Bluevua RO500X6 - Reverse Osmosis System Manual

PREPARATION

Precautions

Note: All contents in this chapter are related to safety, users must comply with it. All contents in this chapter are only for the correct use of this product.

Prohibition
	Avoid installing under direct sunlight and outdoor places		Do not expose to an environment below 0 ºC		Do not store flammable items near the machine
	When the machine breaks down, please cut off the water and power supply quickly				Keep out of reach of children Please do not let children operate the machine
Attention
	Do not disassemble the machine by yourself as to prevent water leakage and damage to the machine				Please make sure the temperature of water source is 5-38 ºC
	When the machine will be inactive for more than 24 hours, please shut down its water source and turn off its power supply				In order to run the machine smoothly, please use accessories and filter cartridges from Bluevua

Before Installation

Open the packaging and take out the entire machine, as well as all the accessories. Confirm them in accordance with the list to ensure that nothing is missing or damaged during the shipping. If there is any part broken or cracked, please stop the installation and contact Bluevua Support Team instead. To ensure a smooth installation, please watch the installation video from our website: www.bluevua.com

Tel 1-888-637-0009 Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-5:00 PM CST
Email: support@bluevua.com

Required Tools

• Variable speed drill
• Drill bit: 1/4" (for the drainpipe),1/4" (for faucet hole)
• Adjustable wrench, pliers
• Screwdriver
• Utility knife or scissors
• Flashlight
• Towel

Specifications

Note: The pure water rate is affected by water pressure and water temperature. The feed water is measured under 0.2 MPa water pressure and 25ºC water temperature. When water pressure and water temperature fluctuate, the water rate also fluctuates.

Product & Accessories List

Product Overview

The accessories are installed and connected as shown in the following (Figure 2). For a more efficient installation, please check and be familiar with the corresponding location (Figure 1), and remember to press the unlocking ring (Figure 12) to remove the trumpet-shaped cap from the port before the installation.

LEGEND

INSTALLATION

Step 1: Install The Feed Water Tubing

1. Close the cold water supply valve. Turn on the kitchen faucet to release the water pressure. Please make sure the kitchen faucet has remained open without any water coming out, then proceed to the next step.
2. Unscrew the cold water pipe from the cold water supply valve.
3. Insert the white 3/8" PE tube into the side with pull buckle on the RO feed water adapter. Please make sure the tube is fully inserted and locked.
4. Screw the cold water pipe onto the RO feed water adapter with the original washer in between. Then tighten the pipe firmly with an adjustable wrench.
5. Screw your RO feed water adapter onto the cold water supply valve with washer in between. Then tighten the adapter firmly with an adjustable wrench.
6. Connect the white 3/8" PE tube to the feed water port on the machine (Figure 4).
   Note 1: DO NOT turn on the cold water supply valve and the RO feed water adapter before starting up the system.
   
   1. Close the cold water supply valve.
   2. Unscrew from the cold water supply valve
   3. Insert the white 3/8" PE tube to the adapter
   4. Screw onto the adapter with washer between
   5. Screw onto the adapter with washer between

Note 2: For 4 and 5, If the cold water pipe is 3/8" instead of 1/2'', please use the attached 3/8" converter (Figure 3).

Step 2: Install The Pure Water Tubing

1. Place upper-cap and mounting-washer on the faucet rod.
2. Insert the RO faucet into the hole on the countertop. If there is no existing hole, please refer to the later Note.
3. Under the sink, place the bottom-cap and the nut on the faucet rod. Tighten them up until the faucet stands firmly on the counter.
4. Place the Quick-Connect Fitting to the bottom of faucet rod. Pull it few times to make sure it is connected firmly.
5. Push the blue 1/4" PE tube into the other end of the Quick-Connect Fitting.
6. Measure the needed length of blue 1/4" PE tube to reach the machine. Then use the utility knife or scissors to cut the tube.
7. Connect the cut blue 1/4" PE tube to the pure water port on the machine (Figure 5).
   
   Note: If there is no existing hole available on the countertop, please refer to the following procedures to drill a hole. When drilling the hole, please remember to wear safety goggles to protect your eyes.

1. Choose matching drill bits for the material of the counter: use diamond core for granite, and use a carbide drill bit for stainless steel. Avoiding using a hammer drill on natural stone, glass or ceramic.
2. Stick the bottom of the faucet rod on the sink or countertop. Start drilling at the lowest speed, and hold the drill straight with firm pressure to prevent the bit from slipping.
3. Drill a suitable hole according to the size (1⅜") of the faucet rod.
4. Once the drill bit breaks through the surface, slightly swirl the drill to apply pressure in a circle evenly.

Step 3: Install The Waste Water Tubing

1. Choose a preferred location on the drainpipe to install the drain saddle. We highly suggest to install the drain saddle on the vertical-directed drainpipe.
2. Drill a 1/4" hole on the side of the drainpipe. Be careful not to penetrate the other side of the drainpipe.
3. Place the front plate on the end of the remaining black 1/4" PE tube, and insert the tube into the drilled hole for about 1" deep (Figure 6).
   
4. Place the back plate on the other side of the drainpipe to combine to the front plate. Use the adjustable wrench to tighten the plates with screws and nuts evenly.
5. Connect the black 1/4" PE tube to the waste water port on the machine (Figure 7).

Step 4: Install The Water Leakage Protector

1. Plug the water leakage protector into the water leakage protector port on the machine (Figure 8).
   
2. Tear off the double-sided tape on the water leakage protector; then stick the water leakage protector near the machine.
   Note: If the leakage protector is correctly installed, no further settings are needed. When a leak occurs, the leakage protector will sound and pause the system. Please contact Bluevua Support Team for technical support. If the leakage protection is triggered by humidity or water from outside, please clean the water on and in the leakage protector. After cleaning, press the RESET button to start again.

Step 5: Plug In The Power And Start Up System

1. Plug the power adapter into the power outlet, then connect the DC cable to the power port on the machine (Figure 9).
   
2. The machine will automatically start flushing for 45 seconds. Turn on the RO faucet. Let the faucet runs for 30 minutes to flush out the protective liquid in the RO filter. Pay close attention to each joint of the system during the flushing process. Make sure all tubing is installed correctly and there is no leakage at any joint, fitting, valve, or PE tube connection. Be aware that a slow water flow is normal when the RO faucet is turned on, and the water is NOT drinkable during the flushing process.

OSD FUNCTION

Operating Display

Indicator	Operating Status	Display
Power-On	When power is on, the buzzer plays power-on sound, all button lights and digital function menus are on. The system will do self-check. If there is no alarm, the system will switch to auto-flushing mode after 3 seconds.	The indicator of the PCP/RO/CF filter is always on. It lights up when it is in the state of auto-flushing and pure water-making.
FLUSH
WORK	Turn on the RO faucet, the machine automatically starts water production. Turn off the RO water faucet, the machine stops producing water.	The indicator flashes during water-making process, and turns off when the process is done.
PCP RO CF	When one or more filters expire, the alarm buzzer rings rapidly as a routine filter replacement reminder. The alarm repeats on every attempt of pure water-making. After 360 hours (15 days) of alarm, the system will turn off inlet solenoid valve and booster pump. The indicators must be reset to restart the lifetime reminder after the filter replacement.	The indicators remain white under normal status. When the filter expires, the indicator flashes red until the replacement and reset process are completed.
SELECT RESET	After replacing the filter(s), long-press the Select indicator for 3 seconds to enter filter selecting mode, then press the indicator to switch between different filters. For a selected filter, long press the Reset indicator for 5 seconds to complete the reset process.	The indicators remain on at all time, and remain off during standby mode.

MAINTENANCE

Filter Replacement Cycle

Note:

1. Actual lifetime of the filters varies from different regions, water quality, season and usage. Please replace the filters according to the reminder from the filter lifetime indicator.
2. If the filters expire, please purchase and replace the filters as soon as possible. Otherwise, the filtration efficiency will be greatly reduced and affect performance.

Filter Replacement Steps

1. Turn off the power and water supply.
2. Find the edge of the side cover and then remove the cover.
3. Lift up the filter and twist in clockwise direction, then pull out the expired filter (Figure 10).
   
4. Insert new filter into the filter base: PCP→RO→CF from left to right. Turn the filter in counter-clockwise direction to twist in the filter until the triangle icon on the top of the filter aligns with the triangle icon on the filter base (Figure 11).
   
5. Long press the Select indicator for 3 seconds to enter filter selecting mode, then press the indicator to switch between different filters. For a selected filter, long press the Reset indicator for 5 seconds to complete the reset process.
6. Restart the system. Turn on the RO faucet to flush out the protective liquid in the filters. Do not drink until the 30 minutes of flushing process is completed.

Automatic Flushing

The system automatically enters flushing mode under the circumstances below:

1. For The First Time Using
   When the power is on, the system will automatically switch to auto-flushing mode and start back-flushing for 18 seconds.
2. For Accumulative Working Time Over 24 Hours
   To maintain and extend the lifetime of the filters, the system will do auto back-flushing for 18 seconds when it accumulatively works up to 24 hours.
3. For No Usage Over 48 Hours
   To secure fresh and healthy drinking water, the system will do auto back-flushing for 18 seconds if there is no pure water-making for more than 48 hours.
4. For Restored Power
   When the power is restored from an outage, the system will be forced to have auto back-flushing for 18 seconds.

Tube Detachment

To detach the PE tube from the machine, use the adjustable wrench to press the circle unlocking ring of the quick-connect fitting then pull out the tube.

FAQ

Q Why the system does not function?
A1 Power-saving mode: Reset the power or touch the button several times quickly to leave the mode.
A2 Power failure: Check if there is power outage. Check if the power adapter is properly connected to the machine and power outlet. Or simply disconnect the system and try another power outlet.
A3 Power adapter failure: Replace the power adapter. If you are unsure about the model of adapter, please contact our Customer Service for further assistance
A4 Leakage alarm activated: The system automatically shuts down when the leakage protector detects a leak. Check and make sure all tube joints and filters are tightened, and check if the protector is accidently triggered by moisture/liquid near the machine. Either way, unplug the water leakage protector and clean up the water. After cleaning, press the RESET button to start again.

Q Why there is no water dispensing from the RO faucet or the water output becomes weaker?
A1 Excessive bending of water tube: Check and straighten out the tube.
A2 RO feed water adapter is being turned off: Check and make sure the RO feed water adapter switch is being turned on.
A3 Water outage occurred: Check if there are any water outage in the area. If yes, please wait for the local water supply to be fixed.
A4 Filters clogged: Check filters to see if they are properly inserted. Make sure all the filters are replaced and have not expired yet.
A5 Feed water pressure lower than rated value: Check and make sure the tubing is properly connected and no leakage on the pipe(s).
A6 Temperature of feed water is low: Check and make sure the system runs at water temperature between 41-100°F.

Q Why the pure water looks dirty?
A Activated carbon particles: It is normal that the pure water turns black with activated carbon particles in the new CTO filter. Do not drink until the 30 minutes of flushing process is completed.

Q Why the pure water smells abnormal?
A1 Filter protective liquid remained: The brand new filter is covered with protective liquid that needs to be washed off. Turn on the RO faucet for 30 minutes to flush out the liquid after replacing filters.
A2 Expired filters remain unchanged for a long period: Replace the filters A3 The machine has remained unused for a long period: Restart the machine and turn on the RO faucet to run for 10 minutes. If the smell remains, please replace the filters.

Q Why the filters are clogged shortly after filter replacement?
A Actual lifetime and condition of a filter may vary due to different quality of water supply or different water usage. Poor water quality and high operating frequency might lead to the shorter lifetime.

Q Why the machine makes loud noise during operation?
A1 The vibration generated by the pump: Move the machine away from the side wall. Do not place the machine against the side wall or on the uneven ground.
A2 Unstable feed water pressure: Check and confirm the water pressure is between 21.7-58 PSI / 0.15-0.4 MPa.
A3 Abnormal power voltage: Contact our support team for assistance. Do not attempt to repair as there may be electrical leakage.