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REPLACEMENT PARTS

Model Replacement Part

SF-MT-0.5-10 .5 micron MicroTec™ Sediment Filter

CF-0.5-10 .5 micron Carbon Block Pre-Filter

MEM-90,150 90 or150 gpd Membrane (2) 150gpd membranes

make 300 GPD

FR-90 Flow Restrictor for 90 gpd System

FR-150 Flow Restrictor for 150 gpd System

FR-300 Flow Restrictor for 300 gpd System

DI-MC-10

MAXCAP

™ Cartridge

DI-SB-10

SilicaBuster

™ DI Cartridge

GHA-4 1/4” (6.35 mm) Garden Hose Adapter

XWR-UNIV Filter Wrench

Optional Accessories

Model Optional Part

FAU-SMP Quick Connect Faucet Coupler

TK-CL-10 Total Chlorine Test Kit

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

Controls and other Optional Accessories

REV 01-08-2007

Reverse Osmosis/Ion Exchange Water

Purification System

(Single or Dual Membrane Model)

The MAXCAP RO/DI™ System

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.

Summary of content (12 pages)

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SpectraPure ® REPLACEMENT PARTS Model Replacement Part SF-MT-0.5-10 CF-0.5-10 .5 micron MicroTec™ Sediment Filter .5 micron Carbon Block Pre-Filter MEM-90,150 FR-90 FR-150 FR-300 90 or150 gpd Membrane (2) 150gpd membranes make 300 GPD Flow Restrictor for 90 gpd System Flow Restrictor for 150 gpd System Flow Restrictor for 300 gpd System DI-MC-10 MAXCAP DI ™ Cartridge DI-SB-10 SilicaBuster ™ DI Cartridge GHA-4 XWR-UNIV 1/4” (6.
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SpectraPure ® TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents and Terms..............................................................................................2-3 System Specifications RO Feed Water Requirements.........................................................................................4 System Description..........................................................................................................5-7 Systems Information Testing the RO Membrane Rejection Rate..............................
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SpectraPure ® SpectraPure ® TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE Membrane Output Calculation Example What is the expected GPD from a 75 GPD System at 40 psi pressure and 60°F water temperature? 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.
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SpectraPure ® SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Sediment Pre-Filter Carbon Filter RO Membrane Type DI Cartridges 0.5 micron MicroTec™ sediment pre-filter 0.5 micron carbon block pre-filter Thin-Film Composite (TFC) MAXCAP DI ™ SilicaBuster™ DI Rejection Rate Input Water Pressure Input Water Temp Recovery Rate Greater than 98% average 60 psi (4.15 bar) line pressure* 77°F (25°C) 20% (i.e.
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SpectraPure ® SpectraPure ® CHOOSING A MOUNTING LOCATION When considering a location for the installation of the RO System, consider the following factors: SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The MAXCAP DI ™ system is a five stage reverse osmosis de-ionization system. 1. First, the incoming feed water is passed through a 0.5 micron Micro-Tec sediment pre-filter. This filter is required to remove excess turbidity (particulate matter) that may cause the carbon block filter to plug. 2.
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SpectraPure ® SpectraPure ® Fig. A: System Components (2) TDS Monitors USING THE PRESSURE GAUGE TFC RO Membrane (MEM-150) Pressure Guage .5 micron MicroTec™ Sediment Pre-Filter (SF-MT-.510) DI Cartridge #1 DI-MC-10 .5 micron Carbon Block PreFilter (CF-.510) DI Cartridge #2 DI-SB-10 NOTE: When the pressure on the pressure gauge drops below the normal readings; do not “assume” that the sediment filter is the only cause.
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SpectraPure ® SpectraPure ® TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FOR RO/DI SYSTEMS 1. 2. Low production rate: a. plugged pre-filters. b. low water temperature. c. low line pressure. d. high TDS content. e. fouled membrane. f. plugged flow restrictor. i. Replace pre-filters. ii. Heat feed water OR use higher GPD membrane. iii. Use booster pump OR use higher GPD membrane. iv. Use booster pump OR use higher GPD membrane. v. Clean or replace membrane to restore flux. vi. Replace flow restrictor & membrane.
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SpectraPure ® SpectraPure ® SYSTEM INITIALIZATION If you are setting up your system for the first time or replacing the RO membrane, please see the “Checking the Concentrate to Purified Water Ratio” . 1. IMPORTANT: During the initial rinse-up of the MAXCAP RO/DI ™, a large ionic load is presented to the downstream DI cartridges. Be sure to rinse up all new MAXCAP DI ™ with the downstream cartridge removed.
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SpectraPure ® SpectraPure ® 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.
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SpectraPure ® SpectraPure ® Fig. B: Flow Restrictor Tables (For 4:1 Concentrate to Product Ratio) FR-90 (YELLOW or WHITE) PRODUCT RATE ml./min. gpd 269 102 233 88 213 81 198 75 183 69 175 67 164 62 154 58 148 56 141 54 136 52 133 50 129 49 128 48 124 47 124 47 FR-180 PRODUCT RATE ml./min. gpd 490 186 460 175 430 163 400 152 379 144 356 135 344 131 326 124 311 118 300 114 289 110 281 107 270 103 263 100 259 98 256 97 SpectraPure®Inc. 10 CUT TO LENGTH in. cm. 1 2.5 2 5.1 3 7.6 4 10.2 5 12.7 6 15.2 7 17.
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SpectraPure ® SpectraPure ® FLOW RESTRICTOR REMOVAL, ADJUSTMENT AND REPLACEMENT MAXCAP RO/DI™ MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT Procedure: 1. When the reading on the right-hand TDS meter (set to “IN”) displays 75% of the reading on the left-hand TDS meter (set to “OUT”), it is time to replace the MAXCAP DI ™ cartridge. 2. Follow the directions on page 8 to replace the MAXCAP DI ™ cartridge. 3.
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SpectraPure ® SpectraPure ® 6. 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.