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E4H Series
Operation & Maintenance Manual

9.3. START-UP

DATA

Customer:

Date:

Model No:

Tested By:

Pump Model No:

Serial No:

Units (Circle One)

Data

Remarks

Temperature

Permeate Rate

gpm

lpm

Concentrate Rate

gpm

lpm

Total Flow Rate

gpm

lpm

% Recovery

Pre-Filter Pressure

psi

bar

Post-Filter Pressure

psi

bar

Primary Pressure

psi

bar

Final Pressure

psi

bar

Feed Conductivity

S/cm

Concentrate
Conductivity

S/cm

Average Conductivity

S/cm

Permeate Conductivity

(manual)

S/cm

Permeate Conductivity

(meter)

S/cm

% Passage
(

Perm TDS/Avg TDS)

Chlorine in

Concentrate

Ppm

Low Pressure Switch
Setting

psi bar

Summary of Contents for Osmonics E4H Series

Page 1: ...E4H Series Water Purification Machines Operation and Maintenance Manual 16 000 GPD to 43 200 GPD 60 6 m3 day to 163 5 m3 day December 21 2006 Document PN 1163955 Rev C http www gewater com ...

Page 2: ...del Option 10 1 5 Specifications for E Series Machines 10 1 5 1 Feed Water Specifications 11 1 5 2 Permeate Flow Rate 11 1 5 3 Concentrate Flow Rate 11 1 5 4 Operating Final Pressure 11 1 5 5 Pump 11 1 5 6 RO Membrane Rejection 12 2 INSTALLATION 12 2 1 Mounting 12 2 2 Piping 12 2 2 1 Inlet Piping 12 2 2 2 Valves Required for CIP ECN Models Only 13 2 2 3 Concentrate Outlet Connection 13 2 2 4 Perme...

Page 3: ... DATA 35 9 4 DAILY LOG FOR GE WATER PROCESS TECHNOLOGIES MEMBRANE MACHINES 37 List of Tables Table 1 Flow Specifications for E4H Machines 50 75 Recovery 10 Table 2 Feed Water Requirements 11 Table 3 Membrane Element Specifications AG4040F 12 Table 4 Connection Schedule 12 Table 5 Troubleshooting Guide 24 Table 6 2450 Input Specifications 40 Table 7 2450 Output Specifications 40 Table 8 2450 Monito...

Page 4: ...ization 41 A 1 4 Set up Conductivity Preamp Settings and Temperature Compensation 41 A 1 5 Testing 42 A 1 6 Calibration Methodology 43 A 1 7 Setpoints pH Conductivity Temperature Permeate and Concentrate Flow 43 A 5 Technician Security and Operator Level Menus 44 A 6 Technician Level Menus 45 A 1 8 Operation 46 A 1 9 Relays 49 A 1 10 Alarms 50 A 1 11 Flow Meters 51 A 1 12 4 20 mA Output 52 A 1 13 ...

Page 5: ...rate Rate Reject Rate Qc The flow rate of water containing rejected solids to drain in gpm or gph lpm or m3 h 1 1 3 Feed Rate Qf The flow rate of incoming water in gpm or gph lpm or m3 h Feed water rate equals permeate rate plus concentrate rate 1 1 4 Reverse Osmosis RO The separation of one component of a solution from another component by means of pressure exerted on a semipermeable membrane In ...

Page 6: ...up the element The spacer allows for movement of the concentrate past the membrane and the permeate carrier carries the purified water out of the membrane element GE Water Process Technologies manufactures a patented spiral wound membrane element with a turbulent flow design This membrane module collects the purified water within the central tube the permeate tube The E8 RO machine utilizes betwee...

Page 7: ...tration Cp Permeate Concentration Cc Concentrate Concentration Cavg Average Concentration in Machine 1 1 9 Salt Ionic Passage The percent of dissolved salts passed through the membrane or 100 minus rejection 1 1 10 Recovery Permeate rate divided by feed rate expressed as a percentage For example 33 recovery means that our of a given feed rate 33 is produced as purified water permeate 1 1 11 Salt I...

Page 8: ...artridge filter which removes bulk suspended solids Filtered water then flows to the inlet control valve This solenoid controlled diaphragm valve is wired to the on off switch and opens when the machine is turned on allowing water to flow to the pump inlet When the machine is turned off the valve closes preventing non turbulent flow through the membrane elements which would lead to shortened membr...

Page 9: ...machine and other specifications Example RO E4H 21K DLX 460 6 50 75 RO indicates the machine is a reverse osmosis machine E4H indicates the machine series E and 4 inch housings membrane elements H indicates horizontal membrane element housing configuration 21K indicates the rated permeate flow in thousands of gallons per day at 77 F 25 C i e 21K 21 000 gallons per day DLX indicates the deluxe mode...

Page 10: ...m Multi stage centrifugal pump SS construction 316 stainless steel end castings and other wetted parts Noryl internals Autoflush System programmable automated high velocity membrane flushing for the longest membrane life set at the factory and adjustable in the field All high pressure fittings are 304 stainless steel Special electrical upgrade package includes PLC controller with alarm delay shutd...

Page 11: ...s acceptable Silt Density Index SDI Less than or equal to 3 to minimize membrane fouling and extend cleaning intervals Refer to ASTM standard D4189 1 5 2 Permeate Flow Rate Stated in Table 1 above and on the machine serial number label assumes no permeate backpressure 2000mg L TDS maximum feed concentration and rated temperature To estimate permeate output with backpressure use the formula below M...

Page 12: ... hours of continuous operation 2 INSTALLATION 2 1 Mounting E4H Series machines are equipped with a stand alone frame which supports the machine At least 45 inches 114 cm of space should be allowed on each end of the membrane element housings for removal and loading of membrane elements If 45 inches 114 cm are not available the entire membrane element housing may need to be removed for membrane ele...

Page 13: ...ar 2 2 4 Permeate Outlet Connection Install the CIP valve on the permeate outlet tee The pure water permeate should be transported to the point of use via non corroding type tubing pipe or hose Examples are food grade flexible nylon tubing stainless steel tubing or PVC hose The permeate outlet is 1 inch FNPT 2 3 Electrical The DLX and ECN E Series models are supplied with a single phase 110 VAC 60...

Page 14: ...ulfate or other salt precipitation on the membrane GE Water Process Technologies evaluates each application and water condition and makes specific recommendations to ensure continuity of the membrane membrane warranty Data from the water analysis is processed with a computer program analysis to determine if potential problems exist If the machine is to be run at a different location than was origi...

Page 15: ...and the inlet solenoid must be repaired 5 Attach tubing from permeate and concentrate outlet points and run the tubing to drain 6 Ensure that you have made provisions for both voltages required to operate your machine The machine requires two power sources 1 the high voltage for the motor operation and 2 the control circuit power supply The factory provides the 110 VAC or 220 VAC 50 Hz power cord ...

Page 16: ...e Verify alarm set points in the Lakewood 2450 Reverse Osmosis controller Consult Appendix A Lakewood Model 2450 Installation and Operation Manual for operating instructions The factory alarm setpoints are as follows Low Inlet Pressure 12 psig Low pH 2 0 High pH 8 0 pH Control 5 6 6 2 High Temperature 120 F 39 C NOTE The high pressure pump should not be operating at this time 11 As your machine is...

Page 17: ... completely closed and your pressure is below 250 psi 17 3 bar The concentrate flow control valve has a drilled orifice to ensure a predetermined amount of flow and pressure in the closed position This orifice is sized to operate the machine at 75 recovery 16 With the concentrate flow control valve fully closed and the pressure below 250 psi 17 3 bar gradually close the recycle flow control valve ...

Page 18: ...aily log sheet which includes general operating conditions pressures flows concentrations pH and pretreatment conditions and routine or special maintenance flushing or cleaning as needed must be kept This log sheet will be required by GE Water Process Technologies if a warranty question arises 4 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE The operation and maintenance of your GE Water Process Technologies E4H Machi...

Page 19: ...ater Process Technologies approved filters rated for 5 microns or less Do not attempt to clean used filters install new replacements IMPORTANT NOTE Failure to change the filter according to these requirements will void the warranty 4 3 Flushing The machine should be flushed at least daily to remove sediment from membrane surfaces To flush the unit 1 Open the concentrate valve until the pressure ga...

Page 20: ... ON OFF switch on the RO machine to the OFF position 2 While the machine is OFF open the CIP inlet valve Divert the permeate and concentrate streams to the cleaning container for recirculation Ensure that the pre filter is clean A CIP pump supplied with DLX models only is recommended to supply feed pressure into the machine 3 To circulate the cleaning solution through the machine with suction remo...

Page 21: ... attack with the appropriate solution for TFC membrane The membrane housings and piping lines of the machine must be completely drained Any water remaining in the piping of a machine may freeze causing damage to the piping pump membranes etc The party shipping or storing the machine is responsible for any damage resulting from freezing 1 Disconnect the inlet concentrate and permeate outlets 2 Drai...

Page 22: ... lubricant to all O rings on the end caps and the brine seal on the membrane 9 Insert the downstream end of the membrane in the upstream end of the membrane housing i e load in the direction of flow the brine seal is on the end of the membrane that goes in last For membrane housings with the flow arrow pointing up refer to step 11 10 Insert the membrane in the membrane housing with a smooth and co...

Page 23: ...cessary to pull the old membrane out of the membrane housing 3 To re install replacement membranes follow Sections 4 6 NOTE Do not operate the machine on water over 85 F 29 C NOTE Do not allow the machine to freeze unless it is totally drained It must thaw a minimum of 24 hours before starting 5 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 5 1 Level Controls Float switches pressurized storage switches or other level cont...

Page 24: ...medies Insufficient feed water pressure Increase the feed pressure open the inlet feed valve check for restrictions and consider installing a feed water boost pump Clogged pre filter Replace the pre filters Low inlet pressure low inlet alarm Solenoid valve not opening Clean or replace the solenoid valve Clean air line for adequate pressure Check regulator for correct operation and setting High flo...

Page 25: ...ed container such as CIP tank Low permeate flow rate Valve position Check CIP and outlet valve positions for correct orientation Concentrate valve plugged Disassemble and the clean the plumbing to the valve Concentrate outlet line restricted Examine the concentrate line for obstructions or a closed valve Low concentrate flow rate normal or higher than normal pressure Flow meter inaccurate Check th...

Page 26: ... Water must not pass through the inlet when the machine is off Repair or replace valve components as necessary Dirty or fouled membranes Clean the membranes O ring seal broken or damaged Replace the O ring check the sealing surfaces on the O ring groove interconnectors and end caps Replace damaged parts NOTE This typically only happens immediately after membrane installation Change in incoming wat...

Page 27: ...larm reset switch Alarm condition has turned off machine Restart the machine by pushing the alarm bypass Check all possible alarm conditions inlet pressure and push alarm reset switch External control or permeate purge control contacts have shut down the machine Check for proper operation of control contacts Restart machine manually or wait for automatic start up Electrical machine shutdown Motor ...

Page 28: ... is trying to be accessed may not be working Display is blank Monitor not powered Open the front panel Look at the yellow LEDs on the rear power board Are they on If yes check ribbon cable Is it properly seated If no does the unit have power pH reading is off by more than one pH unit Probe calibrated using span or the pH probe is bad Reinitialize calibration Recalibrate pH using zero only Replace ...

Page 29: ...M FLASHING pH Low Alarm The pH has exceeded the factory programmed low alarm value See ALARMS in main menu ALARM FLASHING Cond High Alarm The conductivity has exceeded the factory programmed high alarm value See ALARMS in main menu ALARM FLASHING Temp High Alarm The temperature has exceeded the factory programmed high alarm value See ALARMS in main menu ALARM FLASHING Perm High Alarm The permeate ...

Page 30: ...Cond Fouled Sensor The conductivity sensor has become fouled Check cable sensor and wiring ALARM FLASHING Shorted TC The temperature compensation input is shorted Check cable sensor and wiring ALARM FLASHING Opened TC The temperature compensation input is opened Check cable sensor and wiring A high reference impedance exists in the pH sensor Sensor must be grounded A wire may be broken in the sens...

Page 31: ... shipping and avoid freezing before draining The machine should be sanitized prior to draining Refer to the draining and cleaning instructions in this manual for details 9 WARRANTY GUARANTEE 9 1 Machine Warranty Guarantee Seller warrants its products to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of 15 months from receipt or 12 months from start up first use of the product whichev...

Page 32: ...h a RGA number to use for returned goods All returns shall have freight and related costs prepaid by Buyer from point of origin Seller is not responsible for meeting state and local codes or ordinances or other special codes not specifically stated in writing on the purchase document or contract TECHNICAL ADVICE Seller may at Buyer s request furnish technical assistance advice and information with...

Page 33: ...ve not been placed in use at the end of the permissible storage period the date of first use shall be considered to start the end of the permissible storage period The customer shall be responsible for acceptance testing for the membrane elements received to ensure that they meet the published performance specifications GE Osmonics shall be notified within thirty 30 days for first use of any membr...

Page 34: ...als harmful to the membrane or material are never in contact with the membrane element It is the obligation of the User to maintain frequent operating data records GE Osmonics may request these records in the warranty evaluation User must notify GE Osmonics at the very first sign of changes in operation of the Osmo machine or membrane elements Such notification should be in writing and should incl...

Page 35: ...ntrate Rate gpm lpm Total Flow Rate gpm lpm Recovery Pre Filter Pressure psi bar Post Filter Pressure psi bar Primary Pressure psi bar Final Pressure psi bar Feed Conductivity µS cm Concentrate Conductivity µS cm Average Conductivity µS cm Permeate Conductivity manual µS cm Permeate Conductivity meter µS cm Passage Perm TDS Avg TDS Chlorine in Concentrate Ppm Low Pressure Switch Setting psi bar ...

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Page 37: ...or other occurrences related to this system DATE AND TIME PRE FILTER PRESSURE psi or bar POST FILTER PRESSURE psi or bar PRIMARY PRESSURE psi or bar FINAL PRESSURE psi or bar FEED WATER TEMP F or C PERM FLOW gpm or lpm CONCENTRATE FLOW gpm or lpm RECOVERY QP QP QC FEED COND µS CONC COND µS PERM COND µS AVERAGE COND µS CF CC 2 FILTER CHANGE 9 CLEAN 9 FEED CHLORINE ppm FEED WATER HARDNESS ppm OPERAT...

Page 38: ...such as alarms and measurement readings can be saved to a data log and downloaded to a computer Security features allow you to select full access to programming features or to restrict limited or no access The Lakewood Instruments 2450 controller is equipped with four relays This machine uses relay 1 for a high low pH conductivity and high temperature alarm Relay 3 is used for pH chemical pump con...

Page 39: ...E4H Series Operation Maintenance Manual 39 1 2450 Front Panel with Display ...

Page 40: ...ts check sensor Four relays have user selectable options pH setpoint conductivity setpoint temperature setpoint permeate flow setpoint concentrate flow setpoint percent recovery setpoint various alarms 4 20 mA outputs for 35L select any four pH conductivity temperature concentrate flow permeate flow percent recovery A 3 Specifications Table 6 2450 Input Specifications Power 80 300 VAC Sensor 2 or ...

Page 41: ...ypad and you will see the Main Menu Screen 3 Use the and arrow keys to move through the menu A 1 3 Reinitialization It is suggested that you reinitialize the monitor before programming in your own numbers This will wipe out any random settings which may be in the monitor To reinitialize follow these instructions 1 After you have practiced moving up and down in the Main Menu press 6 or highlight SY...

Page 42: ...urned to the CONDUCTIVITY menu Press CLR to return to the WHICH PROCESS menu 7 Press 3 or highlight TEMP and press ENT The TEMPERATURE menu will be displayed 8 Press 2 or highlight TEMP COMPENSATION and press ENT The TEMP COMPENSATION menu will be displayed 9 Press the option number or highlight the correct value for your sensor and press ENT The new stored value will be displayed along with the m...

Page 43: ...e them to their default values 2 Calibrate the temperature first Measure the temperature of the system water Press PRO on the keypad select ZERO Use the number keys to enter the value then press ENT Do not choose SPAN when calibrating temperature 3 To calibrate pH Measure the pH of the system water with a handheld meter Press PRO on the keypad select zero Use the number keys to enter the value the...

Page 44: ... control The relay opens above setpoint e g relay controlling caustic injection for pH control That is when pH falls below the setpoint the relay closes and allows injection of more caustic 7 When finished with all setpoint entries you can press CLR three times to select another relay Or press CLR four times to return to the MAIN MENU A 5 Technician Security and Operator Level Menus The model 2450...

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Page 60: ...926 2500 Europe Middle East Africa Heverlee Belgium 32 16 40 20 00 Asia Pacific Shanghai China 86 0 411 8366 6489 Global Headquarters Trevose PA 1 215 355 3300 2006 General Electric Company All rights reserved Trademark of General Electric Company may be registered in one or more countries PN 1163955 Rev C ...

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