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HydraMaster Corporation
HARD WATER AREA MAP
The following map defines areas in the United States which compromise fluid
related components such as hoses, fittings, heaters, pumps, valves and water cooled
engines. For other countries, hard water area maps can be obtained from geological
societies.
WATER SOFTENER
Cleaning efficiency and equipment life is increased, chemical use decreased, and
the appearance of cleaned carpets enhanced when water softeners are incorporated
in hard water areas. The manufacturer strongly urges the use of water softener
units in areas exceeding 3½ grains per gallon. Failure to use a water softener in
these areas will invalidate the machine’s warranty. Using a Hard Water Area map
as a reference, determine the quality of water in your area and take action immedi-
ately, if necessary.
Reports from several of our machine users commending the results of the use of
water softeners in conjunction with their machines prompts us to recommend the
procedure to everyone in a “hard water” area.
The relatively low cost of a water softener service is more than made up for by an
increased life of machine parts, reduced chemical costs and continued cleaning
efficiency. The water softener will also increase the effectiveness of the cleaning
chemicals, therefore less chemical will be needed.
Contact a water softener distributor in your area for information on the rental of a
simple water treatment unit to carry in your truck. Be sure to change the water
softener in accordance with the capability of the softener. For example: If the
softener will treat 900 gallons of water and the machine uses an average of 30
gallons per hour, for an average of 5 hours a day, this equals 150 gallons per day.
In 6 days the machine would use 900 gallons of water. Therefore, the softener
would need to be changed every 6 working days for maximum softening.
WASTE WATER DISPOSAL ADVISORY
There are laws in most communities prohibiting the dumping of recovered “gray”
water from carpet cleaning in any place but a sanitary treatment system.
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