H2oLabs 1500 User manual

Water Distillation System
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing your Water Distillation System.
It will provide your household with freshly made, ultra clean,
great tasting water. Please read this Instruction Manual for
a quick, easy and enjoyable water making experience, and to
begin drinking the PUREST water right away.
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Congratulations. You have just acquired one of the best distillation
systems available on the market. Our series of water distillers are
manufactured with the highest quality materials available.
This water distiller is contained within a stainless steel cabinet with
an integrated stainless steel distilled water storage tank.
A float control permits source water entry into the boiler to
maintain the proper level during the distillation process.
When the distilled water in the storage reservoir is at maximum
capacity, an additional float control shuts down the process. As
water is removed from the storage tank; the float control activates
the system automatically.
The distiller is equipped with a thermal switch as a safety factor to
prevent overheating of the heating element in the boiler.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Read Before Operating
SCALDING DANGER!
▲Locate the unit in a safe place that is not accessible to children.
Particular attention should be made to the accessibility of the drain
valve. If it is opened during or soon after operation, scalding hot
water will be discharged. Always be sure that the unit has been
off for an hour or so before using the drain valve.
ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS:
▲Do not use extension cords unless absolutely necessary and in
those cases, use a heavy duty cord.
▲Do not share the same outlet with other appliances to prevent
overloading. A surge protecting power strip is recommended.
▲Push plugs all the way in to the sockets to avoid a poor
connection which could result in arching.
▲Unplug the power cord when cleaning or servicing the unit.
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DISTILLATION SYSTEM
SPECIFICATIONS:
Stainless Grade: Food Grade 304, 12 and 14 Gauge Stainless Steel
Length: 22” (55cm) x Width: 12.5” (32cm) x Height: 17” (43cm)
Weight: 51 lbs. (23.13 kg)
Output: Up to 16 Gallons per Day, (60 Liters)
Storage Capacity: 5 Gallons, (19 Liters) (10 and 15 Gal. available)
Heating Element: 1500 Watts. Power Source: 110/120 Volt,
60 Hertz, (220/240 Volt, 50 Hertz also available.)
DESCRIPTION OF PARTS
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1. Vents- to permit air intake and exhaust for the cooling
condenser.
2. Boiler drain- to remove separated minerals, metals and other
contaminants, that have been removed by the distillation
process.
3. Dispensing valve- to deliver pure distilled water as required.
(Can also attach an optional demand pump for automatic
dispensing.)
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1. Steam line- exiting from the boiler and entering the cooling
condenser.
2. Temperature Control- Should the water not enter the boiler,
the element may burnout. This control turns off the heating
element when the temperature reaches 200 F and turns on again
when temperature is 195 F. This sequence continues until the
maximum level in the distilled water reservoir is restored.
3. Insulated Boiler- improves heat transfer to the water and
reduces heat loss to the atmosphere.
4. Solenoid Shut off Valve- serves as a safety feature so that
water cannot enter the boiler when the distilled water tank is
full.
5. Power Cord- 110V- 60 Hertz. (220V- 50 Hertz also available)
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1. Cooling Condenser- Converts the purified hot steam vapor to
pure distilled water.
2. Cooling Fan- Aids in the cooling process.
3. MHD Scale Control Unit- Using the science of
Magnetohydrodynamics, hard scale is reduced to soft scale and
sludge, thereby prolonging the time of internal inspection of
the boiler. This is the only water distiller to use this science.
4. Tilt Switch- automatically turns off the unit when the distilled
water tank is full. Water in the bottom storage tank slowly rises
as it fills, changing the angle of the switch to the predetermined
shut-off level.
5. Toggle Switch- When it’s time to inspect the boiler, this
switch can be turned off, cutting power to the heating element.
After the boiler has cooled, it can be opened and the tilt switch
activated so water will flow into the boiler to aid in rinsing.
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1. Pivoting Steam Line- permits the boiler lid to swing open
wide providing easy and ample access to boiler components.
2. Cold Water Line- The cold incoming source water line
parallels the hot steam line interchanging heat transfer. This
double reaction absorbs some heat helping to preheat the
incoming water, and at the same time aids in cooling the steam
line for more efficient cooling.
3. Spring Clips- Quickly fastens boiler cover with sufficient
pressure to seal in the generated steam.
4. Electrical Cover- protects the exposed wires on the back of
the heating element.
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1. Float Control- Maintains the proper water level above the
element, approx. 1.5 inches.
2. Boiler Drain Outlet- leads to exterior valve shown on page 1.
3. Heater Element- 1500 watts with a surface area of approx.
100% larger than conventional single loop elements. This
reduces the watts per square inch, thereby increasing the
element life.
4. Water Inlet Valve- Permits the water to enter the boiler.
NOTE: To protect the float from damage during shipping, the
boiler contains packing material that MUST BE REMOVED
prior to operation.
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INSTALLATION:
Determine location near a cold water supply and electrical outlet.
Only tools required are screwdriver & ½” wrench in order to
attach the water supply line.
1-Unpack Your Distiller.
Package Includes: a- Pre-assembled Water Distillation Unit,
b-10 ft. source water line tubing c- Self-piercing valve kit
d- Sediment Pre-Filter e- Instruction Manual
A-Remove the top cover, exposing the boiler, fan, and condenser.
B-Remove the boiler top cover. Release the two spring loaded
clips. The cover will then lift off in a swing like arc.
C-Remove all internal packing, especially from the boiler. Wipe
internal walls with a moist cloth to assure cleanliness. Do not
disturb the float level ball. It is adjusted to provide approximately
one and one-half inch of water above the heating element. The
cover can remain open until the water supply is established.
2- OPTIONAL demand pump installation: The distiller comes
with a 3/8 inch pipe collar on the bottom of distilled water tank.
When using a demand pump, run a 3/8” plastic, stainless steel or
copper line from the pipe collar to the pump. Locate the pump in
the area around the distiller at or below the level of the pipe collar.
3-Install tubing to the back of the distiller unit.
Fasten the inlet source water line to your distiller. (Attached to the
inlet water line is a compression fitting consisting of a ferrule and
compression nut.)
A-Unscrew the compression nut and slide the tubing into the
nut and the ferrule as far as it will go.
B-Screw the compression nut back onto the inlet water line, firm
finger tight. (It will be tightened later in the installation procedure
after water is available).
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4-Install self-piercing valve to cold water line.
A-Assemble valve body (1) to valve clamp (2)
and install seal (3) into valve body.
B-In a kitchen you would usually connect the
distiller to the cold water supply line located
under the sink, however, any cold water supply is appropriate.
Position the self-piercing valve on the copper cold water line,
before the shut-off valve if possible.
C-With the “T” handle in full open position, (No need to turn off
the main water line), tighten screws on the self-piercing valve so
clamps remain parallel. Tighten screws firmly. Do not tighten the
“T” handle at this time.
5-Connect the tubing to the self-piercing valve.
The self-piercing valve is provided with a compression fitting.
A-Unscrew the compression nut and slide the tubing into the nut
and the ferrule as far as it will go.
B-Screw the compression nut back onto the self-piercing valve,
firm finger tight. (It will be tightened in the next step after water is
available).
6-Complete installation of the self-piercing valve and tubing.
A-Turn “T” handle on self-piercing valve clockwise until you feel
the stem is firmly seated.
B-Turn “T” handle counterclockwise to open valve to provide
flow.
C-Using a wrench, tighten both compression nuts on each end of
the tubing firmly but only tight enough not to leak.
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OPERATION:
**VERY IMPORTANT**
1-Before you plug in the power cord, confirm that the On/Off
toggle switch is in the Off position. This prevents the heating
element from heating before it is submerged in the water. Confirm
that the tilt switch is in the down position.
2-Plug in the power cord. The fan will run, water will now flow
into the boiler after about 1 minute delay. Observe the water
level, water should stop flowing into the boiler when the element is
submerged 1-1.5 inches.
3-Place the On/Off toggle switch in the ON position. Miniature
bubbles will begin to appear on the heating element.
4-Close the boiler cover and refasten the spring clips.
Your new distiller is now in its normal run position. Distilled water
will begin to be made within a few minutes. When the storage tank
is full, the unit will turn off automatically. The first tank of
distilled water will be hotter than normal. This only occurs at the
first fill cycle.
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CLEANING and MAINTENANCE:
Proper maintenance of your distiller is very simple. The boiler
accumulates the contaminants and impurities that are in the source
water and that have been removed from the distilled water. It is
advisable to flush the boiler at least once per month or more
frequently if your water conditions are very hard.
▲WARNING! Do not attempt to drain the boiler until at least
one hour after the unit has turned off or scalding could occur.
It is suggested to obtain a clear plastic or rubber hose of sufficient
length to reach from the unit to your sink for ease of draining. But
the tank can be drained into a bucket if desired.
Flushing procedure is as follows:
1-Remove the top cover.
2-Set heating element switch to the OFF position.
3-Open the metal boiler drain valve which protrudes from the right
side of the distiller. Allow water to drain into sink or bucket.
4-Source water will flow into the boiler resulting in a clean rinse or
flush.
5-When the water flow is clear from the drain valve, close it only
hand tight so no leakage will occur but the internal valve will not
be damaged.
6-Wait until the boiler refills which takes about one minute.
Reposition the switch to the ON position.
7-Replace the top cover.
Your distiller is back on line.
The more frequently the above process is conducted, the fewer
major cleanings will have to be preformed as the scale and
contaminants will be flushed away instead of allowed to harden on
the heating element and interior of the boiling tank.
If necessary to remove hard water scale from the boiler and
heating element:
1-Be sure the power switch is off and the unit has been allowed to
cool, and unplug the unit from the wall outlet.
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2-Drain the boiler tank from the Drain Valve on the side of the
unit, using a hose or bucket. Close the Drain Valve after draining.
3-Clean out as much crystallized and other scale in the boiler as
reasonably possible. Pour in plain white distilled vinegar, (or the
recommended amount of food grade citric acid scale cleaning
crystals and warm water), to cover the heating element, and let it
soak for a couple hours or so, or even overnight.
4-After the scale on the heating element has been allowed to
soften, gently clean it off, drain and sponge out the boiler. Pour
more water into the boiling tank and drain repeatedly until most
scale and residue has been eliminated. If the vinegar solution does
not work well enough, use water scale remover crystals available
at most hardware stores.
TROUBLE SHOOTING:
Unit does not come on:
A-Check to see if the power switch is on and unit is plugged in.
B-Check household breakers.
C-Make sure source water valve is open.
D-Check to see if fan is clogged with dust preventing fan from
rotating.
Water Leaking:
A-Check all water line fittings and tighten if necessary.
B-If water is leaking from the tap, tighten the fitting to the storage
tank.
Testing of the distilled water indicates it is not pure:
A-Dust or debris has been allowed to enter the holding tank.
Empty, and rinse holding tank well. Allow to dry completely, run a
2nd cycle and retest.
If the above suggestions do not solve the problem, DO NOT
ATTEMPT to conduct other repairs yourself. Contact a qualified
serviceman to check and repair.
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