SpectraPure MPDW Series Instructions Manual

SpectraPure MPDW Series Instructions Manual

4-stage drinking water systems

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4-Stage Drinking Water Systems
(MODEL: MPDW, DWS, DWS-PP)
DWS-PP-90
DWS-90
MPDW-90
INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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.
06 -24-2020

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  • Page 1 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. 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.
  • Page 2: 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 us ® for safety and reliability. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our customer service department at 1.800.685.2783 or refer to our online troubleshooting at www.spectrapure.com.
  • Page 3: Operational Specifications

    SpectraPure ® OPERATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS RO Feed water requirements Operating Pressure: 40 - 80 psi (2.75 - 5.5 bar) pH Range: 3 -11 Max. Temperature: 113°F (45°C) Max. Feed Turbidity: 1.0 NTU Max. Silt Density Index: 5.0 (based on 15 min. test time) Maximum Chlorine: <...
  • Page 4: General System Overview

    SpectraPure ® GENERAL SYSTEM OVERVIEW This manual covers three different models of our Drinking Water Systems; MPDW-90, DWS-90, DWS-PP-90. Each of these models has four stages that the water passes through. Stage (Sediment Prefilter) — The incoming feed water from a cold water source passes through a sediment prefilter. This filter removes excess turbidity, sand, dust, silt, etc., that would otherwise cause the carbon filter to become prematurely...
  • Page 5: Included Components

    SpectraPure ® INCLUDED COMPONENTS (continued) RIGHT ANGLE PUSH FITTING DRAIN SADDLE STEM ADAPTER ADAPTER Connects waste (MPDW ONLY) For installation on Feed Water water line to sink Adapts Faucet Tubing Inlet of Sediment Filter housing drain (See page Adapter for 1/4" tubing.
  • Page 6: System Components

    SpectraPure ® SYSTEM COMPONENTS MPDW-90 18" H x 14" W x 6.5" D INLINE POST CARBON FILTER (CF-IN-10-4JG) RO MEMBRANE (INSIDE HOUSING) (MEM-0090) PRESSURE GAUGE SEDIMENT FILTER CARBON FILTER (SF-MT-1-10) (CF-1-10) DWS-90 15.5" H x 14" W x 8" D...
  • Page 7: Common Plumbing Connections

    SpectraPure ® DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS PLUMBING CONNECTIONS Each of our Drinking Water Systems (DWS-90, DWS-PP-90, MPDW-90) has 4 water connections. These consist of Tap Water In, Waste Water Out, Line Out to the Pressurized Storage Tank, and Line Out to the Faucet. See the following pictures and diagrams for the correct connections for each of the three systems.
  • Page 8: Dws-90 Plumbing Connections

    SpectraPure ® DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS PLUMBING CONNECTIONS (cont.) DWS-90 CONNECTIONS FRONT VIEW 3/8" BLUE TUBING FROM ELBOW AIR GAP FAUCET FITTING OUT TO FAUCET CONNECTIONS REAR VIEW 3/8" BLUE TUBING FROM TEE FITTING OUT TO TANK 3/8" BLACK TUBING CONNECTS FROM...
  • Page 9: Dws-Pp-90 Plumbing Connections

    SpectraPure ® DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS PLUMBING CONNECTIONS (cont.) FRONT VIEW DWS-PP-90 CONNECTIONS 3/8" BLUE TUBING FROM ELBOW FITTING OUT TO FAUCET AIR GAP FAUCET CONNECTIONS REAR VIEW 3/8" BLUE TUBING FROM TEE FITTING OUT TO TANK 3/8" BLACK TUBING CONNECTS FROM...
  • Page 10: Mpdw-90 Plumbing Schematic

    SpectraPure ® DRINKING WATER SYSTEM (MPDW) FLOW RESTRICTOR IN THIS END OF RED (OR GREEN) TUBING NON-AIR GAP FAUCET RO MEMBRANE B A R 1 0 0 x k P a p s i 1 LB. FAUCET ADAPTER CHECK VALVE INLINE CARBON FILTER “OUT”...
  • Page 11: Dws-Pp-90 Plumbing Schematic

    SpectraPure ® DRINKING WATER SYSTEM WITH PERMEATE PUMP (DWS-PP-90) PERMEATE PUMP BRINE OUT PERMEATE OUT AIR GAP FAUCET BLADDER TANK PERMEATE IN BRINE IN 3/8” BLUE TUBING 3/8” BLACK TUBING FAUCET ADAPTER FLOW RESTRICTOR IN THIS END OF RED TUBING...
  • Page 12: Preparation

    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 masonry bit is recommended. SpectraPure accepts no responsibility ®...
  • Page 13: Feed Supply Valve Installation

    SpectraPure ® FEED SUPPLY VALVE INSTALLATION STEP 1. Follow the cold water line from shutoff 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.
  • Page 14: Air Gap Faucet Installation (Dws-90 And Dws-Pp-90)

    SpectraPure ® FAUCET INSTALLATION AIR GAP FAUCET INSTALLATION (DWS-90 and DWS-PP-90) A. Place the chrome counter plate and rubber washer over the threaded shaft and barbed nipples on the faucet (Refer to Figure below). B. Pass the Blue 3/8" tubing, the Yellow 1/4” tubing, and the Black 3/8" tubing up through the drilled countertop hole and temporarily secure them so they don’t fall back through the hole.
  • Page 15: Non-Air Gap Faucet Installation (Mpdw-90)

    SpectraPure ® NON-AIR GAP FAUCET INSTALLATION (MPDW-90) 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.
  • Page 16: Drain Saddle Installation

    SpectraPure ® DRAIN SADDLE INSTALLATION 1. Refer to Figure 2 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.
  • Page 17: Installing Ball Valve On Tank

    SpectraPure ® INSTALLING BALL VALVE ON TANK 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. 2. Thread the Ball Valve (supplied in the parts bag) onto the stainless steel nipple on top of the tank.
  • Page 18: Ro Membrane Replacement

    SpectraPure ® RO MEMBRANE REPLACEMENT Turn off the water supply to the RO system, close the ball valve on the tank, and open the faucet to relieve pressure in the system. 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 (See “Working...
  • Page 19: Filter Replacement

    SpectraPure ® FILTER REPLACEMENT (See Page 5 for filter locations.) For maximum contaminant removal and long membrane life, the sediment and carbon prefilters should be changed at 6-month intervals. If your water contains a great deal of sediment or chlorine, the prefilters might have to be changed at more frequent intervals to maintain an adequate production rate.
  • Page 20: Sanitizing The Ro System

    SpectraPure ® 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 changeout. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU HAVE CLEAN HANDS WHILE HANDLING INNER PARTS OF THE SYSTEM.
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting Guide

    SpectraPure ® TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Cause Corrective Action 1. Low production rate. a. Plugged prefilters. i. Replace prefilters. b. Low water temperature. ii. Use higher GPD membrane. c. Low water pressure (< 40 psi). iii. Use booster pump OR use higher GPD membrane.
  • Page 22 SpectraPure ® Problem Cause Corrective Action 4. Water smells bad. a. Bacterial i. Sanitize RO/DI System. contamination of bladder tank. b. Ruptured bladder in ii. Replace tank. storage tank. c. Exhaused post carbon iii. Replace post carbon filter. filter. 5. Milky colored water.
  • Page 23: One Year Limited Warranty

    US dollars. 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.
  • Page 24: Replacement And Optional Parts

    SpectraPure ® REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR MPDW: Part Number Part Description SF-MT-1-10 Sediment Filter 1 micron Sediment Prefilter (1 Stage) CF-1-10 Carbon Filter 1 micron Carbon Block Prefilter (2 Stage) MEM-0090 90 GPD RO Membrane 90 gpd/340 lpd TFC Membrane (3...

This manual is also suitable for:

Dws seriesDws-p seriesMpdw-90Dws-pp-90Dws-90

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