15.6 Disinfection
Disinfection of storage tank
Your system should be cleaned and disinfected at least once a year to
eliminate any bacteria that are possibly in the system. We recommend
that you carry out cleaning and disinfection shortly before the time that
the filter cartridge must to be replaced.
Use MICRO-Chlor Granulate, article no. 09.2202 as disinfectant (Europe only), or Cleaning So-
lution, article no. 50129891 (US-market only).
Please observe the information given in the safety data sheet supplied
with Micro-Chlor disinfectant to avoid possible health hazards!
2.
The pure water system must be in the "Stand by" operating mode.
The storage tank must be filled.
3.
Switch the system off and unplug the power supply from the pure water system.
4.
Turn off the feedwater supply to the system.
5.
Open the dispensing valve to bleed the pure water system completely and then close
it again.
6.
Remove the covering hood from the storage tank.
7.
Remove the four connectors from the pure water system to the storage tank and pull
the 8 pin connector (float switch, pressure pump, (see Chapter 11. Putting the system
into operation).
8.
Lift the system from the storage tank and put it aside.
9.
Remove the table by removing the 3 screws.
10.
Open the lid of the storage tank, pour the contents of a MICRO-Chlor container or the
disinfectant Cleaning Solution in the water-filled tank and then close the lid.
11.
Leave the disinfectant for 1 hour in the storage tank..
Do not take any water from the dispensing valve or the storage tank during
disinfection.
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