ELGA
MEDICA-D 7/15 US
Operator Manual
MEDICA-D 7/15 US MANU40550 Version 2
– 05/17
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7.6 Cleaning the Recirculation Strainer
The recirculation strainer should be checked and cleaned periodically
to ensure that the strainer does not become clogged or broken.
Step 1 - Remove Recirculation Strainer
1. OPEN front door.
2. ISOLATE inlet water to the recirculation strainer.
3. REMOVE the ion-exchange cartridge to gain
access to the recirculation strainer.
4. REMOVE the recirculation strainer by depressing
the collars on either side of the strainer and
disconnect tubing.
Step 2 - Dismantle the Recirculation Strainer
1. HOLD recirculation strainer over a sink or
receptacle.
2. UNSCREW recirculation strainer.
3. REMOVE mesh filter.
4. CHECK mesh filter for signs of wear or damage,
replace or clean as necessary.
Step 3 - Reassemble the Recirculation 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 recirculation strainer.
2. REFIT tubes to recirculation strainer, ENSURE it
is facing the correct direction.
3. REPOSITION the ion-exchange cartridge into its
support clips.
4. RE-ESTABLISH inlet water supply.
5. TURN on power.
7.7 Replacement of LC143 Reverse Osmosis Cartridge(s)
The purity and flow of purified water from the reverse osmosis module
will often very gradually reduce over a period of months or years.
Extra impurities in the water will be removed by the ion exchange
pack. The reverse osmosis cartridge should be replaced if the
permeate water purity or flowrate is not adequate.
For information regarding the replacement of the LC143 reverse
osmosis cartridge contact Customer Service.
WARNING!
ALL NEW RO CARTRIDGES CONTAINS
TRACES OF BACTERIOSTATIC SOLUTION.
THE RO CARTRIDGES WILL THEREFORE
REQUIRE RINSING PRIOR TO USE.
7.8 Replacement of LC154 Degas Module
The degas module should only require replacing if a membrane fault
occurs which will be identified by a continuous vacuum alarm.
For information regarding the replacement of the LC154 degas module
contact Customer Service.
