AmeriWater 00M10800 User manual

29JAN09 Part Number: 98-0100
Revision A
SILEX DEIONIZER
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
MODEL: 00M10800, 00M20800
& 00M30800
Manufactured With Pride
In The USA
www.ameriwater.com • 800-535-5585
AmeriWater • 3345 Stop 8 Rd. • Dayton, OH 45414

TABLE OF CONTENTS
YOUR SILEX SYSTEM….………………………………..………1
ABOUT THE 00M10800, 00M20800 & 00M30800 MODELS ……..1
How does the Silex Deionizer work?………..….………………….1
How does the regeneration work?…...……………………….……1
About the resin pack……….…….…………..……………………….1
SILEX FEATURES…….………………………..………2
INSTALLATION-COMMON SITUATIONS OF USE…3
INSTALLATION-10 EASY STEPS……....………..….4
RESIN PACK & FILTER EXCHANGE………….………7
Resin Pack Exchange………..…………..………………………….7
Filter Cartridge Replacement…..………….……………………….8
RESIN PACK REGENERATION……………………..………9
SYSTEM BUILD DRAWING……..………….…………….10
IWAKI PUMP…………………………………………………..…….11
Installation…….……………………………………………….………11
OperatingTips…………………………………………………………11
Typical WMD/MD Series Pumps Components…………..………12
SILEX WARRANTY POLICY………..……………………….13

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YOUR SILEX SYSTEM
ABOUT THE 00M10800, 00M20800 & 00M30800 MODELS
This Silex is available in a one, two, or three series housing configuration with a
magnetic drive recirculation pump that pulls the water from the process rinse tank
through the columns with carbon, deionizer resin or special selective resin and
returns it to the tank at a flow rate of three gallons per minute.
The system can be used on both hazardous waste and non-hazardous waste
applications. When close looping a hazardous waste system the resin packs are
removed, drummed up, and new packs are put back in the Silex. When the
drum(s) are full, the waste is manifested to a hazardous waste disposal facility.
HOW DOES THE SILEX DEIONIZER WORK?
Silex is a simple, maintenance-free system. When the monitor light signals that
the product water quality has dropped below the desired quality setpoint, simply
exchange the resin packs and send them to AmeriWater for regeneration.
NOTE: AMERIWATER DOES NOT REGENERATE RESIN PACKS THAT
HAVE BEEN USED IN HAZARDOUS WASTE APPLICATIONS.
HOW DOES THE REGERNERATION WORK?
The AmeriWater regeneration center maintains the resin used in the Silex
Deionizer for non-hazardous applications. When resin packs are exhausted,
replace the packs in the Silex system with “stand-by” resin packs and return the
exhausted pack to AmeriWater for regeneration. The resin will be regenerated
and shipped within 24 hours of receipt. It’s as simple as that!
ABOUT THE RESIN PACK
The resin has a shelf life of approximately one year. The resin pack consists of
resin contained in a polypropylene bag that never has to be opened. Resin
packs are shipped in plastic sleeves to prevent the exchangers from drying out.

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SILEX FEATURES

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INSTALLATION – COMMON SITUATIONS OF USE

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INSTALLATION IN 10 EASY STEPS
1. Locate the Silex system on a firm, level foundation.
2. It is recommended, but not required, to locate the system near a standard
floor drain or sump.
CAUTION: Vent all plumbed drain lines in accordance with local plumbing codes
and / or local regulations. If a drain is not feasible, mount the system
on a raised platform so that it can be drained into a container.
3. It is recommended to install cut-off valves on the inlet and outlet sides of
each unit to facilitate changing of resin packs.
4. Connect the inlet supply hose to the hose barb fitting on the left side of the
system (while facing the label). Use the hose clamps provided with the
system to secure the hose to the hose barb fitting.
SILEX HOSE KIT # 0119-0006

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NOTE: 16 feet of hose has been provided with the Silex system. Cut the
hose to the desired lengths for the inlet hose and outlet hose and
install the provided fittings as needed (See Silex Hose Ass’y.
drawing ).
5. Connect the outlet hose to the hose barb fitting on the right side of the
system (while facing the label). Use the hose clamps provided with the
system to secure the hose to the hose barb fitting.
6. The Silex Deionizer is designed to operate at pressures up to 50 PSI
(Pounds per Square Inch). The maximum flow for each deionizer is 3
GPM (Gallons Per Minute).
7. Install the optional pre-filter, post-filter, and/or monitors (if applicable) per
the instructions provided with the optional equipment.
8. Install the resin pack(s):
a. Remove the cover plates by
unscrewing the four black
knobs on each plate. To
break the seal between the
cover plates and the upper
plates, use a slotted screw
driver in the pry notch located
in the top of each upper plate.
Open the drain valve at the
bottom of each column.
b. Remove the resin pack from
the shipping box and open the
tied end of the plastic sleeve.
DO NOT remove the resin
pack from the plastic sleeve at
this time.

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c. Stretch the resin pack
over your arm to
elongate the pack, and
feed it into the Silex
column allowing the pack
to slide out of the plastic
sleeve.
d. Replace the cover plate and
tighten the black knobs. Be sure
to tighten the knobs evenly by
screwing in the knobs in opposite
corners simultaneously. Repeat
for the other two corners.
e. Close the drain valve at the
bottom of the column.
f. Repeat steps a. through e. for each of the columns.
9. Open the air vents located on the top of the
cover plates and turn on the water supply.
Tighten the air vents closed when water begins
to escape through the vents.
10. Allow several gallons of water to run through the
Silex system. Continue running water through
the system until the water quality light changes
from red to green. The green light indicates that
the Silex is producing deionized water.
AIR VENT

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RESIN PACK & FILTER EXCHANGE
Resin Pack Exchange
1. Turn off the water supply to the Silex system.
2. Open the air vents located in the center of the cover plates.
3. Place a container under the Drain Valves located on the bottom plates of
the system. Open the valves and allow the water to drain into the
container. The container may be emptied at a drain.
4. Remove the cover plates by unscrewing the black knobs located at each
corner of the cover plates.
5. Pull the exhausted resin pack part of the way out of the column and lay it
over the top of the system.
NOTE: If the Drain Valve located on the bottom plate is not open, a vacuum will
be created making it difficult to remove the resin pack.
6. Slowly pull the exhausted pack over the side of the column while sliding it
out of the column and into the plastic sleeve that it was shipped in.
7. Remove the new resin pack from the shipping box and open the tied end
of the plastic sleeve. Stretch the resin pack over your arm to elongate
the pack. Feed the pack into the column allowing it to slide out of the
plastic sleeve. Save the plastic sleeve for the return shipment of the resin
pack at the next exchange in non-hazardous applications.
8. Carefully wipe the O-rings and the grooves on the top plate and cover
plate to remove any debris from the surfaces that must seal together.
9. Replace the cover plates and tighten the knobs. To ensure proper
tightening and a good seal, tighten the knobs in opposite corners
simultaneously. Repeat for the other two corners.
10. Turn on the water supply to the Silex system and remove trapped air by
loosening the air vents located in the center of the cover plates. Tighten
the air vents when water begins to escape through the vent. This ensures
that all of the air has been removed from the system and maximizes the
life and efficiency of the resin packs.
11. Allow water to run through the system for 1 minute prior to placing the
Silex system in service.

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Filter Cartridge Replacement
Carbon prefilter cartridges should be replaced each time the resin pack(s) are
exchanged.
1. Turn off the water supply to the system.
2. Place a container under the filter housing sumps and open the filter drain
ports on the bottom of the sumps to drain the water out of the filter
housing. Close the filter drains when water ceases to flow out of them.
3. Use the filter wrench supplied in the installation kit to turn the filter housing
counterclockwise.
4. Remove and discard the old filter cartridge(s).
5. Partially unwrap the plastic from the new filter cartridge. Holding the end
covered in plastic, place the new filter cartridge in the housing. Discard
the plastic wrapper after installation.
6. Screw the filter housing back on making sure the O-ring is in the groove
and is not pinched.

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RESIN PACK REGENERATION
Regeneration certificates are used to simplify the exchange of your exhausted
Silex system packs for non-hazardous applications. The certificate has been
purchased and will be used as payment for the resin pack regeneration service.
Simply follow these steps:
1. Fill out a regeneration certificate by printing your name, phone number,
company and address.
2. When you send each pack to AmeriWater, enclose the regeneration
certificate in the box. AmeriWater will ship you a freshly regenerated resin
pack.
3. To order more certificates, contact the company that originally sold you
the deionizer.
4. It is recommended to send the exhausted resin to AmeriWater
immediately after exchange. This will allow time for shipment and will
maintain your uninterrupted supply of deionized water.
Certificates Make Exchanging Packs a Breeze!
Fill out and enclose in box for return shipment
NO Paperwork
NO Phone Calls
NO Purchase Orders

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Warranty Policy
The buyer has a lifetime warranty on the PVC housing and a one year warranty
on all other equipment and parts, excluding non-durable components (e.g., resin
packs, carbon packs, filter cartridges, and water quality monitors); provided that
the system is not subject to abuse, misuse, alteration, neglect, freezing, accident
or negligence; and provided further that the system is not damaged as the result
of any unusual force of nature such as, but not limited to, flood, hurricane,
tornado or earthquake.
The warranty covers the replacement of equipment and/or parts only. The
warranty does not cover labor charges or travel expenses resulting from the
service of equipment. The manufacturer is excused if failure to perform its
warranty obligations is the result of strikes, government regulation, materials
shortages, or other circumstances beyond its control.
To obtain warranty service, notice must be given to the manufacturer within 30
days of the discovery of the defect.
There are no warranties on the SILEX system beyond those specifically
described above. All implied warranties, including any implied warranty of
merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose are disclaimed to the extent
they might extend beyond the above periods. The sole obligation of the
manufacturer under these warranties is to replace or repair the component or
part which proves to be defective within the specified time period, and the
manufacturer is not liable for consequential or incidental damages. No dealer,
agent, representative, or other person is authorized to extend or expand the
warranties expressly described above.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or
exclusions or limitations of incidental or consequential damage, so the limitations
and exclusions in the warranty may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to
state.

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WARNING
This product can expose you to chemicals such as vinyl chloride (used in the
production of PVC) or Nickel (used in the production of stainless steel), that
are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go
to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Dear Valued Customer,
California Proposition 65 (Prop 65) is the Safe Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986.
The State of California began enforcing amendments to California Prop 65 at the end of
August 2018. Prop 65 requires manufacturers to provide a clear and reasonable warning to
residents of California about chemicals used in products that they purchase that are
included on the Prop 65 Chemical List. The chemicals included on the list are chemicals that
are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harm. One such chemical is Vinyl Chloride, a compound used to produce Polyvinyl Chloride
(PVC). The AmeriWater system you have purchased may contain PVC or stainless steel
parts.
While warnings are only required in the State of California, AmeriWater has initiated the use
of Prop 65 labeling for all products to ensure compliance with California regulations. Please
note that the above warning does not necessarily mean that the product that you have
purchased is unsafe. Products that have been cleared for market by FDA have been
determined to be safe and effective by the United States Food and Drug Administration.
The warning is simply a requirement by the State of California. If you wish to obtain
additional information, please visit: p65warnings.ca.gov. You may also contact your
AmeriWater representative if you have any questions.
Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to continuing to serve you.