AQUAPHOR CRYSTAL Water Filters
Operation Manual
Water Treatment
- Unique ion-exchange fiber. Fully eliminates heavy metals and permanently absorbs harmful impurities.
- Instant replacement of cartridges. Clean and safe maintenance
CB is a technology of manufacturing filtering media of different degrees of porosity for any level of water contamination. CB significantly increases the service life of replaceable Aquaphor cartridges without compromising the quality of purification.
STC (Absolute safety)
Materials used in Aquaphor water filters meet “Food Grade” global safety standards. The quality of the materials is checked for compliance with European standards (LGA certificate No. 3061796 of 10.08.2012, Germany)* * for the replacement cartridge Pro HF Patented technologies Aquaphor water filters are manufactured using patented technologies.
The Quality Management System is certified according to ISO 9001. ECO Pro, ECO H Pro water filters are designed for the treatment of chlorine, heavy metals, and organic impurities, as well as for reducing hardness (ECO Н Pro) of drinking tap water that meets the current sanitary standards.
ECO Pro, ECO H Pro water filters
- Complete antibacterial protection.
- Effective removal of organic impurities, heavy metals, and chlorine.
- Easy and simple operation.
Description
- Clean water tap
- Water filter
- Connection unit
- Sealing strip
- Rubber O-ring
- Decorative stand
- Rubber O-ring
- Plastic washer
- Metallic washer
- Nut
- Metal bushing
- Cap nut
- Tube
- Locking clips
- Tube
Water Filter Installation
- For installation, you will need: a drill, a 12 mm drill bit, an adjustable wrench, a screwdriver, and a 14 mm tubular wrench.
- Select an appropriate locan appropriateclean water faucet (1), water filter (2), and location for connecting the unit (3) to the water supply (see the figure).
- It is recommended to fixate the slack sections of the tubes in such a way as to avoid damaging or connection errors that may reduce the flow rate.
- Close the cold water supply and discharge pressure by opening the tap.
- Install the connection unit (3) between the cold water supply and the flexible John Guest tube.
- Clean water tap installation. Drill a 12 mm hole for the clean water tap in the place selected.
- Assemble the decorative support (6) and 2 rubber rings (5, 6, 7) on the tap threaded end piece (1).
- Insert the tap end piece (1) into the drilled hole. Put on the plastic washer (8), the metallic (stopping) washer (9), and tighten them with the nut (10).
- Put on the tube with a pressed-in brass sleeve (13) the cap nut (12) from the clean water tap set. Connect the tap with the end of the tube with a pressed-in brass sleeve and tighten it with the fastening nut.
- Connect the tubes supplied with the water filter according to the “Water filter installation guide”.
- Assemble the water filter (2) according to the cartridge installation order (Section CaCartridge Installation ononon”).
- Place the water filter on the wall. To do this, use a set of fasteners and a stencil from the top of the box.
- After installing the new filter cartridges, flush the water filter in accordance with the section “Flushing the filter
Filtration Technology
Hollow fiber membrane — advanced filtration technology Aquaphor ECO Pro / ECO Н Pro is a household water filter, which uses an innovative water purification technology-microfiltration with a hollow fiber membrane from 0.1 micrometers. Unlike roll-type membranes (for example, reverse osmosis), hollow fiber membranes are tubes with a diameter of about 1 mm with porous walls.
Water is filtered through the walls of these microtubes. The removal of such particles, including colloidal iron particles, makes it possible to obtain water of the highest degree of clarity. Removes microorganisms and bacteria. Polypropylene cartridges or carbon blocks are almost impossible to obtain with a porosity of less than 0.7–0.8 microns. This is not enough to reliably remove the bacteria. The average size
of the bacteria is 0.5–5 microns. Escherichia coli, for example, has a size of 0.3–1 by 1–6 microns, Staphylococcus aureus — a diameter of 0.5–1 microns. Removes Giardia cysts. Giardia cyst is a “cocoon” that is resistant to external factors, including the action of bactericides, and many household water filters are not able to effectively deal with them. The most effective way to control cysts is mechanical filtration with the help of hollow fiber membranes.
Visual comparison chart of water purification from impurities
- The size of the impurity particles retained by the hollow fiber membrane.
- The size of the impurity particles retained by the polypropylene prefilter.
- The size of the impurity particles retained by the carbon block.
Pro Cartrigdes
- Mechanical and sorption filtration
- Combines mechanical and sorption cleaning in one cartridge.
- Increased AQUALENTM fiber content allows for enhanced dirt retention and iron removal (Fe2+, Fe3+).
- Retains particles from 3 microns in size.
Deep filtration
- Activated coconut shell carbon and unique ion-exchange
microfiber AQUALENTM effectively filters out active chlorine
and organochlorine compounds. - The AQUALENTM fiber holds heavy metals securely.
- Carbon block + AQUALENTM technology.
- Retains particles from 2 microns in size.
Water softening
- Prevents scale build-up and iridescent film formation on the water surface. Protects your household’s kitchen appliances.
- Contains a mix of high-quality ion-exchange resins.
Final treatment and protection from bacteria
- Provides reliable protection against bacteria*.
- A dense hollow fiber membrane retains microparticles from 0.1 microns.
- Efficient removal of organic substances, heavy metals, and active chlorine.
Delivery Set
| Recommended filtering speed | 2.5 l/min | 2.0 l/min |
| Overall dimensions, not more than | 280 × 105 × 375 mm | |
| Maximum working water pressure | 0.63 MPa (6.3 bar) | |
| Water temperature | +5…+38 °C | |
| Weight, not more than | 4.0 kg | |
** The service life of the replacement cartridge kit is set for treatment of chlorine, heavy metals, organic impurities, еtc. The service life for reducing hardness is 400 L (with an initial water hardness of 1–1.5 mmol/L (100–150 ppm)). If hardness exceeds 2.5 mmol/L (250 ppm), it is recommended to use a reverse osmosis water filter, AQUAPHOR OSMO. | ||
Flushing the Filter
ECO Pro
- Open the cold water supply, and make sure the water filter is not leaking.
- Let the water flow through the water filter for 5 minutes.
- Close the clean water tap and leave the water filter for 5 minutes.
- Repeatly let the water flow through the water filter for 5 minutes.
- Close the clean water tap and make sure that all AQUAPHOR ECO PRO Under Sink Water Filters connections are properly sealed.
- The water filter is ready for use.
ECO Н Pro
- Replace the Pro H cartridge with a flush plug.
- Open the cold water supply, and make sure the water filter is not leaking.
- Open the clean water tap, wait until the air stops coming out of it.
- Use the tap on the connection unit to set the water flow rate to 2.0 l/min.
- Let the water flow through the water filter for 5 minutes.
- Close the clean water tap and leave the water filter for 5 minutes.
- Repeatly let the water flow through the water filter for 5 minutes.
- Close the water before the water filter and keep the clean water tap open.
- Install the Pro H cartridge instead of the flush plug.
- Open the cold water supply and let the water flow through the water filter for 5 minutes.
- Close the clean water tap and make sure that all connections are properly sealed.
- The water filter is ready for use.
Replacement of Cartridges
- Close the water before the water filter and open the clean water tap to discharge pressure.
- Install new cartridges as described in the section “Cartridge installation”.
- Open the cold water supply, and make sure the water filter is not leaking.
- After installing new filtering cartridges, flush the filter as described in Section “Flushing the filter”
Manufacturer Warranty
Service life of the water filter (excluding replacement filter cartridges) is 5 years* from the manufacturing date**.
The purchase date of the water filter (with the replacement filter cartridges) is the date of the retailer’s stamp in this product certificate or the date of the sales receipt. The shelf life of the water filter (with the set of replacement filter cartridges) before operation is a maximum of 3 years at temperatures from +5 to +38 °С, without removing the packaging.
Warranty period of the water filter operation (excluding the replacement filter cartridges) is 2 years from the purchase date. The manufacturer shall bear no responsibility in any of the following cases:
- The customer does not follow the installation instructions described herein;
- Please contact the retailer or the manufacturer in case of any claims regarding the operation of the water filter.
- The manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements in the water filter design without depicting them in the product certificate.
The service life of a set of replacement cartridges may vary depending on the quality of the water (hardness, amount of impurities, etc.).
Customer Service
- Tel: +372 600 2255
- Website: www.aquaphor.com
- Address: Katusepapi 44, Estonia, 11412, Tallinn, Europe
FAQs
Q: What is the AQUAPHOR CRYSTAL water filter?
By lowering impurities like chlorine, heavy metals, and sediments, the AQUAPHOR CRYSTAL is a small water filtration system made for residential usage that enhances the taste, odour, and safety of tap water.
Q: How does the CRYSTAL filter work?
To capture contaminants and enhance water quality, it employs a multi-stage filtering system with activated carbon, ion-exchange resin, and AQUAPHOR’s exclusive Aqualen® fibre.
Q: Can the filter remove bacteria or viruses?
Although the CRYSTAL filter lowers contaminants and enhances water quality, it is not a sterilising device and cannot ensure that all bacteria or viruses are eliminated. If there is a suspicion of microbial contamination, boiling water is advised.
Q: Can I use the filter with well water?
Yes, but in order to prevent the filter from becoming clogged too soon, pre-filtering can be required if the water includes a lot of silt or heavy particles.
Q: Can the filter remove chlorine?
Indeed. The taste and odour of chlorine are successfully reduced by the activated carbon and Aqualen® fibre, enhancing the taste of tap water.