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S10/S40 Spiral Cartridges Installation Guide 11
S40: Installing an S40 Cartridge in the S40 Housing, continued
1. Remove the bagged cartridge from its shipping box.
2. Open the bag and remove the cartridge.
3. Inspect the white silicone chevron (limited by-pass) seal for nicks or cuts.
NOTE: If a seal is damaged, do not use the cartridge. A defective new
cartridge may be returned to Millipore for replacement.
4. Lubricate the permeate connector O-ring with pure glycerin.
NOTE: Do not use silicone, petroleum jelly, or any other lubricant.
5. Install the permeate connector in the inlet header.
6. Install the inlet end of the cartridge (with the chevron seal) onto the permeate
connector, in the inlet header. For proper seating, twist the cartridge slowly,
while gently pushing downward.
7. Lubricate the permeate plug with pure glycerin and install it in the outlet end
of the cartridge. For proper seating, twist the plug slowly, while gently
pushing downward.
8. With its circular groove facing towards the cartridge, install the anti-
telescoping device (ATD) over the permeate plug.
9. Place a gasket on the edge of the inlet header.
10. Install the housing sleeve over the cartridge assembly, and clamp it to the inlet
header.
11. Place a gasket on the top rim of the housing sleeve.
12. Install the outlet header on top of the housing sleeve and clamp it in place.
After installation, follow the instructions in the sections S40/S120: Flushing and
Cleaning and S40/S120: Integrity Testing.