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The Millipore Elix Clinical 70 produces approximately 70 liters of purified water per hour.

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  • Page 1 User Manual Elix® 35, 70 Clinical...
  • Page 3 Copyright  2012 Millipore SAS. Printed in France. All rights reserved. This book or parts thereof may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of the publishers. The photos are non-contractual. PF09548 - V3.0 – 12/2012 Manufacturer: MILLIPORE SAS, 67120 MOLSHEIM, FRANCE.
  • Page 4 Product warranty and limitation of liability The applicable warranty and limitation of liability for the products listed in this publication may be found at http://www.millipore.com/ec/cp3/terms within the "Terms and Conditions of Sale" applicable to your purchase transaction. Recycling Directive 2002/96 EC: For European users only The symbol “crossed bin”...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents ..........................1 HAPTER NTRODUCTION ........................................1 SING THIS ANUAL Matching this manual with your water purification system ........................... 1 Installation Information ......................................1 How to use the Keypad and the LCD ..................................2 Commonly Used Abbreviations in this Manual ..............................3 .........................................
  • Page 6 Table of Contents UV Lamp (item 13) ........................................12 Distribution Pump (item 15) ....................................12 Q-Gard® TL Polishing Pack (item 17) ..................................12 Product Water Resistivity Cell (item 18) ................................12 Product Water Pressure Switch (item 21) ................................12 Recirculation Solenoid Valve (item 22) ................................12 Loop Back Pressure Regulator (item 23) ................................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents UV L ....................................28 OW TO REPLACE THE RO C ) ................................28 OW TO SANITISE THE ARTRIDGE What is needed to sanitise the RO Cartridge(s) ..............................28 Automatic Way of Sanitisation ..................................... 28 Manual Way of Sanitisation ....................................28 How to manually sanitise the RO Cartridge(s) ..............................

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    This manual is intended for use with a Millipore SAS Elix 35 Clinical or Elix 70 Clinical Water Purification System. This User Manual is a guide for use during the normal operation and maintenance of an Elix 35 Clinical or Elix 70 Clinical Water Purification System.

  • Page 10: How To Use The Keypad And The Lcd

    Introduction OW TO USE THE EYPAD AND THE On the system, to go from STANDBY Mode to SETUP Mode, you would press the Keypad as shown below. ► ► ► ► ► ► ► In this manual, pressing a Keypad Button would be shown like this. ►...

  • Page 11: Commonly Used Abbreviations In This Manual

    Introduction OMMONLY BBREVIATIONS IN THIS ANUAL Abbreviation Full Text + Comments µS/cm microSiemens per centimeter BSP, MBSP, FBSP British Standard Thread, Male BSP, Female BSP CFU/ml Colony Forming Units per millilitre Fouling Index A type of thread (a metric thread) i.e.

  • Page 12: Safety Information

    Do not open the Elix Clinical System cabinet! Electrical and mechanical components inside HAZARD the Elix Clinical System could pose a hazard. A qualified Millipore SAS Service Representative should perform any work that needs to be done while the Elix Clinical System cabinet is opened.

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Product Information

    + 0.3 ATES TO ESERVOIR Elix Clinical System Water Flow Rate ≈ 35 LPH (7°C to 30°C) Elix 35 Clinical ≈ 70 LPH (7°C to 30°C) Elix 70 Clinical RODUCT ATES TO THE NALYZER Max. dispense flow at 1 bar <...

  • Page 14: Water Quality To Reservoir (Type Ii)

    Product Information ATER UALITY TO ESERVOIR Water Quality filling the reservoir. > 5 MΩ.cm @25 °C typically 10 - 15 MΩ.cm (CO Resistivity < 30 ppm in feed water) < 0.2 µS/cm (@25 °C) typically 0.067-0.10 µS/cm (CO Conductivity < 30 ppm in feed water) <...

  • Page 15: Technical Specifications

    73.3 cm 44.1 cm 66.2 cm EIGHT SYSTEM Operating Weight Dry Weight Shipping Weight Elix 35 Clinical 52 kg 49 kg 72 kg Elix 70 Clinical 60 kg 53 kg 76 kg  Operating Weight is defined as a system having a wetted Progard TL, Q-Gard TL, all tubings, RO Cartridges and Elix Module full of water.

  • Page 16: Environmental

    ATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION FOR WETTED COMPONENTS Please contact Millipore SAS for a list of the materials of construction for wetted components. OISE LEVEL An Elix Clinical System has a maximum noise level of 55 dB at a distance of 1 metre away.

  • Page 17: Schematic Of Main Components

    Product Information CHEMATIC OF MAIN COMPONENTS Reservoir and Vent Filter 19 20 By-pass Inlet Solenoid Valve Emergency By-Pass Progard TL Pack Q-Gard TL Polishing Pack Flowmeter Product Water Resistivity Cell Feedwater Pressure Switch Product Water to analyzer Feedwater Conductivity cell Unused Product Water return to reservoir RO Pump Product Water Pressure Switch...

  • Page 18: Description Of Main Components

    Product Information ESCRIPTION OF MAIN COMPONENTS NLET OLENOID ALVE ITEM The Inlet Solenoid Valve is used to control the flow of feedwater into the Elix Clinical system. It is controlled by the Elix Clinical system. It also has a manually override which can be used to directly feed the Q-Gard TL Polisher Pack in case of a problem with an internal component.

  • Page 19: Feedwater Conductivity Cell (Item 5)

    Elix Clinical System Cabinet. All ions, bacteria and organic material removed by the RO are directed to the RO Reject Stream. An Elix 35 Clinical has 1 RO Cartridge. An Elix 70 Clinical has 2 RO Cartridges. RO P...

  • Page 20: Uv Lamp (Item 13)

    Product Information UV L ITEM The UV Lamp is powered during PRODUCTION Mode. It emits UV light at 254 nm (Germicidal action) using approximately 10 W of electrical power. The UV Lamp is used to kill bacteria. UV L OW OFTEN DO CHANGE THE It is recommended to change the UV Lamp every 5000 hours of operation.

  • Page 21: Loop Back Pressure Regulator (Item 23)

    100 L R ESERVOIR The Reservoir is used to store purified water. The Elix 35 Clinical is supplied with a 60 L reservoir. The Elix 70 Clinical is supplied with a 100 L reservoir. The Elix Water System can display the level of water in the reservoir.

  • Page 22: Description Of Input And Output Connections

    Product Information ESCRIPTION OF INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTIONS ORTS 1. DRAIN 1 is used to secure the ½ inch OD RO Reject Tubing. This port allows RO Reject Water to exit the Elix Clinical System. 2. FEED 2 port is used to secure the ½ inch OD Feedwater Tubing. This port allows Feedwater to enter the Elix Clinical System.

  • Page 23: Chapter 3 Using The System

    Using the System Chapter 3 U SING THE SYSTEM OW TO FILL THE RESERVOIR ESERVOIR AND OOPS The Product Water from an Elix Clinical System is normally delivered to a reservoir. The Distribution Pump inside the system is used to pressurise stored water and to send it to the analyzer. The water from the Loop that is not used by the analyzer is returned back to the Reservoir.
  • Page 24 Using the System 5. When RINSING Mode is finished, the Elix Clinical System will go into PRODUCTION Mode. R I N S I N G ▄ 4 0 % P R O D U C T I O N ▄ 4 0 % D I S T >...

  • Page 25: Oftware Odes

    Using the System OFTWARE ODES STANDBY M S T A N D B Y  S E T U P  M A I N T E N A N C E  P R O D U C T I O N STANDBY is a mode where the Elix Clinical System does not produce water.

  • Page 26: Tank Full Mode

    Using the System A storage reservoir is connected to the Elix via a reservoir level sensor. The level sensor detects the water level in the reservoir whenever it is empty or full of water. When the storage reservoir is full of water, the Elix Clinical System goes from PRODUCTION Mode to TANK FULL Mode. It automatically stops producing water.

  • Page 27: How To View The System Performance

    Using the System OW TO VIEW THE YSTEM ERFORMANCE There are several parameters that can be seen using the DATA Button. These parameters are explained and shown below. 1. Start in PRODUCTION Mode. Press the DATA Keypad Button to view the post Q-Gard TL Polisher water quality. P R O D U C T I O N ▄...
  • Page 28 Using the System 6. Press the Bottom Keypad Button to see the Elix Module electrical data. F L O W D A T A E L I X D A T A P R E S S U R E : 1 0 .

  • Page 29: Serial Numbers And Consumables Information

    Using the System ERIAL UMBERS AND ONSUMABLES NFORMATION ERIAL UMBER AND OTHER INFORMATION FOUND WITH THE It is possible to view information about your Elix Clinical System on the LCD. This information includes:  Elix Clinical System Catalogue Number / Serial Number ...
  • Page 30 Using the System The Progard TL Pack Remaining Time (R.TIME) is shown. If the R.TIME value is “NA” (not available), then the Progard TL has  been installed within the last 7 days. P R O G A R D Q G A R D S E R .

  • Page 31: Chapter 4 Maintenance

    Maintenance Chapter 4 M AINTENANCE CHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE Item Maintenance needed When? How to? Pretreatment (i.e. softener) Replacement As necessary. See pretreatment instructions PrePak L1 Pre-System Replacement Same time as Progard. See PrePak L instructions Pretreatment Pack Progard TL1 System Replacement When prompted to by a LCD See section 4-2...

  • Page 32: How To Replace The Progard Tl

    NSTALLING THE NEW ROGARD Remove the new Progard TL from its shipping box. Verify the Millipore SAS Catalogue Number by looking at the sticker on  the side of the Progard TL. Remove the plastic covers on the 4 ports of the Progard TL Pack. Look inside the ports to locate the black rubber O-rings.
  • Page 33 Maintenance If you have a Storage Reservoir with a Vent Filter, then the LCD will remind you to change the Vent Filter at this time. If the Progard TL does not have a chlorine tablet inside of it, then the Elix Clinical System will go into SYSTEM CLEANING Mode for 5 minutes.

  • Page 34: How To Replace The Q-Gard Tl

    Maintenance OW TO REPLACE THE Do not remove the Pack without following the software instructions ATTENTION shown below. TL P HEN TO REPLACE THE A timer is used for the Q-Gard TL Pack lifetime. A LCD Message “EXCH. QGARD TL IN XX DAYS” is shown to indicate that the Q- Gard TL Pack should be replaced.

  • Page 35: How To Replace The Opticap

    Maintenance OPTICAP HOW TO REPLACE THE Opticap final filter must be replaced with the Q-Gard TL Polisher cartridge. 1. Put the system in STANDBY Mode. 2. Place the tubing attached to the sampling valve in a bucket and open the sampling valve.

  • Page 36: How To Replace The Uv Lamp

    The instructions are included with the replacement UV Lamp. Contact Millipore SAS for a copy of these instructions if you would like to see them before ordering a replacement UV Lamp. If the UV LAMP is not replaced on the recommended replacement date, then a message, UV LAMP EXCH. OVERDUE: XX DAYS, is shown.

  • Page 37: How To Manually Sanitise The Ro Cartridge(S)

    HLORINE ANITISATION ABLETS It is necessary to use Chlorine Sanitisation Tablets as the RO Cartridge Sanitant. The Millipore SAS Catalogue Number for a container of 45 Chlorine Tablets is ZWCL01F50. RO C OW OFTEN SHOULD THE ARTRIDGE BE MANUALLY SANITISED Normally the Manual Sanitisation is not necessary if the Automatic Sanitisation is performed with the Progard TL autoClean Pack.
  • Page 38 Maintenance The Elix Clinical System will go to RINSING Mode for 5 minutes.  C L E A N I N G C L E A N I N G R I N S I N G . . . F L U S H I N G .

  • Page 39: How To Clean The

    Cleaning Port Kit as a separate item. See Section 6-2. It is recommended to have a Millipore SAS Field Service Representative install the Cleaning Port Kit. The installation of the Cleaning Port Kit involves removing the cover of the Elix Clinical System. The instructions for installing the Cleaning Port Kit are not included in this manual.
  • Page 40 Maintenance Make sure the Cleaning Port Cap is tightened after putting in the Cleaning Pouch. ATTENTION Additionally, make sure that the RO Reject Tubing is in a sink or drain. Make sure it is fastened securely in place. The Cleaning Pouch will form a strong chemical solution when mixed with water. HAZARD This solution can be dangerous for your eyes and your skin.
  • Page 41 Maintenance The Elix Clinical System will go into SOAKING Mode for 60 minutes.  C L E A N I N G C L E A N I N G F L U S H I N G . . . S O A K I N G .

  • Page 43: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Chapter 5 T ROUBLESHOOTING AINTENANCE LARM LARM TOP AND USTOM ESSAGES YPES OF MESSAGES There are 4 types of LCD messages that can be displayed whenever there is a need to prompt the user about a problem or when maintenance is needed.

  • Page 44: A N Alarm Message Or Maintenance Message Is Displayed

    DIST TEMPERATURE < 0 °C The measured Product temperature is < 0 °C. Programmable – can be set to any type of  Contact Millipore SAS for assistance. message (Maintenance by Factory Default). DIST TEMPERATURE > 50 °C The measured Product temperature is > 50 °C.
  • Page 45 HIGH PUMP PRESSURE The RO Pump Pressure is > 13 bar. Maintenance (Yellow LED).  Set the RO Pump Pressure lower. Contact Millipore SAS for assistance. LOW FEED PRESSURE The water pressure after the Progard TL Pack is < 0.3 bar.
  • Page 46 Maintenance XX DAYS (Yellow LED).  The message will go away when a new Q-Gard TL is installed. QUALIFICATION CONTRACT A Millipore SAS Service Representative validated the System. A Maintenance REQUESTED requalification of the validation is needed. (Yellow LED). REJ. FLOW < SET POINT The RO Reject Flow to the drain is less than a predetermined Alarm (Red LED).
  • Page 47 The RO Pump pressure is > 14 bar for > 3 seconds. Alarm Stop (Red LED and System Stopped).  Set the pump pressure lower. Contact Millipore SAS for assistance. UV LAMP EXCH. OVERDUE: The UV Lamp in the System should have been changed XX days...

  • Page 49: Chapter 6 Ordering Information

    ATALOGUE UMBERS FOR CCESSORIES Cat. Number Accessory Item Comments TANKPE060 PE Reservoir 60 L Used with Elix 35 Clinical TANKPE100 PE Reservoir 100 L Used with Elix 70 Clinical WBPRKL01 Wall Bracket PrePak L External pre-treatment ZR00CLNKT Cleaning Port Kit...

  • Page 51: Chapter 7

    HIPPING Please use this Appendix to confirm that all items were shipped to you and are accounted for. Use the checklist below and account for each item prior to having a Millipore SAS Service Representative install your system. □ □...

  • Page 52: Ppendix Ost Nstallation Hecklist

    NSTALLATION HECKLIST It is highly recommended that a Millipore SAS Service Representative installs the Elix Clinical System. The Pre Installation and Installation Manual are not found in this User Manual. Some “Comments” areas can be used to document any comments. As an example, a comment could be made and recorded pertaining to the fact that the Drain was 3 meters away from the Elix Clinical System.
  • Page 53 Appendixes COMMENTS: _________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Observed by Verified by Name: __________________________________________ Name: __________________________________________ Signature: _______________________________________ Signature: _______________________________________ Date: ___________________________________________ Date: ___________________________________________ Elix® 35, 70 Clinical...

  • Page 54: Appendix 3 Emergency B Y -Pass

    Appendixes PPENDIX MERGENCY The Elix Water System has a by-pass inlet port used in emergency procedure. This port connection guides the feedwater flow directly through the Q-Gard TL Polisher Pack. The Analyzer can still request purified water from the Elix. The main reasons why using this emergency procedure.

  • Page 55: Appendix 4 Maintenance Log

    Appendixes PPENDIX AINTENANCE The Daily Maintenance and Data Log sheet can be used to record various operating parameters of the Elix Clinical System. It is recommended to record the parameters after at least 3 to 5 minutes of operation. Additionally, it is recommended to operate the Elix Clinical System for the same amount of time every time values are recorded.

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