Models 24-CGA-10, 24-CGP-10, 24-CEA-10, 24-CEP-10
SteamCraft 10 Service Manual, Chapter 2
Page 11
Water Quality Requirements
CAUTION
Using water not within the limits specified in this
manual could void or adversely affect Cleveland
Range's warranty coverage of the SteamCraft 10.
As with any steam generating equipment, poor water quality degrades
SteamCraft 10 performance. If feed water is low in Total Dissolved Solids
(TDS) and free of particulate matter, the steam generator, heating element,
and valves of me Steam Craft 10 will give years of trouble -free service
with a minimum of maintenance.
In some areas, even potable tap water contains a variety of impurities that
can cause costly problems in steam generating equipment. Of primary
concern are mineral salts and other impurities, which remain behind as
lime or scale deposits during the steam generating process. These deposits
have caused components to fail, including nearing elements, probes, and
solenoid valves. Of equal importance is me decrease in heat transfer
efficiency caused by lime and scale deposits. Decreased heat transfer
increases water and power consumption. Use of the SteamCraft 10 in areas
with poor water quality requires installation of a SteamerGard water
treatment system or increased frequency of maintenance, cleaning, and
descaling.
Check the quality of supply water as described below before starting con-
struction of the water supply lines. If a SteamerGard water treatment
system must be installed to achieve acceptable water quality, install it
before connecting the water supply lines to the SteamCraft 10. For more
information on water treatments, refer to Softened, Treated, or Filtered
Water on page 16.
Contact a local water treatment specialist for an on-the-premises water
analysis. The recommended minimum feed water quality requirements for
the SteamCraft 10 are listed in Table 2-2.
Total Dissolved Solids
less than 60 parts per million
Silica
less tha
n
13 parts per million
Alkalinity
less than 20 parts per million
ph factor
greater than 7.5
Table 2-2. Minimum Water Quality Requirements