GE 268, 263 Disinfection Of Water Conditioners, Valve Disc Operation, 25% Sodium Hypochlorite

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Valve Disc Operation

Figure 8 - Ultramax Valve

6 Rinse Drain

4 Outlet Valve

2 Bypass Valve

3 Inlet Valve

1 Regenerant Valve

Disinfection Of Water Conditioners

7 Backwash Drain Valves

5 Refill Valve

The materials of construction of the modern water conditioner will not support bacterial growth, nor will these materials contaminate a water supply. During normal use, a conditioner may become fouled with organic matter, or in some cases with bacteria from the water supply. This may result in an off-taste or odor in the water.

Some conditioners may need to be disinfected after installation and some conditioners will require periodic disinfection during their normal life.

Depending upon the conditions of use, the style of conditioner, the type of ion exchanger, and the disinfectant available, a choice can be made among the following methods.

Sodium or Calcium Hypochlorite

Application

These materials are satisfactory for use with polystyrene resins, synthetic gel zeolite, greensand and bentonites.

5.25% Sodium Hypochlorite

These solutions are available under trade names such as Clorox*. If stronger solutions are used, such as those sold for commercial laundries, adjust the dosage accordingly.

1.Dosage

A.Polystyrene resin; 1.2 fluid ounce (35.5 mL) per cubic foot.

B.Non-resinous exchangers; 0.8 fluid ounce (23.7 mL) per cubic foot.

2.Brine tank conditioners

A.Backwash the conditioner and add the required amount of hypochlorite solution to the well of the regenerant tank. The regenerant tank should have water in it to permit the solution to be carried into the conditioner.

B.Proceed with the normal regeneration.

*Clorox is a trademark of the Clorox Company.

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Contents Operations Manual Table of Contents How To Use This Manual Icons That Appear In This Manual IntroductionMechanical General Warnings And Safety InformationElectrical General System Operation Cycle Functions Cycle Water Flows Equipment Installation Valve Layout Control Layout Ultramax ControllerLocation Selection Outdoor LocationsLocation Selection Rev a Water Line Connection Water Line Connection Rev a Drain Line Drain Line ConnectionRegenerant Line Connection Not used with 3-cycle filter systemOverflow Line Connection Overflow Line Connection Rev a Electrical Connection VAC AC AdaptersController Location AC Adapter Input Application Part NumberValve Camshaft Disinfection Of Water Conditioners Valve Disc OperationSodium or Calcium Hypochlorite Application 25% Sodium HypochloriteCalcium Hypochlorite Power Loss Memory Retention Ultramax ControllerMotor Controller MemoryDisplay Icons Keypad Buttons Programming ConventionsThings You Might Need to Know Level I Programming Setting Time of DayProgramming Overview Setting Day of Week Setting Regeneration TimeSetting the Calendar Override Level II ProgrammingConditioner Operation Type Filter Operation TypeSetting Backwash Days 263 filter only Setting the Salt Amount 268 softener onlySetting Capacity Softener Default Capacity Setting Setting the Hardness conditioner onlySetting Clock Mode Setting Units of MeasureAdjusting the Cycle Times Conditioner Cycle Times Viewing the Injector TypeSetting the Service Interval Operation TypeSetting the Chlorine Generator/Salt Check conditioner only Months Since SERVICEa Level III ProgrammingPeak Flow Rate GPMa Total Water Used GAL X 100aFunction Display Text Placing Conditioner Into OperationConditioner and Filter Start-Up Action Key Duration Display SETRev a Performa Exploded View Performa Parts List Part Code Description QtyProblem Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingUltramax Series Controller Troubleshooting System Troubleshooting Intermittent or Low water pressure Rev a UltraMax System Configurations Controller Reset