REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEMS RO 809-812-815/E - INSTRUCTIONS MANUALs.r.l.Milano - ITALY Page 21 of 25 ro809-812-815_mi-r0.doc - r. 07.3. How to insert or replace membranes (see DIAGRAM OF THE SYSTEM)NB : the housing caps and their own fixing rings can have shape different than the oneshown, according to the type of housing used.In these cases, also the end membrane adapters will have a shape different than theone shown above.• be sure that the main power switch is turned on position "0" (control panel QE OFF)• take off all the caps of the membrane housings M, loosening the closing rings which keepthe caps fixed to the housings themselves.• (replacing) take out the membrane from the housings pushing them according to thearrows marked on the housings.• rinse each and every new membrane with plenty running water to remove most of thepreservative solution of which the membrane is filled.• insert the membranes inside the housings according to the arrows marked on thehousings and the direction of water flow through the seal of the membrane ends (asshown). Push firmly in order that the membranes are perfectly seated inside their housing.• place again the caps on the housing ends and fix them with their special closing ringsremoved before.To re-start again the working of the system, after the replacement of the membranes, followthe directions of chapter "Starting up and adjustments”CAUTION: the sealing gasket of membranes and housings can be lubricated, beforeinserting, using glycerine, for perfect sealing and sliding. NEVER USE SILICONEGREASE !!