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Congratulations!
You have purchased the finest commercial reverse osmosis water
system available. It will provide years of reliable service if properly
installed, operated and maintained. Please read this entire manual before
attempting installation and operation.
Before getting started, take the time to familiarize yourself with your new Waterite system by
reading some FAQs listed below. Call us or ask your dealer if you have any other questions
about your system’s operation.
Q: How does the VectaMaxx™ RSR Reverse Osmosis System differ from an ordinary water
filter?
Ordinary water filters use a screen to separate only particles of dirt and sediment from the raw water
source. Reverse osmosis employs a semi-permeable membrane that removes not only particles but
also a very high percentage of dissolved contaminants, molecule by molecule, from your raw water.
Your system will deliver pure, refined water consistently to the designated storage tank or water
distribution equipment.
Q: What is the membrane and how does it work?
The membrane element consists of several thin layers or sheets of film that are bonded together
and rolled in a spiral configuration around a plastic tube. As the raw water passes across the surface
of the membrane, only pure water molecules are allowed to pass through and collect in the tube,
while all other mineral and contaminant molecules are rejected and washed from the surface of the
membrane to the drain.
Q: What processes does the VectaMaxx™ RSR RO system use?
VectaMaxx™ RSR systems use two stages of treatment to produce high-purity product water. The
feed water first flows through a 5-micron polypropylene filter used to reduce suspended particles.
The second stage is the reverse osmosis membrane that separates most dissolved contaminants
from the water molecules. These standard processes will probably be augmented with additional
pre-treatment processes, depending on your raw water source.
Q: Will reverse osmosis remove sodium chloride and other salts from the water?
Yes. Reverse osmosis was originally developed to make drinking water from seawater. Your system
is equipped with a membrane that will be very effective in reducing sodium levels normally found in
ground water or softened water.
VectaMaxx™ RSR systems are not designed for use on
seawater.
Q: Does reverse osmosis remove bacteria? Cryptosporidium? Viruses?
Reverse osmosis membranes will virtually eliminate most chemicals, bacteria, viruses and parasites
such as Cryptosporidium from the water. Where these conditions exist, pre-filters and other system
components located before the membrane will become contaminated from exposure to them. Cross
contamination of the entire system may occur when the membrane or filters are changed or
disturbed.
Section 1. Frequently Asked Questions
