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MaxPure MPDI™ RO/DI System

(90 & 180 GPD)

Reverse Osmosis/Deionization

Water Purification Systems

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING MANUAL

WARNING

Please read carefully before proceeding with installation. Failure to

follow any attached instructions or operating parameters may lead to

the product’s failure and possible damage to property.

Summary of Contents for MaxPure MPDI-180 GPD

Page 1: ...ionization Water Purification Systems INSTALLATION AND OPERATING MANUAL WARNING Please read carefully before proceeding with installation Failure to follow any attached instructions or operating parameters may lead to the product s failure and possible damage to property ...

Page 2: ...Replacement 12 RO Membrane Replacement 12 RO Membrane Diagnostics 13 Testing the Quality of the Membrane 13 Membrane Production Calculation 14 Tips for Long Membrane Life 15 Troubleshooting Guide 16 Terms and Conditions 17 Three Year Limited Warranty 18 Optional Accessories 19 Storage 19 Replacement Parts 20 COPYRIGHT 2002 2015 BY SPECTRAPURE INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this publication may...

Page 3: ... custom pressure gauge indicates when to change prefilters Durable no rust mounting bracket clear filter housings 6 foot feed product and waste tubing included Housing wrench for easy filter removal Garden hose adapter for feed water hookup 3 year warranty Thank You for your purchase of a SpectraPure System With proper installation and maintenance this system will provide you with high quality wat...

Page 4: ...m TDS GPD Product Water Flow Rate Concentrate Flow Rate 2 1 90 234 ml min 702 ml min 180 468 ml min 1404 ml min Permeate flow and TDS rejection is based on the following test conditions 250 ppm tap water 77 F 25 C 33 recovery and 60 psi Higher TDS harder tap water higher temperature greater recovery rate or lower operating pressure may contribute to reduced permeate flow and or lower TDS rejection...

Page 5: ... reduce the downstream pressure resulting in a drop in production and a diminished ability to remove chlorine The next stage of filtration is the 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 Household water pressure is used to force tap water through the semipermeable RO m...

Page 6: ...brane Housing Pressure Gauge 1 micron Sediment Prefilter SF MT 1 10 Color Indicating SilicaBuster DI Cartridge DI SB CI 10 BLACK 1 4 Tap Water Tubing Attaches Here BE SURE TO CONNECT BLACK TUBING AND ELBOW TO END OF MEMBRANE HOUSING 1 micron Carbon Block Filter CF 1 10 DI Product Water Output DUAL MEMBRANE RO DI SYSTEM MPDI 180 Similar to above except has two 90 GPD membranes ...

Page 7: ... E mail sales spectrapure com Visit us on the web www spectrapure com 7 SpectraPure SINGLE MEMBRANE RO DI SYSTEM TOP VIEW MPDI 90 GPD BLUE 1 4 RO Water Tubing Attaches to Blue Collar Here YELLOW 1 4 Waste Water Tubing Attaches Here RED 1 4 Tubing and Flow Restrictor ...

Page 8: ...sh fitting by dripping a few drops of clean water into the fitting 2 Grasp the tubing near the end and insert the tubing into the push fitting 3 Push the tubing into the fitting until resistance is felt approximately 1 2 inch 12 7 mm The tubing is now resting on the O ring seal inside the fitting 4 Firmly push the tubing approximately an additional 1 4 inch 6 35 mm further into the fitting to comp...

Page 9: ...ng cap s 6 Attach the garden hose adapter connected to the black tubing to your cold water source Never run hot water greater than 113 F 45 C through the system 7 Unscrew the right hand DI housing and remove the DI cartridge Reconnect the empty housing to the threaded cap Hand tighten 8 Place the yellow concentrate waste tubing and the blue purified product water tubing temporarily into a drain Do...

Page 10: ...an indication that the sediment filter has become saturated with contaminants and will need to be replaced If you remove the sediment and the pressure does not return to normal the carbon filter may be plugged If your water contains a great deal of sediment or chlorine the prefilters may require more frequent changes to maintain adequate production rate and extended membrane life Sediment Prefilte...

Page 11: ...in most cases an indication that the sediment filter has become saturated with contaminants but a carbon filter may also decrease production if it s covered with extremely fine sediment If the carbon filter becomes fouled with sediment it will no longer be able to remove chlorine Carbon Block Filter Replacement Materials Required Carbon Block Prefilter CF 1 10 or CF 0 5 10 Filter Wrench Chlorine T...

Page 12: ...Turn on system and check for leaks RO MEMBRANE REPLACEMENT 1 Turn off the water supply to the RO system Place the system where the membrane housing s can be easily accessed 2 Remove the black tubing from the membrane feed push fitting by depressing the collar on the fitting with your thumb and pulling the tubing from the push fitting You should not have to remove the blue and yellow tubes 3 Lift t...

Page 13: ...we recommend the use of a conductivity TDS tester in order to determine the most accurate measurement for determining the condition of the RO membrane TESTING THE QUALITY OF THE MEMBRANE The performance of a RO membrane is measured by its ability to reject salts or TDS Total Dissolved Solids This procedure will require a TDS Meter SpectraPure offers several models MTR TDS EZ HM Digital Hand held T...

Page 14: ...than 500 ppm total dissolved solids Membrane output gallons per day GPD depends on operating pressure water temperature and the TDS in the feed water Expected GPD Rated GPD PCF TCF PCF is the pressure correction factor TCF is the temperature correction factor Calculation of Pressure Correction Factor PCF The output GPD from the membrane is directly proportional to the applied pressure NOTE The mem...

Page 15: ...4 Membrane Output Calculation Example What is the expected GPD from a 100 GPD System at 40 psi pressure and 60 F water temperature PCF 40 60 0 666 TCF 0 754 from Table above Expected GPD 100 0 666 0 754 50 2 GPD 20 50 2 GPD would be the Actual Production Rate TIPS FOR LONG MEMBRANE LIFE 1 Replacement of sediment filter at least once every 6 months This will prevent membrane fouling due to silt or ...

Page 16: ...strictor and replace the membrane d Flush Valve is open iv Close Flush Valve 3 Extremely high production rate a Ruptured membrane i Replace membrane b Very high line pressure 80 psi ii Use a pressure regulator 4 Pressure gauge does not register pressure when the system is ON a Missing flow restrictor i Put flow restrictor in the red line b Pressure gauge screwed in too far ii Unscrew pressure gaug...

Page 17: ...s the right to change prices without notice when necessary All prices in the catalog are quoted in US dollars 7 Claims for error in quantity or condition must be made within 10 days of receipt of material SpectraPure Inc will not be responsible for any claimed shortages not reported within 10 days Returns other than warranty claims may be subject to 20 restocking fee 8 SpectraPure Inc cannot be he...

Page 18: ...ed water parameters listed in the applicable product manual refer to detailed membrane warranty information SpectraPure will on confirmation of loss of performance during the warranty period credit the prorated amount of the current catalog price of the element The disposable filters and cartridges are not covered under the warranty To obtain service under this warranty the defective system or com...

Page 19: ...ul bacteria viruses and other contaminants Ultraviolet kills up to 99 of all viruses and bacteria for the safest water This kit contains everything you need to add UV to your Reverse Osmosis System BOOSTER PUMP KITS BPHF MO 115 SpectraPure Booster Pump Kits are ideal for use on water sources with pressures below 40 psi such as private wells gravity feed water systems and high rise apartments A pre...

Page 20: ...0 5 micron Sediment Filter CF MT 0 5 10 High Performance 0 5 micron Carbon Block Prefilter DI SB CI 10HC SilicaBuster Extended Life Super DI Color Indicating MEM SP 0090 90 gpd TESTED SpectraSelectPlus 99 TFC Membrane Use 2 for 180 gpd systems ACCESSORIES Part Number Description MTR TDS EZ Hand held TDS Meter MTR TDS DM1 Inline Dual Probe TDS Meter MTR PH80 Hand held pH Meter MTR EC TDS C100 Hand ...

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