We are pleased to offer for the first time in
the United States the electrolysis cleaning cartridge for the
Microwater ND-145 and ND-155 Water ionizer. Most customers have had
their water systems for at least ten years, so we expect significant
calcium build on the electrolysis plates of these machines. This
electrolysis cleaning cartridge will help you get more life out of
your water ionizer by cleaning the plates and internal hoses. Why is
this important?
Have you ever used a
pot to boil water over and over without washing it? What occurs? A
white film begins to build up. Well, this same water is running
through your machine and the electrolysis plates your machine works
by attracting the calcium and magnesium in your water to itself so
it can be ionized. This process will inevitably lead to a build up
of calcium on the electrolysis plates just like what you see in that
pot. What does this do? This scale build up forms a barrier between
the water and the electrolysis plate thereby reducing the effect of
the ionization. As this scale accumulates on plates your machine
will not be able to make the same quality alkaline water as when you
just bought it. Even though every machine has an automatic cleaning
cycle, over time it is not enough to control the calcium build up on
the plates. If this calcium build up continues and your water
ionizer is not effectively cleaned it will have trouble making
alkaline water and even worse the calcium build up could get
hardened over time.
The basic idea behind using the this cleaning
cartridge is to have the acid media in the cartridge mix with some
water and move from the cartridge to the electrolysis chamber of
your ionizer. This can be achieved by installing the cleaning
cartridge filter, then turn on the tap for a short period. Once
water start flowing through the flexible metal discharge hose, turn
off the tap. Allow the acid water to sock and dissolve any calcium
build up on the electrolysis plates. Let sit for a few hours and
then flush by running water for three to five minutes. Install your
regular cartridge filter and enjoy alkaline water.
How often or when should you use the
cleaning cartridge?
Clean the unit at least once every year,
especially:
-
If you find small
white particles mixed in with the
alkaline water (microwater or Kangen
Water).
-
When the pH level
fails to vary in accordance with the
unit's setting, as measured by pH
indicator liquid.
-
When the alkaline
water comes out sparingly, stops, or
when drops of white liquid after using
the unit.
Microwater ND-145/ND-155 Cleaning Cartridge
Instructions
Clean the unit at least once every year, especially:
-
If you
find small white particles mixed in with the alkaline water
(microwater).
-
When the
pH level fails to vary in accordance with the unit's
setting, as measured by pH indicator liquid.
-
When the
alkaline water comes out sparingly, stops, or when drops of
white liquid after using the unit.
-
If your
source water is hard.
Caution:
Be certain to shut off the faucet and turn off the unit before
beginning cleaning. Be certain to unplug the unit before
beginning. Failure to do so could result in serious damage.
1. Remove the
main unit's water filter cover, unscrew and remove the regular
filter cartridge.
2. Insert the
electrolysis cleaning cartridge just as you would install a
regular cartridge filter.
3. Plug the
end of the secondary acid run off hose with the hose stopper.
This is the hose that hangs lose in the sink.
4. Disconnect
one of the double hoses connected to the faucet. The hose to
disconnect is the hose that returns alkaline water from the
microwater ionizer.
5. Turn on
just enough water so that it drips from the end of the
disconnected hose hose. After allowing it to run (drip) for a
minute, then turn off the tap and let sit for 3 to 5 hours.
6. Unplug the
disconnect hose and the secondary acid water run off hose.
7. Turn on
the water and let it run for 5 to 10 minutes.
8. Turn of
the water and reconnect the disconnected hose to the faucet.
9. Follow in
the same as instructions 1 and 2 replace the cleaning cartridge
with the regular filter cartridge. After the regular filter
cartridge is installed run the water for 1 to 3 minutes.
10. Replace
the water filter cover, plug the water ionizers back in, and
cleaning is finished.
11. After
cleaning, there is a chance that some calcium could appear in
the water. In such a case, please discard that water.