aligned couplings should be able to turn slightly by hand after installation.
Chapter 4 Maintenance Guide
4.1. Preventive Maintenance
Periodical cleaning and maintenance of the vessel and replacement of damaged
components is essential to ensure a safe and normal operation of the vessel over a long
service life.
As a recommendation we suggest to follow the Prevention Checklist below:
End closures.
Periodically clean and remove any salt and/or corrosion deposits.
Inspect components for deterioration and replace as needed.
Maintain external components dry and leak free.
Side Ports.
Inspect coupling connections for corrosion and replace deteriorated
couplings as needed.
Maintain all side ports dry and leak free to prevent corrosion.
4.2.1. Shut Down System and Relieve System Pressure – The system must be
shut down and all pressure relieved before conducting any maintenance or
repair on the vessel. Read and follow all related guides provided by system
provider.
4.2.2. Disconnect permeate port piping. Unscrew and remove the permeate port
piping using a wrench. Pay attention to the thread-turning direction to
Read this section completely before servicing the vessel.
DO NOT Service any component until you verify that
system pressure is fully relieved from the vessel and the
system is completely shut down.