PROCEDURES TO START THE CONCENTRATOR "LA FENDEUSE" IN THE BEGINNING OF THE SEASON
1.
Photo A – Install the "U-cup" at one end of the membrane, groove upward.
2.
Photo B – Place the plug in the end of the membrane on the same side as the "U-cup".
3.
Photo C – Put the stainless steel plate on the "U-cup" using a small flat screwdriver.
4.
Photo G – Remove the cover from the post and make sure that the 4 Allen screws are unscrewed as
much as possible.
5.
Photo D – Place the membrane gently with the plate downward, raise the post and make sure it is well
in place on the pump, either by turning the membrane or by gently shaking the post.
6.
Photo E – Put the lid on. Tighten the large bolts. Make sure that the seals are greased.
7.
Photo G – Using an Allen wrench, tighten the 4 small screws alternately one in front of the other until
the 4 are screwed in. Do not over tighten.
8.
Connect the hoses to the post (3 hoses).
9.
Place a pre-filter cartridge in the blue bowl and close the 3 drains (turbine, pump and bottom of the
post).
10.
Start the pump (green button) to fill the entire system with water, open the valve on the top of the post
to vent the air from the system. When the water exits through this valve, close it, stop everything, plug
the post's electrical wire and restart the device.
11.
You are now ready to start. Follow the instructions on the panel.
12.
When the system is filled with water, if it is the first time you use the osmosis in the season, you must
remove the preservative liquid or the contaminated water from the membrane. Concentrate enough
sap to get about 300 gallons of permeate per post. Discard the concentrate obtained during this
operation. As soon as the desired quantity is reached, perform a complete wash cycle to thoroughly
clean the membrane. When the wash cycle is complete, you will be ready to concentrate. Never leave a
membrane that contains a preservative inside the post.
For an effective wash of the Filmtec Mark-1 or H20 CDL MAX membrane, the pH of the water must be
11 or 12. The pH increases by adding soap for this purpose.
NEVER CONCENTRATE ORDINARY WATER IN ORDER TO OBTAIN PERMEATE. THE HIGH PRESSURE
PUMP WILL BE DAMAGED BECAUSE IT WILL NOT BE CAPABLE OF BUILDING PRESSURE. IF THE MACHINE
CONCENTRATES ORDINARY WATER, THE WARRANTY WILL BE VOID.
Important:
When the membrane is new, it is important to immerse it in water for 24 hours.
