Horizon Reverse Osmosis Seafari Versatile Series, Owner'S Manual

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Seafari Versatile 450 - 1800
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PREFILTRATION CARTRIDGE FILTER ELEMENT WARNING:
Do not use third party Prefiltration Elements (Plankton Filter Elements, Prefilter Elements, Commercial
Prefilter Elements, or Oil/Water Separator Elements). Use only HRO Systems supplied Prefiltration
Elements. Third party prefiltration elements on the market do not properly fit into the HRO Systems
Filter Housings, the seams fall apart, and they will allow by-pass resulting in EXTENSIVE AND
EXPENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE HIGH PRESSURE PUMP AS WELL AS PREMATURE FOULING OF
THE R.O. MEMBRANE ELEMENT.
Damage caused to the HRO Systems High Pressure Pump, R.O. Membrane Element, or any other
component from the use of third party, non HRO Systems supplied, filter elements is the responsibility
and liability of the operator and is not covered by the HRO Systems Warranty.
FILTER ELEMENT CAUTION :
Do not use “string wound” or “fiber” type prefilter elements. These type of elements are designed
for the Photographic Film Developing industry. When used in sea water they will plug up rapidly in
1/10th or less the time causing frequent shut down of the system and very frequent changing resulting
in very high cost of maintenance.