Aquaport AQP-16AO User manual

Users
Manual &
Warranty
Optima
AQP-16AO
Filters
& cools
WATER SYSTEM

COUNTERTOP CHILLER SAFETY
To ensure the safety of yourself and others please carefully read and adhere to ALL safety warnings
This is the safety symbol.
The safety symbol appears throughout this manual.
The safety symbol alerts you to potentially harmful situations, always read and obey these warnings.
USER MANUAL & WARRANTY
Please read through the instructions carefully before using the product and ensure the manual is
kept in a safe place for future reference.
Filtration flow rate .3 litres / min
Max. Operating Temp. 36˚C / 100˚F
Min. Operating Temp. 5˚C / 40˚F
Electrical Requirements
North America 110V / 60Hz
Australia / New Zealand 240V / 50Hz
EU 230V / 50-60Hz
The AQP-16AO system and installation complys with state and local regulations

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, BASIC SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED.
• Read all instructions carefully.
• To protect against fire, electric shock and personal injury, do not immerse cord, plugs,
or appliance in water or other liquid.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner.
• Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair
or adjustment.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer
may result in fire, electric shock or personal injury.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
• Turn all control to “off” then remove plug from wall outlet.
• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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THANKYOU FORYOUR PURCHASE OF OUR AQUAPORT PRODUCT.
• Place unit in a flat well-ventilated location at least 4 inches from wall or other Appliances.
• Ensure electrical plug for unit is compatible with the voltage and hertz of your area and that
unit is properly grounded.
For best performance, do not place the unit near an oven, heater, direct sunlight or other heat
source.
SPECIAL PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS:
These appliances are designed for either household or personal use. Each model is designed
to supply a certain maximum number of servings per hour. Please consult with your sales
representative or our Website for the proper Aquaport unit for your specific needs.Any servicing
other than cleaning and user maintenance will violate the terms of this WARRANTY.
CAUTIONS:
• Do not immerse base in water or try to disassemble.
• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, turn off power and unplug before
replacing bottle or before cleaning.
• Only Authorized service personnel should do repairs ( No user serviceable parts inside)
• Check voltage to be sure that the voltage indicated on the nameplate agrees with your voltage.
• Use cold water only! Never use hot water to fill the water container.
• Never clean with scouring powders or abrasives.
• Keep the product away from direct sunlight.
• When the product is not in use for over a week, please let the remaining water out of the
lower barrel.
• Please disassemble and clean the unit according to the directions after 2 months or approx
150 litres of water is used, or the water flow becomes less apparent.
• To avoid water leakage ensure water does not exceed the indicator “Fill lines”.
• Do not filter hot or boiling water through your filter bottle
• You may see a small amount of back particles in the top of the funnel at times, these are small
pieces of carbon from the filter.These carbon particles are food grade and are not harmful.
They will not impair the performance of your filter.
• Filter bottle is not dishwasher safe
• For optimal Anti Oxidant affect water best consumed within 15 hours of filtration.

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THE POLARCLEAR CHILLER & FILTER PARTS
TANK COVER WITH
FILTER CHANGE DIAL
WATER FILTER
UN-PURIFIED WATER TANK
PURIFIED WATER TANK
OPTIMA CHILLER
FILTER TANK
NON-SPILL VALVE
FILTER HOUSING
FILTER BOTTLE RING
WATER DIVIDER PLATE

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USING THE POLACLEAR TO FILTER WATER
WARNING: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality
without adequate disinfection before or after the system.
Step 1:
Before plugging unit in, thoroughly wash all removable parts (except filter cartridge) with warm
water and detergent before use. Rinse thoroughly.
Step 2:
Wash out the water cooler by filling the tank with water and flushing the water through the taps.
Repeat this process if necessary.
Step 3:
Put filter bottle together as shown on page (5). Make sure Filter bottle ring is placed on the unit,
and sit the filter bottle on top.
Step 4:
Prepare the filter cartridge as per Filter Replacement instructions on page (8). Push filter cartridge
firmly in place.
Step 5:
Pour 1-1.5L/ 34-52oz of water into unpurified water tank.Allow water to filter through to the
purified water tank and to chill reservoir tank within unit.
Note: First filtration will take longer than subsequent.
Step 6:
Add a further 1-1.5L/ 34- 52oz of water to completely fill the filter bottle. Do not exceed the
indicator fill lines.
Step 7:
Discard water from first fill through taps.
Step 8:
Repeat steps 5 & 6.
Step 9:
Place lid on top and set filter change dial to indicate the month of your installation.This device will
then indicate at ‘Replace’ mark the recommended month in which you should replace the filter
cartridge.We recommend changing the filter approximately every 2 months or after dispensing
150L / 40gallons of water.
Step 10:
Plug in unit, turn on rear power switch.Allow unit to cool water then use.
Note: Once water has been chilled unit will go into a low power mode and chilled light will dim.

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CLEANING AND USER MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Before cleaning unit turn off power and unplug unit.
It is recommended the unit is disassembled and cleaned every 2 months.
If cooler hasn’t been used for more than 3 days, discard water from tank and flush out unit.
Wash all removable parts thoroughly with warm water and detergent. Rinse well.
Step 1:
Remove bottle. Mix a teaspoon of bi-carb soda with warm water approx. 1L/ 34oz,
pour in cooler until the tank reservoir is full. Leave for 3 hours, overnight preferred.
Step 2:
Pour bi-carb solution out of the tank and flush with water.
Step3:
The tank can be wiped clean with a soft cloth.To clean the tank, carefully remove the plastic water
divider plate. Be careful when replacing the water divider plate, do not force into place.
Note: The water divider plate is used to separate the chilled and room temperature water. If this
plate is removed the unit will not function at its optimum.
Step 4: Ensure filter cartridge is replaced every 2 months or after dispensing 150L/ 40 Gallons of
water. See Filter replacement below.

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FILTER REPLACEMENT
It is recommended that you replace the filter cartridge every 2 months or after dispensing
approximately 150L / 40 Gallons of water.
Replace with Aquaport Filter- Model AQP-FCR-AO to maintain the Anti-Oxidant water system.
1. Soak new filter in cold water for 20 minutes.
Before soaking, hold cartridge under water and shake vigorously for 20 seconds.
2. Insert filter into unpurified water tank of filter bottle.
3. Discard first 4 glasses of filtered water.
Record the month you replace the filter cartridge on the filter change dial.
4. For optimal Anti Oxidant affect water best consumed within 15 hours of filtration.
TO FIND OUT WHEREYOU CAN PURCHASETHE FILTER REPLACEMENT
COMPONENT PLEASE EMAIL [email protected]
Our bodies naturally produce unstable Oxygen molecules called oxidants or ‘free radicals’. Free
radicals cause irreversible cell damage and can leave your body vulnerable to advanced aging, cancer,
and chronic disease.
Environmental factors such as pollution and busy lifestyle increase our exposure to free radicals.
The body’s natural defenses against these harmful radicals are called Anti Oxidants.Anti Oxidants
help reduce the dangerous effects that free radicals have on your body.

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
No or limited
water flow
Tank is not placed properly
on unit Or, tank contains
water prior to placement
on base, or, base unit collar
contains water.
Press filter tank firmly onto the unit to allow
opening of anti-spill valve. Ensure that between filter
tank and unit no gap remains. Also ensure that the
filter tank is empty as well as the base unit collar
before placing filter tank on base unit. Place filter
tank on unit prior to filling with water.
Leaking from taps
Silicone in tap is not sealing
properly
- or tap cracked.
Unscrew toggle portion of tap (top), fasten again and
taggle the lever back and forth, If not rectified tap requires
replacement.
Leaking from top /
bottom of unit
1.Rubber plug not inserted.
2.Drain plug at bottom
back of unit.
Remove filter bottle & push plug in, if you need
replacement plug contact customer service for advice.
Please ensure the drain cap at bottom back of cooler is
tight - if missing it must be replaced.
Not cooling
1.Make sure it is plugged in.
2.Is it switched on at back
of unit. 3.Is the fan running.
4.Is green light working.
Once power switch is checked; then check fan is running
and green light is working - If yes, the cooler is to be
returned.
Noise from fan
Due to transport or knock
to side panel, the fan may
have moved to a different
position - this will cause a
noise.
Unfortunately cooler is to be returned for repair/
replacement.
No water flowing
from taps /
freezing
1.Air block. 2.Freezing
(cooling system over
cooling). 3.water level in
bottle is too low. 4.Filter is
too old.
Check to make sure the filter doesn’t need replacing.
Bad taste from
cooler
1.New, new silicone, new
tap. 2.Build up of bacteria.
Replace filter, remove filter bottle and wash thououghly.
place a tablespoon of bi-carb soda mixed with warm water
approx. 1 litre, pour in cooler until the tap reservoir is full,
leave overnight and then flush 68 - 102 oz of filtered water
through the unit until the b-carb solution has been flushed
clean.
TROUBLESHOOTING

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YOUR AQUAPORT 12 MONTH REPLACEMENT WARRANTY
& WATER CHILLER WARRANTY REGISTRATION
Aquaport warrants this appliance to the first purchaser as follows and subject to the stated
conditions:
Any fault in the appliance occurring with in the first twelve months from the date of purchase (3
months commercial use) will be repaired or the unit will be replaced at our discretion.
CONDITIONS OF THIS WARRANTY
1. This appliance must be installed in accordance with the User’s Manual.
2. The Warranty extends only to repairing or replacing any component that proves to
be defective in material or workmanship.
3. The Warranty does not cover defects occasioned by misuse, alterations or accident.
4. In the unlikely event of malfunction of our product please phone our customer service
line for advice on [phone] in Australia or take it to your nearest Service
Centre.Alternatively, simply return the faulty appliance to your place of purchase,
along with your purchase receipt.
To enable us to register your warranty and provide service should a problem occur, we
recommend you fill out the section below and return it to us immediately.

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Due to manufacturing
alterations, actual product
may vary slightly from that
pictured. Made in China.
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Aquaport International Inc. - Innovative Importers Pty Ltd
PO BOX 81 Findon SA 5023 Australia
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
Email: [email protected] Web: www.aquaport.com.au