AlkaWay UltraStream User manual

UltraStream Manual
Benchtop and Undersink Installation
To ensure safety, please read this manual carefully before
installation and follow the instructions herein.
Store this manual in a secure place for future reference
ULTRA PURE ALKALIZING IONIZING HYDROGEN RICH ANTIOXIDANT WATER SYSTEM

Welcome to the growing world tribe of AlkaWay water lovers!
Your new UltraStream by AlkaWay is a ‘state of the art’ water system.
It is designed by us to provide you with many years of ultra-pure alkaline ionized
hydrogen rich water.
Contents:
Important Information ............................ 3
Safety Tips............................................. 3
Service and Warranty ............................ 3
Detox Effects ......................................... 3
Benchtop Installation ............................. 4-5
Changing the Filter Benchtop................ 6
Undersink Installation ............................ 7-11
Testing pH & Setting Flow ....................12
Troubleshooting....................................13
Changing the Filter Undersink..............14
What to Expect .....................................15
Recommended Tips.......................... ....16-17
Our Story ..............................................18
Molecular Hydrogen ......................... 15 / 19
Refer a Friend.......................................20
Introduction
We encourage you to read the manual carefully and
keep a copy of this manual for future reference.
AlkaWay and your vendor are not responsible for incorrect or
negligent application of this manual’s directives.

Contents:
Important Information ............................ 3
Safety Tips............................................. 3
Service and Warranty ............................ 3
Detox Effects ......................................... 3
Benchtop Installation ............................. 4-5
Changing the Filter Benchtop................ 6
Undersink Installation ............................ 7-11
Testing pH & Setting Flow ....................12
Troubleshooting....................................13
Changing the Filter Undersink..............14
What to Expect .....................................15
Recommended Tips.......................... ....16-17
Our Story ..............................................18
Molecular Hydrogen ......................... 15 / 19
Refer a Friend.......................................20
Molecular Hydrogen Production ‘The Drip’
Your UltraStream may initially drip/spurt for short time after use. This is the result of the
molecular hydrogen being created by our special O-Dobi alkalizing media as it reacts with
water in your UltraStream. From more information about molecular hydrogen see page15.
If you decide you really won’t be able to tolerate a drip, you can return your UNUSED
unit (Only valid within 30 days of purchase, Must be in new condition).
The UltraStream Filter
We have University laboratory tested the UltraStream to 3600 litres (950 gallons), more than
sufcient for a family of 4, each drinking 2 litres per day under normal municipal water quality
conditions. We suggest 12 months or 3000 litres (800 gallons) whichever comes rst.
Warranty
AlkaWay Australia offers 3 years warranty (other countries contact your local distributor).
We cannot guarantee 12 months or 3000 litres lter life. All water lters are dependent upon
the quality of your source water, and will fail if excessive contaminants and sediment enter the
lter. (Unless there is a manufacturer defect).
If installing the UltraStream yourself, please remain in compliance with this manual to maintain
your warranty.
You must use an AlkaWay vented faucet for all undersink installation.
See full warranty policy in the country of purchase.
Safety Tips
Do not run hot water through your UltraStream.
You must use a AlkaWay vented faucet for all undersink installation.
The UltraStream is not designed for use by young children without responsible adult
supervision.
The UltraStream is constructed of EPA approved recyclable BPA-free plastics. All media and
materials used are US and EU approved.
When unpacking, please remove and recycle unwanted packaging.
Detox Effects
New drinkers may experience a range of symptoms. Most common are body aches, headaches, fogginess
or skin conditions.
All of these conditions may be caused by stored toxins in the body being released, but if symptoms persist
contact a registered medical practitioner. It’s always wise to notify your general practitioner of any change
to your health regimen.
Once you become a regular drinker you may experience a whole range of positive health symptoms.
You will nd fellow user’s stories on our website and we’d love to share yours!
Important Information
AlkaWay is not liable nor responsible for any damage resulting from
user installation contrary to instructions in this manual. p3

Benchtop Installation - Part 1
Parts List
1. Flow Diverter & Hose
(benchtop only)
2. Spout
3. Cap
4. Main Filter
5. Base
6. Base Cover
7. Ring Adaptors
(benchtop only)
Handy Tips
Familiarize yourself with ‘John Guest’
ttings. These are special patented
connection tools that allow ultra-
simple connection of hoses and
pipes. To attach a hose, all you need
to do is push the hose into the tting.
To remove, all you need do is push
on the collet (ring) around the hose
and pull on the hose at the same
time, using butter knife or ngernail.
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Available in Black/Stainless and Porcelain White
(In certin Countries), Black/Stainless shown.
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John Guest Connection

1. REMOVE AERATOR FROM YOUR FAUCET
Most modern mixer taps have a aerator that can
be unscrewed counter-clockwise by hand (make
sure you keep this in a safe place, as often they
are unique to each tap and hard to replace).
2. ATTACH DIVERTER TO FAUCET.
Screw the adaptor ring to the diverter (hand tight).
Then screw the adaptor ring diverter assembly
to the tap (use a little Teon plumbers’ tape if
needed), taking care not to twist the hose.
If you need the hose to be shorter… remove
the hose by Unscrew the knurled collar from the
diverter and pull off the hose from the diverter.
Then cut the hose to the required length. Push the
hose back onto the diverter and re-screw on the
knurled collar tightly.
3. TURN ON WATER
Push the diverter pin to divert ow into your
UltraStream.
4. FLUSH THE NEW FILTER
Run the ultrastream for approximately 5-10 mins
at around 1 litre (0.26 gallons) per minute to
remove lter dust residues and fully soak the lter
media. Do not drink this water.
5. TURNING OFF
When you turn off the ow at your faucet, ltered
water may still ow for 10-20 seconds. This is due
to residual pressure that may build up inside the
UltraStream’s highly efcient lter. It will also drip
for some time due to the power of the hydrogen
generation in the lter.
6. ADJUST THE FLOW
Go to page 12
7. TROUBLESHOOTING
Go to page 13
p5
Benchtop Installation - Part 2
For videos, help and support go to support.alkaway.com

p6
1. Pull off the spout.
2. To give more grip put the
UltraStream on its side and take
off the base plate off the base.
3. Grip the base and turn the lter
anti-clockwise to unscrew the
lter.
4. Put the new lter on the base
and evenly screw the lter on
clock-wise (don’t over tighten).
5. Replace the cap, spout and
base plate (make sure you align
the blue tap with the grove in the
base plate).
6. Flush the new lter for 5-10
minutes at 1 litre per minute.
7. To reinstall the lter reverse the
steps.
Changing the Filter - Benchtop
For videos, help and support go to support.alkaway.com
We DO NOT
guarantee
12 months’ lter life.
All water lters are
dependent upon the
quality of your source
water, and will fail if
excessive contaminants
and sediment enter the
lter.

We have designed our undersink kit to be fully compatible with
the UltraStream benchtop unit.
• Ceramic Faucet valves
• Manufactured in same USA factory
• Vented faucet design for safety
• John Guest attachments for simple install
• Video support for install (support.alkaway.com)
• Step by step instructions
Undersink Installation
Congratulations on choosing the AlkaWay Undersink Kit for your UltraStream
water system. By following the steps in this instruction sheet you’ll have the
best of both worlds - fabulous UltraStream water - and clear bench space,
with minimum of fuss.
Handy Tips
Familiarize yourself with
‘John Guest’. These
are special patented
connection tools that allow
ultra-simple connection of
hoses and pipes. To attach
a hose, all you need to do
is push the hose into the
tting.
To remove, all you need do
is push on the collet (ring)
around the hose and pull
on the hose at the same
time, using the John Guest
Tool (or ngernail).
It’s important to remember
to ensure the end of the
hose is cut cleanly and at
right angles.
p7
John Guest Connection

Undersink Kit Content
JOHN GUEST SIZE
CONVERTER:
Connects
UltraStream to the
faucet via the BLUE
hose.
JOHN GUEST
SPANNER
Used to REMOVE
Size Converter to
change lter
(Keep it handy. You’ll
need it to change,
a butter knife also
works).
What you will need (other than what’s in this kit)
• Electric Drill.
• Metal Hole Saw - 25mm (1 Inch) to 32mm (1 1/4 Inch) for stainless steel sinks.
For stone benches we recommend contacting a expert.
• Masking Tape.
• Rasp or Sand paper.
1. Hand tighten the cold water
connector pieces together.
2. Turn off the cold water supply.
Using the shut-off valve below
the sink or at the house water
mains.
3. After shutting off the water
open the kitchen faucet
draining the remaining water
out of the line. Turn on a
(lower) garden tap to drain the
water line.
4. Place a container below the
sink, under the shut off valve
and disconnect the cold water
line.
5. Install the Cold water
connector (Make sure it’s
turned OFF).
6. Reconnect the cold water line.
1. Place tape over the spot where you are to drill to allow the drill to stay centered.
2. Drill a hole between 25mm-32mm (1 inch to 1 1/4 inches) hole in sink top.
Drilling in stone requires an expert.
3. Smooth any sharp edges using a rasp or sand paper so you don’t damage the
tubes when installing.
p8
SPOUT
UNDERBENCH
PLATE
(Comes on faucet)
TAP
PRESSURE LIMITING VALVE (PLV)
COLD WATER CONNECTOR

p9
1: Connect the Undersink Connector.
1. Hand tighten the cold water
connector pieces together.
2. Turn off the cold water supply.
Using the shut-off valve below
the sink or at the house water
mains.
3. After shutting off the water
open the kitchen faucet
draining the remaining water
out of the line. Turn on a
(lower) garden tap to drain the
water line.
4. Place a container below the
sink, under the shut off valve
and disconnect the cold water
line.
5. Install the Cold water
connector (Make sure it’s
turned OFF).
6. Reconnect the cold water line.
2: Position and Drill the Vented Faucet Hole
Locate a position on the bench top or sink which will ensure the UltraStream Vented
Faucet spout can ow into the sink when running and turned off.
You can use the Underbench plate to help with placement and nding the centre, and
make sure you can access this hole from under the sink/benchtop.
1. Place tape over the spot where you are to drill to allow the drill to stay centered.
2. Drill a hole between 25mm-32mm (1 inch to 1 1/4 inches) hole in sink top.
Drilling in stone requires an expert.
3. Smooth any sharp edges using a rasp or sand paper so you don’t damage the
tubes when installing.

3: Install Vented Faucet
1. Loosen the brass nut
and slide out underbench
plate and place aside.
2. Above the sink > feed
the tubes in to the drilled
hole making sure the
rubber seal is in place.
1. Position the UltraStream in desired
location under the sink.
2. Remove the bottom cover.
3. Connect the YELLOW tube to the
bottom of the UltraStream.
4. (Optional) Replace the bottom
cover.
5. Insert the John Guest Size
Converter into the outlet on the top
of the UltraStream. Then connect
the BLUE tube into the top of the
Converter as pictured.
6. (Optional) Turn off the water again
and cut all the tubes to adjust length
(see “How to cut tubes”). Make sure
you leave enough tube length to
easily change your lter.
p10
Note: The spout is removable and can swival 360º
3. Below the
sink > Insert
underbench
plate and hand
tigthen the brass
nut (only use
a spanner if
necessary Do
not over tighten).
4. Push spout into
the hole in the
top of the faucet.

p11
4: Install Pressure Limiting Valve (PLV).
5: Install UltraStream Unit
(see John Guest Connector Usage Instructions on previous page)
1. Position the UltraStream in desired
location under the sink.
2. Remove the bottom cover.
3. Connect the YELLOW tube to the
bottom of the UltraStream.
4. (Optional) Replace the bottom
cover.
5. Insert the John Guest Size
Converter into the outlet on the top
of the UltraStream. Then connect
the BLUE tube into the top of the
Converter as pictured.
6. (Optional) Turn off the water again
and cut all the tubes to adjust length
(see “How to cut tubes”). Make sure
you leave enough tube length to
easily change your lter.
Note: Cutting the tubes to be as short as possible undersink
may seem a good idea, but remember that if you do choose to
cut them, you will not be able to easily relocate the UltraStream
to the benchtop for lter replacement.
1. Cut about 20cm off the
RED hose (Cut at right
angles and cleanly).
2. Check ow direction. The
ow arrow must point
towards the UltraStream
away from the tap.
3. Install the PLV by pushing
rmly each cut end of the
hose into either end of the
PLV.
4. Connect the RED tube to
the PLV.

1. Make sure Cold water connector tap is turned off.
2. Turn water ON at mains or shut-off valve undersink.
3. Turn on Cold water connector tap and check for any leaks.
4. If a leak shows, repeat Step 7 points 1-3.
5. Now turn ON the vented faucet and check again for leaks.
6. Run lter for 5-10 minutes to ush.
7. Optional: You can adjust the ow rate also by adjusting the blue and white tap
at the bottom of the UltraStream (see next section).
Test and Flush
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Testing pH
How to test the pH of your water.
1. Add 2-3 drops of this reagent to 30ml of water to be tested.
2. Mix well.
3. Compare the nal colour of the solution to the enclosed colour chart to get your
reading (It’s a good idea to use a white background).
4. pH Colour Readings pH<7 Acidic, pH=7 Neutral, pH>7 Alkaline.
Setting the Flow Rate
How to get the correct water ow rate from your UltraStream.
1. Turn your UltraStream on its side.
2. Locate the base plate with two holes and remove.
3. Locate the blue and white tap.
4. Full ow rate occurs when the blue and white tap is in line with incoming hose.
5. For best performance ow rate should be around litre per minute.
• Easy way: For most installations all you need to do is to turn the blue and white
tap 45 degrees.
• Harder way: Put a 1 litre container under the UltraStream spout. Use a clock
with a second hand and time 1 minute. The container should be full at the end
of 1 minute.
Testing pH and Setting Flow
p12

For more help and support go to support.alkaway.com/
p13
Slow or No Water Flow
• Check the tap on the bottom of the UltraStream is not turned off.
• Do you have any pre-lters attached? If so, remove the hose from the bottom of the
UltraStream and make sure you are getting water ow.
• Make sure the hoses aren’t kinked or twisted.
• If your UltraStream is slowly reducing in ow, it may be that it is nearing its end of
use. If you continue to turn on your tap after it ceases owing either your hose or
your lter cartridge may fail.
• Your lter might be blocked and needs to be replaced.
• High Sediment water may require a special paper sediment prelter to preserve
your UltraStream lter’s life.
Diverter sprays or leaks
• Apply plumbers tap to the thread of the diverter.
Leaking water from connectors
• Remove to tube for the John Guest connector and
re-cut ends.
• Try Pushing the tube further into John Guest tting.
Leaking from top
• Press the spout down rmly.
Adapters won’t t my tap
• Contact us and we should be able to help. (Contact you local supplier or go to
support.alkaway.com)
UltraStream Spurts
• This is due to the hydrogen content in the water. This water is the best to drink.
The Drip
• With some water sources, the water is more acidic. This then creates more
molecular Hydrogen (the antioxidant) as it reacts with the O-Dobi media. The
hydrogen is generated in gas form. This gas must get out of the UltraStream
otherwise it will bulge and then leak. At rest after use, the gas pushes a little water
out of the UltraStream which produces a drip. This drip will stop after a period of
time. Remember this is not a leak. It is just the water in the UltraStream above the
O-Dobi being pushed out.
No pH Reading
• Are you using liqurd pH Reagent similar to what was supplied this unit.
• pH Reagent might be out of date or stored incorrectly.
• It might be time to replace your lter.
Troubleshooting
Need extra help?
go to
support.alkaway.com

How to Change Your Filter UnderSink
p14
1. Pull out the Grey (or White)
Converter with the blue
hose in it. Using the John
Guest Tool (you can also
use nger nail or butter
knife) push down the grey
collet as you pull the blue
tube (see handy tips p7).
John guest tool
2. Pull off the cap and base
plate.
3. Grip the base and turn
the lter anti-clockwise to
unscrew the lter.
4. Put the new lter on the
base and evenly screw
the lter on clock-wise
(don’t over tighten).
5. Replace the cap and
base plate.
6. Push in the Grey (or
White) Converter with the
blue hose into the new
lter.
7. Flush the new lter for
10 minutes on a low ow
rate (It’s a good idea to
check for any leaks).
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How to Change Your Filter UnderSink
People choose UltraStream for many reasons. Some
buy for uoride reduction, some because of the superior
chlorine and chloramine reduction, some for heavy metals
reduction.
Others buy because they have understood it is a great
alternative to an electric water ionizer, delivering benecial
alkaline minerals independent of the amount in the
incoming water. This is far superior to electric systems that
depend upon alkaline minerals in the inlet water.
If you have rainwater you’ll have virtually no alkaline
minerals in your home supply, but the UltraStream adds
benecial magnesium and calcium.
Filtration
Some buy simply because they have concluded that as
a water lter it is vastly superior to the majority of lters
on the market, using fully approved and tested US made
media, backed up by our University Laboratory tests and
EU safety certication for the life of the lter.
Infused Molecular Hydrogen
Many of our newer customers ordered because they
understand the importance of molecular hydrogen. They
have researched the benets of alkaline and hydrogen
rich water. They have read enough of the 700+ scientic
studies of its benets and have also read how the
UltraStream delivers almost 4 x the hydrogen of popular
electric systems.
To get the maximum benet of hydrogen rich water it’s
important to drink it as soon as possible after pouring from
the UltraStream. H2is a gas that easily leaves its host.
Expect superb ltration of any municipal water. You may
also expect that your UltraStream water will have an effect
upon you when you begin drinking it.
Responses vary enormously. Most people say it’s the best
water they’ve ever tasted while others may take time to
get used to the taste. The taste of your water is ultimately
dependent upon your water supply and how our O-Dobi
hydrogen generating media responds to your water. p15
What to Expect From Your UltraStream

Tips
Starting Off
We recommend beginning with a high ow
rate (tap fully on). This keeps the pH of the
water low and although it doesn’t make full use
of the O-Dobi, it allows your body to become
accustomed to your new water.
We suggest 1-2 glasses a day, building to at
least 2 litres per day, and reducing the ow rate
to increase the pH and hydrogen capacity. In
this way your body has time to adjust to the
detoxifying, antioxidant and super-hydrating of
the UltraStream water.
Water may take some time to ow, and when
it does, it may sputter. This is caused by H2
infusion in your water inside your UltraStream.
For most water supplies we recommend 1
litre per minute ow rate. This is adjusted by
adjusting the stop valve in the base (see Flow
Control section).
Going Away?
If you are going away for over a month we
recommend drying out the lter (take lter off
and leave on sink for a day or two to dry) Then
store in a dark, cool & dry place (like the bottom
of you pantry).
When you get back its always a good idea to
ush the unit for 5-10 mins.
BEST PRACTICE: FRESH IS BEST
For maximum antioxidant effect try to drink a full glass at a time rather than sip it from a
bottle during the day. Molecular hydrogen is the smallest known element and it begins to
leave the water as soon as it is poured.
You’ll derive most benet from drinking as much as you comfortably can at one time.
To learn about this amazing health discovery we suggest a visit to
www.molecularhydrogenfoundation.org
p16

Transport and Storage
Because it’s the smallest atom in the universe, hydrogen
easily passes through most materials, including a well-sealed
plastic bottle. We recommend only glass or metal containers,
with a good seal/cap. Even though you can carry it with you,
try to drink it ASAP because this will ensure you get the
maximum benet.
Plumbers
We apologise to the ‘good’ plumbers. We know you are out
there! But we’ve had experience of plumbers who try to
install UltraStream in their own way. That’s why you should
familiarise yourself with the installation instructions in this
manual, especially if you are installing the undersink version.
We DO NOT warranty incorrect installations and would much
rather have a good happy relationship with you, our valued
customer.
Do not allow your plumber to install the UltraStream with any
other faucet.
Filter Life
The UltraStream lter has been tested in an independent
university laboratory using municipal water up to 3000+ litres,
based on 2 litres per person for a family of four.
We can’t guarantee you will get that amount of water from
your UltraStream before you need a lter change. All lters
can only perform within the limits of the water they process.
After years of experience, we found that some water holds
more sediment than others. Sediment is what causes any
water lter to block up. Your UltraStream lter may, therefore,
last a longer or shorter time.
Sometimes contaminants or sediment in your water can
block the lter, which may cause it to crack open. This is not
manufacturing fault. It is a design function.
We strongly recommend that you change your lter at or
before the recommended 12 month point. A water lter
gathers toxins from your water, both organic and inorganic.
When it becomes overloaded it may become a health
hazard. p17

UltraStream came about as a result of 16 years of research and
development by the AlkaWay Australia team.
After sourcing and supplying electric water ionizers for 12 years, the
UltraStream was created.
Why? Because a natural, simple, closer-to-nature alternative to the complexities and
maintenance of the electric systems was an obvious need.
Not to mention a price point that excluded no-one.
The UltraStream gives cutting edge ltration far beyond normal lters, removing a huge
range of modern contaminants.
It alkalizes using natural minerals instead of electricity.
It infuses your water with molecular hydrogen, making it far, far more than simply clean
water.
It installs in minutes anywhere - on the bench or undersink.
It is designed in Australia and made in California, USA, using the best of American lter
technology.
Tested For Life
Tested to expected life of lter (one year)
by independent Australian University
accredited test laboratory.
Tested for material safety to stringent EU
standards.
Tested by AquaSciences LLC for
molecular hydrogen infusion capability.
Plastics all EPA approved.
Filtration media US safety approved and
tested.
p18
Our Story

Alkaline Water and Hydrogen Rich Water
The UltraStream produces both alkaline water and hydrogen rich water.
Alkaline water is water with higher levels of alkaline minerals. The UltraStream has its
own ‘storehouse’ of magnesium and calcium benecial alkaline minerals.
Molecular hydrogen in water is the subject of 700+ scientic studies of its many health
effects. The non-prot Molecular Hydrogen Foundation has been established to further
the education of the Western world in the use and application of molecular hydrogen.
Molecular hydrogen (H2) consists of two conjoined hydrogen atoms. Water in the
UltraStream reacts with O-Dobi magnesium media to create H2and infuse it into the
output H2O.
Scientic studies indicate a huge range of health benets including;
• Selective Antioxidant
• Inammation support
• Anti- Allergy
• Anti-Apoptosis
• Cell signalling support
Find out more about Hydrogen at www.molecularhydrogenfoundation.org
p19

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