Forbes XTRA TUFF User manual

Fresh & Safe Water
User Guide
XTRA TUFF
Storage Water Purifier

Note: This is a schematic representation/diagram of the actual product to give visual
indication of working. This is not an actual engineering drawing of the product.
Top Lid
Top
Container
Sediment Filter
Carbon Block
Tap
Air Vent Pipe
Particulate Filter
Active
Disinfectant
Unique Float
Bottom Container
Forbes Xtra Tuff Storage Water Purifier

Dear Customer,
THE FORBES XTRA TUFF STORAGE WATER PURIFIER IS FROM THE MARKETERS OF AQUAGUARD, EUREKA FORBES
LIMITED
FOUR-STAGE PURIFICATION PROCESS
2 Tier – PHYSICAL FILTRATION:
CARBON BLOCK:
ACTIVE DISINFECTANT:
SIMPLE STEPS TO ASSEMBLE THE UNIT:
How to fix the Sediment and Carbon Block Filter Cartridge:
Fixing up float mechanism:
Placing and assembling the body and Sediment Filter & tap:
Flushing of Filter Cartridge & Carbon:
How to get purified water:
How to purify water:
Congratulations on your purchase of the Forbes Xtra Tuff Storage Water Purifier. With this purchase you have wisely
invested in your family's health by providing them protection against waterborne diseases caused by bacteria and
viruses. The Forbes Xtra Tuff Storage Water Purifier has been designed to provide you with safe drinking water. We
recommend you read the User Manual carefully before commencing use of the product.
Should you require any assistance just call us on 1860 - 266 - 1177.
Your Forbes Xtra Tuff Storage Water Purifier is made of food grade material and provides you with pure and safe
drinking water.
Stages 1 & 2
Comprises Particulate and Sediment Filters, removes suspended impurities from
water and provides clear water.
Stage 3
It removes organic, chemical impurities and chlorine. It also removes bad taste and odour from water.
Stage 4
It destroys bacteria that cause waterborne diseases like diarrhoea, dysentery, gastro-enteritis,
cholera, typhoid etc., and viruses.
Fig. (1)
Soak the Filter Cartridge & Carbon Block to remove any air bubbles. Fig. 1(a)
Take out the Cartridge & Carbon from the carton
Remove the sticker from the bottom of the Cartridge and pull the string from the top of the Cartridge to remove
the rubber seal. Soak the Cartridge & Carbon under water for 30 mins.
Now press fit the Filter Cartridge (which has several vertical slits on its outer cover) into the top container. Fig. 1(b)
Insert the air vent pipe on the top hole of the Carbon Block. Fig. 1(c)
Place the Particulate-filter bag in position on the top lid. Fig. 1(d)
Screw the external threaded end of the float in a clockwise direction to the threaded por tions of the top
container. Fig. 1(e)
Fig. (2)
Place the bottom container on a flat surface. Fig. 2(a)
Fix the tap. Fig. 2(b)
Place bottom container on stand as shown in Fig. 2 (c)
Place the mid-frame on the bottom container. Fig. 2 (d)
Place the top container with the fitted filter cartridge on the mid-frame.
Rinse the Particulate filter thoroughly in water. Then place the Particulate Filter at the mouth of the lid. Fig. 2(e)
Fill the top container with water and allow it to filter through the cartridge into the bottom container. Fig. 2(f)
Drain off the water from the bottom container through the tap
Again fill water in the top container. Fig. 2(e)
Place the top lid and turn clockwise and lock it
YOUR FORBES XTRA TUFF STORAGE WATER PURIFIER IS NOW READY FOR USE.
Follow the above procedure every time a new cartridge is replaced.
Fig. 3 (a) & (b)
Fill the top container with water through the Particulate Filter
Close the lid by rotating it
Wait for completion of filtration
Discard this water completely from the bottom container when the product is used for the first time
Ensure cleaning the inner bottom surface of the bottom container
Follow the above procedure every time a new cartridge is replaced
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MAINTENANCE OF FORBES XTRA TUFF STORAGE WATER PURIFIER WITH SINGLE CARTRIDGE:
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Fig. 4
Clean Sediment Filter and Particulate Filter once in 15 days with tap water
Clean Top and Bottom Container once in 15 days with tap water
Remove the cartridge to clean it (To remove cartridge put your finger at the bottom of the cartridge and lift it).
Remove plastic cage by rotating and pulling up. Fig. 4(a)
Pull the Sediment Filter in an upward direction. Fig. 4(b)
Wash the Sediment Filter (For better results you can beat this filter by holding it on one edge and slapping it against
a hard sur face). Fig. 4 (c )
Clean the Carbon Block once in 15 days as follows. Fig. 4 (d)
Fill the “Bellow Pump”, provided with the unit, with water. Immerse the Carbon Block in water and close the opening
at the bottom with the thumb. Insert the “Bellow Pump” from the other end and press it like an injection. Do this
activity 3 or 4 times to backflush the Carbon Block. Fig. 4 (e)
Wash Par ticulate Filter under running water. Fig. 4(f)
Replace the cartridge after every 1,500 litres (10 litres per day on an average for a family of five, will give pure water
for 5 months)
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For best results use input water between 10 -40 Celsius
Ensure that the stored purified water is consumed within 48 hours
Clean the Sediment Filter at regular intervals to improve water flow
1) Discard first filling of purified water on following occasions:
At the time of first use
At the time of replacement of cartridge
If not in use for 10 days after vacation
2) Always keep the cartridge in wet condition once the seal is open
Do not expose the unit to sunlight
Do not use boiled/warm water while filling the top container
Do not keep the product near a gas stove, cooking range or any hot sur face
Do not open or tamper with the cartridge
Do not use strong detergent to clean the containers
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How to fix Sediment and Carbon Block Filter Cartridge
How to assemble Forbes Xtra Tuff Storage Water Purifier
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Soak cartridge
for 30 mins.
Fix it to the top chamber
(a) (b)
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Insert the air vent pipe on
the top hole of Carbon Block
(c)
Place the Pre-filter bag
in position
(d) (e)
Fixing of float mechanism
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How to fill water
(a) (b)
Remove lid and pour water
from a vessel as shown
Fill water using a pipe
as shown
(a) (b)
Cleaning the Sediment Filter & the Carbon Block
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Wash the Sediment
Filter cover
Keep the block under water and
close one end with the thumb.
Use "Bellow Pump" to push
water from the other end.
This should be done while
keeping the block under water.
Wash Sediment Filter bag
under running water.
(a) (b)
Remove plastic cage by rotating.
Pull up to remove
Remove the Sediment
Filter cover from over the
plastic cage of Carbon Block
(e) (f)
(c) (d)
Clean the Carbon Block under
running water every 15 days

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:
Model Dimensions Net Weight Input Water Input Water Life of Purification
HxDxW mm (Kg) Temperature Turbidity (Max) Cartridge
Forbes o o
620 x 275 x 275 2.38 10 - 40 C 10 NTU 1,500 litres
Xtra Tuff
CONTAINER CAPACITY:
Forbes Xtra Tuff Storage Water Purifier with Single Cartridge
Total Capacity: 16 litres
To maintain flow rate by removing choked impurities or air bubbles
Wash Sediment Filter in running water
Clean the Carbon Block in the cartridge by soaking completely
under water and backflushing with the provided Bellow Pump
Regular cleaning of all filters and cartridges will ensure smooth
flow of safe water.
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TIPS TO ENSURE SMOOTH FLOW OF WATER

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Switzerland
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