SkyHydrant Instructions
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1. Head 4 Metres 10 metres SA Maximum Maximum Filtrate Installations where existing roof top water tanks X Outlet QLL E Water Filter Unit are available allows the ultrafiltration unit to become an in line filter connected to the existing water supply system while other installations will require more extensive site work and equipment It is important when setting up the ultrafiltration unit to ensure correct sizing of pipes pumps and other equipment is undertaken Not all water is suitable for filtering through the Ultrafiltration Unit for the purpose of producing drinking water and testing for unsuitable contaminates should be undertaken before use Removes Diseases Yes The ultrafiltration unit will significantly remove biological contaminates and pathogens including bacteria viruses protozoa cysts parasites etc making water safe to drink Removes Turbidity Yes The ultrafiltration unit will remove turbidity and dirt from water Dirty water can however damage the filter fibres and a pre filter is recommended to be installed Does Not Remove Chemicals The ultrafiltration unit will not remove salt or dissolved chemicals and minerals from water lt is good practice to soak and flush drinking containers hoses taps and other equipment with a 0 1 1 000 parts per million chlorine solution to eliminate any residual or accidental contamination Add approximately 1 teaspoon of chlorine powde2. in the desired location for use Note taps T1 and T2 can be folded down level for use ae T2 Connect hoses and fittings to allow the ultrafiltration unit to Water In Backwash function i e Taps pipes tanks pumps or other equipment rf e Connect dirty water in hose to T1 e Connect backwash out hose to T2 e Connect drinking water clean water out hose to T3 Manual Cleaning Diagrams INTERNAL FILTER MODULE The filter module is permanently located inside the ultrafiltration Pala iha Gieaning Mancia eos unit and does not need to be accessed or replaced providing it anticlockwise to release the O ring seal f is maintained properly Raw water entering the unit should not contain damaging chemicals and should be pre filtered to remove any solids Regular cleaning of the ultrafiltration unit is essential for maintaining a continuous flow of drinking water to unseal To ensure the correct flow of water is maintained turn all taps a eve Wis Eibar Fanlo Baek ane off before commencing each operating procedure forth vigorously for 1 minute to clean Fill the Ultrafiltration Unit with Water Open T1 dirty water in and T4 vent This fills the ultrafiltration unit with raw water When water flows out close T4 vent Briefly open tap T6 air purge to clear the lines of any trapped alr Move back and forth Produce Drinking Water Open T1 dirty water in and T3 clean wate
3. SkyJuice Foundation Inc No 9883786 ABN 57 240 520 309 Level 15 3 Spring Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia S 7 To a T 61292524420 M 61400062265 F 6129252 4430 F O UNDATION E jann hughes skyjuice com au Safe Water for Every Child W www skyjuice org au The SkyHydrant ultrafiltration unit provides clean safe drinking water without the need for power or replacement membranes All operations are simple and easy to undertake and the unit can be set up freestanding or wall mounted Cleaning Handles Select a secure undercover location to install the ultrafiltration unit sheltered from the sun and in a well drained area with access for the discharge of backwash water The ultrafiltration unit requires daily care for its continued operation and a maintenance person should be in charge to oversee daily servicing of the unit Daily log sheets should also be completed recording water production and scheduled servicing of the unit Connect the cleaning handles to the top of the ultrafiltration unit First unwind the head shaft 2 turns anticlockwise and remove the two temporary bolts after which the handles can be screwed into position Chlorine Tank The ultrafiltration unit can be bolted to a wall using the connecting brackets supplied or can be set up as a freestanding it using the lied m unit using the legs supplied Chlori Non et All outlets use 20mm 3 4 connectors and fittings Position taps
4. e plumbing fittings and plumbers tape are included to allow for connecting the unit flexible hose or PVC glue pipe Knife for cutting hoses Wall Mounting Brackets If fixing the filter unit to a wall use the wall brackets as shown The brackets can be used in addition to the feet brackets if needed Wall Brackets bolt to fiter unit II EH bolt or screw to wall Head Assembly T6 Valve Wall Mount Connection Point Disinfectant Canister Wall Mount Connection Point Leg Mount Connection Point TIME DATE DRINKING MANUAL WATER CLEANING ee
5. he chlorine solution to drain into the empty AquaSentry than close T5 Move the cleaning handles to stir and allow the AquaSentry to soak for 2 hours After soaking cary out a manual clean CHEMICAL CLEANING USING CITRIC ACID If Iron or Manganese is present in the source water undertake periodic chemical cleaning using 500 grams of Citric Acid Follow the same procedure as if using chlorine above but use citric acid instead Citric acid cleaning is undertaken in addition to the monthly chemical cleaning program using chlorine CHEMICAL CLEANING USING CHLORINE MONTHLY Undertake chemical cleaning monthly or more often if the flow of drinking water slows Chlorine is used in this process to dissolve accumulations not removed by the Manual Clean Use either chlorine powder granules e g calcium hypochlorite bleaching powder or liquid chlorine e g sodium hypochlorite to make a solution of 0 1 1 000 parts per million for adding the filter unit Caution When handling chlorine follow the manufacturer s instructions keep safe by wearing protective gloves eyeglasses and clothing and avoid inhaling the chlorine To undertake a Chemical Cleaning complete the following procedure 1 Complete a Manual Clean Procedure but leave the unit empty do not refill 2 Fill the Chlorine Tank with water 3 Add chlorine to the chlorine tank using the teaspoon amounts listed below and stir with a stick unti
6. l dissolved Add 2 Teaspoons of chlorine powder with 65 available chlorine 700g kg OR Add 3 Teaspoons of chlorine powder with 55 available chlorine 550g kg OR Add 4 Teaspoons of chlorine powder with 35 available chlorine 350g kg OR Add 6 Teaspoons of chlorine powder with 25 available chlorine 250g kg OR Add 100 Millilitres of liquid chlorine Sodium Hypochlorite with 12 available chlorine 4 Open T5 chlorine to allow the chlorine tank to drain than close T5 5 Fill the ultrafiltration unit with water by opening T1 amp T4 until water flows out of T4 than close both taps 6 Move the cleaning handles back and forth a few times to mix the chlorine inside the unit than leave to soak for at least 2 hours 7 After soaking undertake a Manual Clean to remove the chlorine solution 8 The Chemical Cleaning is now complete The unit can again be refilled with water The ultrafiltration unit requires no power to operate instead it relies on gravity water pressure Raw water flows through the unit with a water head pressure of between 2 metres and maximum 4 metres 20 kpa to 40 kpa or 3 psi to 6 psi to produce a typical flow rate of 500 to 700 litres of drinking water per hour subject to the quality of source raw water Various options can be used for setting up the ultrafiltration unit water plants A popular method is to pump raw water using mechanical or hand pump to a 1 000 li
7. p a daily operational log sheet recording drinking water production flow rates and when cleaning procedures were undertaken This is useful to identify a pattern of use when monitoring on going performance trends or to determine if operational problems may be occurring It is also useful as a convenient reminder of when the next cleaning cycle is due to be undertaken particularly when a cleaning roster is being used The following items are included as part of the ultrafiltration accessory and set up kit Feet Mounting Brackets If setting the filter up as a free standing unit use the feet brackets These are crossed as shown and bolted to the base of the filter unit These can be used in addition to the wall mounting brackets if needed Feet Brackets Handles Screw the handles onto the head assembly on top of filtration unit The handles are supplied separately to avoid breakage during shipping E C T6 Valve Fitthe T6 Valve to the top of the filtration unit using thread tape First unscrew the plug in head assembly before screwing in the T6 Valve The valve is supplied separately to avoid breakage during shipping Hose Clamps Use for securing hoses onto fittings Screw Driver Use for tightening hose clamps in position Spoon Use to measure out chlorine for disinfectant canister Stirrer Stick Use to mix chlorine in disinfectant canister O Rings Replacement spare O rings Plumbing Fittings Spar
8. r out to commence the flow of drinking water 6 Rotate the cleaning Handles three turns clockwise to reseal the O ring MANUAL CLEANING DAI LY Undertake manual cleaning at least once a day or more often if the flow of drinking water slows Manual cleaning is carried out while the ultrafiltration unit is full of water Don t forget to turn all taps off before commencing 1 Rotate the cleaning handles three turns anticlockwise to release the O ring seal 3turns to reseal 2 Move the cleaning handles back and forth vigorously for 1 minute This agitates and cleans the filter module located inside the ultrafiltration unit Some leakage may occur around the rotating shaft while cleaning is undertaken this is not a problem 3 Open T4 vent amp T2 backwash out to allow the backwash water to drain away and continue moving the cleaning handles until the backwash is complete 4 If necessary repeat the manual cleaning procedure until the wastewater from T2 backwash out is the same colour as the dirty raw water passing into the unit through T1 dirty water in 5 Rotate the cleaning handles three turns clockwise to reseal the o rings don t over tighten 6 The Manual Cleaning Procedure is now complete and the unit can again be refilled with water Chemical Clean Diagram First add water to the chlorine tank than add the required amount of chlorine and stir to dissolve Next open T5 to allow t
9. r to 5 litres of water and use this to flush through pipes or wash drinking water containers lt is highly recommended that a pre filter be installed to reduce solids from fouling the internal filter module A 500 micron pre filter is suitable however a 200 micron 80 mesh pre filter will provide better protection Pre filters also require regular cleaning to maintain a good water flow Multiple ultrafiltration units can be coupled together on site creating large scale water production plants Configurations of 2 to 40 or more Ultrafiltration Units can be manifolded together to meet the water supply demands of the local community Generally speaking each ultrafiltration unit can produce up to 10 000 litres per day however this will vary significantly subject to the quality of the local raw water source Highly turbid and poor water sources will significantly reduce output as well as requiring increased frequency of cleaning cycles Multiple connection kits are available in kits or units can be manifolded together on site using locally available plumbing supplies SKYHYDRANT UNIT SETUP Ultrafiltration unit can be set up to operate as single stand alone units pictured above or manifolded together into multiple units for high flow production pictured Raw water to ultrafiltration unit can be supplied by gravity feed overhead tanks or by pumps and mains pressure using pressure reducing devices Operating pressure
10. should be limited to 20 kpa to 40 kpa or 3 psi to 6 psi or about 2 to 4 meters head pressure to produce a typical flow rate of about 500 to 700 litres per hour per unit Drinking water produced from the ultrafiltration unit can be stored in tanks and connected to taps or be piped to household supplies and commercial water distribution networks Water produced from the ultrafiltration unit filtration unit is free of biological organisms and safe to drink however prolonged storage of this water in tanks may cause deterioration in quality In hot climates tank water may Stay safe for a few days whereas in colder climates it may stay safe for weeks To maintain water quality it is good practice to disinfect drinking water tanks and water pipes with a small amount of chlorine to prevent the growth of unwanted organisms and pathogens in the stored water Add sufficient chlorine into drinking water tanks to maintain a residual free chlorine level of between 0 2 to 0 5 milligrams per litre mg l Use a water testing kit every few days to monitor the chlorine levels and make adjustments to the chlorine levels as necessary As a guide for every 1 000 litres of tank water add about 3 4 teaspoon of chlorine powder at 65 available chlorine or 1 1 2 teaspoons of chlorine powder at 35 available chlorine First mix the chlorine in a small bucket of water to make a solution before adding to the water tank It is good practice to kee
11. tre header tank on a 3 meter high tank stand and allow the water to gravity feed down through the ultrafiltration unit into a lower 1 000 litre drinking water tank located on a 1 meter high tank stand The drinking water tank can be connected with taps or be connected with pipes for supplying drinking water directly to houses or to a distribution network Never pump or connect mains water pressure directly to the ultrafiltration unit without using a suitable water pressure regulating or control device as excessive water pressure may damage the filter fibres Raw Water The filtration Unit can be set up to operate in many different locations Tank or corfigurations ranging from single in line filters in health clinics to multiple units of 20 or more supplying water to larger communities Raw water from Creek River Sw amp Dam or Well ae Raw Pump Tank stand Tank stand Tap Stand Water Hand approximately Filtration Unit approximately Supplying Fuelor 3to 4 metes housed in a 1 mete high Drinking Electric high shelter shed Water Pow ered Water Filter Unit For the ultrafiltration unit to function it requires additional operating equipment This may include hoses pipes pumps taps tap stands float todas Tani valves water bladders tanks and tank stands Operating Presures The amount of additional equipment depends on Differential the installation being undertaken and individual Press ure Pressure sites requirements
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