Troubleshooting Guide - SpectraPure The Eliminator Operator's Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE:

Product Water - Low Production Rate
Cause
Plugged pre-filters
Low water temperature
Low water pressure
Fouled membrane
MEMBRANE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
The following chart illustrates the procedure for determination of RO membrane
performance. However, the chart represents only rough guidelines for determin-
ing performance of RO membrane. Depending on your tap water chemistry, the
rejection characteristics of the membrane may vary significantly.
Method of Calculate %
Testing Rejection
TDS/ Measure feed water (X)
Conductivity RO product water (Y)
Tester for TDS/Conductivity
Alkalinity Measure feed water (X)
Test Kit RO product water (Y)
for Alkalinity
Hardness Measure feed water (X)
Test Kit** RO product water (Y)
for Hardness
**Caution: This test is not to be used on softened water sources.
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Corrective Action
Replace pre-filters
Heat feed water or use higher GPD membrane
Use booster pump or use higher GPD membrane
Replace membrane
Test Results
Is Rejection
greater than
95% ?
Is Rejection
greater than
95% ?
Is Rejection
greater than
95%?
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Conclusion
No - Replace Membrane
Yes - Membrane OK
No - Replace Membrane
Yes - Membrane OK
No - Replace Membrane
Yes - Membrane OK
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