• MOST IMPORTANT:  Begin drinking high pH ionized water slowly, as it is very detoxifying.  Start by drinking water from the “Low pH Level” and each week increase in pH strength until you are at the highest pH of 9.5 or 10.  Classic detox symptoms include headaches, rashes, diarrhea and flu-like symptoms.  If you experience any of these reactions, lower the pH level for several days until the symptoms subside and then begin slowly increasing the pH level until you reach the highest pH level. Ideally, drink 1 quart of water for every 30 lbs. of body weight.

• Never drink the acidic water - it's used externally, as a gargle and for brushing your teeth.

• Never let hot water run through the water ionizer.  Serious filter and ionization cell damage will result.  Body temperature is the warmest acceptable temperature.

• Be certain to take medications with the “Purified Water” setting only (neutral pH of 7) as alkaline water will increase the potency of many medications.

• Ionized water ideally should be consumed fresh from the water ionizer.  It is at its strongest pH and ionization when you drink it immediately.  It can still be consumed hours and even days after being prepared, although the benefits will decrease with time.

• Water will have the strongest pH and the most ionization if the water pressure is slow, approximately 2 liters per minute as displayed on the bottom left of the LCD screen or so that it takes 20-30 seconds to fill an 8 ounce glass.  You will see many tiny bubbles in the water to indicate the ionization.

• Twice daily a blue light will flash on the display indicating that a cleaning cycle will occur when the machine is turned on the next time.  There will be a beeping sound until the cycle is done.  Do not drink the water during this time.  This cleaning cycle cleans any accumulation of minerals that adhere to the ionization plates by reversing polarity to repel the minerals.

• Please refer to your Water Ionizer User Guide for information as to the benefits and uses of alkaline and acid waters for further instructions and information.

• Please refer to the User Guide included with your ionizer for instructions on how and when to replace the filter.

• If not using the water ionizer for a week or more, unplug the unit and remove the filter, let it drain and store it in a clean plastic bag in the refrigerator (not the freezer).  When you re-install the filter let the unit run for about 5 minutes before you drink.

Install your water ionizer at any sink in your house, most common is the kitchen or bathroom.  The diverter lever easily switches between your tap water and the ionized water.  The water ionizer can sit on the counter, on some windowsills or pass-throughs, or it may be mounted on the wall with the bracket supplied.

	1. Remove the spout (aerator) from the end of your faucet by rotating counter-clockwise. You may need pliers if it is very tight. Be sure to wrap a cloth around the faucet before using the pliers to be sure you don’t scratch the faucet.

2. If you have threads on the inside of the faucet you will need to use the adapter supplied with your Gold Fox water ionizer - washer side up. In unusual cases, you may have to purchase a different size adapter. These are readily available at hardware stores such as Home Depot. (We do not assume any responsibility for the installation of the Water Ionizer or additional costs for plumbing hardware or professional installation.)

	3. Screw the Diverter on to the faucet and hand tighten

	4. Position the black electrical wire  through one side, whichever is most convenient for the placement of the water ionizer. )

	5. Screw the Diverter on to the faucet and hand tighten

	6. Firmly push the white flexible tubing into the open end of the elbow joint until you hear a click and it is secure. Next, with sharp scissors or a knife, cut the white hose straight across at a good length to attach to the diverter, but do not attach it yet. Be sure you allow enough hose to adequately rotate your faucet to both sides.

	7. Attach the grey flexible hose (for acid water) to the output tube on the bottom of the unit.

8. Position the grey hose through the space on the side and set the ionizer in its final position.  Using sharp scissors or a knife, cut the grey hose straight across to a proper length so that it drapes into your sink, at least 6" lower than the alkaline outlet hose which will be screwed in at the top of the machine. Allow enough hose length to collect acidic water in a container to be used for external or plant use.

	9. Slip the cut end of the white hose all the way onto the nipple of the diverter simply by pushing.

	10. Screw the stainless steel flexible outlet hose into the top. Hand tighten. 70% of the water will come out of this alkaline hose, and simultaneously 30% acid water will come out of the grey hose.