Milli-Q Direct 8 User Manual

92 Milli-Q® Direct 8/16 System
Cleaning the Inlet Strainer
Purpose
• The purpose of the Inlet Strainer is to prevent a large particle from entering the
System.
• If the Inlet Strainer becomes clogged, then feed water does not flow freely to the
System.
•
Cleaning the Inlet Strainer removes any trapped debris.
When
The Inlet Strainer should be cleaned when the following Alert message is displayed.
• Alert message = EXAMINE INLET STRAINER
The Inlet Strainer should also be cleaned whenever you suspect it is clogged.
Procedure
Follow the steps below to clean the Inlet Strainer.
Step
Action
1
Go to STANDBY Mode.
2
Shut off the feed water supply.
3
Unscrew the Inlet Strainer from the feed water supply.
4
Detach the tubing on the other end of the Inlet Strainer.
5
Flush water backwards through the Inlet Strainer.
6
Apply 3 to 4 turns of new white tape to the threads of the feed
water pipe.
7
Screw the Inlet Strainer back onto the feed water pipe.
8
Attach the tubing to the other end of the Inlet Strainer.
9
Open the feed water supply valve.
10
Go to READY Mode.
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Milli-Q Direct 8 Specifications

General

Resistivity	18.2 MΩ·cm at 25 °C
Total Organic Carbon (TOC)	< 5 ppb
Pyrogens (Endotoxins)	< 0.001 EU/mL
RNases	< 1 pg/mL
DNases	< 5 pg/mL
Display	Touchscreen
Weight	20 kg
Power Supply	100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Type of Water Produced	Pure and ultrapure water
Flow Rate	Up to 2 L/min
Particulates	<1 particle/mL (>0.2 µm)
Particles > 0.22 μm	< 1 particulate/mL
Particle Size	0.22 µm
Connectivity	USB
Output Water Type	Ultrapure
Dimensions	504 mm x 332 mm x 467 mm (19.8 in x 13.1 in x 18.4 in)