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OPERATING CONDITIONS
The following chart provides guidance on the conditions required for successful operation of
your TITAN-Ox™ system.
Dissolved iron and manganese have a significant negative impact on the life of the Titanium
dioxide treatment media used in the TITAN-Ox™ system. Pre-treatment to remove iron is
strongly recommended where iron levels exceed 0.3 ppm (mg/l), and/or if manganese levels
exceed 0.05 ppm (mg/l), and may be desirable to extend media life even where the iron and
manganese in your raw water do not exceed these levels. Media life and performance is
significantly reduced when the pH exceeds 8.3. If pH exceeds this level, pH correction
should be undertaken prior to the TITAN-Ox™ system. Elevated levels of silica and/or sulfate
may reduce media life depending on other water chemistry conditions (particularly if the
water is soft). Pre-filtration to remove sediment and particulates will reduce required
backwash frequency.
FOR IDEAL CONTAMINANT REDUCTION RATES, THE OPTIMAL FLOW RATE SHOULD
NOT BE EXCEEDED. THE LOWER THE FLOW RATE, THE HIGHER THE CONTAMINANT
REDUCTION RATES WILL BE. SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE CAN GENERALLY BE
ACHIEVED UP TO THE RECOMMENDED PEAK FLOW RATE AS LONG AS THIS LEVEL OF
FLOW RATE IS NOT SUSTAINED CONTINUOUSLY.
USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THESE OPERATING CONDITIONS MAY
ADVERSELY AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE OF YOUR SYSTEM, RESULT IN SYSTEM
DAMAGE INCLUDING WATER LEAKS AND CORRESPONDING PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND
MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
Minimum Water Pressure
20 PSI
Maximum Water Pressure
90 PSI*
Recommended Water Pressure
40-70 PSI
Water Temperature
36F to 100F (2 to 38C)
Minimum Air Temperature
32°F (0°C)**
pH Range
5.0*** to 8.3
Maximum Iron
0.3 ppm (mg/l)
Maximum Manganese
0.05 ppm (mg/l)
Maximum Arsenic
See note below
