Emperor PWCRO, Manual

Page 1: ...Penguin Water Whole House RO 224 PWCRO XXXX ...

Page 2: ...Membrane Element 25 Tank Level and Pre treatment Lockout Wiring 27 Anti Scalant Filling and Settings 29 RO Start Up 32 75 Recovery System Adjustment 33 Operating Do s and Don ts 35 Low Pressure Switch 36 Pump Throttle Valve 36 Adjusting Throttle Valve 37 Membrane Removal Replacement 38 Membrane Flow Overview 41 Temperature Correction Factors For Membranes 45 System Flow Diagram 47 Typical System L...

Page 3: ...4 hours of delivery Claims made after 24 hours may not be honored Safety Guide Check and comply with your provincial state and local codes You must follow these guidelines Use care when handling the RO system The RO System works on 220 volt 60 Hz 1PH electrical power only DO NOT exceed 150 psi on the pump or membrane pressure gauge Damage or injury could occur as a result of exces sive pressure 3 ...

Page 4: ...on or other damage to non metallic parts Properly ground to conform with all governing codes and ordinances Use only lead free solder and flux for all sweat solder connections as required by state federal co des Maximum allowable inlet water pressure is 125 psi If daytime pressure is over 80 psi night time pressure may exceed the maximum Use a pressure reducing valve PRV to reduce the pressure RO ...

Page 5: ... Warning Discard all unused parts and packaging material after installation Small parts remaining after the installation could be a choke hazard 5 ...

Page 6: ...nk input cir cuit is opened 2 5 Micron Sediment Pre Filter Re moves Sediment from the Feed Water 3 Pre Filter Pressure Gauge Monitors Feed Water Pressure prior to the Pre Filter 4 Pump Pressure Gauge Monitors the Membrane Pump pressure during op eration WARNING Do not exceed 150 psi 6 ...

Page 7: ...tches 6 Recycle Recirculation Valve Controls the amount of Concentrate Water that is fed back to the Membranes for Re cycle 7 Concentrate Waste Valve Controls the amount of Concentrate Water go ing to the drain for waste 8 Pump and Motor Boosts the Feed Water Pressure to the Membranes 7 ...

Page 8: ...ate Product Flow Meter Moni tors the amount of Permeate Water go ing to the storage or distribution sys tem 11 Concentrate Flow Meter Monitors the amount of Concentrate Water going to drain 12 Recycle Recirculation Flow Meter Monitors the amount of Concentrate Water being recycled to the Mem branes 8 ...

Page 9: ... the sys tem down as a fail safe in a Low Feed Water Pressure Condition This pres sure switch is in the RO Controller 14 Membrane Pressure Vessels Holds the Membranes 15 Power Supply Cord 16 Injection Pump Electrical Connection 9 ...

Page 10: ... contact DO NOT apply voltage to this input 18 Re pressurization Pump Pressurizes the water from the Storage Tank to supply the plumbing distribution sys tem 19 UV Light Used to destroy bacteria that may be in the water prior to the plumbing system Final Connection to Plumbing Distribution System marked as a 10 ...

Page 11: ...20 UV Controller Monitors the UV light performance and bulb life 11 ...

Page 12: ...e Inch 1 2 Tubing Voltage Amp Draw 8 3 Concentrate Inch 1 2 Tubing Membranes System Dimensions Membrane Per Vessel 1 L x W x H inch cm 25 x 25 x 60 63 5 x 63 5 x 152 4 Membrane Quantity 1 Weight lb kg 300 136 Membrane Size 4 x 40 4040 Operating Limits Maximum Feed Temperature F C 105 40 96 Maximum Free Chlorine ppm 0 Minimum Feed Temperature F C 40 4 44 Maximum TDS ppm 2000 Maximum Ambient Tempera...

Page 13: ... 2 Tubing Voltage Amp Draw 8 3 Concentrate Inch 1 2 Tubing Membranes System Dimensions Membrane Per Vessel 1 L x W x H inch cm 25 x 25 x 60 63 5 x 63 5 x 152 4 Membrane Quantity 2 Weight lb kg 340 154 2 Membrane Size 4 x 40 4040 Operating Limits Maximum Feed Temperature F C 105 40 96 Maximum Free Chlorine ppm 0 Minimum Feed Temperature F C 40 4 44 Maximum TDS ppm 2000 Maximum Ambient Temperature F...

Page 14: ...1 2 Tubing Voltage Amp Draw 8 3 Concentrate Inch 1 2 Tubing Membranes System Dimensions Membrane Per Vessel 1 L x W x H inch cm 25 x 25 x 60 63 5 x 63 5 x 152 4 Membrane Quantity 3 Weight lb kg 370 167 83 Membrane Size 4 x 40 4040 Operating Limits Maximum Feed Temperature F C 105 40 96 Maximum Free Chlor ine ppm 0 Minimum Feed Temperature F C 40 4 44 Maximum TDS ppm 2000 Maximum Ambient Temperatur...

Page 15: ... 1 2 Tubing Voltage Amp Draw 8 3 Concentrate Inch 1 2 Tubing Membranes System Dimensions Membrane Per Vessel 1 L x W x H inch cm 25 x 25 x 60 63 5 x 63 5 x 152 4 Membrane Quantity 4 Weight lb kg 400 181 44 Membrane Size 4 x 40 4040 Operating Limits Maximum Feed Temperature F C 105 40 96 Maximum Free Chlor ine ppm 0 Minimum Feed Temperature F C 40 4 44 Maximum TDS ppm 2000 Maximum Ambient Temperatu...

Page 16: ...ar Feed Pressure 150 psi 10 34 Bar HF4 Membranes 70 psi 4 83 bar Operating Pressure 77 Degrees F 25 Degrees C Recover as stated 7 0 pH Data taken after 30 minutes of operation Low temperatures and high TDS levels will signifi cantly affect system s production capabilities Computer projections should be run for indi vidual applications which do not meet or exceed minimum and maximum operating limit...

Page 17: ...through the membrane To calculate the rejection use the following for mula Rejection Feed TDS Product TDS Feed TDS x 100 Example 98 5 550 8 25 550 x 100 NOTE ALL TDS FIGURES MUST BE EXPRESSED IN THE SAME UNITS TYPICALLY PARTS PER MILLION PPM OR MILLIGRAMS PER LITER MG L The Whole House RO reverse osmosis system is designed to reject up to 98 5 NaCl unless computer projections have been provided or...

Page 18: ...RODUCT WATER CONNECTION 1 Locate the 1 2 tubing labeled permeate and attach to the bulkhead in the top of the storage tank Ensure that the permeate water can flow freely with no back pressure Back pressure can cause irreversible damage to the membrane elements NOTE ALL PERMEATE PLUMBING SHOULD BE DONE WITH PLASTIC OR STAINLESS STEEL SOFT METALS WILL LEACH INTO THE WATER STREAM CPVC PVC PEX AND STA...

Page 19: ... free and unrestricted manner no back pressure It is recommended that an air gap be maintained on the drain line to prevent possible bacterial contamination CAUTION ANY RESTRICTIONS OR BLOCKAGE IN THE DRAIN LINE CAN CAUSE BACK PRESSURE WHICH WILL INCREASE THE SYSTEMS OPERAT ING PRESSURE THIS CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE SYSTEMS MEM BRANES AND COMPONENTS 19 ...

Page 20: ...ad located at the bottom of the atmospheric storage tank Tighten using two pairs of channel locks Then install the supplied ball valve using the same method Locate the 1 male threaded connection on the re pressurization pump and attach the piping from the bottom of the storage tank Do not turn the pump on at this point 20 ...

Page 21: ...1 Locate the 1 male threaded connection on the UV light chamber and connect piping to the plumbing distribution system 21 ...

Page 22: ...energized 110 Volt outlet IMPORTANT NOTICES WARNING To prevent possible circuit overload it is best to run isolated circuits to supply the RO system and the UV Light and Re pressurization pump The RO system should have a 20 Amp Breaker The UV Light and Re pressurization pump can share a 20 Amp Breaker NOTE It is recommended that a licensed electrician wire the system in accordance with the local a...

Page 23: ...i stage centrifugal carbon steel pump Follow these guidelines to ensure proper operation of the pump The pump must NEVER be run dry Operating the pump without sufficient feed water will damage the pump ALWAYS feed the pump with filtered water The pump is susceptible to damage from sediment and debris NOTE THE FEED WATER PRESSURE MUST NOT FALL BELOW 30 PSI WHILE THE SYSTEM IS RUNNING THE SYSTEM WIL...

Page 24: ... To install the quartz sleeve and UV lamp please use the supplied UV light manual for proper installation and startup IMPORTANT Make sure the quartz sleeve is installed properly and make sure there are no leaks before installing the bulb and powering the UV light BE SURE to install the UV lamp spring in the quartz sleeve prior to installing the bulb 24 ...

Page 25: ...te flow and salt rejection based on the fol lowing test conditions 550 ppm filtered and dechlorinated municipal tap water 77 F 25 C 15 recovery and the specified operating pressure Minimum salt rejection is 96 Permeate flows for warranty evaluation may vary 20 Maximum pressure drop at 13 psig 0 9 bar A B C D 40 in 1016 00 mm 1 1 in 27 94 mm 0 75 in 19 05 mm 3 95 in 100 30 mm Fits nominal 4 00 I D ...

Page 26: ...ontact the manufacturer or your sup plier for more information If operating limits and guidelines given in this product specifica tion sheet are not strictly followed the warranty will be null and void The customer is fully responsible for the effects of incompatible chemicals and lubricants on elements Use of any such chemicals or lubricants will void the warranty These mem branes may be subject ...

Page 27: ...rcuit used to turn some RO systems on and off when an at mospheric tank float is installed The float switch wires as follows The wires above show color coatings However the colors do not matter There is no volt age to these wires They just need to be wired in a loop that can open or close when nec essary BE SURE to use the blue and black wires only on the float IMPORTANT Do not apply voltage to th...

Page 28: ... a pre treatment device is in regeneration backwash The pre treatment output switches will be wired as follows The wires above show color coatings However the colors do not matter There is no volt age to these wires They just need to be wired in a loop that can open or close when nec essary BE SURE to use the Normally Closed circuit opens when regeneration back wash starts and closes at the end of...

Page 29: ...lons of clean water preferably RO water Add specified oz of the anti scalant solution for each gallon of water to the tank using the table provided 2 Cut the smooth portion of the injection check valve off up to the male threads This is to ensure the outlet does not bottom out and restrict flow of the solution 3 Install the injection check valve in the chemical injection port on the RO system afte...

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Page 31: ...ank fills can be done using the RO water produced by the new RO system NOTE it is a good practice to mix the anti scalant solution weekly to ensure the solution concentration stays consistent Anti Scalant Mixture RO GPD Rating Initial Fill for Entire 15 Gallon Tank Ongoing Fill Per Gallon of Refill RO Water 2 000 30 oz 2 oz 4 000 39 1 oz 2 6 oz 6 000 49 2 oz 3 3 oz 8 000 58 2 oz 3 9 oz Based on An...

Page 32: ...to be shut off and turned back on several times to flush the air out and for the system to continue to run This may be in creased if the sediment filter is not filled with water first 7 Check the running inlet pressure The pressure should be between 40 60 PSI 30 PSI Minimum during operation to ensure the system will not shut down due to a low pressure fault 8 Adjust the system to the designed flow...

Page 33: ...and the concentrate flow rate must equate to the minimum flux rate or higher in high flow feeds or damage to the membrane may occur Once the flow rates have been adjusted monitor the system over the first two weeks and make fine adjustments to maintain the proper flow rates When there is a change in the feed water TDS level or temperature the flow rates may need to be re adjusted The re cycle flow...

Page 34: ...he initial water the RO makes during adjustment is not up to quality This can usually be done by letting the tank fill for about 50 gallons and emptying the tank twice or directing the permeate wa ter to a drain until the water quality stabilizes 34 ...

Page 35: ...em recovery to the recommended value Always feed the pump with filtered water DON T Permit chlorine to enter or be present in the feed water Shut down the system for extended periods Close the throttle valve completely Operate the system with insufficient feed flow Operate the pump dry CAUTION EXCESSIVE RECYCLING MAY CAUSE PREMATURE FOULING OR SCAL ING OF THE MEMBRANE ELEMENTS 35 ...

Page 36: ...lve This valve is installed as a standard feature on the Whole House RO reverse osmosis system It provides an adjustment for pump pressure which will vary as the required sys tem pressure changes As the feed water temperature decreases and or the feed water TDS increases the system will require a higher operating pressure to produce the speci fied permeate flow For example A system installed in Fl...

Page 37: ...Adjusting Throttle Valve To decrease the pressure turn the the handle clockwise To increase the pressure turn the handle counterclockwise 37 ...

Page 38: ... 3 Cut the bag open as close as possible to the seal at the end of the bag so the bag may be reused if necessary 4 Make sure that all parts are clean and free from dirt Examine the brine seal and per meate tube for nicks or cuts Replace the O rings or brine seal if damaged Flow directions should be observed for installation of each element into each housing As time progresses the efficiency of the...

Page 39: ...ot to tear or flip the brine seal A slow twisting motion should be used to in sert the membrane element to ensure the brine seal stays in place Re lube the brine seal if necessary 5 With a smooth and constant motion push the membrane element into the housing so the brine seal enters the housing without coming out of the brine seal groove 6 Re install the end caps by gently twisting the end cap whi...

Page 40: ...follow the steps below 1 The system must be operating during the flush procedure 2 Fully open the concentrate valve 3 Allow the system to run for 10 to 20 minutes 4 After 10 to 20 minutes close the concentrate valve to its previous setting Ensure the proper concentrate flow rate is going to the drain 5 The system is now ready to operate 40 ...

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Page 46: ...produce 5 GPM of permeate water at 77 F the same system will produce more water at a higher temperature It will also produce less water at a lower temperature Use the temperature correction table to obtain the correct flow 46 ...

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Page 51: ...Typical System Layout 51 ...

Page 52: ... input status using a status LED and a 3 digit LED display SPECIFICATIONS Power 240 VAC 15 10 50 60Hz 6 Watts Environment 22 F to 140 F 0 95 RH noncondensing Enclosure 7 6 x 4 6 x 2 4 193mm x 117mm x 61 mm Display 3 digit red LED Front Panel Overlay with LED window status LED water quality LED power and set point switches Switch Inputs Dry Contact Pressure Fault Pretreat Lockout Tank Full Relay Ou...

Page 53: ...uality STATUS LED Shows operating status of unit WATER QUALITY LED Green if OK Red if above limit POWER KEY Places controller in operating or standby mode SETPOINT KEY Places display in mode to display current setpoint SP Setpoint adjustment screw CAL Calibration adjustment screw 53 ...

Page 54: ...t when power is reapplied the unit will restart in the mode it was in when power was removed Display and Status Indicators The display is a 3 digit display System operating status the TDS reading and the TDS setpoint are shown on this display A red green LED indicates the system status in con junction with the display Refer to the table below for the description of the operation dis play and LED C...

Page 55: ...wn for a pre treat lockout condition The water quality display will show PL When the pretreat lockout condition clears the unit will restart Water Quality Display The water quality display shows the current water quality when the controller is operating normally and status messages when the controller is shut down The water quality display is 0 999 PPM If the water quality is above 999 the display...

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Page 57: ...flow meters are called ro tometers There is a stainless steel meniscus that floats in a glass block to a specific level that can be measured using the scale on the glass blocks The flow meters have a gallons per minute scale and a liters per minute scale The value should be read at the top of the stainless steel meniscus Pre Filter Gauges There are two gauges on the pre filters that are used to mo...

Page 58: ...unt of concen trate water that is returned to the pump to be recycled through the system Flux Rate The rate of flow across the membranes in the RO system This rate must be maintained or contaminants can precipitate on the membranes and cause them to fail prematurely 58 ...

Page 59: ...subsequent or consequential damages Additional Exclusions and Limitations This warranty is non transferable and does not cover any failure or problem unless it was caused solely by a defect in material or workmanship In addition this warranty shall not apply If the water treatment equipment is not correctly installed operated re paired and maintained as described in the Installation amp Operating ...

Page 60: ...able for any special inci dental contingent or consequential dam ages Special incidental contingent and consequential damages for which the Pen guin Water Dealer is not liable include but are not limited to inconvenience loss or damage to property consequential mold damage loss of profits loss of savings or revenue loss of use of the products or any associated equipment facilities buildings or ser...