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  • Page 1 MEDICA-D 7/15 - US Operator Manual...
  • Page 3 ELGA LabWater is a trading name of VWS (UK) Ltd. ELGA® is the global laboratory water brand name of Veolia Water. ELGA®, PURELAB®, MEDICA® and CENTRA® are trademarks of ELGA LabWater.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    MEDICA-D 7/15 US 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 Pressure ............... 2 Ultra-Violet Light ........... 2 Sanitization Chemicals .........
  • Page 5 ELGA MEDICA-D 7/15 US Operator Manual 8.1.2 Sanitization Procedure for the unit and docking vessel/reservoir ............33 Tablet sanitization ..........34 8.2.1 Standard Sanitization ......... 34 8.2.2 Sanitization Procedure for the unit and docking vessel/reservoir ............35 Emergency by-Pass ........... 36 TROUBLE SHOOTING..........

  • Page 7: Introduction

    ELGA MEDICA-D 7/15 US Operator Manual 1. INTRODUCTION Product Range This Operator Manual has been prepared for the MEDICA-D 7/15 US product models. MEDICA-D 7 MKII US MEDICA-D 7 BP MKII US (with boost pump) MEDICA-D 15 MKII US MEDICA-D 15 BP MKII US (with boost pump) These models are preferably installed with a docking vessel (DV-25) and this manual will describe that system.

  • Page 8: Health And Safety Notes

    MEDICA-D 7/15 US Operator Manual ELGA 2. HEALTH AND SAFETY NOTES MEDICA-D 7/15 US 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 is highlighted as WARNING and CAUTION instructions.

  • Page 9: Tablet Sanitization

    ELGA MEDICA-D 7/15 US Operator Manual 2.4.2 Tablet sanitization EfferSan™ multi-purpose During sanitization cycle disinfecting tablet is used and relevant safety information is included in this handbook. Please refer to the manufacturer for material safety data sheets. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Material safety data sheets covering the various replaceable cartridges are available upon request.

  • Page 10: Product And Process Description

    MEDICA-D 7/15 US Operator Manual ELGA 3. PRODUCT AND PROCESS DESCRIPTION Product Description The MEDICA-D 7/15 US water purification system has been specifically designed to provide a supply of highly purified water with reduced dissolved gas content to clinical analyzers requiring a pressurized feed.

  • Page 11: Process Description

    ELGA MEDICA-D 7/15 US Operator Manual Process Description The MEDICA-D 7/15 US process links six purification technologies, reverse osmosis, adsorption, ion-exchange, vacuum deaeration, photo-oxidation and sub-micron filtration. It also incorporates a recirculation/delivery pump and an optional RO feed water boost pump.
  • Page 12 MEDICA-D 7/15 US Operator Manual ELGA Process Flow Diagram – MEDICA-D 7/15 US MEDICA-D 7/15 US MANU40550 Version 2 – 05/17 Page 6...

  • Page 13: Technical Specifications

    ELGA MEDICA-D 7/15 US Operator Manual Technical Specifications The specifications for the MEDICA-D 7/15 US are as follows: Feedwater MEDICA-D 7 US MEDICA-D 15 US Feedwater Source quality Potable mains water supply Potable mains water supply Fouling index-maximum Total dissolved solids-maximum 1400S/cm 1400S/cm Free chlorine - maximum...
  • Page 14 MEDICA-D 7/15 US Operator Manual ELGA Electrical Requirements Mains input 100-240V ac, 50-60Hz all models System voltage 24V dc Power consumption with boost pump 83VA Power consumption without boost pump 60VA Fuses 2 x T6.3 Amp Reservoir level connection Jack plug 3.5mm Noise level <45 dBA User Interface...
  • Page 15 ELGA MEDICA-D 7/15 US Operator Manual Special Features Low noise levels – minimum intrusion Flow rate upgradable Intermittent recirculation Optional internal boost pump for low pressure feed waters Optional printer kit for record of operating parameters Optional remote display Technologies Purification methods Adsorption Reverse osmosis...
  • Page 16 MEDICA-D 7/15 US Operator Manual ELGA MEDICA-D 7/15 US Reverse Osmosis Capacity Charts MEDICA-D 7 Pressure (bar) Graph 1 - Nominal Flowrate vs Inlet Pressure for MEDICA-D 7 US MEDICA-D 15 Pressure (bar) Graph 2 - Nominal Flowrate vs Inlet Pressure for MEDICA-D 15 US MEDICA-D 7/15 US MANU40550 Version 2 –...

  • Page 17: Controls

    ELGA MEDICA-D 7/15 US Operator Manual 4. CONTROLS The MEDICA-D 7/15 US operates with a tactile membrane touch pad Process button control panel which has a graphics display window and three program function control buttons. Details of how to use the controls will be given in the appropriate sections.

  • Page 18: Installation Instructions

    MEDICA-D 7/15 US Operator Manual ELGA 5. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpacking the MEDICA-D 7/15 US The following items should be supplied with your MEDICA-D 7/15 US: 1. MEDICA-D 7/15 US unit 2. Cartridge pack LC141 3. Sanitization by-pass block fitted in the unit 4.
  • Page 19 ELGA MEDICA-D 7/15 US Operator Manual Electrical The units can be connected universally to any electrical supply in the range of 100 - 240V and 50 - 60Hz. The mains lead is Mains power socket supplied with a molded plug on one end and a molded Fuse connector to the unit on the other.

  • Page 20: Connecting Up The Medica-D 7/15 Us

    MEDICA-D 7/15 US Operator Manual ELGA Connecting Up the MEDICA-D 7/15 US Ejector return to Once the MEDICA-D 7/15 US unit has been positioned either on a wall docking vessel/ or on a bench, it should be connected as follows: reservoir ...
  • Page 21 ELGA MEDICA-D 7/15 US Operator Manual Step 2 - Connect Electrical Supply 1. PLUG mains lead into the socket on the left hand Mains power socket side of the MEDICA-D 7/15 US unit. Fuse 2. PLUG mains lead into mains socket. ON/OFF switch Mains power lead...

  • Page 22: Initial Controller Set Up

    MEDICA-D 7/15 US Operator Manual ELGA Initial Controller Set Up The MEDICA-D 7/15 US control panel is fitted with three control buttons. These are: 1. The PROCESS button, which switches the purification process ON and OFF. 2. Two software controlled touch pad buttons which are used to control functions for set up and process control.
  • Page 23 ELGA MEDICA-D 7/15 US Operator Manual Step 4 - Water Purity Unit Setting Megaohm Megaohm Microsiemen This screen allows preferred water purity unit of measure to be set, to either, M.cm or µS/cm. Once selected, all future water purity measurements will be displayed with your unit of choice. SELECT the option required using the button and ACCEPT with the ...

  • Page 24: Setting Up Display And Replacement Timers

    MEDICA-D 7/15 US Operator Manual ELGA Setting Up Display and Replacement Timers 1. TURN the unit off at the power inlet module. 2. To enter the replacement timer set-up, PRESS the left hand touch pad button and at the same time TURN the power on.
  • Page 25 ELGA MEDICA-D 7/15 US Operator Manual Step 4 - 0.2µm Filter Replacement Timer Setting this screen will cause the 0.2µm filter replacement timer to reset to the value of 4380 hours (6 months).  1. Press to jump to the next consumable or initiate reset.

  • Page 26: Initial Start Up

    MEDICA-D 7/15 US Operator Manual ELGA Initial Start Up 1. The MEDICA-D 7/15 US should be installed correctly as described in Section 5.3. 2. Ensure analyser isolating valve (V ) is closed. 3. TURN ON the feedwater supply to the unit and adjust the inlet pressure.
  • Page 27 ELGA MEDICA-D 7/15 US Operator Manual 17. REMOVE the by-pass block (Store in the front door). INSERT ion-exchange cartridge LC141 (See Section 7.2 Step 3, 1-5). CLOSE front door. OPEN the sanitization isolating valve (V 18. PRESS the PROCESS button to flush the LC141 ion-exchange cartridge.

  • Page 28: Operation

    MEDICA-D 7/15 US Operator Manual ELGA 6. OPERATION The MEDICA-D 7/15 US will run automatically and will signal alarm conditions to ensure prompt efficient system management and corrective action. During periods of non-use the unit will automatically operate in the intermittent mode to maintain water purity.
  • Page 29 ELGA MEDICA-D 7/15 US Operator Manual Flash Water Purity Alarm This alarm will signal if the water purity deviates from the preset parameters and will cause the water purity value to flash and an alarm to sound, until water purity improves to within acceptable purity limits.

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    MEDICA-D 7/15 US Operator Manual ELGA 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. Identification of Consumables There are six types of unique replacement consumables designed for use in the MEDICA-D 7/15 US units and these are illustrated with the...

  • Page 31: Replacing The Lc140 Pre-Treatment Cartridge

    ELGA MEDICA-D 7/15 US Operator Manual Replacing the LC140 Pre-treatment Cartridge The pre-treatment cartridge should be replaced when indicated by the change reminder. Step 1 - Switch Unit Off 1. SWITCH the MEDICA-D 7/15 US off at the power Pre-treatment cartridge switch at the top left hand side of the unit.

  • Page 32: Replacing Lc141 Ion-Exchange Cartridge Pack

    MEDICA-D 7/15 US Operator Manual ELGA Replacing LC141 Ion-Exchange Cartridge Pack The ion-exchange cartridge pack should be replaced in the following circumstances:  The water purity alarm monitor indicates that water purity has fallen below limits and the pack probably requires changing. ...
  • Page 33 ELGA MEDICA-D 7/15 US Operator Manual Step 3 - Replace Ion-Exchange Cartridge 1. REMOVE a new cartridge pack from packaging. 2. REMOVE the sealing plugs from the inlet and outlet ports. 3. WET ‘O’ rings and SLIDE new cartridge into position.

  • Page 34: Replacing Lc105 Ultraviolet Lamp

    MEDICA-D 7/15 US Operator Manual ELGA Replacing LC105 Ultraviolet lamp The UV lamp should be changed under the following circumstances:  When indicated by the change reminder, due to the decline in the short wave radiation used to destroy the micro- organisms and to oxidize organics.

  • Page 35: Replacing The Lc125 0.2Μm Capsule Filter

    ELGA MEDICA-D 7/15 US Operator Manual Replacing the LC125 0.2µm Capsule Filter capsule filter should changed under following circumstances:  The flow to the analyzer is insufficient indicating the 0.2µm capsule filter is fouled.  If the system is being re-commissioned or sanitized after an extended period in which it was not used.

  • Page 36: Cleaning The Inlet Strainer

    MEDICA-D 7/15 US Operator Manual ELGA Step 3 - Replacing the 0.2µm Capsule Filter 1. UNPACK new cartridge and remove the two protective transit plugs sealing the inlet and outlet connections. 2. REFIT the inlet tubing into the bottom of the filter by pushing the tubing into the connectors until locked and held by the retaining collet.

  • Page 37: Cleaning The Recirculation Strainer

    ELGA MEDICA-D 7/15 US Operator Manual Cleaning the Recirculation Strainer The recirculation strainer should be checked and cleaned periodically to ensure that the strainer does not become clogged or broken. Step 1 - Remove Recirculation Strainer 1. OPEN front door. 2.

  • Page 38: Sanitization Procedures

    MEDICA-D 7/15 US Operator Manual ELGA 8. SANITIZATION PROCEDURES Liquid sainitization The normal sanitization procedure for the MEDICA-D 7/15 US unit is to sanitize the Reverse Osmosis (RO) module and associated pipework (8.1.1). If required, the unit and docking vessel/reservoir may also be sanitized (8.1.2).

  • Page 39: Sanitization Procedure For The Unit And Docking Vessel/Reservoir

    ELGA MEDICA-D 7/15 US Operator Manual Step 1 - Start Sanitization Cycle 1. ENSURE that the docking vessel/reservoir level indication on the graphics display is showing >10%. If display shows >40%, >70% or 100%, dispense water until display changes to >10%. 2.

  • Page 40: Tablet Sanitization

    MEDICA-D 7/15 US Operator Manual ELGA It is recommended that only ELGA LabWater service personnel or other fully trained staff should perform the procedure for sanitization of the unit and docking vessel/reservoir. Tablet sanitization Standard Sanitization 8.2.1 The unit is sanitized to reduce the growth of microbiological contamination within the unit.

  • Page 41: Sanitization Procedure For The Unit And Docking Vessel/Reservoir

    ELGA MEDICA-D 7/15 US Operator Manual Step 2 – Add sterilant into Sanitization Port 1. UNSCREW cap on sanitization port. 2. INSERT EffetSan™ tablet into sanitization port. 3. REFIT cap on sanitization port, hand tight. Step 3 - Start the Sanitization Process 1.

  • Page 42: Emergency By-Pass

    MEDICA-D 7/15 US Operator Manual ELGA Emergency by-Pass The MEDICA-D 7/15 US has a built in emergency by-pass. Operation of the emergency by-pass is only recommended under extreme circumstances (e.g. electrical failure). The life of consumables will be reduced and it is recommended that the ion-exchange pack be replaced before and after use of the emergency by-pass.
  • Page 43 ELGA MEDICA-D 7/15 US Operator Manual 6. OPEN the analyzer isolating valve (V 7. OPEN the emergency by-pass valve. 8. Slowly OPEN the upper bleed nipple on the 0.2µm capsule filter until water, free of bubbles, flows out. USE an absorbent cloth to prevent splashing of internal components.

  • Page 44: Trouble Shooting

    MEDICA-D 7/15 US Operator Manual ELGA 9. TROUBLE SHOOTING This section highlights the problems that could occur with the MEDICA-D 7/15 US unit and how to rectify them. The unit will normally sound an alarm and the respective icons will flash. The alarm sound can be silenced by pressing the mute button.

  • Page 45: Consumables And Accessories

    ELGA MEDICA-D 7/15 US Operator Manual 10. CONSUMABLES AND ACCESSORIES Consumable Max. Max. Service Life* Shelf Life LC140 (pre-treatment cartridge) 6 months 2 years LC143 (reverse osmosis cartridge Typical life 2 years module) 2-3 years LC141 (ion-exchange cartridge pack) 6 months 2 years maximum LC125 (0.2µm capsule filter)

  • Page 46: Key To Control Panel

    MEDICA-D 7/15 US Operator Manual ELGA 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 11.2 Alarm Conditions Icon Alarm Conditions Replace ion-exchange pack Replace UV lamp Replace pre-treatment cartridge...

  • Page 47: Low Reservoir Level, Poor Water Quality And Standby Screens

    ELGA MEDICA-D 7/15 US Operator Manual 11.4 Low Reservoir Level, Poor Water Quality and Standby Screens Screen Description Low level alarm Process on and water purity alarm Standby position MEDICA-D 7/15 US MANU40550 Version 2 – 05/17 Page 41...

  • Page 48: Warranty/Conditions Of Sale

    MEDICA-D 7/15 US 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 in materials and workmanship when used in accordance with applicable instructions for a period of one year from the date of shipment for the products.
  • Page 49 ELGA MEDICA-D 7/15 US 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 50: Useful Contact Details

    MEDICA-D 7/15 US Operator Manual ELGA 13. USEFUL CONTACT DETAILS ELGA LabWater Lane End Industrial Park High Wycombe Bucks HP14 3BY Tel: +44 (0) 0203 567 7300 Fax: +44 (0) 0203 567 7205 E-mail: techsupport@elgalabwater.com For the address of your nearest ELGA LabWater Sales and Service office visit the country list on our website http://www.elgalabwater.com or contact ELGA at the number above.

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