AQUS Greywater System
WaterSaver Technologies Brings You A System to Capture and Reuse Lavatory Sink Water To Flush Toilets!

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INDEX

      Page

 

1.    Safety Instructions     4

 

2.    Typical Bathroom Installation     5

 

3.    Installation Instructions     6 – 12

 

4.    Purchaser/Contact Information           13

 

5.    Troubleshooting Guide    14-15

 

6.    Maintenance Requirements      16

 

7.    Product Specifications      16

 

8.    Limited Warranty     16

 

 

 

Safety Instructions

 

 

Warning: To avoid fire, electric shock or injury,

please follow these safety instructions.

 

Potential Hazard        Cause            Prevention

 

Fire     Improperly installed outlet     Engage certified electrician to install

     110 volt inside vanity

 

Electric Shock    Crimped wiring     Prevent wiring from outlet to system

             from becoming damaged by bathroom

        materials that are stored on or around

       system

 

Poisoning     Ingestion of Chlorine     Keep out of reach of children. Chlorine

        Is highly corrosive and may be fatal if

      swallowed. Follow instructions on

       Chlorine package

 

      Ingestion of Household            Many common household cleaning

    Cleaning products     products may be harmful if swallowed

          Do not pour harmful products down

     bathroom sink. Limit access to toilet

        bowl by children and pets, as some

    cleaning products washed down the

         sink will flow to the toilet

 

 

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Typical Bathroom Installation

 

Thank you for purchasing the Aqus. Properly maintained, your system will provide years of savings in fresh water and waste water charges as well as make a positive environmental impact.

 

The installation instructions provided are a guide for a typical installation of the system. Depending upon your specific bathroom configuration, these instructions may need to be altered to adapt to the specific bathroom application.

 

 

 A typical bathroom installation application. 

 

?         Wall Drain Outlet 18” rough-in off finish floor. 

 

?         Wall Drain Outlet 12” up from vanity cabinet shelf. 

 

?         Lavatory vanity and toilet within 15 feet of each other.

 

?         Fluid master 400 A fill valve.

 

?         Two-piece Toilet with Tank

 

?         Gravity Fed Toilet

 

?         110 Volt Electrical Outlet inside the vanity cabinet

 

 

 

NOTE>  See Troubleshooting Guide if your bathroom configuration varies for suggestions and alternatives to be considered

 


Aqus by WaterSaver Technologies

 

Thank you for purchasing the Aqus. This system is designed to recycle lavatory sink water to flush the toilet and as an alternative to using fresh water.

This system is intended for both retrofit and new construction installation. Please read through all instructions carefully before beginning the installation. A step by step guide with illustrations has been provided, along with a list of basic tools you will need. The installation should take approximately one and one half hour.

 

Tools Required

Cresent Wrench,  Channel Locks,  Phillips Screwdriver,  Regular Screwdriver,  Reed PVC Tube Cutter,  Pipe Joint Compound,  Teflon Tape, Drill,  Utility Knife, Hacksaw,  Tape Measure,  Tubing Cutter   

    

    

NOTE> A hacksaw or tubing cutter is required

 

 

Pre-Installation Instruction

  1. Unpack parts on smooth surface
  2. Check parts against list on Page #7 and for visible damage
  3. Read all instructions carefully prior to beginning installation


Waste Connection Parts List

 

         

 Vanity Tank (1)     Baffle Tee (1)      Tablet Dispenser (1)     11/2”plug disc (1)

 

          

Waste Ell / Socket Connection  (1)   Waste Ell / Beveled Connection (2) 

 

  

Extension Tube / Socket Connection  (1)  11/2” x 11/4” Slip Joint Washer (1)

 

             

11/2”Slip Joint Washer  (6)      11/2”Slip Joint Nut (9)

 

Aqus Vanity Tank / Toilet Tank Connection Parts List

         

        (3/8” Polyethylene Tee / two pieces of 3/8” Polyethylene Tube  attached)

Toilet Tank Supply Tube Harness (1)

 

W /4 ft cord     

12 Volt Transformer (1)    3/8” Polyethylene Tube  (12ft.)    

            

Wall Molding (4)    Hollow S/S Tank Bolt (2)   S/S Tank Bolt Nut (2)     

 

        

Rubber Tank Bolt Washer (2)          S/S  Tank Bolt Washer (2)  

 

 Toilet Tank / Fill Control Unit Parts List 

   

Fill Control Unit   (1)      Pump Switch (1)  FCU  Placement Tool  (1)(with cleat)         

           

 FCU  Supply Tubes (1 set)   # 6 x ½” screw  (2)      Fill Control Module   (1)

Vanity Preparation

 

 

REMINDER> Prior to beginning installation, install a 110 volt electrical outlet inside vanity.   (Engage a certified electrician to install electrical outlet).

 

a. Disconnect existing plumbing components between sink pop-up and wall drain (to include 11/4” Threaded Tail piece, P-Trap ). Lay parts aside for reuse.

b. Drill one hole in the side of the vanity (toilet side), for the discharge hose and Flow Control Unit electrical wire, (½” maximum diameter hole) Be sure to drill hole as close to the back wall and baseboard as possible, to allow for proper coverage of the tubing and wiring with the provided wall channel pieces.

 

 

d. Shorten threaded tailpiece to 11/4” in length by, using a # 15 ridged tubing cutter, or a hacksaw, and re-install shortened threaded tailpiece onto the pop-up. (use Teflon tape or pipe joint compound on the threaded portion of the tailpiece, before repositioning onto pop-up assembly)

This shortening will allow maximum usable space in the vanity, and allows for the Baffle Tee to be installed as high as possible for re-installation of the P-Trap.

 

      

 

e. Slide the Vanity Tank into the vanity, and arrange the tank for best position to reinstall the P-Trap, and the Tablet Dispenser

 

f. For ease of installation Reminder> the center line of the lavatory sink drain wall outlet should be a minimum of 12” above the vanity shelf.


Vanity Tank Drain Installation

 

a. Install the Baffle Tee on to the 11/4” threaded tail piece.

(using, 1½” Slip Joint Nut, 1½” x 1 ¼” Slip Joint Washer)

 Do not tighten drain connections completely until all drain fittings are in proper position.

 

  

 

b. Select one of two threaded openings on the Vanity tank for placement of the Tablet Dispenser. 

 

c. Select the position which allows for the waste arm connection from the bottom outlet of the Baffle Tee to the Tablet Dispenser inlet.

 

d. Secure the Tablet Dispenser onto the 1½” threaded openings using a 1½” Slip Joint Nut and a 1½” Slip Joint Washer.

(Remove the Tablet Dispenser lid and insert three Disinfectant Tablets, close lid.)

 Please read the handling instructions on the tablet package before opening.

 

e. Cap the unused 1½” threaded Vanity tank opening with a 1½” Plug Disc and secure it with a 1½” Slip Joint Nut.

 

f. Connect the P-Trap to the wall drain, and the Baffle Tee side outlet

Note > additional fittings have been provided for alternative drain connections

    

 

 

 

h. Connect the Tablet Dispenser to the bottom outlet of the Baffle Tee using a 1½” Waste Ell Beveled, and securing it with a 1½” Slip Joint Nut.   

 

Drain Piping Should Look Similar to the Illustrations, and upon completion of all drain piping, tighten all drain fitting joints. This completes the drain piping and Vanity tank installation.

 

 

 


 

Tank Bolt Replacement

 

1. Turn off water supply to the toilet tank.

2. Flush the toilet and hold down the handle to remove as much water as

            possible.  Use a sponge or a small towel to remove the remainder of water

            from the toilet tank

4. Loosen the nuts that secure the tank bolts to the toilet tank.

5.  Remove and replace one Tank Bolt at a time to allow the toilet tank to

            remain stable.

6. Be sure to install the rubber washer as shown in the illustration

7.  Do not tighten the hex nuts on the tank bolts completely until both tank

            bolts are in place.

8. Tighten the hex nuts making sure the toilet tank is secure.

 

           

 

3/8” Polyethylene Tube / Fill Control Module wire  Installation

 

1. Attach the wall molding from the side of the vanity to approximately one inch

    short of reaching the toilet tank bolt, (bolt closest to the vanity cabinet.). 

   Leave molding open until 3/8” polyethylene tubing and electrical line for

   the Fill Control Unit are in place.

2. Connect the Fill Control Module wires on the vanity tank. Note > If the Fill

    Control Module cannot be easily accessed, the screws which hold the

   cover in place may be removed for easier access. 

3. Run the 3/8” polyethylene tubing and the Fill Control Unit wires thru the side of

   the vanity cabinet toward the toilet tank along the wall molding.

 


3/8” polyethylene Tube Harness Installation

 

 

 

1.      Push the polyethylene tube BRANCH end onto the new stainless steel tank bolt (bolt closest to the vanity).  (The excess tubing may be trimmed

for proper length)

2. Push the polyethylene tube RUN end onto the second stainless steel tank bolt 

3. Insert the polyethylene tube end from the vanity tank into the Tee fitting.

    (The excess polyethylene tubing may be trimmed for proper length or

pulled back into the vanity

 

 

 Aqus Fill Control Unit (FCU) Installation

 

a. Remove the FCU Placement Tool from the top of the FCU

b. Attach the Pump Switch to the Fill Control Unit with a # 6 x ½” screw.  Prior to

  attaching the pump switch, pre-tap the plastic hole

c. Position the FCU inside the toilet tank. The arm of the FCU should be placed

    under the float of the Fluidmaster Fill valve.

d. Adjust the FCU up or down making sure the actuating arm is under the float of

   the fill valve and parallel to the water line (neutral position).

e. Place the Placement Tool, cleat side down, against the top of the Fluidmaster

   fill valve, with the cleat farthest away from the Fluidmaster fill valve.

f. While holding the Placement Tool against the top of the Fluidmaster fill valve,

    slide the FCU toward the Fluidmaster fill valve till it touches the Placement

   Tool cleat.  This is the correct horizontal position for the FCU.

g. Turn the Placement Tool over and with the cleat facing up, slide the Placement

   Tool toward the right side of the toilet tank, secure the Placement Tool on

   top of the FCU using a # 6 x ½” screw.  This step braces the FCU and

   maintains its position during operation.

        

   Positioning Fill Control Unit Bracing Fill Control Unit

 

    Steps E & F.    Step G

Fill Control Unit (FCU) Supply Tube Installation

 

a. Connect the FCU Supply Tube (A-1) to the stainless steel (S.S.) Tank bolt (A)

b. Connect the FCU Supply Tube (B-1) to the S.S. Tank bolt (B)

c. Connect the Supply Tube, (A-1), to the FCU supply inlet (A-2).

d. Connect the Supply Tube (B-1), to the FCU supply inlet (B-2).

e. Connect the Supply Tube, (B-3), to the overflow tube.

 

 Be sure the tubes do not interfere with moving parts inside the toilet tank such as, toilet tank flush handle, tank flapper, or Fill Control Unit actuating arm. The tubes may be trimmed as necessary, to avoid interference with moving parts.

 It is important to note, both tubes attached to the overflow tube must always be attached with a holding clip to maintain an air gap.

 

Final Adjustments

 

a. Open the toilet water supply valve and turn on lavatory faucet.

b. Check all connections for leaks.

c. When the system is full of gray water, plug in the 12 Volt Transformer

     to the wall outlet and to the Fill Control Module.

d. Flush the toilet to check operation.

e. Make any adjustments necessary to allow the FCU to operate smoothly with

     no interference of moving parts in the toilet tank or to operate with less/

            more reused water, as desired.  SEE Troubleshooting Guide if

            adjustments are required.

 

Congratulations

 You have successfully completed the installation of the Aqus WaterSaver System.


 

 

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Mail To:          WaterSaver Technologies

        120 Webster Street, # 322

Louisville, KY 40206

 

 

Please return this form to the address above to initiate limited warranty found on page # 16 of this Owner’s Manual.

 

 

 

Mark:

Thanks for your sending along the Aqus for our office.  We love it!

As a green architect, educator and author, I need to continually be aware of the latest advances in green building technologies.   The Aqus represents leap in grey water technologies.  Most importantly, it works on existing bathrooms and is affordable...

Eric Corey Freed, Principal, organicARCHITECT, San Francisco

 

 

 

Troubleshooting Guide

 

 

 

 

 

Symptom

 

Cause

 

Solution

Bubbles is toilet bowl

 

Heavy usage of hand soaps

 

Make several flush cycles to dilute soaps

 

 

  or detergents

 

  and reduce amount of bubbles

 

 

 

 

 

Connections inside

 

Wall drain is NOT 18" off

 

Wall drain is not at normal plumbing code level.

  Vanity will not fit

 

  finished floor and/or wall

 

If wall drain is too low, then alternatives may inc:

 

 

  drain is NOT 12" off vanity

 

  * cut opening in vanity floor to recess reservoir

 

 

  cabinet shelf

 

  * Use shallow P-trap or alternative PVC parts

 

 

 

 

If wall drain is too high, then alternatives may inc:

 

 

 

 

  * reverse P-trap

 

 

 

 

  * Shim tank higher

 

 

 

 

 

FCU will not raise fill

 

Brass not adjusted properly

 

Brass weight is preinstalled to operate properly.

  valve to OFF position

 

 

 

  Depending upon the fill valve used, there may be

 

 

 

 

  obstructions on the bottom of the fill valve that

 

 

 

 

  cause the FCU to snag.  Moving brass weight

 

 

 

 

  may avoid interference

 

 

 

 

 

No 110 V plug inside

 

Many bathrooms have 110V

 

Engage certified electrician to install 110 V plug

  Vanity cabinet

 

  plug above vanity cabinet

 

  inside vanity cabinet

 

 

 

 

 

Pump is noisy

 

Normal pump operation

 

Pump is no louder than icemaker or electric

 

 

 

 

  shaver.  Sound is different and requires getting

 

 

 

 

  used too

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pumping without water

 

When reservoir is dry, pumps labors as it sends

 

 

 

 

  air to toilet and noise level increases.  Normal

 

 

 

 

  bathroom activities resolve noise level

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pump is failing

 

Turn water on in sink for 5 minutes.  Flush toilet.

 

 

 

 

  Has noise level reduced?

 

 

 

 

  YES.  Continue normal operations

 

 

 

 

  NO.  Possible pump failure.  Call for service

 

 

 

 

 

Pump runs too long, too

 

Circuit board timer failure

 

Call for service

  short, or intermittantly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pump runs too long or

 

Pump timer is preset for

 

Pump timer located on top of the reservoir may be

  too short for toilet size

 

  1.6 gallon toilets

 

  adjusted up or down to increase or decrease the

 

 

 

 

  length of pump operation.

 

 

 

 

 

Reused water in toilet

 

Unattractive liquid poured in

 

Rinse clear water down sink and flush toilet to

  is ugly

 

  sink (ex. Coffee, cola)

 

  flush unattractive liquid from system

 

 

 

 

 

Reused water is not

 

Electrical system has failed

 

 

  filling tank

 

A.  Become unplugged

 

A. Replug transformer into wall outlet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B. Switch on FCU failed

 

B. Call for service

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C. Pump isn't running

 

C. Call for service

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D. Hose is clogged

 

D. Call for service.  DO NOT pour drain unclogging

 

 

 

 

    products down sink  May damage Aqus system

 

 

 

 

 

Toilet will not flush

 

Fresh water supply is OFF

 

Turn ON fresh water supply

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FCU is out of alignment and

 

Remove toilet tank lid, flush toilet and observe

 

 

  is interfering with proper

 

  operation.  If FCU is interferring then remove

 

 

  toilet operation

 

  Placement Tool from FCU and reposition FCU

 

 

 

 

 

Toilet does not have a

 

Toilet is equipped with a

 

Aqus has been successfully tested and designed

  Fluidmaster 400A

 

  different fill valve

 

  to function properly with a Fluidmaster 400A fill

  fill valve

 

 

 

  valve.  Other similar style fill valves may be used

 

 

 

 

  in conjunction with the Aqus.  We recommend

 

 

 

 

  replacing existing fill valve with Fluidmaster 400A

 

 

 

 

 

Toilet does not have Tank

Aqus was designed to work

 

Aqus prevents cross contamination of the fresh

 

 

  exclusively with tank type

 

  water system and does not interfere with back

 

 

  Toilets

 

  flow prevention when used with tank type toilets

 

 

 

 

  Replace tankless toilet.

 

 

 

 

 

Toilet is dual flush or

 

Aqus was designed to work

 

Replace dual flush or pressure assist toilet with

  pressure assist type

 

  with gravity fed toilet tanks

 

  gravity fed toilet

 

 

  where FCU can operate

 

 

 

 

  Properly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unpleasant odor

 

Chlorine tablets have

 

Step 1. Turn water on in sink and pour a capful of

 

 

  dissolved and reservoir

 

            chlorine bleach down drain to shock odor

 

 

  has grown odor causing

 

Step 2. Replace tablets

 

 

  Bacteria

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

P-Trap is dry

 

Turn water on for 5 minutes to reprime P-trap

 

 

 

 

 

Time it takes to refill

 

12 V DC Pump Perfomance

 

The pump is intended to provide an effective  

  toilet tank

 

 

 

  reused water supply at a distance of less than

 

 

 

 

  25 ft with 4 ft head pressure.  As distance

 

 

 

 

  exceeds 15 ft, the perfomance begins to

 

 

 

 

  Diminish and fill time takes longer

 

 

 

 

 

Water backing up

 

Clog in P-trap or waste line

 

Clog is downstream from reservoir.  DO NOT pour

  into sink

 

 

 

  unclogging products down drain.  May damage

 

 

 

 

  Aqus system.  Call plumber to clear obstruction


Maintenance Requirements

The Aqus™ requires annual maintenance.  Once a year:

·       Disinfection Tablet Replacement.  The semi-clear tablet dispenser allows the user to visualize the need to replace the disinfection tablets annually.  Replacement tablets may be purchased from WaterSaver Technologies, LLC through our website or through your neighborhood retail store.  Remove tablet dispenser lid, insert three (3) disinfection tablets and resecure the dispenser lid.

  • Filter Screen.  The filter screen should be removed, rinsed and reinstalled annually.  The screen is secured in place with four (4) #6 philips head screws.  Remove the screws and pull screen straight up from vanity tank lid.  After screen has been rinsed of any residue, reinstall with the four (4) #6 philips head screws.

 

Product Specifications

Vanity Tank.   Size:      

 

       Volume:     5.5 gallons

Electrical     Low Voltage     12 Volt DC

Fill Control Unit Requires a minimum 1.6 gallon toilet tank with fill valve

Tubing   3/8 inch outside dimension

Pump     12 Volt DC Submersible.  Average flow rate: 1/6 gal/1 min 12 sec.

 

 Limited One Year Warranty

This WaterSaver Technologies, LLC (WST) product is guaranteed to be free from defective materials and workmanship for a period of one year.  Subject to the Exclusions set forth below, WST promises to the consumer to repair, or at the option of WST, to replace any part of this plumbing product which proves to be defective in workmanship or materials under normal use for one year from date of purchase.  All costs of removal, transportation and reinstallation to obtain warranty service shall be paid by the consumer.  During this one year period, WST will provide, subject to the Exclusions section set forth below, all parts free of charge, necessary to correct such defects if this plumbing product has been installed and maintained in accordance with written instructions furnished by WST with this plumbing product.

 

Exclusions:  WST shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages, including costs of installation or water damage, or for damages resulting from abuse or misuse or from failure to install or maintain this plumbing product in accordance with the written instructions furnished by WST.  The only warranty made by WST is set forth above and all implied warranties which might arise, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are hereby excluded.

 

Warranty Service:  In order to obtain warranty service or adjustments, the consumer must contact the builder, dealer, distributor or plumber from whom the product was purchased.  In obtaining warranty service, all transportation, shipping and freight charges connected with transporting any part of this plumbing product must be prepaid by the consumer.  It is the responsibility of the consumer to establish the warranty period by verifying the original purchase date.  A bill of sale, cancelled check or some other appropriate payment record may be kept for this purpose.  This warranty gives the consumer specific rights.  The consumer may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

 

Please return Purchaser/Contact Information found on page # 13 of this Owner’s Manual to begin limited warranty.


 

 

 

  • new quieter pump,
  • new adjustable FCU foot which allows for better positioning under the Fluidmaster fill valve.
  • new switch location on the FCU which results in less installation time and provides better performance.
  • new adjustable switch actuator on the FCU which results in less installation time and provides better performance. 

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