Aquavolta Elegance User manual

AquaVolta® Elégance
Under the Counter Water Ionizer
by Karl Heinz Asenbaum
Manual

2 – What is AquaVolta®?
The brand name Aquavolta ® derives from the latin term for water (aqua)
and the name of the inventor of the battery, Alessandro Volta. It stands for
electro activated water. In Germany one originally spoke of electrolyte-
water, afterwards of “activated water”. In English it is often referred to as
„reduced“ or „ionized“ water. Electro-activated water is made with a water
ionizer with so-called diaphragm-electrolysis.
The characteristic of AquaVolta® is that a negative electrical tension with a
measurement electrode shows a so-called negative redox potential. The
lower the redox potential, the higher the willingness water has of giving off
electrons. Per 0,018 Volt (18 Millivolt) lower redox potential does the
willingness double. AquaVolta® has an about 400 to 800 Millivolt lower
redox potential than tap water or mineral water from a bottle.
Because of its high willingness to give off electrons, AquaVolta® is also
described as antioxidant water. It is not only used by doctors for
therapeutic use, it has also established itself because of its good taste as a
modern day to day drink. Responsible for the antioxidant power of
AquaVolta® according to the current scientific view is the content of
dissolved hydrogen, or DH2. As well as that is the pH-value of the drinking
water raised and is therefor called “alkaline activated water”.

3 – Hydrogen – The fundamental concepts
„I run on Hydrogen“. To see Hydrogen cars, out of which no emissions are emitted and only clear water
drips out, is still seldom in our smog-laden cities. Yet there is no doubt that Hydrogen gas presents the
most interesting form of alternative energies of the future. For 1 kg of Hydrogen brings 33,33 kWh/kg
onto the road. Neither petrol (12 kWh/kg) nor natural gas (max. 13,1 kWh/kg) can keep up. Hydrogen,
with the H symbol that stands for Hydrogenium (“The Water Producer”) is the most common element in
the universe. It makes up 75% of the total mass of our solar system. Yet on our planet Earth it is more of a
scarce good. Only 0.12% of the total mass consists of Hydrogen. Most of it is H2O which has bonded as
“energy-less” water in our oceans. Water, H2O, is Hydrogen gas H2which has been combusted by
oxygen. This occurs, for example, with sugar which is converted from food into energy. So Hydrogen
doesn’t only provide energy for fuel cells for cars, but also for the cells in the body. The H Hydrogen
atom is made up of one positively charged nucleus, the proton, which is orbited by a negatively charged
electron. The smallest of all atoms is also called “nascent” Hydrogen: That means “hydrogen in its birth
phase”, for an H-atom does not stay alone for long, it bonds with a second H-atom to make what we
usually call Hydrogen, H2… A further description for this Hydrogen atom is “Hydrogen radical”.
Often Hydrogen gas H2 is confused with the Hydrogen ion H+. This corresponds to an H-atom without an
electron, in short it is a single proton. Positively charged Hydrogen ions are the measure of “acidity”.
They occur by the splitting off of a hydroxide ion (OH-) from water (H2O). If there are more hydroxide ions
in an aqueous solution, it is alkaline, if there are more H+ ions (protons), then it is acidic.
Negatively charged Hydrogen ions (Hydride ions) theoretically also exist. Yet they are so unstable that
they only occur as compounds.

4 – What does theAquaVolta ® Elégance provide?
Molecular hydrogen is, next to the alkaline pH value, the most interesting
point when producing alkaline activated water. Yet this gas molecule does not
like to dissolve in water.!
Nevertheless do 1,6mg/Liter have room in the water under normal
atmospheric pressure conditions. This is significant because from 0,5mg do
international researchers claim it is “therapeutic”.
For a desired level of 0,5 to 1,3 mg/Liter, to reach already with a flow speed of
1-2 Liters per minute does the AquaVolta® Elégance water ionizer produce
substantially more hydrogen than what can be dissolved in water in such a
short time. It produces a pressure which speeds up the dissolving of gases in
the water. One can see, for example with the hydrogen bubbles that,
especially with higher water temperatures, bubble up and gas out of the water
shortly after filling the glass. Yet it is the invisible rest that bonds with the
water.
This bond is, for example when shaking the water, very sensitive and
dependant of environmental factors such as temperature and atmospheric
pressure. This can be easier understood if you think about a similar bond,
which we all know from everyday life: Also fizzy water enriched with carbon
dioxide quickly gases out and tastes flat if you leave it open for too long.
For that reason it is good to drink alkaline activated water soon after having
poured it into a glass or a bottle. Tips for storing you will find on page 19.

5 – Chapter overview
•06 - General safety instructions
•07 – Overview
•08 – Over the counter faucet
•09 – Faucet connections
•12 – Accessories
•10 – The operating modes - alkaline/acidic/purified
•11 – The interior filter
•12 – Filter exchange
•13 – Installation overview for installers
•14 – Preparation of the device
•15 – Fitting the faucet
•16 – Installation for the water supply
•17 – pH-measuring and water flow setting
•18 – Manual descaling
•19 – Storing alkaline activated water
•20 – Troubleshooting
•21 – External cleaning / storage. Technical data
•22 – Hydrogen water – not just for drinking!
•23 – Legal disclosure
•24 – Service and guarantee

•Only use the device once you have read and understood
the instruction manual.
•You are not allowed to use the device with water over 35
degrees C. Should you connect a mixer tap, be very
careful that hot water does not flow into the device.
•Only operate the device with 220 Volt.
•Please ensure that children do not have access to this
device. !
•Never place the device under water. A moist cloth is
enough to clean it. Do not use chemical cleaning
products. !
•Never drop the device.
•Do not place the device in direct sunlight or subject to
temperatures over 50 Degrees. !
•Do not place the device in moist or polluted rooms.
6 – General safety instructions
•Do not place the device outdoors. !
•Do not use the power charger if it got damaged !
or the cable got kinked. !
•Do not place heavy or pointed objects on the
cable. !
•Do not touch any of the components connected
to the power grid with moist fingers. !
•Only use water of the best drinking quality if you
want to drink the water afterwards. !
•You cannot use de-ionized water, i.e. from a
reverse osmosis device. A conductivity of at least
50 TDS-ppm is needed.
•In case the device is defect, do not turn on the
tap and do not attempt to repair it. Disconnect it
from the power supply immediately, close the
water supply and inform your dealer.

7 – Overview
Back side
Front side
Holes for !
wall mounting
Fuse
3,15 A
Outlet for alkaline
activated water
Plug
Acidic water outlet
Cold water feed
Cable!
socket
Filter!
cover
Display + controller !
for faucet
Filling outlet
Acidic water
outlet

08 – Over the counter faucet
Filter display
DARC display
Flow display
Display operating
mode
“Alkaline” switch
“Acidic” switch
“Filtered” switch
Start/Stop button
Swivelling double
faucet with
operating surface

9 – Faucet connections
Connection!
acidic water
Connection!
alkaline water
Data cable
Securing!
nut
¼inch connector
Alkaline water!
connection nipple
5/16 inch!
connector
5/16 inch!
elbow connector
PE hose ¼‘‘. 1,5 m
PE hose 5/16‘‘. 1,5 m
Filling outlet
Acidic water
outlet

10 – The operating modes - alkaline/acidic/purified
A
B
C
D
To determine which type of water should flow from the upper dispensing spout: First select ALKALINE (A) or
ACIDIC (B) or PURIFIED (C) (filtered only). Press several times to select the steps for A (4) and for B (2). The
dispensing process starts and stops when pressing button D. From the lower outlet tap, water is acidic, B is alkaline
water and C is filtered water. !
From A and B all water is always filtered!

11 – The interior filter
The filter has a capacity for 3600 Liters. !
Independently of that, even with little use must the filter be
exchanged after 6 months.
This is a complex combination filter for all known pollutants in
water. It is made up of fabric and sediment filter layers, highly
compressed filter fleece, a carbon block, silver steamed
bamboo active carbon granules, 3 layers of antibacterial
ceramic, calcium sulphite for chlorine removal.
Setting the filter monitoring after exchange:
•How to exchange the filter you see on page 12.
•Press the PURIFIED button for 5 seconds.
•Once you hear the “bing” sound has the filter capacity
display been reset.

7. Switch device on and press 3-5
Minuten the PURIFIED button.
Flush the filter and check for leaks.
8. Close filter
cover. Reset
filter display,
page 11
12 – Filter exchange

13 – Installation overview for installers
Faucet
Seal
Securing nut
Drill hole !
diameter 30 mm
Sink
5/16´´ hose
for alkaline!
activated water
¼´´ hose für
acidic!
waste water
Warm water
corner valve
Angle shut off valve 3/8“
Water!
supply ¼“
Particle filter
Cold water!
corner valve
Data !
cable
Main
device
Securing nut

1. The quick coupling for the hoses is done by pushing them firmly into the socket. Then they are sealed.
2. The quick coupling on the bottom of the device are closed with sealing caps. These caps have to be removed
before installing.
3. To do this please follow the indications of the diagram. PUSH the ring down and at the same time PULL the cap
or hose out of the socket.
4. With a bit of skill this can also be achieved with your fingers. If necessary you can use a flat spanner. Please
keep the caps for transportation.
14 – Preparation of the device
Cold water inlet
Acidic water outlet

1. A hole with a diameter of 30 mm has
to be drilled for the double faucet
close to the edge of the sink into the
kitchen counter or the sink edge. Both
outlets should allow water to flow into
the sink.
2. Place in this hole the double faucet
and the rubber seal from above.
3. From below attach the securing nut
over the data cable up to the screw
thread of the double faucet and screw
it shut until the faucet is secure.
4. Place the correct supply hoses in the
adapters and slide the top part of the
adapters firmly from below onto the
two connectors.
15 – Fitting the faucet (Specialist needed)
Rubber seal!
Circular hole through
kitchen counter or
sink edge

1. When you have switched off the water
supply, release at the 3/8 corner valve
the supply line to the cold water supply
of your sink.
2. Mount the angle shut off valve between
the corner valve and the supply line to
the cold water supply.
3. Place one end of ¼“ hose firmly into the
ring coupling of the angle shut off valve.
4. Please ensure that the grey lever on the
angle shut off valve is positioned on
“shut” (4). Only when positioned like this
can you open the water supply at the
corner valve again.
5. First, when the other end of the ¼“ hose
is firmly connected to the cold water
socket of the ionizer (5), by turning the
grey lever can you regulate (6) (7) the
amount of water that should flow into the
ionizer.
16 – Installation for the water supply (with a specialist)
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17 – pH-measuring and optimal water flow setting
1. The pH value indicates the amount of H3O+ -ions found in the water. The fewer the water
contains, the more alkaline it is. Alkaline activated water should be about 100 times more
alkaline than tap water (pH 7). It is therefore 10.000 times more alkaline than coffee or a
fizzy mineral water and 1 million times more alkaline than a lemonade.
2. Optimal drinking has been proven to be at a pH value between 9 and 9.5, these are the
top limits of the German drinking water ordinance. When starting your device you have
pH indicator drops with a colour scheme for you to measure and obtain the desired pH
level with your chosen water.
3. Even though there is no exact predictability of the ionizer results, because each type of
water has a different composition, as a thumb rule it is said to the achievement of a drink
with a pH of 9-9,5:
-soft water up to dH hardness 9: Flow amount approx. 2 L/Min
-medium hard water dH 10 – 15: Flow amount approx. 1,5 L/Min
-hard water dH 16 – 20: Flow amount approx. 1,2 L/Min.
-very hard water dH 21 +: Flow amount approx. 1 L/Min
•You only have to do the test once for each water type, unless in your region you have
strong seasonal hardness fluctuations. You receive information about this from your water
supplier. It is easy to carry out the test: (Do not drink the test liquid and keep it away from
children!)
•Draw a small amount, as pictured and add 2 drops of the indicator fluid.
•Compare the desired value with the colour scheme and adjust the water flow with the
grey lever at the angle shut off valve under the sink.

18 – Manual descaling
The AquaVolta®Elégance is fully equipped with the DMRC-reverse flow system, which prevents calcification of
the electrolysis cells lastingly. Nevertheless does alkaline activated water leave traces of limescale in the rest of
the system, which have to be removed periodically. The descaling accessories consist of an electric descaling
pump, with a soft hose and removal powder (citric acid), which you can buy as an organic limescale remover at
any chemists. You will also need a jug (i.e.: measuring jug) for the pump and for filling with the descaling
solution.
1. You can heat up one end of the soft hose in boiling water and make it softer.
2. Place the softer end of the hose over the lower outlet of the double faucet. The other (cold) hose end place
onto the socket of the descaling pump and place in the bottom of the jug.
3. Place the jug with the pump under the upper outlet of the double faucet. Like this it is under the outlet and
collects the descaling solution.
4. After you have filled the jug with dissolved descaling solution (max. temperature 35 Degrees Celsius -
lukewarm), plug the pump in (220 V) and wait until the pump produces a cycle so that water flows out of the
upper outlet back into the jug. After 1 hour unplug the pump. Rinse the container and the pump thoroughly
with cold water and allow to dry. Before you draw activated water, let the ionizer run in the PURE mode for
about 5 minutes, to remove any remaining descaling agents.
Frequency: With water up to hardness dH 10 (4 months), dH 11-16 (2 months), dH >17 (1 month). Like this you
prolong the durability, performance and efficiency of your device.
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1. Next to its alkaline properties is the most important advantage of alkaline activated
water the maximum amount of dissolved hydrogen. Hydrogen is a very volatile gas
and because of its minimally small molecule size can only very dense materials like
glass, HD Polyethylen or stainless steel impede it from escaping water in a few
hours. Always watch out when filling or decanting, that the containers are filled to
the brim and no air bubbles remain. After opening, the contents should be drunk
quickly and the rest decanted into smaller containers which also should be filled to
the brim.
2. Cool temperatures favour the continuity of hydrogen in water. We recommend
horizontal storage in the fridge. Apart from the practical 2 Liter bottle are for
example, swing top bottles very suitable. The colour of the glass makes a slight
difference. Decisive is the thickness of the glass and the horizontal storage.
4. Very suitable when on the go are double walled thermos flasks made of stainless
steel. They keep the water cool even without refrigerating it. By being able to screw
the cap on can all air bubbles be pressed out of the water. Like this is a very long
storage life assured.
6. Acidic activated water keeps for weeks. It should not be kept in metal containers.
19 – Storing alkaline activated water

20 – Troubleshooting
Symptom
Check
Possible solutions
No electricity. Start/Stop
does not light up
Properly plugged in? Fuse
defect?
Plug in correctly. Change the fuse.
Even though Start/Stop
lights up, very little or no
water flows out.
•Corner valve or angle shut
off valve closed?
•Hose bent?
•Water pressure too low?
•Water frozen?
•Filter blocked?
•Open valves.
•Straighten hose.
•Raise pressure to minimum pressure (1,0 l/Minute).
•Wait until pipes are defrosted.
•Exchange filter.
Activated water not
alkaline enough.
•Is the water flow too fast?
•Does acidic water flow out?
•Reduce the water flow with the grey lever on the angle shut off
valve.
•Consult your dealer.
Suddenly water stops
when filling.
Where more than 10 minutes
at a time filled?
Automatic deactivation when overloaded. Please wait until the
Start/Stop display is lit up.
Water leak at the filter.
•Not correctly installed?
•Does water come out of the
device?
In case the filter has not been placed correctly, stop the water
supply and unplug the device. Please inform your dealer.
Water tastes strange.
•Not used in a long time?
•Too alkaline?
•Overlooked the filter
exchange?
•Rinse device for 3-5 minutes in the PURIFIED mode.
•Raise the water flow with the grey lever on the angle shut off
valve.
•Exchange the filter.
Activated water is milky or
secretes lime.
Does the milkyness not
disappear after 10 seconds?
This is normal sedimentation of calcium carbonate during the
relaxation of activated water. Traces can be removed with the
descaled solution.