Spectra Watermakers THE MAXCAP RO/DI System Installation And Operating Manual

Reverse osmosis/ion exchange water purification system

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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

DI-MC-10

™

DI-SB-10

SilicaBuster

™ DI

GHA-4

1/4" (6.35 mm) Garden Hose Adapter

XWR-UNIV

Filter Wrench

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

SpectraPure®Inc.

480.894.5437 Call us toll-free 1.800.685.2783

2167 East Fifth St, Tempe, Arizona 85281

Cartridge

The M

Reverse Osmosis/Ion Exchange Water

Purification System

(Single or Dual Membrane Model)

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.

REV 01-08-2007

RO/DI

System

™

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Page 1: Optional Accessories
® SpectraPure REPLACEMENT PARTS Model Replacement Part SF-MT-0.5-10 .5 micron MicroTec™ Sediment Filter The M RO/DI System CF-0.5-10 .5 micron Carbon Block Pre-Filter ™ Reverse Osmosis/Ion Exchange Water MEM-90,150 90 or150 gpd Membrane (2) 150gpd membranes make 300 GPD Purification System FR-90 Flow Restrictor for 90 gpd System FR-150...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
® ® SpectraPure SpectraPure TABLE OF CONTENTS MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY THREE YEAR Effective on products purchased after March 10, 2005. Table of Contents and Terms....................2-3 System Specifications 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.
Page 3 ® ® SpectraPure SpectraPure Membrane Output Calculation Example TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE What is the expected GPD from a 75 GPD System at 40 psi pressure and 60°F water temperature? Shipping charges on units or parts submitted to our facility for repair or replacement must be borne by the registered purchaser.
Page 4 ® ® SpectraPure SpectraPure SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS TESTING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE MEMBRANE Sediment Pre-Filter 0.5 micron MicroTec™ sediment pre-filter Membrane Output Calculation Carbon Filter 0.5 micron carbon block pre-filter Membranes produce the rated gallons per day (GPD) at 60 psi (4.1 bars) operat- RO Membrane Type Thin-Film Composite (TFC) ing pressure, 77°F (25°C) operating temperature and 500 ppm total dissolved...
Page 5: System Description
® ® SpectraPure SpectraPure CHOOSING A MOUNTING LOCATION SYSTEM DESCRIPTION When considering a location for the installation of the The M DI ™ system is a five stage reverse osmosis de-ionization system. RO System, consider the following factors: First, the incoming feed water is passed through a 0.5 micron Micro-Tec sediment pre-filter.
Page 6 ® ® SpectraPure SpectraPure Fig. A: System Components USING THE PRESSURE GAUGE The pressure gauge is used to monitor the condition of the Sediment and Carbon (2) TDS TFC RO Membrane Pre-Filters. With the Sediment and Carbon filters removed, the gauge will indicate Monitors (MEM-150) the “actual”...
Page 7: Testing The Ro Membrane Rejection Rate
® ® SpectraPure SpectraPure TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FOR RO/DI SYSTEMS DM-1 Specifications: Range 0-1999 PPM Resolution 1PPM (1-999 PPM) Low production rate: Accuracy Probe ¼’’ plugged pre-filters. i. Replace pre-filters. Power Source (2) 1.5V button batteries Battery life Approx 1000 hours low water temperature.
Page 8: Checking The Concentrate To Purified Water Ratio
® ® SpectraPure SpectraPure SYSTEM INITIALIZATION Reconnect the tubing to the membrane housing. Place the flow restrictor in a safe location where it will not be accidentally If you are setting up your system for the first time or replacing the crushed or damaged.
Page 9 ® ® SpectraPure SpectraPure CHECKING THE CONCENTRATE TO PURIFIED WATER RATIO RO MEMBRANE REPLACEMENT This procedure will assure you of maximum life and reliability of your SpectraPure System. 1. Turn off the water supply to the RO system. Place the system Failure to perform this procedure can permanently damage the membrane and will void where the membrane housing is easily accessible.
Page 10: Ro Membrane Diagnostic
® ® SpectraPure SpectraPure Fig. B: Flow Restrictor Tables RO MEMBRANE DIAGNOSTICS (For 4:1 Concentrate to Product Ratio) Although RO membranes are capable of maintaining high water quality over extended periods of time they eventually will begin to deteriorate. (YELLOW or WHITE) FR-90 Normally, the conductivity of the permeate water will increase as the PRODUCT RATE...
Page 11: Maintenance
® ® SpectraPure SpectraPure FLOW RESTRICTOR REMOVAL, ADJUSTMENT RO/DI MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT ™ AND REPLACEMENT Procedure: Locate the yellow concentrate tubing (Fig. C ). Remove the tubing from its push-fitting at the membrane as follows: When the reading on the right-hand TDS meter (set to “IN”) displays 75% Firmly depress and hold the push-fitting collar down with your of the reading on the left-hand TDS meter (set to “OUT”), it is time to thumbnail.
Page 12: Warranty
® ® SpectraPure SpectraPure SEDIMENT PRE-FILTER REPLACEMENT Re-insert the yellow tubing into its push-fitting in the RO membrane as follows: For maximum contaminant removal and long membrane life, the sediment a.) Moisten the O-ring seal inside the concentrate outlet fitting by dripping pre-filter must be changed when a 15-20% drop in pressure is observed OR at a few drops of clean water into the fitting.