Installation and Service Manual – Metered Carbon Filter
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3. Install piping between carbon filter output and point of use.
The installation fittings connect to the control valve or the bypass valve using nuts that only require hand
tightening. Do not use a pipe wrench to tighten nuts on installation fittings. The split ring design, incorporated into
the installation fittings allows approximately 2 degrees off axis alignment to the plumbing system. The installation
fittings are designed to accommodate minor plumbing misalignments but are not designed to support the weight
of a system or the plumbing.
When assembling the installation fitting package, connect the fitting to the plumbing system fi rst and then attach
the nut, split ring and o-ring. Heat from soldering or solvent cements may damage the nut, split ring or o-ring.
Solder joints should be cool and solvent cements should be set before installing the nut, split ring and o-ring.
Avoid getting primer and solvent cement on any part of the orings, split rings, bypass valve or control valve.
Solvent cements and primers should be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Slip the nut onto the fitting first, then the split ring second and the o-ring last. Hand tighten the nut. If the fitting is
leaking tightening the nut will not stop the leak. Remove the nut, remove the fitting, and check for damage or
misalignment of the o-ring.
Do not use pipe dope or other sealant on threads. Use teflon tape on threaded inlet, outlet and drain fittings.
Teflon tape is not necessary on the nut connection or caps because of o-ring seals.
Initial Start-Up
For detailed programming and operating information, please refer to the control valve section of this manual.
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. Initiate manual regeneration of the control valve to regenerate: press “REGEN” button for three seconds.
5. Ensure drain line flow remains steady for 10 minutes or until clear. Step through the different regeneration cycles
by pressing
▲
or
▼
.
6. Observe regeneration effluent and continue to regenerate until discharge is clear. Steps 4 and 5 may need to be
repeated as necessary.
7. Observe that valve advances through the different regeneration cycles and ends in service. Step through the
different regeneration cycles by pressing
▲
or
▼
.
8. Review 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 carbon filter daily and record all pertinent data. This data is needed to determine operating efficiency and for
performing system maintenance.
The latter includes changing of the resin, pressure drop across the carbon filter tank
and control valve.
Note:
Warranty Claims cannot be processed without adequate operating data and system history.
