ATMOSPHERIC PRODUCT WATER STORAGE TANK
CLEANING AND SANITIZING PROCEDURE
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RECOMMENDATIONS
HAVE ALL COMPONENTS ON HAND AND READY BEFORE BEGINNING PROCEDURE
A CLEAN WORK AREA AND EQUIPMENT ARE ESSENTIAL TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND/OR DISINFECT THE SYSTEM
(i.e., CLEAN HANDS, TOOLS, WORK SURFACE, AND CONTAINERS)
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
Safety Glasses
Rubber Gloves, Sanitary
Wash Cloth, Clean and Lint-Free
Liquid Dish Soap
Household Bleach – Unscented Only
(5 ¼% Sodium Hypochlorite)
Plastic Bucket
“O” Ring Lubricant, Silicone Based
(P/N 30300026)
WARNING: THESE PROCEDURES ARE INTENDED FOR GENERAL USE ONLY. IF STORAGE TANK
MAY BE CONTAMINATED WITH UNKNOWN SUBSTANCES, A WATER ANALYSIS BY A CERTIFIED
LABORATORY MUST BE PERFORMED. DISCARD ANY CONTAMINATED TANK.
CAUTION:
All storage tanks must be sanitized when installed. Tanks should be cleaned and sanitized at
least once a year.
CLEANING PROCEDURE
1. Turn off the system by moving the Electronic Control
power switch to the “OFF” position.
2. Turn off all electrical equipment connected to the
storage tank i.e., UV, ozone, re-pressurizing pump,
re-circulating pump, etc.
2. Turn the tank valve to the “OFF” position.
3. Disconnect supply line to tank and output line to
point-of-use delivery device.
4. Connect line from tank output port to drain.
5. Open tank valve and drain the tank.
6.
CAUTION:
Do not use brushes or abrasives that
will scratch the inside tank surface or components.
Clean the inside of the tank with mild dish soap and
potable water. Scrub the side, bottom, and top of
the tank. Scrub the outside surface of all lines,
tubing, and connectors inside the tank.
7. Rinse the tank thoroughly with clean potable water.
Make sure all surfaces are rinsed well.
DISINFECTION PROCEDURE
WARNING: WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AND
SANITARY RUBBER GLOVES WHILE PERFORMING
THIS PROCEDURE.
WARNING: READ THE "WARNINGS" ON THE
BLEACH CONTAINER BEFORE USING.
WARNING: HANDLE SANITIZING SOLUTION
CAREFULLY. AVOID CONTACT WITH
UNPROTECTED AREAS.
1. Mix a sanitizing solution of 6 ml (0.2 oz) of
household bleach for each 3.8L (1 gallon) of clean,
potable water in the bucket. Mix the solution well.
2. Swab the inside of the tank with the sanitizing
solution. Swab the side, bottom, and top of the tank.
Swab the outside surface of all lines, tubing, and
connectors inside the tank.
3. Wait 30 minutes and repeat Step 2.
4. Open tank valve and drain the tank.
5. Rinse the tank several times with clean potable
water. Make sure all surfaces are rinsed well.
6. Reconnect tank supply line and output line to
delivery device.
7. System is ready for use. Should there be any
aftertaste or odor, repeat Step 5.
