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SpectraPure, Inc. warrants each new Reverse Osmosis system to the original owner only to
be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of
receipt. SpectraPure’s liabililty under this warranty shall be limited to repairing or replacing on
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
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or wear to products caused by abnormal operating conditions, accident, abuse, misuse, unauthor-
ized alteration, or repair, or if the product was not installed in accordance with SpectraPure’s
printed installation and operating conditions or damage caused by hot water, freezing, flood,
fire, or acts of God.
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or use of the product, including any water damage due to flooding which may occur due to
malfunction or faulty installation, including, but not limited to failure of installer to tighten all
fittings.
SpectraPure warrants (pro-rated) the performance of membrane elements 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 on page 3 of this manual.
* Most municipal water supplies meet these requirements.
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MaxPure™ MPDI
RO/DI System
Reverse Osmosis/Ion Exchange
Water Purification System
(Single and Dual Membrane Models)
Installation and Operating Manual

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System Information
System Specifications------------------------------------------------------------------ 3
Reverse Osmosis Feed Water Requirements -------------------------- 3
System Description --------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Operating the Push-Fittings ------------------------------------------------------ 4
System Start-Up
System Initialization and Start-Up ---------------------------------------------6
Checking the Concentrate to Purified Water Ratio --------------- 7
System Set-Up
Flow Restrictor Removal, Adjustment & Replacement-----------9-12
Diagnostics & System Maintenance
Sediment Pre-Filter Diagnostic --------------------------------------------------12
Sediment Pre-Filter Replacement ----------------------------------------------12
Carbon Block Filter Diagnostic ------------------------------------------------- 13
Carbon Block Filter Replacement --------------------------------------------- 13
RO Membrane Diagnostic --------------------------------------------------------- 14
RO Membrane Replacement -----------------------------------------------------15-16
Deionization Cartridge Diagnostic -------------------------------------------17
Deionization Cartridge Replacement ---------------------------------------17
Production Rate
Membrane Output Calculation -------------------------------------------------18
Testing the Quality of the Membrane ------------------------------------- 19
Membrane Testing
System Troubleshooting Guide-------------------------------------------------20
Membrane Troubleshooting Guide —————--------------------------20
System Care
Tips for Long Membrane Life----------------------------------------------------- 21
Storage------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 21
Choosing a Mounting Location ----------------------------------------------- 22
System Components
Replacement Parts ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 23
Optional Accessories-------------------------------------------------------------------23
Warranty, Terms and Conditions ------------------------------------------------------- 24
Table of Contents
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Replacement Parts
Model Replacement Part
SF-MT-1.0-10 1 micron MicroTec™ Sediment Filter
CF-10-10 10 micron Carbon Block Pre-Filter
SF-MT-0.5-10 0.5 micron MicroTec™ Sediment Filter (upgrade)
CF-0.5-10 0.5 micron Carbon Block Pre-Filter (upgrade)
TFC-25 25 gpd (95 lpd) TFC Membrane
TFC-40 40 gpd (151 lpd) TFC Membrane
TFC-60 60 gpd (228 lpd) TFC Membrane
TFC-90 90 gpd (340 lpd) TFC Membrane
(use 2 for 180 gpd (680 lpd) System)
FR-25 Flow Restrictor for 25 gpd (95 lpd) System
FR-40 Flow Restrictor for 40 gpd (151 lpd) System
FR-60 Flow Restrictor for 60 gpd (228 lpd) System
FR-90 Flow Restrictor for 90 gpd (340 lpd) System
FR-180 Flow Restrictor for 180 gpd (680 lpd) System
DI-SB-CC-10 SilicaBuster™ Color Change DI Cartridge
GHA-4 1/4” (6.35 mm) Garden Hose Adapter
XWR-UNIV Filter Wrench
System Components
Optional Accessories
Model Optional Part
FAU-SMP Quick Connect Faucet Coupler
TK-CL-25 Total Chlorine Test Kit
TS-C61 Conductivity (micro-Siemens)Tester
TS-T71 TDS (Total Dissolved Solids)Tester
VA-FVK-4 Flush Valve Kit
BPLF-MO-115 Low-Flow Booster Pump, 115V
BPLF-MO-230 Low-Flow Booster Pump, 230V
BPHF-MO-115 Hi-Flow Booster Pump, 115V
BPHF-MO-230 Hi-Flow Booster Pump, 230V
See our Catalog or our Web Site for Liquid Level
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Choosing a Mounting Location
When considering a location for the installation of the
RO System, consider the following factors:
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.
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System Information
System Specifications
Sediment Pre-Filter 1 micron MicroTec™ sediment pre-filter
Carbon Filter 10 micron carbon block pre-filter
RO Membrane Type Thin-Film Composite (TFC)
DI Cartridges SilicaBuster™ Color-Indicating DI Cartridge
Rejection Rate Greater than 98% average
Input Water Pressure 60 psi (4.15 bar) line pressure*
Input Water Temp 77°F (25°C)
Recovery Rate 20% (i.e. 20% 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
25 (95) 66 ml/min 264 ml/min
40 (151) 105ml/min 420 ml/min
60 (228) 158 ml/min 632 ml/min
90 (340) 235ml/min 940 ml/min
180 (680) 470ml/min 1880 ml/min
Reverse Osmosis Feed Water Requirements
Operating Pressure* 40 – 80 psi (2.75 – 5.5 bar)
pH Range 3 – 11
Maximum Temperature 100° F (38° 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
Langlier Saturation Index LSI must be negative
*Operating pressure less than 40 psi will 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 MaxPure™ MPDI System is a four stage reverse osmosis/
de-ionization system.
1. First, the incoming feed water is passed through a 1 micron micro-tec
sediment pre-filter. 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 10 micron carbon block pre-filter.
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 98% of
most inorganic salts, all micro-organisms and almost all high molecu
lar weight organics in the water.
4. The fourth stage moves water through a color change strong based
anion cartridge. The anion exchange resin removes all negative ions
and replaces them with hydroxyl ions.
This super-capacity RO/DI system consists of newly developed color-indi-
cating DI resin cartridges with twice as much phosphates/silica removal
resin as in previous designs.
It is recommended that you keep replacement cartridges on hand,
ready to install as soon as the cartridge becomes exhausted.
Operating the Push-Fittings
The push-fittings used on SpectraPure products can be easily serviced.
To remove the tubing from its push-fitting:
a.) Firmly depress and hold the push-fitting collar down with your
thumbnail.
b.) While the push-fitting collar is depressed, pull the tubing straight
out of the push-fitting. Once the tubing is removed, release the
collar.
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Tips for Long Membrane Life
1. Replacement of 1 micron sediment filter once every 6
months. This will prevent membrane fouling due to silt or
sediment depositing on the membrane.
2. Replacement of 10 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 6.
4. Operating reverse osmosis systems on softened feed
water greatly reduces the chances of membrane fouling.
5. Use the optional flush kit valve after each use of
the system to extend membrane life up to 6 months.
Storage
1. It is recommended that you store your RO System
in a cool place when not being used.
2. Your RO System must be protected from freezing or
temperatures above 100° F (38°C).
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System Troubleshooting Guide
Product Water - Low Production Rate
Cause Corrective Action
Plugged pre-filters Replace pre-filters
Low water temperature Heat feed water or use higher GPD membrane
Low water pressure Use booster pump or use higher GPD membrane
Fouled membrane Replace membrane
Membrane Troubleshooting Guide
The following chart illustrates the procedure for determination of RO membrane
performance. However, the chart represents only rough guidelines for determin-
ing performance of RO membrane. Depending on your tap water chemistry, the
rejection characteristics of the membrane may vary significantly.
Method of Calculate % Test Results Conclusion
Testing Rejection
TDS/ Measure feed water (X) Is Rejection No - Replace Membrane
Conductivity RO product water (Y) greater than Yes - Membrane OK
Tester for TDS/Conductivity 95% ?
Alkalinity Measure feed water (X) Is Rejection No - Replace Membrane
Test Kit RO product water (Y) greater than Yes - Membrane OK
for Alkalinity 90% ?
Hardness Measure feed water (X) Is Rejection No - Replace Membrane
Test Kit** RO product water (Y) greater than Yes - Membrane OK
for Hardness 90%?
**Caution: This test is not to be used on softened water sources.
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System Information
Fig. A: System Diagram
TFC RO Membrane
(TFC-XX)
Color-Indicating
DI Cartridge
(DI-SB-CC-10)
1 micron MicroTec™
Sediment Pre-Filter
(SF-MT-1-10)
10 micron
Carbon Block
Filter (CF-10-10)
To re-insert the tubing into its push-fitting:
a.) Moisten the O-ring seal inside the concentrate outlet fitting by
dripping a few drops of clean water into the fitting.
b.) Grasp the yellow tubing near the flow restrictor end,
and insert the tubing into the push-fitting. 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.
c.) 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 O-ring seal.

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1. Remove the DI cartridge from the right-most housing and
re-install the empty housing.
2. Attach the garden hose adapter to your cold water source.
Never run hot water (greater than 100° F (38° C)) through
the system.
3. Place the yellow concentrate tubing and the blue purified
water tubing into the drain. Do not restrict flow from these
lines.
4. Slowly open the cold water supply valve and allow
the first two housings to fill. You may use pressure up to
80 psi (5.5 bar).
5. Check the system to ensure that all fittings are tight and
leak-free before leaving the system unattended.
6. Allow the system to produce at least 2 gallons (7.57 liters)
of purified water and discard.
7. Check the Concentrate to Purified Water Ratio by follow
ing the set-up instructions on the next page.
8. Close the cold water supply valve. Locate and re-install the
DI cartridge.
9. Slowly open the cold water supply valve and discard the
first gallon of product water.
Note: Air trapped in the DI cartridges is a normal condition
and will not affect the operation of the DI cartridges. Mounting
the blue product water tubing so that at least a short length
of tubing is higher than the filter unit can often alleviate this
condition.
System Start-Up
System Initialization & System Start-Up
If you are setting up your system for the first time or replacing
the RO membrane:
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damage due to leaks. It is the user’s responsibility to determine
that the system is leak-free.
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Membrane Output Calculation Example
What is the expected GPD from a 75 GPD System at 40 psi pressure and 60°F
water temperature?
PCF = 40 ÷ 60 = 0.666
TCF = 0.754 (from Table 1)
Expected GPD = 75 × 0.666 × 0.754 = 37.7 GPD ± 15%
37.7 GPD would be the Actual Production Rate
Testing the Quality of the Membrane
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 a Conductivity Meter (TS-C61) or (TS-T71).
Procedure:
1. Measure tap water conductivity. (Call it X)
2. Run the system for 15-20 minutes.
3. Rinse test instrument cell 2-3 times with RO water.
4. Measure RO water conductivity directly from the blue product
water line. (Call it Y).
5. Subtract RO water conductivity from tap water conductivity. (X - Y)
6. Divide this quantity by tap water conductivity. (X - Y) ÷ X
7. Rejection = [(X - Y) ÷ X ] ×100
* Conductivity in the above procedure could be replaced by hardness, alkalinity,
nitrate, phosphate, silica etc. (measured in ppm or mg/l).
Rejection of the RO Membrane Calculation Example
1. Tap water hardness = 150 ppm (X)
2. RO water hardness = 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 Hardness Rejection = 95.3 % : Rejection rates less than 95% may
indicate that the membrane should be replaced.
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Membrane Output Calculation
Membranes produce the rated gallons per day (GPD) at 60 psi (4.1 bars) operat-
ing pressure, 77°F (25°C) operating temperature and 500 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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System Set-Up
Checking the Concentrate to Purified Water Ratio
This procedure will assure you of maximum life and reliability of
your SpectraPure System.
Failure to perform this procedure can permanently damage the
membranes and will void the pro-rated Membrane Warranty.
In order to maximize the life of your SpectraPure RO Membrane, you
may need to adjust the ratio of the concentrate to purified water.
If not enough concentrate is allowed to flow past the membrane
during operation, the impurities will precipitate out on the mem-
brane surface, clogging the RO Membrane. To keep this from hap-
pening, the Concentrate to Purified Water Ratio must be checked
and adjusted in order to compensate for pressure and temperature
variations that exist in all water supplies. The flow rate of the concen-
trate must be a minimum of 4X the product flow rate. 4X to 6X is an
acceptable concentrate flow rate.
Procedure:
1. Open the cold water supply valve and let the system run for
15 minutes.
2. Collect product water from the blue tubing into a measuring
cup for two minutes. Measure the collected amount in milli-
liters and divide by 2. The resultant is the product flow
rate in Milliliters per Minute.
(Although not needed in this proceedure, the daily product
flow rate in Gallons per Day (GPD) can be calculated to be
equal to the product flow rate times 0.38 ).
3. Use the procedure and tables on the following pages to
determine the optimum length of the flow restrictor capillary
tubing. After adjusting the flow restrictor, repeat the above
procedure and recheck the Concentrate to Purified Water
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System Set-Up
Flow Restrictor Removal, Adjustment, and Replacement
1. Locate the yellow concentrate tubing (Fig. B). Remove the tubing from its
push-fitting at the membrane as follows:
a.) Firmly depress and hold the push-fitting collar down with your
thumbnail.
b.) While the push-fitting collar is depressed, pull the tubing straight
out of the push-fitting. Once the tubing is removed, release the collar.
2. Carefully remove the flow restrictor assembly, now visible as a plastic insert
in the end of the yellow tubing (Fig. C). You may use an object such as a
dull knife to help pry the flow restrictor insert from the end of the tubing.
The entire flow restrictor (consisting of the insert plug and thin capillary
tubing) may then be gently extracted.
Note: Take care not to crush or otherwise damage the delicate capillary tubing.
3. Refer to the Flow Restrictor Tables (Fig. D). Find the table that represents the
Flow Restrictor Assembly for the membrane that you have. Find the product
water flow rate in the left-hand column and the length of the flow restric-
tor in the right-hand column.
Example: If your Flow Restrictor Assembly is for a 90 GPD Membrane and
the product water flow rate is 175 mL/Min, then the flow restrictor
length should be 6 inches (15.2 cm)
4. Using a new single-edge razor blade, carefully measure and then cut the
flow restrictor to the length indicated.
5. Re-insert the flow restrictor assembly into the yellow tubing and firmly
re-seat the insert into the end of the yellow tubing by carefully pressing on
the insert with your thumbnail. Care should be taken not to crush or other-
wise damage the end of the capillary tubing protruding from the end of
the insert.
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Deionization Cartridge Diagnostic
The DI stage is an anion cartridge #DI-SB-CC-10. In order to deter-
mine the condition of the cartridge, watch for the color to change
from the bottom to the top. The color will change from a very dark
blue to a lighter blue or tan color. Once the cartridge has changed
color by 70 to 80% it must be replaced. Failure to replace the DI
cartridge upon exhaustion will contaminate the product water.
(For “down flow” DI systems or systems that incorporate a permeate
pump, the color will change from the top to the bottom ).
Note: If the pH of your tap water is too high, the resin may not
change color.
Diagnostics &
System Maintenance
Deionization Cartridge Replacement
Materials Needed: One DI-SB-CC-10 Deionizaton cartridge,
filter wrench.
Procedure:
1. Remove the filter housing from its cap by unscrewing it counter
clockwise as viewed from the bottom.
2. Remove and discard the old cartridge from the housing.
3. Thoroughly wash out the housings with hot soapy water to
which a few teaspoons of household bleach have been added.
Rinse well with clean hot water.
4. Install the new deionization cartridge. Make sure the cartridge is
installed in the correct direction as marked on the filter housing
and that the top seal is securely attached to the top of the
cartridge
5. Re-install the bottom housing onto the cap by rotating it clock-
wise and tighten with the wrench.
6. Turn on system and check for leaks.

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from the yellow tubing (see Flow Restrictor Removal, Adjustment,
and Replacement). Reconnect the tubing to the membrane housing.
Place the flow restrictor in a safe location where it will not be acciden-
tally crushed or damaged.
11. Put the yellow concentrate tubing and the blue product
water tubing in the drain and turn on the system water supply.
Allow the system to flush for several minutes to remove any loose
particles.
12. Turn off the water supply to the system. Remove the yellow
tubing from the membrane tubing from the membrane housing
and replace the flow restrictor assembly as described on page 9.
13. Re-insert the flow restrictor end of the yellow tubing into
its push-fitting at the RO membrane and reconnect the yellow con
centrate tubing to the membrane housing.
14. Turn on the water supply to the system and check for leaks. Check,
and if necessary adjust, the Concentrate to Purified Water Ratio per
the procedures described in that section.
Fig. F: Removing the Membrane Element
Fig. G: Inserting the New Membrane Element
black
membrane
brine seal
black
membrane
housing
O-ring
membrane
product
water tube
double
O-ring end of
membrane
product
water stem
tube
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System Set-Up
Fig. B: Reverse Osmosis Assembly
Top/Rear View
membrane
feed
push-fitting
black
tubing to
membrane
feed
RO membrane yellow concentrate tubing
blue purified
water tubing
black feed
tubing
yellow tubing capillary tubing
plastic insert
Fig. C: Flow Restrictor Assembly
7. Re-insert the yellow tubing into its push-fitting in the RO membrane as
follows:
a.) Moisten the O-ring seal inside the concentrate outlet fitting by dripping
a few drops of clean water into the fitting.
b.) Grasp the yellow tubing near the flow restrictor end, and insert the
tubing into the push-fitting. 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.
c.) 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 O-ring seal.
8. 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
yellow 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.

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Fig. D: Flow Restrictor Tables
(For 4:1 Concentrate to Product Ratio)
FR
-
25 & FR
-
40
ml./min. gpd in. cm.
110 42 1 2.5
84 32 2 5.1
75 29 3 7.6
69 26 4 10.2
63 24 5 12.7
60 23 6 15.2
55 21 7 17.8
51 19 8 20.3
47 18 9 22.9
45 17 10 25.4
44 17 11 27.9
42 16 12 30.5
40 15 13 33.0
39 15 14 35.6
38 14 15 38.1
37 14 16 40.6
PRODUCT RATE CUT TO LENGTH
FR
-
90
ml./min. gpd in. cm.
269 102 1 2.5
233 88 2 5.1
213 81 3 7.6
198 75 4 10.2
183 69 5 12.7
175 67 6 15.2
164 62 7 17.8
154 58 8 20.3
148 56 9 22.9
141 54 10 25.4
136 52 11 27.9
133 50 12 30.5
129 49 13 33.0
128 48 14 35.6
124 47 15 38.1
124 47 16 40.6
PRODUCT RATE CUT TO LENGTH
FR
-
60
ml./min. gpd in. cm.
158 60 1 2.5
130 49 2 5.1
123 47 3 7.6
110 42 4 10.2
99 38 5 12.7
94 36 6 15.2
93 35 7 17.8
88 33 8 20.3
84 32 9 22.9
79 30 10 25.4
76 29 11 27.9
74 28 12 30.5
71 27 13 33.0
68 26 14 35.6
66 25 15 38.1
66 25 16 40.6
PRODUCT RATE CUT TO LENGTH
FR-180
ml./min. gpd in. cm.
490 186 1 2.5
460 175 2 5.1
430 163 3 7.6
400 152 4 10.2
379 144 5 12.7
356 135 6 15.2
344 131 7 17.8
326 124 8 20.3
311 118 9 22.9
300 114 10 25.4
289 110 11 27.9
281 107 12 30.5
270 103 13 33.0
263 100 14 35.6
259 98 15 38.1
256 97 16 40.6
PRODUCT RATE CUT TO LENGTH
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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 (Fig. E).
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. F).
6. Remove the black housing O-ring (Fig. F). 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.G). 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.
8. Place the black housing O-ring on the housing rim and carefully
screw the lid back on to the base.
9. Reconnect the black tubing to the membrane feed push-fitting.
Note: If you have a dual-membrane system, perform steps 2 thru 9 on
the second membrane now.
10. Disconnect the yellow concentrate tubing (Fig. B) from the
membrane housing and remove the flow restrictor (Fig. C)
Fig. E: Membrane Housing
blue product
water tubing
black feed tubing
membrane feed
push-fitting
membrane housing lid yellow concentrate tubing
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RO Membrane Diagnostic
In order to accurately determine the condition of the RO Membrane, a
conductivity tester capable of reading the tap water conductivity and the
product water conductivity would typically be required.
You may also use an alkalinity test kit (on softened water sources) or a
hardness test kit (cannot be used on softened water sources).
Before performing any membrane test, the DI cartridge must be removed
and the empty housing re-installed; also, the waste -to-product water ratio
must be 4 to 1 or greater.
Procedure:
1. Turn on the system, let it operate long enough to fill the
empty DI housing, then let it run for an additional 20 minutes.
2. See the section on Testing the Quality of the Membrane, page 19.
Perform the test using your chosen method.
3. Turn off the system, drain the DI housing, re-install the DI cartridge,
and turn on the system.
Note: All water sources are different and are subject to changes in
conductivity from season to season which could affect the monitor read-
ing depending on the time of the year. For this reason we recommend
the use of a conductivity tester in order to register the most accurate
measurement for determining the condition of the RO membrane.
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Sediment Pre-Filter Diagnostic
For maximum contaminant removal and long membrane life, the sedi-
ment and carbon pre-filters must be changed at least 6-month intervals. **
If your water contains a great deal of sediment or chlorine, the pre-filters
may require more frequent changes to maintain adequate production
rate and extended membrane life.
Sediment Pre-Filter Replacement
Materials Required: 1-micron MicroTec™ Sediment Filter (SF-MT-1-10),
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 first housing from the left. Unscrew it coun-
terclockwise 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 pre-filter into the housing, screw the housing
back onto the assembly, and tighten securely using the supplied
filter wrench.
6. Proceed with carbon block filter replacement.
**NOTE: A drop in the system’s production is “in most cases” an indica-
tion that the sediment and/or carbon filter has become saturated with
contaminants and will need to be replaced.
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Carbon Block Filter Diagnostic
Replace the Carbon Block Filter at least every 6 months OR when
chlorine breakthrough greater than 0.1 ppm occurs in the yellow con-
centrate line**. 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-25. If the chlorine concentration is
above 0.1ppm, replace the carbon pre-filter.
Carbon Block Filter Replacement
Materials Required: 10 micron Carbon Block Filter (CF-10-10),
Filter Wrench, Chlorine Test Kit (TK-CL-25)
Procedure:
1. Turn off water supply to the system.
2.
Refer to Fig. A (System Diagram). Using the provided filter housing
wrench, remove the second housing from 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 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 tighten
securely using the supplied filter wrench.
7. Turn on system water supply and check for leaks.
**NOTE: A drop in the system’s production is “in most cases” an indica-
tion that the sediment and/or carbon filter has become saturated with
contaminants and will need to be replaced.
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