Elga Option filter and UV lamp replace instruction

Identification of Consumables
There are three types of unique replacement consumables designed for use in the PURELAB Option units and these are illustrated with the following part numbers:

LC140 Pre-treatment cartridge
LC141 Ion-exchange cartridge
LC105 UV lamp

All consumables are accessible after opening the front door cover.

 

 

 

 

WARNING! ALWAYS CHECK THAT THE MAINS ELECTRICAL POWER AND FEED WATER SUPPLIES ARE SWITCHED OFF BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE THE PURELAB OPTION CONSUMABLES.

Frequency of Consumable Replacement

The following frequency of consumable replacement is recommended as a guide assuming typical usage*:
Pre-treatment - LC140 max 6 months
Ion-exchange - LC141 max 6 months**
UV lamp - LC105 max 12 months
Reverse Osmosis - LC143 every 2 - 3 years (not an operator replacement item)

* These frequencies are only estimates and replacement will depend on the application and feed water quality.
** Standard conditions are 4 bar (60 psi) inlet pressure at 15°C, potable water with clean pre-filter.

CAUTION! Ensure that the display and replacement timer settings are reset after replacing consumables.

For instruction how to reset the replacement timer click on the icon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replacing the LC140 Pre-treatment Cartridge

The pre-treatment cartridge should be replaced when indicated by the change reminder.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location of Pre-treatment Cartridge

Step 1 - Switch Unit Off
1. SWITCH the PURELAB Option-R off at the power switch at the top left hand side of the unit.
2. ENSURE pressure has dissipated from the unit by opening the dispense tap.

Step 2 - Remove Pre-treatment Cartridge
1. OPEN front door.
2. IDENTIFY the pre-treatment cartridge (LC140).
3. REMOVE the reducing fitting from the elbow at the bottom of the cartridge, by pushing back the retaining collet on the push fit connector and withdrawing the reducer.
4. REMOVE the reducing fitting from the elbow at the top of the cartridge.
5. REMOVE exhausted cartridge from retaining clips and discard.

Note: The consumable is non-hazardous. Dispose of as ordinary waste, observing all local and national regulations.

Step 3 - Replacing the Pre-treatment Cartridge
1. UNPACK new cartridge and remove the two protective transit plugs sealing the inlet and outlet connection.
2. SECURE the new cartridge into its retaining clips ensuring the cartridge is the correct way up.
3. REFIT the inlet tubing into the bottom of the cartridge by pushing the reducer into the elbow connector until locked and held by the retaining collet.
4. REFIT the outlet tubing at the top of the cartridge.
5. RESET pre-treatment cartridge timer

For instruction how to reset the replacement timer click on the icon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. PRESS the PROCESS button to start the unit.
7. CHECK the unit for leaks and close front door.

Replacing the LC141 Ion-exchange Cartridge Pack
The ion-exchange cartridge pack should be replaced in the following circumstances:
The water purity alarm monitor indicates that the pack requires changing.
If the system is being re-commissioned or sanitized after an extended period in which it was not used. When indicated by the change reminder.

Removal and Fitting of Ion-exchange Cartridge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 1 - Switch Unit Off
1. SWITCH the PURELAB Option-R off at the power switch at the top left hand side of the unit.
2. OPEN the dispense tap to relieve any residual pressure from the system.

WARNING! ENSURE THE UNIT IS ISOLATED BEFORE REMOVING THE ION-EXCHANGE CARTRIDGE.

Step 2 - Remove Ion-exchange Cartridge
1. OPEN the front door.
2. PUSH on cartridge top cap.
3. LIFT up cartridge.
4. SLIDE out cartridge.
5. DISCARD used ion-exchange cartridge.

Note: The consumable is non-hazardous. Dispose of as ordinary waste, observing all local and national regulations.

Step 3 - Replace Ion-exchange Cartridge
1. REMOVE a new cartridge pack from its packaging.
2. REMOVE the sealing plugs from the inlet and outlet ports.
3. WET ‘O’ rings and SLIDE new cartridge into position.
4. POSITION cartridge onto spigots, PUSH into unit.
5. ENSURE guide has dropped down past retainer.
6. CLOSE front door.
7. RESET ion-exchange pack timer.

8. PRESS the process button to start the unit.
9. CHECK the unit for leaks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replacing Ion-exchange Cartridge

Replacing the Ultraviolet Lamp (LC105)
The UV lamp should be changed under the following circumstances:
When indicated by the change reminder, due to the decline in the short wave radiation used to destroy the microorganisms and to oxidize organics. If Lamp Fail alarm occurs several times.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 1 - Switch Unit Off
1. SWITCH off the electrical supply at the mains.
2. DISCONNECT the mains plug from the unit.
3. RELIEVE pressure by pressing the dispense tap.

Step 2 - Remove UV from PURELAB Option-R
1. OPEN the front door panel.
2. PULL UV unit out of the top and bottom retaining clips.
3. REMOVE top and bottom spring clip.
4. UNPLUG the white lamp plug fitted to the top of the UV unit.
5. UNPLUG the white lamp plug fitted to the bottom of the UV unit.

CAUTION! Hold on to the pins on the lamp in case the lamp falls out and breaks.

Step 3 - Remove UV Lamp (LC105)

1. REMOVE old UV lamp from the center bore of the housing and discard.

Note: The consumable is non-hazardous. Dispose of as ordinary waste, observing all local and national regulations.

Step 4 - Replace UV Lamp (LC105)

1. UNPACK new UV lamp.

CAUTION! Take care not to touch the surface of the glass. Ideally handle with soft cloth and wipe the surface with alcohol before fitting into the housing.

2. SLIDE the new UV lamp into the center bore of
the UV housing.
3. PLUG the white lamp plug to the bottom of the UV unit.
4. REFIT spring clip.
5. PLUG in the white lamp plug to the top of the UV unit.
6. REFIT spring clip.
7. PUSH UV unit into the retaining clips.
8. CLOSE the front door.
9. RESET UV alarm settings.

For instruction how to reset the replacement timer click on the icon.

 

10. PRESS the PROCESS button to start the unit.

 

  

After replacing check for leaks.