Growonix EX1000T User manual

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EX1000-T/EX1000
Owners Manual
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EX1000
EX1000-T
Built in the U.S.A.

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OUR MISSION
Durability, Reliability, Eciency, Purity, and Conservation form the foundation on which we design
and build all of our products. Consistent and superior quality sets us apart from other manufacturers
and increases our value to you - our customer. Whether you are a hydroponics hobbyist, serious
enthusiast, or large-scale gardener, GrowoniX is committed to bringing you the best solution for
water purication systems.
WHAT IS REVERSE OSMOSIS?
Reverse osmosis (RO) is a ltration method that removes many types of large molecules and ions
from solutions by applying pressure to the solution when it is on one side of a selective membrane.
This ltering process ensures that the solute (waste water) is contained within the pressurized
chamber while the pure solvent (RO water) is allowed to pass freely through the membrane.
TUNED FOR GROWING - IN TUNE WITH OUR CUSTOMERS
Traditional RO systems have waste ratios of approximately 4:1, which means there are 4 gallons
of waste water produced for every 1 gallon of puried water. GrowoniX line of water lters achieve
waste ratios of 2:1 with all 200-400 GPD systems, and an astounding 1:1 ratio with the 600-1000
GPD systems.
GrowoniX has created a complete product line that will address the needs of hydroponic operations
of all sizes. Our lters will signicantly reduce your water use while dramatically increasing your yields.
THE TRADITIONAL WAY
takes 4 gallons of waste water to produce 1 gallon of pure water
THE GrowoniX WAY
INTRODUCTION

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The strategy behind the EX1000 is simple—make the highest quality, most ecient water
lter, tuned specically to meet the rigors of the industry. Each lter system is designed, hand built,
and tested right here in the United States, using American made, top-of-the-line ttings and tubing.
All components are housed in steel powder-coated brackets fabricated in sunny Los Angeles,
California.
The crown jewel of the EX Line is the GXM High Flow membrane element, delivering a
consistent rejection of 97% at a 1:1 ratio. No matter how big or small your water production needs
are, the EX Line has a solution for you. Designed to ow 42 gallons per hour of pure RO water with
an astounding 1:1 ratio—High ow rates and water savings never before seen in a package so
aordable and durable. Utilizing the best membrane technology in the world, mounted on locking
casters, and wrapped in our EX Series patented bracketing system, our premier agship is a mobile
powerhouse.
A pair of liquid-lled stainless steel pressure gauges informs when it’s time to change the
pre-lters. A manual ush valve allows you to clean the membrane, purging out pollutants that could
otherwise add buildup to the system—ushing adds considerable life to the membrane as well. For
those who demand even more performance, the EX1000 can be used with a booster pump, raising
the system pressure to 150psi, doubling the gallon per day output.
EX1000
EX1000-T
High Flow Cold Water
Membrane Elements.
1:1 System Ratio —
The Most Ecient In The Industry.
Electrogalvanized Powder Coated Steel
Brackets.
Membrane Flush Kit.
2.5” Stainless Steel Liquid Filled Gauges.
EX1000-T Carbon Filter Rated For 34,000 Total
Gals, Or 17,000 Gals Of Puried Water.
EX1000 Carbon Filter Rated For 17,000 Total
Gals, Or 8500 Gals Of Puried Water.
High Flow Pleated Sediment Filter, Completely
Washable And Reusable.
Auto Shuto Valve: For Positive Automatic
Shuto When Using A Float Valve.
No Assembly Required
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w/HIGH FLOW
MEMBRANE
PART # FLOW
RATE CARBON CAPACITY TOTAL GALLONS BOOSTER PUMP
EX1000 1000 GPD 17,000 BP-6010-CH, BP-6010, BP-1000
EX1000-T 1000 GPD 34,000 BP-6010-CH, BP-6010, BP-1000
WHY USE A GROWONIX EX1000 SERIES?
FEATURES

Test Conditions: Permeate ow and salt rejection based on 550 ppm, 80 psi, 77°F (25°C), pH 7, and 50% recovery.
MEMBRANE PRESSURE (PSI) WITH OR WITHOUT PUMP
2400
2600 77ºF
60ºF
50ºF
2200
2000
1800
1600
1400
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
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GALLONS PER DAY
40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180
FEED WATER TEMPERATURE (F)
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HF FLOW RATES
SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Recovery (System Ratio) 50% (1:1)
Nominal Salt Rejection % 97%
Permeate Flow GPD 1000
Permeate Flow GPH 42
Min Feed Flow GPM 1.39
Max Feed Water TDS <2000
Max Feed Temp °F (°C) 100 (37.77)
Min Feed Temp °F (°C) 40 (4.44)
Max Ambient Temp °F (°C) 115 (46.11)
Min Ambient Temp °F (°C) 40 (4.44)
Max Feed Pressure psi 80
Min Feed Pressure psi 40
Max SDI Rating SDI <3
Mad TDS ppm 2000
Max Hardness gpg 0
Max pH (Continuous) 10
Min pH (Continuous) 3
Max Turbidity NTU 1
Feed inch 3/4” FGH (3/4 FNPT)
Permeate inch 3/8” Tube
Concentrate inch 3/8” Tube
Dimensions L x W x H inch 21” x 9” x 28”
Weight lbs 50

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• GrowoniX FlowBox is a componential add-on to any EX/GX1000
that utilizes a BP Series booster pump.
• Equipped with highly accurate liquid ow-meters, the FlowBox
allows for custom ne-tuning of the system ratio.
• Run your system at any ratio from 5:1 to 1:1. Keep a perfect 1:1 all
year round with a FlowBox.
• Flush the system with a simple twist of the stainless steel needle
valve.
• Allows for removal of the standard drain/ush assembly.
• Mounts atop the EX/GX1000 series chassis for easy viewing and
adjusting. Easy wall mounting as well.
FlowBox-1000 Adjustable System Ratios
• DOUBLES pure water production for all 600-1000 GPD
systems— MAX 2000 GPD.
• Only needs 30psi of incoming water pressure to produce the full
ow rate.
• Low-pressure cuto to safeguard against a loss of incoming
water pressure
• Stainless steel liquid-lled 300 psi pressure gauge.
• Manually controlled or automated with our ESOK electric
shuto kit.
EP-2 Delivery Pump
ESOK-34 Electric Shut Off Kit
• An essential add-on to any water lter.
• Shuts down feed water BEFORE the water lter.
• Controls on/o cycling of high pressure booster pumps.
• 120VAC piggyback cable, 20ft.
• Solenoid valve with manual override for failsafe water-making.
BP-6010-CH Splash Guard chassis version connects directly to the GX1000.
BP-6010 Non-chassis version is wall or table mount.
• 7 GPM delivery pump.
• High pressure cuto, automatically shuts o when used with a
solenoid valve, ball valve, oat valve, or watering wand etc...
• Transfer water from storage tanks to batch tanks.
• Siphons water up to 12' in elevation.
• Able to run dry intermittently and slurp.
• Thermal shutdown to protect against overheating.
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ACCESSORIES

PRODUCT SEDIMENT CARBON MEMBRANE ULTRAVIOLET
PRODUCT SEDIMENT CARBON MEMBRANE ULTRAVIOLET
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Product Sediment Carbon Membrane Ultraviolet
EX1000 SF-4510-PL CF-4510-CC GXM-1000-HR UV-6010
CF-4510-GB
SF-4510-SP GXM-1000-HF
CF-4510-KDF
Product Sediment Carbon Membrane Ultraviolet
EX1000-T SF-4520-PL CF-4520-CC GXM-1000-HR UV-6010
CF-4520-GB
SF-4520-SP GXM-1000-HF
CF-4520-KDF
*EX1000-T CARBON FILTER RATED AT 34,000 GALS TOTAL CAPACITY, OR 1,700 GALS OF
FILTERD WATER AT 2:1 RATIO
*EX1000 CARBON FILTER RATED AT 17,000 GALS TOTAL CAPACITY, OR 8,500 GALS OF
FILTERD WATER AT 2:1 RATIO.
FILTER INDEX
*Blue color indicates lters installed in unit.
*Green color indicates optional lters.
*Chloramine removal requires the KDF85 carbon lter.
GXM HIGH FLOW COLD WATER MEMBRANES
Highest owing ultra-low-energy membranes on the planet—with the
lowest waste ratio.
KDF85/CATALYTYIC ACTIVATED CARBON FILTER
Premium carbon lter using the best catalytic activated carbon with a
bed of KDF85 media. There’s no better carbon lter available.
COCONUT CARBON FILTER— “GREEN BLOCK”
Premium coco carbon, produced using eco-friendly low emissions
processes
COCONUT CARBON FILTER—”WHITE BLOCK”
Economy coco carbon, same performance as Green Block, for a little
less money.
PLEATED SEDIMENT FILTER
High ow washable sediment lters with ultra low pressure drop.
SPUN SEDIMENT FILTER
Spun poly sediment lters with huge dirt holding capacity and a little
more pressure drop.
UV STERILIZATION
Kills 99.9% bacteria and viruses.
ALKALINE INLINE
Inline lter adds calcium & magnesium to ltered water, and raises the Ph.
REMINERALIZING INLINE
Inline lter adds calcium & magnesium to ltered water.
DI INLINE
De-Ionization lter removes last bit of PPM.
INFORMATION ON QUICK CONNECT FITTINGS
EX1000 REPLACEMENT WATER FILTERS

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INSERT TUBE INTO FITTING
Push the tubing through the collet and dual
o-rings until it bottoms out against the tube stop.
The collet holds the tube in place and the dual
o-rings provide a leak resistant seal.
MAKE A CLEAN TUBE CUT
Cut the tube squarely and if using plastic tubing,
ensure that the cut has not made the tube out of
round.
Also ensure that the tube has a smooth outside
diameter without any burrs or score marks prior to
inserting it into the tting.
TEST AND INSPECT
Push and pull the tubing toward and away from
the tting to ensure that it has been installed
properly.
Test and inspect the installation for any leaks.
TUBE REMOVAL
Relieve pressure from the tubing and tting. Push
uniformly around the collet ange against the
tting body while pulling the tubing away from the
tting to release it.
O-RING
COLLET
TUBING
PUSH COLLET IN PULL TUBE OUT
GROWONIX WATER FILTERS USE QUICK CONNECT FITTINGS
THAT ALLOW FOR EASY MAINTENANCE.
INFORMATION ON QUICK CONNECT FITTINGS
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Do not use unit with inlet water pressure exceeding 80 psi. If inlet water pressure is too
high, install water pressure regulator before the unit. Pressure regulators are available at
GrowoniX.com or your local plumbing supply.
A minimum of 40psi is recommended to operate GrowoniX water lters. If your inlet water
pressure is too low, a booster pump can be used to increase pressure.
Slower performance may be noted in areas with colder temperatures, higher water
salinity, or lower inlet water pressure.
Keep unit away from direct light. Direct light can cause algae and other biologicals to
grow inside of the lter housings.
Do not install unit near electrical outlets or electrical devices.
Do not install in places where a leak can cause damage.
Do not use a ow restrictor other than the one included with your unit.
PRECAUTIONS

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1. SUPPLY WATER IN
2. INPUT PRESSURE GAUGE
3. OUTPUT PRESSURE GAUGE
4. SEDIMENT FILTER
5. CARBON FILTER
6. RO MEMBRANE HOUSING
7. RO MEMBRANE
8. O-RINGS
9. END CAP
10. SS CLAMP RING
11. FLUSH VALVE
12. FLOW RESTRICTOR
13. DRAIN/WASTE WATER OUT
14. AUTO-SHUTOFF VALVE
15. RO WATER OUT
16. DRAIN SADDLE CLAMP
17. FILTER WRENCH
18. RO AND DRAIN TUBING
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A “FLUSH-KIT” IS COMPRISED OF PARTS 11-15 AND IS MENTIONED THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL.
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COMPONENT DIAGRAM

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Connect the RO and drain tubing
(ush-kit) to the membrane housing as
shown.
Make sure the tubing is seated
completely into the O-rings of the
quick-connect tting.
RO
waste / drain
Connect the inlet water supply.
This example shows a 3/4" garden
hose connected to the supplied
hose union. Hose ttings can be
removed to allow for 3/4" NPT pipe
connections.
open position
Make sure the ush valve is in the
open position as shown above.
This position is only for ushing
the RO membrane.
Mount the drain clamp to an available drain
pipe. Only insert the tubing halfway into the
drain pipe—do not bottom out. Connect
other end of drain tubing to the included
drain clamp.
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Always turn incoming water pressure o before servicing the unit.
Always turn incoming water pressure on slowly, allowing all air to be discharged from the
system before full water pressure is restored.
GrowoniX EX1000 water lters are designed to be used with between 40-80 psi of
incoming water pressure. Do not exceed 80 psi of incoming water pressure.
If incoming water pressure is too high, install pressure regulator before unit.
It is recommended to ush the carbon lter and membrane upon initial startup.
(see following instructions)
SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE TURNING INCOMING WATER SUPPLY ON, REFER TO NEXT STEP “FLUSHING THE
KDF85 CARBON FILTER” ON THE NEXT PAGE.

Position the tting over a drain
or bucket, and slowly turn on the
incoming water pressure. Flush 20
gallons of water for the EX1000, and
40 gallons of water for the EX1000-T,
before reconnecting to the membrane
input or optional booster pump input.
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Growonix EX1000 water lters can be upgraded with a KDF85 Catalytic Carbon Pre-Filter.
The "KDF" carbon lter is a superior blend of highly reactive catalytic carbon and KDF85 process
media used to remove/reduce iron, hydrogen sulde, chlorine, chloramine, bacteria, scale, and
algae.
The catalytic carbon in these lters is in a loose form, and thus will discharge a small amount
of carbon dust upon initial startup. It is recommended to unhook the membrane input side and
ush 40 gallons of water through the carbon lter before re-connecting to the RO membrane. This
will ensure no dust gets into the membrane, causing premature fouling.
MAKE SURE WATER IS FREE
FROM CARBON FINES & DEBRIS
BEFORE RECONNECTION
TO MEMBRANE INPUT
DISCONNECT TUBING FROM PUMP INPUT
OR MEMBRANE INPUT, AND FLUSH
KDF CARBON FILTER TO DRAIN.
10 GALS FOR CF-2510-KDF
20 GALS FOR CF-2520 &CF-4510-KDF
40 GALS FOR CF-4520-KDF
WARNING
With the system OFF and
depressurized, disconnect the stem
elbow tting from the membrane input.
*EX1000 CARBON FILTER RATED AT 17,000 GALS TOTAL CAPACITY, OR 8,500 GALS OF FILTERD WATER AT 1:1 RATIO.
*EX1000-T CARBON FILTER RATED AT 34,000 GALS TOTAL CAPACITY, OR 17,000 GALS OF FILTERD WATER AT 1:1 RATIO.
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FLUSHING THE KDF85 CARBON FILTER