SkyJuice SkyHydrant-GEM, SkyHydrant-MAX User Manual
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Operating Instructions ........................................ 01
How the SkyHydrant Works ................................ 04
How to Maintain Water Quality ........................... 06
Ultrafiltration Removal Criteria ............................ 08
Data Sheet ........................................................ 11
Operating Log ................................................... 15
SkyHydrant-GEM
Nominal 6,000 litres per day
SkyHydrant-MAX
Nominal 12,000 litres per day
Height - 143 cm
Depth - 18 cm
Width - 25 cm
Mass (dry) - 13 kg
Mass (wet) - 32 kg
Height - 82 cm
Depth - 18 cm
Width - 25 cm
Mass (dry) - 9 kg
Mass (wet) - 21 kg
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SKYHYDRANT - USER GUIDE & DATA SHEET
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SkyHydrant ultrafiltration units are ideal for supplying drinking water in remote
locations from both surface and ground water supplies. SkyHydrants can be setup
and operated by non-technical persons and require no power or replacement filters.
SKYHYDRANT SETTING UP
Select a secure undercover location for the SkyHydrant
sheltered from sun and rain and install in an upright position.
The site should be located in a well-drained position with access
to a disposal area for the discharge of backwash water.
A maintenance person should undertake daily cleaning and
servicing of the unit to ensure it’s continuous operation. Log
sheets should also be completed to record water production
and to schedule servicing of the unit.
SKYHYDRANT ASSEMBLY
Connect the Cleaning Handles
Unwind the head shaft a few turns anticlockwise to release
pressure and remove the two temporary bolts used during
shipping. Next, screw the two cleaning handles into the top
of the SkyHydrant making sure they are firmly seated into
position.
Attach Legs and/or Wall Brackets
Use fasteners provided to screw the legs onto the base of
the unit and/or attach the wall mounting brackets to the back
of the SkyHydrant which in turn can be secured to a wall or
upright (see Fittings & Accessory Sheet for details).
Connect Plumbing Fittings
All outlets use 20mm (3/4”) BSP connectors and quick
connect fittings. The taps numbers T1 “Dirty Water In” and T2
“Backwash Out” can be folded down level for use.
Setup Ancillary Connections
Connect hoses and fittings to allow the SkyHydrant to function
i.e. Taps, pipes, tanks, pumps or other equipment (see How
the Ultrafiltration Unit Works for details).
• Connect “dirty water in” hose to T1 “Dirty Wash In”.
• Connect “backwash out” hose to T2 “Backwash Out”.
• Connect drinking water “clean water out” hose to T3
“Clean Water Out”.
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SKYHYDRANT - USER GUIDE & DATA SHEET
COMMENCE USING THE SKYHYDRANT
Before start up, read section “Water Pipes and
Containers - Keep Free Of Contamination”.
1. Fill the Unit with Water
Open T1 “Dirty Water In” and T4 “Vent”. Wait
until water flushes out T4 and Close T4 “Vent”.
2. Removing Trapped Air
Rotate cleaning handles anticlockwise until
water leaks from the head. This releases
any trapped air, gently turn the cleaning handles
clockwise with just enough pressure to reseal
the “O” rings (do not over tighten).
3. Produce Drinking Water
Open T3 “Clean Water Out” to commence the
flow of drinking water.
INTERNAL FILTER MODULE
The SkyHydrant does not need to be opened or
accessed internally for cleaning or maintenance.
Regular cleaning is however essential to prevent the
filter module becoming clogged. This is undertaken
by moving handles on the top of the SkyHydrant
back and forth as part of the cleaning process
which only takes a couple of minutes to complete.
The SkyHydrant should function for many years
without replacement of the internal filter module
providing correct maintenance is undertaken. Also
raw water entering the unit should be pre-filtered to
remove suspended solid material and be free of any
damaging chemicals.
SKYHYDRANT MANUAL CLEANING
(UNDERTAKE DAILY OR MORE OFTEN IF NEEDED)
Mechanical cleaning of the SkyHydrant is essential to remove day-to-day accumulations of
contaminate.
Do this by moving the cleaning handles on top of the unit back & forth at least daily and throughout the
day. This is necessary to maintain the correct flow of drinking water and prevent the filtration module from
clogging. Follow the process below:
Close all valves T1,2,3,4,5. At this time the ultrafiltration unit should
be full of water.
Rotate the Cleaning Handle about 3 turns anti-clockwise to release the
internal “O” rings seals. The handles should now move freely back &
forth.
Agitate the Cleaning Handles quickly back and forth (90° rotation) for
about 1 minute. This movement cleans the filter module inside the unit.
Open T4 VENT and T2 BACKWASH OUT and continue moving the
cleaning handles back and forth until the unit drains of water Close T2
BACKWASH OUT.
Open T1 DIRTY WATER IN and allow the unit to fill with water and
flush through T4 VENT. Continue moving the cleaning handles back
and forth.
Continue this action until water flushing from T4 VENT is the same
colour as water entering through T1 DIRTY WATER IN (generally
about 1 minute).
When complete, cease moving handles and close T4 VENT.
Rotate the Cleaning Handles about three turns clockwise to gently
reseal the “O” rings. Use just enough pressure to seal until water stops
dripping. Do not over-tighten as this may strip the internal thread.
The Manual Cleaning Procedure is now complete. Open T3 CLEAN
WATER OUT to resume the flow of drinking water.
M1
M2
M3
M4
M5
M6
M7
Note: Water pipes and equipment should be flushed with a chlorine solution before use to eliminate contamination.
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SKYHYDRANT - USER GUIDE & DATA SHEET
SKYHYDRANT SOLUTION CLEANING PROCEDURE
(Undertake weekly/monthly)
Solution cleaning removes accumulated organic matter and other contaminates from the
SkyHydrant not removed by the regular manual cleaning. To do this, follow the process below:
Undertake Steps M1 to M6 of the MANUAL CLEAN PROCEDURE (listed on previous page)
REPEAT Step M4 of the MANUAL CLEAN PROCEDURE (this will leave the unit empty of water).
Fill the Solution Tank with water (3/4 full).
Add chlorine (see amount below) to the solution tank and stir until dissolved. This should create
a 0.2% chlorine solution inside the filter housing. The chlorine manufacturer will state the chlorine
concentration on the label, this will determine how much chlorine to add using the information below.
Open tap T5 SOLUTION and allow the solution tank to drain, close tap T5-SOLUTION.
Open taps T1 DIRTY WATER IN & T4 VENT and allow the unit to fill with water and immediately
close T4 VENT when water spills out.
Rotate the Cleaning Handles about 3 turns anti-clockwise to unseal the internal “O” rings then move
the Cleaning Handles quickly back and forth a few times, this mixes the chlorine inside the unit. A
small amount of chlorine solution should also discharge from the top. Close T1 DIRTY WATER IN
and leave to soak for 4 hours or longer
After soaking carry out Manual Clean, follow Steps M1 to M8. After completion the unit can be
returned back to producing drinking water again.
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
Solution Cleaning Using Citric Acid – Undertake Monthly
Citric acid is used to remove iron and manganese deposits from inside the filtration unit.
STEP 1 Complete a SOLUTION CLEAN USING CHLORINE (as above) followed by step M4
of the MANUAL CLEAN procedure (to make sure the unit is empty of water).
STEP 2 Undertake steps C3 and C4 (as above) and follow the table below for the amount of Citric
Acid powder to add to the chemical tank in step C4 (instead of chlorine).
STEP 3 Complete steps C5 to C8 (as above), however in step C4 leave the citric acid to soak
for 12 hours (not 4 hours). This procedure is now complete.
Safe Use of Chemicals:
Follow manufacturer’s safety instructions. Avoid contact with skin and wear protective gloves, eyeglasses
and clothing. Do not inhale fumes.
Chlorine is used to remove deposits of organic matter form inside the filtration unit.
Follow steps C1 to C8 below and see step C4 for the amount of chlorine to use:
4
6
8
10
200 ml
Chlorine powder with 65% available chlorine (700g/kg of chlorine)
Chlorine powder with 55% available chlorine (550g/kg of chlorine)
Chlorine powder with 35% available chlorine (350g/kg of chlorine)
Chlorine powder with 25% available chlorine (250g/kg of chlorine)
Liquid chlorine (Sodium Hypochlorite) with 12% available chlorine
teaspoons
CHLORINE
MAX
2
3
4
5
100 ml
teaspoons
SH1200
GEM
SH600
CITRIC ACID SOLUTION
500 gms
Fine Granular Citric Acid
250 gms
GEM
SH600
MAX
SH1200
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