Dec 2016 - REA 2327
Single Tank Bicarb
Central Mix and Delivery
Service Manual
Better Water LLC
rev. Dec 2016
Page 1: ...Dec 2016 REA 2327 Single Tank Bicarb Central Mix and Delivery Service Manual Better Water LLC rev Dec 2016 ...
Page 2: ...nal 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 Sy...
Page 3: ...Shaft and or Coupling 12 Replacing a Mixer Motor 13 Return to Tank Fitting Drop Down Tube 14 Fill Inlet Connections 15 Verifying Float Switch Functionality 16 Replacing Float Switches 17 Replacing Proximity Sensors 18 Jug Fill Subassembly 19 Replacing the Pump 20 Pump Mounting Hardware 21 Plumbing Header and Tank Diagram 22 Plumbing Header 23 Bicarb Unit Valves Descriptions 24 Bicarb Unit Flow Dia...
Page 4: ...16 Single Bicarb Tank Central Mix and Delivery Service 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: ...r 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 Technical Support Emergency assistance is...
Page 6: ...e Manual and the Operator Manual as well as other helpful information can be found on our website at www betterwater com support It is important to understand that the Better Water Bicarb Unit is a Class II Medical Device and that non factory replacement parts could affect the safety performance and warranty of the unit This manual includes parts lists photographs schematics and diagrams to assist...
Page 7: ...s CAUTIONS 1 When used as a medical device 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...
Page 8: ...t information relating to the specific Bicarb unit and details both the Model and Serial Number Both of these pieces of information are very important in obtaining support determining warranty and properly servicing the Bicarb unit Please have this information available if you contact Technical Support The first four numbers in the serial number denote the year and month the device was manufacture...
Page 9: ...hes in January 2006 Prior to this a shorter white float switch was used and after a longer black float switch The shorter white float switches are no longer available so the float switches described below can be ordered as a replacement If this is done a new bulkhead through which the float switch is installed is required This new bulkhead must have the inside enlarged to accommodate the area requ...
Page 10: ...ront View and Plumbing sections below Mid September 2013 Fuse Change The control box fuse was changed from a 3 amp to a 2 amp fuse and moved from fusing the secondary side of the transformer to fusing the primary side of the transformer If the fuse requires changing it should be replaced with the same size fuse that the control box was built with which is specified on the face of the box From Febr...
Page 11: ...4 A Distribution Pump EQPUIW00453 3 4 90 Poly Nipple x2 PLFIPO00351 Mixer Motor EQBICB01868 Jug Fill Valve 3 4 Pre July 2013 PLVAS800170 Post July 2013 PLVAS800170 A Service Valve 1 Pre July 2013 PLVAS800172 Post July 2013 PLVAS800172 A Loop Service Valve 3 4 Pre July 2013 PLVAS800170 Post July 2013 PLVAS800170 A Close Up of Pump And Drain Connection 90º 1 2 Poly Elbow MPT x Hose Barb PLFIPO00355 ...
Page 12: ... and Delivery Service Manual SINGLE BICARB UNIT BACK VIEW High Level Sensor Pre 2009 float EQSUBBICBTNK1FL 2009 sensor EQSUBTNK1HL Low Level Sensor Pre 2009 float EQSUBTNK1FL LOW 2009 sensor EQSUBTNK1LL Flow Switch 3 4 PVC Clear PLFSS800443 Clear Suction Hose 1FT PLHOSU01237 ...
Page 13: ...he Volara Foam 25 thick x 1 5 width that helps seal the lid to the tank refer to the following 6 ft for 60 gallon Tanks 10 ft for 100 gallon Tanks Mounting Hardware Kit for 2 Bicarb Lids No Part Number 10 holes per lid 10 of each 1 3 8 x 1 4 Bolt 1 4 Flat Washer 1 4 Locking Washer 1 4 Nut LID Top View of Lid Underside View of Lid Volara Foam 25 x 1 5 EQBICB01600 ...
Page 14: ...June 2006 the Mixer Mount shown below was included but is no longer available Mounting Hardware 4 each SS Bolts HWBOSS01886 SS Lock Washers HWWASS01913 SS Washers HWWASS01889 Mixer Motor EQBICB01868 Mixer Mount Spacer EQBICBMXRMNT Mounting Hardware 4 each not shown SS Bolts HWBOSS01892 SS Lock Washers HWWASS01913 SS Washers HWWASS01889 Mounting Hardware 4 each SS Bolts HWBOSS01888 SS Washers HWWAS...
Page 15: ...Mix and Delivery Service Manual MIXER MOTOR SHAFT PROPELLERS DIAGRAM SS Coupling EQBICB00472 Set Screws x4 HWSCSS01920 SS Shaft EQBICB00471 Mixer Motor EQBICB01868 Spacer EQBICBMXRMNT Poly Pro Props x3 EQBICB01923 Set Screws x3 1 per prop EQBICB01920 Power Cord ELPCOO00200 ...
Page 16: ...Remove each Propeller from the Shaft by loosening its related Set Screw It may be necessary to use a hammer to gently tap down the Propellers to remove them from the Shaft 9 Replace each Propeller aligning the Set Screw with the etched groove then tighten carefully NOTE Over tightening can cause the threads on the propeller to strip 10 Lift the Lid take hold of the Shaft and reinsert it back into ...
Page 17: ...en take a pair of vice grips and clamp them to the Shaft below the Coupling This should allow enough support and access to proceed 8 Remove the top two Set Screws in the Coupling then remove the Motor carefully laying it on top of the Tank sideways 9 Attach the new Motor to the Coupling with the Set Screws Use Lock Tight on each of the Set Screws before tightening because motor vibration will caus...
Page 18: ...de Tank View Showing Bulkhead Adapter and Drop Down Tube 90º 3 4 Poly Elbow MPT x Hose Barb PLFIPO00351 Clamp Lined Worm Drive Hose x2 one for each end of hose PLHOCL002 3 4 Poly Bulkhead PLFIPO00308 3 4 Hose Style 5000 Length from tank to header PLHOST00315 3 4 Poly Bulkhead PLFIPO00308 S8 Male Adapter SxT PLFIS800098 3 4 Sch 80 Pipe 32 length PLPIS800044 Return to Tank Fitting Drop Down Tube ins...
Page 19: ...00355 Inside the Tank Connection to the Bulkhead can be one of two configurations both of which are shipped with the Bicarb unit in the Accessories Box 90º 1 2 Poly Elbow Flow Control 2 0 GPM MPT x Hose Barb PVC Sch 80 PLFIPO02070 PLFCS802001 90º 1 2 Poly Elbow MPT x Hose Barb PLFIPO00355 Clamp Lined Worm Drive Hose PLHOCL001 1 2 Hose Style 5000 60 gallon 19 100 gallon 25 PLHOST00322 1 2 Poly Bulk...
Page 20: ...witch wire NOTE The wire colors are different between the High Level and Low Level Float Switches 3 Cycle the Float between open and close by raising and lowering the Float 4 Take note as to whether the multi meter alarms with the action of the Float reliably The multi meter should steady alarm when the Float is in the closed position HIGH LEVEL FLOAT SWITCH alarms on the multi meter when in the U...
Page 21: ...rom the Control Box s Pigtail Connection 2 Carefully unscrew the old Float Switch from the Bulkhead 3 Place the new Float Switch into the bulkhead and carefully thread taking care not to over tighten it 4 Correctly orient the Float Switch s Mechanical Float by turning the Float Switch either clock wise or counter clockwise HIGH LEVEL FLOAT SWITCH The Mechanical Float should be oriented so that its...
Page 22: ... Switches are required see the section above on Replacing Float Switches REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS 1 Disconnect the Proximity Sensor s Wire Connection from the Control Box s Pigtail Connection 2 Carefully unscrew the old Proximity Sensor from the Bulkhead 3 Place the new Proximity Sensor into the Bulkhead and carefully thread taking care not to over tighten it 4 Reconnect the Proximity Sensor s Wir...
Page 23: ...w SxS 2 9 PLVAS800170 A 3 4 Blue Ashai Valve 1 10 PLFIPO00351 3 4 MPT x 3 4 HN Polypro Elbow Nipple 1 11 PLFIS801914 1 S x 1 S x 3 4 S Sch 80 Tee 1 Reference DWG 3083 REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS IF BROKEN In the event this assembly gets broken it can be replaced The parts required will depend upon at which point the repair can be made which should be at the pipes item 3 or 4 or at the connection to t...
Page 24: ...rdware See Pump Mounting Hardware diagram below 7 Reconnect the 3 4 Hose and the 1 Hose to the pump Item Part Description Qty 1 EQPUIW00453 MD 100 1 3 HP 1PH 115V Pump 1 2 PLFIPO01230 1 x 3 4 Pg Reducer 1 3 PLFIPO00302 1 TxT Coupling 1 4 PLFIPO00351 3 4 Poly 90º Hose Nipple 1 5 PLFIPO00306 1 Poly Hose Nipple 1 6 EQTAFI01860 1 Hose Barb x Union 1 7 PLHOSU01237 1 Suction Hose 100 gal 20 60 gal 12 1 ...
Page 25: ...ce Manual PUMP MOUNTING HARDWARE PUMP BASE 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Bolt x4 HWBOOO01910 TANK BASE 1 4 20 SS Nut x4 HWNUOO01245 1 4 SS Flat Washer x4 HWWASS01888 1 4 SS Locking Washer x4 HWWAOO01931 1 3 4 x 3 8 x 3 8 Rubber Bumper x4 HWBUOO00439 1 4 SS Flat Washer x4 HWWASS01888 Pump Base Mounting Hole x4 ...
Page 26: ...DIAGRAM Feed Connection to Loop Schedule 80 PVC RO Inlet Water Line 1 Stainless Tee Feed Hose from Feed Valve to Loop valve on back of tank not shown Fill Port to tank ReturnPort from loop to tank Return Hose Rinse Down Hose Connection Fill Hose Loop Return Loop Feed Return Connection from Loop Schedule 80 PVC Reference DWG 3489 ...
Page 27: ...lve PLVASS00845 1 2 Fill Hose Nipple PLFIPO00298 Tank Fill Solenoid Valve PLVAS801819 1 4 Poly Nipple PLFIPO00304 Incoming Water Gauge PLGAOO00653 3 4 90 Poly Nipple PLFIPO00351 Return Valve 3 4 Pre July 2013 PLVAS800170 Post July 2013 PLVAS800170 A 1 x 1 2 SS Bushing Reducer PLFISS00849 1 SS Tee PLFISS00870 3 4 PVC Sch80 Female Adapter PLFIS800093 3 4 90 Poly Nipple PLFIPO00351 3 4 PVC Sch80 Unio...
Page 28: ...closed Tank will be isolated from the pump and distribution loop Drain Valve This valve is used to drain all liquid from Tank Loop Service Valve This valve must be open to pump any liquid from Tank to the distribution loop In an emergency situation this valve can be closed and all flow to the distribution loop will cease Rinse Down Valve B 16 This valve when open will allow water to flow through a...
Page 29: ... When installed the Flow Restrictors are installed to only allow 2gpm to flow though the fill lines This will prevent the filling process from using too much water from the distribution loop and possibly causing the dialysis machines to go into a Low Pressure alarm condition BICARB UNIT FLOW DIAGRAM Reference DWG 3742 ...
Page 30: ...ment Fuse 3amp ELLFFS00834 Post mid Sept 2013 Replacement Fuse 2amp ELLFFS80032 KEYED DISINFECT Switch This switch must be in the ON position when disinfecting This will override the high level sensors so tanks can be filled to capacity for disinfection and rinsing Keyed Disinfect Switch ELPWSW01135 Replacement Key ELIDRL01130 START Button After turning Off Operate Switch to OPERATE Push and Hold ...
Page 31: ...3 These provide a place to plug in from the back the Distribution Pump and both Mixers ELHBRE01852 Mixer Contactor 5 5 8 amp Provides overload protection ELSICN015 Pump Contactor 2 8 4 amp Provides overload protection ELSICN013 Expansion Module 24V Works in conjunction with the Smart Relay ELSIRL014 Smart Relay 24V The main controller that controls all of the functions of the Bicarb Unit ELSIRL012...
Page 32: ... that control all operations of the unit ELMTTR01380 Timer Controls the length of time that the Mixers will run Timer Base ELIDRL01839 Timer ELIDRL01840 Contactor Provides overload protection for the Distribution Pump ELSICN003 Thermal Overload Provides thermal protection for the Distribution Pump ELSICN001 Piezo Alarm When activated the Piezo provides an audible alarm when the level in the tank r...
Page 33: ... Lid View Part EQASSYBCB01854 Part Numbers For All Models Indicator Light ELLPS01894 Replacement Bulb Tool ELOTEL02060 Keyed Disinfect Switch ELPWSW01135 Fuse Holder ELOTEL00833 Tank Alarm Switch ELPWSW01132 Tank Fill Switch ELPWSW01132 Start Button ELPWSW01133 Off Operate Switch ELPWSW01134 Mixer Control Switch ELPWSW01132 ...
Page 34: ...Better Water LLC rev Dec 2016 Page 30 of 40 Single Bicarb Tank Central Mix and Delivery Service Manual CONTROL BOX WIRING SCHEMATIC Part EQASSYBCB01854 printed on inside of Control Box Lid ...
Page 35: ...ropeller EQBICB01923 Polypropylene Propeller Set Screw EQBICB01920 Stainless Steel Shaft Coupling EQBICB00472 Stainless Steel Coupling Set Screw HWSCSS01920 Stainless Steel Mixer Motor EQBICB01868 1 4 HP 115 VAC Mixer Motor Power Cord EQPCOO00200 For Mix Delivery Bicarb units MD 100RLT Pump EQPUIW00453 1 3 HP 1 Phase 115 VAC Pictures do not reflect the size of the item in relation to the other pic...
Page 36: ... PLVAS800170 For models manufactured before mid July 2013 3 4 Blue Handle Valve Asahi PLVAS800170 A For models manufactured from mid July 2013 1 Blue Handle Valve Plast O Matic PLVAS800172 For models manufactured before mid July 2013 1 Blue Handle Valve Asahi PLVAS800172 A For models manufactured from mid July 2013 1 Red Handle Valve Plast O Matic PLVAS800174 For models manufactured before mid Jul...
Page 37: ...BBICBTNK1FL For models manufactured before January 2009 Low Level Float Switch EQSUBTNK1FL LOW For models manufactured before January 2009 Concentrate Regulator Calibration Kit EQASSYCC01 For calibrating regulators in Floor Valve Boxes and Panels Blue wand is for bicarbonate Red wand is for acid Flow Control 2 0 GPM PVC Sch 80 PLFCS802001 Check Valve 1 2 316 Stainless Steel PLVASS00846 Volara Foam...
Page 38: ... Alarm Box EQASSYBICB01709 Bicarb Control Box EQASSYBCB01854 Fuse 3 Amp Little Fuse ELLFFS00834 For models manufactured before mid September 2013 Fuse 2 Amp Little Fuse ELLFFS00832 For models manufactured after mid September 2013 Fuse Holder ELOTEL00833 Flow Switch 1 PVC Clear PLFSS800443 Pictures do not reflect the size of the item in relation to the other pictures ...
Page 39: ...d 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...
Page 40: ...te of installation or sale by Better Water LLC Freight charges and travel expenses 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 incl...
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Page 42: ... use since February 2010 SENSOR DETERMINATION BASED ON SERIAL NUMBER Besides physically looking inside a bicarb s tanks to determine which sensor it has the serial number can be used to determine this as well since proximity sensors have been in use since February 2010 Adhered to each bicarb is a label which contains the bicarb s serial number The first four numbers in the serial number denote the...
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