Ge E4H Series User Manual

E4H SERIESWATER PURIFICATION MACHINESOPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

Flow Description - The feed water passes through a replaceable 5-micron cartridgepre-filter which removes bulk suspended solids. Filtered water then

Example: E4H-21K/ECN, 230, 6, 50-75• E4H indicates the machine series• H indicates horizontal membrane element housing configuration• 21K indicates th

• Digital concentrate and permeate flow meters• Digital conductivity monitor, panel-mounted, for permeate quality monitor-ing• Autoflush System - prog

• Alarms included: low inlet pressure, high amp draw, high / low pH1.5 Specifications for E-Series Machines1.5.1 Feed Water RequirementsTable 1.1Feed

81.5.3 Concentrate Flow RateFactory set as stated on serial number labelConcentrate Outlet: 1-inch FNPT1.5.4 Typical Pure WaterRecovery: 50 - 75%1.5.5

9SALTSCATIONSPercent MaximumPercent Passage ConcentrationName Symbol Rejection (Avg) PercentSodium Na+94-96 5 5-10Calcium C a+296-98 3 *Magnesium M g+

102.0 INSTALLATION2.1 MountingE4H machines are equipped with a stand alone frame, 61-inch (155-cm) H x 132-inch (335cm) W x 34-inch (86 cm) D, which s

2.2.4 Permeate Outlet ConnectionInstall the CIP valve on the permeate outlet tee. The pure water (permeate) shouldbe transported to the point of use v

3.0 PREPARATION AND START-UP3.1 Pretreatment for Water PurificationAll systems will operate most efficiently on filtered water with a pH of less than

STEPS1. Re-check the function and integrity of your pretreatment equipment.Ensure that your water softener, activated carbon filters and iron filters(

inlet stream to the RO pump. It is important to balance the operating pres-sure and the respective flows of these valves to ensure that your machinei

NOTE: Do not allow the pressure to exceed 250 psi (17.2 bar). If thepressure exceeds 250 psi (17.2 bar), open the concentrate flowcontrol valve until

Once the desired flow rate is achieved [250 psi (17.2 bar) operating pres-sure] no further valve adjustment is needed.The table below shows flow rates

23. A Daily Log Sheet (Section 10.0) which includes general operating con-ditions (pressures, flows, concentrations, pH, and pretreatment condi-tions)

184.0 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCEThe operation and maintenance of your GE Osmonics E4H Machine is relatively simple butrequires regular data recording a

4.3 FlushingThe machine should be flushed at least daily to remove sediment from membrane elementsurfaces. To flush the unit:STEPS1. Open the concent

Table 4.4Dry Chemical CleanersCLEANING PROCEDURESTEPS1. With the RO machine running, open the Clean-In-Place (CIP) permeate valve. After thisvalve ha

4. Turn the CIP ON/OFF switch to the ON position and recirculate the cleaning solu-tion through the machine. The cleaning solution should be recycled

3. Remove the tubing connections on the inlets and outlets of the membrane elementhousings.4. Open the concentrate valve.5. Remove the drain plugs fro

7. Inspect the membrane element housing and clean as necessary to remove any con-taminants, obstructions, etc.8. Apply a small amount of O-ring lubric

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALFOR GE OSMONICSE4H SERIESWATER PURIFICATION MACHINESTABLE OFCONTENTSPage1.0 DESCRIPTION ...

2. Remove all the membrane elements from the membrane element housings in thedirection of flow, where possible. If necessary, a membrane element can

5.0 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES5.1 Level ControlsFloat switches, pressurized storage switches or other level controls should be wired intothe control circuit

6.0 TROUBLESHOOTING26SYMPTOMLow operating pressureLow permeate flow ratePOSSIBLE CAUSESInsufficient feed water pressureor flowClogged pre-filter cartr

27SYMPTOMLow permeate flow rate(continued)Low concentrate flow rate,normal or higher thannormal pressurePressure does not drop whenconcentrate valve o

28SYMPTOMHigh operating pressureExcessive pressure drop[over 50 psig (3.4 barg)](high primary pressure - lowfinal pressure)Water flowing when machine

29SYMPTOMDeclining rejection(high permeate conductivity)(continued)Switch ON, unit not operatingPOSSIBLE CAUSESO-ring seal broken or damagedChange in

30SYMPTOMElectrical machine shutdownPOSSIBLE CAUSESAlarm condition has turnedmachine OFFMotor starter overloaded, heatertrippedTiming relay defective/

7.0 RETURN GOODS AUTHORIZATION (RGA) PROCEDUREIf you wish to return good for repair, warranty evaluation and/or credit, please have your originalsale

8.0 WARRANTYWarranty TermsSubject to the terms and conditions set forth hereinafter, Seller (GE Osmonics, Inc. or anyof its authorized subsidiaries) w

workmanship. Required or replaced products or components shall be returned to theBuyer by the Seller, freight prepaid by Seller, via UPS ground or be

Page3.0 PREPARATION AND START-UP ... 123.1 Pretreatment for Water Purificatio

34TemperaturePermeate RateConcentrate RateTotal Flow RateRecoveryPre-Filter PressurePost-Filter PressurePrimary PressureFinal PressureFeed TDSConcentr

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36© Copyright 2003 GE Osmonics, Inc.Printed in USA, P/N 1236825 Rev. AThis is a template. Make copies as needed.*Symbols: Q - Flow Rate; C - Conduct

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PageLIST OF FIGURES1 Normal Versus Cross Flow Filtration ... 12 Membrane Element with Interconnectors...

1.0 DESCRIPTION1.1 General Information and Principles of OperationYour E-Series reverse osmosis (RO) machine is a durable piece of equipment which, wi

Figure 1.2 - Membrane Elementwith InterconnectorsFigure 1.3Cross Sectional View ofMembrane Element2

Some operating definitions are provided to help you further understand your machine:Permeate Rate [Product Water Rate (Qp)] is the flow rate of purifi