Hanish water WaterCrest, Owner'S Manual

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Using the Hanish Water System with other water treatment equipment.
Due to the unique properties of The Hanish Water Systems, there are some
unique requirements for using them in conjunction with filtration or other forms of
water treatment.
1. The Hanish Water Systems must be the last stage in the treatment chain .
Do not install any filters after The Hanish Water System or before any
devices for which scale prevention is required.
POU filters, e.g. carbon or
RO are exempt from this requirement.
2. Do not apply phosphate or any other anti-scalent either before or after The
Hanish Water Systems
An important note about iron, manganese and copper in the water
supply.
Iron and Manganese
Just as with conventional water softening media, The Hanish Water Systems
need to be protected from excess levels of certain metals that can easily coat the
active surface, reducing its effectiveness over time. Public water supplies rarely,
if ever, present a problem, but if the water supply is from a private well confirm
that the levels of iron (Fe) and manganese (Mn) are less than 0.3 mg/L and 0.05
mg/L respectively. Copper should be less than 1.3 mg/L.
Copper
Copper usually originates from new copper plumbing upstream of the Hanish
Water Systems. If this condition exists, we recommend waiting 3-4 weeks before
placing the system in operation. This will allow the copper surfaces to be fully
flushed and develop a natural protective surface. To further minimize any
problem with excess copper the plumbers should be advised to avoid applying
excess flux on the inner surfaces of the pipe and to use a low-corrosivity water
soluble flux listed under the ASTM B813 standard. Once the plumbing
connections are complete, place the Hanish Water System in bypass prior to
following the startup procedure and flush the plumbing for at least 10 minutes.
Cautions!
• Do not let the system freeze. Damage to the tank may result.
• System must be operated in a vertical position. Do not lay it down during
operation. The system may be placed in any position for shipping and
installation but must be operated in the vertical position.
• Place the system on a smooth, level surface. Because the system operates in
an UP-Flow, fluidized bed mode, having a level surface is more important
than with a softener or media filter.
Do not let hot water pass through the system.
Observe all local plumbing and building codes when installing the system.