MAINTENANCE TIMETABLE
The following maintenance timetable is an estimate of the time intervals at which maintenance may
be required only. This schedule must be adjusted to the regularity of usage, the condition of the
intake water, the length of time the system is exposed to seawater and the total running time
following each system cleaning.
COMPONENT
MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED
TIME INTERVAL
INTERMITTENT DUTY
Seawater intake
strainer
Inspect and clean intake.
2000 hrs, or when clogged.
Pre filters
Replace or clean elements and
clean housings.
100 hrs, or when clogged
Charcoal flush filter
Replace element.
Every 6 months.
High pressure pump
Change crankcase oil.
Change packings, seals
and “
O
” rings.
Initial change after 50 hrs.
Every 200 operating hours or
6 months.
Every 5000 hrs or when
leaking.
R.O. membrane
When production or salt rejection
decreases by 15%.
Replace
Clean with acid and/or
alkaline cleaning compound.
When cleaning does not
increase production.
Flow meter
*Infuse muriatic acid and rinse well.
Whenever dirty.
* Set the diverter valve to the sample position. Disconnect the product water tubing from the product
port at the membrane vessel and carefully infuse Muriatic acid, KR1 or Ospho with a syringe into
the product water tubing. Once the discolouring has cleared, re-connect the tubing, run the system
and rinse the flow meter with the product water.
CAUTION: ADHERE TO THE SAFETY ADVISES OF THE CLEANING AGENTS
