AquaMaster
®
Owner’s Manual 1/21/2021 6
Checklist Before Installation
Refer to this checklist before installation.
Water Quality—If the water supply contains sand, sulfur, bacteria, iron bacteria, tannins, algae, oil, acid, or
other unusual substances, consider pre-treating the water to remove these contaminants before the water
supply enters the appliance, unless the appliance is represented as being capable of treating these
contaminants in its specifications.
The appropriate AquaMaster
®
Water Filter can address these water shortcomings. Contact your water
treatment specialist for assistance in obtaining appropriate pre-treatment before the water supply enters this
appliance.
Iron—A common problem found in many water supplies is iron. It is important to know what type of and how
much iron is in the water supply.
(sometimes called clear
Only type of iron that can be treated with a water softener. See Maximum Ferrous Iron in
Specifications.
Ferric Iron
Insoluble and the particles can eventually foul a resin bed. It should be filtered out before
the water reaches the softener
Organic Iron or Bacterial
Iron
Attached to other organic compounds in the water. Additional treatment is needed to
remove this type of iron
Not dissolved, yet stays in suspension. A softener cannot remove this type of iron
* If the water supply contains ferrous iron, a commercially available resin bed cleaner should be used every six months. Follow the
instructions on the container. The hardness setting increases by 4 grains per gallon for every 1 mg/L (ppm) of ferrous iron
programmed into the controller.
Water Characteristics—The conditioner requires a pH of 7 or above to function properly. An iron test to
determine iron levels is also necessary. An Acid Neutralizing Filter may be necessary if pH levels are below 7.
Water Hardness—Double check the hardness of the water with the test strips provided to verify that your
appliance is the right one for the job. If the result of your hardness test strip
reaches the test maximum of 25 grains per gallon (427.5 ppm), mix 1 cup (0.25
liters) tap water with 1 cup (0.25 liters) distilled water. Then retest this mixture for
hardness. Multiply your reading by 2 and use this setting number.
• Model AMP5000 will condition water for up to 70 grains of hardness per
gallon (1,197 mg/L).
• Model AMP5100 will condition water for up to 90 grains of hardness per
gallon (1,539 mg/L).
• Model AMP5500 is FOR MUNICIPALLY-SUPPLIED WATER without iron. Model AMP5500 will condition
water up to 35 grains of hardness per gallon (600 mg/L).
Water Pressure—Not less than 20 psi or greater than 120 psi (1.4–8.4 bar) constant. If water pressure
exceeds 70 psi (4.8 bar), a pressure regulator is recommended.*
Water Supply Flow Rate—A minimum of 2 gallons (7.6 liters) for AMP5000 & AMP5100, or minimum of 3
gallons (11.4 liters) for AMP5500 per minute or equal to the backwash flow rate of the particular model is
recommended. For the purposes of plumbing sizing, only the rated service flow rate and corresponding
pressure loss may be used. Prolonged operation of a water conditioner at flow rates exceeding the tested
service flow rate may compromise performance.
Water Temperature—Not less than 40° or greater than 120°F (6°–49°C).
*Applies to US plumbing codes. Check the plumbing codes of your country.
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