OptiPure OP175 Maintenance Manual

OP175

Advanced Membrane

Separation System

Installation, Operation

& Maintenance Manual

Rev. 1

OP175_manual_v1.indd
©2010 Procam Controls, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Manufactured By:

OptiPure Div. of

Procam Controls, Inc.

2605 Technology Drive, Bldg. 300

Plano, TX 75074

P: 972.881.9797 F: 972.422.6262

OP175 System Installation, Operation & Maintenance 2

General Information

Safety Warning

Electrical work should be performed by a qualied

electrician in accordance with all applicable
codes and regulations.

Service Contact

For local maintenance and service information
please contact your nearest Authorized Service
Representative. Service inquiries may be directed
to technical support at:

OptiPure div. of Procam Controls, Inc.
2605 Technology Dr. Bldg. 300
Plano, TX 75074 USA

Phone #: [phone]
Fax #: [phone]

E-mail correspondence to:
[e-mail]

Safety Instructions

1. Please read and follow these instructions
when connecting and using the system.

2. Never use the system if the power cord has
been damaged. Do not allow anything to rest
on the power cord, and keep the cord away
from any place where people may trip over it.

3. When disconnecting from the electric socket
hold the plug, not the cord.

4. Unplug the RP pump from the AC outlet prior
to any service.

5. Locate the RP Assembly as close as possible
to an AC outlet.

6. Securely bolt processor to wall before
operating.

7. Avoid cross-connections and install on cold
water supply only.

Environmental Conditions

The OP175 is certied to operate under the

following conditions:

1. Altitude up to 2000 m.

2. Ambient temperature of 40-105°F (5 - 40°C).

3. Max relative humidity 80% at 88°F (31°C).

4. Main supply voltage not to exceed +/- 10%.

5. Installation category II.

6. Pollution degree II.

7. Indoor use only, protect from elements.

Explanation of Symbols

The following symbols are used on the water
processor. The symbols and their explanation is
given below:

Earth ground:

8. Use approved Air-Gaps when connecting to
drain lines.

9. Do not exceed system pressure rating and
use water hammer arrestors when water
hammer is evident.

10. Turn off Feed-Water supply before lter or

membrane cartridge replacement.

WARNING: Hazardous Voltage:

OP175 System Installation, Operation & Maintenance 3

Getting To Know Your System

The OP175 is an Advanced Membrane Separation System designed to purify water by removing dissolved
minerals and then add back a consistent amount of a balanced blend of TDS (Total Dissolved Solids), or mineral
content, in the treated water.

Tank Repressurization

Water Quality Indicator -

Operates momentarily, push purple
button to turn on. Push “IN” button
for the TDS of the water going into
your equipment. Push “OUT” button

for the TDS of the puried water

from the membrane.

Return-

1/2” gray hose - Connect to
Repressurization Assembly
Outlet

Operating
Pressure Gauge

Emergency
Bypass Valve -

User can switch from
Optimized Water to
Untreated Water if
needed.

Feed water
Inlet 3/8” Push-To-

Connect ­Connect to Water Supply
Valve.

Reject Water Outlet

- 1/4” Push-to-Connect ­Connect to drain per local
regulations.

1

2@ CTO-Q10
Pre-Filters
PN: 300-05828

2

Membrane Reject Water
Tubing Connection

Optimized Water
To Storage Tank -

3/8” Push-To-Connect

- Connect to Optimized
Water Storage Tank
Inlet

Buffer Tank - Pre-charged
air bladder - 20 psi

3

AMS-QT15
Membrane
Cartridge

Buffer Tank Valve

Normally open, shown
closed.

Pressurized
Optimized Water
Outlet -

4

1@Mineral
Addition
Cartridge
PN: 300-05850

1/2” gray hose

-Connect to End User
Equipment

Sample Port -

3/8” Push-to-Connect - Used to

ush replacement lters, gather

water sample, measure production
or to drain water from storage tank.

Repressurization Pump
120VAC - Plug in to standard

wall outlet.

Absolute 0.2 micron
Hydrophobic Air­Breather/Filter

Repressurization
Assembly Outlet

- 1/2” Hose Barb ­Connect to Pressurized
Water Inlet on Processor

Optimized Water to
Storage Tank Inlet

- 3/8” Push-to-Connect

- Connect to Optimized
Water Outlet on OP175
processor.

Tank Inlet
Divert Valve

- Normally in Down
position. Turn handle to
Up position to divert Opti­mized water to sample port.

Optimized Water
Storage Tank

- 16 gal. Atmospheric

OP175 System Installation, Operation & Maintenance 4

Installation Requirements

This section and the next provide the water, electrical
and space requirements for the OP175. Pay

special attention to the feed-water chemistry
requirements. Operating a system on water supplies

outside of these parameters may lead to premature
membrane failure. This product is for commercial
use only and must be installed and maintained in
accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines and local
regulatory plumbing and electrical codes.

Operating parameters

Typical Membrane TDS* rejection:
97+%
Feed Temperature: 40 - 100° F (4 - 38° C)
Feed pressure: 50 - 80 psi

(3.4 - 5.9 bar) at 1 gpm
Production** (at 77°F, 60 psi)
184 gals/day,

7.7 gals/hr, 0.13 gpm
Recovery: up to 33%.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The nominal production rate

is strictly dependent on feed water temperature
and pressure. Reduced temperature or pressure
will reduce production. For example: Operating

pressure of 30 psi will cut production by 50%. 48˚F

feedwater will cut production by 50%.

Location

The system should be installed indoors, in the
proximity of the equipment (within 25 feet) and
protected from the elements. Do not let the processor
or storage tank freeze or be exposed to rain or direct
sunlight.

Post-treatment

Treated water stored in a tank may absorb organic
compounds from the tank, which can affect water
taste and odor. If product water is for consumption, an

optional post-treatment lter, such as an OptiPure
FX or QT carbon lter, should be installed after the

tank. If used, it is best installed as close to the point of
use as possible. Other specialized post-treatment is
also available.

Feed water connection

An adequate ow and pressure of water to the unit is

essential for successful operation. Provide a dedicated
1/2” water line to the vicinity of the installation. Install

a full-ow ball valve and pressure gauge with 1/2”

female pipe thread (user supplied) for connection to
installation hardware provided with the system. A 1/2”

*TDS (total dissolved solids) create conductivity in water and are
expressed in ppm or mg/l (parts per million or milligram per liter).

**Nominal production @ 77°F (25°C) @ 500 ppm based on a 24
hr day. Actual production will vary based on variations in water
temperature, pressure, and TDS.

male pipe thread x 3/8” push-to-connect adapter is
included in the installation kit.

Drain

A drain should be located within 5 feet of the location

of the unit. Drain must allow a minimum ow of 2

gallons per minute. Compliance with most local
plumbing codes requires installation of an approved air
gap in the drain line. The drain connection should be
accessible for system set-up and service.

Electrical requirements

A power source should be located within 5 feet of the
location of the unit.

RP Pump 120V 60Hz 2 Amps

Feed-water chemistry

Feed TDS Up to 1200 ppm
Feed pH 6 - 10
Hardness 28 grains or less
Free chlorine <2 mg/l
Iron (Fe) 0.1 mg/l max.
Turbidity <0.05 NTU
Manganese 0.05 mg/l max.

Hydrogen sulde 0.0 mg/l

A water analysis must be conducted before installing
the system or the information requested above can
be obtained from your local water utility. If your water
analysis shows that any of these parameters are not
within range, additional pretreatment and/or higher
frequency of maintenance may be required. Contact
your OptiPure distributor for assistance. The presence

of silica or occulants such as alum or cationic

polymers in the feedwater may cause membrane
fouling and may require special chemical pretreatment
or periodic membrane cleaning. Please note that
membrane failure due to fouling is not covered by the
warranty.

Storage Tank

The tank must be located within 10 feet of the water

processor unit. The oor beneath the storage tank

should be smooth, clean and free of sharp objects that
could puncture the bottom of the tank. Note: The tank

is atmospheric, with a sub-micron, hydrophobic air

breather lter.

Optimized Water Lines to Equipment

Tubing, piping and associated ttings connecting

Optimized water lines to equipment shoud be food
grade material that meets NSF Std 51 or 61 with a
minimum pressure rating of 75 PSI. Optimized water
may react with most metal piping imparting a bad
taste. Plastic pipe or reinforced opaque beverage
tubing are acceptable choices for Optimized water
distribution. The larger inside diameter tubing or hose,
the better to minimize pressure drop.

OP175 System Installation, Operation & Maintenance 5

Typical Installation with Atmospheric Tank

Important: Plumbing should be performed by a qualied plumber in accordance with local codes.

Power

120VAC, 2A

Feed

Water

User-Supplied

Water Supply
Valve &

Pressure Gauge

Feed Water Line -

Green - from Water Supply
Valve to Feed Water Inlet

When installing keep lines from the
Repressurization Assembly to the
equipment as short as possible to
minimize pressure loss.

Optimized Water Line - Blue

- from Optimized Water Outlet to Tank Inlet

Pressurized Water Line - 1/2" Gray Hose with hose barb inserts at

both ends - from Repressurization Assy Outlet to Pressurized Water Inlet.

Feed Water Inlet

Connection

(behind valve)

Emergency

Bypass Valve

Membrane Reject Water

Tubing Connection

Processor

Reject

Water

Outlet

CTO-Q

Pre-Filter

1

Water Quality
Monitor

Tank

Repressurizaton

CTO-Q

Pre-Filter

2

Return

Storage Tank

AMS-QT15

3

Operating

Pressure

Gauge

Optimized

Water To

Membrane Cartridge

Mineral Addition

Cartridge

4

Sample
Port

Optimized
Water Outlet
to Equipmt

Buffer Tank Valve

(Normally Open,

shown closed)

Optimized

Water to

Storage Tank Inlet

(on Valve)

Repressurization

Assembly Outlet

(Hose Barb)

Tank Inlet

Divert Valve

(Valve handle

normally in Down

position. Turn to

Up position to

divert Optimized

water to the

sample port.)

Repressurization
Assembly

Buffer Tank

Bypass

Optimized Water

Storage Tank

- 16 gal. Atmospheric

Repressur­ization Pump
120VAC

Tank Full
Shutoff Valve

(inside tank)

Air
Breather

Reject
Water
(to Drain)

Drain Line - Black -

from Reject Outlet to Drain

Optimized Water Line - 1/2" Gray Hose

with hose barb insert - Make connection to

distribution and (optional) post-treatment.

Optional
Carbon
Post­Treatment

Optimized
(Treated)
Water to
Equipment

IMPORTANT - THE SYTEM MUST BE IN­STALLED INDOORS. DO NOT INSTALL IN
DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR WHERE EXPOSED TO
FREEZING TEMPERATURES OR RAIN. IDEAL­LY USE NON-METAL PIPING FOR OPTIMIZED
WATER CONDUIT.