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Solar Rover™ Water Purifier

by H2Only

Operation and Maintenance

Owner’s Manual

of 15 9-‐8-‐2011 Solar Rover Operation and Maintenance Manual, Rev. A

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................................... 2

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2

General Safety Rules ..................................................................................................................................................... 3 Features .......................................................................................................................................................................... 4-‐5

Assembly ............................................................................................................................................................................ 6 Operation ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7-‐8

Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................................. 9-‐13

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................................... 14 Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................. 15 INTRODUCTION Congratulations, you have just purchased an H2Only® Solar Rover™ UV water purification system. By purchasing this device, you have taken the first step in ensuring the safety of your water supply by using a totally non-intrusive, physical disinfection method. Your H2Only® Solar Rover™ water system uses the most advanced UV and filtration technology on the market and is designed to provide you with years of trouble free operation with minimal maintenance required. Flooding often fouls municipal water systems. Earthquakes damage pipes and infrastructure causing water contamination. Power outages due to storms leave people without the electricity required to move water to their taps. Be it flooding, hurricane, tornado, earthquake or National Emergency, it is wise for everyone - every family - to have an alternative source for safe drinking water. Affordable and easy to use, The Solar Rover™ is the perfect emergency water source for you and your family. The Solar Rover™ is a self-contained battery-powered system that purifies water from almost any fresh or flowing water source. Rugged and durable, it is designed to be used when municipal systems are compromised or are not available. All this -- yet simple enough for a child to operate. Just place The Solar Rover's™ inlet hose into any fresh water source, turn on the switch and the Solar Rover™ will deliver up to 45 gallons per hour (170 liters per hour) of purified water. FEMA, Red Cross and other agencies recommend an emergency supply of at least 1 gallon (3.84 liters) of potable water per person per day. Most purification systems produce only enough water for a single individual. The Solar Rover™ will easily purify water for an entire family, up to (18) people for the duration of an emergency.


GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING! Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, personal injury and/or unsafe drinking water.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Always disconnect power before servicing. Water coming into contact with live electrical power can cause electrical shock and/or death.

To avoid possible electric shock, special care should be taken since water is present near electrical equipment. Unless a situation is encountered that is explicitly addressed in the provided maintenance and troubleshooting sections, do not attempt repairs yourself, refer to an authorized service facility.

Do not operate the disinfection system if it has a damaged cord or plug. Using the system with a damaged cord or plug can cause electric shock and/or system malfunction.

Always disconnect water flow and unplug the disinfection system from controller before any cleaning or maintenance activities. Never yank the cord to remove from an outlet; grasp the wall plug and pull to disconnect. ULTRAVIOLET (UV) SANITIZER

Never look directly at an illuminated UV lamp. The UV light given off by this unit can cause serious burns to unprotected eyes and skin.

Never operate the UV system while the lamp is outside the UV chamber. When performing any work on the UV disinfection system, always unplug the unit first. SYSTEM OPERATION

than its intended use (potable water applications). The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause an unsafe operating condition.

Intended for non-freezing use only. Do not use this system where it will be exposed to temperatures below freezing (32°F/0°C).

Do not store this disinfection system where it will be exposed to temperatures below freezing unless all water has been drained from it. Exposing this system to below freezing temperature can cause serious damage to the system.

Maintain system with care. Improper maintenance of the system may result in unsafe water to consume.

Do not use the system if the unit does not properly turn on. For the system to operate properly, there needs to be power supplied from the controller. If no power is available from the controller the system will not produce properly disinfected drinking water.

Store idle system out of reach of children and other untrained personnel. If system is not operated correctly, unsafe drinking water can be produced.

Read and observe all the important notices and warnings on the water disinfection system. WARNING! Before using this water purification system, read all instructions and cautionary markings in this manual, on the battery, and product to prevent misuse and possible injury or health hazard. WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, personal injury and/or a health hazard.


FEATURES KNOW YOUR DISINFECTION SYSTEM The safe use of this unit requires an understanding of the information on the system in this operator’s manual as well as knowledge of the task you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. SYSTEM PRODUCTION The H2Only Solar Rover Water Purification System has the capability to produce up to 45 gallons per hour of clean safe drinking water from virtually any lake, pond, creek, river or most any fresh water source. The Solar Rover is operated purely off the installed 12 VDC battery. It can be charged from the included solar panel or the optional 110/220 VAC wall adapter supplied with the system. The completely portable solar powered Rover performs a 5-stage water purification process to ensure that the water produced is completely safe for consumption. Stage 1 →→ Washable/reusable sediment screen on the suction end of the inlet hose Stage 2 →→ 5.0 micron sediment filter that removes small sediment particles and particulate matter

Stage 3 →→ 5.0 micron carbon block filter that removes chemical contamination, herbicides, pesticides and chlorine Stage 4 →→ 1.0 micron carbon block filter that removes giardia lamblia cysts, cryptosporidium cysts, entamoebo and toxoplasma cysts, pesticides, herbicides, volatile organic chemicals, turbidity reduction, sediment, color, bad tastes and odors Stage 5 →→ Ultraviolet (UV) sterilization, the UV rays that are emitted inactivate harmful microorganisms. The rays alter the DNA of viruses, bacteria, molds or parasites, so they cannot reproduce and are considered inactive. UV effectively eliminated 99.9999% of all bacteria and viruses such as E-coli, Cholera, Coli form, bacterial dysentery, hepatitis A, Influenza, Legionnaire’s disease, typhoid fever and many other harmful microorganisms

CUSTOM CONTROLLER The H2Only Solar Rover Water Purification System features a microprocessor-operated controller for ease of use and maximum safety. The following features can only be found in the Solar Rover system:

Single switch operation: One single switch controls the entire operation of the system making it very user-friendly to operate

15 second UV lamp warm up delay: ensures the UV lamp is brought up to full power before producing any water to properly kill all harmful microorganisms present in the feed water

UV lamp out monitor/indicator: If the UV lamp is not functioning properly, the system will not produce water that is bacteriological safe to drink. The UV lamp out monitor will shut the system down and indicate maintenance in needed to keep the system running properly

12 VDC self-contained operation: Gives the system the ability to run from the supplied internal battery even in remote locations.

Integrated solar panel: This system comes supplied with a fully integrated 10 watt solar panel that keeps your battery charged, or extend the system run life by 25% when placed in direct sunlight.

Battery life/status indicator: The battery life status/indicator bar serves two purposes. The first being that is shows the remaining battery life and lets you know when your battery is fully charged. Secondly, the indicator bar blinks to let you know that the battery is being charged.

Charge limiting control: The charge limiting control ensures that too much power is not being relayed to the battery at one time. If the battery is charging too quickly, this will greatly reduce the life of your battery

Solar tracking: The solar tracking feature indicates your charge rate and helps determine the best angle to position your system to the sun to maximize the solar charge rate

Rain tight enclosure: All electronics for the controller are housed in a rain tight enclosure to protect against even the harshest environments

Self resetting fuses: All fuses included are self resetting, and require no replaceable fuses or user interference.


FEATURES DISINFECTION RATE This portable water purification system destroys harmful bacteria and viruses, including E-coli, Cholera, Hepatitis, and Polio. Its 1.0 micron carbon block filter removes cysts to levels exceeding EPA standards, achieving greater than 99.9999% reduction rate as required by the NSF. DUAL CHARGE CAPABILITIES The H2Only Solar Rover Water Purification System comes equipped with a 10 watt solar panel that can keep your battery charged to allow you to run for up to 3.5 hours per day, producing a maximum 158 gallons of clean safe drinking water. Along with the solar panel an additional 110/220 VAC power adapter can be purchased to allow you to charge the system from any standard wall outlet. DIMENSIONS Width: 20 inches (50.8 cm) Height: 14 inches (35.6 cm) Depth: 7.7 inches (19.6 cm) Shipping Weight: 35 pounds (15.9 kg) CASE

Lightweight Strong HPX Resin Pull Latches

Layered Soft-grip handle Padlockable Hasps

Breather Valve Powerful Hinges

NSF RATED COMPONENTS All components that comprise the Rover system are manufactured from NSF rated materials. WARRANTY The H2Only Solar Rover Water Purification System comes with a 24 month warranty on all parts from date of purchase. This warranty covers all manufacturers’ defects. What is not covered: disposable filters, UV quartz sleeve, UV bulb, shipping outside USA, abuse, misuse, and alterations. To file a claim: Contact us at (800) 338-4905 within USA or contact (989) 892-7745 from outside USA. You can also contact us via our website www.h2only.us.com 24 hours per day.


ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product has been shipped partially assembled. To ensure proper operation of the system, the UV bulb and quartz sleeve needs to be inserted into the UV disinfection system.

list are included.

the unit.

bulb into the UV disinfection unit as instructed in the Maintenance portion of this manual.

PACKING LIST

1) H2Only Solar Rover Unit ROV-75LT (standard) ROV-75XT (extended run)

2) Battery, 12 VDC 5.0 Ah, WKA12-5F2

3) Quartz Sleeve T245250

4) UV Bulb GPH212T5L

5) (2) Antimicrobial Silver Carbon Taste & Odor Reduction Filter with Organic Trap ELF-1M-AM

WARNING! If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this unit until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury. WARNING! Do not attempt to modify this unit or create accessories not recommended for use with this unit. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury and voiding the warranty.


OPERATION WARNING! Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this unit. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious health hazards. APPLICATIONS You may use this unit for purifying water from the following sources:

WARNING! This system is not to be used in salt-water applications. INITIAL BATTERY CHARGE When initially receiving the Solar Rover®, or a new battery, perform a complete solar or auxiliary charge to completely condition the battery. See the steps below. CHECKING THE BATTERY STATUS To confirm the battery is completely charged, all three LED’s on the “Battery Status” indicator must be fully lit when the “Power” switch in turned to the “CHG” position. If all three LED’s of the “Battery Status” indicator are not lit, charge battery before using. When the batteries are fully charged, you will receive up to 3-1/2 hours of continuous run time. -75LT Unit (standard unit) will run for 1-1/2 hours

ROV-75XT Unit (extended run unit) will run for 3-1/2 hours

SOLAR CHARGE ower” switch to the “CHG” position. If the

solar panel is producing adequate power, the “Battery Status” indicator LED’s will flash one at a time and the “Power ON” LED will flash according to the charge rate.

case if necessary) n the case until the “Power ON” LED

flashes as quickly as possible. (1-4 flashes every 2 seconds)

illuminated and the “Power” switch is still in the “CHG” position, the battery is fully charged. AUXILIARY CHARGE

Turn “Power” switch to the “CHG” position. If the wall adapter is producing adequate power, the “Battery Status” indicator LED’s will flash one at a time, and the power on LED will flash also.

the optional wall adapter into the circular connector on the bottom of the system controller and the other end into the appropriate wall outlet.

NOTE: When charging off auxiliary power, the charge rate is self-regulated and the position of the case will not affect the charge rate.

no longer illuminated and the “Power” switch is still in the “CHG” position, the battery is fully charged. PRIMING THE PUMP For the pump to operate properly, it needs to be fully primed.

water source. The pump has limited suction.

does not work you must fully submerge the inlet hose in water.

in it, lift the inlet hose to a higher level than the pump.


OPERATION WATER PURIFICATION PROCESS Once the battery is fully charged, you are now ready to begin the process of purifying water from any fresh water source. The unit comes equipped with (1) inlet hose and (1) outlet hose. Insert the inlet hose (hose with suction strainer on the end) into your fresh water source and submerge the strainer fully to ensure the pump is not drawing in air. Position the outlet hose outside of the case and into an open area. Turn the “Power” switch to the “RUN” position. Let the first 3 minutes of water produced flush all old water out of the system. There is a 15 second delay built into the system controller every time the unit is turned on, to ensure the UV sterilizer comes up to full power, before allowing any water to pass through. During this 15 second delay, the “Running” LED will flash. Once the 15 second delay has passed, the “Running” LED will fully light and the pump will begin to run. The pump will now be operating and the unit will begin to produce water. Do not capture the first 3 minutes of water produced to ensure the system is completely flushed of possible contaminants.


MAINTENANCE

CAUTION! Prior to performing any work on the H2Only Solar Rover, always disconnect the power supply first BATTERY REMOVAL 1. Remove the battery terminal

connections. Pull off both wires from the battery terminals making sure not to pull on the wire but the connector itself.

2. Undo the Strap. Once the strap is loose the battery is now ready to be removed.

BATTERY INSTALLATION 3. Place Strap Under 3 Battery

Brackets. Be sure to have the smooth side of the strap facing up with the buckle of the strap toward the outside of the case.

4. Set Batteries in Place. Set batteries in place with the black terminals closest to the outside of the case.

5. Remove the battery terminal connections. Pull off both wires from the battery terminals making sure not to pull on the wire but the connector itself.

UV LAMP REPLACEMENT Lamp replacement is a quick and simple procedure requiring no special tools. There is no need to drain the water from the reactor chamber. Note: The UV lamp must be replaced every 2 years, or more often as needed, to ensure safe operation. UV Lamp Removal 1. Remove the battery terminal

connections. Pull off both wires from the battery terminals making sure not to pull on the wire but the connector itself.

2. Remove Ultraviolet Sterilizer from clamps. Press the Ultraviolet Sterilizer down while prying up on the clamp to open it.

3. Remove wire Gray Strain Relief. Unscrew the gray strain relief fitting from the UV Sterilizer, you may need to unscrew the strain relief nut first.

4. Separate the UV Lamp from the Base. Pull the UV Lamp Base straight away from the UV Lamp. Do not twist the lamp from the base, instead gently pull the base and UV bulb apart.


MAINTENANCE

5. Avoid touching the lamp on the

glass portion. Handling the lamp at the ceramic ends is acceptable. If you must touch the lamp glass, please use clean gloves or a soft cloth. Oil from your skin, can cause a lower level of UV transmittance, and premature UV bulb failure.

NOTE: Oil from your skin, can cause a lower level of UV transmittance, and premature UV bulb failure. Avoid touching the UV bulb with your bare hands. Lamp Installation 1. Remove the lamp from its protective

packaging. Again avoid touching the lamp on the glass portion. Handling the lamp at the ceramic ends is acceptable. If you must touch the lamp glass, please use clean gloves or a soft cloth. Oil from your skin, can cause a lower level of UV transmittance, and premature UV bulb failure.

2. Reassemble UV Sterilizer. Follow steps of UV Lamp Removal in reverse order to reassemble UV Sterilizer.

3. Verify the water system and UV power-up sequence operates as intended. Make sure entire system operates properly in “RUN” mode


MAINTENANCE

QUARTZ SLEEVE REPLACMENT To remove the quartz sleeve, first remove the UV lamp as outlined in the prior instructions, and then perform the following steps. Note: The UV sleeve must be replaced every 2 years, or more often if necessary.

Quartz Sleeve Removal 1. Drain excess water from lines.

Remove any wet filters that may be installed. This will help to control any excess water left in the lines and help to keep all electrical components dry.

2. Remove UV Lamp. See previous section for instructions on how to properly remove the UV Lamp.

3. Remove the aluminum gland nut from the UV chamber. Do not allow the quartz sleeve to fall, as it is very fragile.

4. Remove the quartz sleeve from the chamber. Carefully remove the O-ring from the quartz sleeve and replace, as the O-ring may tend to adhere to the quartz sleeve. Pull out the quartz sleeve as straight as possible

NOTE: Pulling out at an angle can damage the quartz sleeve. Quartz Sleeve Installation 1. Insert quartz sleeve. Place the closed

end of the quartz sleeve into the UV Sterilizer chamber.

2. Tighten the gland nut. Once the quartz sleeve is fully inserted into the reaction chamber, hand-tighten the gland nut onto the end of the reaction chamber. NOTE: Do not over tighten. Gland nut should only be snug.

3. Re-install the UV lamp and lamp connector. Follow the directions previously stated.


MAINTENANCE QUARTZ SLEEVE CLEANING If the feed water contains any hardness minerals (calcium or magnesium), iron or manganese, the quartz sleeve will require periodic cleaning. To remove the quartz sleeve, first remove the UV lamp and quartz sleeve as outlined above. Then perform the following steps. NOTE: Quartz sleeve cleaning should be performed every 10 hours of operation or more often as necessary. 1. Cleaning the quartz sleeve. Carefully

remove the quartz sleeve. 2. Clean the outside of the quartz

sleeve. Using a cloth soaked in CLR™, vinegar, or other mild acid, gently scrub the outside of the quartz sleeve and rinse with fresh water.


MAINTENANCE

Filter Change Out 1. Turn the “Power” switch to the

“OFF” position. Before removing either filter, ensure the “Power” switch is in the “Off” position.

2. Remove each filter. Twist each filter ¼ turn counter-clockwise and pull straight down.

Note: Filters that have been in service for an extended period of time may require a gentle rocking motion while pulling on the filters to remove them Note: Change filters every 30 days regardless of usage. This is because of harmful bacteria that can grow inside the filter cartridges. This only applies to filters that have been used once or more and are wet internally. Filter Installation 1. Line up tabs on top of the filter.

Align filter, it can only be installed one way.

2. Push filter into the filter head. Push as straight as possible from the bottom of the filter until it seats tightly against the filter head. There should be no gap between the filter and the filter head.

3. Turn the filter ¼ turn clockwise. The filter is in the correct operating position when you are not able to twist clockwise any more.

4. Check for leaks. Turn the “Power” switch back to the “Run” position. Let the system go through its start-up sequence. Once the pump turns on, check to make sure there are no leaks coming from the filter assembly.

Note: If any leaks are found, remove the filters, check for debris on the seals and reinstall the filters.


TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Condition Solution Unit does not run The “Power” switch is not in the

“Run” position 1) Turn the “Power” switch to the “Run” position

“Power” LED = OFF “Running” LED = OFF

1) Turn the “Power” switch to the “Run” position 2) Check to make sure the battery terminals are connected to the battery correctly 3) Charge the battery 4) Replace the battery 5) Replace the controller

“Power” LED = Solid On “Running” LED = Flashing

1) Wait 15 seconds for the UV system to properly warm up 2) Check the UV bulb connections 3) Replace the UV bulb 4) Replace the controller

“Power” LED = Solid On “Running” LED = Solid On Pump Not Running

1) Turn the “Power” switch to the “Off” position then back to the “Run” position 2) Check pump wire connection 3) Replace the pump 4) Replace the controller

“Power” LED = Solid On Red Battery LED = Flashing

1) The battery is dead, charge the battery 2) Replace the battery

Unit does not produce water “Power” LED = Solid On “Running” LED = Solid On Pump Is Running

1) Verify the pump is primed. See the pump prime procedure 2) The inlet screen is plugged, clean the inlet screen 3) Replace both filters 4) Replace the pump

Short run time Unit will not run over 20 minutes on a full charge

1) Fully charge the battery 2) Replace the battery 3) Replace the controller

Unit will not charge from the solar panel

“Power” Switch = “CHG” Position “Power” LED = Off

1) Point the solar panel directly at the sun 2) Ensure none of the solar panel is shaded 3) Check all electrical connections on the controller and battery 4) Replace the solar panel 5) Replace the controller

Unit will not charge from auxiliary power

“Power” Switch = “CHG” Position “Power” LED = Off

1) Ensure adapter is plugged into a proper power source 2) Check electrical connections on the controller and battery 3) Replace the controller


Specifications Exterior Dimensions 21.2” x 16” x 8.3” (L x W x H) Weight w/Filters (Dry) ROV-75LT – 32.8 lbs / 14.9 kg ROV-75XT – 36.5 lbs / 16.6 kg Time to Solar Charge, Maximum ROV-75LT – 7 Hours @ Direct Sunlight ROV-75XT – 15 Hours @ Direct Sunlight Maximum Run Time ROV-75LT – 1.5 Hours (68 gallons / 257 liters) ROV-75XT – 3.5 Hours (157 gallons / 594 liters) Electrical Usage 42-54 Watts Maximum Solar Output 10 Watts Operating Voltage 12.0 VDC Nominal, 11.0 VDC Min, 13.2 VDC Max Aux Charge Requirements 16.0-18.5 VDC Regulated, 18 Watt Min. Ultraviolet Dosage 32 mJ/cm2 Filtration Level Achieved >99% Reduction @ 1 micron Contaminants Removed >99.99% Reduction of Cyst, Cryptosporidium, and Giardia Production Rate 0.75 gpm (2.8 L/min) Operating Temperature Range 33-122°F (1-50°C) Materials of Construction Case – HPX High Performance Resin Wetted Components – PVC, Polypropylene, Lead-Free Brass, 300 Series Stainless Steel Location of Manufacture USA of foreign and domestic products

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