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REV_3  2017-10-25

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING MANUAL

WARNING

Please read carefully before proceeding with installation. Failure to 
follow any attached instructions or operating parameters may lead 
to the product’s failure and possible damage to property.

Mega MaxCap

®

 (manual flush) 

Single (90 gpd) or Dual (180 gpd) Membrane Models

Reverse Osmosis/Deionization

Water Purification Systems

Содержание Mega MaxCap

Страница 1: ...proceeding with installation Failure to follow any attached instructions or operating parameters may lead to the product s failure and possible damage to property Mega MaxCap manual flush Single 90 gpd or Dual 180 gpd Membrane Models Reverse Osmosis Deionization Water Purification Systems ...

Страница 2: ...e 14 Testing The Quality Of The Membrane 15 Membrane Production Calculation 16 17 Tips For Long Membrane Life 17 System Maintenance Working With Push Fittings 18 Sediment Prefilter Replacement 19 Carbon Block Filter Replacement 20 Mega MaxCap Super DI Replacement 21 SilicaBuster Super DI Replacement 21 RO Membrane Replacement 22 Sanitizing The System 23 System Storage 23 System Troubleshooting Gui...

Страница 3: ...em 0 5 micron High Performance Sediment prefilter High capacity 0 5 micron Carbon Block prefilter eliminates chlorine herbicides and other organic pollutants Newly designed Mega MaxCap DI Cartridge DI MMC 10 with greatly improved removal capacity New Enduro DI Finishing Cartridge DI MB ENDI 10 Two dual probe TDS Meters to monitor performance at every stage of production 2 1 waste to product ratio ...

Страница 4: ...21 W x 15 H x 7 D Two Membranes Nominal Membrane Flow Rates 60 psi 77 F 250 ppm TDS GPD Product Water Flow Rate Concentrate Flow Rate 2 1 90 237 ml min 473 ml min 180 473 ml min 946 ml min Permeate flow and TDS rejection is based on the following test conditions 250 ppm softened tap water 77 F 25 C 33 recovery and 60 psi Higher TDS harder tap water lower water temperature greater recovery rate or ...

Страница 5: ...t polish the RO water to less than one ppm purity The fourth and fifth stage filters are our Mega MaxCap DI Cartridge and our Enduro DI High Performance DI Finishing Cartridge The Mega MaxCap DI Cartridge is used as a high capacity roughing cartridge and is followed by our Enduro DI high performance finishing cartridge The Mega MaxCap DI cartridge has a much higher capacity but less purity than th...

Страница 6: ...ects of TDS creep see SpectraPure part number LLC SVC 2FLT 2 10 The Manual Flush Valve may be used to periodically rinse the accumulated impurities and concentrated waste water from the surface of the RO membrane to help increase the life of the membrane The Manual Flush Valve is located in parallel with the flow restrictor see page 9 and when opened provides a high flow bypass of waste water used...

Страница 7: ...g a Booster Pump Kit please contact SpectraPure Support FLOW RESTRICTORS AND TEST STRIPS These systems are supplied with TWO Flow Restrictors FR RED and GREEN See images on Page 9 The RED FR pre installed produces a preset waste to product ratio of 3 1 and the optional GREEN FR has a 2 1 ratio Two Test Strips are provided to determine the Total Hardness this is NOT TDS of your tap water To test Di...

Страница 8: ...T RO Water TDS Right side Meter IN MaxCap DI TDS OUT Enduro DI TDS Pressure Gauge Manual Flush Valve 0 5 micron Sediment Prefilter SF MT 0 5 10 1 4 BLACK Tap Water Tubing Attaches Here 0 5 micron Carbon Block Filter CF 0 5 10 Mega MaxCap DI Cartridge DI MMC 10 Enduro DI Finishing Cartridge DI MB ENDI 10 MAXCAP MMC RODI 90 10 MF Front View 180 GPD system is the same except for extra membrane housin...

Страница 9: ...Red or Green Tubing Automatic ShutOff ASO Valve 1 4 Yellow Tubing to Drain Handle in RUN position If handle is parallel to tubing system is in FLUSH mode OUT Port of ASO Valve MANUAL FLUSH ASSEMBLY REAR FRONT Flow Restrictor located inside this end of Red or Green Tubing Automatic ShutOff ASO Valve 1 4 Yellow Tubing to Drain REAR FRONT 1 4 Yellow Tubing to Drain 90 GPD Single Membrane System 180 G...

Страница 10: ... Cut the black tubing in two and reconnect the two cut ends with the ball valve This will allow you to cut off the water supply to service the RO DI system without affecting the household water supply 8 Place the yellow concentrate waste tubing and the blue purified product water tubing temporarily into a drain Do not restrict flow from these lines 9 Let both tubings run water down the drain for 2...

Страница 11: ...Float Valve onto a collection reservoir See below 17 Attach the blue line to the Float Valve 18 Check the system to ensure that all fittings are tight and leak free before leaving the system unattended If anything is leaking contact SpectraPure for assistance 19 It may take several days of normal operation for the membrane to reach its full production rate FLOAT VALVE INSTALLATION 1 Drill a 1 2 ho...

Страница 12: ...his OFF condition will be maintained until the reservoir needs more water and the Float Valve drops allowing both product and waste water to flow again NOTE This configuration maintains house pressure in the prefilters membrane and pressure gauge when in the OFF condition Also this system WILL NOT WORK with any kind of bladder tank attached to the product line An optional float kit can be used for...

Страница 13: ...efilters become clogged by dirt turbidity from the tap water The two digital TDS meters will provide a reliable means of evaluating the efficiency of the RO membrane the state of the DI cartridges and the purity of the product water The left side meter shows Tap Water TDS when set to IN and RO Water TDS when set to OUT These measurements may be used to calculate the efficiency lifespan of the RO m...

Страница 14: ...ll micron particulates the carbon filter may become clogged before the sediment filter The filters may look new but still cause the water pressure to drop Do not judge the condition of the prefilters by their color always use the pressure gauge to determine the condition of the prefilters USING THE MANUAL FLUSH VALVE The Manual Flush Valve can be an important factor in extending the life of your R...

Страница 15: ... Call it X 2 Run the system for 15 20 minutes 3 Slide the switch on the Left Side TDS meter to the right OUT Measure RO product water TDS Call it Y 4 Subtract RO water TDS from tap water TDS X Y 5 Divide this quantity by tap water TDS X Y X 6 Rejection X Y X 100 Important Test the quality of the membrane once every 6 months Rejection of the RO Membrane Calculation Example 1 Tap water TDS 150 ppm X...

Страница 16: ...d pressure NOTE The membrane is rated to produce the rated GPD at 60 psi For any pressure other than 60 psi the output GPD is multiplied by the PCF PCF Line Pressure in psi 60 Calculation of Temperature Correction Factor TCF The output GPD decreases with a decrease in temperature This is due to water viscosity increasing with a decrease in water temperature Temperature Correction Factor Table TCF ...

Страница 17: ...0 variance TIPS FOR LONG MEMBRANE LIFE 1 Replace the sediment filter at least once every 6 months This will prevent membrane fouling due to silt or sediment depositing on the membrane 2 Replace the carbon block filter at least once every 6 months or when chlorine breakthrough occurs This will ensure good membrane life and protect the membrane from chlorine damage 3 Membrane should not be operated ...

Страница 18: ...ush fitting by dripping a few drops of clean water into the fitting 2 Grasp the tubing near the end and insert the tubing into the push fitting 3 Push the 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 4 Firmly push the tubing approximately an additional 1 4 inch 6 35 mm further into the fitting to com...

Страница 19: ...ost cases an indication that the sediment filter has become saturated with contaminants and will need to be replaced If you remove the sediment and the pressure does not return to normal the carbon filter may be plugged If your water contains a great deal of sediment or chlorine the prefilters may require more frequent changes to maintain adequate production rate and extended membrane life Sedimen...

Страница 20: ...in most cases an indication that the sediment filter has become saturated with contaminants but a carbon filter can also decrease 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 Carbon Block prefilter CF 0 5 10 Filter Wrench Chlorine Test Kit TK CL 10 ...

Страница 21: ...artridge 4 Tighten the cartridge housing by rotating it clockwise and hand tighten 5 Turn on system and check for leaks ENDURO DI REPLACEMENT The Enduro DI cartridge is located in the rightmost housing When the Right Side Meter set to the OUT position reads 1 it is time to replace the Enduro DI cartridge 1 Turn the system off and remove the cartridge housing by rotating it in a counterclockwise di...

Страница 22: ...The Quality Of The Membrane on Page 15 1 Turn off the water supply to the RO system Place the system where the membrane housing s can be easily accessed 2 Remove the black tubing from the membrane feed push fitting by depressing the collar on the fitting with your thumb and pulling the tubing from the push fitting You should not have to remove the blue and yellow tubes See Working With Push Fittin...

Страница 23: ...YSTEM STORAGE 1 It is recommended that you store your RO System in a cool and dark place when not being used 2 Your RO System must always be protected from freezing or temperatures above 113 F 45 C 7 Place the black housing O ring on the housing rim and carefully screw the lid back on to the base Hand tighten 8 Reconnect the black tubing to the membrane feed push fitting 9 If you have a dual membr...

Страница 24: ... flow restrictor i Install flow restrictor in the yellow line b Dried RO membrane ii Try to restore flux by soaking in rubbing alcohol OR replace the membrane c Plugged flow restrictor iii Replace flow restrictor and replace the membrane d Flush Valve is open iv Close Flush Valve 3 Extremely high production rate a Ruptured membrane i Replace membrane b Very high line pressure 80 psi ii Use a press...

Страница 25: ...em All necessary fittings tubing adapters and flow restrictors are included UV PURIFIER KIT UV 1GPM KIT Are you on a private well or other potentially unreliable source of water You may require a UV kit to destroy harmful bacteria viruses and other contaminants Ultraviolet kills up to 99 of all viruses and bacteria for the safest water This kit contains everything you need to add UV to your Revers...

Страница 26: ...ange prices without notice when necessary All prices in the catalog are quoted in US dollars 7 Claims for error in quantity or condition must be made within 10 days of receipt of material SpectraPure Inc will not be responsible for any claimed shortages not reported within 10 days Returns other than warranty claims may be subject to 20 restocking fee 8 SpectraPure Inc cannot be held liable for dam...

Страница 27: ...ed 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 or com...

Страница 28: ...d for tap water 180 ppm Red Flow Restrictors have a 3 1 waste ratio recommended for tap water 180 ppm DI MMC 10 Mega MaxCap DI Cartridge DI MB ENDI 10 Enduro DI Finishing Cartridge GHA 4 1 4 Garden Hose Adapter PGK Pressure Gauge Kit BV 4JG 1 4 Ball Valve BV 6JG 3 8 Ball Valve WR UNIV Filter Wrench MTR TDS DM1 Inline Dual Probe TDS Meter ACCESSORIES Part Number Description BPHF MF 115 Booster Pump...

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