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Tag and disconnect the three tubing connections on the desalinator namely the feed,
concentrate and product.
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Unsnap the desalinator retainers and pull desalinator(s) out.
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Remove retaining clips from ends of desalinator by tapping the open ends of the clips with
a plastic or rawhide mallet until they are through the slots in the pressure vessel. Pull
clips completely out of pressure vessel.
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Remove end plugs by gently pulling on the fittings. Do not use pliers on the fitting threads
because the threads might get damaged. As a suggestion, attach a scrap piece of tubing
(with a nut, a ferrule and an insert), and then use the tubing as a handle. See §8.0
PARTS & ACCESSORIES for end plug pulling tool.
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Push membrane out of pressure vessel from the feed end.
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Discard old membrane. Be careful not to discard the gray closed-end plug or the product
inter-connector.
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Clean vessel and plugs with a mild detergent soap and rinse thoroughly.
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Inspect all O-rings for cracks or nicks, replace as necessary. Lubricate O-rings with an
appropriate petroleum or silicone-based lubricant.
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Install new membrane into the feed end of vessel (in the direction shown in Figure 4). Be
sure to note the end with the brine seal.
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Install closed-end plug into vessel feed end plug, and product inter-connector into the
vessel concentrate/product end plug.
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Install end plugs into their proper ends. IF END PLUGS ARE INSTALLED ON THE
WRONG ENDS THE SYSTEM WILL NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.
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Install retaining clips and mount desalinator onto frame using tabs and install the retaining
clips.
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Connect feed, concentrate, and product lines to their proper ports.
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