Activeforever Lotus Water Treatment System User Manual

Water Treatment System

Use & Care Guide

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Manuel d utilisation et d entretien

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Manual de Uso y Cuidado

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Parts and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Understanding your Treatment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Operating your Water Treatment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

MAINTENANCE

Installing a New Carbon Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-14

Performance Data List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-16

Congratulations on your purchase of the lotus® Water Treatment System. Your lotus® system utilizes the same ozone technology employed by bottled water companies to kill up to 99.99% of bacteria like E. coli 0157:H7 that can sometimes seep into your drinking water supply.

Perhaps you have had concerns about impurities, pathogens and the like finding there way into your family’s drinking water or have been worried that the water filter you use cannot adequately deal with microbiological pathogens. Well, your new lotus® Water Treatment System alleviates all those fears by using a proprietary 2-stage process to deliver safe, fantastic tasting drinking water to you and your family. The first stage utilizes patented Oxyshield™ technology to infuse the water with ozone, killing the microorganisms likely to be found in your drinking water. The second stage uses a custom formulated carbon-block filter to capture any remaining contaminants including mercury, lead, chlorine and MTBE while at the same time leaving good minerals such as calcium, magnesium and potassium for that great lotus® taste! By utilizing this two stage process, your lotus® Water Treatment System eliminates up to an astounding 99.99% of the pathogens that can sometimes be found in your water supply* (See the lotus Performance Data List on page 13-14 of your Use & Care Guide for details).

Above all, you can rest assured that your lotus® system will dispense great tasting, microbiologically safe* drinking water for your family because of the state-of-the-art, microprocessor that monitors and runs lotus®. In the unlikely event that something was to go wrong, the microprocessor would automatically detect the problem and shut itself down.

Please feel free to thoroughly enjoy the comfort in knowing that your family will be drinking fantastic tasting, microbiologically safe* water for many years to come.

Your lotus® Use & Care Guide contains many important safety features and operating instructions; please read it carefully and retain this guide for future reference.

*Tested and verified by independent laboratory testing for the bacterial and protozoa claims on the Performance Data List on page 16. NSF Certification for a microbiological claim is for Cyst Reduction only.

PARTS AND FEATURES

(inside Filter housing)

(positioned behind carafe on this side)

(bottom center of back)

1. PRE-FILTER SCREEN:

This prevents any larger sediment(s) that may be in your drinking water. It is removable for cleaning.

2. PROCESSING CARAFE:

It is within the Processing Carafe where lotus® utilizes Oxyshield™ technology to infuse ozone to sanitize the water. Please ensure that you twist and remove the Processing Carafe before filling.

3. FILL LINE: This line indicates the

2 quart (approx. 2 liter) mark. When filling the Processing Carafe always make sure that the Processing Carafe is filled to this line. Do not overfill as this may adversely affect performance of the unit.

4. CARBON-BLOCK FILTER: This is where the second stage of the sanitization process occurs. The

carbon-block filter reduces chemical contaminants and other impurities. It is removable and needs to be replaced after about 365 gallon (1,400 liters) of water has been filtered through it.

5. CARBON-BLOCK FILTER HOUSING CAP: This is a fitted cap that comes off with a gentle

pull. It is removed to install or replace the carbon-block filter.

6. CARBON-BLOCK FILTER HOUSING: This is where the carbon filter is located.

7. CONTROL PANEL: This is where you interact with lotus®.

8. (a) PROCESS Button: Press to have lotus® initiate the Oxyshield™ sanitization process. The Process

Button light remains illuminated during the entire sanitizing process.

(b) MANUAL DISPENSE Button: This manually dispenses clean water through the dispense

nozzle. Also used to reset filter counter.

well or lake water.* It also indicates the filter expiry.

9. CLEAN WATER CARAFE: lotus® clean water is dispensed into this carafe.

10. DISPENSE NOZZLE: lotus® clean water is dispensed from here.

11. AUTO-DISPENSE Button: When the carafe is nestled at the base of the unit, it activates the button.

lotus® clean water is then automatically dispensed into the clean water carafe.

12. ELECTRIC CORD: This is a 3 prong grounded cord.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please, follow basic precautions when using your lotus® Water Treatment System.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury, please read the following:

1. Your lotus® Water Treatment System is intended to be used ONLY as described in this Use & Care Guide. The

system is designed for normal household use ONLY; commercial use will void the warranty.

2. The system is not intended to treat water which has an obvious contamination source such a raw sewage, nor is

the system intended to convert waste water into microbiologically safe drinking water.

3. Please use 120V outlet.

4. Do not attempt to operate your lotus® system without the Processing Carafe in place and/ or without the

carbon-block filter in place.

5. Do not use salt water in the Processing Carafe. The unit will not remove salt from salt water.

6. When the unit is not in use, unplug from the outlet and leave the Processing Carafe locked in place.

7. Do not allow the system to be used as a toy. Close attention is required when used near children.

8. In the unlikely event your system stops working or if the system has been dropped or damaged, call

1-800-808-1724. Do not attempt to repair it yourself as this will invalidate your warranty.

9. To unplug the system grasp the plug, not the cord. Do not use with a damaged cord or plug.

10. Do not immerse the electric cord or plug in water.

11. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

12. Do not allow your system to touch hot surfaces. Do not place your system on top of a stove or near other

hot appliances.

13. To fill the Processing Carafe, remove it from the base and fill with water to the fill line. Do not overfill the

Processing Carafe nor attempt to fill it while it is in position on the base unit.

14. Use only cool water in the Processing Carafe (Min. 36ºF / 2°C). Do not use warm or hot water. (Max. 86ºF/ 30°C).

15. If the Processing Carafe is cracked or appears damaged in anyway, do not use it.

16. Do not place the Processing Carafe in your refrigerator or freezer.

17. If moving the system, always keep it upright with the Processing Carafe locked to the base in place.

18. Use of the system must comply with state and local laws and regulations.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM

FIGURE 1

FIGURE 2

FIGURE 3

UNPACKING YOUR UNIT: These are the components you will find as you unpack your Water Treatment

System.

PROCESSING CARAFE:

It may look like a heavy water jug, but it is fairly light. The transparency of the jug allows the visual display of the most advanced technology available in water treatment today. The Processing Carafe is where the first stage of treatment process occurs. The ozonation process stage is designed to kill some of the most common microorganisms that may be in your water. (See “Performance Data List” for details).

Notice the water line on the side of the Processing Carafe. This is the fill line indicating 2 quarts (approx. 2 Liters). When filling the Processing Carafe always make sure that the Processing Carafe is filled to this line.

Do not overfill, as this may adversely affect performance of the unit.

ROTARY TABLE: The water port (A) is located in the centre of the rotary table.

If the Processing Carafe is inadvertently over filled, some excess water will show up here. Just wipe any excess water. (FIGURE 1)

The water drain valve (B) is located diagonally and to the right of the water overflow port. Water travels to the carbon-block filter through this valve. It is normal to see water in this area. (FIGURE 1)

Port (C) is where the ozone is dispersed into the water. When the ozonation process is taking place, you will be able to see the bubbling process occurring. (FIGURE 1)

PRE-FILTER SCREEN: This is designed to catch any larger sediment that

may be in your drinking water. You can remove this filter for cleaning. It simply pulls off and fits snugly into place. Unless damaged, the pre-filter screen never needs to be replaced. (FIGURE 2)

CLEAN WATER CARAFE: This is designed to hold up to 2 quarts (approx.

2 liters) of sanitized water. It is also designed to look great on your table. It is made of tough, durable plastic and will last years of normal use. It fits snugly in the curved space under the dispense nozzle. When placed here, it activates the auto-dispense button. At the end of the sanitizing process, water is automatically dispensed into the clean water carafe. There is no need to push the manual dispense button when filling this carafe. (FIGURE 3)

Unit with Processing

Carafe

Carbon-Block Filter Clean Water Carafe

Most obvious is the unit itself, with the Processing Carafe resting on top of the base. There is also a pre-filter screen sitting on top of the Processing Carafe.

The carbon block filter is a long white cylindrical shape with 2 red plugs at either end.

A Clean Water Carafe

with a lid.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM

FIGURE 4

FIGURE 6

FIGURE 5

FIGURE 7

THE CONTROL PANEL:

This is the interactive information center of your

Water Treatment System. (FIGURE 4)

A. PROCESS Button B. MANUAL DISPENSE Button C. STATUS INDICATOR Light

A. PROCESS Button:

Pushing this button starts the ozonation process. The green light indicates that the process has begun. You should see a uniform dispersion of bubbles in the Processing Carafe. When the light goes off the process is complete.

(FIGURE 5).

B. MANUAL DISPENSE Button: After the process light goes off, the manual

dispense Button will light up green. This signals that treated water is ready to be dispensed, (manually or automatically) through the carbon-block filter

(FIGURE 6).

C. STATUS INDICATOR Light:

1. This indicates whether the system is programmed for municipal water, lake water

or well water.* (FIGURE 7)

• No green light: This means the system is set for municipal water.

• Solid green light: It indicates you have programmed your lotus® Water Treatment System for lake or well water.*

• Flashing green light: It indicates that the unit is in the programming mode, which allows you to change from municipal water to lake or well water.*

• Must be used with microbiologically safe water!

Your Water Treatment System can be used with various water sources including: municipal, lake or well water.* Depending on the source you may need to program the system for the appropriate mode. The unit is pre-programmed for municipal water.

2. This light also indicates when the filter needs replacing.

• Slow flashing amber light: There are about one hundred (or fewer) processing cycles left on the carbon-block filter.

• Fast flashing amber light: There are about fifty (or fewer) processing cycles left on the carbon-block filter.

• Solid amber light: The carbon-block filter must be changed. The unit will not process any more water until the filter has been replaced.

The control panel also communicates other important information. See “troubleshooting” Page.10

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