Hydropath HydroFLOW i Series, Manual

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If you are unsure of any details of fitting or installation, please contact your local Hydropath
representative for technical support.
•For protection against Limescale due to heating, the unit should be fitted on the
cold feed to where the water is heated.
•For protection against limescale, the unit should be fitted after any pumps or filters
as these can degrade the conditioning effect.
•To enhance flocculation, the ideal location is before the pump feeding a filter.
The unit operates by creating a potential
difference on the pipe on either side of the
ferrite
ring. An electrical loop is created
whenever an electrical connection is made from
one side of the ferrite loop to the other, e.g. by
metal supports, wiring or pipework. A loop will
prevent the unit from operating correctly.
This problem can be solved by moving the unit
outside the electrical loop. If this is not possible,
the metal support brackets can be electrically
insulated. Installing the unit on a section of
plastic pipe eliminates the possibility of an
electrical loop.
The i Range unit can provide a range of benefits, including protection against
limescale, treatment of biofouling and flocculation of particles. The most effective
location for the unit depends on the result desired.
Brackets create loop
Wiring creates loop
Move unit out of loop
Electrically insulate
brackets
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