Bluevua RO100ROPOT-LITE Countertop Reverse Osmosis Water Filter System User Manual

Bluevua RO100ROPOT-LITE Countertop Reverse Osmosis Water Filter System User Manual

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From a young age, we are taught that water is good for us. But is all water good for us? The harsh truth: no. Tap water often contains hundreds of toxic chemicals that can cause numerous health problems.

At Bluevua, we believe you deserve the best things in life, including easy access to clean water. Founded in 2021, we aim to make hydration a simple, safe process. That is why we turned the reverse osmosis water system into a countertop variation – no plumbing or installation required. This innovative product yields purified water, a user-friendly experience, and convenient features that remind you when it is time to have a glass of water, along with fun, fruit-infused capabilities to experiment with.

Now, you and your family can hydrate the right way every single day

PREPARATION

Precautions

Note:
All contents in this chapter are related to safety, users must comply with it.
All contents in this chapter are only for the correct use of this product

Prohibition

Avoid installing under direct sunlight and outdoor places| Do not expose to an environment below 0 ºC| Do not store flammable items near the machine

Warning

When the machine breaks down, please cut off the water and power supply quickly| Keep out of reach of children Please do not let children operate the machine

Attention

Do not disassemble the machine by yourself as to prevent water leakage and damage to the machine| Please make sure the temperature of water source is 5-38 ºC
If the machine will be inactive for more than 24 hours, please pour out the left water and turn off its power supply| In order to run the machine smoothly, please use accessories and filter cartridges from Bluevua

Before Using

Open the packaging and take out the entire machine and all the accessories. Confirm them per the list to ensure that nothing is missing or damaged during the shipping. If any part is broken or cracked, please contact Bluevua Support Team instead.

Tel：1-888-637-0009 Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-5:00 PM PST
Email: support@bluevua.com

If you prefer video instructions, just visit our website www.bluevua.com, or scan the code to watch a step by step tutorial video on how to set up your ROPOT Lite system!

Required Tools

• Towel
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Product Specifications

Output 24V DC; 2.0A

NOTE
The filtration rate is affected by water pressure and water temperature. The pure water rate on the table is measured under 30PSI and 25ºC. When input water pressure and temperature fluctuate, the pure water rate also fluctuates.

Product & Accessories List

• RO Water System With 5 in 1 Filter Assembled

• High Borosilicate Glass Carafe × 1

• High Borosilicate Glass Infuser Basket × 1

• User Guide × 1

Product Overview

INSTALLATION

Setting up ROPOT Lite

1. Wash the water tank and the glass carafe for the first time use.

2. Place the machine on a flat and stable surface, and make sure there are available power outlets nearby.

3. Plug the power cord into an outlet.

4. Fill the water tank with tap water up to the MAX fill line.

5. Make sure both the water tank and glass carafe are stably placed.
   NOTE
   Do not put the infuser basket in as the new filter has not been flushed yet.
   

6. Touch the Flush button to automatically flush water through the system.

7. Pour out the water left in the water tank and the carafe after completing a cycle.

8. Repeat steps 4 through 7 four times to flush out the protective liquid in the filter. Be aware that the water is NOT drinkable during the flushing process.

NOTE

• Only the Flush button lights up during the flushing process. Other buttons and indicators on the control panel will be unlocked after completing 4 cycles of flushing.
• During the first 1 – 2 cycles the raw water in the tank will automatically fill the filters, and there may be no clean water produced during the first two cycles.
• For the first 3 – 4 cycles, it is normal for the pure water made to turn black or grey due to the activated carbon particles as the filters are flushed clean.

OPERATION

Control Panel

| Total dissolved solids (TDS) measure the combined content of all inorganic and organic substances contained in water. The real time water quality monitoring shows the TDS level of filtered water. Note that during the water- making process, the TDS level usually fluctuates at the start before gradually becoming stable.| The real time water quality indicators are on during the water-making. It continuously displays the water quality based on the TDS level. The indicator remains off during the standby mode.
| Touch the water-making button to start filtering water. Tap again to stop filtering.| The button flashes during water-filtering process, and remains on under standby mode.
| The default volume is 1.2L. Touch the water Volume button to switch between 2 different volumes: 0.65L(half) or 1.2L(full).| Both the indicator and the button are on during operation and off under standby mode.

| The water-changing indicator flashes red when the rest of the water in the water tank needs to be changed or the water tank does not correctly sit on the base.| The indicator flashes red until the water tank is refilled and placed back to the base.
| The filter life indicator reminds you that when is the time to change the filter. When the filter expires, the indicators must be reset to restart the filter life reminder after the filter replacement.| When the filter expires, the indicator repeatedly flashes until the replacement and reset process are completed.
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| Touch the Flush button to trigger the 30 seconds backflushing. Touch again the same button to stop the flushing.| The button flashes during water- filtering process, and remains off under standby mode.
| If ROPOT Lite continuously filters water for more than 8 minutes, the system will show E1 and stop making water. Touch any button on the control panel can leave the E1 error mode.| The E1 error code remains on under E1 error mode, and will disappear after leaving the mode.
| If the system does not detect the floating ball and the water level goes below the cylinder in the tank, the system will stop making water and show E2. Touch any button on the control panel can leave the E2 error mode.| The E2 error code remains on under E2 error mode, and will disappear after leaving the mode.

Filtering Water

1. Fill With Tap Water: Fill the tap water to the MAX fill line of the water tank.

2. Selecting Volume: Touch the Volume button to select desired water volume of half(0.65L) or full(1.2L). The carafe icon will indicate the selected volume.

3. Filtering Water: Touch the water-making button, and the machine will start filtering. The input water flows through the filter, producing pure water into the carafe.

4. Empty Waste Water: To extend the life and maintenance intervals, when you see water-changing indicator flashes, please do not reuse the water left in the water tank for another cycle of filtering.

TDS Level in Water

Ideal drinking water from Reverse Osmosis, which is perfectly suitable for direct drinking

Mountain springs or aquifers, water naturally low in salt and minerals

Hard water, which contains a high concentration of calcium and magnesium ion

Marginally Acceptable

Specialty mineral/alkaline drinking water, salty well water , mineral spotting

High TDS water from the tap or mineral springs

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) maximum contamination level

How ROPOT Lite Works

1. 5 Micron Polypropylene Fabric: 5 micron polypropylene (PP) fabric removes larger particles like silt, sand, rust and dirt.
2. Coconut Shell Activated Carbon: Coconut Shell Activated Carbon (CTO) absorbs chlorine and chloramine.
3. 1 Micron Polypropylene Fabric: 1 micron polypropylene (PP) fabric removes smaller particles to further protect and extend lifetime of the RO membrane.
4. Reverse Osmosis Membrane: RO membrane removes lead, arsenic, bacteria, virus, fluoride, pesticide and lots of other harmful contaminants.
5. Post Carbon Filter: Post carbon filter improves the taste of water, giving you pure, great-tasting drinking water

Making Fruit-infused Water

NOTE
Always carry the carafe by holding the handle. Otherwise the lid may get sepaerate from the carafe and cause the contents to spill out.

Reminders to Hydrate

A quick glance at the intuitive timeline from 8 am to 6 pm will remind you to drink your recommended water intake throughout the day. Go conquer your hydration goals!

Well done! You are all set!

Find your FREE Bluevua Infused water recipes to hydrate vyourself with new delicious ways!

MAINTENANCE

Filter Replacement Cycle

NOTE

1. Actual lifetime of the filters may differ depending on the input water  quality, season and the real running time of product. The figures above are evaluated on a general basis, please replace the filters according to the filter life indicator.
2. If the filter expire, please replace the filter as soon as possible. Otherwise, the filtration efficiency will be greatly reduced and affect performance.

Filter Replacement Steps

1. Remove the filter housing cover:
   Unplug the unit and lift up the filter housing cover to remove it.

2. Remove the expired filter: Twist in counter-clockwise direction, then pull out the expired filter.

NOTE
Do not remove the filter during flushing or water-making process to avoid water spillage.

3. Insert the new filter: Push down and simultaneously twist in clockwise direction to insert the new filter.

4. Put the filter housing cover back:
   Place back the filter housing cover and plug in power supply.

5. Enter filter reset mode: Long press the Flush button and the water-making button simultaneously for 5 seconds to enter Filter Replacement Mode.

6. Flush the filter: Refer back to steps on page 4 and 5 to flush your new filter.
   The filter’s replacement cycle will be reset after 4 cycles of flushing.

Automatic Backflushing

The system automatically enters backflushing mode under the circumstances below:

1. When the power is on
   When the power is on, the system will automatically switch to backflushing mode and start backflushing for 30 seconds.

2. Everytime after the water tank is placed on water tank base
   The system will do automatic backflushing for 30 seconds after the water tank is placed on the water tank base. Touch the Flush button can stop the backflushing.

3. Everytime after a filtration cycle
   The system will do automatic backflushing for 30 seconds after a filtration cycle is finished. Touch the Flush button can stop the flushing.

4. For no usage over 24 hours
   The system will do automatic backflushing for 30 seconds if there is no filtering for more than 24 hours.

Manual Backflushing

Touch the Flush button to trigger the 30 seconds backflushing. Touch the same button again to stop flushing. Please ensure there is enough water in the tank for flushing.

How to Descale Your ROPOT Lite

Limescale can clog up the machine and disrupt water flow. If you start experiencing slow water flow, it is time to take proper care of it. Use a commercial descaling solution or make one of these DIY solutions.

1. Mix up the descaling solution in the water tank, then place it back onto the base.

2. Select the 1.2L total volume and start a filtration cycle.

3. Turn off the system midway through the cycle, and let it sit and soak for an hour.

4. Pour out the descaling solution.
   NOTE
   Repeat steps 1 through 4 if your ROPOT Lite system has a heavy buildup or if you use lemon juice or vinegar.

5. Run three filtration cycles with tap water to rinse the system and remove the odor or taste of the descaling solution. If the sour taste remains, please repeat for a few more rounds until the water tastes clean.

FAQ

Q. Why there are droplets on a new unit after opening the package?
A. All the Bluevua RO products have been through complete Quality Control (QC)inspection before being packaged. While each filter is independently examined by air pressure for its filtration reliability, the filtration system is also inspected with sterile water to ensure the most ideal performance.
Droplets that remained may run out during the shipping. No worries, they are harmless.

Q. What is considered a typical TDS output from the ROPOT system?
A. ROPOT Lite features the reverse-osmosis technique, which typically ensures the reduction of 90-95% of TDS. There is no typical TDS output from the ROPOT Lite system since the TDS output is highly subject to different water sources and qualities across different states or regions.
Other factors like weather and temperature can also affect the TDS output. For instance, with input water that has a TDS of 300, the TDS of filtered water will have an OUT TDS of around 15-30.

Q. Is it common to see a spike in output TDS after a period of no use?
A. Yes, this is commonly referred to as TDS creep – when an RO system sits idle and there is no active pressure being applied to the unfiltered side of the membrane, the appearance of salt can creep into the treated side of the membrane and lead to a higher TDS. If this happens, you can tap the Flush button to start the 30 seconds back-flushing and discard the water from the first cycle.

Q. What is the pH of Reverse Osmosis water?
A. With chemical reaction: H2O + CO2 = H2CO3. The more pure the water is, the more CO2 it can absorb, and the more acidic it will get. The filtered water from ROPOT Lite can drop from a PH of 7 down to a PH of 6.2.

Q. Can I use the remaining water in the tank for the next filtration?
A. YES, you can continue to filter the water until the water-changing indicator flashes red. You will notice that the water level is close to the height of the partition board or slightly above the white cylinder(about 1/4 of the MAX volume). The remaining water in the water tank is NOT unused or non-filtered water but the RO reject water that holds all the containments removed from the input water.

From the principles of Reverse Osmosis, the RO system gets rid of the dissolved solids (such as dust, heavy metals, microbes, etc.) to produce pure drinking water. To ensure that the dissolved solids do not stay or creep back and contaminate the drinking water, the RO process naturally diverts poor- quality reject water to the drain. To put it short: An RO water purifier NEEDS to produce wastewater to flush the dissolved particles and serve pure, clean drinking water. And in the case of the ROPOT Lite unit, since it is a countertop system and is not connected to the drainpipe, the filtered water goes into the glass carafe while the RO reject water with contaminants goes to the water tank at the back.

The remaining water should be considered contaminated, and we highly recommend following the instruction of discarding those water each time instead of reusing them for the next cycle. Reusing the RO reject water will gradually damage the whole unit and filter.

Q. What should I do if I am going to leave the unit unused for a while?
A. The system will automatically do self-cleaning every 24 hours. However, if you are going to unplug the system for a long trip, keeping your filter inside the refrigerator and storing your unit in a cool and dry place keep the system safe from possible microbial growth. And please do not drink the first round of filtered water after you return.

TROUBLESHOOTING

The system does not work after pressing the water-making button.

floating tablet rail and floating tablet.
Check| Does input water level goes below the cylinder in the water tank?
Solution| Discard the remaining water left in the tank and refill it to the MAX line for the next cycle.
Check| Is the water tank stably placed on the water tank base?
Solution| Lift up the water tank, and place it back onto the water tank base.
Check| Has the filter replacement cycle passed?
Solution| Check the filter lifetime indicator, and then refer back to steps on page 12 and 13 to replace the filter if necessary.
Check| Have you finished the 4 cycles of flushing for your new filter?
Solution| Refer back to steps on page 4 and 5 to flush your new filter.

An E1 error happens or the pure water flow is significantly slow.

the filter life indicator.
Check| Does limescale build-up in your machine?
Solution| Refer back to the steps on page 15 to descale your machine.

An E2 error happens.

Solution

| Find the floating tablet. Put it back to the floating tablet rail and seal it with the silicone sealing cap.

The TDS number is out of the 90% TDS reduction range.

Solution

| Pour out the RO reject water left below the separator and refill the water tank with new tap water for another cycle of filtering.
Check| Has the system been unused for seven days or less?
Solution| Touch the Flush button to trigger the manual backflushing. And discard filtered water from the first cycle.
Check| Is the filter tightly connected to the filter base?
Solution| Refer back to the steps on page 12 and 13 to detach and re- insert the filter. Make sure the filter is fully inserted with no gap.

Booster pump makes noise or the water volume is not accurate.

Solution

| Touch the Flush button to trigger the manual backflushing and rid the system of air bubbles.

Water leakage occurs.

insert the filter. Make sure the filter is fully inserted with no gap.

WARRANTY

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References

• warranty - Bluevua Reverse Osmosis Water System
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