Operating instructions

IMPORTANT NOTES

A properly sized pressure tank of either style will require a minimum pump cycle of 60 seconds to reﬁ ll from the well pump on-to-off

pressure settings. If cycle time of pump is less than 60 seconds, pressure tank is too small, causing excessive wear on the pump

and probable failure of the ﬁ lter system.

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 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 Chem-Free Iron Reduction Filter.

Facts To Remember While Planning Your Installation:

WARNING

To reduce the risk associated with hazardous voltage:

• If the home electrical system requires use of the cold water system as an electrical safety ground, a jumper must be used to

ensure a sufﬁ cient ground connection across the ﬁ lter installation piping — refer installation to qualiﬁ ed personnel.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:

• Installation must comply with existing state or local plumbing codes.

• Do not install if water pressure exceeds 100 psi (689 kPa). If the system water pressure exceeds 100 psi, the installation

must use a pressure limiting valve. Contact a licensed plumbing professional if you are uncertain how to check your water

pressure.

• Do not install system where water lines could be subjected to vacuum conditions without appropriate measures for vacuum

prevention.

• Do not use torches or other heat sources near plastic plumbing, as damage may occur.

• Take care when using pliers or pipe wrenches to tighten plastic ﬁ ttings, as damage may occur.

• On plastic ﬁ ttings, use thread sealing tape only. Never use pipe sealant or pipe dope on plastic ﬁ ttings, as damage may occur.

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.

All water to be treated MUST pass through the Hydro-Charger Assembly, pressure tank and the Chem-Free Filter. Refer to the special

instructions for a split-stream installation. System may malfunction if this instruction is ignored.

If lawn sprinkling, a swimming pool, geothermal heating/cooling or water for other devices/activities are to be treated by the Chem-

Free Iron Reduction ﬁ lter, a larger model ﬁ lter MUST be selected to accommodate the higher demands of these items. The pumping

rate of the well pump must be sufﬁ cient to accommodate these items plus the backwashing requirement of the ﬁ lter. Consult your

dealer for alternative instructions if the pumping rate is insufﬁ cient.

Remember that the ﬁ lter INLET is attached to the pipe that supplies water (i.e. runs to the pump) and OUTLET is the line that runs

toward the water heater or other water treatment equipment device.

Before commencing the installation, it is advisable to study the existing piping system and to determine the size, number and type of

ﬁ ttings required. Typical system schematics shown in Figure 1 will be of assistance.

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