LifeSource ScaleSolver SSC-4025 User manual

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Version 10.17.2013
Installation, Operation and
Maintenance Manual
ScaleSolver Systems
Chemical Free, Salt Free, Scale Prevention
Model: SSC-4025 1”
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Cautions ............................................................................................................ 5
Notes to the Installer......................................................................................... 6
Mounting the System........................................................................................ 6
Replacing PowerTAC™ Cartridge .................................................................... 7
Note to the Homeowner ................................................................................... 8
Good Practices
Warranty
ScaleSolver™ Specications
Introduction
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INTRODUCTION
• Chemical free scale prevention. Cost savings and environmental benets.
• Virtually maintenance free. No salt bags or other chemicals to buy, transport and store.
• No electricity, no wastewater, completely self-contained.
• Beneficial minerals retained for more healthful drinking water.
• Improves the efciency of water-using appliances.
• Simple installation – no electrical and drain hookup.
• Safe for landscaping and lawn watering. No need to costly bypass plumbing.
• Compatible with all on-site and community wastewater treatment systems.
• Not subject to water softener restrictions and “bans”.
The LifeSource ScaleSolver™ provides protection from scale formation throughout the home. The ScaleSolver™
can be installed at the point of entry to treat your entire home, both hot and cold water, or it can be located
directly before a water heater or other device (e.g. sauna, etc) that requires protection from hard water.
ScaleSolver™ reduces or eliminates scale formation on internal and external plumbing surfaces as well as reduc-
ing spotting and streaking normally associated with hard water. ScaleSolver™prevents scale by transforming the
normal dissolved hardness minerals into undissolved crystal micro-particles. These crystals stay suspended in the
water and have a greatly reduced ability to react and attach to surfaces like dissolved hardness does. Therefore
the problem of internal buildup of scale in pipes, water heaters and on xtures and glass is greatly reduced.
ScaleSolver™ is not a water softener. Low or phosphate-free cleaning products are recommended to achieve
optimum results. Modern surfactant or detergent based, liquid soaps are preferred over old-fashioned caustic
solid soaps.
Unlike softened water, ScaleSolver™ treated water maintains the benecial, essential mineral content of your
water and is safe to drink.
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EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Template Assisted Crystallization is registered trademark
of Next Filtration Technologies, Inc.
The ScaleSolver™ SSC-4025 is complete, self-contained, loaded with media and ready to use. A simple inlet and
outlet connection is all that is required for installation. Please review operating pressures, temperatures and water
chemistry limitations to ensure compatibility.
PowerTAC™ Physical Properties
• Composition - Specially treated polymer
• Size - 0.450 - 650mm in sealed replaceable cartridge
Operating Conditions
Can be used in continuous or intermittent operation. Install on cold water
supply only. No backwash required.
Water Chemistry Specifications
• pH 6.5 to 8.5
• Max. Hardness 75 grains (1300 ppm CaCO3)
• Temperature 41 to 140˚ F (5-60˚ C)
• Max. Chlorine <3 ppm
• Max. Iron, ferrous 0.3 mg/I
• Max. Manganese 0.05 mg/I
• Max. Copper 1.3 mg/I
• Oil & H2S Remove pre PowerTAC™
• Polyphosphates Remove pre PowerTAC™
Specifications
• Max. Dimensions 24.5” x 7.25”
• psi @ Flow Rate 1 psi @15 gpm (0.1 bar @ 57 Lpm)
• Max. Temperature 100˚ F (37.8˚ C)
• Max. Pressure 90 psi
Using ScaleSolver™ with other water treatment equipment.
Due to the unique properties of ScaleSolver™ , there are some unique requirements
for using ScaleSolver™ in conjunction with filtration or other forms of water
treatment.
1. ScaleSolver™ must be the last stage in the treatment chain. Do not install any
lters after ScaleSolver™ or before any devices for which scale prevention is
required. POU lters, e.g. carbon or RO are exempt from this requirement.
2. Do not apply phosphate or any other antiscalant either before or after
ScaleSolver™.
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Iron and Manganese
New Copper Pipes
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• Do not let the system freeze. Damage to the tank may result.
• A bypass valve should be installed on every system to facilitate installation and service.
• Observe all local plumbing and building codes when installing the system.
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The ScaleSolver™ differs from a conventional softener or media lter in a number of key respects.
• Please see the “important note about iron, manganese and copper” above.
• Please see the note about “Using ScaleSolver™ with other water treatment equipment” on the
previous page.
IMPORTANT NOTES: About Iron, Manganese and Copper in the Water Supply
CAUTIONS!
NOTES TO INSTALLER
• System must be operated in a vertical position. Do not lay it down during operation. The system may be placed
in any position for shipping and installation but must be operated in the vertical position.
• Place the system on a smooth, level surface. Because the system operates in an UP-Flow, uidize bed mode,
having a level surface is more important than with a softener or media lter.
• The system is light and only partially lled with media. This is normal. The UP-ow operation of the
system requires a lot of freeboard to allow the bed to fully uidize.
• The system has no underbed so you can tip the system over without any fear of upsetting the media.
This makes transportation and installation much easier than conventional systems.
Just as with conventional water softening media, ScaleSolver™ needs to be protected from excess levels of certain
metals that can easily coat the active surface, reducing its effectiveness over time. Public water supplies rarely, if
ever, present a problem, but if the water supply is from a private well conrm that the levels of iron (Fe) and manga-
nese (Mn) are less than 0.3 mg/L and 0.05 mg/L respectively. Copper should be less than 1.3 mg/L.
Copper in the system usually originates from new copper plumbing upstream of the ScaleSolver™ system. If this
condition exists, we recommend waiting 3-4 weeks before placing the system in operation. This will allow
the copper surfaces to be fully flushed and develop a natural protective surface. To further minimize any
problem with excess copper the plumbers should be advised to avoid applying excess ux on the inner surfaces of
the pipe and to use a low-corrosivity water soluble flux listed under the ASTM B813 standard. Once the plumbing
connections are complete, place the ScaleSolver™ in bypass prior to following the startup procedure and ush the
plumbing for at least 10 minutes.
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MOUNTING THE SYSTEM
Before mounting the ScaleSolver™ system, please consider the following:
• The system must be mounted with sufcient access to replace the PowerTAC™ Cartridge. The ScaleSolver™ is
24 -1/2" inches tall. An additional 3 inches should be allowed below the bottom of the system to provide proper
access when changing cartridges.
• The system must be mounted with hardware capable of supporting 20 lbs. or more of weight.
• The mounting bracket supplied with the system can be mounted either up or down (see Fig. 1 below). The
bracket comes with screws for attaching the bracket to the ScaleSolver™ Housing Head. These special thread-
forming screws should only be used for mounting the head to the bracket.
• If installing the mounting bracket face down, be sure to attach the mounting bracket to the wall before attaching
it to the head.
• The ScaleSolver™ Housing Head can be mounted with the inlet on the left, the Red Pressure Relief Button is at
the front. Consult the top of the ScaleSolver™ Housing Head and note that the inlet connection is labeled “In”
and the oulet connection is labled “Out” (see Fig. 1).
• The ScaleSolver™ must be installed upstream of all equipment using hot water.
• The cold water supply should only be connect to the “In” and “Out” port on the ScaleSolver ™ Housing head.
The ltered water should only be connected to the “Out” port on the ScaleSolver™ Housing Head (see Fig. 1). A
shut-off valve (not included) is recommended for install prior to the inlet side for lter change convenience.
Attaching to the Inlet
Use adapters and connectors with a pipe thread sealant that is drinking water-approved for use on plastic ttings.
NOTE: On plastic fittings, never use pipe sealant or pipe dope. Use PTFE thread tape only, pipe dope
properties may deteriorate plastic.
Fig. 1 - Installing the ScaleSolver™ 4025Fig. 1 - Mounting the Bracket in the up and down position.
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Fig. 3 - ScaleSolver™ System Components
INSTALLING OR REPLACING POWERTAC CARTRIDGE
NOTE: Remove the plastic wrap from the PowerTAC ™ Cartridge before use. Make sure the
end seal gasket is in place on both ends of the PowerTAC™ Cartridge and not retained in the
packaging.
1. Unscrew the ScaleSolver™ Cartridge Housing counter clockwise to remove the housing form the Housing Head.
2. Inspect the O-ring on the ScaleSolver™ Housing and replace it if its is cracked, twisted, or missing.
3. The O-ring is pre-lubricated at the factory. However, it can be lubricated with an approved food grade lubricant if
needed. Install the O-ring onto the ScaleSolver™ Housing.
4. Unwrap the new PowerTAC™ Cartridge and place into the ScaleSolver™ Housing.
NOTE: Make sure the end seal gasket is retained on the end of the PowerTAC™ Cartridge in the
recessed grove. Be careful that the gasket does NOT fall off when placing the PowerTAC™ Cartridge
into the housing.
5. Screw the ScaleSolver™ Housing containing the
new PowerTAC™ Cartridge into the ScaleSolver™
Housing Head. Tighten the housing until it stops.
The housing will come to a hard stop at the end of
the thread. Use a Filter Wrench if necessary.
NOTE: Do NOT overtighten the ScaleSolver™
Housing Head.
Rinsing the PowerTAC™ Cartridge
The newly installed PowerTAC™ Cartridge must be rinsed
before returning the system to operation.
NOTE: Direct the system outlet to a drain
during this process. Do NOT use the water
resulting from rinsing process.
1. Direct water from the outlet to a drain.
2. Turn on the water to the system. Allow water to
ow through the PowerTAC™ Cartridge and ScaleSolver™ Housing for 5 minutes to ush out trapped air.
3. To help remove trapped air from the ScaleSolver™ housing, press and hold the Red Pressure Relief Button on
the top of the housing until water just begins to come out then release the button.
(See Fig. 3)
Returning the System to Operation
After making the connection to the outlet of the system, open a faucet or tap downstream to the system. Allow the
pipe to ush to remove any debris. The system is now ready to use.
Frequency of Cartridge Replacement
The PowerTAC™ Cartridge should be replaced every two years to allow for continual scale reduction on equipment
using hot water.
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A NOTE TO THE HOMEOWNER
Sinks and fixtures - reduced spotting.If water is allowed to
evaporate off a surface, small spots may be left behind.If
wiped off frequently, the spotting should not require any more
than a wet cloth or sponge to remove. No harsh chemicals
should be required as with typical hard water spotting.
Dishwasher-Spotting on dishesand on the surface of the
dishwashershould be greatly reduced. We recommend
that youimmediately reduce the amount of dishwashing
detergent by approximately 50% as compared to hard water
use. Dish-washing detergents low in phosphates,are highly
recommended as they are better for the environment and
phosphates can cause spotting. The use of a rinse aid may
be advised.
Shower doors and tiles should have reduced spotting.
When water evaporates off a surface, small spots may be left
behind. These spots should be easy to remove with a damp
cloth or sponge. In very hard water areas, treating the
shower glass with Rain-X® 2 in 1 glass cleaner, orequivalent,
will further reduce cleaning requirements.
In the bath you should notice that soapsand shampoos
lather more than with un-treated water. Soaps and shampoos
will also rinse off mucheasier and faster than theywould with
traditional soft water. We recommend the use of modern
traditional soft water. We recommend the use of modern
soaps for the best results.
Your ScaleSolver™ will improve the properties of water throughout your home. Here are some things to
expect and some recommendations for maximizing the benets and your enjoyment of ScaleSolver ™.
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THINGS TO WATCH FOR
During the first 30-90 days:
Good Practices:
If your dishwasher is severely coated with scale at the time of installation, we recommend that
you purchase a product like Jet-Dry Dishwasher cleaner or Citric Acid - Sour Salt to accelerate
the cleaning. After this initial cleaning ScaleSolver™ should keep it clean.
We also recommend that you drain your water heater tank. This should be done 30 to 60 days
after ScaleSolver™ is installed and again in one year. This is a good practice that can dramati-
cally increase the life of your water heating appliance. If you have an electric “tank type” water
heater, for optimum results and higher efciency, we recommend you change the heating
elements to a “low watt density” model. Please insure that the watt density is specied at less
than 70 watts per square inch, and is compatible with the brand you own. If you can only
change one heating element, change the lower unit which operates most of the time. The
ScaleSolver™ will help keep the tank and heating elements free of scale and operating at peak
efciency.
Please follow the manufacturer’s instructions when draining or servicing the tank!
• Faucet aerators and drains may plug occasionally as old scale is removed from your
plumbing system and water
• You may also see milky water while the descaling is taking place. This is simply an increase
in the calcium in the water because ScaleSolver™ is removing old scale deposits from your
pipes.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
CONDITIONS
LIMITATIONS
LifeSource Water Systems, Inc. warrants the ScaleSolver™ system as follows:
The Tank is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of
original installation.
The ScaleSolver™ PowerTAC™ media is warranted for performance for a period of three years from the
date of the original installation.
1. The ScaleSolver™ must be installed and serviced by an authorized LifeSource Water Systems, Inc. dealer, or
other entity approved by LifeSource Water.
2. Any component failure must not result from abuse, re, freezing or other acts of nature, violence, or improper
installation.
3. Equipment must be installed and operated in compliance with the local plumbing codes, and on an approved
water supply.
4. Equipment is limited to use at water pressures not to exceed 100 PSI and temperatures not to exceed 110
degrees F.
5. Water supply must not exceed 3.0-PPM chlorine. For water supply exceeding 3.0 PPM chlorine, a LifeSource
whole house water lter is recommended.
6. Information, including model number, serial number, and date of installation, must be provided for any claims
pertaining to equipment in warranty.
7. Defective parts are subject to inspection by either LifeSource Water Systems, Inc. or any authorized representa
tive before final commitment of warranty adjustment is made.
8. LifeSource Water, Systems Inc. reserves the right to make changes or substitutions in parts or equipment with
material of equal quality or value.
Our obligation under this warranty, with respect to the tank or valve, is limited to furnishing a replacement for, or at our
option, repairing any part or parts to oursatisfactionthat prove defective withinthe warranty period stated above.
Such replacement partswill be delivered to the owner F.O.B. nearest factory, at no cost, excluding freight and local
laborcharges, if any.
Our obligation under this warranty, with respect to the ScaleSolver™ media, will be limited to furnishing a replacement
for the media within three years from date of original installation. Such replacement media will be delivered to the
owner F.O.B. nearest factory, at no cost, excluding freight and local labor charges,if any. Damage to the media due to
chlorine, other oxidizers or fouling or any other operationoutside of the limits shown under Specications, is not
covered by this warranty.
LifeSource WaterSystems, Inc. shall not be liable forfreight, handling or labor charges, or consequential damages.
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WARRANTY REGISTRATION
LifeSource Water Systems, Inc.
Warranty Registration
523 S. Fair Oaks Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91105
Owner’s Name:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Address:____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone:_________________________________________ Email:____________________________________________________
Model Number:______________________________________________________________________________________________
Installation Date:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Installer or Dealer Name:______________________________________________________________________________________
Installer or Dealer Contact Number:_____________________________________________________________________________
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We appreciate your purchase of the chemical-free ScaleSolver™, scale control system. Under proper conditions you
will have years of trouble-free performance from this product.
The laws of the United States do not require consumers to return warranty cards or registration cards to be covered
by an implied warranty, however, you must keep a copy of your receipt.
At LifeSource Water we support your rights as a consumer. We hope you will take the time to ll out the warranty
registration below in order to insure that we have documentation showing that you have purchased the system and
that it was installed by a qualied technician. The information provided will be kept in strict condence and will
never be available to marketing companies.
Please detach the section below, fill out the limited information and send it to:
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