Cleaning the Boiling Tank
Notes and Cautions:
Note:
If operating in the manual drain mode, you will need to drain the boiling
tank once per week.
Caution
:
:
:
:
:
Under no circumstances should the cleaning solution be heated
and run through a distillation cycle.
Note
: Failure to clean the interior can result in:
a) Scale build-up causing premature heating element or drain valve failure.
b) Reduced purity of the distilled water due to the possibilities of
splash over
of contaminants from the boiling tank.
To clean the boiling tank
:
1.
Open the auxiliary faucet at the sink and remove enough water to restart the unit.
This will be evident because the fan will turn on.
2.
Open the top cover and move the function switch to “Clean”. The fan will stop.
3.
Carefully feel the boiling tank lid and check the temperature. If it is hot, wait at least
30 minutes for the unit to cool.
4.
After the unit is cool, remove the boiling tank lid.
5.
Add Lumen
™
by following the directions on the package.
6.
Add additional water using a jar or pitcher until the water level inside the boiling
tank is above the scale line.
CAUTION
:
: :
: : Do not overfill.
7.
Let the solution stand overnight.
8.
After the scale has softened, push down and hold the Drain Switch to “Override”.
This will allow the boiling tank to drain. Once the boiling tank has drained, release
the Drain Switch. Rinse the tank and repeat draining procedure.
9.
Return the function switch to “Distill”. The unit is now ready for normal operation.
Note
: If cleaning the unit without the automatic drain connections, ensure that you
have a 3-gallon container or other method of catching the drain water.
Changing the Post Filter
1.
Turn the main power switch to “Off” and open the auxiliary faucet at the sink to
bleed the line of pressure. Close the faucet.
2.
Have a bucket available to catch any excess water in the line. Remove the post filter
by releasing the fittings on each end. Use care when removing the filter because you
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