AXEON R2-Series - Manual (Page 23)

R2-Series User’s Manual
MKTF - 212
REPLACING THE MEMBRANE ELEMENT:
WARNING: THE BRINE SEAL MUST BE IN THE SAME POSITION FOR EACH MEMBRANE
ELEMENT HOUSING, SO MARK EACH HOUSING PRIOR TO REMOVING THE MEMBRANE
ELEMENTS. THE BRINE SEAL IS A RUBBER SEAL THAT PROTRUDES ON ONE SIDE OF THE
MEMBRANE AND IS ALWAYS ON THE FEED SIDE
1. Remove one membrane element at a time from the pressure vessels, from the top of each
housing. Long nose pliers may be necessary to pull the old membrane element out of the
membrane element housing.
2. Lubricate the brine seal with a non
3. Install membranes with brine seal location depicted in (Figure 4, Page 27).
4. For brine seals that are on the bottom: At a slight angle insert the membrane while slightly
rotating the element being careful not to tear or flip the brine seal. A slow twisting motion should
be used to insert the membrane element, for every couple of turns pull up ½” to make sure the
brine seal doesn’t flip.
5. With a smooth and constant motion, push t
seal enters the housing without coming out of the brine seal groove.
6. Re-install the end plugs by gently twisting the end cap while pushing it onto the housing. Ensure
that you do not pinch or fatigue any
until the outer diameter of the plug is flush with the outer diameter of the pressure vessel.
7. Insert the two half-moon retaining disks until they are fully seated. Subsequently fasten using a
#5 Allen wrench.
8. Reconnect any fittings that may have been disconnected when the membrane pressure vessels
were disassembled.
9. To Start-Up the system, please refer to the Initial Start
CAUTION: WET MEMB
MEMBRANES MUST BE FLUSHED FOR AT LEAST 30 MINUTES
FROM THE MEMBRANE.
DISCARD ALL OF THE PERMEAT
PRODUCED DURING THE FLUSH PERIOD.
23
Series User’s Manual
REPLACING THE MEMBRANE ELEMENT:
WARNING: THE BRINE SEAL MUST BE IN THE SAME POSITION FOR EACH MEMBRANE
ELEMENT HOUSING, SO MARK EACH HOUSING PRIOR TO REMOVING THE MEMBRANE
ELEMENTS. THE BRINE SEAL IS A RUBBER SEAL THAT PROTRUDES ON ONE SIDE OF THE
MEMBRANE AND IS ALWAYS ON THE FEED SIDE OF THE MEMBRANE ELEMENT.
Remove one membrane element at a time from the pressure vessels, from the top of each
housing. Long nose pliers may be necessary to pull the old membrane element out of the
membrane element housing.
the brine seal with a non-petroleum based lubricant, such as Dow Corning® 111.
Install membranes with brine seal location depicted in (Figure 4, Page 27).
For brine seals that are on the bottom: At a slight angle insert the membrane while slightly
ng the element being careful not to tear or flip the brine seal. A slow twisting motion should
be used to insert the membrane element, for every couple of turns pull up ½” to make sure the
With a smooth and constant motion, push the membrane element into the housing so the brine
seal enters the housing without coming out of the brine seal groove.
install the end plugs by gently twisting the end cap while pushing it onto the housing. Ensure
that you do not pinch or fatigue any O-rings while re-installing the end plug. Push the end plug on
until the outer diameter of the plug is flush with the outer diameter of the pressure vessel.
moon retaining disks until they are fully seated. Subsequently fasten using a
Reconnect any fittings that may have been disconnected when the membrane pressure vessels
Up the system, please refer to the Initial Start-Up section of this manual. (See page 18
CAUTION: WET MEMBRANES ARE SHIPPED IN A PRESERVATIVE SOLUTION. THE
T BE FLUSHED FOR AT LEAST 30 MINUTES TO REMOVE THE PRESERVATIVE
FROM THE MEMBRANE. DISCARD ALL OF THE PERMEATE AND CONCENTRATE
PRODUCED DURING THE FLUSH PERIOD.
11/13/12
WARNING: THE BRINE SEAL MUST BE IN THE SAME POSITION FOR EACH MEMBRANE
ELEMENT HOUSING, SO MARK EACH HOUSING PRIOR TO REMOVING THE MEMBRANE
ELEMENTS. THE BRINE SEAL IS A RUBBER SEAL THAT PROTRUDES ON ONE SIDE OF THE
OF THE MEMBRANE ELEMENT.
Remove one membrane element at a time from the pressure vessels, from the top of each
housing. Long nose pliers may be necessary to pull the old membrane element out of the
petroleum based lubricant, such as Dow Corning® 111.
Install membranes with brine seal location depicted in (Figure 4, Page 27).
For brine seals that are on the bottom: At a slight angle insert the membrane while slightly
ng the element being careful not to tear or flip the brine seal. A slow twisting motion should
be used to insert the membrane element, for every couple of turns pull up ½” to make sure the
he membrane element into the housing so the brine
install the end plugs by gently twisting the end cap while pushing it onto the housing. Ensure
installing the end plug. Push the end plug on
until the outer diameter of the plug is flush with the outer diameter of the pressure vessel.
moon retaining disks until they are fully seated. Subsequently fasten using a
Reconnect any fittings that may have been disconnected when the membrane pressure vessels
ion of this manual. (See page 18)
RANES ARE SHIPPED IN A PRESERVATIVE SOLUTION. THE
TO REMOVE THE PRESERVATIVE
E AND CONCENTRATE, WHICH IS