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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.
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™ RSX II 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 Vectapure™ RSX II RO system use?
Vectapure™ RSX II 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.
Vectapure™ RSX II systems are not designed for use on
seawater, or Brackish water with a TDS above 1500ppm
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 o ther 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.
