GE E2 Series, Installation And Operation Manual

Page 1: ...OSMONICS E2 EZ2 SERIES TM WATER PURIFICATION MACHINES INSTALLATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL GE Infrastructure Water Process Technologies ...

Page 2: ...on of this manual Section 2 19 If the problem cannot be identified and correct ed contact your distributor Prior to making the call have the following information available Model Number Daily Log Sheets Serial Number Operating Parameters Installation Date Description of Problem Spare Parts Contact your distributor to order spare parts Refer to the Spare Parts List Technote 109 ...

Page 3: ...ntrol 3 2 6 1 Economy Model 3 2 6 2 Deluxe Model 3 2 7 Single Phase Electrical 3 2 8 Machine Start Up Preparations 3 2 8 1 Pretreatment for Water Purification 3 2 8 2 Machine Start Up Preparation 4 2 9 Machine Start Up 4 2 10 Recovery 7 2 11 Permeate Back Pressure Correction Factors 8 2 12 Operation and Maintenance 9 2 13 Pre Filter Cartridge 9 2 14 Daily Flushing 9 2 15 Membrane Element Cleaning ...

Page 4: ... for Installation 14 LIST OF TABLES Table Description 2 1 E2 EZ2 Series Machine Piping Connections 1 2 2 E2 EZ2 Series Feed Water Requirements 2 2 3 E2 EZ2 Series Primary Pressure Range 5 2 4 Flow Specifications for E2 EZ2 Series Machines 7 2 5 Permeate Back Pressure Correction Factors 8 NOTE This manual along with all GE Infrastructure manuals is available at www ge water com ...

Page 5: ...ter pressure of 30 60 psi 2 1 4 1 bar If the feed water pressure with the machine is in excess of 60 psi 4 1 bar or fluctuates by more than 5 psi 0 34 bar a pressure regulator should be installed upstream of the machine inlet If prop er water pressure cannot be maintained to the RO a booster pump may need to be installed in front of the pretreatment to provide the proper water quantity and pressur...

Page 6: ...oint of use in food grade flexible nylon stainless steel SS tubing or polyvinyl chloride PVC material for the inlet permeate and concentrate piping sizes Refer to Connections Table 2 1 E2 EZ2 Series Machine Plumbing Connections for inlet permeate and concentrate piping sizes WARNING MACHINE DAMAGE MAY OCCUR IF PERMEATE BACK PRES SURE EXCEEDS 60 PSI 4 1 BAR DURING OPERATION 2 Temperature Inlet Pres...

Page 7: ...able The E2 EZ2 Series machines are shipped as either 120 Volt 60 Hertz or 220 Volt 50 Hertz from the factory Machines should always be connected to a 15 Amp single phase dedicated circuit The circuit provided should be a separately fused disconnect with the proper protection for the Hp and Amp draws of the machine Reverse osmosis RO machines with 115 Volt circuit include an 8 foot 2 4 m electrica...

Page 8: ...RNING NEVER OPERATE THE MACHINE WITH THE CON CENTRATE OR PERMEATE LINES BLOCKED SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE UNIT MAY RESULT 2 9 Machine Start Up STEPS 1 Turn the feed water supply to the machine ON while checking for leaks in the pretreatment and inlet feed water lines 2 Check to ensure power to the motor is de energized and the ON OFF button on the machine is in the ON position 3 Plug in the factory sup...

Page 9: ... E2 EZ2 Series Primary Pressure Range Table 2 3 E2 EZ2 Series Primary Pressure Range Primary pressure temperature for normal operation is 77 F 25 C CAUTION The E2 EZ2 Series must not operate outside the ranges listed above NOTE Optimum recovery will vary according to feed water quality The concentrate valve is drilled and when completely closed the machine is run ning at the correct concentrate fl...

Page 10: ...ine to drain for 30 45 minutes CAUTION The E2 EZ2 Series machines are designed to run at 50 recov ery To confirm flows are correct check Table 2 4 Flow Specifications for E2 EZ2 Series Machines To correct any temperature variations check Table 2 4 If your E2 EZ2 Series machine is operating under permeate back pressure to point of use refer to Table 2 5 E2 EZ2 Series Permeate Back Pressure Correcti...

Page 11: ...nes 7 2100 2535 33 50 95 98 1 8 0 40 1 8 1 2 0 41 0 82 1400 1690 33 50 95 98 1 2 0 27 1 2 0 8 0 27 0 54 1125 33 50 95 98 0 9 0 20 0 9 0 6 0 20 0 13 620 750 33 50 95 98 0 5 0 11 0 5 0 3 0 11 0 07 0375 33 50 95 98 0 3 0 07 0 3 0 2 0 07 0 14 E2 EZ2 Series Units Recovery Range Rejection Rate Permeate Rate gpm m3 h Concentrate Rate gpm m3 h ...

Page 12: ...actors WARNING IF PERMEATE BACK PRESSURE EXCEEDS 60 PSI 4 1 BAR MACHINE DAMAGE MAY OCCUR WARNING INSTALLING A CHECK VALVE WILL PREVENT REVERSE FLOW THROUGH THE MEMBRANE ELEMENT WHEN THE MACHINE IS NOT IN OPERATION REVERSE FLOW WHEN THE MACHINE IS NOT IN OPERATION CAN SEVERELY DAMAGE THE MEMBRANE ELEMENTS 8 BACK PRESSURE 10 psig 0 7 barg 20 psig 1 4 barg 30 psig 2 0 barg 40 psig 2 7 barg 50 psig 3 ...

Page 13: ... 10 minutes every 72 hours clock time 3 Clean the RO membrane elements with approved cleaners at least quarterly depending on feed water quality 2 13 Pre filter Cartridge A 1 micron pre filter cartridge is factory installed to protect the membrane elements and valves from particles which may be in the feed water To order replacements see the Spare Parts List Technote 109 A pressure drop across the...

Page 14: ...ate quality begins to decline 2 The reading on the final pressure gauge begins to change noticeably GE recommends that you clean your E2 EZ2 Series RO machine every quarter You may have to clean the RO machine more frequently depending on the quality of your feed water Cleaning of the membrane elements is vital because contanimants can build up on the membrane element surfaces reducing the permeat...

Page 15: ...according to the cleaning label instructions 7 Turn machine ON and allow machine to recirculate the cleaning solution for 10 15 minutes NOTE The incoming feed pressure should be 30 psi 2 1 bar As machine starts up it will achieve prime and begin to draw solution into the machine and circulate the solution back into the CIP container If the machine makes noise or primary pressure does not climb to ...

Page 16: ...f a CIP or booster pump to circulate the cleaning solution during membrane element cleaning 2 16 Membrane Element Replacement CAUTION Replacement membrane elements are shipped from the factory in a plas tic bag with a small amount of bactericide solution to prevent biological growth When installing the membrane elements always provide ade quate ventilation and wear gloves while handling the membra...

Page 17: ...ly as you lower it down into the housing As with the down flow membrane element one must slowly guide the PVC stinger on the end of the membrane element into the end cap 4 Reinstall the end caps by using non petroleum based lubricant to lubricate the O ring inside the end cap Reinstall the end cap on the membrane element by first aligning the stinger into the hole in the end cap and then turn the ...

Page 18: ...Figure 2 4 Membrane Element Direction for Installation 14 ...

Page 19: ...of problem 15 REMEDIES Open feed water valve Check feed water valve for restrictions in feed plumbing Replace pre filter cartridge Flush and or clean machine Verify valve receiving power when machine is ON Clean or replace solenoid valve Verify proper voltage is present Check fuses and circuit breakers Contact your distributor for replacement or repair of pump or motor POSSIBLE CAUSES Insufficient...

Page 20: ...ermeate production it is wise to test the permeate pro duction of each membrane element Refer to Section 2 18 for cor rect membrane element installation Flush and or clean the machine Reduce permeate line back pressure Check for restric tions in permeate plumbing POSSIBLE CAUSES Concentrate or recycle valve to far open Low operating pressure Machine operating on cold water Membrane elements instal...

Page 21: ...Replace or clean the probe Check the connec tions between the probe and monitor Refer to Section 2 16 2 Deluxe Model Ensure machine is plugged in POSSIBLE CAUSES Useful life of membrane element s expired Inaccurate permeate flow meter DLX only Dirty or fouled membrane element s O rings on membrane ele ment s unseated or damaged parts Useful life of membrane ele ment s expired Change in incoming wa...

Page 22: ...hat the anti telescop ing device ATD is intact Flush and or clean the machine POSSIBLE CAUSES Pressurized storage switch or storage tank float switch cut power to machine Thermal overload of motor Pump motor failure Dirty concentrate valve Restricted flow after pump outlet Telescoped membrane element covering membrane element housing Fouled or dirty membrane elements PROBLEM ON OFF switch ON machi...

Page 23: ...valve is not getting any power when machine is OFF Replace inlet solenoid valve POSSIBLE CAUSES Inlet solenoid valve not fully closed PROBLEM Flow through machine while power is OFF T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G G U I D E ...

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