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USER'S GUIDE
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EUG
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Iron:
When water is pumped to the surface, iron occurs in its soluble ferrous form.
The insoluble ferrous ions oxidize upon exposure to air or dissolved oxygen.
These and other chemical reactions cause insoluble gelatinous deposits.
Impact on
water
Hardly any impact on health.
Neutralizes the effectiveness of medication.
Alters the taste, resulting in decreased water consumption.
Impact on
system
Cause: Gelatinous compounds.
Effect: Harmful to nipples, electric water valves if used.
Action
Eliminate the iron from the system if iron content > 0.2 mg/l!
Calcium:
Hardness:
Any deposits in the lines will usually remain there.
If a chemical reaction takes place between mineral substances present, some inorganic compounds can
serve as energy and nutrient source for the micro-organisms living in the water.
Impact on health
Not harmful.
Alters the taste, resulting in decreased water consumption.
Impact on
system
Cause: Water becomes more conductive.
Effect: Corrosion and calcium deposits.
Action
Soften the water.
Medication
Harmful
effects of
medication
Some substances in the medication may loosen the organic deposits in the lines.
Antibiotics: high risk of strong and rapid growth of moulds that use the sugar of some
medicines as nutrient, resulting in gelatinous deposits.
Impact on health
Products lose their effectiveness.
Impact on
system
Cause: Some substances in the medication may loosen the organic deposits in the li
nes.
Effect: Nipple leakages.
Cause: Gelatinous deposits.
Effect: Obstructions.
Action
Make sure lines are clean before administering medication.
Clean the drinking system at regular intervals.
Disinfect and flush properly after each medication.
Residues of cleaning agents may reduce the effectiveness of the medicines.
Cleaning and disinfection
Keep in mind the strength of the solutions and follow the supplier’s instructions for use!
Always read the instructions of cleaning agents and disinfectants!
Check whether the product may be used in an occupied house!
Be aware of the implications of the combined use of different types of cleaning agents and disinfectants!
Calcium and iron
deposits (inorganic)
Remove by using acid agents.
Bacteria and moulds Remove by using a chlorine-based disinfectant.
Organic
deposits
Remove by using an alkaline cleaning agent.
Clean and disinfect the lines at regular intervals. Most agents only work properly with regular cleaning.
Disinfect and flush properly after each medication.
