Useful Information About Water, Detergent And Sanitizer - Glastender GT-18 Series Operation Manual

Useful Information About Water, Detergent, and Sanitizer
Water Conditions
Detergent Titrating Instructions
An Alkalinity Test Kit, as recommended by your chemical supplier, is required for proper chemical adjustment.
Follow kit instructions to test.
Sanitizer Titrating Instructions
Operate glasswasher to allow sanitizer levels to stabilize. With Conveyor removed and Conveyor Switch "On",
dip Chlorine test strip into Rinse Tank near Rinse Spray Box for one (1) second. Then immediately compare the
strip to the scale on the side of the test strip container tube. Adjust sanitizer (bleach) to 50 PPM.
Important note: Glasswashers are NOT water conditioners. Consult local water conditioning experts to
determine your specific water condition.
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Your water supply fits one of the following descriptions.
Greater detergent consumption is required with "hard" water.
Description
Soft
Slightly Hard
Moderately Hard
Hard
Very Hard
Grains
Per Gallon
Less than 1.0
1.0 to 3.5
3.5 to 7.0
7.0 to 10.5
10.5 and over
Parts
Per Million
Less than 17.1
17.1 to 60
60 to 120
120 to 180
180 and over
GT-18 Series
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