Renaware AQUA NANO UCU-300 Owner's manual

Model LX-300
Model UCU-300
Water Filters USE & CARE

Congratulations on your purchase of the
Aqua ✓ Nano water lter! We know you will
enjoy using it to provide economical, fresh
tasting water directly from your kitchen
faucet for yourself and your family.
Our goal at Rena Ware is always to oer the
best quality products backed by excellent
customer service. That is why we are sure you
can count on the quality of your Aqua ✓Nano
water lter now and in the future.
You can also count on Rena Ware to be there for you if you have any questions about
installing or using your Aqua ✓Nano and for any of your future service needs. Please
feel free to contact us if you have any questions about your Aqua ✓Nano water lter
or about any of our other ne Rena Ware products.
Russ Zylstra
Chairman of the Board
Benjamin Zylstra
Chief Executive Officer
Benjamin Zylstra
Chief Executive Officer/Jefe Ejecutivo
¡Felicidades por su compra del Aqua ✓ Nano! Estoy seguro de que lo disfrutará para
obtener agua fresca de agradable sabor a bajo costo directamente del grifo de su
cocina para usted y su familia.
Nuestra meta en Rena Ware es la de siempre ofrecer productos de la más alta calidad
respaldados por un excelente servicio al cliente. Por eso estamos seguros de que
puede contar con la calidad de su ltro de agua Aqua ✓Nano ahora y en el futuro.
También puede tener la seguridad de que Rena Ware responderá cualquier pregunta
que usted pueda tener sobre la instalación o el uso de su Aqua ✓Nano o y para todo
servicio futuro que pueda necesitar.No dude en comunicarse con nosotros en caso de
tener alguna pregunta sobre su ltro de agua Aqua ✓Nano o o sobre cualquiera de
los otros excelentes productos Rena Ware.
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Introduction 4
Features 4
Safety Precautions 5
UCU-300 Integrated Faucet
Product Diagrams 7
Installation 9
Operation 19
LX-300 Secondary Faucet
Product Diagrams 21
Installation 23
Operation 31
Accessories 32
Care and Maintenance 33
Troubleshooting 39
Replacement Parts 41
Warranty 42
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INTRODUCTION
Water is vital to maintaining good health. Water replenishes lost uids and helps to
regulate temperature, promote digestion and detoxify.
You now own one of the most advanced home water ltration systems available to
provide you and your family with fresh, great tasting, and economical ltered water
from your own kitchen tap.
HOW IT WORKS
The Aqua ✓Nano utilizes electropositive technology as part of a multistage, high ow
ltering system with limited pressure drop.
• Stage 1: Pre-Filtration - The Pre-Filter removes larger suspended solids to help
maximize the life of your Aqua√HD™ cartridge.
• Stage 2: Electropositive Filtration - The second stage utilizes Aqua√HD™
electropositive ltration media with nanolevel ltration eciency.
• Stage 3: High Flow Carbon Core - The open structure of the carbon core
eectively adsorbs chlorine, lead, tastes and odors with a minimal impact in the
water ow.
The Aqua ✓Nano is equipped with an electronic ow meter to advise you when to
reorder and to replace the media in your Aqua√HD™ Cartridge.
FEATURES
The Aqua ✓ Nano UCU-300 and LX-300 models are designed to t under the counter,
great for those with limited counter space.
The Aqua ✓ Nano UCU-300:
• It has a pullout spray head with an armored hose for extra durability that allows you
to reach all parts of the kitchen sink as well as ll large containers.
• The Spray or Stream Function gives you the ability to switch from the regular water
stream to a spray. It is very useful for rinsing fruits and vegetables, washing dishes,
etc.
The Aqua ✓Nano LX-300:
• Provides a source of fresh ltered cold water, conveniently at the kitchen sink.
• There is no need to replace the existing faucet. The LX-300 installed next to it is a
stylish addition to any kitchen sink area.
To ensure the uninterrupted supply of ltered water, both Aqua ✓ Nano models are
equipped with a visual ow meter to indicate when it is time to replace the media
insert in the Aqua√HD™ Cartridge.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
∆ WARNING: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown
quality without adequate disinfection. Always replace the Media Insert in the
Aqua√HD™ Cartridge when the indicator light turns red.
• This lter is engineered to lter municipally treated water in the home.
• It is essential that you follow the operation and maintenance instructions enclosed
for proper performance. Failure to follow the Use and Care instructions will void the
warranty.
• Do not use with water over 38˚ C (100˚F) or below 4˚C (40˚F).
Capacity
• The Aqua ✓Nano’s Aqua√HD™ has a maximum capacity of 11,355 liters (3,000
gallons). The Aqua√HD™ Media Insert must be replaced when the indicator light
ashes red.
• For optimum performance we recommend replacing the Aqua√HD™ Media Insert
at least every 5 years even if the red light has not yet come on.
• Actual capacity will depend on the amount of suspended solids and particles in your
local water system. In certain water supplies, tastes or odors may return or the ow
may decrease prior to the rated capacity. In these cases, the Aqua√HD™ Media Insert
should be replaced more often.
Note: The contaminants removed by the Aqua ✓Nano are not necessarily in your tap
water. The Aqua ✓Nano is intended for use only with municipally treated tap water.
Water of unknown origin can contain a variety of contaminants or substances that may
or may not be removed by the Aqua ✓Nano.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
• UCU300 MODEL GO TO PAGE 6
• LX300 MODEL GO TO PAGE 20
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UCU-300
Integrated Faucet
INSTALLATION/OPERATION
UCU-300
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PRODUCT DIAGRAMS
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BOX #1 CONTENTS
FAUCET ASSEMBLY
1. Faucet Body
2. Rubber Gasket, Lock
Washer & Brass Nut Spray Head
3. Deck Plate
4. Data Cable
5. Pullout Hose
6. Spray Head
7. Weight & Spring Clip
8. 2 Mounting Screws,
2 Wing Nuts & Bottom Plate
9. Brass lter outline connector
10. Plastic lter in-line connector
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UCU-300
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Mixed Water
“Out” line
Faucet Supply Tubes
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If any of these items are missing, please contact Rena Ware Customer Service.
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BOX #2 CONTENTS
BASE ASSEMBLY
1. Back Flush Adapter (for use on the
Pre-Filter Cartridge only
2. Inlet Assembly (with Inlet Tubing)
3. EM Pre-Filter Cartridge (includes
Reusable Housing and one EM Media insert)
4. Aqua√HD™ Main Filter Cartridge (includes
Reusable Housing and one Aqua√HD™ Media insert)
5. Locking Plate
6. Filter Base (including Outlet Tube)
7. Data Cable Port
8. Battery Compartment (Batteries not included)
9. Reset button
10. 2 extra EM Media Inserts
11. 1 extra Aqua√HD™ Media Insert
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TOOLS RECOMMENDED: PTFE plumber’s tape or thread sealant (use only on
threaded connections), plumber’s putty, slotted screwdriver, pliers, adjustable
wrench, ashlight, and cloth. Your installation may require new supply lines and/or
shut-o valves or other additional tools.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: Read all the instructions completely before proceeding. Rena Ware
recommends calling a professional if you are uncertain about installing this product!
This product should be installed in accordance with all local and state plumbing and
building codes.
NOTE: If you have the single source faucet (cold only), your faucet has only one supply
tube and your sink will have only one supply line. Whenever these directions refer to
hot and cold supply tubes or supply lines, you will have only a single tube or line to
work with.
SHUT OFF WATER SUPPLY BEFORE INSTALLING: Locate water supply inlets and
shut o the water supply valves. These are usually found under the sink or near the
water meter. If you are replacing an existing faucet, remove the faucet from the sink
and clean the sink surface thoroughly.
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1H
1A
1C
1B
1D 1E
1F
1G
1I
1. INSTALLING THE INTEGRATED FAUCET
NOTE: If your sink deck has one hole, see option A below (SINGLE POST MOUNT FAUCET
INSTALLATION:).
If your sink deck has three holes, skip to option B (DECK PLATE AND FAUCET
INSTALLATION:)
A) SINGLE POST MOUNT FAUCET INSTALLATION:
YOU WILL NEED TWO PEOPLE FOR INSTALLATION (Do not use the Deck Plate, plastic
bottom plate, screws, or wing nuts.)
• Insert the faucet Supply Tubes (1A), Pullout Hose (1B), and the Data Cable (1C) through
center hole of sink.
• Position the Pullout Hose so that its end is above the ends of the Supply Tubes (see
inset diagram below).This will make the installation of the washers and lock nut much
easier. Note: Do not remove the thin protective plastic bag (1H).
• From underneath the sink, place large rubber gasket (1D), lock washer (1E) and large
brass nut (1F) over SupplyTubes (1A), Hose (1B), and Data Cable (1C).
• Thread loosely onto faucet shank (1G).
• Before you tighten any connections: To avoid cutting the Data Cable and disabling
the indicator lights, you must front-align the faucet so that“Rena Ware”is centered and
the spout and handle swing equally to the right and left.
• Once the faucet is aligned, have one person hold the faucet rmly in place while the
other person tightens the faucet to the sink. CAUTION: Adjusting the faucet after
tightening to the sink will cut the Data Cable.
• Tighten faucet rmly to sink. Thread Brass Connector (1I) onto Pullout Hose (1B) and
tighten.
Skip the next section and go directly to step 2“WATER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS.”
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1A
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B) DECK PLATE AND FAUCET INSTALLATION:
• Installing Deck Plate: Place screws (2A) into Deck Plate slots. Set plastic bottom
plate (2B) over the center hole on the sink, rounded edges up. Put a bead of
plumbers’putty around the inside bottom edge of Deck Plate (2C). Install the Deck
Plate (2C) over the three holes in your sink deck.
3A
3A
3B
2A
2C
2B 2A
• Securing Deck Plate to Deck: From underneath sink, hand-tighten wing nuts
(3A). Caution: do not over tighten wing nuts. Remove any excess putty from
around the outside edge of the Deck Plate (3B).
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You will need two people for installation.
• Insert the faucet Supply Tubes (4A) and Pullout Hose (4B), and Data Cable (4C)
through the optional Deck Plate.
• Position the Pullout Hose so that its end is above the ends of the Supply Tubes (see
inset diagram below). This will make the installation of the washers and lock nut
much easier. Note: Do not remove the thin protective plastic bag (4H).
• From underneath the sink, place large rubber gasket (4C), lock washer (4D) and
large brass nut (4E) over Supply Tubes (4A), Hose (4B), and Data Cable (4F).
• Thread loosely onto faucet shank (4G).
• BEFORE YOU TIGHTEN ANY CONNECTIONS: To avoid cutting the Data Cable and
disabling the indicator lights, you must front-align the faucet so that“Rena Ware”is
centered and the spout and handle swing equally to the right and left.
• Once the faucet is aligned, have one person hold the faucet rmly in place while the
other person tightens the faucet to the sink. CAUTION: Adjusting the faucet after
tightening to the sink will cut the Data Cable.
• Tighten faucet rmly to sink. Thread the connector (4I) onto Hose (4B) and tighten.
INSTALLING THE INTEGRATED FAUCET USING DECK PLATE
4H
4A
4B
4D
4E
4F
4G
4C
4I
UCU-300
4B
4A
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5A
5C
5B
Data
Cable
port
Data
Cable
*IMPORTANT: When the batteries are installed, the replacement lights will re a test
sequence. If all lights do not light, you may have a broken wire on installation.
Contact Rena Ware Customer Service if this occurs.
2. WATER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS: Gently separate hot
and cold Supply Tubes (5A), approximately 7 cm (3
inches) apart. Connect your existing water supply lines
(5C) to Faucet Inlets (5B). (Supply lines and ttings are
not included.)
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3. ATTACHING THE BASE ASSEMBLY:
a. Disconnect the Inlet Assembly from the top of the Pre-Filter Cartridge by turning
counter clockwise, then, remove the Pre-Filter from the Main Filter.
b. Install two new, high quality, AA batteries (not included) in the Filter Base. Insert
the Data Cable into the Data Cable Port on the underside of the base.
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6C
6A
6B
6D
6E
c. Insert the Mixed Water “Out”line (6A) into the plastic connector (6B), then insert the
inlet tube (6C) into the other end of the plastic connector (6B). Insert the outlet tube
(6D) into the brass connector on the Pullout Hose (6E).
NOTE: DO NOT USE PTFE TAPE ON THESE NON-THREADED CONNECTIONS.
Note: When connecting
6A and 6C to 6B, or 6D
to 6E, be sure the tubing
is completely seated; a
small band of gray tape
indicates proper tube depth.
This should require only
amoderate amount of force.
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4. INSTALLING THE FILTER CARTRIDGES:
Place the Aqua√HD™ Cartridge in the locking plate on the base. Once inserted into
the base, rotate it clockwise slightly to lock. Install the Pre-Filter cartridge in the
same way, on top of the Aqua√HD™ Cartridge.
5. ATTACHING THE INLET ASSEMBLY: The Inlet Assembly attaches to the top of the
Pre-Filter Cartridge. It is inserted the same way the cartridges connect. Rotate the
Inlet Assembly approximately 1/8 turn clockwise so that the tubing lines up with the
Outlet Tube.
outlet tube
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7A
7B
7C
6. UNIT START UP: Turn on hot and cold water supplies, and check for leaks above and
below the sink.
7. FLUSHING THE SYSTEM: To remove any small carbon particles and expel excess air,
it will be necessary to ush the faucet. Remove plastic bag (7A) from the end of the
Pullout Hose (7B). Lift the faucet handle (7C) up to the full on position. Run water for
2 minutes. Repeat in hot and cold positions. Check for leaks.
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8. CHARGING THE SYSTEM: To improve the ow rate and to reduce the“run on”
of water after the faucet is turned o the system needs to be “charged”. Charging
purges trapped air from the system.
a. Remove the Inlet Assembly from the top of the Pre-Filter.
b. Remove the Pre-Filter Cartridge being careful to minimize the water that
spills onto the base unit.
d. Re-install the Pre-Filter Cartridge and again pour in water into the top hole of
the Pre-Filter Cartridge until it is full and re-connect the Inlet Assembly.
c. Pour water into the top hole
to ll the Aqua√HD™ Cartridge.
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8D
8B
9A
9C
9A
9B 9B
8A
8C
9. INSTALLING THE SPRAY HEAD: Do not let Pullout Hose (8C) retract into faucet
arm (8A). Connect the spray head (8B) to the Pullout Hose (8C) by turning the
metal tting (8D) clockwise, hand tighten. CAUTION: do not over tighten.
10. ATTACHING WEIGHT TO PULLOUT HOSE: Your faucet includes a weight, to help
to retract the Pullout Hose during pullout operation. Attach weight (9A) to the
Pullout Hose using spring clip (9B) at the lowest point on the Pullout Hose (9C).
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10A
10B
11. SECURING INLET LINES: To avoid binding, jamming, or interference with the
movement of the Pullout Hose, do not cross the Pullout Hose (10B) with the inlet
Supply Tubes (10A).
NOTE: For best results, after sitting overnight or after several hours of non-use, run
water through the lter for 1 MINUTE before using.
Your Rena Ware Aqua ✓Nano UCU-300 Water Filter is now ready for you to enjoy!
Using Your Aqua ✓Nano UCU-300 Water Filter
• Select cold or hot ltered water (if available) by adjusting the faucet handle. All
water coming out of the faucet will be ltered.
• Select “stream” or “spray” by pressing the black button on the spray head.
• Pull out the entire spray head for extended reach.
• The lter indicator will ash blue when the lter is functioning properly.
• If the lter has not been used in 48 hours, ush it for 2 minutes before using.
OPERATION
UCU-300
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LX-300
Secondary Faucet
INSTALLATION/OPERATION
LX-300
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