Philips AWP9820 Scale inhibitor X-Guard Power antiscalant User Manual

PHILIPS AWP9820 Scale inhibitor X-Guard Power antiscalant

Product Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! Our scale inhibitor comes with a 3-stage ltration, which effectively prevents scale formation and reduces particles, protecting your water heating appliances such as water heater, washing machine, and dishwasher. Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance. Save it for future reference.

Product Specification

When the inlet water pressure exceeds 0.4 MPa, a pressure relief valve should be installed before the product. The pressure relief valve needs to be  purchased separately

Product overview and installation illustration

Installation

1. Turn off the cold water supply.
2. Connect the cold water hose with the cold water inlet of the scale inhibitor, and tighten the nut with a wrench. Please don’t miss the gasket. If the water hose is 3/4”, attach the 3/4” adaptor to the cold water inlet before connecting the hose.
3. Connect the cold water hose with the ltered water outlet of the scale inhibitor. Please don’t miss the gasket. If the water hose is 3/4”, attach the 3/4” adaptor to the ltered water outlet before connecting the hose.
4. Turn on the cold water supply. Wipe the connections with a tissue to see if there is leakage. If the tissue stays dry, it means it is installed properly.

Refill antiscalant

1. Turn off the cold water supply.
2. Turn the bottom cap clockwise to remove it.
3. Take out the filter cartridge, remove the cap, and take out the emptied fabric bag.
4. Rinse the stainless steel mesh of the filter cartridge with tap water, fill the cartridge with a new bag of the antiscalant, and put the cap back on the filter cartridge.
5. Put the filter cartridge back in the scale inhibitor, and twist the bottom cap anticlockwise until it’s tightened.

Note:
If it’s installed before a washing machine or a dishwasher, it’s recommended to check if refill is needed during the annual maintenance check. If it’s installed before a water heater, it’s recommended to check if refill is needed every 3-6 months. The refill model code is AWP183.

Precautions

• The inlet water temperature should be 5-38 ℃, the inlet water pressure should be 0.1-0.4 MPa, otherwise the product may be damaged. When the inlet water pressure exceeds 0.4 MPa, a pressure relief valve should be installed before the product. The pressure relief valve needs to be purchased separately.
• Always use municipal tap water as the water source. Do not use water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the product.
• Please turn off the water supply if the it will not be used for an extended period.
• Under no circumstances should the product be installed outdoors.

Troubleshooting

 Guarantee & Service

If you need information or if you have any problems, please visit the Philips website at www.philips.com/water or contact the consumer care center in your country. If there is no consumer care center in your country, go to the local dealer.