Aqua-Pure APIF100 - Manual (Page 7)

Locate Water Conditioning Equipment Correctly:
Select the location of your iron and manganese reduction system with care. Various conditions which contribute to proper location are as follows:
1) Locate as close as possible to water supply source.
2) Locate as close as possible to a drain.
3) Locate in correct relationship to other water conditioning equipment (Figure 1, page 3-1).
4) Locate the system in the supply line BEFORE the water heater. Temperatures above 110°F (43.3°C) will damage the system and void the factory
warranty.
5) DO NOT install the system in a location where freezing temperatures occur. Freezing may cause permanent damage and will also void the factory
warranty.
6) Allow suffi cient space around the installation for easy servicing.
7) Provide a non-switched 110V, 60Hz (220V, 50Hz for specifi ed systems) power source for the control valve.
WARNING
To reduce the risk associated with ingestion of contaminants:
• Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:
• Protect from freezing, relieve pressure and drain system when temperatures are expected to drop below 33°F (0.6°C).
• Do not install on hot water supply lines. The maximum operating water temperature of this fi lter system is 110°F (43.3°C).
The Importance of Your Pressure Tank:
The pressure tank found on private well systems becomes an integral part of the iron and manganese reduction system by providing necessary mixing and
“residence time” to the “hydro-charged” water. While the iron and manganese reduction system will perform satisfactorily with either a captive-air (bladder) type
pressure tank or a standard air-to-water type with an air volume control (air-relief valve), the bladder type requires more careful adjustment of the hydro-charger to
prevent gasses from collecting in the pressure tank and the head area of the media tank.
Under more severe operating conditions (low pH, high iron, manganese, and small concentrations of sulfur), a standard air-to-water type pressure tank with an
air-relief valve MUST be used (if a bladder type tank is already in place, do not remove it, install the air-to-water pressure tank between the hydro-charger and the
bladder type tank).
IMPORTANT NOTE
If your pressure tank (or any part of your water system) is not functioning properly, corrective action MUST be taken before installation of your iron
and manganese reduction system.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:
• Do not use a torch or other high temperature sources near fi lter system, cartridges, plastic fi ttings or plastic plumbing;
• On plastic fi ttings, never use pipe sealant or pipe dope. Use PTFE thread tape only, pipe dope properties may deteriorate plastic;
• Take care when using pliers or pipe wrenches to tighten plastic fi ttings, as damage may occur if over tightening occurs.
To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to plugged water lines:
• Pay particular attention to correct orientation of control valve. Water fl ow should match arrow on control valve. The inlet and outlet of other water treatment
equipment products will vary depending on the control valve brand used.
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