Specifications

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Disinfection of Water
Conditioners
The materials of construction of the modern water
conditioner will not support bacterial growth, nor will
these materials contaminate a water supply. However,
the normal conditions existing during shipping, storage
and installation indicate the advisability of disinfecting
a conditioner a er installation, before the conditioner is
used to treat potable water. In addition, during normal
use, a conditioner may become fouled with organic ma er
or in some cases with bacteria from the water supply.
Thus every conditioner should be disinfected a er
installation, some will require periodic disinfection
during their normal life, and in a few cases disinfection
with every regeneration would be recommended.
Depending upon the conditions of use, the style
of conditioner, the type of ion exchanger, and the
disinfectant available, a choice can be made among the
following methods.
Application
These materials are satisfactory for use with polystyrene
resins, synthetic gel zeolite, greensand and bentonites.
5.25% Sodium Hypochlorite
These solutions are available under trade names such
as Clorox Bleach*. If stronger solutions are used, such as
those sold for commercial laundries, adjust the dosage
accordingly.
1. Dosage
a. Polystyrene resin: 1.2 fl uid ounces per cubic foot.
b. Non-resinous exchangers: 0.8 fl uid ounce per cubic
foot.
2. Brine tank conditioners
a. Backwash the conditioner and add the required
amount of hypochlorite solution to the brine well of
the brine tank. (The brine tank should have water
in it to permit the solution to be carried into the
conditioner.)
b. Proceed with the normal regeneration. This will
fl ush and condition the unit for use.
Calcium Hypochlorite
Calcium hypochlorite, 70% available chlorine, is available
in several forms including tablets and granules. These solid
materials may be used directly without dissolving before
use.
1. Dosage
a. Two grains (approximately 0.1 ounce) per cubic
foot.
2. Brine tank conditioners
a. Backwash the conditioner and add the required
amount of hypochlorite to the brine well of the
brine tank. (The brine tank should have water in it
to permit the chlorine solution to be carried into the
conditioner.)
b. Proceed with the normal regeneration. This will
fl ush and condition the unit for use.
*Clorox is a registered trademark of The Clorox Company.
Caution: Do NOT install on water that is microbiologically unsafe,
or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or a er the system.