Specifications

appropriate intervals. Remember to use 2 hose clamps at all below-waterline connections.
WARNING:
Inlet pressure in excess of 50 PSI may explosively burst the PFM, possibly
causing injury to personnel and/or damage to property.
Reverse Osmosis Membrane Module Assembly and Installation
Do not assemble the membrane and vessel until the watermaker system is ready to
operate. Removing the membrane from the sealed package initiates the warranty period.
Complete and send in the warranty card at assembly/start up time. Only qualified
personnel should do assembly of membrane and vessel.
Assembling The Membrane
Remove membrane from the packaging. COMPLETE AND SEND IN WARRANTY CARD.
Ensure vessel is free from contaminants. Install O rings on end caps. Ensure they do not
"roll". The salt-water dam is for the inlet side only. Slide membrane in to vessel. Install end-
caps onto vessel. Do not use any kind of lubricants or sealant. Install nylocks and snug
down. Do not over-tighten. Wrap fittings with Teflon tape. Hand-tighten fittings only. If a leak
occurs, tighten sufficiently to stop leak only. The end-cap is sturdy but only to a point. The
larger fitting is for the inlet side. The pressure ports are the off-center holes in the end-
caps. The potable water fitting can go in either center hole, whichever is more convenient.
Mounting
Using the clamps provided, mount the Reverse Osmosis Module (ROM) in a suitable
location so that the inlet end can be connected to the Pump/Clutch Assembly with a hose
no more than 20 feet long.
High Pressure Inlet Connection
A special, custom fabricated and separately priced hose is required to connect the outlet
of the Pump/Clutch Assembly to the inlet of the ROM. The hose is capable of withstanding
operating pressures of 1000 PSI and is fitted with brass 37o swivel flare fittings to mate
with the flare fittings on the PCM and ROM. These hoses can be custom made to any
length not to exceed 20 feet. If longer than 20 feet the next larger size hose and fittings
are required. Those can be supplied through BALMAR or a dealer. If so desired, the hose
can be purchased locally from an independent source. Aeroquip FC300-6 hose with 411-
6B fittings on each end will be suitable.
Connect the hose between the flare fitting on the Pump Clutch Assembly and the larger of
the two flare fittings on the ROM.
Product Water Outlet Connection
The
3
/8" OD plastic tubing that was supplied is used to connect the product water outlet
fitting on the ROM to the "PRODUCT WATER IN" fitting on the Central Processing Module (at
the base of the product water flow meter).
Waste Water Outlet Connection
On the Control Panel is a "WATER OUT" barbed fitting for
3
/8" ID hose. A hose connected to
this fitting will carry wastewater overboard. Install a suitable discharge fitting above the
vessel's waterline. Connect with
3
/8" ID hose. Secure each hose end with double hose
clamps. There is a three way valve installed in this line for cleaning.
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