BEQUIA

SW-5.5 M3/H
JOB#: G003380

Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment System

INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

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WELCOME

This manual is provided for installation, operation, and maintenance of a Reverse Osmosis (RO) water purification
system designed and built by Water Equipment Technologies, a division of ITT WET. It is intended to be used,
along with the component manufacturer literature included in the Appendix, to provide comprehensive and
accurate information for the operation of this RO system.
ITT WET wants to ensure your complete satisfaction with their products and services. To achieve this goal, we
offer customers our worldwide network of technical resources, backed up by the diverse capabilities of the ITT
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WET representative for sales, technical support, and service using the contact information provided with this
manual.

DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATIONS

This manual discloses proprietary information developed by Water Equipment Technologies. This information is
provided for the purpose of operating and maintaining its RO systems, and may not be used for any other purpose.
It is recommended that this manual be read and understood before performing installation, operation, and
maintenance of the RO system. The equipment warranty may be voided if instructions are not followed correctly.
The information provided may not cover all possible variations of detail in relation to equipment use. Please
contact the Service Department for any technical questions that are not specifically answered in this manual.
The Seller reserves the right to make enhancements or changes that may not be included in the manual.
Therefore, it is understood that the material presented here is subject to change without notice and is for
informational purposes only.
This manual is believed to be complete and accurate at the time of publication. However, the Seller assumes no
responsibility for the technical content of the manufacturer literature. Due to the inability to verify all vendor-
provided materials, we can assume no responsibility for any errors and shall not be liable for damages in
connection with the use of this manual.
© Copyright 2006 ITT WET. All rights reserved.

IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION

PLEASE DO NOT DISCARD

THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION WHICH SPECIFICALLY APPLIES TO THIS
UNIT. THIS INFORMATION MAY BE NEEDED AS REFERENCE DURING ANY FUTURE SERVICING
OF THE SYSTEM.

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SAFETY NOTES – READ AND UNDERSTAND BEFORE PROCEEDING

WARNING

√ High Voltage Electricity √ Spinning Parts

√ High Pressure Components √ Pressurized Water
Safety Check Item
√ Hazardous Chemicals √ Noise
Don’tsafety
Failure to follow good Do This
practices and the instructions included in this manual
may result in damage to the unit, its surroundings, personal injury or death.
Special Attention

Pressure
Reverse Osmosis units operate by forcing water at high pressure against a semi-permeable membrane. The
higher the TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) of the feedwater, the higher the pressure required to produce
acceptable amounts of purified water. Fresh water typically requires only about 100 psig to suitably overcome
osmotic pressure, while salt water may require up to 1000 psig. Even a small leak at elevated pressures can
be dangerous.
Electricity
Electricity and water DO NOT MIX. Every effort is made to insure that the electrical equipment on our systems
is resistant to water intrusion. Once installed, the system is subject to many factors beyond our control.
 The reject water of this RO unit is a concentrated saline solution with high electrical conductivity. Spills
should be immediately cleaned. Leaks of any kind should be repaired as soon as possible.
 Check all electrical components on a regular basis to insure that water-resistant seals are still in place and
functional.
 DO NOT DRILL HOLES IN THE TOP SURFACE OF ANY ELECTRICAL BOXES.
Chemicals
 Exposure to the highly concentrated reject water, especially at the high pressures of an operating RO unit,
can cause injury or permanent damage to the eyes, skin, and mucous membranes.
 Exposure to the chemicals used in cleaning, disinfection, and preservation is dangerous and may cause
permanent damage.
 Test all hoses and connections before using any cleaning system to clean or preserve the membranes. Do
NOT allow worn hoses or fittings to be used.
 Avoid contact with chemicals by wearing eye and skin protection equipment. Avoid breathing chemical
fumes.

Safety Check Item

Don’t Do This

Special Attention

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Table of Contents

Section Page

System Description .................................................................................................................................5

System Specifications ...........................................................................................................................14
Installation .............................................................................................................................................15
Initial Startup .........................................................................................................................................17
Operation...............................................................................................................................................20
System Maintenance.............................................................................................................................22
Cleaning RO Membranes......................................................................................................................25
Disinfection............................................................................................................................................29
Preservation ..........................................................................................................................................30
Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................................................31

Appendix

Bill of Materials (Major Components)

Chemical Injections
Limited Warranty
Warranty Service Policy
RO Daily Operator Log Sheet
RO Cleaning Log Sheet
RO Maintenance Schedule

Drawings

RO System P&I Diagram G003380-9

RO Unit P&I diagram G003380-2
RO Unit Layout G003380-10
Electrical Schematics G003380-3 Sh1-4
RO Cleaning Connections G003380-12

OEM Literature

Pumps and Motors

Instruments
Electrical Data
Mechanical Data

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System Description
System Introduction
This facility, as designed, will utilize common intake, pretreatment, post-treatment and storage.
In summary, raw seawater will flow through the intake structure where it will be pressurized by feed
pumps and forwarded to the multimedia container. The filtered seawater will then flow to the cartridge
filtration stage of the process. As filtered feed water is forwarded to the cartridge filters preceding the
sea water Reverse Osmosis(RO) trains, an antifoulant and bisulfite materials will be injected to
minimize the potential for deposition of foulants within the membrane arrays. Within the membrane
arrays the raw seawater will be split into two streams the product and concentrate. The product from
the RO trains can be further condition through the chemical injection systems as per the final
requirements of the customer. The reject stream will be returned to the sea via the outfall.

System P&I Diagram

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Multimedia Filter
A multi-media filter system is supplied for reduction of suspended solids and reduction of raw water
turbidity. These filters may also provide better run time life and operational cost savings for the five-
micron cartridge filter. There are three 28” multimedia filters for the RO unit to provide pretreatment of
the feed flow, removing particulates of 20 micron diameter or greater. This layered bed approach allows
high capacity depth filtration. A backwash flow controller is used to insure full turnover of the bed
without loss of media.

Inlet and outlet transmitters monitor the pressure developed across the media to determine the correct
time to backwash and rinse the filters. During backwash, the other filters remain in service while one
filter is backwashed. The RO unit operation is suspended. Backwash frequency is dependent on feed
water quality but should be backwashed once a week at a minimum.

Chemical Injection
Antifoulant is injected into the feed stream to prevent fouling of the membranes with calcium carbonate
and other scale forming constituents.

Sodium Bisulfite is injected into the feed stream to remove chlorine.

Chlorine is injected into the permeate stream before enter the product storage tank for disinfection.

These chemical stations will be in operation whenever the RO system is running. These chemical
metering stations are provided with a metering pump, poly tank, and level switch to shut down the
system in the event of low chemical level.

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SW-5.5 M3/H Layout

This RO water treatment system is designed to provide up to 34,560 gallons of potable water per day,
using sea water as the feed source.

This unit includes five micron pre-filtration, centrifugal high pressure pump, energy recovery pressure
exchanger, PX, pressure exchanger booster pump, pressure vessels, and spiral wound thin film
composite RO membranes. The system includes a permeate water flush cycle to minimize system
biofouling and stagnation corrosion during shutdown periods.

The entire water treatment process provides with a central process control system, PCS, based on a
programmable logic controller, PLC, platform. The water treatment process is capable of automatic
operation with minimal operator intervention. Safety devices is provided to protect the RO systems and
all associated processes from common fault conditions.

RO Unit Layout

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RO Theory of Operation
Feedwater enters the system through a 2” motorized Inlet valve before passing through a pre-filter for
removal of suspended particles 5 microns or larger.

RO Unit P & I Diagram

The filtered water enters a RO pump which increases the water pressure to RO operating levels before
being directed into the Membrane Pressure Vessels. Inside the Membrane Pressure Vessels, a portion
of the feedwater, referred to as product water or permeate, passes through a membrane barrier that
rejects suspended and dissolved solids. The remaining portion of feedwater, referred to as reject water
or concentrate, carries contaminants out of the Membrane. The reject water is sent through an energy
recovery device to generate a large pressure boost in the feed stream.

The RO permeate stream is monitored for conductivity and flow. The concentrate stream is monitored
for pressure and flow. A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) controls the RO functions to maintain
most efficient operation within the design parameters of the system.

Designated recovery rate for this system is 38%. See the System Specifications for details.

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RO Flush
This RO unit is designed with automatic preflush and postflush cycles.

Start-up of the unit initiates a (3) minute preflush cycle, in which the Inlet valve will open and allow
feedwater to be pumped through the RO unit under low flow and low pressure. Preflush removes air
from the system, ensures proper feed pressure to the RO pump, and allows antifoulant to stabilize at
the desired level. When the preflush is completed, the RO starts normal processing.

Shutdown of the RO system includes a freshwater postflush to displace the concentrated feedwater
from the system. When the RO is first started, the Flush/Clean (CIP) tank is filled with product water.
When the RO unit shuts down due to an alarm condition or manual shutdown, the Inlet valve opens for
a predetermined time to remove standing feedwater from the pre-filter housing, pump, and ROMAs.
Then the CIP pump energizes and flushes the RO unit with product water from the tank. The postflush
cycle is completed when the CIP tank reaches its designated low level.

Any alarm condition that shuts down the RO initiates a postflush

cycle to protect the membranes.

When an RO unit shuts down due to a loss of mains supply,

postflush does not occur.

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RO Alarms
Alarm activation is displayed on the operator interface. To clear an alarm, correct the cause,
push the RESET button on the RO Control Panel. The alarm will repeat if the condition has
not been corrected.
Refer to the Troubleshooting section of this manual for help in corrective maintenance
diagnosis. The OEM Literature section contains more detailed RO system diagnostic
information for reference.
Any alarm condition that shuts down the RO also initiates a postflush cycle to protect the
membranes.

Alarms:
LOW PRESSURE
HIGH PRESSURE
RO PUMP FAULT
BOOSTER PUMP FAULT
ERI DP HP
ERI DP LP
HIGH PRODUCT FLOW
LOW CONC FLOW
PRETREATMENT
HIGH ERI INLET FLOW
LOW CHEMICAL
HIGH CONDUCTIVITY

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RO Display Screens
Main screen

The screen is displayed at power up and contains the overall

status of the system. Also this screen is used to select the
following screens.

RO Setting I screen

This screen allows changing RO settings:

Preflush time (0-180 SEC)

Postflush time (0-300 SEC)
HPP Postflush time (0-300 SEC)
Flush Valve (0-60 SEC)
Auto Postflush (0-72 HRS)

RO Settings II screen

This screen allows chaning RO settings:

RO Pump Speed (0-100%)

Booster Pump Speed (0-100%)
HP ERI Different Pressure

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Alarm Settings I screen

This screen allows changing alarm settings:

Low Pressure delay (0-15 SEC)

High Pressure delay (0-10 SEC)
High Permeate Conductivity delay (0-600 SEC)
Flow Delay (0-300 SEC)

Alarm Settings II screen

This screen allows changing alarm settings:

High Product Flow Set Point

Low Concentrate Flow Set Point
ERI Different Pressure High Pressure Delay (0-300 SEC)

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Totals screen

This screen shows the current and total flow of permeate and
concentrate as well as the flow of ERI High Pressure Inlet.

Alarm History screen

This screen shows a list of alarms with Date and Time.

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System Specifications
SW-5.5 M3/H
These specifications are based upon computer generated projections. The projections are determined
by feed water chemistry, temperature, predicted capacity and anticipated 3-year flows.

Supply to Reverse Osmosis Unit (2”).............................................................................................. 64GPM

RO Product to Service/Storage (1 1/4”) .......................................................................................... 24GPM
RO Reject to Drain (2”) ................................................................................................................... 40GPM
Daily Total Permeate Production ........................................................................ 34,560 GPD (132 M3/D)

Expected
Feed Water TDS ....................................................................................................................<36294 MG/L
RO Product Water TDS .............................................................................................................<500 MG/L
Temperature.................................................................................................................................. 21~25°C
Recovery .............................................................................................................................................. 38%

Membrane Feed Pressure (MAXIMUM) 1000 PSI

Exceeding this pressure may cause catastrophic vessel failure.

Membrane Differential Pressure (∆P MAXIMUM) <60 PSID

Exceeding this pressure may cause membrane failure.

Mains Supply ...........................................................................................................400 VAC, 50 Hz, 3 PH

Main Circuit Breaker........................................................................................................................80 AMP
RO Pump (20HP) ......................................................................................................... 26GPM @ 900 PSI
Flush/Clean Pump (3HP) ...............................................................................................80 GPM @ 40 PSI
Preflush Time Setpoint....................................................................................................................... 3 MIN
Postflush Time Setpoint ..................................................................................................................... 5 MIN
RO Pump Suction Low Pressure Switch Setpoint ............................................................................20 PSI

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Installation
RO Unit
This skid-mounted unit requires a minimum of installation. All plumbing connections should be
made with non-corrosive hose or pipe, preferably schedule 80 PVC or CPVC. See Dwg. G003380-
10 and G003380-2 for the physical location of these connections.

1. Place and securely anchor the RO unit in its desired location. Confirm that there is
adequate drainage to prevent pooling and stagnation of liquids.
2. If required, load the membranes using the spacers (shims) provided. Refer to the OEM
Literature for loading and shimming instructions.

New membranes elements must be kept sealed in their original

container, out of direct sunlight, in a cool environment, until they are
loaded into a pressure vessel.

New elements can be left in their original packaging for up to 12

months.

3. Connect a 2” line to the reject connection. This line should be run to drain.
4. Connect a 1 1/4” line to the product connection. This line should be run to a vented
tank.
5. Connect a 2” line from the feedwater supply to the flanged feed connection at the RO
inlet header.

All drain connections must be provided with an air break or

other backflow preventer.

Drain connections must be suitable for the disposal of

concentrated saline, acid/alkaline chemicals, and membrane
preservatives or disinfectants.

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Electrical Assembly
The RO Control Panel, mounted on the RO skid, holds the Operator Display, Instruments, PLC,
breakers, and pilot devices (lights and selector switches) required for operation of this system. The RO
Power Panel contains the VFD circuitry and soft starts for the RO pump.

Use copper conductors for grounding equal in size to the

circuit conductors supplying power to the system.

1. Connect power wiring for 400 VAC, 3 PH, 50 Hz mains power wiring to terminals L1, L2
and L3 at the 80 amp circuit breaker in the RO Power Panel (GND lug) as shown on
G003380-3, Sheet 3.

2. Connect the signal wires for the High Level Stop between RO Control Panel terminals 24
and 38 (dry contacts) as shown on G003380-3, Sheet 3.

3. Connect the signal wires for the Low Level Start between RO Control Panel terminals 24
and 39 (dry contacts) as shown on G003380-3, Sheet 3.

4. Connect the signal wires for the Pretreatment Lockout between RO Control Panel terminals
24 and 49 (dry contacts) as shown on G003380-3, Sheet 3.
5. Check all pre-wired connections and terminals. Tighten/secure as necessary.

Do NOT combine power and control wiring in the same conduit.

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Initial Startup
Overview
Successful long-term performance of the RO system depends on proper operation and
maintenance of the system. This includes operational startups and shutdowns, and particularly
the initial plant startup.
Proper startup is essential to prepare the membranes for operating service and to prevent
membrane damage due to overfeeding or hydraulic shock. Following the proper startup
sequence also helps ensure that system operating parameters conform to design specifications
so that system water quality and productivity goals can be achieved.
The initial startup of these RO units should not be attempted without the guidance of someone
well versed in water treatment technology and preferably ITT Water Equipment Technologies
RO systems in particular. This manual provides a guide for system initialization but cannot
possibly cover every conceivable contingency and depends heavily on the experience on the
system installer.
Perform a full feed water analysis immediately prior to startup to establish initial feed water
contamination levels. Record data for flow rate, SDI, turbidity, temperature, pH, conductivity,
and bacteria. This will allow adjustments to the chemical treatment systems to ensure that
design and performance specs are achieved.

Recommended for Initial Startup/Commissioning

 Shop Hand Tools  Sample analysis equipment:

 Safety glasses Total hardness
 Thermometer Calcium
 Hand-held pH meter Alkalinity
 Hand-held conductivity meter Chloride
 Clean 1L plastic bottles/plugs Sulfate
Silica
Iron

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Procedure
1. Ensure RO system ready for initial startup:
 Chemical Injection – tanks full, speed and stroke set, pumps primed
 Multimedia Filtration - backwashed
 Pre-filters –Installed, housing fasteners tight, filter housing drain valves closed
 All valves external to the RO open
2. Ensure proper lineup of system equipment for startup:
 System HOA switch Off
 Feed Pump switch Auto
 RO Booster Pump Speed switch 0%
 Flush Pump switch Auto
 Reject Valve 1/4 Open
 All sample valves Closed
 Sample pressure switch set to PX High pressure outlet
3. Install a cleaning hose at the 3-way product cleaning/dump connection to divert
product water generated during initial startup to a suitable drain. Allow an air gap
or use backflow prevention as required.
4. Perform low pressure flush and leak check as follows:
a. Turn the mains supply disconnect switch to On.
b. Turn the system Start HOA switch to HAND. The preflush sequence will
begin. The feed Pump will start and the inlet valve will open.

Purge air out of the system using the manual air release
valves on the cartridge filter housing and using sample valves on
the vessel permeate piping and reject line.

Air in the high pressure pumps may cause cavitation and loss of
performance. Cavitation erosion of the impellers may cause
permanent failure.

c. During the flush, check all piping and valves for leaks. Tighten
connections where necessary. (If necessary, turn the system start switch
to Off, tighten leaky connections, then repeat from step a as needed.)
The feed flow through the PX unit may cause the rotor to rotate and
produce a humming noise audible at close proximity to the PX.

d. After the system has been flushed for approximately 3 minutes, turn the
system switch to OFF.

e. Repeat steps a through d as needed to ensure a tight system, with all air
vented from the pumps and piping.

f. Verify water flow from PX high pressure outlet sample valve.

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5. Set RO booster pump speed to 50%.

6. Turn the System Start Switch to the Hand position. During the preflush cycle, the
RO booster pump will start.

7. Set booster pump flow to 38 GPM by adjusting the booster pump speed in the
HMI screen Design speed of 50 Hz maximum.

8. Set the ERI inlet flow to 38 GPM by adjusting pressure regulating and reject
valves.

9. Allow the system to run for 60 minutes with the permeate water going to drain. At
this time confirm proper operation of mechanical and instrument safety devices.

On initial start-up it could take up to 48 hours for the membranes to

reach optimal water quality.

10. Take the first reading of all operating parameters. Draw samples from each
pressure vessel and monitor conductivity levels until readings meet design
specifications.

11. After 24 to 48 hours of operation, record all plant performance data and draw
samples from feed water, ROMAS, reject line, and product line for analysis.
Operating parameters and water quality should be within acceptable tolerance.

12. Disconnect the temporary hose used to divert the product water to drain. Switch
the 3-way product valve flow from drain to the normal operating position.

13. Once initial startup is completed, submit startup data to ITT Water Equipment
Technologies to validate the warranty. Use the initial operating data as a
reference for evaluating future system performance.

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Operation
Startup
To start the RO system, with the mains supply disconnect switch in the On position, and adequate
feedwater supply, place the System switch in the Auto position. After the preflush is complete, the RO
system will run based on the water level in the product water storage tank.

Running the RO in Hand mode is also possible, but is not recommended. This switch position is
recommended for startup, testing, cleaning, or emergency use only.

RO operation in Hand mode

may result in tank overflow or
pump damage if not
constantly monitored

Control Panel

Shutdown
Under normal operation in Auto mode, the RO is designed to automatically shut down when required
by product and maintenance requirements, or by an alarm.
Automatic shutdown conditions include Preflush and Postflush cycles. The RO will restart when
signal clears. Status will be indicated on the operator display.
To manually shut down an RO unit, turn the System switch to Off. When the RO membrane
system is shut down, the postflush cycle will automatically begin.

The percentage of recovery should not exceed the design value

shown on the System Specifications page for this system.
Operation of this RO system at a rate exceeding the design value
will lead to premature fouling of the membrane.

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Emergency Stop
If required, immediate manual shutdown can be initiated by use of the Emergency Stop button
located on the front of the RO Control Panel. When the Emergency Stop button is depressed,
all output power is immediately removed from the associated system circuitry without postflush.
This button will stay depressed until manually reset by the operator.

Shutdown of the RO unit with the Emergency Stop, the main disconnect
switch, or by loss of mains power, prevents postflush of the system and
may cause fouling or corrosion. If an emergency shutdown is
necessary, restart the system as soon as practical.

The RO train can be stopped for 24 hours without preservation and precautions for
microbiological fouling. If feed water for flushing every 24 hours is not available, preservation
with chemicals is necessary.

Pre and Post-Flush

The pre-flush floods the membranes with feed water and the RO pump suction, removing
trapped air in the lines. The feed pump turns on and the inlet valve opens. After the preflush the
high pressure pump turns on.
There are two post flush sequences, a feed water flush and product water flush. The feed water
post-flush washes reject concentrate from the entire system to prevent mineral deposits, scaling
or sludge buildup. The product water flush removes feed water from the system. Post-flush
prolongs the life of the membranes, valves, fittings and other components of the system.
The pre and post-flush are factory preset to full scale, but can be changed from the operator
display. If the system has not been run or has only run for a very short time, post-flush may be
abbreviated or not occur at all depending on the water level in the flush tank.
The amount of system post-flush can be adjusted for either volume or time.

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System Maintenance
Overview
Component Preventive Maintenance Activity Remarks

Energy Check for excessive vibration See OEM literature in Pumps section of manual for
Recovery Check noise level complete maintenance instructions.

Clean the membranes when the

membranes feed pressure
increases by 5%, salt content in
RO
the product water rises noticeably, See Cleaning section and OEM literature for details.
Membranes
or the differential pressure
increases by 15% from the
reference conditions.
Check mechanical seal for leaks Replace seal if leaking
Check Oil Level Refill as needed
Check drive belts Adjust Tension
Pumps
Check packing leakage Adjust or replace
Check vibration Adjust alignment
Check dampeners pressure Adjust or replace
Check ∆P. If ∆P drops, open filter
housing and inspect cartridges for
Replace the cartridges with 5 micron rated filters. Replace
damage / blockage. If the
Pre-Filters the cartridges 4 times per year, regardless of pressure
difference between the filter inlet
drops, to minimize bacterial growth.
and outlet pressures (p) reaches
10 PSI, replace the filters.

Pressure Check the pressure vessel head

Replace the pressure vessel head seals if leaking occurs.
Vessels assemblies for leakage.

Chemical Check Tank Levels, perform visual

Refill tank, check/adjust speed and/or stroke.
Injection inspection

Wipedown, visual inspection, leak Maintain data history log for each instrument. Keep
Instruments
check, zero and span, cleaning comsumables and rec. spares in stock.

A daily operators log, along with RO system maintenance and cleaning schedules, can be found
in the rear of this manual. Make copies for the operators and send the completed copies to
Water Equipment Technologies Inc. to validate the warranty.
Follow these basic guidelines to minimize unplanned downtime
 Complete Log Sheets regularly. Add data as needed.
 Review the data periodically. Look for unusual readings and trends.
 Be familiar with your equipment. Periodically inspect all components.
 Use sight, sound, smell and touch to discover unusual conditions.

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Major Components
Pressure Vessels
Normally the pressure vessels need no maintenance other than periodic inspection and wiping
down with a damp cloth and mild dish soap solution. All connections should be checked for
leakage. No leakage should be tolerated due to the high salt content of the reject (condensate)
solution.

Refer to the OEM literature for proper maintenance, operating limits, and membrane installation
procedures.

Pumps
Follow the recommended interval for the duty cycle of your specific RO unit. Lubricate pumps
and motors with manufacturer recommended lubricants for longest life. Environmental and
operational conditions will contribute to the minimum required lubrication intervals.

Refer to the OEM Literature included with this manual for details of the proper maintenance and
operating procedures of pumps and motors on your specific unit.

Pressure Exchanger & Booster Pump

If the inlet and outlet flows are measured and balanced properly, the seawater is filtered to
remove particles larger than 5 microns, and the PX unit is properly flushed after every shut down,
the PX device should operate maintenance and trouble free for many years. The PX unit needs
no scheduled periodic maintenance.

Booster Pump motor should be checked daily for temperature and noise. Motor bearings must be
lubricated a minimum of every three months. The mechanical seal will require replacement
approximately every 12-18 months. Refer to the Pressure Booster OEM Literature included with
this manual for details.

5 Micron Pre-filter
When the pressure difference between the filter inlet and outlet reaches 10 PSID, replace the
filter cartridges. Differential pressure across filters increases with time. When the differential
pressure drops, open the filter housing and inspect the cartridges for damage. Replace the
cartridges (4) four times per year, regardless of pressure drops, to minimize bacterial growth.

Extreme care must be taken not to allow debris to enter the RO feed.
Adequate pre-filtration is recommended to avoid damage to the RO membrane
elements.

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Reverse Osmosis Membranes

Mineral scale, biological matter, colloidal particles and organic constituents can cause membrane
fouling during normal operations. Build-up on the membranes causes loss in water output, salt
rejection, or both. Clean the membranes when the normalized water output rate drops by 10%,
salt content in the product water rises noticeably, or the differential pressure increases by 15%
from the reference conditions. (Reference conditions refer to the flow rate and differential
pressures established during the first 24 to 48 hours of operation.)

Water output drops as feed water temperatures decrease. Malfunction in the pre-treatment, the
pressure control or pump can cause a drop in the feed water pressure or flow, the product water
output or increase in salt passage. Consider these situations when problems are observed.
Membranes may not require cleaning. Refer to the Cleaning RO Membranes section of this
manual for details.

Chemical Injection
The chemical injection pumps used for pre and post-treatment system are essentially
maintenance-free. See the OEM literature and maintenance schedule log sheet for details. At
least once a year, check injection points for leakage (pressures may exceed 100 PSI on the
fittings). Depending on usage, pump membranes may require replacement at annual intervals.

Instruments and Sensors

No instrument or sensor lasts forever and any wide variations in a reading over a short interval
should be investigated. Connections should be checked and the sensor reading tested against a
sample taken from an appropriate system sample port. Calibration charts for each instrument
should be maintained and each unit tested with fresh standard solutions immediately prior to use.
Detailed maintenance and operating procedures are located in the OEM literature included with
this manual.

Operator Log
A daily operator log, along with RO system maintenance and cleaning schedules, can be found in
the Appendix of this manual. Make copies for the operators and send the completed copies to ITT
WET to validate the warranty.

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Cleaning RO Membranes
Overview

RO membranes should be cleaned whenever:

 Normalized water output rate drops by 10%,
 Salt content in the water rises noticeably (10%)
 Differential pressure (P) increases by 15% from the flow rate and P established at
initial startup.
Failure to observe this cleaning schedule will cause premature fouling and reduced
service life from the membranes.

In normal operation, the membranes in the RO system pressure vessel(s) become fouled by mineral
scale, biological matter, colloidal particles and insoluble organic constituents. Deposit build up on
the membrane surfaces can cause loss of water output, loss of salt rejection, or both.

Membrane elements should be cleaned whenever the normalized water output rate drops by 10%,
or the differential pressure (P) increases by 15% from the initial startup reference conditions. (The
need for cleaning more than once per month may indicate that pre-treatment is inadequate.)

Acid and alkaline cleaners are the standard cleaning chemicals. Use acid cleaners to remove
inorganic precipitates including iron, and alkaline cleaners to remove organic fouling including
biological matter. Use reverse osmosis permeate water for mixing cleaning solutions whenever
available. If permeate water is not available, use only clean, chlorine-free water for cleaning.
Rinse the RO unit thoroughly of one chemical before introducing another.

When working with chemicals, follow the accepted safety practices. Water Equipment Technologies
supplied chemicals are generally mixed with 1 pound of powdered cleaner to each 15 US gallons of
clean water. For severe fouling, this concentration can be increased to as much as 1 pound per 10
US gallons of water, but this should be avoided as harsh cleaning can reduce the useful life of the
membranes.

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The pH levels for acid and alkaline cleaning depend on water temperature. It is NOT recommended to
use a cleaning solution temperature below 15° C because of the very slow chemical kinetics at low
temperatures. When difficult organic fouling problems exist, alkaline cleaning procedures will be more
effective when performed at elevated temperatures. Solutions maintained at 45 - 50 degrees C at a
maximum pH of 10, 35 degrees C at a maximum pH of 11, or 30 degrees C at a maximum pH of 12 are
recommended.
Several conditions can cause a reduction in the water quality and/or water production. The following
items should be checked before considering cleaning.

1. Temperature change
This RO unit is designed for feed water at 25 degrees C. Lower water temperature will
result in LESS water passing through the membrane. Higher water temperature will
result in MORE water passing through the membrane. As a rule, at a given pressure
and TDS level, for each one degree change in water temperature the change in water
production is approximately 2%. Thus, if the water temperature is 20 degrees C, the
amount of water produced will be 10% less than at 25 degrees C.

2. TDS level increase

As the TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) level climbs, the amount of water passing through
the membrane decreases. If the TDS level has climbed since the time of installation
the unit will produce less water. Check the TDS level of the feed water and compare it
with the TDS level at the time of installation. If the TDS levels have climbed, the
rejection rate will have to be increased to reduce the TDS level build-up within the
membrane. Membranes lose efficiency with age and small changes are to be expected
over time.

3. Pre-filters plugged
A dirty pre-filter can reduce the amount of water and the pressure going to the RO unit.
If a 5 micron filter cartridge appears dirty, it should be cleaned or replaced. On
extremely dirty water, a larger pre-filter may be needed. When cleaning the pre-filter,
check its condition. If signs of wear appear, replace it immediately.

4. Change in flow rates or water pressure change

Check the product and reject flow rates to determine any change from normal
conditions. Adjust the flows and pressures if necessary to maintain the proper settings.

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Overview

Operator must monitor the tank level at all the time during the
cleaning process.

Step 1 Mix the Cleaning Chemicals

a. Fill the cleaning tank with product water. If permeate water is not available, use only clean,
chlorine-free water for cleaning.
b. Add the appropriate amounts of chemical into the tank. Refer to the labels on the chemical
containers for instructions.
c. Mix the solution, checking the pH, until all chemicals are dissolved. Adjust mixture to
desired temperature.

Step 2 Low Flow Pumping

a. Remove the plug/cap and connect a hose between the Feed Cleaning valve and the Feed
Cleaning connection just upstream of the membrane assemblies.
b. Remove the plug/cap and connect a line between the Reject Cleaning connection and the
return connection on the cleaning tank.
c. Connect a hose between the product valve and the product return cleaning connection on
the cleaning tank to capture any product water produced during membrane cleaning.
d. Open the Flush/Clean valve halfway. Start the Flush pump. Pump the cleaning solution
through the membrane assemblies at a low flow and low pressure. Use only enough
pressure to compensate for the pressure drop from feed to concentrate but no permeate is
produced (adjust hand valve as necessary).
e. Verify the flow at the cleaning tank and observe the color of the returning solution. (Color may
indicate the type of membrane fouling). Check the pH level and add more chemicals to adjust
the pH to its original value. Circulate the solution for 30-45 minutes.

Step 3 Soaking
After 30-45 minutes, shut down the cleaning pump and allow the membranes to soak. Normally a (1)
one hour soak period is adequate. For extreme fouling, an extended soak period is beneficial. Soak
the membranes overnight for 10 - 15 hours.

Acid soak is not recommended. Removal of mineral scales neutralizes the acid
and causes the pH to rise. An increase of only 0.5 pH can cause scale to redeposit
on the membranes.

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Step 4 High Flow Pumping

Open the Flush/Clean valve to 100% open. Adjust valve as required to circulate the cleaning solution
through the membrane assemblies at a high flow rate. Circulate the cleaning solution for 30 minutes at
high flow.

Step 5 Flushing
a. Shut down the Flush/Clean pump. Disconnect the feed and reject cleaning lines from the
RO unit and replace the plugs/caps. Keep the product line connected to the RO unit but
direct the other end to drain.

b. Turn the System Start HOA switch to Hand. The automatic Inlet valve will open and the RO
unit will start. Dump the product water to drain for a minimum of 10 minutes.

Send all product water to drain for at least 10 minutes after

cleaning RO membranes.

c. Turn the System Start HOA switch Off. Remove the temporary product-to-drain hose and
replace the original piping. Inspect the pre-filter cartridges on the cleaning system and
replace if necessary. Clean residual chemical from hoses and cleaning system.
d. Turn the System Start switch to Auto to resume normal RO production.

Step 6 Return to Service

After the system is up and running, the flows, pressures and conductivity should be back to original
specifications or close to it. If not, but substantial improvement was obtained, then repeat the cleaning
with new solutions of the same type.
If no significant improvement was obtained, then the cleaning chemicals/solution should be changed
and the cleaning performed again. If severe fouling has occurred, then the cleaning of individual
pressure vessels at a very high recirculation flow rate might be required. (Check with the W.E.T.
Service Dept. prior to cleaning individual RO vessels.)

Test concentrate and permeate for traces of cleaning or disinfection

chemicals before sending water to the service connection or product
storage.

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Disinfection
Overview
If the RO unit has been infected by bacteria or mold, disinfection must be carried out after the cleaning.
The procedure is the same as for cleaning, except that the high flow pumping step can be skipped.
Formaldehyde can be used as a disinfectant with 0.5 to 3.0% concentrations. Care should be taken in
handling this chemical and in flushing the system after use.
Hydrogen peroxide or hydrogen peroxide/peracetic acid solutions can be used at concentrations up to
0.2%. The biocidal efficacy of peracetic acid is much higher than that of hydrogen peroxide, but as
most peracetic acid solutions also contain hydrogen peroxide, care must be exercised not to exceed the
0.2% concentration as a sum of both compounds. Continuous exposure at this concentration may
eventually damage the membrane. Instead, periodic use is recommended.
When hydrogen peroxide is applied, the pH of the solution must be lower than 4. A pH of 3 is
recommended. This will ensure optimal biocidal results and longer membrane lifetime. If no acid is
added to the hydrogen peroxide solution, the chemical attack on the membrane will be much faster.
When a mixture with peracetic acid is used, pH adjustment is usually not required.
If an alkaline cleaning has preceded disinfection, the alkalinity has to be carefully rinsed out also from
the permeate side (check pH) before peroxide/ peracetic acid is applied. Otherwise the membrane
might become oxidized.
Two other factors greatly influence the rate of hydrogen peroxide attack on the membrane, temperature
and iron. The disinfecting solution must not exceed 25OC. Iron or other transition metals must not be
present, because they catalyze membrane degradation in the presence of hydrogen peroxide solutions.

The following procedure is recommended for disinfection with hydrogen

peroxide solutions:

1. Any type of deposit on the membrane or other parts of the system should be removed with
an alkaline cleaner before disinfecting. Removal of these deposits, which harbor
microorganisms, will maximize the degree of disinfection. After alkaline cleaning, flush the
system with RO permeate.
2. Clean the RO system with acid to remove iron from the membrane. Flush with RO
permeate.
3. Circulate a solution of 0.2% hydrogen peroxide (preferably containing peracetic acid) diluted
with RO permeate and pH adjusted to 3-4 with HCl at a temperature below 25OC for 20
minutes.
4. Allow the elements to soak in the disinfecting solution for 2 hours.
5. Flush out the disinfecting solution. Rinse the system.
6. Replace the pre-filter cartridges.

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Preservation
Overview

When the system is shut down for extended periods of time (longer than 48 hours), the
membranes must be preserved. Preservation is performed using the cleaning system
equipment provided for RO membranes.

1. If the system has been in operation, the membranes must be cleaned and disinfected before
preserving. After cleaning, preservation should follow within the next 10 hours.
2. Connect the hoses per the cleaning instructions provided in this manual.
3. Mix a solution of 1 to 1.5% of sodium metabisulfite (SMBS) in the cleaning system tank.
Using the cleaning system, start the cleaning pump to circulate the SMBS throughout the
membranes for ten minutes. After circulating, disconnect hoses and quickly reconnect all
plumbing to minimize any air from entering the pressure vessels. Contact with oxygen will
oxidize the SMBS.
4. Change the preserving solution once a month on systems that have been operated in the
field. Systems that have been preserved at the factory can go three months before re-
preserving is required. Cleaning is not required as long as the system has not been
operated.

Preserving Individual Membranes

Any membrane that has been used and removed from the pressure vessel for storage or shipping
must be preserved. Soak the membranes in an aqueous solution, 20% (by weight) glycerin or
propylene glycol and 1% (by weight) sodium bisulfite. Glycerin or propylene glycol can be omitted
when freezing temperatures do not exist. Soak the membranes for one hour in the solution, allow
dripping out, and sealing it into an oxygen barrier plastic bag.

See the membrane OEM literature included with this manual for more
information about RO membrane preservation.

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Troubleshooting
This is a listing of some common problems, their causes, and the appropriate remedy. For
conditions other than those listed here, contact your sales representative for guidance.

Problem Probable Cause Remedy

Wait for the high limit sensor in the tank to indicate a

Flush fill valve open full tank. Check sensor operation and wiring if valve
fails to close.
Water temperature is lower than normal.
Control the water temperature to stay within RO unit
Production drops 2% for every degree below 77
design limits.
degrees F.
Not making Check the 5-micron pre-filter, clean or replace. Check
Low supply water pressure to the RO unit.
the supply pressure to the 5-micron pre-filter.
enough
The RO membranes are fouled. Clean the RO membranes.
water
Increase the RO pump pressure by adjusting the pump
Low RO pump pressure.
throttle, and reject valves.
Check the product piping and the check valve for any
Product pressure is increasing.
blockages.
This is a normal occurrence and cannot be adjusted.
Feedwater TDS level is too high. The higher the TDS level of the feedwater the lower the
amount of product water will be produced.
Open the turbo bypass valve and set to operating
1. Turbo bypass valve closed too far.
specifications.
Control the water temperature to stay within the RO
Making too unit design limits. The higher the water temperature the
much water 2. Water temperature has increased. more water will pass through the membrane element;
the lower the water temperature the less water will
pass through the membrane element.
3. VFD speed too high. Lower VFD speed
Remove the membrane element from the housing and
O-ring by-pass in the reverse osmosis membrane inspect the o-rings. Be sure that the o-rings are seated
vessel properly. If this does not restore performance, replace
the membrane element.
Turn disconnect switch to Off position and release pressure before attempting to disassemble pressure
vessel components.
Product Chlorine damage has occurred in the membrane
water Replace the membrane element.
element.
conductivity Clean the membrane element(s). Replace them if
The reverse osmosis membrane is fouled.
too high cleaning does not restore performance.
This is a normal occurrence and cannot be adjusted.
The feedwater TDS has increased since the time
The higher the TDS level of the feedwater the higher
of installation.
the TDS level will be in the product water.
Control the pH level to stay within the RO unit design
High or Low pH level in the feedwater. limits. If the pH level is out of range, contact the
factory.

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This is a listing of some common problems, their causes, and the appropriate remedy. For
conditions other than those listed here, contact your sales representative for guidance.

Problem Probable Cause Remedy

High Bring the recovery ratio down to RO design limits by

Recovery ratio is too high.
conductivity adjusting the pump throttle, and reject valves.
(cont’d) TDS indicator or probe is not functioning properly. Inspect and service the TDS instrument if necessary.
Check the 5 micron pre-filter, clean or replace.
Low supply water pressure to the RO unit. "LOW
PRESSURE" light on. Check the feedwater supply pressure to the 5 micron
pre-filter
RO pump Check feedwater supply
will not stay High pH or conductivity Check chemical injection pumps
on Check pH/ORP meter and sensors
Adjust the pump throttle and reject valves.
"HIGH PRESSURE" light on. Check for product line blockages
Check feedwater pressure
Instrumentation is not reading correctly. Calibrate or replace the defective instrument.
RO pump Reject valve is open too far. Adjust the pump throttle, and reject valves
runs but no Flush/Clean tank not yet full Wait for tank to fill
product Blockage in the product lines. Check the product water line for blockages.
water is
being Reject flush pneumatic valve is not closed.
Check for flow through the valve and replace if
delivered to defective.
service

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RO Process Corrective Matrix

Permeate Salt 
Direct Cause Indirect Cause Corrective Measure
Flow Passage P

   Oxidation Damage Free Chlorine, Ozone, KmnO4 Replace Element

Permeate Back pressure: Replace Element
   Membrane Leak
Abrasion Improve Pre-Filtration
   O-Ring Leak Improper Installation Replace O-Ring
   Leaking Product Tube Damaged during Element Loading Replace Element
   Scaling Insufficient Scale Control Cleaning; Scale control
Cleaning; Improve Pre-
   Colloidal Fouling Insufficient Pre-treatment
treatment
Contaminated Raw Water Cleaning, Disinfection
   Biofouling
Insufficient Pre-treatment Improve Pre-treatment
Cleaning, Improve Pre-
   Organic Fouling Oil; Cationic Polyelectrolytes
treatment
Replace element
   Compaction Water Hammer
Add Elements

Legend

 Increasing  Main Symptom  Decreasing  Not Changing

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07-PM02-1022 PUMP,GOULDS,15ESV,3STG,3HP,415/50/3 VIC 1
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07-VS02-1007 VESSEL PRES,CODELINE 80S120-4,2" POR. FT 2
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07-VL02181601020 Valve ball PVC T/U 2" Asahi 1
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07-EL25PF2658 Switch Level 2DI / 1AI 100 InH2O IFM 1
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07-IN013-8850-2P Transmitter cond Signet 8850 pnl 1
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07-GA05LFS4121000M Gauge pres Span 1000#/kpa hast mini seal 1
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70-200-148-WET Enclosure Alum 72x36x16 N4,AL,PLAIN,WET 1
80-000-675 Heat-Exchanger Kooltronic KXHE122A 115v,1.1a,60hz 1
07-EL259421LF1 DISCONNECT HANDLEOPERATING MECH FAL SQD 4X 1
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07-EL23GV2-ME14 STARTER MANUAL 6-10 TELE 1
07-EL23GV2-M08 STARTER MANUAL 2.5 - 4A TELE 1
07-EL23GV-AD1010 STARTER MANUAL FAULT/AUX TELE 1
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81-001-033 HOUR METER, W/GASKET,60HZ, 10-80 VDC 1
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FEED, K GALS/D 492.48

RO PERMEATE, KGALS / D 345.6
BLEND FLOW, KGALS / D 0
PERM + BLEND FLOW, KGALS / D 345.6

PRE TREATMENT CHEMICALS

TYPE SODIUM HYPO., 5.4% SODIUM HYPO., 10% SODIUM HYPO., 15%
DOSE - MG/L OF 100% 0 0 0
LB. 100% / K GAL FEED 0 0 0
AVAIL. CL2, LB. / GAL. 0.45 0.83 1.25
GAL CL2 / K GAL FEED 0 0 0
GAL / DAY CHEMICAL 0 0 0
GAL/YEAR, 24 HOUR OPERATION 0 0

TYPE
DOSE - MG / L OF 100%
LB. OF 100%/ K GAL FEED
AVAIL. CHEM. BY WEIGHT, % / 100
LB. CHEM. / K GAL. FEED
LB. CHEM. / DAY
LB. CHEM. / GAL.
GAL / DAY OFSOLUTION
POWDER AQUEOUS
CALCIUM HYPO. 70% SOD. BISULFITE, 100% CALCIUM HYPO. 5% SOD. BISULFITE, 15%
0 6 0 3
0 0.05 0 0.025
0.7 1 0.7 1
0 0.05 0 0.025
0 24.624 0 12.312
0.4173 1.252
0 9.834

TYPE SULFURIC, 66 BAUME SULFURIC HCL, 18 BAUME HCL, 20 BAUME

% CONCENTRATION/100 0.9319 0.98 0.2792 0.3145
DOSE - MG/L OF 100% 0 0 0 0
LB. OF 100% / K GAL FEED 0 0 0 0
LB. OF 100% / DAY 0 0 0 0
LB. OF ACID / GAL ACID SOLUTION 14.19 15.02 2.661 3.043
GAL / DAY ACID SOLUTION 0 0 0 0

TYPE ANTISCALANT COAGULANT

DOSE - MG / L AS SUCH 3 0
LB. OF SOLUTION / K GAL FEED 0.025 0
LB. OF SOLUTION / DAY 12.312 0
LB. OF SOLUTION / GAL 10 10
GAL / DAY OF SOLUTION 1.231 0
GAL/YEAR, 24 HOUR OPERATION 443.16 0

POST TREATMENT CHEMICALS

TYPE SODIUM HYPO., 5.4% SODIUM HYPO., 10% SODIUM HYPO., 15%
DOSE - MG/L OF 100% 0 2 0
LB. 100% / K GAL PRODUCT 0 0.0167 0
AVAIL. CL2, LB. / GAL. 0.45 0.83 1.25
GAL CL2 / K GAL PRODUCT 0 0.0201 0
GAL / DAY CHEMICAL 0 6.947 0
GAL/YEAR, 24 HOUR OPERATION 0 0

POWDER AQUEOUS
TYPE CALCIUM HYPO. SODA ASH CALCIUM HYPO. 5% SODA ASH 12.5%
DOSE - MG / L OF 100% 0 0 0 0
LB. OF 100%/ K GAL PRODUCT 0 0 0 0
AVAIL. CHEM. BY WEIGHT, % / 100 0.7 0.9916 0.7 0.9916
LB. CHEM. / K GAL. PRODUCT 0 0 0 0
LB. CHEM. / DAY 0 0 0 0
LB. CHEM. / GAL. 0.4173 1.0432
GAL / DAY OFSOLUTION 0 0

TYPE HYDRATED LIME HYDRATED LIME 15%

DOSE - MG / L OF 100% 0 0
LB. OF 100%/ K GAL PRODUCT 0 0
AVAIL. CHEM. BY WEIGHT, % / 100 0.93 0.93
LB. CHEM. / K GAL. PRODUCT 0 0
LB. CHEM. / DAY 0 0
LB. CHEM. / GAL. 1.2518
GAL / DAY OF SOLUTION 0

TYPE CAUSTIC, 49.9 BAUME CORROSION INHIBITOR

% CONCENTRATION/100 66 100
DOSE - MG/L OF 100% 15 1.5
LB. OF 100% / K GAL PRODUCT 0.125 0.0125
LB. OF 100% / DAY 43.2 4.32
LB. OF CHEM / GAL SOLUTION 6.634 10
GAL / DAY CAUSTIC SOLUTION 6.512 0.432
GAL/YEAR, 24 HOUR OPERATION 2344.32 155.52

NOTE: DOSAGES SHOWN ARE ESTIMATIONS, ACTUAL USAGE DEPENDS UPON SITE SPECIFIC WATER CHEMISTRY

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Limited Warranty
Reverse Osmosis Systems and Membranes
ITT warrants each new reverse osmosis
unit/system to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship under
normal use, if installed and operated
under ITT design specifications, under
the conditions listed below.
Hardware Limited Warranty
For a period of twelve months from
initial use, or fifteen months from the
date the equipment is ready to ship
from our factory, whichever period
expires first, ITT will repair or replace,
at its option, any part of the "hardware"
which we find to be defective in
operation because of faulty materials or
workmanship. "Hardware" does not
include disposable filter cartridges, or
other consumable materials.
Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Pro-
rated Limited Warranty
On ES and MS Series systems with 4
membranes: For a period of three years
from the date of shipment from ITT, ITT
will replace any thin film composite
reverse osmosis (RO) membrane found
to be defective due to faulty materials or
workmanship on the following basis: A
credit of 1/36 of the current
replacement price for each unused
month remaining under the 36 month
warranty period will be provided
against, and will reduce the cost of the
replacement RO membrane, provided
the system is installed and operated
according to ITT specifications and
instructions.
On GRO Series systems: The reverse
osmosis membranes are covered for 1
year if found to be defective due to
faulty materials or workmanship
provided the system is installed and
operated according to ITT specifications
and instructions.
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On all reverse osmosis systems utilizing
8 membranes: The membrane
manufacturers warranty applies.
What is covered:
Any defect in the RO membrane that
reduces the quality or quantity of water
produced due to a defect in materials or
workmanship.
What is not covered:
(a) An RO membrane is subject to
damage by oxidants such as
chlorine, ozone or hydrogen
peroxide. Chlorine is normally
found in municipal water supplies
and must be removed by the units
pre-filter. It is the customer’s
responsibility to change the pre-
filter as necessary to prevent
damage from oxidants. Any RO
membrane found upon examination
to be damaged by oxidants is not
covered by the warranty.
(b) RO membranes can be subject to
fouling from colloids, organics or
inorganics which would reduce the
quantity and quality of the water
produced. Any fouling of the RO
membrane is not covered by any
warranty. Adequate pretreatment,
and/or cleaning for the system is
the responsibility of the customer.
(c) Any use of unapproved cleaning
compounds that damage the RO
membrane voids the membrane
warranty. ITT will sell, or provide
the names of approved RO
membrane cleaning and
preservative compounds.
Conditions of Warranty
1. Damage to any part of the RO unit
because of misuse, misapplication,
neglect, alteration, accident,
physical damage, installation or
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operation contrary to our written
specifications or instructions, or
damage caused by hot water,
freezing, flood, fire or Act of God is
not covered by this warranty.
2. Any accessory equipment used in
connection with any ITT RO
system, which was not sold by ITT
in connection with the installation
of the RO system, is not covered
under any specific or implied
warranty. Any such accessory
equipment used in connection with
any ITT RO system which adversely
affects the operation of the system
will void ITT warranty.
3. The purchaser of an ITT RO system
must provide the following
information to ITT:
(a) Residential use RO Systems
Proof of purchase, purchase
date and unit serial number.
(b) Municipal, Commercial, or
Industrial use RO Systems
Log Sheets, included in the
instruction manual that
accompanies each RO system,
must be completed and sent to
ITT within ten days of
installation and on a monthly
basis thereafter during the
membrane warranty period.
Failure to provide this
information voids the RO
membrane warranty.
4. ITT cannot control the
characteristics of your water
supply. For this reason, we assume
no liability for the determination of
the proper equipment to meet your
requirements, unless ITT has
provided a proposal in writing for
the ITT RO equipment or RO
 membranes that states the system
or membranes will meet your
particular requirements based on
the water chemistry at the time of
purchase.
5. In no event shall Seller be liable for
any loss, damage, injury or expense
resulting from the use or operation
of, or from the erosion or corrosion
of the goods, or from ordinary wear
and tear of the goods, unless
otherwise agreed in writing. Parts
or products manufactured by others
and provided by Seller are
warranted only to the extent of the
manufacturer’s original warranty.
Seller makes no independent
warranty or representation with
respect to these products.
6. Purchaser must give written notice
to Seller of any defects in material
or workmanship of warranted
goods within ten (10) days of the
date when any defects are first
manifest. Upon such notice, the
sole responsibility of seller under
this limited warranty shall be to
repair or replace, at its option, a
defect in the material or
workmanship during the warranty
period. All field labor required to
make such repairs or replacement
shall be supplied by the purchaser
and at purchaser’s expense unless
otherwise agreed in writing.
7. This limited warranty is void unless
the installation, operation and
maintenance of the goods are done
in accordance with the Seller’s
instructions. Further, Seller’s
warranty is void if Purchaser makes
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any repairs to the goods without
Seller’s prior written authorization.
8. Customers who believe their RO
unit or RO membranes have a
defect that may come under the
Limited Warranty must also
comply with the terms of the
Warranty Service Policy which has
been provided to the customer
along with this Limited Warranty.
10. The foregoing warranty is exclusive
9. Freight, Field Labor, Travel and
Living Expenses Freight - Before
shipping any part or unit back to
ITT, please contact the dealer you
purchased your unit from. He must
obtain a Return Authorization (RA)
Number that you must display
prominently on the outside of the
carton being returned. Cartons that
do not have a RA Number will not
be accepted. If you cannot contact
the dealer, please call ITT directly
and ask for the Service Department
in order to obtain a RA Number.
Any defective part must be shipped
freight prepaid to the ITT factory
within 30 days of the issuance of the
RA. Replacement parts provided by
ITT under the warranty will be sent
freight pre-paid by ITT. Field Labor
- The cost of labor to repair/replace
an RO unit, at the customer’s
location by ITT personnel or
authorized service agents is not
included in the warranty, unless a
service contract has been signed
that includes the cost of labor. ITT
and the customer shall agree in
advance on the labor charges for
any repairs at the customer’s
location. Travel & Living Expenses -
The cost of travel and living
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expenses to get to and from a
customer’s location to repair or
replace an RO unit or parts therein,
by ITT personnel or authorized
service agents, is not included in the
warranty. ITT and the customer
shall agree in advance on the
amount of travel and living
expenses for any repairs at the
customer’s location.
and in lieu of all other expressed or
implied warranties, guaranties,
agreements, conditions or
representations made by any
person with respect to the goods
covered by this offer, including any
implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose which are
hereby specifically disclaimed. In
no case will seller be liable for any
direct, indirect, special, incidental
or consequential damages resulting
from a breach of warranty or any
other cause including, but not
limited to, loss of use of the
product, loss of time,
inconvenience, injury, loss or
damage to person or property,
commercial loss, loss of profits,
liabilities of purchaser to its
customers or third persons or other
matters not specifically stated,
whether based on contract, tort or
any other legal theory. It is
specifically agreed that any action
for breach of warranty or other
action against seller under this
contract shall be commenced within
one (1) year and one (1) day after
such cause of action accrued
 Warranty Service Policy
In the event an ITT product that is under warranty malfunctions, we ask that you adhere to the below policy to ensure
efficient service.
1. If the product was purchased
from a local dealer, you
should first contact that
dealer, since he is aware of
the details of your system. If
he cannot be contacted, or if
the item was purchased
directly from ITT, please call
us at the number listed
below and ask for the Service
Department.
2. When calling ITT, be
prepared to provide the
following information:
(a) The specific problem you
are having with the
product.
(b) The date, serial number,
model and from whom you
purchased the product.
3. Depending on the situation,
you may be given a Return
Authorization Number and
requested to complete and
return a Return
Authorization Form. Any
parts sent back to ITTmust be
sent freight pre-paid and
identified using the Return
Authorization Form and
Number. We will not accept
any return items without this
information.
4. When ITT receives the
damaged part, we will
determine whether it is
covered under warranty.
Please be advise that all
spare parts provided by ITT
will follow the
manufacturer’s warranty
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terms. Manufacturer warranty 6. RO membranes will be
policy for any component evaluated upon receipt by
purchased will be provided ITT.
upon request. Please note that
(a) If the membranes have
in many cases ITT must
been damaged by chlorine
forward the part to its
or some other oxidant, they
manufacturer for warranty
are not covered by the
determination.
warranty. You will be
Warranty determination
informed and you are
can take from one to six
responsible for a $75.00
weeks, depending on the
evaluation fee.
circumstances.
(b) If the membranes are
5. ITT reserves the right to repair not damaged, but are
or replace any part, at its fouled by organics or
option, that is determined to mineral scale, you will be
be under warranty and is informed and you are
defective due to faulty responsible for a $75.00
material or factory evaluation fee. You will
workmanship. If a damaged also be advised of the cost
part is repaired or replaced and feasibility of cleaning
under warranty, it will be the membranes.
returned to the customer
(c) If the membranes are
freight prepaid within the
defective and covered by
United States. For
the warranty, the
international returns, customer
procedures in paragraph 5
is responsible for freight fees.
will be followed, except
In the event a customer wishes
that the credit for the RO
to order a new part prior to
membrane will be
warranty determination, the
determined on a 36 month
part will be shipped and the
pro-rated basis as provided
customer will be invoiced.
under the terms of the
Should the original part be
Limited Warranty.
under warranty and unable to
be repaired, a credit will be
issued for the new part
previously shipped. Note that
the customer is responsible for
the cost of any new parts that
were sent pending warranty
determination if the parts are
covered under warranty and
repaired for return or found
not to be covered by our
warranty.
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 RO DAILY LOG SHEET

COMPANY: TEL: MONTH/YR: OPERATOR'S NAME:

CITY/STATE/COUNTRY: FAX: RO MODEL: SERIAL #:

DAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
WATER QUALITY
HOUR METER
WATER TEMPERATURE (C°)
PRODUCT WATER TDS (PPM)
PRESSURES (PSI)
CARTRIDGE PREFILTER IN
CARTRIDGE PREFILTER OUT
CARTRIDGE FILTER ∆ P
RO PUMP DISCHARGE
RO MEMBRANE FEED
RO REJECT
RO MEMBRANE ∆ P
FLOWS (GPM)
PRODUCT
REJECT
OPERATORS INITIALS

COMMENTS:

Protect Your Investment Validate Your Warranty

Complete This Log Daily Send Copies To ITT
 RO Cleaning Log Sheet

Date:
Stage/Pass Cleaned
TDS of Permeate Before Cleaning
Feed Pressure Before Cleaning
Permeate Flow Before Cleaning
Chemicals Used
Concentration
Qty Used
Qty of Water Used
Temperature of Solution
Condition of Cleaning Spool(s)
Biological (yes/no)
Cleaned Fittings (yes/no)
Recirculation time (Low Flow)
Color of Solution During Recirculation
pH of Solution After Recirculation
Adjust pH (yes/no)
Soak Time
Flush Time
Replaced Cleaning Spools (yes/no)
Open Reject Valve (yes/no)
Permeate Flow After Cleaning
Feed Pressure After Cleaning
Interstage Pressure After Cleaning
Reject Flow After Cleaning
TDS of Permeate After Cleaning

Operator Initials
Notes:

Service Dept.: 1-800-786-7480 ITT Flowtronex 10661 Newkirk Street Dallas, TX 75220
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Visual Pressure Vessels Check for leaks None Tighten Fittings
Pump Oil Level(1) Check for level Add Oil
Pump Seals Check for excessive leakage 1-3 drops Replace Seals
Plumbing Check for leaks None Tighten Fittings, Replace Seals
Alarm Panel Check for alarm indications None Correct Alarm condition, Press Reset
Controls/Gauges Check for out-of-range readings None See troubleshooting guide, correct condition
Metrics Inlet Pressure Within required range? 20-60psig Adjust supply pressure
Inlet Flow Within required range? [ ] Adjust inlet valve
Media Filter D P(1) Less than 10 psig <10psig Backwash Filter
Micron Filter D P Less than 10 psig <10psig Replace Cartridges
Pump Suction Within required range? [ ] Adjust inlet valve
Pump High Within required range? [ ] Adjust Reject Valve, pump speed, throttle valve
RO Permeate Flow Within required range? [ ] Adjust Reject Valve, pump speed, throttle valve
RO Reject Flow Within required range? [ ] Adjust Reject Valve, pump speed, throttle valve
(RO Recirc Flow)(1) Within required range? [ ] Adjust Recirc Valve, pump speed, throttle valve
Feed TDS Within required range? [ ] N/A (Record)
Feed Chemistry Within required range? [ ] Adjust Chemical feed pumps
Product TDS Within required range? [ ] Check individual membranes - clean unit replace membranes
Product Chemistry Within required range? [ ] Adjust Chemical feed pumps
Operating Hours Noted, Oil Change/Rebuild Required? [ ] Cleaning, pump overhaul, membrane replacement
PM Vessels Clean ends, fittings w/mild detergent and check for leaks Tighten fittings as required
Controls/Gauges Clean w/mild detergent and water Replace Gauges, calibrate controls, sensors
pH (high purity) Clean, calibrate, replace Dependent on fluid stream. Reference potential changes
pH Check, clean or replace Dependent on fluid stream. Reference potential changes
Flow Clean Clean paddlewheel, replace
TDS/COND/ORP Clean, calibrate Dependent on fluid stream
RO Pump
Centrifugal Check for leaks, excessive vibration, heat, run time Seal kit, lubrication (2)
PD/Plunger/Piston Leaks, excessive vibration, heat, run time, lubrication? Seal kit, lubrication, change oil (2)
Belt Tension (1) Within required range? [ ] Tighten/loosen belt to adjust tension
Pump (flush) (1) Check for leaks, excessive vibration, heat, run time Seal kit, lubrication
Motor(s) Check for excessive vibration, heat, runtime hours Check seals/packing - bearing replacement
Lubrication Check for heat, runtime hours Check or Replace grease (2)
Coolant (1) Check Level, condition Top off or Flush and Replace annually
Fuel (1) Check Level Fill as needed
Filters (1) Check Condition, Runtime Hours Clean or replace
Pressure Relief V (1) Check for leaks, ann. pressure test & reseat as reqd Clean seals, return to service center for test and calibration
Chem Pump(s) (1) Funct. check of rate/flow - Ann. Liquifram/Tubing Svc.
(1) May not apply to all units [ ] Insert information from manual specifications page
(2) Dependent on service conditions and environment. Frequent initial checks will determine actual needed schedule.

NOTES ●Sensor maintenance/replacement is dependent on usage and fluid environment ●pH sensors should be replaced annually
●Frequent initial checks may be extended to the limits shown ●These are MINIMUM recommendations and will vary widely

ITT Industries Flowtronex

Dallas, TX USA
Service Dept: 1-800-786-7480