Operating and Maintenance Manual Simplicity ™ Water Purification System MILLIPORE Page 1/36...
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___________________________ DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EUROPEAN UNION EC DIRECTIVES Directive 89/336/CEE Directive 73/23/CEE These Lab Water Systems are designed and manufactured in application of the following European Council directives : – 89/336/CEE relating to Electromagnetic compatibility – 73/23/CEE relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits Standards to which conformity is declared as applicable are the following : –...
Dimensions and weight .................. 10 Safety information ..................10 INSTALLATION .................. 11 Unpacking ......................11 Selecting a site for the Simplicity system ............... 11 Filling the Integral Reservoir ................12 Installing the Reservoir Vent Filter ................ 12 Installating the purification Pack ................12 Electrical connection ..................
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UV lamp reset (Only for Simplicity 185) .............. 21 MAINTENANCE ................. 22 Replacing the consumables ................. 22 Replacing the UV lamp (Only for Simplicity 185) ..........23 UV Lamp replacement ..................23 UV lamp reset ....................24 Shutting down the system for an extended period of time ........25 TROUBLESHOOTING .................
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ______________________________ This manual describes how to install, maintain and use the Simplicity. It is recommended that this document is completely read before plugging in the unit to a source of electrical power. The system is easy to use and to maintain.
(Elix), distillation or deionization. The Simplicity system is designed to produce water of Type 1 quality. This is equal to or better than ASTM, CAP and NCCLS Type 1 water quality standards.
_________________________________________ INTRODUCTION Environmental Specifications Storage temperature -40°C to 70°C at 5% to 80% RH Operating temperature 5°C to 35°C at 5% to 80% RH Feed water temperature 5°C to 30°C at 5% to 80% RH Altitude range 2000 meters This equipment is designed to be used in installation/overvoltage category II and pollution degree II. Electrical Operating Conditions Electrical consumption 30 VA...
Depth 345 mm (13.58 inches) Weight of dry system in his box Simplicity: 5.7 Kg (12.7 lbs) Simplicity 185: 6.3 Kg (14.0 lbs) Operating weight with full reservoir Simplicity:10.4 Kg (23.1 lbs) Simplicity 185: 11.1 Kg (24.6 lbs) Space required to remove and install the reservoir.
Do not plug in the electrical power cord into a power source at this step. The Simplicity system has been designed to be placed on any laboratory bench (or suitable alternative). See the section “Dimensions” page 10 of this manual for information related to the space needed to remove and install the reservoir.
Swing the Pack locking handle to the left by pressing on the locking tab (A). Remove the two protective caps on the Simplicity connector (B). Remove the two protective caps on the SimPak cartridge (C), Wet the two O-rings of the Pack with a few drops of water.
___________________________________________ INSTALLATION Electrical connection ______________________________________ The electrical wall outlet must be accessible in the event that the Simplicity must be unplugged quickly. To turn off the Simplicity, remove the power cord from the wall outlet. The AC plug is the main disconnect for the system.
INSTALLATION ___________________________________________ Purging the Pak __________________________________________ Install the connector (Figure 2,C) into the POU valve. Note: Do not use Teflon tap on the connector tread. The seat of the valve contains an O-ring seal. The part should turn easily. Do not force, otherwise the valve thread could be damaged.
Maintaining a minimum level of water in the reservoir _________ The simplicity is fed through the reservoir located at the back of the unit. Whenever the water in the reservoir reaches half a liter level it is recommended to refill it.
Cleaning ________________________________________________ The exterior of the Simplicity may be cleaned using a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent. Prior to cleaning assure that the system main AC power has been disconnected. System maintenance messages _____________________________ See section “Troubleshooting”...
_____________________________________ USE OF THE KEYPAD The keypad allows the user to activate the different operating modes and to review information about consumables lifetime and system configuration. Standard menu __________________________________________ KEYPAD ACTION DISPLAY STANDBY and OPERATE Press the OPERATE keypad to switch between 0PERATE DISPLAY MENU...
MENU PACK AGE 45 DAYS press MENU for at least 2 seconds (The pak must be replaced after a maximum 365 days in service) UV LAMP USE (only Simplicity 185) 0PERATE DISPLAY MENU LAMP DAYS Press MENU once more to display the UV lamp age.
_____________________________________ USE OF THE KEYPAD Choosing the non-temperature compensated resistivity display __ KEYPAD ACTION DISPLAY 0PERATE DISPLAY MENU PACK AGE In either OPERATE or STANDBY mode, 45 DAYS press MENU for at least 2 seconds 0PERATE DISPLAY MENU TEMP.CORRECTION Press MENU button until it displays. 0PERATE DISPLAY MENU...
USE OF THE KEYPAD ______________________________________ Selecting the unit of measure ______________________________ KEYPAD ACTION DISPLAY In either OPERATE or STANDBY mode 0PERATE DISPLAY MENU PACK AGE Press MENU for at least 2 seconds. 45 DAYS Press several times MENU to display. 0PERATE DISPLAY MENU PRODUCTION UNIT...
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish ESPAGNOL or Japanese 0PERATE DISPLAY MENU STANDBY To accept and go back to normal operating mode, press MENU button for 1 sec UV lamp reset (Only for Simplicity 185) _____________________ See “Maintenance” chapter page 23. Page 21/36...
MAINTENANCE __________________________________________ Replacing the consumables ________________________________ Put the Simplicity into STANDBY mode by pressing the OPERATE button. Do not turn off the electrical power to the system. Remove the old SimFilter ( Figure 5,B) from the Point of Use valve.
The used UV lamp contains metallic mercury and should therefore be disposed of by the owner, in agreement with local regulations. Put the Simplicity into STANDBY mode by pressing the OPERATE button. Unplug the electrical power cord from the power source.
MAINTENANCE __________________________________________ WARNING: Verify that there is no electrical power going to the Pack at this time. Accidental exposure to Ultraviolet light can cause damage to the eyes and skin. Push the UV lamp clip to the left and remove it (Figure 6,A). The UV lamp can now be removed from the housing (Figure 6,B).
In this mode, the unit will operate all cycles to keep the water quality optimum. If the Simplicity is to be shut down for a long time, drain the reservoir, remove the SimPak and Simfilter, and unplug the system.
Check the source of power. the system. - The power cord is not plugged Check the power cord. into the wall. The Simplicity system is in - The tank is empty. Fill the tank. PRODUCT mode but does not - Tank is not well positioned Check tank position produce any or very little water.
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_____________________________________ TROUBLESHOOTING STATUS / PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY EXCHANGE PACK. The operational lifetime of the Change the purification pack. purification Pack has expired. PACK OUT The Pak has not been installed Put the Pack back in place. properly or has been removed. EXCHANGE UV LAMP The operational lifetime of the Replace the UV lamp...
Systems Simplicity Water Purification System, 230 V 50 Hz SIMS50000 Simplicity Water Purification System, 115 V 60 Hz SIMS60000 Simplicity 185 Water Purification System, 230 V 50 Hz SIMS5V000 Simplicity 185 Water Purification System, 115 V 60 Hz SIMS6V000 Consumables...
In the event of a breach of the foregoing warranty, Millipore’s sole obligation shall be to repair or replace, at its option, the applicable product or part thereof, provided the customer notifies Millipore promptly of any such breach.
ILLUSTRATIONS __________________________________________ Figure 1 The water flow schematic of the Simplicity is shown below. Only the main components are shown. Reservoir Pump * UV Lamp Resistivity cell Point of use with dispensing valve Check valve Final filter * Only present on Simplicity 185.
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