Canature 785 HIMTLC PLUS Series, Owner'S Manual

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Before Starting Installation
Tools, Pipe, and Fittings, Other Materials
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Pliers
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Screwdriver
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Teflon tape
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Razor knife
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Two adjustable wrenches
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Additional tools may be required if modifi-
cation to home plumbing is required.
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Plastic inlet and outlet fittings are included
with the Speciality System. To maintain
full valve flow, 3/4” or 1” pipes to and
from the Speciality System fittings are
recommended. You should maintain the
same, or larger, pipe size as the water
supply pipe, up to the Speciality System
inlet and outlet.
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Use copper, brass, or PEX pipe and fit-
tings.
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Some codes may also allow PVC plastic
pipe.
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ALWAYS install the included bypass valve,
or 3 shut-off valves. Bypass valves let you
turn off water to the Speciality System for
repairs if needed, but still have water in
the house pipes.
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5/8” OD drain line is needed for the valve
drain. A 10’ length of hose is included.
with some models.
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A length of 5/8” OD drain line tubing is
needed for the brine tank over flow fitting
(optional).
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Nugget or pellet water Speciality System
salt is needed to fill the cabinet or brine
tank.
Key Points
•Pay close attention to critical flow rates. If system flow rates exceed the specification
for critical flow rates you may lose capacity and experience breakthrough for Iron, Mn,
or Tannins. To be safe choose one size larger when sizing.
•Any oxidative pre-treatment such as air or chemicals is unnecessary and should be
avoided.
•Cleaning chemicals are unnecessary and should be avoided as they may strip important
coatings from the media reducing its effectiveness.
•High amounts of Ferric Iron (precipitated iron) or rust will not be filtered as the
HIMTLC PLUS unit uses the ion exchange process. It may be necessary to add a filter
ahead of the system to remove excess Ferric Iron or rust.
•Its very important to not run the system out of salt. In the event the system does run
out of salt and the unit is completely exhausted, an over night “soak” is recommended
to clean the media. See next page for procedure.
•Always be sure the salt tank has enough salt. The salt should always be above the wa-
ter level in the tank. If you can see water its time to add salt. Keeping the salt above
the water level insures a very high saturated brine solution and a good regeneration.
•On very bad problem water, the “soak” procedure may be performed regularly
(monthly or as needed) to keep the media in good working condition.
•Units are designed to work with down flow valves only.
•A good back wash (15 minutes) is required as the friction of the media rubbing togeth-
er releases the Iron and Manganese compounds from the surface of the media.