IONICO IQ - When To Add Salt; Bacteriostatic - An Ionics Exclusive

When To Add Salt
The brine tank has a capacity up to 250 Ibs. of nugget or pellet salt. You can add salt whenever it is
most convenient for you, but it is important to replenish the supply before the pellets reach the "add
salt" level indicated by the label on the salt storage tank.
Bridging Or Caking
The salt platform in your brine tank has been engineered to eliminate salt bridging or caking.
However, under certain atmospheric conditions these circumstances can occur and will prevent the
salt from coming in contact with the water level. When your water seems to be hard, check the salt in
the storage tank. If it appears to be bridging or caking, break it up with a short wooden stick. In doing
so, be careful not to probe the full depth of the brine tank because you may damage the salt platform.
Bacteriostatic — An Ionics Exclusive
If your Ionics Water Conditioner is an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Registered
Bacteriostatic model, you have two unique added features. First, this unit inhibits the growth of
bacteria within the S-759 ion exchange filter media bed. Second, it reduces and in many cases
completely eliminates organic tastes, odors and colors from the water.
Inside the Bacteriostatic model water conditioner a layer of HYgene* silver-impregnated activated
carbon (EPA-Registered Bacteriostatic Water Filter Media) is placed on top of the S-759 mineral. The
silver acts as the inhibiting agent while the activated carbon adsorbs objectionable tastes, odors and
colors.
IT IS A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
Only use EPA Registered HYgene silver-impregnated carbon replacement media in this unit. Use of
any medium other than HYgene silver carbon manufactured by Puronics Water Systems, Inc. is a
violation of the proper operation of the unit, and voids the manufacturer's warranty. For your
protection, do not accept a replacement media unless it is factory-sealed with both the tape and label
reading "HYgene" manufactured by Puronics Water Systems, Inc.. The EPA has restricted the
Bacteriostatic models for use only on treated municipally supplied tap water, which precludes its use
on well water.