Villagepump 500 Standard User manual

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Operation and Maintenance Manual
Villagepump 500 Standard
Villagepump 500 Standard, the leading solution for producing clean
drinking water without the need of any external energy source.
Villagepump BV
Lisdoddelaan 80
1087 KA Amsterdam
The Netherlands
[e-mail]
www.villagepump.org
[phone]

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Inhoud
1Introduction........................................................................................................................3
2Unpacking and handling.....................................................................................................4
3Installation Villagepump 500 Standard..............................................................................7
4Preparing Villagepump 500 Standard for first use.............................................................8
4.1 Mounting Pump Handle and adjusting the Feed Pump...............................................8
4.2 Connecting Inlet Hose and Drain Hose.......................................................................9
4.3 Connecting Mesh Filter ............................................................................................. 10
4.4 Assembling Activated Carbon cartridge (optionally)................................................10
5First use ............................................................................................................................12
5.1 Pumping up water first time and first backwash cycle..............................................12
5.2 First back-wash is not working..................................................................................13
6Maintenance .....................................................................................................................16
6.1 General.......................................................................................................................16
6.2 Cleaning Mesh Filter ................................................................................................. 16
6.3 Disinfect the Villagepump with a chlorinated detergent...........................................17
6.4 Replacing Activated Carbon cartridge (optionally)...................................................18
6.5 Replacing UF Membrane........................................................................................... 19
6.6 Exchanging Valve......................................................................................................20
6.7 Cleaning system and valve ........................................................................................23
6.8 Storage of Villagepump and/or UF membrane for a longer term..............................24
6.9 Cleaning the UF membrane....................................................................................... 24
7Protocol water analysis.....................................................................................................25
7.1 Preliminary analysis ..................................................................................................25
7.2 Regular Analysis........................................................................................................25
8Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................27
9Datasheet Villagepump ...................................................................................................28
10 Limitation of warranty and liability .................................................................................29
11 Contact / helpdesk / ordering spare parts .........................................................................30

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1 Introduction
The Villagepump 500 yields up to 500 litre of fully purified drinking water an hour, meeting
WHO standards regarding the removal of bacteria's, viruses and turbidity. This manual -
version 1,42, October 2017 - is meant for Villagepumps with serial number VP500S-07-
XXXXXX-XXX –series 7 or higher, manufactured at March 31, 2017 or later
Schematic drawing of the Villagepump 500 standard.
1. Inlet hose
2. Drain (Outlet)
3. Feed Pump
4. Activated Carbon filter
5. 0,05 mm Mesh Filter
6. Backwash buffer
7. Ultra-Filtration (UF) membrane
8. Valve
9. Disinfectant dispenser
10. Pump Handle
11. Backwash pressure indicator (manometer)
12. Tap
13. Water Meter (𝑚3)

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2 Unpacking and handling
The installation of the Villagepump should be performed by at least 2 people to move and
install the Villagepump properly and safely.
Required tools for installation (this tools are included in standard delivery):
- open-end wrenches (10/11, 12/13, 16/17)
- screwdriver flat 4 - 6 mm
- Allen keys 3, 4 and 6 mm
In case of any doubts or questions, please contact your local distributor. Look for other
possible contacts or information at www.villagepump.org.
The standard package includes the following components:
- Villagepump
- Pump Handle (blue)
- Mesh Filter 0,05 millimetre
- Foot Plate
- Drain Hose, length 1 meter
- Inlet Nose, length 10 meter
Inside the Villagepump:
- Padlock
- Chlorine dioxide tablets (120 pcs of 1 gr or 30 pcs of 4 gr)
- Tool Set (Allen keys, wrenches)
- Grease (Silicon Compound)
- Hose Nipple and Hose Clamps (3x)
- Floater and Tie Wrap
- Spacers length 3 cm
- M8 bolt for mounting Pump Handle (2x)
- Self-locking M8 nuts and rings (4x)
- Manual
And optionally:
- Activated Carbon filter cartridge 20"
- Wrench for 20” Activated Carbon housing
For specific client related reasons this standard configuration might have been changed.
Standard packaging Villagepump 500

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The Villagepump is strapped onto a pallet further protected by a cardboard box.
- Open the box at the upper side and take out carefully any loose parts;
- Remove the packaging from the pallet and ensure environmentally friendly disposal;
- Unpack the remaining loose (spare) parts like Pump Handle, Activated Carbon cartridge
(optionally), Foot Plate, Mesh Filter and Hoses.
- Untie the Villagepump from the pallet and put the Villagepump carefully upright on a stable,
flat surface;
- Remove the tie-wrap that locks the Villagepump and remove the plastic bag.
- Unlock the cover (at the right sight) by pushing down the small handle; unpack the loose
parts that are stored inside the Villagepump like the Floater, Toolset, Manual, Fasteners,
ClO2 tablets etc.
- Remove both white plastic covers. Without these covers the Villagepump is easier to pick
up and move. The covers can easily be lifted vertically from their hinges. One cover (the right
one) is locked on the outside, the other cover (the left one) is locked from the inside. First
open the cover that is locked on the outside, enabling you to unlock the other cover.
Internal lock of one cover; unlocking the covers by lifting the covers from the hinges;

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- Move the Villagepump always with at least two people and use the tap and the centre
console as targets.
To move the Villagepump, please use tap and centre console.

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3 Installation Villagepump 500 Standard
The Villagepump 500 Standard is suitable for low or average polluted surface water,
rainwater harvesting, ponds and streams.
Please note that:
-the bottom of the Villagepump should be mounted not more than 3 meters above the
water level (maximum static head of 3 meter);
- the length of the Inlet Hose that is included in the delivery, is 10 meter. This is the
maximum distance to be covered with the priming system of the Villagepump.
- Install the Villagepump on a flat, hard (concrete, metal, wood) smooth and level surface,
with a minimum size of 60 by 120 cm.
- A Foot Plate / Installation Frame is delivered together with the Villagepump 500 Standard,
with the studs (M8) at the right position (distance 40 x 25 cm). This footplate should be
mounted on a sturdy, flat floor or can be moulded in a cement of concrete base. If you
choose this option, please take care that the bolts are at least 45 mm above the surface of
the cement/concrete base.
Installation Plate / Foot Plate with four M8 rods
- Apply the supplied spacers (length 3 cm) to the studs / bolts; place the Villagepump over
the studs / bolts and secure it with four self-locking M8 nuts. The Villagepump is now firmly
anchored to the floor.

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4 Preparing Villagepump 500 Standard for first use
Once installed the Villagepump 500 Standard has to be prepared for first use. Follow the
instructions below:
- Mounting Pump Handle and adjusting the Feed Pump (see par 5.1)
-Connect Inlet Hose and Drain Hose (see par 5.2)
-Connect Mesh Filter to Inlet Hose (see par 5.3)
- Install Activated Carbon (AC) cartridge (optionally)
Please note: install the AC cartridge only after the Villagepump has been used already
for at least 2 back wash cycles (see par 5.5)
4.1 Mounting Pump Handle and adjusting the Feed Pump
The blue Pump Handle is packed separately and has to be mounted. Find below the
instructions.
- Unpack the Pump Handle and put the Pump Handle in the aluminum block.
Mounting pump handle
- Attach the Pump Handle firmly with 2 supplied bolts (use 5 mm Allen key). Pump a few
strokes and check the bolts.
At installation, the Fork of the Feed Pump has been mounted usually at the first hole of the
lever (closest to the handle) This leads to the lightest way of pumping.
Fork installed at third hole of lever.

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If the distance (static head) between Villagepump and water level is higher than 3 meters, we
recommend to put the Fork on the second or third hole. The Feed Pump will create a higher
vacuum and more water can be primed from a higher level.
4.2 Connecting Inlet Hose and Drain Hose
Mounting hoses for inlet (A) and drain (B)
Connecting the Inlet Hose (A)
The Inlet Hose is directly connected to the Feed Pump, through a hole in the frame.
- Put the Inlet Hose through the hole and put the Hose Clamp on the hose.
- Push the Inlet Hose from outside over the nipple as far as possible.
- Shift the Hose Clamp at the right spot and connect the Hose Clamp firmly!
Note: be aware that this connection should be completely air-tight because the Feed
Pump operates with a vacuum.
Note: keeping the Inlet Hose out of full sunlight will extend the life time. We
recommend to bury the Inlet Hose in the ground or cover the hose with sand of other
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Connecting drain hose (B):
- Mount the Hose Nipple to the plastic part inside the Villagepump firmly.
- Fit the Drain Hose (1 meter length is delivered standard) as far as possible on the Hose
Nipple and connect the hose firmly with a hose clamp (B).
4.3 Connecting Mesh Filter
Note: shorten the Inlet Hose to the minimal length needed, especially when the water
level is 3 or more than 3 meters below the level of the Villagepump.
- Fit the Inlet Hose to the Mesh Filter using a Hose Clamp and connect it firmly. Check
carefully if the Mesh Filter is really connected well!
Note: please be aware that this connection should be completely air-tight because the
feed pump operates with a vacuum.
- Attach the Floater to the Mesh Filter with for instance a tie wrap (included in standard
delivery)
- Place the Mesh Filter in the water and make sure it is under water but not in mud or soil.
Mounting the Mesh Filter to the hose; connect the floater to the Mesh Filter with for instance a tie wrap
in order to keep Mesh Filter just below the water surface.
4.4 Assembling Activated Carbon cartridge (optionally)
Note: Activated Carbon (AC) filter cartridge is usually not installed. If the cartridge is
installed, remove AC filter cartridge before the first use. Every new UF Membrane is
shipped filled with Glycol to protect it from freezing. Glycol is harmful for the AC filter
cartridge. At least 3 backwash cycles are needed to be sure to dispense the UF
Membrane of all Glycol.