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ELGA 

PURELAB Ultra Mk 2 

Operator Manual 

 

PURELAB Ultra Mk 2 Version 3  11/08 

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Summary of Contents for PURELAB Ultra Mk 2 Scientific

Page 1: ... by contract or other written permission from VWS UK Ltd The 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 alter without notice the specification design price or conditions of supply of any product or service VWS UK Ltd 2007 All rights reserved Pu...

Page 2: ... Ultra 13 5 2 Positioning the PURELAB Ultra 13 5 3 Connecting the PURELAB Ultra 15 5 4 Initial Controller Set up 17 5 5 Setting Up Password Resetting Replacement Timers 22 5 6 Initial Start Up 24 5 7 POU Filter Installation LC134 Optional Accessory 26 6 OPERATION 27 6 1 Intermittent or Continuous Recirculation 27 6 2 Manual Dispense 28 6 3 Profile Dispense 28 6 4 Dispense Porfiling 28 6 5 Automati...

Page 3: ... PROCEDURES 40 8 1 CT1 Sanitization Tablet Safety Information 42 9 TROUBLE SHOOTING 43 10 CONSUMABLES AND ACCESSORIES 44 11 KEY TO CONTROL PANEL 45 11 1 Icons 45 11 2 Alarm Conditions 46 11 3 Replacement Timers 46 11 4 Quality Alarms 47 12 WARRANTY CONDITIONS OF SALE 48 13 USEFUL CONTACT DETAILS 50 ...

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Page 5: ... PURELAB Ultra Mk2 Analytic 1 2 Use of this Manual This manual contains full details on installation commissioning and operation of the PURELAB Ultra unit If the instructions in this handbook are not followed then the performance of this product and or the safety of the user may be compromised 1 3 Customer Support Service support and consumable items are available from your local supplier or distr...

Page 6: ...UST BE EARTHED The main water supply should be isolated and residual pressure released prior to removal of any Purification Packs or carrying out work on the unit Switching off the electrical supply will isolate the source of mains water pressure 2 2 Ultraviolet Light WARNING UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE LAMP BE CONNECTED AND ACTIVATED WHEN OUTSIDE THE HOUSING The Genetic Analytic and Ionic u...

Page 7: ...complement the unit see Section 10 Consumables and Accessories for details Control Panel Dispense Nozzle Dispense Controller Door PURELAB Ultra The PURELAB Ultra range of water purification units has been designed to provide the ultimate in high purity water for laboratory applications The products need to be fed with pre treated water typically from a reverse osmosis supply They can be operated d...

Page 8: ...ing ionic and organic impurities are removed by the second polishing purification pack Product water resistivity and temperature are measured before dispense The water within the unit is re circulated through the purification technologies to maintain purity To minimize heat build up the recirculation is at reduced flow rate and can be set to be intermittent 10 minutes every hour Similarly intermit...

Page 9: ...ion pack the ultrafilter removes pyrogens bacteria and other microbial impurities as well as particles Product water resistivity and temperature are measured before dispense The water within the unit is re circulated through the purification technologies to maintain purity To minimize heat build up the recirculation is at reduced flow rate and can be set to be intermittent 10 minutes every hour Si...

Page 10: ... The second temperature compensated water quality sensor provides data for TOC monitoring Any remaining ionic and organic impurities are removed by the second polishing purification pack the ultrafilter removes pyrogens bacteria and other microbial impurities as well as particles Final water resistivity and temperature are measured before dispense The water within the unit is re circulated through...

Page 11: ...radiation at a wavelength of 254nm to provide continuous bacterial control Any remaining ionic and organic impurities are removed by the second polishing purification pack the ultra microfilter removes bacterial impurities and particles Product water resistivity and temperature are measured before dispense The water within the unit is re circulated through the purification technologies to maintain...

Page 12: ... oxidation of residual organic impurities The second temperature compensated water quality sensor provides data for TOC monitoring Any remaining ionic and organic impurities are removed by the second polishing purification pack the ultra microfilter removes bacterial impurities and particles Product water resistivity and temperature are measured before dispense The water within the unit is re circ...

Page 13: ...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 maximum requirement 130 l hr Drain requirements gravity fall with air gap Maximum during service Up to 2 l min Feedwater Pressure 0 7 bar 10 psi maximum 0 07 bar 1 psi minimum Contact technical support for advice on feedwaters outside...

Page 14: ... MΩ cm or µS 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 setpoints Night service Selectable On Off Indicators Product water quality Resistivity or conductivity Intermediate water quality Resistivity or conductivity Temperature Degrees Centigrade or Fahr...

Page 15: ... Purified Water Specification Scientific Ionic Analytic Bioscience Genetic Flowrate 2 0 l min max Inorganic Resistivity 18 2 MΩ cm 0 055µS cm TOC 3 10 ppb 3 10 ppb 1 2 ppb 3 10 ppb 3 10 ppb Bacteria 1 cfu ml 1 cfu 10 ml 1 cfu ml without POU fitted Bacterial Endotoxins 0 001 Eu ml 0 001 Eu ml pH Effectively neutral Particles 0 2 µm 0 05 µm Ultrafiltration RNase DNase Removed Capacity LC182 Liters a...

Page 16: ...iven in the appropriate sections The PURELAB Ultra control panel has a range of control icons as follows Button Icon Function PROCESS Turns the process on off ESCAPE from any feature LEFT Menu Scroll M1 Profile dispense memory Reset CENTRE 9 Accept Profile Timed dispense M2 Profile dispense memory RIGHT Mute Alarm Printer M3 Profile dispense memory Intermittent recirculation Process button Left ha...

Page 17: ...ment The unit 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 on substantial brick concrete walls or LA622 for stud partition walls WARNING IF THE UNIT IS TO BE WALL MOUNTED ENSURE IT IS MOUNTED USING THE CORRECT WALL MOUNTING KIT AND THAT THE WALL IS CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING THE OPERATING WEIGHT OF...

Page 18: ...should be 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 installed prior to remove colloidal impurities The feedwater should enter the PURELAB Ultra via an 8mm 5 16 O D semi rigid tube and should be in the temperature range 1 to 40 C 34 to 104 F To ens...

Page 19: ...onnector Step 2 Connect Water Inlet 1 Connect 8 mm tube from the PURELAB Ultra inlet to the inlet strainer 2 Connect the inlet strainer to the pre purified water supply Step 3 Connect Drains 1 Connect 8 mm tube from the drain and UF drain if fitted and direct to a suitable drainage point CAUTION The drain and flush lines should allow a gravity fall to drain with no restrictions UF Drain Drain Inle...

Page 20: ...ead into mains socket Step 5 Resevoir 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 jack plug should be inserted prior to locating the unit on the wall mounting bracket Fuse ON OFF switch Mains power lead Mains power socket Electrical Connections Reservoir RS232 level connection Res...

Page 21: ...e initialization process to complete With the by pass blocks in place press the PROCESS button to return to the initial power up screen 2 PRESS MENU button to go to the next screen to activate the set up menu sequence A series of set up screens will now be displayed Various control icons are used to allow you to step through the set up instruction process These icons include A scroll icon indicate...

Page 22: ... instigate 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 Controller to step cursor onto month 4 ROTATE Dispense Controller to increase or decrease month 5 PRESS Dispense Controller to step cursor onto year 6 ROTATE Dispense Controller to increase or decrease yea...

Page 23: ... 8 Product Water Purity Alarm Settings This screen is used for setting the purity value at which the product water purity alarm will activate The unit will alarm if this level is passed but will not switch off the process The alarm will automatically clear if the water purity returns above its specified limit 1 PRESS SCROLL button to highlight appropriate box 2 PRESS TICK 9 button Step 9 Intermedi...

Page 24: ...selection the unit will automatically default to a screen which will allow times to be set 1 PRESS SCROLL button to highlight appropriate box 2 PRESS TICK 9 button Night Service times should now be displayed Note If Night Service is not selected the default times will still be displayed Proceed to instruction 7 3 PRESS Dispense Controller A cursor will appear under night service start 4 ROTATE Dis...

Page 25: ...ed from either an RO permeate loop or reservoir DI Filtered DI loop or reservoir with recirculation maintaining a quality 1MΩ cm SDI Service Deionisation with 0 2 micron prefilter feed directly into the unit via a pressure regulator 1 PRESS SCROLL button to highlight appropriate box 2 PRESS TICK 9 button Step 15 Reservoir Level only shown if RO feed is selected When operating the system from a res...

Page 26: ...e 3 ROTATE Dispense Controller to enter new password 4 PRESS TICK 9 button to accept new password Step 3 Purification Pack Replacement Date The replacement date for Purification Packs is automatically calculated from information held on data tags secured to the pack The information displayed confirms the replacement dates and the serial numbers of the packs that have been installed Note At this st...

Page 27: ...RESS TICK 9button Step 6 Sanitization Reminder Reset The Sanitization Reminder will appear at the end of the Sanitization routine and can be either reset for a monthly reminder or switched off 1 PRESS RESET button to reset Sanitization Reminder Date OR PRESS TICK 9 button to accept Reminder Date OR PRESS CROSS χ button to clear the Reminder Date Proceed to Instruction 3 to confirm 2 PRESS TICK 9 b...

Page 28: ...on completion of the rinse the unit will bleep twice Step 4 Remove Sanitization By pass Blocks 1 SWITCH OFF power 2 OPEN the door 3 REMOVE both by pass blocks and pour contents away 4 STORE by pass blocks on hangers inside the door CAUTION Before installing the purification packs ensure the correct date has been set as described in Section 5 4 step 4 Date Failure to enter the correct date may resu...

Page 29: ...button to accept Primary Pack Installation date 6 PRESS TICK 9 button to calculate Replacement date 7 PRESS TICK 9 button to return to process off screen Step 8 Purification Pack Rinse 1 PRESS PROCESS button ALLOW calibration routine to be completed and process screen to appear 2 PRESS Dispense Controller DIRECT dispense flow to drain or collect in suitable container 10 liters 3 ROTATE Dispense Co...

Page 30: ...cterial specifications or 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 located Step 2 Replace POU Filter 1 REMOVE new filter from its packaging 2 SCREW filter hand tight into the fixed dispenser until resistance against the O ring seal is felt CAUTION Do not ove...

Page 31: ...ly recirculate the water unless otherwise set in Night Service See Section 5 4 Step 11 Night Service Mode Between the Night Service set times the unit will run in Intermittent recirculation CAUTION If the PROCESS button is double clicked the unit will switch off To maintain optimum performance it is recommended to leave the unit in either intermittent or continuous recirculation Step 1 Changing Re...

Page 32: ...at the Volumetric Dispense mode be used See Section 6 3 Volumetric Dispense 4 PRESS Dispense Controller once to stop dispensing and return to recirculation mode 6 3 Profile Dispense The PURELAB Ultra includes the ability to record and replay the sequence of events which occur during manual dispense This feature allows you to dispense non standard volumes in a precise and repeatable manner 6 4 Disp...

Page 33: ...tons Step 5 Selecting Dispense method 1 ENSURE unit is in recirculation mode 2 PRESS Dispense icon button 3 PRESS Dispense controller once The screen now displays a time or M1above the left hand soft button 4 ROTATE Dispense controller to change either the time or continue rotating until M1 is displayed 5 PRESS Dispense controller to accept and step to next button 6 REPEAT steps 4 and 5 until all ...

Page 34: ...ffected See Section 5 4 Step 13 Feed Water Type The remaining duration of Water Supply Flush is displayed on the screen For the Bioscience and Genetic models this will be followed immediately by a flush of the UF All versions of the PURELAB Ultra will flush on initial power up and every 6 hours thereafter Prior to the end of Night Service the unit will perform an extended flush If the Night Servic...

Page 35: ...for all other models If the system is being recommissioned or sanitized after an extended period during which it was not used If the pack has exceeded 6 months use as indicated by the consumable reminder alarm Step 1 Switch Unit Off 1 SWITCH OFF PURELAB Ultra at the power inlet module 2 ISOLATE inlet water supply 3 REMOVE POU filter if fitted 4 OPEN the front door Step 2 Remove the Primary Purific...

Page 36: ...rification Pack position in the unit 1 SWITCH ON power 2 PRESS TICK 9 button to accept the Polishing Pack installation date upper date 3 PRESS TICK 9 button to accept the Primary Pack installation date lower date 4 PRESS TICK 9 button to calculate Replacement date 5 PRESS TICK 9 button to return to process screen Step 7 Rinse Purification Packs 1 PRESS PROCESS button The unit will start Allow the ...

Page 37: ...but DO NOT add a CT1 tablet SEE Section 8 Step 4 Step 3 Remove Polishing Purification Pack 1 SEE Section 7 1 Step 3 2 INSERT By pass block but DO NOT add a CT1 tablet SEE Section 8 Step 4 Step 4 Remove Old LC109 1 UNSCREW UMF from the top cap Note The filter body and bottom cap will unscrew together and will rotate on the connection fitted to the bottom cap 2 POUR water from the UMF housing into a...

Page 38: ...W UMF FILTER MUST BE RINSED FREE OF BACTERIOSTATIC SOLUTIONS TO RINSE THE UNIT ENTER THE SANITIZING PROCEDURE SEE SECTION 8 ENSURE THE BY PASS BLOCKS ARE CORRECTLY FITTED AND THAT NO TABLETS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED 1 SWITCH ON power 2 PRESS FLUSH button 3 RELEASE air from UMF Analytic and Ionic by carefully opening the air bleed located at the top of the UMF Filter Note Place an absorbent cloth around...

Page 39: ...SERT By pass block but DO NOT add a CT1 tablet SEE Section 8 Step 4 Step 3 Remove Polishing Purification Pack 1 SEE Section 7 1 Step 3 2 INSERT By pass block but DO NOT add a CT1 tablet SEE Section 8 Step 4 Step 4 Remove the UV 1 SEE Section 7 4 Step 2 Step 5 Remove the UF 1 UNCLIP UF from spring clips 2 PULL UF forward to allow access to rear connection 3 PUSH back outer sleeve of quick connect c...

Page 40: ...ction 7 4 Step 5 Step 9 Rinse New UF CAUTION The new Ultra Filter must be rinsed To rinse the unit enter the Sanitizing Procedure see Section 8 Ensure the by pass blocks are correctly fitted and that NO tablets have been inserted 1 SWITCH ON power The unit will enter sanitization mode 2 PRESS FLUSH button Note This rinse must be completed and until complete will inhibit the PROCESS function 3 CHEC...

Page 41: ...f the UV unit CAUTION Hold on to the pins on the lamp in case it falls out and breaks Step 3 Remove Lamp Plates LC118 only 1 UNDO screws in plate at top 2 REMOVE plate at top 3 UNDO screws in plate at bottom 4 REMOVE plate at bottom 5 REMOVE O rings from the UV lamp and retain CAUTION Hold on to UV lamp whilst removing plates to ensure it does not fall out and break Step 4 Remove UV Lamp LC105 and...

Page 42: ...ers 7 5 Replacing the Point Of Use 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 water from the unit for several minutes to flush connection Step 2 Replace POU Filter 1 REMOVE new filter from its packaging 2 SCREW filter hand tight into the fixed disp...

Page 43: ...nlet 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 for signs of wear or damage replace or clean as necessary Step 3 Reassemble the Inlet Strainer 1 INSERT mesh filter into strainer ENSURE it is facing the correct direction see diagram 2 RE ASSEMBLE the inlet strainer S...

Page 44: ...zation Cycle 1 ENSURE unit is ready to use 2 SWITCH OFF electrical supply 3 REMOVE POU filter if fitted 4 OPEN the door Step 2 Insert Tablet into One Sanitization By pass Block Only 1 REMOVE one of the two by pass blocks from the inside of the door 2 INVERT the by pass block 3 UNSCREW cap on sanitization by pass block 4 INSERT CT1 cleaning tablet 5 REFIT cap on by pass block hand tight Step 3 Remo...

Page 45: ...side lower position Allow the PURELAB Ultra to recognize the Purification Pack and ensure that it has been replaced into the correct position 2 INSERT Polishing Purification Pack into right hand side of the compartment upper position Allow the PURELAB Ultra to recognize the Purification Pack and ensure that it has been replaced into the correct position 3 ENSURE Purification Packs are locked into ...

Page 46: ...vy 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 injestion Irritating to skin eyes and respiratory system First Aid Eyes thoroughly wash out with clean water for at least 15 minutes Seek medical advice Inhalation remove from exposure rest and expose to fresh air In severe cases obtain me...

Page 47: ...ion 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 Operate unit in Intermittent Operation to minimize temperature rises Purification Pack Change reminder alarm Mute Alarm Replace Purification Pack See section 7 1 Replacing a Purification pack UMF Change reminder alarm Mute Alarm Replace UMF ...

Page 48: ... the application and feed water quality Care should be 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 bar 60 psi LA652 Pressure regulator valve feedwater pressures 4 bar 60 psi LA575 Wall mounting kit PURELAB Ultra unit LA610 Wall mounting kit US ve...

Page 49: ... Mk2 Version 3 11 08 Page 45 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 Printer Intermittent Recirculation Replacement Date ...

Page 50: ... tablet reminder Flashing Bypass fitted warning Flashing Purification Pack not in place Flashing Reinstall Purification Pack Flashing Clock stopped Flashing Reservoir Level Disconnect Fault Flashing Incorrect Password 11 3 Replacement Timers Icon Replacement Timer Preset UV Lamp Replacement 1 year Purification Pack Replacement 6 months total pack life 1 year Filter Replacement UMF 6 months UF 2 ye...

Page 51: ...ELGA PURELAB Ultra Mk 2 Operator Manual PURELAB Ultra Mk2 Version 3 11 08 Page 47 11 4 Quality Alarms Screen Description Outlet Purity Alarm Intermediate Quality Alarm Temperature Alarm TOC out of range ...

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Page 53: ...any 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 extended by the Product manufacturer VWS UK Ltd hereby assigns to the purchaser any such warranty however VWS UK LTD EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED THAT THE NON VWS UK LTD ...

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