TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION SAFETY FEED WATER AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS REJECTION, RECOVERY, AND FLOW RATES SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND OPERATION GUIDELINES ELECTRICAL MEMBRANE ELEMENTS SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION MEMBRANE INSTALLATION, REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT SYSTEM PURGING INITIAL START-UP OPERATION DO’S AND DON’TS DESIGN BASIS OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FLUSHING THE SYSTEM PREPARING UNIT FOR STORAGE AND SHIPMENT...
INTRODUCTION Your HT-Series or JT-Series RO System is a durable piece of equipment which, with proper care, will last for many years. This User’s Manual outlines installation, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting details vital to the sustained performance of your system. If your system is altered at the site of operation, or if the feed water conditions change, please contact your local dealer or distributor to determine the proper recovery for your application.
SAFETY The Safety section of this User’s Manual outlines the various safety headings used throughout this manual’s text and are enhanced and defined below: NOTE: INDICATES STATEMENTS THAT PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND CLARIFICATION. CAUTION: INDICATES STATEMENTS THAT ARE USED TO IDENTIFY CONDITIONS OR PRACTICES THAT COULD RESULT IN EQUIPMENT OR OTHER PROPERTY DAMAGE.
FEED WATER & OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS Nothing has a greater effect on a reverse osmosis system than the feed water quality. NOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO MEET THE MINIMUM FEED WATER REQUIREMENTS. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL CAUSE THE MEMBRANES TO FOUL AND VOID THE MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY.
REJECTION, RECOVERY AND FLOW RATES HT-Series and JT-Series Reverse Osmosis Systems are designed to produce RO water at the capacities indicated by the suffix in the system’s name under the conditions listed on the previous page. For example, the JT-2000 produces 2000 gallons per day of purified water at the listed operating test conditions.
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PLUMBING The membranes and high pressure pumps used on HT and JT-Series systems require a continuous flow of water with a minimum feed pressure of 45 psi, not to exceed 85°F. FEED WATER CONNECTION 1. Locate the 3/4” FNPT solenoid valve feed water inlet (1” FNPT for JT-Series). 2.
ELECTRICAL The motors used on HT-250, 500, 1000, 1500 and 2000 systems are ODP motors. They are available in 110/220 volt 50/60 hertz 1 phase. The motors used on JT- 2000 and 4000 systems are TEFC motors. They are available in 220 volt 50/60 hertz 1 phase or 220 / 460 3 phase.
MEMBRANE ELEMENTS The HT-Series and JT-Series Reverse Osmosis Systems come pre-loaded with Thin Film Composite (TFC) Low Energy Membranes, unless otherwise specified. General membrane element performance characteristics are listed below: HT_JT-Series User’s Manual MKTF-363 2/15...
MEMBRANE INSTALLATION, REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT Installing and replacing membranes in the membrane housings is an easy process if you have the proper information and tools at hand. Please refer to the following instructions when removing and replacing membrane elements: WARNING: ALL PRESSURE GAUGES MUST READ ZERO BEFORE PROCEEDING.
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REPLACING THE MEMBRANE ELEMENT: WARNING: THE BRINE SEAL MUST BE IN THE SAME POSITION FOR EACH MEMBRANE ELEMENT HOUSING. THE BRINE SEAL IS A RUBBER SEAL THAT PROTRUDES ON ONE SIDE OF THE MEMBRANE AND IS ALWAYS ON THE FEED SIDE OF THE MEMBRANE ELEMENT. FOR HT AND JT- SERIES RO SYSTEMS, THE BRINE SEAL SHOULD BE ON THE TOP SIDE OF THE MEMBRANE HOUSING.
SYSTEM PURGING Carefully inspect your system before initial start-up. Check that all plumbing and electrical connections are not loose or have not come undone during shipment. NOTE: LEAVE THE POWER TO THE SYSTEM OFF FOR THIS PROCEDURE. 1. Redirect permeate water to the drain for this procedure. 2.
OPERATING DO'S AND DON'TS Change the cartridge filters regularly Monitor the system and keep a daily log Run the system as much as possible on a continuous basis Adjust the system recovery to the recommended value ...
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE The reverse osmosis process causes the concentration of impurities. The impurities may precipitate (come out of solution) when their concentration reaches saturation levels. NOTE: PRECIPITATION CAN SCALE OR FOUL MEMBRANES AND MUST BE PREVENTED. Check your feed water chemistry and pre-treat the water and/or reduce the system’s recovery as required.
PUMP BYPASS VALVE This is a standard feature on the HT-250, 500, 1000, 1500, & 2000 reverse osmosis systems. It provides an adjustment for pump pressure, which will vary as the required system pressure changes. As the feed water temperature decreases, and/or the feed water TDS increases, the system will require a higher operating pressure to produce the specified permeate flow.
PREPARING UNIT FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT Prior to shipping or storing your system, the system should be cleaned with an appropriate cleaner, flushed with water and protected from biological attack with an appropriate solution for membrane elements. The membrane housing(s) and plumbing lines of the system must be completely drained.
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Allow the system to drain for a minimum of eight hours or until the opened ports quit dripping. After draining is complete, reconnect all of the plumbing. HT_JT-Series User’s Manual MKTF-363 2/15...
REVERSE OSMOSIS TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Low supply pressure Increase inlet pressure Cartridge filters plugged Change filters Solenoid valve malfunction Replace sol. valve and/or coil Low Inlet Pressure Use clamp-on amp meter to check the Motor may not be drawing correct current motor amp draw.
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ABNORMAL PERMEATE FLOW Permeate flow should be within 20% of the rated production, after correcting the feed water temperatures above or below 77°F. Check your permeate flow meter to determine the permeate flow rate. NOTE: TO DETERMINE THE TEMPERATURE CORRECTION FACTOR, LOCATE THE TEMPERATURE CORRECTION TABLE IN THIS USER’S MANUAL AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS If a system is rated to produce 5 gpm of permeate water @ 77˚...
TEMPERATURE CORRECTION FACTORS FOR MEMBRANE Find the temperature correction factor (TCF) from the table below. Divide the rated permeate flow at 77°F by the temperature correction factor. The result is the permeate flow at the desired temperature. (See example on the next page) SERVICE ASSISTANCE HT_JT-Series User’s Manual MKTF-363...
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If service assistance is required, please complete the following process: Contact your local dealer or distributor. Prior to making the call, have the following information available: system installation date, serial number, daily log sheets, current operating parameters (e.g. flow, operating pressures, pH, etc.) and a detailed description of the problem.
REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM WARRANTY One-Year Limited Warranty Warranty Terms Subject to the terms and conditions set forth hereinafter, Manufacturer (hereafter “Manufacturer”) warrants to the original purchaser (hereafter the “Customer”) that the systems and products manufactured by the Manufacturer are free from defects in material and in workmanship for twelve (12) months from the Warranty Commencement Date (as defined below) only when used strictly in accordance with the applicable operating instructions and within the range of the operating conditions specified by the Manufacturer for each such product.
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Manufacturer product alleged to be defective; and (6) a description of the type of water and pretreatment equipment which has been utilized in connection with the product, if any; (7) an operating log, which can be found in the product manual. Manufacturer shall, in Manufacturer’s reasonable discretion, be the sole judge of whether a returned product or component is defective in material or workmanship.
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NO WARRANTY OR OTHER LIABILITY OF THE MANUFACTURER TO CUSTOMER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR OTHERWISE WILL IN ANY EVENT EXCEED THE COST OF REPLACEMENT OF THE APPLICABLE MANUFACTURER PRODUCT, PART, OR ACCESSORY THAT IS SUBJECT TO ANY BREACH OF MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY. MANUFACTURER WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO ANY PROPERTY OF CUSTOMER OR TO CUSTOMER’S CUSTOMERS FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR ECONOMIC LOSS OR COMMERCIAL DAMAGE WHATSOEVER.
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