Operation & Maintenance Manual
AquaSolve
®
IOM-ASM1465TM_M1665TM
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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
pH
6.5 to 8.5
Hardness (max.)
30 grains
Water Pressure
15 psi to 150 psi
Temperature
40ºF to 100ºF (5ºC to 38ºC)
Chlorine
<2 ppm
Iron (max.)
0.3 mg/l*
Manganese (max.)
0.05 mg/l**
Copper (max.)
1.3 ppm**
Oil & H2S
Remove prior to AquaSolve
Phosphates
Remove prior to AquaSolve
Silica (max.)
20 ppm***
TDS
1500 mg/l****
*Iron and Manganese
Just as with conventional water softening media, AquaSolve 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 manganese (Mn) are less than 0.3 mg/L and 0.05 mg/L
respectively.
**Copper
Pursuant to the EPA drinking water standards, the copper concen-
tration permitted is up to 1.3 ppm. Typically originating from new
copper plumbing, high levels of copper can foul AquaSolve media.
For applications with copper concentration greater than 1.3 ppm,
please contact PVI Technical Support at 1-800-433-5654.
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.
***Silica
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
Water known to have heavy loads of dirt and debris may require
prefiltration prior to AquaSolve.
*See note about iron, manganese and copper (bottom left).
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
Model
M8414TM-COM
M8416TM-COM
Dry Weight
lbs/kg
124 / 56
145 / 66
Service Weight
lbs/kg
458 / 208
550 / 250
Inlet/Outlet
Connection
2” FNPT
2” FNPT
Replacement Media
M8414-COM-RM Replace media every 3 years
M8416-COM-RM Replace media every 3 years
Dimensions
(nominal - inches)
Model
M8414TM-COM
M8416TM-COM
a
14
16
b
73.1
73.1
Max. Service Flow (gpm) vs. Water Temp. (ºF)
System
40
º
45
º
50
º
55
º
60
º
65
º
70
º
M8414TM
40
44
48
50
50
50
50
M8416TM
45
51
56
59
63
69
75
Intermittent Duty Systems
M8414TM-COM
50 gpm at all temperatures
M8416TM-COM
75 gpm at all temperatures
Max. Flow Rate***
M8414TM-COM
50 gpm
189 lpm
M8416TM-COM
75 gpm
284 lpm
***Exceeding maximum flow can reduce effectiveness and void
warranty.
Pressure drop at peak flow rate is less than 22 psi.
Pressure drop reading taken with inlet and outlet gauges installed
at a common elevation and 80 degree feed water.
****All other contaminants must meet the requirements of the
USEPA Safe Drinking Water Act. Specific Mineral and Metal
MCLs, identified in Watts’ published Feed Water Chemistry
Requirements, supersede the USEPA SDWA.
