Aqua-Pure MCA2001M - Manual (Page 6)

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The Importance Of Your Pressure Tank:
The pressure tank found on private well systems becomes an integral part of the MCA Series Iron Reduction System by providing necessary mixing and
“residence time” to the “Hydro-Charged” water. While the MCA Series Iron Reduction System will perform satisfactorily with either a captive-air (bladder)
type pressure tank or a standard air-to-water type with an air volume control (air-relief valve), the bladder type requires more careful adjustment of the
Hydro-Charger to prevent gases from collecting in the pressure tank and the head area of the media tank.
IMPORTANT NOTES 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 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 MCA
Series Iron Reduction System.
Facts to Remember While Planning The Installation:
1) All installation procedures MUST conform to local and state plumbing codes.
2) If lawn sprinklers, a swimming pool, or geothermal heating/cooling or water for other devices/activities are to be treated by the iron reduction
system, a larger model MUST be selected to accommodate the higher fl ow rate plus the backwashing requirements of the iron reduction system.
Consult your Dealer/Installer or our Customer Service Department at 1-800-222-7880 for alternative instructions if the pumping rate is insuffi cient.
3) Remember that the iron reduction system INLET is attached to the pipe that supplies water (i.e. delivers water from the well pump or after the
water meter) and the OUTLET is the line that runs toward the water heater.
CAUTION
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.
4) Before beginning the installation review the existing piping system and to determine the size, number and type of fi ttings required.
WARNING
To reduce the risk associated with a 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 connec-
tion across the iron reduction system installation piping — refer installation to qualifi ed personnel.
5) Sweep the fl oor to eliminate objects that could pierce the media tank.