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You can easily find this information on the data plate on your 1000 SERIES R. O. as well as on your invoice. You can also refer to Section 1 of this manual for additional information.
When you contact our customer service professionals, it is important to have certain information about your equipment on hand as you will be asked for it. You can easily find this information on the data plate on your 1000 Series R. O. as well as on your invoice. Information about the equipment...
• Before turning On the equipment, check the power supply specifications. You will find these specifications on the 1000 Series R. O. data sheet. Also check the specifications of the electrical circuit you intend to use. Then make sure that the two components are compatible.
2.3 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE • Stop using the equipment immediately if a malfunction is detected. • Only LAPIERRE EQUIPMENT authorized personnel may carry out repairs on this equipment. • Unauthorized modifications or repairs may result in hazardous operating conditions. These conditions may also cause varying degrees of injury to users.
SECTION 3 IDENTIFICATION OF THE 1000 SERIES R. O. COMPONENTS Below is a list of the main components of a 1000 Series R. O. ILLUSTRATION 1 | Identification of the 1000 Series R. O. components 1000 SERIES R. O. 2 PRESSURE VESSELS MODEL SHOWN...
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SECTION 3 Identification of the 1000 Series R. O. Components (continued) No. Part Description High-pressure gauge Concentrate flowmeter Filtrate flowmeter 4 Filtrate sampling valve 5 Concentrate sampling valve Cartridge prefilter Electric start switch Supply pressure gauge Temperature control/stop Concentrate flowmeter outlet...
SECTION 4 INSTALLATION OF THE EQUIPMENT Note that your 1000 Series R. O. should ideally be installed in a heated area, away from humidity and frost. If not, and if there is a risk of freezing, it is necessary to drain the equipment.
UPRIGHT INSTALLATION 4.2.2 1000 Series R. O. with two pressure vessels Extra care is required when installing the two membranes of each pressure vessel of your 1000 Series R. O. with two pressure vessels. In fact, the direction in which the fluids flow in each of the pressure vessels is reversed in relation to each other.
ILLUSTRATION 4 | Orientation of U-cup joints in the pressure vessels U-CUPS UPPER PARTS OF THE PRESSURE VESSELS PRESSURE VESSEL NO. 1: U-CUP FACING UP PRESSURE VESSEL NO. 2: U-CUP FACING DOWN Lapierre Equipment | | USER MANUAL | Version 01 - August 2023 1000 SERIES R. O.
SECTION 4 Installation of the equipment (continued) 4.3 INSTALLATION OF THE EXTERNAL TUBING To complete the installation of your 1000 Series R. O., you will need to connect the tubing for fluid flow. Below are instructions on how to do this.
SECTION 4 Installation of the equipment (continued) 4.4 CONNECTING THE MAIN POWER SUPPLY TO THE 1000 SERIES R. O. Below are the instructions for connecting the electrical and grounding wires in the main electrical box of the 1000 Series R. O.
STANDARD CHECKS BEFORE STARTING UP THE 1000 SERIES R. O. Below are the steps to follow before starting up the 1000 Series R. O. 5.1.1 Checking connections for leaks and strength Check the following connections for leaks and firmness: •...
4 gpm 3 gpm % CONCENTRATION (or pure water removed) This table can be found in Appendix C where you can enter your results. Lapierre Equipment | | USER MANUAL | Version 01 - August 2023 1000 SERIES R. O.
5.2.3 Concentration Here is the checklist to follow when operating your 1000 Series R. O. 1. Close the valves that are not needed for concentration, i.e. the drain valve of the pressure vessel(s) and membranes (Illustration 1 No. 19), and the filtrate and concentrate sampling valves (Illustration 1 Nos. 4 and 5).
• When this value is reached, the high-pressure pump (Illustration 1 No. 14) starts and the pressure of at least 20 psi on the supply pump then keeps the pumps running. Lapierre Equipment | | USER MANUAL | Version 01 - August 2023 1000 SERIES R. O.
10. The R. O. automatically shuts down when the filtrate has reached a temperature of 113 °F (45 °C). 11. Drain and rinse the washing tank. 12. Finally, proceed with a short rinse, as previously described in Section 5.2.5: Short Rinse. Lapierre Equipment | | USER MANUAL | Version 01 - August 2023 1000 SERIES R. O.
• if it is clogged or damaged, discard it and replace it with a new one in step 17 below, • if not, save it for step 17 below. 9. Add the membrane soap to the washing tank according to the recommendations indicated on the Lapierre soap container.
Refer to Section 5.4.3 for drainage procedures for your R. O. 5.3 PEP TEST OF THE MEMBRANE We use the word «membrane» in the singular to lighten the text. The following instructions apply to 1000 Series R. O. with one or two membranes.
PRESSURE threshold for your R. O. at the beginning of the season. However, as an introduction and insight into the situation, please note the following. Lapierre Equipment | | USER MANUAL | Version 01 - August 2023 1000 SERIES R. O.
FILTRATE FLOW RATE column by the value of the APPROPRIATE CORRECTION FACTOR, - the OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE INDEX (100%) is the result you obtained for the CORRECTED FLOW RATE OF FILTRATE. Lapierre Equipment | | USER MANUAL | Version 01 - August 2023 1000 SERIES R. O.
15%: then a chemical wash is required (see Section 5.2.8: Washing with chemicals). Lapierre Equipment | | USER MANUAL | Version 01 - August 2023 1000 SERIES R. O.
15% increases the probability of not being able to recover the initial performance of the membrane after a single wash. In fact, several washes may be necessary to recover this initial performance. Lapierre Equipment | | USER MANUAL | Version 01 - August 2023 1000 SERIES R. O.
• 31 milliliters (one ounce) of SMBS preservative per membrane, • one liter of filtrate per membrane, • storage canisters for the membranes. Note | Chemicals and the SMBS preservative are available from your LAPIERRE EQUIPMENT distributor. Lapierre Equipment | | USER MANUAL | Version 01 - August 2023...
• to protect the membranes from freezing, if necessary, add one liter of glycerin to this solution and mix well, - it is not necessary if you store your membranes in a heated place, protected from frost. Note | Glycerin is available from your LAPIERRE EQUIPMENT distributor. 5.4.3 Drainage procedures for the 1000 Series R. O.
Unscrew the blue cartridge PLUG IMPORTANT NOTE Under the pump THE DRAIN PLUG AND THE BLUE CARTRIDGE MUST BE SCREWED BACK ON WITHOUT EXCESS PRESSURE Lapierre Equipment | | USER MANUAL | Version 01 - August 2023 1000 SERIES R. O.
SECTION 6 EQUIPMENT CLEANING Below are the recommended maintenance points to remember when cleaning your 1000 Series R. O. • The stainless steel components of your equipment must be cleaned with a product specially designed for this purpose. Do not use flammable liquids.
• A qualified technician can perform the repair and check the condition of the pump to make sure it is still in good condition. - Please note that only a person authorized by LAPIERRE EQUIPMENT may perform repairs on this equipment.
Whether they are related to the situations raised in this troubleshooting kit or related to other conditions, your questions are always welcome at our customer service department. We have the answers to all your questions, contact us! Lapierre Equipment | | USER MANUAL | Version 01 - August 2023 1000 SERIES R. O.
SECTION 8 EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS 1000 Series Reverse Osmosis (R. O.) MODEL Number of pressure vessel(s) Model number CN148-010000XX 1000 Series Reverse Osmosis (R. O.) CN148-020000XX 1000 Series Reverse Osmosis (R. O.) Specifications are subject to change without notice. Lapierre Equipment | | USER MANUAL | Version 01 - August 2023 1000 SERIES R.
It is very important to keep the original invoice for the purchase of your equipment or a legible copy of it. Otherwise, LAPIERRE EQUIPMENT INC. will not accept your warranty claim. The term MANUFACTURER is used for LAPIERRE EQUIPMENT in order to lighten the text. TWO-YEAR WARRANTY The MANUFACTURER warrants that any new product is free from manufacturing, material and workmanship defects.
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This warranty does not cover the following costs or losses. 2.2.1 Costs for: • making the product accessible during a service call, • the trip of the authorized technician during a service call, Lapierre Equipment | | USER MANUAL | Version 01 - August 2023 1000 SERIES R. O.
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• This warranty after-sales service operation does not extend the warranty period of the equipment. The end date of the warranty remains the same, i.e., two years from the date of purchase of the product. Warranty certificate: August 2022 (V03) Lapierre Equipment | | USER MANUAL | Version 01 - August 2023 1000 SERIES R. O.
SECTION 10 PARTS AND CONSUMABLES Parts for your 1000 Series Reverse Osmosis (R. O.) or any other equipment manufactured at LAPIERRE EQUIPMENT are available at our main plant in Saint-Ludger, Québec, Canada and at our service centers in Waterloo, Québec, Canada and Swanton, Vermont, USA.
We recommend that you use a copy of Appendix B. (3) If a drop in FILTRATE FLOW RATE of more than 15% is noted, a chemical wash is required. Lapierre Equipment | | USER MANUAL | Version 01 - August 2023 1000 SERIES R. O.
Make several copies of this chart and record your results. Thank you. TOTAL MAPLE SAP FLOW Flow of Flow of Total flow of CONCENTRATE (gpm) FILTRATE (gpm) MAPLE SAP (gpm) Lapierre Equipment | | USER MANUAL | Version 01 - August 2023 1000 SERIES R. O.
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Total flow of — % of CONCENTRATION FILTRATE (gpm) MAPLE SAP (gpm) — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Lapierre Equipment | | USER MANUAL | Version 01 - August 2023 1000 SERIES R. O.
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= X% — (100% - X%) MAPLE SAP (°Brix) CONCENTRATE (°Brix) — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Lapierre Equipment | | USER MANUAL | Version 01 - August 2023 1000 SERIES R. O.
The amount of permeate or filtrate produced by a membrane surface. This flow rate is usually measured in liters per minute (lpm) or gallons per minute (gpm). Lapierre Equipment | | USER MANUAL | Version 01 - August 2023 1000 SERIES R. O.
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