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- Page 1 Leader Evaporator Co., Inc. 49 Jonergin Drive Swanton, VT 05488 Tel: 802-868-5444 www.leaderevaporator.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
....................................27 ESUGAR YCLE ......................................28 INSE YCLE ......................................29 YCLE Hot Water Wash ................................... 29 Alkaline Soap Wash ..................................29 Acid Soak ...................................... 29 MAINTENANCE ..................................... 31 Leader Evaporator Springtech MicRO Reverse Osmosis System Manual YEAR: 2017 Page: 2... - Page 3 TARTUP TROUBLESHOOTING CHART ................................40 ATTACHMENT #1 – OPERATIONS DATA LOGSHEET ........................41 ATTACHMENT #2 – MEMBRANE PERMEABILITY TEST SHEET......................42 ATTACHMENT #3 – WARRANTY INFORMATION ..........................43 Leader Evaporator Springtech MicRO Reverse Osmosis System Manual YEAR: 2017 Page: 3...
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Page 4: Introduction
This in turn shortens the boil time required and resulting in fuel and time savings. The Leader Evaporator MicRO is ideally suited for the small producer seeking to gain the advantage of a large reverse osmosis system at an economical cost. -
Page 5: Description Of Membrane
Description of Membrane The drawing above represents the flow of liquid through a membrane in the system. The membrane is housed in a pressure vessel (not shown). Leader Evaporator Springtech MicRO Reverse Osmosis System Manual YEAR: 2017 Page: 5... -
Page 6: Equipment Description
Through optimizing of pumps and membranes the reverse osmosis systems deliver greater flow potential to the user. The LEADER EVAPORATOR Springtech Reverse Osmosis system is designed and built using the same principles of superior quality applied to our evaporators. -
Page 7: Rear View
Rear View Feed Pump Provides liquid to the system and is the first stage of pressurizing the system Leader Evaporator Springtech MicRO Reverse Osmosis System Manual YEAR: 2017 Page: 7... -
Page 8: Pressure Pump
The Concentrate Flow Meter indicates the liquid flow, in gallons per minute, from the concentrate side of the pressure vessel(s). The Permeate Flow Meter indicates the permeate flow, in gallons per minute, from the membrane(s). Leader Evaporator Springtech MicRO Reverse Osmosis System Manual YEAR: 2017 Page: 8... -
Page 9: Membrane Pressure Gauge And Control Valve
1” PVC Ball 60130 Steel Band Valve Clamp 1” Braided 70285 TEFLON Tape 66106 Hose (by the foot) ½” PVC ½” Braided Hose 70297 Plastic to Iron Adapter Leader Evaporator Springtech MicRO Reverse Osmosis System Manual YEAR: 2017 Page: 9... - Page 10 570150 Grease Stock Tank – 150 Gallon – for PERMEATE for Single Membrane RO Free 570325 MicRO Wheel 700005 Standing Leg Tank – 325 gallon – for Membrane Leader Evaporator Springtech MicRO Reverse Osmosis System Manual YEAR: 2017 Page: 10...
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Page 11: Setup
Hoses flowing into tanks can have open ends allowing for easy change of location from one tank to another for example move concentrate hose from concentrate tank to wash tank. Leader Evaporator Springtech MicRO Reverse Osmosis System Manual YEAR: 2017... -
Page 12: Required Flows Diagram
Dependent on the location, other arrangements are likely. It is beyond the scope of this document to recommend the best layout for all situations. It is recommended you contact your LEADER EVAPORATOR sales person or your local Distributor / Dealer for assistance in deciding the correct tanks and layout for your needs. -
Page 13: System Fluid Input Connection
The feed pump drain is a 7/16” stainless steel plug located on the front of the pump housing. Pressure pump drain is a 7/16” stainless steel plug located on the front of the pump housing. Leader Evaporator Springtech MicRO Reverse Osmosis System Manual YEAR: 2017 Page: 13... -
Page 14: Concentrate And Permeate Outflow Connections
6. Position the stainless steel band clamp(s) over the hose on the adapter and tighten the band clamps. 7. Place the open end of the hose into the concentrate tank. Leader Evaporator Springtech MicRO Reverse Osmosis System Manual YEAR: 2017 Page: 14... -
Page 15: Permeate Flow Meter Connection
PVC close nipple – 1” 64329 Banjo “C” fitting – 1” (2 required) 47148 Banjo “F” fitting – 1” 47151 Stainless Steel #16 band clamp (min, 2 required) 60043 Teflon tape 66106 Leader Evaporator Springtech MicRO Reverse Osmosis System Manual YEAR: 2017 Page: 15... - Page 16 To use the wash tank, connect one end of the braided hose to the bottom quick coupler of the wash tank and the other to the quick coupler on the feed pump of the system. Leader Evaporator Springtech MicRO Reverse Osmosis System Manual YEAR: 2017...
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Page 17: Operation
3. Start the feed pump (bottom pump) 4. Run the feed pump until most of the air has been purged from the flow meters on the front of the machine. Leader Evaporator Springtech MicRO Reverse Osmosis System Manual YEAR: 2017 Page: 17... -
Page 18: Reset For Low Pressure Shutoff
Low pressure shutoff will occur when the flow of fluid into the system has been interrupted (generally when the sap or permeate tank has been emptied). DO NOT SHUT OFF THE PRESSURE SWITCH BEFORE SHUTTING OFF THE PUMPS Leader Evaporator Springtech MicRO Reverse Osmosis System Manual YEAR: 2017 Page: 18... -
Page 19: Normal Shutdown
Normal Shutdown 1. Place the Pressure Switch (located at the center of the control panel) in the START (Down) position. 2. Shut off the pressure pump (pump #2) Leader Evaporator Springtech MicRO Reverse Osmosis System Manual YEAR: 2017 Page: 19... -
Page 20: Initial System Cleaning
Permeate Flow – gallons per minute of permeate from membrane flow meter – reading from the top of the stainless steel float in the permeate flow meter Leader Evaporator Springtech MicRO Reverse Osmosis System Manual YEAR: 2017 Page: 20... -
Page 21: Cycles And Timing
TOTAL FLOW – Add Permeate Flow and Concentrate Flow together o Multiply Total Flow by 60 and record the resulting number as the GPH Processed Cycles and Timing The Springtech MicRO has 4 defined cycles; Concentrate, Desugar, Rinse and Wash. The following table outlines recommended intervals CYCLE... - Page 22 2. Take the result and divide it by the benchmark flow rate. 3. Multiply the answer by 100 and record the result in the Measured Difference field on the Membrane Permeability Test Sheet. Leader Evaporator Springtech MicRO Reverse Osmosis System Manual YEAR: 2017 Page: 22...
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Page 23: Adjusting V2 (Flow Valve) For Operations
“System”. NOTE: In all the cycle drawings, the left side is the input side and the right side is the output side of the system. Leader Evaporator Springtech MicRO Reverse Osmosis System Manual YEAR: 2017... - Page 24 Leader Evaporator Springtech MicRO Reverse Osmosis System Manual YEAR: 2017 Page: 24...
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Page 25: Concentrate Cycle
Sap Recirculation Loop. NOTE: Recirculation of this type is not recommended for this system as it will foul the membranes more quickly than normal operation. Standard Concentrate Cycle Recirculation Output Leader Evaporator Springtech MicRO Reverse Osmosis System Manual YEAR: 2017 Page: 25... - Page 26 6. Place the Pressure Switch in the RUN (Up) position. 7. Using the valve on the top of the right side membrane, adjust to the desired flow rate. Leader Evaporator Springtech MicRO Reverse Osmosis System Manual YEAR: 2017 Page: 26...
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Page 27: Desugar Cycle
8. Check the sugar % coming from the concentrate hose every five minutes. Run the Desugar cycle until the sugar % is down to approximately ½%. 9. Run a rinse cycle (see page 28). Leader Evaporator Springtech MicRO Reverse Osmosis System Manual YEAR: 2017 Page: 27... -
Page 28: Rinse Cycle
Wash Cycle, at the end of the rinse, fill the wash tank ⅔ full by placing the concentrate and permeate hoses into the wash tank. Leader Evaporator Springtech MicRO Reverse Osmosis System Manual YEAR: 2017... -
Page 29: Wash Cycle
10. Perform a rinse cycle (see page 28) using a minimum of 125 US gallons of permeate for a two membrane system (63 gallons for a single membrane system) stored for system rinsing. Leader Evaporator Springtech MicRO Reverse Osmosis System Manual YEAR: 2017... - Page 30 8. Run the wash cycle as specified above; Acid Soap Wash, Acid Soak. 9. Stop the system. 10. Do a permeability test (see page Permeability Test 11. If the test is good, continue to rinse with any additional permeate. Leader Evaporator Springtech MicRO Reverse Osmosis System Manual YEAR: 2017 Page: 30...
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Page 31: Maintenance
6. Rinse out the housing. Insert a new filter into the housing aligning one of the open ends over the alignment projection. Leader Evaporator Springtech MicRO Reverse Osmosis System Manual YEAR: 2017 Page: 31... - Page 32 Thread the bottom of the housing onto the top of the housing and securely hand tighten. Leader Evaporator Springtech MicRO Reverse Osmosis System Manual YEAR: 2017 Page: 32...
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Page 33: Membrane Removal And Installation
NOTE: Membrane surfaces could produce splinters during handling. It is recommended clean leather gloves be worn when handling membranes. The LEADER Springtech MicRO will have either one or two membranes. If it is a two membrane system, both membranes should be removed during the process. - Page 34 Grasp and slowly lift the membrane out of vessel #1, if a two membrane system. 5. To drain the vessels, remove the clamp and cap at the bottom of each of the vessels. Leader Evaporator Springtech MicRO Reverse Osmosis System Manual YEAR: 2017 Page: 34...
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Page 35: Installation
1. Inspect the seals on the vessel caps – top and bottom. Replace the seals if damaged or leaks had been noticed. Lubricate the seals with permeate or non-chlorinated well or spring water. Leader Evaporator Springtech MicRO Reverse Osmosis System Manual YEAR: 2017 Page: 35... -
Page 36: Replacement Of Membrane Seal
– ensure the seal remains in the grooves of the membrane as it enters the vessel. If necessary, lubricate the seal with permeate or non-chlorinated well or spring water. Leader Evaporator Springtech MicRO Reverse Osmosis System Manual YEAR: 2017 Page: 36... -
Page 37: Daily
The following flow chart outlines the steps to follow for the first steps in preparing the system for shutdown. Note the text version follows in Steps 1 – 4. Leader Evaporator Springtech MicRO Reverse Osmosis System Manual YEAR: 2017 Page: 37... - Page 38 If the results show a difference of greater than 15% and the difference in the percentage is less than the previous alkaline soap wash cycle, repeat the alkaline soap wash cycle. Leader Evaporator Springtech MicRO Reverse Osmosis System Manual YEAR: 2017...
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Page 39: Beginning Of Season Startup
Machine Serial Number Data Sheet that initially accompanied the system. NOTE: If the membrane(s) was (were) changed, refer to the data sheet for the new membrane(s). Leader Evaporator Springtech MicRO Reverse Osmosis System Manual YEAR: 2017... -
Page 40: Troubleshooting Chart
If the results are not acceptable contact LEADER EVAPORATOR or your local Distributor / Dealer for assistance. b. Record the results, if acceptable, and use these results as the reference for test for the season. -
Page 41: Attachment #1 - Operations Data Logsheet
PRESSURE (psi) WATER REMOVAL % GPH PROCESSED DATE ACTIVITY (C or T) SUGAR CONCENTRATION CONCENTRATE FLOW (gpm) PERMEATE CONCENTRATE TEMPERATURE PRESSURE (psi) MEMBRANE WATER REMOVAL % GPH PROCESSED Leader Evaporator Springtech MicRO Reverse Osmosis System Manual YEAR: 2017 Page: 41... -
Page 42: Attachment #2 - Membrane Permeability Test Sheet
S - Retest after reclean with alkali soap wash cycle A - Retest after clean with acid wash cycle Benchmark Flow Rate Measured Flow Rate DATE (GPM) Test Code (GPM) Measured Difference (%) Leader Evaporator Springtech MicRO Reverse Osmosis System Manual YEAR: 2017 Page: 42... -
Page 43: Attachment #3 - Warranty Information
Osmosis Machines against any manufacturer defects for a period of two years from the date of purchase. This warranty is at the discretion of the manufacturer, Leader Evaporator Co., Inc., to be replaced or repaired, as necessary. All replaced parts become the manufacturer’s property. Leader Evaporator Co., Inc.
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