Abnormal Condition - Calivita AQUARION Owner's Manual

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Abnormal condition

The Function Display
Panel does not come on.
The Function Display Panel /
display indicators do not
come on even after turning
the tap on.
pH test shows alkaline water
color as neutral (7) while
acidic water color gets
yellow (6). This is normal
if initial pH is 6.5
Power supply is suddenly
cut off while operating the
unit.
Low output of alkaline water
from the unit.

Cause(s) Resolution
A power plug is not property
Properly insert power plug into a
inserted, or it is inserted into a faulty
correctly functioning power outlet
outlet.
Replace the fuse. A spare fuse is
The fuse is blown.
included in your reagent kit.
The fuse is not inserted properly.
(3A / 250V fuse)
Immediately unplug the unit and
Faulty PCB
contact your dealer to arrange
(Printed Circuit Board)
service.
Faulty or evaporated reagent: alkaline
/ acidity are always produced in
inverse proportion. Therefore,
showing an acidic color means
inversely that alkaline water has to Test pH value on level 3 or 4 water;
be generated from the unit. Lack replace reagent.
of alkaline color can result from a
chemical reaction where carbonic
acid in water evaporates some test
reagent elements.
Wait - the unit will become
operational again after about one
Elevated level of salt in the water or
hour. Your ionizer has a safety
high TDS; extended operation at high
mechanism built-in to protect
pH; sudden flux in electrical current.
the electrodes and circuitry. This
In these cases your machine will shut
mechanism will shut the ionizer
down automatically to protect the
down automatically. This mechanism
electrodes and circuitry.
protects the unit from overuse
excessive electric current.
Filter is clogged. Premature clogging
may be caused by sudden drop
Replace your filter.
in water quality and an influx of
Clean Pre-filter
sediment or other contaminants,
which stress the filter.
Ensure water supply valves are fully
Low pressure in your household
open. The water pressure in house
plumbing.
may be too low.
The input hose is bent, kinked or
Straighten the bent hose.
therwise restricted.
Abnormal condition Cause(s)
Expired filter from ordinary use or
premature clogging due to flux in
water quality.
Sudden flux in water quality with
Strange smell from
elevated level of Choline
Alkaline water.
(not Chlorine). Elevated Choline
levels are observed in some areas
during summer months. These
levels fall within safe drinking water
standards, yet will cause a reaction
with ionized water causing a unique
You have high hardness (calcium
primarily) in your water. The white
is extracted CaCO3 (Calcium
carbonate). After Co2 in water is
Water appears milkish;
white snow like particles bonded with Ca where elevated
in the bottom of your glass. levels of CO3 exist in your water. In
water where elevated levels of CO3
exist, what you see after ionization is
Co2 in the water bonded with Ca.
Your water bottle or receptacle is foul
At first no smell, but then
and needs cleaning. Contamination
smell from the alkaline
mixes with alkaline water when filling
water about one hour after.
your bottle. Expired filter.
Water leakage from the Filter not installed correctly into filter
filter cartridge housing. housing.
No acid water flow from the
Acidic output hose is bent, kinked or
acidic output port.
otherwise restricted.
A L K A L I N E I O N I C W A T E R S Y S T E M
Resolution
Replace your filter.
Select lower pH level (1-2). If still
present, filter replacement may be
necessary.
This is calcium! It is not only harmless,
but actually good for you. Remember
the ionizer separates and condenses
the alkaline minerals and this is what
you are seeing. You can lower the
setting (1-2) and reduce this effect.
Typically this only occurs in hard
water areas.
Clean your bottle or receptacle.
Try selecting lower pH level (1~2).
Replace your filter.
Remove your filter and reinstall
it properly following the filter
replacement instructions. Increase
the quantity of source water inflow.
Straighten the bent hose; increase
water flow from supply.