4.1Routine Maintenance of
GE Osmonics RO systems have been designed to operate with a minimum of operator attention. Like all mechanical systems they will operate longer and with less trouble when operator maintenance is performed regularly. Operator maintenance on a GE Osmonics reverse osmosis system is limited to maintaining performance logs, cleaning and disinfection, replacement of damaged or failed parts and periodic lubrication. The maintenance procedures have been categorized by their frequency of action and are as follows:
WARNING:
Prior to performing any electrical maintenance unplug the RO power cord from the wall receptacle.
WARNING:
Do not perform maintenance while RO is being used for patient treatment.
CAUTION:
Perform system disinfection as per established facility protocol and referring to the disinfection procedure in this manual.
NOTE:
The first part of this section provides the timelines and simple instructions for maintenance of your RO. The specific instructions and procedures for the more complex maintenance items are provided in the second part of this section.
4.1.1Daily/Per Treatment Maintenance
1.Test and record the hardness level of the feed water in the pretreatment log. The hardness level should be less than two grains per gallon. Refer to appropriate pretreatment manual for detailed instructions.
NOTE:
Check the softener output for hardness level at the end of the operational day to confirm adequate softener capacity for next days treatment.
2.Observe and record salt level in the brine tank (for systems with water softener pretreatment).
3.Observe and record the Chlorine/Chloramine concentrations in the pretreatment log. Follow the instructions included with each test kit.
WARNING:
Take corrective action or contact your local service representative if any optional pretreatment device fails to provide adequate treatment of feed water before continuing with the use of the RO unit.
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