TQ Series Technical Manual
9.9.04 Operation and Maintenance Page 22
Rev. 5
-The unit has been shut down for an extended period of time
(a few weeks).
After completing these start-up procedures, the normal operating procedure should be followed.
1. Make sure the unit has been properly installed by reviewing the
installation section.
2. Temporarily connect the permeate line to a drain or a bucket.
IMPORTANT
The membrane sanitizing solution must be properly rinsed from the
membrane during installation. DO NOT drink the water from the system
during this rinsing procedure.
3. Open the feed water valve slowly to pressurize the system. (For
TQ 174 & TQ 176 plug unit into electrical connection.)
4. Check the unit for leaks.
5. Tighten any connections exhibiting leaks.
6. Do not exceed 100 psi on system. Excessive pressure will
damage the system.
7. After 1/2 hour of operation, the membranes should be
adequately flushed of any preservatives.
8. Shut the system down by closing the inlet water valve.
9. Connect the permeate line to the storage tank.
10. Restart the system by opening the inlet water valve.
11. At this time, permeate water should begin filling the storage tank.
Sanitization Procedure for Standard storage tank
a. Shut off the inlet water supply to the TQ system.
b. Drain any remaining water from the storage tank.
c. Connect a sanitization cartridge in the line feeding the storage tank. The sanitization cartridge is a
separate device that must be plumbed in and removed after the sanitization is complete. Connect a line
from the inlet water supply to the inlet of the sanitation cartridge. Connect a line from the outlet of the
sanitation cartridge to the storage tank.
d. Fill the sanitization cartridge 3/4 full with clean water. Add (2 ml) of regular, unscented household bleach
(5-1/4% sodium hypochlorite) to the center of the cartridge for every gallon the storage tank holds
(example a 20 gallon tank would have 40ml added). (If a sanitization cartridge is not avaliable, household
bleach may be added directly into the tubing feeding the storage tank.)
e. Be sure the storage tank valve is open and the outlet valve is closed. Slowly open the cold water supply
valve and allow chlorinated water to fill the storage tank (fill time may vary based on the size of the
storage tank).
f. Close the cold water supply valve and the storage tank valve. Open the outlet valve to depressurize the
system, then close the valve. Remove the sanitization cartridge and discard the water it contains. Be
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