CB Tech WATER GUARDIAN MPADC, User Manual

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Frequently Asked Questions
Will low pH or acidic water affect the filter?
No. Mineral components can determine the pH of water, and minerals dissolved in
solution in the water pass through the system unfiltered.
• pH 7 = neutral
• pH > 7 = alkaline
• pH < 7 = acidic
Does deionized water or soft water have an effect on CB Tech water?
No. Because CB Tech filters do not treat the natural minerals dissolved in water, the
hardness or softness of water has no effect on the resultant filtered CB Tech water.
Can the CB Tech system be used during an emergency or when the water
is turned off?
Yes. During an emergency or when the source water is off, you can hand pump or
siphon water through the CB Tech system.
CAUTION: The CB Tech system is not intended for use where the water is
microbiologically unsafe or with water of unknown quality without adequate
disinfection before or after the unit. To disinfect questionable source water, add
1/4 tsp. of household bleach per gallon of source water; the CB Tech system will
remove this solution from the water during the filtering process. Hand pump kits and
emergency kits are available from CB Tech.
What causes white particles to appear in CB Tech water when it is frozen or boiled?
Because the Water Guardian does not reduce any natural minerals present in water,
these minerals may solidify when the water is frozen and appear as white flakes or
specks when the water is melted or boiled.
Many natural minerals in water are beneficial to your health, and their existence in
drinking water (in normal quantities) is not cause for alarm. Minerals can be removed
by reverse osmosis technology, which is available through the CB Tech AquaRO
Drinking Water System.
Why does the CB Tech system reduce Volatile Organic Chemicals, but not
natural minerals?
Minerals are dissolved in solution and do not have an actual physical size; thus, the
minerals pass through the system unfiltered.
Should sediment be removed with a standard filter first?
In areas with excessive sedimentation, pre-filtration can help extend the operational
efficiency of the CB Tech filter; however, in most areas it is unnecessary.
CB Tech Drinking Water Systems utilize a double-filter mechanic. The outer material is
a pre-filter that protects the solid carbon block from prematurely clogging with large
sediment.