Adrona Q-Front N Trace Manuel utilisateur

Water purification system

Adrona Q-Front N

INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL

Version 1.0 (2019)

No. LVRIG38118A

INTRODUCTION

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................ 3

Using This Manual ................................................................................................................................ 3

Safety Information ............................................................................................................................... 3

Contact Adrona .................................................................................................................................... 3

PRODUCT OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................... 4

Adrona Q-Front N Water System General Description ........................................................................ 4

System Overview ................................................................................................................................. 4

Water Specifications ............................................................................................................................ 5

Technical Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 5

System Components in Flow Chart ...................................................................................................... 6

Principle ............................................................................................................................................... 6

PRE-INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................... 7

Feedwater requirements ..................................................................................................................... 7

Feedwater connection ......................................................................................................................... 7

Site requirements ................................................................................................................................ 8

Environmental requirements ............................................................................................................... 8

Water leakage safety ........................................................................................................................... 8

UNPACKING .............................................................................................................................................. 9

INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................................................... 9

Preparation of the System ................................................................................................................... 9

Introduction to John Guest tubing system .......................................................................................... 9

Front and side panel .......................................................................................................................... 10

Pro tank .............................................................................................................................................. 11

Installation procedure ....................................................................................................................... 12

Side mounted dispenser installation ................................................................................................. 14

Connection to tank cable ................................................................................................................... 18

Connection to PC, validation port and power plug ............................................................................ 19

Calibration ......................................................................................................................................... 20

USING THE SYSTEM ................................................................................................................................ 20

Display ............................................................................................................................................... 20

Sensor validation ............................................................................................................................... 21

TOC reduction and monitoring .......................................................................................................... 22

TOC monitoring module (optional) operation principle .................................................................... 22

Diagnostic screen ............................................................................................................................... 22

Connection to PC ............................................................................................................................... 23

Rinsing the system ............................................................................................................................. 23

Introduction to Q-Front N operating modes ..................................................................................... 24

Operating Q-Front N tap water systems ............................................................................................ 32

MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................................... 35

Maintenance schedule....................................................................................................................... 35

Replacement of pre-filter module ..................................................................................................... 36

Replacement of polishing module ..................................................................................................... 38

Calibration ......................................................................................................................................... 39

Empty the tank .................................................................................................................................. 40

Adrona Recirculation Sanitization...................................................................................................... 40

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................... 41

SPARE PARTS AND CONSUMABLES ........................................................................................................ 42

WARRANTY AND CLAIMS ........................................................................................................................ 42

INTRODUCTION

Using This Manual

This is a user manual for Adrona Q-Front N water purification systems. We strongly advise you to read

this manual before installing and using the water purification system.

Safety Information

WARNING! Read and understand all sections in this guide before installing or operating the system.

The symbols used below are internationally accepted symbols that warn of potential hazards with

electrical products.

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 ELECTRICAL GROUND symbol is used to refer to a position where an

electrical ground connection is made.

This ELECTRICAL DANGER symbol means that there are dangerous voltages

present within the unit.

This DANGER symbol indicates that it is necessary for the user to refer to the

owner’s manual, read, understand and follow the instructions.

This UV RADIATION symbol indicates the ultraviolet radiation (UV) danger.

Failure to comply with safety instructions may result in personal injury.

Ensure that anyone who operates the water purification system has received instructions in both

general safety practices for laboratories and specific safety practices for the unit.

Contact Adrona

Adrona SIA

Kalnciema st. 209

Riga, LV-1046

LATVIA

Phone: +371 67551894

Mob: +371 26112517

info@adrona.lv

www.adrona.lv

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Adrona Q-Front N Water System General Description

Adrona Q-Front N is Ultrapure water purification systems which requires external water tank that use

tap water as feed water (tap water system).

There are 4 sub-variations available for each system: Trace, HPLC, Bio and Bio UF.

Water purification system Adrona Q-Front N produces pure water that complies with ISO 3696 Grade II

and Grade I water requirements.

Pure (ISO 3696 Grade II) water applications include, but are not limited to:

 Feed for laboratory equipment (washing machines, clinical analyzers,

humidifiers, autoclaves, hydrogen gas generators);

 Manufacturing of chemical and biochemical reagents;

 Buffer preparation;

 Microbiological media preparation;

 In some cases - sensitive analytical techniques (e. g. atomic absorption, ICP-OES);

 Wet chemistry;

 Spectrophotometry.

Ultrapure (ISO 3696 Grade I) water applications include but are not limited to:

 High sensitivity analytical techniques (ICP-MS);

 High performance liquid chromatography;

 TOC analysis

 Molecular biology;

 Cell culture.

System Overview

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Water Specifications

Purified water

specification Q-Front N Trace Q-Front N HPLC Q-Front N Bio Q-Front N Bio UF

Grade I water resistivity

18.2 MΩ x cm

Grade I water

conductivity

0.055 μS/ cm 0.055 μS/ cm 0.055 μS/ cm 0.055 μS/ cm

Grade

water resistivity

>10

MΩ x cm

>10

MΩ x cm

>10

MΩ x cm

>10

MΩ x cm

Grade II water

conductivity

<0.1 μS/cm <0.1 μS/cm <0.1 μS/cm <0.1 μS/cm

TOC <10 ppb <2 ppb <2 ppb <2 ppb

RNase

<0.01 ng/mL

DNase - - <4 pg/μL -

Bacteria <0.01 CFU/mL <0.01 CFU/mL <0.01 CFU/mL <0.01 CFU/mL

Endotoxins <0.15 EU/mL <0.15 EU/mL < 0.001 EU/mL -

Particles >0.22 μm <1/ per mL <1/ per mL - -

Nominal flow, pure

water (to storage tank)

10 L/h

Dispense rate, ultrapure

water Up to 2 L/min Up to 2 L/min Up to 2 L/min Up to 2 L/min

Technical Specifications

Dimensions and weight

Trace

HPLC

Bio /

Bio

Dimensions (W*D*H) 35*39*54 cm

System weight

Operating weight 30 kg 31 kg 32 kg

Noise level

Water purification system Q-Front N can generate a maximum sound pressure level of 47 dB at 1 m

distance from the system.

Electrical requirements

The water purification system is configured for 230 V ± 5%, 3.15 A max.

In areas where the supplied power is subject to voltage fluctuations exceeding 10% of the nominal

volume, a power line regulator may be required.

Power supply receptacle should be within 1.5 meters from the installation site.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

System Components in Flow Chart

Principle

The hydraulic diagram (flowchart) of the Adrona Q-Front N water purification system is shown in

Q-Front N Trace and Q-Front N HPLC/ Bio/ Bio UF flow charts above.

The input valve controls intake of feed water from the tap. The first purification stage consists of the

pre-filter cartridge (part no. 10411) including activated carbon intended to remove particles, free

chlorine, organics and colloids. A pressure switch controls feed water pressure.

The boost pump is used to maintain pressure at the level necessary for the efficient operation of the

reverse osmosis membrane, deionization module (part no. 10311), and UV sterilization module (Bio

configuration only). The feed flow goes to the membrane where it splits into two parts: the permeate,

diffused through the membrane, and the concentrate which passes over the membrane, carrying away

contaminants to drain. The permeate goes to the third purification step – deionization module (part

no. 10311) where the remaining dissolved contaminants are removed.

Before entering the tank, water is sterilized by an UV lamp (Bio configuration only, also available as an

option). Water quality is controlled by Grade II water conductivity sensor. LCD display provides

information about the system status.

Purified water is stored in the tank. Water in the tank meets the requirements of ISO 3696 Grade II.

In order to obtain Grade I water, there is a recirculation loop connected to the tank.

 For Trace modification this loop includes recirculation pump, polishing module (part no.

10031), Grade I sensor as well as dispense port with microfilter (part no. 10012).

 HPLC, Bio and Bio UF configuration additionally includes photooxidation module (part no.

10018) and TOC monitor.

 Q-Front N Bio system has an ultrafilter (part no. 10120) instead of microfilter.

 Q-Front N Bio UF system has an in-line ultrafilter (part no. 11200) before microfilter.

PRE-INSTALLATION

Make sure the pre-installation requirements are met before installing the system.

Feedwater requirements

Feedwater properties:

Type of feedwater Potable

Minimum pressure ≥ 0.4 bar

Maximum

pressure

≤

bars

Conductivity <1500 µS/cm

Temperature 5 to 35°C

Fouling Index <5

Iron <0.1 ppm as CaCO3

Aluminum

<0.05 ppm as CaCO

Manganese <0.05 ppm as CaCO3

Free Chlorine <1 ppm

Langelier Saturation Index <+0.2

TOC <2000 ppb

Feedwater connection

Feedwater Piping

Connection

”

Male NPTF

Feedwater should be filtered with 1 μm sediment filter. If the filter is not installed, the input strainer

may become clogged thus blocking the water flow.

Check if sediment filter is installed in tap water

supply line. There should be at least one sediment

filter (pore size 1 μm). The sediment filter is

usually available from a local plumbing store. If

you cannot obtain a sediment filter locally, you

can order tap water line pre-filter set from

Adrona. The part number is 10170 (carbonpp/ PP

1 μm) or 10171 (polyphosphate/carbonpp/1 μm).

Feedwater connection

Feed water hardness does affect produced water quality. Operation of the system with hard feed water

may result in pre-mature clogging of reverse osmosis membranes and reduced Grade II or Grade I water

flow.

Therefore, it is strongly recommended to install a water softener or polyphosphate filter if

water hardness is above 160 ppm.

Feed water connection port has to be 1/2” NPTF (male) thread. The system is equipped with feed water

tube (1/4’’ OD) and adapter for 1/2” NPTF (female) water supply connection. The feed water tube

should be connected to the 1/4” John Guest port of the adapter. Feed water connection port should be

equipped with a valve allowing shutting off water supply.

PRE-INSTALLATION

Drain pipe should be lower that the level of the instrument and the level of the OVERFLOW

port of the tank. The water purification system has 1/4” OD drain pipe. The OVERFLOW port

of the tank is intended for 3/8” OD pipe with stem elbow 3/8”.

Feed water supply connector and drain should be within 3 meters from the installation site.

Please note that in case of Q-Front N system pre-filter Q (part no. 10411) module pre-

mature clogging, we will ship the new pre-filters under warranty only if we get a photo of

the sediment filter installed in the tap water line.

Site requirements

The system requires up to 350*390*540 mm (W*D*H) space on the bench. The system is equipped

with water storage tank “Pro” that requires up to 390*440*600 mm (W*D*H) space. The tank can be

placed under the bench. The system can also be mounted on a wall to save space on the laboratory

bench.

Environmental requirements

The water purification system is intended for indoor use only, in an environment that has

nonconductive pollutants only.

Ensure that the site is maintained under the following conditions:

Condition Acceptable range

Temperature

15 to 30 °C (59 to 86 °F)

Humidity 20% to 80% relative humidity, noncondensing

Water leakage safety

- Make sure that all water connection tubes are kink-free.

- Make sure that all water connections are tight.

- Feed water supply connector and drain should be within 3 meters or less from the installation

site.

- Feedwater connection port has to be 1/2” NPTF male thread.

When installing the tank, connect the fitting marked OVERFLOW to the drain. Make sure that

the drain level is lower than the OVERFLOW fitting level. This will prevent water leakage in

case of tank level sensor failure.

A 1 m sediment filter has to be installed in the feedwater supply line. Failure to install the

filter may result in clogging of the strainer inside the system and water flow blockage.

UNPACKING

Remove packing materials carefully and retain for them future shipment or storage of the unit. Examine

the unit carefully for any damage incurred during transit. The warranty does not cover in-transit

damage.

Due to the unit’s weight its unpacking and installing is to be carried out by two persons.

When opening the shipping box, we advise to compare received parts with the Packing List

included.

Contact Adrona if any part is missing.

INSTALLATION

Preparation of the System

Review “Pre-installation requirements” chapter above.

Unpack the water purification system and place it on the laboratory bench.

Remove the protective packing materials.

Introduction to John Guest tubing system

Adrona water purification systems are equipped with John Guest push-fit fittings and tubes. We will

use abbreviation JG for John Guest parts in further text.

To make a connection, the tube is simply pushed in

by hand; the unique patented John Guest collet

locking system then holds the tube firmly in place

without deforming it or restricting flow

Push the tube into the fitting, to the tube stop

Pull on the tube to check it is secure. Test the

system before use

To disconnect, ensure the system is depressurized,

push the collet square against the fitting. With the

collet held in this position the tube can be removed

INSTALLATION

Front and side panel

Look at the front and side panels of the Adrona Q-Front N water purification system and locate pre-

filter and deionization module installation sites as well as inlet and outlet fittings.

Front panel

Rear panel

1 – pre-filter Q module (part no. 10411)

2 – polishing Q module (part no. 10031)

3 – flexible dispenser in holder

4 – deionization Q module (part no. 10311)

Side panel – right lower part

5 – connection to the dispenser

“Flow Point 3” (available as additional

equipment)

6 – connection to the flexible dispenser

Side panel – left upper part Side panel – left lower part

1 – electric cable plug

2 – power switch

3 – Information about system & serial

number (depending on configuration

sticker could be placed on the rear panel)

4 – connection to PC

5 – operation/ validation port

6 – TANK LEVEL connection

7 – TAP WATER 1/4” connection

8 – OUT (connection to the tank)

9 – IN (connection to the tank)

10 – DRAIN 1/4” connection

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