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1. D Reverse osmosis membranes are pac gt ked with an anti bacterial agent to keep them steri This agent should be flushed away to e prior to use avoid human or animal consumption Turn on the water once again and allow the unit to run for 30 flush out the anti bacterial agent a for RO systems allowed the system to run for 30 minutes and discard the initial batch of water produced Once flushed the water from the product water line can now be collected for use b for RO DI systems allow the system to run for 30 minutes before re installing the DI cartridge s Once DI cartridge s are installed discard the first 2 gallons of product water and start collecting water for use Trapped air in the DI cartridge is a normal condition and will not affect the operation of the DI cartridge minutes to Visit marinedepot com kleanwater MEMBRANE amp FILTER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE Sediment Cartridge change when visibly dirty 4 8 months or when system pressure drops by more than 5 PSI Carbon Cartridge change at the same time the sediment filter is changed 4 8 months DI Cartridge The color of the DI resin will begin to turn orange from the bottom up Replace the cartridge once it has reached approximately 1 from the top of the cartridge s To more accurately determine when to replace the DI cartridge use your TDS monitor or meter You will notice a dramatic rise i2. Visit marinedepot com kleanwater KLEANWATER ULTIMATE PURITY www marinedepot com customercare marinedepot com 1 800 566 3474
3. D gt Marine ia KLEANWATER ULTIMATE PURITY User s Manual Congratulations You are now a proud owner of the finest reverse osmosis filtration system available Marine Depot has assembled a high quality water purifying system that turns ordinary tap water into sparkling great tasting healthful drinking and aquarium water by combining filtration and absorption With this unit you can be assured that your aquatic animals and your family are enjoying the highest quality water possible YOUR REVERSE OSMOSIS RO OR REVERSE OSMOSIS DEIONIZATION RO DI SYSTEM SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Sediment Pre Filter One Micron Sediment Pre filter Carbon Pre Filter High Capacity Carbon Block Pre filter s RO Membrane Type Thin Film Composite TFC DI Cartridge Color Changing DI Cartridge RO or RO DI REQUIREMENTS Operating Pressure 45 85 PSI Optimal Input Water Temperature 70 77 F 21 25 C Output Rating Output of Marine Depot KleanWater RO and RO DI systems are measured with a water pressure of 5OPSI 75 Degree water and an input TDS of 125ppm Lower water pressure lower temperature and or high TDS will result in lower output SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The Marine Depot KleanWater Reverse Osmosis and Reverse Osmosis Deionization Systems are available in many different configurations ranging from a simple 4 Stage RO Only system to a feature packed 6 Stage RO DI System Sediment Pre filter First the incoming fe
4. dition of the TFC membrane and DI cartridge Flush Valve kit standard feature on Advanced models purges the TFC membrane and helps to extend membrane and DI cartridge life We recommend flushing your membrane for 30 seconds before and after each use Visit marinedepot com kleanwater INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS NOTE It is YOUR responsibility to ensure all fittings are tight and that codes are met Household water pressure can cause leaks and damage the surrounding building or fixtures if not properly installed You must check all fittings for tightness When installing canisters hand tighten ONLY Filter wrench is only used for removal Marine Depot assumes no responsibility for water damage due to leaks DO NOT expose unit to direct sunlight or freezing conditions Marine Depot KleanWater Systems can be mounted to any secure location using hardware screws Keep in mind that the filter system will gain a substantial amount of weight when it is full of water For this reason it is necessary that the filter system be mounted to a strong backing Mount the filter system level with clearance for all housings and hoses Also keep in mind that there will be space needed to accomplish regular maintenance of the filter system such as pre filter removal Additional hardware and or plumbing parts are available at MarineDepot com or your local hardware or plumbing supply stores Attach the garden hose adapter to your cold water source Neve
5. ed water is passed through a one micron sediment pre filter This filter removes silt and other particulate matters that may clog the TFC membrane Carbon Pre filter The second stage of filtration is a carbon pre filter select models feature two carbon cartridges This filtration step removes organics chlorine chloramine and other chemicals from the feed water that can damage the membrane Our high capacity carbon block filter will also remove chloramines although cartridge will exhaust more quickly For the most effective chloramine removal we recommend replacing the filters with our Chloramine X GAC Carbon Filters once your current filters are exhausted RO TFC Membrane The third filtration stage of the system is a high rejection thin film composite TFC reverse osmosis membrane It removes 95 98 of most inorganic salts heavy metals bacteria and almost all high Questions Call 1 800 566 3474 molecular weight organics in the water The correct waste water to product water ratio is 3 to 4 parts of waste water for each part of product water Deionization Cartridge on select models The fourth stage moves water through a Deionization Cartridge select models feature two DI cartridges As water passes through a bed of ion exchange resin these resins attract and absorb ionic contaminants cation resins absorb positively charged ions and anion resins absorb negatively charged ions They are capable of producing 18 meg ohm cm resist
6. ivity water Deionization cartridges are designed to reduce silica nitrates and phosphate levels in the low ppb range It is also an excellent system for removing dissolved solids and gases and will offer ultra pure water for your aquarium SYSTEM DIAGRAM Check the box thoroughly for all parts listed for the type of unit purchased All units come standard with a Garden Hose Fitting If the feed water faucet or laundry sink does not have 34 garden hose threads you will need to purchase a Feed Water Adapter or a Faucet Coupler These and other sold separately plumbing parts are available at MarineDepot com or your local hardware store Figure A Figure B 1 Figure B 2 Pressure gauge TDS Monitor KleanWater Basic RO System KleanWater 4 Stage Economy RO DI System Figure B 3 Figure B 4 Figure B 5 KleanWater 4 Stage Advanced Marine Depot KleanWater KleanWater 6 Stage Advanced RO DI System 6 Stage Economy RO DI System RO DI System The pressure gauge Figure A standard features on Advanced models will allow you to monitor the pressure of the system and make sure that the filter is receiving sufficient water pressure to operate efficiently It will also indicate via a drop in pressure when the sediment and carbon block filters are clogged and need to be replaced The Dual or Triple TDS meter standard features on Advanced models is used to monitor the con
7. l be limited to repairing or replacing at Marine Depot s discretion without charge F 0 B Marine Depot s factory any product of Marine Depot s manufacture Marine Depot will not be liable for any cost of removal installation transportation or any other charges which may arise in warranty claim NOTE This warranty is void if the product is 1 Damaged through abnormal operating conditions accident abuse misuse unauthorized alteration or repair This includes but is not limited to failure to regularly replace carbon and sediment filters 2 Damaged by poor local tap water conditions 3 Damaged due to connection of equipment other than supplied by Marine Depot com or modification by the user 4 Damaged by hot water exposure to direct sunlight freezing flood fire or acts of God This warranty is valid only in the U S and is non transferable No other warranties are expressed or implied and any other warranties required by law are limited in duration to 90 days This product is not warranted for any specific purpose Marine Depot will not be responsible for consequential damages arising from installation or use of the product including any flooding which may occur due to malfunction or faulty installation including but not limited to failure of installer to tighten all fittings Please Note Gallons per day are not warranted since it is dependent on the water conditions i e temperature pressure and water harness
8. n the TDS level once the resin is exhausted Thin Film Composite TFC Membrane should be changed when rejection rate drops below 95 For example if your tap water TDS is 100ppm water exiting the TFC membrane should be 5ppm or less TFC membranes will typically last about 1 2 years The use of a flush valve kit is recommended to help extend the life of the TFC membrane All listed service times are approximate Actual service life may be significantly longer or shorter depending on the water source quality and how often the unit is used TROUBLESHOOTING Your new Marine Depot KleanWater RO or RO DI filter should work trouble free out of the box If you have difficulties or questions please contact Marine Depot at 1 800 566 3474 Note The water supply should be turned off and the water pressure should be bled off prior to working on the filter system itself The following are common problems and solutions Problem Zero product water Possible Causes missing flow restrictor Solutions install flow restrictor dried up or damaged TFC membrane install new TFC membrane Slow water production clogged pre filters install new pre filters low water pressure lt 45 PSI install booster pump or use higher output TFC membrane low water temperature install booster pump or use higher output TFC membrane hard water or high TDS install booster pump or use higher o
9. r Al run hot water greater than 100 F or 38 C through the system Place the yellow waste water line and blue product water line into your drain Do not restrict flow from these lines Do not install the TFC membrane at this point Slowly open the cold water supply valve and allow the first two housings to fill You may use pressure up to 85 psi Double check the system to ensure that all fittings are tight and leak free before leaving the system unattended For a RO DI system you will need to first remove the DI cartridge s Questions Call 1 800 566 3474 we men ein UPE ag ai i i ia I il lua I CA a us 1 fy J J n JI 5 Next turn off the water supply Remove the TFC membrane from the protective bag and install the membrane into the TFC housing at the top of the RO unit You will need to disconnect the tubing to be able to unscrew the cap Securely and fully seat the TFC membrane in to the housing there should be about 34 of space from the lip of the housing to the top of the TFC membrane Once the TFC membrane is seated screw on the top and reconnect the tubing Allow the water to run for 5 mi nutes to flush the sediment and carbon block filter cartridges Flushing the pre filt maximize the TFC membrane li ers will help to fe
10. utput TFC membrane damaged TFC membrane install new TFC membrane Too much product water too little waste water or DI exhausts quickly product and waste water lines reversed reverse product and waste water lines on TFC membrane TFC membrane not fully seated remove then re insert TFC membrane damaged ruptured TFC membrane install new TFC membrane if chloramines are present the carbon filter may be exhausted replace carbon filter with Chloramine x filters and DI cartridge Questions Call 1 800 566 3474 STORAGE When the unit is not in use it is important to keep the TFC membrane hydrated The TFC membrane must not be allowed to dry out Keep the unit in a cool location and keep all inlet and outlet lines above the unit so the water will remain in the unit If the RO or RO DI system will not be used for more than 4 weeks remove the TFC membrane and store it in a refrigerator inside a Ziploc bag filled with a small amount of purified water Do not allow the RO or RO DI unit to be exposed to freezing conditions or temperatures above 100 F Limited Warranty Marine Depot warrants each new Reverse Osmosis amp Deionization system to the original owner only to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and conditions for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase Marine Depot s liability under this warranty shal
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