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Ferric (red water), and bacterial and organically bound irons are insoluble. This water softener w ill

not remove ferric or bacterial iron. This iron is visible immediately when drawn from a faucet

because it has oxidized before reaching the home. It appears as small cloudy yellow, orange, or

reddish suspended particles. After the water stands for a period of time, the particles settle to the

bottom of the container. Generally these irons are removed from water by filtration. Chlorination

is also recommended for bacterial iron.

Colloidal and inorganically bound iron is of ferric or ferrous form that will not filter or exchange

out of water. This water softener will not remove colloidal iron. In some instances, treatment may

improve colloidal iron water. Colloidal iron water usually has a yellow appearance when drawn.

After standing for several hours, the color persists and the iron does not settle, but remains

suspended in the water.

3. Acidity or acid water is caused by carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide. This water softener will

not improve an acid condition in water. Acid water can be corrosive to plumbing, plumbing

fixtures, water heaters, and other water using applia nces. In can also damage and cause premature

failure of seals, diaphrag ms, etc., in wate r handling equipment.

A chemical analysis is needed to measure the degree of acidity in water. This is called the pH of

water. Water testing below 6.9 pH is acidic. The lower the pH reading, the greater the acidity. A

neutralizer filter or a chemical feed pump are usually recommended to treat acid water.

4. Sediment is fine, foreign material particles suspended in water. This water softener will not

remove sediment. This material is most often clay or silt. Extreme amounts of sediment may give

the water a cloudy appearance. A sediment filter installed ahead of the water softener normally

corrects this situation.

Installation Requirements

Tools and Parts Needed

Assemble the required tools before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with

any tools listed here.

• Screwdriver • Tape Measure

• Pliers

If using Soldered Copper Pipe

• Tubing cutter • Lead--free solder and flux

• Propane torc h • Emery cloth, sandpaper or stee l wool

• Misc. copper pipe fittings

If using Threaded Pipe

• Pipe cutter or hacksaw • Pipe joint compound

• Threading tool • Misc. threaded pipe fittings

If using CPVC Plastic

• Pipe cutter • Solvent cement

• Hacksaw • Primer

• Adjustable wrench • Misc. CPVC pipe fittings

If using Other

• Other pipe and fittings suitable for potable water supply as required by piping system

manufa cturer and local codes and/or or dinances.

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