Aqua-Pure MCA2001M - Manual (Page 5)

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To measure the pumping rate of your pump, follow these instructions:
a. Make certain no water is being drawn. Open spigot nearest pressure tank. When pump starts, close spigot and measure time (in seconds) to refi ll
pressure tank (when pump shuts off). This fi gure represents CYCLE TIME.
b. With the pressure tank full, draw water into a container of known volume, measure the number of gallons drawn until the pump starts again. This
is DRAW-DOWN. Divide this fi gure by CYCLE TIME and multiply the result by 60 to arrive at the PUMPING RATE in gallons per minute (gpm). To aid in
your calculation, insert the data in the following formula:
DRAW-DOWN ______ (gals.) ÷ CYCLE TIME ______ (secs.) x 60 = PUMPING RATE ______(gpm)
EXAMPLE:
CYCLE TIME is 65 secs.; DRAW-DOWN is 6 gals.; then PUMPING RATE equals: 6 gals. ÷ 65 secs. x 60 = 5.5 gpm
IMPORTANT NOTE IMPORTANT NOTE
The addition of the Hydro-Charger to the pumping system or plumbing and other water treatment devices (such as an acid neutralizer) may reduce the
fl ow rate at the fi lter drain to an inadequate level to properly backwash the fi lter. If you are uncertain whether your fl ow rate is adequate, contact your
dealer BEFORE installing your MCA Series Iron Reduction System, so that corrective action, if required, may be taken.
Installation Site Selection:
Select the location of your iron 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 iron reduction system in the supply line BEFORE the water heater. Temperatures above 100°F (38°C) will damage the iron reduction
system and void the factory warranty.
5) DO NOT install the iron reduction 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 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 40°F (4°C).
• Do not install on hot water supply lines. The maximum operating water temperature of this iron reduction system is 100°F (38°C).
• Do not install in direct sunlight or outdoors.