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 MAINTENANCE<br />
softened filtered tap water. Completely flush the system between<br />
applications of different cleaning solutions.<br />
3. Increase flow rates and decrease pressure.<br />
During cleaning, reject flow rates should be as high as possible without<br />
exceeding the maximum design flow of the system. The flow rate should<br />
be 8 - 12 gpm per vessel for the Med-<strong>RO</strong> series <strong>RO</strong> systems during<br />
cleaning. Pressure should be kept at a minimum during cleaning.<br />
Transmembrane pressure keeps foulants within or on the membrane<br />
surface during cleaning. The <strong>RO</strong> pump should be off during cleaning.<br />
4. Optimum temperature during cleaning:<br />
The <strong>RO</strong> membrane cleaning solutions should be maintained at an<br />
elevated temperature if possible. Cold water reduces the effectiveness of<br />
the cleaning solution. Do not exceed the following temperatures during<br />
cleaning:<br />
C. Cleaning Instructions<br />
pH Range Maximum Cleaning Temperature<br />
2-10 50°C (122°F)<br />
1-11 35°C (95°F)<br />
1-12 30°C (86°F)<br />
1. Connect the <strong>RO</strong> system cleaning port (CP) connections to the accessory<br />
cleaning skid. Flexible hose and tubing work best to connect the<br />
cleaning equipment with the system. The materials of construction of the<br />
valves and hose must be compatible with the cleaning solutions. Verify<br />
that all piping connections are secure.<br />
2. Mix the desired cleaning solution in the tank and warm to appropriate<br />
cleaning temperature.<br />
3. Pump the mixed cleaning solution into the <strong>RO</strong> system at low pressure at<br />
the recommended flow rate of per vessel. The pressure should be low<br />
enough that essentially no permeate is produced.<br />
4. Recirculate the cleaning solution through the <strong>RO</strong> system for 10 – 15<br />
minutes.<br />
5. Turn off the cleaning pump and allow the <strong>RO</strong> membranes to soak in the<br />
cleaning solution. The soak period may range from 1 hour to overnight,<br />
depending on how severely fouled the membranes are. Turn on the<br />
cleaning pump periodically to circulate the cleaning solution. If the<br />
cleaning solution becomes highly discolored during recirculation, discard<br />
it and repeat the application.<br />
<strong>USF</strong>ilter 4-6