Operating Instructions

Thermo Scientific Barnstead LabTower AFT

Water Purification System

[ ] Art. no.: 50135466 AFT 20 [ ] Art. no.: 50135467 AFT 40

Serial number: ................................

Be sure to read these Operating Instructions prior to installing and operating

the system!
50135464, Stand: 01.13 Rights to technical changes reserved!
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EC-Declaration of Conformity
in accordance with the EEC machine directive 2006/42/EC, appendix II A

We hereby certify that the following described machine in it's conception and form put by us into
circulation is in accordance with all the relevant essential health and safety requirements of the
EC machinery directive 2006/42/EC as amended and the national laws and regulations adopt-
ing this directive.
This declaration is no longer valid if the machine is modified without our consent.

Manufacturer: Thermo Electron LED GmbH

Stockland 3
D-56412 Niederelbert

Description of the machine:

function: Pure water system

type: LabTower AFT

article number: 50135466, 50135467

The agreement with further valid guidelines/regulations following for the product is ex-
plained:
EMC Directive (2004/108/EC)

Reference to the harmonised standards:

DIN EN ISO 12100-1 Safety of machinery, Part 1: Basic terminology
DIN EN ISO 12100-2 Safety of machinery, Part 2: Technical principles
DIN EN ISO 14121-1 Safety of machinery, Part 1: Risk assessment
DIN 61326-1

Authorized person for the technical documentation:

Detlef Opp
Stockland3
D-56412 Niederelbert

Niederelbert, 1.April 2010

Detlef Opp, Head of Technical documentation

Signature

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Preface

Dear Sir or Madam,

in deciding to purchase a pure water system of type LabTower AFT you have selected a high-
quality product.

Thank you for the confidence you have placed in us.

Before you start to install and operate your pure water system, please carefully read the infor-
mation on how it is to be properly installed and operated that is given in these Operating Instruc-
tions.

This is particularly important, as we, the manufacturer, cannot accept liability for any damage
occurring as a result of improper operation of this system, or from use of it for other than the
intended purpose.

Niederelbert, 01.04.2010

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1. Contents

Preface ....................................................................................................... 3
1. Contents ................................................................................................ 4
2. Explanatory notes on the operating instructions..................................... 6
3. Transport and packaging ....................................................................... 7
3.1 Examination on receipt ......................................................................................... 7
3.2 Complaints ........................................................................................................... 7
3.3 Packaging and return shipment ............................................................................ 7

4. Safety precautions ................................................................................. 8

5. Extent of delivery ................................................................................... 9
6. Intended use ........................................................................................ 10
7. Technical specifications ....................................................................... 11
8. Flow chart ............................................................................................ 13
8.1 How the system functions .................................................................................. 15

9. The installation area ............................................................................ 16

10. Installation ......................................................................................... 17
11. Putting the system into operation ...................................................... 19
11.1 Mounting the power pack (voltage supply) ....................................................... 22

12. Venting the ion exchanger: ................................................................ 23

13. Operating elements ........................................................................... 24
14. System control ................................................................................... 25
14.1 User menu ........................................................................................................ 25

14.1.1 Permeate conductivity: .......................................................................................... 25

14.1.2 Ultrapure water limiting value: ............................................................................... 26
14.1.3 Operating hours: ................................................................................................... 26
14.1.4 Pretreatment operating hours: ............................................................................... 27
14.1.5 Cleaning: ............................................................................................................... 27
14.1.6 Disinfection: .......................................................................................................... 28
14.1.7 Fault storage: ........................................................................................................ 28
14.1.8 Unlocking the system: ........................................................................................... 29

14.2 OEM-menu ....................................................................................................... 31

12.2.1 Maximum temperature: ......................................................................................... 31

14.2.2 Disinfection time: ................................................................................................... 32

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14.2.3 Recirculation time: ................................................................................................. 32

14.2.4 Rinsing time:.......................................................................................................... 32
14.2.5 Interval rinse time: ................................................................................................. 33
14.2.6 Real-time clock: ..................................................................................................... 33
14.2.7 Sending interval: .................................................................................................... 33
14.2.8 Language: ............................................................................................................. 34
14.2.9 Switching units: ..................................................................................................... 34
14.2.10 Switch off of temperature compensation: ............................................................. 34
14.2.11 Adjusting the circuit hysteris of the float switch: ................................................... 35
14.2.12 Programme choice TII UV/ RO: ........................................................................... 35
14.2.13 Entering the type and serial number of the system: ............................................. 35

14.3 Printer output .................................................................................................... 36

14.3.1 Standard message: ............................................................................................... 36

14.3.2 Code message: ..................................................................................................... 36
14.3.3 Fault message: ...................................................................................................... 36

14.4 PIN Assignment/ 8 pin socket ........................................................................... 37

15. Maintenance ..................................................................................... 38

15.1 Maintenance intervals ....................................................................................... 39
15.2. Rinsing the membrane ..................................................................................... 39
15.3 Change of the pre-treatment ............................................................................. 40
15.4 Replacing the ion exchanger............................................................................. 41
15.5 Replacing the RO membrane............................................................................ 42
15.6 Disinfection ....................................................................................................... 43

16. Waste disposal .................................................................................. 45

17. Trouble shooting ............................................................................... 46
18. Emergency supply ............................................................................. 50
19. List of replacement parts ................................................................... 52
20. Accessories ....................................................................................... 54
21 Consumables ..................................................................................... 54
22. Terminal assignment ......................................................................... 55
22.1 LabTower AFT 20 (24V).................................................................................... 55
22.2 LabTower AFT 40 (48V).................................................................................... 56

23. Maintenance record .......................................................................... 57

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2. Explanatory notes on the operating instructions

EU Mark of Conformity

CSA - admission

Important operating and/or maintenance instructions! Read the oper-

ating instructions with due care.

Risk of electric shock! Electrical work on the system is only to be car-

ried out by qualified personnel.

General information! Particularly important notes are marked with this

information sign.

Protective conductor connection

Connect the power supply to an electrical socket with a protective

connection.

The information provided in these operating instructions is only valid for the system which has
the serial number which is to be entered on the front page.

Please enter the serial number* of your LabTower AFT system in the
space provided on the front page.

* Read the serial number of your pure water system from the type plate.

For quick and correct service, please include the following information on all inquiries and re-
placement parts orders which relate to your system:

- The serial number

- The article number

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3. Transport and packaging

Pure water systems are carefully checked and packed prior to shipment but damage could nev-
ertheless occur during transport.

3.1 Examination on receipt

- Check the completeness of the goods received against the delivery note.

Is the packaging damaged ?

- Examine the system for damage.

3.2 Complaints
Should the system have been damaged during transport:

- Contact the post, railway or forwarding agent immediately*.

- Save the packaging and the outer cardboard carton (for a possible inspection and/or
return shipment of the system).

3.3 Packaging and return shipment

If possible, use the original packaging and materials.

Should these no longer be available:

- Pack the system in a suitable plastic bag or sheet and a strong cardboard box
- so that it is shock-proof.

*The time limit for claims is 6 days after receipt of the goods.
After this deadline, all rights to claims for damages are invalid.

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4. Safety precautions

For your own safety, please observe the above safety precautions!

Your LabTower AFT system is a modularly constructed, pure water system that
serves exclusively for the purification of tap water.

Do not put the system into operation until you have taken notice of all of the appropriate
information that is given in these Operating Instructions.

Lifting and carrying the pure water system, e.g. to the installation location, should be car-
ried out by two people. To lift it, each takes hold of it under the base plate at two corners.

Note that the manufacturer is freed of all liability for damages that result from improper
operation of the system, or from use of it for other than the intended purpose.

The CE-Mark becomes invalidated should constructional changes be made to the system
or products of other manufacturers be installed in it.

Protect the system from frost. The temperature in the area in which the system is installed
must be at least +5° C and must not exceed +40° C.

Observe all regulations and requirements, including current accident regulations, that are
applicable and appropriate at the installation area, including those for the statics of the
flooring (see weight under „Technical specifications).

The raw water pressure must be at least 2 bar and at most 6 bar, should it be higher, then
an additional pressure reducer must be installed.

DIN EN 1717 requires that water purification systems be equipped with a safety device
that protects against contamination of the drinking water piping.

A grounded 100-250V / 50/60Hz socket must be available..

The installation area must have a drain at floor level with at least DN 50 pipe, otherwise
the manufacturer will not accept any liability for water damage. Should no such drain be
available, then a water watcher (240V only) (article no. 16.0129) must be installed.

Gravity fall to the waste drain must be ensured.

After long standstill periods (e.g. holidays), the system must be subjected to rinsing and, if
appropriate, disinfection. Refer to the section on ”Cleaning and disinfection“ for details.

When selecting the installation area and installing the system, make sure that there is
sufficient working area around the system for convenient operation of it.

Never look directly into a switched-on UV-lamp, as UV-light is dangerous to eyesight. The
UV-lamp is only to be replaced by authorized person to do this.

The guarantee is valid for a period of 12 months.

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5. Extent of delivery

The LabTower AFT pure water system consists of:

1x LabTower AFT Basic unit Article no. 5013xxxx__

1x Assembly kit LabTower AFT 20 Article no. 50135461

or
1x Assembly kit LabTower AFT 40 Article no. 50135462
consisting of:

1x Prefilter cartridge 5µm + hardness stabilization, 10“ Article no. 06.5204

1x Fine filter 1µm-10” Artikel no. 06.5101
1x Ion exchanger DI 2800 S Article no. 02.2850-
RDS
1x Connecting kit Article no. 25.0085
1x Operating Instructions Article no. 50135464
1x Connecting cord (rubber connector to nema plug connector) Article no.: 50132200
1x Connecting cord (rubber connector to british ST plug connector) Article no.: 50132203
1x Connecting cord (rubber connector to euro plug connector) Article no.: 50132215
1x Table power unit 24V DC Article no.: 50134196
1x Table power unit 48V DC (only AFT 40) Article no.: 50134184
1x Universal adapter Articel no.: 21.1006
1x Universal holder Articel no.: 21.1007

1x Connecting kit Article no. 25.0085

consisting of:

3x Connecting hose PE, Ø8/Ø6 x 3m Article no.: 18.0036

2x POM-Insert Article no.: 14.0189
2x Gasket, 3/4" Article no.: 21.5008
2x Union nut, R 3/4" Article no.: 14.0003
1x Screw connector, d8-1/4" Article no.: 14.0075

Please check the parts delivered against this list. Contact the manufacturer
should a part be missing.

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6. Intended use
The LabTower AFT pure water system is a reaction to the continually increasing requirements
that water of pure quality must fulfil, the increasingly strict demands resulting from technological
advances and the need for user-friendly systems and complete solutions.

LabTower AFT systems have been solely and specifically designed to excel in the intended use,
which is to produce sterile filtered pure water free of particles, salts and organic compounds.

To benefit from the long possible service lives of the high-quality purification media, feed the
pure water system with water which has been subjected to an upstream pre-treatment step (re-
verse osmosis, ion exchange or distillation),

- Analytical techniques in laboratories:

- HPLC ( High Performance Liquid Chromatography )

- IC ( Ion Chromatography )
- ICP ( Inductive Coupled Argon Plasma )
- AAS ( Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry )
- TOC Analysis ( Total Organic Carbon )
- DNA Research
- etc.

- Reagent and solution preparation:

- Cell culture media

- Tissue culture media
- Make-up water for reagents for on-line analytical systems

- Water for high-purity rinse processes on a laboratory scale

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7. Technical specifications

Demands made on the raw water

Source Potable tap water softened or hardness stabilized.
Blocking index (SDI) < 3, with higher values, an upstream pretreatment
(article no. 09.4000) is to be installed.
Resistance >0.001 MΩxcm
Prefiltration 5µm + hardness stabilization
Free chlorine < 0.1 mg/Litre
Manganese content < 0.05 mg/Litre
Iron content < 0.05 mg/Litre
Colloid index <3
ph-Range 4 – 11
Temperature 2 – 35 °C
Pressure 2 – 6 bar

Pure water quality

LabTower AFT
Retention quota, salts Ø 98 %
Retention quota, bacteria and particles 99 %
Performance 20 – 40 L/h, acc. To the version

Dimensions
Height 1500 mm
Width 450 mm
Depth 580 mm
Weight, empty 66 kg
Operational weight (with full tank) 166 kg

Cell constants of the measuring cells

Conductivity, permeate 0.16 cm-1
Conductivity, pure water 0.01 cm-1

Water connections
Raw water inlet Hose, 8 mm od
Concentrate outlet Hose, 8 mm od
Pure water outlet Hose, 8 mm od

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Electrical connections / external switched mode power supply AFT 20

Input voltage AC 100 – 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz, 5 – 3.8 A
Output voltage DC 24 V, 3.8 A
System connection DC 24 V, 80 W
Serial interface RS 232
Protection Class Class II (external SMPS certified as Class I)

Electrical connections / external switched mode power supply AFT 40

Input voltage AC 100 – 250 V, 50 – 60 Hz, 4 – 2.5 A
Output voltage DC 48 V, 2.5 A
System connection DC 48 V, 120 W
Serial interface RS 232
Protection Class Class II (external SMPS certified as Class I)

Airborne sound emission

Sound-pressure level 49 db(A)

Ambient conditions (DIN EN 61010-1 (VDE 0411-1):2011-02)

Usage Indoor rooms
Height Up to 2000 m
Temperature range From 5° C to 40° C
Relative humidity Maximum relative humidity 80 % at temperatures of
up to 31° C, linearly decreasing to 50 % relative hu-
midity at 40° C
Line-voltage variation Not more than ± 10 % of the line voltage
Transient overvoltages As usually occur in the supply network (overvoltage
category II acc. To IEC 60364-4-443).
Note: The rated level of transient overvoltage is the
withstand impulse voltage acc. To overvoltage cate-
gory II of IEC 60364-4-443
Ventilation requirements There are no special requirements with regard to ven-
tilation.
Degree of pollution 2

Materials of parts that contact water

Pump head Nylon with glass fibre
Filter cartridge PP
Rinsing solenoid valve PA
Conductivity measuring cell POM, stainless steel
Distribution block POM
Connectors POM
Hoses PE
Gaskets EPDM

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8. Flow chart

B1 Storage tank: Stores the pure water produced.

F1 Prefilter 5µm Prevents the penetration of particles > 5µm

and Stabilizes calcium and magnesium.
hardness stabilizer:
(storage tank inlet)

F2 RO-Module: Semipermeable, thin-film, composite, spiral wound mem-

brane.

F3 Ion exchanger: Removes inorganic ions and traces of dissolved organic sub-
stances.

F4 Sterile filter Retains particles > 0,2µm.

(option)

F5 Sterile vent filter: Prevents the penetration of airborne bacteria and particles >
(option) 0,2 µm.

F6 Sterile filter Retains particles > 0,2µm.

or
fine filter: Retains particles > 1µm.
(option)

LIS 100 Float switch: Determines the filling level in the tank.

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P1 Booster pump: Increases the input pressure to the required operating pres-
sure.

P2 Booster pump: On withdrawal, pumps pure water through dispensing valve

(V9) and sterile filter (F4) to the pure water outlet,
as well as over the filter (F6) to the consumer.

PS200 Pressure switch: Switches booster pump (P2) on when pure water is with-
drawn from tank (B1), and switches the pump off dispensing
valve (V9) is closed.

QIA300 Pure water con- Measuring device for the determination of the conductivity
ductivity measuring (after RO) as parameter for the pure water quality.
cell:

QIA301 Pure water con- Measuring device for the determination of the conductivity
ductivity measuring (after filter cartridge) as parameter for the pure water quality.
cell:
TIA500 Temperature sensor: Measures the temperature for temperature compensation.

UV1 UV-Disinfection: Reduces the germ respectively bacteria content.

UV2 UV-Disinfection: Reduces the germ respectively bacteria content.

(option)

V1 3 way ball valve: To switching normal operation to emergency supply.

V2 Feedwater solenoid valve: Is closed during stand-by and standstills. It prevents water
from flowing into the system when it is not in operation.

V3 Pressure hold valve: Serves to adjust the operating pressure and the WCF-rate.

V4 Rinsing solenoid valve: Opens for cleaning of the membrane prior to pure water-
production, after pure water production and at least every 12
hours.

V5 Residual water drainage: For complete emptying of the storage tank.

V6 Sterile overflow: Prevents the penetration of bacteria and other microorgan-

(option) isms.

V7 Check valve: Prevents pure water from flowing back into the tank.

V8 Pressure reducer: For adjustment of the pure water pressure in the system.

V9 Dispensing valve: Allows pure water to be withdrawn from the tank.

V10 Check valve Prevents permeat from flowing back into the device

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8.1 How the system functions

When the ON/OFF key is pressed, the system starts running either in the operating mode or in
the stand-by mode, according to the float switch.
The feed water flows with a maximum pressure of 6 bar into the system.

Feedwater solenoid valve (V2) is closed when the system is at stand-by or at a standstill. This
prevents feedwater from flowing into the system when it is not in operation and so protects stor-
age tank (B1) from overflowing.

Semi-permeable membrane (F2) retains all salts dissolved in the water up to the specified re-
tention quota. The molecular size of the membrane pores is so small, that 99% of bacteria, py-
rogens and particles are also removed from the feedwater.

The pure water flows past pure water probe (QIA300) and into the storage tank.
The retained feedwater constituents are led away with the rest of the concentrate.

Booster pump (P2) pumps the pure water in storage tank (B1) through pressure reducer (V8)
and ion exchanger (F3) and on past the special conductivity measurement probe (QIA301) with
temperature compensation (TIA500) to dispensing valve (V9). The conductivity measuring
probe determines the conductivity and the temperature of the pure water subsequent to UV-
disinfection* (UV1).
The measured values can be called in the microprocessor system control.

* Option

Valve (V3) has been pre-adjusted at the factory. A change in the adjustment
of this valve can result in damage to the reverse osmosis module! Because
of fluctuations in the feedwater temperature and pressure, the adjustment
of the pressure hold valve and the concentrate flow that it governs must be
checked, and readjusted if necessary, on putting the system into operation
and at regular intervals thereafter.
The measured values must be recorded in the maintenance record.

Concentrate flow for LabTower AFT

Check and adjust at least 1x monthly
System Permeate- Concentrate- adjustable
flow [l/h] flow [l/h] up to [%]
LabTower 20 AFT 20 60 40
LabTower 40 AFT 40 60 40

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Your pure water system is equipped with automatic flushing. Flushing is carried out when the
system is switched on, at the end of each production, and also every 12 hours. For this, rinsing
solenoid valve (V4) is opened and the strong flow of water across reverse osmosis module (F2)
then flushes coarse particles and other contaminants away from the surface of the membranes
and carries them with it to drain.

This automatic flushing has a positive effect on the service life of the reverse osmosis module.

An additional advantage of automatic flushing is that it prevents bacterial growth from occurring
in the reverse osmosis module when the system is at a standstill for a long time. For this rea-
son, we highly recommend that you leave the system switched on over the weekend and during
holiday times, so that the 12 hour flush can effectively guard against bacterial growth.

9. The installation area

The following criteria must be taken into consideration when choosing the installation
area.

⇒ Minimum temperature in the installation area: +2° C - +40o C.

⇒ The surface that your pure water system is to be stood on must be strong enough
to support it (for weight, see chapter „Technical Specifications").

⇒ A floor drain with waste pipe of DN 50 size (38.5 mm i.d.) is required. Should this not be
available, then a water watcher (article no.: 16.0129) must be installed to protect against
damage from water flooding!

⇒ An unrestricted gravity flow of concentrate to the floor drain is obligatory.

⇒ An electrical socket appropriate to the voltage given on the type plate of the system must
be positioned directly alongside the system. The safety fuse must be appropriate for the
power required (see chapter „Technical Specifications").

⇒ Position the system so that there is no difficulty in separating the device from the electric
mains.

⇒ Ensure that there is sufficient working room around the system.

⇒ An R 3/4" R male thread tap water connection which can be shut off must be installed in
the direct vicinity of the system. Easy access to this must be ensured.

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10. Installation

Before the pure water system can be put into operation, it must be to move to the back
of designated wall with screws.

Note: The distance from the pure water system to the wall is 20 mm.

Use the assembling kit available in wall bracket, the 2 screws 4x40 mm and the 2 dowels
(Ø 6 mm)

Plug the wall bracket into the backside of the pure water attachment, as shown graphi-
cally on the following page.

The wall bracket must shown with the notches (see position “X”) down.

Now position the pure water system at the proposed wall and attach it with the dowels
and screws.

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11. Putting the system into operation

1) LabTower AFT pure water system 15) Pure water connector/Ion exchanger
2) Front hood, removable 16) Prefiltration
3) Rotary knob for pure water dispens- 17) Sterile filter or fine filter (option)
ing 18) Power supply for booster pump/tank,
4) Sterile capsule filter (option) connector level control
5) Operating unit 19) Power supply 24/48V
6) Front cover, storage tank 20) Printer connection
7) Feedwater inlet 21) connector level control
8) Concentrate outlet 22) Pure water connector, (from storage
9) Pure water outlet tank), Ø8 mm
10) Residual water drainage 23) Permeate connector, Ø8 mm
11) Pressure reducer 24) Raw water connector, Ø8 mm
12) Pressure gauge, pure water pressure 25) Concentrate connector, Ø8 mm
13) Ion exchanger 26) Pure water connector, (to consumer),
14) Feedwater connector/ion exchanger Ø8 mm

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1. Place the pure water system on the table of the storage tank. Connect the hoses positioned
at the table by putting the connectors in with the appropriate connections (21-25) at the
equipment (see „Views and connectors “, side view).

2. Remove the covering hood (2) of the storage tank.

3. Turn the filter housing of the pre-treatment (16) loosely. Insert the pre-treatment unit con-
tained when assembling (pre-filter + hardness stabilization) into the filterhousing and screw
this again firmly (see chapter „Change of the pre-treatment “).

4. In the case of use of the optional sterile or fine filter you turn the filter housing (17) loosely.
Insert the filter into the filter housing and bolt this on again.

5. Connect the Ø8 – ¾“ female thread feedwater hose supplied with feedwater inlet (7) of the
storage tanks and a water tap that can be turned off. The connecting hose is marked with
„Rawwater“.

6. Connect Ø8 concentrate hose supplied with concentrate outlet (8) of the storage tank and
to the drain provided on-site. The concentrate hose is marked with „Concentrate“.The drain
to the stewer must be max. Are 1 m above the rinsing water connector of the unit.
Caution! Concentrate must be able to flow under free gravity fall to the drain!

7. Place the ion exchanger (13) into the hollow of the storage tank.

8. Press the quick-connector of the raw water hose (14) on connection of your ion exchanger,
marked with „Rawwater“.

9. Press now the quick-connector of the pure water hose (15) on connection ( of your ion ex
changer marked with „Purewater“.
The quick-connector must engage audibly.

Do not get the raw water and pure water hoses mixed up!

10. Plug the 4-pin plug of the level control system (storage tank), marked with „Niveau“, in the
4-pin socket (20) of the pure water systems and screw the milled nut of the plug. tight.

11. Screw the sterile filter capsule (4) into the withdrawal tap G1/4 “.

12. Now fit the hose of the Ø8 mm sterile overflow in the overflow on the back of the tank and
connect it with the drain.

13. Ensure that residual water drainage (12) is turned closed.

14. Check the feedwater pressure; it must be within the permissible pressure range
(see chapter „Technical specifications”).

15. Open the feedwater tap.

16. Plug the line plug in.

Before you now switch the system on, read through the rinsing out
procedure for reverse osmosis membranes packed with preserving
agent in the „Rinsing the membrane“ section!
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17. Switch the pure water system on with the on/off key on the operating unit.

18. Check that all connections are leak-tight.

19. Bleed the cartridge (see chapter „Venting the cartridge”).

20. Replace the covering hood on the storage tank.

The system is now ready for use.

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11.1 Mounting the power pack (voltage supply)

Whenever possible, mount the power pack on the wall to the left or right of the pure
water system where it is freely accessible.

Stick the universal holder which is supplied in the assembly kit to the back of the
power pack as shown in the above Figure.

Stick the universal adapter to a smooth wall surface or screw it to the wall using the
dowels and screws supplied in the assembly kit.

When the universal holder and universal adapter have been fitted, hang the power
pack in.

Plug the connecting cable (appliance cable) in the power pack socket.

Connect the power pack to the pure water system (24/48V DC 4-pin power

supply connector, pos. 19).

The system is now ready for use.

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12. Venting the ion exchanger:

Remove the front cover (6) from the storage tank.

Open the vent valve on the central closing lid of the ion exchanger (11) by turning it anti-
clockwise.

Open the raw water tap and wait until water emerges from the vent valve.

Close the vent valve by turning it clockwise.

Replace the front cover (6) on the storage tank.

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13. Operating elements

Production 70%
10.0 MΩxcm
18.5°C UV/TC

Switches the system on or off

Increases a value on display

Confirms the value shown in a menu

point

Switches the menu to the next menu

point

Decreases a value on display

Switches the UV-lamp on or, in the menu,

allows you to select the position in a number
that you wish to change

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14. System control

General information
When the ON/OFF key is pressed, the system starts running either in the operating mode or in
the stand-by mode, according to the float switch.
The operating mode and the volume contained in the tank are shown in line 1 of the display and
the measured value of the permeate is shown in line 2.
Should a fault exist, then a fault message is given out across the potential-free output and is
shown in line 4 of the display. In the case of several simultaneous faults, then they are alter-
nately displayed.

14.1 User menu

All of the measured values, operating times and limiting values that are relevant for the user can
be set and read in this menu.
A press on the menu-key brings you into this menu. Each further press on the menu-key moves
you on from one menu prompt to the next.
Settings can be changed with the arrow keys and, when the appropriate value has been set, be
confirmed by pressing the Enter-key, which also takes you to the next menu prompt.

To simplify changing settings, a press on the UV-key allows you to select a certain number in a
numerical value that you wish to change. The arrow-keys can then be used to set a number
from 0-9 at this selected position.

14.1.1 Permeate conductivity:

A single press on the menu-key allows the permeate conductivity to be read and the limiting
value for the permeate conductivity to be set. Should this limiting value be exceeded, then the
"Lim.val.permeate" fault message is displayed flashing in the 4th line of the display.
(Measuring point LF 2)

Limiting value setting range: 0.1 – 150.0 µS/cm

Basic setting: 0.020 MΩxcm

Settings above 150.0 µS/cm result in the limiting value being switched off. The word
"Off".appears in the display.

The display shows:

Permeate
0.083 MΩxcm
Lim.val.permeate
50.0 µS/cm

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14.1.2 Ultrapure water limiting value:

A second press on the menu-key in this menu allows the ultrapure water limiting value to be set.
Should this limiting value be exceeded, then the "Lim.val.ultrapure" fault message is shown
(Measuring point LF 1).

Limiting value setting range: 0.055 – 9.999 µS/cm

Basic setting: 0.50 MΩxcm
Settings above 9.999 µS/cm result in the limiting value being switched off. The word
"Off".appears in the display.

The display shows:

Lim.val.ultrapure
2.0 µS/cm

14.1.3 Operating hours:

A third press on the menu-key in this menu allows the operating hours of the UV-lamp and the
reverse osmosis pump to be displayed. The operating hours counter for the UV-lamp registers
the total length of time for which the lamp was switched on. When the maximum operating time
is reached, the "UV-time" fault message is triggered. The limiting value is set in the OEM menu.
The operating hours of the reverse osmosis pump does not have a limiting value.

The display shows:

UV-time
0000 h
RO-time
0000 h

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14.1.4 Pretreatment operating hours:

A fourth press on the menu-key in this menu brings the operating hours of the pre-treatment
cartridge to display.
The limiting value fort his operating time iss et in the UV menu. The fault message that is dis-
played when the limiting value is exceeded is "Pretreatment".
The operating hours of the pretreatment are counted whenever the reverse osmosis pump is
running.

The display shows:

Pretreatment
0000 h

14.1.5 Cleaning:

A fifth press on the menu-key in this menu allows cleaning to be carried out when there is a
need for it. The cleaning process is triggered by pressing the Enter-key. The pump then starts
and the inlet solenoid valve and the rinsing solenoid valve open for a period of 60 seconds.
During cleaning, no faults or measured values are displayed. When the cleaning process has
finished, the system is in the last operating mode (operating or stand-by).
The remaining cleaning time is displayed during cleaning.

The display shows:

Cleaning ?
Press Enter !

During cleaning, the display shows:

Cleaning
30 sec.

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14.1.6 Disinfection:
(not active in this version)

The display shows:

Disinfection
Press Enter !

14.1.7 Fault storage:

A seventh press on the menu-key in this menu calls the fault storage inquiry. Confirmation of
this with the Enter-key allows the fault storage to be looked through. The display can show two
faults at once, each with time and date. Pressing an arrow key allows previous or following
faults to be displayed.
Pressing the menu-key or the Enter-key returns the system to the last operating mode.

The display shows:

Fault storage
Press Enter!

The fault storage display shows:

14.03.04 14.30
Lim.val.permeate
14.03.04 15.30
Pretreatment

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14.1.8 Unlocking the system:

An eighth press on the menu-key in this menu brings you to the “Code” menu. To prevent unau-
thorized access to the settings in the system control, changes to the settings can only be carried
out when the correct code from the Assignment Table that follows is entered and confirmed with
the Enter-key. The unlocking remains active for 5 minutes. Each access via the code is typed
out by the printer (RS 232), complete with date, time and abbreviated code number (“Code
0001” corresponds to code 150, “Code 0002” to code 250 etc.).

The display shows Menu-Punkt F:

Code
Press Enter !
0000

Code numbers can be assigned to individual persons according to the Assignment

Table that follows on the next page.
Remove this page from the Operating Instructions and storeit where it is safe from
unauthorized viewing.

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Assignment Table
for code numbers allowing the system to be unlocked

Printer
Code no. Person
output
150 0001
250 0002
350 0003
450 0004
550 0005
650 0006
750 0007
850 0008
950 0009

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14.2 OEM-menu
Basic settings and limiting values can be changed in this menu.
To make changes in the OEM menu , the system control must previously be unlocked (see
12.1.8).

Calling the OEM menu:

Simultaneous pressing of the Interval-key and the Nonstop-key calls the OEM menu. Following
this, the prompt "OEM menu Press enter" appears. When this is confirmed with the Enter-key,
the first menu prompt can be worked on. To simplify changing settings, press the UV-key to
select the number in a value which you want to change. Using the arrow keys now allows a
number from 0 to 9 to be entered at that position.
A press on the menu-key takes you ti the next menu prompt.

The OEM menu prompt display shows:

OEM menu
Press Enter !

12.2.1 Maximum temperature:

A single press on the menu-key:

IThe maximum temperature to which the system can be exposed can be set in this menu. When
this temperature is exceeded, the "max. Temperature" fault message is triggered. Settings
above 50 °C cause the limiting value to be suppressed and the word „off“ appears in the dis-
play. It is shown in the 4th line of the display.

Basic setting: 50 °C
Setting range: 1 - 50 °C

The display shows:

OEM menu
max. Temperature
35 °C

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14.2.2 Disinfection time:

A second press on the menu-key:
(not active in this version)

The display shows:

OEM menu
Disinfect. time
30 min.

14.2.3 Recirculation time:

A third press on the menu-key:

The recirculation time is shown in this menu.

Basic setting: 15 min.

Setting range: 1 - 30 min.

The display shows:

OEM menu
Recirc. time
15 min.

14.2.4 Rinsing time:

A fourth press on the menu-key:

The rinsing time is set in this menu.

Basic setting: 0.5 sec.

Setting range: 0.1 - 30 sec.

The display shows:

OEM menu
Rinsing time
0.5 sec.

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14.2.5 Interval rinse time:

A fifth press on the menu-key:

The interval rinse time iss et in this menu. Rinsing is carried out for this time period when the
operating mode is changed, between stand-by and operation and every 12 hours.

Basic setting: 2 sec.

Setting range: 1 - 30 sec.

The display shows:

OEM menu
Interv. Rinsing time
2 sec.

14.2.6 Real-time clock:

A sixth press on the menu-key:

The real-time clock iss et in this menu.

Basic setting: The actual date

Setting range: 1 - 12 months, 1 - 31 days, 0 - 24 h, 0 - 60 min.

The display shows:

OEM menu
Day 30 Month 12
Year 2004
Hour 12 min.30

14.2.7 Sending interval:

A seventh press on the menu-key:

In this menu, the sending interval for transmissions of measured values and fault messages to
the RS 232 interface is set.

Basic setting: 8 hours

Setting range: 0.5 - 12 hours

The display shows:

OEM menu
Sending interval
8h

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14.2.8 Language:
An eighth press on the menu-key:

The language in which texts are displayed iss et in this menu. Choice of English, German or
French.

Basic setting: German

The display shows:

OEM menu
Language
German

14.2.9 Switching units:

A ninth press on the menu-key:

In this menu, a choice can be made as to whether the specific electric resistance or the conduc-
tivity is to be displayed.

Basic setting: Resistance MΩxcm

Setting range: Resistance MΩxcm,
Specific electric resistance MΩ cm

The display shows:

OEM menu
µS/cm / MΩxcm
MΩxcm

14.2.10 Switch off of temperature compensation:

A tenth press on the menu-key:

Basic setting: on
Setting range: on, off

The display shows:

OEM menu
Temperature comp.
on

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14.2.11 Adjusting the circuit hysteris of the float switch:

An eleventh press on the menu-key:

Basic setting: Off: 100 %

On: 70 %

Setting range: Off: 25 - 100 %

On: 0 - 70 %

With a setting over 100 % for the upper switching point, the display of the tank level is switched
off, so that this setting therefore shows whether an analogue or a digital float switch is installed.

The display shows:

OEM menu
Off: 100 %
On: 70%

14.2.12 Programme choice TII UV/ RO:

A twelfth press on the menu-key:

The grade of the equipping of the system can be set in this menu to differentiate between UPW
and PW versions.

Basic setting: TII UV

The display shows:

OEM menu
Equipping grade
TII UV

14.2.13 Entering the type and serial number of the system:

In this menu, the type and serial number of the system can be entered. They are then printed as
headline on every print-out. The following types of system can be entered:
LabTower RO / LabTower TII / LabTower TII UV / LabTower AFT

The display shows:

OEM menu
Type: LabTower AFT
S.Nr.: 9999/04

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14.3 Printer output

The printer allows various parameters to be recorded. There are 3 different kinds of message:

- Standard message
- Code message
- Fault message

14.3.1 Standard message:

Here a record opf all measured values is printed out in dependence on the sending interval.
Such a complete dats set is also printed out during NONSTOP operation.

Print out:

e.g.: 01.06.07 09:39

LabTower AFT
S.No. 9999/04
TC on UV off
LF1= 16.130 MΩxcm
LF2= 0.109 MΩxcm
Temp.= 11.5 °C

14.3.2 Code message:

Whenever a code number is entered in the controls and confirmed with the Enter-key, then the
code input is immediately printed out.
For code identification, see the „Assignment Table for code numbers allowing the system to be
unlocked”.

Print-out:

e.g.: 01.03.07 10:17

LabTower AFT
S.No. 9999/04
Code 0001

14.3.3 Fault message:

Should a fault message be shown in the display, e.g. the ultrapure water limiting value, then the
fault message is printed out at the end of the sending interval.

Print-out:

e.g.: 01.03.07 16:15

LabTower AFT
S.No. 9999/04
Lim.value.ultrapure

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14.4 PIN Assignment/ 8 pin socket

The PIN assignment of the system 8-pin socket is as follows:

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15. Maintenance

Your system requires regular, proper and professional maintenance.

We recommend that you secure a service contract to ensure that the necessary maintenance
work is carried out.
You then have the certainty of a high operational safety and reliability.

The service protocol appended to the service contract serves for certification that maintenance
work specified in the contract has been carried out by authorized service company.

To ensure your system will work reliably for a long time, it must be checked, serviced and cared
for at regular time intervals in accordance with these Operating Instructions!
For this reason, the operating instructions must be readily available to operating and mainte-
nance staff at all times, and be carefully followed!

Any maintenance work which should become necessary during the validity of the guarantee is
only to be carried out by a service professional which is expressly authorized to do such work.

The operating-staff assigned is committed to carry out daily/weekly checks.

During the agreed term of validity of the guarantee, maintenance is to be carried out weekly
according to the maintenance record sheet supplied with the Operating Instructions.

The calibration of the conductivity display is only to be carried out and recorded by customer
service.

Cleaning and disinfection of supply tanks, piping, filter housings etc. Is performed for reasons of
hygiene and has no effect on the technical condition of the system. These components must be
cleaned and disinfected whenever algae or slime are detected inside them or at least once
yearly.

Checks or maintenance work on electrical equipment are only to be carried out

after the system has been completely separated from the electrical supply by
unplugging the mains plug and ensuring that it will not be inadvertently plugged
back in. Such work is only to be carried out by qualified electricians.

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15.1 Maintenance intervals

Consumable materials are to be replaced at the intervals given in the following Table or when
there is a drop in performance:

Material Flow chart no. Article no. Interval*

Pretreatment 09.4001 F1
Prefilter/Hardness stabilization 06.5204 6 Months
Pretreatment 09.4000 F1
Prefilter 06.5201 6 Months
Hardness stabilization 06.5452 6 Months
Filter cartridge F3 09.4011/09.4012 12 Months

*Please keep in mind that the life of your consumables is directly dependent on the quality of
the feed water and the amount of the water used daily. The interval is contingent on the feedwa-
ter quality so that a shorter one may be necessary.

15.2. Rinsing the membrane

Rinsing out preservative:

According to the mode of delivery, the system may be supplied filled with a solution containing a
preservative. Should this be the case, it is important that the permeate be run to drain for at
least 3 – 4 hours when the system is first put into operation and switched to production.
To do this, each time the tank has been filled, open the dispensing tap where your water is
withdrawn and lead the pure water that flows out to drain.

Cleaning the membrane:

Automatic rinsing lengthens the service life of your reverse osmosis module. Coarse particles
and other contaminants are swept away from the membrane surface during this rinsing process.
The rinsing phases so ensure the longest service and optimal purified water quality.

Leave your pure water system on over the weekend and during
holiday times. Only then can the 12-hourly rinse operate and ensure that
your reverse osmosis module is not subject to bacterial growth during
standstill periods.

Should the performance of your module drop because operation of the system without appro-
priate pretreatment has resulted in blockage of the membrane, it may well be that your module
can be reconditioned.
Reconditioning and disinfection of the module is only to be carried out by authorized service
personnel on-site or by sending the module to the manufacturer of your system, whereby expo-
sure to frost must be avoided.

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15.3 Change of the pre-treatment

*
Hinweis:

Bei vorgeschaltetem Enthärter oder Mix Multi

Filter wird nur eine Vorfilterkerze 5 µm + Aktiv-
kohle 10" (Art.-Nr. 06.5201) eingesetzt.

Notice:

With pre installed Softeners or Mix Multi filter is

only a prefilter 5 µm + active carbon 10" (Article-
no. 06.5201) inserted.

1. Remove the covering hood of the storage tank.

2. Open the residual water drainage on the storage tank, see chapter „Views and connectors”,
till the system starts running.

3. Close the feedwater tap.

4. Switch the pure water system off with the on/off key on the operating unit.

5. Close the residual water drainage again.

6. Unscrew the filter housing from the pre-treatment, see chapter „View and connectors“.
Caution! The filter housing is filled with water.

7. Change the used pre-treatment unit.

8. Plug the new pre-filter cartridge and hardness stabilizer with the connector together,
see drawing.

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9. Screw the filter housing back on.

10. Open the feedwater supply of the system.

11. Check the filter housing is leak-proof.

12. Switch the pure water system on.

13. Replace the covering hood on the storage tank.

The system is now ready for use.

15.4 Replacing the ion exchanger

(see the „Putting the system into operation“ section)

Before taking off the quick connectors (12, 13) from the ion exchanger (11),
the pressure in this must first be released by switching the system off so that
no water flows out.

1. Switch the system off at the operating unit (5).

2. Remove the front cover (6) from the storage tank.

3. Take off the quick connectors for raw water (12) and pure water (13) from the ion exchang-
er (11).

4. Remove the exhausted ion exchanger (11) from the storage tank depression and exchange
it for a new ion exchanger.

5. Plug the raw water and pure water quick connects (12, 13) back on the ion exchanger (11).
Do not mix up the the quick connectors! Make sure that they audibly click into posi-
tion!

6. Switch the system back on again at the operating unit (5).

7. Vent the ion exchanger (see the ”Venting the ion exchanger“ section).

8. Check that the quick connects do not leak.

9. Replace the front cover (6) on the storage tank.

10. The system is now ready to use.

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15.5 Replacing the RO membrane

LabTower 20 - 40 AFT: 2 RO-Membranes

Ansicht von hinten - ohne Rückwand

Back view, with back panel removed

Remove the line plug from the mains socket.

Undo all hose connections to the RO-module pressure tube (1).

Remove the pressure tube from the holding sleeves.

Open the cap nut (3) on the pressure tube and remove the RO-membrane (2).

Insert the new RO-membrane in the pressure tube (1) with the two O-rings (4) on the
permeate tube of the RO-module in the direction shown by the arrows.

Inserting the RO-membrane the wrong way round would result in certain
destruction of the membrane!

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15.6 Disinfection
Disinfection of storage tank

Your system should be cleaned and disinfected at least once a year to

eliminate any bacteria that are possibly in the system. We recommend
that you carry out cleaning and disinfection shortly before the time that
the filter cartridge must to be replaced.

Use MICRO-Chlor Granulate, article no. 09.2202 as disinfectant (Europe only), or Cleaning So-
lution, article no. 50129891 (US-market only).

Please observe the information given in the safety data sheet supplied
with Micro-Chlor disinfectant to avoid possible health hazards!

2. The pure water system must be in the “Stand by” operating mode.
The storage tank must be filled.

3. Switch the system off and unplug the power supply from the pure water system.

4. Turn off the feedwater supply to the system.

5. Open the dispensing valve to bleed the pure water system completely and then close
it again.

6. Remove the covering hood from the storage tank.

7. Remove the four connectors from the pure water system to the storage tank and pull
the 8 pin connector (float switch, pressure pump, (see Chapter 11. Putting the system
into operation).

8. Lift the system from the storage tank and put it aside.

9. Remove the table by removing the 3 screws.

10. Open the lid of the storage tank, pour the contents of a MICRO-Chlor container or the
disinfectant Cleaning Solution in the water-filled tank and then close the lid.

11. Leave the disinfectant for 1 hour in the storage tank..

Do not take any water from the dispensing valve or the storage tank during
disinfection.

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14. Now open the residual drainage of the storage tank and discard all of the water.
Close the residual drainage.

15. Screw the table back to the storage tank.

16. Replace the pure water system back to the storage tank and connect the four
connectors for power supply and the 8 pin connector (float switch, pressure
pump) to the storage tank.

17. Open the feedwater supply to the system.

18. Switch the pure water system on.

19. Fill the storage tank until the “Stand by” operating mode has been reached and
empty the tank as in 11. Repeat this process a second time.

20. Finally replace the covering hood on the storage tank.

21. The pure water system is now again at your availability to produce pure water.

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16. Waste disposal

When the packaging is no longer needed it can be disposed of as household waste.

Systems are in conformity with EEC Guideline 2002/95/EC

The system is not to be thrown away as household waste but must be properly disposed of. It
can be returned to the manufacturer for safe disposal according to EEC Guideline 2002/96/EC.
We therefore request our customers in Germany and other member States in the European
Economic Area to contact our local service centre or our headquarters:

Thermo Electron LED GmbH

Stockland 3
D-56412 Niederelbert, Germany

WEEE-Reg.-no.: DE 12471402

In countries outside of the European Economic Area, please contact your local authorities or
waste disposal company.

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17. Trouble shooting

Fault Cause Remedy

The system does not start - No power supply - Connect to power supply

No dispensing possible - Feedwater tap is closed - Open feedwater tap

- Feedwater and rinse water - Reverse the connections

connections the wrong way
round

- Feedwater pressure < 1,5 - Increase feedwater pressure

bar

Conductivity too high - Ion exchanger capacity is - Replace ion exchanger

exhausted

System control no longer - Improper operation - Remove line plug for 5 sec
reacts onds

Water flows out - Leaky hose connection - Check and hose connection
and stop the leak

- Feedwater pressure > 6 bar - Install a pressure reducer,

possibly operate via the
emergency supply

Permeate flow too low - Blocked membrane - Clean the membrane

(-15%)
- Precompression too low - Increase precompression

- Internal pressure too low - Reset the pressure reducer,

possibly operate via the
emergency supply

- Feedwater temperature
fluctuates

Wrong time or date - Time zone - Reset time and date

Summer/Winter time

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Wrong language - Wrong language set - Set wanted language

Fault message: - The conductivity of the - Check the pretreatment

Lim.val.permeate" permeate is too high

- The limiting value is set too - Check and re-adjust the limit
low ing value setting

Fault message: - The limiting value is set too - Check and re-adjust the limit
"Lim,value.ultrapure" low ing value setting

Fault message: - The operating hours of the - Replace the UV-Lamp (art.-
"UV-time" UV-lamp have been ex no. 09.4002) and set back
ceeded the operating hours counter

Fault message: - Cable break at the measure - Replace the measuring cell
"Measuring cell LF1" ing cell

- System control defect - Replace the system control

- Ultrapure water conductivity - see "Resistance < 18,2

outside of measuring range MΩxcm"

Fault message: - Cable break at the measure - Replace the measuring cell
"Measuring cell LF2" ing cell

- System control defect - Replace the system control

- Feedwater conductivity - see Feedwater limiting value

outside of measuring range

Fault message: - Cable break at the measure - Replace the measuring cell
"Measuring cell Temp." ing cell

- System control defect - Replace the system control

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The address to contact when you need service:

Overview of Thermo Scientific International Sales Organization

Postal address USA:
Thermo Scientific
275 Aiken Road
Asheville, NC 28804
USA

Enquiries from USA/Canada

Sales: +1 866 984 3766
Service: +1 800 438 4851

Enquiries from Latin America

Sales: +1 866 984 3766
Service: +1 866 984 3766

Enquiries from Asia:

China
Sales: +86 10 8419 3588
Service: Toll free 8008105118
Support Mobile 4006505118 or +86 10 8419 3588

India
Sales: +91 22 6716 2200
Service: Toll free 1 800 22 8374 or +91 22 6716 2200

Japan
Sales: +81 45 453 9220
Service: +81 45 453 9224

Enquiries from the Rest of Asia/Australia/New Zealand

Sales: +852 2885 4613
Service: +65 6872 9720

Enquiries from Countries not listed / Rest of EMEA

Sales: +49 6184 90 6940 or +33 2 2803 2000
Service: +49 6184 90 6940

Enquiries from Europe:

Austria
Sales: +43 1 801 40 0
Service: +43 1 801 40 0

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Belgium
Sales: +32 53 73 4241
Service: +32 53 73 4241

Finland/Nordic/Baltic countries
Sales: +358 9 329 100
Service: +358 9 329 100

France
Sales: +33 2 2803 2180
Service: +33 825 800 119

Germany:
Postal Address Germany:
Thermo Electron LED GmbH
Robert-Bosch-Straße 1
D – 63505 Langenselbold

Phone
Sales: Toll free 0800 1 536 376
or +49 6184 90 6940
Service: Toll free 0800 1 112110
or +49 6184 90 6940
E-Mail: [email protected]

Italy
Sales: +39 02 95059 341
Service: +39 02 95059 250

Netherlands
Sales: +31 76 579 5555
Service: +31 76 579 5639

Russa/CIS
Sales: +7 812 703 4215
Service: +7 812 703 4215

Spain/Portugal
Sales: +34 93 223 0918
Service: +34 93 223 0918

Switzerland
Sales: +41 44 454 1212
Service: +41 44 454 1212

UK/Ireland
Service: +44 870 609 9203
Sales: +44 870 609 9203

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18. Emergency supply

If the system or the tank show a fault, then the water supply can be maintained by changing the
3-Way ball tap over to „emergency supply “.

1. Turn the 3-Way ball tap for the emergency supply on the position „Emergency supply”.

2. Adjust the pressure reducer to the permissible pure water pressure of the consumer,
(2 bar).

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3. Pull out the adjusting knob of the pressure reducer. The pure water pressure is reduced by
turning this knob anti-clockwise and increased by turning it clockwise.
The pressure change can be read off from the manometer.

4. After having adjusted the pure water pressure, press in the adjusting knob of the pressure
reducer to lock it.

After return to „Normal use“ the pressure reducer is to be adjusted likewise

again.

The system can only be used for a limited time in emergency mode, i.e. until the capacity of the
ion exchanger is exhausted.
One ion exchanger should always be kept available as reserve.

Please inform Service immediately when you switch your system to emergency supply.

The address to contact should you need service: see chapter „Trouble shooting”.

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19. List of replacement parts

No. R+I Nr. Description of the article Art.-no.

1 P1 Booster pump RO 19.0050*
2,3 F2 RO-Modul for LabTower AFT 20 consisting of:
RO Memprane, pack of 2 22.0046*
Module pressure tube, pack of 2 50133990
RO Modul for LabTower AFT 40 consisting of:
RO Membrane pack of 2 22.0087*
Module pressure tube, pack of 2 50133990
4 V2 Inlet solenoid valve 15.0103*
5 V4 Rinsing solenoid valve 15.0103*
6 QIA300 Measuring cell Permeate 16.0126
7 QIA301 Measuring cell pure water 50133992
TIA500

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8 V3 Pressure hold valve 15.0060

9 Microprocessor-control, complete 26.0023
10 V9 Dispensing valve 25.0068
11 F4 Sterile filter capsule (option) 09.1003
12 UV1 Replacement UV-lamp 50134462
13 P2 Booster pump 19.0046*
14 PS200 Pressure switch 15.0058*
15 F3 Ion exchanger 02.2850-LAB
16 F1 Pre-filter, consisting of:
Pre-filter cartridge 5 µm + hardness stabilizer 10" 06.5204
With pre installed Softener or Mix Multi filter
Prefilter cartridge 5µm + Activated carbon, 10“ 06.5201

17 Sterile filter 0,1 µm-10“ (option) 06.5557

or
Finefilter 1µm-10“ (option) 06.5101
18 F5 Sterile vent filter 0,2µm (option) 06.5003
19 V8 Pressure reducer 15.0072
20 V5 Dispensing valve 14.0250
21 V7 Check valve 14.0441
22 PI201 Pressure gauge, 0-6 bar 15.0077
23 V10 Check valve 15.0009
24 Glas tube fuse holder, 5x20 mm 50131759
Glas tube fuse, 5x20 mm, 3.15A, slow 50131758
Glas tube fuse 5x20 mm, 2A, nimble (only AFT 40) 50134191
Table power unit 24V DC (not showns) 50134196
Table power unit 48V DC (not showns, only AFT 40) 50134184
* Wearing part

We ask for your understanding that the guarantee we give becomes invalid when re-
placement parts, accessories or consumables from other manufacturers are used, as we
have no influence on their appropriateness or quality.

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20. Accessories

Description of the article Art.-no.

UV- emitter (in the storage tank) 06.5006

Sterile filter capsule 09.1003
Sterile venting filter 06.5003
Sterile overflow 50132714
Sterile filter cartridge, 0,1 µm- 10“ 06.5557
Disinfection agent, MICRO-Chlor (pack of 12 cans, Europe only) 09.2202
Disinfection agent, Cleaning Solution (US-market only) 50129891
Pressure pump MQ3 - 35, 110V 50135134
Pressure pump MQ3 – 45, 110V 50135135

21 Consumables

Bezeichnung Artikel - Nr.

Pre-treatment
Pre-filter cartridge 5 µm + hardness stabilizer 10" 06.5204

Sterile filter capsule 09.1003

Sterile venting filter 06.5003
Sterile filter cartridge 1µm-10“ 06.5557
Fine filter 1µm-10“ 06.5101
Ion exchanger DI 2800 S 02.2850-LAB

UV-Reactor/pure water system 50131981

Replacement UV-Lamp 50134462
Submergible pipe 50134463

UV-Reactor/storage tank: (option)

Replacement UV-Lamp 22.0095
Submergible pipe 22.0096

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22. Terminal assignment

22.1 LabTower AFT 20 (24V)

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22.2 LabTower AFT 40 (48V)

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23. Maintenance record

(Please note that correct keeping of this record is a condition for the validity of the guarantee)

Customer Address: Location:

Type of system:
Serial no.:
Year made:

Date: Resistance Resistance Change of Change of Change of Signature:

IES: Permeate: Prefilter: hardness Ion exchanger:
stabilizer:
[MΩxcm] [MΩxcm] yes/no yes/no yes/no

Any false entry is considered to be a falsification of documents.

The following points are to be observed to ensure the quality of the system:

1x/ Weekly, record measured values

*Acc. to the feedwater quality!

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