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MEDICA-R 7/15 US

 Operator Manual 

ELGA 

Page 44 

MEDICA-R 7/15 US

 Version 2 

– 10/15 

11.  CONSUMABLES AND 

ACCESSORIES 

Consumable 

Maximum 

Service Life* 

Maximum 

Shelf Life 

LC140 (Pre-treatment cartridge) 

6 months 

2 years 

LC143 (Reverse Osmosis cartridge module) 

Typical life  

2-3 years 

2 years 

LC141 (Ion-exchange cartridge Pack) 

6 months 

maximum 

2 years 

LC125 (0.2µm capsule filter) 

6 months 

2 years 

LC105 (UV lamp) 

12 months 

5 years 

LC136** (Composite vent filter) 

6-months 

2 years 

LC123*** (Pre-treatment filter) 

6-months 

2 years 

Service Life is an estimate only,  and will  depend 
on  the  application  and  feed  water  quality.  Care 
should be taken to order the correct consumable 
items. 

** 

Required for reservoir/DV. 

*** 

Required  for  optional  pre-treatment  filter  housing 
(LA518). 

 

Accessory 

Cat No 

Installation kit 

LA637 

Pressure regulator valve (inlet) 

LA512 

Pre-treatment filter housing 

LA518 

Wall mounting kit (

MEDICA-R 7/15

 Unit) 

LA610 

25 liter reservoir 

LA611 

40 liter reservoir 

LA612 

75 liter reservoir 

LA613 

Wall mounting kit (25 & 40 liter reservoir) 

LA591 

Wall mounting kit (75 liter reservoir) 

LA592 

Flow upgrade kit (7-15 liter per hour) 

LA607 

RS232 Printer kit 

LA618 

RS 232 Remote display kit 

LA619 

Chlorine test kit 

TEST30679 

Docking Vessel - DV25 

LA621 

Pre-filter (if boost pump fitted) 

LA582 

Wall mounting kit DV25 

LA591 

 

Summary of Contents for MEDICA-R 1-US 5 US

Page 1: ...MEDICA R 7 15 US Operator Manual...

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Page 3: ...ction and use apply to all media in which this information may be placed VWS UK Ltd pursue a policy of continual product improvement and reserve the right to alter without notice the specification des...

Page 4: ...MEDICA R 7 15 US Operator Manual ELGA Page ii MEDICA R 7 15 US Version 2 10 15...

Page 5: ...e MEDICA R 7 15 US 14 5 4 Initial controller set up 17 5 5 Setting up display and replacement timers 18 5 6 Initial start up 21 6 OPERATION 23 7 MAINTENANCE 25 7 1 Replacing the LC140 pre treatment ca...

Page 6: ...MEDICA R 7 15 US Operator Manual ELGA Page iv MEDICA R 7 15 US Version 2 10 15 13 WARRANTY CONDITIONS OF SALE 47 14 USEFUL CONTACT DETAILS 49...

Page 7: ...l describe that system Where appropriate reference will be made to differences when an alternative reservoir is used 1 2 Use of this manual This manual contains full details on installation commission...

Page 8: ...the left hand side of the unit The mains power lead is located just behind the ON OFF switch WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED 2 2 Pressure The main water supply pressure should be isolated and r...

Page 9: ...urpose disinfecting tablet is used and relevant safety information is included in this handbook Please refer to the manufacturer for material safety data sheets 2 5 Control of Substances Hazardous to...

Page 10: ...ghly purified water to clinical analyzers requiring a pressurized feed The MEDICA R 7 15 US can be bench or wall mounted with an optional wall mounting kit A range of accessories are available to comp...

Page 11: ...e sanitization port and through one or two reverse osmosis cartridges set up in series which split the flow into permeate and concentrate streams The permeate water is further purified whilst the wast...

Page 12: ...id Purified water NRV Temperature sensor Product outlet To analyser Concentrate drain NRV Emergency by pass Flow controller Strainer UV LC105 Line cell Strainer Pump Line cell Permeate Drain Outlet Dr...

Page 13: ...st pump 6 0 bar 90psi 6 0 bar 90psi Minimum without internal boost pump 4 0 bar 60psi 4 0 bar 60psi Maximum with internal boost pump 2 0 bar 30psi 2 0 bar 30psi Minimum with internal boost pump Floode...

Page 14: ...d water Temp compensated resistivity conductivity Temperature Degrees centigrade Reservoir Full Pre treatment cartridge Maximum remaining life indicator UV lamp Maximum remaining life indicator Ion ex...

Page 15: ...er Specification MEDICA R 7 US MEDICA R 15 US Make Up Rate 7 5 l hr 15 l hr Daily Output nominal max 180 l 24 hour day 360 l 24 hour day Purity delivered to analyzer Inorganic Typical 1 to 18 M cm 25...

Page 16: ...ge 10 MEDICA R 7 15 US Version 2 10 15 MEDICA R 7 15 US Reverse Osmosis Capacity Charts Graph 1 Nominal Flowrate vs Inlet Pressure for MEDICA R 7 US Graph 2 Nominal Flowrate vs Inlet Pressure for MEDI...

Page 17: ...has a graphics display window and three program function control buttons Details of how to use the controls will be given in the appropriate sections Control Button Function PROCESS Turns the process...

Page 18: ...a clean dry environment The system can also be wall mounted against a vertical wall capable of supporting the weight for this we recommend the use of the wall mounting kit Part No LA610 CAUTION If th...

Page 19: ...should have a gravity fall below the level of the unit and any connections direct to drain should have an air break device fitted Feed Water The feed water should be of good quality and comply with sp...

Page 20: ...reservoir docking vessel Step 1 Fitting Tubes 1 PUSH in collet on connector 2 PULL out transit plug 3 CUT a clean square end on a 8mm 5 16 O D semi rigid drain tube 4 PUSH tube into connector CAUTION...

Page 21: ...l Supply 1 PLUG mains lead into the socket on the left hand side of the MEDICA unit 2 PLUG mains lead into mains socket Step 3 Connect High Low Level Switch to Reservoir 1 INSERT jack plug into the le...

Page 22: ...are the recirculation delivery pump connections MEDICA R 7 15 US Unit Installed with Docking Vessel Reservoir Pump and Drain Connections Outlet to Docking Vessel Reservoir Outlet to Analyzer Pump fee...

Page 23: ...button to go to the next screen to activate the set up menu sequence 3 A series of set up screens will now be displayed Various control icons are used to allow you to step through the set up instruct...

Page 24: ...with the tick button Note To reset any of the set up parameters restart from the set up menu and follow instructions from Step 1 5 5 Setting up display and replacement timers 1 TURN the unit off at t...

Page 25: ...re treatment cartridge timer to reset to the preset value of 4380 hours 6 months 1 PRESS tick to jump to the next consumable or to initiate reset 2 PRESS tick to reset timer or press to abort reset 3...

Page 26: ...emperature Process mimic Reservoir DV level Scroll and Print icons You can scroll through the following display screens RO water conductivity Ion exchange cartridge replacement timer hours remaining U...

Page 27: ...wn in Section 8 7 ENSURE the cartridge by pass block is left in place until the unit has been rinsed free of bacteriostatic solution 8 TURN ON the electrical supply to the unit and switch the mains sw...

Page 28: ...ube which supplies the feed to the analyzer PRESS the PROCESS button to start the water purification CHECK unit for leaks 18 Allow the system to operate until the water purity indicator displays a val...

Page 29: ...lashing icon at the default settings of 8760 hrs 1 year of use PRESS the button to mute the audible alarm FOLLOW the instructions to replace the UV lamp See Section 7 3 Replace pre treatment cartridge...

Page 30: ...SS the button to mute the alarm If water purity stays outside acceptable purity limits REPLACE the ion exchange pack following the instructions in Section 7 2 Reservoir level disconnect alarm The rese...

Page 31: ...boost pump when fitted and Recirculation pump from possible debris in the water the unit incorporates two strainers WARNING ALWAYS CHECK THAT THE MAINS ELECTRICAL POWER AND FEED WATER SUPPLIES ARE SWI...

Page 32: ...m the elbow at the top of the cartridge 5 REMOVE exhausted cartridge from retaining clips and discard Note The consumable is non hazardous Dispose of as ordinary waste observing all local and national...

Page 33: ...er flow ceases 4 USE an absorbent cloth to soak up the water and RE TIGHTEN the bleed nipple WARNING ENSURE THE UNIT IS ISOLATED BEFORE REMOVING THE ION EXCHANGE CARTRIDGE Step 2 Remove ion exchange c...

Page 34: ...ed nipple on the 0 2 m capsule filter until water free of air bubbles flows out use an absorbent cloth to prevent splashing of internal components 9 After 20 minutes PRESS the PROCESS button to stop f...

Page 35: ...he white lamp clip fitted to the bottom of the UV unit CAUTION Hold on to the lamp pins in case the lamp falls out and breaks Step 3 Remove UV Lamp LC105 1 REMOVE old UV lamp from the center bore of t...

Page 36: ...water and RE TIGHTEN the bleed nipple WARNING ENSURE THE UNIT IS ISOLATED AND THE PRESSURE IS DISSIPATED BEFORE REMOVING THE 0 2 m CAPSULE FILTER Step 2 Remove 0 2 m capsule filter 1 OPEN front door 2...

Page 37: ...checked and cleaned every six months to ensure that the strainer does not become clogged Step 1 Remove the inlet strainer 1 SWITCH OFF electrical supply 2 OPEN front door 3 ISOLATE inlet water supply...

Page 38: ...rculation strainer 1 INSERT mesh filter into strainer ENSURE it is facing the correct direction 2 SCREW up the recirculation strainer Step 4 Replace the recirculation strainer 1 REPOSITION the recircu...

Page 39: ...reatment low temperatures and heavy usage WARNING ALWAYS WEAR RUBBER GLOVES APRON AND FACEMASK DO NOT BREATHE FUMES OR ALLOW TO COME IN CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES ALWAYS FOLLOW RECOMMENDATIONS FOUND IN...

Page 40: ...rises too high in the sanitization port refit the cap and then remove it This will allow room for the remaining 10ml 3 REFIT cap on sanitization port Step 3 By pass Block 1 REMOVE the by pass block fr...

Page 41: ...the outlet tube to drain 3 RESTORE the power 4 PRESS the PROCESS button and leave the system to rinse for 20 minutes Note during this period the recirculation pump will operate intermittently 5 CHECK...

Page 42: ...very system docking vessel reservoir The delivery system and docking vessel reservoir may be sanitized to destroy bacteria within the pipework and filters of the unit This sanitization of the system i...

Page 43: ...CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES ALWAYS FOLLOW RECOMMENDATIONS FOUND IN THE MANUFACTURERS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET AND ANY APPLICABLE OSHA STANDARDS FOR THE CHEMICAL BEING USED WARNING LABEL THE MACHINE W...

Page 44: ...port Step 3 By pass Block 2 REMOVE the by pass block from its storage position located on the inside of the front door Step 4 Remove Ion exchange Cartridge Pack 3 REMOVE Ion exchange cartridge 4 PLACE...

Page 45: ...e outlet tube to drain 10 RESTORE the power 11 PRESS the PROCESS button and leave the system to rinse for 20 minutes Note during this period the recirculation pump will operate intermittently 12 CHECK...

Page 46: ...very system docking vessel reservoir The delivery system and docking vessel reservoir may be sanitized to destroy bacteria within the pipework and filters of the unit This sanitization of the system i...

Page 47: ...e emergency by pass connector above it 5 RELIEVE any residual pressure in the rest of the system by slowly opening the bleed nipple on the capsule filter until water flow ceases USE an absorbent cloth...

Page 48: ...nsumption of analyzer 20 l hr Time between pack changes 55 000 605 x 20 Time between Pack changes 4 5 hrs In the absence of information on mains water conductivity assume a pack life of 2 hrs if the a...

Page 49: ...cartridge replacement alarm Replace pre treatment cartridge see Section 7 1 Replacing the LC140 pre treatment cartridge 0 2 m capsule filter replacement alarm Replace 0 2 m capsule filter see Section...

Page 50: ...d will depend on the application and feed water quality Care should be taken to order the correct consumable items Required for reservoir DV Required for optional pre treatment filter housing LA518 Ac...

Page 51: ...ancel Reset Printer 12 2 Alarm Conditions Icon Alarm Conditions Replace Ion exchange pack Replace UV Lamp Replace Pre treatment Cartridge Replace 0 2 micron capsule filter UV Fail Cross Flashes Reserv...

Page 52: ...US Operator Manual ELGA Page 46 MEDICA R 7 15 US Version 2 10 15 12 4 Low Reservoir Level Poor Water Quality and Standby Screens Screen Description Low level alarm Process on and water purity alarm St...

Page 53: ...VWS UK Ltd promptly of any such defect The exclusive remedy provided herein shall not be deemed to have failed of its essential purpose so long as VWS UK Ltd is willing and able to repair or replace...

Page 54: ...customer from the use of its process systems Products or components manufactured by companies other than VWS UK Ltd or its affiliates Non VWS UK Ltd products are covered by the warranty if any extend...

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