SciCan StatPure Maintenance Guide
We mention the importance of following the instructions properly for your autoclaves… But that’s also true for every device in your practice, even your water filtration system.
Proper installation, mounting and connections to your existing system. Operating the system properly day in and day out. Even proper maintenance to ensure its longevity and water quality. It’s all just as important here than ever.
Which is why, in this article, we’d like to look at the instructions for one water filtration system in particular, the SciCan StatPure. We’re going to look at the maintenance guide, with instructions for the StatPure that come directly from SciCan. With proper maintenance, not only do you continually ensure distilled quality water for your practice… But you also ensure the longevity of your water filtration system by periodically maintaining it.
But if you have any questions about the StatPure, water filtration systems, or anything else, please give us a call at 704-966-1650 and we’ll help you find what you need.
Filter Replacement Schedule
#1 Prefilter – At least annually.
#2 Hyperfiltration – When efficiency drops below 90%. On average this is when TDS readings show greater than 50 ppm.
#3 Deionization – When OUT reading > 4 ppm.
#4 Polishing – At least annually.
The average lifespan of STATPURE filters are as follows:
› Prefilter & Polishing filter: 1 year
› Hyperfiltration: 3–5 years
› Deionization (DI) filter: 3–9 months
NOTE: The average lifespan of filters is dependent on the volume of usage and quality of local inbound water supply. The above stated filter lifespans are intended to be used as a reference guide only.
Changing Filters
Water does not need to be turned off, though minor drips may occur. It is recommended to place a towel (or paper towel) under the STATPURE unit to catch any potential drips during the filter replacement process.
Filters #1, #3 and #4
1. Turn filter counterclockwise.
2. Pull downward.
3. Insert replacement filter.
4. Push up and turn clockwise.
5. Check for any leaks
Filter #2 – Hyperfiltration
1. Remove black ¼” drain tubing and elbow.
2. Twist filter counterclockwise.
3. Install replacement filter.
4. Reconnect tubing.
Important! Ensure the tubing is fully seated into the filter.
5. Check for any leaks.
Storage Tank Maintenance
Checking Air Pressure
Perform annually.
1. Turn off the water supply.
2. Open the faucet to drain the tank completely.
3. Remove blue valve cap at the bottom of the tank.
4. Use a digital tire gauge to check the air pressure pre-charge.
5. To add air to the tank, use a compressor or bicycle tire pump. To remove air, press in gently on the valve needle. Use the air gauge to check for desired pressure.
6. When finished, thread the blue cap back onto the air valve, close the faucet and sanitize the tank and faucet line.
Correct pressure: 6.5–7.5 psi (ideal: 7 psi)
NOTE: If air exits the water valve or water exits the air valve, the tank diaphragm has failed and the tank must be replaced.
Sanitizing the Tank and Faucet
Perform:
› At least once per year
› Whenever filters are changed
Time required: ~1 hour
Materials:
› 1 oz unscented chlorine bleach
› 35 cc syringe
› Cotton swab
Procedure:
1. Turn off water supply.
2. Open the faucet to drain the tank completely.
3. Swab faucet opening with bleach.
4. Inject 30 cc bleach into injection port at the tank.
5. Inject one syringe of water to push bleach into tubing.
6. Turn on water supply and run system for 10 minutes.
7. Open faucet until bleach odor is detected.
8. Allow system to operate for 20 minutes.
9. Turn off the water supply valve and drain the tank completely.
10. Refill and flush the system (may require multiple rinses) until the bleach smell disappears.
Daily Shutdown Recommendation
Important! To reduce risk of water damage, turn off the system at the end of each workday by closing:
› Source water diverter valve
› Storage tank valve
› Autoclave fill wand in-line valve
Reopen each valve at the start of the next workday.
As always if you have any questions about this process or anything else please feel free to contact us and take advantage of our “FREE TECH SUPPORT.”
We also offer FREE VIRTUAL TECH SUPPORT to “See and Talk” with a “Real Time Live Technician” for any problems you may be in need of help with.
You can also use our “FREE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM”. Take the guesswork and worrying about what unit is due for maintenance and which maintenance cycle it is time for. We will keep track of all your autoclaves and let you know when it’s time for anything.
You can find more info on the SciCan StatPure on our website here.
We have an Installation Guide for the SciCan StatPure on our site here.
We also have the Operation Guide for the SciCan StatPure on our site here.