Leader Evaporator Springtech MicRO Reverse Osmosis System Manual YEAR: 2017
Page: 39
b.
If the results show a difference greater than 15% and there was no improvement as compared to the
previous 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 29) allow the machine to soak for 1 to 7 days starting the system on the first
day and allowing it to run to a temperature of 118°F. Run the system to temperature the same way on the last
day of the cycle. Run a permeability test (see page 21).
4.
If the difference in results is 15% or less – record the permeability test results. If the results are greater than
15%, contact Leader Evaporator for assistance.
5.
Drain the wash tank then close the drain.
6.
In the wash tank mix:
a.
3 US gallons of permeate
b.
½ US gallons of glycol
c.
½ teaspoon of membrane preservative
7.
Set the system valves for a wash cycle (see page 29) and run the system for 15 minutes. Drain the wash tank.
8.
Empty then reinstall the prefilter housing.
9.
Drain the pumps then close the drains.
10.
Maintain a temperature minimum of 40°F to 50°F in the area where the system is stored. Do not allow the
system to freeze.
NOTE: If there is a possibility of the system freezing, drain all fluid from the system.
11.
Drain and clean all storage tanks. Cover them in order to keep dirt and pests out. NOTE: If permeate is not
available for cleaning, use non-chlorinated well or spring water.
Beginning of Season Startup
As permeate will not be available to perform the rinse and wash cycles stated in the following procedure, obtain
the necessary volume of water using non chlorinated well or spring water.
1.
Connect the reverse osmosis system to the concentrate, permeate and feed lines.
2.
Change the prefilter.
3.
Ensure you have feed (water or permeate) to the system.
4.
Position the valve and hosing for the rinse cycle (see page 28).
5.
Press the START button to start the feed pump.
6.
Run the feed pump until most of the bubbles are gone from the flow meters located on the front of the
system. This will take 3 to 4 minutes. Not all the bubbles can be removed.
7.
Stop the system.
8.
Check all fittings, hoses, connections and parts of the system for leaks. Repair as necessary.
9.
Run a rinse cycle (see page 28) until a minimum of 125 US gallons for a 2 membrane system (63 gallons for a
single membrane system) of water have been processed. Near the end of the rinse cycle move the
concentrate and permeate outflows to the wash tank and fill the wash tank ⅔full.
10.
Run a hot water wash cycle (see page 29).
11.
Repeat the rinse cycle (see page 28) again filling the wash tank as specified then add R/O soap (LEADER Order #
69992) to the wash tank and mix. Add R/O soap until the required pH is reached. To determine the required
pH, refer to the Machine Serial Number Data Sheet that initially accompanied the system. NOTE: If the
membrane(s) was (were) changed, refer to the data sheet for the new membrane(s).
