Aries User Manual - Aries FilterWorks
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1. ARIES ResinTech Inc reserves the right to make changes in design specifications and prices without notice2. Version 1 la Thank you for purchasing the ARIES High Purity Water System For optimum performance and safety please read and follow these instructions carefully You have a quality world class water treatment system that will provide ultrapure water for many years of trouble free operation Years of engineering and practical experience went into manufacturing this appliance which will dispense Ultra High Purity Water To assure that you operate and maintain this unit properly and safely please read this manual carefully In order that we may keep you informed regarding your unit please take a moment to complete and mail the owner registration card provided with this appliance If you have any questions concerning the operation of the unit or need service refer to section 11 0 REQUESTING SERVICE When requesting service you will need the model and serial number as well as the purchase date of your unit and the name of the dealer you purchased it from For your convenience record this information below Model Number Serial Number Contact Date Dealer Phone Cartridge 1 Cartridge 2 Cartridge 3 Options Installed Part Number Part Number Part Number ARIES FilterWorks a division of ResinTech Inc 160 Cooper Road West Berlin NJ 08091 Phone 856 768 9600 Fax 856 768 9601 www arieswater com Table of Contents Section Description 1
3. from the procedure since the electrodes used in this test contaminate the water When bacteria levels need to be controlled reagent grade types should be further classified as follows Microbiological contamination Max heterotrophic bacteria count Type A 10 1000 mL 0 03 EU Type B 10 100 mL 0 25 EU Type C 100 10 mL References CAP Reagent Water Specifications 1985 pg 5 11 NCCLS Document C3 A2 Vol 11 No 13 Pg 8 Annual Book of ASTM Standards 1992 Vol 11 01 D1193 91 Pg 45 Kk 13 0 WARRANTY Systems and options have a one year warranty from the date of purchase If any component fails to function normally within the first year return the unit to the factory prepaid If in the opinion of the factory failure was due to defects in materials or workmanship repair or replacement will be made without charge A reasonable service charge will be made for diagnosis or repairs not covered by this warranty ARIES ResinTech Inc assumes no other responsibility or liability This warranty does not cover any product which has been subject to misuse neglect accident or used in violation of operating instructions nor does it extend to any units altered or repaired for warranty defects by anyone other than ARIES ResinTech Inc IN NO EVENT SHALL ARIES RESINTECH INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL SPECIAL INDIRECT PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES OR LOST PROFITS FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR OTHERWISE
4. routine maintenance The final filter should be changed every time the cartridges are replaced Turn the unit off using the power switch Open the outlet valve and leave open to purge any excess pressure Use a container to catch any water that may splash from the outlet Place a wad of paper towels around each plunger to absorb the small amount water that will come out of the filters plungers and or upper fitting Remove the three cartridges starting with Cartridge 3 Push down on the cartridge gently and tilt forward Quickly remove the filter and discard in the trash There will be some residual water inside the filter Water will come out the outlet valve still open when the cartridge is depressed Remove cartridge s 2 and 1 in this order using the same procedure above When the plunger is depressed some water will come out of the upper fitting next to the filter Dry the unit and replace the cartridges as described in Section 5 2 Installing the Cartridge The used cartridges may be disposed of in the same manner as any water filter cartridge Replace the Final Filter with a new one each time the filter cartridges are replaced 8 0 SANITIZATION See Sanitization Kit for instruction Sold Separately ARIES FilterWorks a division of ResinTech Inc 160 Cooper Road West Berlin NJ 08091 Phone 856 768 9600 Fax 856 768 9601 www arieswater com 9 0 OPTIONS and ACCESSORIES The following options amp a
5. 0 Important Safeguards 2 0 Glossary of Terms 3 0 General Description 3 1 Principles of Purifying Water 4 0 Product Specifications 5 0 Before Using Your Dispenser 5 1 Setup 5 2 Installing the Cartridges 5 3 Startup Procedure 5 4 Initial Polishing of new cartridges 6 0 Display amp Keypad Functions 7 0 Maintenance 7 1 Changing the UV lamp 7 2 Replacing the Filter Cartridges and Final Filter 8 0 Sanitization 9 0 Options and Accessories 10 0 Requesting Service 11 0 Trouble Shooting Guide 12 0 Charts and References 13 0 Warranty ARIES FilterWorks a division of ResinTech Inc 160 Cooper Road West Berlin NJ 08091 Phone 856 768 9600 Fax 856 768 9601 www arieswater com 1 0 Important Safeguards When using this electrical appliance basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS before use Follow all WARNINGS and INSTRUCTIONS marked on the product DO NOT immerse appliance in water or other liquid Use a soft cloth and mild detergent when cleaning the unit DO NOT remove the exterior covers with unit power applied DO NOT remove the ultraviolet lamp if installed with unit power applied DO NOT look directly at the ultraviolet lamp if installed with unit power applied DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged or frayed power cord To disconnect the power cord grip the plug and pull it from the wall outlet NEVER PULL ON CORD DO NOT us
6. 50 8 cmx 63 5 cm x x18 4 cm Weight Shipping 23 Ibs 10 4 Kg Wet 43 Ibs 19 5 Kg Power Requirements 115vac 60hz 230 vac 50 hz available Feed Water Requirements Reverse osmosis distillation or deionization quality or tap water that meets the following Conductivity lt 150 uMhos TOC lt 100 ppb Silt Density Index lt 2 Pressure 20 50 psi 1 4 3 5 bar Connection 3 8 OD tube Temperature lt 80 F lt 27 C Treated Water Dispense flow up to 3 7 lpm 1 gpm Purity gt 18 M_ cm Temperature rise lt 5 c 9 F above feed ARIES FilterWorks a division of ResinTech Inc 160 Cooper Road West Berlin NJ 08091 Phone 856 768 9600 Fax 856 768 9601 www arieswater com 5 0 BEFORE USING YOUR DISPENSING SYSTEM This section includes instructions for initial installation and start up of the unit Described herein are selection of unit location unit unpackaging and connection of unit to the water and electrical supplies Also described are cartridge installation purging of trapped air and initial flush 5 1 Setup Select a location for the unit which is in close proximity to the water supply and electrical supply connections If the unit has been purchased with the WALL MOUNTING option select a wall which will support a 55 pound load on 16 inch stud centers or provide wall backing material If the water supply does not already have an isolation valve for servicing the ARIES install
7. ccessories are supplied as kits and include detailed instructions for assembly onto the basic design The use of attachments or accessories not approved by this manufacturer may adversely affect the water purity or cause appliance damage and void the warranty For questions regarding these and other options amp accessories that may be available for system specific needs or for components to aid installation please contact an authorized dealer in your area or contact the factory FOR CARTRIDGES USE ARIES FILTERWORKS VP SERIES CARTRIDGES 9 1220 Volt Operation HPA 008 The ARIES can be made to operate on 220 Volt 50 60 hz version with the addition of an external step down transformer 9 2 Wall Mounting Bracket N A Where counter space is limited a Wall Mounting Bracket is available to support the ARIES Unit from any wall that can support a 55 pound load on two 16 inch centers Note Depending on materials of wall construction backing material may be required 9 3 ARIES HPL RO Reverse Osmosis Pretreatment Package HPL RO When available feed water quality fails to meet the minimum requirements pretreatment with Reverse Osmosis will increase ultimate water purity and increase cartridge life Consult ARIES Filter Work or you water treatment dealer for further information 9 4 Aries HPL RO Replacement Cartridge Kit AFK 005 Replacement cartridge kit includes 1 5 0 micron prefilter 1 GAC carbon filter and 1 1 0 micron post f
8. e this appliance outdoors This appliance is intended for commercial industrial institutional and professional use Use of this product in a manner other than recommended herein may void the warranty DO NOT operate this appliance without it being connected to an adequate water supply and purged of air or damage to the pump may occur DO NOT allow the cord to hang over the edge of a counter top or to touch hot surfaces NOTE If an extension cord is used verify that the rating of the extension cord is equal to or greater than the rating of the appliance Refer servicing of a defective or damaged unit to the factory or an authorized dealer The use of attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may adversely affect the water purity or cause appliance damage and void its warranty Avoid contacting the dispensing outlets with any foreign materials or hands to prevent contaminating them ARIES FilterWorks a division of ResinTech Inc 160 Cooper Road West Berlin NJ 08091 Phone 856 768 9600 Fax 856 768 9601 www arieswater com 2 0 GLOSSARY of TERMS The following terms are used throughout this text Please take a few moments to familiarize yourself with them so that the information and instructions within are clear TERM LED LCD TOC TDS SDI HPC DESCRIPTION Light Emitting Diode is a semiconductor indicating device used for the status indicators on the operator control panel of this unit Li
9. ilter 9 5 Aries HPL RO Replacement Membrane AM 12 7010 Replacement membrane is a thin film composite PA membrane with 100 GPD output 9 6 Combination UV system for Bacteria and TOC Reduction HPA 002 Ultraviolet light system with a combination of 185 nm and 254 nm wavelengths for bacteria sterilization and total organic carbon TOC reduction 9 7 Replacement Bulb for Combination UV system HPA 003 Replacement bulb with 4 pin connection Dual wavelength bulb 9 8 Replacement pump for Aries System 1200103 110 VAC pump with _ MNPT connections 9 9 Recirculating Spray Gun with Recirculation HPA 001 When remote dispensing or spraying of high purity DI water is a requirement a Hand Dispense Spray Gun Kit is available for the ARIES This spray gun incorporates a unique recirculation system to provide a continuous rinse of ultrapure water through it Installation is simple with coiled tubing for maximum flexibility A threaded gun tips allows for installation of a final filter 9 10 Bacteria final capsule filter 0 2 Micron PF 00 6402 0 2 micron absolute rated final capsule filter _ MNPT x _ hose barb connection Includes filling bell 9 11 Pyrogen removal Final Filtration 05 Micron PF 00 6505 HN 0 05 micron absolute rated final ultrafilter hollow fiber _ MNPT x3 8 hose barb connection 9 12 Blank Sanitization Cartridges VP 17 0000 Blank VP Style cartridges for sanitization of unit 3 required per Aries Sy
10. ion digital purity monitor displays the ionic purity of the treated water in Megohms to two decimal places The user never has to guess how pure the water is The built in pump will recirculate the water for the highest available purity Optional Ultraviolet Irradiation is used for organic reduction amp bacterial reduction Optional 05 micron absolute filter for pyrogen reduction ARIES FilterWorks a division of ResinTech Inc 160 Cooper Road West Berlin NJ 08091 Phone 856 768 9600 Fax 856 768 9601 www arieswater com 4 0 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Design Features e 1 8 lpm flow with final filter e 3 7 lpm Flow without final filter e Exceeds 18 Megohm Type Water e Timer Control polishing cycle e Digital Purity Monitor standard e Natural FEP ABS and Polypro Fittings amp Tubing to Prevent Contaminants amp Leaching Silent Magnetic Drive Polishing Pump UV Protected Dispensing Nozzle Quick Connect cartridges require no tools to replace e Three cartridges Options amp Accessories 220 volt Operation with external transformer UV Combination for Bacteria and TOC Wall Mounting Kit Reverse Osmosis Pre treatment Packages Re circulating Spray Gun 0 05 micron Pyrogen removal filter Typical Applications Media Prep Tissue Culture Glass Wash DNA NRA testing Liquid amp lon Chromatography Atomic Absorption Physical Properties Dimensions WxHxD 20 x 25 x 7 _
11. laboratory equipment all at a low initial investment and low operating cost A central dispensing station can supply the high quality water needs of one lab bench or an entire laboratory The system may be free standing or wall mounted where bench space is limited A continuously cycling recirculation pump polishes the water assuring the highest quality water is always available and a high resolution digital monitor is built in for continuous display of water purity A timer controller operates the recirculation pump solenoid valve and resistivity meter Bright LED s let you monitor overall system performance at a glance The quick connect cartridge system makes replacing filters a simple task For optimum performance the Aries High Purity Water System may require reverse osmosis distillation or deionizing pretreatment The feed water quality will determine the necessary pretreatment if any Optional pretreatment systems are available to operate from tap water that does not meet feed water specifications 3 1 PRINCIPLES OF PURIFYING WATER e Mixed Resins are used for polishing purity levels from pre treated filtered RO distilled or DI water to a maximum of 18 17 megohms resistivity 2 micron final filter for Bacteria removal Timer Controller runs system automatically for 30 minutes every 2 hours to keep bacterial from blooming WAKE Button interrupts system standby to start 30 minute run cycle A high resolut
12. lcohol e It is not necessary to turn off the water supply to replace the lamp e The UV lamp may be turned off by switching the POWER switch to the off position e Remove the top cover by removing the phillips head screws that attach it Gently lift the top cover up and left and set it aside e Unclasp the clamps that hold the stainless steel body of the UV light Gently lift the body up about 2 inches to allow clearance for bulb removal e Pull gently on the bulb socket to disengage the wire from the bulb Slide the old bulb out of the UV body and discard e Grasp the new UV lamp by the plastic end and slide it inside the body making sure the 4 contact prongs stick out of the unit Re attach the bulb socket and wire making sure that the contacts seat firmly into the socket e Gently push UV body back into the bracket Squeeze clamps until the click firmly about the UV body e Replace the top cover and turn the unit on ARIES FilterWorks a division of ResinTech Inc 160 Cooper Road West Berlin NJ 08091 Phone 856 768 9600 Fax 856 768 9601 www arieswater com 7 2 Replacing the Filter Cartridges and Final Filter The cartridges are expendable items which have a finite capacity to deionize and polish the water When the digital display indicates the purity is less than your minimum requirements the DI resin cartridges have exhausted their capacity to perform Cartridge should be replaced every 6 months as a matter of
13. one ahead of the unit connection Carefully remove all of the packaging material and tape used for shipping purposes and position the unit in its operating location Install the nipple and right angle valve into the unit outlet Install the final filter into the outlet valve Using the tube fittings provided with the unit connect the unit inlet to the water supply DO NOT open the supply isolation valve at this time 5 2 Installing the Cartridges e There are three 3 cartridge positions The water flows from left to right Any pretreatment filters must be installed in position 1 furthest from the display and a polishing filter must be installed in position 3 closest to the display e Locate the water purifying cartridges selected for your system Unwrap the filters remove the shipping plugs and affix the labels e Place the large opening at the bottom of the filter onto the plunger Push the cartridge down and tilt back until the filter is aligned with the top post Allow the filter to slide up over the upper fitting and gently rotate left and right to insure a good seal with the top and bottom O rings e Repeat above procedure for filters 2 and 3 e Filters should always be installed in the 1 2 3 order and removed in reverse 3 2 1 5 3 Start up procedure Plug in the unit The electrical outlet should be properly grounded and fused Open Outlet valve and place a container underneath Slowly turn on the water s
14. powered down POLISHING Green LED is on when the unit is running Solenoid pump and meter are on Resistivity Meter Refer to the separate Model 414R HP manual ARIES FilterWorks a division of ResinTech Inc 160 Cooper Road West Berlin NJ 08091 Phone 856 768 9600 Fax 856 768 9601 www arieswater com 7 0 MAINTENANCE This unit was designed and manufactured to have the ability to produce the purest water that can be obtained for laboratory usage It purifies water that meets or exceeds the specifications recommended by CAP ASTM for Type Reagent Grade Water when it is operated and maintained according to these instructions e The ultraviolet lamp if installed must be changed once each year e The resin cartridges must be replaced when the purity meter indicates the water purity is below your requirements or every 6 months e The exterior surfaces may be wiped clean with a mild detergent and a soft cloth to keep the unit clean and new looking 7 1 Changing the UV Lamp WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Before removing the top cover disconnect the power cord FAILURE to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury Hold the UV lamp by the plastic ends ONLY DO NOT touch the glass Finger prints and oils from your hands will etch the glass and reduce UV life amp performance If the lamp should become oily or dirty clean it with a clean soft tissue or cloth wetted with isopropyl a
15. quid Crystal Display is a semiconductive display device used in the operator control panel of this unit Total Organic Carbon The identification of organic carbon in water is helpful to assure successful water system operation Trace organic chemicals can interfere with highly sensitive reactions and alter biological processes Total Dissolved Solids conduct electricity This conductivity allows you to measure the concentration of salts directly in parts per million ppm Higher TDS increases the load on the deionizing cartridges Silt Density Index is a scale for determining the amount of suspended solids in water that exceed 0 45 microns in size A regulated flow is passed through a 0 45 membrane and the flow time and pressures are plotted to arrive at the index number Higher SDI numbers result in premature fouling of resin and filters Heterotrophic Plate Count formerly known as the standard plate count is a procedure for estimating the number of live heterotrophic bacteria in water and measuring changes during water treatment and distribution ARIES FilterWorks a division of ResinTech Inc 160 Cooper Road West Berlin NJ 08091 Phone 856 768 9600 Fax 856 768 9601 www arieswater com 3 0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION This ultrapure water dispensing system has been engineered to consistently produce Type ultrapure water The system is user friendly requires minimal space and maintenance and harmonizes with existing
16. stem Sanitization kit sold separately 10 0 REQUESTING SERVICE Before calling the factory to request service search the troubleshooting guide below for symptoms which your unit exhibits and verify the cause and possible remedies listed If your symptom is not listed or the remedy does not provide a cure Contact 160 Cooper Road West Berlin NJ 08091 Phone 856 768 9600 Fax 856 768 9601 www arieswater com Email aries resintech com and ask for a customer service representative Be prepared to provide the representative with the model number serial number date of purchase and any options that may have been purchased with or added to the unit after purchase as recorded on page 1 of this manual Next be prepared to describe to our service representative the symptoms that the unit exhibits 11 0 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY Hu Wake button pushed too WAKE button must be Unit will not WAKE up quickly pushed at least _ second to initiate the polishing mode Display is off No power to the unit or unit in Check the unit is plugged into Stand By mode a live outlet Check the unit s fuse replace it if it is blown Press the Wake switch to initiate the polish cycle Unit blows fuses An electrical short exists in the Return the unit to the factory unit for repairs or have unit serviced by an authorized dealer Unit will not dispense water Supply water is not on Confirm that the suppl
17. upply to the unit and correct any leaks at the supply connections Turn unit on at the power switch and allow water to flow Water will be visible filling the cartridges upflow earl a to the right Allow the air to bleed from the system thought the outlet valve and into the When all air has been purged from the system close the outlet valve and the system will run normally Check connections and cartridges for leaks ARIES FilterWorks a division of ResinTech Inc 160 Cooper Road West Berlin NJ 08091 Phone 856 768 9600 Fax 856 768 9601 www arieswater com 5 4 INITIAL POLISHING of New Cartridges e Cartridge may require up to 24 hours to rinse up to 18 17 Megohms e 4 liters of water should be run thought the filters as an initial purge of the system e We recommend a sample be collected in an appropriate sterile sample container and tested for water purity Periodic laboratory water testing to confirm the effectiveness of the treatment process is the owners responsibility 6 0 DISPLAY AND KEYPAD FUNCTIONS Be sure you understand the function of each button before using them Function Keys WAKE Wakes the unit up form the Stand By mode and initiates the 30 minute polishing cycle NOTE The Wake key must be pressed longer than 1 2 second or unit will not wake up POWER _ Turns on the power starts the timer controller STAND BY Amber LED is on when the unit is in Stand By mode Solenoid pump and meter are
18. y water is turned on Bad Solenoid Have unit serviced by an authorized dealer or return to factory A filter cartridge is loaded with Replace the filter cartridge particles and plugged No flow Capsule filter is bound with air Open bleed valve Display indicates water purity The supply water is improperly Test the supply water TDS is below set point treated add additional treatment The resin cartridges are not Open cartridge housing and seated reseat cartridge Resin is exhausted Install fresh cartridges Resin cartridges exhaust The supply water is improperly Test the supply water TDS quickly treated Add additional pretreatment to obtain higher quality Sub micron filter plugs rapidly The supply water has colloids Perform a Silt Density Test If and is improperly treated it is higher than 1 add additional pretreatment 12 0 REAGENT GRADE WATER ASTM Specific Conductance micromho cm max Specific Resistance megohms cm min pH 25_C Silicate Soluble Ig L max Culture Colony Count cfu mL Total Organic Carbon TOC max Ig L Sodium max Ig L Chlorides max Ig L Note CAP College of American Pathologists ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials NCCLS National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards EU Endotoxin Units N L No Limit The measurements of pH in Type I Type Il and Type III reagent water is meaningless and has been eliminated
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