Better Water EQASSY0.75KB2.03 Operator'S Manual Download Page 19

 

Better Water LLC; rev. Apr 2017 

 

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Cartridge Based Pyrogen Filtration System

 

(2-4 Filters)           

  Operator Manual 

LIMITED WARRANTY TERMS and CONDITIONS 

a. This limited warranty is given only to the original buyer and covers the equipment delivered 
with this limited warranty.   
b. The buyer shall be barred from any recovery on this limited warranty or otherwise for damages 
due in whole or in part to… 
 

… unreasonable use 

 

… improper operation 

 

… use beyond normal fashion 

 

… failure to follow instructions 

 

… failure to maintain the product in good condition and repair 

 

… or the like.   

c. If the buyer discovers or should have discovered a defect in which it is reasonable to conclude 
that damage, either personal, property, or economic, may result, the buyer's continued use of the 
product shall constitute any assumption of risk by the buyer and a bar to any recovery for breach 
of this limited warranty or otherwise. 
d. No oral or written representation, information, or advice given by Better Water LLC or any of its 
representatives shall create a warranty or in any way increase the scope of this express limited 
warranty and shall not form a part of the basis for bargain. 
 

WHAT IS WARRANTED AND FOR HOW LONG? 

a. All equipment, excluding ion exchange and filtration media and cartridges, are warranted to be 
free from factory defects in materials, and workmanship under normal use for a period of one (1) 
year from the date of shipment.   
b. It is a condition precedent to recovery on this limited warranty that the buyer strictly comply 
with all operating and maintenance guidelines established by Better Water LLC and that the serial 
number (

if applicable

) is intact and legible on the equipment. 

c. It is a condition precedent to recovery on this limited warranty for damage to the external finish 
of the equipment that the buyer notifies Better Water LLC at the time of the installation that the 
finish is damaged. 
 

WHAT IS REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY or 
NEGLIGENCE BY BETTER WATER LLC 

a. Buyer's sole and exclusive remedy for any breach of this limited warranty or negligence by 
Better Water LLC shall be repair or replacement of the defective part, at the option of Better 
Water LLC, provided such defective part is returned to Better Water LLC for inspection. 
b. Better Water LLC shall not be obligated to supply an exact replacement of the defective part 
and reserves the right to substitute new and improved parts. 
c. Better Water LLC shall provide at no cost to buyer, labor to remove and/or replace defective 
parts covered by this limited warranty for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of installation 
by Better Water LLC of the equipment. 
d. After such ninety (90) day period, buyer shall be responsible for any labor or service charge for 
the removal and/or replacement of any defective parts.   
e. Buyer shall be responsible for all travel expenses and freight charges at all times. 
f. Better Water LLC shall have no obligation to repair or replace any defective part if buyer fails to 
follow the procedure set forth in “HOW TO OBTAIN A REPLACEMENT PART UNDER LIMITED 
WARRANTY”. 
 

IN NO EVENT SHALL THIS LIMITED WARRANTY BE CONSTRUED TO COVER, NOR SHALL 
BETTER WATER LLC BE LIABLE TO BUYER AS ANY OTHER PERSON FOR, ANY 
CONSEQUENTIAL, INCEDENTAL, ECONOMIC, DIRECT, INDIRECT, GENERAL OR SPECIAL 
DAMAGES, WHICH ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. 

 

HOW TO OBTAIN A REPLACEMENT PART UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY

 

a. Buyer should contact the Customer Service or Technical Support Departments and request a 
Return Goods Authorization. 

Summary of Contents for EQASSY0.75KB2.03

Page 1: ...REA 2339 Cartridge Based Pyrogen Filtration System 2 4 Filters Operator Manual Better Water LLC rev Apr 2017 ...

Page 2: ...training No part of this manual may be reproduced for distribution sale or any intent other than previously described without the written permission of Better Water LLC This manual is subject to change without notice Better Water LLC assumes no responsibility or liability for any error or inaccuracies that may appear in this documentation Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe System...

Page 3: ...g Procedures 07 Adjusting Procedures 07 Daily Shutdown 07 Valves Legend and Operation 07 Disinfecting Disinfecting Overview 08 Disinfecting Procedure 08 Sanitizing the Sanitary Sample Ports 09 Sample Collecting from a Sanitary Sample Port 10 System Maintenance General 11 Changing the Filters 12 Service Help 13 Trouble Shooting Guide 14 Limited Warranty Terms and Conditions 15 Appendix A Sample Qua...

Page 4: ...ased Pyrogen Filtration System 2 4 Filters Operator Manual Better Water LLC 698 Swan Dr Smyrna TN 37167 www betterwater com Visit our website to see our complete product line of water purification products www betterwater com ...

Page 5: ...a TN 37167 Email support betterwater com Phone 615 355 6063 Customer Service Fax 615 355 6065 Phone 615 355 6063 press 3 Email customerservice betterwater com Support is available regarding all Better Water LLC systems 24 hours a day 7 days a week Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8 00 am until 3 30 pm Central Standard Time excluding holidays Call 615 355 6063 press 1 for Techni...

Page 6: ...e maintenance and proper use it should provide you with a very effective means of filtration for dialysis treatments Before starting you should first read and have a thorough understanding of this entire Operator Manual It describes in detail the steps and procedures for safe usage of the system Once the this device has been delivered it is the responsibility of the Medical Director to ensure that...

Page 7: ...e federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the authority of a physician Per CFR 801 109 b 1 2 Improper operation of this device could result in a low or no flow alarm on the dialysis machines 3 Misuse or improper operation of this device will void any warranty 4 Where water is mentioned unless otherwise noted it must be AAMI standard quality water 5 Plumbing connections must adhere to lo...

Page 8: ...nit is normally assembled at Better Water LLC and mounted to the wall surface Requirements Approx 24 depth from wall x 36 width along the wall x 36 height up the wall maximum for a 4 filter device MODELS There are six models of the 2 4 Cartridge Based Pyrogen Filtration System with the difference being the number of filters and the filter used The operation and service for these models are basical...

Page 9: ...nd flow rate Pyrogen filters are a consumable product The life of the filter is directly related to the monitoring and routine care programs that you maintain in your facility A Pyrogen Filtration system in conjunction with good disinfecting programs is a very effective means of controlling bacteria and endotoxins in the post treatment and distribution segments of a water purification system DETAI...

Page 10: ...strumentation AAMI Incoming tap water contaminants temperature pH pressure and flow rates have a direct impact on the quality and quantity of the RO output The operator must be aware of changing tap water conditions This can be easily accomplished with good two way communications with the local municipal water supplier and with routine testing of the tap water This device was designed and built to...

Page 11: ...en if necessary must meet established standards ADJUSTING PROCEDURES 1 There are no adjustments that can be made to this device DAILY SHUTDOWN 1 This device does not require any daily shutdown VALVES LEGEND and OPERATION NOTE Valve legend and operation the same for all models no matter the number of filter housings NOTE Inlet and Outlet valves may be reversed if the device requires Right to Left f...

Page 12: ... damaged BLEACH SOLUTION FOR TANK FEED SYSTEMS NOTE Bleach will only be used on Tank Feed Systems a 500 ppm solution of sodium hypochlorite bleach This is 1 gallon 128 ounces of bleach per 100 gallons of water or a 1 100 dilution 5 25 500 ppm dilution Water Gallons x 1 28 ounces of bleach 5 25 6 600 ppm dilution Water Gallons x 0 96 ounces of bleach 6 Total water gallons should include gallons in ...

Page 13: ...and allow a full flow of liquid to pass out of the port for 1 2 minutes Then close the port by turning the stem to the right 2 Fill a 20 ml plastic polypropylene syringe with at least 10 ml of 70 ethanol 90 isopropyl alcohol or 3 hydrogen peroxide solution Attach the port needle to the syringe 3 Insert the needle all the way into the port through the stem opening and express most of the sanitizer ...

Page 14: ...minute dwell is complete remove the cap and wipe the outside of the port with an alcohol wipe 6 Allow the alcohol to air dry usually within 30 seconds after application 7 Twist the valve until a steady stream is present Flush at least 1000 ml from the port then close the valve Discard this water This ensures that the port internally has been rinsed of alcohol residue and possible endotoxins left f...

Page 15: ...rational pressures Daily or more often as required by the facility Record on a Daily Check List Disinfect Monthly or as determined by the Medical Director See Disinfection Procedure section Change Filters Every 6 months or if there is a pressure drop across the device greater than 15 psi while the RO is running See Changing the Filters section Perform Chemical Microbial and Endotoxin Testing on fe...

Page 16: ...vice 4 Remove the old filters and replace with the new filters 5 Verify the o ring in the top of each of the housings are properly seated 6 Screw the filter housings back into place and hand tighten 7 Slowly open the inlet valve to allow water to begin filling the housings 8 Partially open the outlet sanitary sample port to allow air to be purged from the device 9 When water flows from the sanitar...

Page 17: ...lse Tube inside housing SUFFOO00579 or 03 micron Filter 20 inside housing SUCAPE00575 or 05 micron Filter 20 inside housing SUCAPE00569 Bypass Valve 1 Red PLVAS800174 A Inlet Valve 1 Blue PLVAS800172 A Outlet Valve 1 Blue PLVAS800172 A Stainless Steel Outlet Pressure Gauge PLGAOO00431 3 4 x 20 Filter Housing EQFHOO00592 Note If replacing specify whether 03 or 05 micron filters are used The filter ...

Page 18: ...o increase the inlet pressure 2 Perform a disinfect 3 If disinfection does not correct the problem the Pyrogen filters must be replaced The product permeate water is contaminated with microbiological contaminants bacteria and or endotoxins 1 Filter ruptured 2 Missing or damaged o ring 1 Check the filter system inlet pressure If the Delta P is lower than normal there is a possibility that a Pyrogen...

Page 19: ...ble on the equipment c It is a condition precedent to recovery on this limited warranty for damage to the external finish of the equipment that the buyer notifies Better Water LLC at the time of the installation that the finish is damaged WHAT IS REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY or NEGLIGENCE BY BETTER WATER LLC a Buyer s sole and exclusive remedy for any breach of this limited warranty ...

Page 20: ...s Damage from inadequate or defective wiring improper voltage improper connections or electrical service inadequate or defective plumbing water supply or water pressure or in violation of applicable building plumbing or electrical codes laws ordinances or regulations Damage from improper installation or operation including but not limited to abuse accident neglect improper maintenance freezing and...

Page 21: ... Filters Operator Manual APPENDIX A SAMPLE QUALITY ASSURANCE CHECK LIST QUALITY ASSURANCE CHECK LIST example ITEMS TO BE CHECKED MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN Date Time of Day Technician s Initials Cartridge Based Pyrogen Filters PSI Pre Filter psi PSI Post Filter psi ΔP Across Filters 15 psi ...

Page 22: ...nk Gallons x 0 96 ounces of bleach 6 25 8 25 825 ppm Tank Gallons x 0 73 ounces of bleach 8 25 1 500 Dilution 5 25 105 ppm Tank Gallons x 0 256 ounces of bleach 5 25 6 25 125 ppm Tank Gallons x 0 192 ounces of bleach 6 25 8 25 165 ppm Tank Gallons x 0 146 ounces of bleach 8 25 1 1000 Dilution 5 25 52 5 ppm Tank Gallons x 0 128 ounces of bleach 5 25 6 25 62 5 ppm Tank Gallons x 0 096 ounces of blea...

Page 23: ...RATES Nominal Loop Pipe Inner Diameter 3 4 Teflon id 0 60in 3 4 schedule 80 pvc id 0 74in 1 Teflon id 0 88in 1 schedule 80 id 0 96in 1 1 2 schedule 80 id 1 48 in 3 4 25mm polypropylene id 0 80in 1 32mm polypropylene id 1 03in 1 1 2 50mm polypropylene id 1 61 in Nominal Flow Rates at 3 Feet per Second 3 4 Teflon 2 64 gpm 3ft sec Nominal 3 4 schedule 80 pvc 4 02 gpm 3ft sec Nominal 1 Teflon 5 69 gpm...

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