Water Maze ALPHA-1500 Operator's Manual
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ALPHA
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
■ ALPHA-1500
For technical assistance or the Water Maze Dealer nearest you,
call (800) 535-0941 or (360) 833-2333 or consult our web page at www.wmaze.com
07/17/23
8.913-964.0-F

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  • Page 1 ALPHA OPERATOR’S MANUAL ■ ALPHA-1500 For technical assistance or the Water Maze Dealer nearest you, call (800) 535-0941 or (360) 833-2333 or consult our web page at www.wmaze.com 07/17/23 8.913-964.0-F...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Ozone Generator Breakdown .............................. 24 Ozone Generator Parts List ..............................25 Inlet Side - Alpha-1500 Exploded View and Parts List ...................26-27 Right Side - Alpha-1500 Exploded View and Parts List ..................28-29 Discharge Side, Exploded View and Parts List ....................... 30 Top View - Alpha 1500 ................................
  • Page 3 CONTENTS Specifi cations ..................................... 35 Warranty ...................................... 37 Model #: 1.103-401.0 Model Number ______________________________ Serial Number ______________________________ Date of Purchase ____________________________ The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the Alpha. You should record both serial number and date of purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Code and local codes for all wiring. facturers’ instructions for future reference. 2. The installation of the machine must comply with local NOTE: WATER MAZE, Inc. reserves the right to make changes and/or national codes. at anytime without incurring any obligations.
  • Page 5: General Operating Techniques

    13. The best insurance against an accident is precaution and knowledge of the equipment. 14. WATER MAZE is not liable for any modifications or the use of components not purchased from WATER MAZE. 15. The Alpha and its components will freeze, and must be located in a heated enclosure in cold climates.
  • Page 6: Installation

    ALPHA SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL INSTALLATION FRONT VIEW ALPHA-1500 Sump Pump Receptacle (INLET END) On/Off Switch Control Panel Ozone Generator Ozone Check Valve Flow Control Valve 120V AC Power In Ozone Metering Valve Ozone Injector Inlet Connection Drain Manifold Check Valve...
  • Page 7 ALPHA SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL INSTALLATION SIDE VIEW ALPHA-1500 Ozone Generator (Far Side) Oil Skimmer Float Tank Assembly Outlet Inlet Connection Recycle Line Oil Drain Line Drain Manifold Figure 2 ALPHA 1500 • #8.913-964.0-F...
  • Page 8 ALPHA SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL INSTALLATION TOP VIEW ALPHA-1500 Liquid Level Switch Drain Manifold Ozone Generator Vertical Coalescing Plates Horizontal Coalescing Plates Oil Skimmer Figure 3 ALPHA 1500 #8.913-964.0-F •...
  • Page 9 ALPHA SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL TYPICAL INSTALLATION ALPHA ONLY (discharged through sewer system) Figure 4 INSTALLATION AUTO DISCHARGE OPTION Electric Ball Valve Figure 5 ALPHA 1500 • #8.913-964.0-F...
  • Page 10 ALPHA SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL ■ Connect the pump hose to the inlet of the Alpha. This Familiarization With Alpha is a quick connect camlock fi tting; be sure it is secured. The Alpha machine consists of several separate items which must be installed.
  • Page 11: Start-Up

    ALPHA SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2' x 2' Removable Steel Grating 1-1/2" Supply Hose Concrete to Alpha Float #1 (N/O) Down Will Turn Off Sump Pump 1. ALL INFORMATION IS FOR REFERENCE ONLY AND IS INTENDED AS A GUIDELINE TO BE USED BY A PROFES- 3"...
  • Page 12: Operation

    ALPHA SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL Start-Up Check List: desired, by washing it with a garden hose or a pres- sure washer. • If the solids chamber cannot be drained back to the 1. Sump pump plugged into fl oat collection pit, you can use a shop vac for the Alpha level control on Alpha? 1500.
  • Page 13: Chemical Maintenance

    The killing of bacteria by chlorine exists in two phases: Maintain Water Quality: 1. The penetration of the active germicidal principal (hy- Daily monitoring and adjustment of WATER MAZE water pochlorous acid) into the bacterial cell and chemistry is essential. If not monitored and controlled, the 2.
  • Page 14: Daily Chemical Maintenance

    ALPHA SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL DAILY CHEMICAL MAINTENANCE OPTIONAL ORP/PH DIGITAL CONTROLLER - MODEL 250 Step 1. Collect a water sample from the outlet of the Alpha. NOTE: Be sure that the water is circulating from the pit The Oxidation Reduction Potential (ORP) and pH of the water through the Alpha and back to pit.
  • Page 15 ALPHA SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL pH Calibration To clean a sensor, carefully remove it from the compression fi tting or holding bracket. Clean the tip of the sensor with To calibrate the pH, use a reliable, fresh test kit (Phenol Red). a mild liquid detergent (Joy, etc) solution.
  • Page 16 ALPHA SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING - ORP-pH SENSORS All controllers are manufactured to the highest quality standards and thoroughly tested before leaving the factory. State- of-the-art designs and fabrication technology should ensure years for trouble-free operation. PROBLEM SOLUTION NO LIGHTS ARE ON Check for power going to controller.
  • Page 17: Submersible Sump Pumps

    ALPHA SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL SUBMERSIBLE SUMP PUMPS b. Keep work area clean, uncluttered and properly lighted — replace all unused equipment. WARNING: Read instructions care- fully before attempting to install, WARNING Keep visitors at a safe distance from work area. operate, or service the pump.
  • Page 18: Pre-Installation/Sump Pit Info

    ALPHA SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL PRE-INSTALLATION PUMP OPERATION SUMP PIT INFORMATION WARNING: Do not touch sump pump, pump motor, water or discharge piping when the pump is connected to electri- (For Sump Pit Installation Only) cal power. Do not handle pump or pump motor with wet The sump pump can be installed in a sump pit with a mini- hands or when standing on wet or damp surface, or in mum diameter of 18"...
  • Page 19: Sump Pump Breakdown & Parts List

    ALPHA SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL SUMP PUMP ASSEMBLY & PARTS LIST Tie wrap fl oats either to hose or to 1/2" pipe (not shown). ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ▲ Pipe, CPVC S40, 1/2" 8.706-362.0 9.802-511.0 Wrap, Ty, 11 Black (1.27 cm) /ft.
  • Page 20: Peristaltic Metering Pump

    ALPHA SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL SERIES VARIABLE SPEED PERISTALTIC METERING PUMP MODELS VSP 20 #5-2360 TECHNICAL INFORMATION Feed Rate 2.6 - 20 GPD Tubing Size 7/16" O.D. x 1/4" I.D. Dimensions 5" H x 6-1/4" W x7" D Standard Accessories Included Head Tubing Injection Fitting with Check Valve Strainer...
  • Page 21: Ozone Generator Operation

    ALPHA SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT OZONE GENERATOR OPERATION COMPLIANCE The indicator light on the Ozone Generator will have a dim green light or no light if the machine is working. It will have Ultraviolet Light Safety Requirements a bright green light if the machine has a malfunction. The device used in this product is a Class 1 certified Setting the Ozone Generator ozone generator product.
  • Page 22: Ozone Generator Maintenance

    ALPHA SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL OZONE GENERATOR Replacing the Lamps: Replacement lamps are available from your Water Maze MAINTENANCE Dealer should one be needed. Simply turn off the power, remove the two screws on the power pack cover and remove C AU T I O N: Never look at the unshielded ozone the cover.
  • Page 23: Ozone Generator Testing

    ALPHA SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL OZONE GENERATOR TESTING SPECIFICATIONS 89139640-6 Energy required 110V: 105 VAC MIN.,125VAC MAX., .800 AMP Power Consumption: 20 Watts Average Lamp Life: 9,000 Hours Lamp Wavelength: 185 nm Dimensions: 10½" x 23½" x 8" (26.67 cm x 59.69 cm x 20.32 cm) ALPHA 1500 •...
  • Page 24: Ozone Generator Breakdown

    ALPHA SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL OZONE GENERATOR PARTS BREAKDOWN C IO te s L IG ic a in d D IC iv e. L IE fe ct n tin ri g u ltr lu z o so ct u D IC e la e fe ic a...
  • Page 25: Ozone Generator Parts List

    ALPHA SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL OZONE GENERATOR • SERIES 101 PARTS LIST ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 8.913-351.0 Ozone Box, Back, 200 8.716-051.0 Switch, Curvette 120V & 220V 8.913-356.0 Ozone Box, Front, 200 9.802-514.0 Strain Relief, LT, Str 9.802-455.0 Light, Indicator, Green, 1/2"...
  • Page 26: Inlet Side - Alpha-1500 Exploded View And Parts List

    ALPHA SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL INLET SIDE (Front) ALPHA-1500 ALPHA 1500 #8.913-964.0-F •...
  • Page 27 ALPHA SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL INLET SIDE (Front) ALPHA-1500 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 8.913-335.0 Tank Assy Welded, 8.707-300.0 Valve, 1" PVC Ball Check Alpha 1500 Stainless Steel 8.706-485.0 Bulkhead, Cycl. 1-1/2" 8.707-169.0 Camlock, 1-1/2" (3.81 cm) (3.81 cm) PVC SP 1023 Male x MPT 8.706-423.0...
  • Page 28: Right Side - Alpha-1500 Exploded View And Parts List

    ALPHA SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL RIGHT SIDE VIEW ALPHA 1500 pH/ORP Controller Option 12 21 pH/ORP Injector pH/ORP Sensors 89139640-4 pH/ORP Controller Option ALPHA 1500 #8.913-964.0-F •...
  • Page 29 ALPHA SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL RIGHT SIDE VIEW ALPHA 1500 PARTS LIST ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 8.706-469.0 Union, 1-1/2" (3.81 cm) 8.706-448.0 Adapter, 1-1/2" FT x 1-1/2" S x S Slip (3.81 cm x 3.81 cm) 8.706-428.0 Tee, 1-1/2"...
  • Page 30: Discharge Side, Exploded View And Parts List

    ALPHA SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL DISCHARGE SIDE ALL MODELS ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 8.707-169.0 Camlock, 1-1/2" (3.81 cm) Male x MPT 8.707-361.0 Valve Ball, PVC 1-1/2" (3.81 cm) S x S 8.706-424.0 Nipple, PVC 80, 1-1/2" (3.81 cm) Close ALPHA 1500 #8.913-964.0-F •...
  • Page 31: Top View - Alpha 1500

    ALPHA SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL TOP VIEW ALPHA-1500 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 8.905-707.0 Ozone Generator Series 101 8.903-588.0 Oil Skimmer Assembly (120v) 8.707-361.0 Valve, Ball, 1-1/2" (3.81 cm) ▲ Lamp, S-1200 Ozone 8.716-600.0 S x S Replacement 8.706-668.0...
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    ALPHA SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION NO FLOW OF Control switch not in "ON" position Turn switch to "ON" position. WATER INTO Water in sump not high enough Lift fl oat level switch and ALPHA to activate level switch see if pump turns on.
  • Page 33 ALPHA SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION PUMP WON'T Tripped breaker Reset breaker. START Low line voltage If voltage under recommended minimum, check size of wiring from main switch on property. If OK, contact power company. Defective motor Replace motor.
  • Page 34: Preventative Maintenance

    Attention to regular preventative maintenance proce- dures will assist in preserving the performance of your equipment. Contact your WATER MAZE, Inc. dealer for maintenance. Regular preventative maintenance will add many hours to the life of your pressure washer. Perform maintenance more often under severe conditions.
  • Page 35 ALPHA SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS MODEL ALPHA 1500 FLOW RANGE GPM (LPM) 0-15 (56.78) HOLDING CAPACITY GAL (LTR) 125 (473.13) ELECTRICAL V/AMP 120/12 COALESCING PACK 500 sq.ft. (152.35) OZONATOR Series 200 SUMP PUMP (RECOMMENDED) 1/2 HP, 120V (.37 kw) OIL SKIMMER Manual TANK MATERIAL Stainless Steel...
  • Page 36 ALPHA SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL ALPHA 1500 #8.913-964.0-F •...
  • Page 37 WATER MAZE does not authorize any other party, including authorized WATER MAZE Distributors, to make any representation or promise on behalf of WATER MAZE , or to modify the terms, conditions, or limitations in any way.
  • Page 38 ALPHA • #8.913-964.0-F • Revised 7/23 • Printed in U.S.A.

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