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Filta-Max 

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Pressure Elution Station

Operator’s Guide

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Page 1: ...Filta Max xpress Pressure Elution Station Operator s Guide...

Page 2: ...e patents or pending patent applications trademarks copyrights or other intellectual or industrial property rights covering this document or subject matter in this document The furnishing of this docu...

Page 3: ...connection 10 Connecting the air supply 10 Using your facility s air supply 10 Connecting an air compressor to the hose kit 10 Checking the pressure regulator setting 11 Assembling sampling and filter...

Page 4: ...n 20 On a daily basis 20 On a monthly basis 20 Servicing the Pressure Elution Station 21 Storing the Pressure Elution Station 22 Limited warranty 24 Appendix A Consumables 25 Appendix B Air supply req...

Page 5: ...een the Filter Housings and any sampling equipment are capable of withstanding the operating pressure of the elution station The Filta Max xpress Pressure Elution Station weighs approximately 86 lb 38...

Page 6: ...damaged or leaking unit Always turn off the power and disconnect the power cord prior to performing any service or routine maintenance Never operate the Filta Max xpress Pressure Elution Station with...

Page 7: ...n vessel holder Figure 1c Sensors fittings and vessels Figure 1 Pressure Elution Station without a Filter Housing and diverter assembly Socket head cap screw Pressure chamber lid Buffer inlet with flo...

Page 8: ...r pack Filta Max xpress Operator s Guide Pressure chamber O ring Tool kit 2 hex wrenches quick connect fitting screwdriver Figure 2 Pressure Elution Station with a Filter Housing and diverter assembly...

Page 9: ...t supplied by IDEXX Sampling pump that is suitable for use with the sampling fittings or a suitable sampling rig for use with a pressurized water supply Platinum cured tubing 13 15 mm internal diamete...

Page 10: ...e is between 5 0 bar and 8 0 bar 72 5 and 116 psig The air supply must have a sufficient capacity to perform elution cycles whilst remaining above 5 0 bar 72 5 psig Your facility s air supply may requ...

Page 11: ...according to the manufacturer s instructions 10 When you have attached the quick connect fittings to the Pressure Elution Station and there is pressure turn the lockable air inlet valve counterclockw...

Page 12: ...ed upstream of the Filter Housing Note A hose clip is required to ensure that the seal between the hose and the sampling inlet is watertight 3 Connect the Swagelok quick connect QC stem to a Swagelok...

Page 13: ...n Station In this case the Filter Module must be transferred to a Filter Housing suitable for use with the Pressure Elution Station For more information refer to Eluting the Sample Operating the Press...

Page 14: ...are generated during sample elution This initial step also serves to purge reagent grade water from the lines and replace it with buffer solution 1 Place a blank Filter Module into a Filta Max xpress...

Page 15: ...press and hold the F2 button for 3 or more seconds Listen for any air leaks and monitor the low pressure gauge for pressure changes F3 resets the cycle counter Press and hold the F3 button for 3 secon...

Page 16: ...lter Housing QF stem facing upward attach the outlet diverter fitting to the QF stem by pulling back the collar and pushing the fittings together 4 Turn the Filter Housing over and place the outlet di...

Page 17: ...upport cushions for 500 mL centrifuge tubes In good working order with bucket supports lightly greased Centrifuge setup Locate centrifuge to minimise vibration Set RCF to 2000 g Set acceleration to ma...

Page 18: ...50 mL centrifuge tubes In good working order with bucket supports lightly greased Centrifuge setup Locate centrifuge to minimize vibration Set RCF to 1500 g Set acceleration to maximum and decelerati...

Page 19: ...ater Note If sample elution is performed infrequently during a day for example early morning and late afternoon it is advisable to perform a buffer purge between elution events This will increase the...

Page 20: ...finished water and then with reagent grade water Relubricate and or replace all O rings as required On a daily basis Clean the surfaces of the Filta Max xpress Pressure Elution Station with laborator...

Page 21: ...Replace the four socket head screws and tighten them using the large hex wrench 8 Replace the top lid of the Filta Max xpress Pressure Elution Station and tighten the screws using the small hex wrenc...

Page 22: ...and silicon tubing before storage Note Do not detach the closure cap from the air and blue liquid feed lines Instruments with a touch screen control panel A Filter Housing without a Filter Module an...

Page 23: ...e closure cap 3 Attach a Filter Housing and diverter to the Pressure Elution Station and place a centrifuge tube in the holder 4 Perform three elution cycles and check for any errors or issues with fu...

Page 24: ...nated facility for examination and testing IDEXX shall repair or replace within 30 days of receipt by IDEXX any such product found to be so nonconforming and promptly return such products to Buyer tra...

Page 25: ...length 5 5 cm 2 2 in diameter Storage 16 C 24 C 60 F 74 F Filta Max Filter Module black caps Materials of construction open cell reticulated polyurethane rings compressed to form a filter Ring size 5...

Page 26: ...hose kit consists of a 12 foot self retracting hose and connector Note The air supply should be set to a minimum pressure of 5 0 bar 72 5 psig and a maximum of 8 0 bar 116 psig For details regarding...

Page 27: ...oir bottle is sealed correctly and is airtight There is sufficient buffer solution in the buffer reservoir All tubes are attached correctly and are airtight High Flow error message is displayed and th...

Page 28: ...ort idexx com China 86 21 61279528 Japan 81 422 71 5921 Australia 1300 44 33 99 For countries not listed above visit our website at idexx com water References 1 Drinking Water Inspectorate The enumera...

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