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  • Page 1 ROAMfilter Plus 2 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Scan here for downloadable e-manual...
  • Page 3 For more product information and service, please contact: Wateroam Pte Ltd Call us: +65 6303 0603 Email Us: support@wateroam.com Find Us: 71 Ayer Rajah Crescent, #07-01 Singapore 139951...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ROAMfilter Plus 2 Content Page Product Information Product Components 6 – 7 Set-up Manual Operation Maintenance 10 – 11 Filter Cartridge Replacement 12 – 13 System Integrity Tests 14 – 15 Automated Operation 16 – 18 Troubleshooting 19 – 28 Limited Warranty Guide 30 –...

  • Page 5: Roamfilter Plus

    Congratulations on your new ROAMfilter Plus 2! Made to ROAM, Built to LAST The ROAMfilter Plus 2 is engineered to filter water of harsh conditions in rural regions and disaster relief zones. Designed with simplicity and requiring no electricity to run, the ROAMfilter Plus 2 excels at delivering clean drinking water to small communities quickly and efficiently.

  • Page 6: Product Components

    Product Components 1) Top Assembly 2) Filter Cartridge 1a1) 1a2) Main Body Components 1a3) 1) Top Assembly 1a4) 1a) Pump assembly 1a1) Pump handle 1a2) Pump shaft 3) Bottom Assembly 1a3) Piston nuts and bolts 1a4) Piston rubber 1b) Pump handle stabilizer 1c) 42mm Metal bonded gasket 1d) Top cap 1e) 80mm O-ring...
  • Page 7 Product Components Accessories 4) Tap Accessory Pack 4a) Drain Valve (red/white) 4b) Front Tap (blue/white) 4c) Inlet hose connector (grey) 4d) Hose strainer 4e) Handle locking pin 4f) Thread seal tape 4g) Silicone grease lubricant 5) 3.5m x 15mm Long hose 6) 0.3m x 15mm Short hose 7) 0.2m x 15mm Short hose 8) Filter wrench...

  • Page 8: Set-Up

    Set-up 1) Remove filter plug from top cap and insert the drain valve ✓ ✓ Take note that the drain valve may be facing any direction as long as the black o-ring is flushed, but not deformed or protruding The switch facing sideways or downwards is preferable for a comfortable pumping motion 2) Remove filter plug from the filter cartridge and insert the front tap...

  • Page 9: Manual Operation

    The preservative found in the ROAMfilter Plus 2 filter cartridges is a mixture of glycerin and propylene glycol. This DID YOU preservative helps to keep the membranes wet and preserved during storage and is safe for consumption.

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance by forward flushing is recommended to be performed daily or whenever required maintain system flow rate and enhance filter lifespan. Forward Flush Maintenance Place hose into a clean water source Close the front tap Open the drain valve OPEN Step on the metal footstands Pump the piston handle.
  • Page 11 Maintenance Chemical Cleaning Chemical cleaning is recommended to be conducted once every 3 months or whenever necessary. Chemical cleaning removes biofilm buildup in the membranes. Chemical cleaning improves the product flow rate and enhances the filter lifespan. Preparing the chemical solution 1.

  • Page 12: Filter Cartridge Replacement

    5) Separate the bottom assembly from the filter cartridge 6) The ROAMfilter Plus 2 filter cartridge is now separated from the rest of the system...
  • Page 13 When tightening the union nut, it is easier to ensure the nut is tight enough by placing the filter horizontally on a table. Check to see that the drain valve outlet is facing the desired orientation. 7) The ROAMfilter Plus 2 is now reassembled...

  • Page 14: System Integrity Tests

    External leakage test The External leakage test is conducted to ensure that the ROAMfilter Plus 2 system is well sealed without any leakages. Leakages introduce air into the system which reduces the flow rate and makes pumping more difficult. This test can be performed after re-assembly of the replacement filter cartridge.
  • Page 15 System Integrity Tests Membrane Integrity Test The Membrane Integrity Test is conducted to evaluate if the ROAMfilter Plus 2 filter cartridge is operating in good condition. If the system passes the membrane integrity test, it indicates that the membranes are not damaged.

  • Page 16: Automated Operation

    Automated Operation The ROAMfilter Plus 2 is a versatile water filtration system that can be operated both manually via handpump or automatically via a submersible pump, water tank, or other piped system. Additional accessories may be required for the operation of the ROAMfilter Plus in the automated modes.
  • Page 17 Install an appropriate adaptor based on the existing type of pipe PIPED WATER (Optional) install a pressure reducing valve Set up the ROAMfilter Plus 2 as in the setup guidelines Insert the handle locking pin Close the front tap Open the drain valve Turn on the water mains Flush out the air &...
  • Page 18 PIPES FROM WATER TANK 2 - 30m The ROAMfilter Plus 2 can operate with a minimum pressure of 0.1 bar and a maximum pressure of 3 bar, therefore a tank height of 2-30m will be ideal.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Phase Problem Set-up Front tap is facing the wrong direction Set-up Drain valve orientation is undesirable Set-up Pre-filter cap orientation is undesirable Operation Unable to push down pump handle Operation Increasingly difficult to push down pump handle Operation Able to push down pump handle but there’s no water Operation Water is leaking from any of the filter openings Operation...
  • Page 20 Troubleshooting 1. Front tap is facing the wrong direction If the front tap is not facing the correct direction, apply thread seal tape to the front tap threads. Ensure the o-ring is flushed but not ✓ deformed or protruding. ✘ 2.
  • Page 21 Troubleshooting 3. Pre-filter cap orientation is undesirable Insert filter wrench from the top of the system onto the bottom union nut and turn anti-clockwise to loosen it The union nut may be very tight. It is easier to loosen the union nut if the filter is resting horizontally against a table Adjust the pre-filter cap and bottom cap until the pre-filter is facing the desired orientation...
  • Page 22 Troubleshooting 3. Separate the bottom assembly from the filter cartridge, then separate the check valve assembly from the bottom assembly 4. Push the side check valve to see if it can be opened 5. If the side check valve is stuck, use the circlip plier to remove the circlip that is holding the side check valve in place, then pull out the side check valve...
  • Page 23 Troubleshooting Insert the pin and tighten the pump handle stabilizer by twisting it clockwise into the top Tighten the top union nut by turning it clockwise with the filter wrench When tightening the union nut, it is easier to ensure the nut is tight enough by placing the filter horizontally on a table.
  • Page 24 Troubleshooting Issue 4: The membranes are clogged Open the drain valve and check the quality of the drain water, it could be very dirty. OPEN Perform forward flushing maintenance Perform chemical cleaning maintenance If maintenance procedures are unable to improve the ease of pumping and flow rate, it may be time to change the filter cartridge Disassemble the filter cartridge and check the physical appearance of the membrane strands...
  • Page 25 Troubleshooting Issue 2: The bottom check valve is not closing 1. Remove the pre-filter cap 2. Wash the bottom check valve, and ensure it is From bottom-up view 3. Close or plug the drain valve and front tap 4. Pull up and push down the pump handle a few times 5.
  • Page 26 Issue 3: Source water has a weird taste While the ROAMfilter Plus 2 removes bacteria and viruses, it does not remove organic compounds, salts, hardness or metals which can cause the taste. Different taste could indicate different substances in the source water which may or may not cause harmful health effects to people.
  • Page 27 Troubleshooting 9. Filtered water did not pass bacteria test Issue 1: Filtered water sample collection not done properly This can happen if a) the bottle used for collecting the water sample is not sterilized b) the collector is not using sterile gloves during sample collection c) the sample is not preserved at 4°C during transport to testing facility 1.
  • Page 28 Troubleshooting 10. Unable to open pre-filter cap Issue 1: Pre-filter cap is turning together with the bottom cap 1. Insert filter wrench onto the bottom union nut from the top, and turn clockwise to tighten When tightening the union nut, it is easier to ensure the nut is tight enough by placing the filter horizontally on a table.

  • Page 30: Limited Warranty Guide

    This limited warranty covers only the original Buyer of the Product. This limited warranty is not transferable to subsequent owners of the Product. How to obtain services To obtain the benefit of this warranty, the Buyer should first contact Wateroam via the website, e-mail or telephone number as follows: Website: http://www.wateroam.com/contact.html E-mail: support@wateroam.com...
  • Page 31 Wateroam will run through the troubleshooting process with the Buyer. If the Product cannot be reasonably fixed by the Buyer, Wateroam will determine if the damage is serviceable under this limited warranty. If the damage is serviceable, the Buyer will have to deliver the Product to the service support centre, as designated by Wateroam.

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