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Coffee Lovers
System
CLS-5-90
OPERATIONS MANUAL
RO Drinking Water System for
Coffee Lovers
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.
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.
DWS-CLS Rev.
1-12-2009

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  • Page 1 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. 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: System Description

    Permeate Pump - Most ordinary RO drinking water systems needlessly waste huge quantities of water. SpectraPure’s drinking water systems with Permeate Pump provide a solution. The Permeate Pump can reduce waste water more than 300% compared to conventional RO drinking water systems. Additonal advantages include longer filter and membrane life, greatly improved water quality, tank refills in half the time, greater tank holding capacity, and extended low line pressure operation.
  • Page 4: Operational Specifications

    Block Filter 0.5 Carbon Block Filter IF ANY OF THE ITEMS LISTED ABOVE ARE MISSING PLEASE CONTACT SPECTRAPURE PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. ALL RETURNS WITHOUT RMA# WILL BE REFUSED. CLAIMS MUST BE WITHIN 10 DAYS FROM RECEIPT. SpectraPure®Inc. 480.894.5437 Call us toll-free 1.800.685.2783...
  • Page 5: Preparation

    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 masonary bit is recommended. SpectraPure® accepts no responsibility for consequential damage resulting from the installation of the faucet.
  • Page 6: Feed Supply Valve Installation

    ® SpectraPure FEED SUPPLY VALVE INSTALLATION STEP 1. Follow the cold water line from shut-off 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.
  • Page 7: Procedure For Measuring Waste To Product Water Ratio

    Membrane Warranty. 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.
  • Page 8: Flow Restrictor Removal, Adjustment And Replacement

    ® SpectraPure FLOW RESTRICTOR REMOVAL, ADJUSTMENT AND REPLACEMENT 1. Locate the yellow concentrate tubing. 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.
  • Page 9: Flow Ratio Chart

    ® SpectraPure Flow Restrictor Chart FR-90 (YELLOW or WHITE) PRODUCT RATE CUT TO LENGTH ml./min. 10.2 12.7 15.2 17.8 20.3 22.9 25.4 27.9 30.5 33.0 35.6 38.1 40.6 FLOW RESTRICTOR YELLOW TUBING Flow Restrictor Assembly SpectraPure®Inc. 480.894.5437 Call us toll-free 1.800.685.2783...
  • Page 10: Faucet Installation

    ® SpectraPure FAUCET INSTALLATION AIR-GAP FAUCET INSTALLATION A. Place the chrome counter plate and rubber washer over the threaded shaft and barbed nipples on the faucet (Refer to Figure 3). B. Pass the Blue 3/8” tubing, the Yellow 1/4” tubing, and the Black 3/8” tubing up through the drilled counter-top hole and temporarily secure them so they don’t fall back through the hole.
  • Page 11: Drain Saddle Installation

    ® SpectraPure DRAIN SADDLE INSTALLATION Refer to Figure 7 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. Place the half of the drain saddle with threaded nipple at a pre-determined location.
  • Page 12: Tank Installation

    ® SpectraPure INSTALLING BALL VALVE ON TANK STEP 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. STEP 2. Thread the Ball Valve (supplied in the parts bag) onto the stainless steel nipple on top of the tank.
  • Page 13: Mounting Installation

    ® SpectraPure MOUNTING SYSTEMS INSTALLATION STEP 1. Determine best location for the RO system to be mounted to allow for future system maintenance. Use two (2) self tapping screws and a Phillips screwdriver. Measure the distance between the key hole slots on the back of the bracket and install screws .
  • Page 14: System Schematic

    ® SpectraPure SpectraPure®Inc. 480.894.5437 Call us toll-free 1.800.685.2783 2167 East Fifth St, Tempe, Arizona 85281...
  • Page 15: Maintenance Procedures

    ® SpectraPure MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES For maximum contaminant removal and long membrane life, the sediment and carbon pre-filters should be changed at 6-month intervals. If your water contains a great deal of sediment or chlorine, the pre-filters might have to be changed at more frequent intervals to maintain an adequate production rate.
  • Page 16: Recharging The Bladder Tank

    ® SpectraPure MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES (continued) Post-filter Replacement Maintenance Regime: At least once in 12 months or whenever odor or bad taste occurs. Materials Needed: Replacement Carbon Post-Flter. Procedure: 1. Turn off feed supply valve and tank shut-off valve. 2. Remove the filter housing from its cap by unscrewing it clockwise as viewed from the top or side.
  • Page 17: Sanitizing System

    ® SpectraPure MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES (continued) SANITIZING THE DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS 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 change-out. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU HAVE CLEAN HANDS WHILE HANDLING INNER PARTS OF THE SYSTEM.
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting Guide

    ® SpectraPure TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FOR RO/DI SYSTEM Problem Cause Corrective Action Low production rate. plugged pre-fi lters. Replace pre-fi lters. low water temperature. Use higher GPD membrane. low water pressure (< iii. Use booster pump OR use 40 psi). higher GPD membrane.
  • Page 19 ® SpectraPure Problem Cause Corrective Action Red light on push to test TDS build-up in the Drain tank completely and re- button monitor comes on bladder tank. test TDS. - When RO water stored in tank is being tested. Bad membrane.
  • Page 20 ® SpectraPure Problem Cause Corrective Action Leak under the faucet Purchase a faucet repair kit. handle. Leak around the base of the Displaced O-rings. Pull the faucet spout out. Seat spout. O-rings in place. Worn O-rings. Replace O-rings (Purchase a faucet repair kit).
  • Page 21 ® SpectraPure CALCULATING EXPECTED GPD/LPD FROM THE MEMBRANE 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.
  • Page 22 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of SpectraPure Inc. SpectraPure®Inc.
  • Page 23: Warranty Information

    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 (see exceptions above) 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 24: Replacement Parts

    ® SpectraPure REPLACEMENT PARTS REPLACEMENT & OPTIONAL PARTS Replacement Parts for 5-Stage CLS No. Catalog No. Replacement Parts Description SF-MT-0.5-10 Sediment Filter 0.5 Micron Sediment Filter (1st Stage) CF-0.5-10 Carbon Filter 0.5 Micron Carbon Pre-Filter (2nd Stage) MEM (25-90) RO Membrane...

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