MILLENIUM REVERSE OSMOSIS UNIT Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual CHAPTER ONE: GENERAL INFORMATION Section The Manual Safety Summary Applications Contraindications Environmental Considerations Theory of Operation Fluid Components Monitors and Controls Optional Equipment 1.10 Specifications 1.10.1 Inlet Water Requirements 1.10.2 Flow Rates 1.10.3 Electrical Requirements 1.10.4...
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CHAPTER FOUR: ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Section Routine Maintenance of Millenium™ RO System 4.1.1 Daily / Per Treatment Maintenance 4.1.2 Weekly Maintenance 4.1.3 Monthly Maintenance 4.1.4 Quarterly Maintenance 4.1.5 Semi-Annual Maintenance 4.1.6 Annual Maintenance Specific Maintenance Procedures and Instructions 4.2.1 Motor Lubricant Procedure 4.2.2 Leak Repair 4.2.3...
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CHAPTER FIVE: TROUBLESHOOTING Table of Content Section Unit Fails to Run Unit Runs Intermittently Motor Runs Hot Water Produced While Unit is Off Low Pump Pressure Pressure Gauge Vibrates Erratically Excess Product Pressure (too high) Product Flow Too Low Product Flow Too High 5.10 Leaks 5.11...
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The Manual This manual has been prepared to provide the operator with information and instructions regarding the installation, use, maintenance and troubleshooting of the GE Osmonics Millenium™ Reverse Osmosis System. CAUTION: When used as a medical device, Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
GE Osmonics systems are not designed, sold, or intended for use in producing water for injection Furthermore, GE Osmonics systems are not intended to be used outside of the device specifications and limitations, as outlined in this manual and other related materials.
NOISE: The RO unit does not generate significant noise levels. Hard walls may reflect noise and will make the RO seem louder. 14693e – 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics ° ° F (25 C) feed temperature.
The following paragraphs detail the function of these fluid control components, which are used within the RO. 14693e – 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics 1 - 6 General Information...
"flush" from the full open (flush) to just before the fully closed (operate) position. CAUTION: Excessive “chattering” may be eliminated by slowly moving the valve from the full flush position towards “OPERATE”. 14693e – 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics 1 - 7 General Information...
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When drawing disinfectants or cleaning solutions, do not allow the RO to draw air. This may cause irreparable damage to the RO pump. 14693e – 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics 1 - 8 General Information...
RO. The port has a check valve that closes when there is no hose connected to the fitting. 14693e – 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics The inlet water switch must be ON for the 1 - 9...
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The Alarm Mute switch will mute the audible alarm for 30 - 45 seconds. A red indicator lamp is displayed on the switch when the mute switch has been pressed. 14693e – 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics 1 - 10 General Information...
1.9 Optional Equipment GE Osmonics offers a number of optional items to adapt the equipment to meet specific needs. Options are available to improve portability, and to improve the quality of the feedwater to the RO. Frequently requested options are briefly described in the following paragraphs.
1.11 Disposal Disposal of this product or parts must be carried out according with local disposal codes. 14693e – 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics Vertical Cabinet 25 ½ inches 15 inches 8 inches 95% minimum at initial testing at factory.
Contact your Facility Equipment Technician. If the technician is unable to help then… Call GE Osmonics Technical Service Department at (800) 633-3080 or (206) 395-2200. Technicians are available for all calls between 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday.
Return Goods Authorization (RGA) Procedure If you wish to return goods for, warranty evaluation and/or credit please have your original sales order, invoice and device serial number available when you call GE Osmonics. Call GE Osmonics at (800)-633-3080 and request Technical Service. A GE...
Granular Activated Carbon Hertz Horse Power lbs. Pounds Light Emitting Diode Liters Per Day Liters Per Minute Meter mg/L. Milligrams Per Liter Milliliters 14693e – 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics 1 - 16 General Information...
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9 on the Main Terminal Barrier Strip) Thin Film Total Dissolved Solids Underwriters Laboratory Volts Alternating Current Water for Injection Weight Volts Alternating Current 14693e – 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics 1 - 17 General Information...
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M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics Millenium RO System CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION GUIDELINES AND INITIAL SYSTEM START-UP 14693e - 31 Mar 03 2 - 1 Installation Guidelines and Instructions...
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25°) will produce more permeate, and will consume more water. The water may also require some pretreatment to ensure maximum performance and suitability. GE Osmonics recommends that feed water be chlorine/chloramine free and solids above 5 microns in size be filtered out.
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200 PSI. If 200 PSI is exceeded, adjust pump pressure on pump head located inside the cabinet. See instructions in Figure 1 below: 14693e - 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics 2 - 4 Installation Guidelines and Instructions...
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• Microbiological Culture (colony count) results • Endotoxin (pyrogen) level testing (if applicable) The Millenium™ RO is now ready for use. 14693e - 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics 2 - 5 Installation Guidelines and Instructions...
AAMI Analysis. Chlorine and chloramine dissipate from the water sample over time and reported results will be inaccurate. NOTES: 14693e - 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics 2 - 6 Installation Guidelines and Instructions...
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The Millenium™ RO is now ready for connection to the dialysis machine. Shut Down Procedure Turn off the RO pump power switch. Turn off the inlet water valve switch. Turn off the inlet water supply. 14693e - 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics System Operation...
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RO should be stored in an approved disinfectant or storage solution (Not ‘RENALIN®’ or other type oxidizing products). Refer to the disinfection or storage procedure in this manual. Disconnect from the utilities and store the RO. 14693e - 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics System Operation...
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Routine Maintenance of Millenium™ RO System GE Osmonics Millenium™ RO systems have been designed to operate with a minimum of operator attention. Like all mechanical systems they will operate longer and with less trouble when operator maintenance is performed regularly. Operator maintenance on a...
Check the quick-disconnect fittings and hoses. They should seat securely and fluid should shut off when they are disconnected. 14693e - 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics Refer to the disinfection procedure in this 4- 4...
Check the switches and lights for correct operation. Check all pre RO devices for correct operation. Lubricate the motor. Refer to the lubricating instructions in this chapter. 14693e - 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics 4- 5 Routine Maintenance...
Check again for leaks. (Over tightening can crack the female fitting). If the leak continues, it may be necessary to replace the male threaded fitting and/or the female threaded fitting. 14693e - 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics 4- 6 Routine Maintenance...
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M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics Tubing connections: 14693e - 31 Mar 03 4- 7 Routine Maintenance...
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Re-pressurize the system (if applicable) and inspect for leaks. If the leak is not resolved, start over or simply replace the entire tube fitting or tube. 14693e - 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics 4- 8 Routine Maintenance...
Reapply pressure in opposite direction of flow and recheck pressure and for seepage. If pressure does not drop and no seepage is found, valve is functioning correctly. 14693e - 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics 4- 9 Routine Maintenance...
Regular maintenance cleaning is the best assurance of long membrane service. 14693e - 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics A good preventative 4- 10 Routine Maintenance...
Using the disinfect switch, turn the RO on and flush approximately 1/2 gallon of the solution to the drain. This prevents fouling the cleaning solution with the first 14693e - 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics 4- 12 Routine Maintenance...
Repeat the cleaning procedure with the other pH cleaner. recommends using a low pH cleaner first, followed by a high pH cleaner after rinsing thoroughly. 14693e - 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics 4- 13 Routine Maintenance GE Osmonics...
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Reconnect the product line to its original connection. Remove the “Do Not Use/Contains Cleaner” warning label. The Millenium™ RO system is now ready for use. 14693e - 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics 4- 14 Routine Maintenance...
BIOSAN™" to prevent use of RO until properly rinsed. CAUTION: Water to be used must be chlorine free or damage to the RO membranes may result. 14693e - 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics 4- 15 Routine Maintenance Neither...
Reconnect the product line to its original connections. Remove the 'Do Not Use/Contains BIOSAN™' warning label. The Millenium™ RO System is now ready for use. 14693e - 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics 4- 17 Routine Maintenance...
• “DO NOT USE” warning labels or signs (not provided by Osmonics) • cleaning / disinfect log sheets • most current log sheets for water quality comparison • proper protective body wear WARNING: 14693e - 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics 4- 18 Routine Maintenance...
Do not allow air to be drawn into the RO system, as this will damage the pump. Test for the presence of formaldehyde in the product line (the RO must be running). Release the disinfect switch. 14693e - 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics 4- 19 Routine Maintenance...
Check the product line for residual disinfectant with an appropriate test kit. If the test is positive, continue to rinse until a negative test is obtained. Disconnect the product rinse line and store it. 14693e - 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics 4- 20 Routine Maintenance...
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Success of the disinfection procedure may be ascertained by taking a water culture after completion. See the Product Water Culture Procedure in this chapter. 14693e - 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics 4- 21 Routine Maintenance...
• “DO NOT USE” warning labels or signs (not provided by Osmonics) • cleaning / disinfect log sheets • most current log sheets for water quality comparison 14693e - 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics 4- 22 Routine Maintenance...
CAUTION: When ‘RENALIN®’ is to be used as a disinfectant, several preparatory steps are required by GE Osmonics as well as the membrane manufacturer. Failure to comply with these instructions, which incorporate instructions from the membrane manufacturer, will jeopardize the system performance and warranty.
Turn on the inlet water valve switch and allow the system to rinse for 2 minutes. Turn the RO pump power switch on and run the RO for 10 minutes. CAUTION: 14693e - 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics 4- 24 Routine Maintenance...
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Disconnect the product rinse line and store it. Remove the 'Do Not Use/Contains Disinfectant’ warning label. The Millenium™ RO System is now ready for use. 14693e - 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics 4- 25 Routine Maintenance...
C) immediately and assayed within a 24 hour period. Obtain the samples wearing long sleeves and a mask to prevent contamination of samples, use a “mid-stream” “clean catch” type procedure. 14693e - 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics 4- 26 Routine Maintenance...
• Any other pertinent information or procedures your facility or lab requires The samples should be assayed within 30 minutes of obtaining or refrigerated at 5° C immediately and assayed within a 24-hour period. 14693e - 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics 4- 27 Routine Maintenance...
After storage, the RO unit must be completely rinsed of formaldehyde, and a bacterial culture performed and interpreted before use. Perform AAMI analysis if it has been one year or more since last done. 14693e - 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics 4- 28 Routine Maintenance...
After storage, the RO unit must be completely rinsed of BIOSAN™, and a bacterial culture performed and interpreted before use. Perform AAMI analysis if it has been one year or more since last done. 14693e - 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics 4- 29 Routine Maintenance...
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TDS Value High 5.13 RO Fails to Draw Disinfectant 5.14 RO Pump Leaks 5.15 TDS Value fluctuates 14693e - 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics Table of Contents TITLE 5- 3 PAGE 5-10 5-11 5-11 5-11...
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See 5.5. RO Runs Intermittently Loose electrical connection. a. Verify that all wiring connections are secure. b. Verify that plug is securely connected to outlet. 14693e - 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics 5- 5 Troubleshooting...
Remove valve and clear obstruction. c. Replace valve. Fault inlet water valve switch. a. Verify switch is in OFF position. b. Check switch with ohm meter, replace switch. 14693e - 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics 5- 6 Troubleshooting...
Inlet regulator faulty. a. Replace regulator. Excess Product Pressure (too high) Inlet pressure regulator improperly adjusted. a. Decrease pressure regulator to adjust maximum product setting. 14693e - 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics 5- 7 Troubleshooting...
Regenerate softener. d. Check supply water for hardness and conductivity. Product recirculation check valve failed. a. Refer to Maintenance Procedures for Check Valve Test. 14693e - 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics 5- 8 Troubleshooting...
General information: Any leak from any part of the system should be corrected as soon as possible. necessitating expensive repairs. Refer to the Maintenance Procedures for Leak Repair. 14693e - 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics Left unattended, leaks can cause secondary damage 5- 9 Troubleshooting...
Change in feed water TDS. a. Verify feed and product water quality with independent meter. b. Softener problem, rinsing out high levels of salt. 14693e - 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics 5- 10 An apparent Troubleshooting...
Softener problem, rinsing out high levels of salt. Product recirculation check valve failed. a. Refer to Maintenance Procedures for Check Valve Test. 14693e - 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics If the product water quality is poor, investigate the 5- 11 An apparent...
Mechanical seal failure (leaks out vent hole). a. Replace pump. 5.15 TDS Value Fluctuates Product recirculation check valve failed. a. Refer to Maintenance Procedures for Check Valve Test. 14693e - 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics 5- 12 Troubleshooting...
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M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics Millenium RO System CHAPTER SIX: DRAWINGS 14693e - 31 Mar 03 6 - 1 Drawings...
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M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics Millenium RO (Component Layout) 14693e - 31 Mar 03 6 - 3 Drawings...
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M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics Millenium RO (Disinfect View) 14693e - 31 Mar 03 6 - 4 Drawings...
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M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics Millenium RO (Flow Schematic) 14693e - 31 Mar 03 6 - 5 Drawings...
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M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics Millenium RO (Electrical Schematic, High Voltage, 50/60Hz) 14693e - 31 Mar 03 6 - 6 Drawings...
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M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics Millenium RO (Electrical Schematic, Low Voltage, 50/60Hz) 14693e - 31 Mar 03 6 - 7 Drawings...
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ELECTRICAL CONTROL PANEL 14693e - 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics 21080 20204 20205 20203 30005 ELECTRICAL CONTROL BOX Millenium RO (Electrical Layout) 6 - 8 12312 12310 30010 1236062 (60Hz) 1234687 (50Hz) 12315 (60HZ) 12315−1 (50HZ)
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M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics 40569 1234678 Millenium RO (Input Manifold 50/60Hz) 14693e - 31 Mar 03 6 - 9 Drawings...
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M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics 14765 40218 12131 40569 40564 40602 20178 Millenium RO (Main Manifold) 14693e - 31 Mar 03 6 - 10 Drawings...
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M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics 14738 40976 40976 40976 40218 40976 40976 40570 40218 Millenium RO (Waste Manifold) 14693e - 31 Mar 03 6 - 11 Drawings...
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M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics OS1151581 DETAIL ’A’ (NOT TO SCALE) Millenium RO (ROMA Assembly) 14693e - 31 Mar 03 6 - 12 Drawings...
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M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics 50112 14493 41566 41566 42014 TO HOLE IN RO CABINET Millenium RO (Flush Valve Assembly) 14693e - 31 Mar 03 6 - 13 Drawings...
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5. REPLACE WASHER (IF IT CAME OFF) AND ACORN NUT. 6. TURN ON WATER AND POWER AND THEN CHECK PRESSURE READING. REPEAT AS NECESSARY. PUMP (Pump Pressure Adjustment Procedure) 14693e - 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics PRESSURE ADJ. SCREW WASHER ACORN NUT Millenium RO...
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M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics “Push-In” Fitting Instructions 14693e - 31 Mar 03 6 - 15 Drawings...
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Pump, 100 GPH, SS, W/Regulator 50041 Pump-to-Motor Coupling 1234489 Regulator, Product Pressure Adjustment 12131 Sensor Probe, Total Dissolved Solids, Feed, Product 14693e - 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics Millenium RO System 7 - 3 Spare Parts List...
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Hardness Test Kit 14604 Silt Density Index (SDI) Test Kit 11656 Total Chlorine Test Kit 70001 Water Test Kit, AAMI Standards OPTIONAL 14693e - 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics 7 - 4 Spare Parts List...
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Filter, 5 Micron, 9 7/8" 40698 Filter, Carbon, 9 7/8" 14924 Kit, Mil, Prefilter Install (Mounts prefilter to RO or to wall. Includes all necessary parts.) 14693e - 31 Mar 03 M illenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics 7 - 5 Spare Parts List...
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Call (253) 395-2200 for additional information, (800) 633-3080 in the U.S., or visit www.osmonics.com Corporate Headquarters 5951 Clearwater Drive Minnetonka, MN 55343-8995 (952) 933 2277 Phone (952) 933-0141 Fax Kent Operations 7848 South 202 Kent, WA 98032-1345 (253) 395-2200 Phone (253) 395-2363 Fax...
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