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REV_1: 2012-10-01

Reverse Osmosis/Ion Exchange Water 

Purification System

(Single (90) or Dual (180) Membrane Model)

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 RO/DI System

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING 

MANUAL

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.

Содержание Dual 180

Страница 1: ...or Dual 180 Membrane Model The MAXCAP RO DI System INSTALLATION AND OPERATING MANUAL 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 ...

Страница 2: ...e All SpectraPure products are rigorously tested by us for safety and reliability If you have any questions or concerns please contact our customer service department at 1 800 685 2783 or refer to our online troubleshooting at www spectrapure com Table of Contents 2 Systems Information System Specifications 3 System Description 4 Installation System Initialization 5 6 Measuring Waste to Product Wa...

Страница 3: ...l min Reverse Osmosis Membrane Feed Water Requirements For the 1 year SpectraSelect TFC membrane pro rated warranty to be honored the following conditions must be met Operating Pressure 40 80 psi 2 75 5 5 bar pH Range 3 11 Maximum Temperature 100 F 38 C Maximum Turbidity 1 0 NTU Maximum Silt Density Index 5 0 based on 15 min test time Maximum Chlorine less than 0 1 ppm Maximum TDS 2000 ppm Maximum...

Страница 4: ...Dual Inline TDS monitors The first monitor shows TDS levels of pre and post RO membrane water The second monitor helps detect the exhaustion points of the DI stages The MaxCap DI is used as a roughing cartridge followed by our original SilicaBuster DI For example if the RO water has 25 ppm TDS Total Dissolved Solids entering a SilicaBuster DI cartridge alone it may only process about 200 gallons o...

Страница 5: ...h greater than 80 psi a pressure regulator may be required Let system run for 15 20 min 4 There are two groups of sensor wires At the end of the wires you will find a white connector Just insert it into the receptacle on the top of each TDS monitor You can then use the Velcro on the back to mount it where desired The two TDS meters can monitor every step in the purification process The IN probe of...

Страница 6: ...ater Goes to drain Use a drain saddle to connect to drain pipe CHECK Ensure that 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 Upon start up air ...

Страница 7: ... Cup 1 Open the cold water supply valve and let the system run for 5 minutes Direct both tube down the drain 2 Collect product water from the blue tubing into a measuring cup for one minute Measure the collected amount in milli liters 236 mL 1 cup Do the same with the waste water from the yellow line WASTE YELLOW IN MILILITERS______________ DIVIDED BY PRODUCT BLUE IN MILILITERS______________ The r...

Страница 8: ... then be gently extracted Note Sometimes the Flow Restrictor might get stuck in the membrane fitting To remove use needle nose pliers and rock the plastic collar back and forth while pulling Take care not to crush or otherwise damage the delicate capillary tubing 3 Refer to the Flow Restrictor Tables Fig D Find the table that represents the Flow Restrictor Assembly for the system that you have Fin...

Страница 9: ...e tubing into the fitting until resistance is felt approximately 1 2 inch 12 7 mm The tubing is now resting on the O ring seal inside the fitting c Firmly push the tubing approximately an additional 1 4 inch 6 35 mm further into the fitting to completely seat the line into the fitting and O ring seal 7 Turn on the system water supply and check for leaks prior to further use or testing If a leak is...

Страница 10: ...164 62 7 17 8 154 58 8 20 3 148 56 9 22 9 141 54 10 25 4 136 52 11 27 9 133 50 12 30 5 129 49 13 33 0 128 48 14 35 6 124 47 15 38 1 124 47 16 40 6 PRODUCT RATE CUT TO LENGTH FR 180 ml min gpd in cm 490 186 1 2 5 460 175 2 5 1 430 163 3 7 6 400 152 4 10 2 379 144 5 12 7 356 135 6 15 2 344 131 7 17 8 326 124 8 20 3 311 118 9 22 9 300 114 10 25 4 289 110 11 27 9 281 107 12 30 5 270 103 13 33 0 263 10...

Страница 11: ...ated past the exhaustion point and that the DI cartridge s may need to be replaced See page 16 for DI exhaustion details USING THE PRESSURE GAUGE The pressure gauge is used to monitor the condition of the Sediment and Carbon Pre Filters With the Sediment and Carbon filters removed the gauge will indicate the actual tap water input pressure When the prefilters are new the pressure shown on the gaug...

Страница 12: ...need to be replaced If you remove the sediment and the pressure does not return to normal the carbon filter may be plugged Sediment Pre Filter Replacement Materials Required 0 5 micron MicroTec Sediment Filter SF MT 0 5 10 Filter Wrench Procedure 1 Turn off water supply to the system 2 Refer to Fig A System Pic Using the provided filter housing wrench remove the first housing on the left Unscrew i...

Страница 13: ...nts but a carbon filter can also drop production if it s covered with extremely fine sediment If the carbon becomes plugged with sediment it will no longer be able to remove chlorine Carbon Block Filter Replacement Materials Required 0 5 micron Carbon Block Filter CF 0 5 10 Filter Wrench Chlorine Test Kit TK CL 5 KIT Procedure 1 Turn off water supply to the system 2 Refer to Fig A System Pic Using...

Страница 14: ...e condition of the RO Membrane a conductivity TDS meter capable of reading the tap water conductivity and the permeate or product water conductivity has been provided with this system With the assistance of the TDS meter you will be able to easily determine the RO membrane s condition Before performing the diagnostic test on the RO membrane make sure that the RO system has been ON and producing wa...

Страница 15: ...Y D Divide this quantity by tap water conductivity X Y X E Rejection X Y X 100 Conductivity in the above procedure could be caused by hardness alkalinity nitrate phosphate silica etc The measurement is in ppm or mg l Rejection of the RO Membrane Calculation Example 1 Tap water hardness 150 ppm X 2 RO water hardness 7 ppm Y 3 X Y 143 ppm 4 X Y X 143 150 0 953 5 Rejection X Y X 100 0 953 100 95 3 Me...

Страница 16: ...ied pressure Note The membrane is rated to produce the rated GPD at 60 psi For any pres sure other than 60 psi the output GPD is multipled by the PCF PCF Line Pressure in psi 60 Calculation of Temperature Correction Factor TCF The output GPD also decreases with decrease in temperature This is because water viscosity increases with decrease in water temperature Temperature Correction Factor Table T...

Страница 17: ...brane housing lid This may require two people 5 Use a pair of pliers to grasp the membrane stem and pull the membrane from the housing Fig E 6 Remove the black housing O ring Fig E Wash the empty housing with soapy water Rinse thoroughly with hot clean water 7 Insert new membrane into the housing with the double O ring end first Fig F The tube must fit into the recess at the bottom of the membrane...

Страница 18: ...flow restrictor Fig C 2 Reconnect yellow concentrate tubing back to membrane housing and run water through system for at least 2 gallons This step will flush out membrane preservatives 3 Insert the new flow restrictor and follow procedure on page 7 for measuring waste to product water ratio 4 Check for leaks Allow at least 2 gallons of water to run through the system before using water If the repl...

Страница 19: ... system and check for leaks Procedure 1 When the reading on the right hand TDS meter set to OUT displays 001 it is time to replace the SilicaBuster DI cartridge 2 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 3 Tighten the cartridge housing by rotating it clockwise and...

Страница 20: ...iii Replace flow restrictor and replace the membrane 3 Extremely high production rate a Ruptured membrane i Replace b Very high line pressure 80 psi ii Use a pressure regulator 4 Pressure gauge does not register pressure when the system is ON a Missing flow restrictor i Put flow restrictor in the yellow line b Pressure gauge screwed in too far ii Unscrew pressure gauge one turn and retest c Plugge...

Страница 21: ...ch 4 Place filters back into housings and reconnect lines TIPS FOR LONG MEMBRANE LIFE 1 Replacement of 0 5 micron sediment filter once every 6 months This will prevent membrane fouling due to silt or sediment depositing on the membrane 2 Replacement of 0 5 micron carbon block filter at least once every 6 months or when chlorine breakthrough occurs This will ensure good membrane life and protect th...

Страница 22: ...ided If the unit is used outside avoid putting the system in direct sunlight or connecting it to a garden hose that may be exposed to sunlight 1 It is recommended that you store your RO System in a cool place when not being used a Flush Valve Kit is recommended for manually operated systems 2 If your system is exposed to sunlight you will grow algae in the housing and it may damage your system You...

Страница 23: ...ing neglect or water conditions exceeding the 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 pro rated amount of the current catalog price of the element The disposable filters and cartridges are not covered under the warranty To obtain servic...

Страница 24: ...or 90 gpd System FR 180 Flow Restrictor for 180 gpd System DI MC 10 MAXCAP DI Cartridge DI SB 10 SilicaBuster DI Cartridge GHA 4 1 4 6 35 mm Garden Hose Adapter WR UNIV Filter Wrench Optional Accessories Model Optional Part FAU SNP Quick Connect Faucet Coupler DS 4T Drain Saddle Connects waste water to drain LLC S Fills a Single tank automatically TK CL 5 KIT Total Chlorine Test Kit BPHF MO 115 Hi...

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