System Flushing, Treatment, And Cleansing; System Flushing Recommendations - Aerco AM Series Application Manual

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2.3. SYSTEM FLUSHING, TREATMENT, AND CLEANSING

Note that prior to cleaning the heating system, the boiler MUST be isolated from the piping to
prevent infusion of containments, including sludge, into the boiler. Section 2.3 provides
recommendations for flushing, cleaning, and treating the water used in the AM Series system.
AERCO recommends the following cleaning solution, inhibitor, and antifreeze products.
www.aerco.com for Product Fact sheet and Material Safety Data Sheets:
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Water Quality Testing — X100 Quick Test Kit
Part number 99152-1
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Corrosion/Scale Inhibitor — Sentinel X100 Liquid Inhibitor
4 x 1 gallon case – part number 99153-2
5 gallon jug – part number 99153-1
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Boiler Noise Reducer — Sentinel X200 Liquid Noise Inhibitor
4 x 1 gallon case – part number 99154-2
5 gallon jug – part number 99154-1
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System Cleaner — Sentinel X300 Liquid System Cleaner
4 x 1 gallon case – part number 99199-2
5 gallon jug – part number 99199-1
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Cleaning solution — Sentinel X400 Liquid System Restorer
4 x 1 gallon case – part number 99155-2
5 gallon jug – part number 99155-1
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Antifreeze — Sentinel X500 Liquid Inhibited Antifreeze
5 gallon jug – part number 99156-1
55 gallon jug – part number 99156-2
275 gallon tote – part number 99156-3
When cleaning, treating, and maintaining, a heating system, consult a qualified professional. The
following are AERCO's tips/guidelines for cleaning a heating system – these do NOT take precedence
over detailed instructions from qualified professionals.
2.3.1.

System Flushing Recommendations

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Make sure to use an appropriate amount of cleaning solution, carefully following the
manufacturer's instructions. Follow the chemical manufacturer's recommendations when
introducing cleaning agents into the system.
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Ensure that the cleaning solution is circulated thoroughly in the system.
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Flush the system thoroughly to remove the maximum amount of contaminants. When emptying
the system, make sure it is done as quickly as possible using all drain off points and ensuring all
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AM Series Piping
Cleaning solution and inhibitors used must be compatible with
heat exchanger material.
ineffective if added to a dirty system; therefore, it is very important
to clean the system first.
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Corrosion/scale inhibitor will be
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