Installation and Service Manual – Metered Carbon Filter
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Initial Start-Up
1. Check all piping connections and make sure feed valves are open. Inspect plumbing for leaks.
2. Check that control valve is connected to electrical source.
3. Open Raw Water source valve.
Note:
Check for leaks throughout system as pressure is applied.
4. Fully open a cold water faucet downstream of the system. Allow water to run until clear. Close the cold water
faucet.
5. Turn off the supply water.
6. Initiate manual backwash of the control valve: Press and hold the REGEN button for three seconds until the drive
motor starts. Press the REGEN button to advance the unit into the backwash cycle. Wait until the motor stops
and the backwash time begins to count down.
7. Open the inlet water supply valve very slowly, allowing the water to fill the tank in order to expel air.
Caution:
If water flows too rapidly, there will be a loss of media out the drain.
8. When water is flowing steadily to the drain without the presence of air, fully open the water supply inlet valve.
Press the REGEN button again to advance to the rinse position and allow the water to run to drain for 2-3 minutes
or until the drain runs clear.
9. Press the REGEN button to advance to the service position.
10. Review the control valve operations section of this manual and ensure settings are properly programmed before
placing the carbon filter in service.
System
Monitoring
and
Record
Keeping
Monitor filter and record all pertinent data. This data is needed to determine operating efficiency and for performing
system maintenance.
The latter includes changing of the media, pressure drop across the mineral tank and control valve.
Note:
Warranty Claims cannot be processed without adequate operating data and filter history.
Operating Conditions
For optimum filter performance, observe the following:
Maintain a minimum of 25 psi during backwash cycle.
Water pressure should not exceed 120 psi across mineral tank.
Water temperature should not exceed 110 °F.
CAUTION: Hydrocarbons such as kerosene, benzene, gasoline, etc., may damage products that
contain o-rings or plastic components. Exposure to such hydrocarbons may cause the products to leak. Do
not use the product(s) contained in this document on water supplies that contain hydrocarbons such as
kerosene, benzene, gasoline, etc.
