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Part#
CF1M
1 Micron
Sediment
Filter
Part#
CFI
Mixed-Bed
Deion
Resin
Cartridge
Part#
GHF
Garden
Hose
Fitting
1
1
Part#
CFCE
Matrix
Carbon
Filter
Part#
Canister Wrench
1
Housing
O-Ring
Membrane
Housing
Diagram 1
Diagram 3
Disconnect the yellow tube that runs from the prefilter to the
membrane housings cap. Unscrew this cap, and, if needed,
re-seat the housings o-ring(see diagram 2). Remove
membrane from protective plastic bag. DO NOT REMOVE
PROTECTIVE TAPE FROM AROUND MEMBRANE! The
membrane has a plastic pipe located in the center of the
membrane material. At one end of the pipe, there are two
small black o-rings. Hold the housing vertically and insert the
membrane with the two small, black o-rings first(see diagram
2). It will stop at the large black gasket seal located on the
outer edge of the membrane material. Take the palm of your
hand and push the membrane into the housing. This is
sometimes a tight fit so push with adequate force. You will
feel it seat into the housing.
Split
Compression
Ring
High
Silicate
Removal
Deion
Resin
Cartridge
Membrane Insertion:
Membrane
SILICAMAX
Front View
Part#
GHF
Garden
Hose
Fitting
Canister Wrench
Diagram 2
Rear View
Prefiltered
Water In
3/4 Space
Stage
1
Stage
2
Stage 4
CFI or SILICAMAX(Hi-S)
Membrane Housing
Product Water (Yellow Tubing)
Housing Cap
JacoNut
Compression
Collar
All units have their flow restrictors PREINSTALLED at Kent Marine This
component has no adjustment and
should not be removed or tampered with
Orange Tubing
Model #
Tap Water In
MAX24, MAX50
MAXHIS35, MAXHiS60
Stage 3
Membrane Filtration
Waste
Water
Out
Product
Water
Out
ATTENTION!
OVERVIEW:
Hardness:
Heavy Metals:
Ammonium:
Phosphate:
Nitrate:
Silicate:
Bacteria:
CTA
%
93-95
94-96
85-90
85-97
50-70
80-90
N/A
TFC
%
93-97
95-98
80-90
95-98
90-95
92-95
>99
Hi-S
Maxxima
%
%
99-99.5 --------- 99.9
99-99.5 --------- 99.9
98-99 --------- 99.9
99-99.5 --------- 99.9
93-96 --------- 99.9
99-99.5 --------- 99.9
>99 --------- >99
There are certain factors that lower product water production. The first is water pressure.
The ideal water pressure should be 65 psi. A water pressure of 45psi will reduce the rated
Gallons Per Day(GPD) by one half. The second condition is water temperature. The ideal
operational temperature should be 70 o to 77 o F, 21 o to 25 o C. Low water temperatures like 50 o
F, 10o C restrict the output to half. NEVER run hot or mixed hot/cold water to the unit. Only
run the cold water. The third and final condition is the TDS or Total Dissolved Solids of the tap
water. These units are rated for 200 ppm(parts per million) of TDS. High TDS can also lower
output.
INSTALLATION:
Reverse Osmosis membranes simulate the membranes within our bodies, so they are
delicate. The membranes, once hydrated, cannot be allowed to dry out. When a membrane
dries, it is no longer able to purify the water and would need to be replaced. When the unit is
not operating, the membrane housing MUST stay wet. If the unit is portable and makes water
once or so a month, store the unit with the tubing above the membrane housing to prevent
draining. If the unit is not going to produce water for over 4 weeks, the membrane needs to be
removed from the membrane housing and stored in a plastic, air tight bag with 2 tablespoons
of product water and placed in the refrigerator. Doing this will prolong the membrane life. Do
not let the membrane freeze. Regular maintenance of the R/O unit consists of keeping track of
about how much water the unit is producing. This can be estimated. The following chart is the
recommended change times for all the filters.
Prefilter
1st canister- CF1M- 1 micron string wound filter:
Change every 6 months or earlier if filtering heavy sediment, looks
dirty or unit loses flow.
2nd canister- CFCE-solid block carbon matrix filter: Change
every 3,750 gallons of product water at 2 ppm chlorine,
or every 6 months.
Post Filter
3rd canister- CFI- or SILICAMAX:
post deionization resin cartridge or Hi-S
High Silica removal resin: Theseresins are color indicated,
exhaustion starts from bottom up. Once color change is one inch
from the top, the cartridge needs replacing.
Membranes for all Units
Membrane-MTFC??( rated gpd)-Thin Film Composite, MHiS35, MHiS60:
Under average conditions this membrane can filter
25,000 gallons or around 3 to 5 years of service. The
existence of fouling chemicals in the tap water like Iron,
Calcium, or Magnesium, will reduce the membrane
life exponentially. Kent Marine makes an add-on called
the FLUSHKIT. Adding this kit will greatly decrease
the chances of the fouling chemicals from destroying
the membrane.
Kent Marine makes add on kits to enhance the performance of these units. Here are some
examples. The FVKITKENT is a complete kit for filling up a reservoir container or sump and
shutting off the R/O unit by the means of a plastic float valve. We also have a drinking water
system called the COMKITPLUS. This system includes a 2.5 gallon pressurized tank and bar
faucet for dispensing filtered water and the solenoid to shut off the unit(drinking water from a
Maxxima unit must be taken before resin filtration). For more information about all our kits,
either call your supplier or look up our web site at www.kentmarine.com.
TROUBLESHOOTING:
Too much product water, little waste or resin exhausts quickly: Cause: the membrane is
not fully seated in the housing. See diagram 1 & 2 from opposite side of these instructions.
Not enough product water, lots of waste: Cause: Check the TDS, Temperature, PSI as stated
in the Overview section. Make sure you have given the membrane enough time to completely
hydrate. If all the common problems have been ruled out, contact Kent Marine 's Technical
Department for further assistance.
LIMITED WARRANTY:
Kent Marine warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under
normal use and conditions for a period of 90 days from the date of original purchase. Gallons
per day is not warranted since it is dependent on the users water conditions (i.e., temperature,
pressure, and total dissolved solids).
Should service be necessary under this warranty due to a manufacturing defect or malfunction
during the 90 day warranty period, Kent Marine will, at our option, repair or replace the unit
and pay transportation charges back to purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for transportation
to Kent Marine, in any event. If the unit is determined to be damaged due to incorrect
installation, poor water conditions from users tap, or other unwarrantable condition, Purchaser
will be billed for repair charges and return shipping charges.
Note: The warranty is void if the product is: 1) Damaged through negligence, misuse, abuse,
or accident. 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 Kent Marine, or modification by the user.
This warranty is valid only in the U.S., is non-transferable and applies to original purchaser
only. 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. Kent
Marine 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.
IMPORTANT!!: Most phosphate and nitrate test kits cannot read R/O, Deionized water
properly. If testing for these, they will give a FALSE positive reading.