 um in size. The FreshPoint™ is not
designed to removed ions or other elemental forms such as hardness and heavy metals, or small organic molecules
such as pesticides.
The FreshPoint™ should only be installed by a qualified professional. The installation must comply with all local codes
and state or provincial laws and regulations.
In addition to meeting codes, laws, and regulations, the home owner should understand the care and maintenance of
the FreshPoint™. Please read the information found in this service manual.
SAFETY NOTICE: Read all safety precautions before installing, operating, or servicing the FreshPoint™.
Product Specifications
Technical Data and Specifications
pH Range During Operation ............................. 3-10
Free Chlorine
.............................................. Max. 200 mg/L for cleaning, 4 mg/L for service
Maximum Continuous Flow .............................. Recommended 1.2 gpm (surface waters) to 2.9 gpm (well water)
Maximum Intermittent Flow .............................. 10 gpm
Recommended Operating Pressure ................. up to 60 psig
Maximum Operating Pressure ......................... 120 psig
Minimum Operating Temperature ..................... 33°F (Do Not Freeze)
Maximum Operating Temperature .................... 104°F
Contaminant Removal Size .............................. 150,000 daltons molecular weight cut-off
Multibore® Capillaries
Capillaries per Fiber ............................................................................7
Outer Diameter ......................................................... Inch ...................0.17
Inner Diameter ......................................................... Inch ...................0.04
Material ...............................................................................................PESM
Molecular Weight Cutoff (MWCO) ............................ k Daltons ...........100-150
Active Membrane Surface ........................................ ft
IMPORTANT! READ THIS FIRST
Read this service manual thoroughly before first use.
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All plumbing and electrical codes must be complied with when installing this product.
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Only qualified personnel should install this product.
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Check the FreshPoint™ periodically to ensure proper operation (i.e.: flushing, flow rate, pressure drop, etc)
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Do not allow the FreshPoint™ to be exposed to freezing temperatures. Freezing may damage the system.
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Ensure the membrane does not dry out. Opened membranes should be preserved with a 0.1% sodium bisulfite
solution.
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The FreshPoint™ will continue to operate as a filter during power loss. However, when power returns after an
extended outage, the timer may need reprogramming.
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Keep this service manual near the FreshPoint™ system for future reference.
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The FreshPoint™ is intended to treat only potable quality water. It is not intended as the permanent primary
treatment of water from a source that is contaminated, such as from radon, pesticides, insecticides, sewage, or
wastewater.
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Use lubricants (such as silicone) sparingly.
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0.025 um nominal pore size
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