3
SECTION I. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations, you have just purchased one of
the finest Point-of-Use Heavy Metal Reduction
Appliances available.
Like any other fine product, this appliance requires
periodic maintenance in accordance with the
schedule outlined. Have your water checked
periodically to verify heavy metal reduction.
Your new Heavy Metal Reduction Drinking Water
system (HMX-1) uses a non-leaching material to
reduce unwanted arsenic 3, arsenic 5, lead,
cadmium, copper, antimony, mercury, zinc, nickel
and selenium in a water supply.
LIABLITY
All information and recommendations appearing in this manual
concerning the use of products described herein are based on
information contained in good faith but makes no representation as to its
comprehensiveness or accuracy. However, it is
the user’s res
ponsibility to
determine the suitability for his own use of such products. Since the actual
use by others is beyond our control, no guarantee, expressed or implied, is
made by Franklin Electric Co., Inc. as to the effects of such use or the
results to be obtained. Franklin Electric Co., Inc. assumes no liability arising
out of the use by others of such products. Nor is the information herein to
be construed as absolutely complete, since additional information may
be necessary or desirable when particular or exceptional conditions or
circumstances exist or because of applicable laws or government
regulations.
SECTION II.
SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE A
– RECOMMENDED OPERATING LIMITS FOR FEED WATER
Specifications
HMX-1
Water Pressure
40-100 psig
Temperature
40-100°F
pH
5.0-8.0 (lower pH is favorable for arsenic reduction)
Hardness
More than 5 gpg*
Iron
Less than 0.1 ppm (also mg/l)
Manganese
Less than 0.01 ppm (also mg/l)
Total Heavy Metal Contaminant
Less than or equal to 100 ppb (0.010 ppm or mg/l)
Silica
Less than 30 ppm (also mg/l)
Bacteria
Must be potable**
IMPORTANT: The HMX-1 may be installed on waters containing heavy metals listed in Section I.; however, the total heavy
metal concentration of the incoming water supply must be less than or equal to 100.0 ppb. Installing this unit on water with
greater than 100.0 ppb of heavy metals may result in harmful heavy metal bleed through in excess of the MCL established by
the EPA. I.E. arsenic MCL = 10 ppb, lead MCL = 15 ppb, etc.
Have your water checked periodically to avoid harmful levels of heavy metal bleed through!
Satisfactory test results will be less than or equal to the MCL established by the EPA!
*Does not require softened water. Calcium aids in the adsorption of heavy metal on the filter material and
protects it from being fouled by silica. The HMX-1 works with softened water, but if silica is present
performance and life of cartridge will be significantly reduced. If the water is soft, preceding the unit with a
reverse osmosis system provides the ideal water quality to ensure optimal performance.
**DO
NOT
USE
WITH
WATER
THAT
IS
MICROBIOLOGICALLY
UNSAFE
OR
OF
UNKNOWN
QUALITY.
Recommended Filter Change Schedule*
ARSENIC:
<=60ppb 1,800 gallons
<=70ppb 1,500 gallons
<=90ppb 1,200 gallons
<=100ppb 1,000 gallons
>100ppb Not Recommended
LEAD:
<=100ppb 1,800 gallons
>100ppb Not Recommended
Periodically test treated water for contaminant level!
