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Q&A
Before use
Q
Isn't it possible to use underground water for the Alkaline Ionizer?
A
Underground water cannot be used.
The quality of underground water is unstable, so please use the tap water.
Q
What is the point of the effects that the properties of source water (tap water) have on
the water produced by the Alkaline Ionizer?
A
Consult the table below.
The water obtained using the Alkaline Ionizer may not be sufficiently alkaline if the water has a high
carbonic acid content.
In a case like this, boil the alkaline ion water to remove the carbonic acid and obtain the intended
alkalinity. Also, in areas where the hardness of water is high
• With underground water or source water containing underground water, use the unit with the water quality
switched to a setting for a stronger alkalinity or with the faucet adjusted to reduce the flow of water
passing through the unit since alkalinity may be hard to obtain when using the Alkaline Ionizer.
Coastal areas,
Hot spring areas
islands
Salt water may
The source water
Properties of
be mixed in
contains sulfur so it
source water
with the
tends to be acidic.
source water.
Properties of
Tends to make alkaline
Tends to more
electrolyzed
ion water more neutral
alkaline.
alkaline ion water
due to the sulfate ions.
Switch the
Switch the water quality
water quality to
to a setting for a
a setting for a
stronger alkalinity.
Points on
milder alkalinity.
Reduce the flow of
using alkaline
Use alkaline ion
water at the faucet so
ion water
water with
that only a small volume
purified water
of water is run through
mixed in.
the Alkaline Ionizer.
※ Hardness of water: Whether water is classified as hard or soft depends on the concentration of the calcium
and magnesium in the water.
During use
Q
I just drank some acidic water by
mistake. It is OK?
A
Small quantities (a glassful or so) will not cause
any problems.
However, you should not keep drinking acidic water.
If you have drunk large quantities by mistake
and do not feel well, consult a doctor.
Q
Will the Alkaline Ionizer remove lead
(soluble lead) from the water?
A
Yes, it will.
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, the water may be turbid and white.
※
Water with a high
concentration of carbonic
Hard water
Soft water
acid (underground water)
Carbonic acid gas is mixed in
The water has a
The water has a low
with the source water which
high concentration
concentration of
tends to be acidic; the water
of minerals so it is
minerals so it is
has a high concentration of
easier for
difficult for
minerals so it is easier for
electricity to be
electricity to be
electricity to be conducted.
conducted.
conducted.
Tends to be more neutral
Tends to more
Tends to less
due to the carbonic acid
alkaline.
alkaline.
gas.
Switch the water
Switch the water quality
Switch the water quality to
quality to a
to a setting for a
a setting for a stronger
setting for a
stronger alkalinity.
alkalinity. Reduce the flow
milder alkalinity.
Reduce the flow of
of water at the faucet so
Use alkaline ion
water at the faucet so
that only a small volume of
water with
that only a small volume
water is run through the
purified water
of water is run through
Alkaline Ionizer.
mixed in.
the Alkaline Ionizer.
Q
What does a service life of 850 hours
for the electrolyzer mean?
A
This figure represents the total time that electrolysis
can be performed by the electrolyzer, and it means
that the electrolyzer will last for about 7 years when
the Alkaline Ionizer is used for 20 minutes a day.
The electrode plates are worn down by the
electricity passing to the electrolyzer. If all the
lamps except for "Alkaline Level 2" and "Alkaline
Level 3" have lit at the same time, it means that
the electrolyzer has come to the end of its service
life. Ask your dealer to replace the electrolyzer.
What should I do when I'm not going to use
Q
the Alkaline Ionizer for a prolonged period
(more than a week or so as a general guide)?
A
• Remove the cartridge from the main unit,
put it inside a plastic bag, remove the air
from the bag and close it, and then store
the bag in the refrigerator.
• Disconnect the power plug.
• Before re-using the Alkaline Ionizer, install
the cartridge, re-connect the power plug,
and run water through the Alkaline Ionizer
for about 3 minutes.
If you are not going to use the Alkaline Ionizer
for a month or more, the water inside the
cartridge may have gone bad so it is
recommended that you replace the cartridge.
Do I leave the Alkaline Ionizer's power on
Q
when I won't be using the Alkaline Ionizer?
A
Leave the power on even while you're not using
the Alkaline Ionizer.
One reason is so that the electrodes need to be
automatically cleaned. Another reason is that the
volume of all the water which has run through the
Alkaline Ionizer will not be totalized if the Alkaline
Ionizer is used with its power off and, as a result,
the cartridge life will not be indicated correctly.
※ The power consumption in the standby status
is approximately 1 W.
What are the proportions of the water that
Q
comes out of the main spout and the water
that drains out of the Alkaline Ionizer?
A
The ratio is 4:1, but attention should be paid to
how the amounts are measured.
The only way of comparing the amounts is to
use the same container for the same period of
time while water is coming out of the main spout
and drain hose.
• At the beginning, slightly more water comes
out of the drain hose.
• After the flow of water has been stopped, water
will drain off from inside the Alkaline Ionizer so a
lot of water will accumulate on the drain hose side.
• If the flow is low, slightly more water comes
out of the drain hose.
Why doesn't any water come out of the
Q
drain hose while alkaline ion water or
acidic water is being produced?
A
If this is the case, it means that the drain hose is
bent or flattened.
Trouble may occur if you use the Alkaline Ionizer
while no water is coming out of the drain hose.
Neither will electrolysis be performed properly
so check the drain hose, and re-position the
Alkaline Ionizer so that the water comes out.
What's the maximum temperature of
Q
the hot water that can be run through
the Alkaline Ionizer?
A
35 °C for the main unit, and 80 °C for the
bypass selector.
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Why is it that it has become difficult to obtain
Q
the same pH level compared with when I first
started using the Alkaline Ionizer?
A
Calcium has built up inside the Alkaline Ionizer,
reducing the electrolysis effect.
The cartridge replacement lamp has lit
Q
sooner than the general timeframe for
the replacement of the cartridge. What
does this mean?
A
The cartridge replacement lamp also lights
when the amount of the water passing through
the unit or its pressure has dropped.
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Check whether the water volume has dropped
because of a reduction in water pressure or
whether the water supply hose is bent or
flattened. Also, the cartridge may already be
clogged due to the kind of water source used,
in which case replace the cartridge.
Q
What is "total trihalomethane"?
A
This term refers to four compounds: chloroform,
bromodichloromethane, dibromochloromethane
and bromoform.
Q
What is "2-MIB"?
A
This stands for 2-methylisoborneol, a
substances which causes tap water to have a
musty odor.
Why does the acidic water have an odor
Q
(it smells like swimming pool water)?
A
It's because acidic water contains a lot of
hypochlorous acid. There's no problem if you
use it as is.
Electrolysis causes the chlorine ions in the
water to collect in acidic water, forming
hypochlorous acid.
Will I get noise in my radio if I put a
Q
radio near an Alkaline Ionizer?
A
Yes, you may. If so, move the radio away from
the Alkaline Ionizer.
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