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Q: Can the Vectapure NX™ system be connected to an extra faucet?
Yes. Many installations will include an optional ¼” line to refrigerator icemakers or additional
sink faucets.
See your dealer for
advice and parts
.
Q: What factors affect the quantity and the quality of the water produced?
1. Pressure: The greater the water system pressure, the greater the water quantity that will
be produced. 60PSI is optimal, but system pressure should never exceed 80PSI.
Where water pressures are low (<40PSI), a booster pump on the raw water line can be
added to increase production. Your system is equipped with a pressure regulating
device that will, when installed, limit the raw water pressure delivered to the system to
about 60PSI.
2. Temperature: Production increases with temperature, the optimal being 76F. Never
operate the system from the hot water line or with water exceeding 85F, as this will
damage the membrane.
3. Membrane type: Vectapure NX
TM
system uses premium quality TFC (Thin Film
Composite) membranes, specially chosen for household applications.
4.
TDS: The higher the Total Dissolved Solids in the raw water, the lower the output of
product water.
Q: How much water does the Vectapure NX™ system produce?
RO4053HNX systems use
membranes nominally rated for 75GPD; RO405400NX
TM
systems
are rated for 400GPD. Actual output will be dependent upon the factors explained above. In
optimal applications (with a booster pump) you may expect 60-70 gallons/320-400 gallons
(400NX
TM
systems) to be available over 24 hours.
Q: Can the amount of water produced be increased?
Filling a water pitcher for the refrigerator will allow more production overnight. A larger holding
tank (available from your dealer) will allow for more water to be on hand. Booster pumps will
also increase daily production.
Q: What is the standard warranty with the Vectapure NX™ system?
Every Vectapure NX™ system comes with a standard one-year limited warranty on all parts and
repair labour. A detailed warranty card is included with the unit.
You may purchase and
extended warranty if you wish - see the enclosed Extended Warranty Program
information sheet and enrolment form included in your package. Call your dealer if you
wish to have one sent to you
. Normal filter cartridge replacement is excluded from your
warranty.
Q: What is the maintenance schedule for the Vectapure NX™ system?
A good rule of thumb is to replace all pre-filters every three months. This is critical to ensure
that chlorine does not attack the membrane film. The carbon post-filter should be changed
every three to six months. When the old cartridges have been removed, the system should be
cleaned and sanitized with chlorinated water before the new cartridges are installed.
Dependent upon local water conditions, your membrane should have a life expectancy of 1-5
years
.
More severe water conditions (iron, hardness) may shorten this significantly; soft water
sources may allow a membrane life of up to 8 years.
Q: When should the membrane be changed?
If you notice gradually decreasing production from your system, differing taste to your drinking
water or a white scale forming on
pans or dishes, it probably means that your membrane is
deteriorating and is losing its effectiveness. You may purchase a pocket TDS meter from your
dealer - this is the best way to assure you system is operating efficiently. (The RO405400TNX
models come with a TDS meter preinstalled).
