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LC <strong>Manual</strong> 11/02 Rev. 3 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE<br />

C. Testing <strong>for</strong> Residual Sanitant<br />

After flushing the sanitant from the RO system, the product water should be<br />

checked <strong>for</strong> residual levels of sanitizing agent be<strong>for</strong>e the system is placed back<br />

on line. Use the following guidelines to determine if the system is clear of<br />

residual sanitizing agents.<br />

1. Peracetic Acid<br />

The product water should be analyzed with the Peracetic Acid Residual<br />

Test Strip or other peracetic acid test kit. For ordering in<strong>for</strong>mation call the<br />

number provided on the cover of this manual.<br />

2. Hydrogen Peroxide<br />

The product water should be analyzed with a hydrogen peroxide test kit.<br />

3. Formaldehyde<br />

The product water should be analyzed with a <strong>for</strong>maldehyde test kit until<br />

detection limits are reached.<br />

D. Methods of Sanitization<br />

Sanitization is most effective when the RO system is operating at normal<br />

pressure <strong>and</strong> flows. This allows the maximum amount of sanitant to penetrate<br />

through the membrane, ensuring adequate sanitization of the product side of the<br />

system. In addition, sanitant should contact all wetted components of the RO<br />

system including prefilter housing, valves, flowmeters, <strong>and</strong> sample ports to<br />

ensure maximum effectiveness. Three methods of sanitization may be used:<br />

Recirculation, Continuous Injection <strong>and</strong> Static Soak.<br />

1. Recirculation Method<br />

This method requires an accessory tank <strong>and</strong> booster pump. A sanitant<br />

solution is prepared in the tank <strong>and</strong> fed to the RO system via the booster<br />

pump. The product <strong>and</strong> reject streams are diverted to the tank <strong>and</strong> the<br />

sanitant is recirculated through the system <strong>for</strong> a period of time.<br />

The advantages of the recirculation method of sanitization are minimal<br />

usage of chemical, <strong>and</strong> ease in obtaining the proper sanitant<br />

concentration. In addition, the accessory tank <strong>and</strong> booster pump may<br />

also be used <strong>for</strong> system cleaning.<br />

The following steps provide a general guideline <strong>for</strong> the recirculation<br />

method of sanitization.<br />

a. A batch of sanitant, typically 10 to 20 gallons (40 to 80 liters) <strong>for</strong><br />

the LC series RO systems is prepared in the tank by diluting the<br />

sanitization chemical with water.<br />

b. The product <strong>and</strong> reject lines are diverted to the tank. Do not use<br />

the cleaning ports on the RO system to make these connections.<br />

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