RO Bucket RB5 User Instructions

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User Instructions
RB5, RB10, RB15
Maple Sap Buckets
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E-mail us at sales@therobucket.com
Responsible Use and Liability Disclaimer
The products offered by The RO Bucket LLC are intended for
use by individuals who have become knowledgeable regarding
the reverse osmosis process as it relates to maple syrup
production. Follow all indications and directions and
observe reasonable care when utilizing this
product. Possible hazards associated with the use of the
product include, but are not limited to:
Shock/Electrocution - Always use a ground fault
outlet and surge protector. Always wear shoes and
keep electrical cord away from wet/moist surfaces.
Always run discharge hoses into containers. Never
allow them to spill onto nearby surfaces.
Fire - Do not use the product in potentially
explosive, flammable, or corrosive
environments. In the event the thermal protection
function is enabled, unplug the unit and wait one
hour before using again. Do not disassemble or
alter the motor or driver. Use only the provided
transformer.
Physical hazards - The product works under high
pressure. Always wear safety goggles and point
hoses away from your body and face.
Leaks – Closely monitor the operation of the
product. Regularly inspect and repair any
components that are leaking.
In no event shall The RO Bucket LLC be liable for any direct,
indirect, punitive, incidental, special, or consequential
damages to property or life whatsoever arising out of or
connected with the use or misuse of our products.

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  • Page 1 Regularly inspect and repair any E-mail us at sales@therobucket.com components that are leaking. In no event shall The RO Bucket LLC be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special, or consequential damages to property or life whatsoever arising out of or...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    You want to boil for 8 hours and you boil at 5 6. End-of-season storage gallons per hour. You have an RO Bucket that will 7. Warranty information process 7 gallons of sap per hour, making 3.5 gallons of concentrate per hour. Since you will...
  • Page 3: Diagram Of The Ro Bucket

    2. Diagram of The RO Bucket Batch size – The darkness and flavor of maple syrup, in part, is a result of the long boiling process required to make it. When utilizing reverse osmosis, it is important to remember that you will not be boiling your syrup as long.
  • Page 4: Instructions For Sap Processing/Water Removal

    Plumbing Reference 3. Instructions for sap processing/water removal: The RO Bucket generally comes ready-to-use out of the box. Unpacking involves removing the 110v transformer, intake suction hose, membrane preservative, extra pre- filter, any accessories purchased, and packing material. The 5 micron pre-filter and membranes are already installed in their corresponding housings.
  • Page 5: System Maintenance

    (permeate) will replacing these items: begin to flow out of the other ¼” (RB5) or 3/8” Pre-filters – Designed to be a single use filter. Usually (RB10 and RB15) tube (permeate tube).
  • Page 6: How To Remove Quick-Connect Fittings

    25 turns of teflon tape to seal plastic quick connect fittings. Pull the entire filter housing fittings. out of the RO Bucket. Twist the top lid of the filter O-ring style fittings that have developed leaks can housing counter-clockwise to remove it. After...
  • Page 7 b. Remove the 5 micron pre-filter, empty contents of 5. Instructions for cleaning unit filter housing, and install a new pre-filter and after sap processing/water reinstall the filter housing. (Note: the old pre-filter can be saved in the refrigerator for future use. removal: The new pre-filter can be reused for subsequent flushes).
  • Page 8: End-Of-Season Storage

    6. Instructions for End-of-Season 7. Warranty Information Storage The majority of components comprising our products are intended to be easily replaceable and relatively For end-of-season storage, flush according to inexpensive. It is expected that the user becomes “Instructions for Cleaning” section 5, step 2. familiar with how the product functions and has the ability to repair broken fittings, hoses, and leaks.

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