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Ultra-High Efficiency RO/DI  

(100 GPD U.H.E RO/DI)

OWNER’S MANUAL 

INSTALLATION 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. 2014-09-05

Summary of Contents for 100 GPD U.H.E RO/DI

Page 1: ...NER S MANUAL INSTALLATION 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 2014 09 05 ...

Page 2: ...tion to push fittings 5 Getting to know your system 6 Setup Procedures Installation of Floats and Bulkhead Fittings 7 Pressure Adjustment with Regulator 8 Reinstalling DI Resin Cartridges 8 Connecting Bulkhead fittings 9 Final Connections 10 Maintenance Regimen Metering Diagnostics 11 Shelf Life of Filters 11 Sediment Prefilter Replacement 11 Carbon Block Prefilter Replacement 12 Reverse Osmosis D...

Page 3: ... Switches Extension Cable RO Feed Water Requirements Tap Water Pressure 30 psi pH Range 3 11 Max Temperature 113 F 45 C Max Feed Turbidity 1 0 NTU Max Silt Density Index 5 0 based on 15 min test time Maximum Chlorine 0 1 ppm Maximum TDS 2000 ppm Maximum Hardness 10 grains 170 ppm as CaCO3 Maximum Iron 0 1 ppm Maximum Manganese 0 1 ppm Maximum Hydrogen Sulfide 0 ppm Langelier Saturation Index LSI m...

Page 4: ... temperature the ratio should be close to 1 to 1 As the water gets colder the ratio will increase by a small factor 4 The fourth and fifth stage filter are our MAXCAP DI cartridge followed by our SilicaBuster DI cartridge These two cartridges remove the remaining silicates phosphates and nitrates that make it past the RO membrane High and Low Float Operation 1 Floats are to be mounted horizontal w...

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: ...e 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 downstream DI TOP VIEW NOTE WHEN MOUNTING YOUR UHE MAKE SURE IT IS ELEVATED ABOVE YOUR FRESH WATER RESERVOIR UHE CONTROL MODULE B W INPUT PRESSURE SWITCH 2 PINS B W R FLOATS 3 SOCKETS W R SPARE 2 SOCKETS W W 24 VAC INPUT 2 PINS W W INPUT SOL...

Page 7: ...at 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 UHE CONTROL MODULE NOTE Floats are to be mounted horizontal when dry and float up when wet In most instances we recommend locating the low float approximately halfway down your reservoir DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN when installing the floats NOTE F...

Page 8: ...rtridge NOTE At this time leave the fourth clear housing empty C Turn on water supply line and reconnect power to system Allow water to run through the MaxCap Cartridge and down the drain until the right hand meter SET TO IN reads 000 D Then follow step A and place the SilicaBuster DI in the fourth clear housing E Finally turn the water supply line back on plug the power back in and allow the wate...

Page 9: ...a paddle bit and carefully drill a 5 8 hole for installation at the top of the reservoir above the high level float 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 CAUTION An extremely long drain line may create a siphon which will pull the water past the 4 check valve and cause water to drain from th...

Page 10: ... the floats or the control module Disconnect the 3 pin cable to the floats at the control module Looking back at the control module there should be 3 socket holes in the connector Get two small paper clips and bend them so you can insert one into the red 1 and white 2 socket holes and the other into the black 3 hole and again into the white 2 hole Electrically this should look like two dry floats ...

Page 11: ...he 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 of the RO membrane This meter...

Page 12: ...rential between the input and output TDS readings 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 left hand Dual TDS meter meter 1 you will be able to easily determine the RO membrane s condition Before per...

Page 13: ... pump that maintains the water pressure at 80 psi despite the existing tap water pressure the pressure compensation is always 80 60 x 90 or 120 GPD TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION Look up the water temperature on the chart below to determine the Temperature Compensation Factor TCF value Multipy it by the pressure compensated flow rate of 120 GPD For Example If your tap water temperature is 59 F the TCF i...

Page 14: ...7 Insert new membrane into the housing with the double O ring end first The tube must fit into the recess at the bottom 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 pus...

Page 15: ...g it clockwise and hand tighten 5 Turn the supply line back on plug the power back in and redirect the product water to drain Allow water to run through the MaxCap DI Cartridge until the reading on the right hand meter set to IN is 000 6 Check system for leaks NOTE When replacing DI cartridges ALWAYS flush the MaxCap DI with the downstream cartridge removed Maintenance for SilicaBuster DI Cartridg...

Page 16: ... to be dry and level not drooping 3 EXTREMELY HIGH PRODUCTION RATE a Ruptured membrane i Replace it 4 MILKY COLORED WATER a Air in system i Air in the system is a normal occurrence with initial startup of the RO DI system This milky appearance will disappear during normal use within 1 2 weeks If condition recurs after filter changes drain tank 1 or 2 times 5 THE WATER IN THE PURE WATER CONTAINER D...

Page 17: ...he feed water 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 prorated 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 o...

Page 18: ...ment Filter 1st Stage Failure to use a ZetaZorb sediment filter for replacement will void the system s warranty CF 0 5 10 Carbon Filter 0 5 Micron Carbon Pre Filter 2nd Stage MEM 0090 RO Membrane 90 GPD Membrane 3rd Stage DI MC 10 MaxCap DI MaxCap Deionization Cartridge 4th Stage DI SB 10 SilicaBuster DI SilicaBuster Deionizaiton Cartridge 5th Stage FR 60 Flow Restrictor Flow Restrictor modified f...

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