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Biological Growth on Membranes:

Storage, Shipping, and System Shut-Down.
By: Gil K. Dhawan Ph.D. P.E., Applied Membranes, Inc.
Note: Click Italicized Underlined words for product information.

Membrane Storage
Store membranes in a cool area out of direct sunlight. Membrane storage
temperature limits are 22F-113F (-5.5C to 45C)
Preserve in a solution of 2% AM-88 20% AM-225. This will not prevent
freezing below 32F, but the crystals are soft and the membrane is not
damaged.
Keep new elements in original packaging.
Examine the preservative in preserved elements every 3 months. If not
clear, remove and re-preserve. The pH of the preservative should not drop
below 3.
Storage time for preserved elements is 6 months to 1 year.
Storage time for dry (new) elements is unlimited, and these can withstand
temperatures below 22F.

Membrane Shipping
Preserve the element in the plastic bag using the recommended procedure.
Make sure the plastic bag does not leak and the element is properly
identified.
Make sure the preservative solution is correctly labeled.
Protect the element package from physical damage.

System Shut-Down
Clean the membranes in the system using the cleaning procedure.

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Circulate the preservative solution.

Shut down the system and close valves to prevent air entering the system.
Check preservative once a month.

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