Section 10 Troubleshooting - Thermo Scientific EASYpure II RF Operating Manual And Parts List

Section 10
Troubleshooting
Problem (cont.)
0.2 micron final filter clogs rapidly after
replacement.
Short cartridge life.
Water leakage inside EASYpure II RF.
Water leakage at a final filter
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Possible Causes (cont.)
Possible feedwater contamination.
Cartridges not properly rinsed up before use
EASYpure II RF contaminated with bacteria.
Cartridges being used are beyond expiration
date.
Change in feedwater characteristics.
Increased product water usage.
Loose connections.
Tubing is not inserted completely.
Missing or defective cartridge o-rings
Leak at cartridge.
Not installed far enough.
Action (cont.)
Call Technical Service for possible feedwater
testing.
Rinse up cartridges as described in Cartridge
Rinse-Up Procedures. Replace the 0.2 micron
final filter assembly as indicated in the 0.2
Micron Final Filter Replacement section.
Sanitize EASYpure II RF according to System
Sanitization section. Replace the 0.2 micron
final filter assembly as indicated in the 0.2
Micron Final Filter Replacement section.
Check the expiration date. Cartridges begin to
lose capacity after being stored two years from
the date of manufacture. Replace the cartridges
with unexpired ones.
Call Technical Service for possible feedwater
testing.
Verify usage.
Tighten connections.
Insert tubing completely. See Push-to-Connect
Tubing Installation section of this manual.
Install or replace cartridge o-rings.
Make sure cartridge access door is closed and
latched.
Install or screw in further and/or add Teflon
tape.
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