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Operation & Maintenance Manual 

AquaSolve

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Specifications

AquaSolve scale prevention system shall be installed 
on the main water service pipe just after it enters the 
building, but after other whole building water safety 
devices (backflow preventers or pressure reducing 
valves), to effectively address water hardness con-
cerns. A system may also be installed further down-
stream to protect specific equipment or areas within 
a plumbing system. The system shall be plumbed 
with a bypass valve to allow isolation of tank(s) and 
to allow the bypass of untreated water in the event 
that service or media replacement be necessary. The 
installation area should be suitable in size for the 
tank(s) to be serviced without encumbrance and sit 
upright on a flat level surface.

The system must operate in an upflow manner and 
does not require additional water to backwash, flush, 
or regenerate once put into service. The system does 
not require any chemical additives and does not 
require electricity for operation.

Multi-tank systems shall be installed in parallel with 
PVC/CPVC manifold to meet peak flow rate require-
ments.

Spotting May Occur on External Plumbing Surfaces.

 

AquaSolve media systems perform best in single pass pota-
ble water applications with NO additional chemical additives. 
Depending on hardness, soft scale spotting may occur. Soft scale 
spots in most cases can be easily wiped down with a damp cloth 
and will not form hard scale deposits. A Point of Use (POU) Water 
Softener should be used on mandatory spot-free applications (e.g. 
glass stemware, dishware).

NOTICE

Using AquaSolve With Other Water Treatment Equipment.

Due to the unique properties of AquaSolve, there are some unique 
requirements for using AquaSolve in conjunction with other forms 
of water treatment:

1. AquaSolve must be the last stage in the treatment chain. Do 

not install any filters after AquaSolve or before any devices for 
which scale prevention is required. POU filters, e.g. carbon, 
RO or Ultraviolet (UV) are exempt from this requirement.

2. Do not apply any other antiscalants before or after AquaSolve.

3. The addition of soaps, chemicals, or cleaners, before or after 

AquaSolve treatment, may reverse its anti-scale treatment 
effects and/or create water with a heavy residue or spotting 
potential. Any adverse conditions caused by the addition of 
soaps, chemicals, or cleaners are the sole responsibility of the 
end user.

4. AquaSolve is not a water softener and does not soften the 

water - water treatment chemistry (e.g. antiscalants, seque-
trants, soaps, chemicals or cleaners etc.) will most likely have 
to be changed to be compatible with AquaSolve treated water. 
Laundry and ware-washing chemistry will likewise require 
adjustments.

WARNING

•  Not for use on closed loop systems.
•  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 sys-

tem operates in an upflow, fluidized bed mode, having a level 
surface is more important than with a softener or media filter.

•  A bypass valve should be installed on every system to facili-

tate installation and service.

•  Observe all local plumbing and building codes when installing 

the system.

CAUTION

Standards

Independent scientific testing has confirmed 
Template Assisted Crystallization (TAC) technology 
provides scale reduction of over 95+%. Testing was 
conducted under protocol based on DVGW W512 
test to access control of scale formation.

Technical Support

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Summary of Contents for AERCO AquaSolve AM8408-COM

Page 1: ...g this equipment Failure to read and follow all safety and use information can result in death serious personal injury property damage or damage to the equipment Keep this Manual for future reference 2021 AERCO AERCO International Inc 100 Oritani Drive Blauvelt NY 10913 USA T 845 580 8000 Toll Free 800 526 0288 AERCO com Technical Support 800 526 0288 Mon Fri 8 am 5 pm EST Heating and Hot Water So...

Page 2: ... a water softener for the prevention of scale due to water hardness Virtually maintenance free no control valve Uses environmentally friendly technology by using no salt or other chemicals to constantly add no electricity and no wastewater Improves efficiency of all water using appliances both hot and cold Simple sizing and installation all you need to know is pipe size and the peak flow rate Safe...

Page 3: ...h other forms of water treatment 1 AquaSolve must be the last stage in the treatment chain Do not install any filters after AquaSolve or before any devices for which scale prevention is required POU filters e g carbon RO or Ultraviolet UV are exempt from this requirement 2 Do not apply any other antiscalants before or after AquaSolve 3 The addition of soaps chemicals or cleaners before or after Aq...

Page 4: ... the pipe and use a low corrosivity water soluble flux listed under the ASTM B813 standard AquaSolve media does not reduce silica scaling While silica tends to have a less significant effect on scale formation than other minerals it can act as a binder that makes water spots and scale residue outside the plumbing system difficult to remove This 20 ppm limitation is for aesthetic purposes NOTICE Sy...

Page 5: ...the plumbing system must be supported by pipe hangers or other means NOTICE Install Piping Connect the inlet and outlet plumbing according to your preferences and any applicable local codes Include sample drain ports with hose bibb connec tions on the inlet and outlet piping to facilitate startup and service Check the head on top of the tank It s common for it to loosen during shipment Tighten the...

Page 6: ...arance of these objects protect remove them or use the outlet hose to drain option 7 Connect the outlet of the AquaSolve system to the cold water supply to the building Install an outlet valve user supplied in this line and close it 8 Slowly fully open the outlet and supply valves to the AquaSolve system 9 Open hot and cold faucets downstream from the AquaSolve system to relieve any air from the p...

Page 7: ...You need to let slugs of water flush out the pipe as you go 11 When all the old media is removed turn off the gar den hose and continue to siphon until the tank is Your AquaSolve media should be replaced every 3 years Dispose of old media and or container in accordance with local regional national and or international regulations NOTICE about half full with water 12 Reinstall the distributer tube ...

Page 8: ...earest factory at no cost excluding freight and local labor charges if any Damage to the media due to chlorine other oxidizers or fouling caused by local water conditions or any other operation outside of the limits shown under Specifications is not cov ered by this warranty The warranty set forth herein is given expressly and is the only war ranty given by AERCO Company with respect to the produc...

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