OptiPure OP350 Installation Manual

OP350

Advanced Membrane

Separation System

Installation, Operation

& Maintenance Manual

Rev. 2

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©2015 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

OP350 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. To avoid electrical shock, never touch the

inside of the electrical box. Only a qualied

technician should open the electrical box.

3. Never use the system if the power cord or

oat switch cable has been damaged. Do not

allow anything to rest on the power cord or

oat switch cable, and keep the cords away

from any place where people may trip over
them.

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

5. If the processor does not function properly,
especially if there is an unusual sound or
smell coming from it, immediately unplug
the processor. Call your authorized service
representative.

Environmental Conditions

The OP350 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:

6. Unplug the processor and RP pump from the
AC outlet prior to any service.

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

8. Securely bolt processor to wall before
operating.

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

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

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

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

membrane cartridge replacement.

WARNING: Hazardous Voltage:

OP350 System Installation, Operation & Maintenance 3

Getting To Know Your System

The OP350 Advanced Membrane Separation System is designed to purify feed water and remove 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, providing an Optimized Water to your equipment with the characteristics that you desire.

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.

120VAC

Power Cord

- Plug in to standard
wall outlet.

Feed water

Inlet 3/8” Push-To-

Connect -

Connect to Water Supply

Valve.

Emergency

Bypass Valve -

User can switch from

Optimized Water to

Untreated Water

when needed.

Reject Water Outlet

(behind lter) - 1/4” Push-

to-Connect - Connect to

drain per local regulations.

Reject Flow

Control Valve

(behind lter)

Repressurization Pump
120VAC - Plug in to standard

wall outlet.

Absolute 0.2
micron
Hydrophobic
Air-Breather/
Filter

1

2@ CTO-Q
Pre-Filters

PN: 300-05830

2

3 4

AMS-QT
Membrane
Cartridge

Buffer Tank Valve

Normally open, shown
closed. Used to shut off
water supply to down­stream equipment.

Buffer Tank - Pre-charged
air bladder - 20 psi

Tank Level Float
Switch Cable (on
back side of tank)

- Connect to Processor
“Tank Electrical Con­nection.”

Membrane Reject Water
Tubing Connection

Operating
Pressure Gauge

Optimized Water
To Storage Tank

- 3/8” Push-To-Connect - Connect to
Optimized Water Storage Tank Inlet

Sample Port -

3/8” Push-to-Connect - Used ONLY to ush

pre lters, gather a water sample, measure

production, or drain water from storage tank.

Pressurized
Optimized Water Outlet -

1/2” gray hose

-Connect to End User Equipment

Tank Repressurization Return-

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

MA-Q15 Mineral
Addition Cartridge

Repressurization Pump
120VAC - Plug in to standard

wall outlet.

Absolute 0.2
micron
Hydrophobic
Air-Breather/
Filter

Optimized Water
Storage Tank

- 50 gal. Atmospheric

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
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

OP350 System Installation, Operation & Maintenance 4

Installation Requirements

This section and the next provide the water, electrical
and space requirements for the OP350. 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)
350 gals/day,

14.6 gals/hr, 0.24 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.

Additional Optional 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 with two outlets should be located
within 5 feet of the location of the unit.

Processor 120V, 60Hz 6 Watts
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.

OP350 System Installation, Operation & Maintenance 5

Equipment Dimensions

IMPORTANT - ALLOW A MINIMUM
OF 24” IN FRONT OF THE PRO­CESSOR FOR MAINTENANCE
AND SERVICE. DO NOT MOUNT
SYSTEM ABOVE THE CEILING OR
IN A LOCATION THAT IS NOT EAS­ILY ACCESSIBLE. WHEN THE 50
GAL. TANK ASSEMBLY IS FULL OF
OPTIMIZED WATER IT WILL WEIGH
450 LBS (THE 16 GAL. TANK, 140
LBS). ALWAYS LOCATE THE
STORAGE TANK WHERE IT CAN BE
ACCESSED (OR IS ACCESSIBLE)
DURING SERVICE.

Processor
Left Side
View

Optional Atmospheric
Storage Tank

175 Gallon Tank,
31” dia. x 68” tall

Processor
Front View

Tank Assembly (50 gal.)

Allow 3”
to remove
cartridges

Tank Assembly (16 gal.)

”

1

4

Width 14

Right Side View

OP350 System Installation, Operation & Maintenance 6

Typical Installation with 50 Gal. Atmospheric Tank

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

Tank
Repressurization
Return

Pressure
Gauge

Power

120VAC, 2A

Power Cord

Tank Switch Cable

Processor

Emergency

Bypass Valve Operating

Water Quality
Monitor

Feed

Water

When installing keep lines from the
Repressurization Assembly to the equipment as

short as possible to minimize pressure loss.

IMPORTANT - PROTECT PROCESSOR AND
REPRESSURIZATION ASSEMBLY FROM THE
ELEMENTS. DO NOT INSTALL IN DIRECT
SUNLIGHT OR WHERE EXPOSED TO FREEZING
TEMPERATURES OR RAIN. NEVER USE COP­PER PIPE FOR OPTIMIZED WATER.

Repressurization
Assembly

Repressurization

Pump

120VAC

User-Supplied

Water Supply
Valve &

Pressure Gauge

Buffer Tank Valve

(Normally Open)

Buffer
Tank

Bypass

Feed Water Line -

Green - from Water Supply
Valve to Feed Water Inlet

Reject Water

Outlet

(behind lter)

Repressurization
Assembly Outlet
(Hose Barb)

Pressurized Water Line

- 1/2" Gray Hose with hose barb inserts at both
ends - from Repressurization Assy Outlet to Tank

Repressurization Return

Air
Breather

Feed

Water

Inlet

CTO-Q

Pre-Filter

Drain Line - Black -

from Reject Outlet to Drain

1

Reject
Water
(to Drain)

CTO-Q

Pre-Filter

2

AMS-QT

Membrane Cartridge

QTMA15-1

3 4

Optimized
Water
to Storage
Tank

Connection

Water Tubing

Membrane Reject

Sample
Port

Optimized
Water
Outlet
to Eqpt

Mineral Addition

Safety Float

Valve

(inside tank)

Optimized Water

Storage Tank

- 50 gal. Atmospheric

Processor
Control Float
Switch
(inside tank)

Optimized
Water to
Storage Tank
Inlet (on valve)

Tank Inlet
Divert Valve

(Valve normally
in Down position.
Turn to Up position
to bypass Repres-

surization Assy.)

Optimized Water Line - Blue

- from Optimized Water Outlet to MA Post­Treatment, & from MA Post-Treatmt to Tank Inlet

Optional
Carbon
Post­Treatment

Optimized Water Line - 1/2" Gray Hose

with hose barb insert - Make connection to

distribution and (optional) post-treatment.

Optimized
(Treated)
Water to
Equipment