MEGA-PURE® One Liter Water Still

Series 1922
Operating Manual and Parts List LT1922X1 Rev. 0

_________________________________________________________________________________
Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific
 Preface

Models covered in this manual

Model Number Voltage Description

A440266 (6747) 120V Without Bottle

A440267 (6748) 120V With Bottle

A7981 (6755) 220-240V Without Bottle

A7982 (6785) 220-240V With Bottle

MANUAL NUMBER LT1922X1 (7006747)

0 -- 4/13/10 Transfer to Marietta (was LT1922X1 2/12/08) ccs

REV ECR/ECN DATE DESCRIPTION By

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Important Read this instruction manual. Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual
may result in damage to the unit, injury to operating personnel, and poor equipment performance. s

Caution All internal adjustments and maintenance must be performed by qualified service personnel. s

Material in this manual is for information purposes only. The contents and the product it describes are subject
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to the use of this manual.

©2010 Thermo Fisher Scientific. All rights reserved.

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Important operating and/or maintenance instructions. Read the accompanying text carefully.

Potential electrical hazards. Only qualified persons should perform procedures associated with this
symbol.

Equipment being maintained or serviced must be turned off and locked off to prevent possible injury.

Hot surface(s) present which may cause burns to unprotected skin, or to materials which may be
damaged by elevated temperatures.

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falling under the Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE) and the equipment that has been put on the market
after 13 August 2005.

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European Country, and this product should be disposed of or recycled through them. Further
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4 Always use the proper protective equipment (clothing, gloves, goggles, etc.)

4 Always dissipate extreme cold or heat and wear protective clothing.

4 Always follow good hygiene practices.

4 Each individual is responsible for his or her own safety.

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 Table of Contents
Section 1 Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

Section 2 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

Section 3 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

Section 4 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

Section 5 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1

Section 6 Installation and Service Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1

Electrical Service Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
Drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Water Supply Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2

Section 7 Initial Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1

Section 8 Feedwater Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1

Tap Water Boiler Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1
Pretreated Boiler Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2
Demineralizer Treated Boiler Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-3
In-House Treated Boiler Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-4

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Section 9 Still Output Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-1

Storage Bottle Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-1
Automatic Collection System Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-2
ACS Installation (continued) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-3

Section 10 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-1

High Temperature Cut-off Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3

Section 11 Maintenance and Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-1

Troubleshooting - General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-3
Still Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-4
Electrical Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-4
ACS Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-5

Section 12 Parts List and Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1

Ordering Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2

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 Section 1 Important Information
This manual contains important operating and safety information. You
must carefully read and understand the contents of this manual prior to
the use of this equipment.

Water purification technology employs one or more of the following:

chemicals, electrical devices, mercury vapor lamps, steam and heated
vessels. Care should be taken when installing, operating or servicing
Thermo Scientific products. The specific safety notes pertinent to this
product are listed in the next section.

Refer to the illustration on the following page.

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Important Information

Figure 1-1. MEGA-PURE One Liter Still

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 Section 2 Safety Information
Your Thermo Scientific MEGA-PURE One Liter Water Still has been
designed with function, reliability, and safety in mind. It is your
responsibility to install it in conformance with local electrical codes. For
safe operation, pay attention to Notes, Cautions and Warnings throughout
the manual.

Warnings

To avoid electrical shock, always:

1. Use a properly grounded electrical outlet of correct voltage and current

handling capacity.

2. Ensure that the equipment is connected to electrical service according

to local and national standards. Failure to properly connect may create
a fire or shock hazard.

3. Do not mount the MEGA-PURE One Liter Water Still directly over
equipment that requires electrical service. Routine maintenance of this
unit may involve water spillage and subsequent electrical shock hazard
if improperly located.

4. Replace fuses with those of the same type and rating.

5. Disconnect from power supply before servicing.

6. Do not connect unit to electrical service until instructed to do so.

To avoid personal injury:

1. Do not use in the presence of flammable or combustible materials; fire

or explosion may result. This device contains components which may
ignite such materials.

2. Wear eye and hand protection when using acid for cleaning, as acid
spattering may occur.

3. Use this device with water feed only. Failure to comply with the above
could result in explosion and personal injury.

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Safety Information

4. Ensure all piping connections are tight to avoid leakage of chemicals.

5. Always depressurize chemical lines before disassembly.

6. To avoid exposure to chemical fumes, ensure adequate ventilation

when using chemicals for cleaning.

7. Follow carefully the manufacturers’ safety instructions on labels of

chemical containers and Material Safety Data Sheets (M.S.D.S.).

8. “Caution - Hot Surface. Avoid Contact.” Glass portions of still become

hot when still is operating. To avoid burns, do not touch hot glass.

9. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

To ensure safe mounting:

Wall and bench composition and construction, as well as fastener type,

must be considered when mounting this unit. The mounting surface and
fasteners selected must be capable of supporting a minimum of 60 lbs.;
inadequate support and/or fasteners may result in damage to mounting
surface and/or equipment. If unsure of mounting surface composition,
condition and construction, or correct fasteners, consult your building
maintenance group or contractor.

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 Section 3 Specifications
Electrical Power
Model A440266 and A440267. . .120V, 50/60 Hz, 9A
Model A798 and A7982 . . . . . . . 220-240V, 50/60 Hz, 1.0 KW, 4.5A

Dimensions
Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.7 cm (18”)
Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25.4 cm (10”)
Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86.4 cm (34”)

Clearance Requirements
Sides . . . . . . .15.2 cm (6”) minimum for servicing
Above . . . . . . . 15.2 cm (6”) minimum for removal of top cover & air
circulation

Water Usage
1.4 liters per hour of high purity distilled water

Environmental Conditions
Operating . . . .. . . . . . 17°C to 30°C; 20% to 80% relative humidity,
non-condensing.
Installation Category II (over-voltage) in accordance with IEC 664.
Pollution Degree 2 in accordance with IEC 664.
Altitude limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,000 meters.
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . -25°C to 65°C; 10% to 85% relative humidity.

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Specifications

Declaration of Conformity (for 220-240 volt, -33 CE models only)

We hereby declare under our sole responsibility that this product conforms
with the technical requirements of the following standards:

EMC:
EN 61000-3-2 Limits for Harmonic Current Emissions
EN 61000-3-3 Limits for Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker
EN 61326-1 Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and
Laboratory Use - Part I: General Requirements
Safety:
EN 61010-1 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for
Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use - Part I: General
Requirements
EN 61010-2-010 Part II: Particular requirements for laboratory
equipment for the heating of materials.

per the provisions of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC,

as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC, and per the provisions of the Low
Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, as amended by 93/68/EEC.

Copies of the Declaration of Conformity are available upon request.

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 Section 4 Introduction
Your Thermo Scientific MEGA-PURE One Liter Water Still is a compact,
all glass unit with PTFE connectors designed to provide 1.4 liter per hour
of high purity distilled water. The product water is non-pyrogenic per USP
XIX. Resistivity will be greater than 1.0M ohm-cm at the condenser outlet
using most tap water as feed. This water still can be used as a discrete unit,
or with customer supplied pretreated water. It can also be connected to the
Thermo Fisher Automatic Collection System for completely automatic
operation.

Your MEGA-PURE One Liter Water Still allows you to replace tap water
boiler feed with demineralized, distilled or reverse osmosis water for low
maintenance operation and high purity distillate. Distilled water storage
can be easily handled in the optional 6-liter polyethylene or 9-liter Pyrex
brand storage bottle. Either fits conveniently inside the water still cabinet
and dispenses distilled water through a valve which is accessible at the front
of the still.

Choice of a location for your MEGA-PURE One Liter Water Still is

primarily a matter of convenience. This unit may be located on a bench or
wall mounted.

Your MEGA-PURE One Liter Water Still is rated at either 120 volts,
50/60 Hz, 1000 watts, single phase or 220-240 volts, 50/60 Hz, 1000
watts, single phase. This unit requires approximately 11 to 15 liters per
hour of cooling water.

The cabinet and glassware are protected against damage from overheating
by a thermal switch.

If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer,

the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.

Warning Use a properly grounded electrical outlet of correct voltage and

current handling capacity. s

Warning Ensure that the equipment is connected to electrical service

according to local and national standards. Failure to properly connect may
create a fire or shock hazard. s

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Section 4
Introduction

Warning Do not mount the MEGA-PURE One Liter Water Still directly
over equipment that requires electrical service. Routine maintenance of this
unit may involve water spillage and subsequent electrical shock hazard if
improperly located. s

Warning Do not connect unit to electrical service until instructed to do

so. s

Note Operation of the still at a voltage less than the stated voltage will
cause a drop in still output. s

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 Section 5 Unpacking
Tools required: Diagonal cutting pliers.
1. Remove parts box and still from shipping carton and place on
workbench.
2. Check glassware inside the main cabinet for damage. Check parts in
the accessory box for damage. Identify any broken or damaged
parts. Report them to your dealer immediately.

Refer to Figure 5-1 for the following step:

3. Using diagonal cutting pliers, cut and
remove the five (5) plastic shipping ties.
The shipping tie locations are: two (2) on
the condenser "B", two (2) on the boiler
"I", and one (1) on the trap "N."

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Section 6
Requirements
Choice of location for the MEGA-PURE One Liter Water Still is primarily
a matter of convenience as long as the service requirements listed are met.
a. The still may be bench or wall mounted. Allow 4"- 6" clearance at
the sides and top for circulation of ambient air to prevent buildup
of heat in the cabinet.
b. Unit dimensions: 18" wide x 10" deep x 34" high.
c. Wall mounting: The still is supplied with slotted mounting holes
located 16" on center in the rear of the cabinet and 22-7/8" from
the bottom. The weight of the unit with a full storage bottle is 45-
60 lbs.
d. Bench mounting: The still is supplied with holes in the mounting
flanges located at the bottom of the cabinet.

Electrical Service Your water still is supplied with a power cord (5 feet long) and plug. The
Requirements plug on the 120V unit requires a standard North American 120V, 15A, 3-
prong receptacle. The plug on the 220-240V unit requires a standard
European 220-240 volt receptacle (see Figure 6-1). If you do not have the
required receptacle available within 5 feet of your still, a certified
electrician should install one in accordance with local and national
standards. As an alternate method of power supply for a 240 volt unit,
your electrician may remove the supplied plug and wire the cord to a 15A-
250V breaker box (see Figure 6-2).

Warning Do not mount the MEGA-PURE One Liter Water Still directly
over equipment that requires electrical service. Routine maintenance of this
unit may involve water spillage and subsequent electrical shock hazard if
improperly located. s

Warning Wall composition and construction, as well as fastener type, must

be considered when mounting this unit. The mounting surface and
fasteners selected must be capable of supporting a minimum of 60 lbs.;
inadequate support and/or fasteners may result in damage to mounting
surface and/or equipment. If unsure of mounting surface composition,
condition and construction, or correct fasteners, consult your building
maintenance group or contractor. s

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Installation and Servce Requirements

Warning Ensure that the equipment is connected to electrical service

according to local and national standards. Failure to properly connect may
create a fire or shock hazard. s

Warning Do not connect unit to power supply until instructed to do so. s

Water Supply We recommend one of the following options for supplying water to
Requirements operate your MEGA-PURE One Liter Water Still.

OPTION #1
A single, untreated cold water supply. The supply must be capable of
providing a minimum of 4 gallons (15 liters) per hour at a pressure of
20-100 psi and be located within 4 feet (1.2 meters) of the MEGA-
PURE One Liter Water Still. You must provide a shut off valve and
reducer as shown in Figure 6-3.
With Option #1, approximately 4 gallons of untreated water will be used
per hour in the cooling section of the still, 1 gallon of this water will be
used as boiler feed.Water connections are discussed in “Feedwater
Connections” later in this manual.
OPTION #2
An untreated cold water supply plus a source of reverse osmosis, dem-
ineralized or previously distilled water. The untreated supply must be
capable of providing a minimum of 4 gallons (15 liters) per hour at a
pressure of 20-100 psi and be located within 4 feet (1.2 meters) of the
water still. The treated supply must be capable of providing 1 gallon
(3.75 liters) per hour and be located within 4 feet of the water still. You
must provide a shut-off valve and reducer at each water supply (see
Figure 6-3). In addition, the optional double solenoid valve kit is
required.
With Option #2, approximately 4 gallons of untreated water will be used
each hour for cooling. The second (treated) water supply of 1 gallon per
hour will be used as boiler feed. Water connections are discussed in
“Feedwater Connections” later in this manual.

Note The double solenoid valve kit is not needed if a MEGAPURE D1 or

D2 deionizer is being used for pretreatment. s

Drain An open or atmospherically vented drain located lower than the still is
necessary to allow for gravity flow. The manufacturer supplies a 5 foot
length of 1/2" I.D. vinyl tubing for the drain. Additional tubing may be
purchased from your laboratory dealer.

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Installation and Service Requiremenst

Ground

Line Line

Figure 6-1. 240V Receptacle

Line Ground Line

Load
(Brown Wire)

Load Ground Load

(Green Wire) (Blue Wire)

Figure 6-2. 15A - 250V Breaker Box

Water
Supply

Reducer

2" - 3" Length of pipe

with 1/8" N.P.T.

Figure 6-4. Shut-off Valve

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 Section 7 Initial Assembly
Tools required for assembly: 7/16" open end wrench, diagonal cutting
pliers, common screwdriver.

1. Unwrap the condenser “B” and thoroughly flush all of the salt out.

2. Reattach the condenser “B” to the still and then attach the two PTFE
connectors “D” and “P” to the condenser “B” as shown in Figure 7-2.

3. Check orientation of trap "N." If it is not level or tilted back toward

the boiler as shown in Figure 7-2, move the condenser "B" up in its
bracket. This will tilt trap as shown.

4. Remove the packing material and rotate tube "L" into the constant
level chamber of boiler "I" as shown in Figure 7-2.

5. Unpack the Vycor® immersion heater "M" and check the voltage rating
on the top cap. It should agree with the voltage of your power supply.
If it does not, contact your dealer and order the correct heater.

6. Insert the immersion heater into the top opening of boiler "I" as
shown in Figure 7-2.

Heater Power
Solenoid Power
Receptacle
Receptacle

MEGA-
PURE
Deionizer
Control ACS Control
Receptacle Receptacle

Figure 7-1. Control Bottom Connections

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Initial Assembly

7. Thread the heater plug and cord through the large hole above the
boiler "I," then back through the hole below the control box "H." Plug
heater plug into the receptacle on the bottom of the control box. The
plug is twist-lock type and requires ¼ clockwise turn to lock in place.

Figure 7-2. MEGA-PURE One Liter Still

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 Section 8 Feedwater Connections
This still always uses tap water for cooling the steam in the condenser.
However, you have the option of feeding your boiler with higher purity
pretreated water, thereby reducing the need to drain and clean your boiler.

If tap water is to be used as your boiler feedwater, proceed to the Tap

Water Boiler Feed section. If you will be using a supply of distilled,
deionized or reverse osmosis water as your boiler feed, proceed to the
Pretreated Boiler Feed section.

Tap Water Boiler 1. Install a customer supplied shutoff valve onto your tap water source.
Thread the solenoid valve onto your customer supplied shutoff, with
Feed the side marked “in" toward the shutoff.

2. Install the supplied fitting to the “out” side of the solenoid valve.
Connect the 5/16" I.D. tubing (from the condenser) to this fitting.

3. Route 3/8" I.D. vinyl drain tubing to an atmospherically vented drain.

Note We strongly recommend that the optional flowmeter be installed into

your feedwater line(s). This will allow the flow of water to your still to be
controlled more easily and precisely.

Figure 8-1. Tap Water Feed Only

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Feedwater Connections

Tap Water Boiler 4. Plug the solenoid valve power cord (not shown) into the receptacle on
the bottom of the control box "H" (see Figure 7-1).
Feed (continued)
5. Go to the “Still Output Connections” section to complete your still's
setup.

When a supply of distilled, deionized or reverse osmosis water is to be used

Pretreated Boiler as boiler feed, first revise the still connections as follows:
Feed
1. Remove boiler fill tube "O" from still and set aside.

2. Locate the 3/8" I.D. x 44" long vinyl tubing and one barbed tee (3/8"
I.D. x 3/8" I.D. x 3/8" I.D.) in the parts box.

3. Install one end of the vinyl tubing to the cooling water outlet located
on the top right of the condenser "B" (where boiler fill tube "O" was
attached). Route the other end through the cabinet and down the back
as shown in Figure 8-2.

4. Cut the 3/8" I.D. vinyl drain tubing and install the barbed tee.
Connect the 3/8" I.D. vinyl tubing from condenser to the barbed tee.
Push the vinyl tubing all the way onto the tee to assure a leak free seal.

5. Route the drain tubing to an atmospherically vented drain.

If a MEGA-PURE D1 or D2 demineralizer is to be used to provide

pretreated boiler feed, go to the Demineralizer Treated Boiler Feed section.
If an "in-house" source of pretreated water is to be used for boiler feed, go
to the In-House Treated Boiler Feed section.

Figure 8-2. Tubing Connections

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 Section 8
Feedwater Connections

Demineralizer Refer to Figure 8-3 (must have optional still adapter kit).
Treated Boiler Feed 1. Install a customer supplied shutoff valve onto your tap water source.
Thread the solenoid valve onto your customer supplied shutoff, with
the side marked “in" toward the shutoff.

2. Install the fitting supplied with the still adapter kit into the “out” side
of the solenoid valve. Connect the ¼" O.D. tubing (from the
demineralizer) to this fitting.

3. Cut the ¼" O.D. tubing (from last step) at a convenient point and
install the tee from the still adapter kit.

4. Connect a length of ¼" O.D. tubing to the third arm of the tee.
Connect the ¼" O.D. to 3/8" I.D. adapter to the free end of this
length of ¼" O.D. tubing. Connect the 5/16" I.D. tubing (from the
condenser) to this adapter.

Note If using the optional flowmeter, install it at this point instead of the
adapter. s

5. Locate boiler fill tube "L." Connect 7/16" I.D. vinyl tubing from
demineralizer output to end of boiler fill tube. Route as shown and
install clip "S" to support the tubing.

6. Route 3/8" I.D. vinyl drain tubing to atmospherically vented drain.

Figure 8-3. Deionizer Feed

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Feedwater Connections

Demineralizer Treated 7. Plug solenoid valve power cord (not shown) into receptacle in control
box "H."
Boiler Feed (cont.)
8. Plug still adapter kit cable into right side of demineralizer and
receptacle in control box "H."

9. Go to the “Still Output Connections” section in this manual to

complete the setup of your still.

In-House Treated Refer to Figure 8-4 (must have optional double solenoid valves).
Boiler Feed 1. Install customer supplied shutoff valves onto your tap water source and
your in-house treated water source. Thread the solenoid valves onto
your customer supplied shutoffs, with the sides marked “in" toward the
shutoffs.

2. Install the supplied 5/16" fitting to the “out” side of the solenoid valve
on your tap water source. Connect the 5/16" I.D. tubing (from the
condenser) to this fitting.

Figure 8-4. In-House Treated Feed

3. Connect the 3/8" fitting and 3/8" I.D. vinyl tubing from the double
solenoid valve kit to the “out” side of the solenoid valve on your treated
water supply.

4. Locate the boiler fill tube "L." Connect 3/8" I.D. from treated water
supply solenoid to the end of the boiler fill tube. Route as shown and
install clip "S" to support the tubing.

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Feedwater Connections

In-House Treated 5. Route the 3/8" I.D. vinyl drain tubing to an atmospherically vented
drain.
Boiler Feed (cont.)
6. Plug the solenoid valve power cord (not shown) into the receptacle in
control box "H" (See Figure 7-1).

7. Go to the “Still Output Connections” section in this manual to

complete the setup of your still.

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 Section 9 Still Output Connections
If one of the optional storage bottles is being used, go to the “Storage
Bottle Installation” section. If your still is being connected to an automatic
collection system, go to the “Automatic Collection System Installation”
section.

Storage Bottle To install the optional 6 or 9 liter storage bottle inside the one liter still
Installation cabinet, first locate the following parts in the storage bottle parts box:

• Product delivery tube "F"

• PTFE Connector "E"
• 20" length of 1/2" vinyl tubing
• Plastic tee (1/2 X 1/2 X 1/2)

1. Place storage bottle (with product delivery tube "F" installed) inside
still cabinet below condenser "B." Connect product delivery tube to
condenser with PTFE.

Note The storage bottles do not automatically control the still. s

Figure 9-1. Storage Bottle Installation

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Still Output Connections

Automatic Collection Before connecting your MEGA-PURE One Liter Water Still to the
Automatic Collection System (ACS), move the still to its final location.
System Installation
1. Locate ACS tube "Q" and PTFE connector "E" in the ACS parts box.
Locate distillate outlet tube (TU798X1) in the still parts box. Assemble
to tubing from collection system as shown in Figure 9-2.

2. Plug input jack from ACS into ACS receptacle on bottom of still control
box "H" (see Figure 9-3) connector "E."

Figure 9-2. Complete System Layout (not to scale)

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Still Output Connections

ACS Installation Solenoid Power

Heater Power
Receptacle
Receptacle
(continued)

MEGA-
PURE
Deionizer
Control ACS Control
Receptacle Receptacle

Figure 9-3. ACS Control Receptacle

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Plug electrical power cord into appropriate receptacle. Refer to Figure 10-1
for referenced locations.

1. Close drain clamp "G" on bottom of boiler "I."

2. Open valve at tap water source and treated water source, if so installed.

3. Switch on the main power breaker on control at power source.

4. Push “Water” switch on control box "H". Green indicator will light
and solenoid will open. Allow boiler to fill.

5. Push “OPERATE” switch. Indicator will light and heaters come on.

6. Allow the still to operate for 15-20 minutes. For maximum volume of
distillate, increase the flow of cooling water to the point where only a
slight wisp of steam is visible at the condenser vent "A." If a separate
source of pretreated water is being used for your boiler feed, adjust the
boiler feed flow so that a constant overflow from the boiler is
maintained.

7. Your MEGA-PURE One Liter Water Still should now be operational.

Run the still for 4-5 hours to cleanse itself before collecting water for
use.

8. To shut your water still off, push the OFF switch. This will shut the
water supply and the heaters off. If any difficulties are encountered in
operating this water still, check all operating and assembly steps to be
sure the still was assembled and is being operated correctly. If the
difficulty still exists, consult the Troubleshooting section of this
manual.

Warning Use a properly grounded electrical outlet of correct voltage and

current handling capacity. Ensure that the equipment is connected to
electrical service according to local and national standards. Failure to
properly connect may create a fire or shock hazard. s

Warning Do not use in the presence of flammable or combustible

materials; fire or explosion may result. This device contains components
which may ignite such materials. Failure to comply could result in
explosion and personal injury. s

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Operation

Figure 10-1. Still Components and Connections

Caution Use this device with water feed only. s

Caution - Hot Surface. Avoid Contact.” Glass portions of still become hot
when still is operating. To avoid burns, do not touch hot glass. s

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Section title

High Temperature Your MEGA-PURE One Liter Water Still is protected against overheating
by a thermal switch located in the control box at the right hand side of the
Cut-off Switch boiler. Should the boiler overheat, the switch will open, causing the heater
and water supply to shut off. When the boiler cools (5-15 minutes), the
switch will reset automatically, but the still will have to be restarted by the
operator. When unit has cooled, press the “WATER” switch and then the
“OPERATE” switch to restore normal operation. Check boiler occasionally
for proper water level.

Note If you are feeding an ACS with your still, note that when the ACS is
full, it will signal the still to shut down. During this shut-down, the heater
and the water supply will both shut off and the front panel lights on the
still will be extinguished. This normal operation can mimic the effects of
an overheating boiler, but does not represent any problem with the still. s

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For top performance and efficiency, the MEGA-PURE One Liter Water
Still should be kept clean and free of scale. It is recommended that the
boiler be drained and refilled with fresh water daily to flush the boiler of
the concentration of contaminants from the previous day’s run.

When using untreated boiler feed, cleaning is recommended after every 15-
20 hours of operation. The unit should be cleaned with a hydrochloric acid
solution. Follow the procedure below:

1. Push unit “OFF” switch.

2. Disconnect output tubing at condenser "B" from collection vessel and

temporarily place a beaker under condenser outlet.

3. Drain boiler by opening clamp "G." Close clamp "G" after boiler has
completely drained. Refill boiler.

4. Use the spare pinch clamp from the parts box to shut off overflow tube
from constant level chamber "K" as close as possible to overflow stem.

5. Carefully pour approximately 260 ml. of 10% hydrochloric acid

solution into top of constant level chamber "K."

6. Wait approximately 10 minutes or until residue disappears. If

additional cleaning is required, drain boiler down 1 inch and turn unit
on for a few minutes until residue disappears. Do not boil. Turn the
still off.

7. Carefully drain the unit, remove clamp from overflow tube and refill
with fresh water. Drain boiler, refill with fresh water and operate for 30
minutes. Reconnect tubing from collection vessel to condenser "B."

Warning Disconnect from the power supply before servicing. s

Warning Wear eye and hand protection when using acid for cleaning, as
acid spattering may occur. s

Warning Ensure all piping connections are tight to avoid leakage of

chemicals. s

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Maintenance and Servicing

Warning Always depressurize chemical lines before disassembly. s

Warning To avoid lung injury or suffocation, ensure adequate ventilation

when using chemicals for cleaning. s

Warning Follow carefully the manufacturers’ safety instructions on labels

of chemical containers and Material Safety Data Sheets (M.S.D.S.). s

Warning Refer servicing to qualified personnel. s

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Parts List and Diagrams

Troubleshooting -
General

Problem Causes Solution

The most common leak is one occurring in the vinyl drain Runs of vinyl tubing should be supported to
Leaks tubing. Hot water causes softening and pulling loose at reduce the pull on the plastic connectors. Small
the plastic barbed connectors. clamps may be used to firmly hold vinyl tubing.

Rough boiling is the result of alkali attack to the matte

Remove heater and lightly roughen surface with
Rough boiling finish on the heaters. The most common cause is using
150 grit sandpaper.
water pretreated with NaCl regenerated water softeners.

Clean boiler per cleaning instructions. Scale

A brownish-white scale in the boiler indicates that the
Scale build-up should not be allowed to accumulate as heaters
boiler requires cleaning.
may be damaged.

Softened water used as a boiler feed causes a concentra-

Heater failure due to scale
tion of sodium ions and alkaline attack of the Vycor® If softened water must be used, heater life can
build-up or alkali attack will
glass. Rough boiling will be the first indication of alkaline be prolonged somewhat by draining boiler every
not be replaced under war-
attack. At failure, the heaters will usually pinhole and day.
ranty.
water entering will short out the element.

When using the still without a deionizer, scale

build-up must be removed every 15-20 hours of
Scale build-up will occur when boiler feed is not being
operation (see “Cleaning Instructions”). Failure to
deionized.
do so will cause heaters to build up heat internal-
ly and fail or cause glass envelope failure.

If there is an excessive amount of steam leaving

A slight wisp of steam exiting at the condenser vent is
Steam at condenser vent the condenser vent, increase the cooling water
normal. Gases in the steam ater also being removed.
flow rate.

If no steam is visible, decrease the cooling water

No steam at condenser vent
flow rate.

Pressure fluctuations in your tap water line will cause

Have a plumber install a pressure regulator in
Water pressure variations erratic flow in cooling water and may cause water level in
your tap water line and regulate to 20-25 psi.
boiler to drop.

Heaters will produce in excess of 1 L/hr. of distilled water

when run at the rated voltage. At lower voltages, output
Output less than 1
will drop accordingly.
liter/hour.
Also see “Steam at Condenser Vent” as excess steam at
this point will reduce output.

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Maintenance and Servicing

Electrical Before troubleshooting can begin, the problem component must be

determined. That is accomplished as follows:
Troubleshooting
1. Disconnect the demineralizer and ACS jacks from the still control box
and attempt to run the still. If still fails, see “Still Troubleshooting.” If
still runs, go to Step #2.

2. Connect the demineralizer input jack back up to the still control box
and attempt to run the still. If still fails to run see “Demineralizer
Troubleshooting” (in the Demineralizer Manual). If still runs, see
“Automatic Collection System Troubleshooting.”

Still Troubleshooting

Problem Causes Solution

Heaters and water will not stay on. Hi-Temp cut-off switch open. Remove control box and replace switch.

Check heater (13.9 ohms for 120V or 55.9 ohms for 240V)
Heater boiling, heater light on. Heater element burned out.
and replace.

Heater not working. Heater element burned out. Replace heater.

Water will not come on, but light works. Solenoid valve not working. Check plug for connection. Replace solenoid valve.

This is normal operation when the still is used to feed an

ACS full; still off. ACS. When water level in the ACS drops, still will reacti-
vate and lights will come back on automatically.
No lights in switches.

Indicator lights burnt out. Replace switches (switches will operate without lights).

Check heater (13.9 ohms for 120V or 55.9 ohms for 240V)
Heater shorted.
and replace.
Fuse blown.
High voltage. Check input voltage against heater rating. Correct.

Solenoid valve installed backwards. Solenoid labeled “in” on input side. Check.
Unit off, but water still flowing.
Solenoid valve stuck open. Replace solenoid valve.

Caution Replace fuses with those of the same type and rating. s

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ACS Troubleshooting Problem Causes Solution

Remove level control cover

Float stuck.
and free-up.

Switch not working. Replace switch.

Will not turn still on or off as
it should.
Input jack not plugged in. Check and reconnect.

Jack board defective. Replace jack board.

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Parts Arranged by Exploded View (page 12-3) Key Number

Exploded View Figure 12-1

Description Part Number
Key Number Item Key

1 A Steam Vent Tubing TU674X6

2 C Boiler/Condenser Spring (4 required) 416104
3 B Condenser 401203
4 P PTFE Connector (3/8" I.D.) 401398
5 Inlet Tubing TU674X7
6 D PTFE Connector (1 5/32" I.D.) 401397
7 N Steam Trap 401202
8 O Boiler Fill Tube (Cond. to Conn.) 401215
9 PTFE Connector (3/8" I.D.) 401398
10 L Boiler Fill Tube (Conn. to Boiler) 401216
11 I Boiler 401201
12 Constant Level Overflow Tubing TU674X3
13 G Boiler Drain Tubing Clamp 927917
14 Boiler Drain Tubing TU674X2
15 Drain "T" 927326
16 Drain Tubing TU674X1
17 H Electrical Control Box (120V) CN798X1A
Electrical Control Box (240V) CN798X2A
F Distillate Outlet Tube - Tubing/Bottle TU798X2
J Water, Operate, Off Switches SW745X1A
M Vycor Immersion Heater, 120V-1000W 740880
M Vycor Immersion Heater, 240V-1000W EL798X1B
Q Distillate Outlet Tube - ACS TU798X1
Not Shown Electrical Control Box PC Board PC798X1A
Not Shown Solenoid Valve (120V)* RY798X1A
Not Shown Solenoid Valve (240V) 440093
Not Shown Fuse (Buss Type ABC-12A, 250V) 410148
Not Shown Hi-Temperature Cutoff Switch SWX150

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Parts List and Diagrams

Optional Accessories

Exploded View
Description Part Number
Key Number

18 6-Liter Polyethylene Bottle 413964

18 9-Liter Pyrex Brand Bottle 410535

Flowmeter Kit 440092

Dual Solenoid Valve (120V) RY798X2A

Dual Solenoid Valve (240V) 440236

19 Connector** within electrical box CE798X1A

*RY798X1A Solenoid Valve (supplied with still)

**CE798X1A #19 is shown in Figure 7-1

Ordering Procedures Please refer to the Specification Plate for the complete model number,
serial number, and series number when requesting service, replacement
parts or in any correspondence concerning this unit.

All parts listed herein may be ordered from the Thermo Scientific dealer
from whom you purchased this unit or can be obtained promptly from the
factory. When service or replacement parts are needed, check first with
your dealer. If the dealer cannot process your request, then contact our
Technical Services Department.

Prior to returning any materials, please contact our Technical Services

Department for a “Return Materials Authorization” number (RMA).
Material returned without an RMA number will be refused.

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Maintenance and Servicing

Exploded View Drawing

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Parts List and Diagrams

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