Life Ionizers M11 User Manual Download

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Page 2: ...er Internal Filter Replacement Filter Reset Instructions Scaling Filter Installation Filtration Media Pre Filter Replacement Explanation of Ionized Water Alkaline and Acidic Water Usage Guide Uses of Ionized Alkaline Acidic Water Performance Features Common Problems and Solutions Operation Warnings Error Messages Acidic Cleaning Instructions Routine Maintenance Frequently Asked Questions 4 9 10 12...

Page 3: ...ollowing key symbols and indicators throughout the manual Improper use may cause bodily injury Improper use may cause structural damage to the unit or physical injury Caution warning danger symbol Information on prohibited functions and uses Make note of important information Do not open as it may cause electric shock or other injury Disconnect power plug in case of malfunction As with most electr...

Page 4: ... will deliver more medication than tap water This machine should not be repaired or otherwise disassembled by any unauthorized person as it may cause electrical fire or shock and will void the manufacturer s warranty Do not place the machine in humid areas such as bathrooms Do not clean this machine by spraying the ionizer with water as it may cause electrical shock As with most electrical applian...

Page 5: ...g fire If power cord plug or electrical outlet are damaged discontinue use immediately If the ionizer machine falls into water 1 Unplug power cord from electrical outlet 2 Wipe the machine down and place in shaded area 3 Contact your LIFE Ionizer dealer Use only 110v in the U S A and Mexico Use 100v in Japan Most other countries require 220v The power cord cannot be altered from manufacturer s spe...

Page 6: ...per use may cause structural damage to the unit or physical injury If not used for several days run water through the unit for 1 to 3 minutes before starting Store Ionized Alkaline Water in an air tight glass container and refrigerate for up to 2 days If inexperienced with drinking Ionized Alkaline Water users are encouraged to start with level 1 DO NOT DRINK ACIDIC WATER Do not store Alkaline or ...

Page 7: ...housing Do not block the water passage or tubing If the machine will not be used for 3 days or more 1 Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet 2 Turn off the water valve to avoid leaking 3 Remove filters drain and place in refrigerator in plastic bags When handling the pH test reagent drops 1 Keep away from eye area If eyes become irritated flush thoroughly and consult a doctor 2 If accide...

Page 8: ...emical Put 2 3 drops in approximately 1 ounce of water 2 tbsp to be tested Compare color to color chart provided in kit to determine pH level Extra Fuse 1 4 Tubing Hose Diverter Valve User Manual Installation of Parts Guide For M9 UC NG BTB Chemical pH Color Chart Reagent Drops pH Test Drops Suction Cup Located in the Power Switch at the bottom of the machine Cold Water Connect Faucet Flexible Hos...

Page 9: ...nd Filter 6 Under Counter Installation Plug Connector 1 Source water inlet 2 Acidic outlet 3 On Off Power Switch 4 Fuse Box 5 Power Plug Parts for the Ionizer Back Parts for the Ionizer Bottom xxx xxxxx xx xx Parts of the Ionizer 6 3 4 5 Plugs must be removed before installation See page 16 for Quick Connect Fittings and Tubing instructions ...

Page 10: ...1 Di r t y or Salt W at er 2 W at ercontaining high amou nts of r ust or i r on 3 W at er ab ove 40 deg r ees C 104 deg r ees F Read these inst r uctions tho r oughly be f or eat t empting install ation 1 Acid W at erSpout 2 Digital Indi cat or 3 Al kali W at er S pout 4 Cont r ol Panel 1 Water Spout 2 Digital Indicator 3 Water Spout 4 Control Panel 5 Top of Faucet WARNING Do not twist top of fauc...

Page 11: ...own on its back and you will see two white elbows extruding from the bot tom of the machine There will be an off white collar around the base of the elbow seepage16 Depress the collar towards the machine while simultaneously extracting the elbow from the machine Now holding the elbow in your hands you ll see a similar collar near the end of the elbow In the same way as you extracted the elbow you ...

Page 12: ...washer Diverter valve STEP 3 round nut 1 4 tubing Diverter valve STEP 4 elbows STEP 5 Bottom of ionizer Diverter valve inlet valve outlet valve Bottom of ionizer suction cup Pre Filter In Out plugs in green STEP 6 NOTE Run 2 3 gallons of water through the pre filters before you connect them to the ionizer ...

Page 13: ...onnector Acid hose Union connectors Faucet patch cable Plug connector Faucet turret Acidic outlet valve Source water inlet Adapter Tap water hose Alkaline outlet Pre filter Optional double or triple housings Pre filter s Cold Water Connect In Out NOTE Run 2 3 gallons of water through the pre filters before you connect them to the ionizer Do not over tighten connection on back of ionizer counter ho...

Page 14: ...ld Water Connect valve Turn the main valve back on Source Water Highlighted plugs must be removed before installation See page 16 for Quick Connect Fittings and Tubing instructions help video on LifeIonizers com support Angle stop valve Cold water connect valve 1 Find the raw water valve under sink Turn the main valve angle stop off 2 Take off the cold water line from the angle stop valve as pictu...

Page 15: ...essurized before removing fittings Push in the collar against the face of the fitting With the collar held in this position the tube can be removed The fitting can then be re used collar To ensure an optimal seal tubing should be cut with the end square An angled cut or distortion of the tubing will not provide an efficient seal and may cause leaks Determine the length of tubing needed for the con...

Page 16: ...tor 3 Purify Selector 4 Acidic Selector 5 Menu Function 6 Filter 1 Indicator Reset 7 Filter 2 Indication Reset 8 Filter 1 Life Indicator 9 Filter 2 Life Indicator 10 Operation Display Lamp 11 Level Indicator 12 Indicator Water Type Alkaline Acidic Purify 13 pH Indicator 12 11 9 8 13 10 4 3 2 5 6 7 1 ...

Page 17: ... a flow of 1 5 2 5LPM For strong 11 pH alkaline or 2 5 pH acid water we recommend that the flow rate be set at 1 1 1 5 LPM Do not set below 1 0 LPM because it will error out and display E1 NOTE Your pH will be determined by your water source If you re on well water your water is soft or your TDS is too low then you might need a remeneralizing cartridge or a pre filter to add alkaline minerals so y...

Page 18: ... the F20 you will need to do the following NOTE The buttons must be pressed quickly as failure to do so will result in booting you out of the program menu The unit must be dispensing water before pressing the buttons Press and hold the MENU FILTER 1 buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds F20 will appear on the display screen Below the F20 the amperage number will display and start flashing These num...

Page 19: ...anish PH DISPLAY OPTIONS F 50 F 51 Default will show pH setting only pH Ho Fixed level use this level pH En Adjustable level CLEANING F 60 reverses the electric power to clean the plates 1 Washes beginning end of water usage 2 Washes at the beginning only default setting 3 Washes at the end only 4 Does not wash at all F 70 AND AFTER FOR ENGINEER USE ONLY DO NOT CHANGE LEAVE AT DEFAULT SETTINGS 1st...

Page 20: ...ect the PURIFIED button to start dispensing filtered purified water To STOP collecting water press the ON OFF button Alkaline water discharge method Acidic water discharge method Purified water discharge method Button Indicator Functions Press the ON OFF button Then press the ACIDIC button and keep tapping that button until the desired acidic level displays on the screen The level indicator will d...

Page 21: ... one bar is not lit up and the machine tells you to DISPLAY WINDOW OPERATION MENU DESCRIPTION Early stages of filter life In need of filter change Please note that water will come out of both spouts when dispensing water A When the Alkaline button is pressed Alkaline water will be dispensed from the top spout and acid water will be dispensed from the bottom spout B When the Acid button is pressed ...

Page 22: ...ter is being extracted now Alkaline 3 3rd grade of alkaline water is being extracted now Alkaline 2 2nd grade of alkaline water is being extracted now Alkaline 1 1st grade of alkaline water is being extracted now Acidic Water 3 3rd grade of acid water is being extracted now Acidic Water 2 2nd grade of acid water is being extracted now Acidic Water 1 1st grade of acid water is being extracted now P...

Page 23: ...f the socket using the wrench provided Open and close indicator will be on top of the filter Pull up on the filter to remove it from the ionizer Be sure to take the sticker off of the new filter For easy installation lube new filters with a food safe lubricant like olive oil to the outside O ring This will help the filters turn more easily Line up the filter tabs and press the filter down into the...

Page 24: ...essing and holding the ALKALINE button for 10 seconds and you will hear 2 beeps For volume control press the PURIFIED button for 5 seconds All control settings ALKALINE ACIDIC PURIFIED buttons will light up To increase volume press the ACIDIC button To decrease volume press the ALKALINE button 1 After changing the first filter press and hold the FILTER 1 button for 10 seconds You will hear 2 beeps...

Page 25: ...E If the water dispersed from the spout is still slower than the waste water the machine may need to be sent in for deep cleaning Step by Step Installation Guide on LifeIonizers com support Citric Acid Scaling cleaning filter should be used 3 to 4 times per year Cartridge is only good for one cleaning ON OFF ...

Page 26: ...conds Press the ON OFF button to stop extraction For counter top applications remove the acidic tube from the sink and fasten it to the ionizer ensuring that the cleaning solution will not leak out of the ionizer Now let the unit sit for a minimum of 6 8 hours The unit is full of a citric acid solution that will take many hours to break down the scale that has built up in your unit Letting it sit ...

Page 27: ...nated carbon 4 Final Stage Sediment Filter For trapping any remaining sediments 1 Granule type Carbon Filter Fast absorbing media for powerful purification 2 Pi Ceramic Negative Ion Filter Generates negative ions increases water s ionization 3 BioMass ball Ceramic Filter High quality ceramic filter designed for bacteria control 4 Vitamin C Ceramic Technology Laboratory filtration technology for Ch...

Page 28: ...rench from bottom to top Twist pre filter wrench counter clockwise to loosen 4 Remove filter from bracket and lids Do not remove the bracket from the lid lids Discard old pre filter Install new pre filter Some are directional These will say this side toward cap 5 Lube up large black O ring located in filter next to the threads 6 Install filter with filter onto the cap Tighten clockwise using pre f...

Page 29: ...ter pH range 7 5 10 with negatively charged hydroxyl ions and attracts alkaline minerals such as calcium potassium magnesium and sodium The anode has a positive charge and produces acidic ionized water pH range 3 5 6 5 with positively charged hydroxide ions and attracts acidic minerals such as chlorine sulphur phosphorus Explanation of Ionized Water ...

Page 30: ... 1 and adjust the quantity or level of water which might fit you the best Increase slowly over time as your body adjusts Level 1 is recommended for first time Alkaline Ionized water drinkers 3 Store Ionized AlkalineWater in an airtight glass container or our special stainless steel bottle and put it in a refrigerator for no longer than 2 days for maximum benefit The first 12 hours after ionization...

Page 31: ...ne third to one forth of the usual amount of water is adequate cleaning and for rinsing with detergent Water pH 8 0 10 0 For drinking food preparation watering plants health maintenance Drinking Drink at least eight 8 ounce glasses of water every day Alkaline water is part of a healthy diet Food Preparation Clean vegetables and fish Enhance the flavor of broccoli onions etc by pre boiling them in ...

Page 32: ... improves seeding development Animals Give purified water with food Just like humans animals should not drink alkaline water for an hour before during or an hour after meals Crafts Excellent for dyeing cloths as well as other craft projects You will love the vibrant colors obtained when using this water Health Through continuous use the acidic tendency of your body can be gradually corrected to an...

Page 33: ...fur Great for grooming your pet Rinse Cycle Soaking with acidic water before the spin cycle will soften your clothes Cooking beans Various types of beans such as kidney beans and green peas will cook to perfection Just be careful not to overcook your beans Acidic water will speed up the cooking time This is energy saving water Fried Food Fried food comes out nice and crispy if you rinse it in acid...

Page 34: ...MPS Power System the same system used in High Definition Televisions and your LIFE Ionizer M series will outper form any other model in its class The system generates up to 450 watts of power and it can be adjusted to compensate for hard water problems SMPS Power means your system will run more efficiently provide consistent power and will last longer UV Light System LIFE UV Light Technology is an...

Page 35: ...for 6 months or more replace filters as needed Tubing to pre filter is not seated deeply enough O Rings inside the pre filter are not seated correctly or are being crimped due to housing cover being on too tight Disconnect and reseat tubing at least 3 4 inches into filter Disconnect tubing and unscrewhousingcover Make sureO Ringsareseatedproperly Pre filter is leaking Tube is not seated properly o...

Page 36: ... cause the hose to break which will result in water leakage Water drain outlet should not be closed Be sure to check the electric power 110V 220V prior to use In case of malfunction contact LIFE Ionizers Technical Support at 760 585 1692 Do not use hot water as the ionizer is meant for cool water only Unplug the electric power when not in use for a long time over 3 days Do not use underground wate...

Page 37: ...commended once a week It is also recommended to do this procedure in the evening as it takes several hours to be effective Run the ionizer on acid level 4 for one minute Turn off the source water to the ionizer Let the water soak in the chamber overnight several hours Run the unit again on acid level 4 to rinse the minerals from the machine Return the unit to normal operation Note Our Citric Acid ...

Page 38: ...s is especially true of the elderly who often have unfortunately allowed heavy metals and other toxins to accumulate in their bodies Sometimes years of medication has accumulated in them The health benefits for adults is well established through University studies and other studies done on a variety of health issues Since no one has tested children we are making the following suggestions Children ...

Page 39: ...kaline water when I eat A No matter what type of water it is not suggested to drink excessive amounts of liquids during meals Small sips are suggested to cleanse the palette but you should not gulp any type of water alkaline purified etc Q How much water should I drink and at what level A At a minimum you should drink half your body weight in ounces per day For example a person weighing 100 pounds...

Page 40: ...aline water duringworkoutsisagreatwaytostayhydrated Numerousstudies conducted on athletes since the 1940s have demonstrated that even mild dehydration impairs performance Dr Peter L Kopko D C Retired recommends drinking 13 to 20 ounces 2 3 cups of water 2 hours before exercise and 5 to 10 ounces about 1 2 cups every 15 to 20 minutes of exercise depending on your total body weight Q How long does I...

Page 41: ... plates An electrical charge is introduced into this water This is where the electrodialysis takes place The water is separated into two streams acid and Alkaline of Ionized water The acid water oxidized makes up about 30 of the water and the Ionized Alkaline Water 70 The Ionized Alkaline Water comes out of the faucet and you use it for drinking or cooking The acid oxidized water comes out of a se...

Page 42: ...the front panel gives an indication of remaining filter life Generally the 1st filter will last for about 8 months the 2nd filter for about 12 months when up to 2 5 gallons of water is produced per day but this depends on the source of water and the amount of use For example if your tap water contains between 0 4 and 1 0 ppm parts per million of chlorine a filter can last 12 months for one person ...

Page 43: ...through the main body and it becomes warm A At the start of water flow warm water may flow out due to room temperature or heat from the main body during stoppage This is not a malfunction Use the machine after starting water flow Q There are white substances on the bottom of my Alkaline Ionized water storage container What are these A This phenomenon is caused by the calcium mineral substances in ...

Page 44: ...issolved hardness minerals above 1 GPG grains per gallon The most common hardness causing minerals are Calcium and Magnesium Levels of hardness are classified as follows Soft Water less than 1 GPG Slightly hard 1 to 3 5 GPG Moderately hard 3 5 to 7 GPG Hard 7 to 10 5 GPG Very Hard 10 5 and higher GPG Q Why do I want to adjust the amperage on my Water Ionizer A As you know all water sources are not...

Page 45: ...ubing to get a fresh surface Make sure to shut off the water before working with the water supply lines Q How do I set up the pre filter unit A The pre filter is installed in the supply line on the ionizer Quick connects are provided for your convenience Simply push the tubing in the connector and it seals automatically When installing the filter for the first time it is suggested to let the filte...

Page 46: ...why we promote such a generous return policy and why we can do with confidence based on 18 years of growth and happy testimonials Neglect includes using the unit in a matter inconsistent with the directions in the owner s manual as breakage resulting from dropping the unit or other carelessness The international customer pays all international customs government fees levies and or any other fees t...

Page 47: ...und minus a 15 return fee and processing fee as long as your ionizer is returned in as new condition and in its original packing As new condition means the ionizer is not scratched damaged or broken in any way and is returned with all hoses connectors parts manuals and DVDs etc The original shipping charges will be deducted and return shipping charges must be prepaid by the purchaser No return can...

Page 48: ...ept as listed above From the date of purchase the warrantor is not responsible for incidental or consequential damage for damages arising out of the use of any unauthorized attachment for damages resulting from the use of the product with a defective water faucet All expressed and implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for particular purpose are limited to the appli...

Page 49: ...rs com Support 6352 Corte Del Abeto Suite H Carlsbad CA 92011 866 321 3116 760 431 8047 When calling technical support please be prepared to give your ionizer serial number located on the back of the unit Contact Us ...

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