Aqua-Pure CSX200 - Manual (Page 13)

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SECTION 4: FINE TUNING THE CSX SULFUR REDUCTION SYSTEM
In order to make the installation and operation of your sulfur reduction system the most economical, a brief discussion of the concept of dilution must be under-
taken. Dilution is defi ned as the reduction of concentration of a particular constituent by the addition of another. In the case of sulfur reduction media, the dilution
is performed with the addition of treated water. The idea of dilution rate and ratio may be best demonstrated by several examples.
EXAMPLE 1
Initial concentration: 1 Gallon of sulfur reduction media
If we add: 1 Gallon of water
Total solution: 2 Gallons of mixture
In the fi nal 2 gallons of mixture, 1/2 (1 gallon out of 2 gallons) is sulfur reduction
media. This can be stated two different ways. First, the dilution ratio is 1:1 (1
gallon sulfur reduction media/1 gallon water) or secondly, by saying a 50% dilu-
tion was performed (1/2, i.e. 50%, of the fi nal mixture is sulfur reduction media).
EXAMPLE 2
Initial concentration: 1 Gallon of sulfur reduction media
If we add: 3 Gallons of water
Total Solution: 4 Gallons of mixture
In this example, we end up with 1 gallon of sulfur reduction media in 4 gallons of mixture, therefore 1/4 or 25% of the fi nal mixture is sulfur reduction media.
Again this can be stated two different ways, fi rst, the dilution ratio is 1:3 (1 gallon /3 gallons water) and secondly by saying a 25% dilution was performed (1/4,
i.e. 25%, of the fi nal mixture is sulfur reduction media).
EXAMPLE 3
Suppose we have performed a 1:1 (50%) dilution by mixing 1 gallon of sulfur reduction media with 1 gallon of water. We now have a total of 2 gallons of mixture.
After performing the dilution, we decide the mixture is not concentrated enough, so we add 1 gallon of sulfur reduction media to the 2 gallon mixture. The ratio
of sulfur reduction media to water is now 2:1 (2 gallons of sulfur reduction media/1 gallon of water) and the total amount of mixture is now 3 gallons. The sulfur
reduction media is now diluted 2/3, 66.7% (2 gallons sulfur reduction media/3 gallons mixture).
IMPORTANT NOTES IMPORTANT NOTES
A ratio relates the different components of a mixture, when they all have the same units of measure, i.e. gallons of sulfur reduction media to gallons of water,
ounces of sulfur reduction media to ounces of water, pounds of sulfur reduction media to pounds of water, etc. In the examples above the ratios were ex-
pressed as 1:1, 1:3 and 2:1.
A dilution rate relates one component to the total mixture.
The fi nal amounts of sulfur reduction media and water mixed together in your installation should be recorded below.
Mixture Ratio
____ gallons sulfur reduction media _____1.0____
____ gallons water ____________
These two numbers can be used to determine the mixture ratio. By dividing the gallons of water by the gallons of sulfur reduction mediaan easy to remember
ratio can be found (see following example).
EXAMPLE 4
Suppose a fi nal mixture contains 2 gallons of sulfur reduction media and 4 gallons of water:
Ratio = 2:4 then Mixture Ratio = 2/2:4/2 = 1.0:2.0
Suppose we now wish to make up 12 gallons of solution, we would mix 4 gallons of sulfur reduction media with 8 gallons of water. This mixture contains 1 gallon
of sulfur reduction media for every 2 gallons of water, therefore our ratio of 1:2 is maintained.
Any amount of solution can be mixed using the following formulas.
Desired Gallons of Solution
Mixture Ratio of sulfur reduction media+ Mixture Ratio of Water = Gallons of sulfur reduction media Required
Desired gallons of solution - gallons of sulfur reduction media= gallons of water
Using the above example:
CAUTION CAUTION
To reduce the risk associated with skin, eye, and respiratory tract irrita-
tion from water treatment chemicals:
• Several types of water treatment chemicals may be used in this product,
depending upon the application. During installation and use, exposure may
cause irritation to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract.
• Utilize a NIOSH-approved dust fi lter mask, protective gloves, and appropri-
ate eye protection when handling and pouring water treatment chemicals.
• To request an MSDS relating to the media included with this product, call
203-238-8965 or go to www.3M.com, select country, and use the search
engine to search MSDS. For emergencies, call 800-364-3577 or 651-737-
6501 (24 hours).