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SP-RO-90 RO™ BASIC
Reverse Osmosis Water Purification System
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING MANUAL
WARNING
Please read carefully before proceeding with installation. Failure
to follow any attached instructions or operating parameters
may lead to the product's failure and possible damage to property.
REV 2012-09-09

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  • Page 1 SP-RO-90 RO™ BASIC Reverse Osmosis Water Purification System INSTALLATION AND OPERATING MANUAL WARNING Please read carefully before proceeding with installation. Failure to follow any attached instructions or operating parameters may lead to the product’s failure and possible damage to property. REV 2012-09-09...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SpectraPure ® TABLE OF CONTENTS: Thank You for your purchase of a SpectraPure System. With proper ® installation and maintenance, this system will provide you with high quality water for years to come. All SpectraPure products are rigorously tested by ®...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    “better than rain” quality water. The SP-RO-90-BASIC™ System comes complete with: • 90 gallon per day, high-rejection SpectraPure advanced thin-film membrane • 3:1 waste ratio produces 33% less waste water • 5 micron carbon block prefilter eliminates dirt, chlorine, herbicides and other organic pollutants.
  • Page 4: System Specifications

    SpectraPure ® SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Carbon Filter 5 micron carbon block prefilter (IL-CB-12) RO Membrane Type Thin-Film Composite (TFC) Rejection Rate 98% typical Input Water Pressure 60 psi (4.15 bar) line pressure* Input Water Temp 77°F (25°C) Recovery Rate 25% (i.e. 25% of the water will be collected as pure water) Dimensions: 8"...
  • Page 5: System Description

    RO membrane to help increase the life of the membrane. SpectraPure Inc . ® Fax 480.894.6109 Fax us toll-free 1.877.527.7873 E-mail: sales@spectrapure.com Visit us on the web www.spectrapure.com...
  • Page 6: Ro Basic Front View

    SpectraPure ® SINGLE MEMBRANE SYSTEM - 90 GPD - FRONT VIEW: Feed Water TFC RO Membrane (MEM-0090) Attaches & Housing Here 5 micron Carbon Block Blue Product Yellow Waste Filter Water Tubing Water Tubing (IL-CB-12) SpectraPure Inc. ® 480.894.5437 Call us toll-free 1.800.685.2783...
  • Page 7: Ro Basic Rear View

    RED 1/4" Tubing and Flow Restrictor BLUE 1/4" RO Water Tubing Attaches YELLOW to Blue Collar 1/4" Here Waste Water Tubing Attaches Here SpectraPure Inc . ® Fax 480.894.6109 Fax us toll-free 1.877.527.7873 E-mail: sales@spectrapure.com Visit us on the web www.spectrapure.com...
  • Page 8: Working With Push Fittings

    SpectraPure ® WORKING WITH PUSH FITTINGS: Push fittings are very reliable and convenient tubing connectors. To remove the tubing from its push fitting: 1. Firmly depress and hold the push fitting collar down with your thumbnail. 2. While the push fitting collar is depressed, pull the tubing straight out of the push fitting.
  • Page 9: System Installation & Initialization

    Finish the installation by directing the yellow line to a drain. Direct the blue line to a collection reservoir. SpectraPure Inc . ® Fax 480.894.6109 Fax us toll-free 1.877.527.7873 E-mail: sales@spectrapure.com Visit us on the web www.spectrapure.com...
  • Page 10: Carbon Block Filter Replacement

    SpectraPure ® CARBON BLOCK FILTER REPLACEMENT: A Carbon Filter will usually last 4-6 months ,depending on the chlorine (or chloramine) content of your tap water and quantity of water being pro- duced. The best way to determine when your Carbon Block Prefilter needs replacement is to use a chlorine test kit.
  • Page 11: Ro Membrane Replacement

    Hand-tighten. 8. Reconnect the black tubing to the membrane feed push fitting. 9. Check for leaks. SpectraPure Inc . ® Fax 480.894.6109 Fax us toll-free 1.877.527.7873 E-mail: sales@spectrapure.com Visit us on the web www.spectrapure.com...
  • Page 12: Ro Membrane Diagnostics

    TESTING THE QUALITY OF THE MEMBRANE: The performance of a RO membrane is measured by its ability to reject salts or TDS (Total Dissolved Solids). This procedure will require a TDS Meter. SpectraPure offers several models: MTR-TDS-EZ HM Digital Hand-held TDS Meter...
  • Page 13: Membrane Production Calculation

    Calculation of Temperature Correction Factor (TCF): The output (GPD) decreases with a decrease in temperature. This is due to water viscosity increasing with a decrease in water temperature. SpectraPure Inc . ® Fax 480.894.6109 Fax us toll-free 1.877.527.7873 E-mail: sales@spectrapure.com Visit us on the web www.spectrapure.com...
  • Page 14 SpectraPure ® Temperature Correction Factor Table (TCF) °F /°C °F /°C °F /°C 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...
  • Page 15: Tips For Long Membrane Life

    1. It is recommended that you store your RO System in a cool place when not being used. 2. Your RO System must always be protected from freezing or temperatures above 100° F (38°C). SpectraPure Inc . ® Fax 480.894.6109 Fax us toll-free 1.877.527.7873 E-mail: sales@spectrapure.com Visit us on the web www.spectrapure.com...
  • Page 16: Membrane Troubleshooting Guide

    SpectraPure ® Product Water - Low Production Rate Cause Corrective Action Plugged prefilter Replace prefilter Low water temperature Heat feed water or use higher GPD membrane Low feed pressure Use booster pump or use higher GPD membrane Fouled membrane Replace membrane...
  • Page 17: Terms And Conditions

    10 days. Returns other than warranty claims may be subject to 20% restocking fee. 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.
  • Page 18: Three Year Limited Warranty

    ® THREE YEAR LIMITED 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 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.
  • Page 19: Optional Accessories

    40 psi such as private wells, gravity feed water systems and high-rise apartments. A pressure gauge is necessary to monitor the booster pump pressure. SpectraPure Inc . ® Fax 480.894.6109 Fax us toll-free 1.877.527.7873 E-mail: sales@spectrapure.com Visit us on the web www.spectrapure.com...
  • Page 20: Replacement Parts

    SpectraPure ® REPLACEMENT PARTS: Part Number Description IL- CB -12 5 micron Carbon Block Prefilter MEM-0090 90 gpd TFC Membrane FR-90-RED Flow Restrictor for 90gpd/340 lpd System ACCESSORIES: Part Number Description MTR -TDS-EZ Hand-held TDS Meter MTR -TDS-DM1 In-Line Dual-Probe TDS Meter...

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