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OTS\Directions for Use\OTS Plus D002495

OPTISHIELD® PLUS
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
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OPTISHIELD Plus is a liquid water additive formulated to provide corrosion protection for a broad range of
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materials in “closed circuit” re-circulating systems. OPTISHIELD Plus is suitable for use in most “new” and
“existing systems” when used in accordance with directions. However when used with existing systems which
may contain excess scale, oxidation, and sediment, it may be advisable to first flush the system with a mild
cleaning agent. Contact your equipment manufacturer and/or OPTI TEMP for recommendations on appropriate
cleaners.
Caution: Some cleaners and/or additives can be harmful to certain system components. Check with the
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equipment manufacturer for compatibility with the system before using OPTISHIELD Plus or any other additives.
Use of unapproved products may void your equipment warranty.
Filtration: It is strongly recommended that particle filtration be installed on all re-circulating systems, particularly
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for those systems where corrosion, scale, and other containments may already exist. Use of OPTISHIELD Plus will
tend to loosen and free containments over time. TO PROTECT PUMPS, SEALS, AND OTHER COMPONENTS
INSTALL FILTERS ON THE RETURN SIDE OF THE SYSTEM! Please note that filter type and minimum
recommended particle sizes may vary by application. Contact your equipment manufacturer or OPTI TEMP
engineers for more information and recommendations.

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Caution: READ Instructions for use and Material Safety Data Sheet thoroughly before handling OPTISHIELD
Plus.

Directions for New Systems “First Time Use”


Note: If system is an existing system with a known corrosion problem, the system should first be treated
and flushed with a mild cleanser. Contact OPTI TEMP for more details.

1. Flush cooling circuit with distilled water.


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2. Calculate system capacity/volume in gallons. Fill cooling system with a 5% solution of OPTISHIELD
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Plus and distilled water. (Example: 1 gallon of OPTISHIELD Plus to 19 gallons of water for first
“coating cycle”)
3. Circulate this solution for about 30 minutes.
4. Drain fluid*. DO NOT RINSE!
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5. Fill cooling system with a 10% solution of OPTISHIELD Plus and distilled water. (Example: 1 gallon of
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OPTISHIELD Plus to 9 gallons of water)
6. Change fluid as directed by OPTI TEMP INC.

Directions “After First Time Use”


1. Drain used fluid from system*.
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2. Fill cooling system with a 10% solution of OPTISHIELD Plus and distilled water. (Example: 1 gallon of
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OPTISHIELD Plus to 9 gallons of water)
3. The system is ready for use.

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*Dispose of according to local, state, and federal regulations. Store OPTISHIELD at room temperature,
above 60°F. Keep container closed when not in use.
OTS\Directions for Use\OTS Plus D002495

OPTISHIELD® PLUS
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
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WHEN DO I CHANGE THE OPTISHIELD Plus SOLUTION?
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OPTI TEMP INC. recommends changing the OPTISHIELD Plus solution annually. Failing to change the solution
when prescribed can lead to serious corrosion problems. Please follow all directions.
The time between successive changes generally depends on three main factors:
1. The types of dissimilar metals in the system.
2. The temperatures encountered by the solution.
3. The number of hours per day the fluid is circulated at the above temperatures.
OPTI TEMP, INC. can recommend a schedule for your system.
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HOW AND WHEN DO I CHECK THE OPTISHIELD Plus SOLUTION?
During the first 4 weeks it is best to check the system weekly, if not more often, for CLARITY. This can be done by
taking a small sample of the fluid and holding it up to the light to make sure there are no precipitates (solids) in the
solution. If any precipitates (or a cloudy solution) are found, the solution should be drained following the
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“Directions For Use of OPTISHIELD Plus”.
The solution should also be tested for pH level. The pH should not fall below pH=9. If the pH=9 or less, drain the
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system and follow the “Directions For Use of OPTISHIELD Plus”.
If, after one year (or the prescribed time OPTI TEMP recommended for your special application) your solution is still
clear and the pH=9 or above, we recommend that the fluid still be changed out. The clarity and pH tests are to be
used as guidelines for solutions that need to be changed before the specified time period.

CONDUCTIVITY REQUIREMENTS
If your system has low electrical conductivity requirements, please contact OPTI TEMP INC. for recommended
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concentrations of OPTISHIELD Plus and relevant instructions.

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