MIOX AE Series Operators Manual
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Plumbing Connections Required for Start-Up
All water and brine systems are compatible with schedule 80 PVC. MIOX Corporation requires Schedule
80 CPVC for all mixed-oxidant or sodium hypochlorite solutions and hydrogen venting. Where possible,
all connections should be solvent weld rather than threaded to prevent the possibility of leaks. All piping
should be supported at 3 - 4 ft. (1 m) intervals. Isolation valves should be included on all inlet lines
external to the AE™ Series OSG.
Feed Water Connection
NOTE: Consult water softener specifications for required flow rates.
Feed water requirements for the AE™ Series OSG are given in Table 1. Additional feed water is based on
water softener requirements. A minimum of 25 psi (172 kPa) feed water pressure at the OSG is
required to ensure stable flow and a continuous supply to the electrolytic cell. Maximum supply pressure
to the AE™ Series OSG should not exceed 100 psi (689 kPa). For supply pressure above 100 psi (689
kPa), a pressure regulator must be added to lower the pressure to a range of 25-100 psi (172-689 kPa).
Table 1 Feed Water Requirements
AE Model
GPH
GPM LPH
AE4
6
0.1 22.7
AE6
9
0.15 34.1
AE8
9
0.15 34.1
The feed water connection to the AE™ Series OSG comes from the water softener. The feed water
temperature is recommended to be between 50-85° F (10-29° C) to avoid damage to the cell.
Glue the
supplied PVC reducer bushings into the water softener adapter fitting. Apply Teflon tape on both ends of the
gray plastic 3/4” nipple pipe (approximately 1 3/4” long) and then insert the pipe into one end of the tee.
Insert the other end of the nipple pipe into the adapter fitting for the outlet connection, with the outward-
pointing arrow. Tape the male end of the two metal 3/4” hose bibbs with Teflon tape and place one hose bibb
into each of the remaining two openings of the tee. Cut the 1/2” clear braided hose long enough to allow
flexibility of movement for the softener and MIOX system. Attach a piece of hose to each hose bibb with the
green plastic connectors, clamping each hose securely with the green plastic clamshell. Before connecting
one of the hoses to the MIOX system, turn on the main water supply and flush water through the softener
until the water is clean and clear.
making sure no pipe shavings enter into the plumbing manifold.
