GE Merlin Installation And Maintenance Manual page 20

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MEMBRANE ELEMENTS
D. Securely insert O-ring end of elements into manifold. See
Figure 8.
E. Replace sumps and tighten until it bottoms out.
NOTE: The system should be sanitized whenever a membrane element
or filter is replaced.
8. Sanitize the system.
A. The manifold should be positioned flat with the sump connections
facing up.
Prefilter Center Opening
B. Pour a tablespoon (15 milliliters) of chlorine bleach into the center
opening of the prefilter sump connection. See Figure 9.
9. Install prefilter.
A. Remove new prefilter from packaging. Ensure gaskets are secure.
Insert prefilter into proper opening on manifold.
B. Lubricate sump O-ring with silicone lubricant.
C. With the prefilter element in place, screw the sump into the connection.
Tighten until it bottoms out.
10. Replace the postfilter.
A. To unlock the fittings from the tubing, push down on the collet sleeves
and pull the tubing out.
B. Discard the exhausted postfilter.
C. To prevent leaks, cut the tubing back approximately
1/4 inch prior to connecting the new postfilter. Make sure flow direction
arrow aligns with water path. Reinsert tubing and collect locks.
11. Re-connect the fittings to the manifold and lock in position with locking bar.
Membrane Element Locations
Figure 9
REPLACEMENT OF THE PREFILTER, POSTFILTER, AND RO