OP350 System Installation, Operation & Maintenance
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• Lower the float allowing the ball to drop back
down. The water should begin flowing again.
3. The 16 Gal Storage Tank must be filled – or the 50
Gal Storage Tank filled approximately 1/3 of the
way – to start-up and purge the Repressurization
Assembly.
You can quickly fill the storage tank
to the appropriate level using the “System
Bypass” on the processor.
To do this:
• Route the 1/2” gray hose from the processor
OPTIMIZED WATER OUTLET TO EQUIPMENT
directly into the storage tank lid opening.
NOTE: Before performing the next step, be certain
to hold onto the gray hose.
• Turn the EMERGENCY BYPASS VALVE on the
processor to the “BYPASS” position. This will
allow feed water to bypass the processor and
quickly fill the storage tank.
•
When the tank fills to approximately 14
gallons (or 1/3 full with the 50 gal. tank),
return the PROCESSOR EMERGENCY
BYPASS VALVE to the “SERVICE” position
.
NOTE: Before performing the next step, be certain
to hold onto the gray hose.
4. Plug the power cord from the RP pump into the
outlet. Water should begin to flow rapidly from
the storage tank, through the RP assembly,
and back into the storage tank through the gray
hose. Allow the pump to recirculate the water for
several minutes until all the air is purged from the
Repressurization Assembly. As the air is purged,
the pump will begin to run more smoothly and
the water flowing from the gray hose will become
steady.
5. Unplug the RP Pump cord.
Connect to Equipment
Refer to the illustration “Typical Installation” on page 6.
1. Remove the 1/2” gray hose that was routed
into the storage tank (from the Optimized Water
Outlet at the Processor) and make the connection
to the distribution line that delivers Optimized
Water to post-treatment (if used) and designated
equipment.
2. Ensure that any valves or solenoid valves on the
connected equipment are closed. Plug the RP
Pump back in. The pump will run and fill the Buffer
Tank until the pressure in the Buffer Tank reaches
70 psi, and then the RP Pump will shut off.
3. Open downstream valves at the equipment to
allow water to flow and air to purge through the
post-treatment (if used) and from the distribution
lines. When purging distribution lines
do not allow
the water level in the storage tank to drop
below the bottom of the RP Pump suction tube
near the bottom of the tank
. Once distribution
lines are flushed and all air is purged, close the
equipment valves. When there is no demand for
water the buffer tank will fill and the pump will shut
off automatically.
4. Before proceeding, follow these steps to empty the
storage tank of untreated feed water:
• Connect a piece of 3/8” blue tubing into the
push-to-connect fitting of the SAMPLE PORT
VALVE on the right side of the processor, and
route the other end of the tubing into a drain or
bucket.
• Open the Sample Port Valve to drain water from
the storage tank. When the pump begins to suck
air, close the Sample Port Valve.
5. Replace and tighten the lid onto the storage tank.
Complete the Installation
Transition to Owner/Operator
The final step is to meet with the owner/operator,
familarize them with the system and complete the post
installation check list.
The system is now in “normal operating” mode and
the storage tank will fill with Optimized Water from
the processor. Complete the “Check List” to “Confirm
Normal Operation and System Settings” (page 4 of the
“Quick Installation Guide”) with the Owner/Operator.
Allow the tank to fill before beginning operation of the
connected equipment.
Reading the TDS
1. To read the TDS, the 16 Gal. tank must be allowed
to fill half way – or the 50 Gal. must be filled about
1/4 of the way – with optimized water.
2. TDS must be read while there is some demand for
water flow from the RP Assembly. Open a valve
downstream at the equipment, or open the Sample
Port Valve on the processor (with tubing routed to
a drain or bucket) to allow flow.
3. Push the purple “POWER” button on the Water
Quality Monitor located on the upper left corner.
It will immediately display the “IN” or Optimized
Water TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) in PPM
(parts per million). Document this number as the
Optimized Water TDS.
4. Within 30 seconds, push the “OUT” button to
display the Membrane Permeate TDS and record
this number as the Permeate TDS.