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Water
Water System Equipment Setup
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Set Up Bulk Water Storage Tank.
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You will need 2500-3000 gallons of water storage for each DewPoint machine that you plan to
service.
□ Select a black plastic (or other light restricting) tank(s) which will eliminate light infiltration to
prevent algae growth. Black plastic will also help absorb heat from the sun into the stored water.
□ Add necessary fittings and valves to Bulk
Water Storage Tank.
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Install valve and hose fittings to the bottom outlet fitting on the tank necessary to feed your
water transfer pump.
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Install a float valve near the top of the tank with the necessary fittings to attach the discharge
hose from your softener or RO unit.
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Set Up Water Transfer Pump.
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A 2-inch engine driven transfer pump is normally used to transfer water from the bulk water
storage tank into the DewPoint machine or a water transport vehicle.
□ Install 2-inch camlock fittings to inlet and discharge ports of the pump.
□ Attach chemical inductor TEE to the inlet port of the pump. This is used to induct boiler water
treatment chemical into the water as it is pumped from the bulk water storage tank into the
DewPoint machine or a water transport vehicle.
□ Connect 2-inch suction hose between the bulk water storage tank and the pump inlet/chemical
inductor TEE.
□ Connect 2-inch discharge hose to pump discharge fitting.
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Set Up
Water Softener or RO Unit.
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Set up in an enclosed, insulated area which is protected from freezing.
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Connect to water supply.
□ Connect by-pass/flush hose to drain or other suitable drainage system.
□ Connect treated water discharge hose to float valve inlet fitting on the bulk
water storage tank.
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Connect to electrical service (See Unit Requirements in Unit Manual).
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A softener requires a 120 V electrical outlet to operate the control system.
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An RO unit requires a 240 V electrical service to operate the control and pumping system.
□ Follow all instructions in softener or RO unit owner/operator manual to start and calibrate the
system.
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Fill Bulk Water Storage Tank(s).
□ Turn water supply ON to the softener or RO unit.
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LEAVE THIS WATER SUPPLY ON ALWAYS to supply the water pressure necessary to flush/
regenerate the softener or RO unit.
□ Be sure that the treated water from your softener or RO unit is flowing through the treated water
discharge hose to the float valve mounted in the bulk
water storage tank.
□ Test the operation of the float valve to be sure it will stop the water flow when the bulk water
storage tank is full.
● You should leave your water system active during the season to keep the bulk water storage tank(s) full and
ready for harvest operations.
