SpectraPure CSPDI-90-MF User manual

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING MANUAL
WARNING
Please read carefully before proceeding with installation. Failure to
follow any attached instructions or operating parameters may lead
to the product’s failure and possible damage to property.
CSPDI-MF (manual flush)
CSPDI-AF (automatic flush)
(90 & 180 GPD models)
Reverse Osmosis/Deionization
Water Purification Systems

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
System Features ...................................................................................................... 3
System Specifications ............................................................................................ 4
General System Description ................................................................................. 5
Front View of CSPDI-RODI-90 System ................................................................6
Front View of CSPDI-RODI-180 System .............................................................. 7
Typical Rear Views for -MF Systems .................................................................... 8
Typical Rear View for -AF Systems ...................................................................... 9
Working With Push Fittings .............................................................................. 10
System Installation & Initialization .............................................................11-12
Install the Float Valve ..........................................................................................12
Float Valve Illustration ........................................................................................13
Flow Restrictors and Test Strips ........................................................................ 13
How It Works ........................................................................................................14
The Manual Flush Valve (-MF Versions) ...........................................................14
The Auto Flush Valve (-AF Versions) ................................................................15
Booster Pump Installation .................................................................................. 15
Sediment Prefilter Replacement ........................................................................16
Carbon Block Filter Replacement ......................................................................17
DI Cartridge Replacement .................................................................................. 18
RO Membrane Replacement ............................................................................. 19
RO Membrane Diagnostics ................................................................................ 20
Testing the Quality of the Membrane ............................................................. 20
Membrane Production Calculation ............................................................ 21-22
Tips for Long Membrane Life ............................................................................ 22
Troubleshooting Guide ...................................................................................... 23
Terms and Conditions ........................................................................................ 24
Three Year Limited Warranty ............................................................................ 25
Optional Accessories .......................................................................................... 26
Notes ...................................................................................................................... 27
Replacement Parts .............................................................................................. 28
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This CSPDI RO/DI System comes complete with:
• SpectraSelectPlus™ 99% rejection TFC membrane
(2 membranes in 180GPD system)
• 2:1 waste-to-product ratio produces 50% less waste water
(3:1 for hard water areas)
• Long-life high-efficiency 0.5 micron Sediment prefilter
• High-capacity 0.5 micron Carbon Block prefilter eliminates chlorine,
herbicides and other organic pollutants
• SilicaBuster™ Extended Life Super DI Cartridge (DI-SB-10HC)
• Three-probe TDS Meter to monitor tap water, membrane and DI
performance.
• Automatic or Manual Flush Valve for longer membrane life
• Automatic ShutOff Valve saves water
• Inline feedwater Ball Valve for manual system shutoff
• Float Valve included for overflow protection
• Tri-color custom pressure gauge indicates when to change prefilters
• Durable, no rust mounting bracket and clear filter housings
• 6-foot feed, product and waste tubing included
• Housing wrench for easy filter removal
• Garden hose adapter for feed water hookup
• 3-year warranty
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. However, SpectraPure®Inc. Assumes No Responsibility
for water damage due to leaks. It is the user’s responsibility to determine that
the system is leak-free. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact
our customer service department at 1.800.685.2783.
Warning: SpectraPure does not recommend
drinking deionized water.

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SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS:
Sediment Prefilter 0.5 micron MicroTec™ sediment prefilter (SF-MT- 0.5 -10)
Carbon Filter 0.5 micron carbon block prefilter (CF-0.5-10)
RO Membrane Type SpectraSelectPlus 99% rejection membrane (TFC)
DI Cartridge SilicaBuster™ SUPER DI™ Cartridge (DI-SB-10HC)
Rejection Rate Minimum 98%; 99% typical
Input Water Pressure 60 psi (4.15 bar) line pressure*
Input Water Temp 77°F (25°C)
Recovery Rate 33% (i.e. 33% of the water will be collected as pure water)
Dimensions:
CSPDI-180-AF (-MF) 15" W x 18" H x 7" D (Two Membranes)
CSPDI-90-AF (-MF) 15" W x 16" H x 7" D (One Membrane)
Nominal Membrane Flow Rates @ 60 psi, 77° F, & 250 ppm TDS :
GPD Product Water Flow Rate Concentrate Flow Rate (2:1)
90 468 ml/min 468 ml/min
180 468 ml/min 936 ml/min
Permeate flow and TDS rejection is based on the following test conditions:
250 ppm tap water, 77° F (25° C), 33% recovery and 60 psi.
Higher TDS, harder tap water, higher temperature, greater recovery rate, or
lower operating pressure may contribute to reduced permeate flow and/or
lower TDS rejection.
Reverse Osmosis Operating Limits:
Operating Pressure* 40 – 80 psi (2.75 – 5.5 bar)
pH Range 2 – 10
Maximum Temperature 113° F (45° C)
Maximum Turbidity 1.0 NTU
Maximum Silt Density Index 5.0 (based on 15 min. test time)
Free Chlorine Tolerance less than 0.1 ppm
Maximum Iron less than 0.1 ppm
Maximum Manganese less than 0.1 ppm
Maximum Hydrogen Sulfide 0 ppm
*Operating pressure less than 40 psi may require a booster pump:
Operating pressure greater than 80 psi may require a pressure regulator.

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GENERAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION:
This SpectraPure®RODI System gives you a continuous supply of sparkling
clear water. The reliability with the SpectraPure®Water Treatment System is
greatly improved over other systems. Costly maintenance can be avoided,
providing high quality water at your fingertips.
The incoming feed water from a cold water source is directed through
BLACK tubing with an inline ball valve and is first passed through a
sediment prefilter. This filter is used to remove excessive turbidity, sand,
dust, silt, etc., that would otherwise cause the carbon filter to plug up.
The next stage of filtration is the carbon block prefilter. This filter is used to
remove organics and chlorine from the feed water that can damage the
membrane. The next stage of the system is the RO membrane.
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 inorganic salts,
all microorganisms and almost all high molecular weight organics in the
water
are rejected by the membrane and sent down the drain.
This RODI system has a one stage Deionization cartridge that polishes the
RO water to less-than-one ppm purity. This is
our SilicaBuster™ Extended
Life Super DI cartridge.
The CSPDI RODI system comes equipped with a three-probe Inline TDS
meter. The TDS meter can monitor three steps in the purification process.
Line 1 of the meter shows the tap water TDS. Line 2 of the meter shows
the TDS of the RO water. Line 3 of the meter shows the TDS of the final
product water (out of the SilcaBuster DI).
A pressure-operated Shutoff Valve and a Float Valve are provided for
convenient filling of a storage reservoir.
A Manual Flush Valve (-MF) can be used to periodically rinse the
accumulated impurities and concentrated waste water from the surface of
the RO membrane to help increase the life of the membrane.
An Automatic Flush System (-AF) can be used to periodically rinse the
accumulated impurities and concentrated waste water from the surface of
the RO membrane to help increase the life of the membrane.

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SINGLE MEMBRANE RO/DI SYSTEM
CSPDI - 90 GPD:
YELLOW 1/4"
Waste Water
Tubing
Attaches
Here
SpectraSelectPlus RO Membrane
(inside Housing)
Pressure
Gauge
0.5 micron
Sediment Prefilter
(SF-0.5-10)
High-Capacity
SilcaBuster
(DI-SB-10HC)
BLACK
1/4"
Tap Water
Tubing
Attaches
Here
BE SURE TO CONNECT BLACK TUBING AND
ELBOW TO END OF MEMBRANE HOUSING
Three-Probe TDS Meter
Line 1 = Tap Water
Line 2 = RO Water
Line 3 = DI Water
0.5 micron
Carbon Block Filter
(CF-0.5 -10)
BLUE
1/4"
DI Water
Tubing
Attaches
Here
Manual Flush Mechanism
Flow Restrictor in this end
of Red (or Green) tubing

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DUAL MEMBRANE RO/DI SYSTEM
CSPDI - 180:
0.5 micron
Sediment Prefilter
(SF-0.5-10)
High-Capacity
SilcaBuster
(DI-SB-10HC)
0.5 micron
Carbon Block Filter
(CF-0.5 -10)
Pressure
Gauge
BLACK
1/4"
Tap Water
Tubing
Attaches
Here
2 SpectraSelectPlus
Membranes
(inside Housings)
BE SURE TO CONNECT BLACK TUBING AND
ELBOW TO END OF MEMBRANE HOUSING
BLUE
1/4"
DI Water
Tubing
Attaches
Here
YELLOW
1/4"
Waste Water
Tubing
Attaches
Here
Three-Probe TDS Meter
Line 1 = Tap Water
Line 2 = RO Water
Line 3 = DI Water
Automatic Flush Mechanism
Flow Restrictor in this end
of Red (or Green) tubing

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REAR VIEWS for - MF SYSTEMS:
DUAL MEMBRANE SYSTEM
Waste
Water
Port
Product
Water
Port
Filtered
Input
Water
Port
Flow Restrictor
in Red (or Green)
Tubing
Flush Valve
(Closed Position)
Open to Flush
Filtered
Input
Water
Port Product
Water
Port
Waste
Water
Port
Cold
Water
Input
Port
Auto ShutOff Valve
(ASO)
Connect
Yellow
Drain Tubing
Here
Product
Water
in Blue
Tubing
This End has
Small “Plug”
SINGLE MEMBRANE SYSTEM
Waste
Water
Port
Product
Water
Port
Flush Valve
(Closed Position)
Open to Flush
Auto Shut-Off Valve
(ASO)
Filtered
Input
Water
Port
Product Water
in Blue Tubing
Waste
Water
to
Yellow
Drain
Tubing
Flow Restrictor in
Red (or Green)Tubing
This End has
Small “Plug”
NOTE: If Flush Valve is OPEN, product water cannot be produced.

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Pressure
Switch
Connector for optional Booster Pump (Black-Black)
Connector for Pressure Switch
Wiring Harness (Red-White-Black)
Connector for Solenoid
(Red-Black)
Control Module (AFC-01)
Flow Restrictor (3:1) in Red Tubing (Green Tubing for 2:1 Flow Restrictor)
Solenoid Valve Automatic
ShutOff Valve (ASO)
Waste
Water
to
Yellow
Drain
Tubing
Connect 2.1 mm Mini Plug to Power Supply. If using Booster Pump, you must use a 24VDC, 2.5A Power Supply here.
Automatic Flush Components (-AF models) - Shown with membrane removed for clarity

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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
described above.