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Removing the
Membrane Element
Black
membrane
brine seal
Black
membrane
housing
O-ring
Membrane
product
water tube
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES (continued)
REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE REPLACEMENT
1. Turn off the water supply to the RO system and unplug the transformer. Place the system where the membrane
housing is easily accessible.
2. Remove the black tubing from the membrane feed push fitting by depressing the collar on the fitting with your thumb
and pulling the tubing from the push fitting.
3. Lift the membrane housing from the retention clips.
4. Unscrew the membrane housing lid. This may require two people.
5. Use a pair of pliers to grasp the membrane stem and pull the membrane from the housing.
6. Remove the black housing O-ring. Wash the empty housing with soapy water. Rinse thoroughly with hot, clean water.
7. Insert new membrane into the housing, with the double O-ring end first. The tube must fit into the recess at the
bottom of the membrane housing. When the membrane is aligned with the hole, firmly push the membrane into the
hole until it bottoms out.
8. Place the black housing O-ring on the housing rim and carefully screw the lid back on to the base.
9. Reconnect the black tubing to the membrane feed push fitting.
TIPS FOR LONG MEMBRANE LIFE
1. Replace the 0.5 micron MicroTek™ sediment filter once every 6 months. This will help prevent membrane fouling due
to silt or sediment depositing on the membrane.
2. Replace the 0.5 micron carbon block filter at least once every 6 months or when chlorine breakthrough occurs. This
will ensure good membrane life and protect the membrane from chlorine damage.
3. Soft water will greatly increase the life of an RO membrane and reduce the chance of membrane fouling .
4. Membrane should not be operated at lower than the preset concentrate to purified water ratios.
Proper Orientation
of New Membrane in
Relation to Housing
(Maintenance Procedures are continued on next page)
