Tomar TV-6000, Owner'S Manual

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· Mount desalinator(s) in frame. Do not over tighten the clamp retaining screws. Use a board
to support the vessel(s) off the floor and above the bottom of the frame. Connect feed,
concentrate, and product lines to their proper ports.
7.4 SEDIMENT FILTER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT
· Before servicing, always disconnect power to the unit to avoid shock.
· Close feed water and tank valves.
· Relieve pressure in system.
· Remove pre-filter sump by turning clockwise (as viewed from the top). A filter wrench may
be necessary.
· Remove cartridge and inspect. If cartridge is extremely silted, you should consider changing
more often. Discard old cartridge.
· Remove O-ring from seat in sump and inspect for cracks or nicks. Replace as necessary.
· Inspect sump for cracks, especially in the threaded area. Replace as necessary.
· Lubricate O-ring with an appropriate silicone-based lubricant. Install o-ring into its seat in
sump.
· Install new sediment cartridge.
· Replace sump by screwing it into cap in a counter-clockwise direction (as viewed from top).
A wrench should not be needed. Hand tightened is sufficient.
· Restore water and power; check for leaks.
8.0 PLANT SHUTDOWN
RO systems require brine replacement for short or long-term shutdown. The duration between
flushes depends on feed water, usage conditions, and type of unit and duration of the shutdown.
The shutdown procedure should be performed at a minimum every 3 weeks. Higher TDS feed
water and/or the system located in elevated temperatures may require the shutdown procedure to
be performed weekly.
If there is a chance of microbial activity in the water the shutdown procedure should be performed at
least weekly.
8.1 SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
Before making any of the valve changes indicated below, run the system and record the operating
pressures and flows. This will aid in putting the unit back in service in the future.
For subsequent periodic flushes, leave the valve settings as directed below and re-install the feed
water sediment filter and flush as directed.
For the TV series units there is a small white lever at the base of the solenoid on the valve (located
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