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Filta-Max 

xpress 

Operator’s Guide

Appendix C: Troubleshooting

Contact IDEXX Technical Service for assistance:

•  In the United States call 

1-800-321-0207

 or email 

[email protected]

.

•  In Europe call 

+44 (0)1638 676800

 or email 

[email protected]

.

Issue:

Check the following:

No Flow 

error message 

displayed, and the LED 
flashes red.

•  The air compressor is turned on, and the air compressor’s inlet valve is open.
•  The air line is connected to the inlet connector on the Pressure Elution 

Station.

•  The lockable air inlet with relief valve on the elution station is open. 
•  There is sufficient buffer solution in the buffer reservoir.

Buffer solution does not 
enter the chamber, the 

Low Flow

 error message 

is displayed, and the LED 
flashes red.

•  The air compressor is turned on, and the air compressor’s inlet valve is open.
•  The pressure in the air compressor receiver is above 6.0 bar (87.0 psig).
•  The air line is connected to the inlet connector on the Pressure Elution 

Station.

•  The air compressor’s outlet regulator is set to at least 5.0 bar.
•  The lockable air inlet with relief valve on the Pressure Elution Station is open.
•  The closure cap on the buffer reservoir bottle is sealed correctly and is 

airtight.

Fill Error

 message 

displayed.

•  The closure cap on the buffer reservoir 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 the LED 
flashes red.

•  The air supply and low-pressure regulator settings are correct.
•  There is sufficient buffer solution in the buffer reservoir.
•  The liquid inlet tube, located below the closure cap, is below the level of the 

buffer solution and is attached to the blue liquid feed line (located above the 
closure cap).

Elution cycle starts but 
ceases midcycle; 

Low 

Pressure

 error message 

is displayed, and the 
LED flashes red.

•  There is sufficient pressure in the compressor receiver.
•  The alternative air supply, if in use, is functioning correctly.

Chamber Pressure Error

 

message is displayed.

•  There is sufficient pressure in the compressor receiver.
•  The alternative air supply, if in use, is functioning correctly.
•  The pressure switch on the air compressor is set correctly.

Containment Vessel 
Missing

 error message is 

displayed.

• A centrifuge tube has been placed in the collection vessel holder.

Filter Module Missing

 or 

Diverter Missing

 error 

message is displayed.

•  The Filter Housing contains a Filter Module and both are connected properly.
•  The outlet diverter is correctly attached to the Filter Housing.
•  The air pressure chamber, Filter Housing, and outlet diverter are aligned 

correctly.

Door Open

 error 

message is displayed.

•  The door to the Pressure Elution Station is closed properly.

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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