Purative Purist General instructions

ADVANCED COUNTERTOP DRINKING WATER APPLIANCE
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
This manual provides the necessary consumer information for the hook-up, daily use and maintenance
of the PURIST countertop drinking water appliance. Refer to enclosed warranty and operating param-
eters to ensure proper use with your water supply. Save manual for future reference. Please read
carefully before proceeding with installation. Your failure to follow the instructions or operating
parameters may lead to the product’s failure and possible damage to property. Refer to enclosed
warranty and operating parameters to ensure proper use with your water supply.
Congratulations! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
General Information and Component Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Required Operating Specifications – Water Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Performance Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Component and Feature Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Set Up and Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Maintenance and Servicing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Frequently Asked Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Advanced Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Replacement and Spare Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Exchanges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Service Record. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Contacting Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Water & Wellness Solutions, Inc. • Fax [phone] • [email protected]
For all customer service inquiries see page 23.

CONGRATULATIONS! You are about to enjoy the
benefits of the most effective and versatile
drinking water appliance available today…
As the PURIST name suggests, the scientifically based, no-frills design of this Point of Use (POU)
drinking water appliance is responsible for its extraordinary performance and versatility. When it
comes to significantly reducing virtually all categories of tap water contaminants, the PURIST is
without equal. Discriminating consumers and those who are seeking health, wellness and healing,
will appreciate the PURIST in supporting their goals.
The PURIST offers a four-stage (three cartridge) water purification system that incorporates the
following essential water treatment technologies to achieve the first responsibility of any drinking
water system – a significant reduction of every category of tap water impurity and contaminant.
• Sediment particle filtration to 5 microns (#1 PREFILTER)
• Activated carbon (AC) adsorption and REDOX (#1 PREFILTER)
• Reverse Osmosis (RO) membrane separation (#2 RO MEMBRANE)
• Coconut-shell activated carbon (AC) adsorption (#3 POSTFILTER)
The PURIST also incorporates two electronic monitors to provide valuable information to the user.
One
advises when to replace the filters and RO membrane using red, yellow and green LED’s. The
other digitally displays the actual
performance of PURIST’s key component, the RO membrane.
The PURIST does not incorporate any storage tank, which assures a consistently higher standard of
chemical and biological purity than other conventional systems using advanced RO and AC technology.
We consider this feature an
essential benefit to those who may already be immuno-compromised,
especially infants, the elderly and those diagnosed auto-immune diseases.
To protect the exceptional purity of the water processed by the PURIST we recommend it be stored
exclusively in glass containers. For longer-term storage we advise that the water be refrigerated
until the day of use.
The PURIST can also be supplied with an optional pump & emergency kit that enables it to treat non-
pressurized sources of water (e.g. a swimming pool). This makes the PURIST suitable for emergency
and survival situations (www.purative.com).
ADVANCED COUNTERTOP DRINKING WATER APPLIANCE
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Unpack the PURIST and Check Parts (Fig. 1)
If you notice any visible damage to the shipping container,
please notify the shipper and the person/company from
whom you purchased your PURIST system. It is helpful
to take a picture of the damaged box.
Compare parts found in the box with the photo above
and/or the parts list at the back of the manual. If any
parts are missing or damaged, please notify Purative
Customer Service at [email protected].
Lifting and Moving the PURIST
Always lift the PURIST appliance with both hands using
the indentations in the gray base. Do not attempt to lift
the unit from the cover itself or the cover latches. This
may cause the premature unlocking of the cover latches,
leading to damage.
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Fig. 2a. Press on Both Latches
Fig. 1. Photo of PURIST with Parts
Fig. 2b. Lift Cover Straight Up
Main ose
Pure Water
Tube
Removing the PURIST Cover (Fig. 2a, 2b)
Firmly and simultaneously press in on
both latches located at each end of the
base and lift the cover straight up and off.
Set the cover aside on the counter.
Remove the cardboard spacer and store
with the original box. To replace the cover,
place it over the base assembly (making
sure it is aligned properly with the base)
and press down firmly until the latches
snap shut on both sides.
GENERAL INFORMATION AND COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION

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BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH THE COMPONENTS
Fig. 3a. Under the Cover (Front)
A:Water Quality Monitor
B:Battery Holder
C:Battery Contacts
D:Tools
E: Prefilter #1 Cartridge 
F: Postfilter #3 Cartridge
G: RO Membrane #2 Cartridge
Fig. 3b. Under the Cover (Back)
C
D
B
A
E
F
G

REQUIRED OPERATING CONDITIONS – WATER SUPPLY
Water Pressure: 40 psi to 85 psi (2.7 to 5.8 BAR)
Water pressure determines pure water production rate. igher pressure - more water production.
Lower pressure - less water production.
Water Temperature: 40o F to 85oF (4oC to 30oC)
Water temperature determines pure water production rate. igher temperature – more water
production. Lower temperature – less water production. CAUTION: Water temperature exceeding
110oF (43oC) will damage the membrane.
IMPORTANT! The PURIST unit must NOT be exposed to freezing temperatures. Freezing of the
filter and membrane components will result in permanent damage and water leakage. Evidence
of freezing will void the warranty.
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): Tap water supplied to the PURIST should be
less than 2000 ppm (mg/l) TDS.
•NOTE: Virtually all US public water supplies in the US are less than 1000 ppm TDS
•NOTE: igher TDS water supplies (>1000 ppm) require higher water pressure to give satisfactory performance
from the RO membrane. The pressure should be at least 30 psi (1.7 BAR) greater than the TDS/100*.
•NOTE: The tap water TDS is the reading on the left-side of the Water Quality Monitor display.
Water Iron Level: Less than 0.3 ppm (mg/l) as total iron.
Water Microbial Quality: Source must be a public
potable water supply free of microbial contamination.
For survival/emergency use on water of unknown microbiological, follow the instructions that are
included in the optional pump kit.
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Pure Water Production Rate: Nominally, 1 to 2 gallons per hour (25 to 40 gallons in a 24 hour period)
at typical municipal water supply pressures and temperatures (e.g. 40 - 75 psi water pressure and
40 - 85oF (25oC) water temperature. (See REQUIRED OPERATING CONDITIONS above for performance
effects at different pressures and temperatures)
Water Purity: The PURIST’s superior combination of water treatment technologies is unmatched for
producing drinking water free of harmful levels of contaminants. Virtually every category (heavy
metals, fluoride, pesticides, hydrocarbons, disinfection by-products (DBP’s), radionuclides, etc.) is
significantly reduced by the PURIST’s proven combination of technologies.
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Membrane Rinse Water Flow: The RO rinse water performs
the critical function of continuously transporting impurities
away from the surface of the membrane so it remains clean
and effective for a long period of time (typically two or more
years). This is one of the great advantages of RO technology.
The rinse water flows into the sink drain from the outlet
on the Quick Connect (QC) Faucet Attachment (see Fig. 4)
at the rate of about 3 to 6 gallons per hour depending on
water pressure.
•NOTE: For the conservation-minded, the rinse water usage
can easily be compensated by incorporating inexpensive
water reduction measures such as faucet and shower
restrictors and toilet dams, available on the Internet.
COMPONENT AND FEATURE DESCRIPTION
The main components the user will interact with are briefly described in this section. A replacement
parts list can be found at the back of the manual.
PURIST Quick Connect (QC) Aerator and Adapters (Fig. 5)
This special PURIST QC Aerator (QC-M) replaces the existing
aerator on your kitchen faucet. It allows the QC Faucet
Attachment (Fig. 6) to easily connect and release from the
end of your faucet. A selection of various optional adapters
are provided which allow connecting the QC Aerator to
various faucet threads.
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Fig. 4 Rinse Water Outlet
Fig. 5. QC Aerator and Adapters
Adapters
AC24 WAD-2 WAD-1
QC Aerator

Snap Coupler (Fig. 6)
This convenient attachment allows the user to easily
connect the PURIST appliance whenever pure water is
needed. PURIST can even be taken with you to a vacation
home – just make sure you have an extra PURIST aerator
kit with you (See spare parts list to order).
Tap Water Diverter Valve (Fig. 6)
This valve is built into the QC Faucet Attachment. When
pulled out fully, water flows into the PURIST system.
Rinse Water Outlet (Fig. 6)
This outlet port is attached to the side of the QC Faucet
Attachment and allows the RO membrane rinse water to
flow into the sink. Make sure the drain is not blocked
when using the PURIST. This rinse water serves the critical
function of removing impurities and contaminants from
the RO membrane so you are not wasting water any more
then when you shower or wash clothes.
Pure Water Outlet: The Bottle-Clip (Fig. 7)
The special Bottle-Clip secures the pure water outlet to
the top edge of a clean
glass or non-toxic (BPA-free) plastic
carafe, bottle, jar or cup, which must be placed inside of
the sink when filling. Use the convenient rotating coupling
to adjust the clip position. There is also a protective blue
sleeve to keep the pure water outlet sanitary when not in
use. Take care to keep this tube away from dirt and contam-
ination and regularly rinse it under a stream of hot water.
Maintenance Indicator
(Filter and Membrane Change Indicator) (Fig. 8)
This electronic indicator is located on the upper right of the
PURIST cover and notifies the user of the filter and membrane
replacement status with flashing green, yellow and red LEDs.
Since the indicator is based solely on the elapsed time of
service it should serve
only as a general guideline because
the water conditions can vary so widely depending on location.
On most large modern municipal water supplies the elapsed
time settings are very conservative and both the filters and
RO membrane can maintain their effectiveness up to 50%
longer than the programmed indicator settings.
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Fig. 6. QC Faucet Attachment with
Diverter Valve
Fig 7. Pure Water Bottle-Clip with
Blue Sleeve
Fig 8. Maintenance Indicator
(Filter and Membrane Change Indicator)
Snap
Coupler
Rinse Water
Outlet
Diverter
Valve

Water Quality Monitor (Fig. 9)
The PURIST incorporates an advanced digital water quality
monitor that
compares the Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
of the tap water IN with the processed water OUT. No
other competitive product includes this exacting tool for
measuring the RO membrane performance. Furthermore,
this monitor can serve as a true measure of when to
change the RO membrane, which can last up to 50% longer
than the two-year setting of the Filter and Membrane
Change Indicator.
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Fig. 9. Water Quality Monitor

SET-UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: Always lift the PURIST with both hands from
the handholds in the base. Do not attempt to lift the unit
from the upper part of the cover or the latches. This may
cause the premature release of the cover latches resulting
in damage.
Countertop Placement. Place your PURIST system in a
convenient spot on your kitchen counter to the left or right
of the sink so the QC Attachment hose does not restrict
the kitchen faucet’s range of motion.
Install the Special PURIST QC Aerator (Figs. 11, 12)
1. Remove the regular aerator from the end of your faucet. (You may need to use a pair of pliers with
the jaws wrapped with tape).
2. Determine if any of the optional adapters (WAD-1, WAD-2 and AC-24) are required to attach the QC
Aerator (QC-M), which has threads on both the outside and inside to accommodate different faucet
designs. There are two black washers, one thin and one thick. If you use the internal threads you will
only use the thin black washer. If you use the external threads you will use both the thick and thin
washers. With the necessary adapter and washer(s) in place, thread on the QC Aerator to the right
(clockwise viewed from below) until it is tight. You may need to use a pair of pliers (jaws wrapped
with tape) to make a secure seal. Occasionally the threads on a faucet are worn and may drip water.
If this happens try wrapping some Teflon tape on the threads and remounting the aerator.
•NOTE: It is rare that none of the adapters supplied fit your faucet. owever, there are situations that
may need extra effort. One requires some other less common aerator adapter. The other is where the
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Fig. 11. PURIST QC Aerator
Fig. 12. PURIST QC Aerator
Fig. 10. Typical PURIST Set-Up at Kitchen Sink
(outside thread
both washers)
(inside thread
one washer)