Acid Safety & Dilution; Safety Information; Additional Information - Maytronics pH Drive i Series Instruction Manual

Acid Safety & Dilution
Maytronics recommends using pre-diluted acid purchased from your
reputable pool shop or service agent.
Alternatively, this section provides information on the safe handling
and dilution of acid to use with your pH Drive. Please take the time to
read and understand this section, to prevent injury or illness due to acid
spillage.

Safety Information

! Dilute acid in a well ventilated area,
preferably outdoors.
! Have a supply of fresh running water (e.g.
a garden hose) readily to hand, in case of
spillage.
! Wear protective clothing, safety goggles
and gloves when diluting acid.
Acid Dilution Procedure
1. DO NOT add acid into a drum that
previously contained liquid chlorine, until
that drum has been thoroughly rinsed
three times with fresh water.
2. Fill a 20 or 25 Litre dangerous goods
certified drum to around half way with
fresh water.
3. Add 5 Litres of concentrated Hydrochloric,
Muriatic or Non-Fuming acid to the drum.
Pour slowly to prevent spillage.
4. Top up the drum with more fresh water. Do
not overfill.
5. Replace the drum lid and swish around to
mix the acid well with the water. Keep this
drum lid fitted until the diluted acid drum is
in position.
Fresh Water
Acid
Fresh Water
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! Use only a Dangerous Goods certified
drum. Your pool store can advise on this.
! If an acid spillage does occur, wash down
well with copious amounts of fresh water
immediately. Seek Medical advice if any
acid burn has occurred or if breathing is
affected.

Additional Information

! Always use acid to at least 3 parts water to
1 part acid. Damage from undiluted or
insufficiently diluted acid is not covered by
the warranty.
! Always add acid to water. Never add water
to acid.
! The acid drum must be below the level of
the non-return valve in the pH Tee when
installed. This prevents acid syphoning into
the pipeline.
! Fit the Acid Drum label supplied with your
pH Drive to your drum of diluted acid. This
will identify its contents and shows the
dilution instructions.
Fit Acid
Drum Label
HAZCHEM 2R UN 1789
PKG GRP II