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PRESSURE PUMP Greater production volume DIRECT ACCES Easy maintenance CLICK Secure fixed-locking connections ENCAPSULATED MEMBRANE Minimum contact - maximum hygiene ELECTRONIC ADAPTADOR External, reliable, high yield transformer INSERT Secure tube connections NSF CONNECTORS Maximum security tubes and fittings.
Content 1.PRESENTATION.............................................................4 2. INTRODUCTION............................................................4 2.1 What is natural osmosis and reverse osmosis?.........................5 2.2 How does the membrane work?...............................................6 2.3 Contaminants and other substances reduced by the reverse osmosis membrane..................................................................7 2.
/ 1. Presentation / User manual / ZIP 1. PRESENTATION Thank you and congratulations on selecting the ZIP Water Purifier. ZIP purifiers are among the best appliances you can find on the market to improve water taste and quality. With the water quality of our environment worsening, we have been prompted to design and manufacture this compact, domestic RO purifier to meet these challenges with the highest quality solutions.
ZIP / User manual / 2. Introduction /5 2.1 What is natural osmosis and reverse osmosis? Natural or direct osmosis is common in nature, found in places like the semi-permeable membranes which are part of the vast majority of organisms (e.g. plant roots, our own body organs, cell membranes, etc ...
/ 2. Introduction / User manual / ZIP 2.2 How does the membrane work? Pressure is applied to the water on the inlet side of the semi permeable membrane, so that part of it (RO water) will flow through the pores of the membrane, while the rest of the water (water rejected with high salt concentration) will be diverted back to the supply pitcher to recycle and optimise performance. Since the diameter of the pores of the membrane are less than 0.
ZIP / User manual / 2. Introduction /7 2.3 Contaminants and other substances reduced by reverse osmosis membrane. The chemical composition and concentration of salts and other substances in the inlet water will affect the water produced. The reverse osmosis membrane of the ZIP Purifier is able to reduce the concentration of elements and compounds listed in the following tables, plus hundreds of others not listed.
/ 2. Introduction / User manual / ZIP 2.4 Effect of pressure and temperature in a RO system. The percentage salt rejection of the membrane is normally more than 95%, but depending on the water quality, temperature and pressure, the percentage may vary.
ZIP / User manual / 2. Introduction /9 How to tell if the RO membrane needs replacement: The condition of the membrane is assessed by testing the percent TDS rejection: 90 - 95% > MAXIMUM QUALITY 80 - 90% > MEDIUM QUALITY 70 - 80% > LOW QUALITY Using a TDS meter, compare the TDS of the inlet water to the pure RO water, and obtain the percentage of TDS rejection.
/ 3. Technical specifications / User manual / ZIP ** The test has been done with a 75 GPD membrane at 14ºC, without counter-pressure, hardness of 15º HF and TDS equilibrated with NaCl. ** The minimum pressure has been calculated for a 9 l/h production. 2.5 Effect of TDS concentration in the inlet water Production rate will vary depending on the TDS content (Total Dissolved Solids) and temperature of water to be treated.
ZIP / User manual / 3. Technical specifications / 11 MANUFACTURER: Manufactured by PURICOM WATER IND. CORP. (Taiwan) for PURICOM EUROPE. Pol. Ind. L’Ametlla Park, c/ Aiguafreda, 8, 08480 L’Ametlla del Vallès, Barcelona (Spain) T: +34 902 305 310, F: +34 936 934 329. 4. PREVIOUS WARNINGS Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe, of unknown quality, or without adequate disinfection before or after the system.
/ 4. Previous warnings / User manual / ZIP If your feed water has: - High Iron and Manganese concentrations. - Frequent hyperchlorinations. - Mud or turbidity over 3 NTU. Some system components lifetime may be reduced. 4.2 System installation If the installation needs to be modified to install the system all the modifications and installation procedures must be made according to local regulations.
ZIP / User manual / 4. Previous warnings / 13 • Avoid external leaks over the unit. • Unit can’t be installed next to a heat source or any hot air stream. 4.3 Setup and maintenance ZIP units need regular maintenance, in order to guarantee the quality of produced water. The unit must be sanitized once per month and prior to start- up The consumable elements must be chaged when indicated. See the maintenance and consumables section.
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ZIP / User manual / 5. Operation of the equipment/ 15 4.4 Use of equipment After completing a filter cycle, completely empty the supply pitcher, and refill with fresh water before starting another cycle. Empty The water remaining in the supply pitcher after a filtration cycle has a higher concentration of TDS, so starting a new cycle, by adding fresh water to this remaining concentrate water will lower system performance and can damage the RO membrane and filters.
/ 4. Previous warnings / User manual / ZIP Empty • When you return, connect the system to the electrical supply, fill the supply pitcher until the MAX level and push the button. When this cycle has ended, discard all the water in both tanks and repeat the process. After that, the system will be ready to produce treated water again. • If the purifier has not been used for more than one month, remove and wash with soap and water both the supply pitcher and pure water reservoir.
ZIP / User manual / 4. Previous warnings / 17 • Wash both reservoirs with a soft cloth and soap and water. Pay special attention to the hygiene of the dispenser regularly and especially at the time of the periodic maintenance. Always use a clean cloth for cleaning the ZIP Unit. 4.5 Recommendations for the correct use of Osmotic water. • The water provided by domestic osmosis equipment is of low mineralization.
/ 5. Operation of the equipment / User manual / ZIP Filtered water is then pumped to the membrane, making the reverse osmosis process possible. Osmotized water, after going through a pH regulation cartridge is accumulated the treated water tank for usage. Reject water is returned to the supply water tank, allowing it to be recirculated, optimizing the system’s performance. A complete treatment cycle will produce up to 2 litres of water (approx.) that will be accumulated in the treated water tank.
ZIP / User manual / 5. Operation of the equipment/ 19 The chart below shows the condition of the ZIP by colour coding. VISUAL INDICATION LED STATE FUNCTION BLUE LED FIXED POWER ON BLUE LED FLASHING FILTERING ORANGE LED FIXED ALARM ORANGE LED FLASHING ALARM MEANING The system is in service and waiting for a cycle. The system is in service and treatment is in process. The supply pitcher is not mounted or set in correctly. The lower reservoir is empty or there is insufficient water.
/ 5. Operation of the equipment / User manual / ZIP STARTING A WATER TREATMENT CYCLE In order to guarantee the quality of the produced water, the unit needs regular maintenance. The unit must be sanitized regularly depending on the use and the water comsumption . CAUTION: Some components of this unit, such as pre filter and the RO Membrane are consumables and have a limited duration. To start a treatment cycle push the button and the light will flash.
ZIP / User manual / 6. Maintenance and consumables / 21 6.MAINTENANCE AND CONSUMABLES It’s very important to ensure that your system is kept clean, sanitary and that the filters are regularly replaced using orginal ZIP filters, by authorised dealers only. Any kind of manipulation made to the system or any use of non original replacements will cancel the guarantee.
/ 7. System components / User manual / ZIP 7. SYSTEM COMPONENTS 1 2 3 4 5 Register Your Zip at www.zipwater.co.uk 1.Pure water reservoir cover. 2.Pure water reservoir. 3.Frontal button. 4.Dispenser. 5.Supply pitcher.
ZIP/ User manual / 8.How to change filters? / 23 8. HOW TO CHANGE THE FILTERS? To change the prefilters proceed as follows. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Unplug the system. Unscrew the two screws on the back of the purifier. Remove the back cover. Identify the filter to be changed. Rotate clockwise. Once unscrewed, remove from the purifier. Remove the new filter from packaging and insert into the purifier by gently pushing upwards while rotating counterclockwise until seated in place. 7. Register Your Zip at www.
/ 8.How to change filters? / User manual / ZIP To change the postfilter, proceed as follows.. 8. Remove the back cover. 9. Pull the postfilter out to free it from the retaining clips. 10. Disconnect the tubes from the elbow connectors on both ends of the postfilter. To do this, (1) remove the safety clip from under the collet sleeves on the elbow connector. (2) Push the collet sleeves in towards the elbow connector. (3) While holding the collet sleeves in, pull the tube out of the elbow. 11.
ZIP/ User manual / 8.How to change filters? / 25 To change the membrane, proceed as follows. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Remove the back cover. Remove the postfilter from the postfilter retaining clips and remove the retaining clips from the RO cartridge. Pull the RO membrane cartridge to remove it from the RO cartridge retaining clips. To remove the elbows from the RO cartridge, push the collet sleeves into the elbow connector. While holding the collet sleeves in, pull the elbow off the top of the RO cartridge. 6.
/ 8.How to change filters? / User manual / ZIP 8. 9. Replace the elbow connectors to their corresponding spikes on the RO cartridge. Replace the membrane cartridge back into the retaining clips. 10. Connect the postfilter retaining clips back onto the RO cartridge, and place postfilter into retaining clips. 11. Assembly back cover. After any maintenance, please ensure absence of leaks in the system by means of a visual inspection while the system makes two complete cycles. Register Your Zip at www.
ZIP / User manual / 9. Troubleshooting / 27 9. TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION 1. The faucet is dripping Dispenser defective. Call for service. 2. Leakage outside the system Several possible causes. Call for service. No water in the lower reservoir. Fill tank No power. Check power supply. If problem not solved, call for service. Lower reservoir misplaced. Ensure that the lower reservoir is positioned properly. If problem not solved, call for service. Inner tube pinched.
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DECLARACIÓN EC DECLARATION CE DE CONFORMIDAD CERTIFICADOCERTIFICATE GUARANTEE DE GARANTÍA FOR SERIE ZIP ELBA CLASSIC SYSTEM GUARANTEE FOR THE END USER The distributor guarantees its systems for two (2) years against any manufacturing defect. The guarantee comprises the repair and replacement of defective parts by authorised personnel from the Distributor or the Official Technical Service Assistance (TAS), in the place of installation or their workshops.
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