AquaPurr eC User manual

Thank you for your purchase!
We are sure that you and your cat will enjoy the
convenient drinking experience that the AquaPurr eC
provides for your pet. Your AquaPurr eC takes only
minutes to install, so in no time your cat can begin to
enjoy a fresh drink of water any time they want it.
Thanks again for choosing the AquaPurr eC.
Regards,
Steven Chalmers, Owner and Creator
AquaPurr
Chalmers Innovations, Inc.
Patent number: 9,924,701
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or bad.
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something seems wrong, we can explain it.
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What’s included with your eC
AquaPurr eC base unit
Faucet thread adapters
Diverter valve with tubing
Power adapter
Aerator removal tools
Rigid plastic drinking spigot
Screwdriver
Tubing protector

Trivia
Push Fittings
What’s up with these fittings
where all I need to do is push in
the tubing?
These fittings are sometimes
called “press-to-fit” fittings and
can be commonly found in most
hardware stores.
They consist of an O-ring and a
gripper. The gripper holds the
tubing, both flexible and rigid, in
place and the O-ring seals the
connection.
To remove
the tubing
from these fittings, simply hold down the
collar and pull out the tubing. It can
sometimes help to rotate the tubing while
pulling.
Trivia
Why just a dribble from the spigot?
Why does the AquaPurr only flow a dribble
even though my faucet is on full blast?
This is intentional. Since your cat only needs
a dribble to drink from, we have added a
device called an Orifice Plate. It is inside the
AquaPurr connected to the water tubing.
An orifice plate is a fitting with a tiny hole in a piece of metal.
That tiny hole knocks down the volume and pressure of the
water to just a dribble.
So no matter how high you turn up your faucet, the AquaPurr
will only produce a dribble of water.
The lawyers made us say this…
We know you know all of this, but…
1) Please completely read these instructions before installing and
using the AquaPurr eC. Failure to follow the instructions could
result in water damage or electric shock.
2) For indoor use only. Do not use outdoors. The squirrels can find
their own water.
3) When unplugging the power cord from the wall socket, grasp
the power adapter head, not the power cord. But you already
knew that.
4) If you find yourself needing to tinker with the parts inside the
AquaPurr eC, please unplug it first. Why not, right?
5) Just like your hair dryer, don’t let the AquaPurr eC fall in the sink
or the tub. That goes for the power cord too.
6) The 3M Command Strips must be used as instructed to secure
the AquaPurr eC to the counter to help prevent moving the
AquaPurr eC away from the sink, which could cause flowing
water to land outside the sink, potentially causing water
damage.
7) If any part of the AquaPurr eC looks damaged or is
malfunctioning, don’t use it and don’t try to fix it yourself.
Seems logical, right? Get hold of us to see if we can fix it for
you.
8) Do not use the AquaPurr eC for anything other than its
intended use. That means no lawn mowing, bowling,
spelunking, or anything else!
Now a few pointers for your cats:
9) Don’t let your cat chew on the power cord. Pretty obvious
right? Same goes for the tubing. If you are concerned about
your cat ignoring common sense, we included some cord
conduit (the hard plastic protector stuff) to wrap the cords and
tubes. That’s a wrap!
10) If your cat turns out to be allergic to the AquaPurr eC, please
discontinue use, and offer them a tissue.
And a few pointers for your kids:
11) Don’t let your children chew on the power cord either.
12) The AquaPurr eC is not a toy. Don’t let the kiddos play with it.
Now back to things for you to remember:
If you use an extension cord, make sure it has the proper rating (I’m
not talking PG or R here! Check the watts and amps).

Installing your AquaPurr
Attach the diverter valve to your faucet
Remove the aerator from your faucet. Then
determine if your faucet has outside or inside
threads:
Outside threads
If your faucet has outside threads,
screw the diverter valve onto the
faucet by turning the swivel collar.
If the diverter valve threads are
too large then you might need a
13/16” adapter. Contact us and
we will send you one.
Inside threads
If your faucet has inside threads,
select the thread adapter that fits
your faucet.
Insert the rubber washer that
matches the thread adapter and
screw the thread adapter into the
faucet.
Screw the diverter valve onto the
thread adapter by turning the
swivel collar.
If you are having difficulty getting the diverter valve tight, rotate
the diverter valve backward and forward while turning the swivel
collar.
If none of the provided thread adapters fit, we can help!
Text us or give us a call toll free at 833-278-2787 or email
us at [email protected]. We will figure
out the adapter you need and send it to you. Refer to
enclosed chart to determine your aerator size.
Install Spigot:
Install the rigid plastic
drinking spigot in the base
unit.
Simply push the end of the
spigot into the top of the fitting on the base unit. Confirm the
installation is secured by slightly pulling the spigot—it should not
pull out.
You may need to push a bit harder than you think to secure the
spigot. If you see some water leak from that joint when you turn
on faucet, you will know it is not fully inserted.
To remove the spigot, simply push down and hold the collar on
the fitting while pulling out the spigot.
Install flexible tube
Install the flexible tube in the base unit.
Simply push the end of the tube into the
fitting on the side of the base unit.
Confirm the installation is secured by
slightly pulling the tube —it should not
pull out.
You may need to push a bit harder than you think to secure the
tube. If you see some water leak from that joint when you turn
on faucet, you will know it is not fully inserted.
To remove the tube, simply push down and hold the collar on
the fitting while pulling out the tube. Note: if you want to
remove the tube after the AquaPurr has been in use, be sure to
unplug the AquaPurr and turn off your faucet before removing
tube from base unit.
Position the AquaPurr eC next to your sink
The AquaPurr eC can be placed on either side of your sink. Once
you decide which side of the sink to place the AquaPurr eC, just
lift the lid of the base unit and rotate it as needed so that the
drinking spigot is positioned over your sink, then place lid back
onto base unit.
Attach power cord
Insert the power cord into the AquaPurr
eC as shown and plug the power cord into
the wall power outlet.
Secure the AquaPurr to countertop
Peel the backing off the 3M Command strips attached to the
bottom of the AquaPurr eC.
Set the AquaPurr eC in desired position next to your sink and
press down on the top edges of the AquaPurr eC base unit to
secure the Command strips to your counter.
The 3M Command strips act like Velcro to secure the AquaPurr
eC to the counter top. The 3M Command strips allow you to
remove and reposition the AquaPurr eC.
Use of the 3M Command strips is required to help prevent
moving the AquaPurr eC away from the sink, which could cause
flowing water to land outside the sink, potentially causing water
damage.
Check for leaks
With the diverter valve set to AquaPurr mode, horizontal, and
the faucet turned on, make sure there are no leaks anywhere.
Look at the base of the faucet and even under the sink. Using
the diverter valve can sometimes stress older faucets and cause
them to leak.
You’re ready to use your AquaPurr eC!

Using your AquaPurr eC
First use of AquaPurr eC
During the first few uses, some air may spurt out with the water.
This is caused by air bubbles in the tube and is normal. Once the
air bubbles pass through the tubing, the spurting will stop.
For regular use of faucet
To use your faucet after the
AquaPurr eC is installed, simply turn
the diverter valve to the up and
down/vertical position, and water
will then flow from the faucet for
your use.
For AquaPurr eC use
After you finish using your faucet,
leave the cold water on and always
switch the diverter valve back to
“AquaPurr mode” by turning the
valve to the sideways/horizontal
position.
Regardless of how high you turn on the faucet, the
AquaPurr eC will provide only a dribble of water. So, it is
recommended that you simply turn your faucet to a low
water flow when using the AquaPurr eC.
About the sensor
Proximity sensor
The sensor is a proximity-type sensor. If any object is within the
sensor range, about 6-12 inches, the AquaPurr will turn on.
How long will it stay on?
As long as the sensor detects any object in its range it will stay
on. It will turn off as soon as it no longer detects anything.
Why is it clicking on and off?
If you or your cat are just at the edge of the sensor range it will
cycle on and off. Move away and it will turn off. Move closer
and it will stay on.
Sensor range adjustments
If you want to want to change the 6-12”
default sensor range, remove the back
cover of the electronics module.
Rotate the screw counter-clockwise to reduce the sensor range
and clockwise to increase the sensor range.
To restore the 6-12” default sensor range,
rotate the screw 1/4 turn clockwise after
turning it all the way counter-clockwise.
Troubleshooting
A leak between faucet and diverter
valve, or on swivel point of diverter
valve.
Check to ensure there is a rubber gasket
between the diverter valve and the
faucet. Also, if you’re using an aerator adapter, make sure it
also has a rubber gasket.
Finally, the diverter valve may simply not be tightened enough.
Hold both the diverter valve and its collar and turn them
together to tighten it further.
A leak between diverter valve and
flexible tubing.
Tighten the nut holding the tubing on to
the diverter valve. In this photo, rotating
the top of the nut away from you will
tighten it.
A leak where tubing attaches to base
of the AquaPurr eC.
Push flexible tubing further into
fitting.
Troubleshooting
The flow from the spigot nearly stops.
The AquaPurr eC is designed to provide only
a dribble of water. But if the flow nearly
stops then the orifice plate needs to be
cleared.
This fitting can be removed by holding the
collar around the tubing while pulling on the tubing.
The orifice plate is a fitting with a tiny hole in a plate of metal
and is used to reduce the water flow to a dribble. If something
is blocking that hole, it will slow or even stop the flow. Use a
toothpick to clear the hole. You can also try blowing air through
it.
If you are unable to clear the orifice plate, contact us and we can
supply a replacement.
Why is it clicking on and off?
If you or your cat, or any other object, are just at the edge of the
sensor range it will cycle on and off. Move away and it will turn
off. Move closer and it will stay on.
If you want to reduce your sensor range see the panel above
titled “About the sensor”.