User Manual Elix Advantage 3/5/10/15 System Elix 3/5/10/15 System

Elix® Advantage 3/5/10/15 System
User Manual
Elix 3/5/10/15 System
About this User Manual
Purpose • This User Manual is intended for use with either an Elix Water Purification
System or an Elix Advantage Water Purification System.
• This User Manual is a guide for use during the installation, normal
operation and maintenance of an Elix or Elix Advantage Water Purification
System. It is highly recommended to completely read this manual and to
fully comprehend its contents before attempting installation, normal
operation or maintenance of the Water Purification System.
• If this User Manual is not the correct one for your Water Purification
System, then please contact Millipore.
Terminology The terms “Elix Water Purification System” and “Elix Advantage Water
Purification System” are replaced by the term “Water System” for the
remainder of this User Manual unless otherwise noted.
Document Rev. 0, 12/2008
About Millipore
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Safety Information
Statement Your Water System should be installed and 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
Water System.
Symbols
Symbol Meaning
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 Water 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 Water System Cabinet or inside of it that could be
hazardous.
This ELECTRICAL GROUND sticker is used to refer
to a position on the Water System Cabinet or inside
where an electrical ground connection is made.
This ELECTRICAL DANGER sticker is used to refer
to a position on the Water System Cabinet or inside
where an electrical danger could exist.
Do not remove the covers of the Water System at any time.

!
Electrical and mechanical components inside the Water System could pose a
hazard.
A qualified Millipore Service Representative should perform any work that
needs to be done while the Water System is opened.
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Table of Contents
Product Information..................................................................................................................8
Overview ..............................................................................................................................8
Cabinet .................................................................................................................................9
E-POD Unit ........................................................................................................................15
Reservoir ............................................................................................................................21
Consumables ......................................................................................................................22
Specifications and requirements.........................................................................................24
Installation................................................................................................................................29
Overview ............................................................................................................................29
Alarms generated during installation .................................................................................30
E-POD Unit ........................................................................................................................32
Main Cabinet tubings, cables and power cord ...................................................................35
Installing the Progard Pack ................................................................................................38
Rinsing the RO Cartridges .................................................................................................40
Registering [Examine Inlet Strainer] message timer..........................................................42
Registering [Perform RO Cl2 Cleaning] message timer....................................................44
Installing a POD Pak ..........................................................................................................46
Registering UV Lamp timer ...............................................................................................49
Calibrating the Flow rate....................................................................................................51
Software....................................................................................................................................54
Overview ............................................................................................................................54
Software Map.........................................................................................................................55
Standby Mode ........................................................................................................................56
General information ...........................................................................................................56
Description of Standby Menu ............................................................................................57
Manager Menu .......................................................................................................................60
Description .........................................................................................................................60
Ready Mode ...........................................................................................................................65
General information ...........................................................................................................65
Description of Ready Menu ...............................................................................................67
Using the Water System ..........................................................................................................73
Overview ............................................................................................................................73
Viewing water quality ........................................................................................................74
Viewing Operation .............................................................................................................75
Viewing Consumable Status ..............................................................................................78
Calling Millipore ................................................................................................................80
Viewing Information ..........................................................................................................81
Lab Closed feature .............................................................................................................83
Dispensing water ................................................................................................................85
Printing ...............................................................................................................................88
Maintenance .............................................................................................................................93
Overview ............................................................................................................................93
Maintenance Schedule........................................................................................................94
Replacing the Progard Pack and Vent Filter ......................................................................95
Sanitising the RO Cartridge(s) ...........................................................................................99
Cleaning the RO Cartridge(s)...........................................................................................102
Cleaning the Inlet Strainer................................................................................................104
Replacing a POD Pak.......................................................................................................107
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Alarms.....................................................................................................................................110
Overview ..........................................................................................................................110
Alarm Information............................................................................................................111
Summary of Alarm messages...........................................................................................116
Alerts.......................................................................................................................................119
Overview ..........................................................................................................................119
Alert information..............................................................................................................120
Summary of Alert messages.............................................................................................127
Ordering Information ...........................................................................................................131
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Product Information
Overview
Purpose This chapter contains topics related to the Water System.

Some of the more important topics in this chapter are:
• installation requirements,
• consumable information, and
• dimensions of various components of the Water System
Contents This chapter contains the following topics:
Topic See Page

Cabinet 9
E-POD Unit 15
Reservoir 21
Consumables 22
Specifications and requirements 24
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Cabinet
Overview
D
Item Description/Name
A Main Display
B Connections for tubings, power cord, level sensor and other cables
C Progard® Pack
D Sanitisation Port
Main Display The Main Display is used to navigate the Water System software.
function
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Cabinet, Continued
Details of the
Main Display
1
3
2
Item Description
1 LEDs
• Green = No Alerts or Alarms
• Yellow = Alert
• Red = Alarm
2 Main LCD
3 Main Keypad
• The use of the Right Keypad button is shown below.

• In this example, the system is changed from STANDBY Mode to READY
Right Mode.
Diagram 1 Action Diagram 2

Press .
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Cabinet, Continued
The use of the Left Keypad button is shown below.
Left Diagram 1 Action Diagram 2

Press .
The use of the Up Keypad button is shown below.
Up Diagram 1 Action Diagram 2

Press .
The use of the Down Keypad button is shown below.
Down Diagram 1 Action Diagram 2

Press .
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Cabinet, Continued
The use of the Validate Keypad button is shown below.
Validate Diagram 1 Action Diagram 2
Press .
READY Mode • The READY Mode screen display is explained below.

– water quality • This screen display shows the resistivity and temperature of the water filling
values the Reservoir.
• With Elix Advantage systems, the water from the reservoir can then be
dispensed from the E-POD® Unit. The quality of the water from the E-POD
Unit is shown on the
E-POD Display.
Diagram Explanation
In this example, the water filling the Reservoir
has:
• a resistivity of 12.5 MΩ.cm,
• is temperature compensated (TC),
• a temperature of 25.1°C, and
• the Reservoir is 80% full.
NOTE:
When the Water System stops filling the
Reservoir, the last measurements of water quality
are continuously displayed. New measurements
are displayed once the Reservoir starts to be
refilled.
• In this example, the Water System was powered
on but did not begin to fill the Reservoir.
• In this case, there are no water quality
measurements to display.
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Cabinet, Continued
LEDs The LEDs are described below.
Item Description
Green LED The Water System is operating
within specifications.
Yellow LED An Alert is present.
Red LED An Alarm is present.
NOTE:
• If an Alarm and an Alert are present at the same time, then only the red
LED is lit.
• The red and yellow LEDs are never lit at the same time.
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Cabinet, Continued
Ports and
cables
Item Description Item Description

1 RO Reject Port 8 Not used
2 Feed water Port 9 Reservoir Port
3 Port for RC-Link to E-POD A Power Entry connection
Unit* (100 – 240 V)
4 Port for RC-Link to E-POD B Accessories connection
Unit * (maximum 24 VDC)
5 Not Used C PS/2 cable connection
(maximum 5 VDC)
6 EDI Waste Port D Level Sensor
(maximum 5 VDC)
7 Reservoir Port E Ethernet connection
(maximum 5 VDC)
* Elix Advantage systems only
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E-POD Unit
Elix Advantage The E-POD unit is only used with Elix Advantage systems.
systems only
Overview
E
B
Item Description
A E-POD Plunger
B Point of Delivery
C POD Pak (Millipak® final filter pictured here)
D E-POD Arm
E E-POD Mast
F E-POD Base
G E-POD Display
H E-POD Keypad
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E-POD Unit, Continued
Display The E-POD Display is shown and explained here.

1 4
3 2
5 7
Display - 1 • STANDBY Mode is used only to access the Maintenance and Manager
STANDBY and Menus.
READY • READY Mode is the normal mode for Elix water production and delivery.
The Water System should be left in READY Mode during evenings,
weekends and other times of non use.
Display – 2 • The Reservoir volume is represented by 10 graphic bars.

Reservoir Level • Each bar is equal to 10% of the total Reservoir volume.
Display – 3 • Resistivity (MΩ.cm or μS/cm)

Values − Product water resistivity or conductivity
• Temperature (°C)
− Product water temperature
• Volumetric dispensing (L)
− Volumetric dispensing value
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Display – 4
Status of
consumables
Progard Pack out Progard Pack not in use Progard Pack in use
UV Lamp off UV Lamp on
NOTE:
When the icon is blinking, then replace the related consumable.
Display -5
Alert and • Alert: MAINTENANCE needed.
Alarm Symbols
• Water quality is still adequate.
Blinking
• Alarm: IMMEDIATE ACTION
needed.
• Water quality out of specification
Blinking or hardware problem.
• Another E-POD Unit has stopped
dispensing but it is locked. Locate
this E-POD Unit and press the
E-POD Plunger all the way down
and release.
• The Water System has dispensed
beyond the POD FLOW STOP
time. The FLOW AUTO STOP
Steady +
Alarm is shown on the Main
Display.
• Press the E-POD Plunger all the
way down and release.
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Display and
POD LOCKED • The microswitch inside the
Alarm E-POD Unit was locked when the
Water System made a transition to
+
Steady READY Mode.
• Press the E-POD Plunger all the
way down and release.
Display -
Volumetric Adjust the volume using (-) or (+)
Dispensing buttons. Press the volumetric
dispensing button to start delivery of
selected volume.
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Keypad The E-POD Keypad is shown and explained here.
A E
B C D
Item Description
A Press to start E-POD Recirculation
B Decrease volume
C Press to start volumetric dispensing
D Increase volume
E Press to get Instant Quality printout
Connections
B D
Item Description
A Printer cable connection
B PS/2 cable and Termination Plug connections
C Footswitch connection
D RC-Link tubing connections
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Termination The Termination Plug (shown below) is connected next to the PS/2 cable on
Plug the E-POD Base.
RC-Link • The RC-Link is the set of tubings and the PS/2 cable inside a sheath.
• The RC-Link is 2.7 metres in length.
Item Description
A PS/2 Cable
B Tubings
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Reservoir
Information Millipore recommends using a Reservoir having the following catalogue

number:
Size Catalogue Number

30 Litre TANKPE030
60 Litre TANKPE060
100 Litre TANKPE100
30 Litre Bench Integrated TANKBI030
100 Litre Bench Integrated ZBITANK01
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Consumables
Flow diagram The water flow through an Elix Water System is shown here in a flow
diagram.
The various consumables are described below.
Item Description
A Progard Pack
B UV 254 nm Lamp*
C POD Pak*
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Consumables, Continued
Progard Pack • The Progard Pack protects the RO Cartridge in order to increase its lifetime.
• The Progard Pack prevents mineral scaling, organic fouling and chlorine
oxidation of the RO Cartridge(s).
Item Description
Progard Pack Performs benefits listed above.
Progard Pack • Performs benefits listed above except it does not
without prevent mineral scaling.
Polyphosphate • This is used with feed waters not having tendencies to
form mineral scale.
UV 254 nm • The UV 254 nm Lamp is available on Elix Advantage systems only.

Lamp • It emits light at 254 nm.
• It is used to kill bacteria.
POD Pak • The POD Pak is the final water purification device (Elix Advantage systems
only).
• It is attached to the Point of Delivery outlet.
• The POD Pak provides additional quality and insurance that trace
contaminants related to specific applications are removed just before water
is delivered.
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Specifications and requirements
Elix Water The water produced by the Elix system has the following characteristics.
quality
Parameter Specification Units
Resistivity >5 MΩ.cm @25°C
TOC < 30 ppb
Bacteria* ≤1 cfu/mL
Distribution Flow Rate* 0.3 – 2 L/min
(*)Elix Advantage with Millipak Final Filter
NOTE:
These specifications are valid for Elix water feed within specification and for
routine operation. Some specifications may not be achieved at start-up.
Weight The various weights are found in the table below.
Item Operating Shipping

Weight Weight
E-POD Unit 4.7 kg 7.2 kg
Elix 3 21.5 kg 21.7 kg
Elix 5 21.7 kg 21.9 kg
Elix 10 23.4 kg 23.6 kg
Elix 15 23.7 kg 23.9 kg
Elix Advantage 3 24.4 kg 24.6 kg
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Specifications and requirements, Continued
Electrical The electrical specifications and data are found in the table below.
Parameter Value
Voltage 100-230 VAC ±10%
Frequency 50-60 Hz ±10%
Main Fuse • 2.5 Amp Fast Acting; 5 mm x 20 mm; 250 V
safety voltage.
• The fuse should be serviced by a qualified
Millipore Service Representative.
Power Used 160 VA
Power Cord Length 2.5 metres
Electrical Ground Earth Grounded
Power Cord use • The Water System is powered on and off by
removing the power cord from the wall outlet.
• The power cord should be plugged into a wall
outlet that is accessible.
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Dimensions
50 cm
33.2 cm 48.4 cm
34.6 cm
54.6
52.2 81.4
cm cm cm
57.9
45.7
cm
cm
55 cm
∅ 23 cm
Elix Advantage systems only
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Materials of Please contact Millipore for a list of the Materials of Construction.

construction
Feed water The Feed water requirements are listed here.
Parameter Value
Type of Feed water Potable tap water
Conductivity < 2000 μS/cm
Pressure 1 bar < P < 6 bar
Temperature 5°C < T < 35°C
Dissolved CO2 < 30 ppm
Free Chlorine < 3 ppm
Fouling Index < 12
pH 4 < pH < 10
Environmental The Environmental requirements are listed here.
Parameter Value
Altitude < 3000 metres
Ambient operating temperature 4 – 40°C
Ambient storage temperature 4 – 40°C
Installation Category II
Location The Water System is intended for
indoor use only.
Pollution Degree 2
Relative humidity during storage Maximum relative humidity 80%
and operation for temperatures up to 31°C
decreasing linearly to 50% relative
humidity at 40°C.
Noise Level The noise level is < 50 dB at a distance of 1 metre.
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Consumables • The minimum consumables required for installation are listed here.
• Note that these items are not shipped with the Water System and must be
ordered separately:
− Progard Pack, and
− POD Pak (for Elix Advantage systems only).
Reservoir The Reservoir must be located relative to the Water System:

location • 0 ≤ y ≤ 2 metres, where y = vertical distance, and
• 0 ≤ x ≤ 3 metres, where x = horizontal distance.
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Installation
Overview
Purpose This chapter explains how to install the Water System.
Topic See Page

Alarms generated during installation 30
E-POD Unit 32
Main Cabinet tubings, cables and power cord 35
Installing the Progard Pack 38
Rinsing the RO Cartridges 40
Registering [Examine Inlet Strainer] message timer 42
Registering [Perform RO Cl2 Cleaning] message timer 44
Installing a POD Pak 46
Registering UV Lamp timer 49
Calibrating the Flow rate 51
Summary list The steps shown below outline the sequence and major actions of a Water
System installation. Please refer to this list throughout the installation.
Step Action
1 Assemble the E-POD Unit *
2 Connect the RC-Link to the E-POD Unit *
3 Install Water System tubings, cables and power cord
4 Power on the Water System
5 Install the Progard Cartridge
6 Flush and rinse the RO Cartridge(s)
7 Fill the Reservoir
8 Register the timer for the [Examine Inlet Strainer] message
9 Register the timer for the [Perform RO Cl2 Cleaning] message
10 Install and Register the POD Pak *
11 Register the UV Lamp timer *
12 Calibrate the Product Water flowrate *
* Elix Advantage systems only.
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Alarms generated during installation
Overview • During the installation of an Elix Water System, certain Alarm messages are
generated.
• This occurs because:
− the Reservoir is empty,
− there is air in the tubings and in the Progard Pack,
− the Progard Pack is not installed, and
− an automatic flush of the Progard Pack is manually cancelled.
• These alarms are explained here. The ways to cancel them are explained
also. For more information about Alarm messages, see the chapter titled
“Alarms”.
[Tank Empty] • This alarm occurs because the Reservoir is empty during most of the
message installation.
• This alarm goes away when the Reservoir is partially full.
• To cancel the text display of this alarm message, follow the instructions on
the LCD.
[Progard Pack • This alarm occurs because the Progard Pack is not installed.
Out] message • This alarm goes away when the Progard Pack is detected by the Water
System.
the LCD.
[Elix Product R • This alarm occurs because there is air in the tubing near a resistivity sensor.
< SP] message • This alarm goes away when a few litres of water are produced by the Water
System.
the LCD.
[Low Feed • This alarm occurs because there is air in the tubings and in the new Progard
Water Pack.
Pressure] • When the air is gone and replaced with water, this alarm does not occur
message
anymore during installation.
the LCD.
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Alarms generated during installation, Continued
Eliminate [Low Follow the steps below to allow the Water System to function after the [Low
Feed Water Feed Water Pressure] alarm message is displayed.
Pressure]
message Step Action Diagram
1 When the feed water pressure is
low, the Water System has an
Alarm.
2 Cancel the text display of this

alarm. Press .
3
Press .
4 • The Water System tests the

feed water pressure again.
• If the pressure is sufficient,
then the alarm does not
appear again.
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E-POD Unit
Elix Advantage If you are installing an Elix Advantage system, then complete the procedure
Only below.
Otherwise, go to section “Main Cabinet tubings, cables and power cord”.
Assembling Follow the steps below to assemble the E-POD Unit.
Step Action Result

1 • Open the E-POD Unit box.
• Locate the E-POD Base and
the E-POD Mast.
• Screw them together.
2 • Locate the E-POD Arm.

• Press on the locking handle
and slide the E-POD Arm
onto the E-POD Mast.
• Note that the height can be
adjusted up or down.
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Connecting the Follow the steps below to connect the RC-Link to the E-POD Base.
RC-Link
Step Action Diagram
1 Locate the two tubing ports on
the back of the E-POD Base.
2 Connect the RC-Link tubing to

the E-POD Ports:
• Unscrew the 2 nuts from the
E-POD Ports.
• Push the end of each piece of
tubing through the nuts.
• Push this end of the pieces of
tubing onto the plastic stem.
• Tighten the 2 nuts.
NOTE:
Either end of the RC-Link can
be attached to the E-POD Unit.
3 Connect the RC-Link PS/2

cable to either PS/2 port on the
E-POD Base.
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Connecting the
RC-Link Step Action Diagram
(continued) 4 Connect the Termination Plug
to the other PS/2 port on the
E-POD Base.
Make sure the PS/2 cable and the Termination Plug are well connected
to the E-POD Unit.
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Main Cabinet tubings, cables and power cord
Summary
Item Description
1 RO Reject Water tubing. Goes to a drain.
2 Feed water supply tubing to water system.
3 Tubing to E-POD Unit. Use the RC-Link tubing.*
4 Tubing to E-POD Unit. Use the RC-Link tubing.*
5 Not used
6 EDI Module waste water tubing. Goes to a drain.
7 The tubing connected here comes from the bottom of
the Reservoir. See the next section.
8 Not used
9 The tubing connected here goes to the bottom of the
Reservoir. See the next section.
A Power cord
B Accessories cable
C PS/2 cable
D Level Sensor from Reservoir
E Ethernet cable
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Main Cabinet tubings, cables and power cord, Continued
Reservoir The tubings from the Water System Ports 7 and 9 are connected to the
connections Reservoir as shown here.
NOTE:
The valve where the tubing from Port 7 is connected must be opened.
Feed water • Install the feed water tubing as shown here.

tubing to pipe • Note that the fitting has a strainer inside.
• This is called the Inlet Strainer for the remainder of this User Manual.
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Main Cabinet tubings, cables and power cord, Continued
Powering the • Open the feed water source.

system • Plug the power cord into the Water System.
• Plug the power cord into a source of electrical power.
• The Main LCD shows a series of start-up screens.
Alarm • Because the Water System is starting with an empty Tank and without a
messages Progard Pack installed, there are alarm messages displayed.
• These alarms are:
− [Tank Empty], and
− [Progard Pack Out].
Cancel Alarms • When an Alarm message is displayed, follow the instructions on the screen
to cancel the text display of the Alarm.
• Cancel the text displays of the Alarm messages.
• When the Alarm messages are cancelled, check that the displayed date is
correct.
Check the date
• If necessary, go to the Manager Menu Software and correct the date and
time. See the Software Map in the beginning of the Software Chapter for
more information.
• Do not install a Progard Pack until the displayed date is correct.
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Installing the Progard Pack
Procedure Follow the steps below to install a new Progard Pack.
Step Action Diagram

1 Start in STANDBY Mode.
NOTE:
The [Progard Pack Out] Alarm
message is not shown at this
time. By following the
instructions earlier in this
manual, the alarm was
cancelled.
2 • Open the left door of the
Water System Cabinet.
• Remove the 2 protective caps
located on the ports inside.
3 • Remove the covers on the 2

ports of the Progard Pack.
• Make sure the rubber O-rings
are firmly in place.
• Wet the O-rings with water.
4 Push the top of the Progard

Pack into the ports on the
Water System.
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Installing the Progard Pack, Continued
Procedure
(continued) Step Action Diagram
5 Push the bottom of the Progard
Pack inwards.
6 • Push the pack locking handle

down.
• Close the left door.
7 One minute later, the Main

LCD shows that a new Progard
Pack is installed.
8
Press .
9 When the Progard Pack flush

has finished, the Water System
goes to READY Mode.
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Rinsing the RO Cartridges
The RO Cartridges must be flushed and rinsed when the Water System is
installed.
Rinse the RO Failure to do this results in poor water quality.
Cartridges
Procedure Follow the steps below to flush and rinse the RO Cartridge(s).
Step Action Diagram

2 • Select Menu.
• Press .
3 • Select Maintenance.
• Press .
4 • Select Install new RO.

• Press .
5 Press .
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Rinsing the RO Cartridges, Continued
Procedure
6 Press .
7
Press .
8 After 15 minutes, the LCD

looks like this.
9 When the 225 minute RO rinse

is finished, the Water System
returns to READY Mode.
10 • The Reservoir is now being

filled.
• The Reservoir water level is
indicated on the bottom of the
screen in READY mode or on
the E-POD Display (Elix
Advantage systems only).
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Registering [Examine Inlet Strainer] message timer
Introduction • The timer used for cleaning the Inlet Strainer must be reset when the
Water System is installed.
• If this is not done, then the message indicating that the message [Examine
Inlet Strainer] is shown too early.
Procedure This procedure shows how to reset the timer used for the message [Examine
Inlet Strainer].
Step Action Diagram

2 • Select Menu.
• Press .
• Press .
4 • Select Clean Strainer.

• Press .
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Registering [Examine Inlet Strainer] message timer, Continued
Procedure
5 Press .
6
Press .
7
Press 3 times on .
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Registering [Perform RO Cl2 Cleaning] message timer
Introduction • The timer used to perform RO Cl2 cleaning must be reset when the Water
System is installed.
• If this is not done, then the message indicating that the message [Perform
RO Cl2 Cleaning] is shown too early.
Note
This is only done once, at installation. In the future, this timer is reset
automatically an RO Cl2 cleaning is performed.
Procedure This procedure shows how to reset the timer used for the message [Perform
RO Cl2 Cleaning].
Step Action Diagram

2 • Select Menu.
• Press .
• Press .
4 • Select Reset RO CL2

Cleaning.
• Press .
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Registering [Perform RO Cl2 Cleaning] message timer,
Continued
Procedure
5
Press .
6 Press 3 times on .
Elix Advantage If you are installing an Elix Advantage system, please proceed to the next
systems section.
If you are installing an Elix system, the installation is complete.
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Installing a POD Pak
Only below.
Overview The installation of a POD Pak involves 2 steps. These are:

• placing and flushing the POD Pak onto the E-POD Unit, and
• registering the installation of a specific POD Pak.
Placing and Follow the instructions delivered with the POD Pak to install and flush it.
flushing
Registering Follow the steps below to register the installation of the POD Pak.
Step Action Diagram

2 • Select Menu.
• Press .
• Press .
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Installing a POD Pak, Continued
Registering
4 • Scroll down to
Install E-POD Pak 1.
• Select it.
5 Press .
6 Press .
7 • In this example, you choose

Millipak.
• Press .
8 Press .
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Installing a POD Pak, Continued
Registering
9
Press .
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Registering UV Lamp timer
Only below.
Introduction • The timer used for the 254 nm UV Lamp must be reset when the Water
System is installed.
• If this is not done, then the message indicating that a Lamp replacement is
needed is shown too early.
NOTE:
Before doing this, make sure that the date and time have been checked for
accuracy.
Procedure This procedure shows how to reset the timer used for the UV 254 nm Lamp.
Step Action Diagram

2 • Select Menu.
• Press .
• Press .
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Registering UV Lamp timer, Continued
Procedure
4 • Select Install UV 254 nm
Lamp.
• Press .
5 Press .
6 Press .
7
Press .
8
Press 3 times on .
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Calibrating the Flow rate
Only below.
Introduction • The Water System flow rate should be calibrated when the Water System is
installed.
• This calibration should be done with E-POD Unit 1 in case there are
multiple E-POD Units.
• A 1 Litre graduated cylinder is needed.
Procedure Follow the steps below to perform a Flow Calibration.
Step Action Diagram

1 Go to STANDBY Mode.
2 • Select Menu.
• Press .
3 • Enter the Manager Menu.

• See the Software Chapter to
learn how to enter the
Manager Menu.
4 • Select Setup.
• Press .
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Calibrating the Flow rate, Continued
Procedure
5 • Select Flow Calibration.
• Press .
6 • Place a 1 L Graduated
Cylinder under the E-POD
Unit.
• Press .
7 • Using the E-POD Keypad,

press .
8 • Water dispenses
automatically from E-POD
Unit 1.
• Wait until it stops dispensing
water.
9 • Measure the amount of water

(in ml) that was dispensed.
• Suppose 870 ml was
collected.
• Input this using the Keypad.
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Calibrating the Flow rate, Continued
Procedure
10
Press .
11
Press 3 times on .
Installation The installation is now complete.

complete!
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Software
Overview
Purpose The purpose of this chapter is to explain the various software used in the
Water System.
Topic See Page

Software Map 55
Standby Mode 56
Manager Menu 60
Ready Mode 65
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Software Map
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Standby Mode
General information
Purpose STANDBY mode is used primarily for:

• maintenance actions, and
• accessing the Manager Menu.
Display
Main Display E-POD Display*
READY Mode
from Diagram 1 Action Diagram 2
STANDBY
Mode Press .
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Description of Standby Menu
Maintenance The Maintenance Menu is described below.
Diagram 1 Diagram 2
Item Description
Install Pretreatment Used to reset Alert message [Replace External
Pre-Treatment].
Clean Strainer Used to reset Alert message [Examine Inlet
Strainer].
Install Progard Used to see general information about the Progard
Pack exchange.
Install new RO Used to start a flush and rinse of a new RO
Cartridge.
Install UV 254 Lamp Used to reset Alert message [Replace 254 nm
Lamp].
Install Egard Used to see general information about the E-Gard
Cartridge exchange.
Install E-POD Pak 1 Used to reset Alert message [Replace E-POD Pak
1].
Install ASM UV Used to reset Alert message [Replace ASM UV
Lamp].
Reset RO CL2 Used to reset Alert message [Perform RO Cl2
Cleaning Cleaning] at installation.
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Description of Standby Menu, Continued
Sanitise/Clean
Diagram 1 Diagram 2
Item Description
RO CL2 Cleaning Used to sanitise the RO
Cartridge(s).
RO pH Cleaning Used to clean the RO Cartridge(s).
System Cleaning Contact Millipore for more
information.
Suitability
Tests Diagram 1 Diagram 2
Item Description
Res Suitability Test Contact Millipore for more
Temp Suitability Test information.
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Description of Standby Menu, Continued
Language
Diagram 1 Diagram 2
Item Description
Language Change the displayed language.
Manager Menu See the next section for information about the Manager Menu.
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Manager Menu
Description
How to enter • See the Software Map at the beginning of this chapter. The map shows how
to enter the Manager Menu.
• To enter the Manager Menu, it is necessary to input a Login and a
Password.
• The Software Map indicates how to input a Login and a Password.
Change ID and
Password Diagram 1 Diagram 2
Item Description
Change ID and Password Change the Login and Password
used to enter the Manager Menu.
Date and Time

Diagram 1 Diagram 2
Item Description
Date and Time Change the Water System date and
time.
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Description, Continued
Set Points
Diagram 1 Diagram 2
Item Description
Pretreatment Change set point for controlling the
frequency of the message [Replace
External Pre-Treatment].
Strainer Frequency Change set points for controlling the
frequency of the message [Examine Inlet
Strainer].
Tap Feed Cond Change set point controlling the message
[Tap Feed Conductivity > SP].
RO Rejection Change set point controlling the message
[RO Rejection < SP].
RO CL2 Cleaning Change set point for controlling the
frequency of the message [Perform RO Cl2
Cleaning]
Permeate Cond Change set point controlling the message
[Permeate C > SP].
Elix Product Res Change set point controlling the message
[Elix Product R < SP].
Tank Refill Change set point controlling the tank level
where the Water System starts to refill the
tank.
Millipak Change set point controlling the message
[Replace E-POD Pak X in YY Days]
(where 1 ≤ X ≤ 3 and
1 ≤ YY ≤ 14).
BioPak
EDS-Pak See above.
POD Pak A, POD Pak B
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Units
Diagram 1 Diagram 2
Item Description
Pressure • Change the displayed units of pressure.
• Choices are bar, psi and KPa.
Elix Product • Change the displayed units of Elix Product
Water quality.
• Choices are MΩ.cm or μS/cm.
Tank Volume • Change the displayed units of Tank Volume.
• Choices are % full, Litres or US Gallons.
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Setup
Diagram 1 Diagram 2
Item Description
Install Date Change the installation date.
Buzzer Change the trigger for the Buzzer.
EPOD Recirc Mode Change the amount of time that the Water
System automatically recirculates water
through the UV 254 nm Lamp, so as to adapt
the recirculation time to the Reservoir size.
POD Flow Stop Change the amount of time that the E-POD
Unit dispenses continuously before it
automatically stops.
Temp Comp Mode Change the Temperature Compensation
Mode.
Flow Calibration Used for performing a flow calibration.
UV 254 nm Activation Used to activate or deactivate the UV 254 nm
Lamp.
ASM UV Lamp Schedule • Used to change the times when the ASM
(Automatic Sanitisation Module) turns on.
• See the ASM User Manual for more
information.
Network Settings • Change Network settings.
• Contact Millipore for more information.
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User The User Parameters are seen when a History Report is printed out.
Parameters
Diagram 1 Diagram 2
Item Description
Company Name
Department Name
Address
Postal Code Change the item
City
Country
Email
History
Summary Diagram 1 Diagram 2
Item Description
History Summary Used to see the day by day history
of the Water System.
Print Elix History See the section “Printing” for more
Print Options information.
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Ready Mode
General information
Purpose • In READY Mode, water can be dispensed from the E-POD unit (Elix
Advantage systems only).
• The Water System should be left in READY Mode most of the time.
Display
Main Display E-POD Display*
STANDBY
Mode from Display Action Result
READY Mode
Press .
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General information, Continued
READY Mode • The READY Mode screen display is explained below.

– water quality • This screen shows the resistivity and temperature of the water filling the
values Reservoir.
• On Elix Advantage systems, the E-POD Display also shows the quality of
this water.
READY Mode screen Explanation

In this example, the water filling the
Reservoir has:
• a resistivity of 12.5 MΩ.cm,
• is temperature compensated,
• a temperature of 25.1°C, and
• the Reservoir is 80% full.
NOTE:
When the Water System stops
filling the Reservoir, the last
measurements of water quality are
displayed.
• In this example, the Water System
was powered on but did not begin
to fill the Reservoir.
• In this case, there are no water
quality measurements to display.
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Description of Ready Menu
Water Quality
Diagram 1 Diagram 2
Item Description
Elix Water Quality View the quality of the water filling the
Reservoir.
Tank Level View the level of water in the Reservoir.
Print Instant For Elix Advantage systems only

Qualiy
Diagram 1 Diagram 2
Item Description
Elix Instant Quality Print the parameters related to the quality of
water filling the Reservoir.
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Description of Ready Menu, Continued
View Operation
Diagram 1 Diagram 2
Item Description
System Operation View operating parameters:
• operating mode,
• feed water and pump pressures,
• Reverse Osmosis Cartridge data
− feed and permeate conductivity, and
− RO % Rejection
• status of UV lamp, and
• status of pumps.
System Alerts • View a list of active Alert messages.
• See the Alert Chapter for more information.
System Alarms • View a list of active Alarm messages.
• See the Alarm Chapter for more information.
System Measures View:
• accumulated production time,
• pump voltages,
• EDI Module electrical data,
• UV Lamp electrical data, and
• flowmetre measurements.
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Consumables
Status Diagram 1 Diagram 2
Consumable Description
Pretreatment View information about various
Progard consumable items. Information
UV 254 nm Lamp may include:
ASM UV Lamp • installation date,
Egard • lifetime remaining,
• POD Pak 1, • volume processed,
• POD Pak 2, or • catalogue number, and
• POD Pak 3. • serial number
NOTE:
Not all of this information is shown
for each type of consumable item.
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Call Millipore
Diagram 1 Diagram 2
Item Description
Application Specialist View:
Service Engineer • name,
Tech Service • phone number, and
Other • email address of a Millipore
Representative.
NOTE:
This information is typically
inputted by a Millipore Service
Representative.
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Service
Tracking Diagram 1 Diagram 2
Item Description
Installation • View information that was
Repair inputted into the Water System at
Service Contract time of servicing.
Contract Expires • View information related to
Next Service upcoming service.
Next Calibration
Next Qualification NOTE:
This information is typically
inputted by a Millipore
Representative.
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Information
Diagram 1 Diagram 2
Item Description
Flow Schematic View information that explains the purpose of
the major components.
Version View Software versions.
System Information View:
• System Type,
• Catalogue Number,
• Serial Number,
• Installation Date, and
• Manufacturing Date.
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Using the Water System
Overview
Purpose The purpose of this chapter is to explain:

• how to view information, operating parameters and other things about the
Water System,
• how to leave the Water System when it is not used for a long time,
• ways that water can be dispensed from the Water System, and
• how to print.
Topic See Page

Viewing water quality 74
Viewing Operation 75
Viewing Consumable Status 78
Calling Millipore 80
Viewing Information 81
Lab Closed feature 83
Dispensing water 85
Printing 88
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Viewing water quality
Procedure Follow the steps below to view the water quality.
Step Action Diagram

1 Make sure the Water System is
in READY Mode.
2 • Select Menu.
• Press .
3 • Select Water Quality.

• Press .
4 • Select Elix Water Quality.

• Press .
NOTE:
The term ‘TC’ means that the resistivity value is temperature compensated.
5
Press 3 times on .
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Viewing Operation
Introduction • VIEW OPERATION allows you to see the status of major components.
• Under the View Operation LCD, the following items can be selected:
− System Operation,
− System Alerts,
− System Alarms, and
− System Measures
System Follow the steps below to go to the System Operation LCD.

Operation
Step Action Diagram
1 Start in READY Mode.
2 • Select Menu.
• Press .
3 • Select View Operation.

• Press .
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Viewing Operation, Continued
System
Operation Step Action Diagram
(continued) 4 • Select System Operation.
• Press .
5
To see more, press .
System Alerts
An example Alert is shown here.
This is an Alert that is currently
being displayed on the bottom of the
Main Display in READY Mode or
in STANDBY Mode.
When the timer for the ASM UV

Lamp is reset, then this Alert is no
longer shown on the System Alerts
screen.
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Viewing Operation, Continued
System Alarms
An example Alarm is shown here.
This is an Alarm that is currently
displayed on the Main Display
unless you override the display for
one hour.
When the cause of this Alarm is

fixed, then this Alarm is no longer
shown on the System Alarms
screen.
System
Measures Various measurements related to the
Water System are shown here.
To see more measurements,

press .
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Viewing Consumable Status
Introduction Consumables Status allows you to see information related to the various
consumables.
Procedure Follow the steps below to view Consumables Status.
Step Action Diagram

2 • Select Menu.
• Press .
3 • Select Consumables Status.

• Press .
4
To see more, press .
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Viewing Consumable Status, Continued
Procedure
5 • Select the consumable that
you would like to see
information about.
• As an example, the Progard
Pack status is shown here.
• Choose other consumables to
see their status
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Calling Millipore
Introduction • Call Millipore allows you to see contact information.

• A Millipore Service Representative can put this information into the
Water System.
Procedure Follow the steps below to view information under Call Millipore.
Step Action Diagram

2 • Select Menu.
• Press .
3 • Select Call Millipore.

• Press .
4 • Select the type of Millipore

Representative you wish to
contact.
• Press .
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Viewing Information
Introduction INFORMATION allows you to view:

• flow schematic information,
• version information, and
• serial number and other information.
Procedure Follow the steps below to see information about the Water System.
Step Action Diagram

2 • Select Menu.
• Press .
3 • Select Information.
• Press .
4 • Select the type of information

you wish to view. Two
examples are shown below.
• Press .
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Viewing Information, Continued
Version The various versions for the Water System are shown here.
This LCD shows the version used
for various components inside the
Water System.
System The Catalogue Number, Serial Number and other information are shown here.
Information The Serial Number is something you should reference when you contact
Millipore.
This LCD shows information such

as the Serial Number and the
Catalogue Number.
NOTE:
The Inst Date (Installation Date)
needs to be inputted by a Millipore
Service Representative. The date is
not automatically generated by the
Water System.
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Lab Closed feature
Overview Whenever a Water System is not used for a long time, it is beneficial to have
periodic flushes of various components. This ensures optimal water quality
when the system is used again.
What not to do Do not turn off the power to the Water System when it is not used for a long
time (i.e. more than a few days).
What is the Lab The Lab Closed feature is a software selection that allows the Water System
Closed to:
Feature? • go into Filling Tank Mode between 10:00 and 10:30 each day, and
• perform a periodic flush for 3 minutes every 3 hours.
NOTE:
During Lab Closed Mode, the Reservoir drain valve is deliberately left open.
This allows any produced water to go to a drain.
Procedure
Step Action Diagram
1 • Go to the Manager Menu.
See the Software Chapter
Map for more information on
how to enter the Manager
Menu.
• Scroll down to Lab closed.
2
Press .
3
Press .
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Lab Closed feature, Continued
Procedure
(continued) Step Action
4 • Place a piece of tubing between a valve on the bottom of the
Reservoir and a sink or drain.
• Open the valve.
NOTE:
The drain is a potential source of bacterial contamination. It is
recommended not to place the tubing directly into a drain.
Exiting Follow the steps below to exit LAB CLOSED Mode.
Step Action Diagram

1 The Water System is in Lab
Closed Mode.
2 • Go to STANDBY Mode.
• The Water System exits LAB
CLOSED Mode.
3 Go to READY Mode.
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Dispensing water
Elix Advantage Dispensing water is only possible with Elix Advantage systems.
systems only
Optimise Water The Elix Product Water quality can be optimised before dispensing it.
Quality To do this, press the Recirculation Keypad Button on the E-POD Keypad (the
system will recirculate water for 3 minutes through the UV 254 nm Lamp).
Using the To dispense water, press down on the E-POD Unit plunger while in READY
E-POD Plunger Mode.
0 L H
Position Water flow

0 No water delivered
L Low Flow (push slightly)
H High Flow (push down and hold, release when done)
H Continuous high flow (push down and release; push down
again to stop).
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Dispensing water, Continued
Volumetric Follow the steps below to volumetrically dispense from the E-POD Unit.
dispensing
Step Action Diagram
1 Make sure the Water System is
in READY Mode.
2 • Place the Water System into a

forced recirculation mode.
• To do this, press this button
on the E-POD Keypad.
In this example, the desired

amount of water is 2.75 Litres.
3 Press these buttons to change
the desired amount of water.
4 Press this button. The E-POD

Unit will start dispensing water
a few seconds later.
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Dispensing water, Continued
Volumetric
dispensing Step Action Diagram
(continued) 5 When the volumetric
dispensing is finished, the
E-POD Display will look like
this for 3 minutes.
6 After 3 minutes, the E-POD

Display will look like this.
Footswitch It is possible to use a Footswitch accessory with the E-POD Unit.

Contact Millipore for more information.
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Printing
Overview A print out can be obtained from an Elix Advantage system.

See the paragraphs below for more information.
Hardware • A parallel port printer cable is needed. The cable has the following
characteristics:
− 1 end = 25 pin Db-25 male parallel printer port connection, and
− 1 end = 36 pin Centronics male parallel port connection.
• A parallel port printer is needed.
• Contact Millipore for a list of recommended printers.
Printer cable The printer cable is connected to the E-POD Base.

connection
Instant Quality The Instant Quality Report can be obtained from using:
Report - • the E-POD Keypad, or
obtaining • the Main Display.
Instant Quality Press this button in READY Mode to get an Elix Instant Quality Printout.
Report from
E-POD Keypad
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Printing, Continued
Instant Quality Follow the steps below to obtain an Instant Quality Report from the Main
Report from Display.
Main Display
Step Action Diagram
1 • Make sure the Water System
is in READY Mode.
• Select MENU.
2
Press .
3 • Select Print Instant Quality.

• Press .
NOTE:
For an Instant Quality Report, the Water System should be filling the
Reservoir or an E-POD Unit should be in use.
4
Press .
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Printing, Continued
Instant Quality
Report from Step Action Diagram
Main Display 5
(continued) The printing has finished.
6
Press 3 times on .
History A System History Report can be printed out.

Printout
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Printing, Continued
History Follow the steps below to print a History Report.

Printout
procedure Step Action Diagram
1 • Go to the MANAGER
MENU.
• See the Software Chapter
Map for information on how
to access the MANAGER
MENU.
2 • Select History.
• Press .
3 • Select Print Elix History.

• Press .
4 • Select Start Date.

• Press .
5 • Adjust the Start Date.
• Press .
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Printing, Continued
History
Printout Step Action Diagram
procedure 6 Repeat the steps above to adjust
(continued)
the End Date.
7 • Select Print.
• Press .
8
Press .
9 When the printing is done, the

LCD looks like this.
10
Press 3 times on .
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Maintenance
Overview
Purpose The purpose of this chapter is to explain the common maintenance needed for
a Water System.
Topic See Page

Maintenance Schedule 94
Replacing the Progard Pack and Vent Filter 95
Sanitising the RO Cartridge(s) 99
Cleaning the RO Cartridge(s) 102
Cleaning the Inlet Strainer 104
Replacing a POD Pak 107
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Maintenance Schedule
Consumables
Item Maintenance needed When
Progard Pack
When prompted to by
Reservoir Vent Filter Replacement
an LCD message.
UV 254 nm Lamp*
When prompted to by
POD Pak* Replacement an LCD message or as
necessary.
NOTE:
• It is recommended to have a Millipore Field Service Representative change
the 254 nm UV lamp in the system.
• The replacement of this lamp involves removing the cover of the system.
The instructions for replacing this lamp are not included in this User
Manual. The instructions are included with the replacement lamp.
Cleaning/
Sanitisation Item Maintenance needed When
Inlet Strainer Cleaning When prompted to by
an LCD message or as
necessary.
Cl2 cleaning When prompted to by
RO Cartridge(s) an LCD message.
pH Cleaning As necessary.
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Replacing the Progard Pack and Vent Filter
When The Progard Pack and Tank Vent Filter should be replaced when one of the
following Alert messages is displayed.
• Alert message = [Replace Progard and Tank Vent Filter in XX Days]
• Alert message = [Replace Progard and Tank Vent Filter]
The Progard Pack must be rinsed after it is installed.

Attention
Removing Remove the used Progard Pack by following the steps below.
Step Action Diagram

1 Place the system into
STANDBY Mode.
2 • Open the Water System left

door.
• Lift up the Pack Locking
Handle.
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Replacing the Progard Pack and Vent Filter, Continued
Removing
3 Remove the used Progard Pack.
4 The system will indicate that

the Progard Pack is removed in
a few moments.
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Placing Follow the steps below to install a new Progard Pack.
Step Action Diagram

1 • Remove the covers on the 2
ports of the Progard Pack.
• Look inside the ports.
• Make sure the rubber O-rings
are firmly in place.
• Wet the O-rings with water.
2 • Push the top of the Progard

Pack into the ports on the
Water System.
• Push on the bottom of the
Progard Pack.
3 • Push the Pack Locking

Handle down.
• Close the left door.
Go to the next set of steps to flush the Progard Pack.
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Flushing • The Progard Pack must be flushed out when it is newly installed.
• Follow the steps below.
Step Action Diagram

1 When a new Progard Pack is
installed, the LCD looks like
this.
2
Press .
3 When the Progard Pack flush

has finished, the Water System
goes to READY Mode.
Vent Filter • The Tank Vent Filter is replaced when the Progard Pack is replaced.
• See the User Manual supplied with the Reservoir for more information.
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Sanitising the RO Cartridge(s)
Wear Eye Safety Glasses and Laboratory Gloves and other appropriate safety
!
equipment when sanitising the RO Cartridge(s).
Safety
Opening the Follow the steps below to open the Sanitisation Port.
Sanitisation
Port Step Action Diagram
1 • Go to STANDBY Mode.
• Allow the Water System to
depressurise for a few
seconds.
2 Use the Sanitisation Port

Removal Tool and loosen the
cap.
3 Remove the cap.
Closing the Reverse the steps above.

Sanitisation
Port NOTE:
Do not use the Sanitisation Port Removal Tool to tighten the cap.
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Sanitising the RO Cartridge(s), Continued
Sanitising Follow the steps below to sanitise the RO Cartridge(s).
Step Action Diagram

1 Place a chlorine tablet into the
Sanitisation Port.
2 Put the cap back on and hand-

tighten it.
4 • Select Menu.
• Press .
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Sanitising the RO Cartridge(s), Continued
Sanitising
5 • Select Sanitise/Clean.
• Press .
6 • Select RO CL2 Cleaning.

• Press .
7
• Press .
• The RO CL2 cleaning mode

will last 19 minutes.
8 When the cleaning is finished,

the Water System automatically
goes into READY Mode.
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Cleaning the RO Cartridge(s)
Wear Eye Safety Glasses and Laboratory Gloves and other appropriate safety
!
equipment when cleaning the RO Cartridge(s).
Safety
Cleaning Follow the steps below to clean the RO Cartridge(s).
Step Action Diagram

1 Open the sanitisation port as
described in the previous
section.
2 Place a cleaning agent pouch

(ROClean™ A or ROClean B)
into the Sanitisation Port.
3 Put the cap back on and hand-

tighten it.
NOTE:
The chemical in the pouch will
dissolve during the pH
Cleaning sequence. Remove
the empty pouch the next time
the Santisation Port cap is
removed.
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Cleaning the RO Cartridge(s), Continued
Cleaning
5 • Select Menu.
• Press .
6 • Select Sanitise/Clean.
• Press .
7 • Select RO pH Cleaning.
• Press .
8
• Press .
• The RO pH cleaning will last

142 minutes.
9 When the pH Cleaning is

finished, the Water System
automatically returns to
READY Mode.
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Cleaning the Inlet Strainer
Purpose • The purpose of the Inlet Strainer is to prevent a large particle from entering
the Water System.
• If the Inlet Strainer becomes clogged, then feed water does not flow freely
to the Water System.
• Cleaning the Inlet Strainer removes any trapped debris.
When • The Inlet Strainer should be cleaned when the following Alert message is
displayed.
− Alert message = [Examine Inlet Strainer]
• The Inlet Strainer should also be cleaned whenever you suspect it is
clogged.
Procedure Follow the steps below to clean the Inlet Strainer.
Step Action
2 Shut off the feed water supply.
3 Unscrew the Inlet Strainer from the feed water supply.
4 Detach the tubing on the other end of the Inlet Strainer.
5 Flush water backwards through the Inlet Strainer.
6 Apply 3 to 4 turns of new white tape to the threads of the feed
water pipe.
7 Screw the Inlet Strainer back onto the feed water pipe.
8 Attach the tubing to the other end of the Inlet Strainer.
9 Open the feed water supply valve.
10 Go to READY Mode.
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Cleaning the Inlet Strainer, Continued
Registering Follow the steps below to register the cleaning of the Inlet Strainer.
Step Action Diagram

2 • Select Menu.
• Press .
• Press .
4 • Select Clean Strainer.

• Press .
5 • A picture is shown.
• Press .
105
Cleaning the Inlet Strainer, Continued
Registering
6
Press .
7
Press 3 times on .
8 Go to READY Mode.
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Replacing a POD Pak
Basing on • One possible reason for a decrease in Water System flowrate is a clogged
flowrate POD Pak. The POD Pak should be replaced when it appears to be clogged.
• Make sure the POD Pak is not air-locked. Dispense water and open the
vent to see if there is any trapped air. Close the vent after this.
Basing on LCD The POD Pak needs replacement when the following Alert message is
message displayed.
• Alert message = [Replace E-POD PAK X] (where X = 1,2 or 3)
Placing and Follow the instructions delivered with the POD Pak.
flushing
Registering • The POD Pak installation has to be registered.

• Follow the steps below to register the installation of the POD Pak.
Step Action Diagram

2 • Select Menu.
• Press .
• Press .
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Replacing a POD Pak, Continued
Registering
4 Scroll down to
Install E-POD Pak 1.
5
Press .
6
Press .
7 • In this example, the

replacement POD Pak is a
Millipak filter.
• Press .
8
Press .
108
Replacing a POD Pak, Continued
Registering
9
Press .
109
Alarms
Overview
Introduction • The purpose of this chapter is to explain the Alarm messages shown on a
Water System.
• Specifically, this chapter explains:
− how an Alarm message is displayed,
− how to read an Alarm message,
− how to cancel an Alarm, and
− a list of Alarm messages is shown.
Topic See Page

Alarm Information 111
Summary of Alarm messages 116
110
Alarm Information
Definition An Alarm message is a way of informing you that immediate attention is

required for the Water System.
• It is not recommended to use the Water System when an Alarm message is

shown.
Alarm shown –
what to do?
• Contact Millipore if an Alarm message is shown and the problem can not be
resolved.
Types The following table summarizes the different types of Alarm messages.
Type Description
Alarm stops Water • Some Alarms automatically stop the Water
System System from dispensing water.
• An example of this is the Alarm message [Progard
Pack Out].
• The text display of this type of Alarm can be
cancelled for one hour by using the Keypad.
Alarm does not stop • Some Alarms do not automatically stop the
Water System Water System from dispensing water.
• An example of this is the Alarm message
[Elix Product T < Min].
• The text display of this type of Alarm can be
cancelled for one hour by using the Keypad.
Main Display • The Alarm message is shown superimposed on the Main Display.
• The red LED is lit steadily when an Alarm message is shown.
• In this example, the Alarm Message [Elix Product T < Min] is shown.
111
Alarm Information, Continued
E-POD Display The E-POD Display has a flashing symbol indicating an Alarm.*
*Elix Advantage systems only.
System Alarms When an Alarm is shown, it is listed under the System Alarms screen.
See the section “View Operation” for information on how to access this
screen.
Viewing an Follow the steps below to view an Alarm message.

Alarm Message
Step Action Diagram
1 The Alarm message is shown
superimposed on the Main
Display.
2
Press .
112
Viewing an
Alarm Message Step Action Diagram
(continued) 3
Press .
Cancelling an The display of an Alarm message can be cancelled by:

Alarm message • fixing the cause of the Alarm, or
• by using the Keypad. This cancels the display of the Alarm message for 1
hour.
Alarm – before In this example, the Alarm message is [Elix Product T < Min].
cancelling
Main Display E-POD LEDs Main Display
Display*
113
Cancelling an Follow the steps below to cancel an Alarm message.

Alarm message
procedure Step Action Diagram
1 The Alarm message is shown
superimposed on the Main
Display.
2
Press .
3 • The display of the Alarm is

Press . cancelled for one hour.
• It appears after one hour
unless the cause of the Alarm
is fixed.
Alarm – after Main Display E-POD LEDs Main Display

cancelling the
Display*
text display
114
Alarm – fixed Now suppose a Millipore Service Representative fixes the cause of the Alarm.

Display*
115
Summary of Alarm messages
Alarm
messages LCD message What it means
CLEANING CANCELLED • A cleaning mode was cancelled
and was not fully completed.
• Go to STANDBY Mode and then
go to READY Mode.
• The Water System will go into a
15 minute FLUSH Mode. The
system will then automatically fill
the Reservoir.
EGARD CARTRIDGE OUT • The E-Gard Cartridge is not
installed correctly or it has been
removed.
• The Water System stops
operating.
• Verify that the E-Gard Cartridge is
installed correctly.
• Contact Millipore if the problem
continues.
ELIX PRODUCT R < SP • The resistivity of the water filling
the Reservoir is < set point.
• Contact Millipore.
ELIX PRODUCT R > MAX • The resistivity of the water filling
the Reservoir is out of
measurement range.
ELIX PRODUCT T < MIN • The temperature of the water
filling the Reservoir is out of
measurement range.
ELIX PRODUCT T > MAX • The temperature of the water
filling the Reservoir is out of
measurement range.
FLOW AUTO STOP • The Water System has
automatically stopped dispensing
water. The POD FLOW STOP
timer has reached 0 minutes.
• Push the E-POD Unit Plunger all
the way down and release.
• This resets the dispenser timer and
makes the E-POD Unit available
for dispensing.
116
Summary of Alarm messages, Continued
Alarm
(continued) INCORRECT PROGARD PACK • The Water System does not
recognise the type of Progard Pack
being installed.
INCORRECT EGARD • The Water System does not
CARTRIDGE recognise the type of E-Gard
Cartridge being installed.
LOW FEED WATER PRESSURE • Check Feed water pressure and
rectify.
• Go to STANDBY Mode and go to
READY Mode to release any
trapped air in the Water System.
• Contact Millipore if problem
persists.
NO FLOW MEASURE • The Flowmetre has measured <
0.2 Lpm during Volumetric
Dispensing mode.
PERMEATE C < MIN • The Permeate conductivity is out
of measurement range.
PERMEATE C > MAX • The Permeate conductivity is out
PERMEATE C > SP • The Permeate conductivity is > set
point.
POD LOCKED • The E-POD Unit microswitch is
locked.
PROGARD PACK OUT • The Progard Pack is not installed
correctly or it has been removed.
• The Water System stops
operating.
• Verify that the Progard Pack is
installed correctly.
• Contact Millipore if the problem
continues.
117
Summary of Alarm messages, Continued
Alarm
(continued) RO FEED C < MIN • The Feed water conductivity is out
RO FEED C > MAX • The Feed water conductivity is out
RO FEED T < MIN • The Feed water temperature is out
RO FEED T > MAX • The Feed water temperature is out
TANK EMPTY • The Water System has detected an
empty Reservoir.
• Refill the Reservoir.
• Verify that the Reservoir level
sensor is plugged into the Water
System Cabinet.
WATER DETECTED • A Water Sensor (an accessory
connected to the Water System)
has detected water. The Water
System stops operating.
• Make sure the source of the leak is
fixed.
• Clean up the spilled water.
118
Alerts
Overview
Introduction • The purpose of this chapter is to explain the Alert messages shown on a
Water System.
• Specifically, this chapter explains:
− how an Alert message is displayed,
− how to read an Alert message,
− how to cancel an Alert, and
− a list of Alarm messages is shown.
Topic See Page

Alert information 120
Summary of Alert messages 127
119
Alert information
Purpose An Alert message corresponds to a maintenance request. Most of the Alert

messages are related to the replacement of a consumable.
Types The following table summarises the different types of Alert messages.
Type Description
Minor Alert A minor alert message indicates that a maintenance
action is needed within a number of days.
Major Alert A major Alert message corresponds to an immediate
maintenance request.
Examples • An example of a minor alert message would be [Replace ASM UV Lamp in

14 Days].
• An example of a major alert message would be [Replace ASM UV Lamp].
Main Display An Alert message is shown on the bottom of the Main Display.
In this example, the Alert message [Replace ASM UV Lamp in 15 Days]

scrolls across the bottom of the LCD.
• The yellow LED is lit steadily when an Alert message is shown. However,
if an Alert and an Alarm are both present, then only the red LED is lit.
• When an Alert is shown, it is listed under the System Alerts LCD. To
access the System Alerts LCD, see the Section “View Operation”.
120
Alert information, Continued
E-POD Display The E-POD Display has a flashing yellow symbol indicating an Alert*.
Viewing an Follow the steps below to view an Alert message.

Alert Message
Step Action Diagram
1 Start in either READY or
STANDBY Mode.
2
Press .
3
Press .
121
Viewing an
Alert Message Step Action Diagram
(continued) 4 Press .
5 Press .
122
Cancelling a A Minor alert message can be cancelled by:

Minor Alert • performing the maintenance action (i.e. replace consumable),
message – • using the Keypad (see below), or
procedure
• a Major Alert message is shown. This eliminates the Minor Alert
message.
• Example: Before cancelling, the Minor Alert message is [Replace ASM UV

Lamp in 15 Days].
Display*
Follow the steps below to cancel a Minor Alert message.
Step Action Diagram

1
Press .
2
Press .
3 The display of the Minor Alert

Press . is cancelled.
123
Minor Alert – The Alert message has been cancelled but the cause of the message is still
after cancelling active.

Display*
Minor Alert – The Alert message has been cancelled when the ASM UV Lamp has been
consumable replaced.
replaced
Display*
124
Cancelling a A Major Alert message can be cancelled by:

Major Alert • performing the maintenance action (i.e. replace consumable), or
message – • by using the Keypad. This cancels the display of the Major Alert
procedure
message for 24 hours.
Example: Before cancelling, the Major Alert message is [Replace ASM UV

Lamp].

Display*
• A Major Alert message can be cancelled using the Keypad. This is done in
the same way that a Minor Alert message is cancelled.
• The display of the Major Alert is cancelled for 24 hours. It appears again
after 24 hours unless the maintenance action is performed.
Major Alert – The Alert message has been cancelled but the cause of the message is still
after cancelling active.

Display*
125
Major Alert – The Alert message has been cancelled when the ASM UV Lamp has been
consumable replaced.
replaced
Display*
126
Summary of Alert messages
Alert messages
LCD message What it means
CALIBRATION VISIT OVERDUE • The Water System has determined
XX DAYS that a Calibration Visit is overdue.
CHECK ASM UV LAMP • The ASM UV Lamp is not turning
on.
CHECK UV 254 NM LAMP • The UV 254 nm Lamp is not
turning on.
EDI LOW INTENSITY • The Water System has determined
that the electrical intensity used by
the EDI Module is below
specification.
EXAMINE INLET STRAINER • The Water System has determined
that it is time to clean the Inlet
Strainer.
• Clean the Inlet Strainer and reset
the message.
LOW RO PUMP PRESSURE • The Water System has determined
that the RO Pump Pressure is
below specification.
NEXT CALIBRATION VISIT IN • The Water System is prompting
XX DAYS you that a Calibration Visit should
be scheduled.
NEXT QUALIFICATION VISIT • The Water System is prompting
IN XX DAYS you that a Qualification Visit
should be scheduled.
NEXT SERVICE VISIT IN XX • The Water System is prompting
DAYS you that a Service Visit should be
scheduled.
NO RESPONSE FROM DHCP • Contact your network
SERVER administrator.
• Restart the Water System.
PERFORM RO CL2 CLEANING • The Water System has determined
that it is time to perform a RO Cl2
cleaning.
• Start a RO Cl2 cleaning. The
timer is reset automatically.
127
Summary of Alert messages, Continued
Alert messages
(continued) LCD message What it means
QUALIFICATION VISIT • The Water System has determined
OVERDUE XX DAYS that a Qualification Visit is
overdue.
REPLACE ASM UV LAMP • The Water System has determined
that the ASM UV Lamp should be
replaced.
REPLACE ASM UV LAMP IN XX • The Water System has determined
DAYS that the ASM UV Lamp on the
Reservoir should be replaced in
XX days, where XX is 14, 13, …,
1.
REPLACE EGARD IN XX DAYS • The Water System has determined
that the E-Gard Cartridge should
be replaced in XX days, where
XX is 14, 13, …, 1.
• Replace the E-Gard Cartridge.
REPLACE EGARD • The Water System has determined
that the E-Gard Cartridge should
be replaced.
• Replace the E-Gard Cartridge.
REPLACE E-POD PAK 1 IN XX • The Water System has determined
DAYS that the POD PAK on E-POD Unit
1 should be replaced in XX days,
where XX is 14, 13, …, 1.
• Replace the POD Pak and reset the
timer.
DAYS that the POD PAK on E-POD Unit
2 should be replaced in XX days,
where XX is 14, 13, …, 1.
timer.
DAYS that the POD PAK on the E-POD
Unit should be replaced in XX
days, where XX is 14, 13, …, 1.
timer.
128
Alert messages
REPLACE E-POD PAK 1 • The Water System has determined
that POD PAK on E-POD Unit 1
needs replacement.
timer.
that POD PAK on E-POD Unit 2
needs replacement.
timer.
that POD PAK on the E-POD Unit
needs replacement.
timer.
REPLACE EXTERNAL • The Water System has determined
PRETREATMENT that the external pretreatment
should be replaced.
• Consult the documentation
supplied with the external
pretreatment for more information.
REPLACE EXTERNAL • The Water System has determined
PRETREATMENT IN XX DAYS that the external pretreatment
should be replaced in XX days,
where XX is 14, 13, …, 1.
• Consult the documentation
supplied with the external
pretreatment for more information.
REPLACE PROGARD AND • The Water System has determined
TANK VENT FILTER that the Progard Pack and the Vent
Filter should be replaced.
• Replace the Progard Pack and
Vent Filter.
REPLACE PROGARD AND • The Water System has determined
TANK VENT FILTER IN XX that the Progard Pack and the Vent
DAYS Filter should be replaced in XX
days, where XX is 14, 13, …, 1.
• Replace the Progard Pack and
Vent Filter.
REPLACE UV 254 NM LAMP • The Water System has determined
that the UV 254 nm Lamp should
be replaced.
129
Alert messages
REPLACE UV 254 NM LAMP IN • The Water System has determined
XX DAYS that the UV 254 nm Lamp should
be replaced in XX days, where
XX is 14, 13, …, 1.
RO REJECTION < SP • The RO % Rejection is < set
point.
SERVICE VISIT OVERDUE XX • The Water System has determined
DAYS that a Service Visit is overdue.
TAP FEED CONDUCTIVITY > SP • The Tap Water conductivity is >
set point.
THE NETWORK CABLE IS • Check the Ethernet Cable plugged
UNPLUGGED into the Water System and the
computer.
THIS IP ADDRESS IS ALREADY • Contact your network
USED BY ANOTHER SYSTEM administrator.
130
Ordering Information
Consumables
Item Catalogue Number
Millipak Express® 40 Final Filter MPGP04001
Progard TNPS2 Pack PR0G0TNP2
Progard TS2 Pack PR0G0T0S2
Reservoir Vent Filter (0.65 μm filter) TANKMPK01
Reservoir Vent Filter (0.22 μm filter) TANKMPK22
UV 254 nm Lamp ZLXUVLP01
ASM (Automatic Sanitisation Module) ZLXUVLPL1
UV Lamp
Accessories
ASM (Automatic Sanitisation Module) TANKASMIN
for Reservoir
Cabinet Wall Mounting Bracket WMBSMT002
E-POD Unit ZRXSP0D01
Footswitch ZMQSFTS01
Reservoir 30 Litre TANKPE030
30 Litre Bench Integrated Tank TANKBI030
100 Litre Bench Integrated Tank ZBITANK01
E-POD Wall Mounting Bracket WMBQP0D01
Water Sensor ZFWATDET4
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Water System
Elix 3 ZRX0003T0
Elix 5 ZRX0005T0
Elix 10 ZRX0010T0
Elix 15 ZRX0015T0
Elix Advantage 3 ZRXV003T0
Upgrade Kits
UV Upgrade Kit ZRXSUPUV1
Clinical Upgrade Kit ZRXSUPCL1
E-Gard Upgrade Kit ZRXSUPEG1
Elix Advantage Upgrade Kit ZRXSUP0D1
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Copyright © 2008 MILLIPORE CORPORATION. PRINTED IN FRANCE. ALL

This HAZARD symbol is used to refer to instructions in

This ATTENTION symbol is used to refer to

Do not remove the covers of the Water System at any time.

Purpose This chapter contains topics related to the Water System.

Contents This chapter contains the following topics:

Topic See Page

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• The use of the Right Keypad button is shown below.

Diagram 1 Action Diagram 2

Continued on next page

The use of the Left Keypad button is shown below.

Left Diagram 1 Action Diagram 2

The use of the Up Keypad button is shown below.

Up Diagram 1 Action Diagram 2

The use of the Down Keypad button is shown below.

Down Diagram 1 Action Diagram 2

Continued on next page

The use of the Validate Keypad button is shown below.

Validate Diagram 1 Action Diagram 2

READY Mode • The READY Mode screen display is explained below.

Continued on next page

LEDs The LEDs are described below.

Continued on next page

Item Description Item Description

* Elix Advantage systems only

Continued on next page

Display The E-POD Display is shown and explained here.

Display – 2 • The Reservoir volume is represented by 10 graphic bars.

Display – 3 • Resistivity (MΩ.cm or μS/cm)

Continued on next page

UV Lamp off UV Lamp on

Continued on next page

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Keypad The E-POD Keypad is shown and explained here.

Continued on next page

Information Millipore recommends using a Reservoir having the following catalogue

Size Catalogue Number

* Elix Advantage systems only

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UV 254 nm • The UV 254 nm Lamp is available on Elix Advantage systems only.

Weight The various weights are found in the table below.

Item Operating Shipping

Continued on next page

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Elix Advantage systems only

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Materials of Please contact Millipore for a list of the Materials of Construction.

Feed water The Feed water requirements are listed here.

Environmental The Environmental requirements are listed here.

Noise Level The noise level is < 50 dB at a distance of 1 metre.

Continued on next page

Reservoir The Reservoir must be located relative to the Water System:

Purpose This chapter explains how to install the Water System.