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Iron and Manganese
New Copper Pipes
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• Do not let the system freeze. Damage to the tank may result.
• A bypass valve should be installed on every system to facilitate installation and service.
• Observe all local plumbing and building codes when installing the system.
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The ScaleSolver™ differs from a conventional softener or media filter in a number of key respects.
• Please see the “important note about iron, manganese and copper” above.
• Please see the note about “Using ScaleSolver™ with other water treatment equipment” on the
previous page.
IMPORTANT NOTES: Iron, Manganese and Copper in the Water Supply
CAUTIONS!
NOTES TO INSTALLER
• 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 system operates in an UP-Flow, fluidize bed mode,
having a level surface is more important than with a softener or media filter.
• The system is light and only partially filled with media. This is normal. The UP-flow operation of the
system requires a lot of freeboard to allow the bed to fully fluidize.
• The system has no underbed so you can tip the system over without any fear of upsetting the media.
This makes transportation and installation much easier than conventional systems.
Just as with conventional water softening media, ScaleSolver™ needs to be protected from excess levels of certain
metals that can easily coat the active surface, reducing its effectiveness over time. Public water supplies rarely, if
ever, present a problem, howerver 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 should be less than 1.3 mg/L.
Copper in the system usually originates from new copper plumbing upstream of the ScaleSolver™ system.
If this
condition exists, we recommend waiting 3-4 weeks before placing the system in operation. This will allow
the copper surfaces to be fully flushed and develop a natural protective surface.
To further minimize any
problem with excess copper, the plumbers should be advised to avoid applying excess flux on the inner surfaces of
the pipe and to use a low-corrosivity water soluble flux listed under the ASTM B813 standard. Once the plumbing
connections are complete, place the ScaleSolver™ in bypass prior to following the startup procedure and flush the
plumbing for at least 10 minutes.
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
ScaleSolver SS-7722
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