Unique UGP-72 LD1 User manual

SEMI-AUTOMATIC PORTABLE
DC WASHING
MACHINE
OWNER’S GUIDE
UGP-72 LD1
serial number:

TABLE OF CONTENTS
03 Introduction
04 Before using the machine - parts list
05 Important safety notes
06 Using your washing machine
08 Maintenance
09 Winterization
10 Troubleshooting
11 Typical battery configuration
12 Appliance information - manual copy
13 Appliance information - remote copy
14 Technical specifications
15 Contact us
15 Limited warranty

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations! You have purchased one of the most ecient laun-
dry appliances available on the market today. The Unique portable
DC washer is designed to provide years of ecient trouble-free
operation.
Before using the appliance, read through this manual carefully
including all the information on safety, installation, operation, and
maintenance. These guidelines do not cover every possible condition
or situation that may occur. Be safe using common sense and cau-
tion when installing, operating and maintaining this appliance. If you
are unsure about any of these instructions or warnings, contact your
local product dealer or Unique O-Grid Appliances for assistance.
IMPORTANT: Please read this manual before operat-
ing the washing machine for the first time. Keep these
instructions for future reference.

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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
parts list
PART
NO.
PART NAME
1Wash timer
2Wash & drain selector
3Water inlet
4Spin tub frame
5Spin timer
6Power cord/optional
for on-grid
7Spin cover
8Spin tub
PART
NO.
PART NAME
9Spinner gap
10 Base frame
11 Pulsator
12 Filter
13 Scrubber plate
14 Wash cover
15 Overflow drain
16 Drain hose
17 Wheel base
(optional)
1 2 33
6
7
8
9
spinner cap
flexible hose
alligator clips
AC/DC plug
(optional for
on-grid use)
wheeled base
(optional)
16
14
15
13
11
12 10
4
5

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These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Please
ensure that you understand them all before installing or using this
washing machine. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you
are unsure about any of these meanings or warnings, contact your
local product dealer or Unique O-Grid Appliances for assistance.
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION:
At delivery, please check that the washing machine is complete and
has not been damaged during transport. It is not advised to connect
an appliance that has been damaged, especially damage to the elec-
trical supply cable. In the event of damage please contact your local
product dealer or Unique O-Grid Appliances for assistance.
GENERAL SAFETY
• This appliance is designed for domestic use only.
• Before cleaning or repositioning the washing machine, always dis-
connect from the electrical power supply.
• In the case that the plug end of the power supply cord or AC/DC
converter is damaged, do not attempt to fix it without prior elec-
trical knowledge. Consult a qualified electrical technician regard-
ing repair.
• Plug the washing machine directly into a wall outlet; do not use a
power bar, and do not share the outlet with another appliance or
power bar.
• Keep the washing machine away from heat sources.
• Do not keep the washing machine in the bathroom as high humid-
ity may damage the electrical insulation and cause rust.
• Do not rest heavy loads on top of the washing machine.
• Ensure that the washing machine is installed on a level, solid sur-
face.
CHILD SAFETY
• Do not allow children to play in, on or around the washing
machine. It is not a toy.
OPERATION SAFETY
• Do not put your hands into the washing tub or spinner tub while
it’s running.
• Do not overload the washing tub or spinner tub capacity. Over-
loaded or overly heavy loads may damage the washing maching.
• Do not wash waterproof or rubberized materials (like raincoats)
as they may cause damage to the spinner tub.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES

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USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE
• Do not wash laundry soaked with gasoline or organic solvents.
INSTALLATION
• Place the washing machine on level, solid ground.
• FOR ON-GRID USE: Plug the power supply cord to a grounded
power outlet.
• FOR OFF-GRID USE: Attach the 24V DC power cord to a 24V DC
power supply. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse
the power cord, plugs and/or washing machine in water or other
liquids.
WASHING LAUNDRY (MAXIMUM WASH CAPACITY: 8 KG / 18 LBS.)
• Insert the water hose into water tap to fill the washing tub.
• Choose the level of water needed and add detergent according to
the size of the load of laundry. DO NOT OVERFILL! If using pow-
dered detergent, set the wash cycle to ‘gentle’ and allow the water
in the wash tub to agitate for a minute or two before adding laun-
dry to ensure that the detergent is fully dissolved.
• Put in laundry and close the wash cover.
• Select wash duration according to the weight of laundry.
• Select wash cycle (gentle/normal) according to the quality of the
laundry.
• After the wash cycle has completed, set the wash selector to drain.
SOAK RINSE
• Insert the water hose into the water tap to fill the washing tub.
• Fill tub with water according to size of the load.
• For rinse cycle, set the timer for the desired agitation time
FINAL SPIN CYCLE (optional - to remove detergent/water)
(MAXIMUM SPIN CAPACITY: 6 KG / 13.2 LBS.)
• Once the rinse cycle has completed and the tub has drained, move
the laundry from the wash tub to the spinner tub.
• Arrange laundry uniformly in the spinner tub to prevent the laundry
load from becoming unbalanced during the spin cycle. An unbal-
anced load in the spin tub may cause abnormal vibration and noise.
• Press the laundry down firmly and place the spinner cap on top.
• Select spin cycle duration according to the size of the load.

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USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE continued
WASH/RINSE/SPIN TIMES & DETERGENT MEASUREMENTS
WEIGHT OF DRY LAUNDRY FABRIC MATERIAL WATER LEVEL
Less than 3.6 kg / 8 lbs Cotton, linen Low water level
More than 3.6 kg / 8 lbs Cotton, linen High water level
Silk, polyester
blends, nylon
HIgh water level
FABRIC MATERIAL SPIN TIME
Thin material, polyester blends, nylon 1 minute
Cotton knits 1-2 minutes
Sheets, towels, blankets, denim 2-4 minutes
LAUNDRY
QUALITY
FABRIC
MATERIAL
DETERGENT
MEASURE
powder
detergent/liquid
detergent
WASH
TIME
RINSE
TIME
WASH
TYPE
Lightly
soiled
Silk, wool,
polyester
blends,
nylon
35-40
grams /
1.2 - 1.4
ounces
5-7
mins
4-6 mins gentle
Cotton,
linen
40-45
grams /
1.4 - 1.6
ounces
7-10
mins
6-8 mins gentle
Heavily
soiled
Silk, wool,
polyester
blends,
nylon
45-50
grams /
1.6 - 1.8
ounces
8-12
mins
6-8 mins normal
Cotton,
linen
50-55
grams /
1.8 - 2
ounces
12-15
mins
8-10
mins
normal

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MAINTENANCE
TO REMOVE LINT FILTER:
Gently press downward and pull the lint
filter holder from the filter frame
TO REPLACE LINT FILTER:
Insert bottom tab of lint filter holder into
the bottom of the filter frame and gently
push the filter holder back into place.
CLEANING THE FILTER
There will be lint left behind in the overflow
filter and in the lint filter after each wash cycle.
These filters need to be cleaned after every
load in order to maintain correct operation of
the washing machine and to ensure that the
drainage pump does not become clogged.
• The lint filters must be in place during each
wash cycle.
• Slide the lint trap down until it rests below
the surface of the water (the lint trap will not
work correctly unless it is fully submerged.)
• The lint filters must be cleaned after each
wash cycle.
Over
flow
drain
Wash water
level slider
for lint trap
Removeable
lint trap
REMOVING THE LINT FILTER
• After the wash is complete, hold the filter
frame, gently press downward and pull the
lint filter/holder from the filter frame.
• Rinse filter clean under running water and replace it by inserting
the bottom part of the filter frame into the slot and gently pushing
the filter back into place.
• After all washing is complete, remove the filter as described above,
rinse the filter clean under running water and allow it to dry away
from direct sunlight and heat sources.
• Once the filter is dry, place it back into the filter holder.
IMPORTANT: Always unplug the power supply cord
before moving the washing machine or performing any
maintenance.

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WINTERIZATION
The washing machine must be drained prior to storage in cold areas
during the winter months. Any water left in the unit could freeze and
potentially damage the machine, hoses or connections.
To drain the washing machine, move it to a location where it can
drain out safely (outside or over a floor drain, for example). Locate
the drain plug on the bottom of the washing machine and open it to
allow any collected water to drain out before storing for the winter.
Leave the drain open during storage, and replace the drain plug the
next time you use the washing machine.
view of underside of washing machine
drain plug

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Before contacting a service technician, your local product dealer or
Unique O-Grid Appliances, please check the following points.
If you contact a technician to repair a fault listed below, or to repair a
fault caused by misuse, abuse, or faulty installation, a charge will be
made even if the appliance is under warranty.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES/SOLUTIONS
The machine
does not work
• Is there a power outage? Check power source.
• Is the power supply cord connected to a power
outlet? Ensure the power supply cord is connected
correctly.
• Is something tangled around the agitator? Verify the
agitator is able to move freely.
The machine is
not draining
• Has the drain hose been lowered to a bucket, sink
or drain receptacle? Drain hose should have a
downward angle to facilitate flow.
• Is the drain hose kinked or plugged? Ensure drain
hose doesn’t have any sharp angles or kinks that
could impede draining.
• Is the drain hose frozen? If frozen, allow hose to thaw
and drain. Store drain hose at room temperature.
• Have any clothes fallen outside of the washing/
spinning tub? Remove any articles that could affect
washing/spinning.
There is an
abnormal sound
while washing
• Are there any loose articles (for example: loose
change, keys, etc...) in the washing tub? Remove any
articles that are not laundry.
• Was the laundry placed in the wash tub in an uneven
manner, or has the laundry shifted to one side of the
tub during the wash cycle? Reposition laundry within
the wash tub so that the load is balanced.
Pump doesn’t
work
• Is there enough water pressure from the washing
tub? Drop the drain hose to the ground into a
bucket to produce gravity flow.
• Is there enough water in the washing tub? Increase
the water level in the washing tub to help prime the
pump.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING continued
TYPICAL BATTERY CONFIGURATION
There is an
abnormal sound
and/or loud
vibration while
spinning
• Are there any loose articles (for example: loose
change, keys, etc...) in the spinner tub? Remove any
articles that are not laundry.
• The washing machine is not level. Ensure the washing
machine placed on a level, solid surface.
• The spinner cap is loose on top of the laundry in the
spinner tub. Ensure that the spinner cap is pushed
down firmly on top of the laundry in the spinner tub.
• Have any clothes fallen outside of the spinner tub?
Remove any articles that could affect spinning.
• Is the laundry unevenly distributed in the spinner tub?
Reposition laundry within the spinner tub so that
the load is balanced.
• Is there too much laundry in the spinner tub?
Do not overload the spinner tub.
Washing
machine is not
working via 24V
DC alligator clips
• Are the alligator clips making a solid connection to
the terminals? Verify that the alligator clips are fully
contacting the terminals.
• Are the alligator clips connected to the correct
terminals? Ensure the connections are correct:
negative to negative/positive to positive.
• Is the battery dead? Check battery output and
recharge if necessary.
• Is the 15A fuse burned out? Check fuse and replace if
necessary.
+ - + -
view of correct configuration of 12v batteries
12v battery 12v battery
2 x 12 V TO 24 V SERIES

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NOTES
APPLIANCE INFORMATION
(manual copy - keep with your records)
To make care and servicing of your portable DC washing machine easy and ef-
ficient, please record the following information for future reference:
Model:
Serial Number:
Purchased From:
Date Purchased:

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NOTES
APPLIANCE INFORMATION
(remote copy - keep with your appliance)
To make care and servicing of your portable DC washing machine easy and ef-
ficient, please record the following information for future reference:
Model:
Serial Number:
Purchased From:
Date Purchased:
cut along dotted line to detatch - keep with your appliance

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL UGP-72 LD1
CAPACITY washer 18 lbs / 8.0 kg
CAPACITY spinner 13.2 lbs / 6.0 kg
OPERATION DC 24V
DIMENSIONS
(unboxed)
H 35” x W 31.5” x D 18.7”
H 88.9 cm x W 80 cm x D 47.5 cm
WEIGHT 50 lbs./23 kg
CONNECTIONS Battery gator clips (AC/DC converter
for on-grid use sold separately)
DC POWER 24V
POWER CONSUMPTION 0.19 kw/h
INPUT WASH POWER 160W/320W
WATER CONSUMPTION variable upon need

CONTACT US
PORTABLE DC WASHING MACHINE
1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Unique Gas Products Ltd. warrants that this UNIQUE washing machine is free from defects in material and workman-
ship under normal usage and service under the following terms:
Parts Warranty
This appliance has been designed for domestic household use. If properly installed, adjusted and operated under
normal conditions in accordance with printed instructions, it will satisfactorily perform the functions that are generally
expected of this type of appliance.
If the appliance fails to do so because of a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the original date
of purchase: Unique will at our option, repair, exchange, or correct by other means Unique consider appropriate, any
part(s) Unique finds to be defective except for the surface finish. *Due to remote locations, it is the customer’s respon-
sibility to bring items to the dealer for review. Any part(s) replaced or repaired will be warranted only for the balance
of the original year. Customer is responsible for labor.
Ownership
This Warranty is made only to the first purchaser (”original purchaser”) who acquires this washing machine for his/
her own use and will be honored by Unique Gas Products Ltd. and by the Seller. Purchaser must retain their receipt as
proof of purchase date.
Warranty Conditions
This warranty does not apply to any appliance that has been subjected to alterations, misuse, abuse (including dam-
age by foreign agents or chemicals), accident, improper installation or service, delivery damage, or other than normal
household use and service. This UNIQUE appliance must be serviced regularly as outlined in the Owner’s Manual.
Neither Unique Gas Products Ltd. nor the selling dealer will be liable for direct or indirect loss of clothes/textiles caused
by failure in operation. In case of damage, the owner must provide proof of purchase, Model, and Serial Number to the
selling dealer or Unique Gas Products Ltd. This warranty is LIMITED STRICTLY to the terms indicated herein, and no other
expressed warranties or remedies thereunder shall be binding on Unique.
Purchaser’s Responsibilities
The purchaser will be responsible for the costs of any service calls requested to demonstrate or confirm the proper
operation of the appliance, the installation, or to correct malfunctions in the appearance created by the operation of
the appliance in a manner not prescribed by or cautioned against in the use and care instructions.
Model and Serial Number
The appliance model number and serial number can be found on a rating plate attached to the back of the washing
machine. The purchaser should always refer to the model and serial number when talking to or contacting the dealer
from whom the appliance was purchased.
Factory Assistance
If the purchaser is unable to locate an authorized dealer/service agent, or if the purchaser does not receive satisfaction
from the dealer, they may contact Unique Gas Products Customer Service directly at Toll Free 1-877-427-2266
or 905-827- 6154
For questions related to the operation, safety or the purchase of your washing machine, please contact your dealer for
more information. For general information, contact our customer service department:
• Toll-free: 1-877-427-2266 or 1-905-827-6154 (available during regular business hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, EST.
• Email: [email protected]om Website: www.uniqueoffgrid.com
• Address: Unique Gas Products Ltd., 2245 Wyecroft Road, Oakville, Ontario, Canada, L6L 5L7

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