Vertex Puratek Manual

Puratek Aquarium Reverse Osmosis
Installation and Maintenance Manual
Thank You for your purchase of a Puratek System by Vertex™ Aquaristik. With
proper installation and maintenance, this system will provide you with high quality
water for years to come. All Puratek products are rigorously tested for safety,
efficiency and reliability.
We prioritize with ease of use, Maximum Purity & Minimum Waste water
production.
Please take a moment to read these instructions to ensure optimal performance.
When using or installing electrical devices, take care and/or consult a
professional. Your safety is our number one concern.
Important Reminders
Be sure to follow these directions carefully. Failure to do so may result in damage
to your Puratek RO Unit and or possible damage to property.
Dealers and or the manufacturer are not responsible & cannot be held
accountable for any personal or property damage resulting from the use or
misuse of this product.
Carefully remove your new Puratek RO Unit from its original packaging, inspect
the unit for damages. All damages must be reported to your dealer WITHIN 48
hours of receipt and marked by the delivery driver on the waybill.
Each Puratek RO Unit will have the following parts:
- Top Bracket including: Auto shut off, Oil filled pressure gauge, Restrictor
bypass valve, Reverse Osmosis Chamber
- 100 GPD Reverse Osmosis Membrane
- Clear Canister for Sediment filter and sediment filter.
- Clear Canister for Carbon block and Carbon block.
- 0.25” OD tubing.
- Water line connections & Accessories.
- Filter Housing wrench.
Once you have verified that there is no damage and that all the parts are present,
you may begin installation.

System Specifications
Daily Production: 100GPD / 264l
Inlet Water Temperature: 5-45℃/ 41-113 F
Main Rejection: 99%
Treatment Stages: 3
Back Flush: Manual
Reverse Osmosis layout and components
Installation
Chambers when facing the Puratek unit
3
Left right
2 1

1- Insert Sediment filter in Canister # 1.
2- Insert Carbon block in Canister # 2.
3- Insert RO Membrane in Canister # 3.
4- Tighten shut all canisters & use silicone lubricant on O-rings if necessary.
5- Connect the Water line Connector supplied to the Cold water line, use
Teflon tape to ensure complete seal.
6- Connect the water inlet on Chamber # 1 to water source using the tubing
supplied.
7- Connect Tubing to the Water Outlet on Chamber #3 using the tubing
supplied. This is your product water supplying a reservoir or pressurized
tank.
8- Connect the Waste water line (blue color tube) attached to the unit to drain.
9- Force all tubing in the quick disconnect fittings all the way& reinsert the
blue security lock back on.
10- Turn on the source Water.
11- Recheck to see all connection are complete & canisters are shut properly.
After following the above steps your installation is complete & the unit is
operational. Dispose of the product water for the first half hour after
installation, repeat the same practice after future membrane exchanges
every time.
Manual Back Flush
It is recommended to flush your RO membrane from time to time; this will
increase the membrane’s life & avoid TDS creep.
Simply open the Restrictor Valve fully & allow the unit to flush itself. Closing the
valve will direct the water through the restrictor & unit will start to produce water
again.
Shut off function
Puratek units are supplied with a shut off valve. If used with a Float valve or any
other means of water shut off, the valve will automatically stop the water flow to
the RO membrane.

Filter change instruction
1- Shut off the water supply
2- Release the pressure from the water outlet by manually opening the float
valve or any other valve used for water shut off.
3- Use filter housing wrench to open the Canisters.
4- Replace the filters.
5- Make sure the O-Ring is in place, and turn the housing counter-clockwise
to close.
6- Make sure there are no leaks then turn the water supply on.
7- After changing the RO Membrane, dispose of the product water for half
hour. Filters and Membrane storage
*Sediment & Carbon Block Filters do not have a shelf life.
*Reverse Osmosis Membranes could be stored in the refrigerator for up to one
year in it’s sealed original packaging. If the membrane dries out, it will not
produce water.
*DI Cartridges can be kept in a cool & dry place for at least one year in it’s
sealed original packaging.
Trouble shouting Guide
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Milky colored
water
Air in system Air in the system is a normal occurrence with
initial startup of the Unit. This will disappear
after some times.
Slow production Low water pressure
Crimps in tubing
Clogged pre-filters
Fouled membrane
This system requires min 40 psi incoming
water pressure.
Replace pre-filters
Replace membrane
Check tubing for crimps or blockage
Offensive smell Fouled membrane
Dirty Tank/ Reservoir
Replace membrane
Drain and storage tank
No waste water Clogged flow restrictor Replace flow restrictor
Leaks Fitting not tightened
Missing o-ring
Misalignment of hole in
drain saddle
Tighten fittings as necessary.
Reinstall the O-ring
Realign drain saddle.

For more information about this or any other Vertex™ products contact
your dealer or visit us at:
www.vertexaquaristik.com