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Better Water LLC MediPac (Tank Feed) Operator Manual rev. Jun 2016...
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Better Water LLC. All rights reserved. The content of this manual is the intellectual property of Better Water LLC. It is furnished for the express use by Better Water LLC, their customers and dealers, for informational use only for operation, service, and internal training.
MediPac, Tank-Feed Operator Manual Better Water LLC is a leading integrated manufacturer of water treatment equipment and components for the industrial, commercial and institutional Company markets. Located in Smyrna, Tennessee, Better Water LLC continues its history of manufacturing and distribution of equipment specifically designed for the renal dialysis market.
- Order Form - Return Goods Authorization Request Form Introduction The Better Water LLC MediPac System is manufactured to the utmost quality. With proper operation, maintenance, and care, this device should give you years of reliable service. Before starting you should first read and have a thorough understanding of this entire Operator Manual.
9. Do not operate this unit in an environment where temperatures may be below 50 F or above 10. This device should not be used for purposes outside the device’s stated applications, specifications or limitations. Better Water LLC; rev. Jun 2016 Page 3 of 72...
DRAIN REQUIREMENT: - Requires a sanitary drain capable of discharging 15 gpm (gallons per minute) or better. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION: - Two electrical outlets, 115 vac, single phase, with 20 amp breakers Better Water LLC; rev. Jun 2016 Page 4 of 72...
Specifications EQMEDIPAC-2880-TF-10 Tank Feed, 2880 gpd IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SUPPORT Adhered to the side of each MediPac’s RO Control Box is a label containing important information Model Serial Number relating to the specific unit, and details both the . Both of these pieces of information are very important in obtaining support, determining warranty, and properly servicing this unit.
- There are also a Temperature Gauge, Pressure Gauges and Sample Ports for monitoring the system’s operation. The Reverse Osmosis unit is the 1232 RO, which resides on right side of the MediPac frame. It consists of four membranes, and produces 2 gallons per minute RO water for the system.
MediPac, Tank-Feed Operator Manual DETAILED VIEW of a MediPac, Post-Treatment End MediPac Control Box Post-Treatment Connection Header Post-Treatment 5 micron Filter Post-Treatment (Post-DI) .03 micron (shown with short Filter bowl) Better Water LLC; rev. Jun 2016 Page 8 of 72...
ΔP of most components will be less than 15 psi. Most components in a Better Water LLC water system are supplied with gauges that will show the pressure before and after the specific component. Gauges used before the RO will be made of brass and stainless steel.
If the water gets too hot, the RO will shut down in a high feed temp alarm. 77° F is the temperature for optimum performance of the Better Water LLC. RO. The pre-treatment system has a stainless steel, in-line temperature gauge located just after the blend valve.
- The seals and spacers in the valve should be changed every 3 to 5 years. This may have to be done sooner if there is a malfunction of the device. * See System Maintenance section. Better Water LLC; rev. Jun 2016 Page 11 of 72...
System DESCRIPTION: The interlock wiring system is a safety feature, incorporated into all Better Water LLC water systems, is a low voltage (24 vac) lockout system designed to shut down the RO machine, if running, or prevent the RO from running, when any filter or softener goes into backwash or regeneration.
- The salt level in the brine tank should be filled periodically so it doesn’t fall below 50%. - Better Water LLC recommends that tank media be changed every three years unless… … otherwise specified by the medical director and/or company polices, …...
Brine tanks are sized according to the size of the water softener, organic scavenger, and dealkalizer vessels. Better Water LLC, primarily uses 2 sizes of brine tanks. 16” diameter and smaller devices will be supplied with an 18” diameter brine tank. 20” and larger devices will be supplied with a 24”...
RO is running MAINTENANCE: - Better Water LLC recommends that tank media be changed every three years unless… … otherwise specified by the medical director and/or company polices, … or the chlorine/chloramines breakthrough is greater than 0.1 parts per million after two verified backwash cycles.
- The UV bulb should be replaced every 12 months. - Clean the quartz sleeve every 6 months. - Change the quartz sleeve as needed. Two models of UV lights have been used on the Medipac systems, which are detailed below. part# part#...
(1%) bleach solution. * See System Maintenance section part# part# SUCAOO00551 SUMIOO00587 10” Big Blue O-Ring for 10” Big 5 Micron Filter Blue Housing Better Water LLC; rev. Jun 2016 Page 17 of 72...
The Frame is constructed of welded steel with a durable powder-coat paint finish to reduce rust and corrosion and is mounted onto the MediPac frame. The RO has a Pump that is used to raise the osmotic pressure across the thin film composite 2.5”...
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS: Daily: Monitored to ensure desired pressure is maintained. MAINTENANCE: * See System Maintenance section for priming instructions. part# EQPUGRCRN3-4-1 Repress Pump Better Water LLC; rev. Jun 2016 Page 19 of 72...
- The UV bulb should be replaced every 12 months. - Clean the quartz sleeve every 6 months. - Change the quartz sleeve as needed. Two models of UV lights have been used on the Medipac systems, which are detailed below. part# part#...
(1%) bleach solution. * See System Maintenance section part# part# SUMIOO00589 SUCAPE00575 O-Ring for 20” Big 20” .03 Ultra Filter Blue Housing Better Water LLC; rev. Jun 2016 Page 21 of 72...
* See System Maintenance section part# part# SUCAOO00551 SUMIOO00587 PLFIS801951 10” Big Blue O-Ring for 10” Big Short Bowl with 5 Micron Filter Blue Housing drain for 10” Big Blue Better Water LLC; rev. Jun 2016 Page 22 of 72...
EQASSYWQA01844 Water Quality Remote Alarm MAINTENANCE: - Manually test the DTD valve to open and close periodically. - Set/adjust the set-point on the resistivity point as needed. Better Water LLC; rev. Jun 2016 Page 23 of 72...
RO should be placed in Direct Mode is during the disinfect procedure when it is required to raise the water level in the tank to is capacity for complete disinfection and rinsing. The MediPac Control Box has a Tank Alarm On/Off Switch which will mute an audible alarm.
RO Product and Drain. The third hose will connect the bottom (side) port to the Clean/Disinfect Valve on the RO. See the Disinfect Section for complete instructions. part# EQASSYDISTANK Disinfect Tank Assembly Better Water LLC; rev. Jun 2016 Page 25 of 72...
This manual should be used in conjunction with the 1232 RO Operator Manual, which contains more detailed information specific to the 1232 RO. Better Water LLC; rev. Jun 2016 Page 26 of 72...
Open to bypass the Pre-Treatment UV Light * CLOSED during normal operation Pre-Treatment UV Light Outlet Valve Open to allow water to exit from the Pre-Treatment UV Light * OPEN during normal operation Better Water LLC; rev. Jun 2016 Page 27 of 72...
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Open to bypass the Storage Tank and allow DI Tank Supply * CLOSED during normal operation Boiler Drain Open to allow water to drain pre-treatment * CLOSED during normal operation (behind drain) Better Water LLC; rev. Jun 2016 Page 28 of 72...
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Open to allow water to exit from DI Tank * OPEN during normal operation and when DI Tanks in use DI By-Pass Valve Open to by-pass DI Tank Header * CLOSED during normal operation Better Water LLC; rev. Jun 2016 Page 29 of 72...
- For the Walrus TQ-800… verify that the POWER SWITCH located on the pump is ON. Grundfos MQ Series Walrus TQ-800 Pump 3. Verify the Post-Treatment is ON: On the MediPac Control Panel… a. Verify that the REPRESSURIZATION PUMP Switch is in the position.
MONITORING PROCEDURES 1. The MediPac must be monitored on a daily schedule by a qualified technician using a Quality Assurance Checklist. An example checklist is provided in the Appendix A of this manual and may be reproduced for use.
MediPac, Tank-Feed Operator Manual GENERAL CLEANING and DISINFECTING INFORMATION To perform at peak efficiency the Medipac RO must periodically be cleaned and disinfected, and the Post-Treatment disinfected. These procedures are a crucial part of ensuring optimum performance. The Cleaning Process (RO Only) is designed to remove mineral deposits that may build-up on internal surfaces.
Alkaline Cleaner. Dilution: 1 pound of BWI-2000 Alkaline Cleaner to 15 gallons of RO water. part# SUMCOO00571 NOTE The label on all Minncare and BWI products will have mixing directions. Better Water LLC; rev. Jun 2016 Page 33 of 72...
For Disinfection fill tank with 20 gallons (approximately 18 inches) of Product Water. 3. When Disinfect Tank has been filled with Product water, connect the supplied ¾” Reject Hose from the Disinfect Tank to the RO Drain. Better Water LLC; rev. Jun 2016 Page 34 of 72...
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Clean/Disinfect Ball Valve on the Pump. - Start the RO in normal Operate mode. - Set the OPERATE-DISINFECT-OFF Switch OPERATE - Set the OPERATE-DISINFECT Key Switch OPERATE - Set the OPERATE-FLUSH Switch OPERATE Better Water LLC; rev. Jun 2016 Page 35 of 72...
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- If the residual test strip shows a positive continue rinsing to drain until a negative reading is obtained. - If the residual test strip shows a negative reading has been obtained then turn off the RO for a Rebound Break. Better Water LLC; rev. Jun 2016 Page 36 of 72...
3. Fill the Storage Tank with the appropriate amount of RO water for the disinfect process. 4. Turn the RO and Repress Pump OFF… - Turn the RO’s OPERATE-DISINFECT-OFF Switch - Turn Repress Pump off, by turning the MediPac’s REPRESSURIZATION PUMP Switch 5. If D.I. tanks are on-line…...
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Loop Return to Storage Tank Valve - Set RO’s DIRECT/TANK Switch back to TANK. - Verify that the Storage Tank is full - Verify the MediPac’s Repressurization Pump is operating Better Water LLC; rev. Jun 2016 Page 38 of 72...
5. When ready to sample, open the port for 1 to 2 minutes to allow product water to rinse the residuals and any endotoxins from the sample port before sampling. Better Water LLC; rev. Jun 2016 Page 39 of 72...
1232 RO has power. Water must touch either of the two end contacts in order to trigger an alarm condition. Remote Surface Probe and connecting cable Better Water LLC; rev. Jun 2016 Page 40 of 72...
CONNECTING DI TANKS 1. Turn the RO and Repress Pump OFF… - Turn the RO’s OPERATE-DISINFECT-OFF Switch - Turn Repress Pump off, by turning the MediPac’s REPRESSURIZATION PUMP Switch CLOSE the Repressurization Pump Inlet Valve (bottom of the Storage Tank).
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DI Inlet and Outlet 12. Move DI Tank#1 and DI Tank#2 into place, within hose length of the MediPac. 13. Install Resistivity Alarms into the outlet side each DI Tank. - If the Resistivity Alarms are equipped with Remote Alarms, connect them as well.
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DI Tank#2 to allow water to flow to purge all air from both DI Tanks. Leave open until water runs clear, and air purged, then close. OPEN DI Water Outlet Valve (#20). Better Water LLC; rev. Jun 2016 Page 43 of 72...
Perform chemical, microbial, and endotoxin testing on feed Schedule established by the Submit samples to a qualified and product water as per Medical Director testing laboratory AAMI requirements Better Water LLC; rev. Jun 2016 Page 44 of 72...
8. Once the desired temperature is obtained, re-install the center cover plate and cover screw. 9. Any further adjustments should be made with the Adjustment Knob only, in the direction indicated on the cover plate to obtain the desired temperature. Better Water LLC; rev. Jun 2016 Page 45 of 72...
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8. Once the desired temperature has been achieved, hand-tighten the Locking Nut on the Adjustment Bolt, by turning it clockwise until it can no longer be turned to ensure the Adjustment Bolt will stay in the final position set. Better Water LLC; rev. Jun 2016 Page 46 of 72...
4. When a solid stream of water is flowing from the air bleed screw, tighten it back down. Do not over-tighten which can damage the underlying o-ring. Air Bleed Screw City Boost Pump Grundfos MQ-Series Repress Pump City Boost Pump Walrus TQ-800 Better Water LLC; rev. Jun 2016 Page 47 of 72...
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE, Change Particulate Filter Cartridges and Pyrogen Filters Better Water LLC, recommends changing these filters as follows: - 5 micron Big Blue Filters: change monthly or when the ΔP (pressure drop) reaches or exceeds 15 psi while the RO is running - .03 micron Pyrogen Filters: change every 6 months or when the ΔP (pressure drop) reaches...
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16. Verify operation by doing a manual regeneration or backwash, then perform residual testing. Better Water LLC; rev. Jun 2016 Page 52 of 72...
MediPac, Tank-Feed Operator Manual SERVICE HELP: MediPac, Post-Treatment End For part numbers see System Components: Post-Treatment MediPac Control Box UV section. EQASSYMPCB Short Bowl for 10” 1/4" Labcock Big Blue PLVAS800970 PLFIS801951 1/4" Elbow 1/4" Labcock Hose Barb PLVAS800970 PLFIPO00304 1/4"...
MediPac, Tank-Feed Operator Manual SERVICE HELP: MediPac, 1232 RO End * See 1232 Operator Manual for additional information .03 micron Pyrogen Capsule Filter (on back of SUCAPE00547 RO Membranes SUMEM01356 End-Cap Large O-Ring EQFHOO01996 End-Cap Small O-Ring EQFHOO01588 1232 RO Pump EQPUTE01883 Better Water LLC;...
- UV Pro-Max 10 SUUVOO02023 UV Quartz Sleeve, Post-Treatment - UV SPV-600 SUUVOO02027 - UV Pro-Max 10 SUUVOO02022 Pictures do not reflect the size of the item in relation to the other pictures Better Water LLC; rev. Jun 2016 Page 59 of 72...
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- For Fleck valve 2750 EQVAFL11098 - For Fleck valve 2850 EQVAFL12683 - For Fleck valve 3150 EQVAFL16516 Pictures do not reflect the size of the item in relation to the other pictures Better Water LLC; rev. Jun 2016 Page 60 of 72...
Minncare Disinfect Residual Test Strips, 100 pk SUMCOO00576 Minncare 1% Test Strips, 100 pk SUMCOO00577 Pictures do not reflect the size of the item in relation to the other pictures Better Water LLC; rev. Jun 2016 Page 61 of 72...
- 50 lb bag Brine Tank Salt SUMI01659 - Cargil SOD Chloride Pellet, 50 lb bag Pictures do not reflect the size of the item in relation to the other pictures Better Water LLC; rev. Jun 2016 Page 62 of 72...
Buyer shall be responsible for all travel expenses and freight charges at all times. f. Better Water LLC shall have no obligation to repair or replace any defective part if buyer fails to follow the procedure set forth in “HOW TO OBTAIN A REPLACEMENT PART UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY”.
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Damage to or caused by filters/membranes or other replacement parts not purchased from Better Water LLC or damage caused by modification, alteration, repair or service of the equipment or any of its parts by anyone other than Better Water LLC or its expressly authorized representatives.
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Water Level above second sensor? Tank Vent Filter, date last changed Tank Vent Filter, date of next change DI Tanks Pre-Tank Pressure, psi Post-Tank Pressure, psi ΔP Pressure, psi (<15 psi) Technician’s Initials Better Water LLC; rev. Jun 2016 Page 67 of 72...
6% household bleach is 60,000 ppm Sodium Hypochlorite Better Water LLC recommends using IRON FREE bleach. Care should be taken to select iron free bleach because many discount or generic brands will have high iron content. Iron will be harmful to the equipment and shorten its lifespan.
3. square the radius 0.0417 = .00174 sq ft 4. Multiply by pi 0.00174 x 3.14 = .00546 sq ft Answer: the area of a 1” diameter pipe is 0.00546 ft Better Water LLC; rev. Jun 2016 Page 69 of 72...
The above flow rates should be set with all dialysis machines running. c. If bicarb or acid makeup water is required, both should have the proper flow controls to maintain flow velocity. Better Water LLC; rev. Jun 2016 Page 70 of 72...
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