Using your AquaPurr eC
First use of AquaPurr eC
During the first few uses, some air may spurt out with the water.
This is caused by air bubbles in the tube and is normal. Once the
air bubbles pass through the tubing, the spurting will stop.
For regular use of faucet
To use your faucet after the
AquaPurr eC is installed, simply turn
the diverter valve to the up and
down/vertical position, and water
will then flow from the faucet for
your use.
For AquaPurr eC use
After you finish using your faucet,
leave the cold water on and always
switch the diverter valve back to
“AquaPurr mode” by turning the
valve to the sideways/horizontal
position.
Regardless of how high you turn on the faucet, the
AquaPurr eC will provide only a dribble of water. So, it is
recommended that you simply turn your faucet to a low
water flow when using the AquaPurr eC.
About the sensor
Proximity sensor
The sensor is a proximity-type sensor. If any object is within the
sensor range, about 6-12 inches, the AquaPurr will turn on.
How long will it stay on?
As long as the sensor detects any object in its range it will stay
on. It will turn off as soon as it no longer detects anything.
Why is it clicking on and off?
If you or your cat are just at the edge of the sensor range it will
cycle on and off. Move away and it will turn off. Move closer
and it will stay on.
Sensor range adjustments
If you want to want to change the 6-12
”
default sensor range, remove the back
cover of the electronics module.
Rotate the screw counter-clockwise to reduce the sensor range
and clockwise to increase the sensor range.
To restore the 6-12
” default sensor range
,
rotate the screw 1/4 turn clockwise after
turning it all the way counter-clockwise.
Troubleshooting
A leak between faucet and diverter
valve, or on swivel point of diverter
valve.
Check to ensure there is a rubber gasket
between the diverter valve and the
faucet.
Also, if you’re using an aerator adapter, make sure it
also has a rubber gasket.
Finally, the diverter valve may simply not be tightened enough.
Hold both the diverter valve and its collar and turn them
together to tighten it further.
A leak between diverter valve and
flexible tubing.
Tighten the nut holding the tubing on to
the diverter valve. In this photo, rotating
the top of the nut away from you will
tighten it.
A leak where tubing attaches to base
of the AquaPurr eC.
Push flexible tubing further into
fitting.
Troubleshooting
The flow from the spigot nearly stops.
The AquaPurr eC is designed to provide only
a dribble of water. But if the flow nearly
stops then the orifice plate needs to be
cleared.
This fitting can be removed by holding the
collar around the tubing while pulling on the tubing.
The orifice plate is a fitting with a tiny hole in a plate of metal
and is used to reduce the water flow to a dribble. If something
is blocking that hole, it will slow or even stop the flow. Use a
toothpick to clear the hole. You can also try blowing air through
it.
If you are unable to clear the orifice plate, contact us and we can
supply a replacement.
Why is it clicking on and off?
If you or your cat, or any other object, are just at the edge of the
sensor range it will cycle on and off. Move away and it will turn
off. Move closer and it will stay on.
If you want to reduce your sensor range see the panel above
titled “About the sensor”.
