6
PHIX
®
Cartridge System
Owners Manual
1.4 PHIX Cartridge Design Considerations
1. The PHIX Cartridge System treats acidic wastewater only.
2. The PHIX Cartridge System is designed for under the sink installations.
3. The PHIX Cartridge System cannot intercept solids, fats, oils or grease from the wastewater. An
interceptor is recommended for solids, oil and grease. For more information on interceptors, please
visit www.Zurn.com or contact a Zurn Customer Care Representative at 1-855-ONE-ZURN.
1.5 PHIX Cartridge Parts and Components
The PHIX Cartridge System is constructed from fiberglass reinforced polypropylene and schedule 80
PP pipe. The material of construction has a high resistance to numerous chemicals.
The PHIX Cartridge System comes in one size. It is shipped pre-assembled and includes a bucket,
supporting bracket and two prescribed packages of PHIX Media.
The PHIX Cartridge System design has three (3) main components: 1) Top Manifold; 2) Internal
Skeleton; and 3) Cartridge Body. See Figure 1.2.
The PHIX Cartridge System attaches easily to the underside of a sink. Wastewater from the sink flows down
through the center column. Solids settle to the bottom of the cartridge body. The wastewater then flows back up
through the treatment chamber and is treated by the PHIX Media. Neutralization of the acidic wastewater occurs
upon contact with the PHIX Media. The treated wastewater then exits the unit through the outlet on the side of
the top manifold.
NOTE: Any modifications to the unit will alter the ability of the System to effectively treat wastewater.
1.5.1 Top Manifold
The Top manifold of the cartridge houses the unit’s three main connections (Figure 1.3):
A)
Threads to the sink drain;
B)
Connection to the drain pipe; and
C)
Threads into the Body of the PHIX Cartridge.
1.5.2 Internal Skeleton and Cartridge Body
The Internal Skeleton directs the flow of the wastewater through the system, and facilitates contact
with the PHIX Media whereby the acidic wastewater is neutralized prior to discharge. The Cartridge
body makes up the treatment chamber. The parts and components operate as follows (Figure 1.4):
1. The filter plates and filter help to contain the PHIX Media in the treatment chamber. The PHIX
Media sits in the treatment chamber just above the media filter plate.
2. The center column inserts into the cartridge body and channels wastewater from the sink and to
the bottom of the cartridge body. The zone below the media filter plate allows for any fine PHIX Media
particles to settle out
3. Wastewater flows up from the bottom and through perforated Media filter plate to the treatment
chamber where it comes into contact with PHIX Media.
4. The neutralized wastewater flows through the filter which retains the PHIX Media inside the PHIX
Cartridge. The top and bottom filter plates support the filter in place.
5. The treated wastewater exits the unit through the top manifold and into the drain pipe.
The PHIX Cartridge System is available in one standard design to neutralize acidic wastewater. Each unit is
configured for standard North American sink drain down times.
