USF RO ManualOMRX_6.pdf
USF RO ManualOMRX_6.pdf
USF RO ManualOMRX_6.pdf
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RX Manual 04/04 Rev. 6 SYSTEM INSTALLATION<br />
2.11 INSTALLATION OF REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE(S)<br />
CAUTION<br />
CAUTION<br />
Never engage or disengage retaining “U” pins without wearing safety<br />
glasses.<br />
Never allow the <strong>RO</strong> membrane to dry out once it has been wet, or<br />
irreversible damage will result.<br />
<strong>USF</strong>ilter Reverse Osmosis units are normally shipped with the membranes installed and<br />
preserved in sodium bisulfite solution. However, should the need arise, the following<br />
procedures may be followed to install membranes:<br />
A. Disconnect all tubing from all <strong>RO</strong> pressure vessel end caps. This is done by<br />
pushing in the outer ring of the quick disconnect fitting while at the same time<br />
pulling the tubing out of the fitting.<br />
B. Remove <strong>RO</strong> pressure vessels from the frame, taking care to identify their proper<br />
location(s).<br />
C. Remove all “U” pins and end caps from each <strong>RO</strong> pressure vessel.<br />
D. Remove the each <strong>RO</strong> membrane from the <strong>RO</strong> pressure vessel in the same<br />
direction in which the feed water flows through it.<br />
E. Before installing the new <strong>RO</strong> membrane, lightly lubricate the brine (chevron) seal<br />
and o-rings with glycerin or water.<br />
F. Load the <strong>RO</strong> membrane in the direction in which the feed water will flow,<br />
inserting the end without a brine (chevron) seal first. Be careful not to roll, cut or<br />
otherwise damage the brine (chevron) seals when loading each membrane.<br />
G. Replace the end cap into the <strong>RO</strong> pressure vessel end opposite from loading end.<br />
Secure the end cap with the retaining “U” pin.<br />
H. Install the end cap on the feed end and secure it with the other “U” pin.<br />
I. Re-install <strong>RO</strong> pressure vessels onto the frame in their proper location(s).<br />
J. Reconnect the tubing to all end cap tube fittings by pushing into the fitting until<br />
the tubing “locks” into place.<br />
<strong>USF</strong>ilter 2-4