ELGA PURELAB Option-Q 7/15 - US User manual

PURELAB Option-Q 7/15 - US
Operator Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION...........................................................1
1.1 Product Range .....................................................1
1.2 Use of this Manual................................................1
1.3 Customer Support ................................................1
2. HEALTH AND SAFETY NOTES...................................2
2.1 Electricity..............................................................2
2.2 Pressure...............................................................2
2.3 Ultra-Violet Light...................................................2
2.4 Sanitization Chemicals.........................................3
2.5 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
(COSHH)..............................................................3
3. PRODUCT AND PROCESS DESCRIPTION.................4
3.1 Product Description..............................................4
3.2 Process Description..............................................5
3.3 Technical Specifications.......................................7
4. CONTROLS ................................................................11
5. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS...............................12
5.1 Unpacking the PURELAB Option-Q....................12
5.2 Positioning the PURELAB Option-Q...................12
5.3 Connecting up the PURELAB Option-Q..............14
5.4 Initial Controller Set-Up ......................................17
5.5 Initial Start Up.....................................................20
6. OPERATION...............................................................21
6.1 Intermittent Mode ...............................................21
6.2 Alarm Conditions................................................22
7. MAINTENANCE..........................................................24
7.1 Replacing the LC140 Pre-treatment Cartridge....25
7.2 Replacing the LC163 Ion-exchange Cartridge
Pack...................................................................26
7.3 Replacing the Ultraviolet Lamp (LC118).............27
7.4 Cleaning the Re-Circulation Strainer ..................29
7.5 Replacement of LC143 Reverse Osmosis
Cartridge(s) ........................................................29
8. SANITIZATION PROCEDURE....................................30
8.1 Liquid sanitization...............................................30
8.2 Tablet sanitization...............................................34
9. TROUBLE SHOOTING...............................................39
10. CONSUMABLES AND ACCESSORIES.....................40
11. KEY TO CONTROL PANEL........................................41

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11.1 Icons.................................................................. 41
11.2 Alarm Conditions ............................................... 41
11.3 Replacement Timers.......................................... 41
11.4 Low Level, Quality and Standby Alarms............. 42
12. WARRANTY/CONDITIONS OF SALE ........................ 43
13. USEFUL CONTACT DETAILS................................... 45

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Product Range
This Operator Manual has been prepared for the PURELAB Option-Q
product models.
PURELAB Option-Q7-US
PURELAB Option-Q7 BP-US (with boost pump)
PURELAB Option-Q15-US
PURELAB Option-Q15 BP-US (with boost pump)
1.2 Use of this Manual
This manual contains full details on installation, commissioning and
operation of the PURELAB Option-Q unit. If this unit is used contrary
to the instructions in this handbook, then the safety of the user may be
compromised.
1.3 Customer Support
Service support and consumable items are available from your local
supplier or distributor. Refer to customer service contact details shown
at the end of this publication.
PURELAB Option-Q

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2. HEALTH AND SAFETY NOTES
PURELAB Option-Q 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.
These are used as follows:
WARNING! WARNINGS ARE GIVEN WHERE FAILING
TO OBSERVE THE INSTRUCTION COULD
RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH TO
PERSONS.
CAUTION! Cautions are given where failure to
observe the instruction could result in
damage to the equipment, associated
equipment and processes.
2.1 Electricity
It is essential that the electrical supply to the PURELAB Option-Q is
isolated before any items are changed or maintenance work
performed.
The ON/OFF switch is located at the left-hand side of the unit. The
mains power lead is located just behind the ON /OFF switch.
WARNING! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
2.2 Pressure
The main water supply pressure should be isolated and residual
pressure released prior to removal of any cartridges or carrying out
work on the unit.
Switching off the electrical supply will isolate the source of pressure,
but pressure trapped within the unit should be released by opening
the dispense tap until water flow stops.
2.3 Ultra-Violet Light
The PURELAB Option-Q unit is fitted with a ultra-violet lamp. The UV
lamp is enclosed in a stainless steel chamber ensuring the operator
will not be exposed to UV light.
WARNING! UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD
THE LAMP BE CONNECTED AND
ACTIVATED WHEN OUTSIDE THE
HOUSING.
Fuse
ON/OFF
switch
Mains power lead
Mains power socket
Mains Power Supply
UV Lamp
Dispense tap
Dispense Tap

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2.4 Sanitization Chemicals
During the sanitization cycle EfferSan™Multi-purpose Disinfecting
Tablets or Minncare Cold Sterilant is used and relevant safety
guidance is included in this handbook. Please refer to the
manufacturer for material safety data sheets.
EfferSan™ and Minncare Cold Sterilant are EPA registered as a
sterilant, high level disinfectant, and sanitizer.
EfferSan™and Spent Minncare Cold Sterilant are acidic and require
normal neutralization as specified by your local state and local
regulations.
1% of Minncare Cold Sterilant has a pH of 3.5.
2.5 Control of Substances Hazardous to
Health (COSHH)
Material safety data sheets covering the various replaceable
cartridges are available upon request. Contact your local supplier or
distributor.

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3. PRODUCT AND PROCESS
DESCRIPTION
3.1 Product Description
This handbook covers the operator instructions for the PURELAB
Option-Q unit.
The PURELAB Option-Q water purification unit has been specifically
designed to provide a supply of highly purified water.
Typically the PURELAB Option-Q is operated with a Docking Vessel
DV25 (Cat. No. LA621) which provides a reservoir of 25 liters of highly
purified water. The PURELAB Option-Q can also be operated with
alternative reservoirs providing the level control interface is
compatible. (See Section 10 - Consumables and Accessories).
The PURELAB Option-Q can be bench or wall mounted with an
optional wall mounting kit available. A range of accessories are
available to complement the unit. (See Section 10 - Consumables and
Accessories, for detail).
Sanitization port
Power
switch ON/OFF
Mains
power
socket
Fuse
Feedwater inlet
connection
Removable cover
Control Panel
Door
Dispense tap
Alternative dispense
tap position
Removable
cover
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3.2 Process Description
The PURELAB Option-Q process links four purification technologies,
Reverse Osmosis, adsorption, ion-exchange and photo oxidation and
also incorporates a re-circulation pump and an optional RO feed water
boost pump. A sub-micron point of use filter is also available as an
option.
The unit is designed to operate from a good quality potable water
supply, and produces either 7 or 15 liters per hour of purified water
which is further purified and circulated through a treated water
reservoir. The ultrapure water can be dispensed at 1 liter/minute.
A graphics screen displays the system status and provides control by
means of three function buttons.
The water is processed and treated by the PURELAB Option-Q unit
as follows:
Potable water enters through a strainer and inlet solenoid
valve at either regulated mains water pressure, or is pumped
by means of a feed water pump (optional), and passes
through the pre-treatment cartridge. The pre-treatment
cartridge has been designed to protect the reverse osmosis
cartridges from particulate/colloidal matter and excessive
free chlorine, which may be present in the incoming
feedwater.
The pre-treated water then passes the sanitization port and
through one or two reverse osmosis cartridges, set up in
series, which split the flow into permeate and concentrate
streams. The permeate water is further purified whilst the
waste concentrate stream is passed to drain.
The permeate water passes through a water quality sensor
which measures the conductivity of the water.
The permeate water is drawn into the main re-circulation
stream by the re-circulation pump together with water from
the reservoir and passes through the re-circulation
purification loop.
This water is pumped directly through the UV chamber
where it is exposed to intense multi wavelength UV radiation
to provide continuous bacterial control and photo oxidation
of organic molecules.
The partially purified water then passes through the ion-
exchange cartridge which removes dissolved ionic impurities
from the permeate water.
Finally, the water is passed through a:
Water quality sensor, which measures the resistivity of
the water.
Temperature sensor which provides accurate
temperature measurement.
The deionised water is either dispensed through a dispense
tap, or returns to the reservoir. An optional point of use
0.2m bacterial filter can be fitted to the dispense tap for
added protection.
During periods of non-use the unit will automatically operate
in intermittent re-circulation mode to maintain water purity
with maximum efficiency.

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Water quality sensor
Outlet
Outlet
Drain
Drain
Reverse
Osmosis
LC143
Reverse
Osmosis
LC143
Inlet
Inlet
Portable water
inlet
Sanitization
Port
Strainer
Solenoid
Pre-treatment
LC140
Ion-exchange
Cartridge pack
LC163
Concentrate
Drain
NRV
LC118
UV
Temp
sensor
Water quality
sensor
NRV
Pump feed
from Reservoir
NRV
Dispense tap
Purified water
outlet
Outlet
to
reservoir
Strainer
Recirculation
pump
Flow
controller
Boost pump
(optional)
Reservoir
or Docking
Vessel
Process Flow - PURELAB Option-Q

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3.3 Technical Specifications
The Technical Specifications for the PURELAB Option-Q are as
follows:
Feedwater
PURELAB Option-Q 7
PURELAB Option-Q 15
Feedwater
Source Quality
Potable mains water supply
Potable mains water supply
Fouling Index-maximum
10
10
Conductivity
1400S/cm
1400S/cm
Total Chlorine
0.5ppm
0.5ppm
Heavy Metals - maximum
0.05ppm
0.05ppm
Silica- maximum
30ppm
30ppm
Temperature
1 - 35°C
1 - 35°C
Flowrate (Maximum requirement)
78l/hr
85l/hr
Drain Requirements (gravity fall with air gap). Maximum during
Service
70l/hr
70l/hr
Feedwater Pressure
Maximum - without internal boost pump
6.0 bar (90 psi)
6.0 bar (90 psi)
Minimum - without internal boost pump
4.0 bar (60 psi)
4.0 bar (60 psi)
Maximum - with internal boost pump
2.0 bar (30 psi)
2.0 bar (30 psi)
Minimum - with internal boost pump
Flooded Suction
Flooded Suction
Dimensions
Height
460mm (18.1")
460mm (18.1")
Width
550mm (21.7")
550mm (21.7")
Depth
270mm (10.6")
270mm (10.6")
Weight
With internal boost pump
20kg (44lb)
21kg (46lb)
Without internal boost pump
18kg (40lb)
19kg (42lb)
Connections
Inlet-quick connect
8mm (5/16") OD
8mm (5/16") OD
Outlet-quick connect
8mm (5/16") OD
8mm (5/16") OD
Drain RO-quick connect
8mm (5/16") OD
8mm (5/16") OD
Reservoir feed/return-quick connect
8mm (5/16") OD
8mm (5/16") OD
Positioning
Wall, bench or under bench
mounted.
Wall, bench or under bench
mounted.
Environment
Clean dry indoor.
Temp 5 - 40°C.
Humidity max 80%
non-condensing.
Clean dry indoor.
Temp 5 - 40°C.
Humidity max 80%
non-condensing.

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Electrical Requirements
Mains Input
100-240V ac, 50-60Hz all models
System Voltage
24V dc
Power Consumption with boost pump
90VA
Power Consumption without boost pump
60VA
Fuses
2 x T6.3 Amp
Reservoir level connection
Jack Plug 3.5mm
Noise Level
<45dBA
User Interface
Display
Continuous graphical and numerical reservoir level display
Graphical flow schematic on screen with mimic display
Intuitive icons (Multilingual)
Adjustable settings
Auto restart after power failure
Selectable
Audible alarm
Selectable
Water purity units
MicroSiemen/cm or MegaOhms.cm
Water purity
Alarm setpoints
Indicators
Reverse osmosis permeate water
Conductivity
De-ionized water
Temp compensated resistivity/ conductivity
Temperature
Degrees centigrade
Reservoir
% Full
Pre-treatment cartridge
Maximum remaining life indicator
UV lamp
Maximum remaining life indicator
Ion-exchange cartridge
Maximum remaining life Indicator
Alarms-Audiovisual
Purified water purity
Outside set point alarm
Reservoir
Low level
Reservoir
Level control disconnect alarm
UV failure alarm
Non start or current outside limits
Pre-treatment cartridge
Change reminder
UV lamp
Ion-exchange cartridge
Change reminder
Change reminder
Outputs
RS232 Printer connection
RS232 Remote display connection
Volt free contact-internal
Safety Features
Power fail safe
Boost pump protection from particulates
Re-circulation pump protection from particulates
Low operating voltage 24V
Audio visual alarms
Adjustable alarm settings

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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
Intermittent re-circulation “sleep” mode
Optional point of use filter
Dual position dispense tap
Optional purpose designed docking vessel DV25
Technologies
Purification Methods
Adsorption
Reverse Osmosis
Ultra Violet radiation multi wavelength
Ion-exchange
Point of use filtration
Purified Water Specification
PURELAB Option-Q7
PURELAB Option-Q15
*Make Up Rate
7.5l/hr
15l/hr
*Daily Output(nominal max)
180 l/24 hour day
360 l/24 hour day
Dispense Rate from Tap
1.0 l/min-nominal (less with POU filter)
1.0 l/min-nominal (less with POU filter)
Output reverse pressure (max)
0.1bar (1psi)
0.1bar (1psi)
Purity: (from dispense tap)
Inorganic-Typical
Up to 18.2M.cm @25C
Total Organic Carbon(TOC)
<10ppb
**Bacteria
<1CFU/ml
pH
Effectively neutral
Particles
Optional 0.2µm POU filter
* Standard conditions are 4 bar inlet pressure, 0 bar back
pressure at 15 degrees centigrade, fed with potable water and a
clean pre-treatment cartridge. Refer to flow tables to allow for
the effects of temperature and pressure outside these
conditions.
** Subject to correct operating and maintenance procedures.
As part of our policy of continual improvement we reserve the right to
alter the specifications given in this document.

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PURELAB Option-Q Reverse Osmosis Capacity Charts
Option-Q7
Flow (l/hr)
Pressure (bar)
Graph 1 - Nominal Flowrate vs Inlet Pressure for
PURELAB Option-Q7
Option-Q15
Flow (l/hr)
Pressure (bar)
Graph 2 - Nominal Flowrate vs Inlet Pressure for
PURELAB Option-Q15

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4. CONTROLS
The PURELAB Option-Q operates with a tactile membrane touch pad
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.
Control Button
Function
PROCESS
Turns the process ON/OFF.
The PURELAB Option-Q control panel has a range of control icons
as follows:
Button
Icon
Description
LEFT
Menu
Scroll
RIGHT
Reset
Mute Alarm
Accept
Printer
Process button
Right hand
control button
Left hand
control button
8
Control Panel

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5. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please read these instructions in conjunction with the installation
instructions for the Docking Vessel LA621 or reservoir.
5.1 Unpacking the PURELAB Option-Q
The following items should be supplied with your PURELAB
Option-Q:
1. PURELAB Option-Q unit
2. Cartridge Pack LC163
3. By-pass block fitted in the unit
4. Installation kit (LA513 or LA506)
5. Operator manual
6. Mains Lead
5.2 Positioning the PURELAB Option-Q
Before commencing with installation and operation of the PURELAB
Option-Q unit, please read and observe the following points.
Environment
The unit should be installed on a flat, level surface, in a clean,
dry environment. The unit can also be wall mounted against a
vertical wall capable of supporting the weight (for this we
recommend the use of the wall mounting kit Part No LA610).
CAUTION! If unit is to be wall mounted, ensure it is
mounted on a substantial brick or concrete
solid wall capable of supporting the
operating weight of the system. If
mounting the unit on the wall, use the wall
mounting kit and follow the instructions
included in the kit.
Note: Refer to specifications for unit weights.
The unit is designed to operate safely under the following conditions:
Indoor Use
Altitude up to 2000m
Temperature Range 5 - 40°C
Maximum Relative Humidity 80% @ 31°C decreasing
linearly to 50% @ 40°C, non-condensating
The unit is in Installation Category II, Pollution Degree 2, as per
IEC1010-1.
Rear mounting locations points
Unit Rear Mounting Points

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Electrical
The unit can be connected universally to any electrical supply in
the range of 100 - 240V and 50 - 60Hz. The mains lead is
supplied with a molded plug on one end and a molded
connector to the unit on the other. The unit should be
connected to an earth.
Drain
A semi rigid flexible connection to a sink or suitable drain
capable of handling at least 1.5l/min is required. The drain point
should have a gravity fall below the level of the unit and any
connections direct to drain should have an air-break device
fitted.
Feed Water
The feed water should be of good quality and comply with
specifications provided. This should enter the unit via an 8mm
(5/16") O/D semi rigid tube, and should be in the temperature
range 1 to 35°C.
CAUTION! Operating temperatures outside the range
1 to 35°C will cause damage to the
PURELAB Option-Q unit.
For pressurized feeds, the minimum direct inlet pressure is
4.0bar (60psi) and maximum inlet pressure is 6bar (90psi).
Higher feed water pressures must be reduced using a pressure
regulator valve (Part No. LA512).
Reservoir feeds to the PURELAB Option-Q unit should be
positioned at the same height, or above the unit, to provide a
positive flooded inlet pressure.
PURELAB Option-Q
Level control cable
RESERVOIR
Pump
feed
Inlet
Drain
All tube connections 8mm (5/16")
PURELAB Option-Q Unit Installed with Storage Reservoir
Feed Water Strainer
Mains power socket
Mains power lead
Fuse
ON/OFF
switch
Electrical Connections

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Outlet to
reservoir
or DV25
Recirculation
from reservoir
or DV25
Blank
Drain
Recirculation and Drain Connections
5.3 Connecting up the PURELAB Option-Q
Once the PURELAB Option-Q unit has been positioned either on a
wall or on a bench, it should be connected as follows:
Mains water inlet tube
Drain
Re-circulation from reservoir or DV25
Outlet to reservoir or DV25
Step 1 - Fitting Tubes
1. PUSH in collet on connector.
2. PULL out transit plug.
3. CUT a clean square end on an 8mm (5/16") OD
semi rigid drain tube.
4. PUSH tube into connector.
CAUTION! Do not restrict drain line.
CAUTION! If the water supply is at a pressure greater
than 6bar (90psi) fit a pressure regulator
(LA512).
Connector
Collet
Blanking
transit plug
Pull plug
Depress
collet
Clean square
cut end
Tube 8mm OD
Simply push in tube to attach
Tube in secured position
Fitting Tubes
Feedwater Inlet Connections
Feedwater Inlet Connections