GE 000 gpd to 288 Draining Machine for Shipment, Remove drain plug from pump discharge plumbing

reestablish normal operation. Operate the machine as described in the flushing section for at least one hour. The detergent is sufficiently flushed when the per- meate conductivity is restored to its normal previous level. When conductivity is back to normal, divert the permeate and concentrate back to service positions.

4.4Draining Machine for Shipment

Prior to shipping or outside storage of a GE Osmonics E-CE RO machine, the system should be cleaned with the appropriate cleaner, flushed with water, and protected from biological attack with the appropriate solution. The membrane element housings and pluming lines of the machine must be completely drained. Any water remaining in the plumbing may freeze, causing damage to the plumbing, pump, membrane elements, etc. The party shipping or storing the machine is responsible for any damage resulting from freezing.

STEPS

1.Disconnect the inlet, concentrate, and permeate outlets.

2.Drain all water from the pre-filter cartridge housing.

3.Remove the tubing connections on the outlets of the membrane element housings.

4.Open the concentrate valve.

5.Open all sample/drain valves.

6.Remove drain plug from pump discharge plumbing.

7.Allow the machine to drain for a minimum of eight (8) hours or until the opened ports quit dripping.

8.After draining is complete, reconnect all of the plumbing.

4.5Membrane Element Replacement

CAUTION: The membrane element is packaged in a small amount of bactericide solu- tion to prevent biological growth; provide adequate ventilation when han- dling. The membrane element must be kept moist at all times in order to prevent possible damage to the membrane element material.

For machines with membrane elements not loaded at the factory:

STEPS

1.Remove the membrane element bag containing the membrane element from the shipping tube.

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