AmeriWater RAPID RESPONSE Manual

98-2024 Rev. A
RAPID RESPONSE WATER SYSTEM
FOR STERIS
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Manufactured With Pride
In The USA
www.ameriwater.com • 800-535-5585
AmeriWater • 3345 Stop 8 Road • Dayton, OH 45414

98-2024 Rev. A

98-2024 Rev. A
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 THEORY OF OPERATION........................................................................................ 1
1.1 SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................... 2
1.2 SYSTEM FLOW DIAGRAM....................................................................................... 4
2.0 SYSTEM INSTALLATION ......................................................................................... 5
2.1 SRO........................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 WALL MOUNT DI....................................................................................................... 6
2.3 STORAGE TANK....................................................................................................... 7
2.4 ENDOTOXIN FILTER ................................................................................................ 8
3.0 SYSTEM START-UP.................................................................................................. 9
3.1 OPERATION.............................................................................................................. 9
3.2 BYPASS PROCEDURE........................................................................................... 10
4.0 MONITORING.......................................................................................................... 11
5.0 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FREQUENCY ............................... 13
5.1 WINTERIZATION ..................................................................................................... 14
6.0 UNIQUE COMPONENT PART NUMBERS.............................................................. 16
7.0 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE................................................................................. 16

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1.0 THEORY OF OPERATION
This system is designed to pretreat and purify water for use in health care applications. Below
is the sequence of the water progression as it goes thru the components of the MOBILE SPD
SYSTEM. Each component’s theory of operation is listed in order of water progression thru
the system.
RO:
The process of osmosis can be reversed by placing pressure upon the feed water side
(concentrated solution side) of the membrane. Water will be forced through the membrane
barrier to yield water that is purer on the lower pressure side of the membrane than on the
more concentrated solution side (higher pressure side) of the membrane. The feed water will
become more “concentrated,” and will be discharged through the reject port known as “reject
water” or “concentrate”. Liberation of purer water from its solutions is caused by the reversal
of the osmotic pressure; (the operation termed as “Reverse Osmosis”). Reverse Osmosis is
commonly referred to as “RO”.
DI:
Mixed Bed De-ionizer contains both the cation and anion resins in a single vessel. The
purpose of mixing the resins is to achieve a very high quality deionized water. As water
passes through the mixed bed, it has millions of chances to contact a cation resin bead, then
an anion, then another cation, another anion, and so on. An exchange takes place, of course,
only when a positive ion contacts a negative exchange site, and vice versa. With each
exchange, purity of the water improves because more ions are removed and held by resin
beads. Mixed bed deionizer is utilized as a polising unit downstream of the RO.
STORAGE TANK:
The reverse osmosis unit makes a limited amount of water at a time. It is therefore necessary
to store it in a storage tank. The storage tank is equipped with float switches, which will turn
the reverse osmosis unit off and on when the water reaches a predetermined point in the
storage tank.
This tank is also equipped with a spray nozzle on the return loop side of the tank. This allows
disinfectant to reach all parts of the tank when it is applied to the tank, for faster disinfections.
The vent filter on the tank is designed to filter the air when water moves in and out of the
storage tank. Tanks are equipped with a “rupture disk”, which will break if the flow of air/water
becomes too much for the filter or tank to handle.
The storage tank is equipped with 1 float switches, which will turn the
reverse osmosis unit off when the water reaches the predetermined cutoff point and
turn the RO on when the tank is drained to the appropriate level float. The
distribution pump on the storage tank will cycle whenever there is a pressure drop
detected.

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ENDOTOXIN FILTER:
The Endotoxin-Retentive Filters are the final purification process prior to distribution of the
product water. They are sub-micron filters with the ability to remove bacteria and endotoxin.
The filters are enclosed in an opaque housing to inhibit the proliferation of algae. Water flows
through the filter, which traps bacteria and endotoxin.
The RAPID REPONSE WATER SYSTEM is shipped completely assembled with required
water treatment components. This Operation Manual was written specifically for the RAPID
REPONSE WATER SYSTEM. Your system was thoroughly tested and in excellent condition
when it was shipped to you. However, because damage during shipment is possible, please
unpack and carefully inspect the system as soon as you receive it. Please notify AmeriWater
if any problems are encountered.
Please read the Operations Manual before using the system. Contact AmeriWater
Customer Service with any questions at 1-800-535-5585 Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. eastern standard time. For after hours emergencies call 1-800-535-5585 and
follow the instructions on the recorded message. Our on-call technician will return your call
as soon as possible. This entire Operations Manual should be read before operating or
servicing the system. This Operations Manual should then be kept near the system and used
as a reference and troubleshooting guide.
1.1 SPECIFICATIONS
Connections
SRO Feed = 1/2" O.D. Hose
SRO Product = 1/2" O.D. Hose
SRO Reject to Drain = 1/2" O.D. Tube
Wall Mount DI Feed = 1/2” O.D. Tube
Wall Mount DI Product = 1/2” MPT to 3/4” FGHT
Storage Tank Feed = 3/4” Male GHT
Storage Tank Product = 3/4” FPT
Storage Tank Return = 3/4” FPT
Endotoxin Filter Feed = 3/4”FPT
Endotoxin Product = 3/4”FPT
Electrical Requirements
3X 120V 1PH Dedicated 20Amp GFI service
Shipping Weight
Operating Weight
353 LBS
796 LBS
Note: Water with a silt density index (SDI) above 5 SDI will foul the membrane.

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Note: For specifications on system components related to electrical
requirements, system pressures and voltage draws, please refer to listed
component manuals as listed below.
For 0021003 Loop Endotoxin Filter, refer to Manual 98-0033
For 00SRO1095 RO, refer to Manual 98-0150
For 00MW200 Silex Wall Mount Deionizer, refer to Manual 98-0160
For 00HC-0090-PRV Healthcare Storage Tank, refer to Manual 098-0001

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1.2 SYSTEM FLOW DIAGRAM
Figure 1.1

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2.0 SYSTEM INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Local plumbing and electrical codes must be observed.
2.1 SRO
1. The electrical source for the S100 controller must be a single phase, 3-conductor
receptacle with a ground fault interrupter (GFI) at 120V, 20amp, and 60Hz. The
proper polarity and ground integrity must be initially checked and thereafter
maintained. Failure to do so may result in electrical shock to the operator. The SRO
must only be plugged directly into a GFI receptacle. It must not be plugged into an
extension cord or power strip that could cause low amperage.
To avoid electrical shock, always unplug and disconnect the SRO system
power source before opening the back of the electrical controller.
2. Mount the SRO (level) on a wall near a drain that can handle the reject water flow. (It
is recommended to secure the frame to the wall with anchoring bolts.)
3. SRO is equipped with sediment and chlorine removal.
4. Connect the feed water supply to the inlet 1/2” fitting on the SRO prefilter.
5. The feed water supply requires a minimum dynamic pressure of 20 psi and maximum
of 50 psi (at the pre filter gauge). Feed water supply tubing should be large enough to
provide the required feed flow rate for the SRO. Connect the water supply from your
isolation valve to the INLET of the pre filter.
6. Connect the REJECT WATER to an open drain, maintaining a 2” air gap.
7. Connect a product line to the fitting marked PRODUCT WATER.
8. Remove and discard the 5 micron sediment filter (part number 20-1051) that has been
factory installed and Install the supplied 10 micron Carbon Block filter cartridge (part
number 20-5101).
9. Always maintain water flow and pressure to avoid damage to the RO pump.
CAUTION: To ensure proper assembly, all tubing extensions MUST be fully inserted
into fitting bodies, to the tube stops.
10. Plug the power cord into a dedicated 120-volt, 20-amp GFI receptacle.

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2.2 WALL MOUNT DI
The Ameriwater Wall Mount Deionizer should be installed on a wall capable of supporting 50
pounds.
1. Locate the DI Polisher to the right of the SRO, just before the storage tank and within
6 feet from a 120 volt 60 hertz receptacle
2. Assembly should be level when mounted to the wall.
3. Connect tubing from the SRO product flow meter outlet to the Wall Mount DI inlet 1/2”
tube connector on the ball valve. (Figure 2.1)
4. Connect DI to storage tank hose to the 1/2” MPT x 3/4” GHT outlet fitting. (Figure 2.2)

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5. Make sure that the deionizing cartridges are installed in the filter housing and that the
bowls are hand tightened only.
6. Plug transformer into the receptacle and open the inlet and sample port valves.
2.3 STORAGE TANK
1. Locate the storage tank on a firm, level foundation and anchored securely.
2. Connect the Wall Mount DI product outlet hose to the storage tank’s inlet. (Figure 2.2)
3. Connect the 3/4” pump discharge hose to inlet valve on the endotoxin filter assembly.
(Figure 2.3)