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ELGA 

PURELAB Classic 

Operator Manual 

 

PURELAB Classic

 Version 2 11/15 

Page 41 

9.  TROUBLE SHOOTING 

This  section  highlights  the  problems  that  could  occur  with  the

 

PURELAB Classic

 unit and how to rectify them. The unit will normally 

sound  an  alarm  and  the  respective  icons  will  flash.  The  alarm  sound 
can be silenced by pressing the mute button. If the problem cannot be 
solved  using  this manual,  please  call  either  your  supplier  or  the  local 
ELGA LabWater distributor. 

(See Section 13.0 - Useful Addresses).

 

Problems 

Action 

No display message 

Check mains supply and lead. 

Check that the mains power is switched on. 

Check fuses in power inlet module and replace if blown. 

Alarm and Flashing 
Quality value 

Mute alarm. Check alarm set value is correct.  
See Section 5.4 Step 8 - Purity Alarm Settings. 

Dispense approximately 10 liters of water to drain. 

Check UF if fitted. 

If problem persists replace purification pack.  
See Section 7.1 - Replacing the Purification Packs. 

If problem persists call Customer Services. 

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Feature out of measurement range. Allow unit to recirculate. 

Replace Purification Packs.  
See Section 7.1 - Replacing the Purification Packs. 

If problem persists call Customer Services. 

High Water 
Temperature alarm 

Check correct alarm point is set.  
See Section 5.4 Step 10 - Temperature Alarm Setting. 

Check feedwater temperature has not risen suddenly. 
Dispense some water to allow cold water to be drawn into 
the unit. 

Purification Pack 
Change reminder 
alarm 

Mute Alarm. Replace Purification Pack.  
See section 7.1 - Replacing a Purification pack. 

UF Change 
reminder alarm 

Mute Alarm. Replace UF filter.  
See section 7.3 - Replacing the UF filter. 

UV Change 
reminder alarm 

Mute Alarm. Replace UV filter.  
See section 7.4 - Replacing the UV Lamp. 

Sanitization 
reminder alarm 

Mute alarm. Contact your local reseller or distributor. 
See Section 8 - Sanitization Procedure. 

Reservoir Low level 
alarm 

Mute Alarm. Ensure unit is fed from a reservoir and that the 
correct feature has been set. See Section 5.4 Step 15 - 
Reservoir Level. 

Check feed to the reservoir is operational and that the 
reservoir is filling. 

Reservoir level 
disconnect fault 
alarm 

Mute alarm. Ensure control lead from reservoir is properly 
connected. 

Note:

 unit must be powered down to clear alarm. 

Reduced flow from 
dispenser 

Check inlet water strainer. Replace POU filter or Replace UF 
if fitted. 

Pump worn, call Customer Services. 

Unit Noisy 

Open front door and secure pipework to stop vibration. 

Unit will not operate 

Ensure that the correct Purification Pack is correctly 
installed. 

Ensure Purification Pack has a valid consumable date and 
that the reminder has not been overrun by 12 months. 

 

Fuse Removal 

Summary of Contents for PURELAB Classic - US

Page 1: ...PURELAB Classic US Operator Manual...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...copyright and all restrictions on reproduction 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...

Page 4: ...2 Positioning the PURELAB Classic 13 5 3 Connecting the PURELAB Classic 15 5 4 Initial Controller Set up 17 5 5 Setting Up Password Resetting Replacement Timers 21 5 6 Initial Start Up 23 5 7 POU Fil...

Page 5: ...Manual PURELAB Classic US Version 2 11 15 Page iii 11 KEY TO CONTROL PANEL 43 11 1 Icons 43 11 2 Alarm Conditions 44 11 3 Replacement Timers 44 11 4 Quality Alarms 45 12 WARRANTY CONDITIONS OF SALE 46...

Page 6: ...2 Use of this Manual This manual contains full details on installation commissioning and operation of the PURELAB Classic unit If the instructions in this handbook are not followed then the performan...

Page 7: ...he ON OFF switch is located at 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 The main water supply should be isola...

Page 8: ...ti purpose disinfecting tablet is used and relevant safety information is included in this handbook Please refer to the manufacturer for material safety data sheets EfferSan is EPA registered as Multi...

Page 9: ...to complement the unit see Section 10 Consumables and Accessories for details Control Panel Dispense Nozzle Dispense Controller Door PURELAB Classic The PURELAB Classic range of water purification un...

Page 10: ...ump inlet Ionic and organic impurities are removed by the purification pack Product water resistivity and temperature are measured before dispense and will indicate when the purification pack needs to...

Page 11: ...ntense UV radiation at a wavelength of 185 nm to provide continuous bacterial control Ionic and organic impurities are removed by the purification pack Product water resistivity and temperature are me...

Page 12: ...by the purification pack the ultrafilter removes pyrogens bacteria and other microbial impurities as well as particles Product water resistivity and temperature are measured before dispense and will i...

Page 13: ...s bacterial control and the photo oxidation of residual organic impurities Ionic and organic impurities are removed by the purification pack the ultrafilter removes pyrogens bacteria and other microbi...

Page 14: ...max Carbon Dioxide 30 ppm max Silica 2 ppm max Particulates Filtration down to 0 2 micron advisable to protect internal and or point of use filters Temperature 1 40 C Recommended 10 15 C Flowrate maxi...

Page 15: ...cm or S cm Water quality alarm Selectable alarm setpoints Date time Adjustable Auto restart after power failure Selectable On Off Audible alarm Selectable On Off Temperature control Selectable alarm s...

Page 16: ...ied Water Specification DI UV UF UVF Flowrate 2 0 l min max Inorganic Resistivity 18 2 M cm 0 055 S cm TOC 15 ppb 5 ppb 15 ppb 10 ppb Bacteria 1 cfu ml 1 cfu ml 1 cfu ml 1 cfu ml Pyrogens 0 02 Eu ml 0...

Page 17: ...rpose control buttons Details of how to use the controls will be given in the appropriate sections The PURELAB Classic control panel has a range of control icons as follows Button Icon Function PROCES...

Page 18: ...l mounted against a vertical wall capable of supporting the weight for this we recommend the use of the wall mounting kit Part No LA610 on substantial brick concrete walls or LA622 for stud partition...

Page 19: ...potable water pre purified using reverse osmosis deionisation or distillation If using a supply other than reverse osmosis treated it is strongly recommended that a 0 2 micron membrane filter is inst...

Page 20: ...tube 4 PUSH tube into connector Step 2 Connect Water Inlet 1 Connect 8 mm tube from the PURELAB Classic inlet to the inlet strainer 2 Connect the inlet strainer to the pre purified water supply Step...

Page 21: ...into mains socket Step 5 Reservoir Level Connection 1 INSERT jack plugs into the level control socket located at rear of unit and reservoir Note If wall mounting the unit it is recommended that the j...

Page 22: ...ving the by pass block in place of DI pack press the PROCESS button to return to the initial power up screen 2 PRESS MENU button to activate the set up menu sequence A series of set up screens will no...

Page 23: ...nstigate change reminders it will appear on printed records 1 PRESS Dispense Controller A cursor will appear under day 2 ROTATE Dispense Controller to increase or decrease day 3 PRESS Dispense Control...

Page 24: ...e on going display of uncompensated values is generally not recommended as it can lead to confusion among users and increase the possibilities of dispensing water of inadequate purity Step 8 Product W...

Page 25: ...cs visibility 1 ROTATE Dispense Controller slowly to adjust viewing angle 2 PRESS TICK button Step 11 Auto Restart This allows the selection of the AUTO MANUAL restart option If auto restart is select...

Page 26: ...once 3 ROTATE Dispense Controller to enter new password 4 PRESS TICK button to accept new password Step 3 Purification Pack Replacement Date The replacement date for Purification Packs is automatical...

Page 27: ...ate if fitted 1 PRESS RESET button to reset the Filter Replacement Date OR PRESS TICK button to accept Replacement Date and proceed to Sanitization Reminder 2 PRESS TICK button to confirm that resetti...

Page 28: ...onnect a temporary tube from the dispense outlet to a suitable drain or sink 2 SWITCH ON electrical supply 3 Press the dispense controller The unit will automatically go into a rinse procedure 36 mins...

Page 29: ...2 PRESS TICK button to accept the Purification Pack 3 PRESS TICK button to calculate replacement date Step 7 Final Rinse Air Bleed 1 PRESS PROCESS button and ALLOW the process screen to appear 2 PRESS...

Page 30: ...d to achieve additional laboratory specific application requirements Step 1 POU Filter Installation 1 LOCATE the fixed dispense point and UNSCREW the nozzle 2 ENSURE O ring seal is still properly loca...

Page 31: ...dispense the unit will continue to recirculate for a short period before returning to the intermittent routine CAUTION If the PROCESS button is double clicked the unit will switch off To maintain wat...

Page 32: ...anging If the system is being e commissioned or sanitized after an extended period during which it was not used If the pack has exceeded 12 months use as indicated by the consumable reminder alarm Ste...

Page 33: ...circumstances If indicated by the consumable reminder alarm When low pyrogen levels can no longer be maintained When the required flow rate can no longer be maintained Step 1 Switch Unit Off 1 SWITCH...

Page 34: ...and bottom brown caps and discard Step 6 Fit New UF 1 REFIT top and bottom connectors to new UF ensuring the O rings are correctly located at each end 2 RECONNECT quick connect coupling CAUTION Ensure...

Page 35: ...or sink 4 OPEN the flush valve and press the dispense knob the system will begin its flush sequence 5 After approximately 3 minutes countdown is indicated on the display the unit will sound a buzzer...

Page 36: ...hite lamp holder fitted to the bottom of the UV unit CAUTION Hold on to the pins on the lamp in case it falls out and breaks Step 3 Remove Lamp Plates LC170 1 UNDO screws in plate at top 2 REMOVE plat...

Page 37: ...se Filter LC134 Step 1 Remove POU Filter 1 UNSCREW the old filter from the fixed dispenser and discard 2 ENSURE O ring seal is still properly located 3 RINSE connection with IPA or ethanol Dispense wa...

Page 38: ...bing 5 REMOVE the inlet strainer from its position Step 2 Dismantle the Inlet Strainer 1 HOLD inlet strainer over a sink or receptacle 2 UNSCREW inlet strainer 3 REMOVE mesh filter 4 CHECK mesh filter...

Page 39: ...If the product water is used for particularly stringent applications Step 1 Start Sanitization Cycle 1 ENSURE unit is ready to use 2 SWITCH OFF electrical supply 3 REMOVE POU filter if fitted 4 OPEN...

Page 40: ...spense to drain for 3 minutes countdown indicated on the display the unit will then sound a buzzer and stop The UF flush valve close icon will appear indicating the manual UF flush valve should be clo...

Page 41: ...3 CLOSE front door Step 7 Return to Normal Operation 1 PRESS PROCESS button twice The unit has now been sanitized but should be allowed to rinse to a suitable quality For particularly sensitive appli...

Page 42: ...y duty plastic bag Do not return to original container Wash away any residues with copious amounts of water Toxicity Serious risk of poisoning by inhalation or ingestion Irritating to skin eyes and re...

Page 43: ...s used for particularly stringent applications Step 1 Start Sanitization Cycle 1 ENSURE unit is ready to use 2 SWITCH OFF electrical supply 3 REMOVE POU filter if fitted 4 OPEN the door Step 3 Add Min...

Page 44: ...for the remainder of the time and then automatically proceed to the rinse procedure The unit will alternate between a rinse to drain and recirculate for a total of 44 minutes Upon completion the alarm...

Page 45: ...litate a quicker system recovery it is suggested to dispense a volume of approximately 10 litres Note Once a sanitization cycle has commenced the PURELAB Classic cannot be used to purify water until t...

Page 46: ...ct alarm point is set See Section 5 4 Step 10 Temperature Alarm Setting Check feedwater temperature has not risen suddenly Dispense some water to allow cold water to be drawn into the unit Purificatio...

Page 47: ...taken to order the correct consumable items Required for reservoirs LA611 LA612 LA613 LA620 Accessory Cat No Installation kit LA642 Pressure regulator valve feedwater pressures 0 7 bar 10 psi but 4 b...

Page 48: ...Version 2 11 15 Page 43 11 KEY TO CONTROL PANEL 11 1 Icons Icon Description Mute Alarm Accept Scroll Auto Restart Manual Restart Set Up Menu Cursor Option Choice Cursor Selection Choice Cancel Reset...

Page 49: ...ashing Purification Pack not in place Flashing Reinstall Purification Pack Flashing Clock stopped Flashing Reservoir Level Disconnect Fault Flashing Incorrect Password Flashing Open UF Flush Valve Fla...

Page 50: ...ELGA PURELAB Classic Operator Manual PURELAB Classic Version 2 11 15 Page 45 11 4 Quality Alarms Screen Description Outlet Purity Alarm Temperature Alarm...

Page 51: ...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 a...

Page 52: ...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 extende...

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