Diamond H2O Element Series User manual

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Element (ELE-800, ELE-1600, ELE-1800, ELE-2400, ELE-
4800, ELE-7200) Manual
Inspect the packaging of the equipment to confirm that nothing was damaged during
shipping.
Remove the system from the packaging. Make sure everything is included and without
damage. Below is a checklist of the major components to check. The system will
already be assembled and should arrive in one piece.
_____ 1) Pump
_____ 2) Front Panel
_____ 3) Membrane Housing(s)
_____ 4) Filter Housing
Call Diamond H2O right away if anything is missing. Contact the freight company
immediately if anything is damaged. Diamond H2O will not be liable for any damage received after shipping.
Packaged By: ___________________________________ Date: _______________
Received By: ___________________________________ Date: _______________
Warnings
1. System produces Corrosive Water.
The element produces water with very low Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and is corrosive.
Product/Permeate water should not be exposed to metal piping like brass, copper, or steel. Systems
installed on metallic plumbing must use Pro Products LLC Neutra 7 for protection from corrosion.
2. System produces Concentrated Water.
The element produces water with very high TDS which can be dangerous. Concentrate/Reject water will
contain a higher concentration of most contaminants than the source water and should not be used as
drinking water.
3. 120/240V present in control box
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, the incoming power supply must include a protective earth ground.
4. Pump will boost pressure by approximately 150psi.
5. Use on board TDS monitor as a secondary reference only.
TDS is a general indication of all the ions present in water. A reduction in TDS does not necessarily mean a
reduction in a specific contaminant. Testing for specific contaminants at least annually is recommended.
Contact TG Analytical Labs with any questions on testing coliform bacteria, nitrate, arsenic, and more.
Email: [email protected] Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
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Setup Instructions
1. Find the location.
Decide where you would like to place the system. Allow at
least 45 inches above the unit for membrane removal and
loading. If the height is not available, allow at least 25
inches to the front of the unit for the removal of the entire
membrane housing.
The unit will also need to be installed near a 120/240 VAC,
60/50Hz power supply (Range: 90-145 VAC at 120VAC
setting, 180-290 VAC at 240 VAC setting).
2. Install Float Switch (or other operation control)
If the system uses a holding tank, a float switch must be installed to control the system’s production.
Install the float switch in the holding tank and connect the switch to the correct terminals on the control
(Check the Terminal Board Diagram).
3. Plumb in the system.
Follow All Local Codes
a. Verify inlet water source meets requirements on page 4.
b. Turn off water from the supply water and make sure there is no pressure from the supply.
c. Plumb the water source to the ¾” FPT inlet (“Supply In”).
d. Plumb the ½” MPT Permeate Outlet to its endpoint (this will contain product water)
e. Plumb the ½” MPT Concentrate Outlet to its endpoint (this will contain concentrate water)
f. Either the concentrate or permeate outlet must not be plumbed to a pressurized line. If both outlets
are pressurized, the system will not prime properly.
4. Prime the system.
Turn on water from the supply and re-pressurize the incoming water line.
Use the relief valves to help relieve any air pressure that may have built up in
the water line. Once water begins coming out of the pressure relief valve,
the system may be turned on. The control will automatically prime the
pump.
5. Start up.
Most, if not all, of the programming will be set for the individual application
during production. Plug the controller in and verify that the system has been
programmed correctly and press System On/Off to turn on the system. During startup, the system will
automatically prime the pump and begin operation after 15 seconds.
Permeate Outlet
(product)
Concentrate Outlet
(Reject)
Inlet

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Feed Water Requirements
1. Plumbing feeding the element must be at least ¾” in diameter.
2. Filtered water must be used on the membrane. The element has a 5 micron filter to remove
particles and will drastically extend the life of the membrane. Changing these filters every
month is recommended to extend the life of the membrane. Follow instructions on page 10 to
change filters.
30-0021-XX Replacement 5 Micron Filter
30-0122-XX Alternate Replacement 5 Micron Filter
3. Soft Water is recommended. Excessive water hardness or iron concentrations may form scale
over the membrane and cause clogging. This will drastically reduce the useful life of the
membrane. Installing a water softener before each system to reduce hardness and iron is
recommended.
4. Anti-Scalent recommended. Slightly soluble contaminants like calcium sulfate, silica, or colloidal
clay will cause clogging. A continuous injection of an anti-scalent should be used if these
contaminants are present.
Recommended Specifications:
Total Dissolved Solids < 2000 ppm Hardness < 17 ppm
Iron < 0.1 ppm Manganese < 0.1 ppm
Silica < 10 ppm Hydrogen Sulfide < 0.0 ppm
Organics < 2 ppm TOC Turbidity < 0.1 NTU
Feed SDI < 3.0 pH 3 –10
Free Chlorine 0.1 ppm Temperature 40-95°F
Inlet Pressure 20 –80 psi
Membrane Operating Parameters:
Membrane Thin Film Composite
Typical Operating Pressure 150-200 psig Max Pressure: 400 psig
pH Range Continuous 3 –10 pH Range, Cleaning 1 –12
Max Pressure Drop 10 psig per membrane Max Calcium Hardness < 0.0 LSI
Nominal Rejection 98% Max Temperature 113°F

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Control
A diagram of the Element controller is shown below.

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Inner Control Box

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CPU Board Diagram

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DIP Switch Settings
See Page 8 for details on RO Program settings.

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Programming Guide
The element has four programs which determine the flush behavior or the system.
Program 1: High Pressure Flush
Program 2: No Flush
Program 3: Permeate flush, (low pressure, inlet valve closed)
Program 4: Low pressure feed water flush
The program details are shown below.
* These features are disabled by default due to the potential for confusion on the part of end-users in
the field. They can be enabled when needed via the OEM PC programming interface which allows
changes to all of the values shown above.

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Control Programming: Parameters Explained

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Control Programming: Parameters Explained (Continued)

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Changing a Filter
1. Turn off the control and the incoming water supply and depressurize the incoming water line.
2. Once the system is depressurized, place the housing tool onto the filter housing.
3. Twist the housing tool counter-clockwise to unscrew the bottom of the filter housing from the
top of the filter housing.
4. Remove the original filter and replace with the correct filter. A 5 micron filter (30-0021-XX) or an
alternate 5 micron filter (30-0122-XX) should be used.
5. Screw the bottom of the filter housing back on double checking while checking to make sure the
top and bottom of the filter are aligned correctly. Tighten the bottom of the filter housing by
rotating counterclockwise. Excessive force does not need to be used when tightening the
housing, but the housing should be secure and snug.
Changing a Membrane
1. Turn off the control and the incoming water supply and depressurize the incoming water line.
2. Remove screws from top of membrane.
3. Remove 2 metal securing brackets from top of membrane.
4. Slide membrane changing tool into position.
5. Tighten screws through tool and into the membrane housing cap until it pulls cap is clear from
housing. Remove cap and unscrew and remove changing tool.
6. Remove membrane.
7. Attach membrane seal on new membrane. O-Ring must be placed on side flow is going toward.
8. Reattach cap, securing brackets, and screws.
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Flow
Membrane Seal
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2.5” Replacement Membrane Part Number: 30-0116-XX
4.0”Replacement Membrane Part Number: 30-0115-XX

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Notes: