Billi Sahara XL User manual

User guide
Billi Sahara & Sahara Plus
Tap options XL, XT,XR
(943010, 943020, 943025, 943060,
943065, 943120, 943125)

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User guide
Billi Sahara & Sahara Plus – XL, XT, XR.
Contents
Warnings & Important information ........2
General Maintenance .....................3
Features and Modes......................4
Options & Operation
XL Tap.................................5
XT, XR Tap .............................6
Dispenser Icon Codes.....................7
XL Tap.................................7
XT Tap.................................8
XR Tap ................................9
Filtration Information ....................10
Changing the filter ......................11
Service Support ........................12
–Use this appliance only as directed
in these instructions and only for its
designed purpose.
–This appliance
persons (incl
is not intended for use by
uding children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible
for their safety.
–This appliance is not suitable in an
area where a water jet could be used.
–Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
–DANGER: The operation of the thermal cut-
out indicates a possibly dangerous
situation. Do not reset the thermal cut-out
until the water heater has been serviced by
a suitably qualified person.
–WARNING: Do not connect any restrictor or
pressure relief device to the vent pipe of
this water heater if installed.
–WARNING: When positioning the appliance,
ensure the supply cord is not trapped or
damaged.
–WARNING: Do not locate multiple portable
socket - outlets or portable power supplies
at the rear of the appliance.
– If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in order
to avoid creation of a hazard.
– WARNING: Avoid spillage on the connector.
– WARNING: Potential injury from misuse.
–WARNING: Heating element surface is
subject to residual heat after use.
Warnings & Important information
– For continued safety of this appliance it
must be installed, operated and maintained
in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
–Your appliance should be installed
by a suitably qualified tradesperson.
–For correct operation of this appliance
it is essential to observe the instructions as
outlined in this booklet.
–Do not use this appliance with water that is
microbiologically unsafe or with water of
unknown quality without adequate
disinfection before or after the system.
Systems certified for cyst reduction may be
used on disinfected water that may contain
filterable cysts.
–Filter replacement must be performed
at intervals of not more than 12 months.

– If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in
order to avoid creation of a hazard.
– Billi hose sets as supplied with the
appliance are to be used. Old or other
manufacturer’s hose sets should not
be re-used.
– If the appliance is located where the
ambient air temperature could fall below
4°C when the heater is not in use, do not
turn off the power supply to the appliance.
This safeguard does not offer the same
protection to the connecting pipework and
fittings.
–The ambient temperatures this unit should
operate within are 5°C to 30°C.
–Turn off power to unit, by unplugging the
power cord from the power point, if water
supply is turned off
–The appliance is intended to be used in
household and similar applications such
as:
•Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices
and other working environments
•Farm houses and by clients in
hotels, motels and other residential
type environments
•Bed and breakfast type
environments
•Catering and similar non-retail
appliactions
Caution and safety
Boiling water is dangerous and can
cause severe burns, particularly with
young children. Boiling water must always
be handled with caution. Use this appliance
only as directed in these instructions and
only for the purpose for which it has been
designed. Your Billi Sahara is designed to be
safe and practical. In an environment with
young children, it is recommended that the
boiling water safety switch is activated.
The following safety features have been
included:
– Ergonomic levers
– Levers/touch activations located
safely above water outlet.
– Smooth electronically controlled boiling
water flow rate. Flow is briefly reduced as
water first enters cup to prevent splashing.
– Dispenser remains cool to touch.
– Childproof safety switch.
– Boiling water Safety Isolation mode.
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General Maintenance
Your Billi Sahara has been designed to require
minimal maintenance other than replacement
of filter cartridges. During each filter change,
check all water connection fittings for signs
of leakage. Check all tubing for any signs of
damage. Check the cupboard area around the
base of unit for any signs of moisture. Ensure
side vents of the under bench module are kept
clear and airflow is not obstructed. Restricted
airflow will cause inecient operation of the
refrigeration system.
Cleaning the dispenser
Your Billi Sahara Dispenser is fabricated from
robust metal with a tough protect chrome
plating. Care of dispenser is as
with any chrome plated tapware. Avoid using
abrasive cleaners. Wipe clean using a damp
cloth. Use of a non-solvent, non-smearing
cleaner such as Windex is recommended.
Do not pour water over dispenser.
Please note maximum water inlet pressure
is 1MPa
Cupboard ventilation requirements
Your Billi Sahara underbench module
requires no cupboard ventilation but
requires air space around the unit of 25mm.
Care should be taken when using the
cupboard space,
to avoid stretching or damaging plastic pipe
work. Check fittings and tubing at each filter
change for signs of damage or leakage.
Always ensure access to power switch
and water supply tap is not restricted.

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Features and Modes
Dispenser Swivel
The Sahara dispenser incorporates a swivel
function, allowing the dispenser to be swung
out of the way if more sink space is required.
A central position stop provides positive
location during normal usage.
Safety timeout
The Billi Sahara incorporates a water delivery
Safety Timeout to prevent an uncontrolled flow
of water. Water flow stops automatically after
a set time interval. Flow can be started again
by releasing and pressing the dispenser lever
or for the XT or XR option simply press either
the red or blue button.
Boiling water timeout – 10 secs.
Childproof safety switch
The Billi Sahara is fitted with a childproof
safety lock-out feature to protect against
accidental dispensing of boiling water and
the risk of burns. Please refer to page 5.
Self learning timer (EcoIntelligence)
The Billi Sahara incorporates an energy
saving self learning timer. This timer
learns the users behaviour over a period
of time (up to one month) and pre-empts
the need for water throughout each 24-hour
period over a week. Data is lost when the
power is removed however learnings from
the first days use is applied to the entire
learning cycle so the unit will quickly
resume intelligent timer operation.
When the self-learning timer is enabled
the unit will enter standby if no water is
expected to be used for a 3 hour or more
period. The unit will shutdown completely
if no water is expected to be used for a 6
hour or more period. In oce environments
this feature will typically cause the unit to
turn o outside normal business hours,
ie: overnight and on weekends. In domestic
environments with no one home during
working hours the unit will turn o through
each weekday but may remain on at night
and during weekends. See page 6 for
dispenser icons. To activate, refer to
Options, page 5.
Standby mode
Standby operation may be optionally
enabled to reduce power consumption.
In standby mode the hot water set point is
reduced to 72°C and the cold water set point
is increased to 18°C. When enabled, standby
is invoked after two hours from the time of last
use. When a tap lever is pressed in standby no
water is dispensed. The indicators will flash to
indicate the water is not ready. The tap can be
repressed to dispense water. During Standby
mode the Moon & Star icons will flash, to
activate, refer to Options, page 5.
Boiling water disabled mode
A boiling water disabled mode can be selected
for additional safety or if boiling water is not
required. Once activated, delivery of boiling
water becomes totally disabled. Chilled water
can be dispensed normally.
During this mode, the red - hot - icon will
remain o. To activate, refer to Options page 5.
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Options & Operation
To operate, simply press the left lever to
dispense boiling water and the right lever
to dispense ambient. When lifted the levers
will latch for continual delivery, until released
with a light press.
Operating modes can be selected by the
user by entering Options Mode.
Within the options mode, you can set the safety
switch through the hot water lever and power
save mode through the cold water lever.
See below for further instructions.
To enter the options mode:
1. Turn on the unit and wait for normal
Safety Switch settings
The Red padlock indicates the dierent safety
settings enabled. To change or activate a
setting once in options mode,press and
release the hot (left) lever to scroll through the
following options;
– Red Icon O: indicates the hot tap is
disabled.
– Padlock icon on, Red icon on: indicates hot
tap safety switch is enabled
– Red Icon On: indicates normal operation
with safety switch not enabled.
To save new setting and exit Options Mode,
touch the safety switch and release. Wait 10
seconds for unit to return to normal operation
with modified settings.
Power save mode settings
(EcoIntelligence, standby or on 24/7)
The Green icons on the tap indicates the
power save level that is selected. To change
or activate a setting once in options mode,
press and release the ambient (right) lever
to scroll through the following options;
– Green leaf on: indicates Eco Intelligence™
self learning timer is enabled.
– Green moon & stars icon flashing:
indicates Standby Mode is enabled.
– White Icon On: indicates system is in
24 hour continuous mode.
To save new setting and exit Options Mode,
press the safety switch and release. Wait 10
seconds for unit to return to normal operation
with new settings.
Holiday mode
To set press the pressure relief valve located
under the unit cover beside the filter housing.
operation (icons are both illuminated
constantly).
2. Press both the hot and cold levers on
the dispenser. While holding the
two levers down, touch the safety
switch indent at the back of the
dispenser. Hold both levers and the
safety switch until dispenser lights
change colour.
switch mode, follow the safety switch
settings procedure. If you wish to
change or activate the power saving
mode follow the power save mode
settings procedure.
3. Release both the levers & safety switch.
4. Within 10 seconds, push and release
the pressure relief button on the unit.
Note: Older models may require this
step to be skipped.
5. Unit is now in options mode.
6.If you wish to change or set the safety

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Options & Operation
To operate, simple press the red (left) button to
dispense boiling water, and blue (right) button
ring to dispense ambient filtered water.
When the red or blue buttons are double
tapped, the water will dispense continually
until interrupted by another light press
of either button.
Operating modes can be selected by the user
by entering option mode. Within the options
mode, you can set the safety switch thorough
the hot red button (left) and power save mode
through the blue button (right).
To enter the options mode:
1. Turn on the unit and wait for normal
Safety Switch settings
The Red padlock indicates the different
safety settings enabled. To change or activate
asetting once in options mode, press and
release the red (left) button to scroll through
the following options;
– Red Icon O: indicates the hot tap is
disabled.
– Padlock icon on, Red icon on: indicates hot
tap safety switch is enabled
– Red Icon On: indicates normal operation
with safety switch not enabled.
To save new setting and exit Options Mode,
touch the safety switch and release. Wait 10
seconds for unit to return to normal operation
with the desired settings.
To dispense boiling water once the safety
switch is activated simply touch the red lock
icon on top of the touch lens you will be able
to dispense boiling water for 8 seconds. After
8 seconds the safety switch will automatically
reactivate, and the red padlock icon will
appear again.
Power save mode settings
(EcoIntelligence, standby or on 24/7)
The Green icons on the tap indicates the
power save level that is selected. To change
or activate a setting once in options mode,
press and release the blue (right) button to
scroll through the following options;
– Green leaf icon on: indicates Eco
Intelligence™ self learning timer is enabled.
– Moon & star icon on: indicates Standby
Mode is enabled.
– Blue Icon On, no green icons: indicates
system is in 24 hour continuous mode.
To save new setting and exit Options Mode,
press the safety switch and release. Wait 10
seconds for unit to return to normal operation
with the new settings.
Holiday mode
To set press the pressure relief valve located
under the unit cover beside the filter housing.
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operation (red and blue rings are both
illuminated constantly).
2. Press both the hot and cold rings on
the dispenser. While holding the
two rings down, touch the padlock
icon. Hold both rings and the
padlock until dispenser rings
change colour.
switch mode, follow the safety switch
settings procedure. If you wish to
change or activate the power saving
mode follow the power save mode
settings procedure.
3. Release both the rings & safety switch.
4. Within 10 seconds, push and release
the pressure relief button on the unit.
Note: Older models may require this
step to be skipped.
5. Unit is now in options mode.
6.If you wish to change or set the safety

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Dispenser Icon
Orange dot.
Flashes when filter change due. On constant when overdue.
Red lock illuminated.
Safety button activated. To use, press the indent on the
back of the tap momentarily & lift or press the boiling lever.
Green leaf illuminated.
Eco intelligence.
Green moon & stars illuminated.
In holiday mode or o.
Green moon & stars flashing
In standby mode.
Red dot.
Flashes when heating up to temperature. On constant when
boiling water ready. O when in holiday, standby or boiling
water disabled
Blue dot.
On constantly to indicate filtered water.
Red & Blue dots will flash yellow if the unit goes into fault.
Dispenser Icon codes
Red
Blue
Red
Blue
Red
Blue
Red
Blue
Orange
Orange
Normal operation
Normal operation
Operating temperatures
of hot and cold water not
yet reached
Boiling water disabled
System in holiday or
standby mode or o
Unit in fault mode
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Dispenser Icon
Orange dot.
Flashes when filter change due. On constant when overdue.
Red lock illuminated.
Safety button activated. To use, press the indent on the
top of the tap momentarily & lift or press the red button.
Green leaf illuminated.
Eco intelligence.
Green moon & stars illuminated.
In holiday mode or o.
Green moon & stars flashing
In standby mode.
Red ring.
Flashes when heating up to temperature. On constant when
boiling water ready. O when in holiday, standby or boiling water
disabled.
Blue ring.
On constantly to indicate filtered water.
Red & blue rings will flash yellow if the unit goes into fault.
Dispenser Icon codes
Red
Blue
Red
Blue
Red
Blue
Red
Blue
Orange
Orange
Normal operation
Normal operation
Operating temperatures
of hot and cold water not
yet reached
Boiling water disabled
System in holiday or
standby mode or o
Unit in fault mode

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Billi Sahara & Sahara Plus – XR.
Dispenser Icon
Orange dot.
Flashes when filter change due. On constant when overdue.
Red lock illuminated.
Safety button activated. To use, press the indent on the
top of the tap momentarily & press the boiling button (left).
Green leaf illuminated.
Eco intelligence.
Green moon & stars illuminated.
In holiday mode or o.
Green moon & stars flashing
In stand by mode.
Red ring.
Flashes when heating up to temperature. On constant when
boiling water ready. O when in holiday, standby or boiling water
disabled.
Blue ring.
On constantly to indicate filtered water.
Red & blue rings will flash yellow if the unit goes into fault.
Dispenser Icon codes
Red
Blue
Red
Blue
Red
Blue
Red
Blue
Orange
Orange
Normal operation
Normal operation
Operating temperatures
of hot and cold water not
yet reached
Boiling water disabled
System in holiday or
standby mode or o
Unit in fault mode

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Filter Change Due Monitor
The Sahara filter change due monitor
operates by counting the number of cups
dispensed and the number of days elapsed
until a pre-set level is reached. Once reached,
the dispenser icons will briefly change to
orange once every five seconds. The Sahara
will continue to operate while the filter
indicator is flashing. Water filters installed
in areas with higher levels of sediment will
experience a reduced service life. It may
be necessary to change filters before the
change filter indicator flashes. If particularly
dirty water is noticed coming through the
water supply, e.g. from other tap ware,
immediately place your Billi Sahara into
Holiday Mode by pressing the Pressure Relief
button. This will help prevent premature
blocking of the filter cartridges.
Billi Filter Cartridges
The Billi Sahara features the Billi swing-
change filtration system. The Eco is fitted
with a single filter. The filters use Fibredyne™
technology which is fibrous and matted
together, increasing the surface area of the
carbon, meaning there is greater contact
time and improved quality of filtration. It
incorporates five stage filtration, removing
sediment and chemical elements as well as
enabling minerals to flow though the appliance
without allowing scale build up and arresting
the growth of bacterial microorganisms such
as giardia and cryptosporidium. Use only
genuine filters as designed for this system. All
drinking water filtration systems should be
flushed after a period of non-use.
Replacement of Billi Filter Cartridge
Periodic replacement of your Bill Sahara
Filter Cartridge is necessary to maintain
the cleanliness of your drinking water.
Billi recommends a filter replacement every
12 months or sooner if necessary. Depending
on mains water supply quality. A replacement
filter change service is available. If you wish
to install the replacement filter cartridges
yourself, your Billi representative will provide
genuine Billi replacement filter cartridge sets.
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Filter removal and
replacement instructions
Important note: Please ensure you remove the
foam packing under the filter before installing.
1. Remove the front panel.
2. Place the unit in Holiday Mode by pressing
the Pressure Relief button once. The lights
on the dispenser will alternate and then go
o
3. Hold filter and swing towards you slowly.
The top of the filter is in a hinged cradle
assembly. It should stop after approximately
30 degrees of travel.
4. The filter can now be released from the
holding cradle by pulling down on the filter.
5. Take care not to spill water in the base of the
tray. If so wipe gently with absorbent paper.
6. Install new filter into the same location
by pushing all the way up into the cradle.
7. Push filter back into the unit until it locks
into place. Power light should come back on.
8. Flush ambient water for 1 minute.
9. Check for any leaks from around the filter,
hosing or pipeworks.
10. Replace the front cover.
Front
panel
Pressure
relief
button
Filter
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Thank you for choosing to install a
Billi Sahara Drinking Water Appliance.
Your Sahara is manufactured to
exacting standards using high quality
materials and with proper maintenance
and care, should function for many
years.
For information on our filtration
and service contract please contact
Billi Head Oce on 1800 812 321
or email us at [email protected].
For technical support please call
1800 812 321 and speak to one of
Billi’s experienced technician’s.
To book a service call out request
a filter change or please contact
the Billi Service Centre on
1800 812 321 or book online
at www.billi.com.au
Filter cartridges are also
available for purchase online
at www.billi.com.au
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