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- Page 1 RO Bucket Practical, Portable Reverse Osmosis Join our Facebook Group “The RO Bucket Information Exchange” for instant tech support from actual users! User Manual RB5, RB10, RB15, RB20, RB25 | Maple Sap Buckets...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Revision 4 | May 2024 Table of Contents Responsible Use and Liability Disclaimer ..............3 Possible hazards associated with use of the RO Bucket include: ....3 Introduction ........................4 Concentrating Sap ...................... 4 Pre-Concentrating Sap Before You Boil ............... 4 Ensuring Flavor and Color .................. -
Page 3: Responsible Use And Liability Disclaimer
● Leaks: Closely monitor the operation of the product. Regularly inspect and repair any components that are leaking. In no event shall The RO Bucket LLC be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special, or consequential damages to property or life whatsoever arising out of or connected... -
Page 4: Introduction
RO Bucket, please consider the following: Concentrating Sap Running your sap through the RO bucket one time will double the sugar content. You can increase this up to 8% by running sap through multiple times. Pre-Concentrating Sap Before You Boil If your boiling rate is greater than the RO Bucket’s processing rate, we recommend pre-... -
Page 5: Ro Bucket Parts List
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Page 6: Setting Up Your Ro Bucket
5-gallon bucket of water. 4. Plug in the RO Bucket. After a minute or two, a steady flow of water should come out of the concentrate hose. Let the system run for 10 minutes. Note: It is normal to have some flow out of the permeate hose as well. -
Page 7: Flushing Your Ro Bucket
Flushing Your RO Bucket Following a regular flushing schedule will ensure your RO bucket continues to perform well. Performing A 24-Hour Flush Follow these steps if your unit will be used within 24 hours after processing your sap: 1. Fully open or remove the needle valve. -
Page 8: Performing A Temporary Storage Flush
“Performing A Short-Term Flush.” Every week the RO Bucket isn’t used, flush it with 5 gallons of permeate water. You may also store it temporarily by running a preservative mixture through the system. -
Page 9: Storing Unit At The End-Of-Season
4. Continue flushing until the pH of the discharge matches the pH of the initial water source. Maintaining Your RO Bucket Due to sugar concentration, sap quality, temperature, and wear over time, the RO Bucket’s pre-filter and RO membranes have varying life expectancies. The following general guidelines can aide you in... -
Page 10: Maintaining Pre-Filters
Maintaining pre-filters The RO Bucket uses a 5 micron 10” pre-filter. These pre-filters are designed to be single use due to bacteria growth. However, with adequate flushing and refrigeration between uses, they can last up to a week. If you are processing large amounts of sap uninterrupted, you should change the pre-filter every 300 gallons. -
Page 11: Maintaining Quick Connect Fittings
O- rings are not available. Flushing an Improperly Maintained RO Bucket Follow these steps if you are noticing odors or poor performance: 1. Remove the old pre-filter and install a new one. - Page 12 9. Install a new 5 micron pre-filter and run an additional 10 gallons of permeate water through the system to flush out the membrane mix. After flushing with 10 gallons of permeate water, place all three hoses in 5 gallons of permeate water and circulate for 30 minutes. Continue flushing until the pH of the discharge matches the pH of the initial water source.
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Page 13: Faq
At no time should the flow of concentrate be less than the flow of permeate. This could result in rapid deterioration of the reverse osmosis membranes (RB5-RB15 systems). To increase the concentration of syrup, run multiple passes. Concentrations up to 8% can be achieved by running multiple passes. -
Page 14: Warranty Coverage Information
It does not cover damage caused by freezing, submersion in water, or rough handling. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to ship the defective pump and/or transformer back to The RO Bucket LLC. along with proof of purchase to be eligible for replacement.
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