Instructions / Assembly

1.2 Sanitation Warning: Safe Use of Ozone
Important Information about Ozone Use and Safety
Ozone generating systems play a crucial role in water treatment by introducing ozone gas into the water. It's important
to understand the characteristics and precautions associated with ozone use to ensure the safety and effectiveness of
water treatment processes.
• Nature of Ozone:
o Ozone is a gas composed of three oxygen atoms per molecule and can be readily dissolved in
water.
• Odorless Aqueous Ozone:
o When gaseous ozone is dissolved in water, it becomes aqueous ozone, which is odorless.
• Versatile Benefits:
o Ozone serves various purposes, including antimicrobial oxidation for supplemental treatment and
secondary disinfection.
o It aids in the oxidation of organic and inorganic contaminants.
o Ozone also helps reduce chlorine byproducts and can contribute to algae reduction.
• Additional Functions:
o Ozone can act as a micro-flocculant, aiding in the removal of small particles.
o It also functions as an anti-foaming agent, helping maintain water clarity.
• Low Residual Presence:
o Ozone leaves little to no residual presence in a pool or spa. Therefore, it is used alongside an
EPA-registered primary sanitizer for comprehensive water treatment.
• Chloramine Control:
o Ozone offers the added benefit of destroying chloramines, which are compounds formed by the
reaction of chlorine with organic and nitrogenous substances.
o The use of ozone can lead to reduced chlorine consumption.
• Compliance with NSF/ANSI Standard 50:
o It is essential to comply with industry standards. NSF/ANSI Standard 50 mandates the use of
ozone in conjunction with chlorine for water treatment.
Safety Precautions:
• Ozone generators should be installed, operated, and maintained by trained professionals.
• Always follow manufacturer instructions for the safe use of ozone-generating systems.
• Regularly monitor and maintain ozone levels to ensure effective water treatment.
• Avoid direct inhalation of ozone gas, as it may have adverse health effects.
• Educate all personnel involved in water treatment about ozone safety practices.
**Additional Warning:
• Regular Ozone Tubing Inspection:
o Regularly check ozone tubing to ensure it is intact and without breaches.
o Any breaching or damage to ozone tubing can lead to the release of ozone gas, which is
dangerous when inhaled.
o Breaches in tubing may cause harm due to the potential release of ozone into the air.