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1000 SERIES REVERSE OSMOSIS (R. O.)
USER MANUAL
August
2023
LAPIERRE EQUIPMENT © All rights reserved – 2023

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  • Page 1 1000 SERIES REVERSE OSMOSIS (R. O.) USER MANUAL August 2023 LAPIERRE EQUIPMENT © All rights reserved – 2023...
  • Page 2 Naturally innovative A leader in equipment and products for the maple syrup industry, LAPIERRE EQUIPMENT distinguishes itself by its ability to innovate and develop high-performance solutions. This is what enables it to make significant changes in production techniques and processes in order to increase crop yield of high quality syrup.

  • Page 3: Important Information About Your 1000 Series R. O

    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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    4.1 What you should check when you receive your 1000 Series R. O......
  • Page 5 5.4.3 Drainage procedures for the 1000 Series R. O........
  • Page 6 | Identification of the 1000 Series R. O. components ....... .

  • Page 7: Sections

    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...

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    • 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.

  • Page 9: Repairs And Maintenance

    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.

  • Page 10: Identification Of The 1000 Series R. O. Components

    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...
  • Page 11 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...

  • Page 12: Installation Of The Equipment

    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.

  • Page 13: 1000 Series R. O. With Two Pressure Vessels

    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.

  • Page 14: Illustration 3 | Identification Of Pressure Vessels No. 1 And No. 2

    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.

  • Page 15: Installation Of The External Tubing

    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.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Main Power Supply To The 1000 Series R. O

    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.

  • Page 17: Start-Up, Operation And Shutdown Procedures

    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: •...

  • Page 18: Determine The Percentage Of Concentration With The Flow Rates

    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.

  • Page 19: Determine The Percentage Of Concentration With The Brix Degrees

    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).

  • Page 20: Evacuation Of The Concentrate (Desugaring Cycle)

    • 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.

  • Page 21: Long Rinse (30 Minutes)

    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.

  • Page 22: Washing With Chemicals

    • 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.

  • Page 23: Drainage Of The 1000 Series R. O

    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.

  • Page 24: Determine The Reference Pressure At The Initial Pep Test

    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.

  • Page 25: Perform A Pep Test

    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.

  • Page 26: Comparative Pep Tests Should Always Use The Same Pressure As The Initial Pep Test

    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.

  • Page 27: Pep Test Results

    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.

  • Page 28: Closing And Storage

    • 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...

  • Page 29: Drainage Procedures For The 1000 Series R. O

    • 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.

  • Page 30: Illustration 7 | Identification Of The Components To Be Drained

    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.

  • Page 31: Equipment Cleaning

    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.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting Kit

    • 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.

  • Page 33: There Is The Presence Of Sugar In My Filtrate

    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.

  • Page 34: Equipment Specifications

    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.

  • Page 35: Our Warranty (Warranty Certificate)

    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.
  • Page 36 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.
  • Page 37 • 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.

  • Page 38: Parts And Consumables

    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.

  • Page 39: Appendix A | Pep Test Results

    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.

  • Page 40: Appendix B Correction Factors For Filtrate Temperature

    0.842 1.200 44.6 68.0 0.866 1.229 46.4 69.8 0.893 1.259 48.2 71.6 0.919 1.289 50.0 73.4 0.946 1.319 51.8 75.2 0.973 1.350 53.6 77.0 Lapierre Equipment | | USER MANUAL | Version 01 - August 2023 1000 SERIES R. O.

  • Page 41: Appendix C Calculation Tables For Total Maple Sap Flow And Percentage Concentration

    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.
  • Page 42 Total flow of — % of CONCENTRATION FILTRATE (gpm) MAPLE SAP (gpm) — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Lapierre Equipment | | USER MANUAL | Version 01 - August 2023 1000 SERIES R. O.
  • Page 43 = X% — (100% - X%) MAPLE SAP (°Brix) CONCENTRATE (°Brix) — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Lapierre Equipment | | USER MANUAL | Version 01 - August 2023 1000 SERIES R. O.

  • Page 44: Appendix D Terminology And Definitions

    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.
  • Page 45 NOTES Lapierre Equipment | | USER MANUAL | Version 01 - August 2023 1000 SERIES R. O.
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  • Page 47 NOTES Lapierre Equipment | | USER MANUAL | Version 01 - August 2023 1000 SERIES R. O.
  • Page 48 We sincerely appreciate your trust. Thank you! LAPIERRE EQUIPMENT © All rights reserved – 2023 99 Rue de l’Escale, Saint-Ludger (QC) Canada G0M 1W0 819 548.5454 1 833 548.5454 info@elapierre.com www.elapierre.com...

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