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5.0 MAINTENANCE
Maintenance is the responsibility of the operator. The schedule for bacterial monitoring and
disinfections are to be established by your facility administrator. The administrator should
decide if disinfection and bacterial monitoring should be performed daily, or weekly.
Daily Maintenance
Check the system plumbing for leaks or precipitation build up that may cause reduced flow or
function of the system.
Verify that the hoses are free of restrictions that may reduce the flow of the Bicarb System.
Weekly Maintenance
AmeriWater recommends disinfecting the Bicarb System weekly or as directed by your
facilities protocol.
Quarterly Maintenance
AmeriWater recommends that the Bicarb System be decalcified quarterly (4 times per year).
Vinegar is an acceptable solution for decalcifying the system. Your Bicarb System may have
to be decalcified more often depending upon the amount of calcium build up. Mix 1 gallon of
vinegar per 25 gallons of water.
IMPORTANT: Log all of your Bicarb System maintenance onto your facilities operation
and maintenance journal.
