WaterSoft SIDEWINDR SW10, Installation & Operation Manual

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ABOUT YOUR SYSTEM

The 

Sidewindr 

uses the air we breath to naturally reduce the effects of Iron, Manganese and Sulfur Gas. 

By introducing oxygen to the water, contaminants chemically change to a physical particle that can be 

mechanically filtered out of this water. This natural process called Oxidation, is usually accomplished in 

other systems by using chemicals such as chlorine or potassium permanganate. Since the Sidewindr does 

not use chemicals to treat the water, maintenance and chemical byproducts associated with these types of 

systems is eliminated. The energy required to operate this system is provided by using extra power that is 

available in your well pump to inject free air into the water. There are several normal side effects that may 

or may not occur when water is treated in this manner:

1. Cloudy or milky appearance to the treated water.

    This side effect is usually more pronounced when the Iron, Manganese or Sulfur Gas levels are low. Since     

    the Sidewindr uses oxygen for the treatment of these contaminants, it can be expected to have some  

    amount left over in the treated water. The higher the contamination levels are, the less oxygen there will   

    be. It is the oxygen that gives the cloudy or milky appearance. Once the faucet is opened and the water is   

    drawn, pressure is released and allows the oxygen to escape. This usually will take from a few seconds to  

    a minute depending on the amount of oxygen and the pressure. This noticeable side effect tells you the  

    system is working properly and also will actually enhance the palatability of the water. It’s oxygen that 

    gives water it’s fresh, crisp taste.

2. Sputtering or slight coughing from the hot water side faucets.

    This is a normal phenomenon that usually occurs first thing in the morning. As the highly oxygenated       

    Sidewindr water is exposed to heat in the hot water tank a small amount of oxygen will separate. The  

    longer the water is allowed to sit in the hot water tank, the more this will be noticed.

Usually, this will only occur if the hot water is allowed to sit idle for eight (8) hours or more. Consequently, 

when hot water is drawn after an extended period of no water use, a slight sputtering or coughing may be 

experienced for a few seconds. If this causes the hot water to splash out of the sink, the problem is reduced 

by simply turning on the cold water first and blending in the hot for several seconds. If there is a large 

amount of free air noticed on the cold water side, there is a possible malfunction of the system and your 

Clearion Dealer should be contacted to service the unit.

FCC Compliance Statement:

http://www.chandlersystemsinc.com/files/FCC_Compliance_Statement.pdf

Industry Canada Compliance Statement: 

http://www.chandlersystemsinc.com/files/Industry_Canada_Compliance_Statement.pdf

One or more features of this product are covered by U.S. patents, visit 

http://www.watersoftinc.com/patents.php 

for more information.