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1) System Description
2) Operational Procedures
2.1) Reverse Osmosis Water Supply to Analyzer
2.2) Operational Notes
3) Maintenance Procedures
3.1) Service Schedule
3.2) Maintenance Procedures
3.2.1) Pre filter 20 SCMF005-20
Pre-filter 20 SCMF001-20
Pre filter 10" SCMF001-10
Carbon filter PF1C-10
Polishing Cartridge PC2000
Final Filter ZEMSB020MMPS3
3.2.2) Reverse Osmosis Membrane TFC150 Exchange
3.2.3) Pure D.I. Test Monitor Light and Resistivity meter.
4) Sanitization Procedures
5) Trouble Shooting
6) Spare Parts
7) Appendix I
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1) System Description
Sin-Can Incs INTEGRA-MATE Reverse Osmosis ( RO ) Water Systems supply
INTEGRA analyzers with a cost-effective, high quality polished Reverse Osmosis
( RO) water.
The INTEGRA-MATE systems are designed to produce RO water directly from city
water supplies and will achieve a resistivity of greater than 5 megohm/cm when
properly operated and maintained. The water quality generated by the INTEGRAMATE systems are greater than ASTM Type II and NCCLS/CAP Type II water.
The INTEGRA-MATE systems consist of two pre filtration devices for city water,
the first being the 20 inch pre filters ( SCMF005-20 ) and ( SCMF001-20 ) which
are located next to the INTEGRA-MATE usually wall mounted. Designed for high
dirt handling capacity and high volume throughput. The second filter is a 10 inch
pre- treatment filter ( SCMF001-10 ) that is mounted at the back of the INTEGRAMATE for final particulate removal, this filter is found on the older models and not
required on the new units manufactured end of 2005 and starting 2006 . The carbon
filter ( PF1C-10 ) located on the front right hand side of the INTEGRA-MATE is for
the removal of particulates, chlorine and organics from the city water supply. This
filter is a specially designed unit with an extremely high chlorine capacity and
very effective in the removal of low molecular weight VOCs. I.e. benzene,
toluene etc.
The filters are selected and have been tested to assure optimal retention
efficiencies and performance in the Integra-mate.

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1) System Description ( Continued )
Water passes through the pre filters and carbon filter to the booster pump which
maintains constant pressure on the reverse osmosis membrane ( TFC 150 ) where
the water is separated into product water and reject water. Product water has
approximately 98% of the inorganics and organics above 200 M.W. removed at this
point in the process.
Product water flows into the storage tank and then to the (PC 2000 ) polishing
cartridge located on the left hand side of the Integra-mate Water purification system.
The reject water is sent to the drain from the system via the reject water line ( Black
tubing ). On the First Generation Integra-mate units the reject flow and backpressure
are controlled by a Needle Valve with a pressure gauge.
The new generation of Integra-mate Water systems utilize a specially built flow
restrictor that automatically sets the proper reject to permeate ratios (flow rates)
and backpressure. This eliminates the need to manually set the proper parameters
and eliminates the problem associated with the accidental closing of the reject valve
and destruction or fouling of the RO membrane.
To convert your system to this mode please contact Sin-Can Inc at Tel# 403-2872345 direct, Toll free # 800-565-2345, Fax # 403-287-1355 or Email
sincaninc@telus.net and ask for the Cat# FRAC1000.25
You can also visit us at our Website www.sincaninc.com

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1) System Description ( Continued )

The polished water then flows through a tube to a Ball valve, pressure regulator and
a final .22um pharmaceutical grade (validated) sterilizing filter to remove any
bacteria or particulates from the water prior to entrance into the Integra blood
chemistry analyzer.
Note: all components have been specially selected, evaluated and tested for the
optimal performance in the Integra-mate Unit.
The INTEGRA-MATE system incorporates two safety devices which automatically
shut off the booster pump when low pressure conditions are present and when the
reservoir tank is filled. There is also a solenoid valve located at the inlet of the
Integra-mate Unit which operates in conjunction with the booster pump and the
automatic pressure sensors to ensure that the city water is shut off to the system,
when not in operation, to avoid water wastage.

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2) Operational Procedures
The INTEGRA-MATE water purification systems are installed in the full
operational mode. The system will automatically start and stop as water is required
to maintain the reservoir tank in a filled condition.
2.1) RO Water Supply to Analyzer
The Integra- mate is connected by from the Demi-Cap filter to the INTEGRA
analyzer via a special LLDP blue feed line tubing. When water is flowing to the
Integra or to a container you can test the RO water quality.
While the unit is in operation and RO water is lowing to the INTEGRA analyzer, or
container push the DI test meter button to test the RO water quality:
2.1.1 Depress the RED button on the PURE D.I. TEST monitor to determine if the
water quality is good ( green light on ) or poor ( red service light is on ).
2.1.2 If water quality is good (green light) release the RED button.
2.1.3 If the PURE D.I. TEST monitor indicates a RED service light, water quality
has dropped below the acceptable level and service is required. Go to
Maintenance Section 3 of this manual.
2.1.4 New model units: Resistivity is read directly from the resistivity meter.
This provides a digital read-out of the water quality.

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2.1.4 continued:
All new Integra-mate Water systems now incorporate a resistivity meter with
digital read-out of the purity, set-point alarm adjustable with sound and light
alarm indicators as part of the unit.

2.2) Operational Notes

- While the pump is operating ( system is filling ) check the reject water line ( black
tubing ) pressure regulator gauge and determine if the system is operating within
parameters.
- Standard pressure setting should be approximately 80 psig on the reject water line
pressure gauge. This pressure setting may vary, but more than 80 psig consistently
would indicate a problem.
- If the pressure is not within parameters:
- Older models: adjust the reject water pressure by carefully adjusting the brass
needle valve and observing the reject water pressure gauge to the ensure
within the 80 psig range.
-New models: the reject water pressure and the reject to permeate ratios are
automatically set by the New Inline flow restrictor. You do not have to do
anything.

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3) Maintenance Procedures
Maintenance of your INTEGRA-MATE water system is critical to
its ability to produce high quality water for your analyzers
operations.
Failure to properly maintain the system will degrade the RO
membrane, produce sub standard water or no water for your
INTEGRA analyzer.

*INTEGRA ANALYZERS: use polished Reverse Osmosis water as a

diluent for all-samples to be analyzed.

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3.1) Service Schedule: Change filters
- Pre Filters

SCMF005-20, SCMF001-20, SCMF001-10

2 months (depending on the quality of the feed water and its
particulate and organics composition )
- Carbon Filter:

PF1C-10 : 2 months

- Polishing Filter :PC2000 : 2 months ( 2000 liter life ),

( as indicated by the PURE D.I. TEST monitor OR
RESISTIVITY meter readout. Change when the light
is red or the resistivity falls below 2 meg-ohm . )
- RO Membrane : TFC150: 1 to 3 years,
( when production values fall significantly below the
indicated levels of the systems 150 US gallons / 24
hours or rejection falls below 90% of the feed
water TDS. )
- Final Filter:

:ZEMSB020MMPS3 2 months ( DemiCap )

- Note: Pre filter life will be affected by changes in the feed water quality that
typically takes place during spring breakup. Also any current construction projects
associated with the water supply system, or city water supply in your local area,
will require
more frequent changes of the prefilter. Check pressure differentials between inlet
pressure gauge and middle pressure gauge ( or middle and last pressure gauge )
located on the top of the city water Pre-filter system ( SCMF005-20 /SCMF001-20
).
If the pressure differential is greater than 10 to 15 psig, the filters need to be
changed.

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3.2) Maintenance Procedure
3.2.1) Pre filter, Polishing and Final Filter change ( Time to completion: 1.0
hour )
- Close city water feed valve located on the SCMF005-20/SCMF001-20 filter
housing.
- Open drain valves at the bottom of the THIS housing and drain until water
pressure on gauges reads zero ( gauges are located on top of the SCMF005/001
housing assembly.
- Close the reservoir valve. This is the ( ball valve at back of the blue
reservoir tank ) and disconnect the power supply to the system.
- Unscrew the pre filter bowls, SCMF005 & SCMF001 and remove the filters.
Rinse
the filter bowls and interior of the upper housing with 3% hydrogen
peroxide.
( flush with city water to remove hydrogen peroxide )
* CAUTION: Hydrogen Peroxide is a hazardous solution, wear safety glasses,
lab
coat and gloves. Should skin contact occur flush with water
immediately.
- Install new pre filter elements SCMF005-20 AND SCMF001-20 into their
respective bowls, screw bowls back onto the assembly.
- Unscrew the pre filter bowl,( SCMF001-10 )(old models) remove the filter. Rinse
the filter bowl and interior of the upper housing with hydrogen peroxide.( flush
with
city water to remove residual hydrogen peroxide )

- Install a new pre filter (SCMF001-10) element in the bowl and reattach to the
system.

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3.2.1) Maintenance Procedure ( continued )
- Unscrew the carbon filter bowl, ( PF1C-10 ) and remove the filter. Rinse the filter
bowl and interior of the upper housing with hydrogen peroxide.( flush with
city water to remove hydrogen peroxide )
- Install a new pre filter element in the bowl and reattach to the system.
- Unscrew the polishing filter bowl PC 2000 and remove cartridge. Rinse the filter
bowl and interior of the upper housing with hydrogen peroxide.( flush with city
water to remove hydrogen peroxide )
- Install a new polishing PC 2000 cartridge in the bowl (ARROW POINTING UP)
and reattach to the system. DO NOT TOUCH THIS CARTRIDGE WITH
YOUR
BARE HANDS AS YOU WILL CONTAMINATE IT AND NOT OBTAIN
THE WATER PURITY REQUIRED. YOU MUST WEAR GLOVES.
- Unscrew the DemiCap final filter from the product outlet line and replace.
DO NOT ATTACH TO ANALYZER AT THIS TIME.
- Open both the pre filter inlet valve, do not open reservoir valve ( ball valve )
- Air Venting: Open drain valve at back of reservoir to allow air to vent from system
if
available on your model.
- Air Venting: While holding the product outlet line where the final filter is located,
open the polishing filter outlet valve PC 2000 ( blue handled valve )

- Reconnect power supply and flush the system to drain for 10 minutes.
- Vent DemiCap filter until water flows from VENT ports then close.

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3.2.1) Maintenance Procedure ( continued )
- Connect outlet of the DemiCap to the line feeding your INTEGRA analyzer when
air
venting and cartridge flushing is completed.
- Open reservoir valve ( ball valve ) and check that all other valves are open in
the
system. Make sure that the drain valve at the back of the reservoir is closed.
- The system is ready for operation all air will be vented and the new cartridges
flushed
prior to use.
* Check the Reject line pressure regulator and adjust pressure setting via the brass
needle valve to approximately 80 psig on the gauge. ( old models )
Automatically set on new models.

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3.2.2) Reverse Osmosis Membrane Exchange ( Time to completion: 0.5 hours)
- Close city water feed by closing Pre filter valve on inlet to the Integra-mate unit.
This is the inlet valve, right side, ( blue handled valve )
- Close reservoir valve on the reservoir inlet (1/2 ball valve).
- Disconnect power supply.
- Disconnect analyzer feed line from bottom of DemiCap filter.
- Open Polishing cartridge valve PC 2000 ( blue handled valve ) to release system
pressure.
- Carefully remove inlet, permeate ( Blue ) and reject ( Black ) lines from the RO
membrane. ( These are slip connections, simply press the ring at the fitting end
toward the fitting and pull the tubing out of the housing fitting. )
- Remove the RO membrane cartridge from its holder and install the new cartridge
in the same direction as the original cartridge.
- Remove sealing plugs from the inlet/permeate and reject outlets of the RO
membrane.
- Carefully reattach the inlet, permeate and reject lines to the appropriate
positions on the RO cartridge.
- The slip fittings require that you push the tubing completely into the fitting to make
a seal.

- Close the polishing cartridge valve PC 2000. ( blue handled valve )

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3.2.2) Reverse Osmosis Membrane Exchange ( continued )

- Open the drain valve located on the reservoir outlet port.
- Open inlet valve to the Integra-mate.( blue handled valve ) rt. Side.
- Reconnect power supply.
- Allow the system to flush for 30 minutes.
- Carefully inspect the system for any leakage from the fitting.
- Check the Reject line pressure regulator and adjust pressure setting via the brass
needle valve to approximately 80 psig on the gauge. (old models) reject
flow should be in the 1000mls/min range.
- Close the drain valve located on the reservoir tank outlet port.
- Open the reservoir tank valve. ( blue handled valve )
- Reconnect the analyzer feed line to the bottom of the DemiCap.
- Open the polishing cartridge valve PC 2000 ( blue handled valve ).
- Remove all air from the Demi-Cap filter.
- Procedure is now completed.

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3.2.3) Pure Test D.I. Water Monitor

- Generally located on the front of the INTEGRA-MATE system, the D.I. Test
Monitor contains a 9-volt battery that should be changed once per year. Purchase
the battery from any local supplier and use a reputable manufacturer.
- Remove the D.I. Test monitor ( it is attached with Velcro ), carefully remove the
back cover, disconnect and reconnect a new battery. Replace cover, re-install
monitor and test battery by depressing the red test button.

4) Sanitization Procedures:
- Sanitization of the system should be conducted at least once per year and would be
completed as a regular maintenance cycle for cartridge replacement. This procedure
is designed to clean and sanitize the RO membrane, piping, pump, reservoir and
feed line to the INTEGRA analyzer. ( Time to completion: 4.5 hours )
* Caution: Hydrogen Peroxide is a hazardous solution. Wear safety glasses, lab
coat
and gloves. Should skin contact occur flush with water immediately.
Use 3% hydrogen peroxide for the procedure.
4.1) Pre filter, Polishing and Final Filter change
- Close city water feed valve located before the SCMF005/001 twenty inch filter
housing.
- Open drain valves at the bottom of each twenty inch housing and drain until water
pressure on gauges reads zero ( gauges are located on top of the SCMF005/001
housings ).

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4.1) Sanitization Procedures ( continued )
- Close the reservoir valve (1/2 ball valve) on the reservoir tank and disconnect
power supply.
- Unscrew the pre filter bowls, SCMF005 & SCMF001 and remove the filters.
rinse the filter bowls and interior of the upper housing with hydrogen peroxide.
( flush with city water to remove hydrogen peroxide )
- Install new pre filter elements in their respective bowls and reattach to the
system.
- Unscrew the pre treatment filter bowl, ( SCMF001-10 ) (old model) and remove
the
filter. Rinse the filter bowl and interior of the upper housing with hydrogen
peroxide. ( flush with city water to remove residual hydrogen peroxide )
- Install new pre treatment filter element in the bowl and reattach to the system.
- Unscrew the carbon filter bowl, ( PF1C-10 ) and remove the filter. Rinse the filter
bowl and interior of the upper housing with hydrogen peroxide.( flush with
city water to remove hydrogen peroxide )
- Install a new pre filter element in the bowl.
* Add 300 mls of 3% hydrogen peroxide to filter housing ( PF1C-10 ) and
carefully re-install.
- Unscrew the polishing filter bowl PC 2000 and remove cartridge. Rinse the filter
bowl and interior of the upper housing with hydrogen peroxide. ( flush with city
water to remove hydrogen peroxide )

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4.1) Sanitization Procedures ( continued )
* PC 2000 cartridge WILL NOT BE INSTALLED at this time, reattach housing
to the system.
- Disconnect the RO water feed line to the analyzer and secure in a sink.
- Open reservoir tank valve and drain tank.
- Close outlet valve PC 2000 ( blue handled valve ).
- Open both the pre filter inlet valve and the reservoir valve ( blue handled valves )
- Reconnect power supply.
- Check the Reject line pressure regulator and adjust pressure setting via the brass
pressure regulator to approximately 80 psig on the gauge.
- The system will operate as normal for approximately one hour while the reservoir
fills with RO water and then will automatically shut off.
- Open the outlet valve PC 2000 ( blue handled valve ) and drain the reservoir tank
to the sink via the analyzer feed water line.
- Close polishing filter outlet valve PC 2000 ( blue handled valve ) when the RO
water has completely flowed out of the reservoir and allow the system to refill for
approximately one hour.

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4.1) Sanitization Procedures ( continued )
- Open the outlet valve PC 2000 ( blue handled valve ) and drain the reservoir tank
to the sink via the analyzer feed water line for the final rinse.
- Reconnect the analyzer feed line as soon as the reservoir tank has emptied, to
prevent contamination.
- Remove the PC2000 housing and install a new cartridge (ARROW POINTING
UP) and reattach to the system. Do not touch the cartridge with your hands
wear
gloves.
- Close polishing filter outlet valve PC 2000 ( blue handled valve ) while the
reservoir refills.
- Check the Reject line pressure regulator and adjust pressure setting via the brass
pressure ( old model ) regulator to approximately 80 psig on the gauge.
- Remove the DemiCap final filter from the PC2000 outlet line and install a new
filter.
- Open vent valves located on the side of the DemiCap final filter and open the
polishing filter outlet valve PC 2000, ( blue handled valve ) ( when reservoir has
filled ) flushing the air from the DemiCap final filter. When water appears at the
vents, close the vent valves ( usually the bottom vent first ).
- Connect outlet of the DemiCap to the line feeding your INTEGRA analyzer.
- The system is ready for operation.

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5) Trouble Shooting
Your INTEGRA-MATE water purification system is not prone to operational
problems and most occur due to errors or poor maintenance.
5.1) Basic Check list:
- Is the power to the unit connected and is there actually power at the outlet?
- Is the water turned ON and is there actually any water at your location?
- Is there adequate water pressure to operate the system 20 to 50 psig?
- The system must be connected only to a COLD WATER system or room
temperature D.I. systems, NOT HOT WATER!
- Check that there are no cross connection to a hot water system within the
building.
- Check that the pre filter inlet and reservoir tank valves are open. ( blue handled
valves )
- Determine if the booster pump is operational by placing your hand on the pump
when it is in operation to feel for a slight vibration that indicates that the
booster pump is functional. ( No vibration, no pump operation )
- No water flow from reservoir ( tank valves all open ) reservoir may have lost
pressure check tank pressure gauge. Call SIN - CAN.

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5.1) Basic Check list: ( continued )

- If you hear a slight clicking sound then the pre-filters to the RO unit are starting to
plug and the clicking sound is an indicator from the low pressure sensor that you
should change them. This is the SCMF005-20, SCMF001-20, PF1C-10 AND ON
THE OLD MODELS THE SCMF001-10
- If you have no flow to the Integra analyzer make sure that the final .22um filter is
not
air locked. Open the vent ports on the side of the filter element and vent the filter
housing.
- All other problems call SIN - CAN Inc. for assistance 1-800-565-2345

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6) Spare Parts
Component
Catalog
Number
a)

Pre filter Cartridges

- 5 micron prefilter

SCMF005
-20

- 1 micron prefilter

SCMF001
-20

b)

Pre treatment Cartridge:

- 1 micron

SCMF001-10

c)

Carbon Cartridge 1 micron:

PF1C-10

d)

Polishing Cartridge:

e)

Reverse Osmosis Membranes:

PC 2000
TFC 150

f)
or

Final Filter:
*
ZEMSB-020MM-PS3 (
NPT )
ZEMSB-020NN-PS3 ( NPT )

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Battery 9V ( Pure D.I.Test Monitor )

h)

System pumps

Note: NPT stands for national pipe thread

Purchase locally
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