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corrosion. pH of 8.5 or higher can potentially cause lime
scale build-up
• Maintain water pH between 6.5 and 8.5. Check with litmus
paper or have it chemically analyzed by a local water
treatment company.
• If the pH is not between 6.5 and 8.5, consult a local water
treatment company for solutions.
• Hardness less than 7 grains (120 mg/L)
• Hardness levels above the required amounts can lead to
lime scale build-up throughout the system. Water below 5
grains/gallon (85 mg/L) may be over softened.
• Consult local water treatment companies for unusually
hard water areas (above the required amounts) or for
other treatment solutions if water is being over softened
(below 5 grains/gallon [85 mg/L]).
• Chloride concentration less than 100 ppm (mg/L)
• Do not fill appliance or operate with water containing
chlorides in excess of 100 ppm (mg/L).
• Using chlorinated fresh water should be acceptable as levels
are typically less than 5 ppm (mg/L).
• Do not connect the appliance to directly heat swimming
pool or spa water.
• Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) less than 500 ppm (mg/L)
• Total dissolved solids are minerals, salts, metals, and charged
particles that are dissolved in water.
• The greater the amounts of TDS present, the higher the
corrosion potential due to increased conductivity in the
water.
• If using softened water to fill the appliance, it is still possible
to have high TDS. This water can be corrosive. Consult local
water treatment companies for other treatment solutions to
reduce this affect.
*NOTE:
It is recommended to clean the heat exchanger at least once
a year to prevent lime scale buildup. To clean the heat exchanger,
follow the maintenance procedure in this manual.
Figure 6 - Specifications and Dimensions - NOTE: All Dimensions Are Approximate