Draining Machine For Shipment; Membrane Element Replacement - GE 000 gpd Operation And Maintenance Manual

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.
4.4

Draining 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.
4.5

Membrane Element Replacement

CAUTION:
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.
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.
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