H2O ECONOX User manual
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ECONOX
Separator for
Maple Grove
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TABLE OF CONTENT
I. Introduction p.4
II. Diagrams and specifications p.4
Main unit p.4
Control Panel p.5
Starting the Econox p.6
Stopping the system p.6
General characteristics p.6
Electrical components p.8
Plumbing installations p.9
Required tanks p.9
Connecting system to tanks p.9
H2O Innovation technician availability p.10
Initial start-up (new Econox) p.10
Econox installation - Diagram p.11
Different operation cycles p.12
Non observance of the membrane recovery rate p.14
Rinsing and washing procedure p.14
Pure water permeation (PWP) factor calculation p.15
Rinse cycle p.15
Wash cycle p.16
Daily putting away p.17
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Automatic shut-off p.17
III. Maintenance procedure p.18
Seasonal start-up (spring) p.18
Rinsing p.18
Regular and daily maintenance p.19
End of season putting away p.21
Membrane installation and O-ring position p.23
IV. Warranty p.24
V. Before calling a technician p.25
VI. Annexes p.26
Temperature correction factor chart p.27
Ideal operating conditions p.28
Feed pump specification sheet 1HP p.29
Feed pump specification sheet 2HP p.30
Pressure pump specification sheet p.31
Pressure pump specification sheet p.32
Concentration pump specification sheet 1HP p.33
Maintenance and operation logbook p.34
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I. INTRODUCTION
The new Econox, of modern conception in the Maple Grove Industry, is inspired by a
long industrial expertise of reverse osmosis. This economical series is conceived for a
simple manipulation and great maintainability, it responds to the highest requirements in
the maple industry. The Econox is at the finest of its technology using a range of high-
output and very quiet centrifugal pumps.
II. DIAGRAMS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Main Unit
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CONTROL PANEL
The Econox is powered by a simple and very easy to use Control Panel
Permeat Flow
Pression à la membrane
Membrane pressure Vanne « Contrôle de
concentration »
Valve "concentrate control"
Débit de perméat
Permeate flow
Débit de concentré
Concentrate flow
Vanne « Contrôle
pression »
Valve “pressuse control »
Pression après préfiltre
After prefilter pressure
Indicateurs lumineux
Luminous indicators
-En marche/ In fonction
-Basse pression/Low pressure
-Haute température/Hight
pressure
-Faute moteur/Motor error
Sélecteur de mise en
marche/Selector switch
« OFF/ON/START »
Vanne « Lavage et rinçage »
Valve “Cleaning and rinsing”
»
Température de l’eau
Water temperature
Concentration
Concentrate
Pression avant préfiltre
Before prefilter pressure
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Starting the Econox
To start the Econox, place the selector switch on “START”, it will start the feed pump.
Keep the selector on this position until the pump starts working. Once the pressure pump
works, let go of the selector and it will automatically go to the “ON” position. A delay of a
few seconds is expected before the recirculation pump starts.
Stopping the system
To stop the Econox, place the selector switch on “OFF” this will stop simultaneously stop
all the pumps. The Econox also has a few protective dispositions that will stop
simultaneously the system in case of problems. Related to the luminous indicator:
High temperature water
Low pressure at the entrance of the pressure pump
Motor error
General characteristics
Main module specification
Power supply required: 120/240 volts, 60 Hz, single-phased
Dimensions:
Height : 72" (183 cm)
Width : 27" (69 cm)
Depth : 30 " (76 cm)
Plumbing connection:
Maple sap inlet : 1 ½ " PVC slick
Permeate outlet : quick adaptor 1" PVC type A
Concentrate outlet : quick adaptor 1" PVC type D
Drain : 1 ½" PVC slick
Feeding pump:
Stainless steel pump, equipped with a motor 1 HP or 2 HP, 60 Hz, 3500
rpm, 230 volts single-phased.
Pressure pump:
With a motor of 5 HP or 7.5 HP, 60 Hz, 3500 rpm, 230 volts single-phased.
Recirculating pump:
With a motor of 1 HP, 60 Hz, 3500 rpm, 230V.
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Transparent glass flow meter for an easy read:
Concentrate flow meter : 0-10 GPM or 16 GPM
Permeate flow meter: 0-10 GPM or 35 GPM
Three (3) pressure gauges (glycerine) reliable and easy to read:
Pressure before and after 5 microns pre filter
Membrane pressure
A visual thermometer
Security switch:
Low pressure switch (adjusted between 0 and 20 PSI) for a complete stop of
the unit, placed at the prefilter.
High temperature switch at the pre filter exit, adjusted to 40ºC.
Maximum operation pressure:
600 psi
Stainless steel structure
A 5 micron sediment cartridge filter
Three (3) adjustment valves:
Control valve of permeate placed at the exit of the pressure
Control valve of concentrate placed on the flow meter
Bypass valve of the concentrate valve to carry out washings with great flow
Two faucets to gather samples for the permeate and the concentrate, placed on the
appropriate flow meter.
A 20 Gal. wash tank used to clean membrane after each concentrating cycle.
One (8" diam. by 40" long) membrane in stainless steel high-pressure resistant housing.
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Provision of the electrical components
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Plumbing installation
The Econox is part of an integrated system of maple sap gathering and concentrating. To
make sure it operates with accuracy and efficiency, it must be correctly linked to all the
other elements of the system. The following explanations will provide you suggestions of
installation. The physical provision of the places can change, but the principles of
suggested connections seem important to us to operate in a sedentary, effective and
reliable way.
Required tanks
There are three tanks, please see page 11 for details
Permeate tank (B-2). To gather pure water (permeate) extracted from maple
sap. This water will be used to wash your Econox separator;
Maple sap tank (B-3). To maintain a sufficient supply of maple sap to feed
your separator
Concentrate tank (B-4). To store concentrated water to supply your
evaporator.
The capacity of the tanks is related to the importance of your maple bush (your number
of taps); to the size and the performance of your evaporator and to the way you want to
manage your equipment (gathering and then concentration before evaporation or
simultaneous operations launched one after the other)
Considering all these possibilities, we will not give here any strict rules. We suggest you
consult your H2O Innovation expert who will guide you according to your personal needs.
However, for best quality maple syrup, most American and Canadian specialists
recommend that maple sap should be concentrated as soon as possible after gathering
and that boiling should begin right after concentration (the sooner the better).
Connecting tanks to system
See the installation chart on page 11. It shows a simple installation that should
adequately suit your personal needs. All tanks must be connected to the drain (sewer)
since each has to be emptied and cleaned regularly. Each tank must be equipped with
an outlet valve (BV-2 to BV-4) connected to a single line leading to the drain.
Permeate and maple sap tanks should be connected to the feed pump. In diagram # 5,
you can see that the same line is used to go towards the feed pump and towards the
drain, using valves BV-6 and BV-1 to proceed to the necessary diversions.
A non-return valve (CR) at the pressure pump's entrance is necessary.
An 840 microns filter installed between the Econox and valve BV-1. To prevent
discharges and for more protection against bacterial contamination, we recommend that
a built-in air gap should be installed between the line and the drain.
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The separator's concentrate outlet must be linked to the wash and concentrate tanks.
The separator's permeate outlet must be linked to the permeate and wash tanks.
The most important thing to keep in mind is that you must always be able to connect or
isolate, if necessary, one or more components, in case of repairs, depending on the
various cycles the separator will be used and according to its different functions
H2O Innovation technicians availability
Part or complete installation of your Econox can be done by H2O Innovation technicians.
Contact your local distributor for prices and estimate of costs.
Initial start-up (new Econox)
An H2O Innovation technician will be able to assist you with this initial procedure.
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