GE E2 Series Installation And Operation Manual

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16REMEDIESRefer to Section 2.9 for proper-ly setting concentrate andrecycle valvesSee above.Check the water temperature.If needed, install a hot/coldtempering valve. Permeateproduction rate is dependent on77°F (25°C). Refer to Section2.5 (Temperature CorrectionFactor).Refer to Section 2.18 for cor-rect membrane elementinstallation procedure.Membrane elements withdamaged brine seals may bereturned for repair. For lowpermeate production, it iswise to test the permeate pro-duction of each membraneelement.Refer to Section 2.18 for cor-rect membrane elementinstallation.Flush and/or clean themachine.Reduce permeate line back-pressure. Check for restric-tions in permeate plumbing.POSSIBLE CAUSESConcentrate or recycle valve tofar openLow operating pressureMachine operating on coldwaterMembrane elements installedincorrectlyBrine seal has “rolled” or beendamagedDirty or fouled membraneelementsBackpressure on the permeatelinePROBLEMLow operating pressure(continued)Low permeate production.T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G G U I D E