UNGER UHP01 HydroPower Ultra 1-Stage DI Only Pure Water System Instruction Manual

Operating Instructions
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UHP01 HydroPower Ultra 1-Stage DI Only Pure Water System

DANGER!

Contents under pressure. Can cause severe injury or death from tank rupture.
When starting system:

• Do not exceed pressure of 116 psi (8 Bar).

• Check system for cracks.

• Be sure cover is in locked position.

• Keep Water OUT connection open and hold yellow lever down to remove trapped air from system.

• For use only with drinking (tap) water.
  Before servicing system:

• Shut off tap water supply and open Water OUT connection.

• Disconnect water supply and allow tank to drain.

• Before opening tank, Press yellow FastLock ™ opening lever to remove pressure the tank, rotate handles counter-clockwise 1/8 turn, and remove top cap using handles.

• Spilled resin is a slipping hazard. Clean up spilled resin immediately.

• Resin can cause skin irritation. Avoid skin contact.

• Wash hands thoroughly after use.

• Can cause eye irritation. Avoid eye contact. Wear safety goggles. In case of eye contact, immediately flush eyes thoroughly with clean water. Consult doctor if symptoms persist.

• Do not drink the water produced by this system.
  READ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING PRODUCT!

STORAGE: Do not store resin in open or unlabeled containers. Store in a cool, dry place (15°F to 100°F).
DISPOSAL: Dispose of in accordance with applicable federal, state/provincial, and local regulations.
All HydroPower Ultra units require the use of mixed bed ion exchange resin (commonly referred to as de-ionizing resin).

Introduction

Thank you for choosing HydroPower Ultra for your pure water needs. You have chosen a high quality product backed by Unger’s 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. When used as intended, the unit will produce zero TDS pure water for site glass cleaning.
The production of pure water, through deionization, is based on the principal of ion exchange.
In this process, the minerals responsible for producing spotting are removed from the water.
The use of HydroPower Ultra has the following advantages:

• With a waterfed wash pole and brush will effectively clean glass and other surfaces without the need for chemicals.
• Run-off does not have to be remediated, and is safe for plants and animals.
• No electricity or external power supply needed – system works with plumbing line pressure.
• Resin packs are factory filled with the precise amount of mixed bed DI Resin for optimum system performance. As with any commercial equipment, care must be taken when operating and servicing the unit. There is a risk of damage to the system due to:
• Operating and installation errors.
• Use of loose resin (overfill and expansion of resin will damage unit).
• Vessel is opened incorrectly.
• Using non-Unger spare parts.
• Performing unauthorized modification to unit.
• Insufficient maintenance.

Use only original spare parts by Unger (according to spare parts list, pg. 13).
For all inquiries and spare parts orders, it is important to provide detailed information located on the device (serial and/or part number).

Safety Information

2.1 General
Please observe all applicable rules and regulations, including all accident prevention procedures.
Unger is not liable for damage to application areas, plumbing system, or persons.
Ensure work area has sufficient water drainage.
Turn off water supply when not in use.
Ensure HydroPower Ultra System, including carts, are properly secured to car, trailer or truck bed during transportation.
The user must meet all applicable local, state/provincial, federal licensing and registration requirements and must strictly adhere to all applicable local, state/provincial and federal labor laws and safety codes and standards.
2.2 Intended use
This system may be dangerous if it is improperly installed, not regularly maintained or not used as intended. Use this system only for water treatment to reach an optimal water quality for glass and surface cleaning. Any other use, especially water treatment for food production (e.g., beverages) is prohibited.
2.3 Operating temperatures, pressures and connections
The system must be protected against frost. The temperatures in the operating area must be at least 15°F. The water temperature should not exceed 86°F, and maximum operating pressure is 116 psi (8 Bar).
2.4 General hazards
Read and follow ANSI Standard IWCA 1-14.1 (Window Cleaning Safety).
Purified water is delivered to the waterfed pole by hoses from the HydroPower Ultra system.
This introduces a risk of tripping both to worker and general public. Identify work area with appropriate signage.
Any surface that becomes wet must be identified with appropriate signage to direct pedestrians and workers away from work area. During wintertime, it is important to avoid water pooling, which could freeze, creating a dangerous slip hazard.
General hazards associated with the use of water fed poles and deionization equipment 1 :

• Trip hazard to the general public when using hoses.
• Slip hazard presented from wet pathways.
• Slip hazard for operator when concentrating on work.
• Falls from height when working on flat roofs.
• Electrocution from poles coming into contact with overhead power source.
• Injuries to others from falling poles or fabric of the building that may be dislodged.
• Injury to others from falling poles caused by incorrect handling or failure of pole.
• Injury through incorrect manual handling of poles and other equipment.
• Hazards from carrying tanks, systems and equipment that are overloaded, unstable, unsecured or incorrectly installed within a vehicle.

1: British Window Cleaning Academy (BWCA): Safety in window cleaning using waterfed pole systems.

System Overview

3. System Overview
3.1 What is Pure Water?
Pure Water is water in its purest form, physically processed to remove the minerals that would otherwise lead to limescale spots and streaks. Such impurities are referred to as TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) and are measured in ppm (parts per million). Water is considered 100% demineralized (pure) when its TDS is measured at 0 ppm. The average TDS of drinking water is 180 ppm.
3.2 HydroPower Ultra

1. Water IN connection, chrome-plated brass, including valve
2. Water OUT connection chrome-plated brass
3. FastLock opening lever to release pressure in the tank and to open the tank
4. Top Cap with Handles to carry and open the system.
5. TDS Meter to check the water quality
6. Tank
7. Ultra Resin Pack
8. Cart (only UHP3C)

3.3 Ultra Resin Packs

Installation & Operation

4.1 New Machine Setup

• Unpack unit: Inspect HydroPower Ultra unit and all components. Read warnings and operating instructions.

• Inspection & Scope of Delivery: Refer to illustration; perform visual inspection and take inventory of the following items that should be shipped with the system, then test system for functionality:

• TDS Meter (powers on/off)

• FastLock lever (yellow) – depress lever, rotate in counter-clockwise direction and remove top cap assembly.

• Ultra Resin Packs installed in unit.
  – UHPR1 – One Green Pack
  – UHPR2 – Three Green Packs
  – UHPR3 – One Green & Two Red Packs

• Connection fittings installed in unit.

• Cart, wheels and tank clamp system (if purchased with cart).

• Water supply connection

• Inflowing water temperature max. 86°F

• Temperature on site 41°F to 104°F; and not in the immediate vicinity of heat sources or in direct sunlight.

Startup

4.2 Startup

1. LOCATE JOBSITE WATER SUPPLY
   Unger recommends testing the on‐site water supply for TDS (total dissolved solids) prior to working. Higher TDS levels reduce the system’s capacity.
   • Inspect system – ensure Unger‘s Ultra Resin Packs are properly installed: the red Resin
   Pack is only used on a large tank unit and placed in the middle and bottom position.
   The green Resin Pack is used in all units and is placed in the top position.
   NOTE: The performance of HydroPower Ultra is optimized when used with Ultra Resin Packs.
   NEVER use loose resin as it may damage the system.
   • Set up system in upright position.
   • Choose a stable on‐site location.

2. CONNECT WATERFED WASH POLE TUBING
   • Attach waterfed wash pole hose onto Water OUT connection (fig. A).
   • Ensure all on/off valves are in “OPEN” position when filling system.

3. CONNECT WATER SUPPLY (GARDEN HOSE) TO WATER IN CONNECTION
   • Thread On/Off Valve to garden hose prior to connecting water supply (fig. B).
   • Attach On/Off Valve directly onto Water IN connection at base of unit (fig. C).

4. TURN ON FEED WATER SUPPLY
   • When water begins to flow out of the unit, turn on TDS meter and inspect pure water quality (fig. D). A reading of ‘0’ is best and indicates the system is running properly.
   When the TDS meter reaches 10ppm or higher the resin should be replaced.
   • Adjust flow at waterfed pole brush head by:
   – Tap water valve or,
   – Waterfed wash pole control (on/off) valve (if applicable).

4.3 Operation

1. Periodically inspect the HydroPower Ultra system during use. Ensure hoses are properly attached. Inspect system for leaks and proper fit of top cap assembly.
2. Take care when working to ensure there is enough slack in waterfed pole tubing. This tubing is connected to the top cover of the unit, and excessive tugging may cause the system to tip over.
3. Tap water flows into the system’s lower connection port via tap pressure and flows upwards through the HydroPower Ultra unit. Pure water exits through the top connection. When plumbing line pressures fall below 44 psi (3 Bar), a reduction in flow rates will be noticeable.

Resin Change

5.1 Resin Change – Ultra Resin Pack
Unger‘s pre-measured replacement Ultra Resin Packs are designed to allow a controlled resin expansion within a designed safety limit.

1. SHUT OFF FEED WATER SUPPLY
   • Depress yellow lever on system head assembly.
   • Turn tap water valve to “OFF” position.
   • Disconnect waterfed wash pole hose.

2. RELEASE SYSTEM HEAD ASSEMBLY
   • While continuing to depress the yellow lever, use a counter-clockwise quarter‐turn to release system head assembly; remove and set aside.
   • Reach into housing and remove exhausted resin by hand; discard according to local regulations.
   • Press yellow FastLock opening lever (fig. E) to remove pressure from the tank. • Steady (or “Stabilize”) the base unit with your feet, gently press the top cap down and use a counter-clockwise 1/8 turn to release top cap assembly; remove and set aside (fig. F). • Open all valves to facilitate the removal of the Ultra Resin Packs.
   • Reach into housing and remove exhausted Ultra Resin Pack(s) by hand with the rubber handle (fig. G); discard according to local regulations.

3. REPLACE ULTRA RESIN PACKS
   • Install new Ultra Resin Packs (fig. H) – be sure to seat the packs with rubber handle facing up. Pat down the resin pack by hand to ensure it is seated properly. Small Tank Unit (UHP01): = 1x green Ultra Resin Pack (never use red Ultra Resin Pack in this unit!) Large Tank Unit (UHP3C): =1x green Ultra Resin Pack (top position)
   2x red Ultra Resin Packs (middle + bottom position)

4. REINSTALL TOP CAP ASSEMBLY
   • Press down gently, then turn the top cap 1/8 clockwise while steadying the base unit with your feet.

5. RECONNECT WATERFED POLE TUBING (fig. I)
   • Turn “ONˮ water supply at tap (fig. J). • Inspect system as it pressurizes.
   • Keep discharge line open and hold down yellow lever to remove trapped air from system (fig. K).

6. TEST SYSTEM TDS (fig. L) The value should be at 000.

Technical Data

Tips For Cleaning With Pure Water

After cleaning I see stains or smudges on the window.
What could be causing this ?
The cleaning was not thorough enough:
Make sure to wash off all visible dirt and residue. Rinse thoroughly.
Cleaning detergent residue on the surface:
If the window was previously cleaned using traditional method, it may take up to 2-3 rounds of cleaning with pure water to achieve desired results and remove all soap residue from the glass.
The water is not 100% pure:
Water is considered pure when its TDS measure is 0 ppm – use the TDS meter to check.
To help ensure spot-free cleaning, the resin should be changed when the TDS meter reads 10 ppm.
Consider the overall quality of the water being used, e.g., well water may contain contaminants that make it unsuitable for window cleaning.
Wrong movement of the brush:
Always wash and rinse from top to bottom.
Dirt around the frames:
Over time, dirt may accumulate in and around the frames, especially when silicone joints and rubber seals are not watertight. Water can loosen and transfer the dirt onto the glass, so wash and rinse thoroughly.
How do I clean wooden window frames?
Avoid glazed or oiled frames:
Pure water dissolves the oils or tannin.
Varnished window frames:
Avoid using pure water as it may accelerate stripping of these coatings.

Tips for cleaning with pure water

Additional Tips
Damage to laminated and coated glass:
Test on a small area first and allow to dry. Check the results before cleaning the entire glass surface. Water beading on the surface may indicate hydrophobic glass – change to Fan Jets for better results.
High air pollution:
Dirt particles present in the air, especially in heavy traffic or high pollen count areas, may affect cleaning results – you may need to dry the window with a squeegee.
Dirty brush:
Clean the brush to avoid transferring any impurities back onto the window.
Post construction cleaning:
This may require removal of plaster, stucco, concrete, paint, texture, taping mud, mortar, silicone, stickers and tape from glass. Generally, traditional glass cleaning methods are recommended for this type of cleaning.
Scratching of plexiglass & acrylic:
Surface dirt retained through static charge can produce scratches in the soft material. Apply plenty of pure water and use a soft brush such as a boar bristle brush. Advise client of the risk of scratching.
Lack of experience:
Ask for advice! Your Approved Unger Dealer, Unger Customer Service Team or your UNGER Sales Representative will be happy to help you.

Spare Parts

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