Aquathin MEGACHAR BFF-1 Getting Started Download Page 1

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2007-2009

Includes setup and maintenance information for:

Aquathin Megachar System

Models: BFF-1, BFF-2 and BFF-3

(In full color at

www.aquathin.com

)

Getting Started With Your

Aquathin

MEGACHAR SYSTEM

AN ISO 9001:2008 QMS

REGISTERED /CERTIFIED COMPANY

(IMS-0192 & NQA-12635)

Summary of Contents for MEGACHAR BFF-1

Page 1: ...1029 Includes setup and maintenance information for Aquathin Megachar System Models BFF 1 BFF 2 and BFF 3 In full color at www aquathin com Getting Started With Your Aquathin MEGACHAR SYSTEM AN ISO 90...

Page 2: ...7634 or 1 954 781 7777 Fax 1 954 781 7336 Email info aquathin com www aquathin com Aquathin Corporation the Aquathin Corporation logo MegaChar BFF Water Filtration System Soft Clean Water Conditioner...

Page 3: ...e residential commercial and laboratory markets Established in 1980 Aquathin now produces over 70 patented and trade marked devices for markets around the world through more than 600 Authorized Aquath...

Page 4: ...on from Aquathin University You can be assured that when you purchase from an Authorized Aquathin Dealer or from the factory directly in areas where we have yet to approve and establish a Dealer you a...

Page 5: ...ve 15 Verify the Tubing and Connections 16 1 Check Bypass Connections 16 2 Check Flow to Carbon Media Tank 16 3 Check Drain Line 16 Starting Your System 17 1 Plug the Unit to an Electrical Outlet 17 2...

Page 6: ...23 4Frequently Asked Questions 24 5Limited Warranty 26 What The Warranty Covers 26 Exceptions To Warranty 26 Extending to Lifetime Warranty 27 What We Will Do To Correct An Inconvenience 27 How State...

Page 7: ...llutants chlorine and or chloramines The Aquthin MEGACHAR type process is regarded as the best acceptable technology by the U S Environmental Protection Agency for the removal and reduction of Radon g...

Page 8: ...ing plumbing sources it is important to ensure that the condition of the existing plumbing is free from lime and iron buildup Replace piping that has heavy lime and or iron buildup If piping is clogge...

Page 9: ...r pipes to adaptors which will be screwed into the bypass valve Screw adaptors into the bypass valve before mount ing the bypass valve onto the resin tank Lubricate the distributor o ring seal and tan...

Page 10: ...a tank with distributor tube and chrome jacket cover with cap 4 Upper basket 2 Required Tools While installing the unit you will need Silicone lubricant and Teflon tape for the fittings Other tools an...

Page 11: ...the components before proceeding It is recom mended that you install the unit near a clean and working drain Be sure that the area where the water filtration system will be installed is swept clean b...

Page 12: ...alve as shown in figure 4 4 Slide the chrome jacket cover and cap over the me dia tank NOTE For illustrative purposes the chrome jacket is not shown in the figures 5 Screw the con trol valve on the me...

Page 13: ...elieve water pressure Relieve water pressure by opening up any cold water fau cet before cutting the water line to make the installation 6 Connecting Water Source to Bypass Valve As the water softenin...

Page 14: ...valve The adaptors can then be screwed onto the bypass valve as shown in figure 8 4 Re attach the by pass valve Attach the bypass valve onto the main control valve using the provided clips and tighten...

Page 15: ...valve Failure to do this can cause interior damage to the bypass valve 7 Identifying Water Inlet vs Outlet As you stand in front of the unit the inlet is on your right while the out let is on the lef...

Page 16: ...the inlet valve to the water heater and re store power or gas setting on the water heater 2 Check the Flow to the Resin Tank Slowly move the bypass service knob in service position and let water flow...

Page 17: ...st push in the red time set button Then rotate the 24 Hour Gear so that the time of day indicator shows the current local time i e if it is 2 pm your time the time of day indicator should point to 2p...

Page 18: ...d such that the red arrow indi cates the current day of the cycle See fig ure 22 4 Setting the Backwash Knob Manually advance the control knob to the regeneration position and allow the control to ret...

Page 19: ...for the removal and reduction of radon gas and certain volatile organics All components of the MEGACHR are manufactured from the finest raw materials available and carry one or more of the following v...

Page 20: ...this the tabs marked 6 and 12 should be slid outwards while the other tabs are retracted OPERATING PARAMETERS To insure proper operation of your MEGACHAR system it is advisable to collect the followi...

Page 21: ...cy Sediment Very high sediment concentrations can affect the media and control valve In areas with very high sediment con centrations it may be necessary to install a separate filter unit ahead of the...

Page 22: ...ines your water s hardness based on two different measurements Our test determines the grains of hardness that can easily be converted into the ppm To most effectively remove hardness from your water...

Page 23: ...the sys tem to proceed with its regeneration cycles Exterior Cleaning The exterior surface of your Aquathin can be cleaned with a soft cloth Use a mild non abrasive dish washing detergent or diluted...

Page 24: ...ower connection is functioning and then reset the Time of Day on your unit to the current local time If this does not solve the problem then con tact your Local Aquathin Dealer to replace your timer Q...

Page 25: ...ssy puddle is a result of cold water in the tank interfacing with warmer ambient room temperature form ing condensation on the tank s surface Your MEGACHAR s decorative media tank jacket includes an i...

Page 26: ...ar Warranty on the valve cleaning and mainte nance not included Lifetime Warranty on the pressure tank Exceptions to Warranty The Warranty does not include damage caused by or re sulting from unreason...

Page 27: ...ATINUM 90 PSS90 and AQUAKING 2 OR the Extended LIFETIME Warranty may be pur chased separately when purchasing 1 P O U or 1 P O E System at a cost of 249 00 payable to AQUATHIN CORP USA Headquarters in...

Page 28: ...s follows Model Filter Media Source Water Condition BFF 1 1 5 cubic feet steam washed bituminous granular acti vated carbon pH of 6 8 or less BFF 2 1 5 cubic feet acid washed lignite granu lar activat...

Page 29: ...09 Aquathin Corporation All rights reserved Rev 20091029 MODEL RATED SERVICE FLOW PRESSURE DROP AT RATED SERVICE FLOW PARTICULATE CLASS V AVERAGE REDUCTION BFF 1 12 gpm 13 1 psi 99 8 BFF 2 12 gpm 11 7...

Page 30: ...rights reserved Rev 20091029 INSTALLATION DIAGRAM Indoor connections to drain shall be designed and con structed to provide for connection to the sanitary system through an air gap of 2 pipe diameter...

Page 31: ...r Particulate Class V Reduction at 12 gpm for the specific performance claims as verified and substantiated by test data The concentration of the indicated substance in water entering the system was r...

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