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OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
E4H Series Water Purification Machines
16,000 GPD to 43,200 GPD
3
3
60.6 m
/day to 163.5 m
/day
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Operations and Maintenance Manual E4H Series Water Purification Machines Table of Contents 1. DESCRIPTION ..................................5 1.1 Definitions ..................................5 1.1.1 Permeate Rate (Product Water Rate) [Qp] ...................... 5 1.1.2 Concentrate Rate (Reject Rate) [Qc] ........................5 1.1.3 Feed Rate [Qf ] ................................5 1.1.4 Reverse Osmosis (RO) ............................... - Page 3 Operations and Maintenance Manual E4H Series Water Purification Machines 1.5.5 Pump ....................................14 1.5.6 RO Membrane Rejection ............................14 2. INSTALLATION ................................16 2.1 Mounting ..................................16 2.2 Piping ....................................17 2.3 Electrical................................... 17 2.3.1 ECN Electrical System ............................17 2.3.2 DLX Electrical System ............................
- Page 4 9.2 Desal* Membrane Element Workmanship Warranty ................47 10. OPERATING LOGS ................................50 10.1 START-UP DATA ................................50 10.2 DAILY LOG FOR GE WATER & PROCESS TECHNOLOGIES MEMBRANE MACHINES ....51 List of Tables Table 1. 1: Flow Specifications for E4H Machines, 50-75% Recovery ..............13 Table 1.
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Page 5: Description
Operations and Maintenance Manual E4H Series Water Purification Machines 1. DESCRIPTION Your E-Series reverse osmosis (RO) machine is a durable piece of equipment which, with proper care, will last for many years. These instructions give operation and maintenance details vital to the sustained performance of the machine. -
Page 6: Membrane Elements
The spacer allows for movement of the concentrate past the membrane, and the permeate carrier carries the purified water out of the membrane element . GE Water & Process Technologies manufactures a patented spiral wound membrane element with a turbulent flow design. -
Page 7: Figure1. 2: Membrane Element With Interconnectors
Operations and Maintenance Manual E4H Series Water Purification Machine Figure1. 2: Membrane Element with Interconnectors Figure1. 3: Cross-Sectional View of Membrane Element 7 ... -
Page 8: Cip
Operations and Maintenance Manual E4H Series Water Purification Machine 1.1.6 CIP The abbreviation for clean-in-place. 1.1.7 Average Pressure [PAVG] Primary Final 1.1.8 Concentration Concentration equals the Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) concentration of a solution expressed as parts per million (ppm) or conductivity (microSiemens/cm). = Feed Concentration = Permeate Concentration = Concentrate Concentration... -
Page 9: Figure1. 4: Principle Of Operation
Operations and Maintenance Manual E4H Series Water Purification Machine An example of how to calculate salt rejection and recovery is given below. Figure1. 4: Principle of Operation Given the system case in the figure above: 100mg/L 375mg/L ... -
Page 10: Flow Description
Operations and Maintenance Manual E4H Series Water Purification Machine 1.2 Flow Description The feed water passes through a replaceable 5-micron cartridge filter, which removes bulk suspended solids. Filtered water then flows to the inlet control valve. This solenoid-controlled diaphragm valve is wired to the on/off switch and opens when the machine is turned on, allowing water to flow to the pump inlet. -
Page 11: Economy (Ecn) Model And Deluxe (Dlx) Model Options
Operations and Maintenance Manual E4H Series Water Purification Machine Example: RO,E4H-21K-DLX, 460, 6, 50-75 • RO indicates the machine is a reverse osmosis machine. • E4H indicates the machine series (E) and 4-inch housings/membrane elements • H indicates horizontal membrane element housing configuration •... -
Page 12: Dlx Model
Operations and Maintenance Manual E4H Series Water Purification Machine Pre-filter housing and 5-micron cartridge filter • • Pre-filter, post-filter, primary and final pressure gauges • Concentrate and permeate flow rotameters • Pump throttling valve • Digital conductivity monitor, panel-mounted, for permeate quality monitoring •... -
Page 13: Specifications For E-Series Machines
1.5 Specifications for E-Series Machines The machine flow specifications listed in Table 1.1 below are based on 77°F (25°C) and 2,000 ppm NaCl. Table 1. 1: Flow Specifications for E4H Machines, 50-75% Recovery Model E4H-16K E4H-21K E4H-27K E4H-38K E4H-43K Units... -
Page 14: Permeate Flow Rate
Multi-stage centrifugal; approximate primary operating pressure of 190 psig (13.1 bar) excluding line pressure. 1.5.6 RO Membrane Rejection E4H reverse osmosis machines use GE fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) covered AG4040F membrane elements. For ordering information refer to the attached Spare Parts List. See Table 1.3 below for details. -
Page 15: Table 1. 3: Membrane Element Specifications - Ag4040F
Operations and Maintenance Manual E4H Series Water Purification Machine Table 1. 3: Membrane Element Specifications – AG4040F* Outer Cover Material Typical Ionic Rejection (TDS)* 99.0 – 99.5% Nominal Permeate Flow Rate at 225 psi 2,200 gpd (8.3m 3 /day) Typical Feed Water Temperature Range 50 –... -
Page 16: Installation
Operations and Maintenance Manual E4H Series Water Purification Machine 2. INSTALLATION 2.1 Mounting E4H Series machines are equipped with a stand-alone frame, which supports the machine. At least 45 inches (114 cm) of space should be allowed on each end of the membrane element housings for removal and loading of membrane elements. -
Page 17: Piping
Operations and Maintenance Manual E4H Series Water Purification Machine 2.2 Piping The E4H comes with threaded NPT fittings. A CIP system is supplied with the DLX Model E4H. Connection Schedule Table 2. 1: Model E4H-16K E4H-21K E4H-27K E4H-38K E4H-43K Inlet 1.5-inch 1.5-inch 1.5-inch... -
Page 18: Dlx Electrical System
Operations and Maintenance Manual E4H Series Water Purification Machine 2.3.2 DLX Electrical System The DLX series E4H’s include the AccuTrak® RO solid state controller. The AccuTrak • includes a menu screen for selecting the operation mode of the RO. The RO must be in either “Auto”... -
Page 19: Preparation And Start-Up
If the machine is to be run at a different location than was originally intended, a new water analysis is required for warranty consideration and should be sent to GE Water & Process Technologies for review and recommendations for operation of the machine. -
Page 20: Start-Up
Operations and Maintenance Manual E4H Series Water Purification Machine 3.2 Start-Up If your machine is provided with the membranes installed in the housings, proceed to step 1. If your machine is provided with the membranes in shipping boxes, you must load the membranes in the housings prior to starting the machine. - Page 21 Operations and Maintenance Manual E4H Series Water Purification Machine 8. With the machine in the OFF position, connect the 110 VAC (or 220 VAC 50 Hz) wiring. 9. Open your concentrate and recycle flow control valves two complete turns. These valves are positioned on the flow control center of the machine.
- Page 22 Operations and Maintenance Manual E4H Series Water Purification Machine 12. Turn the panel switch to the OFF position. 13. Energize the power source to the motor starter. The pump should not operate at this point. Skip to step 18 to continue with startup procedures. 14.
- Page 23 Operations and Maintenance Manual E4H Series Water Purification Machine Operation of the pump backwards for even a short time can cause damage to the pump. Caution! Turn the RO System Selector to the MANUAL position. The high-pressure pump will operate and the machine will begin to build pressure. As you are operating, be sure to watch the pressure gauge on the instrument panel.
- Page 24 Operations and Maintenance Manual E4H Series Water Purification Machine The concentrate flow control valve has a drilled orifice to ensure a predetermined amount of flow and pressure in the closed position. This orifice is sized to operate the machine at 75% recovery. 20.
- Page 25 28. A daily log sheet, which includes general operating conditions (pressures, flows, concentrations, pH, and pretreatment conditions), and routine or special maintenance (flushing or cleaning as needed) must be kept . This log sheet will be required by GE Water & Process Technologies if a warranty question arises. 25 ...
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Page 26: Operation And Maintenance
E4H Series Water Purification Machine 4. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE The operation and maintenance of your GE Water & Process Technologies E4H Machine is relatively simple but requires regular data recording and routine preventative maintenance. We cannot emphasize too strongly the importance of filling out the daily log sheet during each operating shift. -
Page 27: Flushing
Operations and Maintenance Manual E4H Series Water Purification Machine Failure change filter according these requirements will void the warranty. IMPORTANT! 4.3 Flushing The machine should be flushed periodically to remove sediment from membrane surfaces. The feed flush system automatically flushes the machine at shutdown when the RO System Selector is set to AUTO mode in the deluxe version and when the ON/OFF switch is set to ON in the economy version. -
Page 28: Cleaning
GE Water & Process Technologies recommends cleaning at least once a quarter to assure good membrane element performance and long membrane element life. - Page 29 Turn the CIP off and allow it to soak for 10 minutes. Do not operate the machine below the designated pressure without approval from GE Water & Process Technologies. Operation below the stated pressure may be detrimental to the pump.
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Page 30: Draining Machine For Storage/Shipment
4.5 Draining Machine for Storage/Shipment Prior to shipping or outside storage of a GE Water & Process Technologies E4H Machine, the system should be cleaned with the appropriate cleaner, flushed with water, and protected from biological attack with the appropriate solution for TFC membrane. The membrane housings and piping lines of the machine must be completely drained. - Page 31 Operations and Maintenance Manual E4H Series Water Purification Machine 1. Remove the membrane bag containing the membrane from the shipping tube. 2. Cut the bag open as close as possible to the seal at the end of the bag, so that the bag may be re-used if necessary.
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Page 32: Membrane Replacement
Operations and Maintenance Manual E4H Series Water Purification Machine diameter of the membrane housing. Install the clamp halves, and tighten the bolts until the clamp halves meet. 13. Re-connect any fittings that were removed when disassembling the membrane housings. 14. Return to step 1 in Section 3.2 in the Start-Up Procedure. 4.7 Membrane Replacement As time progresses, the efficiency of the membrane will be reduced. -
Page 33: Optional Accessories
Replaces standard membrane elements with NF membrane elements. elements. The machine will operate at approx. 115 psi (8 bar). Accutrack RO solid- Replaces standard controller with modular PLC (GE Instrumentation state controller with Fanuc Micro40) that offers increased I/O and Ethernet Upgrade (PLC) blind instruments. -
Page 34: External Controls
Operations and Maintenance Manual E4H Series Water Purification Machine 5.2 External Controls Your E4H RO machine is equipped with External Control capability. External Control is the on/off control of the RO via a signal from a remote device. The External Control could be remote on/off, level control, pre-treatment lockout, and/or post-treatment lockout, etc. -
Page 35: Troubleshooting
This troubleshooting guide can assist you in identifying common operating problems you may experience with your machine. The operator can easily correct many of these problems; however, for those that persist or are not understood, you should contact the GE Water & Process Technologies technical support team. Have the following information available when calling the GE Water &... - Page 36 Operations and Maintenance Manual E4H Series Water Purification Machine Table 6.1: Troubleshooting Guide Symptom (Alarm) Possible Cause Remedies Low permeate flow rate Low operating pressure See the possible causes for low operating pressure. Dirty or fouled membranes Clean the membranes. Operating on cold water less Install a hot/cold feed water tempering than 55 - 60°F (13 - 16°C)
- Page 37 Open the concentrate valve and flush. quality Test the water for pH, hardness, TDS, and iron content. A water analysis should be sent to GE Water & Process Technologies for review. Inaccurate conductivity Calibrate the sensor with a conductivity monitor or fouled probe standard solution or check the readings with another conductivity meter.
- Page 38 No power to machine. Check the fuses or circuit breakers; measure the voltage. Motor and/or pump not See the pump instructions. Contact GE for operating properly. repair of replacement. Alarm condition has turned off Check for minimum inlet pressure and machine.
- Page 39 If the SD card memory is not full, the SD card has to be exchanged. AccuTrak® RO error: Defect Calibration data for at Contact local GE Service. least one configured 4-20 mA/ Pt100 Input. CalibFault 4-20mA In (Input State: Fc) AccuTrak®...
- Page 40 Operations and Maintenance Manual E4H Series Water Purification Machine Table 6.1: Troubleshooting Guide Symptom (Alarm) Possible Cause Remedies Factory Reset All configuration and The continuation of the operating as parameter data is reset to controller is possible after the default values and the downloading of a new configuration and AccuTrak®...
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Page 42: Spare Parts List
Operations and Maintenance Manual E4H Series Water Purification Machine 7. SPARE PARTS LIST For detailed spare part lists, please refer to the manual addendum. Contact the GE Water & Process Technologies Customer Support Center to order parts. 42 ... - Page 43 Operations and Maintenance Manual E4H Series Water Purification Machine 43 ...
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Page 44: Return Goods Authorization (Rga) Procedure
GE Water & Process Technologies. Call the GE Water & Process Technologies technical support team at (866)-GE WATER. A GE Water & Process Technologies technical support representative will provide instructions and a return authorization number, which needs to be clearly written on the outside of the box used to ship your materials. - Page 45 Operations and Maintenance Manual E4H Series Water Purification Machine 45 ...
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Page 46: Warranty/Guarantee
Operations and Maintenance Manual E4H Series Water Purification Machine 9. WARRANTY/GUARANTEE 9.1 Machine Warranty/Guarantee Seller warrants its products to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of 15 months from receipt or 12 months from start-up/first use of the product , whichever occurs first , but only when said products are operated at all times in accordance with Seller ’s written instructions. -
Page 47: Desal* Membrane Element Workmanship Warranty
For applications or water conditions other than those specified in the original purchase order for the reverse osmosis or ultrafiltration machine, the User should consult GE Osmonics' Engineering Department as to the suitability of the solution to be run in the membrane elements. - Page 48 GE Osmonics will replace the membrane element with a new membrane element and will charge the User for the portion of the 12 months that the membrane element was used plus incoming freight and local labor.
- Page 49 It is the obligation of the User to maintain frequent operating data records. GE Osmonics may request these records in the warranty evaluation. User must notify GE Osmonics at the very first sign of changes in operation of the Osmo machine or membrane elements.
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Page 50: Operating Logs
Operations and Maintenance Manual E4H Series Water Purification Machine 10. OPERATING LOGS 10.1 START-UP DATA Customer: Date: Model No: Tested By: Pump Model No: Serial No: Units (Circle One) Data Data Remarks Temperature °F °C Permeate Rate Concentrate Rate Total Flow Rate % Recovery Pre-Filter Pressure Post-Filter Pressure... -
Page 51: Operations And Maintenance Manual
Operations and Maintenance Manual E4H Series Water Purification Machine 10.2 DAILY LOG FOR GE WATER & PROCESS TECHNOLOGIES MEMBRANE MACHINES NOMENCLATURE: MACHINE MODEL NO: NAME OF COMPANY: SERIAL NO: PERIOD OF THIS SHEET: PRESS = PRESSURE CONC = CONCENTRATE, Q NOTE: Please record all calibrations of instruments or other occurrences related to this system. - Page 52 Europe/Middle East/ Asia/Pacific Find a contact near you bvisitinggewater.com ore-mailing Trevose, PA Watertown, MA Africa Shanghai, China [email protected]. +1-215-355-3300 +1-617-926-2500 Heverlee Belgium +86(0) 411-8366-6489 +32-16-40-20-00 ©Copyright 2014 General Electric Company. All rights reserved. Printed in USA Material P/N 1163955 RevE...