SpectraPure
®
SpectraPure
®
Inc.
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The Coffee Lovers System™ (CLS) is a five-stage reverse osmosis drinking water system. Due to the Dual-
Pass™ Technology, the system may also be described as having seven (7) virtual stages. The incoming feed
water from a cold supply pipe valve is directed through 1/4" tubing and to a 0.5 micron MicroTec™ sediment
prefilter. This filter is used to remove excessive turbidity, sand, dust, silt, etc., that may cause the carbon filter to
plug up. The next stage of filtration is a 0.5 micron carbon block prefilter. This filter is used to remove organics
and chlorine from the feed water that can damage the membrane. The next stage of the system is the RO
membrane. High-rejection Thin Film Composite (TFC) membrane(s) are used in this system. They remove over
98% of most inorganic salts, all microorganisms and almost all high molecular weight organics in the water.
Dual-Pass™ technology (U.S. Patent No: 7,303,666) — A post carbon filter and a remineralization cartridge
process the RO water twice for proper taste and hardness, once when being stored in the tank and a second
time on the way to the faucet.
TDS Meter — Provides information about membrane performance. Monitors pre- and post- membrane TDS
(total dissolved solids) levels. Can be used to determine the “percent rejection” and performance of the
membrane.
Pressure Gauge — The pressure gauge will alert you when it is time to change the sediment and the carbon
prefilters. (See Page 15.)
Faucet — The sinktop or countertop faucet dispenses the drinking water. To meet plumbing codes, an air gap
is built into the faucet drain water tubes. This prevents a back siphon of drain water.
Automatic Shutoff — When the pressurized storage tank has filled with product water, a pair of pressure
switches automatically shuts off feed water flow to the membrane via the input solenoid valve and resumes
flow to the membrane when the pressure tank is half emptied.
Check Valve — A check valve is installed on the product water outlet of the RO housing. The check valve
prevents a backward flow of product water from the pressurzied storage tank to the membrane. A backward
flow could rupture the membrane.
Electric Booster Pump — Booster Pump provides elevated and consistent membrane pressure for more efficient
operation. (Needed if your water pressure is insufficient.)
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. Additional 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.
Remineralization Cartridge — Reintroduces certain minerals to the RO water to provide a pH-balanced and
better tasting water especially suited for brewing coffee and tea.
Sump Kit (Optional) — An optional sump kit can be added to the CLS System enabling you to fill an open
reservoir with pure water for aquarium, hydroponics or other uses.
