AXEON R1 User Manual

Reverse Osmosis

User’s Manual

Model

R1-1140, R1-2140, R1-3140, R1-4140, R1-5140, R1-6140

R1-6140 Pictured

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 4

SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................ 4

FEED WATER AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................. 5

REJECTION, RECOVERY AND FLOW RATES............................................................................................ 5

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND OPERATION GUIDELINES....................................................................... 6

MEMBRANE ELEMENTS ....................................................................................................................... 8

R1-1140, R1-2140, R1-3140, R1-4140, R1-5140, R1-6140 ................................................................... 16

SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION ................................................................................................................... 16

SYSTEM PURGING.............................................................................................................................. 21

INITIAL START-UP .............................................................................................................................. 22

OPERATING DO’s AND DON’Ts........................................................................................................... 24

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE....................................................................................................... 24

MEMBRANE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT ...................................................................................... 26

FLUSHING THE SYSTEM...................................................................................................................... 28

PREPARING UNIT FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT ................................................................................. 28

REVERSE OSMOSIS TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................ 29

TEMPERATURE CORRECTION FACTORS FOR MEMBRANE................................................................... 31

OPERATION ....................................................................................................................................... 33

DRAWINGS ........................................................................................................................................ 34

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Your R1-Series

system is a durable piece of equipment which, with proper care, will last for many years.

outlines installation, operation

sustained performance of your system.

The test results which are included with this User’s Manual indicate your system’s permeate (product) and

If your system is altered at the site of operation

your local dealer or distributor to determine the proper recovery for your application.

NOTE: IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN

MUST BE MAINTAINED AND COPIES WILL NEE

OPERATING OR SERVICING THE

MANUAL MUST BE READ AND FULLY UNDERSTOOD. KEEP THIS AND OTHER ASSOCIATED

INFORMATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE AND FOR N

PERSONNEL NEAR THE SYSTEM

The Safety section of this User’s Manual outlines the various safety headings used throughout this

manual’s text and are enhanced and defined below:

NOTE: INDICATES STATEMENTS THAT PROVIDE

CAUTION: INDICATES STATEMENTS THAT ARE USED TO IDENTIFY CONDITIONS OR

PRACTICES THAT COULD RESULT IN EQUIPMENT OR OTHER PROPERTY DAMAGE.

WARNING: INDICATES STATEMENTS THAT ARE USED TO IDENTIFY CONDITIONS OR

RACTICES THAT COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW

WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.

DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE; REMOVE ANY CA

DESCRIPTIVE LABELS FROM THE SYSTEM.

, maintenance, and troubleshooting

or if the feed water conditions

WARRANTY, AN OPERATING LOG

D TO BE SENT TO YOUR LOCAL DEALER OR

REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM, THIS USER’S

EW OPERATORS OR QUALIFIED

FURTHER INFORMATION AND CLARIFICATION.

TION, WARNING, OR OTHER

This User’s Manual

concentrate (waste) test results.

DISTRIBUTOR FOR REVIEW. NOTE: PRIOR TO

INTRODUCTION

details vital to the

change, please contact

THE MANUFACTURER’S

SAFETY

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FEED WATER & OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS

Nothing has a greater effect on a reverse osmosis system than the feed water quality.

NOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO MEET THE MINIMUM FEED WATER REQUIREMENTS. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL CAUSE THE MEMBRANES TO FOUL AND VOID THE MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY.

NOTE: HIGHER FEED TDS AND/OR LOWER TEMPERATURES WILL REDUCE THE SYSTEM’S

PRODUCTION.

REJECTION, RECOVERY AND FLOW RATES

R1-Series reverse osmosis systems are designed to produce permeate water at the capacities indicated in the “design basis section” on page 21 of this manual. For example, the R1-6140 produces 6.25 gallons per minute of permeate water at the listed operating test conditions.

The amount of total dissolved solids (TDS) rejected by the membrane is expressed as a percentage. For example, a 99% rejection rate means that 99% of total dissolved solids do not pass through the membrane. To calculate the % rejection, use the following formula:

% Rejection = [(Feed TDS – Product TDS) / Feed TDS] x 100

Example:

99% = [(550-5.5)/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).

R1-Series reverse osmosis systems are designed to reject up to 99% NaCl, unless computer projections have been provided or stated otherwise.

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The amount of permeate

water recovered for use is expressed as a percentage. To calculate % recovery,

% Recovery = (Product Water Flow Rate / Feed Water Flow Rate) x 100

% Rejection = [(Feed TDS

NOTE: ALL FLOW RATES MUST BE EXPRESSED IN THE SAME UNITS.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

gh pressure pumps used on R1

feed pressure of 4

FEED WATER CONNECTION

” FNPT Sole

inlet piping to the 1

Be certain that all of the

PERMEATE (PRODUCT WATER) CONNECTION

n (Depending on the unit)

sure that the permeate water can flow freely

damage to the membrane elements.

with PVC fittings, or other FDA approved materials

into the permeate water.

H OF THE REVERSE O

LOWER THAN THE FEED WATER PH. A LOW PH CAN BE VERY AGGRESSIVE

TO SOME PLUMBING MATERIALS SUCH AS COPPER PIPING.

Product TDS) / Feed TDS] x 100

OPERATION GUIDELINES

systems require a continuo

the feed water are soluble at the concentrations

labeled permeate and attach to storage tank

Backpressure can cause

1” or 3/4” (Depending on the unit)

SMOSIS PERMEATE WATER WILL TYPICA

use the following formula:

PLUMBING

Example:

26% = (1.04/4.00) x 100

–

Example:

99% = [(550-5.5)/550] x 100

AND

The membranes and hi with a minimum

1. Locate the 1 (Figure 1A, Page 14)

2. Attach the

attained in the system.

Locate the 1” or 3/4” connectio En irreversible be run to the holding tank being used does not leach

CAUTION THE p

BE 1-2 pH UNITS

-Series

5 psi, not to exceed 90°F.

noid Valve feed water inlet.

” FNPT Solenoid Valve feed water inlet.

dissolved solids within

with no backpressure.

The

us flow of water

permeate line can

This is so the material

LLY

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CONCENTRATE (WASTE WATER) CONNECTION

Locate the

1” or 3/4” connection (Depending on the unit)

to an open drain in a free and unrestricted manner (no backpressure).

break be used on the concentrate line to prevent siphoning of water from the pressure vessels

CAUTION: ANY RESTRICTIONS OR BLOCKAGE IN THE DRAIN LINE CAN CAUSE

BACKPRESSURE, WHICH WILL INCREASE THE SYSTEM’S OPERATING PRESSURE. THIS CAN

RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE SYSTEM’S MEMBRANES AND COMPONENTS.

Series

hase

nsure that the electrical circuit supplying the system is compatible with the re

ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL AND NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODES (NEC).

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, THE INCOMING

SUPPLY MUST INCLUDE A PROTECTIVE EARTH GROUND.

systems are typically controlled with a liquid level switch in a storage tank. The liquid level

switch turns the system on when the water level in the tank drops, and off when the tank is full

level switches can be obtained by your local dealer or distributor. If a liquid level switch is to be used,

systems are supplied with a

ists between the two pre

Filtration systems, if required.

NOTE: THE SYSTEM MUST BE OPERATED

Series systems is of the

Follow these guidelines to ensure proper operation of the pump:

and

The motor is available

system is equipped with a 5 foot electrical

uirements of the specific

THAT A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN WIRE YOUR SYSTEM IN

. Change the cartridge

. Ask your local deale

WATER ONLY.

stainless

be run dry. Operating the pump without sufficient feed water will damage

uirements of the specific

the concentrate line that an airwhen the system is in standby.

ELECTRICAL

labeled concentrate

attach to a drain. Run

It is advised

The motor used on the R1220/460 Volt, 50/60 Hertz, 1 P cord.

E R1 model you are installing.

NOTE: IT’S RECOMMEND

R1-Series

install it at this time.

PRE-FILTRATION

R1-Series when a 10-15 psi differential ex about Pre-

systems are pump and motor combination.

/3 phase. Each R1-Series

5 micron sediment filter

-filter gauges

POWER

. Liquid

once a month or

r or distributor

USING FILTERED FEED

PUMP

The pump used on the R1-

 The pump must NEVER

the pump.

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 ALWAYS feed the pump with filtered water. The pump is susceptible to damage from sediment

and debris.

 If any damage occurs to your system’s pump a re-build kit may be available. Contact your local

dealer or distributor and inform them of your system’s model and pump size.

MOUNTING

The free standing system should be bolted down in compliance with local regulation standards or securely fastened.

MEMBRANE ELEMENTS

R1-Series reverse osmosis systems come pre-loaded with Thin Film Composite (TFC) HF4 High Flow Extra Low Energy membranes, unless otherwise specified. General membrane element performance characteristics are listed on the following pages:

HF4-STANDARD