Renaware AQUA II 5000 User manual

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Use &Care
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I. Specications
Model - 5000
Maximum Working Pressure ..................... 8.79 kg/cm2(125 PSI)
Minimum Working Pressure ...................... 0.07 kg/cm2(10 PSI)
Maximum Water Temperature ................... 43°C (110°F)
Minimum Water Temperature .................... 2°C (35°F)
Recommended Tap Water Flow Rate........ 2.65 LPM (0.7 GPM)
Multi-media Filter Capacity...................................18,925 L (5,000 GAL)
THIS WATER TREATMENT DEVICE IS INTENDED FOR, AND ONLY
WARRANTED FOR, NON-COMMERCIAL USE ON MUNICIPALLY TREATED
TAP WATER.
This Use & Care outlines proper maintenance procedures which are essential for
optimum lter performance.
NOTE: The warranty is void if the specications label on the unit is removed.
MADE IN U.S.A.
Rena Ware reserves the right to change the appearance of or make alterations to
the model shown within. Therefore, your model may appear slightly different from
the illustrations in this booklet.
I. SPECIFICATIONS.......................................page 2
II. PRECAUTIONS .........................................page 4
III. INSTALLATION.......................................page 5–15
IV. MAINTENANCE......................................page 16–24
V. TROUBLESHOOTING ..............................page 25–26
VI. REPLACING COMPONENTS.................page 26-27
CAUTION: DO NOT USE WITH WATER THAT
IS MICROBIOLOGICALLY UNSAFE OR WITH
WATER OF UNKNOWN QUALITY WITHOUT
ADEQUATE DISINFECTION BEFORE OR
AFTER THE SYSTEM. SYSTEMS CERTIFIED
FOR CYST REDUCTION MAY BE USED ON
DISINFECTED WATER THAT MAY CONTAIN
FILTERABLE CYSTS.
AQUA 3II 5000
Model No HP 5000
For cold water use only
Max pressure 125 psi
Max temperature 43oC
IMPORTANT: Follow
manufacturers installation and
maintenance instructions
Plumbing Safety
AS/NZS 3497
Appliance Cert. 8180
Standards Australia
CAUTION: DO NOT USE WITH WATER THAT IS
MICROBIOLOGICALLY UNSAFE OR WITH WATER
OF UNKNOWN QUALITY WITHOUT ADEQUATE
DISINFECTION BEFORE OR AFTER THE SYSTEM.
SYSTEMS CERTIFIED FOR CYST REDUCTION MAY BE
USED ON DISINFECTED WATERTHAT MAY CONTAIN
FILTERABLE CYSTS.
Rena Ware Dist. PTY LTD
Castle Hill N.S.W
AUSTRALIA
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Table of Contents
I. SPECIFICATIONS.......................................page 2
II. PRECAUTIONS .........................................page 4
III. INSTALLATION.......................................page 5–15
IV. MAINTENANCE......................................page 16–24
V. TROUBLESHOOTING ..............................page 25–26
VI. REPLACING COMPONENTS.................page 26-27
Dear Rena Ware customer;
Please be sure to complete the information listed below for your records and
future reference.
AQUA 3 II WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM MODEL # 5000
SERIAL # CONTRACT #
DATE INSTALLED
LOCAL RENA WARE ADDRESS:

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II. Precautions
The AQUA 3 II Unit:
1. Read the instructions completely
before operating your AQUA 3 II,
and keep the Use and Care
Manual in a convenient location
for future reference.
2. Do not use the AQUA 3 II near
open electrical current.
3. Do not run hot water (Above
48OC/110OF) through the
AQUA 3 II because it may
damage the unit.
4. Do not place the AQUA 3 II
where it may easily fall and
break.
5. Do not use the AQUA 3 II
beyond product specications.
*See inside cover page for
specications.
6. Always replace the internal
components before or at
recommended capacities with
genuine Rena Ware replacement
components.
7. Always hold the AQUA 3 II rmly
by the base when re-positioning
or transporting the unit.
8. Avoid exposing your AQUA 3 II
body-cover to salt, harsh
chemicals, acidic foods, or direct
sunlight.
CAUTION: After two or more days
of non-use, run water through the
AQUA 3 II for ve full minutes
before resuming usage. This will
help ush any standing water that
may potentially contain bacteria,
and allow your AQUA 3 II lter to
provide water of optimum quality.
Use of the appliance may increase
the bacterial content unless
supplemental treatment is provided.
Internal Components—
the Pre-Filter Ceramic Candle:
1. Handle the pre-lter ceramic
candle carefully—never shake
a pre-lter ceramic candle or
knock it against other items,
even while it is still in its original
packaging. STORE IN A COOL
PLACE.
2. Do not expose the pre-lter
ceramic candle to prolonged
direct or indirect sunlight.
3. Always hold the pre-lter
ceramic candle rmly and gently
in the middle of the component.
DO NOT HOLD THE PRE-
FILTER CERAMIC CANDLE BY
EITHER END. Pre-lter ceramic
candles will crack or break with
improper handling.
4. When transporting the
AQUA 3 II, remove the pre-lter
ceramic candle and transport
it separately, using the original
packing material. The pre-lter
ceramic candle may crack or
break if transported within the
AQUA 3 II unit.
CAUTION: Water should be used
promptly after ltration through the
AQUA 3 II. We do not recommend
storing ltered AQUA 3II water
for more than 48 hours. Water
ltered by the AQUA 3 II is free
of bacteria inhibitors, such as
chlorine, and therefore may be
susceptible to bacteria growth
after prolonged periods of time
unless supplementary treatment is
provided.

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III. Installation
Internal Components—
Filter Housings:
Never use the housing wrench to
tighten the lter housings—use it
only for loosening and removing
the lter housings. Housings
should always be hand-tightened
only.
III. Installation:
Your AQUA 3 II is a high
technology water ltration system.
It consists of a ceramic pre-lter
and main lter integrated by an
advanced manifold system. Your
AQUA 3 II will provide years of
good service when properly cared
for and maintained.
ALWAYS PROPERLY CLEAN
AND MAINTAIN YOUR AQUA 3 II
FOR BEST RESULTS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
Wash and dry your hands before
beginning installation and make
sure your work area is clean and
dry.
Remove all items from the box
and check each item against the
parts diagram (see parts list and
diagram on pages 6 and 7). Note:
You will nd the small wrench
afxed to the handle of the housing
wrench. Hold the AQUA 3 II by the
base when removing from the box,
and place on the counter. Remove
the pre-lter ceramic candle from
its packing materials for the initial
installation.
WHEN HANDLING THE AQUA 3 II
UNIT, ALWAYS HOLD IT FIRMLY
AT THE BASE.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIFT THE
AQUA 3 II BY THE BODY-COVER
OR THE TUBING.
To assist you in installing your
AQUA 3 II, you may wish to have
the following items available:
pliers, at blade screwdriver,
petroleum jelly.
NOTE: Different diverter valves are used on the Aqua 3II 5000,
depending on what country you live in. Some diverter valves have a pin
that is pulled or slides to enable water to be ltered, and others have
lever that needs to be turned. Installation is the same regardless of the
type of valve you have.

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III. Installation (continued)
AQUA 3 II WATER FILTER PARTS:
A adapters—the optional
attachments used to connect the
diverter valve to the faucet
B base—contains ow meter and
supports manifold
C body-cover—the shell which
covers the two lter housings
D clamp—the small white device
which holds the inlet tube onto
the top barb of the diverter valve
E diverter valve barbs—the
extensions on the diverter valve
onto which the tubing is placed
F diverter valve—allows
convenient at-faucet switching
from tap to ltered water
G ow-meter—monitors the
number of liters of water treated
by the AQUA 3 II water ltration
system
H ow-meter viewing window—
allows you to view ow-meter
I housing wrench—used to
loosen the lter housings if they
become too tight to hand loosen;
never use the housing wrench to
tighten the lter housings.
J manifold—connects the pre-lter
with the main lter
K multi-media lter—provides
nal multiple stage ltration of
water
L multi-media lter housing—the
white cylinder which covers the
multi-media lter
M O-rings—creates seal between
multi-media lter housing, pre-
lter housing and manifold
N pre-lter ceramic candle—acts
as a pre-lter, providing initial
ltration of water before it passes
on to multi-media lter
O pre-lter housing—the white
cylinder which covers the pre-
lter ceramic candle
P pressure release valve—allows
residual pressure to be released
from the pre-lter housing
Q scouring pad—used to clean
the pre-lter ceramic candle
R small wrench—used to
disconnect the tubing from
the tubing receptacles in the
manifold
S socket—openings where the
lters are inserted
T tubing—the double tubing which
connects the diverter valve on
the faucet with the AQUA 3 II
water ltration system. The inlet
tube extends from the top barb
of the diverter valve to the tubing
receptacle marked (+) and is
marked with a black dashed line
U tubing inserts—the inserts at
the end of each tube
V tubing receptacles—the
openings in the manifold where
the tubing is inserted, inlet (gray)
and outlet (white)
W release button—press to
release the base from the main
unit
X spout—releases ltered water
Y elbow—attaches spout to tubing
outlet receptacle
Z single inlet tubing—connects the
single diverter valve to the inlet
receptacle
NOTE: Your Aqua 3 II 5000 will have either a spout or a double diverter
valve assembly, depending on the model.

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III. Installation (continued)
AQUA 3 II INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preparing the AQUA 3 II lter
unit:
1. REMOVE THE AQUA 3 II
BODY- COVER—Lift the body-
cover off and set it aside (see
gure 1).
2. REMOVE THE PRE-FILTER
HOUSING—The pre-lter
housing is closest to the
tubing receptacles, and can
be identied by the number “1”
embossed onto the manifold
(see gure 2). Unscrew the pre-
lter housing counter-clockwise,
and set it aside. (If necessary,
use the housing wrench
supplied with your AQUA 3 II to
loosen the pre-lter housing.)
Be careful not to push against
the red pressure release valve.
3. THE PRE-FILTER CERAMIC
CANDLE—Remove a pre-
lter ceramic candle from its
protective packaging. USE
CARE WHEN HANDLING
THE PRE-FILTER CERAMIC
CANDLE. Support the pre-
lter ceramic candle rmly in
the center—do not hold the
pre-lter ceramic candle by
the double O-ring end. Slightly
moisten the O-rings with water
before installing the pre-lter
ceramic candle.
4. INSTALL THE PRE-FILTER
CERAMIC CANDLE—Insert the
pre-lter ceramic candle into
the socket revealed in Step 2
(see gure 3). Holding the pre-
lter ceramic candle rmly but
GENTLY, with the double O-ring
portion g. 3
g. 2
g. 1

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g. 5
g. 4
III. Installation (continued)
pointed downward, apply
a sliding pressure straight
down—then twist to slide the
pre-lter ceramic candle into
place. Make sure it is pushed
all the way down.
5. REPLACE THE PRE-FILTER
HOUSING—Check to make
sure that the O-ring is in place
at the open end of the pre-
lter housing. (If the O-ring
falls out, lay it back into the
groove at the opening of the
lter housing (see gure 4)
and press into place with your
ngers. A small amount of
petroleum jelly can be applied
to the O-ring to help hold it in
place. Do not use vegetable,
animal or motor oil.) Place the
pre-lter housing over the pre-
lter ceramic candle and turn
clockwise until hand-tight. DO
NOT OVER-TIGHTEN. Never
use the housing wrench to
tighten the lter housings—
use it only for loosening and
removing the lter housings.
6. CHECK THE MULTI-MEDIA
FILTER—The multi-media lter
is on the side of the AQUA 3 II
opposite the tubing receptacles,
and can be identied by the
number “2” embossed onto the
manifold. Unscrew the multi-
media lter housing counter-
clockwise, and set it aside. (If
necessary, use the housing
wrench supplied with your
AQUA 3 II to loosen the housing
(see gure 5).) The multi-media
lter will already be in place.

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g. 7
g. 6
III. Installation (continued)
7. REPLACE THE MULTI-MEDIA
FILTER HOUSING—Check to
make sure the O-ring is in the
groove at the open end of the
multi-media lter housing. Place
the multi-media lter housing
over the multi-media lter and
turn in a clockwise direction
until HAND-TIGHT. DO NOT
OVER-TIGHTEN.
Preparing the faucet:
8. If your faucet has an aerator,
remove aerator from the faucet
(see gure 6).
9. The diverter valve is attached
to the end of the tubing. Do
not remove the tubing from
the diverter valve. Thread the
diverter valve onto the faucet,
“nger-tight” only (see gure
7). Do not over-tighten the
diverter valve. Over-tightening
can cause the diverter valve to
malfunction and/or break. If the
diverter valve does not t on
the faucet, use an appropriate
adapter.

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III. Installation (continued)
g. 8
g. 10
(For spout models see ‘‘Spout
Installation,’’ page 13)
10. Position the AQUA 3 II on the
counter where desired. There
are two tubes leading from the
diverter valve; the inlet tubing is
identied with a black-dashed
line, and is connected to the top
barb of the diverter valve with a
clamp (see gure 8). The outlet
tubing has no markings and
and is connected to the bottom
barb of the diverter valve. (You
will notice that there are inserts
positioned in the ends of each
tube. Check to be sure that these
inserts are in place.)
11. The manifold of the AQUA 3 II
has two tubing receptacles—the
inlet opening is identied with
a gray collar and a (+) under
the hole to correspond with the
black-dash lined inlet tube (see
gure 9). Place the inlet tube,
(connected to the top barb of
the diverter valve), into the
inlet opening—gently push the
tubing into the opening until it
stops—about 1.5 centimeters.
Pull slightly on the tubing to
ensure that the tube is secure.
Then place the outlet tubing,
connected to the bottom barb
of the diverter valve, into the
opening with the white collar,
marked with a (0). Pull slightly
on the tubing to make sure it is
secure.
12. Turn the tap water on and engage
the diverter valve (see gure 10).
Note: Filtered water will always
ow from the small nozzle, tap
water will ow from the larger
nozzle.
g. 9

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g. 12
III. Installation (continued)
g. 11
13. Push in the red pressure
release valve located on the
pre-lter housing (see gure
11) to allow air to escape.
When only water starts to
escape, release the valve.
Wipe any water released
through the pressure release
valve off the pre-lter housing.
Filtered water should now
be owing out of the small
nozzle on the diverter valve or
spout. Allow the water to ow
through the AQUA 3 II for ten
minutes to purge the system.
Sudden bursts of water and
air are normal—the system is
eliminating air pockets.
14. With the water running, check
for leaks—run your hands
around all openings. Turn the
unit upside down and rest it
on the lter housings, and
remove the base by pushing
in on the base release buttons
on the front and back of the
manifold (see gure 12).
Check for leaks around the
ow-meter. If there are any
leaking connections, turn the
tap off and try tightening or
re-connecting the problem
section.
15. Snap the base back into
place and turn the AQUA 3 II
upright.
16. Replace the AQUA 3 II body-
cover. Position the AQUA 3 II
on the counter. Your new
AQUA 3 II is now ready for
use.

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III. Installation (continued)
OPTIONAL SPOUT
INSTALLATION:
photograph 1
photograph 3
1. Insert the tubing insert (D) into
the end of the single tubing
(G).(See photograph 1).
2. Push the tubing into the
‘‘+’’ inlet receptacle on the
manifold, indicated by a “+”
symbol and gray collar. (See
photograph 2).
3. Push the white elbow (B) into
the outlet indicated by the “o”
symbol and white collar in the
manifold. (See photograph 3).
When properly installed, the
elbow will be almost ush to
the white collar.
4. Support the elbow from
underneath and push the
spout (A) rmly down into
the while elbow (B) (See
photograph 4).
5. Position the spout (A) straight
up and down. The spout
should rotate freely inside
the white elbow.
6. Run the cold tap water and
engage the diverter valve.
Note: Filtered water only
ows from the unit’s spout;
tap water only ows from the
diverter valve.
photograph 2
photograph 4

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III. Installation (continued)
INSTALLATION OPTIONS:
TO ADJUST THE LENGTH
OF THE TUBING (you will need
a sharp knife)
1. To shorten the length of the
tubing, remove the tubing (see
gure 13) from the manifold,
then carefully remove the
tubing inserts from both tubes.
With a knife, cut the tubing to
the desired length (see gure
14). Then, replace the tubing
inserts.
2. Insert the tubing into the
manifold, making sure to
connect the inlet tube in
the gray receptacle of the
manifold (see gure 15).
WALL OR UNDER THE
COUNTER INSTALLATION
An optional mounting bracket
may be available to allow your
AQUA 3 II to be mounted to a
wall or under the counter. Contact
your local Rena Ware Customer
Service Ofce.
g. 14
g. 13
g. 15

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III. Installation (continued)
UNIVERSAL ADAPTER
INSTALLATION OPTIONS:
TO USE THE UNIVERSAL
ADAPTER TO ATTACH THE
DIVERTER VALVE TO THE
FAUCET:
1. Remove the top hose clamp
from the universal adapter.
2. Slide this hose clamp over the
spout on your faucet (see gure
16).
3. Push tubing end of adapter up
onto the faucet spout. To ease
sliding on the tubing, submerse
the tubing in HOT water for 30
seconds. Use a towel when
handling the adapter as it will
be hot.
4. Slide the top hose clamp down
over the tubing and faucet
spout (see gure 17). Twist the
hose clamps to the back.
5. Tighten hose clamp with a at
blade screwdriver—do not
over-tighten—securing the
adapter to the faucet spout.
6. Verify the hose clamp is secure
around the tube and diverter
valve adapter.
7. Thread the diverter valve onto
the adapter (see gure 18).
g. 17
g. 16
g. 18

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1. Remove the body-cover from
the AQUA 3 II, and set it aside.
2. Place the AQUA 3 II so that the
tubing receptacles are over or
in the sink. Gently push in on
the inlet tubing, in the opening
marked (+) with the gray collar.
Slide the small wrench supplied
with your AQUA 3 II around the
inlet tubing, with the indented
side of the wrench facing
toward the unit, (see gure
19/19a) and while pushing in
gently on the gray collar; pull
out the tube with your other
hand. Some water may drain
from your AQUA 3 II. Do not
remove the white, outlet tubing.
Cleaning the exterior:
Use a clean, damp cloth with mild dishwashing soap to clean the white
portions of the body-cover.
To remove ngerprints and water spots from the stainless steel portion of
the body-cover, rub gently with a soft cloth. Do not let water spots dry on
the stainless steel portion of the body-cover. You may use a high quality
stainless steel polish to clean this portion of the body-cover, however
we suggest testing it on a small section for scratching. Never use an
abrasive cleanser on the stainless steel portion of the body-cover.
Cleaning the pre-lter ceramic candle:
Note: Sanitary precautions should always be taken when handling soiled
components of your AQUA 3 II. We suggest using thin waterproof gloves.
ALWAYS SUPPORT THE PRE-FILTER CERAMIC CANDLE BY
HOLDING IT GENTLY BUT FIRMLY WITH ONE HAND. HOLD THE
PRE-FILTER CERAMIC CANDLE IN THE CENTER—NEVER HOLD
IT BY ITS ENDS. The pre-lter ceramic candle will crack or break with
improper handling.
Clean the pre-lter ceramic candle whenever water-ow falls to an
unacceptable rate.
Before cleaning the pre-lter ceramic candle, it is necessary to drain out
any existing water from the pre-lter housing.
g. 19
NON-SPOUT MODELS
IV. Maintenance
g. 19a
SPOUT MODELS

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IV. Maintenance (continued)
3. Turn the pre-lter housing,
(the one closest to the tubing
receptacles labeled with a
number “1” embossed onto
the manifold), 1/4 to 1/2 turn
counter-clockwise—this will
allow water in the pre-lter
to drain through the inlet
opening (see gure 20). You
can tip the AQUA 3 II slightly
to further encourage drainage.
Remember to hold the
AQUA 3 II rmly by the base
when repositioning or moving
the unit. (If necessary, use the
housing wrench to loosen the
housing.)
4. When the water has stopped
draining completely, remove
the pre-lter housing by turning
it counter-clockwise. Lift the
pre-lter housing straight up off
of the pre-lter ceramic candle,
and set it aside. Be careful not
to knock the pre-lter housing
against the pre-lter ceramic
candle—the impact may cause
the pre-lter ceramic candle to
crack or break.
5. Using thin waterproof gloves,
grip the pre-lter ceramic
candle rmly in the middle and
gently remove by twisting and
lifting straight up (see gure
21).
g. 20
g. 21

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g. 22
IV. Maintenance (continued)
6. Clean the pre-lter ceramic
candle by supporting the body
of the pre-lter ceramic candle
rmly in the middle with one
hand, and gently scrub the pre-
lter ceramic candle with the
scouring pad—provided with
your AQUA 3 II—(see gure
22). Always brush away from
the double O-ring end of the
pre-lter ceramic candle. Clean
the pre-lter ceramic candle
using only water—never use
soap or detergents. Continue
cleaning the pre-lter ceramic
candle using slight pressure
until it appears clean (white or
off-white in color).
Always support the pre-lter
ceramic candle by holding it
gently but rmly with one hand.
Hold the pre-lter ceramic
candle in the center—never
hold it by the tted end. Pre-
lter ceramic candles will
crack or break with improper
handling.
7. Reinsert the pre-lter ceramic
candle by applying a sliding
pressure straight down—then
twist to slide the pre-lter
ceramic candle into place (see
gure 23).
g. 23

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IV. Maintenance (continued)
8. Check to be sure that the O-ring
is still in place at the open end
of the pre-lter housing. (If the
O-ring falls out, lay it back into
the groove at the opening of the
lter housing (see gure 24) and
press into place with your ngers.
A small amount of petroleum jelly
can be applied to the O-ring to
help hold it in place. Do not use
vegetable, animal or motor oil.)
Replace the pre-lter housing
and secure by turning clockwise
until hand-tight only. DO NOT
OVER-TIGHTEN. Never use
the housing wrench to tighten
the pre-lter housing—the
housing wrench is only for
loosening the lter housings.
g. 24

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IV. Maintenance (continued)
9. Reattach the tubing by re-
inserting the inlet tube into
the opening with the gray
collar and labeled with the (+).
Push the tube in until it stops.
Pull gently to ensure that the
tubing is secure (see gure
25/25a).
10. Slowly turn the tap water on,
switch the diverter valve to the
ltered water position. Press in
the red pressure release valve
(see gure 26/26a) located
on the pre-lter housing.
Continue pressing while air
and some water escapes from
the valve. As soon as you
notice only water escaping,
release the valve. Wipe
any water from the pre-lter
housing with a soft cloth.
11. Filtered water should now
be owing freely through the
small nozzle of the diverter
valve or the spout.
g. 25
g. 26
SPOUT MODELS
DOUBLE DIVERTER MODELS
(NON SPOUT)
g. 25a
g. 26a