OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
MANUAL
FOR
LAB-PURE
150
WATER PURIFICATION
SYSTEM
SIN - CAN INC.
#3, 4015 - 1 STREET SE
CALGARY, ALBERTA
CANADA, T2G 4X7
Toll free 800-565-2345
Direct 403-565-2345 Fax# 403-287-1355 Email: sincaninc@telus.net
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Revision 11-12-06
Operation & Maintenance
Manual
for
LAB-PURE 150
Water Purification Systems
1) System Description
2) Operational Procedures
2.1) RO Polished Water Withdrawal
2.2) Operational Notes
3) Maintenance Procedures
3.1) Service Schedule
3.2) Maintenance Procedures
3.2.1) Pre filter, Polishing and Final Filter Change
3.2.2) Reverse Osmosis Membrane Exchange
3.2.3) Pure D.I. Test Monitor
4) Trouble Shooting
5) Spare Parts
Operation & Maintenance
Manual
for
LAB-PURE 150
Water Purification Systems
1) System Description
Sin-Can Inc’s LAB-PURE line are designed to supply laboratories with cost-effective,
reliable systems to produce RO polished water.
The LAB-PURE systems are designed to produce RO water directly from city water
supplies and will achieve a resistivity of greater than 5 megohm/cm (typically 10-15
megohm range) when properly operated and maintained. The water quality generated
by the LAB-PURE systems are greater than ASTM Type II and NCCLS/CAP Type II
water making the systems ideal for general laboratory use and for feed water to
polishing systems, Aries and Gemini systems, for production of ASTM Type I water.
This is water for HPLC, Cell culture, AA etc type applications.
The LAB-PURE systems consist of a 10 inch pre filter PF1C-10 for the removal of
chlorine, particulates and organics from the city water supply.
In areas of high silt or dirty feed water supplies, the PNP2-20 pre-filter assembly is
used. The SCMF005-20 AND SCMF001-20 PRE-FILTERS ARE USED IN THIS
ASSEMBLY TO REMOVE SILT AND OTHER PARTICULATE DEBRIS.
Water passes through the pre-filters to the booster pump that maintains a constant
pressure on the reverse osmosis membrane ( TFC 150) where the water is separated
into product water and reject water. Product water has approximately 98% of the
inorganics and organics above 200 M.W. removed at this point in the process.
Product water is sent to the storage tank for later polishing via the 10 inch polishing
cartridge ( PC 2000 ) when water is required from the system. Reject water is sent to
the drain from the system via the reject water line and needle valve (old units) or the
pressure flow regulator that automatically sets the proper backpressure and reject to
permeate ratios.(New models)
System description continued….
The LAB-PURE system incorporates two pressure sensing devices which
automatically shut off the booster pump when low pressure conditions are present and
when the reservoir tank is filled. There is a solenoid valve located at the inlet of Pre
Filter PF1C-10 that operates in conjunction with the booster pump and the automatic
controls.
It shuts off all flow to the system when the tank is full to avoid water wastage.
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2) Operational Procedures
The LAB-PURE water purification systems come complete with all valves, fittings,
reservoirs, filters and RO membranes and fully operational once they are installed.
The system will automatically start and stop as water is required to maintain the
reservoir tank in a filled condition.
2.1) RO Water Withdrawal
-Place the pure water outlet line into an appropriate container and open the PC
2000 polishing cartridge outlet valve ( blue handled valve ) to take water from the
system.
- Depress the RED button on the PURE D.I. TEST monitor to determine if the water
quality is good ( green lite on ) or poor ( red service lite is on ).
- If water quality is good release the RED button and use the water as required.
- When completed close the valve ( blue handled valve ) on the polishing cartridge
PC 2000 to stop the flow of RO water.
- If the PURE D.I. TEST monitor indicates a RED service light water quality has
dropped below 2 megohms, close PC 2000 valve, ( blue handled valve ) service is
required, go to Maintenance Section 3 of this manual.
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2.2) Operational Notes
- While the pump is operating ( system reservoir is filling ) check the reject water line
( black tubing ) pressure regulator gauge.
- Standard pressure setting should be approximately 80 psig on the reject water line
pressure gauge. This pressure setting may vary between 70 and 90 psig. Reject flow
rate should be in the 1000mls/min range
- If the pressure is not within parameters adjust the reject water pressure by carefully
adjusting the brass pressure regulator and observing the reject water pressure gauge
to the correct value of approximately 80 psig.
-New model Labpure 150 are not adjustable as the values are automatically set by the
pressure/flow restrictor valve.
-The RO system will automatically shut off when the reservoir Tank is full and the
tank gauge is in the 60-65 psi range.
-The RO system turns on automatically when water is taken and the Pressure gauge
reads in the 30-40 psi range.
- Reservoir is 12g (45L) capacity and the Labpure produces 150 gpd at temperature of
12oC and 80 psi.
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3) Maintenance Procedures
Maintenance of your LAB-PURE water system is critical to its ability
to produce high quality water for your laboratory’s operations.
Failure to properly maintain the system will degrade the RO
membrane, produce sub standard water or no water for your
laboratory and may damage the Labpure 150 system.
New cartridges should always be handled with gloves when removed
from packaging to prevent contamination.
3.1) Service Schedule
- Pre filter : PFC1-10
2 months ( depending on the quality of the feed water and
particulate and organics composition )
its
- Polishing : PC2000 Filter
:( as indicated by the PURE D.I. TEST monitor, typically when the
pre-filter is changed under normal operations)
- RO Membrane : TFC 150
2 to 3 years when the permeate values fall significantly below the
150 gpd or the water quality deteriorates to less then 90 % rejection of the TDS
levels in the feed water .
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- Final filter ZEMSB020MMPS3 every 2 months.
-Prefilters SCMF005-20 AND SCMF001-20 EVERY 2 MONTHS OR WHEN
THE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL ON THE FILTER HOUSING IS 15 PSI.
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3.1) Service Schedule
Pre-filter life will be affected by changes in the feed water quality that typically take
place during spring breakup, heavy rains, snow melt down conditions. Also any current
construction projects associated with the water supply system or city water supply in
your local area, will require more frequent changes of the prefilter.
The final filter is a 0.20 micron absolute filter for removal of any bacteria that maybe
in the purified water stream leaving the system. The accepted standard is replacement
every 2 months to prevent bacteria build up and pyrogen release from trapped bacteria
in the filter membrane. The replacement will be at the discretion of the laboratory
manager, to decide if the release of pyrogens into the purified water stream is
important to the laboratory’s general operation.
3.2) Maintenance Procedure
3.2.1) Pre filter, Polishing and Final Filter change
- Close city water feed by closing Pre filter valve on the Labpure 150 or the valve
on the SCMF002-20/SCMF001-20 (REFERRED TO AS PNP2-20) filter housing.
- Close reservoir valve. This is the ½” ball valve on the reservoir tank.
- Disconnect power supply
- Open Polishing cartridge valve PC 2000 ( blue handled valve ) to release system
pressure.
- Open the ball valve on the PNP2-20 bowl to drain the water and release pressure.
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3.2.1) Maintenance Procedure ( continued )
- Note: Hydrogen Peroxide is a hazardous solution, wear safety glasses, lab coat and
gloves. Should skin contact occur flush with water immediately.
Use standard 3% hydrogen peroxide for all procedures.
- Unscrew the pre filter bowl, PF1C-10 and remove the filter. Rinse the filter bowl and
interior of the upper housing with hydrogen peroxide.
- Install a new pre filter element in the bowl and reattach to the system.
- Unscrew the polishing filter bowl PC 2000 and remove cartridge. Rinse the filter
bowl and interior of the upper housing with hydrogen peroxide.
- Install a new polishing PC 2000 cartridge in the bowl (ARROW POINTING UP) and
reattach to the system. Do not touch the cartridge with your hands as the dirt and
oils from your hand will ruin the cartridge. Use gloves.
- Unscrew the DemiCap final filter from the product outlet line.
- Open the polishing cartridge valve PC 2000 ( blue handled valve )
- Open both the pre filter inlet valve.
- Reconnect power supply
- While holding the product outline where the final filter is located, open the polishing
filter outlet valve PC 2000 ( blue handled valve ) and flush the system to drain.
- Close polishing filter outlet valve PC 2000 ( blue handled valve ) and attach a new
final filter element. Flush the final filter with 3-4 liters.
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3.2.1) Maintenance Procedure ( continued )
- Open vent valves located on the side of the DemiCap final filter and open the
polishing filter outlet valve PC 2000, ( blue handled valve ) flushing the air from the
DemiCap final filter. When water appears at the vents, close the vent valves and the
polishing filter valve PC 2000 ( blue handled valve ).
- Open the reservoir valve ( blue handled valves or ½” ball valve )
- The system is ready for operation.
- Check the Reject line pressure regulator and adjust pressure setting via the brass
pressure regulator to approximately 80 psig on the gauge. Old systems. Done
automatically on new models by the pressure/flow restrictor valve.
3.2.2) Reverse Osmosis Membrane Exchange
- Close city water feed by closing Pre filter (PF1C-10 valve) OR valve on the PNP2-20
prefilter housing.
- Close reservoir valve. This is the ½” ball valve on the reservoir.
- Disconnect power supply.
- Open Polishing cartridge valve PC 2000 ( blue handled valve ) to release system
pressure.
- Carefully remove inlet, permeate and reject lines from the RO membrane. ( These are
slip connections, simply press the ring at the fitting end toward the fitting and pull
the tubing out of the housing fitting. )
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3.2.2) Maintenance Procedure ( continued )
- Remove the RO membrane cartridge from its holder and install the new RO cartridge
so that flow is in the same direction as before.
- Carefully reattach the inlet, permeate and reject lines to the appropriate positions on
the RO cartridge.
- The slip fittings require that you push the tubing all the way to make a seal.
- Close the polishing cartridge valve PC 2000. ( blue handled valve )
- Open the pre filter inlet valve on the PF1C-20 OR PNP2-20 HOUSING.
- Remove the tubing from the pressure tank valve slip fitting ( blue handled valve
closed ) and place to drain or open the drain valve on the reservoir tank.
- Reconnect power supply.
- Allow the system to flush for 20 minutes.
- Carefully inspect the system for any leakage from the fitting.
- Check the Reject line pressure regulator and adjust pressure setting via the brass
pressure regulator to approximately 80 psig on the gauge. (Old Models) New models
it is automatically set.
- Disconnect the power supply and reconnect the pressure tank tubing to the blue
handled valve at the pressure tank.
- Open the pressure tank valve. ( blue handled valve )
- Reconnect the power supply.
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3.2.2) Maintenance Procedure ( continued )
- Procedure is now completed.
3.2.3) Pure Test D.I. Water Monitor
- Generally located on the front of the LAB-PURE system, the D.I. Test Monitor
contains a 9-volt battery that should be changed once per year. Purchase the battery
from any local supplier and use a reputable manufacture.
- Remove the D.I. Test monitor ( it is attached with Velcro ), carefully remove the back
cover, disconnect and reconnect a new battery. Check to see that only the #7 switch is
in the on position, all other switches should be in the off position. Replace cover,
reinstall monitor and test the monitor by pushing the red button. Red light will go on
indicating you have power.
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4) Trouble Shooting.
4.1) Basic Check list:
- Is the power to the unit connected and is there actually power at the outlet!
- Is the water turned ON and is there actually any water at your location!
- Is there adequate water pressure to operate the system 20 to 50 psig!
- The system must be connected only to a COLD WATER system or room
temperature D.I. systems, NOT HOT WATER!
Check that there are no cross connection to a hot water system within the building.
- Check that the pre filter inlet and reservoir tank valves are open. ( blue handled
valves )
- Determine if the booster pump is operational by placing your hand on the pump when
it should be in operation to feel for a slight vibration that indicates that the booster
pump is functional. ( No vibration, no pump operation )
- No water flow from reservoir ( tank valves all open ) reservoir may have lost pressure
check tank pressure gauge. Call SIN - CAN.
- make sure that the final .22um Demi-cap filter is not Air-Locked. Open the vent ports
on the side of the housing to remove the air. Close when finished.
- All other problems call Sin-Can Inc. for assistance 1-800-565-2345
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5) Spare Parts
Component
a)
Catalog Number
Pre-Filter Cartridges:
- 5 micron prefilter
SCMF005-20
- 1 micron prefilter
SCMF001-20
b)
Carbon Block filter
PF1C-10
c)
Polishing Cartridge:
PC 2000
d)
Reverse Osmosis Membrane:
- 150 US gallons/day
TFC 150
e)
Final Filter
or
ZEMSB-020NN-PS3
ZEMSB-020-MM-PS3
f)
Battery 9V ( Pure D.I.Test Monitor )
Purchase locally
g)
System booster pump.
SCX2.