Lapierre 1000 Series User manual

1000 SERIES REVERSE OSMOSIS (R. O.)
USER MANUAL
August 2023
LAPIERRE EQUIPMENT © All rights reserved – 2023

Naturally innovative
A leader in equipment and products for the maple syrup industry,
LAPIERRE EQUIPMENT distinguishes itself by its ability to
innovate and develop high-performance solutions. This is what
enables it to make significant changes in production techniques
and processes in order to increase crop yield of high quality
syrup.
LAPIERRE EQUIPMENT has a wealth of experience accumulated
over three generations of maple syrup producers. These are also
people driven by passion and a deep desire to help the industry
evolve with the utmost respect for nature.
Honoured to serve your customers
LAPIERRE EQUIPMENT is honoured to actively assist maple
syrup producers during the sugar season.
Today you have made a wise choice for at least two good
reasons: the superior quality of our products and the exceptional
quality of all our expert advisers in the region.
We sincerely appreciate your trust. And we will be happy to
serve you again in your future equipment purchases, regardless
of the size of your sugar bush.
Thank you!
Lapierre Equipment Inc.
99 Rue de l’Escale, Saint-Ludger (QC) Canada G0M 1W0
819 548.5454 | 1 833 548.5454 | [e-mail]
www.elapierre.com

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Lapierre Equipment | 1000 SERIES R. O. | USER MANUAL | Version 01 - August 2023
Please note the information required below when
dealing with customer service professionals. You can
easily find this information on the data plate on your
1000 SERIES R. O. as well as on your invoice. You can
also refer to Section 1 of this manual for additional
information.
Models shown:
One pressure vessel on the left, two pressure vessels on the right.
Models shown may differ from your model.
1000 SERIES REVERSE OSMOSIS (R. O.)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR 1000 SERIES R. O.
Customer Service: 819 548.5454 | 1 833 548.5454 |[e-mail]
Model number:
Serial number:
Purchase date:
Invoice number:
We will be pleased to answer any of your questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Lapierre Equipment | 1000 SERIES R. O. | USER MANUAL | Version 01 - August 2023
1000 SERIES REVERSE OSMOSIS (R. O.)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LAPIERRE naturally innovative .....................................................................C2
Important information about your 1000 Series R. O.....................................................1
SECTIONS
1. Where to find information about your equipment..................................................5
2. Safety instructions ..............................................................................6
2.1 Instructions ................................................................................6
2.2 Warning...................................................................................6
- Electricity ..............................................................................6
- Liquids .................................................................................6
- Other ..................................................................................6
2.3 Repairs and maintenance ...................................................................7
3. Identification of the 1000 Series R. O. components ................................................8
4. Installation of the equipment ................................................................... 10
4.1 What you should check when you receive your 1000 Series R. O. .............................. 10
4.1.1 1000 Series R. O. status .............................................................. 10
4.1.2 Purchase order...................................................................... 10
4.2 Installation of the membranes.............................................................. 10
4.2.1 1000 Series R. O. with one pressure vessel ............................................. 10
4.2.2 1000 Series R. O. with two pressure vessels ............................................11
4.3 Installation of the external tubing............................................................13
4.4 Connecting the main power supply to the 1000 Series R. O. .................................. 14
5. Start-up, operation and shutdown procedures.....................................................15
5.1 Standard checks before starting up the 1000 Series R. O. ......................................15
5.1.1 Checking connections for leaks and strength ............................................15
• 1000 SERIES R. O. WITH 1 OR 2 PRESSURE VESSELS: This user’s manual can be used as a reference for
models with one or two pressure vessels.
•
LATEST VERSION OF THIS USER’S MANUAL: Please refer to our website for the latest version of this user’s
manual.

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Lapierre Equipment | 1000 SERIES R. O. | USER MANUAL | Version 01 - August 2023
5.1.2 Checking the cartridge prefilter and membranes ........................................15
5.2 Operation of the 1000 Series R. O............................................................15
5.2.1 Reading and using flowmeter results ...................................................15
5.2.1.1 Determine the total flow rate of maple sap ........................................15
5.2.1.2 Determine the percentage of concentration with the flow rates .................... 16
5.2.1.3 Determine the percentage of concentration with the Brix degrees ..................17
5.2.2 First use of the season or use of a new membrane ......................................17
5.2.3 Concentration .......................................................................17
5.2.4 Evacuation of the concentrate (desugaring cycle) ......................................18
5.2.5 Short rinse (10 minutes) ..............................................................18
5.2.6 Long rinse (30 minutes) ............................................................. 19
5.2.7 Hot water rinse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.2.8 Washing with chemicals .............................................................20
5.2.9 Drainage of the 1000 Series R. O.......................................................21
5.3 PEP test of the membrane ..................................................................21
5.3.1 Determine the reference pressure at the initial PEP test .................................22
5.3.2 Perform a PEP test..................................................................23
5.4 Closing and storage.......................................................................26
5.4.1 Short-term storage for a few days ....................................................26
5.4.2 Long-term storage for one year or more ..............................................26
5.4.3 Drainage procedures for the 1000 Series R. O..........................................27
6. Equipment cleaning............................................................................29
7. Troubleshooting kit ............................................................................30
7.1 The 1000 Series R. O. starts, but stops as soon as I release my finger from
the electric start switch ....................................................................30
7.2 The 1000 Series R. O. starts, but stops as soon as I engage the high-pressure pump.............30
7.3 I hear a rumbling in an electric motor .......................................................30
7.4 There is the presence of sugar in my filtrate ..................................................31
8. Equipment specifications.......................................................................32
9. Our warranty (Warranty certificate) .............................................................33
10. Parts and consumables.........................................................................36

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Lapierre Equipment | 1000 SERIES R. O. | USER MANUAL | Version 01 - August 2023
TABLE OF ILLUSTRATIONS
ILLUSTRATION 1 | Identification of the 1000 Series R. O. components ................................8
ILLUSTRATION 2 | Top of the pressure vessel and membrane, and orientation of the U-cup ....................11
ILLUSTRATION 3 | Identification of pressure vessels No. 1 and No. 2...................................12
ILLUSTRATION 4 | Orientation of U-cup joints in the pressure vessels .................................12
ILLUSTRATION 5 | Fluid flow and tubing connection ................................................13
ILLUSTRATION 6 | View of the wire connection .................................................... 14
ILLUSTRATION 7 | Identification of the components to be drained...................................28
TABLE OF TABLES
TABLE 1 | Total maple sap flow ................................................................. 16
TABLE 2 | Percentage of concentration with flow rates............................................ 16
TABLE 3 | Percentage of concentration with Brix degrees ..........................................17
TABLE 4 | Initial and comparative PEP tests .......................................................21
TABLE 5 | PEP test results ......................................................................25
TABLE 6 | Table of components to be drained ....................................................27
TABLE OF APPENDICES
APPENDIX A | PEP test results ...................................................................37
APPENDIX B | Correction factors for filtrate temperature...........................................38
APPENDIX C | Calculation tables for total maple sap flow and percentage concentration .................39
APPENDIX D | Terminology and definitions .......................................................42
TABLE OF WARNINGS
Important information about your 1000 Series R. O.....................................................1
Protect children .................................................................................7-15
Safely installed on a horizontal and perfectly stable surface .......................................... 10
The installation of the power supply must be done by a qualified contractor ........................... 14
People near the equipment .........................................................................15
Consult the manufacturer’s instructions for the washing products .....................................20
Never use a prefilter that has been used for washing with chemicals ...................................21
Follow the safety instructions recommended by the soap manufacturer ................................21
Regularly monitor the performance of your membrane...............................................22
Comparative PEP tests should always use the same pressure as the initial PEP test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Cleaning product residue on all components ........................................................29
Keep your purchase invoice........................................................................33

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Lapierre Equipment | 1000 SERIES R. O. | USER MANUAL | Version 01 - August 2023
SECTION 1 WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR EQUIPMENT
When you contact our customer service professionals, it is important to have certain information about your
equipment on hand as you will be asked for it.
You can easily find this information on the data plate on your 1000 Series R. O. as well as on your invoice.
Information about the equipment Data plate
(affixed to your equipment)
Invoice
Model number ✓ ✓
Serial number ✓ ✓
Purchase date -✓
Invoice number -✓

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Lapierre Equipment | 1000 SERIES R. O. | USER MANUAL | Version 01 - August 2023
SECTION 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 INSTRUCTIONS
• It is important to read, understand and follow the instructions and warnings contained in this user manual.
• This manual must be stored in a known place and accessible at all times by staff.
• All product operators must be familiar with the contents of this manual.
2.2 WARNING
Electricity
• Before turning On the equipment, check the power supply specifications. You will find these specifications on
the 1000 Series R. O. data sheet. Also check the specifications of the electrical circuit you intend to use. Then
make sure that the two components are compatible.
• Never connect the electrical cords to overloaded electrical circuits.
• Never use extension cords that are longer than necessary or of low gauge.
• Make sure that the electrical cords are in good working order, that they are not pinched or stripped, and that
they are not altered in any way that could affect their safe use.
• Never touch a stripped wire when it is live. Then turn Off the power and repair the equipment before turning
it back On and using it.
• The user must check the grounding circuit. Some equipment must be used or connected to other equipment
that is also equipped with a grounding circuit. Disabling or a malfunctioning of this circuit may cause equipment
operating conditions that are hazardous to its users.
• Always unplug the power cord from the equipment when it is not going to be used for a long period of time.
Liquids
• Never expose the 1000 Series R. O. to rain or excessive condensation.
• Never bring liquids into contact with the electronic components.
• Unless otherwise specified, never submerge the electrical components of this equipment.
• Never spray, wet or pour any liquid on the 1000 Series R. O. pumps.
Other
• Always keep hair, hands, and jewellery away from equipment components that are operating, or may
unexpectedly start up.
• Never place heavy objects on your equipment as their weight could damage parts of your 1000 Series R. O.

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Lapierre Equipment | 1000 SERIES R. O. | USER MANUAL | Version 01 - August 2023
SECTION 2 Safety instructions (continued)
2.3 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE
• Stop using the equipment immediately if a malfunction is detected.
• Only LAPIERRE EQUIPMENT authorized personnel may carry out repairs on this equipment.
• Unauthorized modifications or repairs may result in hazardous operating conditions. These conditions may
also cause varying degrees of injury to users.
• Always disconnect the power supply before performing any maintenance or repairs.
• It is recommended that equipment inspections and maintenance be carried out diligently to ensure optimal
operational integrity.
• Never disassemble the electrical components of this equipment.
PROTECT CHILDREN
• Never allow children to use this equipment.
• Never leave children unattended in proximity to this equipment, whether it is switched On or not.

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Lapierre Equipment | 1000 SERIES R. O. | USER MANUAL | Version 01 - August 2023
SECTION 3 IDENTIFICATION OF THE 1000 SERIES R. O. COMPONENTS
Below is a list of the main components of a 1000 Series R. O.
ILLUSTRATION 1 | Identification of the 1000 Series R. O. components
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1000 SERIES R. O.
2 PRESSURE VESSELS MODEL SHOWN
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THE EXTERNAL TUBING IS NOT SHOWN
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