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  • Page 1 MEDICA 7/15 - US Operator Manual...
  • Page 3 ELGA MEDICA 7/15 US Operator Manual Copyright Note The information contained in this document is the property of VWS (UK) Ltd. and is supplied without liability for errors or omissions. No part of this document may be reproduced or used except as authorized by contract or other written permission from VWS (UK) Ltd.
  • Page 4 MEDICA 7/15 Operator Manual ELGA MEDICA 7/15 US Version 2 – 10/15 Page ii...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ELGA MEDICA 7/15 US Operator Manual 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 6 MEDICA 7/15 Operator Manual ELGA CONSUMABLES AND ACCESSORIES ..... 37 KEY TO CONTROL PANEL ........38 12.1 Icons ..............38 12.2 Alarm Conditions ..........38 12.3 Replacement Timers .......... 38 12.4 Low Level, Quality and Standby Alarms ..... 39 WARRANTY/CONDITIONS OF SALE ......40 USEFUL CONTACT DETAILS ........

  • Page 7: Introduction

    ELGA MEDICA 7/15 US Operator Manual 1. INTRODUCTION Product Range This Operator Manual has been prepared for the MEDICA product models. MEDICA 7-US MEDICA 7 BP-US (with boost pump) MEDICA 15-US MEDICA 15 BP-US (with boost pump) Use of this Manual This manual contains full details on installation, commissioning and operation of the MEDICA unit.

  • Page 8: Health And Safety Notes

    MEDICA 7/15 Operator Manual ELGA 2. HEALTH AND SAFETY NOTES MEDICA 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: Product And Process Description

    ELGA MEDICA 7/15 US Operator Manual 3. PRODUCT AND PROCESS DESCRIPTION Product Description The MEDICA water purification system has been specifically designed to provide a supply of purified water to clinical analyzers requiring a pressurized feed. The MEDICA can be bench or wall mounted with an optional wall mounting kit.

  • Page 10: Process Description

    MEDICA 7/15 Operator Manual ELGA Process Description The MEDICA process links four purification technologies, reverse osmosis, adsorption, ion-exchange and photo oxidation and also incorporates a delivery pump and an optional RO feed water boost pump. The unit is designed to operate from a good quality potable water supply, and produces either 7 or 15 liters per hour of purified reverse osmosis grade water which is delivered to a treated water reservoir.
  • Page 11 ELGA MEDICA 7/15 US Operator Manual Water quality sensor Permeate outlet Reservoir Outlet Drain Drain Delivery pump Pump feed Strainer from reservoir Water quality sensor Isolating Feed water Reverse Reverse valve inlet Osmosis Osmosis LC143 LC143 µ LC105 Inlet capsule Inlet filter LC125...

  • Page 12: Technical Specifications

    MEDICA 7/15 Operator Manual ELGA Technical Specifications The Technical Specifications for the MEDICA are as follows: Feedwater MEDICA 7 MEDICA 15 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 0.5ppm 0.5ppm Heavy Metals - maximum...
  • Page 13 ELGA MEDICA 7/15 US Operator Manual 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 14 MEDICA 7/15 Operator Manual ELGA Special Features Low noise levels – minimum intrusion Flow rate upgradable 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 Ultra violet radiation-short wavelength Ion-exchange...
  • Page 15 ELGA MEDICA 7/15 US Operator Manual MEDICA Reverse Osmosis Capacity Charts Medica 7 Pressure (bar) Graph 1 - Nominal Flowrate vs Inlet Pressure for MEDICA 7 Medica 15 Pressure (bar) Graph 2 - Nominal Flowrate vs Inlet Pressure for MEDICA 15 MEDICA 7/15 US Version 2–...

  • Page 16: Controls

    MEDICA 7/15 Operator Manual ELGA 4. CONTROLS The MEDICA operates with a tactile membrane touch pad control Process button 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 17: Installation Instructions

    ELGA MEDICA 7/15 US Operator Manual 5. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpacking the MEDICA The following items should be supplied with your MEDICA: 1. MEDICA unit 2. Cartridge pack LC141 3. By-pass block fitted in the unit 4. Installation kit (LA637-US) 5. Operator manual 6.
  • Page 18 MEDICA 7/15 Operator Manual ELGA 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 19: Connecting Up The Medica

    ELGA MEDICA 7/15 US Operator Manual Connecting up the MEDICA Once the MEDICA unit has been positioned either on a wall or on a Delivery bench, it should be connected as follows: pump feed  Mains water inlet tube Feed to Analyzer ...
  • Page 20 MEDICA 7/15 Operator Manual ELGA Step 2 - Connect Electrical Supply 1. PLUG mains lead into the socket on the left hand Mains power socket side of the MEDICA unit. Fuse 2. PLUG mains lead into mains socket. ON/OFF switch Mains power lead Electrical Connections Step 3 - Connect High/Low Level Switch to Reservoir...

  • Page 21: Initial Controller Set Up

    ELGA MEDICA 7/15 US Operator Manual Initial Controller Set Up The MEDICA 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 Process button are used to control set up and process control functions.
  • Page 22 MEDICA 7/15 Operator Manual ELGA Step 4 - Water Purity Unit Setting 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 ...

  • Page 23: Setting Up Display And Replacement Timers

    ELGA MEDICA 7/15 US Operator Manual Step 6 - Purity Alarm Setting Megaohm Microsiemen This screen is used for setting the value at which the water purity alarm will activate. If the M.cm water purity unit setting was chosen, then the following water purity alarm choices will be displayed.
  • Page 24 MEDICA 7/15 Operator Manual ELGA Step 3 - Pre-treatment Cartridge Replacement Timer Setting this screen will cause the pre-treatment cartridge timer to reset to the preset value of 4380 hours (6 months).  Press to jump to the next consumable or to initiate reset.

  • Page 25: Initial Start Up

    ELGA MEDICA 7/15 US Operator Manual Initial Start Up 1. The MEDICA should be installed correctly as described in Section 5. 2. TURN ON the feedwater supply to the unit and adjust the inlet pressure. The MEDICA will operate on a feedwater pressure between 4.0 bar (60 psi) and 6.0 bar (90 psi).
  • Page 26 MEDICA 7/15 Operator Manual ELGA 17. SLOWLY OPEN the upper bleed nipple on the 0.2µm capsule filter until water, free of air bubbles, flows out - use an absorbent cloth to prevent splashing of internal components. 18. Allow the system to operate until the water purity indicator displays a value within acceptable operating values.

  • Page 27: Operation

    ELGA MEDICA 7/15 US Operator Manual 6. OPERATION The MEDICA will run automatically and will signal alarm conditions to ensure prompt efficient system management and corrective action. Alarm Conditions Alarms will signal at the following conditions: Replace Ion-exchange cartridge Flash The Ion-exchange replacement alarm is signalled by an audible alarm and flashing icon at the default settings of 4380 hrs (6 months) of use.
  • Page 28 MEDICA 7/15 Operator Manual ELGA 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 29: Maintenance

    ELGA MEDICA 7/15 US 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. Identification of Consumables There are four types of unique replacement consumables designed for use in the MEDICA units and these are illustrated with the following...

  • Page 30: Replacing The Lc140 Pre-Treatment Cartridge

    MEDICA 7/15 Operator Manual ELGA 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 off at the power switch at Pre-treatment cartridge the top left hand side of the unit.

  • Page 31: Replacing Lc141 Ion-Exchange Cartridge Pack

    ELGA MEDICA 7/15 US Operator Manual 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 requires changing. ...

  • Page 32: Replacing The Ultraviolet Lamp (Lc105)

    MEDICA 7/15 Operator Manual ELGA Replacing the Ultraviolet Lamp (LC105) 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.  If Lamp fail alarm occurs. Step 1 - Switch Unit Off 1.

  • Page 33: Replacing The Lc125 0.2Μm Capsule Filter

    ELGA MEDICA 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 after an extended period in which it was not used.

  • Page 34: Cleaning The Inlet Strainer

    MEDICA 7/15 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 35: Cleaning The Delivery Strainer

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

  • Page 36: Sanitization Procedures

    MEDICA 7/15 Operator Manual ELGA 8. SANITIZATION PROCEDURES Liquid sanitization The normal sanitization procedure for the MEDICA 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 37 ELGA MEDICA 7/15 US Operator Manual 6. DISCONNECT permeate outlet tube from the MEDICA at reservoir inlet and re-direct to a large container (>5litres) – refer to Process flow diagram on p5. 7. RE-DIRECT the drain pipe to the same large container.

  • Page 38: Tablet Sanitization

    MEDICA 7/15 Operator Manual ELGA 4. PRESS the process button. The unit is now in normal operation. 8.1.2 Sanitization Procedure for the delivery system, docking vessel/reservoir The delivery system and docking vessel/reservoir may be sanitized to destroy bacteria within the pipework and filters of the unit. This sanitization of the system is recommended to be performed if high levels of bacterial contamination are found in the product water feeding the analyser.
  • Page 39 ELGA MEDICA 7/15 US Operator Manual Step 1 - Start RO Sanitization Cycle 1. ENSURE that the reservoir level indication on the graphics display is showing >40%. If display shows >70% or 100% dispense water until display changes to >40%. 2.

  • Page 40: Emergency By-Pass Loop

    MEDICA 7/15 Operator Manual ELGA 9. EMERGENCY BY-PASS LOOP The MEDICA has a built in emergency by-pass. Operation of the emergency by-pass 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 41 ELGA MEDICA 7/15 US Operator Manual Step 4 - Calculate Ion-exchange Cartridge Life 1. Calculate the maximum ion-exchange cartridge pack life. Under emergency by-pass processing and with your mains water conditions, to maintain a supply purity of 1 M.cm to the analyzer. Time between 55,000 pack changes...

  • Page 42: Trouble Shooting

    MEDICA 7/15 Operator Manual ELGA 10. TROUBLE SHOOTING This section highlights the problems that could occur with the MEDICA 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 43: Consumables And Accessories

    ELGA MEDICA 7/15 US Operator Manual 11. 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 (0.2 µm capsule filter)

  • Page 44: Key To Control Panel

    MEDICA 7/15 Operator Manual ELGA 12. KEY TO CONTROL PANEL 12.1 Icons Icon Description Mute Alarm Accept Scroll Auto Restart Manual Restart Set Up Menu Cursor Option Choice Cursor Selection Choice Cancel Reset Printer 12.2 Alarm Conditions Icon Alarm Conditions Replace Ion-exchange Cartridge Replace UV Lamp Replace Pre-treatment Cartridge...

  • Page 45: Low Level, Quality And Standby Alarms

    ELGA MEDICA 7/15 US Operator Manual 12.4 Low Level, Quality and Standby Alarms Screen Description Low level alarm Process on and water purity alarm Standby position MEDICA 7/15 US Version 2– 10/15 Page 39...

  • Page 46: Warranty/Conditions Of Sale

    MEDICA 7/15 Operator Manual ELGA 13. 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 47 ELGA MEDICA 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 48: Useful Contact Details

    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. ELGA® is the global laboratory water brand name of Veolia. ELGA®, PURELAB®, MEDICA® and CENTRA® are trademarks of ELGA LabWater. Page 42...

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