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AA System Operation Manual

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Membrane Cleaning in your RO System

Membrane Cleaning Cartridges:

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Clean Membranes without Removing them from your System

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Reduce Downtime

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Maintain Your System Performance at a Higher Level

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Prolong Membrane Life by Regular Use of Cleaning Cartridges

How do they Work?

Simply exchange the pre-filter cartridge in your system with a cleaning cartridge. Follow the instructions. Restart
the system. You may repeat the process, if required. We recommend a monthly cleaning to obtain optimum
results.

To be used in systems up to 20,000 Gallons Per Day

10” Big Blue Cart.

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Summary of Contents for AA Series

Page 1: ...ms MANUAL FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEMS for Models AA 12514 AA 12521 AA 32514 AA 22521 2325 Cousteau Ct Vista CA 92081 Phone 760 727 3711 Fax 760 727 4427 Email Sales AppliedMembranes com Web http www AppliedMembranes com ...

Page 2: ...low Schematic 6 Component Identification 7 System Installation 8 9 Initial System Start Up 10 Shut Down 11 Adjustment of Pressure Switches 12 Maintenance Tips 13 Cleaning 14 18 Replacing Membranes 19 Replacing Pre filters 20 Temperature Correction 21 Operating Do s and Don ts 22 System Operating Log 23 Troubleshooting 24 Electrical Drawing 25 Component Identification 26 Warranty 27 ...

Page 3: ...FOR OWNERS WHO DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT IT IS THEIR RESPONSIBILITY THAT THE USER HAS BEEN PROPERLY INSTRUCTED AND FULLY AWARE OF THE MANUAL CONTENTS THIS IS IMPORTANT IN THE SAFE HANDLING AND IN OBTAINING AN EFFICIENT OPERATION OF THE MACHINE IMPORTANT Please retain this manual for future reference Please read this manual in its entirety before using this machine DISCLAIMER The information co...

Page 4: ...e DO NOT under any circumstances remove the ground wire or ground prong from any power plug Do not use extension cords or an adapter without proper consideration WARNING Unplug the system prior to servicing WARNING Do not make any alteration or modification in the wiring or plumbing of the system This can result in damage to the system and cause injury to operators or users WARNING Flush the syste...

Page 5: ...Celsius using 1000 ppm sodium chloride NaCl solution System capacity decreases significantly with decrease in feed water temperature see temperature correction chart 2 Chlorine requirements for the feed water are as follows Thin Film standard 0 ppm CA special order only 0 1 ppm Minimum 3 Feed water must be filtered to a turbidity of less than 1 NTU 4 System recovery permeate to concentrate ratio m...

Page 6: ... chlorine removal Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Carbon Cartridge Post membrane Replacement for taste odor polishing 6 Months 6 Months 6 Months 6 Months Pressure Switch Settings Low Pressure for pump protection 12 PSI 12 PSI 12 PSI 12 PSI Tank Pressure to shut off system at tank full 20 40 PSI 20 40 PSI 20 40 PSI 20 40 PSI Pretreatment Notations Additional pretreatment equipment is available from...

Page 7: ...AA System Operation Manual Page 6 of 27 2007 ...

Page 8: ...re Pump Rotary Vane pump to pressurize the incoming water to 150 200 psi 6 Membrane Modules Membrane elements housed in stainless steel pressure tubes Membranes require proper flow and pressure for good operation 7 System Pressure Gauge Measures the pressure at the exit end of the membrane modules 8 Control Valve To adjust system pressure Must not be completely closed when the system is in operati...

Page 9: ...ws Line 1 Bring raw water supply feed to the inlet of the first prefilter housing The line size should be 3 8 Install a valve in this line The valve opening should not restrict the water flow CAUTION Pump and system performance will be adversely affected if the suction line is restricted Line 2 Run a 1 4 line from the open end of the control valve to a drain Insure that no liquids from other lines...

Page 10: ...ermeate outlet located at right end of PVC manifold to a pressurized storage tank Line 4 Run a 3 8 line from the permeate outlet of the post filter housing to a faucet or other final permeate destination CAUTION Be sure that all lines are connected before plugging in unit power ...

Page 11: ...ol valve to obtain 150 PSI on the system pressure gauge 3 Allow the unit to run for 30 minutes 4 After the flush time is over turn the unit off by disconnecting the power 5 Redirect the permeate to the desired location 6 Turn the power back on After the pump starts adjust the control valve to the desired pressure not to exceed 150 psi The recycle valve may now be adjusted and the control and recyc...

Page 12: ... Control valve after injection to hold the preservative in the pressure vessel 3 When the system is restarted after an extended shutdown follow initial system start up procedures SYSTEM MONITORING AND RECORD KEEPING The system should be monitored and all pertinent data recorded on a daily basis Data is needed to determine operating efficiency and for performing system maintenance The latter includ...

Page 13: ... Turn off R O unit and disconnect all electrical power prior to removing cover plates on pressure switches LOW HIGH PRESSURE CUT OUT SWITCH 1 Loosen nut and remove cover plate 2 Use box wrench to adjust nut on left side 4 to 5 turns counterclockwise lessen pressure clockwise to raise pressure 3 Do not tamper with nut on right side 4 Replace cover ...

Page 14: ...ge Do not over use recycle flow This can cause premature scaling of the membrane A proper concentrate flow is required for a long membrane life Test the water from your carbon filter once a week for chlorine break through WHEN TO CHANGE CARTRIDGE FILTERS Cartridge filters should be changed regularly to maintain proper pump pressure and flow ...

Page 15: ...ut rate will drop if feed water temperature decreases about 1 1 2 percent per degrees Fahrenheit This is normal and does not indicate membrane fouling A malfunction in the pretreatment pressure control or pump can cause a drop in feed water delivery pressure feed water flow or product water output or an increase in salt passage If such adjustments are needed the element may not require cleaning Me...

Page 16: ...tem Performance at a Higher Level Prolong Membrane Life by Regular Use of Cleaning Cartridges How do they Work Simply exchange the pre filter cartridge in your system with a cleaning cartridge Follow the instructions Restart the system You may repeat the process if required We recommend a monthly cleaning to obtain optimum results To be used in systems up to 20 000 Gallons Per Day 10 Big Blue Cart...

Page 17: ...tem 6 Let the membrane s soak in the cleaning solution overnight 7 Remove the empty cleaning cartridge and replace it with the original filter 8 Restart the system Direct the permeate to drain for 5 minutes 9 Go back to normal operations Instead of time you may use one of the following criteria a Run the system until the pH of the concentrate is almost the same as the cleaning solution pH 3 b Perm...

Page 18: ...t the membrane s soak in the cleaning solution overnight 7 Remove the empty cleaning cartridge and replace it with the original filter 8 Restart the system Direct the permeate to drain for 5 minutes 9 Go back to normal operations Instead of time you may use one of the following criteria c Run the system until the pH of the concentrate is almost the same as the cleaning solution pH 10 12 d Permeate...

Page 19: ...ridge and assemble into the filter housing 5 Turn system ON After 30 40 seconds shut down the system 6 Drain the system of the permeate solution as much as possible by opening a valve fitting at a low point in the system Close off the inlet and outlet to the membrane system Flushing out Preservative Re start Procedure 7 Open valves etc and put the system back in the position it was before preservi...

Page 20: ... 1 Turn off the RO system 2 Relieve pressure on the membrane array 3 Remove all lines from both ends of the pressure vessel s Please make sure that the fittings are marked so it can go back to the correct locations 4 4A U PIN STYLE HOUSINGS Remove u pins from vessel Slowly and carefully pull end plugs out from the fitting with a channel lock Remove end plugs by pulling carefully ...

Page 21: ...e free from the housing top and remain in the housing 4 Remove and replace cartridge 5 Before replacing housing insure that o ring seal is lubed and placed in groove of housing AMI Model No for lubricant H C111DC Inspect seal and replace as needed 6 Rotate housing clockwise until hand tight 1 Sediment Filter Removes rust and dirt particles 2 Carbon Filter Removes chlorine 3 Carbon Filter Polishing...

Page 22: ...the actual permeate rate at 59º Fahrenheit ANSWER Temperature correction factor from below table for 59ºF 1 47 Permeate flow at 59 degrees Fahrenheit 1800 1 47 1224 gallons day Feed Water Temperature C º Fº TCF for Thin Film TCF for CTA CAB 1 33 8 3 64 2 23 2 35 6 3 23 2 15 3 37 4 3 03 2 08 4 39 2 2 78 2 00 5 41 2 58 1 93 6 42 8 2 38 1 87 7 44 6 2 22 1 80 8 46 4 2 11 1 74 9 48 2 2 00 1 68 10 50 1 ...

Page 23: ... Monitor the system and keep a daily log 3 Run the system as much as possible on a continuous basis 4 Adjust the system recovery to recommend value DON T 1 Permit chlorine in the feed water 2 Shut down the system for extended periods 3 Close the control valve completely 4 Operate the system with insufficient feed flow ...

Page 24: ...AA System Operation Manual Page 23 of 27 2007 SYSTEM OPERATING LOG DATE TIME PRESSURE WATER TEMP FILTERS 5 MICRON PRE CARBON POST CARBON MEMBRANE CHANGE RECORDED BY NOTES ...

Page 25: ...PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Inlet pressure low Low supply pressure Correct incoming supply pressure Permeate flow low Low water temperature Adjust water temperature Pump noisy Low inlet flow See Inlet pressure low Permeate Quality poor Low Inlet flow See above ...

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Page 27: ...sing 10 inch H H14XBE33 High Pressure Pump AA 12514 112A050F11XX AA 12521 112A080F11XX AA 22521 112B100F11XX AA 32514 112B100F11XX Membrane Element AA 12514 M T2514ALE AA 12521 M T2521ALE AA 22521 M T2521ALE AA 32514 M T2514ALE Membrane Housing AA 12514 PV2514SSAU AA 12521 PV2521SSAU AA 22521 PV2521SSAU AA 32514 PV2514SSAU Pressure Gauge I PG400N Control Valve FNV 4MT B Check Valve YFCV2500SS Moto...

Page 28: ...all not be liable for damages or delays caused by defective material Elements returned to SELLER for warranty examination must be shipped freight prepaid SELLER S Liability SELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR PROSPECTIVE PROFITS OR SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST SELLER BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE SPECIFIC GOODS SOLD AND CAUSING T...

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