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BIRM Series Filter

BIRM WS1 NOV 2007 \page

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Installation
Operation
Maintenance
Manual

Birm Filter
WS1 & WS1.5 Series Valve

Models

CB 1054/EN

CB 1248/EN

CB1354/EN

CF1465/WC

CB1665/WC

CF1865/WC

CB 2160/WC

Summary of Contents for CB 2160/W

Page 1: ...BIRM Series Filter BIRM WS1 NOV 2007 page 1 Installation Operation Maintenance Manual Birm Filter WS1 WS1 5 Series Valve Models CB 1054 EN CB 1248 EN CB1354 EN CF1465 WC CB1665 WC CF1865 WC CB 2160 WC...

Page 2: ...3 3 Birm Frequently Asked Questions 6 4 0 REGENERATION BACKWASH 4 1 The Backwash Process 8 4 2 Time Clock Control of Backwash 8 5 0 PRE INSTALLATION CHECKS 5 1 Mechanical 9 5 1 1 Foundations Drainage...

Page 3: ...r y C a p a c i t y b e t w e e nR e g e n e r a t i o n s 20 10 0 WARRANTY AND SERVICE 21 10 1 After Sale Warranty 21 11 0 TECHNICAL DATA 22 11 1 Process and Operating 22 11 1 1 Birm Series Filters C...

Page 4: ...bution system 5 4 21 2 R E D U C E R i f r e q u i r e d 6 BIRM qty as specified 1 3 MISSING OR DAMAGED GOODS Immediately on receipt of the goods it is advisable to check that all items ordered have b...

Page 5: ...lter media which uses oxygen in the water to convert the metal ions from the soluble to an insoluble form The insoluble precipitate is then filtered out onto the surface of the media Depending on the...

Page 6: ...then a pH of above 8 3 is required While the pH correction media in the Birm blend will raise the pH of acid water it cannot raise it above 8 0 consistently if the general level of dissolved solids is...

Page 7: ...e t h e B i r m s y s t e m i s d e s i g n e d t o o p e r a t e and backwash at twice flow rate it essential that there is sufficient pressure and volume of water at the recommended backwash flow It...

Page 8: ...e accumulated during the service cycle Fast Rinse This follows the backwash cycle and entails rinsing away any residual deposits from the media and re packing the media bed This is carried out down fl...

Page 9: ...at least the same as the service flow Preferably the drain should be level but no higher than 500mm above the filter valve 5 1 2 Operating Space The space occupied by the filter can be found in the E...

Page 10: ...Supply Company Requirements During backwash the accumulated debris is flushed to drain Please contact your local Water Authority for advice on effluent issues if concerned with flow to drain 5 2 ELECT...

Page 11: ...e flow of water required making due allowance for the pressure drop between the filter and the point of discharge of treated water NOTE IF BRAZED OR SOLDERED FITTINGS ARE TO BE USED THE PIPE WORK MUST...

Page 12: ...st 70 75 full This is to allow rising space for the media during the backwashing cycle Once the vessel is filled immediately sweep up any spilled filter media Remove the cap from the riser tube and br...

Page 13: ...Connect the drain line to the outlet of the drain line flow controller on the valve Ensure that there is an air break in the drain at the same height as the valve to prevent negative pressure on the v...

Page 14: ...ervices of an experienced engineer are not available following the steps outlined below will result in the system being properly commissioned 7 2 Setting the Time of Day 1 Press SET CLOCK 2 Adjust hou...

Page 15: ...p at any stage P r e s s R E GE N To save any changes P r e s s S E TC L O C K Press and hold together for 5 seconds F i l t e r i n g w i l l b ef l a s h i n gi nt o pr i g h t c o r n e r Set 1st c...

Page 16: ...s s R E GE N To save any changes P r e s s S E TC L O C K Press together and hold for 5 seconds Set influent Hardness to nA Set effluent Hardness to nA Set number of days to next regeneratuion set to...

Page 17: ...e timer motor 7 2 3 Next start a manual backwash by pressing the regen button for 3 sec or until the motor starts to turn 7 2 4 When the motor has stopped switch off the power and slowly open the inle...

Page 18: ...tely automatic and should not require adjustment Weekly Check the treated water quality with a test kit Monthly Check raw water quality and record Compare with original quality and adjust frequency of...

Page 19: ...sh If this does not free up the media the filter will need to be inspected and serviced by a competent engineer Backwash with chlorine solution to remove organic build up 9 2 POOR TREATED WATER QUALIT...

Page 20: ...m Check timer motor is running Check drive motor runs by manually initiating a backwash and listening for drive motor as it advances between cycles Replace if necessary 9 4 UNSATISFACTORY CAPACITY BET...

Page 21: ...SERVICE 10 1 AFTER SALE WARRANTY Your filter is covered by a parts warranty for a period of one year from installation or 14 months from purchase Consumable filter media is excluded from this warranty...

Page 22: ...EN CB1465 WC Parameter Units Flow Rate M3 hr 0 6 0 85 1 1 2 Backwash Flow M3 hr 1 2 1 7 2 0 2 4 Regeneration Time Mins 20 20 20 20 Max Operating Temperature Degrees C 45 45 45 45 11 1 2 BIRM CB1665 T...

Page 23: ...t Height of Filter Mm 1601 1458 1601 1984 Diameter of Filter Mm 254 305 331 356 Height of Valve mm 170 170 170 170 Filter Inlet Conn Inches BSPM 1 1 1 1 Filter Outlet Conn Inches BSPM 1 1 1 1 Drain Co...

Page 24: ...0 Parameter Unit Height of Filter Mm 1984 1984 1984 Diameter of Filter Mm 407 460 534 Height of Valve mm 170 170 200 Filter Inlet Conn Inches BSPM 1 1 1 Filter Outlet Conn Inches BSPM 1 1 1 Drain Conn...

Page 25: ...PCB VDLFC3 3 4 B r a s s f l o wc o n t r o l l e r p l e a s es p e c i f y VDLFC4 1 B r a s s f l o wc o n t r o l l e r p l e a s es p e c i f y 14 2 WS1 Valves PART NO DESCRIPTION XCV3407 Piston...

Page 26: ...HITCHIN ENGLAND Certify that the product TYPE BIRM FILTER WITH WS1 WS1 5 AC VALVE has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the specifications of the following Directive Standard Machiner...

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