Life Ionizers Next Generation LIFE MXL-5 C User manual

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Welcome to the LIFE Ionizers family!

Congratulations on the purchase of your new alkaline mineral water

ionizer. We are grateful to our many customers for recognizing our

eorts in providing the best water ionizer available!

Ionized Alkaline Mineral Water promotes good health with its superi-

or hydration, mineralization, oxygenation and cellular detoxication.

Our ionizers use a series of internal and external ltration systems

and the nest-quality platinum-coated titanium plates, to create

alkaline water with the highest anti-oxidant potential in the industry.

What do I need to know?

• Please read all safety warnings before the installation or

operation of your LIFE Ionizer to ensure proper product usage.

• To receive warranty service, you must register your warranty

online. Please see enclosed warranty card for detailed instructions.

• Refer to this manual when you have questions on adjustments

and how to change your lters. We also have instructional videos

and help guides online at LifeIonizers.com/support.

• Changing your lters is important! To ensure optimal perfor-

mance and to guarantee your warranty, your ionizer has a new

RFID Technology built into the internal lters which will give you

a warning that your lter life is low and that you should replace

your lter. If the lter life runs out, the ionizer will not function

until the lter is changed. It’s important to have lters changed

on time so the performance of your ionizer will continue.

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Table of Contents

Safety Guide

Product Specications

Package Contents

Important to Remember

Parts of the Ionizer

MXL-5 Installation

Quick Connect Fittings and Tubing

Display Overview

Function Options

MXL-5 Operation Method

Internal Filter Replacement

Filter Reset Indicators

Citric Acid (Scaling) Cleaning Filter

Filtration Media

Pre-Filter Replacement

Acidic Cleaning Instructions & Routine Maintenance

Common Problems and Solutions

Operation Warnings/Error Messages

How Alkaline Water is Made

Alkaline/Acidic/Puried Water

Uses of Ionized Alkaline/Acidic Water

Performance Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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Safety Guide

Power Plug

As with most electrical appliances, electrical parts in this

ionizer are electrically live even when the switch is o.

• Power cord should not be touched with wet hands

• Use only (110v) in the USA, Mexico and Japan. Most

other countries require (220v). The power cord cannot

be altered from manufacturer’s specs.

• Do not crimp or staple the power cord

• Power cord should be plugged directly into an

electrical outlet

• Dusty or dirty electrical outlets may cause safety

issues

• Bending, twisting, pulling or putting heavy objects

onto the power word may cause electrical problems

including re.

• If power cord, plug or electrical outlet are damaged,

discontinue use immediately.

• Unplug the electric power when

not in use for a long time (over 3

days)

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Ionizer

• Place machine in an upright position only

• Do not install this unit in direct sunlight or near a heater,

replace or other heat source

• Do not place the machine in humid areas such as

bathrooms

• If wall mounted, secure rmly and correctly

• Do not use water with a temperature of over 95

degrees Fahrenheit or 35 degrees Celsius

• This machine should not be repaired or otherwise

disassembled by any unauthorized person as it may

cause electrical re or shock and will void the

manufacturer’s warranty

• Do not clean this machine by spraying the ionizer with

water as it may cause electrical shock.

• Do not use benzene, thinner, or chemicals to clean the

unit as it can damage the housing.

• Do not block the unit vent as it can cause overheating

and/or electrical problems.

• Do not block the water passage or tubing

• Do not place anything on the unit

• Don’t shake or drop

the unit

• If the ionizer

machine falls into

water:

1. Unplug power cord

from electrical outlet

2. Wipe the machine

down and place in

shaded area

3. Contact your LIFE

Ionizer dealer

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Ionized water

• If inexperienced with drinking Ionized Alkaline Water,

users are encouraged to start with level 1

• When drinking Ionized Alkaline Water - Do not take

prescription or other medications for approximately one

hour before and after drinking water. Ionized alkaline

water hydrates more eciently, therefore will deliver

more medication than tap water.

• Store Ionized Alkaline Water in an air-tight glass

container and refrigerate for up to 2 days

• DO NOT DRINK ACIDIC WATER

• Do not store Alkaline or Acidic water in metal containers,

although you can put alkaline water in the Water for LIFE

Stainless Steel bottles as they are designed to maintain

pH and ORP

• Aluminum and brass containers will be tarnished by

alkaline and acidic water

• If not used for several days, run water through the unit

for 1 to 3 minutes before starting

• If the machine will not be

used for several days:

1. Unplug the power cord

from the electrical outlet

2. Turn o the water valve to

avoid leaking

3. Remove lters, drain and

place in refrigerator in

plastic bags.

4. Let water run on the

“Puried Water” setting for

at least 3-5 minutes

before any operation

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Product Specications

Special features Fully convertible: counter-top to

under counter

Cleaning function Advanced RADC Cleaning System

Display Full Color LED Display w/ Automatic

Voice Prompting

Filtration Dual Internal, Custom Pre-lter

Flow Control Automatic

Power in watts Adjusts up to 250 watts

ORP Output up to -500

(Enhanced ORP at drinkable levels)

pH Output pH range from 5.5 up to 10.3

Protection Automatic Heat Sensor

Power System MAX Yield SMPS Power System™

Rated Voltage Dual voltage input compatibility

110/220 volts. All you need is the

power plug or adapter. When

plugged into the power source the

unit automatically recognizes voltage.

Settings 1 Puried, 3 Acidic, 4 Alkaline

Warranty 7 Year Warranty

Dimensions 12.5” W | 15” H | 6.25” D

Plate Material Platinum over Industrial Titanium

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Package Contents

Extra Fuse

1/4” Tubing Hose

User Manual

BTB Chemical

pH Color

Chart

Reagent Drops

(pH Test Drops)

Suction Cup

Located in the Power

Switch at the bottom

of the machine

Flexible

Hose

Pull down

Diverter Valve

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8.0

7.0

6.0

5.0

4.0

Alkaline

Water

Acid

Water

Neutral

PH Tester Kit Instructions:

1. Place 1-2 ounces of water you are

testing into a glass

2. Add 2-3 drops of Reagent Drops

3. Stir water to observe the color

change

4. Compare to “pH COLOR CHART”

to determine pH and acid levels.

When handling the pH test (reagent drops):

1. Keep away from eye area. If eyes become irritated, ush

thoroughly and consult a doctor.

2. If accidentally swallowed, drink water and consult a doctor.

3. Store in an airtight container away from the reach of children.

4. Drops are ammable. Keep away from children.

How to measure the pH of your water

A pH color chart and a bottle of Reagent Drops are included with

your ionizer in case you would like to test the water from your new

ionizer.

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• You must run 2-3 gallons of water through the pre-lters before

you connect them to the ionizer. To do this, install the pre-lters

into their housings, connect a piece of tubing to the outlet con-

nection on the pre-lter housing and run it into the sink so you

can ush them out with water. This hydrates the lters and cleans

them from any loose media. After you nish this procedure, con-

nect your pre-lter back to your ionizer and run normally. This

needs to be done every time you put in new pre-lters.

• The pre-lter housings must be replaced every 2 years.

SEE PAGE 14 FOR COUNTER TOP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

SEE PAGE 16 FOR UNDER COUNTER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Important to Remember

Pre-lter Installation & Maintenance

Ionizer Installation

• Plugs located on the bottom of the ionizer must be removed

before installation.

• Do not overtighten the patch cable connection on the back of

the ionizer when plugging in patch cable.

• Run the ionizer and check for leaks at all tubing locations from

the Diverter Valve to the Ionizer itself before operating the unit.

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Settings

• Flow rate must be set before adjusting or running your ionizer.

• Set ow rate no higher than 2.5 liters per minute. Anything higher

could cause internal damage.

• When adjusting the settings, the buttons must be pressed

quickly as failure to do so will result in booting you out of the

program menu.

• The unit must be dispensing water before pressing the buttons.

• Adjust the ow rate (LPM) by slowing down the water ow to

ionizer from the source water:

- Cold Water Connect (for under undercounter units)

- Faucet Diverter ( for countertop units)

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SEE PAGE 14 FOR COUNTER TOP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

SEE PAGE 16 FOR UNDER COUNTER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Ionizer Care

• Do not twist top of faucet. This will damage the faucet.

• We recommend internal lters and pre-lters be changed

annually.

• Citric acid cleaning lter should be used 3 to 4 times

per year.

• Use cold water only with your ionizer

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Inlet

Outlet

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** Plugs must be removed before installation.

See page 18 for Quick Connect Fittings and Tubing instructions.

Parts of the Ionizer

BACK

BOTTOM

1. First Filter Cover

2. Wall Mount Screw

Holes

3. Speaker

4. Bar Code and Serial

Number

5. Second Filter

6. Under Counter

Installation

Plug/Connector

1. Source water inlet

2. Acidic outlet

3. On/O Power Switch

4. Fuse Box

5. Power Plug

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1. Control Panel

2. Flexible Spout

3. LCD Panel

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FRONT

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LIFE MXL-5 Installation

Refer to diagrams on page15.

(help video on LifeIonizers.com/support)

STEP 1: Unscrew the existing aerator from your faucet.

STEP 2: Use Teon plumber’s tape on the threads. Make sure the black rubber

washer is inside the diverter valve before you screw it onto your

faucet. This assures a proper seal. (Three dierent sized adaptors

are included for non-standard sized faucets).

STEP 3: Unscrew the round nut from the side of the diverter valve. Place the

1/4” tubing through the nut and over the opening. Press 1/4” tube on

the barb tting and screw the nut back onto the diverter valve over

the tubing. Tubing should now t snugly onto the diverter valve.

STEP 4: Run the other end of the 1/4” tubing that you attached to the

diverter valve to the (IN) on the Pre-lter. Connect another piece of

1/4” tubing to the (OUT) on the Pre-lter. Run 2-3 gallons of water

through the pre-lter before connecting them to the unit. This tube

will then go to the inlet valve on the bottom of the ionizer in STEP 6.

STEP 5: Remove the plugs in the following manner: Lay the ionizer down

on its back and you will see two white elbows extruding from the

bottom of the machine. There will be an o-white collar around the

base of the elbow (see page 18). Push in the collar against the face of

the tting. With the collar held in this position, you can extract the

plug from the machine. It is sometimes helpful to use the back of a

butter knife or screw driver to remove the plugs.

STEP 6: Insert the 1/4” tubing from the (OUT) on the Pre-lter to the inlet

valve on the bottom of the ionizer using the quick connect instruc-

tions on page 18. Insert another 1/4” tube in the outlet elbow on the

bottom of the ionizer and run the other end into the sink securing it

with the suction cup provided. Some units may contain water

Don’t be alarmed; we test units for quality before shipment.

STEP 7: Run the ionizer and check for leaks at all tubing locations from

the Diverter Valve to the Ionizer itself before operating the unit.

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Inlet

Outlet

DIVERTER CONNECTION

STEP 1:

STEP 2:

aerator

STEP 3:

round nut

1/4” tubing

Diverter valve

STEP 4:

elbows

STEP 5:

Bottom of ionizer

Diverter valve

inlet valve

outlet

valve

Bottom of ionizer

suction

cup

Pre-Filters

In Out

plugs

(in green)

STEP 6:

NOTE: Run 2-3 gallons of water

through the pre-lters before you

connect them to the ionizer.

** Plugs must be removed before installation.

Pre-lters

Diverter valve

Option:

Diverter Valve Adapter if

needed for your type of sink.

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Quick Connect Fittings

and Tubing

Push the tubing into the quick connect. The collar (gripper )

has teeth which hold the tubing rmly in position while the “O” Ring

provides a permanent leak proof seal.

Check the Seal: Pull on the tubing to see if the seal is secure.

Check for leaks.

Ensure system is depressurized before removing ttings. Push in the

collar against the face of the tting. With the collar held in this position,

the tube can be removed. The tting can then be re-used.

collar

To ensure an optimal seal, tubing should be cut with the end square.

An angled cut or distortion of the tubing will not provide an ecient seal

and may cause leaks. Determine the length of tubing needed for

the connection and cut the segment of tubing to the appropriate length.

push in collar

pull tubing out

quick connect

TO CONNECT:

TO DISCONNECT:

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1. ON/OFF Button

2. Alkaline Selector

3. Purify Selector

4. Acidic Selector

5. Menu/Function

6. Filter 1 Indicator

7. Filter 2 Indication

8. Filter 1/Life Indicator

9. Filter 2/Life Indicator

10. Operation Display Lamp

11. Level Indicator

12. Indicator Water Type (Alkaline/Acidic/Purify)

13. pH Indicator

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Display Overview

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Function Options

AMPS AND LITERS PER MINUTE (LPM)

NOTE: the unit must be dispensing water before pressing the buttons.

• Press and hold “FILTER 1” & “FILTER 2” simultaneously for 5 seconds in

order to enable the display of the Amps & LPM reading indicator light.

• Two numbers will then appear on the indicator.

• The top number is the amps number followed by the digit A.

• The bottom number is the Liters per Minute (LPM) followed by the

digit L.

• Once the LPM is displayed, you can make the necessary adjustment

to the water ow in order to adjust the LPM to the unit. Adjust the

LPM by

slowing down water ow to ionizer from the source water:

- Under Counter - Cold Water Connect

- Counter Top - Faucet Adapter

KEY NOTE: The slower the ow, the stronger the alkaline or acidic

water is produced. We recommend that you set the machine

between a ow of 1.5-3.0LPM.

• For strong 11+pH alkaline or 2.5 pH acid water, we recommend

that the ow rate be set at 1.1-1.5 LPM. Do not set below 1.0 LPM

because it will error out and display E1.

NOTE: Your pH will be determined by your water source. If you’re

on well water, your water is soft, or your TDS is too low, then you

might need a remeneralizing cartridge or a pre-lter to add alkaline

minerals so your unit can ionize properly.

NOTE: FLOW RATE MUST BE SET TO GET PROPER PH LEVELS.

Recommended ow rate is 1.5-3.0 LPM

Amps & LPM (liters per minute) indicators

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Recommended ow rate is 1.5-3.0 LPM

SOUND/VOLUME ADJUSTMENT (F10)

To enter the Volume Adjustment please do the following:

• Press and hold the “MENU” button for 5 seconds.

• Once you do this “VOL” will appear on the display and below that

it will show a number.

• To increase volume, press and release the “FILTER 2” button, to

decrease the volume setting press and release the “FILTER 1”

button.

MENU

FILTER 1 FILTER 2

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PH TESTING WITH DROPS

To test and to determine the pH of your water, you will have to select

the level you are testing as well as combining the liquid reagent pH

drops provided with the purchase of your ionizer with a sample of

water gathered from your ionizer.

1. To begin this process, you will need a small clear glass of some sort.

2. Turn on your water ionizer and select the level of alkaline or acidic

water you will want to test. Please wait 10 seconds before collect-

ing the water.

3. You will then need to add 2-3 liquid reagent pH drops to the glass

rst and collect 1 ounce (2 tbsp) of water from your ionizer.

4. After that you will need to compare the water you tested with the

color ph chart provided with the pH drops.

5. You will need to adjust the amperage levels depending on your

source water. We recommend you set water pH to ALK1-light

blue/ALK2-dark blue/ALK3-light purple/ALK4-dark purple.

6. To do this follow the F-20 steps on the next page.

2-3 dropssmall clear glass 2 tbsp water

Add to glass:

1.

+

ALK1

ALK2

ALK3

ALK4

2. 3.

4. 5.

Adjust amperage

levels by following

the F-20 steps on

the next page

6.

collect water

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