AQUAMAXX Puratek Deluxe User manual

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Puratek Deluxe
Aquarium
Reverse Osmosis /
Deionization System
User’s Manual

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Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of a new Puratek Deluxe System by AquaMaxx.
With proper installation and maintenance, this system will provide you with high quality water for
years to come. All Puratek products are rigorously tested for safety, efficiency, and reliability. Please
take a moment to read these instructions to ensure optimal performance.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Be sure to follow these directions carefully. Failure to do so may result in damage to your Puratek
Deluxe RO/DI Unit and or possible damage to property.
Dealers and/or the manufacturer are not responsible and cannot be held accountable for any
personal or property damage resulting from the use or misuse of this product.
Carefully remove your new Puratek Deluxe RO/DI Unit from its original packaging and inspect the
unit for damages. All damages must be reported to your dealer WITHIN 48 hours of receipt and
marked by the delivery driver on the waybill.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Top Bracket
(Booster pump, pressure gauge, controller,
electronic components, reverse osmosis chamber)
Clear Canisters
(Sediment filter canister, carbon block
canister, DI cartridge canister)
Filtration Media
(Sediment pre-filter, Carbon block, DI cartridge,
and RO membrane)
0.25” OD Tubing Filter Housing Wrench
Water Line Connections & Accessories

The third filtration stage is a high rejection Thin Film Composite (TFC)
membrane. It removes 95%-98% of inorganic salts, heavy metals, bacteria
and almost all high molecular weight organics in the water.
Stage 3: RO TFC Membrane
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SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Power:
Daily Production:
Inlet Water Temperature:
Main Rejection:
Treatment Stages:
Back Flush:
Product to Waste Water Ratio:
AC110V-DC24V
100 GPD / 379L
41-113° F (5-45° C)
99%
4
Automatic
Approximately 1:1
The Aquamaxx Puratek Reverse Osmosis / Deionization System is a high-quality water purifier with a
booster pump designed to provide maximum purity and minimum waste. This unit utilizes 4 stages of
filtration and is fully automated with a Microprocessor Controller.
First, the incoming feed water is passed through a five micron
sediment pre-filter. This filter removes silt and other particulate
matter that may clog the TFC membrane.
This filtration step removes organics, chlorine, chloramine and
other chemicals from the feed water that can damage the membrane.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Stage 1: Sediment Pre-Filter
Stage 2: Carbon Pre-Filter

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The fourth stage moves water through a Deionization Cartridge.
As water passes through a bed of ion exchange resins, these resins
attract and absorb ionic contaminants: cation resins absorb positively
charged ions, and anion resins absorb negatively charged ions.
Deionization cartridges are designed to reduce silica, nitrates and
phosphate levels in the low ppb range and are capable of producing 18
megohm-cm resistivity water. This is exactly why RO/DI systems are
the best tap water filtration method to provide ultra pure water for your
aquarium.
Stage 4: Deionization Cartridge
Reverse Osmosis Layout & Components
Sediment
Carbon
DI
TDS Meter
RO TFC Membrane
Flush Valve
Sol Valve
Pump &
Pressure
Gauge
Low Pressure
Switch
High Pressure
Switch
Feed
Water
Drain
Water Flow
Restrictor
Pure
Water

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The Aquamaxx Puratek System can bemounted to any secure location using hardware screws. Because the
system will weigh more when filled with water, it is important to chose a mounting location with strong backing.
Mount the unit in a location that allows enough horizontal and vertical clearance for all housing and hoses. Ensure
there is enough space below the unit for regular maintenance, such as pre-filter removal.
Unwrap and insert the Sediment Pre-Filter and Carbon Block into their
respective canisters. For your convenience, the canister housings on the
unit have been pre-labeled accordingly.
At this time, do NOT install the DI Cartridge or the RO TFC Membrane.
Tighten the canisters shut by hand. Do NOT use the Filter Housing
Wrench when installing canisters; this tool is only recommended for
canister removal.
Installation Guide
Step 1
Step 2
source
Attach the garden hose adapter to your cold-water source.
Never run hot water (greater than 100° F or 38° C) through
the system.Attach one end of the provided tubing to the
garden hose adapterand the other end tothe “Source” port,
which is located on the “Pre-Filter” chamber.
!Household water pressure can cause leaks and damage the surrounding building or
fixtures if not properly installed. You must check all fittingsfor tightness. Aquamaxx
assumes no responsibility for water damage due to leaks. DO NOT expose unit to direct
sunlight or freezing conditions!

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Connect the remaining supplied tubing to the “Product” output, which
is located at the top of the “DI” canister housing. Place the product line,
along with the blue waste line (attached to top bracket housing) into
your drain.
Turn off the water supply. Unwrap the TFC Membrane from its packaging and insert it into the RO
housing. You will need to disconnect the tubing in order to unscrew the top from the housing. Fully
seat the TFC Membrane into the housing; there should be about 3/4” of space between the lip of the
housing and the top of the TFC Membrane. Once the TFC Membrane is secured, screw on the top and
reconnect the tubing.
Turn on the water once again and allow the unit to run for 30 minutes. This step is to ensure that the
RO Membrane is flushed of all anti-bacterial agents used during he manufacturing and packaging
process. Discard all water produced during this time period.
Slowly open the cold water supply valve and allow the first two
housings to fill. Double check the system to ensure that all fittings are
tight and leak-free, and then allow the cold water to run for 5 minutes to flush the Sediment
& Carbon Pre-Filters. This step will help to maximize the life of your TFC Membrane.
Steps 3-4
Step 5
product
source

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Unwrap the DI Cartridge from its packaging and install it
into the far-left canister.
Turn off the unit, disconnect from power, and shut off incoming
water supply. Release the pressure from the water outlet by manually
opening the float valve or any other valve used for water shut off.
Use the Filter Housing Wrench to open the filter canisters, and then
replace the filters.
Ensure the O-rings are securely in place (inside canisters right
below the threading) before hand tightening each canister closed.
Discard the first 2 gallons of water produced after installing
the DI Cartridge.
You may now start collecting pure RO/DI water for use.
Step 6
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Filter Change Instructions

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Membrane & Filter Care Guide
Filter Changing Guidelines Shelf Life
Change when visibly dirty (4-8 months), or
when system pressure drops by more than 5
PSI.
Change with Sediment Filter, or roughly
every 4-8 months.
Change when rejection rate drops below
95%, typically every 1-2 years.
Change when exhausted DI resin reaches
1” from top of cartridge. The resin will turn
orange as it exhausts. Alternatively, change
once you notice a drastic rise in TDS.
Indefinite when stored in
original packaging away from
fluctuating temperatures.
Indefinite when stored in
original packaging away from
fluctuating temperatures.
Up to one year when stored
in original packaging in a
cool, dry place
Up to one year when stored
in original sealed packaging
and kept in refridgerator. If
the membrane dries out, it
will not produce water.
Sediment
Carbon
DI
RO TFC
Step 4
Check the system for any possible leaks, and then turn on your water supply.
Dispose of all product water for the first half hour.

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Microprocessor Controller Operation
The Microprocessor is programmed for a 10 second delay. After the delay, the unit will flush itself
for a period of 15 seconds, allowing for efficient operation of the unit. The Microprocessor’s “Flush
Function” LED will turn on during this time. The unit is programmed to flush itself every 2 hours for
15 seconds..
When the flushing is complete, the Microprocessor’s “Producing Water” LED will turn on, indicating
that the filtration process has begun. During this function, the LCD will also display the water purity in
Parts Per Million (PPM). For accurate calibration, the unit must be in the “Producing Water” phase for
at least 20 seconds before taking a PPM measurement.
If the water source is interrupted at any time, the unit will facilitate an automatic shut off. The “Source
Water” LED will turn on during this function.
The unit is also equipped with a high pressure switch that will turn itself off if the outlet water line closes
by means of a float valve or other trigger. The "Reservoir Full” LED will turn on during this function.
TDS Value PPM
Reservoir
Full
Flush
Function
Producing
Water
Source
Water
FLUSH FUNCTION
PRODUCING WATER
SOURCE WATER
RESERVOIR FULL

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Troubleshooting Guide
Problem Possible Causes Solutions
Zero product water
Milky colored water
- missing flow restrictor
- air in system
- install flow restrictor
- dried-up or damaged TFC membrane - install new TFC membrane
Slow water production - clogged pre-filters - install new pre-filters
- low water pressure (< 45 PSI) - replace booster pump or use higher
output TFC membrane
- low water temperature - replace booster pump or use higher
output TFC membrane
- hard water or high TDS - replace booster pump or use higher
output TFC membrane
- damaged TFC membrane - install new TFC membrane
Too much product water,
too little waste water, or DI
exhausts quickly
- product and waste water lines reversed - reverse product and waste water lines
on TFC membrane
- TFC membrane not fully seated - remove then re-insert TFC membrane
- damaged / ruptured TFC membrane - install new TFC membrane
- if chloramines are present, the carbon
filter may be exhausted
-
replace carbon filter with
normal upon startup; will disappear
with repeated use
Chloramine-X filters and DI cartridge