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IT-DS EDI Modules
This salt flush rinses the cleaning solution from the module, and returns the ion exchange resin to the
sodium and chloride forms.
Chemicals necessary
for Step 2 (5% NaCl)
IT-DS05-S IT-DS10-S IT-DS20-S IT-DS30-S IT-DS50-S
Water (RO permeate or
CEDI prod)
12 gal
(45
liters
24 gal
(90
liters
36 gal
(135
liters
60 gal
(225
liters
90 gal
(335.5
liters
Sodium chloride (NaCl)
5 lbs
(2.25 kg)
10 lbs
(4.5 kg)
15 lbs
(6.8 kg)
25 lbs
(11.4 kg)
37.5 lbs
(17 kg)
Remove product and reject outlet lines from the cleaning tank, and direct to drain. Fill
Dissolve the sodium chloride (NaCl) in the water.
Start the cleaning pump and flush through the module to drain for about three
Turn off the cleaning pump. Drain
STEP 3: Water Flush To Drain
Close the pump discharge valve. Keep product and reject lines directed to drain and
disconnect the cleaning equipment from the module.
Turn on the feed water supply to the system. Slowly open the feed valve to allow RO
product water to flow through the module to drain.
After flushing all residual cleaning solutions from the system, follow the initial
start-up procedures in Section 3.5 of this manual. Start without the DC power
applied to the VNX module for five minutes and then restore normal DC power.
4.3.2 Cleaning with 5% Brine/1% Caustic Solution
Sodium Hydroxide is a corrosive chemical. Wear safety glasses, gloves, and
protective clothing when using this or any corrosive chemicals.
A 5% sodium chloride (NaCl)/1% sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution works well for removing
organic foulants from the module. Use this solution for both routine cleaning and removing
This procedure involves two steps:
Optional Initial salt flush - (perform if module resin may contain hardness)
1. Brine/caustic cleaning.
STEP 1: Cleaning Solution Recirculation
This step removes organic foulants from the module.