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Leader

 

Evaporator

 

Springtech

 

EXTREME

 

6

 

Reverse

 

Osmosis

 

System

 

Manual

      

Page:

 

10

 

 

 

VALVE

 

TYPE

 

HANDLE

 

POSITION

 

LIQUID

 

FROM

 ‐ 

TO

 

 

HANDLE

 

POSITION

 

LIQUID

 

FROM

 ‐ 

TO

 

V3

 

3

 ‐ 

Way

 

HANDLE

 

POINTED

 

HORIZONTAL

 

Membranes

 

to

 

Permeate

 

out

 

 

HANDLE

 

POINTED

 

VERTICAL

 

Membranes

 

to

 

Valve

 

V19

 

V4

 

3

 ‐ 

Way

 

HANDLE

 

POINTED

 

VERTICAL

 

Membranes

 

to

 

Concentrate

 

out

 

 

HANDLE

 

POINTED

 

HORIZONTAL

 

Membranes

 

to

 

Valve

 

V19

 

V6

 

3

 ‐ 

Way

 

HANDLE

 

VERTICAL

 

External

 

to

 

Feed

 

Pump

 

 

HANDLE

 

HORIZONTAL

 

Wash

 

Tank

 

to

 

Feed

 

Pump

 

V18

 

2

 ‐ 

Way

 

HANDLE

 

POINTED

 

HORIZONTAL

 

No

 

Flow

 

 

HANDLE

 

POINTED

 

DOWN

 

Membranes

 

to

 

Valve

 

V19

 

V19

 

3

 ‐ 

Way

 

HANDLE

 

POINTED

 

HORIZONTAL

 

Membranes

 

to

 

Wash

 

Tank

 

 

HANDLE

 

POINTING

 

VERTICAL

 

Membranes

 

to

 

Drain

 

 

 

 

The

 

Leader

 

Springtech

 

EXTREME

 

Reverse

 

Osmosis

 

system

 

consists

 

of

 

the

 

following

 

parts:

 

Included

 

Equipment

 

ITEM

 

LEADER

 

ORDER

 

#

 

DESCRIPTION

 

/

 

PHOTO

 

 

ITEM

 

LEADER

 

ORDER

 

#

 

DESCRIPTION

 

/

 

PHOTO

 

Springtech

 

EXTREME

 

6

 

700068

 

 

 

Springtech

 

EXTREME

 

6

 

User

 

Manual

 

 

 

Springtech

 

EXTREME

 

6

 

Quick

 

Start

 

Guide

 

 

 

 

1

 

–

 

1/2”

 

Quick

 

Coupler

 

C

 

Qty:

 

2

 

47160

 

 

1

 

”

 

Quick

 

Coupler

 

C

 

Qty:

 

1

 

47148

 

 

 

2”

 

Threaded

 

to

 

3”

 

Slip

 

Connector

 

195

 

 

Strainer

 

Y

   

3”

 

modified

 

with

 

bleeder

 

valve

 

70141

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Springtech EXTREME 6

Page 1: ...Leader Evaporator Co Inc 49 Jonergin Drive Swanton VT 05488 Tel 802 868 5444 www leaderevaporator com EXTREME 6 Reverse Osmosis System...

Page 2: ...OWER REQUIREMENTS 12 GENERAL CONNECTION LAYOUT 13 Simple 3 Tank RO Diagram 13 STRAINER TO VALVE V6 CONNECTION 14 VESSEL PUMP PRE FILTER CANISTER AND WASH TANK DRAINS 14 V3 V4 AND V19 CONNECTIONS 17 V1...

Page 3: ...Rod Clamped Membranes 42 Installation 43 Steps for Installa on of Brine Seal Clamped Membranes 43 Steps For Installa on of Threaded Rod Clamped Membranes 45 Common Steps for Installation 47 DAILY 48...

Page 4: ...ap incoming to the reverse osmosis system Feed Pump The initial pump designed to supply the reverse osmosis unit with sap and maintain pressure in the system Pressure Pump The pump designed to provide...

Page 5: ...two membranes There are a number of these membrane units attached around the outside of the permeate tube Between each of the membrane units is a spacer through which the sap and concentrate can flow...

Page 6: ...d and built using the same principles of superior quality applied to our evaporators The LEADER EVAPORATOR Springtech EXTREME Reverse Osmosis System is covered by a manufacturer s warranty See ATTACHM...

Page 7: ...re Pump Second stage of pressurizing the system required to process the sap through the membranes Recirculation Pumps Recirculates liquid within the vessel to which they are attached Feed Pump Feed Pu...

Page 8: ...can be part of normal operations The machine will shut down when the indicator light is activated High Temperature Alarm indicates the Wash cycle has completed This alarm is part of normal operations...

Page 9: ...ough V1 and V2 Valves V1 controls the pressure to the membranes It is opened way when starting then adjusted to reach the pressure wanted Close V1 to raise the pressure in the system V2 controls the f...

Page 10: ...Wash Tank to Feed Pump V18 2 Way HANDLE POINTED HORIZONTAL No Flow HANDLE POINTED DOWN Membranes to Valve V19 V19 3 Way HANDLE POINTED HORIZONTAL Membranes to Wash Tank HANDLE POINTING VERTICAL Membra...

Page 11: ...ION PHOTO ITEM LEADER ORDER DESCRIPTION PHOTO Membrane Preservative 1 lb 70001 RO Soap 5 Lbs 69992 Citric Acid 1 lb 70008 Glycol 1 gal 70009 20 Cartridge Filter 70012 Food Grade Grease 55095 Digital R...

Page 12: ...ly it will need to have adequate ventilation during operations to prevent overheating The dimensions of the main system unit are Width 34 Length 109 Height 70 A minimum of two feet around the system i...

Page 13: ...he location other arrangements are likely It is beyond the scope of this document to recommend the best layout for all situations It is recommended you contact your LEADER EVAPORATOR sales person or y...

Page 14: ...When installing make the connection from the strainer to valve V6 Y Strainer Reducing adapter Vessel Pump Pre Filter Canister And Wash Tank Drains The drains are located 1 under each pressure vessel...

Page 15: ...under the feed pump 1 under the pressure pump 1 under recirculation pump 2 Recirculation pump 1 will drain through the pressure pump drain Recirculation pump 3 will drain through recirculation pump 2...

Page 16: ...inless steel ball valve To setup the drain you will need items not included 1 1 Stainless Steel band clamps 1 piece of 1 hose long to connect to the drain adapter and to reach the collection point 2 T...

Page 17: ...e onto the 1 C style quick coupler 4 Position the stainless steel band clamp s over the hose on the coupler and tighten the band clamp s 5 Secure the other end of the hose to the drain connection 6 Co...

Page 18: ...the hose 3 Slide the hose onto a 1 C style quick coupler 4 Position the stainless steel band clamp s over the hose on the adapter and tighten the band clamp s 5 Secure the other end of the hose to the...

Page 19: ...NOTE Breakers are not shown in the correct position BREAKER ID CIRCUIT START POSITION CB1 Feed Pump ON CB2 Pressure Pump OFF CB3 Recirculation Pump OFF CB4 Recirculation Pump OFF CB5 Recirculation Pu...

Page 20: ...2 for the data sheet format The following data is recorded Date date the information is collected Activity Concentration cycle enter a C or Test enter a T Sap the sugar concentration of the raw sap Co...

Page 21: ...the end of each days use whichever comes first Rinse Run after the Desugar cycle Wash Chemical wash after a rinse A chemical wash should be run after 6 hours of concentrating OR at the end of every da...

Page 22: ...r Data Sheet and write it in the field labelled Machine Serial 4 In the field labelled Vessel Location fill in the location of the vessel to be tracked Vessels are numbered from the bottom of the syst...

Page 23: ...nchmark rates If the measured difference see the calculation below is 15 or more then further cleaning will be necessary See the flow chart on page 24 To calculate the difference to the benchmark do t...

Page 24: ...Leader Evaporator Springtech EXTREME 6 Reverse Osmosis System Manual Page 24...

Page 25: ...n minimum way then adjust Open minimum way then adjust Open Fully Open Fully V3 Handle Points Horizontal Handle Points Horizontal Handle Points Vertical Handle Points Vertical V4 Handle Points Vertica...

Page 26: ...w to set the V1 and V2 valves Concentrate Preferred Turn V1 to a minimum pressure and turn V2 until the desired concentration is obtained Adjust V1 until the pressure desired is reached Readjust V2 un...

Page 27: ...Leader Evaporator Springtech EXTREME 6 Reverse Osmosis System Manual Page 27 Standard Concentrate Output Sap Recirculation Loop...

Page 28: ...en a minimum of way to start then adjust to the desired concentration level of flow V3 Horizontal Left V4 Vertical Up V18 Horizontal Left V19 With V3 and V4 in the concentrate setting V19 should have...

Page 29: ...e top of the strainer installed before valve V6 until all the air is released from the system Close the bleed valve 4 When the machine has started adjust V1 and V2 to produce the desired conditions De...

Page 30: ...ter part of Desugar with lower sugar being rinsed out Desugar Cycle Valve Settings also available on the Quick Start Guide 1 Position the valves as follows V1 Leave valve where it was set during the c...

Page 31: ...lose the bleed valve 5 Check the concentrate sugar level approximately every 5 minutes The Desugar cycle should be run until the concentrate sugar is 1 to 2 Rinse Cycle In this cycle permeate is run t...

Page 32: ...l Page 32 Rinse Cycle Valve Settings also available on the Quick Start Guide 1 Position the valves as follows V1 Open the valve completely V2 Open the valve completely V3 Vertical Up V4 Horizontal Lef...

Page 33: ...not start on the third try bleed the system To bleed the system open the valve on the top of the strainer installed before valve V6 until all the air is released from the system Close the bleed valve...

Page 34: ...drain posi on 3 At the completion of the rinse cycle add R O soap LEADER Order 69992 to the wash tank and mix Mix alkaline R O soap with the liquid in the wash tank until the required pH is reached T...

Page 35: ...al Page 35 Wash Cycle Valve Settings also available on the Quick Start Guide 1 Position the valves as follows V1 Open the valve completely V2 Open the valve completely WD Horizontal valve is closed At...

Page 36: ...sed from the system Close the bleed valve 6 If the system does not start due to a LOW PRESSURE ALARM partially close valve V18 until an operating pressure of 50 80psi is reached and run the remainder...

Page 37: ...as follows 1 Open the lower drain of the filter housing and allow the liquid to drain from the housing The draining process can be hastened by opening the upper drain also 2 Loosen the eye nuts and r...

Page 38: ...e bottom of the cup should fit into the hole in the filter 8 Place the compression plate over the threaded rod and lower onto the cup and spring assemblies lining one assembly up in each hole 9 Secure...

Page 39: ...sh position 3 Set valves V3 and V4 in a rinse cycle position 4 Open the drain of the membrane housing to be changed Allow the membrane to drain until empty 5 Disconnect the permeate line quick coupler...

Page 40: ...he end of the membrane housing to the body of the membrane housing 10 Remove membrane housing cap from the membrane Determine the style of securing mechanism used to hold the membranes together There...

Page 41: ...Slide the mated membranes out of the pressure vessel 2 Remove the alignment coupling from the left end of the membrane assembly 3 Place the membrane assembly on a clean solid surface upright with the...

Page 42: ...mbrane on a solid clean surface 6 Remove the membrane coupler and the clamp halves from each of the membranes Steps for Removal Of Threaded Rod Clamped Membranes 1 Slide the mated membranes out of the...

Page 43: ...eaded rods Turn the remaining nuts until they are approximately to lower than their original position 6 Remove the spacer ring from the top of the bottom membrane then remove the membrane coupler 7 Re...

Page 44: ...of the membrane 4 Insert the clamp assembly half into the groove at the top portion of the membrane with the bolts pointed up 5 Using a marker mark the outside edge of the clamp end of each membrane...

Page 45: ...ngs on the alignment couplings used on both ends of the membranes Lightly lubricate the O rings with permeate or non chlorinated well or spring water Ensure the alignment coupling is in place in the u...

Page 46: ...sembly Inspect the O rings on the membrane coupler and replace if necessary Lubricate the O rings of the coupler with permeate or non chlorinated well or spring water then insert the coupler into the...

Page 47: ...emained in place in the pressure vessel 9 Slide the assembled membranes into the membrane housing Ensure the membrane goes all the way into the housing with the membrane coupling at the left end of th...

Page 48: ...coupler 7 Follow the instructions for the Beginning of Season Startup see page 49 Daily Each day it is recommended the following be done 1 Remove clean and reinstall the strainer in the Y strainer 2...

Page 49: ...EM lubricant NOTE Lubricate the bearings ONLY at the interval specified Over lubrication will cause the bearings to fail MOTOR FUNCTION HP Bearing Location Lubrication Interval hrs Lubrication Amount...

Page 50: ...us alkaline soap wash cycle continue to the next step Acid Soak Cycle c If the difference is 15 of less continue with Step 4 3 Do an acid soak cycle see page 34 allow the machine to soak for 1 to 7 da...

Page 51: ...feed lines 2 Replace prefilters 3 Open the control box by turning the latches on the right side of the panel then opening the door carefully to the left 4 Turn off the pressure and recirculation pump...

Page 52: ...ER Order 69992 to the wash tank and mix Mix alkaline R O soap with the liquid in the wash tank until the required pH is reached To determine the required pH refer to the Machine Serial Number Data She...

Page 53: ...Pre Filters need changing System needs to be bled No liquid coming from storage Check the positions of all valves Low rate found during permeability test Suspected bacteria buildup Rewash system with...

Page 54: ...Leader Evaporator Springtech EXTREME 6 Reverse Osmosis System Manual Page 54 ATTACHMENT 1 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC...

Page 55: ...Leader Evaporator Springtech EXTREME 6 Reverse Osmosis System Manual Page 55...

Page 56: ...PERMEATE 2 PERMEATE 3 CONCENTRATE TEMPERATURE FEED PUMP MEMBRANE WATER REMOVAL GPH PROCESSED SUGAR CONCENTRATION FLOW gpm PRESSURE psi SUGAR CONCENTRATION FLOW gpm PRESSURE psi ATTACHMENT 2 OPERATION...

Page 57: ...Leader Evaporator Springtech EXTREME 6 Reverse Osmosis System Manual Page 57 ATTACHMENT 3 PERMEABILITY TEST SHEET...

Page 58: ...nufacturer defects for a period of two years from the date of purchase This warranty is at the discretion of the manufacturer Leader Evaporator Co Inc to be replaced or repaired as necessary All repla...

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