The SkyHydrant water purification unit provides a stand-alone system for supplying clean safe drinking
water for disasters, emergencies and humanitarian programs.
Operations are manual and simple and the unit can be set up for use in refugee camps, communities,
villages, health clinics, schools, orphanages and many other
applications where the source water is not safe.
Where to set-up the SkyHydrant
To avoid theft or vandalism select a secure location to install the
SkyHydrant sheltered from the sun, wind and rain.
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Mount the SkyHydrant in a sturdy position with sufficient
space around the unit to allow for cleaning
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Allow space for access for people to line up and collect the
water. Ensure location is clean and well drained and provide
a disposal area (drain) for backwash water.
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The SkyHydrant unit is a valuable asset and requires daily
cleaning for its continued operation. A local supervisor
should be appointed to oversee operations and provide
security. A daily operational log of water production should
also be maintained.
Assembling the SkyHydrant
Attach the Cleaning Handle to the top of the SkyHydrant. One
handle is already located in position and the other needs to be
screwed into place.
The SkyHydrant can be set up to operate as either a wall mounted
unit using the brackets supplied or as a freestanding unit using the
aluminium legs supplied. Bolts and screws are included in the
accessory kit allowing the brackets or legs to be easily connected.
All fittings use 20mm (3/4”) connectors and lengths of flexible
hoses, clamps and fittings are supplied to assist with setting up and
connecting pipes. Taps
T1
and
T2
are adjustable allowing them to
be folded down level.
Connect required operating equipment to allow the SkyHydrant to
function – this may include hoses, pipes, water tanks, pump and
other equipment.
Connect the dirty (raw) water pipe to (
T1
) connect the backwash
pipe to
T2
and connect the drinking water outlet pipe to
(T3)
.
It is good practice to soak and flush drinking containers, hoses,
taps, and other equipment with a 0.1% (1,000 parts per million)
chlorine solution to eliminate any residual or accidental
contamination - add approximately 1 teaspoon of chlorine powder
to 5 litres of water.
SKYHYDRANT™ SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
