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WaterStep M-100 Instruction Manual
Summary of M-100
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S a v e l i v e s w i t h s a f e wa t e r instruction manual waterstep m-100 chlorine generator waterstep 625 myrtle st. Louisville, ky 40208 usa +1.502.568.6342 waterstep.Org read these instructions in order to safely and effectively use this product..
Page 2: Contents
Contents important safeguards 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Important safeguards ............................................................................................................... Warnings ........................................................................................................
Page 3: Used Correctly.
The waterstep m-100 chlorine generator generates chlorine gas to purify water. It does so safely when used as intended by people with proper training. But it can be dangerous if not used correctly. The m-100 uses salt (sodium chloride, or nacl) and direct current (dc) electricity to produce chlorine...
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The waterstep m-100 chlorine generator was developed in response to a need that affects nearly one billion people around the globe . . . Unsafe drinking water. In fact, waterborne disease claims more lives each day than armed conflict, hiv/aids, and cancer combined. For more than 140 years, chlorine...
Page 5: Two 5/8” (16Mm)
What is included with the m-100 chlorine generator 625 myrtle street louisville, ky 40208 001.502.568.6342 waterstep.Org training & t echnology to heal a thirsty w orld waterstep.Org m-100 chlorine test kit 1 2 4 5 6 3 two 5/8” (16mm) i.D. Hoses one 1/4” (6mm) i.D. Tube (chlorine gas tube) submersib...
Page 6: Chlorine Test Kit
What is included with the parts bag (replacement parts) 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 chlorine test kit all of the parts marked “replacement part” are extra parts that can be used if the parts on the purifer are lost are broken. Zip ties teflon tape (replacement part) barb fitting (male) (replacement part) barb f...
Page 7: Two Drain Tubes
What is included with the parts bag continued what you need to supply locally 1. 12-volt dc battery (deep cycle/marine type is best) 2. Solar or electric battery charger for 12-volt battery 3. Salt/sodium chloride (any quality table salt) 4. Slotted screwdriver 5. Measuring tape 6. Large pair of pum...
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Installing the m-100 chlorine generator 1 2 3 remove the m-100 from the box and bubble-wrap packaging. Use zip ties, rope, wire or chain to attach the m-100 securely to a water tank or other support; or secure it firmly to the ground/deck. Attach the end of the 5/8” (16mm) hose with the male barb to...
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Installing the m-100 chlorine generator continued 4 5 attach the opposite end of this hose to the barb fitting on the short side of the heat exchanger. Tighten the hose clamp as needed. *the injector (sometimes called a “venturi”) is the device that pulls chlorine gas from the m-100 chlorine generat...
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Installing the m-100 chlorine generator continued 6 7 air vent slide the heat exchanger into the oval-shaped opening on top of the m-100. Place the braided hose with circulation pump into the water tank, leaving the wires hanging outside of the tank. 9.
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Chlorine gas installing the m-100 chlorine generator continued 8 9 place the braided hose attached to the injector into the tank that will collect/store the chlorinated water. Note the arrow on the injector showing the direction of the water flow. Single tank set-up attach the 1/4” (6mm) chlorine ga...
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Operating the m-100 chlorine generator before operating the unit: operating the unit: 1 2 3 these instructions assume that you have a tank or cistern of water that needs to be chlorinated. It also assumes that you have a means to dispense the water from the tank after it is treated. 1. Make sure the...
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Operating the m-100 chlorine generator continued 4 5 remove the 1” (25mm) plug from the fill tube. Pour the solution of water and salt into the chlorine generator. Add more water until it reaches the maximum fill line. Note: if chlorinating large volumes of water (10,000 gallons/ 37,854 liters or mo...
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Operating the m-100 chlorine generator continued 6 7 pour approximately 600ml of water (or recycled sodium hydroxide) into the oval- shaped hole at the top of the m-100. If you are using plain water, add about five grams of salt (1/2 teaspoon) into this compartment. This will generate chlorine more ...
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Operating the m-100 chlorine generator continued 8 9 connect the wires from the chlorine generator to the battery (black to negative/-, red to positive/+). Once the water is flowing, and the m-100 is running, look for bubbling action in the chlorine side and small bubbles forming in the sodium hydro...
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Operating the m-100 chlorine generator continued 10 11 12 13 use the chlorine test kit to test chlorine levels in the water. Get a sample from below the sur- face of the tank. Add one drop of orthotolidine and shake the tester to mix. Match the color of the water with the color standard on the teste...
Page 17: Shutting Down The M-100
1 2 loosen and remove the plug at the top of the fill tube on the chlorine side. Keep your face away from the fill tube and do not inhale the chlorine gas! Insert the (red) drain tube at the bottom of the chlorine side of the m-100 into the top of the empty container labled chlorine. Release the pin...
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3 4 5 squeeze/engage the pinch clamp. Fill the water bottle with plain water and pour into the chlorine side of the m-100. Refill and drain this side three times. Collect rinse water in a bucket. Keep your face away from the opening of the fill tube and drain tube. Do not inhale the chlorine gas! Re...
Page 19: Contact Us
If the by-products are not going to be used, both solutions can be poured into the same bucket. They will neutralize each other into saline water and can be safely disposed of on the ground. This neutralized solution will not harm the enviornment. Contact us with any questions about this product chl...