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  • Page 1 Direct-Q 3, 5, 8 R system ® Direct-Q 3, 5, 8 UV-R system User manual...
  • Page 3 Millipore SAS. Millipore SAS assumes no responsibility for any errors that might appear in this document. This manual is believed to be complete and accurate at the time of publication. In no event shall Millipore SAS be liable for incidental or consequential damages in connection with or arising from the use of this manual.
  • Page 4 Product warranty and limitation of liability The applicable warranty and limitation of liability for the products listed in this publication may be found at http://www.millipore.com/ec/cp3/terms within the "Terms and Conditions of Sale" applicable to your purchase transaction. Directive 2002/96 EC: For European users only The symbol “crossed bin”...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Installation ..........................9 Preparation of the System ............................9 Connection of Tubing for a Direct-Q 3 R ......................... 9 Connection of tubing for a Direct-Q 5 and 8 R ....................12 Connection of the Power Cord − Turning on the System Power ..............15 Installation of the SmartPak cartridge ........................
  • Page 6 How to view the Product Resistivity and Temperature in Filling Tank mode or in Pre Operate mode .. 39 How to view the RO Permeate Conductivity in Filling Tank mode or in Pre Operate mode ....39 How to recirculate water manually before dispensing ..................39 How to Understand Direct-Q R messages ......................

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction Using this Manual This User Manual is a guide for use during the installation, normal operation and maintenance of a Direct-Q 3, 5, 8 R or a Direct-Q 3, 5, 8 UV-R Water Purification System. ‘Direct-Q R’ is used in this manual to refer to either the Direct-Q 3, 5, 8 R or the Direct-Q 3, 5, 8 UV-R unless otherwise noted.

  • Page 8: Contacting Millipore® Sas

    Introduction Contacting Millipore® SAS Internet The Millipore SAS Internet Site can be used to find addresses, telephone/fax numbers and other information. Internet Site Address: www.millipore.com www.millipore.com/techservice www.millipore.com/lab_water Manufacturing Site Millipore SAS 67120 Molsheim FRANCE...

  • Page 9: Product Information

    Specifications flowrate System Type flowrate flowrate (5°C < T < 35°C) Direct-Q 3 R 3 LPH ± 15% @ 25°C Up to 42 LPH 15 LPH to 25LPH 5 LPH ± 15% @ 25°C Direct-Q 5 R Up to 42 LPH 35 LPH 8 LPH ±...

  • Page 10: Schematic Of Main Components

    Product Information Schematic of Main Components 1 Booster Pump 8 Tank 2 Inlet Solenoid Valve 9 Distribution Pump 3 SmartPak® (Pretreatment and RO Cartridge) 10 UV Lamp 185 nm (UV System) 4 RO Reject Solenoid Valve 11 SmartPak (Ion Exchange Polisher Cartridge) 5 RO Reject Capillary 12 Product Resistivity Cell 6 Check Valve...

  • Page 11: Technical Specifications

    Product Information Technical Specifications Dimensions System Height, Width and Depth • System Shipping Box: Height: 57 cm; Width: 42 cm; Depth: 64 cm • Remote Shipping Box: Height: 57 cm; Width: 41.5 cm; Depth: 26.5 cm Weight SYSTEM Operating Weight 20.3 kg 14.3 kg 14.3 kg...

  • Page 13: Pre Installation

    Pre Installation Installation Requirements Feedwater Type of Feedwater Potable Requirements Flowrate ≥ 40 LPH Minimum Pressure ≥ 0.5 bar Maximum Pressure ≤ 6 bar Conductivity < 2000 µS/cm Temperature 5 to 35 °C 4 - 10 Fouling Index < 10 Iron <...

  • Page 14: Optional Equipment You May Need

    The mounting hardware for attaching the bracket to a wall is not included and must be supplied. External Tank The Millipore SAS Catalogue Number for a Tank Connector Kit is TANKPECKT. An external tank holding up to 30 or 60 Litres can be used instead of the internal 6 Litre Connector tank.

  • Page 15: Installation

    Connection of Tubing for a Direct-Q 3 R section “Connection of tubing for a Direct-Q 5 and 8 R” (Go directly to • Rotate the Direct-Q 3 R so you can see the back of the system (see photo A). 1. Feedwater tubing 2.
  • Page 16 Installation Feedwater Tubing • Locate the Feedwater Tubing exiting from the bottom middle of the system (B). A 1/2 inch Female GAZ fitting with a screen filter is attached at the end of this tubing. Unroll it until the fitting reaches the Feedwater source. •...
  • Page 17 Installation Pure Permeate Tubing • Locate the Tank Outlet Valve, the Pure Permeate Outlet Tubing and the adaptor fitting in the Accessories Bag. • Install the Tank Outlet Valve and Pure Permeate Tubing as shown (F, G and H). • Open the Tank Outlet Valve (I). This allows the tank to be emptied of any water in it.

  • Page 18: Connection Of Tubing For A Direct-Q 5 And 8 R

    Installation Connection of tubing for a Direct-Q 5 and 8 R • Rotate the Direct-Q R so you can see the back of the system (A). 1. Feedwater tubing 2. Reject tubing 3. Tubing to tank 4. Level Sensor from Reservoir Feedwater Tubing •...
  • Page 19 Installation Connection of the Ultrapure (Type 1) water dispenser • Locate the Ultrapure (Type 1) water dispenser. The Ultrapure (Type 1) water dispenser and the water system come separately.
  • Page 20 Installation For system installed underbench pass the sleeve through the bench hole. • Cut the tie wrap attaching the tubing and cables • Connect the tubing from the remote dispenser to the water system: black tubing on black tubing, and transparent tubing on transparent one.

  • Page 21: Connection Of The Power Cord − Turning On The System Power

    Installation Connection of the Power Cord − Turning on the System Power • Open the front cover of the system (A). This will allow the system to go into STANDBY mode once the system is powered. • Plug the Power Cord into the system (B). •...

  • Page 22: Installation Of The Smartpak Cartridge

    Installation Installation of the SmartPak cartridge Open the Tank Outlet Valve before installing a new SmartPak cartridge. This ATTENTION keeps the tank from filling until the SmartPak cartridge is rinsed out (A). HAZARD Do not touch the UV Lamp when replacing the SmartPak cartridge. Installation •...
  • Page 23 Installation • Install the SmartPak cartridge • Check that the SmartPak Cartridge it is fully seated into the system ports as shown • CLOSE THE FRONT COVER. NOTE: The Tank Outlet Valve should be left open (G).

  • Page 24: Flush Mode

    Installation Flush Mode ATTENTION The Tank Outlet Valve should be left open during FLUSH mode. • The system will now go into FLUSH mode for 15 minutes (H). This is done to empty the SmartPak cartridge of air and hydrate the material inside.

  • Page 25: Calibration Of The Tank Level For A Direct-Q 5 And 8 R

    Installation Calibration of the Tank Level for a Direct-Q 5 and 8 R The Analogue Level Sensor has a Signal Voltage measured by the PCB. There is a Signal Voltage corresponding to an empty Reservoir. There is a Signal Voltage corresponding to a full Reservoir. The TANK LEVEL Calibration is done by telling the software which Signal Voltage represents a full Reservoir and which Signal voltage represents an empty Reservoir.
  • Page 26 Installation Move the Float on the Level Sensor to its highest possible position (representing a full Reservoir). Make sure the full water level is below the overflow port. Press the “+” and “-“ Buttons together to enter the highest water level. The Signal Voltage at that position becomes defined as the ‘100%’...
  • Page 27 Installation Rinsing the SmartPak cartridge • Let FILLING TANK mode run for a minimum of 2 hours with the Tank Outlet Valve open and placed to the drain. This will completely rinse the purification media inside the SmartPak cartridge. NOTE: for sensitive applications, it is recommended to leave the system in FILLING TANK overnight to ensure complete rinsing of the RO membrane.

  • Page 28: Installation Of The Vent Filter

    Installation Installation of the Vent Filter This procedure is for Direct-Q 3 R, in case of Direct-Q 5 R and 8 R, refer to the User Manual of your Reservoir. • Obtain the Vent Filter. • Insert the Vent Filter firmly into the port (A, B).

  • Page 29: Purging Air From The System

    Installation Purging Air from the System • At this time you should have installed the SmartPak cartridge, Barbed Fitting and the Tygon Tubing. Air trapped in the SmartPak cartridge should now be purged from the system. • Verify that you have a full tank of RO water by viewing the Tank Level display (A).

  • Page 30: Hydrating The System

    Installation Hydrating the System • At this time, the Final Filter is not installed. Leave the system overnight or for several hours in FILLING TANK mode or PRE Section Operating Modes OPERATE mode (see ). The system will regularly recirculate water and rinse off purification media inside the SmartPak cartridge.

  • Page 31: Installation And Rinsing Of The Final Filter

    Installation Installation and Rinsing of the Final Filter • Obtain a Final Filter. It can be the Millipak Express 20 or the BioPak® Ultrafiltration Cartridge. • Remove the Tygon Tubing and the Barbed Fitting from the POU Dispenser. • Screw the Final Filter onto the end of the POU Dispenser. The Final Filter should be turned until it is hand tight (A).

  • Page 32: How To Calibrate The Flowrate From The Direct-Q R (F02)

    Installation How to Calibrate the Flowrate from the Direct-Q R (F02) Before calibrating the Product flowrate from the Direct-Q R, you will need a 1 Litre graduated cylinder to measure the total volume of water that will be dispensed. The Final Filter should be installed. Press the Main and “-“...
  • Page 33 Installation How to Calibrate the Flowrate from the Direct-Q R (F02) Measure the total volume of water (in Litres) dispensed from the system using a 1 L graduated cylinder. Press the “+” or “-“ Button to match the volume Display to the volume measured. To exit the menu, press and hold the Main Button for 2 seconds.

  • Page 34: How To Show Resistivity Or Conductivity Units (C01)

    Installation How to Show Resistivity or Conductivity Units (C01) With Temperature Compensated or non Temperature Compensated values Temperature compensation is a way of ‘standardizing’ Resistivity or Conductivity to measurements that would be seen if the water temperature was 25 °C. Press the Main and “+“...
  • Page 35 Installation Press the “+” or “-“ Button to select Non Temperature Compensated Conductivity Units: µS/cm. To exit the menu, press and hold the Main Button for 2 seconds. To display the next menu option, press the Main Button once.

  • Page 36: How To Set The Resistivity Setpoint (C02)

    Installation How to Set the Resistivity Setpoint (C02) The Resistivity Setpoint is used to inform you when the Product resistivity is low. When the resistivity is below the Section How to Understand setpoint, the Resistivity display will flash and the red Pack Alarm will be blinking (see Direct-Q R messages ).
  • Page 37 Installation To exit the menu, press and hold the Main Button for 2 seconds. To display the next menu option, press the Main Button once.

  • Page 39: Using The Direct-Q R

    Using the Direct-Q R Understanding the Display The Display is used to view information about the Operating Modes, the Operating Parameters, Maintenance or Alarm messages and the Tank Level. 100 % Operating Modes tank full Operating Parameters Tank Level Maintenance or Alarms UV System only How to Get Water from the Direct-Q R Product Water Using the Dispensing Button...

  • Page 40: How To Dispense An Exact Amount Of Product Water (F01)

    Using the Direct-Q R RO Water Using the Tank Outlet Valve • On a Direct-Q 3 R system: RO Water is obtained from the Tank Outlet. Open the Tank Outlet Valve when RO Water is needed (A). • On a Direct-Q 5 or 8 R system: RO Water is obtained from the valve located on the front of your reservoir.
  • Page 41 Using the Direct-Q R Press the Dispensing Button once. The system will dispense water. The Display will show the amount of water dispensed and the Product resistivity. NOTE: To stop dispensing water, press the Dispensing Button once again. To exit the menu, press and hold the Main Button for 2 seconds.

  • Page 42: Operating Modes

    Using the Direct-Q R Operating Modes Standby STANDBY mode is displayed when the front cover is removed. The system will depressurize during which STANDBY will be blinking on the Display for 10 seconds. All system operations are disabled. STANDBY mode is selected before attempting maintenance on the system.
  • Page 43 Using the Direct-Q R Filling Tank FILLING TANK mode is displayed when the tank is being filled with RO water until the 100% Tank Level display. FILLING TANK mode is launched automatically when the Tank Level display is below the 60% level or after a FLUSH cycle has been completed.
  • Page 44 Using the Direct-Q R Dispensing DISPENSING mode is displayed when Product Water is being dispensed. DISPENSING mode occurs because the Dispensing Button was pressed down. The Distribution Pump turns on. The resistivity and temperature of the Product Water is displayed during dispensing.

  • Page 45: How To View The Product Resistivity And Temperature In Filling Tank Mode Or In Pre Operate Mode

    Using the Direct-Q R How to view the Product Resistivity and Temperature in Filling Tank mode or in Pre Operate mode Press: The Display will show the last Product resistivity and temperature values measured during DISPENSING mode or during RECIRCULATION. The values are displayed for 5 seconds.

  • Page 46: How To Understand Direct-Q R Messages

    Using the Direct-Q R How to Understand Direct-Q R messages Pack Alarm • The system will prompt you to change the SmartPak cartridge using a red Pack Alarm icon. The Display will show the red Pack Alarm blinking. The SmartPak cartridge is changed due to either the amount of time it has been used or from the amount of water that has passed through it.
  • Page 47 Using the Direct-Q R Flush: Open Tank Outlet Valve • Before FLUSH mode starts, the tank has to be emptied of water. The FLU counter display will be blinking if the system has detected that there is water in the tank. The Tank Outlet Valve must be opened.

  • Page 49: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Schedule In order to maintain good performance of your water system respect the maintenance schedule and replace consumables as required. What to do When? How to? When the Pack Alarm display is blinking. See Section How SmartPak to Replace the cartridge SmartPak Replacement...
  • Page 50 Maintenance What to do When? How to? See Section How Screen Filter 2 times a year or as necessary. to Clean the Cleaning Screen Filter See Section How Once a year. The SmartPak cartridge to Empty the Tank Sanitization will have to be replaced after the (C03) and How to of the System sanitization of the system.

  • Page 51: How To Replace The Smartpak Cartridge

    Maintenance How to Replace the SmartPak Cartridge Open the Tank Outlet Valve before installing a new SmartPak cartridge. This ATTENTION keeps the tank from filling until the SmartPak cartridge is rinsed out (A). HAZARD Do not touch the UV Lamp when replacing the SmartPak cartridge. Removing the SmartPak cartridge •...
  • Page 52 Maintenance Installation • Remove the new SmartPak cartridge from its shipping box. • Remove the protective caps on the ports of the SmartPak cartridge. • Locate the O-rings on the ports. Wet them with water. It is preferable to wet them with ultrapure water. •...

  • Page 53: Flush Mode

    Maintenance Flush Mode ATTENTION The Tank Outlet Valve should be left open during FLUSH mode. • The system will now go into FLUSH mode for 15 minutes (H). This is done to empty the SmartPak cartridge of air and hydrate the material inside.
  • Page 54 Maintenance Replacing the Vent Filter • This procedure is for Direct-Q 3 R, in case of Direct-Q 5 and 8 R, refer to the User Manual of your Reservoir. • The Vent Filter should be replaced whenever the SmartPak cartridge is replaced.
  • Page 55 Maintenance Hydrating the System • Hydrate the system (M). Section Hydrating the System Replacing the Final Filter • See Section How to Replace the Final Filter (N). The System is now ready for use.

  • Page 56: How To Replace The Final Filter

    Maintenance How to Replace the Final Filter The Final Filter is normally replaced when the SmartPak cartridge is replaced or at an earlier time if it becomes clogged. A clogged Final Filter can reduce the Product Water flowrate. ATTENTION Make sure the SmartPak cartridge has been hydrated overnight. •...

  • Page 57: How To Clean The Screen Filter

    Maintenance How to Clean the Screen Filter The purpose of the Screen Filter is to prevent large particles or other debris from entering the system. If the Screen Filter becomes blocked with debris, then the Feedwater will not flow freely to the system. It is recommended to clean the Screen Filter twice a year or whenever it may have become clogged.

  • Page 58: How To Calibrate The Tank Level (C04)

    Maintenance How to Calibrate the Tank Level (C04) Before calibrating the tank level, the tank needs to be filled to the 100% level or TANK FULL. Press the Main and “+“ Buttons together to enter the menu. The Display will show C01. Press the Main Button 3 times.
  • Page 59 Maintenance Open the Tank Outlet Valve. Allow the tank to be emptied to its lowest water level. NOTE: The lowest water level is not calibrated if the amount of water emptied from the tank is less than 10%. Close the Tank Outlet Valve. Press the “+”...

  • Page 60: How To Empty The Tank (C03)

    Maintenance How to Empty the Tank (C03) The tank can be fully emptied of water through the POU Dispenser. This option is used when performing a system sanitization. Before emptying the tank, it is recommended to remove the Final Filter and to install the Barbed Fitting and Tygon Tubing.

  • Page 61: How To Sanitize The System

    This procedure is for a Direct-Q 3 R, for a Direct-Q 5 and 8 R refer to the User Manual of your Reservoir Things to Know BEFORE you sanitize the System and the Tank All safety precautions must be followed when handling Hydrogen Peroxide.
  • Page 62 Maintenance Sanitizing the System and the Tank • Open the front cover to let the system go into STANDBY mode (C). • Remove the Vent Filter and install the clear elbow fitting from the Sanitization Kit (D). • Introduce the male connector of the clear tubing firmly into the elbow fitting (E).
  • Page 63 Maintenance • Close the front cover (G). The system will now go into FILLING TANK mode. • Let the tank fill up to the 100% level (H). • Let the system stand for 1 hour for effective bacteria elimination. • (After 1 hour) Remove the Final Filter. Install the Barbed Fitting and Tygon Tubing (I).
  • Page 64 Maintenance • Once the tank is empty, the system will now go into FILLING TANK mode. Let the tank fill up to the 100% level (K). • Perform an EMPTY TANK (C03) again to dispense all the water in the tank (L).

  • Page 65: How To Sanitize The Tank Only

    • Locate the clear elbow fitting, the clear tubing and the syringe in the Sanitization Kit (B). • You will need 200 ml of 30% Hydrogen Peroxide solution and 200 ml of purified water. Millipore SAS does not sell Hydrogen Peroxide but it is readily available through most Scientific Supply Companies.
  • Page 66 Maintenance Sanitizing the Tank • Open the front cover to go into STANDBY mode (C). • Remove the Vent Filter and install the clear elbow fitting from the Sanitization Kit (D). • Introduce the male connector of the clear tubing firmly into the elbow fitting (E).
  • Page 67 Maintenance • Close the front cover (G). The system will now go into FILLING TANK mode. • Let the Tank Level display go up to the 100% level (H). Continued on next page...
  • Page 68 Maintenance • When the tank is full, open the front cover to go into STANDBY mode (I). • Let the system stand for 1 hour for effective bacteria elimination. • (After 1 hour) Check that the Tank Outlet Tubing is secured into the drain.

  • Page 69: How To Replace The Uv Lamp (Uv System Only)

    Maintenance How to Replace the UV Lamp (UV System only) The red UV Lamp Alarm will be blinking on the Display when it is time to exchange the UV Lamp. The message is Section How to View or Reset the UV Lamp Timer (C05)). shown when the UV Timer has reached 0 days No electrical power should be going to the system at this time.
  • Page 70 Maintenance Removing the UV Lamp The UV Lamp contains metallic Mercury. Please dispose of the used UV Lamp in ATTENTION a manner that is environmentally safe.  • Detach the Velcro belt of the UV housing. • Pull the UV housing out so that the UV Lamp cable is accessible (D). NOTE: Use the gloves supplied with the UV replacement kit.
  • Page 71 Maintenance Installing the new UV Lamp • Ensure that you use the gloves supplied with the UV replacement kit. Carefully insert the UV Lamp into the UV housing (G). • Plug the electrical cable to the new UV Lamp (H). •...
  • Page 72 Maintenance • Install the Final Filter. If the SmartPak cartridge is not being replaced, then reinstall the old SmartPak ATTENTION cartridge BEFORE powering ON the system. Otherwise, the system will go into FLUSH mode for 15 minutes during which no Product Water will be available. •...

  • Page 73: How To View Or Reset The Uv Lamp Timer (C05)

    Maintenance How to View or Reset the UV Lamp Timer (C05) Section How to Replace the UV The UV Lamp Timer should be reset only after the UV Lamp has been replaced (see Lamp (UV System only)) . The UV Lamp Timer displays the time left until the UV Lamp needs to be replaced. The Display will show the red UV Lamp Alarm icon blinking when the Timer reaches 0 days.
  • Page 74 Maintenance How to Reset the UV Lamp Timer Press the Main and “+“ Buttons together to enter the menu. The Display will show C01. Press the Main Button 4 times. The Display will show C05 and “0” days left on the UV Timer. Press the “+”...

  • Page 75: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes What to do The Display screen is blank. • The power cord is not plugged in. • Check that the power cord is plugged in. • No source of electrical power. • Check the source of electrical •...
  • Page 76 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes What to do The last Product resistivity • A measurement was not made • Dispense or recirculate water value is not displayed when during DISPENSING mode or during manually to start a Product you press the “-“ button in recirculation.
  • Page 77 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes What to do • The UV Timer is exhausted. • Replace the UV Lamp. See Section How to Replace the UV Lamp (UV System only). • After a new UV Lamp has been installed, reset the UV Timer. See Section How to View or Reset the UV Lamp Timer (C05).

  • Page 79: Ordering Information

    Ordering Information Catalogue Numbers for Direct-Q R Systems For 230 VAC, 120 VAC, 100 VAC: 3 = Direct-Q 3 5 = Direct-Q 5 0 = Direct-Q 8 = Direct-Q 8 V = Direct-Q UV Catalogue Numbers for Consumables Consumable Item Catalogue Number SmartPak DQ3 SPR00SIA1...
  • Page 80 Quick access to most common procedures Checking water quality ............................... 38 Contacting Millipore SAS ............................. 2 Delivering a fixed ultrapure water volume ......................33 Delivering ultrapure water ............................33 Improving ultrapure water quality by recirculation before sourcing water ..........39 Replacing the Millipak end filter ..........................

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