Operation & Maintenance Manual
AquaSolve
®
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Equipment Specifications
AquaSolve systems are complete, selfcontained,
loaded with media, and ready to use. A simple
inlet and outlet connection is all that is required for
installation. Please review operating pressures, tem-
peratures and water chemistry limitations to ensure
compatibility.
Feed Water Chemistry Requirements
Water known to have heavy loads of dirt and debris may require
pre-filtration prior to AquaSolve.
*Systems using AquaSolve technology are effective at controlling lime-
scale formation inside the plumbing system at influent hardness levels
up to 75 grains per gallon (1282 mg/l) of calcium carbonate. Due to
variances in water chemistry, 30 grains per gallon is a recommended
hardness maximum due to potential aesthetic issues related to soft
scale residue formation outside of the plumbing system. Testing should
be performed to determine proper application where hardness levels
exceed 30 grains per gallon.
**Just as with conventional water softening media, AquaSolve media
needs to be protected from excess levels of certain metals that can eas-
ily 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 manga-
nese (Mn) are less than 0.3 mg/L and 0.05 mg/L, respectively.
***Pursuant to the EPA drinking water standards, the copper concentra-
tion permitted is up to 1.3 ppm. Typically originating from new copper
plumbing, high levels of copper can foul AquaSolve media. For appli-
cations with copper concentration greater than 1.3 ppm, please consult
AERCO Systems Engineering. To further minimize any problem with
excess copper, avoid applying excessive flux on the inner surfaces of
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
Systems using AquaSolve technology prevent hard water scale
formation inside the plumbing system at influent hardness levels
of 30 grains per gallon of calcium carbonate and less. Due to vari-
ances in water chemistry, certain aesthetic conditions external of
the plumbing system may not be attained. AquaSolve is designed
for the treatment of potable water that meets the requirements of
the current USEPA Safe Drinking Water Act.
NOTICE
Mechanical Specifications
AM8408-COM
AM8410-COM
Dry Weight
36 lbs / 16 kgs
49 lbs / 22 kgs
Service Weight
108 lbs / 49 kgs
182 lbs / 83 kgs
Inlet/Outlet
Connection
1” FNPT
1” FNPT
Max Service
Flow gpm
12
20
Dimensions
(inches)
AM8408-COM
AM8410-COM
A
47.5
58.0
B
46.0
56.5
C
11.1
12.0
D
1.5
1.5
E
2.0
2.0
Exceeding maximum flow can reduce effectiveness and void
warranty. Pressure drop at peak flow rate is less than 14 psi.
Pressure drop reading taken with inlet and outlet gauges installed
at a common elevation and 80ºF feed water.
pH
6.5-8.5
Hardness (maximum)
30 grains (513 ppm CaCO3)*
Water Pressure
15 psi to 150 psi (1.03 to 10.34 bar)
Temperature
40°F to 100°F (5°C to 38°C)
Free Chlorine
< 2 ppm
Iron (maximum)
0.3 ppm**
Manganese (maximum) 0.05 ppm**
Copper (maximum)
1.3 ppm***
Oil & H2S
Must be Removed Prior to AquaSolve
Total Phosphates
< 3.0 ppm
Silica (maximum)
20 ppm****
TDS
< 1500 mg/l*****
*****All other contaminants must meet the requirements of the USEPA
Safe Drinking Water Act. Specific Mineral and Metal MCL’s, identified in
AERCO published Feed Water Chemistry Requirements, supersedes
the USEPA SDWA.
Technical Support
• (800) 526-0288 • Mon-Fri, 8 am - 5 pm EST
OMM-0155-AquaSolve-AM8408-AM8410
