Water Maze ALPHA-1500 User manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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CONTENTS
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ALPHA • 1500 • #8.913-964.0-F
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................................4
Owner/User Responsibility......................................................................................................................................................4
Unpacking......................................................................................................................................................................................4
Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................................................................................4-5
General Operating Techniques........................................................................................................................................5, 10
Installation ............................................................................................................................................................................. 6 -10
Start-Up..................................................................................................................................................................................11-12
Operation.................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
General Maintenance and Service..................................................................................................................................... 12
Chemical Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................................... 13
Owner Chemical Maintenance Program.......................................................................................................................... 13
Daily Chemical Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................... 14
Optional ORP/pH Controller...........................................................................................................................................14-16
Submersible Sump Pumps.................................................................................................................................................... 17
Pump Safety Information ...................................................................................................................................................... 17
Pre-installation/Sump Pit Info ............................................................................................................................................. 18
Pump Installation ..................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Pump Operation....................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Pump Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Sump Pump Breakdown & Parts List................................................................................................................................. 19
Peristaltic Metering Pump..................................................................................................................................................... 20
Ozone Generator Operation................................................................................................................................................. 21
Ozone Generator Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................21-22
Ozone Generator Testing....................................................................................................................................................... 23
Ozone Generator Breakdown .............................................................................................................................................. 24
Ozone Generator Parts List ................................................................................................................................................... 25
Inlet Side - Alpha-1500 Exploded View and Parts List...........................................................................................26-27
Right Side - Alpha-1500 Exploded View and Parts List.........................................................................................28-29
Discharge Side, Exploded View and Parts List ............................................................................................................... 30
Top View - Alpha 1500............................................................................................................................................................ 31
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................................................32-33
Preventative Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................... 34

Model Number ______________________________
Serial Number ______________________________
Date of Purchase ____________________________
The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the
Alpha.You should record both serial number and date of purchase and
keep in a safe place for future reference.
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Specications............................................................................................................................................................................. 35
Warranty ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Model #: 1.103-401.0

4ALPHA SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL
ALPHA 1500 • #8.913-964.0-F
INTRODUCTION
Your owner’s manual has been prepared to provide you with
a simple and understandable guide for equipment opera-
tion and maintenance, based on the latest product informa-
tion available at the time of printing. To keep your machine
in top running condition, follow the specic maintenance
and troubleshooting procedures given in this manual.When
ordering parts please specify model and serial number.
This manual should be considered a permanent part of the
machine and should remain with the machine if resold.
Owner/User Responsibility:
The owner and/or user must have an understanding of the
manufacturer’s operating instructions and warnings before
using this WATER MAZE machine. Warning information
should be emphasized and understood. If the operator is
not uent in English, the manufacturer’s instructions and
warnings shall be read to and discussed with the operator
in the operator’s native language by the purchaser/owner,
making sure that the operator comprehends its contents.
The owner and/or user must study and maintain the manu-
facturers’instructions for future reference.
NOTE: WATER MAZE, Inc. reserves the right to make changes
at anytime without incurring any obligations.
This manual should be considered a permanent part
of the machine and should remain with it if machine
is resold.
When ordering parts, please specify model and se-
rial number.
UNPACKING
1. Alpha module with cover
2. Two 1-1/2" (3.81 cm) ball valves for recycle system
3. 1-1/2" x 16' (3.81 cm x 4.89 m) recycle hose back
to pit
4. Ozone Generator
5. Operator’s Manual
6. Drain Valve Manifold
Note any damage to machine or components for claims
against the freight lines.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury, read operating instructions
carefully before using.
1. Read the owner’s manual thor-
oughly. Failure to follow the
instructions could cause a mal-
function of the machine and
result in death, serious injury
and/or property damage.
DANGER: Wire the system for correct
voltage. See “Electrical” section of
this manual and motor nameplate.
DANGER: Follow the wiring instruc-
tions in this manual when connect-
ing the system to the power lines.
DANGER: All wiring must be per-
formed by a qualied electrician.
DANGER: Meet the National Electri-
cal Code and local codes for all wiring.
2. The installation of the machine must comply with local
and/or national codes.
DANGER: Ground system before connecting to the power
supply.
3. This machine, when installed, must be electrically
grounded in accordance with local and/or national
codes. Do not spray water near electrical components.
4. Never make adjustments on the machine while it is in
operation, except for those described in this manual.
WARNING
RISK OF EXPLOSION:
DO NOT USE WITH
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS.
WARNING: Do not discharge concen-
trations of ammable or explosive
uids such as gasoline, fuel oil, kero-
sene, etc. into the Clarier. Do not
use in explosive atmospheres. Fail-
ure to follow this warning can pro-
duce an explosion resulting in per-
sonal injury and/or property dam-
age.
5. Do not discharge gasoline or other volatile hydro-
carbons into the Alpha. This could cause a gas vapor
build-up under the lid which could become an explosive
mixture.
READ OPERATOR’S
MANUAL THOROUGHLY
PRIOR TO USE.
WARNING
HAZARDOUS
VOLTAGE. CAN SHOCK,
BURN OR CAUSE
DEATH.
DANGER

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WARNING: Wear protective eye-
wear, foot protection and protective
clothing.
6. Before servicing the
machine, refer to all the MSDS’s
on the material identied in the
waste stream. You must comply
with all warnings and wear all
protective clothing as stated on
the MSDS’s.
7. Protect from freezing and UV light.
8. Protect inlet and outlet hose from vehicle trac and
sharp objects.
9. Be certain couplers on hoses have been locked before
operating.
10. Before disconnecting hoses, turn machine o.
11. Inlet water temperature must not exceed 95°F/35°C.
12. When making repairs disconnect machine from electri-
cal source.
13. The best insurance against an accident is precaution
and knowledge of the equipment.
14. WATER MAZE is not liable for any modifications
or the use of components not purchased from
WATER MAZE.
15. The Alpha and its components will freeze, and must be
located in a heated enclosure in cold climates.
16. Running the system without water will damage the
pump and may void the warranty.
17. The Alpha should be installed and started up by an
authorized WATER MAZE dealer.
18. The Alpha and its components must be protected from
weather, i.e. wind, rain, direct sun, etc.
GENERAL OPERATING
TECHNIQUES
The only operator adjustment to the Alpha is the valve on
the inlet to the Alpha. The ow to the Alpha should be 25
GPM (94.63 L/M) or less. The recommended nominal ow
rate is 10-15 GPM (37.85 - 56.78 L/M).
INSTALLATION
These machines are designed for indoor use only.
Machines must be stored indoors when not in use.
Location
The Alpha must be installed on a level surface, preferably a
concrete pad near the wastewater collection sump. In cold
climates the Alpha will freeze and should be located in a
heated enclosure. The Alpha must be located in a heated
enclosure for at least 24 hours prior to start up.
WARNING
PROTECTIVE
EYE WEAR AND
CLOTHING MUST
BE WORN.