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H2O ECONOX Operation Manual

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ECONOX
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Maple Grove
H
O Innovation 819-344-2288 usine@h2oinnovation.com
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  • Page 1 ECONOX Separator for Maple Grove O Innovation 819-344-2288 usine@h2oinnovation.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Stopping the system General characteristics Electrical components Plumbing installations Required tanks Connecting system to tanks H2O Innovation technician availability p.10 Initial start-up (new Econox) p.10 Econox installation - Diagram p.11 Different operation cycles p.12 Non observance of the membrane recovery rate p.14 Rinsing and washing procedure p.14...
  • Page 3 Automatic shut-off p.17 III. Maintenance procedure p.18 Seasonal start-up (spring) p.18 Rinsing p.18 Regular and daily maintenance p.19 End of season putting away p.21 Membrane installation and O-ring position p.23 Warranty p.24 Before calling a technician p.25 Annexes p.26 Temperature correction factor chart p.27 Ideal operating conditions p.28...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    This economical series is conceived for a simple manipulation and great maintainability, it responds to the highest requirements in the maple industry. The Econox is at the finest of its technology using a range of high- output and very quiet centrifugal pumps.

  • Page 5: Control Panel

    CONTROL PANEL The Econox is powered by a simple and very easy to use Control Panel Vanne « Contrôle de Pression à la membrane concentration » Membrane pressure Valve "concentrate control" Indicateurs lumineux Luminous indicators Débit de perméat -En marche/ In fonction...

  • Page 6: Starting The Econox

    Starting the Econox To start the Econox, place the selector switch on “START”, it will start the feed pump. Keep the selector on this position until the pump starts working. Once the pressure pump works, let go of the selector and it will automatically go to the “ON” position. A delay of a few seconds is expected before the recirculation pump starts.
  • Page 7 Transparent glass flow meter for an easy read:  Concentrate flow meter : 0-10 GPM or 16 GPM  Permeate flow meter: 0-10 GPM or 35 GPM Three (3) pressure gauges (glycerine) reliable and easy to read:  Pressure before and after 5 microns pre filter ...

  • Page 8: Electrical Components

    Provision of the electrical components...

  • Page 9: Plumbing Installations

    Plumbing installation The Econox is part of an integrated system of maple sap gathering and concentrating. To make sure it operates with accuracy and efficiency, it must be correctly linked to all the other elements of the system. The following explanations will provide you suggestions of installation.

  • Page 10: H2O Innovation Technician Availability

    O Innovation technicians availability Part or complete installation of your Econox can be done by H O Innovation technicians. Contact your local distributor for prices and estimate of costs.

  • Page 12: Different Operation Cycles

    Shut all valves  Open maple sap tank outlet valve (BV-3)  Open BV-I valve before the Econox unit  Open S-1 valve to allow permeate to flow towards the permeate tank B-2  Open S-2 valves to let the last washing water flow towards the drain and...
  • Page 13 (see page 14) to eliminate bacteria and sugar. Flow calculation of the Econox  It is easy to calculate the Econox flow. Simply add the flow of concentrate to the flow of permeate  Flow meters are in gallons per minute.

  • Page 14: Non Observance Of The Membrane Recovery Rate

    Non-observance of the membrane recovery rate The more membrane a system contains, the higher the recovery rate can be. The table below gives a few examples. It is possible to exceed these criteria but clogging of the membranes will happen much faster. Please note that the operation of a system cannot be based on the concentrate’s degree of °Brix as the latter varies according to the feed water quality and temperature.

  • Page 15: Pure Water Permeation (Pwp) Factor Calculation

    Pure water permeation (PWP) factor calculation Procedure  Rinse membrane with permeate.  Adjust pressure to 150 psi  Take permeate flow rate reading  Take water temperature reading  Correct permeate flow at 13 °C (55 °F). Please see annex 1: Temperature correction factor chart Data Initial PWP = 7 GPM (to be taken when membrane is new, after 12 to 24 hours of use and at 13 °C).

  • Page 16: Wash Cycle

    Step by step procedure  Shut all valves  Open permeate tank valve BV-2  Open BV-1 valve before the Econox  Divert permeate outlet S-1 towards permeate tank B-2  Temporarily divert concentrate outlet valve towards concentrate tank B-4 ...

  • Page 17: Daily Putting Away

    3 to 4 weeks but is not to be used for seasonal putting away. Never make this solution heat up in the Econox. Automatic shut-off The Econox has a protection against high temperature (40 °C - 104° F) and low pressure (20 psi) when either situation occurs.

  • Page 18: Maintenance Procedure

    Install a new 5 microns sediment filter inside the prefilter. Rinsing Initiate rinse cycle:  Look out for any leaks on the Econox and all pipes linking tanks and drain.  Check out if pumps and gauges are working properly. ...

  • Page 19: Regular And Daily Maintenance

    Be on the lookout for any condition that could affect your system. The Econox is a very reliable and efficient system that will provide you with quality and low-cost production provided it is regularly and adequately taken care of.
  • Page 20 You must keep a close eye on the pressure gauges. When the Econox is drained (for example before starting new production in spring) the system must be bled. To do so, open the pressure control valve V-I (located at the pressure pump outlet) and concentration-control valve V-2 (on control panel).
  • Page 21 End of season storage Must be done and recorded in the logbook to validated the warranty. Adequate washing Rush production period being over, it is now possible to take the time to thoroughly wash the membrane before putting it away. We strongly recommend to send your membrane to H O Innovation for a deep wash.
  • Page 22 WHATEVER THE METHOD YOU CHOOSE, ALWAYS SET THE BREAKER TO THE OFF POSITION (IN THE MAIN POWER SOURCE OF THE BUILDING) TO MAKE SURE NO ONE ACCIDENTALLY STARTS THE SYSTEM. 3. Storage of the membrane As a second option, you could store the membrane alone. In that case, it must be kept in a PVC sleeve after your system has been well washed, well rinsed and drained.

  • Page 23: Membrane Installation And O-Ring Position

    Membrane installation and O-ring positioning Remember: only a glycerine based lubricant can be used on O-ring.

  • Page 24: Warranty

    WARRANTY All components of your Econox are guaranteed for one (1) year, parts and labour, against any workmanship defect. Warranty does not cover scaling or clogging of the membrane The membrane’s two (2) years warranty will be honoured only if it allows more sugar than normal to go through according to specifications.

  • Page 25: Before Calling A Technician

    SOLUTIONS   Check main and system System will not Breakers are not reset  start. breakers The Econox is not  Call technician plugged   System won't stop Adjust or change low- Low-pressure protection when water level is...

  • Page 26: Annexes

    ANNEXES...

  • Page 27: Temperature Correction Factor Chart

    Temperature correction factor chart P.W.P. Cold water: Reference temperature is 13°C Example of the Econox performances 600 GPH 1200 GPH °C Correction Factor 0,672 0,695 0,718 0,742 0,766 0,790 0,816 1010 0,842 1040 0,866 1072 0,893 1102 0,919 1136 0,946...

  • Page 28: Ideal Operating Conditions

    Ideal operating conditions Reference temperature: 13 IDEAL OPERATING METHOD OPERATING METHOD REQUIRING MORE FOR LONG LIFE AND DURATION WASHING THUS OF THE MEMBRANE CAUSING FASTER WEAR OF THE MEMBRANE ° ° Brix Out Conc. level Brix Out Conc. level Brix In Brix In °...

  • Page 29: Feed Pump Specification Sheet 1Hp

    Feed pump specification sheet 1HP...

  • Page 30: Feed Pump Specification Sheet 2Hp

    Feed pump specification sheet 2HP...

  • Page 31: Pressure Pump Specification Sheet

    Pressure pump specification sheet Flow (GPM) 15.5 Pressure (PSI) Débit en GPM...

  • Page 32: Pressure Pump Specification Sheet

    Pressure pump specification sheet Flow (GPM) Pressure (PSI) Pression PSI Pression en…...

  • Page 33: Maintenance And Operation Logbook

    Maintenance and operation logbook Logbook must be completed on a daily basis to validate the warranty. Please make copies of the following pages SUGAR LEVEL FLOW METER PRESSURE GAUGES Date Operating Operating Maple sap Concentrate Concentrate Permeate Corrected Pressure at Pressure at the °Brix at 13 °C...
  • Page 34 Maintenance and operation logbook Logbook must be completed on a daily basis to validate the warranty. Please make copies of the following pages SUGAR LEVEL FLOW METER PRESSURE GAUGES Date Operating Operating Maple sap Concentrate Concentrate Permeate Corrected Pressure at Pressure at the °Brix at 13 °C...
  • Page 35 Maintenance and operation logbook Logbook must be completed on a daily basis to validate the warranty. Please make copies of the following pages SUGAR LEVEL FLOW METER PRESSURE GAUGES Date Operating Operating Maple sap Concentrate Concentrate Permeate Corrected Pressure at Pressure at the °Brix at 13 °C...
  • Page 36 Maintenance and operation logbook Logbook must be completed on a daily basis to validate the warranty. Please make copies of the following pages SUGAR LEVEL FLOW METER PRESSURE GAUGES Date Operating Operating Maple sap Concentrate Concentrate Permeate Corrected Pressure at Pressure at the °Brix at 13 °C...
  • Page 37 Maintenance and operation logbook Logbook must be completed on a daily basis to validate the warranty. Please make copies of the following pages SUGAR LEVEL FLOW METER PRESSURE GAUGES Date Operating Operating Maple sap Concentrate Concentrate Permeate Corrected Pressure at Pressure at the °Brix at 13 °C...
  • Page 38 Maintenance and operation logbook Logbook must be completed on a daily basis to validate the warranty. Please make copies of the following pages SUGAR LEVEL FLOW METER PRESSURE GAUGES Date Operating Operating Maple sap Concentrate Concentrate Permeate Corrected Pressure at Pressure at the °Brix at 13 °C...

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