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Congratulations!
You have purchased the finest residential reverse osmosis
water system available for your home. It will provide you
years of reliable service if properly installed, operated and
maintained.
Please read this entire manual before attempting
installation and operation.
Section 1. Frequently Asked Questions
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 Vectapure NX™ Residential 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 tap water. Your system will deliver pure, bottled-water quality water to a faucet
conveniently located at your kitchen sink or any other designated area.
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 Vectapure NX™ RO system use?
Vectapure NX™ system uses 5 stages of treatment to produce your drinking water. The raw
tap water first flows through a 5-micron particle filter to remove suspended solids, the second
and third stage are 5-micron carbon blocks which help to remove/reduce chlorine, chloramine
and VOC. The fourth stage is the reverse osmosis membrane that separates most dissolved
contaminants from the water molecules. The final stage is an in-line carbon filter that eliminates
all remaining traces of taste and odour that the water may have absorbed from the holding tank
or the plumbing system. Your system also includes a holding tank for the purified water, a
faucet and the hardware and tube needed to complete the installation.
Q: Will reverse osmosis remove sodium and 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. This is particularly important for those with
restricted sodium diets. Vectapure NX
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system is not designed for use on seawater.
