NÜVE SANAYİ MALZEMELERİ İMALAT VE TİCARET A.

ND 4
ND 8
ND 12
METALLIC WATER DISTILLER

USER’S
MANUAL

Z14. K25 279 Rev. No: 05 Rev. Date: 04/2018

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Dear Nüve User,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for preferring this Nüve product. Please
read the operating instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference.

Please detain the packing material until you see that the unit is in good condition and it is
operating properly. If an external or internal damage is observed, contact the
transportation company immediately and report the damage. According to ICC regulations,
this responsibility belongs to the customer.

While you are operating the instrument please;

• obey all the warning labels,

• do not remove the warning labels,
• do not operate damaged instrument,
• do not operate the instrument with a damaged cable,
• do not move the instrument during operation.

In case of a problem contact your Nüve agent for an authorized service or maintenance.

The validity of the guarantee is subject to compliance with the instructions and precautions
described in this manual.

Nüve reserves the right to improve or change the design of its products without any
obligation to modify previously manufactured products.

Information contained in this document is the property of Nüve. It may not be duplicated or
distributed without its permission.

NÜVE
SANAYİ MALZEMELERİ
İMALAT VE TİCARET A.Ş.

Saracalar Mah. Saracalar Kümeevleri No: 4/2

Akyurt 06750 Ankara-TURKEY
Tel : (90.312) 399 28 30 (pbx)
Fax : (90.312) 399 21 97
Sales : sales@nuve.com.tr
Technical Service: nuveservice@nuve.com.tr

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 WARRANTY CERTIFICATE

1. Nüve warrants that the equipment delivered is free from defects in material and
workmanship. This warranty is provided for a period of two years. The warranty period
begins from the delivery date.

2. Warranty does not apply to parts normally consumed during operation or general
maintenance or any adjustments described in the operating instructions provided with
the equipment.

3. Nüve does not accept any liability in the case where the goods are not used in
accordance with their proper intent.

4. The warranty may not be claimed for damages occurred during the shipment, for
damages resulting from improper handling or use, the defects in maintenance,
negligence, bad functioning of auxiliary equipment, in the case of force majeure or
accident and incorrect power supply.

5. In the event of failure, Nüve shall be under no liability for any injury, or any loss or
damage as the result of the failure other than the guarantee conditions.

BEFORE OPERATING THE INSTRUMENT THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE READ

CAREFULLY.

THE VALIDITY OF THE GUARANTEE IS SUBJECT TO THE OBSERVATION OF

THE INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL.

INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF NÜVE. IT

MAY NOT BE DUPLICATED OR DISTRIBUTED WITHOUT HIS PERMISSION.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................... 4

1.1 USE AND FUNCTION ........................................................................................................ 4
SECTION 2 - INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................... 5
2.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TABLE ............................................................................ 5
2.2 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES .............................................................................................. 5
2.3 GENERAL PRESENTATION ............................................................................................. 6
2.3.1 Explanations ................................................................................................................ 7
SECTION 3 - INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ................................................................................ 8
3.1 LIFTING AND TRANSPORT .............................................................................................. 8
3.2 UNPACKING ..................................................................................................................... 8
3.3 POSITIONING ................................................................................................................... 8
3.4 MAINS SUPPLY ................................................................................................................ 9
3.5 INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................. 9
3.6 PRIOR TO OPERATION .................................................................................................... 9
3.7 PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................... 11
SECTION 4 - OPERATING PRINCIPLES .................................................................................... 11
4.1 OPERATING THE WATER DISTILLER ........................................................................... 11
4.2 COMPLETION OF WORK ............................................................................................... 12
SECTION 5 - PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING ....................................................... 12
5.1 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................. 12
5.2 CLEANING ...................................................................................................................... 13
SECTION 6 - DISPOSAL MANAGEMENT CONCEPT ................................................................ 13
SECTION 7 - TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................... 13
SECTION 8 - ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS ..................................................................... 15
8.1 ND 4 - ND 8 - ND 12 ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT DIAGRAM .................................................. 15
SECTION 9 - WARNING LABEL ................................................................................................. 16

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 SECTION 1

INTRODUCTION

1.1 USE AND FUNCTION

The ND 4 / 8 / 12 Water Distillers are designed to provide distilled water which is needed in
laboratories for research or routine work. Tap water is first boiled and then condensed to get
distilled water. Cold water needed for condensation of steam is supplied from tap water. Tap water
is also used to feed the boiling tank in which water is boiled.

The possibility of calcification from the soluble salts is reduced by the siliphos filter cartridge. The
heater and all surfaces which are exposed to water and steam are made of stainless material. It
has the ability to pass to safety position in case of empty boiling tank or insufficient inlet water and
to the normal (distillation) position when these deficiencies are overcome.

Distilled water which is acquired from the ND Series of Metallic Water Distillers is stored inside ‘the
Distilled Water Tank’ and provides the user to use the distilled water when it is required. In addition
to this ‘water level control system’ controls the water level and also prevents the waste of energy
and water.

The ND Series Water Distillers have the microprocessor control system and all the work is done by
automatically without any interruption. Level sensor in the condensation boiling tank controls the
amount of distilled water so that it stops the distillation process automatically.

The ND Series Water Distillers have an advanced security system which alerts the user about
heavy calcification, heater failure and electricity failure.

ND Series Water Distillers are manufactured according to the following standards,

EN 61010-1, EN 61000-6-3, EN 50419.

This device is in compliance with WEEE Regulation.

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 SECTION 2

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

2.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TABLE

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ND 4 ND 8 ND 12
Distilled water capacity, lt/hr 4 8 12
Storage tank capacity, liters 8 16 24
Cooling water consumption, lt/hr 40 80 120
Heater safety Neutral line protecting thermic switch
Power supply 400 V, 50/60 Hz. 3 Phases + N + G
Power consumption 3 x 1000 W 3 x 2000 W 3 x 3000 W
Boiling tank volume 13 lt
Internal material Stainless steel
External material Epoxy-polyester painted steel
Overall dimensions (WxDxH) mm 770x400x600 770x400x600 770x400x660
Net weight (kg) 39 kg 39 kg 43 kg
Packed weight (kg) 60 kg 60 kg 65 kg
Packing dimensions (WxDxH) mm 880x480x780 880x480x780 880x480x840

2.2 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

• F 06 056 Spare silifos cartridge for ND 4

• F 06 057 Spare silifos cartridge for ND 8

NOTE : For ND 12 spare silifos cartridge, please order F 06 056 and F 06 057 together.

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2.3 GENERAL PRESENTATION

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 1 Alarm Leds
2 Automatic Fuses
3 On / Off switch
4 Heater Failure Thermic Switch
5 Boiling Tank Outlet Tap
6 Distilled Tank Outlet Tap
7 Cooling Water Outlet
8 Water Inlet Tap
9 Power Cable
10 Gas Outlet

2.3.1 Explanations

1) Alarm Leds: Functional working periods is followed by these alarm leds.

• High Water Pressure: This led shows that the level of water inside the boiling tank is rising.
• Water Insufficient: This led shows that there is no water inlet to the distiller.
• Heater Failure: This led indicates any failure on the heaters.
• Tank Full: This led shows that the water level inside the distilled water tank is at maximum
level.
• Distillation: This led indicates the distillation is in progress.
• Tank Half: This led shows that the distilled water tank is half full.
2) Automatic Fuses: These are the safety fuses for the heaters.
3) On / Off switch: The key to operate the water distiller.
4) Heater Failure Thermic Switch: If there is any failure on the heater happens or lack of one of
the three phases occures, this thermic switch helps to protect the user and the water distiller.
5) Boiling Tank Outlet Tap: It is the tap to empty the boiling tank.
6) Cooling Water Outlet: This tap drains the cooling water during the distillation process.
7) Distilled Tank Outlet Tap: It is the tap to empty distilled water tank.
8) Water Inlet Tap: It is the tap for the water inlet.
9) Power Cable: This cable is energy transmission cable.
10) Gas Outlet: This is the outlet of the waste steam and gasses.

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 SECTION 3

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

3.1 LIFTING AND TRANSPORT

Because of the heavy weight of the water distiller, all lifting and transport must be carried out using
proper handling equipment. The water distiller must be supported from underneath and never be
turned over.

3.2 UNPACKING

Remove the packing cardboard box and the second nylon packing around the water distiller. The
below written are provided with the instrument, please check them;

• User’s Manual
• Warranty certification
• 1 pc three phase +N +G socket
• 2 pcs hooks
• 2 pcs holders
• 1 pc of grey water hose
• 1 pc siliphos filter cartridge for ND 4 / ND 8
• 2 pc siliphos filters cartridge for ND 12
• Connectors

3.3 POSITIONING

• Lift the water distiller underneath and carry it to its place carefully.
• Make sure that the water distiller is placed on a level surface and stable on its four pads.
• Check that the user will be able to follow up the sterilization even when he deals with
something else.

Check the followings,

• No damage has occurred during transport.

• The proposed site is suitable for users.
• The water distiller does not occupy the utilisation space of others or damage nearby
equipment.

ATTENTION !!!

Please pay special attention to the followings,

• Indoor use only

• Temperature from 5°C / 40 ° C

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• Humidity level % 80 up to 22° C
• Maximum height 2000 m.
• Temperature range for maximum performance: 15ºC / 25ºC

3.4 MAINS SUPPLY

• The water distiller requires 400 V+N+G, 50/60 Hz.

• Please make sure that the supplied mains match the required power ratings. If not, provide an
extra line to support.
• Always plug the water distiller to properly earthed sockets.
• A supply fitted with a circuit breaker should be used for protection against short circuit in case
of an insulation fault.

3.5 INSTALLATION

• Choose a place where water and power connections are close to the installation area.
• The water distiller is designed to be used on the table or is to be mounted on the wall. Use the
2 pieces hooks and the 2 pieces holders provided with the water distiller in order to mount it to
the wall. When using the water distiller in its position, pay attention not to hinder the inlet and
outlet of the water distiller.
• Hang the water distiller on the hooks. Make sure that the hanged distiller is parallel to the
ground.
• Please make sure that the water distiller is to be on the smooth surface when you use it on the
table. Be careful about interfering the inlet and the outlets of the water distiller in case any
failure.
• Please pay attention not to block the ‘gas outlet’.
• Connect one end of the grey hose to the tap water and the other end to the ‘water inlet tap’ (8).
• Connect the ‘grey hose’ (Ø16) supplied with the water distiller to ‘cooling water outlet’ (6).
• Connect the other end of the cooling water outlet hose to the sewage system.

3.6 PRIOR TO OPERATION

Please pay special attention to the followings,

• Check the electrical connections according to the power of the device, if it is not enough please
use another line to make the electrical connection.
• Electrical connection should be done with the supplied socket and plug by a qualified
technician.
• Make sure that you connect the power cable of the device to the ‘grounding plug’.
• Make the connection of the cooling water to the water distiller as in the following.

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The connection of 2 pcs siliphos filters should be done as the following by using the connector.

Filter should be mounted to the ‘water inlet tap’ as the following.

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CAUTION !!!

The quality of the distilled water depends on the quality of the cooling water. Use the
siliphos filter cartridge which is given with the filter to increase the quality of the distilled
water. If you use an additional siliphos filter cartridge, it will increase the quality of the
distilled water produced.

3.7 PRECAUTIONS

Please pay special attention to the followings,

• Make sure that even small amount of steam does not affect adversely the user or nearby
equipment.
• The connection of the hose to sewage does not cause clogging of the sewage system.
• Make sure that the cooling water outlet hose is not upward from the device.
• The hoses cannot be disconnected mistakenly by the passing people around the water distiller.
• Make sure that the distilled water tank outlet tap is closed.
• Make sure that the cooling water tank outlet tap is closed.
• Check regularly the amount of siliphos in the siliphos filter cartridge which is connected to the
cooling water inlet tap.

CAUTION !!!

The fluctuation in the cooling water may affect the performance of the device negatively.
Connecting the pressure compensating regulator to the cooling water inlet tap will provide
the max performance.

SECTION 4

OPERATING PRINCIPLES

4.1 OPERATING THE WATER DISTILLER

• Turn on the ‘automatic fuse’.

• Switch on the water distiller by using the ‘On/Off’ switch. Observe the ‘On/Off’ switch led is light
up.
• Turn on the ‘cooling water inlet tap’ slowly and wait for a while.
• Observe the ‘cooling water outlet tap’ and be sure that the water is filled in the distiller.
• When the boiling tank is full the device starts distillation process automatically and the
distillation led is light up.

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4.2 COMPLETION OF WORK

• When the ‘tank full’ led is turned on, the distillation process is completed and the distillation led
is turned off.
• As soon as the distillation process ends up, the device starts pending.
• The ‘cooling water inlet’ is stopped automatically.
• Heating operation in the ‘boiling water tank’ is stopped.
• After the ‘tank half’ led is turned off, the distillation process starts again automatically.
• The device starts to get water from the ‘cooling water inlet tap’ and heating operation in the
‘boiling water tank’ will start automatically.
• After the process is done switch off the water distiller by using the ‘On/Off’ switch.
• Turn on the ‘boiling tank outlet tap’ (5) and Discharge the water in the boiling tank while it is
still hot against the risk of calcification.
• Turn off the tap after all water has been discharged.

HOT WATER HAZARD

THERE MAY BE A RİSK OF HOT WATER WHİLE THE BOİLİNG WATER TANK
İS BEİNG DİSCHARGED.

CAUTION !!!

The amount of cooling water outlet should be adjusted according to the models’ cooling
water inlet.
For ND 4; (±%10) 40lt/hour
For ND 8; (±%10) 80lt/hour
For ND 12; (±%10) 120lt/hour

In each distillation process, adjustment of the cooling water inlet will affect directly the
performance of the producing distilled water. Because of this reason, when the device is
turned on or turned off, it should be suggested that the cooling water inlet tap mustn’t be
closed and adjusted in each process. After the distillation process is completed, the cooling
water inlet is stopped automatically inside the device therefore there will be no waste of
water.

SECTION 5

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

5.1 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

• Empty the ‘boiling tank’ at the end of every operation when the water is still hot.
• At least once a month, wash the boiling tank by pouring water and check that no calcification
occurred. You may use limestone solvent against calcification.
• Please check frequently the amount of siliphos inside the siliphos filter cartridge.

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 CAUTION !!!

Lime in the cooling water causes the calcification on the surface of the heaters and calcification
inside the water-channels which causes important failures. Siliphos filter cartridge is the best
way to prevent the calcification. In order to prevent the calcification the amount of siliphos
inside the siliphos filter cartridge should be checked frequently.

5.2 CLEANING

• Wipe down the surfaces against dust and dirt.

• You may use liquid soap against difficult dust and dirt.
• Please beware of the adverse effects of the chemical cleaners and be careful while applying
them.

SECTION 6

DISPOSAL MANAGEMENT CONCEPT

The currently valid local regulations governing disposal must be observed. It is in the responsibility
of the user to arrange proper disposal of the individual components.
Applicable local regulations for disposal have to be carefully observed.
The instruments and electronic accessories (without batteries, power packs etc.) must be disposed
off according to the regulations for the disposal of electronic components.
Batteries, power packs and similar power source have to be dismounted from electric/electronic
parts and disposed off in accordance with applicable local regulations.

SECTION 7

TROUBLESHOOTING

If the distiller fails to operate, check the following,

• the 3-phases are present,
• the on/off switch is on,
• it is plugged in properly or connected properly to the electric supply,
• the mains supply is present,
• the plug is not defective,
• the fuse of the mains on which the plug is mounted is not defective
• the fuses of the instrument are sound,
• Heater Failure Thermic Switch is sound,

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 If the distiller fails to produce sufficient distilled water or no distilled water comes out,
check the following,
• The pressure of the inlet water is sufficient,
• There is enough water in the boiling tank,
• The mains supply is 400 V AC.
• The automatic fuse is not blown.
• Heater Failure Thermic Switch is not blown.
• The hose endings of the cooling water outlet and distilled water outlet are not under the water
level.

If the water deficiency signal led is on, check the following,

• Sufficient water comes from the boiling tank feeding pipe.
• Water comes out from the cooling water outlet.
• There is enough water in the cooling water inlet.

If the heater failure led is on:

• ‘Switch off’ the water distiller and disconnect the power cable.
• Contact to an authorized ‘NÜVE’ agent to check that the heaters are not defective.
• If any of them is defective, replace the heater with the new one.
• The 3-phases are present,
• Please reconnect the power cable.
• ‘Switch on’ the water distiller.
• Please relocate the heater failure thermic switch to its original position ‘1’.
• Please contact to an authorized person if any failure on the mains voltage.

If the high water pressure led is on:

• Switch off the water distiller and disconnect the power cable.
• Open the ‘boiling water tank’ tap outlet and discharge the water.
• Check the pressure of the ‘cooling water inlet’ is sufficient,
• Check the ‘cooling water outlet’ tap. If the water does not come out from the ‘cooling water
outlet’ tap although there is enough water filled in the distiller, please remove the calcification.

CAUTION !!!

Distillation process will be stopped automatically if any failure occures and so that
heating process in the boiling tank and the water filling in the device will be stopped.

IN CASE OF ANY FAILURE, PLEASE CONTACT WITH AN AUTHORIZED NUVE AGENT TO SEEK
TECHNICAL HELP.

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 SECTION 8

ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS

8.1 ND 4 - ND 8 - ND 12 ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

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 SECTION 9

WARNING LABEL

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