Millipore RIOS 3 User manual

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Notice
The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a
commitment by Millipore Corporation. Millipore Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that
might appear in this document. This manual is believed to be complete and accurate at the time of
publication. In no event shall Millipore Corporation be liable for incidental or consequential damages in
connection with or arising from the use of this manual.
We manufacture and sell water purification systems designed to produce pure or ultrapure water with
specific characteristics (μS/cm, T, TOC, CFU/ml, Eu/ml) when it leaves the water purification system
provided that the RiOs Systems are fed with water quality within specifications, and properly maintained
as required by the supplier.
We do not warrant these systems for any specific applications. It is up to the end user to determine if the
quality of the water produced by our systems matches his expectations, fits with norms/legal requirements
and to bear responsibility resulting from the usage of the water.
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specifications when used in accordance with their applicable instructions for a period of one year from
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SPECIAL OR ANY OTHER INDIRECT DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ECONOMIC LOSS OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE SUSTAINED BY ANY CUSTOMER FROM THE USE OF ITS PRODUCTS.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
EUROPEAN UNION EC DIRECTIVE
Directive 89/336/CEE
Directive 73/23/CEE
RiOs
♦The RiOs System mentioned above is manufactured in Millipore SAS - 67120 Molsheim - FRANCE
- facilities whose quality management system is approved by an accredited registering body to the
ISO9001 Quality System Standards.
♦We certify that these Lab RiOs 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 :
-EN 61326-1: 1997: Electrical equipment for measurement, control and
laboratory use – EMC requirements.
-EN 61010-1: 2001: Safety requirements for electrical equipment for
measurement, control, and laboratory use.
GuyREYMANN
Quality Assurance Manager

TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1INTRODUCTION................................................ 1
1-1 USING THIS MANUAL................................................................................................ 1
1-2 SAFETY INFORMATION............................................................................................... 1
1-3 CONTACTING MILLIPORE ........................................................................................... 2
Internet......................................................................................................................... 2
Manufacturing Site......................................................................................................... 2
CHAPTER 2PRODUCT INFORMATION.................................... 3
2-1 RIOS SYSTEM OVERVIEW ........................................................................................... 3
2-2 RIOS WATER SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................... 3
Water Flowrate Specifications.......................................................................................... 3
RO Water Quality ......................................................................................................... 3
2-3 SCHEMATIC OF MAIN COMPONENTS ........................................................................... 4
2-4 OPERATING PRINCIPLE ............................................................................................... 4
2-5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................... 5
Dimensions ................................................................................................................... 5
Weight ........................................................................................................................ 5
Noise Level .................................................................................................................. 5
Electrical ...................................................................................................................... 5
CHAPTER 3PRE INSTALLATION ............................................ 6
3-1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS...................................................................................... 6
Feedwater Requirements.................................................................................................. 6
Feedwater Connection Needed ....................................................................................... 6
Reject Flow Requirement.................................................................................................. 6
Environmental Requirements ............................................................................................. 7
3-2 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT YOU MAY NEED ........................................................................ 7
Wall Mounting Bracket................................................................................................... 7
External Tank Connector ................................................................................................. 7
3-3 UNPACKING THE RIOS −WHAT’S INSIDE?..................................................................... 8
CHAPTER 4INSTALLATION.................................................. 9
4-1 PREPARATION OF THE SYSTEM...................................................................................... 9

TABLE OF CONTENTS
4-2 CONNECTION OF TUBING....................................................................................... 10
Feedwater Tubing ........................................................................................................ 10
Reject Tubing .............................................................................................................. 11
Overflow Tubing.......................................................................................................... 11
Tank Outlet Tubing....................................................................................................... 12
4-3 CONNECTION OF THE POWER CORD −TURNING ON THE SYSTEM POWER ........................... 13
Start-up Displays.......................................................................................................... 13
4-4 INSTALLATION OF THE SMARTPAK................................................................................ 14
Installation .................................................................................................................. 14
Flush Mode ................................................................................................................ 16
Rinsing the SmartPak..................................................................................................... 16
4-5 INSTALLATION OF THE VENT FILTER............................................................................... 17
CHAPTER 5USING THE RIOS............................................ 18
5-1 UNDERSTANDING THE DISPLAY................................................................................... 18
5-2 HOW TO GET WATER FROM THE RIOS........................................................................ 18
From the Tank Outlet Valve ............................................................................................ 18
5-3 OPERATING MODES ............................................................................................... 19
Standby ..................................................................................................................... 19
Flush.......................................................................................................................... 19
Filling Tank ................................................................................................................. 20
Tank Full..................................................................................................................... 20
5-4 HOW TO VIEW THE WATER QUALITY IN TANK FULL MODE ................................................. 20
5-5 HOW TO UNDERSTAND RIOS MESSAGES ..................................................................... 21
Pack Alarm ................................................................................................................. 21
Flush: Open Tank Outlet Valve ....................................................................................... 21
CHAPTER 6MAINTENANCE .............................................. 22
6-1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ....................................................................................... 22
6-2 HOW TO REPLACE THE SMARTPAK .............................................................................. 23
Removing the SmartPak................................................................................................. 23
Installation .................................................................................................................. 24

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Flush Mode ................................................................................................................ 25
Rinsing the SmartPak..................................................................................................... 25
Replacing the Vent Filter ................................................................................................ 26
6-3 HOW TO CLEAN THE SCREEN FILTER ........................................................................... 27
6-4 HOW TO CALIBRATE THE TANK LEVEL (C01) .................................................................. 28
6-5 HOW TO SANITIZE THE TANK.................................................................................... 30
Things to Know BEFORE you sanitize the Tank .................................................................. 30
Sanitizing the Tank....................................................................................................... 31
CHAPTER 7TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................ 34
CHAPTER 8ORDERING INFORMATION ................................ 36
8-1 CATALOGUE NUMBERS FOR RIOS SYSTEMS ................................................................... 36
8-2 CATALOGUE NUMBERS FOR CONSUMABLES.................................................................. 36
8-3 CATALOGUE NUMBERS FOR ACCESSORIES .................................................................... 36

INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION
1-1 USING THIS MANUAL
This User Manual is a guide for use during the installation, normal operation and maintenance of a
RiOs 3 Water Purification System. ‘RiOs’ is used in this manual to refer to the RiOs 3 unless otherwise
noted. It is highly recommended to completely read this manual and to fully comprehend its contents
before attempting normal operation or maintenance of the Water Purification System.
1-2 SAFETY INFORMATION
Your RiOs System should be operated according to the instructions in this manual. In particular, the
hydraulic and electrical specifications should be followed and met. It is important to use this
equipment as specified in this manual; using this equipment in a different manner may impair the
safety precautions of the RiOs System.
Symbol What it means
This HAZARD symbol is used to refer to instructions in this manual that
need to be done safely and carefully.
This ATTENTION symbol is used to refer to instructions in this manual that
need to be done carefully.
This UV RADIATION sticker is used to refer to a position on the RiOs
System Cabinet or inside of it where exposure to UV light is possible.
This DANGER sticker is used to refer to a position on the RiOs System
Cabinet or inside of it that could be hazardous.
This ELECTRICAL GROUND sticker is used to refer to a position on the
RiOs System Cabinet or inside where an electrical ground connection is
made.
This ELECTRICAL DANGER sticker is used to refer to a position on the
RiOs System Cabinet or inside where an electrical danger could exist.
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INTRODUCTION
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1-3 CONTACTING MILLIPORE
INTERNET
The Millipore Internet Site can be used to find addresses, telephone/fax numbers and other
information.
Internet Site Address: www.millipore.com
www.millipore.com/techservice
MANUFACTURING SITE
Millipore SAS
67120 Molsheim
FRANCE

PRODUCT INFORMATION
Chapter 2 PRODUCT INFORMATION
2-1 RIOS SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The RiOs System produces purified water from potable tap water by combining
Pretreatment and Reverse Osmosis (RO). The RO water is stored in an internal tank for
routine rinsing applications, or it can be used to feed an ultrapure water purification system
such as a Milli-Q®.
DISPLAY KEYPAD
The DISPLAY is used to
monitor the water quality
and system status.
The KEYPAD is used to
access operating functions
and system settings.
2-2 RIOS WATER SPECIFICATIONS
WATER FLOWRATE SPECIFICATIONS
PERMEATE (RO) WATER FLOWRATE REJECT WATER FLOWRATE
(5°C < T < 35°C)
> 2.4 LPH @ 15 °C (typical)
> 3.5 LPH @ 25 °C (typical) 30 LPH
RO WATER QUALITY
Ionic Rejection (Typical – Minimum) > 94 % - 90 %
Rejection of Particles > 99 %
Rejection of Micro-Organisms > 99 %
Rejection of Organics > 99 % for MW > 100 Dalton
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PRODUCT INFORMATION
2-3 SCHEMATIC OF MAIN COMPONENTS
5
1
3
4
6
7
2
1 Booster Pump 5 RO Reject Capillary
2 Inlet Solenoid Valve 6 Check Valve and RO Permeate
Conductivity Cell
3 SmartPak RO 7 6 Litre Tank
4 RO Reject Solenoid Valve
2-4 OPERATING PRINCIPLE
Potable tap water enters the SmartPak RO through the Booster Pump. The SmartPak RO (called ‘SmartPak’
for the remainder of this manual) combines Pretreatment and Reverse Osmosis (RO) purification
technology. The SmartPak is a consumable device that needs to be periodically replaced during the
maintenance of the system.
Tap water is pretreated to protect the RO membrane from organic fouling and chlorine oxidation. The RO
membrane has 2 exiting streams. The ions, particles, organic molecules and bacteria rejected by the RO
membrane are sent to the drain via the Reject tubing. The RO product water is stored in the tank for
general rinsing applications, or it can be used to feed an ultrapure water purification system such as a
Milli-Q.
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PRODUCT INFORMATION
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2-5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS
System Height, Width and Depth
29 cm
33 cm
50 cm
Shipping Box
Height: 56 cm
Width: 42 cm
Depth: 64 cm
WEIGHT
SYSTEM RiOs 3
Operating Weight 15 kg
Dry Weight 7 kg
Shipping Weight 12.3 kg
NOISE LEVEL
A RiOs System has a maximum noise level of 36 dB at a distance of 1 metre away.
ELECTRICAL
100 VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz. 0.68 amp source, 2 amp T (Time Lag) fuse, Power = 100 VA
120 VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz. 0.60 amp source, 2 amp T fuse, Power = 100 VA
230 VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz. 0.37 amp source, 2 amp T fuse, Power = 100 VA
The source of electrical power should be within 2.5 metres of the system.
The source of electrical power must be earth grounded.

PRE INSTALLATION
Chapter 3 PRE INSTALLATION
3-1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
FEEDWATER REQUIREMENTS
Type of Feedwater Potable
Flowrate ≥30 LPH
Minimum Pressure ≥0.5 bar
Maximum Pressure ≤6 bar
Conductivity < 2000 μS/cm
Temperature 5 to 35 °C
pH 4 - 10
Fouling Index < 10
Iron < 0.1 ppm as CaCO3
Aluminum < 0.05 ppm as CaCO3
Manganese < 0.05 ppm as CaCO3
Free Chlorine < 1 ppm
Langelier Saturation Index < + 0.2
TOC < 2000 ppb
FEEDWATER CONNECTION NEEDED
Feedwater Piping Connection 1/2 inch Male GAZ, NPTM or BSPM
REJECT FLOW REQUIREMENT
Drain Capacity 30 LPH
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PRE INSTALLATION
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Indoor Use Only
Storage Temperature 5 °C < T < 40 °C
Operating Temperature 5 °C < T < 40 °C
Relative Humidity Should not exceed 80% for temperatures below 31 °C
Should stay within 50% to 80% between 31 °C and 40 °C.
Altitude < 3000 metres
Installation Category II
Pollution Degree 2
3-2 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT YOU MAY NEED
WALL MOUNTING BRACKET
The Millipore Catalogue Number for the Wall Mounting Bracket is WMBSMT001. The mounting
hardware for attaching the bracket to a wall is not included and must be supplied.
EXTERNAL TANK CONNECTOR
The Millipore Catalogue Number for a Tank Connector Kit is TANKPECKT. An external tank holding up
to 30 Litres can be used instead of the internal 6 Litre tank. The mounting hardware for connecting the
external tank to the system is not included and must be supplied. The Millipore Catalogue Number for the
30 L PE Reservoir is TANKPE030.
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PRE INSTALLATION
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3-3 UNPACKING THE RIOS −WHAT’S INSIDE?
Open the RiOs System Shipping Box. Use the checklist included in the Accessories Bag to make sure all
items were shipped and are accounted for. It is highly suggested to become familiar with the items that
are shipped since these will be used in the Installation section of this manual.
Contact Millipore if an item is missing.

INSTALLATION
Chapter 4 INSTALLATION
4-1 PREPARATION OF THE SYSTEM
Open the front cover. Locate the tie wrap used to hold the Booster Pump in place during shipping
(A).
Press on the tab of the tie wrap (B). Remove and pull the tie wrap out.
A
B
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INSTALLATION
4-2 CONNECTION OF TUBING
Rotate the RiOs so you can see the back of the system (see photo A).
A
1.
FEEDWATER
TUBING
3.
OVERFLOW
TUBING
2.
REJECT
TUBING
4.
TANK
OUTLET
3
1
2
4
FEEDWATER TUBING
Locate the Feedwater Tubing exiting from the bottom middle of the system (B). A 1/2 inch Female
GAZ fitting with a screen filter is attached at the end of this tubing. Unroll it until the fitting reaches
the Feedwater source.
Apply white tape on the thread of the 1/2 inch Male GAZ valve or fitting of the Feedwater source.
Connect the fitting to the valve (C).
B
C
FEEDWATER TUBING
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INSTALLATION
REJECT TUBING
Locate the Reject Tubing exiting from the bottom middle of the system (D). Unroll it.
Secure the tubing into a sink or drain.
D
REJECT TUBING
OVERFLOW TUBING
Locate the Overflow Tubing exiting from the bottom right of the system (E). Unroll it.
Secure the tubing into a sink or drain.
E
OVERFLOW TUBING
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INSTALLATION
TANK OUTLET TUBING
F
G
H
I
Locate the Tank Outlet Valve, the Tank Outlet
Tubing and the adaptor fitting in the
Accessories Bag.
Install the Tank Outlet Valve and Tubing as
shown (F, G and H).
Open the Tank Outlet Valve (I). This allows the
tank to be emptied of any water in it. This is
necessary when the SmartPak is flushed with
water after it is installed.
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INSTALLATION
4-3 CONNECTION OF THE POWER CORD −TURNING ON THE
SYSTEM POWER
Open the front cover of the system (A). This will
allow the system to go into STANDBY mode
once the system is powered.
A
B
C
Plug the Power Cord into the system (B).
Plug the other end of the Power Cord into an
appropriate source of electrical power (i.e.
wall outlet). The system is immediately
powered.
Open the Feedwater Supply Valve.
START-UP DISPLAYS
Once the system is powered, the system will start to
display information about the software before going
into STANDBY mode (C).
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