HydroLogic smallBoy HGC728875 User manual

USER MANUAL

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1. Main unit
2. 5' of 1/4" feed tubing
w/female garden hose connector
3. Sediment lter
4. Green Coconut Carbon lter or
KDF85/Catalytic Carbon upgraded lter
5. 5' of 1/4" outlet tubing
6. Shut-off valve
7. Filter wrench
SMALLBOY INCLUDES
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DESCRIPTION
Don’t give your plants unltered hose water! This smallBoy lter unit is rated at up to
99% chlorine removal at 1 GPM ow and cleans up to 99% of the sediment particles
above 5 microns. This lter is not designed to signicantly lower the Parts Per Million (PPM) of
your water. The majority of the PPM of your tap water are minerals which can only be
removed with Reverse Osmosis. Having chlorine and sediment free water is essential
for growing healthy plants and maintaining benecial micro-organisms, bacteria and
fungi in your root zone and growing medium. These microbes cannot survive in the
presence of chlorine. Chlorine free water is also essential for organic compost tea
brewing and any bio-organic gardening method.
Warranty:
HydroLogic products have a one-year warranty solely against manufacturer’s defects. These defects must be
noted and photographed upon receiving the merchandise or when the box is opened. This does not include
clogged lters or membranes due to excessive contaminants, minerals, sediment and/or chlorine in the water.
In many cases extra pre-ltration methods may be necessary to get favorable performance and/or service
life from the lters. The warranty also excludes damage to the unit caused by using the unit outside of the
specied parameters. Do not operate unit if incoming pressure exceeds 80 psi or if there is a problem with
water hammer spikes. Use a HydroLogic Pressure Regulator (HL10070), available at your local hydro shop.
For other issues that may arise throughout the lifetime of the product, please contact HydroLogic directly for
technical support.
Do not contact your dealer or distributor for warranty issues. Contact HydroLogic directly.
Note: Use of non-HydroLogic lters will void warranty.
[email protected] 1-888-H2O-LOGIC 1-888-426-5644
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• When rst installing the unit and turning the feed water on, do so slowly to allow both lter
housings to ll with water completely. When you see ltered water owing from the outlet
tubing you can then turn the feed water on all the way.
• When replacing lter cartridges, use lter wrench to remove housing. Do not use the wrench
to tighten. Hand tighten the housings only. Make sure not to over-tighten.
• When replacing carbon lter, discard the rst ve minutes worth of product water to ush
any carbon nes or particles, before using.
• Do not install where leakage or failure may cause damage to your personal property.
• Protect unit against freezing to prevent cracking of the lter housing and water leakage.
• Do not install unit where incoming pressure may be more than 80 psi or there are excessive
water hammer problems. Use HydroLogic’s Pressure Regulator (HL 10070) available at
your dealer.
• Keep out of direct sunlight or high intensity lights. This will degrade the housing and ttings
over time. It is best to keep the unit in complete shade or place a cover over the unit for
protection. This will keep the unit in better condition for longer.
• Do not drop or place heavy objects on top of unit.
• Replace housings every 3 years.
PRECAUTIONS
1. Main unit
2. Inlet tubing w/female garden hose
connector
3. Sediment lter
4. Green Coconut Carbon lter or
KDF85/Catalytic Carbon upgraded
lter
5. Outlet tubing
6. Shut-off valve
1. Remove rubber dust plugs from inlet and outlet ttings by pulling them straight out.
2. Begin by hooking the female hose adapter to your outdoor spigot or garden hose.
3. Next, take one of the 5' lengths of the tubing and push one end into the hose
adapter and the other end into the “feed” tting of the lter unit on the right side of
the smallBoy.
4. Next, take the other 5' length of tubing and insert that into the “outlet” tting of the
smallBoy.
5. Next, push the shut-off valve into the tubing at the other end of this connector.
6. Before using your smallBoy lter you will need to ush out any carbon nes or
particles for 5 minutes with the water going to the drain. After the ush, your unit is
ready to use.
SMALLBOY SETUP
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FILTER SPECIFICATIONS
Sediment Filter - HL 22105
smallBoy melt-blown sediment lters feature a graded density that uses the entire depth of the
lter to trap sediment, translating into high dirt-holding capacity.
• Removes sediment, dirt, iron, dust, sand, rust and silt.
• Effective down to 5 microns.
Coconut Carbon Filter - HL 22110
HydroLogic is proud to introduce the rst Carbon Block to meet NSF61 listed Green Carbon
standards. This high performance coconut shell carbon is manufactured using a patented
process that signicantly reduces harmful greenhouse gas emissions.
These carbon blocks are made using coconut shell Green Carbon, which have more micropores
than other types of carbon and a unique binder system, delivering a product with superior
absorption capacity and kinetic dynamics.
This combination of high performance carbon, unique binders, and proprietary manufacturing
processes delivers exceptionally low pressure drop, high dirt holding capacity, and excellent
contaminant reduction.
Features and Benets:
• Great for City water
• Up to 99% chlorine removal
• No release of carbon nes
• Exceptionally low pressure drop
Filter HydroLogic Part # Replacement Schedule (approx)
Sediment Filter HL 22105 3,000 Gal
Filter HydroLogic Part # Replacement Schedule (approx)
Coconut Carbon Filter HL 22110 3,000 Gal
• Meets NSF61 standards
• Meets NSF certication for material safety
• Industry leading performance
• Made in the USA
KDF85/Catalytic Carbon Upgraded Filter - HL 22060
HydroLogic only uses the highest grade materials to make our
KDF85/Catalytic Carbon upgraded lter for reducing chlorine and sulfur.
• Great for Well water
• KDF: 0.25 lb copper/zinc media
• Reduces a wide range of contaminants, incuding heavy metals, chlorine, sulfur and iron
• Carbon has enhanced catalytic capability
• Bacteriostatic qualities do not allow microbes to breed in lter
• Made in the USA
Filter HydroLogic Part # Replacement Schedule (approx)
KDF85/Carbon Filter HL 22060 6,000 Gal
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HL 22060
HL 22105 HL 22110 HL 22021
Filter HydroLogic Part # Replacement Schedule (approx)
Sediment Filter HL 22105 3,000 gallons of puried water
Coconut Carbon Filter HL 22110 3,000 gallons of puried water
ChloraShieldTM Carbon
Filter for100% chloramine
removal
HL 22021 3,000 gallons of puried water
KDF85/Calaytic Carbon
Filter, great for Well water
HL 22060 6,000 gallons of puried water
FILTER REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE
FILTER SPECIFICATIONS (optional)
ChloraShield®- HL 22021
Protect your roots! Many cities are switching to chloramines as their primary method of
disinfection. Chloramines are most commonly formed when ammonia is added to chlorine
to treat drinking water, making it harder to remove. While our Green Coconut Carbon lters
work great for chlorine, the smaller molecule size of chloramines requires additional ltration
to ensure your root-supporting microbes are happy and healthy. These new lters ensure full
chloramines removal and optimal root zone health!
• Specialty Carbon Filter for 100% Chloramines Removal
• Meets NSF/ANSI component certication standards
• Meets Prop 65 standards
• 3,000 Gallon Capacity
• Made in the USA
Filter HydroLogic Part # Replacement Schedule (approx)
ChloraShield Filter HL 22021 3,000 Gal
Note: Use only with microbiologically safe and adequately disinfected water. Do
not use with water of any unknown origin or water quality. When in doubt contact
HydroLogic to order a water analysis kit.
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Float Valve 1/4" HL 27015
This oat valve has a 1/4" quick connect tting for adjustable water levels.
It can be mounted vertically or horizontally. It works great with the StealthRO
and smallBoy or any other lter system with 1/4" tubing. No more oods!
ChloraShield®Upgrade Filter HL 22021
100% chloramine and chlorine removal at 1 GPM.
Great for City water sources.
StealthRO150 Conversion Kit
HL 33011
This kit allows you to upgrade your
smallBoy de-chlorinator and sediment
lter into a StealthRO150 unit. Installation
is very simple.
KDF85/Catalytic Carbon Upgrade Filter HL 22060
Doubles the performance of standard green carbon lters. Reduces
chlorine, iron, sulfur and heavy metals. Great for well water.
Bacteriostatic qualities do not allow microbes to breed in lter.
Leak Detector & Shut Off Valve 1/4" HL 19022
Installs on inlet line. If there is a leak anywhere in the
system and water reaches the pad on the bottom of the
leak protector, the valve shuts off all incoming water
preventing further damage from the leak.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
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Flowmaster 1/4" HL 19015
Gallonage and lter capacity monitor. Operates at ow rates between
0.1-1.0 GPM. Accurately tracks the number of gallons of ltered water
produced and alerts you when it’s time to change your lters. Also shows
real time ow rates, and displays in gallons or liters.
Algae Block Sleeve HL 26009
Easy-to-install, removable lter cover. The reversible blue and
black neoprene helps keep the system free of damaging algae
growth by preventing light from entering the lter’s clear housing.
Can be easily pulled down to check condition of lter.
Pressure Regulator HL 10070
For high inlet pressure. Limits pressure to below
85 psi. Simply connect onto the source/inlet line.
Ultra Violet Sterilizer Kit
1GPM HL 35011
Ultra Violet Sterilizer add-on
provides 100% protection against bacteria, viruses, cysts and pathogens.
Ensures the safest water. Great for Well or City water sources.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES, cont.
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