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  • Page 1 PURELAB Classic - US Operator Manual...
  • Page 3 © VWS (UK) Ltd. 2014 All rights reserved. Publication ref: MANU40555 Version 2 11/15 ELGA LabWater is a trading name of VWS (UK) Ltd. ELGA® and PURELAB® are registered trademarks. Minncare is a trademark of Minntech Corporation. EfferSan™ is a trademark of Activon Inc.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PURELAB Classic Operator Manual ELGA TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............1 Product Range ............. 1 Use of this Manual ..........1 Customer Support ..........1 HEALTH AND SAFETY NOTES ........2 Electricity .............. 2 Ultraviolet Light............. 2 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) ..............
  • Page 5 KEY TO CONTROL PANEL ........43 11.1 Icons ..............43 11.2 Alarm Conditions ..........44 11.3 Replacement Timers .......... 44 11.4 Quality Alarms ........... 45 WARRANTY/CONDITIONS OF SALE ....... 46 USEFUL CONTACT DETAILS ........48 PURELAB Classic - US Version 2 11/15 Page iii...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Customer Support PURELAB Classic Service support and consumable items are available from your local ELGA LabWater distributor. Refer to customer service contact details shown at the end of this publication. PURELAB Classic Version 2 11/15 Page 1...

  • Page 7: Health And Safety Notes

    PURELAB Classic Operator Manual ELGA 2. HEALTH AND SAFETY NOTES PURELAB Classic products have been designed to be safe, however, it is important that personnel working on these units understand any potential dangers. All safety information detailed in this handbook...

  • Page 8: Chemical And Safety Notes

    ELGA PURELAB Classic Operator Manual Chemical and safety notes WARNING! ALWAYS WEAR RUBBER GLOVES, APRON AND FACEMASK. DO NOT BREATHE FUMES OR ALLOW TO COME IN CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES. ALWAYS FOLLOW RECOMMENDATIONS FOUND IN THE MANUFACTURERS MATERIAL SAFTEY DATA SHEET AND ANY APPLICABLE OSHA STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL USED.

  • Page 9: Product And Process Description

    PURELAB Classic Operator Manual ELGA 3. PRODUCT AND PROCESS DESCRIPTION Product Description The PURELAB Classic water purification unit has been specifically designed to provide a supply of ultrapure water with very low levels of impurities for laboratory, medical and industrial applications.

  • Page 10: Process Description

    ELGA PURELAB Classic Operator Manual Process Description Classic DI Pre-treated water enters via an inlet solenoid and is then pumped through the purification pack and temperature and water quality sensors before being dispensed or re-circulated through a non-return valve back to the pump inlet.
  • Page 11 PURELAB Classic Operator Manual ELGA Classic UV Pre-treated water enters via an inlet solenoid and is then pumped through the UV chamber, a purification pack and temperature and water quality sensors before being dispensed or re-circulated through a non-return valve back to the pump inlet.
  • Page 12 ELGA PURELAB Classic Operator Manual Classic UF Pre-treated water enters via an inlet solenoid and is then pumped through the purification pack, an ultrafilter and temperature water quality sensors before being dispensed or re-circulated through a non-return valve back to the pump inlet.
  • Page 13 PURELAB Classic Operator Manual ELGA Classic UVF Pre-treated water enters via an inlet solenoid and is then pumped through the UV chamber, a purification pack, an ultrafilter and temperature and water quality sensors before being dispensed or re-circulated through a non-return valve back to the pump inlet.

  • Page 14: Technical Specification

    ELGA PURELAB Classic Operator Manual Technical Specification The Technical Specifications for the PURELAB Classic are as follows: Feedwater Parameter Limits Source - Originally from potable supply, Preferably reverse osmosis (RO) or filtered service deionisation (SDI) or distilled. then pre-treated Note: mixed bed or twin bed deionised supplies should be cation limited at exhaustion Fouling Index (max) 1 for all models.
  • Page 15 PURELAB Classic Operator Manual ELGA Electrical Requirements Mains input 100 -240 V ac, 50-60 Hz all models System voltage 24 V dc Power consumption during recirculation 60 VA Power consumption during dispense 75 VA Fuses 2 x T6.3 Amp Reservoir level connection Jack Plug 3.5 mm...
  • Page 16 ELGA PURELAB Classic Operator Manual Safety Features Power fail safe Water temperature alarm Water quality alarm Purification pack interlock UV current monitoring Timeout of dispense Low operating voltage 24 V Volt free contact alarm connection Visual alarms Audible alarms Operational Features Low noise levels –...

  • Page 17: Controls

    PURELAB Classic Operator Manual ELGA 4. CONTROLS The PURELAB Classic operates with a tactile membrane control Process button panel, which has a graphics display window and four multi-purpose control buttons. Details of how to use the controls will be given in the appropriate sections.

  • Page 18: Installation Instructions

    ELGA PURELAB Classic Operator Manual 5. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpacking the PURELAB Classic The following items are supplied with your PURELAB Classic: 1. PURELAB Classic unit. 2. By-pass block LA638 (1 off, fitted in unit). 3. 6 metres of 8mm (5/16") O/D tube.
  • Page 19 PURELAB Classic Operator Manual ELGA Electrical Mains power socket The units can be connected universally to any electrical Fuse supply in the range of 100 – 240 V and 50 – 60 Hz. The mains lead is supplied with a molded plug on one end and a molded ON/OFF connector to the unit on the other.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Purelab Classic

    ELGA PURELAB Classic Operator Manual Connector Collet Connecting the PURELAB Classic Blanking transit plug Once the PURELAB Classic unit has been positioned either on a wall or on a bench, it should be connected as follows:  Mains water inlet tube ...
  • Page 21 PURELAB Classic Operator Manual ELGA Mains power socket Step 4 - Connect Electrical Supply Fuse 1. PLUG mains power lead into the mains power socket on the left-hand side of the PURELAB Classic unit. ON/OFF 2. PLUG mains power lead into mains socket.

  • Page 22: Initial Controller Set Up

    ELGA PURELAB Classic Operator Manual Initial Controller Set up Process button The PURELAB Classic control panel is fitted with four control buttons. These are: 1. The PROCESS button, which switches purification process ON and OFF. 2. Three software controlled touch pad buttons which are used to control set-up and process control functions.
  • Page 23 PURELAB Classic Operator Manual ELGA Step 3 - Clock Set to display the current local time. 1. PRESS Dispense Controller. A cursor will appear under hour. 2. ROTATE Dispense Controller to increase or decrease hour. 3. PRESS Dispense Controller to step cursor onto minute.
  • Page 24 ELGA PURELAB Classic Operator Manual Step 6 - Water Purity Unit Setting This screen allows preferred units of water purity to be set, to either, M.cm or µS/cm. 1. PRESS SCROLL button to highlight appropriate box.  2. PRESS TICK button.
  • Page 25 PURELAB Classic Operator Manual ELGA Step 9 - Temperature Alarm Setting The temperature of the water is constantly monitored to ensure that it does not increase to an unacceptable level. The PURELAB Classic will alarm and switch the process off if the alarm point is exceeded.

  • Page 26: Setting Up Password / Resetting Replacement Timers

    ELGA PURELAB Classic Operator Manual Setting Up Password / Resetting Replacement Timers CAUTION! Before resetting any of the Consumable Replacement/Reminder Dates, ensure that the appropriate new Consumable has been installed and correctly located in the PURELAB Classic. Step 1 - Enter Consumable Replacement Timer Set-up 1.
  • Page 27 PURELAB Classic Operator Manual ELGA Step 5 - UF Replacement Date (if fitted) 1. PRESS RESET button reset Filter Replacement Date  PRESS TICK button to accept Replacement Date and proceed to Sanitization Reminder.  2. PRESS TICK button to confirm that resetting is required ...

  • Page 28: Initial Start Up

    ELGA PURELAB Classic Operator Manual Initial Start Up By-pass block Step 1 - Prepare Water Supply 1. The PURELAB Classic should be installed correctly as described in Section 5.3. 2. TURN ON the feedwater supply to the unit and adjust the inlet pressure.
  • Page 29 PURELAB Classic Operator Manual ELGA Retainer Spigots Step 5 - Fit Purification Pack 1. REMOVE a new Purification Pack from its packaging. 2. REMOVE the sealing plugs from inlet and outlet ports. 3. WET ‘O’ rings and SLIDE new Purification Pack into the right hand position pushing upwards against pack reader contacts.

  • Page 30: Pou Filter Installation (Lc134) - Optional Accessory

    ELGA PURELAB Classic Operator Manual Step 8 - Normal Operation Once product water quality is of a suitable standard it can be used, although it will usually require intermittent recirculation overnight to achieve peak quality. Normal Operation Screen POU Filter Installation (LC134) – Optional Accessory...

  • Page 31: Operation

    PURELAB Classic Operator Manual ELGA 6. OPERATION The PURELAB Classic units have the following modes of operation:  Intermittent Recirculation  Manual Dispense  Sanitization Cycle (See Section 8 - Sanitization Procedure) Intermittent Recirculation The PURELAB Classic intermittently recirculates internally to maintain water quality It will circulate the water for 5 minutes every 60 minutes in whisper mode.

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    ELGA PURELAB Classic Operator Manual 7. MAINTENANCE Any maintenance work not detailed in this handbook should be carried out by an approved supplier or distributor. If further information is required on any aspect of maintenance please contact Customer Service. WARNING!

  • Page 33: Replacing The Ultrafilter (Lc169)

    PURELAB Classic Operator Manual ELGA Step 3 - Acceptance of Purification Pack Installation 1. SWITCH ON power.  2. PRESS TICK button to accept the Purification Pack.  3. PRESS TICK button to calculate Replacement date. Step 4 - Rinse Purification Packs 1.
  • Page 34 ELGA PURELAB Classic Operator Manual Step 5 - Ready New UF 1. UNPACK new Ultrafilter. 2. REMOVE the top and bottom brown caps and discard. Step 6 - Fit New UF 1. REFIT top and bottom connectors to new UF ensuring the ‘O’...
  • Page 35 PURELAB Classic Operator Manual ELGA Step 7 - Replace the UV 1. See Section 7.4 (Step 5). Step 8 - Rinse New UF CAUTION! The new Ultra Filter must be rinsed. To rinse the unit enter the Sanitizing Procedure. Ensure the by-pass block is correctly fitted.

  • Page 36: Replacing The Ultraviolet Lamp (Lc170)

    ELGA PURELAB Classic Operator Manual Replacing the Ultraviolet Lamp (LC170) The UV lamp should be replaced in the following circumstances:  If indicated by the consumable reminder alarm, after 12 months use, to avoid the decline in the short wave radiation used to destroy the micro-organisms and to oxidize organics.

  • Page 37: Replacing The Point-Of-Use Filter (Lc134)

    PURELAB Classic Operator Manual ELGA Step 6 - Replace Lamp Plates (LC170) 1. REPLACE ‘O’ rings on the end of the UV lamp. 2. PUSH ‘O’ rings into recesses. 3. REFIT plate on the bottom of the unit. 4. TIGHTEN screws on the plate.

  • Page 38: Cleaning Inlet Strainer

    ELGA PURELAB Classic Operator Manual The Inlet Strainer should be checked and cleaned every six months to ensure that the strainer does not become clogged. Cleaning Inlet Strainer Step 1 - Remove the Inlet Strainer 1. SWITCH OFF electrical supply.

  • Page 39: Sanitization Procedures

    PURELAB Classic Operator Manual ELGA 8. SANITIZATION PROCEDURES 8.1 Tablet sanitization process The unit is sanitized to destroy the bacteria within the pipework, and the filters of the unit. Please read this entire section to become familiar with the procedure before you start. Sanitization may be required in the following circumstances: ...
  • Page 40 ELGA PURELAB Classic Operator Manual Step 4 - Fit By-pass Block Spigots 1. WET ‘O’ rings on by-pass block. 2. SLIDE by-pass block into unit. 3. POSITION by-pass block onto appropriate spigots. 4. ENSURE by-pass is locked in place. 5. Connect temporary tube from the dispense outlet to a suitable drain or sink.
  • Page 41 PURELAB Classic Operator Manual ELGA Step 6 - Replace Purification Pack 1. INSERT Purification pack into right hand side of the compartment (upper position). Allow the PURELAB Classic to recognize the Purification Pack and ensure that it has been replaced into the correct position.

  • Page 42: Effersan™ Sanitization Tablet - Safety Information37

    ELGA PURELAB Classic Operator Manual EfferSan™ Sanitization Tablet - Safety Information General Description: White solid tablet, which rapidly dissolves in water, used for sanitization applications. Hazard Assessment: Contains sodium dichloroisocyanurate dihydrate, therefore toxic inhalation, ingestion and skin contact. Properties: Soluble in water, pH6, Non-combustible.

  • Page 43: Liquid Sanitization

    PURELAB Classic Operator Manual ELGA Liquid sanitization The unit is sanitized to reduce the growth of microbiological contamination within the unit. Please read this entire section to become familiar with the procedure before you start. Sanitization may be required in the following circumstances: ...
  • Page 44 ELGA PURELAB Classic Operator Manual Step 4 - Fit Sanitization Blocks 1. REMOVE sanitization block – LA698 from the inside of the door. 2. WET ‘O’ rings on both sanitization blocks. 3. SLIDE the LA698-US into unit the unit in the left-hand side (lower position).
  • Page 45 PURELAB Classic Operator Manual ELGA Step 8 - Return to Normal Operation 1. PRESS PROCESS button twice. The unit has now been sanitized but should be allowed to rinse to a suitable quality. For particularly sensitive applications recommended that this occur overnight.

  • Page 46: Trouble Shooting

    The alarm sound can be silenced by pressing the mute button. If the problem cannot be solved using this manual, please call either your supplier or the local ELGA LabWater distributor. (See Section 13.0 - Useful Addresses). Problems Action No display message Check mains supply and lead.

  • Page 47: Consumables And Accessories

    PURELAB Classic Operator Manual ELGA 10. CONSUMABLES AND ACCESSORIES Consumable Max. Max. Service Life* Shelf Life LC186 Purification Pack - RO Feed 12 months 2 years LC169 UF 24 months 2 years LC170 UV Lamp 185 12 months 5 years...

  • Page 48: Key To Control Panel

    ELGA PURELAB Classic Operator Manual 11. KEY TO CONTROL PANEL 11.1 Icons Icon Description Mute Alarm Accept Scroll Auto Restart Manual Restart Set Up Menu Cursor Option Choice Cursor Selection Choice Cancel Reset Printer Intermittent Recirculation Replacement Date PURELAB Classic Version 2 11/15...

  • Page 49: Alarm Conditions

    PURELAB Classic Operator Manual ELGA 11.2 Alarm Conditions Icon Alarm Conditions UV Lamp Failure (Flashing) Bypass fitted - warning (Flashing) Purification Pack not in place (Flashing) Reinstall Purification Pack (Flashing) Clock stopped (Flashing) Reservoir Level - Disconnect Fault (Flashing) Incorrect Password...

  • Page 50: Quality Alarms

    ELGA PURELAB Classic Operator Manual 11.4 Quality Alarms Screen Description Outlet Purity Alarm Temperature Alarm PURELAB Classic Version 2 11/15 Page 45...

  • Page 51: Warranty/Conditions Of Sale

    PURELAB Classic Operator Manual ELGA 12. WARRANTY/CONDITIONS OF SALE ELGA LabWater is a trading name of VWS (UK) Ltd. General Limited Warranty VWS (UK) Ltd warrants the products manufactured by it against defects materials workmanship when used accordance with applicable instructions for a period of one year from the date of shipment for the products.
  • Page 52 ELGA PURELAB Classic Operator Manual In the event of a breach of the foregoing warranty, VWS (UK) Ltd sole obligation shall be to repair or replace, at its option, any product or part thereof that proves to be defective in materials or workmanship within the warranty period, provided the customer notifies VWS (UK) Ltd promptly of any such defect.

  • Page 53: Useful Contact Details

    Service office visit the country list on our website http://www.elgalabwater.com or contact ELGA at the number above. ELGA® is the global laboratory water brand name of Veolia Water. ELGA®, PURELAB®, MEDICA® and CENTRA® are trademarks of ELGA LabWater. Page 48...

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