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- Page 1 Version 1.0 | 10/08/2024 81350V-240-MAN-EN HOBBY 350G REVERSE OSMOSIS CONCENTRATOR © All rights reserved – CDL Sugaring Equipment Inc.
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Page 2: Find The Information
User Manual - Hobby 350G Concentrator FIND THE INFORMATION Record these details for future reference Date of purchase and invoice number: _________________________________________________ Serial Number: ____________________________________________________________________ Representative: ___________________________________________________________________ Representative’s contact details: _____________________________________________________... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
User Manual - Hobby 350G Concentrator Table of Contents FIND THE INFORMATION ............................2 INTRODUCTION ..............................4 NOTES AND INSTRUCTIONS ..........................4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................5 PRODUCT OVERVIEW & TECHNICAL DATA ......................6 MAIN PRODUCT COMPONENTS ........................... 7 LOCATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT COMPONENTS ................8 PLUMBING ................................ -
Page 4: Introduction
User Manual - Hobby 350G Concentrator INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Hobby 350G CDL concentrator. We are proud to offer you high quality products designed to meet the demanding needs of the maple sugaring industry. This User's Manual has been designed to help you get the most out of your equipment, by providing clear and detailed instructions for installation, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting. -
Page 5: Safety Instructions
User Manual - Hobby 350G Concentrator SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety is a top priority when installing and using your equipment. This section provides essential information to ensure safe operation. Please read all safety instructions carefully before starting any operation. The following pictograms are used in this manual to draw your attention to specific hazards and precautions. -
Page 6: Product Overview & Technical Data
PRODUCT OVERVIEW & TECHNICAL DATA The Hobby 350G Concentrator is perfect for maple groves with up to 3,000 taps. It processes up to 350 gallons per hour (GPH) of maple water and is made of durable stainless steel. It is mounted on wheels for easy mobility and features a convenient drainage system. -
Page 7: Main Product Components
User Manual - Hobby 350G Concentrator MAIN PRODUCT COMPONENTS Casing 350G Prefiltered 5 microns cartridge CDL 8’’ Membrane 716080 6682101 66016980 Membrane 600 GPD 716080 660600 1.5hp Motor Recirculation 1 hp pump 10’’ cartridge housing assembly 665010 668018 Produits d’entretien (non inclus) Crépine 3/8"... -
Page 8: Location And Identification Of Product Components
User Manual - Hobby 350G Concentrator LOCATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT COMPONENTS... - Page 9 User Manual - Hobby 350G Concentrator...
- Page 10 User Manual - Hobby 350G Concentrator DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 8”MEMBRANE CASING 14 CONCENTRATE OUTPUT TO CONCENTRATE TANK 2 FILTRAT FLOWMETER 15 FILTRAT OUTPUT TO FILTRAT TANK 3 CONCENTRATE FLOWMETER 16 FILTRAT OUTPUT to FILTRAT FLOWMETER 4 PRESSURE GAUGE BEFORE FILTER 17 CONCENTRATE VALVE OUTPUT TO...
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Page 11: Plumbing
User Manual - Hobby 350G Concentrator PLUMBING... - Page 12 User Manual - Hobby 350G Concentrator DESCRIPTION PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PRODUCT NUMBER NUMBER 1/2" X 2”STAINLESS 601105002 PVC ADAPTOR 1/2" INS- 66195 STEEL NIPPLE MIPT 1/4" CLOSE STAINLESS 610151 1/2" MIPT X 3/8" SLEEVE 712038 STEEL NIPPLE STAINLESS STEEL ADAPTOR 90° 1/4" VALVE NPT X 6622312 1/4"...
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Page 13: Product Reception And Installation
This verification should also be carried out before use. Ensure that the separator is installed in accordance with the requirements below. Failure to comply with CDL's recommendations may affect the product's longevity. Site preparation (Prerequisites) Electricity The machine must be connected to a single-phase 220 V electrical outlet. -
Page 14: How To Replace The 5 Microns Prefiltering Cartridge
User Manual - Hobby 350G Concentrator HOW TO REPLACE THE 5 MICRONS PREFILTERING CARTRIDGE 1. Make sure you have the cartridge casing tightening tool (normally located in the osmosis electrical panel). Make sure to empty the cartridge casing of all liquids by removing the drain plug located under the case. -
Page 15: Installation Of The Membrane
User Manual - Hobby 350G Concentrator INSTALLATION OF THE MEMBRANE 1. First of all, ensure that the membrane housing is free of liquid by opening the drain valve on the underside of the housing. 2. Next, lay the osmosis unit on its front face to facilitate removal of the covers and insertion of... - Page 16 User Manual - Hobby 350G Concentrator Have wrenches or other 7/8“ tools on hand to unscrew the 2 1/2” bolts from the 2 covers. Remove bottom cover and gasket. Note: It may be difficult to remove the clamping collars from the cover due to its proximity to the other components.
- Page 17 User Manual - Hobby 350G Concentrator Note 2: It is extremely important, at this stage, to insert the adapter into the central hole of the membrane, on the side where there is a seal all around the membrane end cap.
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Page 18: Membrane Direction (Reminder)
Each membrane has a brine seal at the end through which the concentrate enters. This must be used as the basis for correct membrane installation. In the Hobby 350G, the membrane is installed as follows (see drawing below): • The diaphragm's brine seal must face upwards. -
Page 19: Process Flow Diagramoperation Steps
User Manual - Hobby 350G Concentrator PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM... - Page 20 User Manual - Hobby 350G Concentrator OPERATION STEPS...
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Page 21: Defrosting
User Manual - Hobby 350G Concentrator DEFROSTING If the concentrator is to be used after being exposed to freezing temperatures, it must be defrosted before use. To do this, use a hot-air gun to heat the stainless-steel outer surface of the feed pump. A towel soaked in hot water can also be used. -
Page 22: General Steps For Concentration
User Manual - Hobby 350G Concentrator GENERAL STEPS FOR CONCENTRATION 1. Close the 4 drain valves, the purge valve and the two sampling valves. 2. Screw on the line filter container at the feed pump inlet. Install the pre-filter. *Ideally, use a cartridge other than the wash cartridge. Make sure you have screwed on the plug below the prefilter (drain plug). -
Page 23: Single Pass Concentration
User Manual - Hobby 350G Concentrator SINGLE PASS CONCENTRATION... - Page 24 User Manual - Hobby 350G Concentrator BATCH CONCENTRATION...
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Page 25: Desugaring
User Manual - Hobby 350G Concentrator DESUGARING Execute the operations shown in the diagram below. Start the concentrator to begin the desugaring cycle (step 9 of the concentration cycle). Take a sample of concentrate at regular intervals until the concentration is 0.5 Brix. -
Page 26: Rinse
User Manual - Hobby 350G Concentrator RINSE Execute the operations as shown in the diagram below. Start the concentrator and adjust the pressure to 60 psi. A minimum of 250 gallons of filtrate must flow through the membrane. Stop the concentrator when the recommended amount of water has been reached. -
Page 27: Soap Wash (Without Wash Tank Option)
User Manual - Hobby 350G Concentrator SOAP WASH (without wash tank option) In the pre-filter casing, replace the existing 5-micron cartridge with a dedicated soap wash cartridge. Follow the instructions in the diagram below. Adjust pressure to 60 psi and wash in a loop until the concentrator stops. The wash cycle will end at a temperature of 43°C/109.4°F. -
Page 28: Shutdown (Drainage)
User Manual - Hobby 350G Concentrator SHUTDOWN (DRAINAGE) Open the 4 drain valves, the purge valve and the 2 sampling valves. Unscrew the line filter container at the feed pump inlet and the strainer to remove residual water. Proceed as shown in the diagram below. -
Page 29: Procedure After A Power Failure
User Manual - Hobby 350G Concentrator PROCEDURE AFTER A POWER FAILURE If the concentrator has stopped after a power failure, check that no ice has formed inside the pumps. Then follow the rinsing procedure before resuming concentration. OPERATING TIPS For optimum concentrator performance, here are a few tips to follow: Follow the rinse and wash cycles after each use. -
Page 30: Recommendation On Water Quality
User Manual - Hobby 350G Concentrator RECOMMENDATION ON WATER QUALITY The quality of the water used for rinsing and cleaning membranes must be of the highest quality to avoid undesirable deposits on the membrane. In most cases, municipal or artesian well water is not considered to be of “acceptable quality”. -
Page 31: Storage
User Manual - Hobby 350G Concentrator STORAGE Shutdown procedure at the end of the season: 1. Soap wash Soap wash (662403) must be repeated until the solution in the wash tank remains clear. It is important to perform a short rinse between each wash. - Page 32 • Once the membrane has been washed, it must be stored in the osmosis unit or in a vessel. If the membrane is stored in a storage vessel or airtight bag, use CDL No. 80000 storage solution. Remove the brine seal (u-cup) and add one tablespoon of solution for a vessel full of filtrate.
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Page 33: Restarting After Storage
User Manual - Hobby 350G Concentrator RESTARTING AFTER STORAGE Before concentrating the first sap of the year, it is important to take the following steps: Insert a new prefilter cartridge. Install the membrane in the separator. Pay attention to the direction of the brine seal (u-cup). -
Page 34: Troubleshooting
User Manual - Hobby 350G Concentrator TROUBLESHOOTING This troubleshooting section is designed to help you quickly identify and solve any problems you may encounter with your equipment. In the event of persistent difficulties, your sales representative or our customer service team will be happy to offer further assistance. -
Page 35: Annex
User Manual - Hobby 350G Concentrator ANNEX PEP Test PEP (Pure Water Permeation) is a measure of membrane performance. By comparing it with the initial PEP, this figure enables us to calculate the membrane's performance losses throughout the season. The initial PEP should be noted after the first 20 hours of use. A correction factor will be used, as the filtrate flow rate varies with temperature. - Page 36 User Manual - Hobby 350G Concentrator Correction Factor Table The drop in membrane performance is due to variations in sap quality. At the beginning and end of the sugaring season, sap will tend to clog membranes more quickly than in the middle of the season.
- Page 37 User Manual - Hobby 350G Concentrator PEP Tests Results Table Filtrate Flow Corrected Date Pressure Temperature Results Result at 13°C...
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Page 38: Warranty
CDL warranty. Problems caused by variations in electrical voltage are not covered. Pre-filter and membranes are not covered by this warranty. Parts found to be defective are subject to inspection by CDL, who will confirm or deny that said product is subject to a manufacturing defect. product... -
Page 39: Notes
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