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Replacing the Membrane Element
WARNING: THE BRINE SEAL MUST BE IN THE SAME POSITION FOR EACH MEM-
BRANE ELEMENT HOUSING. MARK EACH HOUSING PRIOR TO REMOVING THE
MEMBRANE ELEMENTS. THE BRINE SEAL IS A RUBBER SEAL THAT PROTRUDES
ON ONE SIDE OF THE MEMBRANE AND IS ALWAYS ON THE FEED SIDE OF THE
MEMBRANE ELEMENT.
1. Remove one membrane element at a time from the membrane element housings,
from the top of the housing. Needle nose pliers may be necessary to pull the old
membrane element out of the membrane element housing.
2. Lubricate the brine seal with non petroleum based lubricant, Silicone DC 111.
3. Install the brine seal side of the membrane element first. When the housings have a
direction of flow from bottom to top, the brine seal should be located at the bottom of
the housing.
4. At a slight angle, insert the membrane while slightly rotating the element and being
careful not to tear or flip the brine seal. A slow twisting motion should be used to in-
sert the membrane element to ensure the brine seal stays in place. Re-lube the brine
seal if necessary.
5. With a smooth and constant motion, push the membrane element into the housing so
the brine seal enters the housing without coming out of the brine seal groove.
6. Re-install the end caps by gently twisting the end cap while pushing it onto the hous-
ing. Ensure that you do not pinch or fatigue any O-rings while re-installing the end
plug. Push the end plug on until the outer diameter of the plug is flush with the outer
diameter of the membrane housing.
7. Reconnect any fittings that may have been disconnected when the membrane ele-
ment housings were disassembled.
8. To start up the system, please refer to the Initial Start-Up section of this manual.
CAUTION: WET MEMBRANES ARE SHIPPED IN A PRESERVATIVE SOLUTION. THE
MEMBRANES MUST BE FLUSHED FOR AT LEAST 1 HOUR TO REMOVE THE
PRESERVATIVE FROM THE MEMBRANE. DISCARD ALL OF THE PERMEATE AND
CONCENTRATE WHICH IS PRODUCED DURING THE FLUSH PERIOD.
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