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3-9. REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANES REPLACEMENT (CONT)
4
Remove two bolts, two nuts, and two end clamp halves.
5
Gently work end cap assembly back and forth to remove from pressure tube. Set aside in a clean place.
Go to other (feedwater) end of pressure tube.
6
Remove rigid tube nut. Loosen rigid tube nut at manifold. DO NOT remove. Remove rigid tube from end
cap assembly. Swing tube away from end cap assembly.
7
Remove two bolts, two nuts, and two end clamp halves.
8
Gently work end cap assembly back and forth to remove from pressure tube. Set aside in a clean place.
NOTE
This step requires two personnel.
9
Have one person at feedwater end of tube with removal tool. Have one person at product end of tube to
support membrane element's weight as it comes out of tube. Insert removal tool and slowly push elements
through tube. Repeat for other 15 tubes.
b.
Installation. For installation of the reverse osmosis membrane elements, see paragraph 2-4g, steps 9 thru 31.
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