SpectraPure CSP Series User manual

REV v4 08-24-2015
The CSP™ RO System
Reverse Osmosis Water Purification System
(Single and Dual Membrane Models)
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING MANUAL
WARNING
Please read carefully before proceeding with installation. Failure to
follow any attached instructions or operating parameter may lead to
the product’s failure and possible damage to property.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Thank You for your purchase of a SpectraPure® System. With proper
installation and maintenance, this system will provide you with high quality
water for years to come. All SpectraPure®products are rigorously tested by
us for safety and reliability. If you have any questions or concerns, please
contact our customer service department at 1.800.685.2783 or refer to our
online troubleshooting at www.spectrapure.com.
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................... 2
System Information
Terms and Conditions ............................................................................................. 3
System Specifications ............................................................................................... 4
System Description ............................................................................................... 5 -6
What Is Reverse Osmosis ........................................................................................ 7
Installation
System Initialization .................................................................................................. 8
Working With Push Fittings ................................................................................... 9
Maintenance
Sediment Prefilter Replacement ........................................................................ 10
Carbon Block Filter Replacement ..................................................................... 11
Metering and Diagnostics ................................................................................... 12
RO Membrane Replacement ........................................................................ 13 -14
Membrane Output Calculation ................................................................... 15 -16
Troubleshooting Guide ................................................................................................. 17
Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................................................ 17
Tips and Storage
Choosing a Mounting Location ......................................................................... 18
Tips For Long Membrane Life ............................................................................. 18
Storage ....................................................................................................................... 18
Three Year Limited Warranty .................................................................................... 19
Replacement Parts and Accessories ........................................................................ 20
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
1. Shipping charges on units or parts submitted to our facility for repair or
replacement must be borne by the registered purchaser. After repair or
replacement, the factory will return the unit or part freight prepaid to the
customer.
2. We assume no warranty liability in connection with our equipment other
than as herein specified.
3. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied,
including warranties of fitness for a particular purpose.
4. We do not authorize any person or representative to assume for us any
other obligation on the sale of our equipment. This is the exclusive remedy
and liability for consequential damages under any and all warranties
which are excluded to the extent exclusion is permitted by law.
5. Proof of original purchase date must accompany all warranty claims.
6. SpectraPure, Inc. Reserves the right to change 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 damage or loss to a shipment by
a freight carrier. Check shipment for damage before acceptance or note
on freight bill subject to inspection for concealed damage. Consignee must
file claim. SpectraPure, Inc. will offer as much assistance as possible.
9. A complete credit check is required prior to shipping on a Net 30 or “C.O.D.
- CUSTOMER CHECK ACCEPTABLE” basis. In the interim period during
which credit references are being evaluated, all orders must be shipped
“C.O.D. - CERTIFIED FUNDS” (cash, cashiers check or money order).
10. All returned checks (due to insufficient funds or closed accounts) will be
subjected to a $25 penalty charge.
11. Invoices on Net 30 accounts not paid within 30 days of shipment will be
considered delinquent and will accrue Finance charges at the rate of 1.5%
per month (18% per annum).
Warning: SpectraPure does not recommend
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SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS:
Sediment Prefilter 0.5 micron MicroTec™ sediment prefilter (SF- MT-0.5-10)
Carbon Filter
RO Membrane Type
0.5 micron carbon block prefilter (CF-0.5-10)
Thin-Film Composite (TFC)
Rejection Rate Greater than 96% average
Input Water Pressure 60 psi (4.15 bar) line pressure*
Input Water Temp 77°F (25°C)
Recovery Rate 25% (i.e. 25% of the water will be collected as pure water)
Nominal Membrane Flow Rates @ 60 psi & 77° F:
GPD (lpd) Product Water Flow Rate Concentrate Flow Rate
90 (340) 236 ml/min 708 ml/min
180 (680) 473 ml/min 1419 ml/min
Reverse Osmosis Feed Water Requirements:
For the 1 year TFC membrane prorated warranty to be honored, the following conditions
must be met:
Operating Pressure* 40 – 80 psi (2.75 – 5.5 bar)
pH Range 3 – 11
Maximum Temperature 113° F (45° C)
Maximum Turbidity 1.0 NTU
Maximum Silt Density Index 5.0 (based on 15 min. test time)
Maximum Chlorine less than 0.1 ppm
Maximum TDS 2000 ppm
Maximum Hardness 10 grains (170 ppm as CaCO3)
Maximum Iron less than 0.1 ppm
Maximum Manganese less than 0.1 ppm
Maximum Hydrogen Sulfide 0 ppm
Langelier Saturation Index LSI must be negative
*Operating pressure less than 40 psi may require a booster pump:
less than 49 GPD use BPLF-MO-115(-230),
more than 49 GPD use BPHF-MO-115(-230)
*Operating pressure greater than 80 psi will require a pressure reducing valve.

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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION:
The CSP™ RO System is a three stage reverse osmosis system.
1. First, the incoming feed water is passed through a 0.5 micron MicroTec™
sediment prefilter. This filter is required to remove excess turbidity (particulate
matter) that may cause the membrane to plug.
2. The second stage of filtration is a 0.5 micron carbon block prefilter. This filter
removes organics and chlorine from the feed water that can damage the
membrane.
3. The third filtration stage of the system is a high rejection thin film
composite (TFC) reverse osmosis membrane. It removes over 96% of
most inorganic salts, all microorganisms and almost all high molecular
weight organics in the water.
Fig. A: System Diagram
TFC RO Membrane
(inside housing)
0.5 micron MicroTec™
Sediment Prefilter
(SF-MT-0.5-10)
0.5 micron
Carbon Block
Filter (CF-0.5-10)
Pressure
Gauge
Tap Water
“INPUT”
(From Garden
Hose Adapter)
Front View
Black Tubing to
Membrane Feed
Blue Purified
Water Tubing
(Good Water)
Flow Restrictor (3:1)
in Red Tubing
(Green Tubing for
2:1 Flow Restrictor) Membrane Feed
Push Fitting
Yellow Concentrate
(waste) Tubing
Top View

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SINGLE MEMBRANE SYSTEM-FIGURE B
DUAL MEMBRANE SYSTEM- FIGURE C

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WHAT IS REVERSE OSMOSIS?
Osmosis is a process in nature that allows fluid of a lower concentration to pass through a
semi-permeable membrane into a fluid of a higher concentration (See Figure 1). Because of
the difference in salt concentration, pure water flows through the membrane as though a
pressure were being applied to it (Figure 2). The effective driving force is called the osmotic
pressure. As a rough guide, the osmotic pressure is equal to about 1 psi (pounds per square
inch) per 100 ppm Total Dissolved Solids (TDS). When enough pressure is applied to the
solution with a higher concentration it can then pass through the membrane into the
solution of lower concentration. (See Figure 3). This is the basis of Reverse Osmosis.
Household water pressure is used to force tap water through the semipermeable RO
membrane. The membrane only allows the purest of water molecules to pass through it
while over 98% of most salts and other impurities are rejected and automatically rinsed from
the membrane down the drain.
Figure 1 Figure 3Figure 2
WHAT DOES THE SYSTEM DO?
SpectraPure’s CSP™ RO System uses household water pressure to reverse a natural physical
process called osmosis. Water, under pressure, is forced through a semipermeable membrane
where minerals and impurities are screened out and sent down the drain with waste water.
These minerals and impurities are measured as total dissolved solids (TDS).
The system connects to a house COLD water pipe for a water supply. The system includes
replaceable sediment, carbon prefilters and a membrane. The sediment prefilter removes
sand, dirt, rust particles and other particulates while the carbon prefilter takes chlorine and
organics out of the feed water. The water then passes through the RO membrane.
The CSP™ System gives you a continuous supply of sparkling clear, delicious water for
drinking, cooking, hydroponics etc. Foods will look better and taste better too. The reliability
with the CSP™ Water Treatment System is greatly improved over other systems and costly
maintenance is avoided. The system eliminates the need to buy bottled water. Instead, it puts
high quality water at your fingertips.

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SpectraPure® Inc.Assumes no responsibility for water damage due to
leaks. It is the user’s responsibility to determinethat the system is leak-free.
SYSTEM INITIALIZATION:
1. Attach the garden hose adapter (connected to the black tubing)
to your cold water source. Never run hot water (greater than
113° F/45° C) through the system.
2. Place the yellow concentrate (waste) tubing and the blue purified
(product) water tubing into a drain. Do not restrict flow from these
lines.
3. Open the cold water supply valve. You may use pressure up to 80 psi
(5.5 bar).
CAUTION: 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.)
NOTE: It is recommended that at least 2 gallons (7.57 liters) of purified
water be discarded now before collecting purified water for
use. If the unit is not used for several days, run the system for
at least 10 minutes before collecting any water. This will flush
out any stale water in the system.
4. Finish the installation by connecting the yellow line to a drain. The
blue line may be placed into a Rubbermaid™ trash can or set up
for automatic operation using a Liquid Level Controller (LLC-S-115),
(LLC-M-115) or the Auto ShutOff Kit (ASOFK).

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WORKING WITH PUSH FITTINGS:
Push fittings are very reliable and convenient tubing connectors.
To remove the tubing from its push fitting:
1. Firmly depress and hold the push fitting collar down with your thumbnail.
2. While the push fitting collar is depressed, pull the tubing straight out
of the push fitting. Once the tubing is removed, release the collar.
To reinsert the tubing into its push fitting:
1. Moisten the O-ring seal inside the push 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 completely seat the line into the fitting and
past the O -ring seal.
5. Turn on the system water supply and check for leaks prior to further
use or testing. If a leak is observed, you may not have pushed the
tubing into the push fitting far enough to seal the tubing against the
O-ring. Turn off the system water supply and reseat the tubing as
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SEDIMENT PREFILTER REPLACEMENT:
A Sediment Filter will usually last approx. 4-6 months, depending on the
quality of the tap water and quantity of water being produced. (The life span
of the filter is determined by the turbidity, iron content, organics, and total
particulate volume in your water source). The best way to determine when
your Sediment Prefilter needs replacement is to monitor the Pressure Gauge.
When you have a drop in pressure of 15-20% below your normal gauge
pressure, replace the filter. To verify this, run water through the system without
the filter in its housing. If the pressure returns to your normal house pressure
without the filter, you will know the filter you just took out was plugged up
and causing the pressure drop.
**NOTE: A drop in the system’s production is, in most 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.
Sediment Prefilter Replacement
Materials Required: 0.5 micron MicroTec™ Sediment Filter (SF-MT-0.5 -10),
Filter Wrench
Procedure:
1. Turn off water supply to the system.
2. Refer to Fig. A (System Diagram). Using the provided filter housing wrench,
remove the housing on the left. Unscrew it counterclockwise as viewed
from the bottom.
3. Remove the old filter and discard.
4. Thoroughly wash the housing with a mixture of hot soapy water and a few
teaspoons of household bleach. Rinse well with clean hot water.
5. Install the new prefilter onto the round port in the head of the housing,
Screw the housing back onto the assembly and hand-tighten only.
NOTE: Do not use filter wrench to tighten housings. Over-tightening
will damage housings and void your warranty.
6. Proceed with carbon block filter replacement.
* If your water contains a great deal of sediment or chlorine, the prefilters may
require more frequent changes to maintain adequate production rate and
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CARBON BLOCK FILTER REPLACEMENT:
A Carbon Filter will usually lasts 4-6 months ,depending on the chlorine
(or chloramine) content of your tap water and quantity of water being
produced. The best way to determine when your Carbon Block Prefilter
needs replacement is to use a chlorine test kit.
Any chlorine level above 0.1 ppm will cause damage to the membrane
and indicates that the carbon block filter must be changed. To test for
chlorine breakthrough , collect a 10 ml sample of the concentrate from
the yellow tubing and test the chlorine concentration using test kit TK-CL-
10-KIT. If the chlorine concentration is above 0.1ppm, replace the carbon
prefilter.
**NOTE: A drop in the system’s production is, 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: 0.5 micron Carbon Block Filter (CF-0.5-10),
Filter Wrench, Chlorine Test Kit (TK-CL-10-KIT)
Procedure:
1. Turn off water supply to the system.
2. Refer to Fig. A (System Diagram). Using the provided filter housing
wrench, remove the housing on the right. Unscrew it counterclockwise
as viewed from the bottom.
3. Remove the old filter and discard.
4. Thoroughly wash the housing with a mixture of hot soapy water and
a few teaspoons of household bleach. Rinse well with clean hot water.
5. Install the new carbon block filter, making sure that the black gaskets
on both ends of the filter are firmly seated in the gasket recesses.
6. Screw the housing back onto the assembly and hand-tighten only.
NOTE: Do not use filter wrench to tighten housings. Over-tightening
will damage housings and void your warranty.
7. Turn on system water supply and check for leaks.

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METERING AND DIAGNOSTICS:
This SpectraPure purification system has been fully equipped with sufficient
instrumentation to make monitoring and troubleshooting an easy process.
The provided pressure gauge is used to determine the tap water pressure
and to evaluate the condition of the sediment and carbon prefilters.
USING THE PRESSURE GAUGE
The pressure gauge is used to monitor the condition of the Sediment and
Carbon Prefilters (not the RO Membrane). When the filters are new,
the gauge will indicate the actual available house water pressure. As the
filters collect particulates, the pressure will begin to drop. A 15-20% (or
more) drop in pressure would indicate that the prefilters are in need of
replacement.
USING THE DUAL-PROBE TDS METER (DM1 METER)
The digital TDS meter (dual probe) will provide a reliable means of
evaluating the performance of the RO membrane. The numbers from the
two probe readings can be used to calculate the percentage of rejection
of the (TFC) RO membrane.
The “IN” position of the switch relates to the “IN” probe installed on the
black tap water line before the RO membrane.
The “OUT” position of the switch relates to the “OUT” probe installed on
the blue RO product water line after the RO membrane.
Warning!!:
The DM1 TDS Meter does not detect the presence of CO2, silica, organic
contaminants or microorganisms, nor should it be used as a medical or
scientific instrument. It should be used as an indicator or guide only,
and does not imply that the water is safe for human consumption. No
application other than monitoring the electrical conductivity of water is
expressed or implied.

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RO MEMBRANE REPLACEMENT:
1. Turn off the water supply to the RO system. Place the system where
the membrane housing is easily accessible.
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 (Page 9).
3. Lift the membrane housing from the retention clips.
4. Unscrew the membrane housing lid. This may require two people.
5. Use a pair of pliers to grasp the membrane stem and pull the membrane
from the housing (Fig. D).
Fig. D: Removing the Membrane Element
black
membrane
brine seal
black
membrane
housing
O-ring
membrane
product
water tube
6. Remove the black housing O-ring (Fig. D). Wash the empty housing
with soapy water. Rinse thoroughly with hot, clean water.
7. Insert new membrane into the housing, with the double O-ring end
first (Fig. E). The tube must fit into the recess at the bottom of the
membrane housing. When the membrane is aligned with the hole,
firmly push the membrane into the hole until it bottoms out.
Fig. E: Inserting the New Membrane Element
double O-ring
end of membrane
product water
stem tube
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8. Place the black housing O-ring on the housing rim and carefully screw
the lid back on to the base.
9.
Housing O-Ring
Reconnect the black tubing to the membrane feed push fitting.
NOTE: If you have a dual-membrane system, perform steps 2 thru 9
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Membrane Output Calculation
Membranes produce the rated gallons per day (GPD) at 60 psi (4.1 bars)
operating pressure, 77°F (25°C) operating temperature and 250 ppm total
dissolved solids.
Membrane output gallons per day (GPD) depends on operating pressure,
water temperature and the ppm TDS in the feed water.
Expected GPD = Rated GPD × PCF × TCF
PCF is the pressure correction factor
TCF is the temperature correction factor
Calculation of Pressure Correction Factor (PCF): The output (GPD) from
the membrane is directly proportional to the applied 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 multipled by the PCF.
PCF = Line Pressure (in psi) ÷ 60
Calculation of Temperature Correction Factor (TCF): The output (GPD)
also decreases with decrease in temperature. This is because water
viscosity increases with decrease in water temperature.
Temperature Correction Factor Table (TCF)
°F /°C TCF °F /°C TCF °F /°C TCF
41.0 /5 0.521 59.0 /15 0.730 77.0 /25 1.000
42.8 /6 0.540 60.8 /16 0.754 78.8 /26 1.031
44.6 /7 0.560 62.6 /17 0.779 80.6 /27 1.063
46.4 /8 0.578 64.4 /18 0.804 82.4 /28 1.094
48.2 /9 0.598 66.2 /19 0.830 84.2 /29 1.127
50.0 /10 0.620 68.0 /20 0.857 86.0 /30 1.161
51.8 /11 0.640 69.8 /21 0.884 87.8 /31 1.196
53.6 /12 0.661 71.6 /22 0.912 89.6 /32 1.232
55.4 /13 0.684 73.4 /23 0.941 91.4 /33 1.267
57.2/14 0.707 75.2 /24 0.970 93.2 /34 1.304

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Membrane Output Calculation Example
What is the expected GPD from a 90 GPD System at 40 psi pressure and
60°F water temperature?
PCF = 40 ÷ 60 = 0.666
TCF = 0.754
Expected GPD = 90 × 0.666 × 0.754 = 45.2 GPD ± 20%
45.2 GPD would be the Actual Production Rate
Performance Test
The performance of a RO membrane is measured by its ability to reject salts
(or TDS -Total Dissolved Solids).
Important: Test the quality of the membrane once every 6 months.
Note: This procedure will require the use of the DM -1 TDS Meter.
Procedure:
1. Measure tap water TDS. This is the “IN” setting on the meter. (Call it X)
2. Run the system for 10-15 minutes.
3. Measure RO water TDS directly on the “OUT” setting on the meter.
(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
Rejection of the RO Membrane Calculation Example
1. Tap water TDS = 150 ppm (X)
2. RO water TDS = 7 ppm (Y)
3. X - Y = 143 ppm
4. (X - Y) ÷ X = 143 ÷ 150 = 0.953
5. Rejection = [ ( X - Y) ÷ X ] ×100 = 0.953 ×100 = 95.3
Membrane TDS Rejection = 95.3 %: Rejection rates less than 95% may
indicate that the membrane should be replaced.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE:
Membrane Troubleshooting Guide
The following chart illustrates the procedure for determination of RO membrane
performance. However, the chart represents only rough guidelines for determining
performance of RO membrane. Depending on your tap water chemistry, the
rejection characteristics of the membrane may vary significantly.
Method of
Testing Calculate % Rejection Test Results Conclusion
TDS/
Conductivity
Tester
Measure feed water (X)
RO product water (Y)
for TDS/ Conductivity
Is Rejection
greater than
95%?
No - Replace Membrane
Yes - Membrane OK
Alkalinity
Test Kit
Measure feed water (X)
RO product water (Y)
for Alkalinity
Is Rejection
greater than
90%?
No - Replace Membrane
Yes - Membrane OK
Hardness
Test Kit**
Measure feed water (X)
RO product water (Y)
for Hardness
Is Rejection
greater than
90%?
No - Replace Membrane
Yes - Membrane OK
**Caution: This test is not to be used on softened water sources.
Product Water - Low Production Rate
Cause Corrective Action
Plugged prefilters Replace prefilters
Low water temperature Heat feed water or use higher GPD membrane
Low feed pressure Use booster pump or use higher GPD membrane
Fouled membrane Replace membrane

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CHOOSING A MOUNTING LOCATION:
When considering a location for the installation of the RO System, take the
following factors into account:
Light Sources
1. Most of the components of this system are plastic and are subject to
damage by ultraviolet light from the sun and other sources such as
metal halide lighting.
2. Algae is more likely to thrive inside the clear filter housings when
exposed to bright light.
3. Avoid installing this unit in bright light or direct sunlight.
Temperature Extremes
1. The unit must be kept out of areas that are subject to freezing
temperatures.
2. High temperatures greater than 100° F (38° C) must be avoided. If
the unit is used outside, avoid putting the system in direct sunlight or
connecting it to a garden hose that may be exposed to sunlight.
TIPS FOR LONG MEMBRANE LIFE:
1. Replacement of 0.5 micron sediment filter once every 6 months. This
will prevent membrane fouling due to silt or sediment depositing on
the membrane.
2. Replacement of 0.5 micron 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 at lower than the recommended
concentrate to purified water ratios, as described on page 10.
4. Operating reverse osmosis systems on softened feed water greatly
reduces the chances of membrane fouling.
STORAGE
1. It is recommended that you store your RO System in a cool place
when not being used. Do not let the membrane dry out.
2. Your RO System must be protected from freezing or t e m p e r a t u r e s
above 100° F (38°C).

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THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY:
All standard water purification products manufactured by SpectraPure have a 3 year limited
warranty, except the Eliminator™ MarinePro™, Industrial, Laboratory, Custom Systems, Commercial
and electrical products which have a 1 year limited warranty. LiterMeters™ & UPLC™ have a 5 year
limited warranty. OEM equipment resold by SpectraPure (pumps and monitors) carry the original
manufacturer’s warranty.
SpectraPure, Inc.®warrants the product to the original owner only to be free of defects in material
and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of receipt. SpectraPure’s liability under
this warranty shall be limited to repairing or replacing at SpectraPure’s option, without charge,
F.O.B. SpectraPure’s factory, any product of SpectraPure’s manufacture. SpectraPure will not be
liable for any cost of removal, installation, transportation or any other charges which may arise in
connection with a warranty claim. Products which are sold but not manufactured by SpectraPure
are subject to the warranty provided by the manufacturer of said products and not by SpectraPure’s
warranty. SpectraPure will not be liable for damage or wear to products caused by abnormal
operating conditions, accident, abuse, misuse, unauthorized alteration or repair or, if the product
was not installed in accordance with SpectraPure’s or other manufacture’s printed installation and
operating conditions, or damage caused by hot water, freezing, flood, fire or acts of God.
SpectraPure will not be responsible for any consequential damages arising from installation or use
of the product, including any water or mold damage due to flooding which may occur due to
malfunction or faulty installation, including, but not limited to failure by installer to over- or under-
tighten fittings, housings, and/or push-style fittings, or improper installation of push-style fittings.
Consumable items such as prefilters and membranes are not covered under the 3 year warranty.
SpectraPure warrants (prorated) the performance of tested SpectraSelectPlus™ RO membrane
elements only, for one year from date of receipt by the buyer, providing that the loss of performance
was not caused by fouling, neglect or water conditions exceeding the feed 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 components must be returned to
SpectraPure with proof of purchase, installation date, failure date and supporting installation data. Any
defective product to be returned to the factory must be sent freight prepaid; documentation supporting
the warranty claim and a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number must be included.
SpectraPure will not be liable for shipping damages due to the improper packaging of the returned
equipment and all returned goods must also have adequate insurance coverage and a tracking number.
SpectraPure will not pay for loss or damage caused directly or indirectly by the presence, growth,
proliferation, spread or any activity of “fungus”, wet or dry rot or bacteria. Such loss or damage is
excluded regardless of any other cause or event that contributes concurrently or in any sequence
to the loss. We will not pay for loss or damage caused by or resulting from continuous or repeated
seepage or leakage of water, or the presence or condensation of humidity, moisture or vapor, that
occurs over a period of 14 days or more. “Fungus” and “fungi” mean any type or form of fungus or
Mycota or any byproduct or type of infestation produced by such fungus or Mycota, including but
not limited to, mold, mildew, mycotoxins, spores, scents or any biogenic aerosols.
SpectraPure will not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages, losses or expenses
arising from installation, use, or any other causes. There are no expressed or implied warranties,
including merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, which extend beyond those warranties
described or referred to above.
*The three year limited warranty does not apply to consumable items, including but
not limited to, filters and cartridges unless specifically stated above.

SpectraPure
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SpectraPure
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Inc. 480.894.5437 Call us toll-free 1.800.685.2783
2167 East Fifth St, Tempe, Arizona 85281
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REPLACEMENT PARTS:
Part Number Description
SF-MT-0.5-10 0.5 micron MicroTec™ Sediment Filter
CF-0.5-10 0.5 micron Carbon Block Prefilter
MEM-0090 90 god TFC Membrane
(Use 2 for 180 gpd systems)
FR-90-RED, -GRN Flow Restrictor for 90 gpd (340 lpd) System
FR-180-RED, -GRN Flow Restrictors for 180 gpd (680 lpd) System
* Green Flow Restrictors have a 2:1 waste ratio recommended for water <180 ppm
Red Flow Restrictors have a 3:1 waste ratio recommended for water ≥180 ppm
ACCESSORIES:
Part Number Description
MTR-TDS-EZ Hand-held TDS Meter
COM-100 Hand-held Conductivity Meter
MTR-PH80 Hand-held pH Meter
FAU-SNP Quick Connect Faucet Adapter
TK-CL-10-KIT Total Chlorine Test Kit
TK-CL-10TABS 10 Replacement Tabs for Chlorine Test Kit
GHA-4 1/4" Garden Hose Adapter
WR-UNIV Filter Wrench
VA-FVK-4 Flush Valve Kit
BPLF-MO-115 Low-Flow (≤60GPD) Booster Pump, 115V
BPLF-MO-230 Low-Flow (≤60GPD) Booster Pump, 230V
BPHF-MO-115 High-Flow (>60GPD) Booster Pump, 115V
BPHF-MO-230 High-Flow (>60GPD) Booster Pump, 230V
See our Web Site for Liquid Level Controls
and other Optional Accessories
Warning: SpectraPure does not recommend
drinking deionized water.