AmeriWater SILEX 00M20821, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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NOTE: 16 feet of hose has been provided with the Silex system. Cut the
hose to the desired lengths for the inlet hose and outlet hose and
install the provided fittings as needed.
5. Connect the outlet hose to the hose barb fitting on the right side of the
system (while facing the label). Use the hose clamps provided with the
system to secure the hose to the hose barb fitting.
6. The Silex Deionizer is designed to operate at pressures up to 50 PSI
(
P ounds per S quare I nch). A regulator has been installed on the inlet of
the Silex system to adjust incoming pressure. The maximum flow for each
deionizer is 3 GPM (
G allons P er M inute).
7. Install the optional pre-filter, post-filter, and/or monitors (if applicable) per
the instructions provided with the optional equipment.
8. Install the resin pack(s):
a. Remove the cover plates by
unscrewing the four black
knobs on each plate. To
break the seal between the
cover plates and the upper
plates, use a slotted screw
driver in the pry notch located
in the top of each upper plate.
Open the drain valve at the
bottom of each column.
b. Remove the resin pack from
the shipping box and open the
tied end of the plastic sleeve.
DO NOT remove the resin
pack from the plastic sleeve at
this time.