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rev. Apr 2017 

 

Cartridge Based Pyrogen Filtration System

 

(2-4 Filters)

         Operator Manual 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 
Our Company ……………………………………………………………………………………... 01 

Contact Us ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 01 

Technical Phone Support ………………………………………………………………………. 01 

Technical Support Info Online …………………………………………………………………. 01 

- Specific Con

tacts ……………………………………………………….……………………….. 02 

Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………. 02 

 
Warnings & Cautions ……………………………………………………………………………... 03 
 
General Requirements and Specifications ….………………………………………………….. 04 
 
Models ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 04 
 
Product 

Description ………………………………………………………………………………  05 

 
Detailed View ……………………………………………………………………………………… 05 
 
General System Operation 

……………...……………………………………………………….. 06 

- Initial Start-Up 

……………………………………………………………………………………. 06 

- Daily Operation 

….………………………………………………………………………………. 06 

- Monitoring 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 Sa

mple Port …………………………………………….. 10 

 
System Maintenance 
General …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11 
Changing the 

Filters ….…………………………………………………………………………… 12 

 
Service Help ………………………………………………………………………………………. 13 
 

 

Trouble-

Shooting Guide ………………………………………………………………………….. 14 

 
Limited Warranty Terms and Condi

tions ……………………………………………………….. 15 

 
Appendix A, Sample Quality Assurance Check L

ist …………..………………………………. 17 

 
Appendix B, Calculations & Conve

rsions ………………………………………………………. 18 

- Bleach Disinfecting Dilutio

ns …………………………………………………………………… 18 

- Conversion of Ounces to Millilit

ers …………………………………………………………….. 18 

- Calculation for Area of Pipe Vol

ume …………………………………………………………... 19 

3 Feet per Second Flow Velocity Rates ………………………………………………………. 19 

 
 
 
 
 

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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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