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  • Page 1  User Manual Milli-Q Direct 8/16 System...
  • Page 2 Water Purification System. If this User Manual is not the correct one for your Water Purification System, then please contact Millipore. The term “Milli-Q Direct Water Purification System” is replaced by the terms Terminology “Milli-Q system”...
  • Page 3 Millipore Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that might appear in this document. This manual is believed to be complete and accurate at the time of publication. In no event shall Millipore Corporation be liable for incidental or consequential damages in connection with or arising from the use of this manual.
  • Page 4 Millipore, Elix, Q-Pak, Progard, Milli-Q, BioPak, EDS-Pak, Q-POD and Trademarks Millipak are registered trademarks of Millipore Corporation. The “M” Mark and VOC-Pak are trademarks of Millipore Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective manufacturers.  2009 MILLIPORE CORPORATION. PRINTED IN FRANCE. ALL Copyright RIGHTS RESERVED.
  • Page 5 Do not remove the covers of the Milli-Q Direct System at any time. Electrical and mechanical components inside the Milli-Q Direct System could pose a hazard. A qualified Millipore Service Representative should perform any work that needs to be done while the Milli-Q Direct System is opened. - 5 -...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Using the Milli-Q Direct System ....................62 Overview ...........................62 Dispensing water .......................63 Viewing water quality .......................65 Viewing Operation ......................66 Viewing Consumable Status .....................68 Calling Millipore .......................69 Viewing Information ......................70 Maintenance..........................72 Overview ...........................72 Maintenance Schedule.......................73 Replacing the Progard Cartridge and Vent Filter..............74 Replacing the Q-Pak Pack....................77...
  • Page 7 Cleaning the Inlet Strainer....................91 Calibrating the Flow rate....................94 Alarms ............................95 Overview ...........................95 Alarm Information......................96 Summary of Alarm messages..................100 Alerts ............................103 Overview .........................103 Alert information......................104 Summary of Alert messages....................109 Ordering Information ......................113 Consumables, Accessories and Systems .................113 - 7 -...

  • Page 8: Product Information

    Product Information Overview This chapter contains topics related to the System. Purpose Some of the more important topics in this chapter are:  installation requirements,  consumable information, and  dimensions of various components of the System. This chapter contains the following topics: Contents Topic See Page...

  • Page 9: Cabinet

    Cabinet Overview Item Description/Name Point Of Delivery (POD) POD Pak Connections for tubings, power cord, level sensor and other cables  Q-Pak Pack location Sanitisation Port Main Display  Progard Cartridge location Continued on next page - 9 -...
  • Page 10 Cabinet, Continued The Main Display is used to navigate the System software. Main Display function Details of the Main Display Item Description LEDs Main LCD Main Keypad The use of the Right Keypad button is shown below. It is used to move to the next screen.
  • Page 11 Cabinet, Continued The use of the Left Keypad button is shown below. It is used to move to the former screen. Left Diagram 1 Action Diagram 2 Press The use of the Up Keypad button is shown below. It is used to scroll up in a menu.
  • Page 12 Cabinet, Continued The use of the Validate Keypad button is shown below. It is used to confirm a parameter modification. Validate Diagram 1 Action Diagram 2 Press The READY Mode screen display is explained below. READY Mode – water quality values Diagram Explanation...
  • Page 13 Cabinet, Continued The port and cable connections are explained below. Port and cables Item Description Item Description Power Entry connection RO Reject Port (100 – 240 V) Accessories connection Feed water Port (maximum 24 VDC) From Reservoir Port Termination Plug Connection Level Sensor Connection To Reservoir Port (maximum 5 VDC)

  • Page 14: Reservoir

    Reservoir Millipore recommends using a Reservoir having the following catalogue Information number: Size Catalogue Numbers 30 Litre TANKPE030 60 Litre TANKPE060 100 Litre TANKPE100 - 14 -...

  • Page 15: Consumables

    Consumables The water flow through a System is shown here in a flow diagram. Flow diagram The various consumables are described below. Item Description Progard Cartridge UV 254 nm Lamp (Optional) UV 185 nm Lamp Q-Pak Pack POD Pak The Progard Cartridge protects the RO Cartridge in order to increase its Progard lifetime.

  • Page 16: Specifications And Requirements

    Frequency  3.15 Amp Fast Acting; 5 mm x 20 mm; 250 V Main Fuse safety voltage.  The fuse should be serviced by a qualified Millipore Service Representative. Power Used 145 VA Power Cord Length 2.5 metres Electrical Ground Earth Grounded ...
  • Page 17 Specifications and requirements, Continued Dimensions With POD Unit up With POD Unit down Please contact Millipore for a list of the Materials of Construction. Materials of construction Continued on next page - 17 -...
  • Page 18 Specifications and requirements, Continued The Feed water requirements are listed here. Feed water Parameter Value Type of Feed water Potable tap water < 2000 S/cm Conductivity Pressure 1 bar < P < 6 bar Temperature 5°C < T < 35°C Dissolved CO <...

  • Page 19: Installation

    Installation Overview This chapter explains how to install the System. Purpose This chapter contains the following topics: Contents Topic See Page Alarms generated during installation Assembling the POD Unit Tubing, cables and power cord Installing the Progard Cartridge Installing the Q-Pak Pack Rinsing the RO Cartridges Rinsing the Q-Pak Pack Installing a POD Pak...

  • Page 20: Alarms Generated During Installation

    Alarms generated during installation  During the installation of a Milli-Q System, certain Alarm messages are Overview generated.  This occurs because: o the Reservoir is empty, o there is air in the tubings and in the Progard Cartridge, o the Progard Cartridge is not installed, and o the Q-Pak Pack is not installed.
  • Page 21 Alarms generated during installation, Continued  This alarm occurs because the TOC indicator algorithm needs data after the MILLI-Q TOC Q-Pak pack is fully rinsed out. > SP  To cancel the text display of this alarm message, follow the instructions on the LCD.

  • Page 22: Assembling The Pod Unit

    Assembling the POD Unit Separate the POD Arm and the Point Of Delivery by cutting and Separating removing the tape that holds them together. POD Arm and Point Of Delivery Place the POD and POD Arm onto the POD Mast as shown below. Placing the POD Arm - 22 -...

  • Page 23: Tubing, Cables And Power Cord

    Tubing, cables and power cord Summary Item Description RO Reject Water tubing. Goes to a drain. Feed water supply tubing to Milli-Q Direct system. Tubing connected here comes from the bottom of the Reservoir. See the next section. Tubing connected here goes to the bottom of the Reservoir.
  • Page 24 Tubing, cables and power cord, Continued  Install the Inlet Strainer as shown here. Feed water  Connect one end of the feed water tubing to the Inlet Strainer. tubing to pipe The tubings from the Water System Ports 3 and 4 are connected to the Reservoir Reservoir as shown here.
  • Page 25 Tubing, cables and power cord, Continued Because the System is starting with an empty tank, without a Progard Alarm Cartridge or a Q-Pak Pack installed, there are alarm messages displayed. messages These alarms are:  TANK EMPTY,  Q-PAK PACK OUT, and ...

  • Page 26: Installing The Progard Cartridge

    Installing the Progard Cartridge Follow the steps below to install a new Progard Cartridge. Procedure Step Action Diagram Start in STANDBY Mode. NOTE: The PROGARD CARTRIDGE OUT Alarm message is not shown at this time. By following the instructions earlier in this manual, the alarm was cancelled.
  • Page 27 Installing the Progard Cartridge, Continued Procedure (continued) Step Action Diagram Press When the Progard Cartridge flush has finished, the Water System goes to READY Mode. - 27 -...

  • Page 28: Installing The Q-Pak Pack

    Installing the Q-Pak Pack Follow the steps below to install a new Q-Pak Pack. Procedure Step Action Diagram Start in STANDBY Mode.  Open the left door of the System.  Remove the 2 protective caps located on the ports inside. ...
  • Page 29 Installing the Q-Pak Pack, Continued Procedure (continued) Step Action Diagram Push the bottom of the Q-Pak Pack inwards. Push the pack locking handle down. Close the left door. One minute later, the Main LCD shows that a new Q-Pak Pack is installed. Press - 29 -...

  • Page 30: Rinsing The Ro Cartridges

    Rinsing the RO Cartridges The RO Cartridges must be flushed and rinsed when the Milli-Q System is installed. Rinse the RO Failure to do this results in poor water quality. Cartridges Follow the steps below to flush and rinse the RO Cartridge(s). Procedure Step Action...
  • Page 31 Rinsing the RO Cartridges, Continued Procedure (continued) Step Action Diagram Press Press Press After 15 minutes, the LCD looks like this. When the 225 minute RO rinse is finished, the Milli-Q System returns to READY Mode. The Reservoir is now being filled.

  • Page 32: Rinsing The Q-Pak Pack

    Rinsing the Q-Pak Pack There has to be enough water in the Reservoir in order to rinse the Q-Pak Pack. Have enough Millipore Reservoir Minimum water! 30 Litre 100% Tank Level 60 Litre > 40% Tank Level 100 Litre > 30% Tank Level If there is not enough water in the Reservoir, the TANK EMPTY Alarm is shown.
  • Page 33 Rinsing the Q-Pak Pack, Continued Procedure (continued) Step Action Diagram Dispense water for at least 10 minutes. Push the POD Plunger all the way down and then release it to stop dispensing water. Leave the System in READY Mode. - 33 -...

  • Page 34: Installing A Pod Pak

    Installing a POD Pak The installation of a POD Pak involves 2 steps. These are: Overview  placing and flushing the POD Pak onto the POD Unit, and  registering the installation of a specific POD Pak. Follow the instructions delivered with the POD Pak. Placing and flushing Follow the steps below to register the installation of the POD Pak.
  • Page 35 Installing a POD Pak, Continued Registering (continued) Step Action Diagram Press Press In this example, you choose Millipak. Press Press Press Press 3 times on - 35 -...

  • Page 36: Registering Uv Lamp Timers

    Registering UV Lamp timers The timer used for each UV Lamp must be reset when the System is installed. Introduction If this is not done, then the message indicating th at a Lamp replacem ent is needed is shown too early. The UV Lamp timers need to be reset for: ...
  • Page 37 Registering UV Lamp timers, Continued Procedure (continued) Step Action Diagram Press Press Press Press 3 times on After resetting the timer for the UV 185 nm Lamp timer, reset the UV Lamp Reset UV timer for the UV 254 nm Lamp. 254nm Lamp timer - 37 -...

  • Page 38: Registering Perform Ro Cl2 Cleaning Message Timer

    Registering PERFORM RO CL2 CLEANING message time  The timer used to perform RO Cl2 cleaning mu st be reset when the W ater Introduction System is installed.  If this is not done, then the message indicating that the m essage PERFORM RO CL2 CLEANING is shown too early.
  • Page 39 Registering PERFORM RO CL2 CLEANING message timer, Continued Procedure (continued) S tep Action Diagram Press Press 3 times on - 39 -...

  • Page 40: Registering Examine Inlet Strainer Message Timer

    Registering EXAMINE INLET STRAINER message timer  The timer used for cleaning the Inlet Strainer mu st be reset when the Introduction Water System is installed.  If this is not done, th en the m essage indicating t hat the message E MINE INLET STRAINER is shown too early.
  • Page 41 Registering Examine Inlet Strainer message timer, Continued Procedure (continued) Step Action Diagram Press Press Press 3 times on - 41 -...

  • Page 42: Calibrating The Flow Rate

    Calibrating the Flow rate he Milli-Q Water flow rate should be calibra ted when the System is Introduction stalled A 1 Litre graduated linder is needed. Follow the steps below to perform a Flow Calibration. Procedure Step Action Diagram Go to STANDBY Mode. Select Menu.
  • Page 43 Calibrating the Flow rate, Continued Procedure (continued) Step Action Diagram Place a 1 L Graduated Cylinder under the P OD Unit. Press Press Water dis nses automatically from the POD Unit. Wait until it stops dispensing water. Measure the amount of water (in ml) that was dispensed.

  • Page 44: Performing A Toc Curve Check

    Performing a TOC Curve Check he indication of TOC values is performed with inf ormation supplied with Introduction TOC Curve Check. In order to updat e this information, perform a TOC Curve Check by following the steps below. Follow the s teps below to perform a TOC Curve Check.

  • Page 45: Software

    Software Overview The purpose of this chapter is to explain the various software used in the Introduction System. This chapter contains the following topics: Contents Topic See Page Software Map Standby Mode Manager Menu Ready Mode - 45 -...

  • Page 46: Software Map

    Software Map - 46 -...

  • Page 47: Standby Mode

    Standby Mode General in mation STANDBY mode is used primarily for: Purpose  maintenance actions, and  going to the Manager Menu. Display READY Mode from Diagram 1 Action Diagram 2 STANDBY Press Mode - 47 -...

  • Page 48: Description Of Standby Menu

    Description of Standby Menu The Maintenance Menu is described below. Maintenance Diagram 1 Diagram 2 Item Description Install Pretreatment Used to reset Alert message REPLACE EXTERNAL PRE-TREATMENT. Clean Strainer Used to reset Alert message EXAMINE INLET STRAINER. Install Progard Used to see general information about the Progard Cartridge exchange.
  • Page 49 Diagram 2 Item Description RO CL2 Cleaning Used to sanitise the RO Cartridge(s). RO pH Cleaning Used to clean the RO Cartridge(s). System Cleaning Contact Millipore for more information. Suitability Tests Diagram 1 Diagram 2 Item Description Res Suitability Test Contact Millipore for more information.
  • Page 50 Description of Standby Menu, Continued Language Diagram 1 Diagram 2 Item Description Languag Change the displayed language. ee the next sect ion for in formation about the Manager Menu. Manager Menu - 50 -...

  • Page 51: Manager Menu

    Manager Menu Description  See the Software Map at the beginning of this chapter. The map shows how How to enter to enter the Manager Menu.  To enter the Manager Menu, it is necessary to input a Login and a Password.
  • Page 52 Description, Continued Set Points Diagram 1 Diagram 2 Item Description Pretreatment Change set point for controlling the frequen cy of the message REPLACE EXTERNAL PRE-TREATMENT. Strainer Frequency Change set points for controlling the frequency of the message EXA MINE INLET STRAINER. Tap Feed Cond Change set point controlling the message TAP FEED CONDUCTIVITY >...
  • Page 53 Description, Continued Units Diagram 1 Diagram 2 Item Description  Change the displayed units of pressure. Pressure  Choices are bar, psi and KPa.  Change the displayed units of Milli-Q Product Milli-Q Product Water quality.  Choices are M.cm or S/cm. Tank Volume ...
  • Page 54 See the ASM User Manual for more information. Network Settings  Change Network settings.  Contact Millipore for m ore information. TOC Curve Check Time Change the time when a TOC Curve Check is automatically performed each day. Continued on next page...
  • Page 55 Description, Continued The User Para meters are s when a History R eport is printed ou User Parameters Diagram 1 Diagram 2 Item Description Company Name Department Name Address Change the item Postal Code City Country Email History Summary Diagram 1 Diagram 2 Item Description...

  • Page 56: Ready Mode

    Ready Mode General information In READY Mode, water can be dispense d from the POD Unit. The System Purpose should be left in READY Mode most of the time. Display STANDBY Display Action Result Mode from Pres READY Mode he READY Mode scree n dis play is explained below.

  • Page 57: Description Of Ready Menu

    Description of Ready Menu Water Quality Diagram 1 Diagram 2 Item Description Permeat e Wate r Quality View the qualit y of the water filling the Reservoir. Tank Level View the level of water in the Reservoir. MQ Prod Quality View the quality of water obtained from the POD Unit.
  • Page 58 Description of Ready Menu, Continued View Operation Diagram 1 Diagram 2 Item Description System Operation View operating parameters:  operating mode,  status of pumps, and  status of UV Lamps. System Alerts View a list of a ctive Alert messa ges.
  • Page 59 Item Description Application Specialist View:  name,  phone number, and Service Engineer  email address of a Millipore Representative. Tech Service NOTE: This information is entered by a Millipore Other Service Representative. Continued on next page - 59 -...
  • Page 60 System at time of servicing. Repair View information related to u pcoming service. Service Contract Contract Expires NOTE Next Service This information is entered by a Millipore Next Calibration Repre sentative. Next Qualification Information Diagram 1 Diag ram 2 Item...
  • Page 61 Description of Ready Menu, Continued TOC Curve Check Diagram 1 Diagram 2 Item Descrip tion TOC Curve Check The TOC Curv e Check is used to determine data that is used for the TOC Indicator. A manual TOC Curve Check can be initiated here. Otherw ise, the TOC Curve Check i s automatically...

  • Page 62: Using The Milli-Q Direct System

    Using the Milli-Q Direct System Overview The purpose of this chapter is to explain: Introduction  various ways that water can be dispensed from the System, and  how to view information, operating parameters and other things about the System. This chapter contains the following topics: Contents Topic...

  • Page 63: Dispensing Water

    Dispensing water o dispense water, press down on the POD Unit plunger while in READY Using the Mode. POD Plunger Position Water flow Low Flow (push slightly) Medium Flow (push slightly) High Flow (push down and hold, release when done) Continuous high flow (push down and release;...
  • Page 64 Dispensing wat er, Continued Follow the steps below to volumetrically dispense from the POD Unit. Volumetric dispensing Step Action Diagram Make sure the System is in READY Mode.  Select Volu e.  Press  Adjust the volume of water to the required value using ...

  • Page 65: Viewing Water Quality

    Viewing water quality Follow the steps below to view the water quality. Procedure Step Action Diagram Make sure the System is in READY Mode.  Select Menu.  Press Selec t Water Quality. Press  Select the Water Quality to be viewed.

  • Page 66: Viewing Operation

    Viewing Operation VIEW OPERATION allows you to see the status of major components. Introduction nder the View Operation menu, the following item s can be selected:  System Operation,  System Alerts,  System Alarms, and  System Measures. Follow the steps below to go to the System Operation m enu.
  • Page 67 Viewing Operation, Continued System Alerts An example Alert is shown here. This is an Alert that i s current played on the bottom of the Main Display in READY Mode or in STANDBY Mode. When the timer for the UV 185 nm Lamp is reset, then this Alert is no ger shown on the SYS LERTS LCD.

  • Page 68: Viewing Consumable Status

    Viewing Consumable Status Consumables Status allows you to see information related to the various Introduction consumables. Follow the steps below to view Consumables Status. Procedure Step Action Diagram Start in READY Mode. Select Menu. Press Select Consumables Status. Press Select the consumable that you would like to see information about.

  • Page 69: Calling Millipore

    Call Millipore allows you to see contact inform ation. Introduction Millipore Representative can ente r this inform ation into the System. Follow the steps below to view information under Call Millipore. Procedure Step Action Diagram Start in READY Mode. Select Menu.

  • Page 70: Viewing Information

    Viewing Information INFORMATION allows you to view: Introduction  flow schematic information,  version information, and  serial number and other information. Follow the steps below to see information about th e Sys tem. Procedure Step Action Diagram Start in READY Mode. Select Menu.
  • Page 71 Seria l Numb er and the Catalogue Number. NOTE: The Inst Date (Installation Date) needs to be entered by a Millipore Service Representative. The date is not automatically generated by the System. - 71 -...

  • Page 72: Maintenance

    Maintenance Overview The purpose of this chapter is to explain the common maintenance needed for Introduction a System. This chapter contains the following topics: Contents Topic Page tena nce Schedule Replacing the Progard Cartridge and Vent Filter Replacing the Q-Pak Pack Replacing a POD Pak TOC Curve Check Sanitising the RO Cartridge(s)

  • Page 73: Maintenance Schedule

    Prompted to by an Replacement LCD message. UV 185 nm Lamp NOTE: It is recommended to have a Millipore Servic e Representative change the UV amps in the system. he replacement of this lamp involves rem oving the cover of the system. The nstructions for replacing these lamps are not included in this User Manual.

  • Page 74: Replacing The Progard Cartridge And Vent Filter

    Replacing the Progard Cartridge and Vent Filter The Progard Cartridge and Tank Vent Filter should be replaced when the When llowing Alert message is displayed.  Alert message = REPLACE PROGARD CARTRIDGE AND TANK VENT FILTER The Progard Cartridge must be flushed after it is installed.
  • Page 75 Replacing the Progard Cartridge and Vent Filter, Continued Follow the steps below to remove the used Progard Cartridge. Removing Step Action Diagram Place the System to STAND BY Mode. Push the POD Plunge r down once to depre ssurise the System.
  • Page 76 Replacing the Progard Cartridge and Vent Filter, Continued Follow the steps below to install a new Progard Cartridge. Placing Step Action Diagram Remove the covers on the 2 ports of the Progard Cartridge. Wet the O-rings with water. Install the Progard Cartridge until it is fully seated.

  • Page 77: Replacing The Q-Pak Pack

    Replacing the Q-Pak Pack The Q-Pak Pack should be replaced when one of the following Alarm or Alert When essages is displayed.  Alarm message = MILLI-Q RES < SP, REPLAC E Q-PAK  Alert me ssage = REPLACE Q-P AK PACK Remove the used Q-Pak Pack by following the steps below.
  • Page 78 Replacing the Q-Pak Pack, Continued Removing (continued) Step Action Diagram Remove the used Q-Pak Pack. The System will indicate that the Q-Pak Pack is removed in a few moments. Follow the steps below to install a new Q-Pak Pack. Placing Step Action Diagram...
  • Page 79 Replacing the Q-Pak Pack, Continued Placing (continued) Step ction Diagram Push the Pack Locking Handle down. Close the left door. When a new Q-Pak Pack is installed, the screen looks like this. Press The Q-Pak pack, when newly installed, needs to be rinsed. This ensures Rinsing optimal water quality.
  • Page 80 Replacing the Q-Pak Pack, Continued Rinsing (continued) Step Action Diagram The System must be in READY Mode. Push the plunger down on the POD Unit. Dispense water for about 10 minutes. This flushes out any trapped air in most of the System. This also rinses off the purification media lo...

  • Page 81: Replacing A Pod Pak

    Replacing a POD Pak ne possible reason for a decrease in Milli-Q Water flow rate is a clogged Basing o n flow POD Pak. The POD Pak should be replaced when it appears to be clogged. rate illip ak and BioPak final filters, make sure th e POD Pak is not air- locked.
  • Page 82 Replacing a POD Pak, Continued Registeri (continued) Step Action Diagram Scroll down to Install POD Pak by pressing Press Press In this example, the replacement POD Pak is a Millipak. Press Press Continued on next page - 82 -...
  • Page 83 Replacing a POD Pak, Continued Registering (continued) Step Action Diagram Press Press 3 times on The volumetric dispensing flow rate should be calibrated when a POD Pak has Flow Rate been repla ced. Refer to the procedure in the Installation chapter. Calibration - 83 -...

  • Page 84: Toc Curve Check

    TOC Curve Check A TOC Curve Check should be don e when the Q-Pak pack is replaced o When when TOC values are fluctuating to ensu re that the TOC values displayed are valid. NOTE: The TOC Curve Check can be starte d ma nually following the replacem and flushing of the Q-Pak pack.
  • Page 85 TOC Curve Check, Continued Procedure (continued) Step Action Diagram Press After approximately 10 minutes, the Syste re m turns to READY Mode. - 85 -...

  • Page 86: Sanitising The Ro Cartridge(S)

    Sanitising the RO Cartridge(s) RO cartridge sanitisation is required to prevent bacteria development in th When cartridge. To main tain optimum RO performan ce, perform sanitisation when the following alert message is displayed:  Alert m essage = PERFORM RO CL2 CLEANING. Wear Eye Safety Glasses and Laboratory Gloves and other appropriate safe equipment when sanitising the RO Cartridge(s).
  • Page 87 Sanitising the RO Cartridge(s), Continued Follow the steps below to sanitise the RO C artridge(s). Sanitising Step Action Diagram Place a ch rine tablet into the Sanitisation Port. Put the cap back on and hand- tighten it. Go to STANDBY Mode. ...
  • Page 88 Sanitising the RO Cartridge(s), Continued Sanitising (continued) Step Action Diagram  Select Sanitise/Clean.  Press  Select RO CL2 Cleaning.  Press  Press  The RO CL2 cleaning mode will last 19 minutes. When the cleaning is finished, the Water System automatically goes into READY Mode.

  • Page 89: Cleaning The Ro Cartridge(S)

    Cleaning the RO Cartridge(s) Cleaning the RO cartridge may be required when feed water contains excess When of some chemicals. rform cleaning if required, after recommend ation from your Mil lipore epresentative. Wear Eye Safety Glasses and Laborator y Gloves and other appropriate safety equipment when cleaning the RO Cartridge(s).
  • Page 90 Cleaning the RO Cartridge(s), Continued Cleaning (continued) Step Action Diagram  Select Menu.  Press  Select Sanitise/Clean.  Press  Select RO pH Cleaning.  Press  Press  The RO pH cleaning will last 142 minutes. When the pH Cleaning is finished, the Water System automatically returns to READY Mode.

  • Page 91: Cleaning The Inlet Strainer

    Cleaning the Inlet Strainer  The purpose of the Inlet Strainer is to prevent a large particle from entering Purpose the System.  If the Inlet Strainer becomes clogged, then feed water does not flow free to the System.  Cleaning the Inlet Strainer removes any trapped debris. The Inlet Strainer should be cleaned when the following Alert message is When displayed.
  • Page 92 Cleaning the Inlet Strainer, Continued ollow the steps below to register the cleaning of the Inlet Strainer. Registering Step tion Diagram Go to STANDBY Mode. Select Menu. Press Select Maintenance. Press Select Clean Strainer. Press A picture is sho Press Continued on next page - 92 -...
  • Page 93 Cleaning the Inlet Strainer, Continued Procedure (continued) Step Action Diagram Press Press 3 times on Go to READY Mode. - 93 -...

  • Page 94: Calibrating The Flow Rate

    Calibrating the Flow rate The flow rate should be calibrated when: When  a new consumable is installed such as:  Pak, or  Q ak P ack,  a sensor or major component is changed,  volumetric dispensing is not accurate. Follow the procedure shown in the Installation Chapter.

  • Page 95: Alarms

    Alarms Overview The purpose of this chapter is to explain the Alarm messages shown on a Introduction System. Specifically, this chapter explains how:  an Alarm message is displayed,  to read an Alarm message,  to cancel an Alarm, and ...

  • Page 96: Alarm Information

    Definition required for the System. It is not recommended to use the System wh en an Alarm message is shown. Contact Millipore if an Alarm message is own and the problem can not be Alarm shown – resolved. what to do? The following table summarizes the different types of Alarm messages.
  • Page 97 Alarm Information, Continued When an Alarm is shown, it is listed under the Sy stem Alarms LCD. System Alarms ee the section <View Operation> for inform ation on how to access this LCD. ollow the steps below to view an Alarm message.
  • Page 98 Alarm Information, Continued The display of an Alarm message can be cancelled by: Cancelling an  fixing the cause of the Alar Alarm message m, or  using the Keypad. This cancels the di splay of th e Alarm message for 1 hour.
  • Page 99 Alarm Information, Continued Alarm – after Main Display LEDs Main Display cancelling the text display ê Now suppose a Millipore Service Representative fixes the cause of the Alarm. Alarm – fixed Main Display LEDs Main Display ê - 99 -...

  • Page 100: Summary Of Alarm Messages

     Go to STANDBY Mode and go to READY Mode to release any trapped air in the Water System.  Contact Millipore if the problem persists.  This alarm stops the RO portion of PERMEATE C > SP the system ...
  • Page 101  The Progard Cartridge is not installed correctly or it has been removed.  Verify that the Progard Cartridge is installed correctly.  Contact Millipore if the problem continues. Q-PAK PACK OUT  This alarm stops the Milli-Q ortion o f the system.
  • Page 102 Reservoir.  The Intermediate resistivity is out MILLI-Q INTER R > MAX of measurement range. MILLI-Q INTER R < MIN  Contact Millipore.  The Intermediate temperature is MILLI-Q INTER T < MIN out of measu rement range. MILLI-Q INTER T > MAX ...

  • Page 103: Alerts

    Alerts Overview he purpose of this chapter is to explain the Alert messages shown on a Introduction System. Specifically, this chapter explain s how:  an Alert message is displayed,  to read an Alert message,  to cancel an Alert, and ...

  • Page 104: Alert Information

    Alert information n Alert message corresponds to a maintenance request. Most of the Alert Purpose messages are related to the replac ement of a consumable. The following table summarizes the di fferent types of Alert messages. Types Type Description Minor Alert A minor alert m essage indicates that a maintenance...
  • Page 105 Alert information, Continued Follow the steps below to view an Alert message. Viewing an Alert Message Step Action Diagram Alert m ssages appear on the bottom line of the screen when the system is in READ Y mode or in STANDBY mode.
  • Page 106 Alert information, Continued A Minor alert message can be cancelled by: Cancelling a  performing the maintenance action (i.e. replace con sumable), Minor Alert message -  using the Keypad (see below), or procedure  a Major Alert me ssage is shown. This elim inates the Mino r Alert message.
  • Page 107 Alert information, Continued The Alert message has been cancelled but the cause of the message i s still Minor Alert ctive. after cancelling Main Display LEDs Main Display ê The Alert messa ge has been cancelled when the POD Pak has been replaced. Minor Alert - consumable replaced...
  • Page 108 Alert information, Continued The Alert message has been cancelled but the se of the message i s still Major Alert – active. after cancelling Main Display LEDs Main Display ê The Alert message has b een cancelled when the POD Pak has been rep laced.

  • Page 109: Summary Of Alert Messages

    OVERDUE XX DAYS Calib ration V isit is overdue.  Contact Millipore.  The ASM UV Lamp is not turning on. CHECK ASM UV LAMP  Contact Millipore.  The UV 185 nm Lamp is not turning CHECK UV 185 NM LAMP ...
  • Page 110 Millipore.  The System has determined that a QUALIFICATION VISIT OVERDUE XX DAYS Qualification Visit is overdue.  Contact Millipore.  The Water System has determined REPLACE ASM UV LAMP that the ASM UV Lamp should be laced.  Contact Millipore.
  • Page 111 REPLACE UV 185 NM LAMP as determined that the UV 185 nm Lamp should be replaced.  Contact Millipore.  The System has determined that the REPLACE UV 185 NM LAMP IN XX DAYS UV 185 nm Lamp should be replaced in XX days, where XX is 15, …, 1.
  • Page 112 ITY > (continued) ater conductivity is below (continued) the set point.  Contact Millipore.  Check the Ethernet Cable plugged THE NETWORK CABLE IS UNPLUGGED into the System and the computer.  Restart the System.  Contact your network administrat...

  • Page 113: Ordering Information

    Water Sensor ZFWATDET4 Regularly scheduled preventive m aintenance/calibration wi ll help you obtain Note he best performance from your Millipore water purification system throughout its entire lifetime. lease contact your Millipore representative to find the bes t options for your system including our maintenance programs.

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