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4. GETTING

TO KNOW YOUR SYSTEM: I

f you are setting up this system for the first time, or replacing either DI cartridges,

it is very important that you rinse the MaxCap DI cartridge with the downstream DI removed. There is a large ionic
load present in a new MaxCap DI cartridge. Failure to flush this cartridge, will shorten the life of the down stream DI.

TOP VIEW

NOTE: When mounting your UHE,

make sure it is elevated above your

fresh water reservoir.

Summary of Contents for MC-RODI-UHE-400

Page 1: ...C RODI UHE 400 INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Please read carefully before proceeding with installation Failure to follow any attached instructions or operating parameter may lead to the product s failure and possible damage to property REV 02 17 2010 ...

Page 2: ...cement 12 Reverse Osmosis Diagnostics 12 Reverse Osmosis Membrane Performance Testing 13 Reverse Osmosis Membrane replacement 14 Tips for long membrane life 14 De Ionization Cartridge maintenance and replacement 15 Troubleshooting Guide 16 Warranty Information 17 Replacement Parts List 18 Copyright 2009 by SpectraPure Inc ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in ...

Page 3: ...GPD 1 20 0 2 Micron Zeta Zorb Sediment Filter 1 20 0 5 Micron Carbon Block 1 20 MaxCap DI Cartridge 1 20 Silica Buster DI Cartridge 1 High Flow Re Circ Pump 1 UHE Module 1 Pressure Regulator CONTENTS OF UHE WATER SYSTEM IF ANY OF THE ITEMS LISTED ABOVE ARE MISSING PLEASE CONTACT SPECTRAPURE PRIOR TO INSTALLATION ALL RETURNS WITHOUT RMA WILL BE REFUSED CLAIMS MUST BE WITHIN 10 DAYS FROM RECEIPT 1 L...

Page 4: ...our SilicaBuster cartridge These two cartridges remove the remaining silicates phosphates and nitrates left by an RO membrane High and Low Float Operation 1 Floats are to be mounted horizontal when dry and float up when wet NOTE Pressure switches could also be used with pressure tanks Please call for more details 2 When the bottom float goes dry the input solenoid INSOL is opened and one second la...

Page 5: ...ld at least 10 gallons ELEVATION FOR SYSTEM When mounting your UHE make sure it is elevated above your fresh water reservoir 2 TOOLS RECOMMENDED FOR INSTALLATION 3 INTRODUCTION TO PUSH FITTINGS Push fittings are similar to a Chinese finger trap toy In order to release its grip from tubing Firmly depress and hold the push fitting collar down with your thumbnail While the push fitting collar is depr...

Page 6: ... for the first time or replacing either DI cartridges it is very important that you rinse the MaxCap DI cartridge with the downstream DI removed There is a large ionic load present in a new MaxCap DI cartridge Failure to flush this cartridge will shorten the life of the down stream DI TOP VIEW NOTE When mounting your UHE make sure it is elevated above your fresh water reservoir ...

Page 7: ...h Float shuts down the system while the Low Float turns the system on B Connect the floats to the Y adapter C Attach the 3 pin connector on the float switches to the HI REC MODULE NOTE Floats are to be mounted horizontal when dry and float up when wet In most instances we recommend locating the low float approx half way down your reservoir DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN when installing the floats STEP 4 For n...

Page 8: ...h 1 4 blue and 3 8 yellow lines side by side and observe the flow rates b Slowly adjust the waste flow adjustment valve W F Adj shown on page 6 until the flows appear to be equal NOTE The waste flow can be slightly less than the product c Get two measuring cups and a stop watch to measure the waste and product water Make sure you have equal measurements and adjust accordingly Note NEVER close the ...

Page 9: ...n and it will not affect the operation of the DI system STEP 11 CONNECT BULKHEAD FITTINGS Bulkhead Fitting MUST be installed on the same container that the floats are on SEE DIAGRAM ON PAGE 7 METER 1 IN Tap Water OUT RO Water 3 8 BULK HEAD FITTING Use a paddle bit and carefully drill a 13 16 hole for installation at the bottom of the reservoir below the low level float 1 4 BULK HEAD FITTING Use a ...

Page 10: ...t all fittings are tight and leak free before leaving the system unattended The concentrate line yellow includes a smaller capillary tube flow restrictor that is located inside of the tubing Do not remove or discard this restrictor the system will not produce permeate water without the flow restrictor Downstream of the flow restrictor is a Waste Flow Adjustment Valve W F Adj shown on page 6 used t...

Page 11: ...th clean hot water 5 Install the new pre filter into the housing Screw the housing back onto the assembly and hand tighten only NOTE Do not use filter wrench to tighten housings Over tightening will damage housings and void your warranty 6 Proceed with carbon block filter replacement METERING AND DIAGNOSTICS The digital TDS meter left side will provide a reliable means of evaluating the efficiency...

Page 12: ...al between the input and output numbers In order to accurately determine the condition of the RO Membrane a conductivity tester TDS meter capable of reading the tap water conductivity and the permeate water conductivity has been provided with this system With the assistance of the first meter 1 Dual TDS meter you will be able to easily determine the RO membrane s condition Before performing the di...

Page 13: ...RESSURE CORRECTION DOW FilmTec s Standard for Total Dissolved Solids in the water is 250 Your first step is to subtract what your water is from DOW s standard Next Step subtract your current house pressure with the osmotic pressure This is your corrected tap water pressure PRESSURE COMPENSATION Now take you corrected pressure and divide it by the standard PSI set by the industry Which is 60 PSI Mu...

Page 14: ...ttom of the membrane housing When the membrane is aligned with the hole firmly push the membrane into the hole until it bottoms out 8 Place the black housing O ring on the housing rim and carefully screw the lid back on to the base 9 Reconnect the black tubing to the membrane feed push fitting TIPS FOR LONG MEMBRANE LIFE 1 Replacement of 0 2 micron sediment filter at least once every 6 months This...

Page 15: ... DI cartridge 3 Make sure the DI cartridge is installed in the correct direction as marked on the cartridge shell and be sure that the top seal is securely attached to the top of the cartridge 4 Tighten the cartridge housing by rotating it clockwise and hand tighten 5 Turn on system and check for leaks REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE FOR DI CARTRIDGES Materials Needed Filter wrench and DI cartridges Procedu...

Page 16: ... horizontal not drooping 3 Extremely high production rate a Ruptured membrane i Replace membrane 4 Milky colored water a Air in system i Air in the system is a normal occurrence with initial start up of the RO DI system This milky appearance will disappear during normal use within 1 2 weeks If condition reoccurs after filter changes drain tank 1 to 2 times 5 The water in the Pure Water container d...

Page 17: ...ater 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 pro rated 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 compon...

Page 18: ...3 MEM 300 RO Membrane Replacement Membrane 3rd Stage 4 DI MC 20 MaxCap DI MaxCap De ionizaiton Cartridge 4th Stage 5 DI SB 20 Silica Buster DI Silica Buster De ionizaiton Cartridge 5th Stage 6 FR 25 90 Flow Restrictor 90 gallon a day Flow Restrictor 7 VA CK IL 1LB 4GJ Check Valve 1 LB Check Valve 8 PUMP ROT IM 140 SS High Flow Re Circ Pump Re Circluation Pump Replacement Parts Optional Accessories...

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