SpectraPure MPDW Series - Operational Specifications; RO Feed Water Requirements; Safety Precautions

SpectraPure
®
SpectraPure
®
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OPERATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE: MOST MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLIES MEET THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS. IF WELL WATER IS USED,
PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU OBTAIN A WATER TEST BEFORE INSTALLATION.
NOTE: THE OPERATING PRESSURE IN YOUR HOME SHOULD BE TESTED OVER A 24 HOUR PERIOD TO OBTAIN
THE MAXIMUM PRESSURE. IF IT IS ABOVE 80 PSI THEN A PRESSURE REGULATOR WILL BE REQUIRED.
RO Feed water requirements
Operating Pressure: 40-80 psi (2.75- 5.5 bar)
pH Range: 3 -11
Max. Temperature: 113°F (45°C)
Max. Feed Turbidity: 1.0 NTU
Max. Silt Density Index: 5.0 (based on 15 min. test time)
Maximum Chlorine: < 0.1 ppm
Maximum TDS: 2000 ppm
Maximum Hardness: 10 grains (170 ppm as CaCO
3
)
Maximum Iron: < 0.1 ppm.
Maximum Manganese: < 0.1 ppm.
Maximum Hydrogen Sulfide: 0 ppm
Langelier Saturation Index (LSI): must be negative
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
Failure to follow the listed precautions may result in bodily injury, equipment
damage, and/or loss of warranty coverage.
WARNING
• Do not mount your water purication system above an electrical outlet.
Leakage may cause the outlet to short circuit and could possibly result
in bodily injury.
• This system is meant for use with potable water sources. Do not use
with water that is microbiologically unsafe.
CAUTION
• Install in compliance with state and local electrical and plumbing
codes.
• Do not install where system will be exposed to direct sunlight.
• Protect against freezing temperatures and temperatures over 113
°F/45 °C which may damage components.
• When using in conjunction with an open reservoir, user should install
bulkhead tting and tube to drain at highest point of reservoir to avoid
catastrophic ooding.