LIFE Ionizer M9 X, User Manual

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Page 2: ...ome to the LIFE Ionizers family What do I need to know Please read all safety warnings before the installation or operation of your LIFE Ionizer to ensure proper product usage To receive warranty service you must register your warranty online Please see enclosed warranty card for detailed instructions Refer to this manual when you have questions on adjustments and how to change your filters We als...

Page 3: ...d under counter Internal Filter Replacement Filter Reset Instructions counter top Filter Reset Instructions under counter Citric Acid Scaling Cleaning Filter Filtration Media Pre Filter Replacement Acidic Cleaning Instructions Routine Maintenance Common Problems and Solutions Operation Warnings Error Messages How Alkaline Water is Made Alkaline Acidic Purified Water Uses of Ionized Alkaline Acidic...

Page 4: ...es require 220v The power cord cannot be altered from manufacturer s specs Do not crimp or staple the power cord Power cord should be plugged directly into an electrical outlet Dusty or dirty electrical outlets may cause safety issues Bending twisting pulling or putting heavy objects onto the power word may cause electrical problems including fire If power cord plug or electrical outlet are damage...

Page 5: ...by any unauthorized person as it may cause electrical fire or shock and will void the manufacturer s warranty Do not clean this machine by spraying the ionizer with water as it may cause electrical shock Do not use benzene thinner or chemicals to clean the unit as it can damage the housing Do not block the unit vent as it can cause overheating and or electrical problems Do not block the water pass...

Page 6: ... to 2 days DO NOT DRINK ACIDIC WATER Do not store Alkaline or Acidic water in metal containers although you can put alkaline water in the Water for LIFE Stainless Steel bottles as they are designed to maintain pH and ORP Aluminum and brass containers will be tarnished by alkaline and acidic water If not used for several days run water through the unit for 1 to 3 minutes before starting If the mach...

Page 7: ...s Adjusts up to 504 watts ORP Output up to 800 Enhanced ORP at drinkable levels pH Output pH range from 2 0 up to 11 5 Protection Automatic Heat Sensor Power System MAX Yield SMPS Power System Rated Voltage Dual voltage input compatibility 110 220 volts All you need is the power plug or adapter When plugged into the power source the unit automatically recognizes voltage Settings 1 Purified 3 Acidi...

Page 8: ...Hose Diverter Valve User Manual BTB Chemical pH Color Chart Reagent Drops pH Test Drops Suction Cup Located in the Power Switch at the bottom of the machine Flexible Hose Cold Water Connect Faucet Faucet Adapter Faucet Patch Cable Alkaline Acid Hoses Tubing Cable Protector For M9 X UC NG ...

Page 9: ...ermine pH and acid levels When handling the pH test reagent drops 1 Keep away from eye area If eyes become irritated flush thoroughly and consult a doctor 2 If accidentally swallowed drink water and consult a doctor 3 Store in an airtight container away from the reach of children 4 Drops are flammable Keep away from children How to measure the pH of your water A pH color chart and a bottle of Reag...

Page 10: ...a After you finish this procedure con nect your pre filter back to your ionizer and run normally This needs to be done every time you put in new pre filters The pre filter housings must be replaced every 2 years Important to Remember Pre filter Installation Maintenance Ionizer Installation Plugs located on the bottom of the ionizer must be removed before installation Do not overtighten the patch c...

Page 11: ... in booting you out of the program menu The unit must be dispensing water before pressing the buttons Adjust the flow rate LPM by slowing down the water flow to ionizer from the source water Cold Water Connect for under undercounter units Faucet Diverter for countertop units Ionizer Care Do not twist top of faucet This will damage the faucet We recommend internal filters and pre filters be changed...

Page 12: ... page 18 for Quick Connect Fittings and Tubing instructions Parts of the Ionizer Back Bottom 1 First Filter Cover 2 Wall Mount Screw Holes 3 Speaker 4 Bar Code and Serial Number 5 Second Filter 6 Under Counter Installation Plug Connector 1 Source water inlet 2 Acidic outlet 3 On Off Power Switch 4 Fuse Box 5 Power Plug ...

Page 13: ...containing high amou nts of r ust or i r on 3 W at er ab ove 40 deg r ees C 104 deg r ees F Read these inst r uctions tho r oughly be f or eat t empting install ation 1 Acid W at erSpout 2 Digital Indi cat or 3 Al kali W at er S pout 4 Cont r ol Panel WARNING Do not twist top of faucet This will damage the faucet 5 Front Faucet for M9 X UC 1 Water Spout 2 Digital Indicator 3 Water Spout 4 Control ...

Page 14: ...his tube will go to the inlet valve on the bottom of the ionizer in STEP 6 STEP 5 Remove the plugs in the following manner Lay the ionizer down on its back and you will see two white elbows extruding from the bottom of the machine There will be an off white collar around the base of the elbow seepage18 Push in the collar against the face of the fitting With the collar held in this position you can...

Page 15: ... 5 Bottom of ionizer Diverter valve inlet valve outlet valve Bottom of ionizer suction cup Pre Filter In Out plugs in green STEP 6 NOTE Run 2 3 gallons of water through the pre filters before you connect them to the ionizer Plugs must be removed before installation Pre filters Diverter valve Option Diverter Valve Adapter if needed for your type of sink ...

Page 16: ...hlighted plugs must be removed before installation See page 18 for Quick Connect Fittings and Tubing instructions help video on LifeIonizers com support Angle stop valve Cold water connect valve 1 Find the raw water valve under sink Turn the main valve angle stop off 2 Take off the cold water line from the angle stop valve as pictured 3 Totally disconnect the line as shown above IMPORTANT Cold Wat...

Page 17: ...onnectors Faucet patch cable Plug connector Faucet turret Acidic outlet valve Source water inlet Adapter Tap water hose Alkaline outlet Pre filter Optional double or triple housings Pre filter s Cold Water Connect In Out NOTE Run 2 3 gallons of water through the pre filters before you connect them to the ionizer Layout Diagram counter hole for faucet should be 1 3 8 Do not over tighten connection ...

Page 18: ...is depressurized before removing fittings Push in the collar against the face of the fitting With the collar held in this position the tube can be removed The fitting can then be re used collar To ensure an optimal seal tubing should be cut with the end square An angled cut or distortion of the tubing will not provide an efficient seal and may cause leaks Determine the length of tubing needed for ...

Page 19: ...ctor 4 Acidic Selector 5 Menu Function 6 Filter 1 Indicator Reset 7 Filter 2 Indication Reset 8 Filter 1 Life Indicator 9 Filter 2 Life Indicator 10 Operation Display Lamp 11 Level Indicator 12 Indicator Water Type Alkaline Acidic Purify 13 pH Indicator 12 11 9 8 13 10 4 3 2 5 6 7 1 Display Overview ...

Page 20: ...water flow to ionizer from the source water Under Counter ColdWaterConnect CounterTop FaucetAdapter KEY NOTE The slower the flow the stronger the alkaline or acidic water is produced We recommend that you set the machine between a flow of 1 5 2 5LPM For strong 11 pH alkaline or 2 5 pH acid water we recommend that the flow rate be set at 1 1 1 5 LPM Do not set below 1 0 LPM because it will error ou...

Page 21: ...ent please do the following Press and hold the MENU button for 5 seconds Once you do this VOL will appear on the display and below that it will show a number To increase volume press and release the FILTER 2 button to decrease the volume setting press and release the FILTER 1 button MENU FILTER 1 FILTER 2 ...

Page 22: ...ease wait 10 seconds before collect ing the water 3 You will then need to add 2 3 liquid reagent pH drops to the glass first and collect 1 ounce 2 tbsp of water from your ionizer 4 After that you will need to compare the water you tested with the color ph chart provided with the pH drops 5 You will need to adjust the amperage levels depending on your source water We recommend you set water pH to A...

Page 23: ...evel of alkaline or acid you are on Scrollthroughthealkalineandacidlevelsbypressingthe ALKALINE or ACID button Once you are on the level you want to adjust the amperage number will be flashing To increase the amperage number press and release the FILTER 2 button To decrease the amperage number press and release the FILTER 1 button Repeat the process to adjust the other levels of alkaline or acid T...

Page 24: ...Y OPTIONS F 50 F 51 Default will show pH setting only pH Ho Fixed level use this level pH En Adjustable level CLEANING F 60 reverses the electric power to clean the plates 1 Washes beginning end of water usage 2 Washes at the beginning only default setting 3 Washes at the end only 4 Does not wash at all F 70 AND AFTER FOR ENGINEER USE ONLY DO NOT CHANGE LEAVE AT DEFAULT SETTINGS 1st FILTER SETTING...

Page 25: ...red acidic level displays on the screen The level indicator will display the level you selected To STOP collecting water press the ON OFF button M9 X NG Operation Method counter top Alkaline water discharge method Make sure the cold water is on and diverted to the ionizer Acidic water discharge method Purified water discharge method Make sure to turn off the ionizer before turning off the water Fi...

Page 26: ...lls you to DISPLAY WINDOW OPERATION MENU DESCRIPTION Early stages of filter life In need of filter change When the Alkaline button is pressed Alkaline water will be dispensed from the top spout Acid water will be dispensed from the bottom spout When the Acid button is pressed Acid water will be dispensed from the top spout Alkaline water will be dispensed from the bottom spout When the Purify butt...

Page 27: ...e of alkaline water is being extracted now Alkaline 3 3rd grade of alkaline water is being extracted now Alkaline 2 2nd grade of alkaline water is being extracted now Alkaline 1 1st grade of alkaline water is being extracted now Acidic Water 3 3rd grade of acid water is being extracted now Acidic Water 2 2nd grade of acid water is being extracted now Acidic Water 1 1st grade of acid water is being...

Page 28: ...h provided Open and close indicator will be on top of the filter 3 Pull up on the filter to remove it from the ionizer 4 Be sure to take the sticker off of the new filter 5 For easy installation lube new filters with a food safe lubricant like olive oil to the outside O ring This will help the filters turn more easily 6 Line up the filter tabs and press the filter down into the socket 7 Turn the f...

Page 29: ...er for consumption Consult with the installer or retailer on the purchase of filters if in question about usage or installation After changing the first filter press and hold the FILTER 1 button for 10 seconds You will hear 2 beeps and the filter counter indicator will reset to 3000 After changing the second filter press and hold the FILTER 2 button for 10 seconds You will hear 2 beeps and the fil...

Page 30: ...ll hear 2 beeps Select the Purified Water setting and let the water run for 3 5 minutes after any filter replacement If the machine has not been used for a few days let the water run for 3 5 minutes at the Purified Water setting before making Ionized Alkaline water for consumption Consult with the installer or retailer on the purchase of filters if in question about usage or installation Tips Afte...

Page 31: ...e spout is still slower than the waste water the machine may need to be sent in for deep cleaning Step by Step Installation Guide on LifeIonizers com support Citric Acid Scaling cleaning filter should be used 3 to 4 times per year Cartridge is only good for one cleaning ON OFF Citric Acid Scaling Cleaning Filter ...

Page 32: ...ds Press the ON OFF button to stop extraction For counter top applications remove the acidic tube from the sink and fasten it to the ionizer ensuring that the cleaning solution will not leak out of the ionizer Now let the unit sit for a minimum of 6 8 hours or for best results over night The unit is full of a citric acid solution that will take many hours to break down the scale that has built up ...

Page 33: ...nated carbon 4 Final Stage Sediment Filter For trapping any remaining sediments 1 Granule type Carbon Filter Fast absorbing media for powerful purification 2 Pi Ceramic Negative Ion Filter Generates negative ions increases water s ionization 3 BioMass ball Ceramic Filter High quality ceramic filter designed for bacteria control 4 Vitamin C Ceramic Technology Laboratory filtration technology for Ch...

Page 34: ...rench from bot tom to top Twist pre filter wrench coun ter clockwise to loosen 4 Remove filter housing from bracket Discard old pre filter Install new pre filter Some pre filters are directional These will say this side toward cap 5 Lube up large black O ring located in filter housing next to the threads 6 Install filter housing with filter onto the cap Tighten with pre filter wrench clockwise 7 R...

Page 35: ... this procedure in the evening as it takes several hours to be effective Turn ionizer on by pressing ON OFF power and set it on acid level 3 Once ionizer starts producing water count to 15 Press ON OFF power to stop the ionizer from producing water Let the water soak in the chamber overnight 12 24 hours Run the unit again on acid level 3 for 5 minutes to rinse the minerals from the machine Return ...

Page 36: ... or more replace filters as needed Tubing is leaking Tube is not seated properly or there is a hole in the tubing Disconnect and reconnect tubing making sure it is seated 3 4 inches deep or replace tubing Pre filter is leaking Tubing to pre filter is not seated deeply enough O rings inside the pre filter are not seated correctly or are being crimped due to cover being on too tight Disconnect and r...

Page 37: ... LIFE Ionizers Technical Support at 760 585 1692 Do not use hot water as the ionizer is meant for cool water only Unplug the electric power when not in use for a long time over 3 days Do not use underground water polluted water or metallic water Do not use water with a temperature of over 35 Celcius 95 Fahrenheit as it may cause damage or short filter life Room temperature is best Do not use pre i...

Page 38: ...e Chlorine Sulfur Fluoride Hydrogen Ions Calcium Magnesium Potassium Hydroxide Ions The alkaline water side of the ionizer attracts alkaline mineral ions mostly calcium and magnesium Pure calcium and magnesium combine with water molecules by splitting them into a hydroxyl ion and a hydrogen ion The hydroxyl ion combines with the minerals to form a solution of water and mineral hydrates Calcium hyd...

Page 39: ...ter are recommended to start with Ionized AlkalineWater level 1 for two weeks then adjust the level to AlkalineWater level 2 for two weeks and then adjust again to AlkalineWater level 3 for daily drinking This gradual adjustment will help your body get accustomed to the higher alkaline pH levels Store Ionized Alkaline Water in an airtight glass container or our special stainless steel bottle and p...

Page 40: ... Save on water bills as only one third to one forth of the usual amount of water is adequate cleaning and for rinsing with detergent Alkaline Water pH 8 0 10 0 For drinking food preparation watering plants health maintenance Drinking Drink at least eight 8 ounce glasses of water every day Alkaline water is part of a healthy diet Food Preparation Clean vegetables and fish Enhance the flavor of broc...

Page 41: ...s obtained when using this water Health Through continuous use the acidic tendency of your body can be gradually corrected to an Alkaline levels Drink at least half your body weight in ounces in order to gradually change an acidic level to a slightly Alkaline one Neutral Water pH 7 0 Free of chlorine rust and cloudiness Clean water is delicious drinking water Children Use purified water with a pH ...

Page 42: ...soft and shiny fur Great for grooming your pet Rinse Cycle Soaking with acidic water before the spin cycle will soften your clothes Cooking beans Various types of beans such as kidney beans and green peas will cook to perfection Just be careful not to overcook your beans Acidic water will speed up the cooking time This is energy saving water Fried Food Fried food comes out nice and crispy if you r...

Page 43: ...n High Definition Televisions and your LIFE Ionizer M series will outperform any other model in its class The system generates up to 504 watts of power and it can be adjusted to compensate for hard water problems SMPS Power means your system will run more efficiently provide consistent power and will last longer UV Light System LIFE UV Light Technology is an optional feature on our LIFE Ionizers U...

Page 44: ... 1 one Ionized Alkaline Water per day This is especially true of the elderly who often have unfortunately allowed heavy metals and other toxins to accumulate in their bodies Sometimes years of medication have accumulated in them The health benefits for adults are well established through University studies and other studiesdoneonavarietyofhealthissues Sincenoonehastested children we are making the...

Page 45: ...alkaline water when I eat A No matter what type of water it is not suggested to drink excessive amounts of liquids during meals Small sips are suggested to cleanse the palette but you should not gulp any type of water alkaline purified etc Q How much water should I drink and at what level A At a minimum you should drink half your body weight in ounces per day For example a person weighing 100 poun...

Page 46: ... drinking alkaline water duringworkoutsisagreatwaytostayhydrated Numerousstudies conducted on athletes since the 1940s have demonstrated that even mild dehydration impairs performance Dr Peter L Kopko D C Retired recommends drinking 13 to 20 ounces 2 3 cups of water 2 hours before exercise and 5 to 10 ounces about 1 2 cups every 15 to 20 minutes of exercise depending on your total body weight Q Ho...

Page 47: ...m plates An electrical charge is introduced into this water This is where the electrodialysis takes place The water is separated into two streams acid and Alkaline of Ionized water The acid water oxidized makes up about 30 of the water and the Ionized Alkaline Water 70 The Ionized Alkaline Water comes out of the faucet and you use it for drinking or cooking The acid oxidized water comes out of a s...

Page 48: ...indicator on the front panel gives an indication of remaining filter life Generally the 1st filter will last for about 8 months the 2nd filter for about 12 months when up to 2 5 gallons of water is produced per day but this depends on the source of water and the amount of use For example if your tap water contains between 0 4 and 1 0 ppm parts per million of chlorine a filter can last 12 months fo...

Page 49: ...through the main body and it becomes warm A At the start of water flow warm water may flow out due to room temperature or heat from the main body during stoppage This is not a malfunction Use the machine after starting water flow Q There are white substances on the bottom of my Alkaline Ionized water storage container What are these A This phenomenon is caused by the calcium mineral substances in ...

Page 50: ...ntaining dissolved hardness minerals above 1 GPG grains per gallon The most common hardness causing minerals are Calcium and Magnesium Levels of hardness are classified as follows Soft Water less than 1 GPG Slightly hard 1 to 3 5 GPG Moderately hard 3 5 to 7 GPG Hard 7 to 10 5 GPG Very Hard 10 5 and higher GPG Q Why do I want to adjust the amperage on my Water Ionizer A As you know all water sourc...

Page 51: ...ubing to get a fresh surface Make sure to shut off the water before working with the water supply lines Q How do I set up the pre filter unit A The pre filter is installed in the supply line on the ionizer Quick connects are provided for your convenience Simply push the tubing in the connector and it seals automatically When installing the filter for the first time it is suggested to let the filte...

Page 52: ...rals This is why we promote such a generous return policy and why we can do with confidence based on 18 years of growth and happy testimonials Neglect includes using the unit in a matter inconsistent with the directions in the owner s manual as breakage resulting from dropping the unit or other carelessness The international customer pays all international customs government fees levies and or any...

Page 53: ...dition and in its original packing As new condition means the ionizer is not scratched damaged or broken in any way and is returned with all hoses connectors parts manuals and DVDs etc The original shipping charges will be deducted and return shipping charges must be prepaid by the purchaser No return can be accepted without our prior authorization We will refuse unauthorized returns There are no ...

Page 54: ...sible for incidental or consequential damage for damages arising out of the use of any unauthorized attachment for damages resulting from the use of the product with a defective water faucet All expressed and implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for particular purpose are limited to the applicable warranty period The warranty is voided if parts used are not provid...

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