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REV. 03.15.19

Filtrine Mfg. Co. • 15 Kit St. Keene, NH 03431 USA

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Please read these instructions completely before installation.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

The QCP Quick Connect Panel provides all the diagnostics that

medical equipment manufacturers require.

• Mount the QCP panel in a location where meters can be

read by the medical equipment operators. Consideration

should be given to the routing of chilled liquid line.

• Excessive pipe lengths cause heat gain as well as pressure

reduction. Locate the panel between the chiller and medical

equipment, preferably close to the medical equipment. The

closer the panel is to the medical heat exchanger, the more

useful the temperature readings will be.

• All coolant lines must be insulated to reduce heat gain and

to prevent condensation from forming during high humidity

conditions.

• The piping procedure simply consists of matching QCP

connections to the appropriate points and setting the ball

valves to the desired operation mode. (See Operation

Modes table on page 2.)

• If plumbing line size reduction is being considered, it

must be veried that proper ow and pressure can be

maintained. As a general rule, reducing the pipe size is not

recommended.

• When installation has been completed, put the unit in Full

Bypass Mode. Close the ball valve that feeds the city water

drain while lling the system. If this valve is left open while

the chiller is inoperative and being lled, the uid being

added to the system will run down the drain. Once the chiller

has been started, open this valve.

A list of plumbing/electrical connections to the QCP panel

and where they should be routed:

CITY WATER DRAIN* This connection is piped to a oor

drain or any other suitable water

disposal drain.

TO CHILLER Piped to the RETURN connection

at the chiller.

FROM CHILLER Piped to the chiller DISCHARGE

connection.

CITY WATER SUPPLY* Connect to the municipal water

supply for backup cooling.

FROM EQUIPMENT Piped to the discharge line of the

medical equipment.

SOLENOID COILS* Connect the wires in parallel and

refer to the chiller electrical dia-

gram.

* Optional equipment for QCP-AS

OPERATION

Your QCP will give you years of trouble-free service. Like any

other piece of ne equipment, occasional maintenance may

be required. You will soon discover the exibility designed into

the QCP. In most circumstances, service can be performed on

the unit or chiller without interrupting medical requirements.

There are ve operation modes of the QCP panel summa-

rized below:

1. NORMAL

OPERATION

The standard operating conguration. See

Mode 1 on next page and note location/

settings of valves and ow paths.

2. FULL

BYPASS

This conguration isolates the chiller from

the medical equipment. It can be used when

starting the chiller if the medical equipment

is not yet operational. The chilled water is

simply routed from the chiller discharge

back to the return line. See Mode 2 in chart

on next page and note location/settings of

valves and ow paths.

3. SERVICE

FLOW

METER

In the event the ow meter or other instru-

ments in this path need service, ow can

be routed as shown. See Mode 3 in chart

on next page and note location/settings of

valves and ow paths.

4. SERVICE

FILTER

Filter changes will be required when the

system is initially started and periodically

thereafter. This mode allows uninterrupted

service to the medical equipment while a l-

ter change takes place. See Mode 4 in chart

on next page and note location/settings of

valves and ow paths.

5. CITY

WATER

BACKUP*

This condition will occur if the chiller fails

and actuates solenoids 1 and 2. Notice that

the ow of water is from the city water con-

nection through the medical equipment

and down the drain. IMPORTANT: The city

water pressure must not exceed 80 p.s.i.

The automatic backup will only work if the

system was previously operating in Mode 1

(Normal Mode). See Mode 5 in chart on next

page and note location/settings of valves

and ow paths.

* Optional equipment for QCP-AS

Charts on reverse

FILTRINE QCP – QUICK CONNECT PANEL

INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

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The Filtrine QCP (Quick Connect Panel) is a diagnostic and control panel designed for use with medical equipment, particularly those requiring chilled liquid. It provides essential diagnostics and allows for flexible operation and maintenance without interrupting critical medical procedures.

Function Description:

The QCP acts as an intermediary between a chiller and medical equipment, managing the flow of chilled liquid and providing crucial diagnostic information. It is equipped with various valves, gauges, a flow meter, and a filter to ensure optimal performance and system integrity. The panel's primary function is to facilitate the continuous and reliable supply of chilled liquid to medical equipment, even during maintenance or in the event of a chiller failure.

Usage Features:

The QCP offers five distinct operation modes, providing significant flexibility in managing the chilled liquid system:

1. Normal Operation: This is the standard operating configuration where chilled liquid flows from the chiller, through the QCP, to the medical equipment, and then returns to the chiller. This mode ensures continuous cooling under normal conditions.
2. Full Bypass: In this mode, the chiller is isolated from the medical equipment. Chilled water is routed directly from the chiller discharge back to its return line. This is useful for starting the chiller when the medical equipment is not yet operational or for performing maintenance on the chiller itself without affecting the medical equipment.
3. Service Flow Meter: This mode allows for servicing or replacement of the flow meter or other instruments in its path. The flow of chilled liquid is rerouted to bypass these components, ensuring that medical equipment continues to receive cooling without interruption.
4. Service Filter: This mode is crucial for routine maintenance, enabling filter changes without interrupting the flow of chilled liquid to the medical equipment. The system is designed as a closed loop, which, over time, reduces contamination and the frequency of filter changes.
5. City Water Backup (Optional): This critical safety feature automatically activates if the chiller fails. In this mode, city water is routed through the medical equipment and then to a drain, providing backup cooling. It's important to note that the city water pressure must not exceed 80 p.s.i. This automatic backup only functions if the system was previously operating in Normal Mode.

Installation Considerations:

The QCP panel should be mounted in a location where its meters are easily readable by medical equipment operators.
Consideration must be given to the routing of the chilled liquid line. To minimize heat gain and pressure reduction, the panel should be located between the chiller and medical equipment, preferably close to the medical equipment. Closer proximity to the medical heat exchanger provides more useful temperature readings.
All coolant lines must be insulated to prevent heat gain and condensation, especially in high humidity environments.
Piping involves matching QCP connections to the appropriate points and setting ball valves according to the desired operation mode.
Reducing pipe size is generally not recommended as it can compromise proper flow and pressure.
Upon completion of installation, the unit should be set to Full Bypass Mode. When filling the system, the ball valve feeding the city water drain should be closed to prevent fluid from draining if the chiller is inoperative. This valve should be opened once the chiller has started.

Plumbing/Electrical Connections:

City Water Drain (Optional): Piped to a floor drain or other suitable water disposal drain.
To Chiller: Piped to the RETURN connection at the chiller.
From Chiller: Piped to the chiller DISCHARGE connection.
City Water Supply (Optional): Connects to the municipal water supply for backup cooling.
From Equipment: Piped to the discharge line of the medical equipment.
Solenoid Coils (Optional): Wires connected in parallel, referring to the chiller's electrical diagram.

Maintenance Features:

Filter Maintenance: The QCP uses a bag-type filter, typically a 50-micron bag. A new filter has a pressure drop of less than 5 p.s.i. The filter should be changed if the pressure drop across the unit exceeds 12 p.s.i. A spare filter should always be kept on hand. The "Service Filter" mode allows for filter changes without interrupting medical equipment operation.
Closed-Loop System: The system is designed as a closed loop, which helps to clean the coolant of contamination over time, making filter changes less frequent.
Contamination Indicators: If repeated city water operation is actuated, filter contamination is likely, and the filter element should be changed if the pressure drop across the unit exceeds 12 p.s.i.g.

Technical Specifications:

Filter Type: Bag type, 50 micron.
New Filter Pressure Drop: Less than 5 p.s.i.
Filter Change Threshold: Pressure drop across the unit exceeds 12 p.s.i.
City Water Pressure Limit (Backup Mode): Must not exceed 80 p.s.i.
Certifications: Filtrine is ISO 9001:2015 Certified, Product Line Approved, CE Mark Available.

The Filtrine QCP is designed for years of trouble-free service, offering a robust and flexible solution for managing chilled liquid systems in critical medical environments.

Filtrine QCP Specifications

General

Brand	Filtrine
Model	QCP
Category	Diagnostic Equipment
Language	English