Kinetico Reverse Osmosis Compact Series User Manual

RO Compact Series Technical Manual
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Additional Equipment
Components
Backwashing Filter:
The RO-Compact does not use a cartridge pre-
filter to remove suspended solids (TSS). Feed
water with a high level of suspended solids or
turbidity, may require additional pre-filtration.
Kinetico has a wide range of backwashing filters
which use a variety of media. Depending on
the type of solids in the water, the appropriate
media can be matched to your application.
The Kinetico laboratory can test for the TSS
content of feed water, if unknown, to determine
the pre-filter required.
High levels of TSS can cause fouling of the
Compact membrane, thus reducing both the
quality and quantity of the permeate water.
Carbon Filter:
A carbon filter is used to protect the compact
membrane from organic fouling and chlorine
degradation.
Both these types of fouling can seriously
damage the membrane of the RO.
With chlorine degradation, the membrane is
slowly and permanently damaged.
Maximum influent level of chlorine to
compact membrane is 0.05 mg/l.
Prolonged exposure to excessive levels of
chlorine will cause the membrane to be
destroyed. It would then need to be replaced.
Softener:
Hardness levels will aect the performance of
the RO-Compact system.
Depending on the inlet hardness level, a varying
level of system recovery is recommended.
With a hardness level above 10º dH, the system
should be pre-treated to reduce hardness
contamination on the membrane.
Calcium and magnesium are the two primary
constituents of hardness that lead to scale
build-up on the RO’s membrane. To prevent
this type of scaling, a softener can be used
to remove calcium and magnesium from
the water.
A chemical de-scaling may be substituted for
pre-softening the water in some applications.
However, some chemical additives may result
in a poorer quality of permeate water from
the RO.
Please note:
The use of various chemical additives are
controlled under regulatory standards.
Depending on the inlet characteristics of your water, additional
components may be required with your RO-Compact unit.
The install configurations of these accessories, along with a description of their functionality,
can be found below. Should you require further information, or if you are unsure as to your
individual requirements, please contact your Kinetico distributor.

Kinetico Reverse Osmosis Compact Series Specifications

General

Brand	Kinetico
Model	Reverse Osmosis Compact Series
Category	Water Filtration Systems
Language	English