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OPERATING CONDITIONS
The following chart provides guidance on the operating conditions required for successful operation
of your Iron Rival system. 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
resulting property damage, and may void your warranty.
Iron Rival
IR-10-B
Iron Rival
IR-13-B
Iron Rival
IR-8-F
Iron Rival
IR-10-F
Catalyst Media Used
BIRM
BIRM
FILOX
FILOX
Pre-Oxidation by Captive
Air Charge?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Tank Size
10 x 54
13 x 54
4 x 44
10 x 54
Media Volume
1.0 CF
1.5 CF
0.5 CF
1.0 CF
Maximum Water
Pressure
70 PSI*
70 PSI*
70 PSI*
70 PSI*
Minimum Water Pressure
30 PSI
30 PSI
30 PSI*
30 PSI
Optimal Water Pressure
40-65 PSI
40-65 PSI
40-65 PSI
40-65 PSI
Maximum Water
Temperature
110°F (43°C)
110°F (43°C)
110°F (43°C)
110°F (43°C)
Minimum Air
Temperature
32°F (0°C)**
32°F (0°C)**
32°F (0°C)**
32°F (0°C)**
pH Range
6.8 to 9.0
6.8 to 9.0
5.0*** to 9.0
5.0*** to 9.0
Maximum Iron
Up to 5 ppm
Up to10 ppm
Up to 10 ppm
Up to 20 ppm
Maximum Manganese
Up to1 ppm****
Up to1 ppm****
Up to 2 ppm
Up to 5 ppm
Max. Hydrogen Sulfide
not recommended
not recommended
Up to 5 ppm
Up to10 ppm
Max. (Peak) Flow Rate
7.5 GPM
11 GPM
6 GPM
12 GPM
Service Flow Rate
5 GPM
8 GPM
5 GPM
8.5 GPM
Backwash Flow Rate
Cold Water <60F
Warm Water >60F
5 GPM
7 GPM
9 GPM
11 GPM
5 GPM
8 GPM
8 GPM
11 GPM
Backwash Frequency
Every 3 days
Every 3 days
Daily
Daily
* if your home water pressure is greater than 70 PSI, you should have a pressure reduction valve installed by a certified
plumber prior to installing this product.
** the unit cannot be subjected to freezing conditions or severe damage to the system and/or your property could occur.
*** pH correction is recommended where pH levels are less than 6.5 to prevent damage to your plumbing system and
potential leaching of metals from copper and brass plumbing components and solder. Contact your dealer for
recommendations.
****
but only if pH is 8.0 to 8.5 and iron to manganese ratio is 10:1 or higher
Service flow rates are based on contaminant levels not exceeding 50% of the stated levels above.
Reduce service flow rate expectations as contaminant levels rise above this threshold, particularly if
they are approaching the stated levels above.
CONFIRM THAT YOUR WATER CONDITIONS AND AVAILABLE
BACKWASH FLOW RATES MEET THE ABOVE SPECIFICATIONS FOR
THE MODEL YOU ARE INSTALLING BEFORE COMMENCING THE
INSTALLATION PROCESS. IF IN DOUBT, CALL YOUR DEALER FOR
ADVICE. INSTALLED UNITS CANNOT BE RETURNED.
