Precision Water Distillers 8-M, 500000, 8-MST, 5000001 Owner's Manual

PWS, 8M COVER PAGE

Please read this Owners’ Guide

completely before installing or

operating your

Precision Water Distiller.

Specifications are subject to

change without notice.

Precision

Water Distillers

Owners’ Guide

Model: 8-M Model: 8-MST

Part No. 500000 Part No. 500001

Series: 0015 Series: 0014

Manufactured By:
Precision Design & Manufacturing Inc.
9024-100 Street
Westlock, AB, Canada
T7P 2L4

http://www.precisioncanada.com
e-mail: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

Part No. 097126A

Series: 0015

Printed in Canada

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................................................................................................. 3

INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................ 4

RECORDS ..................................................................................................................................................... 5

PRECISION WATER SYSTEMS WATER DISTILLER WARRANTY ................................................ 6

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................................. 7

PRECISION WATER SYSTEMS WATER DISTILLER OWNERS' SUMMARY ............................... 8

WATER DISTILLER AND OPTIONAL STORAGE TANK FEATURES ............................................ 9

10 FACTORS THAT WILL AFFECT YOU WATER DISTILLER PRODUCTION ......................... 10

UNDERSTANDING HOW PURE WATER IS PRODUCED ................................................................. 12

FINDING A GOOD INSTALLATION LOCATION ............................................................................... 13

UNPACKING YOUR WATER DISTILLER ........................................................................................... 13

WATER DISTILLER INSTALLATION TOOLS ................................................................................... 15

WATER DISTILLER LEG INSTALLATION ........................................................................................ 16

OPTIONAL STORAGE TANK ASSEMBLY .......................................................................................... 16

OPTIONAL STORAGE TANK TO DISTILLER HEAD ASSEMBLY ................................................ 18

IMPURITIES DRAIN TUBE INSTALLATION...................................................................................... 19

BOILING TANK LID INSTALLATION ................................................................................................. 20

OPTIONAL STORAGE TANK LID REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .......................................... 20

OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................... 21

CONTROLS - POWER, FAN, AND OVERHEAT RESET ..................................................................................... 21

BEFORE INITIAL WATER DISTILLER OPERATION ......................................................................................... 23

NORMAL OPERATION .................................................................................................................................. 23

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING ........................................................................................................ 25

REGULAR INSPECTION AND CLEANING OF BOILING TANK .......................................................................... 25

CLEANING THE BOILING TANK USING CLEANER DESCALER ....................................................................... 26

REPLACING CHARCOAL IN POST CHARCOAL FILTER CANISTER (USED WITH 8-M) ..................................... 27

REPLACING CHARCOAL IN CHARCOAL FILTER CANISTER (USED WITH 8-MST) ......................................... 28

STERILIZATION............................................................................................................................................ 29

Liquid Sterilization of Optional Storage Tank ........................................................................................ 29

Steam Sterilization of Water Distiller Head ............................................................................................ 30

Steam Sterilization of Water Distiller Head, Filter Canister and Optional Storage Tank ...................... 32

Maintenance Schedule Table .................................................................................................................. 33

Owner Maintenance Record Table.......................................................................................................... 33

TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................................................. 34

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS .......................................................................................................................... 36

SPECIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION .................................................................... 37

WIRING LIST AND SCHEMATICS .................................................................................................................. 38

INDEX .......................................................................................................................................................... 40

WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD ................................................................................................... 41

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Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of the most advanced water distiller
in the industry! When installed and maintained properly, your
Precision Water Systems water distiller will provide years of safe,
trouble free service. It is important to observe and follow the safety
and maintenance instructions carefully. If you have any questions or
concerns regarding installation or operation of your water distiller,
please contact your dealer.

All 120 VAC Precision Water Systems Water Distillers are certified to
cCSAus Classes 2831-02 and 2831-82 under the Canadian and
American Electrical Code.

All Water distillers are factory tested with a high voltage ‘Dielectric

Strength Test’ and ground fault test prior to shipping.

Precision Water Systems Water Distillers have been tested by
EnviroTest Laboratories which found the water distillation units to be
very effective water treatment systems capable of removing both
harmful pathogens and toxic chemicals from water. In their study all
pathogens were eliminated and none were found in the distilled
water. The water distillation system also effectively removed all of
the soluble inorganic chemicals tested. Removal efficiencies of 99%
or greater were achieved for almost every chemical tested.

All Precision Water Systems Water Distillers are operated and tested
at the factory and have produced distilled water to make sure all
components are functioning properly. All water distillers are wiped
clean before shipping, but there may be a water ring inside the boiling
tank. There may also be an off-colour line at the seams of the
storage and boiler tank. This is caused by the TIG welding process
used during manufacturing. This is normal and is not a sign of a
problem. Follow all the Before Initial Water Distiller Operation
procedures and you will have pure water in no time.

Your Precision Water Systems Water Distiller must be installed
according to any Local, State or Provincial Regulations.

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Records

SERIAL PLATE LOCATION DIAGRAM - 8GPD

SERIAL PLATE LOCATION DIAGRAM - MST

Please record all of the important information below to assist you and the service
center in case there is any service work required in the future. All of the
information is required to properly identify your water distiller and optional
storage tank and will make servicing much easier. The information is located on
the serial plate on the side of the water distiller head and optional storage tank.
The Serial Plate Location Diagram below shows sample serial plates.

Distiller Head Optional Storage Tank

Serial Plate Location Diagram

Distiller Head:

Model: PWS 8-M

Series: eg: 0001

Serial Number: eg: 0123012

Optional Storage Tank:

Model: PWS 8-MST

Series: eg: 0001

Serial Number: eg: 0123012

Date of Purchase: ___________________________________________________

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Precision Water Systems Water
Distiller Warranty

- The warranty for your Precision Water

Systems Water Distiller covers defects in
materials for two (2) years on all parts and
labour to the original purchaser.

- Stainless Steel parts are covered by a 15 year

pro rated warranty. This covers all stainless
steel parts such as the boiling and optional
storage tank. With this warranty it is the
responsibility of the distiller owner to properly
maintain the distiller. If there is any misuse
or abuse the warranty will be void.

- Precision Water Systems does not warrant any

transportation charges incurred to complete
the repair. The distiller owner is responsible
for all shipping charges to and from the
service center.

- Warranty is void if the distiller is found to

have been consumer damaged or misused,
caused by acts of God, unauthorized
alteration, repair or vandalism.

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Important Safety Precautions

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed including the following:

1. Read all instructions.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

3. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cords or plugs in

water or other liquid.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near

children.

5. Do not allow children to operate this appliance.

6. Unplug from outlet when not is use and before cleaning. Allow to cool

before putting on or taking off parts.

7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the

appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return
appliance to the nearest service facility for examination, repair or
adjustment.

8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the

appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.

9. Do not use outdoors.

10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table counter, or touch hot surfaces.

11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated

oven.

12. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing

hot water.

13. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall

outlet. To disconnect, turn any controls to “off”, then remove plug
from wall outlet.

14. This appliance is intended for household use.

15. Save these instructions.

Additional Safety Recommendations

1. Always unplug appliance before servicing.

2. Do not use extension cords with appliance.

3. Ensure there is adequate air space around the appliance to allow the heat

from the appliance to be removed and supply adequate fresh air for
cooling.

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Precision Water Systems Water Distiller

Owners’ Summary

The following is a summary of the information contained in this

Owners’ Guide and required to install and operate your Water

Distiller

1) Find a good location for installing your Water Distiller –
See Finding a Good Installation Location.

2) Unpack the water distiller and parts - See Unpacking
Your Water Distiller.

3) Assemble the Water Distiller – See

Water Distiller Leg Installation
Optional Storage Tank Assembly
Impurities Drain Tube Installation
Boiling Tank Lid Installation

4) Steam sterilize boiling tank – See Steam Sterilization
of Water Distiller Head in the Maintenance and
Cleaning section.

5) Load Charcoal Filter Canister – See Replacing
Charcoal in Post Charcoal Filter Canister (Used
with 8-M without Optional Storage Tank) in the
Maintenance and Cleaning section.

6) Follow procedure in Normal Operation section.

7) Enjoy pure, distilled water!

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Water Distiller and Optional Storage Tank

Features

DISTILLER FEATURES DIAGRAM, PWS 8M

CONDENSING COIL SHIPPING STRAP

(REMOVE BEFORE USE)

FAN SWITCH

POWER SWITCH

OVERHEAT RESET SWITCH

BOILING TANK LID

GAS RELEASE VENT (HIDDEN)

CONDENSING COIL (INSIDE)

BOILING TANK
(INSIDE)

LEG

DRAIN VALVE

POST CHARCOAL

FILTER

FILTER CAP

FEED TUBE

LID KNOB

MANUAL STANDARD TANK FEATURES

SIGHT GAUGE AND

DRAIN VALVE

STORAGE TANK

CHARCOAL FILTER

CANISTER BODY

LEG

STORAGE TANK LID

8-M Distiller Features

8-MST Optional Storage Tank Features

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10 Factors That Will Affect Your Water Distiller

Production

1. Water Volume Measurement

a) How are you measuring your water? The most accurate is by weight.

1 litre of pure water = 1 kg = 1000 g = 2.2046 lbs

b) Water distillers are rated in US gallons, NOT Imperial Gallons.

1 US Gallon = 3.785 litres = 3.785 kg = 8.344 lbs = 0.833 Imp. Gallons

c) Most distilled water holding tanks do not completely drain from the tap.
Ensure this volume of water is included in your calculation by completely
draining the tank or starting your production check with this volume pre­ filled.

2. Line Voltage

The line voltage at the outlet where the distiller is connected should be checked
with a voltmeter. Line voltage is often much less than expected, especially in
rural areas. Line voltage will also usually drop off dramatically when the daily
commercial load hits the grid from approximately 8 am to 5 pm (often when the
distiller owner is not home and unable to check the line voltage). Line voltage
lower than the distiller rated voltage (on the serial plate) will drastically lower the
water production.

3. Fill Water Temperature

The water used to fill the machine may affect the water production. Cooler fill
water will take more time/energy to heat to the boiling point than hot water.

4. Ambient Air Temperature

Water distillers with cooling fans must have sufficient ventilation so that the
boiled steam can be cooled and condensed into distilled water. Restriction of air
flow (such as a closed cupboard) will result in a hot ambient air build up which
will not allow all of the steam to condense into distilled water and some water
production may escape as steam into the atmosphere through the charcoal filter
or volatile gas release vent. This steam loss can also occur in hot summer
periods or very warm climates.

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5. Heating Element and Boiler Cleanliness

As the water distiller removes impurities some of the impurities may cling to the
boiler tank and the heating element. Any of this scale may build up around the
heating element and actually insulate it, which will drastically decrease the
thermal efficiency of the heating element and require more time/energy to boil
water, which will decrease the water production.

6. Altitude

The water distiller is rated at the altitude of the manufacturer, which is
approximately 675 m (2214 ft) above sea level. Locations lower than this (closer
to sea level) will have reduced water production due to the higher boiling point of
water at higher atmospheric pressures at lower altitudes.

7. Operating Time, Warm-up Period & Suitable Storage

When checking the water distiller production, the start time should be when the
first few drops of water have entered the charcoal filter canister. Do not start
timing when the distiller turns on as it takes a few minutes for the heating
element, boiler tank and water to heat up. The distiller production rating does
NOT account for this time, but rather the continuous production after the distiller
is up to temperature. Ensure when checking production that you have suitable
water storage for holding the amount of water that will be produced.

8. Manual Fill Boiling Tank Fill Level

When checking the water distillation production on manual fill water distillers the
amount of water initially poured into the boiling tank will affect the production.
Water should be filled to the water level pin so that once the water is hot the
maximum amount of water can be distilled without having to heat up and refill.
Under-filling the boiler will decrease the amount of water distilled. Again, the
warm-up time should not be included in the production rate

9. Boiling Tank Heating Element

Once all other factors have been eliminated or checked, have an authorized
service center check that the proper heating element has been installed in your
distiller. Always replace heating elements with the manufacturers supplied
heating elements. Other elements are available from hardware stores, home
repair centers etc. and look like the same element but they are almost always not
the same. Even if the voltage and wattage are the same, they usually have
different wattage densities and most likely different element sheath materials,
which will result in premature heater burnout in continuous water distillation of
raw water. These heating elements will also likely affect you water distillation
capacity.

10. Combination of the above Factors.

Often a reduced water distiller’s production is a combination of many or all of the
above factors. To ensure maximum production from your water distiller, keep
your water distiller clean and operate it in a well-ventilated area and use room
temperature feed water where possible.

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CONDENSATION

EVAPORATION

SMOG, DUST, ETC.

ROCK DEEP PERCOLATION

GROUND WATER

SURFACE WATER

HYDROLOGICAL CYCLE DIAGRAM

PRECIPITATION

Understanding How Pure Water is Produced

Your water distiller operates the same as Nature’s hydrological cycle. See
the Hydrological Cycle Diagram below. Nature uses the heat of the sun to
vaporize surface water and draw it into the atmosphere leaving the impurities
behind. As the vapour cools it condenses and returns back to the earth as rain
or snow. When rain or snow falls it passes through smog, dust and many other
types of contaminants. These contaminants can be picked up by the falling rain
or snow. Additional contamination of water can occur when it moves through the
ground.

Hydrological Cycle Diagram

Water Distillers complete their own hydrological cycle. The advantage of
a water distiller over Nature is that the water is produced in a closed environment
free of pollution and contaminants.

Your water distiller uses the boiling tank to heat the feed water to create
steam. The steam rises from the boiling tank leaving almost all of the impurities
behind. The steam enters the condensing coil and is cooled by the fan. As the
steam cools it condenses into pure distilled water and is stored in a water bottle
or optional stainless steel storage tank. The charcoal filter (between the
condensing coil and storage container) and the volatile gas vent remove any
contaminants that boil at lower temperatures than the boiling point of water. The
impurities from the process remain in the boiling tank and are drained to a
suitable drain.

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(B) 1x(A) 1x

UNPACKING DISTILLER BOX DIAGRAM

Unpacking Your Water Distiller

Finding a Good Installation Location

Before installing your water distiller it is important to find a good location.
Following the points listed below will provide the best location for your water
distiller:

1. The water distiller must be plugged directly into a dedicated 120VAC, 15

Amp wall outlet.

2. The water distiller requires sufficient airflow around it to operate. The air

is used to cool the water distiller condensing coil. Locate the water
distiller in an area that will provide enough room for good air flow. Do not
place the water distiller in an enclosed area like a closet.

3. Locate the water distiller where a pail, suitable container or drain can be

used for the impurities drain.

4. When unpacking the water distiller and options note the sizes and

consider this when picking an installation location.

5. Locate the water distiller away from a bedroom or other area where the

noise of the water distiller may be undesirable.

6. Locate the water distiller in an area that is clean and free of dust so the

cooling coils remain clean when the fan is drawing fresh air.

Your Water distiller has been shipped in one box. The Water Distiller Box
Components Diagram shown as follows displays all of the parts that will be in
the water distiller box.

Check
List

 (A) 1 – Water Distiller Head
 (B) 1 -- Parts Bag

(Water Distiller Parts Bag Components Diagrams shown as follows)

Water Distiller Box Components Diagram

Water Distiller Box Check List

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