Installation manual

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ENVISION RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION MANUAL
Water Quality
In ground water situations where scaling could be heavy or where biological growth such as iron bacteria will be present,
a closed loop system is recommended. The heat exchanger coils in ground water systems may, over a period of time, lose
heat exchange capabilities due to a buildup of mineral deposits inside. These can be cleaned, but only by a qualified service
mechanic, as special solutions and pumping equipment are required. Hot water generator coils can likewise become scaled
and possibly plugged. In areas with extremely hard water, the owner should be informed that the heat exchanger may
require occasional flushing.
Units with cupronickel heat exchangers are recommended for open loop applications due to the increased resistance to
build-up and corrosion, along with reduced wear caused by acid cleaning.
General Installation Information cont.
Material Copper 90/10 Cupro-Nickel 316 Stainless Steel
pH Acidity/Alkalinity 7- 9 7 - 9 7 - 9
Scaling Calcium and Magnesium Carbonate (Total Hardness) less than 350 ppm (Total Hardness) less than 350 ppm (Total Hardness) less than 350 ppm
Hydrogen Sulfide
Less than .5 ppm (rotten egg smell
appears at 0.5 PPM)
10 - 50 ppm Less than 1 ppm
Sulfates Less than 125 ppm Less than 125 ppm Less than 200 ppm
Chlorine Less than .5 ppm Less than .5 ppm Less than .5 ppm
Chlorides Less than 20 ppm Less than125 ppm Less than 300 ppm
Carbon Dioxide Less than 50 ppm 10 - 50 ppm 10- 50 ppm
Ammonia Less than 2 ppm Less than 2 ppm Less than 20 ppm
Ammonia Chloride Less than .5 ppm Less than .5 ppm Less than .5 ppm
Ammonia Nitrate Less than .5 ppm Less than .5 ppm Less than .5 ppm
Ammonia Hydroxide Less than .5 ppm Less than .5 ppm Less than .5 ppm
Ammonia Sulfate Less than .5 ppm Less than .5 ppm Less than .5 ppm
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Less than 1000 ppm 1000-1500 ppm 1000-1500 ppm
LSI Index
+0.5 to -.05 +0.5 to -.05
Iron, Fe
2
+ (Ferrous)
Bacterial Iron Potential
< .2 ppm < .2 ppm < .2 ppm
Iron Oxide
Less than 1 ppm. Above this level
deposition will occur.
Less than 1 ppm. Above this level
deposition will occur.
Less than 1 ppm. Above this level
deposition will occur.
Suspended Solids
Less than 10 ppm and filtered for max of
600 micron size
Less than 10 ppm and filtered for max of
600 micron size
Less than 10 ppm and filtered for max of
600 micron size
Threshold Velocity (Fresh Water) < 6 ft/sec < 6 ft/sec < 6 ft/sec
Grains = PPM divided by 17 • mg/l is equivalent to PPM
2/8/08
Corrosion
Erosion
Iron Fouling
(Biological Growth)
+0.5 to -.05