Operations - GE Homespring Owner's Manual

D. OPERATIONS
System Description
Air Relief Valve
Internal
Prefilter
Membrane
Module
Backpulse Tank
System Base
FIGURE 1
Startup Information
Once the Homespring Authorized Technician has completed
the System installation, the System must be flushed before
use. The flushing will remove any food-grade preservative
used in the factory and any cleaning agent used in the
commissioning of the System. Open a nearby cold water tap
downstream of the System in full and allow it to run for 60
minutes. Ensure that the drain of the sink is unobstructed and
is able to accommodate the flow. Do not leave the running tap
unattended.
There may be some chlorine smell in the water in the first
few days after the System has been installed. If desired, run a
cold water tap for a few minutes on each of the first few days
before use.
Sanitizing Information
If the System is used to filter water from sources other than
a municipal drinking water supply (e.g. surface water and
ground water), the drinking water distribution system of
the dwelling must be disinfected prior to use. The cleaning
procedure performed during the commissioning of the
System does not disinfect the water distribution system of the
dwelling.
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Normal Operation
The System does not require any special attention under
normal operating conditions. The System uses existing water
pressure in the water supply line to filter water and will
continue to operate even during a power failure. Electricity is
only required to activate the self-cleaning sequences.
System Cap
Setting the Controller
Inlet port
The System uses two methods to clean its membrane:
a) flushing and b) draining. During a flushing sequence, the
System Casing
Drain Solenoid Valve of the System opens, allowing
contaminants inside the System to be flushed out under the
water supply line pressure. For Systems equipped with a
Surface Water Option Kit, the System may also perform a
draining sequence. During a draining sequence, water is
Drain port
completely emptied out from the System. Both the flushing
and draining sequences are done automatically.
NOTE: Electrical power to the Controller must be on to activate
the flushing and draining sequences. The batteries are for
keeping the time in case of power failure and will not activate
Outlet port
the flushing and draining sequences.
NOTE: Once the Controller is set, the Controller will remember
Air Bladder
the Start Time, Program Number, and Flush/Drain Interval
Valve
settings even if the electrical power to the Controller is
interrupted.
NOTE: When the System is undergoing a flushing or a draining
sequence, very little or no water will be available for use in the
dwelling. If possible, select a time for the flushing and draining
when no water generation is required. Normal operation will
resume once the flushing and draining sequences are finished.
Follow these steps to set the Controller: