Aries FilterWorks PHOENIX ACADEMY User manual

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PHOENIX
Ultra High Purity Water System
Installation &
Operation Manual

PHOENIX USER’S MANUAL
This manual contains details on installation and operation of your Phoenix Ultra-High Purity water system.
For optimum performance and safety please read and follow these instructions carefully.
You have a quality, world class water treatment system that will provide ultrapure water for many years of
trouble-free operation. Years of engineering and experience went into the design and manufacture of this
instrument which will dispense water exceeding Type I water purity standards.
If you have any questions concerning the operation of the unit, or need service, refer to
“REQUESTING SERVICE”.
In order that we may keep you informed regarding your unit, please take a moment to complete the information below
that will assist with support should it be needed.
Model Number: Date:
Serial Number: Dealer:
Contact: Phone:
Conditioning Cartridge: Part Number:
Polishing Cartridge: Part Number:
Options Installed:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.......... Health and Safety
1.......... System Overview
2.......... Flow Diagram
2.......... Model Types
3.......... Model Configurations
3.......... Model & Voltage Options
3.......... Installation Requirements
4.......... System Check List & Unpacking Guide
5.......... Main Check List
6.......... System Wall Mount Instructions
7.......... Remote Configuration Instructions
8.......... Electrical Connections
9.......... Installed Options
10........ Home Screen Overview
11........ System Hardware Overview
11........ Start Up Consumables
12........ Commissioning & Start Up
13........ Initializing the System for the First Time
14........ Normal Operation
16........ Dispensing Options
17........ Main Menu – Service Configuration
18........ Configuration Menu
19........ System and Information & Event Logs
20........ Maintenance
21........ Health Status
24........ Filter Detection and Leak Detection Errors
24........ Sanitization
29........ Troubleshooting
33........ System & Consumable Part Numbers
34........ Spare Part Detail & Diagram
35........ Dimensional Drawings
37........ Pre-Installation Check List
38........ Warranty
39........ Water Purification Maintenance Log Form

HEALTH AND SAFETY
Installation and service of the equipment should be
performed by authorized and trained personnel.
Safety measures and local guidelines must be
followed. Use good practices wearing personal
protective equipment (PPE) during the installation
and service of the equipment.
Electricity – Aries Filterworks lab water equipment
should be powered by a grounded GFI electrical
connection. Do not open the cover unless the
system is unplugged. Before any installation or
service is performed on the equipment, make sure
the power is isolated. To unplug the system, do not
pull directly on the cord but grip the plug and remove
it from the outlet.
Ultraviolet Light – Aries Filterworks lab water
systems may include an ultraviolet light bulb in a
stainless steel housing. Make sure all power is
removed prior to accessing the side panel to perform
any UV maintenance. Make sure gloves are used
when handling the UV bulb. (Gloves must be worn
when handling the UV bulb. Which protects the
integrity of the bulb) Do not look directly at the UV bulb
while the system is operating.
Water Supply – Good piping practices should be
followed feeding water to the lab equipment. Isolation
valves, pressure gauges and bleed valves are
recommended on the main water supply. Pressure
should be regulated to meet the minimum and
maximum specifications stated for the equipment.
Sanitization – Make sure PPE is worn during any
sanitization process. The Phoenix system uses
chlorine dioxide gas as a disinfectant. Gas is
generated within the system, but the chlorine
dioxide gas will be discharged during sampling
and flushing sequences. Chlorine dioxide gas is a
respiratory irritant. Avoid breathing fumes and
ensure the area is sufficiently ventilated.
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
Phoenix Ultra High Purity Lab Water System delivers
Type 1, 18.2 MΩ quality water on demand. Water is
purified in a staged process consisting of high-purity
ion exchange resins to remove dissolved minerals and
internal recirculation to maintain purity. At discharge a
final 0.2µm filter removes particulates and bacteria to
attain CLSI / ASTM Type 1 water specifications.
Additional optional technologies are incorporated
depending on model. Multiple sensors continuously
monitor system and final water quality.
The Phoenix system is designed to recirculate
through multiple technologies to maintain purity. At
designated periods, the system will transition from
“Polishing” mode to “Stand By” mode and the
recirculation pump, solenoid, and UV (if installed) will
be automatically turned off via the PLC Controller. The
main screen provides resistivity, TOC (if installed) and
the life of the consumables. The status bars will
transition from green, to yellow and to red. The user
will still be able to operate the unit during all of these
conditions. The Phoenix comes with a built in Leak
Detector and when alarmed, it will automatically shut
down the system. Alarms and service events are
conveniently logged. The Phoenix comes with
volumetric dispensing and provides the user six
different batch sizes. The user can enter in a numeric
value, in mL units, for repeated dispensing. A button
is pressed and it will stop automatically once the limit
has been reached.
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FLOW DIAGRAM
MODEL TYPES
MODEL ACADEMY CITATION BIOCHEM GENOME
Applications Basic Chemistry,
Academic, IC Buers
HPLC, GC/MS,
Trace Organics
Life Science, Cell
Culture, Microbiology
DNA Sequencing,
PCR, Electrophoresis
Conditioning Cartridge • • • •
Polishing Cartridge • • • •
UV Oxidation • •
Ultrafiltration • •
0.2 micron • • • •
INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL / 2

MODEL CONFIGURATIONS
Countertop Remote Conguration
MODEL OPTIONS
PHA-DG - Dispensing Gun with 0.2 micron Final
Filter – Factory Installed option. Recirculating gun
mounted on the side of the unit with approximately 5
feet of span. User manually dispenses water. Option
not available with remote conguration
PHA-DF - Direct Feed – Factory installed option.
Secondary Port on the side of the system. Used to
feed ancillary equipment such as analyzers and sci-
entic equipment. Internal pressure switch automati-
cally keeps the system operating during a water draw
condition. Note, there is no nal lter on this port. A
downstream nal lter may be considered.
PHA-WB - Wall Mounting Bracket – Factory Installed
option. Wall mounting bracket supplied with additional
support base plate to the main system.
VOLTAGE OPTIONS
110 VAC / 60 Hz
220 VAC / 50 Hz
INSTALLATION
It is recommended to review the pre-site requirements
before proceeding with the installation (see annex
form). Read through the entire manual prior to the
start of the installation. Review all paperwork of items
that have been ordered and compare to the items
that have shipped. If any parts are missing, notify the
factory or your sales contact.
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INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL / 4
POWER REQUIREMENTS
110 VAC 60 Hz (1.0 amp), 220 VAC / 50 Hz (0.5 amp)
Dedicated GFCI protected outlet six feet within the
system.
FEED WATER PRESSURE
30 – 90 psig regulated. If gravity feed water is used,
an external delivery pump with auto shut o will be
required (Part number: 1200109)
INFLUENT WATER SPECIFICATIONS
SYSTEM CHECK LIST AND UNPACKING GUIDE
Special care should be used for shipping and delivery
of these systems. Similar care should be considered
when removing the system from the box. Items should
be inspected and itemized upon removal to ensure
they have not been damaged in transit. Immediately
report any noticeable damage to shipping carrier. DO
NOT remove the system from the box by grabbing the
top control module. Only move the system by holding
to the bottom base. Unnecessary stress at the top
control can cause misalignment issues.
PARAMETER REQUIREMENT
Source/Type
Reverse osmosis (RO) or Service deionization (SDI)
preferred. 0.2µm particulate preltering is recommended for
SDI and tap water feeds.
Conductivity RO: < 20µS/cm
SDI: > 1 MΩ (Resistivity)
TOC (Using appropriate conditioning as necessary) RO: < 50 ppb
SDI: < 200 ppb
Temperature 20° F to 100°F (5° C to 38°C)
Pressure 30 psig minimum/90 psig maximum (1.38 to 6.21 bar)
Fouling Index Silt Density Index: < 3
Dissolved Carbon Dioxide < 30 ppm
Free Chlorine < .05 ppm
CONNECTIONS
Inlet - 3/8” Quick Disconnect Inlet
Outlet – ¼ FNPT
Direct Feed Port – 3/8” CPC Female Bulkhead with
CPC Male x 3/8” OD Tube Compression

MAIN CHECKLIST
System (Conditioning Cartridge, Polishing Cartridge,
and nal lter sold separately)
Countertop - Phoenix Lab System
Or
Remote Conguration - Phoenix Base System
with side remote connections.
Remote Conguration – Control Unit with Arm,
tubing/electrical bundle, Mounting Hardware
and Adjustment tool
Options
Wall Mounting Bracket Plate (PHA-WB). Includes
locking hardware only.
Installed Dispensing Gun (PHA-DG).
Dispensing Gun Tubing connected to side
system with bracket. 0.2-micron lter
(PF-00-6402) included with PHA-DG
Direct Feed Port (PHA-DF). Side port with CPC
3/8” Female panel mount and loose CPC 3/8”
Male x 3/8” Compression tting
UV Module (for models PHX-CT & PHX-GN). UV
factory installed behind side left panel. UV Bulb
shipped inside of the unit.
UF Module (for models PHX-BC & PHX-GN. UF
factory installed behind side left panel.
Ancillary Components
Power Cord
Instructions
Certicate of Conformance
Drain Fitting – ¼ MNPT x HB
6 feet of 3/8” OD Tube for inlet
6 feet of 3/8” Hose for Drain Connection
Final Filter (if ordered)
Recommended Items needed for Installation
(2) 3/8” Quick Connection Isolation Valve
for upstream isolation and depressurization (
not included)
0-100 psi pressure gauge (300 grade stainless
steel) for diagnostics (not included)
Tube Cutter
#2 Phillips Head Screw Driver
Teon Tape
Basic Hand tools (adjustable wrench, pliers,
socket wrench, etc.)
Tie-wraps
Optional Items
Drill for Wall Mount
Level for Wall Mount
1-1/2 or 2” Hold Saw (Remote Cong – If
countertop hole is needed)
Measuring Tape
Small electronics size at screw driver
(Electronics diagnostics)
6 feet of 3/8” Hose for commissioning
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INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL / 6
SYSTEM WALL MOUNT INSTRUCTIONS
Wall mount must be capable of supporting a minimum
weight of 50 lbs (22.7 kg). The wall mount bracket
has holes in bracket that are provided at 8”, 12” and
16” centers for wall studs. If wall does not have studs
at those intervals, mount proper backing, such as a
plywood sheet to the wall before mounting the bracket
to it. Make sure holes are level.
• Mount bracket with small slots in tabs pointing up.
• Align slots in system back plate with tabs on
mounting bracket. Insert tabs into slots and slowly
lower system. Ensure all tabs are fully engaged and
base of system is parallel to oor.
• To lock PHOENIX system to the bracket, insert
rubber bushing with screw and washer (provided)
into frame as shown. Tighten screw to lock wall
bracket to frame
Tabs pointing up
Wall mount bracket
Insert bushing assembly here to lock system
to bracket.

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REMOTE CONFIGURATION – CONTROL UNIT
WITH ARM
• Maximum weight requirement for reticulating control
arm is 30 lbs.
• For wall mount of control arm make sure that a stud
or plywood backing is used for proper mounting.
• Remove plastic screw covers from Arm
• Using a level and measuring tape, mark three holes
as shown. Drill a pilot hole using 3/16” drill bit and
drill 2.2” deep
• Mount the reticulating arm with the hardware
provided. Reattach plastic covers.
• Tension of the arm can be adjusted using the allen
key provided. These are located at the three pivot
joints
The tubing and electrical bundle is approximately 1” in
diameter. If a penetration through a sink is needed for
an “under the sink” conguration, a minimum of 1-1/2”
hole is required for the uidics/electrical bundle. Use
an appropriate hole saw for the countertop material of
construction. Approximately 8 feet of tubing and elec-
trical is provided. Installer can trim down the tubing to
eliminate excess but make sure there is enough slack
to allow for full range of motion of the reticulating arm
and enough slack to remove the system for routine
maintenance and repairs. Electrical cannot be mod-
ied. Make the termination points at the side, base
system.
Control Module with Arm Side View of Remote Arm with Base

Remote dispense electrical connection: Rotate
connector to align tabs on umbilical plug with slots
on Phoenix socket and then insert plug. Repeat with
the outer locking sleeve. When slots and tabs are
aligned, push and turn to lock connector in place.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Power switch is located on left side of system. Ensure
power switch is in OFF position. Insert power cord into
electrical connection module. Insert other end of cord
into GFCI power source.
WARNING! Must be a grounded electrical connection.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT (PHOENIX CITATION
AND GENOME MODELS
The UV system is designed to reduce bacteria and
oxidize Total Organic Carbon (TOC). The bulb
produces a dual wavelength of 185 / 254 nm and will
irradiate the water. The UV bulb is protected with a
quartz sleeve within the stainless steel chamber. Each
system that has this option will have the bulb shipped
factory installed with the unit. It is important to verify
and inspect the UV bulb prior to commissioning (see
UV Bulb Replacement Section)
CAUTION! Wear gloves when handling the UV bulb to
avoid contamination and reduced service life.
CAUTION! Never look directly at the UV bulb while
in operation.
An LED, located by the dual pack mechanism, is pro-
vided to give visual indication when the UV Bulb is on.
The UV will turn on during POLISHING mode and will
be o during STANDBY mode.
For access to UV system, remove side left panel.
UV module is conveniently on an angle for bulb
replacement. The UV bulb has four male connectors
and the UV socket has a female connection. A boot
has a frictional t to protect from water.
INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL / 8
Left Side Panel
UV Bulb Boot
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ULTRAFILTRATION (PHOENIX BIOCHEM &
GENOME MODELS)
The Ultraltration (UF) module is designed to remove
bacteria, endotoxin and RNase/DNase enzymes. The
lter is part of the recirculation loop and is installed in
the system prior to shipment. The UF is located
behind left side panel mounted in the vertical position.
PHOENIX OPTIONS
Direct Feed
For systems plumbed with a direct feed option, an
additional outlet port is provided on the side of the
system above the feed water inlet. To connect the
system to the remote demand, a male/female
valved tting has been supplied. When the two
halves are detached, water will not ow from the
direct feed outlet port.
The female side has a short 3/8”bulkhead connection
with an internal check valve.
The male side (with O Ring) is shipped separately and
uninstalled. It has a 3/8” OD Compression.
NOTE: During the initial rinse and air bleed procedure of the
cartridges, the direct feed connection must be bled. Place the
outlet end of the tubing in a drain or container. Insert and connect
the male/female ttings as shown. The female tting has a metal
locking collar to prevent separation. Pull on the connection to verify
it is engaged and does not leak. Observe the water stream. When
air bubbles no longer appear disconnect the ttings.
Recirculating Dispensing Gun
The dispensing gun option is factory installed using
concentric, coiled tubing to send ow to the gun and
back through the inner tube to keep the water recir-
culating. The gun is actuated with a lever and water
is dispensed through a supplied 0.2-micron capsule
lter. The gun has a mounting bracket on the right
side of the system. With this option, the gun is treated
like a direct feed and a pressure switch will turn the
system on during standby and will disable certain ser-
vice functions. Approximately 4 feet of coiled tubing is
included. Note, recirculating gun is not available with
Phoenix Remote conguration.
Direct Feed Side Port Male CPC Quick Fitting

1. DISPENSE
Press to toggle dispensing of water
2. BATCH
Press to display the BATCH SELECT menu
3. MENU
Press to display main menu
4. CONSUMABLE REPLACEMENT & HEALTH
Displays current status of consumables:
• Green – Full life
• Yellow – Partial life
• Red – Needs replacement
Press and hold any compoment to display.
See MAINTENANCE Section for more details
5. RECIRCULATION MODE
• Initial Rinse
• Polish
• Standby
• Direct Feed
6. ALARM STATUS
Green Check: No Alarms
RED “X”: Alarm present
7. RESISTIVITY
Displays nal resistivity. Press to momentarily
display conditioning cartridge resistivity. Press and
hold to display Alarm set points.
INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL / 10
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3
4
5 6
HOME SCREEN OVERVIEW

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SYSTEM HARDWARE OVERVIEW
1. CONDITIONING PACK LEVER
2. DUAL CONDITIONING CART
3. DRAIN CONNECTION
4. CONTROL PANEL
5. DISPENSE PORT WITH FILTER POLISHING
CART LEVER
6. POLISHING CART
1
2
3
4
5
6
START UP CONSUMABLES OVERVIEW (SOLD SEPARATELY)
1 2
1. POLISHING CARTRIDGE
2. DUAL CONDITIONING CARTRIDGE
3. SUB-MICRON FINAL FILTER
3

INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL / 12
COMMISSIONING AND START UP
Feedwater - It is recommended to use reverse
osmosis, deionized, or distilled water sources. Make
sure all pretreatment piping and systems have been
properly ushed and free of contamination. A mini-
mum of 30 psi feed is required and at least 30 liters
of a water source. The Phoenix system cannot use
a gravity fed pretreatment therefore, a delivery pump
may be required.
Dual Conditioning Cartridge Installation
1. Remove plastic plugs from the top of the
cartridge pack.
2. Lift the lever on the left side of the mechanism.
3. Insert conditioning cartridge. Align base of
cartridge with the contour in the base of the
system. Label should be facing out.
4. Slowly lower the lever making sure the plungers
align properly as they seat into the cartridge.
CAUTION! DO NOT APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE when
lowering the lever. If plungers cannot seat, realign cartridge
and lower the lever again. Ensure that the lever is in its fully,
down and locked position.
Polishing Cartridge Installation
1. Remove plastic plugs from the top of the
cartridge pack
2. Open the right white door and lift the lever on the
right side of the mechanism.
3. Insert the cartridge with connections facing into
the system. Label should be facing out. Flanges
on the side of the cartridge will rest on the
alignment guide.
4. Push cartridge towards system until it stops.
5. Slowly lower the lever to secure the cartridge.
The cartridge will be drawn into the nal position.
6. Make sure the lever is in its fully down and
locked position.
Lever down,
Cartridge installed
Alignment Guide
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Initializing the System for the First Time
Note: This is for the rst-time set-up only. In the on-screen
directions you will be skipping steps that would normally be
required during consumable replacement.
Note: Some steps are applicable only to individual PHOENIX
models. If your PHOENIX does not have a UV bulb and/or Ultralter,
these components will be greyed out on the Home Screen Display.
• Ensure feed water supply is on and connected
to system.
• Turn on power switch. Splash screen will display.
• For the rst time, select “Installation Start Up
Procedure”. By holding down “NEXT” in the
instructions, this selection will automatically
reset the date stamp for all of the consumables.
Otherwise, “Normal Start” will keep the existing
date codes that were previously set.
Start up of Biochem and Genome Modules
using Ultralters:
To Activate the UV Bulb for Citation and
Genome Models:
• The UV Bulb will be factory installed. The
bulb will need to be activated on this initial start-up,
which will set the installation date. From the Home
Screen, press and hold the UV Bulb icon. Press
NEXT to continue.
- Follow instructions displayed. It will not be
necessary to replace bulb.
- Complete the procedure by pressing
RESTART to return to the Home Screen.
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Leak Detection
(Left Panel)
Ultralter
Vent Ports
Final Filter
!WARING! Failure to vent air from
UF may eect performance, increase
pump noise, and cause pack leaks.

INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL / 14
To Activate the Filter Packs for All Models:
FOR GENOME AND BIOCHEM SYSTEMS
USING THE ULTRAFILTER, AIR MUST BE BLED
AS CONDTIONING AND POLISHING CARTRIDGES
ARE INSTALLED.
• From the Home Screen, press and hold the
CONDITIONING icon. Press NEXT to continue.
- Follow instructions displayed. As this is
the rst time initialization process, a new
cartridge should have been installed. It will
not be necessary to replace the cartridge as
specied in the instructions.
- Complete the procedure by pressing
RESTART to return to the Home Screen.
• From the Home Screen, press and hold the
POLISHING icon. Press NEXT to continue.
- Follow instructions displayed. As this is the
rst time initialization process, a new lter
should have been installed. It will not be
necessary to replace the lter as specied in
the instructions.
- Complete the procedure by pressing
RESTART to return to the Home Screen.
• Final Filter Instructions
- Wrap 3 to 5 turns of Teon tape on the lter
threads and install into the outlet.
- Place container under nal lter.
- Press the dispense button.
- Purge air by slowly turning the vent port
CCW until a steady stream of water is seen.
- Press the dispense button and retighten
vent port once all air is purged.
Normal Operation
Resistivity display will ash during the 2-hour initial
rinse. After completion, the system enters Polishing
mode for 10 minutes in which the inlet solenoid is
open and the pump is on. The UV bulb is also on if
equipped. UV LED light by the dual conditioning
cartridge will provide feedback when the UV bulb is
on. Polishing mode recirculates water internally to
maintain water purity. The system continuously
monitors water quality, system performance and
consumable health. System parameters for recircula-
tion can be adjusted. See “Recirculation Adjustment”.
NOTE: Initial rinse can be bypassed to enter Polishing mode by
holding the Initial Rinse button at the bottom of the display for 3
seconds. This is useful if the system is restarted with previously
rinsed consumable packs.
Flashing Final Resistivity during 2-hour “Initial Rinse”
Final Resistivity during factory recirculation setting

Final water quality after the Polishing lter (resistivity)
is shown on the Home Screen. The value is shown
against a white background. Resistivity at the output
of the conditioning pack can be displayed by pressing
the resistivity value. The display will change to a
purple colored background indicating the value of the
conditioning pack. The display will return to nal
output water quality after 5 seconds.
Following Polishing, the system will automatically
enter Standby mode and will display WAKE. This is
a 14-minute dwell to conserve system power and
consumables. If equipped with a UV bulb, it is also
turned o. Standby mode can be bypassed by
pressing the WAKE button to refresh water before
dispensing. If not bypassed, the system will
automatically enter Polishing mode at the end of
the dwell and will continue to alternate between
Polishing and Standby.
Dispensing water will bring the system into Polishing
mode if it is in Standby.
Direct feed operation (If equipped):
The system is equipped with a pressure switch
that senses downstream water demand. When this
occurs the system enters direct feed mode and Direct
Feed will display. The inlet solenoid and pump will
come on and remain running. The system will monitor
the direct feed pressure and will enter Polishing mode
when demand stops for more than one minute.
The system is equipped with a pressure switch that
senses downstream water demand. When this occurs
the system enters direct feed mode and Direct Feed
will display. The inlet solenoid and pump will come on
and remain running. The system will monitor the direct
feed pressure and will enter Polishing mode when
demand stops for more than one minute.
Caution! The direct feed outlet connection must
be bled during initial rinse after bleeding the Dual
Conditioning Cartridge and Polishing Cartridge. See
the Direct Feed Connection Section.
Water can be dispensed from the main outlet port
during direct feed operation. However, access to
service the consumables will be disabled during a
direct feed condition. This is a safety lockout to
prevent disrupted direct feed supply.
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