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1232 RO
Operator Manual
rev. May 2020
REA 2390

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  • Page 1 Better Water LLC 1232 RO Operator Manual rev. May 2020 REA 2390...
  • Page 2 Better Water LLC. All rights reserved. The content of this manual is the intellectual property of Better Water LLC. It is furnished for the express use by Better Water LLC, their customers and dealers, for informational use only for operation, service, and internal training.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    - Important Information for Support ……………………………………………………………... 13 - Product Description ……..………………………………………………………………………. 14 - Detailed View of 1232 RO, Front Side ……………………………………………..15 - Detailed View of 1232 RO, Right Side …………………………………….………… 15 - Detailed View of 1232 RO, Back Side ………………………….…………………… 16 - Detailed View of Control Box ………………………………………………………….
  • Page 4 - TSB2014001: Replacing Chromalox Temperature Controller with Omron Temperature Controller ……………………………………………………………….. 72 Appendix D, Pre-Ship Test Data …………………………………………………………….….. 75 Visit our website to see our complete product line of water purification products! www.betterwater.com Better Water LLC; 698 Swan Dr; Smyrna, TN 37167; www.betterwater.com rev. May 2020...

  • Page 5: Our Company

    1232 RO Operator Manual Better Water LLC is a leading integrated manufacturer of water treatment equipment and components for the industrial, commercial and institutional Company markets. Located in Smyrna, Tennessee, Better Water LLC continues its history of manufacturing and distribution of equipment specifically designed for the renal dialysis market.

  • Page 6: Specific Contacts

    - Return Goods Authorization Request Form Introduction The Better Water LLC 1232 RO is manufactured to the utmost quality. With proper care, preventative maintenance, and proper use, it should provide you with a very effective means of treating water for dialysis treatments.

  • Page 7: Warnings & Warnings

    9. Do not operate this unit in an environment where temperatures may be below 50 F or above 10. This device should not be used for purposes outside the device’s stated applications, specifications or limitations. Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 3 of 78...
  • Page 8 1232 RO Operator Manual Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 4 of 78...

  • Page 9: Quick Reference

    1232 RO Operator Manual QUICK REFERENCES - Specifications, Features, and Requirements - Maintenance Schedule - Related Consumable and Replacement Parts Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 5 of 78...

  • Page 10: Specifications, Features, And Requirements

    3 SDI units is considered acceptable. Turbidity in water is caused by suspended and colloidal matter Turbidity such as clay, silt, finely divided organic matter, inorganic matter, plankton, and other microscopic organisms. Feed Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 6 of 78...

  • Page 11: Membrane Array Flow Rate Specifications

    1232 RO Series Product Flow Reject Flow Re-Circulate Flow 3 Membrane Array 1.5 GPM 1.5 GPM 1.5 GPM (older models) 4 Membrane Array 2.0 GPM 2.0 GPM 2.0 GPM Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 7 of 78...

  • Page 12: Maintenance Schedule

    NOTE The maintenance schedule is merely a recommendation by Better Water, but it is up to the discretion of the Medical Director of the facility as to when they are performed, which may be more often or less often at their discretion as circumstances and company policy dictate.

  • Page 13: Related Consumable And Replacement Parts

    MinnCare Cold Sterilant, Disinfectant SUMCOO00575 MinnCare 1% Test Strips SUMCOO00577 MinnCare Residual Test Strips SUMCOO00576 Pictures do not reflect the size of the item in relation to the other pictures Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 9 of 78...
  • Page 14 24V Digital Flush Timer ELPWSW00991 RO Monitor PCB EQMOBO01351 EQMOBO01352 RO Display Board Conductivity Probe EQSUBCP01545 Pictures do not reflect the size of the item in relation to the other pictures Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 10 of 78...

  • Page 15: Device Information

    1232 RO Operator Manual DEVICE INFORMATION Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 11 of 78...

  • Page 16: Reverse Osmosis Process

    The RO is the most important and costly component in the water treatment system. With appropriate pretreatment of the tap water, proper cleaning and disinfection, the RO membrane life can be prolonged for several years. Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 12 of 78...

  • Page 17: Models

    1232 RO Operator Manual MODELS There are two models of the 1232 RO. One which is used as a stand-alone RO, and the other as part of a MediPac unit. Part# Membranes Gallons Gallons per Electrical per Day Minute Requirements...

  • Page 18: Product Description

    Operator Manual PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The 1232 RO has been designed and built to meet the specific needs for your water system in a minimal amount of floor space, adding a neat and clean look to your water room. Based on the number of membranes it is designed to produce RO water at 1.50 to 2.00 gallons per minute for...

  • Page 19: Detailed View Of 1232 Ro, Front Side

    1232 RO Operator Manual DETAILED VIEW OF 1232 RO, Front Side Product Flow-Meter Reject Flow-Meter Recirculate Flow-Meter Control Recirculate Adjust Handle Reject & Product Adjust Handle Pressure Gauges Disinfect Valve on Pump Direct Feed 3- Way Valve (direct feed Pump...

  • Page 20: Detailed View Of 1232 Ro, Back Side

    1232 RO Operator Manual DETAILED VIEW OF 1232 RO, Back Side Final Filter, .03 mic. Capsule Junction Pre-Filter, 10”, 5 mic. 2.5” x 40” Membranes DETAILED VIEW OF CONTROL BOX Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 16 of 78...

  • Page 21: System Components

    1232 RO Operator Manual SYSTEM COMPONENTS: Control Box The 1232 RO is a semi-automated system comprised of several components that provide monitoring and control capabilities. The Control Box is the heart of the RO and houses the following:. - Various Switches and Buttons for control.

  • Page 22: Digital Flush Timer

    2010 to present this switch is located inside the control box. On devices manufactured from August 2007 through July 2010, this switch is on the outside of the control box. Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 18 of 78...

  • Page 23: Components That Work In Conjunction With The Control Box

    TDS as a function of part# conductivity. These work in conjunction with the water EQSUBCP01545 quality monitor to display feed and product TDS and to Conductivity Probe determine poor water quality. Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 19 of 78...

  • Page 24: Membranes

    The Membranes are at the heart of the reverse osmosis process, and the number in use will vary based on the 1232 RO model. These membranes are semi-permeable, allowing water that is being purified to pass through it, while rejecting the contaminants that remain. The reverse osmosis process uses these membranes to separate and remove dissolved solids, organics, pyrogens, and submicron colloidial matter from the water.

  • Page 25: Final Filter; Particulate Filtration Cartridge (.03 Micron Capsule Filter)

    Other than routine cleaning and priming the pump if the system pressure is released, there are no specific maintenance procedures for the pump. part# EQPUTE01883 RO Pump, 1HP, 1 Phase Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 21 of 78...

  • Page 26: Remote Alarm Box

    The tank is equipped with 2 ports on the top (side) and a single port on the bottom (side), and all the necessary hoses, valves and fittings (some assembly required). part# EQASSYDISTANK Clean/Disinfect Tank Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 22 of 78...

  • Page 27: Operation

    RO output. The operator must be aware of changing tap water conditions. This can be easily accomplished with good, two-way communications with the local municipal water supplier and with routine testing of the tap water. Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 23 of 78...

  • Page 28: Familiarization With The Control Box And Ro Front Panel

    OPERATIONAL BUTTONS TIMED OPERATE Button: This button, when pressed allows the RO to run for 30 minutes prior to the operator performing their daily checks (such as chlorine, hardness,etc.). The Timed Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 24 of 78...
  • Page 29 Feed TDS, Product TDS, and Set-Point. These numbers can be displayed in either parts-per- million (ppm) or micro-siemens (µm), depending on dip-switch settings. Parts-per-millions is the default set at the factory. It also has a Poor Water Quality alarm light. Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 25 of 78...
  • Page 30 RO Pump – Measures the amount of pressure post RO-Pump. Membrane – Measures the amount of pressure across the RO membranes. Reject – Measures the amount of reject water pressure. Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 26 of 78...

  • Page 31: Initial Start-Up

    6. Let run for a minimum of 2 hours, diverting the product water to drain. 7. Perform a disinfect procedure. * For instructions see the System Maintenance: Cleaning and Disinfecting section. Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 27 of 78...
  • Page 32 “Membrane Array Flow Rate Specifications” section based on the number of RO membranes. - Also perform a thorough quality assurance check of the entire water treatment system including the pre-treatment, post-treatment, and distribution. Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 28 of 78...

  • Page 33: Daily Operation

    - This will start the RO which will run for 30 minutes. - After the first 15 minutes, perform the required water tests, while the RO is running for an additional 15 minutes. Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 29 of 78...

  • Page 34: Monitoring Procedures

    1232 RO Operator Manual MONITORING PROCEDURES The 1232 RO System must be monitored on a daily basis by a qualified technician recording the items listed below on a quality assurance check list. An example RO Daily Start-Up Check List is provided in the Appendix A of this manual and may be reproduced for use. These checks are best made when the RO is running during the Timed Operate cycle, after it has run for at least 15 minutes.

  • Page 35: General Cleaning And Disinfecting Information

    CLEANING and DISINFECTING FREQUENCY As the manufacturer, Better Water LLC recommends the following: - If membrane fouling is indicated: Low pH Clean with BWI-1000 and Disinfection with Minncare - Monthly: Low pH Clean with BWI-1000 and Disinfection with Minncare (in that order).
  • Page 36 Medical Director. Better Water LLC recommends bacterial testing should be performed once a month on the RO product water by a qualified microbiological laboratory. More frequent bacterial testing should be performed if the system has undergone repair or if the results of the cultures exhibit higher than allowable counts.

  • Page 37: Sanitizing The Sanitary Sample Ports

    - Avoid sample cup cap contamination by coming in contact with any external surfaces. - Replace the plastic cap on the Sanitary Sample Port. 6. Follow appropriate procedures for collection of samples with Accu Vials for colony count and LAL. Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 33 of 78...

  • Page 38: Cleaning And Disinfecting Required Materials

    BWI-1000 Acid Cleaner and BWI-2000 Alkaline Cleaner NOTICE Better Water LLC does not recommend using Isopure Step 1 & Step 2 to clean the membranes, as these could potentially reduce the lifespan of the membrane. Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020...

  • Page 39: Cleaning And Disinfecting Procedure (Tank Feed)

    - HOSE#3 – Tank Disinfect Hose (ends: male & female) Clean/Disinfect Tank Top Port to Reservoir’s 3-Way Valve (Hose#1) Bottom Valve to RO’s Pump Clean/Disinfect Valve (Hose#3) Top Port to RO’s “To Drain” Connection (Hose#2) Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 35 of 78...
  • Page 40 7. IF CLEANING… before beginning cleaning, take a baseline pH reading from the product water returning into the Tank to compare to tests to follow. 8. Add chemicals for procedure… - IF DISINFECTING, add 750 mL of either Renalin or MinnCare to the Tank. Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 36 of 78...
  • Page 41 After the rebound break time has been completed (15-20 min), restart the RO in normal Operate Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 37 of 78...
  • Page 42 Once the Tank is empty, close the Tank’s Bottom Valve. - Disconnect, drain, and store all Tank Hoses. WARNING It is critically important that no residual chemicals are present before proceeding. Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 38 of 78...

  • Page 43: Cleaning And Disinfecting Procedure (Direct Feed)

    RO’s 3-Way Loop Return Valve Top Port to RO’s 3-Way Loop Return Valve “To Drain” (Hose#1) Bottom Valve to RO’s Pump Clean/Disinfect Valve (Hose#3) Top Port to RO’s “To Drain” Connection (Hose#2) Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 39 of 78...
  • Page 44 (BWI-1000) and 490 mL for High pH cleaner (BWI-2000). 8. After circulating for a few minutes verify the strength of chemical in the Tank using appropriate medium for chemical used. Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 40 of 78...
  • Page 45 Start RO in and allow to rinse for 15 minutes. - Turn the OPER-DISINFECT-OFF Switch OPER - Turn the OPER-DISINFECT Keyed Switch OPER - Turn the OPER-FLUSH Switch OPER Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 41 of 78...
  • Page 46 Once the Tank is empty, close the Tank’s Bottom Valve. - Disconnect, drain, and store all Tank Hoses. WARNING It is critically important that no residual chemicals are present before proceeding. Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 42 of 78...

  • Page 47: System Maintenance

    1232 RO Operator Manual SYSTEM MAINTENANCE Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 43 of 78...

  • Page 48: User Adjustments

    Once the Product/Reject Flows have been adjusted, set the Recirculate Flow to the specified flow rate. See Membrane Array Flow Rate Specifictions section for designed flow rates. 1. Locate the Recirculate Knob on the front of the RO panel. Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 44 of 78...

  • Page 49: Membrane Pressure

    - Maximum product pressure is 70 psi. - Product pressure must be greater than feed water/Pre-Filter out pressure to the RO. Adjustments on feed water pressure may be required before attempting to adjust product pressure. Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 45 of 78...

  • Page 50: Maintenance Schedule

    NOTE The maintenance schedule is merely a recommendation by Better Water, but it is up to the discretion of the Medical Director of the facility as to when they are performed, which may be more often or less often at their discretion as circumstances and company policy dictate.

  • Page 51: Digital Flush Timer, Standard Operation

    3. It is not necessary or recommended that the wires be disconnected from the timer. 4. Gently pull the timer straight out, without putting undue stain on the wires. Gently turn the timer so the back is facing out. Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 47 of 78...

  • Page 52: Set Digital Flush Timer Current Day/Time

    DAY button to scroll the multiple day options available. The only option strongly recommended by Better Water, LLC is the 7 days, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su option since the flush mode directly affects the RO’s performance. 4. Press the HOUR button to scroll through the hour options until the desired hour is displayed.

  • Page 53: Perform A Manual Flush Using The Digital Flush Timer

    DAY button to scroll the multiple day options available. The only option strongly recommended by Better Water, LLC is the 7 days, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su option since the flush mode directly affects the RO’s performance. 8. Press the HOUR button to scroll through the hour options until the desired hour is displayed.
  • Page 54 AUTO. NOTE: if the horizontal-indicator line in the LCD display is not above AUTO, the RO will not flush automatically in FLUSH MODE. Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 50 of 78...

  • Page 55: Change 5 Micron, 10" Pre-Filter

    Operator Manual SYSTEM MAINTENANCE: Change 5 micron, 10” Pre-Filter Better Water LLC, recommends that the 5 micron filter be changed monthly or when the ΔP reaches or exceeds 15 psi. The housing O-Ring should be examined and replaced if necessary.

  • Page 56: Change .03 Micron, Capsule Final-Filter

    1232 RO Operator Manual SYSTEM MAINTENANCE: Change .03 micron, 20” Final-Filter Better Water LLC, recommends that the .03 micron filter be changed every 6 month. The housing O-Ring should be examined and replaced if necessary. Capsule Filter part# SUCAPE00547 Final Filter, .03 micron, 20”...

  • Page 57: Change Membranes And O-Rings

    Operator Manual SYSTEM MAINTENANCE: Change Membranes and O-Rings Better Water LLC, recommends that the membranes be changed if low flow rates or percent of rejection fall below operational parameters after cleaning. The life of an RO membrane is dependent on many factors such as feed water quality, properly operating pre-treatment and routine maintenance such as membrane cleanings and disinfections.
  • Page 58 18. Be sure to wear sterile gloves when handling the new membranes. - CAUTION: As stated before, the new membrane is packed in a liquid preservative, so take caution in handling to prevent slippage and exposure to prevent injury. Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 54 of 78...
  • Page 59 22. Insert the 3/8" Blue Product Tubing into the 3/8" x 1/4" Fast-N-Tite. AFTER REPLACEMENT 23. After installation of all membranes, the RO should be started and the Product Water flushed to drain for a minimum of 2 hours. Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 55 of 78...

  • Page 60: Factory Reset The Water Quality Monitor Board

    OPERATE-DISINFECT-OFF Switch to OFF, and wait 5-10 seconds. 8. Turn the OPERATE-DISINFECT-OFF Switch to OPERATE. 9. Close the Control Box. * The RO Control Board has now been factory reset. Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 56 of 78...

  • Page 61: Calibration Of The Water Quality Monitor Board

    - Right DIP Switch (Prod/Rej) should always be in the ON position (pushed back). 6. Locate the CAL DOWN & CAL UP Buttons on the Water Quality Monitor Board. CAL DOWN & CAL UP BUTTONS DIP SWITCHES Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 57 of 78...
  • Page 62 FEED TDS – PRODUCT TDS = REJECTED SUM ÷ FEED TDS x 100 = %REJECTION Example: if FEED TDS=402 and PRODUCT TDS=10 402 – 10 = 392 ÷ 402 x 100 = 97.5% REJECTION Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 58 of 78...

  • Page 63: Long Term Storage: Preserve And Pack

    3. Open the Control Box and flip the DIRECT-STBY-TANK Switch to DIRECT. 4. Remove the RO’s filters. a. Remove the Pre-Filter Housing, then remove and discard the pre-filter. Secure Pre-Filter Housing to the Frame. Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 59 of 78...
  • Page 64 10. Start RO in Disinfect Mode and begin circulation… - Turn the OPER-DISINFECT-OFF Switch DISINFECT - Turn the OPER-DISINFECT Keyed Switch DISINFECT - Turn the OPER-FLUSH switch to OPER * The RO will start up immediately. Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 60 of 78...
  • Page 65 Preservation is good for 6 months. If longer than 6 month preservation is required the RO will have to be rinsed for 2 hours then repacked again with preservative for each 6 month period. Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 61 of 78...
  • Page 66 Remove the false-tube, install a new Final-Filter, and then reinstall the Final-Filter Housing. 8. Rinse for at least two hours. 9. Clean and disinfect the RO. 10. Sample as per your procedures for colony count (cultures), endotoxins (LAL), and AAMI. Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 62 of 78...

  • Page 67: Trouble-Shooting Guide For 1232 Ro

    1232 RO Operator Manual TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE for 1232 RO The information in this document is intended to serve as a guide only for qualified operators. It is not all inclusive of the problems that may be encountered. This guide should aid operators with reminders and routine trouble-shooting tasks.
  • Page 68 1. High organics in the feed 1. Use alternative .05 micron filter. See “System Maintenance: pressure drop within water. Change .03 micron, 20” Final- two weeks of Filter” section. installation. Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 64 of 78...

  • Page 69: Appendix A: Limited Warranty Terms And Conditions

    Buyer shall be responsible for all travel expenses and freight charges at all times. f. Better Water LLC shall have no obligation to repair or replace any defective part if buyer fails to follow the procedure set forth in “HOW TO OBTAIN A REPLACEMENT PART UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY”.
  • Page 70 Damage to or caused by filters/membranes or other replacement parts not purchased from Better Water LLC or damage caused by modification, alteration, repair or service of the equipment or any of its parts by anyone other than Better Water LLC or its expressly authorized representatives.

  • Page 71: Appendix B, Sample Check Lists

    1232 RO Operator Manual APPENDIX B SAMPLE CHECK LISTS Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 67 of 78...

  • Page 72: Ro Daily Start-Up Check List

    Feed Water TDS, Water Quality Monitor: Product Water TDS, ppm Water Quality Monitor: Poor Water Quality Set-Point % Gauge: RO Pump Pressure, psi Gauge: Membrane Pressure, psi Gauge: Reject Pressure, psi Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 68 of 78...

  • Page 73: Ro Quality Assurance Check List

    Poor Water Quality Set-Point % Gauge: RO Pump Pressure, psi Gauge: Membrane Pressure, psi Gauge: Reject Pressure, psi OTHER Check Pre-Treatment and Post-Treatment equipment Submit water samples for lab testing Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 69 of 78...
  • Page 74 1232 RO Operator Manual Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 70 of 78...

  • Page 75: Appendix C, Technical Service Bulletins

    1232 RO Operator Manual APPENDIX C TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 71 of 78...

  • Page 76: Tsb2014001: Replacing Chromalox Temperature Controller With Omron

    Date OVERVIEW: Effective December 5, 2014, Better Water will start using the Omron Temperature Controller instead of the Chromalox Temperature Controller because of easier use and programmability. Prior to this, there have been two Chromalox models used. When replacing a Chromalox with an Omron, the only difference is the position of the connecting wires.
  • Page 77 Wire #2 to Post #5 Wire #3 to Post #6 Wire #4 to Post #1 Wire #5 to Post #2 Wire #9 to Post #11 Wire #10 to Post #12 Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 73 of 78...
  • Page 78 10. Turn ON the power to the RO. 11. Verify the new Omron Temperature Controller is working properly. 12. Close and secure the cover to the Control Box. Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 74 of 78...

  • Page 79: Appendix D, Pre-Ship Test Data

    1232 RO Operator Manual APPENDIX D PRE-SHIP TEST DATA Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 75 of 78...
  • Page 80 1232 RO Operator Manual Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 76 of 78...
  • Page 81 Operator Manual NOTES _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Better Water LLC; rev. May 2020 Page 77 of 78...
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