Bluewater Spirit 300 User manual

BLUEWATER SPIRIT
WATER PURIFIER
COMPLETE USER MANUAL

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Contents
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................... 03
About this manual ....................................................................................................................................... 03
Limited warranty .......................................................................................................................................... 03
Environment information............................................................................................................................... 03
Disposal ..................................................................................................................................................... 03
Safety instructions ....................................................................................................................................... 03
Safety information........................................................................................................................................ 04
PRODUCT OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................. 05
Spirit outside............................................................................................................................................... 05
Spirit inside ................................................................................................................................................. 06
Move the water purifier ................................................................................................................................ 06
SYSTEM OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................... 07
System description...................................................................................................................................... 07
Intended use............................................................................................................................................... 07
Water production......................................................................................................................................... 08
Leak protection system ............................................................................................................................... 08
INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................. 09
Before installation ........................................................................................................................................ 09
Position Spirit .............................................................................................................................................. 10
Install clean water faucet.............................................................................................................................. 10
Install feed water connection........................................................................................................................ 11
Install drain water connection ....................................................................................................................... 11
Connect the water purifier............................................................................................................................ 11
After installation ........................................................................................................................................... 12
MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................ 13
Each month ................................................................................................................................................ 13
Each 4-6 months ........................................................................................................................................ 14
Each year ................................................................................................................................................... 17
Other.......................................................................................................................................................... 17
TECHNICAL INFORMATION..........................................................................................................21
Technical data............................................................................................................................................. 21
Requirements on feed water to water purifier ................................................................................................ 21
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................... 22

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INTRODUCTION
About this manual
This manual contains complete user instructions for the Spirit. It gives you the necessary instructions to safely install, operate, do
maintenance and do troubleshooting on the device.
Original language
The original language of this instruction is English.
Printing options
This manual is made to be printed as a double sided A4 or A5 booklet.
Limited warranty
Refer to www.bluewatergroup.com for more information on Limited warranty.
Environment information
80% of the the water purifier components and its packaging have a label to help you recycle and discard it correctly.
The water purifier is more efficient when it cleans water for longer periods. Example: do not fill a glass with water. Fill a jug instead.
Disposal
At the end of the water purifier’s life, disconnect the plug from the electrical supply and cut the cable at the point where it enters
the appliance. Make sure that children do not play with the left-over cable. Contact your local authority for information about
where the water purifier can be left, or contact your dealer.
Appliances bearing this symbol must be deposited at the designated local reception point for the disposal of
electrical and electronic equipment. This product may not be disposed of using the normal household refuse
collection processes.
Safety instructions
Before you install or operate the device, you must read the safety information. Obey the instructions in this manual to prevent
injuries or damage to the equipment. This manual contains CAUTIONS and NOTES that are applicable for the safe operation of
the device.
A CAUTION identifies conditions that can cause injury or, damage to the
equipment. Obey the instructions and do not continue until all conditions are
accepted and engaged.
A Note identifies important information for a trouble free and optimal use of the water purifier.

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Safety information
Install the water purifier in accordance with local regulations. If you are not sure,
contact a Bluewater dealer for aid. Bluewater has no responsibility for installation
of the water purifier.
Do not drink the water when the service light shows that it is not clean.
Store water in vessels that are resistant to corrosion.
This appliance can be used by children who are more than 8 years old. It can also
be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack
of experience and knowledge, if they have been given supervision or instruction
about the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall
not be made by children without supervision.
Do not repair or modify parts of the water purifier. This can make it operate
incorrectly, and lead to injury and damage not covered by the warranty.
Only approved Bluewater staff can do servicing and repairs on the water purifier.
Only use original replacement cartridges and parts from Bluewater.
The water to be cleaned must obey the requirements in ”Technical information”.
Check the cleaned water when the water purifier is installed if the water does not
obey these requirements. Test the water one time every year. If the water is not
clean, do not drink it. Contact a Bluewater dealer.
Installation must comply with applicable local plumbing codes and regulations.
Only connect the water purifier to one clean water faucet supplied by Bluewater.
Do not connect it to other pipes, tanks or dishwashers.
Do not put or keep objects on top of the water purifier.
Do not put the water purifier in water.
Connect the water purifier to an earthed electrical supply. Use a plug that is easy
to access after installation. Only an approved electrician must do permanent
wiring on the system. A safety switch must be installed on the system. Incorrect
installation can lead to damage, or make the water purifier dangerous to use.
Do not use the power cord if there are visible signs of damage on it. If the power
cord is damaged, a qualified electrician must replace it in order to prevent danger.
If the water purifier is disconnected from water and electricity for >5 days, store it as described
in “Put into storage” on page 19.

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Model
Spirit 300 Electronically controlled
Spirit 300Cp Pressure controlled
Spirit outside
Figure 1.
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Spirit outside
Pos Description Pos Description
1 Control panel 6 Power cord
2 ON light 7 Electrical connection for faucet (Spirit 300)
3 FILTER light 8 Feed water connection with grid filter
4 SERVICE light 9 Drain water tubing
5 Front cover 10 Clean water connection
Control panel
Figure 2.
Spirit 300
1
2
5
6
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Control panel
Pos Light Description Pos Description
1 ON The water purifier is connected and operates correctly. 5 FILTER button
2 FILTER light Flashes The water purifier operates. The filter must be replaced.
On The water purifier has stopped. The filter must be replaced.
6 SERVICE button
3 SERVICE light Flashes Decreased water quality.
On The water purifier has stopped, the water quality has decreased.
4 Faucet lights
Spirit 300
Spirit 300Cp N/A
Green Shows good water quality (this can take up to 120 seconds).
Yellow Flashes: Something is wrong. Look at the control panel.
Yellow On: The water purifier has stopped, the water quality has decreased.

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Spirit inside
Figure 3.
3
2
1
Spirit inside
Pos Description Pos Description
1 Base plate 3 Reverse osmosis membrane
2 Prefilter (Granulated Active Carbon (GAC))
Data plate
The data plate is located behind the filter.
Figure 4. Data plate
Move the water purifier
Always transport the water purifier upright.
Install according to “Installation” on page 09.
Put the water purifier into storage if it will not be used for 4 months or more, or if it is to be
disconnected from the water and electricity for >5 days, see “Put into storage” on page 19.
Figure 5. Move the water purifier

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
System description
Figure 6.
6
7
8
5
Spirit 300CpSpirit 300
4
3
2
1
System overview
Pos Description Pos Description
1 Water purifier 5 Bracket for drain water tubing
2 Power cord 6 Clean water faucet
3 Feed water tubing 7 Clean water tubing
4 Drain water tubing 8 Faucet electrical connection (Spirit 300)
Intended use
The water purifier is intended to produce purified water. Do not use it for any other purpose. Any use beside indoor home
environment and for purposes other than purifying water for household use is considered as unintended use and will
automatically void your warranty.
The electronically controlled Spirit 300 is intended to produce the quantity of water that is normally required for cooking and
drinking in a household. The pressure controlled Spirit 300Cp can be connected to other devices such as dishwashers.

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Water production
Figure 7.
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Water production on/off
Automatic flush
An automatic flush will be performed if one of the conditions below are fulfilled:
Figure 8.
1
2
3
+30 s
6 h
20 s +10 s = 60 s
15 min
300Cp 2.5 min
300 4.5 min
Automatic flushing
Pos Description
1 Flush after drawing water. Production cycles shorter than 60 seconds are added together, and flush takes place when total drawing
time exceeds 60 seconds.
2 Flush after maximum operation time 15 minutes. Next production cycle can be started immediately after completed flush.
3 Water purifier in standby mode. Spirit is connected to water and power and It is more than 6 hours since the last flush.
Leak protection system
A sensor at the bottom of the water purifier senses water leaks. If there is a leak, the feed water supply is stopped. The water
purifier cannot be started again until the leak has been repaired.

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INSTALLATION
Install the water purifier in accordance with local regulations. If you are not sure,
contact a Bluewater dealer for aid. Bluewater has no responsibility for installation
of the water purifier.
Install the water purifier in a vertical position on a horizontal surface. Make sure
that tubing and cables can move freely when the purifier is moved.
Only connect the water purifier (only Spirit 300) to one clean water faucet supplied
by Bluewater. Do not connect it to other pipes, tanks or dishwashers.
Plumbing must be done by an approved plumber. Obey local rules for plumbing
and sanitation if you do work yourself.
Use the tubing set that is supplied with the water purifier. Do not use used tubing sets again.
Before installation
Unpack Spirit
Warning! Discard the packing material. It can cause injury to children if they play
with it.
Make sure that Spirit shows no signs of damage, and that no accessories are missing. Tell the
Bluewater dealer about missing parts, damage and other problems. Tell the transport company
immediately if Spirit is damaged during transport.
Figure 9. Unpack Spirit and remove the plugs

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Position Spirit
Put Spirit in a vertical position on a horizontal surface below the kitchen sink. Make sure that
the surface can support Spirit
Position Spirit near the cold water supply, the drain and an earthed electrical supply.
• Make sure that it is easy to see the control panel.
• Make sure that the front cover can be opened to get access to the prefilter.
• Tubing and cables can go in all directions from the connection point. Make sure that nothing can crush them or cause damage to them.
Figure 10.
C
ABD
D
DD
Position Spirit under the kitchen sink
Pos Description Pos Description
A 460 mm (18”) C 482 mm (19”)
B 190 mm (7 1/2”) D min. 20 mm (1”)
Install clean water faucet
Figure 11.
Ø C
A
A
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Max B
II
I
2
33
4
4
5
5
1
Install clean water faucet
Measurement Quarterturn Electrical
A Measure the clean water faucet for measure A.
B 35 mm (1 1/4”) 40 mm (1 1/2”)
C 13 mm (1/2”) 20 mm (3/4”)

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Install feed water connection
The water purifier is connected to cold water via the feed water tubing. See “Requirements on feed water to water purifier” on
page 21.
Figure 12.
1/2” - 3/4”
21 3
Install feed water connection
Install drain water connection
The flushed water goes through the drain water tubing to the drain water outlet. This tubing can
be a maximum of 4 m long.
Figure 13.
XY
min 50 mm (2”)
min
13 mm
(1/2”)
max
4 m
(13’)
×1 ×2
21
Install drain water connection
Connect the water purifier
Do not connect the clean water tubing to equipment before Spirit has been flushed.
Spirit 300
19
mm
(3/4”)
2 31
Figure 14.
654
19
mm
(3/4”) UK US ZH EU
7
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After installation
When Spirit is installed, and after each maintenance, the following procedures
must be performed before operation.
Flush Spirit
Do not drink the water when the water purifier flushes. It is not safe to use.
The water purifier should always be flushed:
• when it is new and has not been used
• when it is installed again after storage/freeze protection
• when it has been cleaned
• when the membrane has been replaced.
2 431
14-16 s
567 86
Open the clean water valve immediately when the service button is released. If
not, Spirit can be damaged.
Figure 15.
25-30
min
8 9 11
10 12
Spirit 300
Spirit 300
Flush Spirit
Do a check for leaks
See “Do a check for leaks” on page 13.

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MAINTENANCE
After each maintenance, all procedures in chapter “After installation” on
page 12, must be performed before operation.
Regular maintenance is important for correct function and long term operation.
Only educated and approved personnel can do the maintenance.
The water quality controls the maintenance frequency. If the feed water is of low quality, do
maintenance more often.
Each month
Do a check for leaks
The tubing connections must be tight!
Figure 16.
12 3
×4
Check for leaks
Repair leaks
1 32
Figure 17.
4 5 6
min
10mm
(1/2”)
1234567
7
Repair leaks

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Wipe off condensation from base plate
Figure 18. Wipe off condensation from base plate
Each 4-6 months
Descale
The descaling product is harmful. Keep it where children cannot get it. Clean your
hands when you have used it.
Always flush Spirit after descaling. See “Flush Spirit” on page 12.
Frequency depending on water quality and usage!
To extend the water purifier lifetime: Descale Spirit with 6 month intervals or when the flow is
decreased.
If Spirit has been descaled and the filters have been replaced, but the water flow cannot be
restored, contact your Bluewater dealer.
The descale takes approximately 10 hours. Do not use the water purifier during this time.
Order the descaling product from Bluewater
5-7 s
21 3 4
700 ml
~25°C
~100g
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20 s
13
11 12 10
18
10 h
14 16 17
15
Figure 19.
Flush
water
purifier
21 22 23
19 20
Descale

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Replace prefilter
If the filter is replaced before the FILTER light shows that it is necessary, reset Spirit as given in
step 14. The FILTER light will go on and then go out.
5-7 s
21 3 4
5 7 86
910 11 12
Figure 20.
2-4 s
14 15
13
Replace prefilter

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Each year
Test the water
An approved lab must do a test of the water that is cleaned by Spirit one time
each year, if the feed water has been classed as unfit.
Other
Clean the grid filter
The grid filter in the feed water connection catches larger particles. If the flow is decreased or if
Spirit makes a noise, the grid filter can be blocked.
21 3
654 7
Figure 21.
10
8 9
Clean the grid filter

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Use disinfectant to clean the system
Disinfectant is harmful! Always flush the water purifier after disinfectant is used.
See “Flush Spirit” on page 12.
5-7 s
21 3 4
5 7 86 700 ml
~25°C
25 ml
(NaClO
3.5%)
30 s
12
10 11
9
30 min
13 15 1614 17
Figure 22.
Flush
water
purifie
r
20 21
18 19 22
Use desinfectant to clean the system

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Put into storage
Preserving agent is harmful! Keep it where children cannot get it. Clean your hands
when you have used it.
Always flush the water purifier after storage. See “Flush Spirit” on page 12.
Put the water purifier into storage if it will not be used for 4 months or more, or if it is to be
disconnected from the water and electricity for >5 days.
21 3 4
5 7 986
2 l + 2 l
1311 12
10
0%
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Figure 23.
-30°C
Spirit 300
18
17 19
Put into storage
Reinstall after storage
Preserving agent is harmful! Keep it where children cannot get it. Clean your hands
when you have used it.
Always flush the water purifier after storage. See “Flush Spirit” on page 12.
+5°C
21 3
48 h
4
5 7 86 9
Spirit 300
10 11 12
19
mm
(3/4”)
Figure 24.
Flush
water
purifier
13 14 15 17
16 18
Reinstall after storage