Arcs HYDROLOGIC HL-11670 User manual

Automated Reclaimed Condensate System
This unique system is designed by Hydrologic Puricaon Systems to completely purify condensate water that
is normally discharged from HVAC systems as waste. Reusing this water brings a facility closer to zero discharge by
minimizing wastewater. Condensate water is a byproduct of air condioning, dehumidiers, cooling towers, etc. This
water is relavely clean but has several issues that the ARCS is designed to treat:
1. Dust, sediment, parculates and suspended solids
2. Residual oil from HVAC component’s manufacturing process
3. Heavy Metals – zinc, copper, lead, etc.
The stages include:
1. Stage 1: Sediment Cartridge – Removes dirt, oils, and suspended solids
2. Stage 2: Heavy Metal Reducon Cartridge – removes all heavy metals
3. Stage 3: pH Neutralizing / Remineralizing Cartridge – raises pH and adds calcium carbonate
4. Stage 4: Ultra Violet Sterilizaon - kills pathogens / bacteria
Includes:
6Stage 1: Sediment Cartridge
6Stage 2: Heavy Metal Reducon Cartridge
6Stage 3: Neutralizing/Remineralizing Cartridge
6Stage 4: UV Sterilizaon with ow sensor
610’ White Inlet Tubing
610’ Blue Outlet Tubing
6 Filter Wrench
1 2 3
4
4. Low pH
5. Bacteria and pathogens

IMPORTANT NOTE:
The pH Neutralizing / Remineralizing Cartridge is there to increase the normally low pH (acidic) condensate water. In
order to increase the pH, it also adds a certain amount of calcium carbonate, which increases the PPM/EC of water. As
an example, if your condensate water is pH 6.0, the product water from the ARCS will be between 7.0-7.4 pH. Since the
Heavy Metal Reducon Cartridge (stage 2) removes all PPM/EC, the product water aer stage 3 will be between 40-75
PPM (0.06-0.1 EC) of calcium carbonate. If you nd your condensate water is within an acceptable range of pH before
treatment and/or if you do not want any calcium carbonate in the product water, simply remove the stage 3 cartridge
and leave that canister empty.
INSTALLATION GUIDE
The ARCS consists of the 3-stage Cartridge assembly, and 4th stage UV sterilizer mounted to the top of the bracket. The
ARCS is designed to be placed on a level surface via its heavy duty oor stand or mounted to the wall as an opon. The
customer supplied pump should be placed within a 10-foot range of the ARCS.
1. Prior to installaon, inspect the ARCS for damage during shipping and call Hydrologic to report any issues.
2. Shut down the HVAC system prior to plumbing.
3. Redirect the condensate runo of the HVAC system(s) into a reservoir or storage tank of your choice. The
customer supplied pump should be inline style, and must be able to handle system backpressure. The ideal
ow rate of this pump should be 2 gallons per minute (GPM) with high head height. The ARCS has a ow
restrictor that is set for 2 GPM so the water has enough contact me with the lters. Install the grey ng on
the le side of the unit. DO NOT over-ghten.
4. Assemble and insert the UV lamp and Quartz sleeve (if needed) into the body of the UV as shown in the
UV Installaon Assembly on page 4.
5. Plumb the outlet from the UV Filter to the reservoir or storage tank using all or part of the included blue
2.
White inlet tubing
Grey ng White ng
Black UV tubing
Blue product water tubing

3/8” tubing. This is the puried water line. *NOTE* Depending on the style pump used, if there is no high-
pressure switch, ensure that the reservoir has an emergency high-level overow drain. An emergency
overow drain will allow the treated water to safely go down the drain if the product water reservoir or
storage tank becomes too full. If the pump has a high-pressure switch, you can install a oat valve in the
reservoir or storage tank.
6. Install the white ng on the right side of the unit. DO NOT over-ghten. Follow the pre-installed back tubing
to the “U” shaped ng and connect ng to the ARCS unit.
7. Upon turning the system on, it will take several gallons to ll the canisters of the system and the UV. Flush the
ltraon system with condensate water or RO water prior to using the treated water. DO NOT use raw city or
well water, as this will drascally reduce the life of the lters in each stage. Run the product water line to the
drain for this ush. We recommend running at least 5 gallons through the ARCS to drain.
8. Aer the ush is done, run the product water line to the reservoir and use the water for irrigaon or any other
applicaon.
9. Brand new HVAC systems can contain a fair amount of oil from the manufacturing process. In order to not
clog the ARCS lters, please discard the rst 100 gallons of condensate water from the HVAC down the drain,
and NOT through the ARCS.
MAINTENANCE:
In order for the ARCS to produce quality water, it is necessary to monitor the amount of water produced by the system.
This can be done with an inline ow meter/lter monitor that is available as an accessory. Without regular lter changes,
the quality of the product water will drascally drop, allowing harmful bacteria and metals to be discharged into product
water.
Stage 1) Sediment Cartridge- replace every 5,000 gallons (average). If you noce the condensate water is unusually
dirty you may need to replace this more oen. We suggest replacing it a minimum of every 6 months, as good
pracce.
Stage 2) Heavy Metal Reducon Cartridge – replace every 10,000 gallons (average)
Stage 3) pH Neutralizing / Remineralizing Cartridge - replace every 10,000 gallons (average)
Stage 4) If the UV Sterilizer is always on the bulb lasts approximately 8,000 hours. For saey and to extend the life
of the lamp , the ow sensor will automacally the lamp down if sucent ow is not met. Ballast indicates when
to change. Follow the instrucon manual for the UV system.
MAXIMUM CAPACITY:
The condensate water feed ow rate shall not exceed 2.0 GPM. Upon a higher condensate ow rate, another ARCS can
be added to increase ltraon capacity. Addional ARCS retain the same basic installaon instrucons; do not plumb
addional ARCS in line. They should be plumbed parallel.
3.
WARRANTY:
A One Year Warranty comes with each ARCS system lter unit against manufacturer’s defects. This does not include
clogged lters due to lack of regular maintenance or excessive sediment and/or contaminants in water. This warranty
also excludes damage to units caused by using the unit outside of the specied parameters.

Step 1: Prior to installation, make sure the quartz sleeve
and UV lamp are clean. It is advised to wear gloves (clean
with alcohol, if needed).
Step 3: Install o-ring onto the open end of quartz sleeve
(1.5” from the edge of the open end of sleave).
Step 4: Insert the quartz sleeve into the UV chamber.
IMPORTANT:
It is easiest to insert
sleave when chamber
is verticle.
Step 5: Hand-screw end nut on the UV chamber. To protect
the o-ring, the nut should be snug but do not over-tighten.
Step 6: Connect the UV lamp to the lamp socket.
Step 7: Carefully insert the UV lamp into the quartz
sleeve through end nut.
Step 8: Install the cover cap and hand-tighten onto end nut.
Step 9: The system should always be located closest
to the point of use. The UV kit can either be installed
horizontally or vertically.
Step 10: Slowly turn on the water supply and check
for leaks. Run water for 3 minutes before powering up
system.
Step 2: Remove end nut from UV chamber.
4.
UV Installation Assembly

Precauons:
6Always use gloves when servicing the unit.
6Check UV lamp, quartz sleeve, cord, and plug to ensure that
they are not damaged prior to installaon.
6UV Systems are designed for connuous operaon. Frequent
on/o switching will reduce ultraviolet radiaon and service
life and will void warranty.
6If the UV kit falls into water, turn main power o before
retrieving it. Do not aempt to use this UV kit if it has been
submerged in water.
6Always disconnect the water supply and completely drain
the water lter when temperatures drop below freezing for
extended periods of me.
6Never look directly at the UV lamp while device is in
operaon.
6Disconnect power supply before servicing.
6Make sure to only use outlets with GFI protecon.
5.
UV Installation Assembly UV Specs:
6Consumed Power: 22W
6Input: 110V, 50/60Hz
6Ambient Water Temperature: 36°F-110°F
6Iron: <0.3ppm (0.3mg/l)
6Hardness: <7gpg (120mg/l)
6Turbidity: <1NTU
6Manganese: 0.05ppm (0.05mg/l)
6UV Transmiance: >75%
The ARCS system is designed to ONLY treat condensate runo water, DO NOT aempt to use ARCS to
treat any other water source.
To ensure maximum quality, lter housings should be replaced every three years.
The minimum ow rate to acvate the ballast is 300ml/min. If the ow rate is less than 100ml/min,
the ballast will turn o.
System Maintenance:
6Test monthly or before each use.
6Lamp replacement is recommended every 8,000 hours
of operaon.
6Clean the quartz sleeve every 6 months with alcohol.
6Is recommended to use gloves when replacing bulb as
contact can leave oil on its surface.
outlet
(closed)
Typical Installation
Flow sensor
inlet (open)
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