Blodgett SC-GH SERIES - Manual (Page 10)

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INSTALLATION (Continued)
WATER CONDITIONING:
It is important that the water supplied to the generator be softened to no more than 2.0
grains of hardness and have a pH of 6 to 7.5. This degree of hardness can be easily
obtained with the use of a properly maintained water softener. The use of a water meter will
determine the water consumption and when the water softener needs regeneration or
recharging. Failure to comply with these water condition standards may void the warranty.
Untreated water contains scale producing minerals which can precipitate onto the surfaces
in the steam generator. Due to the temperatures in the steam generator, the minerals can
bake onto the surfaces and components. This can result in early component failure and
reduced product life. Water level probes become coated with scale. Scale may bridge
across the probe insulator from the metal extension which senses the water level in the
steam generator shell. Once this scale becomes wet, the water level control is unable to
maintain the proper water level in the steam generator.
STRAINERS and FILTERS will NOT remove minerals from the water.