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Manual

Aquablu Pro

Manufactured in The Netherlands

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Page 1: ...Manual Aquablu Pro Manufactured in The Netherlands ...

Page 2: ...ant risks for the health and safety of people or damage to goods STORAGE USE AND TRANSFER OF THIS MANUAL This manual and other relevant documentation such as proof of purchase inspection and maintenance records must be kept in a suitable and safe location for future reference If a change of ownership occurs during the lifetime of the machine make sure all relevant documents are transferred to the ...

Page 3: ...the person who installs the system to be an accomplished plumber Understanding how the system works and is installed and some DIY skills are however needed for a successful and reliable installation REQUIRED TOOLS AND MATERIALS Only some basic tools screw drivers electric drill pliers etc found in most homes will be required In addition to the fasteners supplied in the kit specific fasteners may b...

Page 4: ...ed on the rating plate of the power converter unit supplied with the machine Make sure there is an earth leakage switch or automatic current differential switch in the power line to the filtering system e g 30 or 500mA Do not pull the power cable over sharp edges clamp it into place or allow it to hang down Keep the cable away from hot and damp areas and abrasive surfaces Check the system at regul...

Page 5: ...to the applicable local health and safety regulations What is in the box 1 GENERAL The Aquablu Pro purification system consists the following parts delivered in two separate boxes Box 1 Box 2 Aquablu Pro purification unit Triplex pre filtration Spare 5 and 20 micron filter Optional UV unit AC block post filtration Float switch According to your local raw water quality and pressure provided by your...

Page 6: ...chlorine odor taste in the second stage and any particles larger than 5 micron in the third stage to harm the membranes of the purifier See figure 1b for their identification The individual filters can easily be removed from the connection block for replacement purposes The filtration must be installed in between water supply and purification unit in case a softener is part of your pre filtration ...

Page 7: ...the membrane chamber are presented At the bottom of the system there is an air inlet that must have a free space 10cm to take in air and for maintenance All control and the central processing equipment is contained inside the enclosure SERIAL NUMBER TAG UNIT ID Each system can be identified by means of a Unit ID serial number which can be found by making contact with NFC using your Aquablu phone a...

Page 8: ... pump in the membrane the flow is pushed in 2 directions one direction is the reject and the other direction is through the membrane The reject is pressurized by a spring that creates a resistance of 2 bar this is a factory set control valve in the reject circuit As the feed water is pushed through the membrane filter the suspended dissolved pollutants collide with the membrane tissue and stick to...

Page 9: ...tional solenoid valve opens a by pass channel which makes it possible to use the full pump pressure All flushes are automatic but can also be initiated manually All sensors and valves are contained in the measuring and control block that also houses a CPU that translates pressure and temperature into digital information From the purification unit when placed as a point of use installation the wate...

Page 10: ...ression of the relative simplicity and compactness of the Aquablu Pro see figure 9a below for an overview of the major components in the unit Fig 9a Front view of unit with cover plate removed A Swing open fuse holder B Open fuse holder flap C Exchange fuse Fig 9b Changing the electrical fuse ...

Page 11: ...ution Fig 10 System overview In water mains fed systems the reject water may under no circumstances be fed back into the system Not observing this may cause a serious health hazard to the water mains system Discard the reject water in the sewage system or preferably in a grey water system ...

Page 12: ...th a multi color light and a LED indication on tap level which indicate the system status in a more conventional way NFC NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION The CPU of the purifier controls over 96 parameters and thereby monitors the water quality as well as the technical status of the system This data can be read out by holding the Aquablu app close to the NFC sign on the left side of the Aquablu Pro casing...

Page 13: ... drinking water AN OVERVIEW OF YOUR PURIFIERS Check and compare the results for each system HELP WITH TROUBLESHOOTING No need for thick manuals or unnecessary maintenance visits The answer is right in your hand OFFLINE ONLINE The NFC does not require internet allowing the dealer to service the system in remote locations The App automatically sends the info when back online ...

Page 14: ... are used for normal communication and audible signals are only used in emergency situations where immediate action of the operator is required VISIBLE SIGNALS The status light can show different colours in differing patterns to indicating the status of the unit The possible colours are White Green Yellow Red Purple The available patterns are Steady Single flash Double flash Triple flash Quintuple...

Page 15: ...TALLATION Mechanical installation consists of mounting the pre filtration unit on the wall taken into account that some space is needed below the system in order to exchange the filters Be aware that while opening the pre filters water can splash out the housing Make sure to install all components hoses and cables in such a manner that they are not in contact or exposed to a heat source PRE FILTRA...

Page 16: ...dvised to fit the filter cartridges to the unit at this stage Starting with 20 micron the activated carbon and 5 micron filter MOUNTING THE AQUABLU PRO PURIFIER Fig 13 Installation dimensions Function Dimensions Location of wall mounting hole See drawing A Space required to remove the membranes 500 mm B Ventilation space 500 mm C Space required to operate the device switch 250 mm R Minimum bend ra...

Page 17: ...PREPARATION The system holds 3 hoses 300mm long and have a female connector Look before connecting these hoses if the o rings are in place Make sure to install all hoses in such a manner that they are not in contact or exposed to a heat source HOSE LENGTHS With the components fitted and placed in their respective final locations the hose connection can be established The hoses must be dimensioned ...

Page 18: ...e sure the connections are watertight 2 CONNECTING THE PRE FILTRATION UNIT TO THE PURIFICATION UNIT The outlet connection of the filtration unit and water intake connection of the purification unit are both connectors 3 CONNECTING THE AQUABLU PRO TO THE WATER DRAINAGE A threaded G 3 4 push in connector is supplied in the kit to connect the system to the drain If the drain system has another connec...

Page 19: ...e coupling must be sourced locally 5 CONNECTING THE WATER TANK TO THE BOOSTER PUMP If your system required a booster pump the required accessories need to be sourced locally or through your plumber 6 CONNECTING THE BOOSTER PUMP TO THE UV FILTER Dependant on the booster pump acquired a connector to a 15 mm hose needs to be made The hose can be connected to the UV filtration filter using a threaded ...

Page 20: ...c Ballast and Support 2 Make the Quartz Tube and UV Lamp clean before installation clean with alcohol or mild detergent Wear soft non abrasive gloves to prevent finger marks 3 Remove both Open and Closed End Nut from the Reactor Chamber 4 Install O ring onto the open end of Quartz Tube 12mm from the edge 5 Insert the Quartz Tube into the Reactor Chamber 6 Install O ring onto the closed end of Quar...

Page 21: ...l be subjected to temperatures below freezing for extended periods of time IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS a UV light is not visible to human eye but harmful to eyes and skin Never look directly at the light tube while device is in operation b Do not remove the UV Lamp from the Reactor Chamber when applying electrical power WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES if you need to look necessary c Basic safety precautions should a...

Page 22: ...rane storage solution and any air which might have been accumulated during in transport Due to air in the newly installed piping it is possible that the systems low input pressure alarm is triggered the system will come in operation when pressure is back to normal 6 After approximately 10 minutes the control light on the unit will change to steady green and the water faucet needs to be closed with...

Page 23: ...p will start up and a green single flash will be shown during the whole preparation and commissioning cycle ca 9 10 minutes During the commissioning cycle the system switches between flushing and production to rinse out the membrane storage solution and any air which might have been accumulated during in transport Due to air in the newly installed piping it is possible that the systems low input p...

Page 24: ...ing conditions is met A When production volume drops below 40 liters per hour for more than 6 seconds B When the water faucet has been opened and closed 10 times since the last flush C When 5 liters of water has been produced Flushing for whatever reason resets the 10 minutes and 10 openings counters to zero If during normal operation the light on the water faucet will be illuminated in RED you sh...

Page 25: ...hooting consists of a quick inspection of the purification unit See section How does it communicate for the signal combinations The faucet lamp is designed to give real time information on the systems status Standby and ready for production Quality quantity warning and error Details are indicated in the app but also on the signal light on the front of the purification unit If a red light is shown ...

Page 26: ...steady green water available from faucet Status Electrical connection between faucet and unit interrupted REQUIRED ACTION Restore connection or contact a service technician INDICATION Light on water faucet steady red light on unit is a red single flash in combination with a quick intermittent sound Status Low Feed water pressure REQUIRED ACTION Restore correct feed water pressure and or flow up to...

Page 27: ...ting to block due to fouling of the membrane REQUIRED ACTION Operator is to interrupt power supply and to replace the membrane The start up procedure after a membrane replacement is identical to the procedure for starting up the unit for the first time See Chapter Installation INDICATION Light on water faucet steady red red quick flash in combination with a continuous sound Status Membrane failure...

Page 28: ... WATER PRODUCTION AND OR TRANSITION FROM STAND BY INDICATION Light on the water faucet steady red red Quintuple 5 flash in combination with continuous sound Status Pump over current REQUIRED ACTION Operator to interrupt power supply and reconnect The unit should automatically start bacteria flushing and auto restore to standby When this indication returns immediately after resetting a service tech...

Page 29: ...clockwise 3 Carefully remove the plastic container with the insert in it and empty the water out in the sink Place a bucket underneath the pre filter unit to avoid spillage 4 Remove the filter insert and clean the inside of the transparent container with water 5 Unpack the new filter insert and place in the container The particle filter can be fitted with either side up the carbon filter black nee...

Page 30: ...given by the system when the system is depressurized indicated by a red light on the faucet and red single flash on the unit in combination with a quick sound from the purification unit 3 Close the faucet 4 Disconnect the electrical power supply to the purification unit 5 Move the purification unit as far as you piping allows out of the cabinet and prepare a drip tray Expect 0 5 liter of water com...

Page 31: ...membrane seal assembly the membrane itself is visible Place the square aperture in the key wrench over the grey tube at the front of the membrane and place it in such an angle that the edges of the key wrench bite into the surface of the tube The membrane should be pulled forward up to the edge of the locking cams in the front of the membrane housing A slight resistance will be felt as the sealing...

Page 32: ... manner Push the membrane all the way back in the chamber Some resistance can be felt with the membrane almost in position when the 0 ring seals enter the pick up tube in the rear of the membrane chamber The membrane must be fully pushed home until a clear end stop is noticed 14 Clean and refit the stainless steel locking 15 Refit and tighten the securing taking care not to over tighten Check for ...

Page 33: ... longer period of time the membrane should be taken out and stored properly to avoid contamination and termination of the membrane No power supply means the system cannot take care of the membrane itself as no automatic back flush can be performed Figure 25 shows the steps to be taken to store the membrane properly fig 25 Storage sequence of the membrane 15 min ...

Page 34: ...ing the system 1 Replacing carbon pre filter 2 changing particle pre filter 3 changing membrane 4 Replacing mineral Cartridge 5 Dealer inspection repair Action Date Month Year By name Remarks Innovative purification solutions www aquablu com 33 ...

Page 35: ...lved part s to the municipal district recycling yard a commercial recycling company or return the system to the dealer who will take care of this Technical data The system is designed to operate within the limits listed in the table below Max Operating pressure 6 8 bar Minimum ambient temperature 5 C Maximum ambient temperature 45 C Maximum feed water temperature 45 C Chlorine concentration 0 1 pp...

Page 36: ...ustomers with a new product of equivalent specification If Aquablu replaces the product the warranty will become invalid B Exclusions In the event any of the following matters result in system failure to Aquablu will reject any warranty claim and its complementary costs Non compliance with safety regulations and warnings given in the operating instructions Faults caused by the user through operati...

Page 37: ...ified herein This Warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including warranties of fitness for a particular purpose Aquablu does not authorize any person or representative to assume for us any other obligations on the sale of an Aquablu water purifier system Aquablu shall not be liable for loss of goods loss of use or any special indirect or pure economic loss costs damages...

Page 38: ...uide line 97 23 EG 5 DWD guide line 98 83 EG Additional information All components are applicable for drinking water This is checked bij Euronorm Legislation Norms and tested by Manitronica S r l Report 221216A The equipment is for the production of drinking water Declaration Hereby I declare that above mentioned equipment meets the guide lines and standards mentioned in this declaration Name Date...

Page 39: ...on of the system with saline or brackish water Work carried out on the filtering system by non qualified or unsuitable persons Disclaimer Aquablu Innovative purification solutions reserves the right to modify upgrade or improve their products at any moment without advance notice and will not be liable for any difference between actual unit supplied and the latest specifications stated in the sales...

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