Leader Evaporator Springtech MicRO Reverse Osmosis System Manual YEAR: 2017
Page: 15
Permeate Flow Meter Connection
Wash Tank (To Be Supplied By User)
In order to properly maintain the membranes of the system, a wash cycle must be done on a periodic basis. A tank is
required in which the wash solution is mixed and then circulated through the system. A wash tank is not supplied with
the system but can be constructed by the user. One possible configuration is described below.
Materials Needed
Part Description
Leader Evaporator Order Number
Five gallon bucket made of food-grade material
5621
Braided hose – 1” ID
70285 (by the foot)
PVC ball valve – 1”
60130
Bulkhead fitting – 1”
57002
PVC close nipple – 1”
64329
Banjo “C” fitting – 1” (2 required)
47148
Banjo “F” fitting – 1”
47151
Stainless Steel #16 band clamp (min, 2 required)
60043
Teflon tape
66106
1.
Teflon tape the threaded end of a ½” PVC plastic to iron adapter.
2.
Thread the adapter into the top rear of the permeate flow meter. The
flow meter is on the right hand side of the front panel. Tighten the
adapter.
3.
Cut a length of ½” ID braided hose of sufficient length to connect to the
permeate flow meter outflow connector to the permeate tank or the
wash tank whichever length is greater.
4.
Place at least one ½” stainless steel band clamp over the hose.
5.
Slide the hose onto the barbed end of the ½” PVC plastic to iron adapter.
6.
Position the stainless steel band clamp(s) over the hose on the adapter
and tighten the band clamps.
7.
Place the open end of the hose into the permeate tank.
