Hydrotech PURA Ultimate 19-GU-PURA Operation Manual - Manual (Page 17)

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Wash and Sanitize the Reservoir
1. Remove the cover of the reservoir tank by using a flat-head screwdriver to pry open the snaps found around the
edge of the lid.
a. Washing on-site: Using warm water with some mild soap or dishwashing detergent, scrub the insides of the
reservoir tank with a sponge or cloth, including the underside of the tank lid. Rinse tank thoroughly with a
pitcher of clean water, or by disconnecting the water supply tubing into the unit and using that tubing to rinse
the reservoir.
b. Washing off-site: Completely remove the reservoir tank from the unit by disconnecting all connections (See
Step 2 of Inspection and Start-Up Procedures). Lift out reservoir tank and scrub/clean/soak in large sink or
tub, using mild soap or dishwashing detergent and warm water. Be sure to include the tank lid as well, and
rinse thoroughly.
2. Re-install the reservoir into the unit.
3. Replace the carbon air filter on top of the reservoir tank.
For 1240 RO Sanitization, please refer to manual #36101290.
4. Plug in the unit.
5. Allow the reservoir to fill completely, and then add 1 additional Tablespoon of household bleach directly into the
reservoir tank. Let sit for 10 minutes.
6. Unplug power cord and drain the unit completely using both hot and cold drain caps on the back of the unit.
(Figure 2, items 27 and 28) There should be a chlorine odor. If not, repeat Steps 14 to 18 on page 11 until there
is an odor of chlorine.
7. Plug in the power cord. The unit will refill with fresh water.
8. Unplug and drain the unit again. Continue filling and draining until there is no remaining chlorine odor.
9. When chlorine is no longer detected, fill with water and flush 3 gallons from the hot and cold faucets. Flush 1
gallon from the room temperature faucet.
NOTE do not turn on Red Power Switch yet.
NOTE Wear new latex gloves to avoid touching the wetted surfaces of the reservoir with your hands.
cAUTION! The unit is now live. Take suitable safety precautions.
NOTE do not turn on Red Power Switch yet.
cAUTION! The unit is now live. Take suitable safety precautions.