Reverse Osmosis User`s Manual
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1. Vessel Array 1 1 1 1 1 Vessel Quantity 2 3 WEE Pump Type 401 Bast or 411 55 601 Beret or 611 SS Motor HP 1 3 1 2 RPM 60 50 Hz 1725 1465 1725 1465 Electrical Standard Voltage 110V 60Hz 1 PH 6 6A 110V 60Hz 1 PH 8 2 Voltage Options 220V 60Hz 1 PH 3 2A 220V 60Hz 1 3 9A 220V 50Hz 1 PH 3 7A 220V 50 1 PH 4 1A Systems Dimensions Lx W x inch 14 x 20 x 27 36 x 51 x 69 14 x 20 x 27 36 x 51 x 69 Weight Ib kg 65 29 5 70 31 75 Product Flow rates and recovery are based equipment test parameters Does not include operating space requirements Treatment ability of the RO system is dependent on feed water quality Performance projections must be run for each installation i WARNING NEVER EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PRESSURE RATING OF YOUR SYSTEM Series User s Manual MKTF 205 06 12 OPERATING AND Change the cartridge filters regularly e Monitor the system and keep a daily log Run system as much as possible a continuous basis e Adjust the system recovery to the recommended value e Always feed the pump with filtered water DON T e Permit chlorine to enter or be present in the feed water e Shut down the system for extended periods Close the throttle valve completely Operate the system with insufficient feed flow2. 4 5 X10 10 200898 METER FLOW 0 5GPM 1 2 x 1 2 MNPT 200897 METER FLOW 0 2GPM 1 2 1 2 200904 GAUGE FILL 0 300PSI BAR 2 5 DIA 200862 SWITCH ON OFF SINGLE POLE 110V d 200864 BOX SWITCH GANG SINGLE PROOF WEATHER UN WEE Ronee reer 201004 VALVE NEEDLE SS 316L 1 4 FNPT PUROTECH po 200964 VALVE CHECK 3 8 FNPT x 3 8 FNPT euer E 200906 SWITCH PRESSURE LOW 15 30 1 4 FNPT 200809 MOTOR CARB 1 2 110 220 50 60 HZ ae E 200781 PUMP VANE BRASS BYPASS 601 200375 2521 SYSTEMS 200519 MHS 2521 3 8 x 3 8 SP SYSTEMS 200593 SNAP RING DELRIN 2 5 200591 END PLUG OPEN GTX 2 5 3 8 200592 END PLUG CLOSED GTX 2 5 3 8 FNPT 200586 CLAMP SADDLE NYLON BLK 2 5 AT Series User s Manual MKTF 205 40 06 12 500 FLOW DIAGRAM 8 1 QN3931 108A4S S3NVHg8W3N 1292 0d 2 0 12 MOLON dH 1 Ol NOMOIN 5 Ol 4 131035
3. Series User s Manual MKTF 205 06 12 4 CAUTION DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE REMOVE ANY CAUTION WARNING OR OTHER DESCRIPTIVE LABELS FROM THE SYSTEM FEED WATER AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS Nothing has a greater effect on a reverse osmosis system than the feed water quality NOTE IT IS VERY IMPORTANT MEET THE MINIMUM FEED WATER REQUIREMENTS FAILURE TO DO SO WILL CAUSE THE MEMBRANES TO FOUL AND VOID THE MANUFACTURER S WARRANTY OPERATING LIMITS Operating Limits Maximum Feed Temperature F 85 29 00 Maximum Free Chlorine ppm 0 Minimum Feed Temperature F 40 4 44 Maximum TDS ppm lt 2000 Maximum Ambient Temperature F C 120 48 89 Maximum Hardness 0 Minimum Ambient Temperature F 40 4 44 Maximum pH Continuous 11 Maximum Feed Pressure psi 85 5 86 Minimum pH Continuous Minimum Feed Pressure psi 45 3 10 Maximum pH Cleaning 30 Min 12 Maximum Operaling Pressure psi 150 10 34 Minimum pH Cleaning 30 Min Maximum SDI Rating SDI 3 Maximum Turbidity NTU 1 Test Parameters 550 TDS Filtered 5 Micron De Chlorinated Municipal Feed Water 65 psi 4 50 bar Feed Pressure 150 psi 10 34 bar Operating Pressure 77 Degrees 25 Degrees Recovery as stated 7 0 pH Data taken after 60 minutes of operation 1 Low temperatures and high feed water TDS levels will signi
4. Reverse Osmosis User s Manual Model AT 500 AT 1000 EA 1000 Pictured THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK Table of Contents INTRODUCTION EE 4 gab fer 4 FEED WATER AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS 5 REJECTION RECOVERY AND FLOW DATE 5 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND OPERATION GUIDELINES 6 MEMBRANE HELENE INS see 8 500 AT 1000 SYSTEM 13 AT 500 MEMBRANE FLOW 17 1000 MEMBRANE FLOW 18 SYSTEM PURGING ee 19 RA RE RI 20 DESIGN BASIS FOR 500 AND 1000 21 OPERATING DOS AND DON T Sirari 22 OPERATION AND MAINTENANOQGE ifr rrr Ehe P EEN 22 MEMBRANE REMOVAL AND DEPLACEMENT A 25 e BE Wee Le NR 28 PREPARING UNIT FOR STORAGE OR 28 REVERSE OSMOSIS 30 TEMPERATURE CORRECTION FACTORS FOR 32 OPERATION DE 34 DRAWING ee EE EE 35 3 AT Series User s Manual MKTF 205 06 12 INTRODUCTION Your AT Series system is a durable piece of equipment which with proper care will last for many years This User s Manual outlines installation operation maintenan
5. 5 6 8 9 Disconnect the inlet concentrate pre filter and permeate plumbing Drain all water from the pre filter cartridge housings by unscrewing the housings removing the pre filter cartridges and drain the water from the housings Disconnect the tubing from the connectors on the permeate and concentrate inlets and outlets Fully open the concentrate valve Drain the flow meters 10 Allow the system to drain for a minimum of eight hours or until the opened ports quit dripping 11 After draining is complete reconnect all of the plumbing 29 AT Series User s Manual MKTF 205 06 12 REVERSE OSMOSIS TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Low Inlet Pressure Low supply pressure Increase inlet pressure Cartridge filters plugged Change filters Solenoid valve malfunction Replace sol valve and or coil Motor may not be drawing correct current Use clamp on amp meter to check the motor amp draw Concentrate valve might be damaged Replace needle valve Leaks Fix any visible leaks Low Permeate Flow Low inlet flow Adjust concentrate valve Cold feed water See temperature correction sheet Low operating pressure See low inlet pressure Defective membrane brine seal Inspect and or replace brine seal Fouled or scaled membrane Clean membranes High permeate flow Damaged product tube
6. 71 2 21 8 1 116 71 4 21 9 1 112 32 71 6 22 0 71 8 22 1 72 0 22 2 72 1 22 3 72 3 22 4 72 5 22 5 72 7 22 6 72 9 22 7 73 0 22 8 73 2 22 9 73 4 23 0 73 6 23 1 73 8 23 2 73 9 23 3 74 1 23 4 74 3 93 5 74 5 23 6 74 7 23 7 74 8 23 8 75 0 23 9 75 2 24 0 75 4 24 1 75 6 24 2 75 7 24 3 75 9 24 4 76 1 24 5 76 3 24 6 76 5 24 7 76 6 24 8 76 8 24 9 77 0 25 0 77 2 25 1 77 4 25 2 77 5 25 3 77 7 25 4 77 9 25 5 78 1 25 6 78 3 25 7 78 4 25 8 78 6 25 9 1 109 1 105 1 101 1 097 1 093 1 090 1 086 1 082 1 078 1 075 1 071 1 067 1 064 1 060 1 056 1 053 1 049 1 045 1 042 1 038 1 035 1 031 1 028 1 024 1 021 1 017 1 014 1 010 1 007 1 003 1 000 0 997 0 994 0 991 0 988 0 985 0 982 0 979 0 977 0 974 Temperature 78 8 26 0 79 0 6 1 79 2 06 2 79 3 06 3 79 5 06 4 797 06 5 79 9 26 6 80 1 26 7 80 2 26 8 80 4 26 9 80 6 27 0 80 8 07 1 81 0 27 2 81 1 27 3 81 3 07 4 81 5 07 5 81 7 07 4 81 9 27 7 82 0 27 8 82 2 279 82 4 28 0 82 6 08 1 82 8 28 2 82 9 28 3 83 1 28 4 83 3 28 5 83 5 28 6 837 28 7 83 8 28 8 84 0 28 9 84 2 29 0 84 4 29 1 84 6 29 2 84 7 29 3 84 9 09 4 85 1 29 5 85 3 29 6 85 5 29 7 85 6 09 8 85 8 29 9 0 971 0 968 0 965 0 962 0 959 0 957 0 954 0 951 0 948 0 945 0 943 0 940 0 937 0 934
7. Locate the 3 8 tubing labeled concentrate and attach the tubing to a drain Run the concentrate line to an open drain in a free and unrestricted manner no backpressure CAUTION ANY RESTRICTIONS BLOCKAGE IN THE DRAIN LINE CAUSE BACKPRESSURE WHICH WILL INCREASE THE SYSTEM S OPERATING PRESSURE THIS CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE SYSTEM S MEMBRANES AND COMPONENTS ELECTRICAL The motor used on the AT Series systems is a carbonator motor The motor is available in 110 220 Volt 50 60 Hertz 1 Phase Each AT Series system is equipped with a 5 foot electrical cord 110V models are equipped with a plug Ensure that the electrical circuit supplying the system is compatible with the requirements of the specific AT model you are installing Series User s Manual MKTF 205 06 12 NOTE IT S RECOMMENDED THAT LICENSED ELECTRICIAN WIRE YOUR SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL AND NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODES NEC WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK THE INCOMING POWER SUPPLY MUST INCLUDE A PROTECTIVE EARTH GROUND AT Series systems are typically controlled with a liquid level switch in a storage tank The liquid level switch turns the system on when the water level in the tank drops and off when the tank is full Liquid level switches can be obtained by your local dealer or distributor If a liquid level switch is to be used install it at this time PRE FILTRATION AT Serie
8. 5 14 7 58 6 14 8 58 8 14 9 59 0 15 0 59 2 15 1 59 4 15 2 59 5 15 3 597 15 4 59 9 15 5 60 1 15 6 60 3 15 7 60 4 15 8 60 6 15 9 60 8 160 61 0 161 61 2 16 2 61 3 16 3 61 5 16 4 617 165 619 166 62 1 167 622 16 8 62 4 16 9 62 6 17 0 62 8 17 1 63 0 17 2 63 1 17 3 63 3 17 4 63 5 17 5 637 17 6 639 17 7 64 0 17 8 64 2 17 9 Temperature Correction Factor 1 475 1 469 1 464 1 459 1 453 1 448 1 443 1 437 1 432 1 427 1 422 1417 1 411 1 406 1 401 1 396 1 391 1 386 1 381 1 376 1 371 1 366 1 361 1 356 1 351 1 347 1 342 1 337 1 332 1 327 1 323 1 318 1 313 1 308 1 304 1 299 1 294 1 290 1 285 1 281 Temperature Correction Factor 64 4 18 0 1 276 64 6 18 1 1 272 64 8 18 2 1 267 64 9 18 3 1 262 65 1 18 4 1 258 65 3 18 5 1 254 65 5 18 6 1 249 65 7 18 7 1 245 65 8 18 8 1 240 66 0 18 9 1 236 66 2 19 0 1 232 66 4 19 1 1 227 66 6 19 2 1 223 66 7 19 3 1 219 66 9 19 4 1 214 67 1 19 5 1 210 67 3 19 6 1 206 67 5 19 7 1 201 67 6 19 8 1 197 67 8 19 9 1 193 68 0 20 0 1 189 68 2 20 1 1 185 68 4 20 2 1 180 68 5 20 3 1 176 68 7 20 4 1 172 68 9 20 5 1 168 69 1 20 6 1 164 69 3 20 7 1 160 69 4 20 8 1 156 69 6 20 9 1 152 69 8 21 0 1 148 70 0 21 1 1 144 70 2 21 2 1 140 70 3 21 3 1 136 70 5 21 4 1 132 70 7 21 5 1 128 70 9 21 6 1 124 71 1 21 7 1 120
9. FIGURE 1D PRESSURE VESSELS X el 34 PERMEATE CHECK VALVE 26 CONCENTRATE LINE TO CUNCENTRATE VALVE gt FEED WATER INLET OF PUMP RO PUMP FIGURE 1E RIGHT VIEW 15 Series User s Manual MKTF 205 06 12 3 PERMEAT CONCENTRATE LINE OUT TO DRAIN LINE UUT TU US PUMP BYPASS BACK CUTAWAY VIEW FIGURE 1F Note A portion of the frame has been removed to expose components AT Series User s Manual MKTF 205 06 12 AT 500 MEMBRANE FLOW DIAGRAM GK We AD SN WM CN Hj or e FIGURE 1G Note Black arrows represent concentrate water and white arrows represent permeate water 17 AT Series User s Manual MKTF 205 06 12 1000 MEMBRANE FLOW DIAGRAM SM 5 7 MA ps 4 Se 08 8 2 2 BECHER ai A SI nag MAI IE fa N d y WII FIGURE 1H Note Black arrows represent concentrate water and white arrows represent permeate water 18 AT Series User s Manual MKTF 205 06 12 SYSTEM PURGING Carefully inspect your system before initial start up Check that all plumbing and electrical connectio
10. for continuous operations above pH10 95 35 c Product Specifications Applied Permeate Nominal Salt Applied Permeate Nominal Salt Description Pressure Flow Rate Description Pressure Flow Rate TER psi bar gpd m3 d psi gpd m3 d 200407 NF4 2514 70 4 83 200 0 76 m 4 4014 70 4 83 400 1 51 Cas Dee zopss 00 10 zem men na sm 4 2540 7014 83 680 2 57 80 90 200412 4 4040 70 483 2000 7 6 80 90 Test Parameters 550 TDS Filtered 5 Micron De Chlorinated Municipal Feed Water 77 Degrees 15 Permeate Recovery 6 5 7 0 Range at the Specified Operating Pressure Data Taken After 30 Minutes of Operation Maximum Pressure drop for each element is 13 psi Minimum salt rejection is 96 Permeate flow for individual elements may vary 20 SEA inch mm Description Description A B TR 11 2 94 075 7 9 05 24 m 96 4 4014 1403558 111794 075 1905 395 100 3 21 533 4 1112794 075 19 05 2 4 60 96 21 533 4 1112794 075 19 05 3 95 100 3 40 1016 0 1 1 27 94 0 75 19 05 2 4 60 96 40 1016 0 1 1 27 94 0 75 19 05 3 95 100 3 Under certain conditions the presence of free chlorine and other oxidizing agents will cause premature membrane failure Since oxidation damage is not covered under warranty the manufacturer recommends removing residual free chlorine by p
11. gpm Permeate Flow gpm Concentrate Flow gpm Recovery Feed Temperature Feed TDS ppm Permeate TDS ppm Rejection Feed PH Permeate PH Scale Inhibitor Feed ppm Iron mg L Free Chlorine mg L Hardness gpg CaCO3 AT Series User s Manual MKTF 205 34 06 12 DRAWINGS FIGURE 5 35 Series User s Manual MKTF 205 06 12 Note A portion the frame has been removed to expose components FIGURE 6 36 AT Series User s Manual MKTF 205 06 12 FIGURE 7 AT Series User s Manual MKTF 205 06 12 18 19 20 Eu jj y m FIGURE 8 38 Series User s Manual MKTF 205 06 12 Qty AT 500 SYSTEM PART LIST PartNo Description 200901 GAUGE BTM NO FILL 0 100PSI BAR 2 DIA 204913 VALVE SOLENOID UL 110 1 FNPT 200635 CART SEDIMENT POLYPRO 4 5 10 5 MIC 203648 HOUSING FILTER BLK BLU 4 5 X10 1 FNPT 200662 CARTRIDGE CARBON BLOCK 4 5 10 10 200898 METER FLOW 0 5GPM 1 2 1 2 200897 METER FLOW 0 2GPM 1 2 x 1
12. 0 932 0 929 0 926 0 924 0 921 0 918 0 915 0 913 0 910 0 908 0 905 0 902 0 900 0 897 0 894 0 892 0 889 0 887 0 884 0 882 0 879 0 877 0 874 0 871 0 869 0 866 Temperature Correction Corrected Flow Rate Measured Flow Rate TCF Feed Water Temp 06 12 If a system is rated to produce 5 of permeate water 77 the same system will produce more water at a higher temperature It will also produce less water at a lower temperature Use the temperature correction table to obtain the correct flow Example 5 59 F 5 1 42 3 52 5 77 F 5 1 5 gpm 5 84 F 5 0 89 5 62 SERVICE ASSISTANCE If service assistance is required please complete the following process Contact your local dealer or distributor Prior to making the call have the following information available system installation date serial number daily log sheets current operating parameters e g flow operating pressures pH etc and a detailed description of the problem 33 AT Series User s Manual MKTF 205 06 12 Date of Start Up Location Date of Last Cleaning Week Of System Serial Date Time Hour of Operation Filter inlet pressure psi Filter outlet Pressure psi Concentrate Pressure psi Pump Discharge Pressure psi Feed Flow
13. 2 E 200904 GAUGE BKM FILL 0 300PSI BAR 2 5 DIA 200862 SWITCH ON OFF SINGLE POLE 110V TOR iio duse datis 200864 BOX SWITCH GANG SINGLE PROOF WEATHER UN 201004 VALVE NEEDLE SS 3161 1 4 FNPT PUROTECH dodo 200964 VALVE CHECK PP 3 8 x 3 8 FNPT 200906 SWITCH PRESSURE LOW 15 30 1 4 FNPT E E 200809 MOTOR CARB 1 2 HP 110 220 50 60 HZ i 200781 PUMP VANE BRASS BYPASS 3GPM 601 200375 2521 SYSTEMS annie LA 200519 MHS PVC 2521 3 8 x 3 8 SP FNPT SYSTEMS 200593 SNAP RING DELRIN 2 5 200591 END PLUG OPEN GTX 2 5 3 8 200592 END PLUG CLOSED GTX 2 5 3 8 FNPT 2 200586 CLAMP SADDLE NYLON BLK 2 5 AT Series User s Manual MKTF 205 39 06 12 No Qty 1000 SYSTEM PART LIST PartNo Description een 200901 GAUGE BTM NO FILL 0 100PSI BAR 2 DIA P jm 204913 VALVE SOLENOID N C UL 110V 1 FNPT 200635 CART SEDIMENT POLYPRO 4 5 10 5 MIC B cce LR 203648 HOUSING FILTER BLK BLU 4 5 X10 1 Dirt aAA 200662 CARTRIDGE CARBON
14. Operate the pump dry OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE The reverse osmosis process causes the concentration of impurities The impurities may precipitate come out of solution when their concentration reaches saturation levels A NOTE PRECIPITATION CAN SCALE OR FOUL MEMBRANES AND MUST BE PREVENTED Check your feed water chemistry and pre treat the water and or reduce the system s recovery as required If necessary consult with your local dealer or distributor 22 Series User s Manual MKTF 205 06 12 PRE FILTER PRESSURE GAUGES These gauges measure the feed water pressure when it enters and exits the pre filters A pressure differential of 10 15 psi or more on the two pressure gauges indicates that the pre filters require servicing For example if the inlet pressure is 40 psi the filter should be changed when the outlet pressure is 30 psi or below PERMEATE PRODUCT FLOW METER AND CONCENTRATE WASTE FLOW METER These flow meters indicate the flow rates of the permeate and concentrate water The measurements when added together also indicate the feed water flow rate or total flow rate if the system is not equipped with a concentrate recycle valve A CAUTION EXCESSIVE RECYCLING MAY CAUSE PREMATURE FOULING OR SCALING OF THE MEMBRANE ELEMENTS LOW PRESSURE SWITCH The low pressure switch shuts off the system when the feed water pressure drops below 15 PSI preventing damage to the pump The system restart
15. THSS3A 01 831VM 002 0 41 Series User s Manual MKTF 205 06 12 1000 FLOW DIAGRAM 30d 8 8 1910044 QN3931 108NAS 2 0 S3NVHEW3A 1262 ea EEL dH 2 1 NOMOIN OL S Ol 401 839 18311035 T3SS3A OL 42 AT Series User s Manual MKTF 205 06 12 110V ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC HOLON 4105 0344 av Iisd09 0v HSd 1 O3N IYNOILdO LOANNOOSIC 1v201 SQL NO 340 NOLLOALONd Y30334 01 YSWOLSND N N 43 AT Series User s Manual MKTF 205 06 12 220V ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC YOLOW GIONS OS 0334 CIVNOILdO YILIN 501 Jj O O3N Ydd LOANNOOSIC 1902001 NOILOSLOYd 430333 01 M3WO1SnO 15409 07 CIVNOILdO 1HSd 21 21 44 AT Series User s Manual MKTF 205 06 12 Series User s Manual MKTF 205 45 06 12
16. after filters Control Switch Controls RO system Recycle Valve Recycles concentrate back to feed if applicable Concentrate Valve Controls flow of concentrate waste water to the drain 9 RO Pump Pressurizes RO system 10 Flow Meter Measures flow of permeate water 11 Flow Meter Measures flow of concentrate waste water 12 Flow Meter Measures flow of concentrate recycle water if applicable 13 Pressure Gauge Measures pump discharge pressure 14 Pressure Switch Turns the pump off at less than 15 PSI feed pressure 15 Permeate Check Valve Protects membranes from back pressure 16 Pressure Vessels Houses Membrane Elements Qo Qr 13 Series User s Manual MKTF 205 06 12 RECYCLE 12 13 PRESSURE GAUGE FLOW METER SES 7 RECYCLE VALVE FLEW METER PERMEATE 6 CONTROL SWITCH Se mem E FILTER IN FILTER QUT PRESSURE GAUGE PRESSURE GAUGE 0 100 PSI 0 0 100 PSI 9 A TA er E VALVE D SOLENOID wit VALVE 5 MICRON 110 MICRON SEDIMENT CARBON BLOCK 4 5 x10 4 5 x10 8 FRONT FIGURE 1B FIGURE IB 96 PERMEATE LINE TO FLOW METER Yo FEED LINE FROM PUMP FIGURE 1C BACK VIEW AT Series User s Manual MKTF 205 06 12 LOW PRESSURE SWITCH LEFT VIEW
17. aximum temperature for continuous operations above pH10 is 95 35 c Product Specifi Applied Permeate Nominal Salt Applied Permeate Nominal Salt Description Pressure Flow Rate serum Description Pressure Flow Rate pum psi bar gpd m3 d psi bar gpd m3 d 2514 70 483 200 0 76 4014 70 483 400 1 51 E NF3 2521 7014 83 350 1 33 40 50 200405 3 4021 70 4 83 1000 3 79 40 50 2540 70 4 83 850 3 22 40 50 4040 70 483 2500 9 46 40 50 Test Parameters 550 TDS Filtered 5 Micron De Chlorinated Municipal Feed Water 77 Degrees F 15 Permeate Recovery 6 5 7 0 pH Range at the Specified Operating Pressure Data Taken After 30 Minutes of Operation Maximum Pressure drop for each element is 13 psi Minimum salt rejection is 96 Permeate flow for individual elements may vary 20 eun inch Description Description e uinea Teen n 040 38 02 aeaa 14094 0780909 24098 men mu up 0750909 368003 40 1016 0 110754 075 1905 24 46038 40 1016 0 111794 075 19 05 395 100 3 Under certain conditions the presence of free chlorine and other oxidizing agents will cause premature membrane failure Since oxidation damage is not covered under warranty the manufacturer recommends removing residual free chlorine by pretreatment prior to membrane expo
18. ce and troubleshooting details vital to the sustained performance of your system The test results which are included with this User s Manual indicate your system s permeate product and concentrate waste test results If your system is altered at the site of operation or if the feed water conditions change please contact your local dealer or distributor to determine the proper recovery for your application b dd NOTE IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN THE MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY AN OPERATING LOG MUST BE MAINTAINED AND COPIES WILL NEED TO BE SENT TO YOUR LOCAL DEALER OR DISTRIBUTOR FOR REVIEW Ka NOTE PRIOR TO OPERATING OR SERVICING THE REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM THIS USER S MANUAL MUST BE READ AND FULLY UNDERSTOOD KEEP THIS AND OTHER ASSOCIATED INFORMATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE AND FOR NEW OPERATORS OR QUALIFIED PERSONNEL NEAR THE SYSTEM SAFETY The Safety section of this User s Manual outlines the various safety headings used throughout this manual s text and are enhanced and defined below NOTE INDICATES STATEMENTS THAT PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND CLARIFICATION Zum CAUTION INDICATES STATEMENTS THAT ARE USED TO IDENTIFY CONDITIONS OR PRACTICES THAT COULD RESULT IN EQUIPMENT OR OTHER PROPERTY DAMAGE A WARNING INDICATES STATEMENTS THAT ARE USED TO IDENTIFY CONDITIONS OR PRACTICES THAT COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE FAILURE TO FOLLOW WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR EVEN DEATH
19. cing membranes in the pressure vessels is an easy process if you have the proper information and tools at hand Please refer to the following instructions when removing and replacing membrane elements Geet d WARNING ALL PRESSURE GAUGES MUST READ ZERO BEFORE PROCEEDING BEFORE ATTEMPTING DISCONNECT THE POWER FROM THE SYSTEM AND BLEED ALL WATER PRESSURE FROM THE SYSTEM 1 Remove the end caps from the top of the membrane housings This is done by removing the white snap ring of the membrane housing 2 Remove the membrane bag containing the membrane element from the shipping box A WEAR GLOVES FOR THE FOLLOWING STEPS IN ORDER NOT TO CONTAMINATE THE MEMBRANE 3 Cut the bag open as close as possible to the seal at the end of the bag so the bag may be re used if necessary 4 Make sure that all parts are clean and free from dirt Examine the brine seal and permeate tube for nicks or cuts Replace the O rings or brine seal if damaged 5 Flow directions should be observed for installation of each element into each housing Figure 4 Page 27 As time progresses the efficiency of the membrane will be reduced In general the salt rejection does not change significantly until two or three years after installation when operated on properly pretreated feed water The permeate flow rate will begin to decline slightly after one year of operation but can be extended with diligent flushing and cleaning of the system A high pH and or precip
20. e Feed Water Flow Rate x 100 Example 23 0 35 1 50 x 100 A NOTE ALL FLOW RATES MUST BE EXPRESSED IN THE SAME UNITS TYPICALLY GALLONS PER MINUTE GPM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND OPERATION GUIDELINES PLUMBING The membranes and high pressure pumps used on AT Series systems require a continuous flow of water with a minimum feed pressure of 45 psi not to exceed 85 F FEED WATER CONNECTION 1 Locate the 1 FNPT solenoid valve feed water inlet Figure 1A Page 13 2 Attach the inlet piping to the 1 FNPT solenoid valve feed water inlet certain that all of the components of the feed water are soluble at the concentrations attained in the system 6 Series User s Manual MKTF 205 06 12 NOTE FEED LINE MUST BE MINIMUM 1 2 INCH PERMEATE PRODUCT WATER CONNECTION Locate the 3 8 tubing labeled permeate and attach to storage tank Ensure that the permeate water can flow freely with no backpressure Backpressure can cause irreversible damage to the membrane elements The 3 8 permeate line can be run to the holding tank with PVC fittings or other FDA approved materials This is so the material being used does not dissolve into the permeate water A CAUTION THE PH OF THE REVERSE OSMOSIS PERMEATE WATER WILL TYPICALLY BE 1 2 POINTS LOWER THAN THE FEED WATER PH A LOW PH CAN BE VERY AGGRESSIVE TO SOME PLUMBING MATERIALS SUCH AS COPPER PIPING CONCENTRATE WASTE WATER CONNECTION
21. ed and moist when in storage Drying out may occur and damage the membrane permanently Prevent elements from freezing or being exposed to direct sunlight Wet tested elements are vacuum sealed in a polyethylene bag containing 1 0 sodium metabisulfite and then packaged in a cardboard box Discard the permeate for the first twenty four hours of operation The permeate flow product water flow varies with feed water temperature For membrane warranty information please contact the manufacturer The manufacturer believes the information and data contained herein to be accurate and useful The information and data are offered in good faith but without guarantee as conditions and methods of use of products are beyond the manufacturer s control The manufacturer assumes no liability for results obtained or damages incurred through the application of the presented information and dato It is the user s responsibility to determine the appropriateness of these products for the user s specific end uses AT Series User s Manual MKTF 205 06 12 HF4 OPTIONAL Membrane Type Maximum Operating Temperature Maximum Operating Pressure P pH Range Continuous Operation Polyamide Thin Film Composite 113 F 45 C 600 psi 41 bar 2 11 Chlorine Tolerance pH Range Short Term Cleaning 30 1 13 Maximum Feed Silt Density Index 5 ppm Maximum temperature for continuous operations abo
22. ficantly affect systems production capabilities Computer projections should be run for individua applications tt Scale prevention measures must be taken to prolong membrane life A NOTE HIGHER TDS AND OR LOWER TEMPERATURES WILL REDUCE THE SYSTEM S PRODUCTION REJECTION RECOVERY AND FLOW RATES AT Series reverse osmosis systems are designed to produce permeate water at the capacities indicated by the suffix in the system s name under the conditions listed above For example the AT 500 produces 500 gallons per day of permeate water at the listed operating test conditions The amount of total dissolved solids TDS rejected by the membrane is expressed as a percentage For example a 98 5 rejection rate means that 98 5 of total dissolved 5 AT Series User s Manual MKTF 205 06 12 solids do not pass through the membrane calculate the rejection use the following formula Rejection Feed TDS Product TDS Feed TDS x 100 Example 98 5 550 8 25 550 x 100 A NOTE ALL TDS FIGURES MUST BE EXPRESSED IN THE SAME UNITS TYPICALLY PARTS PER MILLION PPM OR MILLIGRAMS PER LITER MG L AT Series reverse osmosis systems are designed to reject up to 98 5 NaCl unless computer projections have been provided or stated otherwise The amount of permeate water recovered for use is expressed as a percentage To calculate recovery use the following formula Recovery Product Water Flow Rat
23. ge Drying out may occur and damage the membrane permanently Prevent elements from freezing or being exposed to direct sunlight Wet tested elements are vacuum sealed a polyethylene bag containing 1 0 sodium meta bisulfite and then packaged in cardboard box Discard the permeate for the first twenty four hours of operation The permeate flow product water flow varies with feed water temperature For membrane warranty information please contact the manufacturer The manufacturer believes the information and data contained herein to be accurate and useful The information and data are offered in good faith but without guarantee as conditions and methods of use of products are beyond the manufacturer s control The manufacturer assumes no liability for results obtained damages incurred through the application of the presented information and data It is the user s responsibility to determine the appropriateness of these products for the user s specific end uses Description Tee 110794 0730009 2701903 1 1 27 94 1 1 27 94 10 AT Series User s Manual MKTF 205 06 12 NF3 OPTIONAL Membrane Type Polyamide Thin Film Composite Range Short Term Cleaning DO 1 12 Maximum Operating Temperature 113 F 45 C Maximum Feed Silt Density Index 5 Maximum Operating Pressure 600 psi 41 bar Chlorine Tolerance 0 ppm pH Range Continuous Operation 2 11 M
24. itation of hardness can cause premature loss in rejection REPLACING THE MEMBRANE ELEMENT 25 AT Series User s Manual MKTF 205 06 12 Gamm WARNING THE BRINE SEAL MUST BE IN THE SAME POSITION FOR EACH MEMBRANE ELEMENT HOUSING SO 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 Long 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 Figure 4 Page 27 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 slight angle insert the membrane while slightly rotating the element being careful not to tear or flip the brine seal A slow twisting motion should be used to insert 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 ont
25. meter to determine the permeate flow rate A NOTE TO DETERMINE THE TEMPERATURE CORRECTION FACTOR LOCATE THE TEMPERATURE CORRECTION TABLE IN THIS USER S MANUAL AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS 31 Series User s Manual MKTF 205 06 12 5 Find the temperature correction factor from table below Divide the rated permeate flow at 77 F by the temperature correction factor The result is the permeate flow at the desired temperature See example on the next page Temperature Correction Factor 50 0 10 0 1711 50 2 10 1 1 705 504 102 1 698 50 5 103 1 692 50 7 10 4 1 686 50 9 10 5 1 679 51 1 10 6 1 63 513 107 1 667 51 4 10 8 1 660 516009 1 654 51 8 11 0 1 648 52 0 11 1 1642 52 2 11 2 1 636 52 3 11 3 1 630 52 5 11 4 1 624 52 7 11 5 1 618 529 1 4 1 61 53 1 11 7 1 605 53 2 11 8 1 600 53 4 11 9 1 594 53 6 12 0 1 588 53 8 12 1 1 582 54 0 12 2 1 576 541123 1 570 54 3 12 4 1 564 54 5 12 5 1 558 54 7 12 6 1 553 54 9 127 1547 550128 154 55 2 129 1 536 55 4 13 0 1 530 55 6 131 1 524 55 8 13 2 1 519 55 9 13 3 1 513 56 1 13 4 1 508 56 3 13 1 502 56 53 46 1 496 567 137 1491 56 8 13 8 1 486 57 0 139 1 480 F C x 9 5 32 AT Series User s Manual MKTF 205 57 2 14 0 57 4 14 1 57 6 14 2 577 14 3 57 9 14 4 58 1 14 5 58 3 14 6 58
26. ns are not loose or have not come undone during shipment A user s manual test results and filter housing wrench will accompany your AT Series reverse osmosis system A NOTE LEAVE THE POWER TO THE SYSTEM OFF FOR THIS PROCEDURE Redirect permeate water to the drain for this procedure Fully open the concentrate valve 8 counter clockwise Figure 1B Page 14 Fully close the recycle valve 7 clockwise if applicable Figure 1B Page 14 Offset the position of the bypass white lever on the solenoid valve 1 Figure 2 Page 19 5 Turn the feed water on and let the system purge until no visible bubbles appear from concentrate flow meter 11 Figure 1B Page 14 GERT Lever Inline Lever Offset Operating Position Bypass Position FIGURE 2 Series User s Manual MKTF 205 06 12 ROD 8 9 INITIAL START UP Keep the permeate water line to drain for this procedure Fully open the concentrate valve 8 counter clockwise Figure 1B Page 14 Fully close the recycle valve 7 clockwise if applicable Figure 1B Page 14 Return position of the bypass white lever inline on the solenoid valve 1 Figure 2 Page 19 the RO system on 6 and adjust the concentrate waste valve 8 recycle valve 7 if applicable and the bypass screw on the pump to the designed flow and pressure Figure 3 Page 24 Inspect the system for leaks Allow the system to run for one h
27. o rings Inspect and or replace Damaged or oxidized membrane Replace membrane Exceeding maximum feed water temperature See temperature correction sheet Poor permeate quality Low operating pressure See low inlet pressure Damage product tube o rings Inspect and or replace Damaged or oxidized membrane Replace membrane Membrane fouling Metal Oxide Fouling Improve pretreatment to remove metals Clean with acid cleaners Colloidal Fouling Optimize pretreatment for colloid removal Clean with high pH anionic cleaners Scaling CaSO4 CaSO3 BaSO4 8102 Increase acid addition antiscalant dosage for CaVO3 and CaCO4 Reduce recovery Clean with acid cleaners Biological Fouling Shock dosage of Sodium Bi Sulfate Continuous feed of Sodium Bi Sulfate at reduced pH Chlorination and de chlorination Replace cartridge filters Organic Fouling Activated Carbon or other pretreatment Clean with high pH cleaner Chlorine Oxidation Check chlorine feed equipment and de chlorination system Abrasion of membrane by Crystalline Material Improve pretreatment Check all filters for media leakage AT Series User s Manual MKTF 205 30 06 12 ABNORMAL PERMEATE FLOW Permeate flow should be within 20 of the rated production after correcting the feed water temperatures above or below 77 F Check your permeate flow
28. o the housing 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 Insert the snap ring until it is fully seated Install the locking clip if available 8 Reconnect any fittings that may have been disconnected when the membrane element housings were disassembled 9 To start up the system please refer to the Initial Start Up section of this manual See Page 20 CAUTION WET MEMBRANES ARE SHIPPED 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 26 Series User s Manual MKTF 205 06 12 NO SEAL FIGURE 4 View from the back of AT 500 AT 1000 reverse osmosis system 27 Series User s Manual MKTF 205 06 12 FLUSHING THE SYSTEM The system should be flushed weekly to remove sediment from the surface of the membranes To manually flush the system follow the preceding steps 1 The system must be operating during the flush procedure 2 Fully open the concentrate valve Figure 1B Page 14 3 Allow the system to run for 10 to 20 minutes 4 After 10 to 20 minutes close the concentrate valve to its previous setting Ensure the proper concentrate flow rate is going to the d
29. our to flush the preservative solution from the system After one hour shut down the system Re direct the permeate water back to the tank and then turn the system back on 10 Record the readings daily for a week After a week record the readings once a week Adjust the pump bypass valve and concentrate valve until the correct flow is achieved For example AT 500 should be adjusted until it produces about 500 GPD or 0 35 GPM of permeate product water at 77 F Design flow might be achieved below 150 PSI GPM GPD 1440 Example 35 500 1440 20 AT Series User s Manual MKTF 205 06 12 DESIGN BASIS FOR 500 AND 1000 Specitications Models AT 500 AT 1000 Design Configuration Single Pass Single Pass Feed Water Source TDS lt 2000 ppm TDS lt 2000 ppm Standard Recovery Ratet 26 41 Recovery with Concentrate Recycle Up to 75 Up to 75 Rejection and Flow Rates Nominal Salt Rejection 98 5 98 5 Permeate Flow gpm 0 35 1 32 0 69 2 61 Minimum Feed Flow gpm lpm 1 35 5 11 1 69 6 40 Maximum Feed Flow gpm 3 00 11 36 4 00 15 14 Minimum Concentrate Flow lpm 1 00 3 78 1 00 3 78 Connecions Feed inch 1 FNPT 1 FNPT Permeate inch 3 8 Tube 3 8 Tube Concentrate inch 3 8 Tube 3 8 Tube Memb eee Membrane s Per Vessel 1 1 Membrane Quantity 2 3 Membrane Size 2521 2521
30. ove pH10 is 95 35 Product Specifications Applied Permeate Nominal Salt Part Applied Permeate Nominal Salt Description Pressure Flow Rate Rejection Description Pressure Flow Rate aries psi bar gpd m3 d Number psi bar gpd m3 d amma oping 28648 990 1800034 ec 2521 1800034 4005 ewe 1800034 100879 390 eeng 399 Wi 446 10034 zen 9 Test Parameters 550 TDS Filtered 5 Micron De Chlorinated Municipal Feed Water 77 Degrees F 15 Permeate Recovery 6 5 7 0 pH Range at the Specified Operating Pressure Data Taken After 30 Minutes of Operation Maximum Pressure drop for each element is 15 psi Minimum salt rejection is 96 Permeate flow for individual elements may vary 20 Part Number LLL inch mm Description Description umoa EE RET E es 0750009 398000 21 533 4 1 1 27 94 075 19 05 2 4 60 96 21 533 4 1 1 27 94 075 1908 3 95 100 3 40 1016 0 1 1 27 94 075 19 05 2 4 60 96 40 1016 0 1 112794 0 75 19 05 395 100 3 Under certain conditions the presence of free chlorine and other oxidizing agents will cause premature membrane failure Since oxidation damage is not covered under warranty the manufacturer recommends removing residual free chlorine by pretreatment prior to membrane exposure Wet tested membrane elements must be kept seal
31. rain 5 The system is now ready to operate PREPARING UNIT FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT A Prior to shipping or storing your system the system should be cleaned with an appropriate cleaner flushed with water and protected from biological attack with an appropriate solution for membrane elements The membrane housing s and plumbing lines of the system must be completely drained Any water remaining in the plumbing of a system may freeze causing serious damage Preparing system for storage 1 Totally immerse the elements in the membrane housing in a solution of 2 Memstor venting the air outside of the pressure vessels Use the overflow technique circulate the Memstor solution in such a way that the remaining air in the system is minimized after the recirculation is completed After the pressure vessel is filled the Memstor solution should be allowed to overflow through an opening located higher than the upper end of the highest pressure vessel being filled 2 Separate the preservation solution from the air outside by closing all valves Any contact with oxygen will oxidize the Memstor 3 Check the pH once a week When the pH becomes 3 or lower change the preservation solution 4 Repeat this process at least once a month During the shutdown period the plant must be kept frost free or the temperature must not exceed 113 F 45 C 28 Series User s Manual MKTF 205 06 12 Preparing unit for shipment
32. retreatment prior to membrane exposure Wet tested membrane elements must be kept sealed and moist when in storage Drying out may occur and damage the membrane permanently Prevent elements from freezing or being exposed to direct sunlight Wet tested elements are vacuum sealed in a polyethylene bag containing 1 0 sodium meto bisulfite and then packaged in a cardboard box Discard the permeate for the first twenty four hours of operation The permeate flow product water flow varies with feed water temperature For membrane warranty information please contact the manufacturer The manufacturer believes the information and data contained herein to be accurate and useful The information and data are offered in good faith but without guarantee as conditions and methods of use of products are beyond the manufacturer s control The manufacturer assumes no liability for results obtained or damages incurred through the application of the presented information and data It is the user s responsibility to determine the appropriateness of these products for the user s specific end uses 12 AT Series User s Manual MKTF 205 06 12 500 1000 SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION FIGURE 1A NUMBER IDENTIFICATION Solenoid Valve Turns On Off Feed Water 5 Micron Sediment Removes particulates 10 Micron Carbon Block Chlorine reduction Pressure Gauge Measures feed pressure Pressure Gauge Measures pressure
33. s automatically when there is a constant pressure of 35 PSI or more A If you notice the pressure fluctuating and the system cycling off and on turn the system off and ensure that proper feed flow and pressure are available to the system PUMP BYPASS VALVE This valve is installed as a standard feature on the AT Series reverse osmosis systems It provides an adjustment for pump pressure which will vary as the required system pressure changes As the feed water temperature decreases and or the feed water TDS increases the system will require a higher operating pressure to produce the specified permeate flow An AT system installed in Florida may provide the specified permeate flow of 0 35 100 psi however the same system installed in Maine 23 Series User s Manual MKTF 205 06 12 much colder feed water may require 150 psi to produce the same amount of permeate Never exceed 150 psi Example 98 5 550 8 25 550 x 100 Rejection Feed TDS Product TDS Feed TDS x 100 ADJUSTING THE BYPASS VALVE Use a fat screw driver to increase or decrease the pressure to the bypass valve To increase the pressure turn the screw clockwise To decrease the pressure turn the screw counter clockwise Figure 3 Page 24 INCREASE PRESSURE DECREASE PRESSURE FIGURE 3 24 AT Series User s Manual MKTF 205 06 12 MEMBRANE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT Repla
34. s systems are supplied with a 5 micron sediment filter and a 10 micron carbon block Change the cartridge once a month or when a 10 15 psi differential exists between the two pre filters Ask your local dealer or distributor about Pre Filtration systems if required NOTE THE SYSTEM MUST OPERATED ON FILTERED WATER PUMP The pump type used on the AT Series systems is brass rotary vane pumps These pumps are also available as an option in stainless steel If any damage occurs to your system s pump a re build kit may be available Contact your local dealer or distributor and inform them of your system and pump model MOUNTING The free standing system should be bolted down in compliance with local regulation standards or securely fastened MEMBRANE ELEMENTS AT Series reverse osmosis systems come pre loaded with Thin Film Composite TFC HF1 High Flow Low Energy membranes unless otherwise specified General membrane element performance characteristics are listed on the next page 8 Series User s Manual MKTF 205 06 12 HF1 STANDARD Membrane Type Polyamide Thin Film Composite Range Short Term Cleaning 30 Min 1 13 P Maximum Operating Temperature 113 45 Maximum Feed Silt Density Index SDI 5 Maximum Operating Pressure 600 psi 41 bar Chlorine Tolerance 0 ppm P pH Range Continuous 2 11 Maximum temperature for continuous operations ab
35. sure Wet tested membrane elements must be kept sealed and moist when in storage Drying out may occur and damage the membrane permanently Prevent elements from freezing or being exposed to direct sunlight Wet tested elements are vacuum sealed in a polyethylene bag containing 1 0 sodium meto bisulfite and then packaged in cardboard box Discard the permeate for the first twenty four hours of operation The permeate flow product water flow varies with feed water temperature For membrane warranty information please contact the manufacturer The manufacturer believes the information and data contained herein to be accurate and useful The information and data are offered in good faith but without guarantee as conditions and methods of use of products are beyond the manufacturer s control The manufacturer assumes no liability for results obtained or damages incurred through the application of the presented information and data It is the user s responsibility to determine the appropriateness of these products for the user s specific end uses 11 AT Series User s Manual MKTF 205 06 12 NF4 OPTIONAL Membrane Polyamide Thin Film Composite Range Short Term Cleaning 30 1 12 Maximum Operating Temperature 113 F 45 C Maximum Feed Silt Density Index 5 Maximum Operating Pressure 600 psi 41 bar Chlorine Tolerance 0 ppm pH Range Continuous Operation 2 11 Maximum temperature
36. ve pH10 is 95 35 Product Specifications Permeate Nominal Salt Flow Rate Rejection gpd m3 d 225 0 85 99 0 400 1 51 99 0 850 3 22 99 0 Nominal Salt Flow Rate Rejection gpd m3 d 600 2 27 1000 3 79 2500 9 46 Applied Pressure psi bar 100 6 89 100 6 89 100 6 89 Applied Pressure psi bar Description Description 4014 4021 4 4040 2514 HF4 2521 HF4 2540 100 6 89 100 6 89 100 6 89 Test Parameters 550 TDS Filtered 5 Micron De Chlorinated Municipal Feed Water 77 Degrees 15 Permeate Recovery 6 5 7 0 pH Range at the Specified Operating Pressure Data Taken After 30 Minutes of Operation Maximum Pressure drop for each element is 13 psi Minimum salt rejection is 96 Permeate flow for individual elements may vary 20 21 533 4 1 1 e 94 0 75 19 05 2 4 60 96 21 533 4 0 75 19 05 3 95 100 3 40 1016 0 1 1 27 94 0 75 19 05 2 4 60 96 40 1016 0 0 75 19 05 3 95 100 3 Under certain conditions the presence of free chlorine and other oxidizing agents will cause premature membrane failure Since oxidation damage is not covered under warranty the manufacturer recommends removing residual free chlorine by pretreatment prior to membrane exposure Wet tested membrane elements must be kept sealed and moist when in stora
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