#$%^&*AU2007202471B220121101.pdf#####-9ABSTRACT The device for disinfecting a reverse osmosis system comprising a pump which transports the chemical disinfectant withdrawn via a suction pipe from an atmospherically vented 5 supply tank into the piping of the reverse osmosis system is characterized by a suction chamber inserted into the suction pipe and having an upper connection to the pump and a lower connection to the supply tank and a vent pipe which is connected to the upper part and provided with a shut-off device which is closed in the operative state of the disinfectant supply and opened during the remaining operative states of the reverse 10 osmosis system. The safety of the reverse osmosis system is thereby enhanced, and disinfection of the reverse osmosis system can be carried out in a substantially automated way. FcMay 25. 2007,Z SpecificationsWolker.cap wpd,9