Cintroclear UF 500 User manual

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PURIFIER UF 500
Installation instructions
Cintroclear is a product of the Airwatec compagny –www.cintropur.com

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We would like to thank you for purchasing the CINTROCLEAR UF500 water purifier. This
product has been manufactured using solely optimised, quality components in order to
ensure reliable, long-term operation. We are convinced that it will fulfil your expectations
and we would like to take this opportunity of wishing you long and pleasant use of your
Cintroclear purifier.
UNWRAPPING
When unwrapping your purifier do not put it down vertically, it is unstable in this position. Lie it
down flat on its rear face. Your purifier has been subjected to several air tests during its
manufacture. To remove the plug on the blue pipe connector, hold down the locking ring and
pull the plug out, as for a pipe (see "disconnection" paragraph in the booklet "using quick
connectors" on page 6).
PUTTING INTO SERVICE
Read these instructions before operating your Cintroclear UF 500 purifier. The few minutes
that this takes will mean that installation is simplified.
Keep these instructions carefully and, as the case may be, hand them on to the next owner.
This unit is designed solely to purify tap water. Any other unapproved usage may be
dangerous. The manufacturer declines any responsibility for damage caused to persons or goods
in the event of this unit being used incorrectly or in an unapproved manner.

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Installation of Cintroclear UF 500 water purifier
Electrical connection
IMPORTANT: to guarantee your safety when using the unit, the electrical power supply to
the purifier must be fitted with a differential trip set to 30 mA. The connection to earth
(ground) must be in order; if there is any doubt about this, consult an electrician.
Before installing the unit, check that it has no apparent damage. Never put a damaged
unit into service. Any repairs that may be required to the unit must only be performed by
qualified personnel.
Contents of installation kit supplied with our Cintroclear UF 500 purifier
1 special tap for pure water
3 m of water inlet pipe 3/8" (9 mm) red polyethylene
2 m of pure water outlet pipe 1/4" (6 mm) blue
polyethylene
1 standard 230 V power supply cable
2 fixing screws - 4.8 x 19 mm
2 fixing screws - 4.8 x 50 mm
1 connection accessory Ref: RAC - 01
1 connection accessory Ref: DIR –01
1 connection accessory Ref: SEP - 01
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Connecting purifier to water supply :
The installation kit for your CINTROCLEAR purifier contains three accessories to provide
alternate ways in which to connect the purifier to the water supply.
RAC - 01: this automatic connector with a standard 3/4" thread can be screwed
directly on to an unused washing machine or dishwasher tap or any other tap with
a standard threaded outlet such as a laundry room tap, etc. The purifier can be
connected directly to the automatic outlet.
DIR - 01: this self-tapping valve can connect directly to a copper water supply pipe
of 10, 12, 14 or 16 mm diameter without any special tools other than a simple
screwdriver. It is then fitted with the RAC - 01 automatic connector for direct
connection of the purifier.
SEP - 01: this “Y” splitter connector allows the purifier to be connected in parallel to
a tap with a threaded outlet that is already being used by other equipment. It can
be placed in parallel with a washing machine or dishwasher or any other
equipment. One of the outlets supplies the existing household equipment, while
the other is fitted with the RAC - 01 automatic connector for direct connection of the
purifier.

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INSTALLATION OF THE CINTROCLEAR UF 500 WATER PURIFIER (continued)
Tools :
Your Cintroclear purification device is very simple and easy to install. All the pipes are connected
with automatic couplings for which only a snap-off knife is needed in terms of tools. Two other
tools are required: a screwdriver for mounting the purifier and a small drill fitted with a 14 mm drill
bit for drilling the hole for installing the pure water tap.
Positioning :
The purifier is usually positioned beneath the kitchen sink or in one of the nearby kitchen units,
these places are often the most simple to use. It may also be installed in any other place, as
dictated by the layout of the house: room next to the kitchen, cellar, laundry room, etc. The various
accessories for connecting the water supply and the small diameter of the inlet and outlet piping
allow for many installation options. The purifier must always be installed in a clean and easily
accessible position that allows the meter to be read and maintenance operations to be carried out
simply.
Attachment :
The installation kit for your Cintroclear purifier contains two sets of fixing screws, allowing the unit
to be installed against a wall or in a kitchen unit for example. The shape of the attachment holes in
the purifier mounting plate allows it to be easily removed later for carrying out maintenance
operations.
Piping:
Your Cintroclear purifier is equipped with automatic
connectors throughout. These connectors are very simple
to use and they are totally reliable. When cutting the
polyethylene pipes make sure you only use a snap-off knife
and make neat, straight cuts without burrs.
Use a snap-off knife with a new blade and cut on a
softwood board. Never use a kitchen knife, scissors or
wire-cutters, the cut edge of the pipe will not be
smooth and you run the risk of damaging the O-ring or
leaks occurring.
Attaching the pure water tap :
Position the components on the threaded tube : body seal,
rosace, plastic washer and rosace seal. Then pass the
threaded tube through the hole drilled previously in the
wash basin or work surface. Then place the lower
components on the threaded tube : st/st washer, lock
wascher, the nut, the internal cylindrical reinforcement, the
bicone and the nut (these last 3 components are put on the
blue outlet pipe) and tighten down.
Tightened down lightly with a tool until it is sealed.

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1. The automatic connector for the pure water is a cone connector, and it must be tightened on to the tap gently
using a tool.
2. The total length of the pipe between the coupling at the exit of the purification device and the pure water tap may
not exceed 4 m with a maximum difference in height of 3 m (these figures are based on an entry pressure of 4.0
bar).
3. The automatic outlet connector allows the purifier to be disconnected later from the pure water tap so that
maintenance operations may be carried out easily.
4. The inlet valve with automatic connectors allows the water supply to the purifier to be disconnected without
shutting down the water supply line. This function is useful to disconnect your purifier from the water supply when
carrying out maintenance operations.
5. The total length of the 3/8’’ (9 mm) red polyethylene inlet pipe must not exceed 6 metres.
3) Automatic
outlet connector
Electrical connection:
The unit is equipped with an
electrical power supply cable
fitted with a European moulded
plug. This plug must only be
connected to a single-phase
230V-50Hz supply with earth
(ground) according to the
requirements of the R.G.I.E.
For your safety, it is highly
recommended that
a differential trip be fitted with a
trip current of 30 mA.
BE CAREFUL !
For reasons of safety the
purifier must never be
connected to the electrical
power supply until all the
hydraulic connections have
been completed and checked
for leaks.

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Use of instantaneous automatic connectors
In order for you to be able to install the Cintroclear UF 500 purifier very quickly and simply, the unit is fitted
entirely with automatic connectors. These special connectors allow all the purifier pipe work and
accessories to be connected without using any tools. They are particularly easy to use, they can be
fitted in a few seconds and they are completely reliable.
PLEASE NOTE: To cut the pipes you may only use a snap-off knife with a new blade. Cut the pipe off on a
softwood board. The cut must be straight, neat and free of burrs. Never use a kitchen knife, scissors or
wire-cutters. If so, the cut edge will not be even and you run the risk of damaging the O ring when you slide
the pipe into the coupling or that leaks occur.
CONNECTING :
Position the pipe in the connector and push it right
home. The depth of penetration is approximately 16
mm.
Once the pipe is right home, the stainless steel
teeth hold it in position and the O-ring seal ensures
a perfect seal. The connection is definitive, no
further operation is required.
VERIFICATION :
Pull gently on the pipe to check that it is held
correctly in position.
DISCONNECTION :
To disconnect the pipe, push the ring right on the connector
(red arrows) and pull the pipe out while still pressing the ring
in. Disconnection may be carried out several times without
harming the pipe. Before each disconnection, check that
the pipe is not under pressure.
O-ring seal
Stop
Locking ring
1) Cut …
2) Push …
Finished !
Locking rings

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Commissioning the purifier UF 500
IMPORTANT: before commissioning the purifier, the electrical power supply plug for the
unit must be disconnected. The electrical power supply must not be connected until Point
N°: 7 of the commissioning procedure described below.
Pressurisation of the purifier :
Follow the pressurisation procedure described below carefully, this will ensure that the
purifier is completely purged and all trapped air is removed. During this purge operation, the unit
may briefly produce some slightly coloured water, this is perfectly normal.
1) Open the pure water tap to the permanent flow position.
2) Slowly open the purifier inlet valve until it is fully open.
3) Let the tap with purified water run for 6 minutes (this period of time is essential for proper
functioning).
4) Leave the pure water tap open and close the inlet valve for approximately 1 minute.
5) Open the tap at the entrance to the purification device again and let the water run from the tap
with purified water for at least 2 minutes.
6) Close the pure water tap.
7) Carefully check the purifier inlet and outlet connectors for leakage, as well as the pure
water tap connector. If no leakage is detected, connect the electrical power supply plug of
the purifier.
8) Open the pure water tap to the permanent flow position and allow it to run for 1 minute.
9) Purging and commissioning of your Cintroclear purifier is now completed.
Functioning of the UV sterilizer on the UF 500 :
The last stage of the treatment is a UV sterilizer. His working is linked to a pressure switch that you
can see on the back of the purifier. This controle unit guides the UV operation in relation to the
water pressure at the purifier outlet. When you open the pure water tap, the UV engages itself.
When you close the tap, the UV switches off.
Conditions for a good working of the UV lamp :
The goods operation of the UV is directly linked to the inlet water pressure of your purifier. These
recommended pressures are min. 2,5 bar / max. 5,5 bar. Outside this segment, dysfunctions may
occur. Bellow 2,5 bar, the UV lights continually. Above 5,5 bar, the UV will not switch on when you
consume pure water (possible solution : provide a pressure regulator)

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Checking the ultraviolet tube :
When you activate the tap, the porthole of the ultraviolet tube produces
a blue light during the whole flow period.
Maintenance
The card that hangs on your purifier reminds you that its maintenance is essential to keep a good
water quality with the passing years. The maintenance of your CINTROCLEAR UF 500 must be
done once a year. On this card bellow with pre-printed calendar you can put a cross to mark the
next maintenance.
With a normal use, the replacement of the lamp is foreseen every 2 years. By some working
conditions, the replacement of the lamp can be more frequently. In all cases, we advise to replace
the lamp at least once every 2 years.
Your CINTROCLEAR UF 500 is meant for domestic use. The period of time between 2
maintenances is based thereon.

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SELF-TAPPING ACCESSORY Ref: SEP - 01
This accessory allows the CINTROCLEAR water purifier to be supplied a copper
pipe with diameter between 10 and 16 mm.
SELF-TAPPING VALVE
Installing the self-tapping valve on piping is a
simple operation for which the only tool required
is a screwdriver. The valve may be installad on
a pipe with diameter of 10, 12, 14 or 16 mm.
Important : before installings the self-
tapping valve, close the water supply tap to
the house and open some taps to ensure
that the system is depressurised and
partially drained.
Installation instructions
1) Unscrew the tap body to separate it completely from the flanges as
shown in diagram N°1.
2) Place the flanges on the pipe. Ensure that the round side of the seal
is turned in the right direction as indicated in diagram N°2.
3) Tighten the 2 fastening screws firmly, but witout exaggerating. That is
why it is best to systematically change sides when tightening the
screws.
4) Once the flanges are solidly tightened down on to the pipe, screw the
valve body on to the flange assembly. Before screwing the valve body
on to the flange, do not forget to fit the locking ring as shown in
diagram N°1, if not it will impede during the tapping operation. The
valve must be tightened down hard on to the seal but not excessively
since overtightening is useless and may deform the seal. When you
have finished with the screws, turn the tap in the desired direction and
block it by turning the lock nut op the flange as shown in diagram N°3.
5) Check that the self-tapping valve is in the “closed” position,
pressurise the water system again, purge the air from the pipes by
opening the valves slowly and check that the installed assembly does
not leak. If a leak should occur on pressurisation, check that the seal is
correctly orientated and that the valve is correctly tightened against the
flange.
Suggestion: when the drill tip touches the copper pipe, tighten down
one turn and then back off half a turn, then tighten down a full turn and
back off half a turn and so on until the pipe is drilled right through.
Drilling in this way will avoid burrs and crushing the copper pipe.
Locking nut in
drilling position
Diagram N° 1
Mounting flanges
Diagram N° 2
Check the correct orientation of the curve of
the seal before tightening down the assembly
using the two screws.
Drill tip
Seal
Automatic connector ref. RAC-01
(outlet of water purifier
Diagram N° 3
View of completed
assembly. The valve may
be locked at any angle
using the locking nut
Locking nut tightened
down against the
flange in its definitive
position

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SPLITTER ACCESSORY ref. SEP –01
This accessory allows the Cintroclear water purifier to be supplied with water from a washing machine or
dishwasher tap. USING
1. Unscrew the washing machine or dishwasher pipe from its supply
tap
2. Screw the splitter connector directly on to the tap
3. Screw the washing machine or dishwasher pipe on to one of the
outlets of the splitter.
4. Screw the automatic connector on to the second outlet of the
splitter and connect the purifier supply pipe to this connector by simply
pushing the pipe right home. Sealing is immediate and definitive. If it is
necessary to disconnect the pipe, see page 6 “Use of instantaneous
automatic connectors”.
Component to be screwed on to the water supply tap
of the washing machine dishwasher
Splitter connector for
paralled supply
Supply pipe to
washing machine
or sishwasher
Automatic connector
ref. RAC-01
Supply
pipe to
purifier