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SpectraPure

SpectraPure®Inc.

  

480.894.5437   Call us toll-free  1.800.685.2783    

215 South Industrial Drive,   Suite 2A   Tempe, Arizona   85281-2941

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System Information

 System 

Specifications------------------------------------------------------------------ 

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Reverse Osmosis Feed Water Requirements -------------------------- 3

 

System Description --------------------------------------------------------------------- 4

 

Operating the Push-Fittings ------------------------------------------------------ 4

System Start-Up

 

System Initialization and Start-Up --------------------------------------------- 6

 

Checking the Concentrate to Purified Water Ratio --------------- 7

System Set-Up

 

Flow Restrictor Removal, Adjustment & Replacement----------- 9-12

Diagnostics & System Maintenance

 

Sediment Pre-Filter Diagnostic -------------------------------------------------- 12

 

Sediment Pre-Filter Replacement ---------------------------------------------- 12

 

Carbon Block Filter Diagnostic ------------------------------------------------- 13

 

Carbon Block Filter Replacement --------------------------------------------- 13

 

RO Membrane Diagnostic --------------------------------------------------------- 14

 

RO Membrane Replacement ----------------------------------------------------- 15-16

 

Deionization Cartridge Diagnostic ------------------------------------------- 17

 

Deionization Cartridge Replacement --------------------------------------- 17

Production Rate

 

 

Membrane Output Calculation ------------------------------------------------- 18

 

Testing the Quality of the Membrane ------------------------------------- 19

Membrane Testing

 

System Troubleshooting Guide------------------------------------------------- 20

 

Membrane Troubleshooting Guide —————-------------------------- 20

System Care

 

Tips for Long Membrane Life----------------------------------------------------- 21

 Storage------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 

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Choosing a Mounting Location ----------------------------------------------- 22

System Components

 

Replacement Parts ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 23

 Optional 

Accessories------------------------------------------------------------------- 

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Warranty, Terms and Conditions

 

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Table of Contents

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SpectraPure®Inc.

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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

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SpectraPure®Inc

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Replacement Parts

Model  

Replacement Part

SF-MT-1.0-10 

1 micron MicroTec™  Sediment Filter

CF-10-10 

10 micron Carbon Block Pre-Filter

SF-MT-0.5-10 

0.5 micron MicroTec™  Sediment Filter (upgrade)

CF-0.5-10 

0.5 micron Carbon Block Pre-Filter (upgrade)

TFC-25   

25 gpd (95 lpd) TFC Membrane 

TFC-40   

40 gpd (151 lpd) TFC Membrane 

TFC-60   

60 gpd (228 lpd) TFC Membrane 

TFC-90   

90 gpd (340 lpd) TFC Membrane 

 

 

(use 2 for 180 gpd (680 lpd) System)

FR-25   

Flow Restrictor for 25 gpd (95 lpd) System

FR-40   

Flow Restrictor for 40 gpd (151 lpd) System

FR-60   

Flow Restrictor for 60 gpd (228 lpd) System

FR-90   

Flow Restrictor for 90 gpd (340 lpd) System

FR-180   

Flow Restrictor for 180 gpd (680 lpd) System

DI-SB-CC-10 

SilicaBuster™ Color Change DI Cartridge

GHA-4   

1/4” (6.35 mm) Garden Hose Adapter

XWR-UNIV Filter 

Wrench

System Components

Optional Accessories

Model  

Optional Part

FAU-SMP 

Quick Connect Faucet Coupler

TK-CL-25 

Total Chlorine Test Kit

TS-C61  

Conductivity (micro-Siemens)Tester

TS-T71   

TDS (Total Dissolved Solids)Tester

VA-FVK-4 

Flush Valve Kit

BPLF-MO-115  Low-Flow Booster Pump, 115V
BPLF-MO-230  Low-Flow Booster Pump, 230V
BPHF-MO-115  Hi-Flow Booster Pump, 115V
BPHF-MO-230  Hi-Flow Booster Pump, 230V

 

See our Catalog or our Web Site for Liquid Level

 

Controls and other Optional Accessories

Summary of Contents for MaxPure MPDI RO/DI System

Page 1: ...performance of membrane elements for one year from date of receipt by the buyer providing that the loss of performance was not caused by fouling neglect or water conditions exceeding the feed water parameters listed on page 3 of this manual Most municipal water supplies meet these requirements Terms and Conditions of Sale 1 To obtain service under this warranty the defective system or components m...

Page 2: ...echanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of SpectraPure Inc SpectraPure SpectraPure Inc Fax 480 894 6109 Fax us toll free 1 877 527 7873 E mail spectra spectrapure com Visit us on the web www spectrapure com 23 Replacement Parts Model Replacement Part SF MT 1 0 10 1 micron MicroTec Sediment Filter CF 10 10 10 micron Carbon Block Pre Filter SF MT 0 5 10 0 5...

Page 3: ...s Sediment Pre Filter 1 micron MicroTec sediment pre filter Carbon Filter 10 micron carbon block pre filter RO Membrane Type Thin Film Composite TFC DI Cartridges SilicaBuster Color Indicating DI Cartridge Rejection Rate Greater than 98 average Input Water Pressure 60 psi 4 15 bar line pressure Input Water Temp 77 F 25 C Recovery Rate 20 i e 20 of the water will be collected as pure water Nominal ...

Page 4: ...oon as the cartridge becomes exhausted Operating the Push Fittings The push fittings used on SpectraPure products can be easily serviced To remove the tubing from its push fitting 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 Syste...

Page 5: ...e Membrane Test Kit RO product water Y greater than Yes Membrane OK for Alkalinity 90 Hardness Measure feed water X Is Rejection No Replace Membrane Test Kit RO product water Y greater than Yes Membrane OK for Hardness 90 Caution This test is not to be used on softened water sources Membrane Testing SpectraPure SpectraPure Inc Fax 480 894 6109 Fax us toll free 1 877 527 7873 E mail spectra spectra...

Page 6: ...he RO membrane 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 SpectraPure SpectraPure Inc Fax 480 894 6109 Fax us toll free 1 877 527 7873 E mail spectra spectrapure com Visit us on the web www spectrapure com 19 Membrane Output Calculation Example What is the expected GPD from a 75 GPD System at 40 ...

Page 7: ...ectraPure SpectraPure Inc Fax 480 894 6109 Fax us toll free 1 877 527 7873 E mail spectra spectrapure com Visit us on the web www spectrapure com 7 System Set Up Checking the Concentrate to Purified Water Ratio This procedure will assure you of maximum life and reliability of your SpectraPure System Failure to perform this procedure can permanently damage the membranes and will void the pro rated ...

Page 8: ...rt into the end of the yellow tubing by carefully pressing on the insert with your thumbnail Care should be taken not to crush or other wise damage the end of the capillary tubing protruding from the end of the insert SpectraPure SpectraPure Inc Fax 480 894 6109 Fax us toll free 1 877 527 7873 E mail spectra spectrapure com Visit us on the web www spectrapure com 17 Deionization Cartridge Diagnost...

Page 9: ...duct water tube double O ring end of membrane product water stem tube Diagnostics System Maintenance SpectraPure SpectraPure Inc Fax 480 894 6109 Fax us toll free 1 877 527 7873 E mail spectra spectrapure com Visit us on the web www spectrapure com 9 System Set Up Fig B Reverse Osmosis Assembly Top Rear View membrane feed push fitting black tubing to membrane feed RO membrane yellow concentrate tu...

Page 10: ... Inc Fax 480 894 6109 Fax us toll free 1 877 527 7873 E mail spectra spectrapure com Visit us on the web www spectrapure com 15 RO Membrane Replacement 1 Turn off the water supply to the RO system Place the system where the membrane housing is easily accessible 2 Remove the black tubing from the membrane feed push fitting by depressing the collar on the fitting with your thumb and pulling the tubi...

Page 11: ...Procedure 1 Turn on the system let it operate long enough to fill the empty DI housing then let it run for an additional 20 minutes 2 See the section on Testing the Quality of the Membrane page 19 Perform the test using your chosen method 3 Turn off the system drain the DI housing re install the DI cartridge and turn on the system Note All water sources are different and are subject to changes in ...

Page 12: ...ectraPure SpectraPure Inc Fax 480 894 6109 Fax us toll free 1 877 527 7873 E mail spectra spectrapure com Visit us on the web www spectrapure com 13 Carbon Block Filter Diagnostic Replace the Carbon Block Filter at least every 6 months OR when chlorine breakthrough greater than 0 1 ppm occurs in the yellow con centrate line To test for chlorine breakthrough collect a 10 ml sample of the concentrat...

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