CWS Plus Sediment Filter Installation & Startup Guide
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Step 7: BRINE – This stands for Brine Draw. This doesn’t really apply to your carbon
filter, so lower it to the absolute minimum value, which is 3. This cycle is 3 minutes long
and should display: 3 MIN. Then, press the down button one time.
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Step 8: RINSE - This is the Rapid Rinse cycle and should display: 10 MIN. Press the
down button one more time.
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Step 9: REFILL - This step does not really apply to your carbon filter. Lower it all the
way to 00.0. When it is set properly, it should display: 00.0 MIN. Press the down
button one time.
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Programming is finished- to exit, press the upper menu button
one more time to
return to Service mode.
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Now you can start the initial manual backwash. Turn the manual knob clockwise to “BA. WA”
and a manual backwash will begin.
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Very slowly turn the inlet knob on the bypass valve towards the service position, but DO NOT
open the valve all the way. We want to allow all of the air in the tank to escape before allowing
the water to flow freely. The bypass valve knobs may be a little stiff at first.
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Once water begins to flow from the drain line open the inlet valve all the way. Continue to let
the water run from the drain line for about five minutes or until any media fines in the water are
no longer present.
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If possible verify that the backwash flow is 5 gallons per minute, which is the recommended
backwash flow rate for 0.75. If you have a 1 or 1.5 cubic foot Sediment Filter, it should be
backwashing at 7 gallons per minute. You can easily run the drain hose to a bucket and using a
watch verify the flow rate in gallons per minute. An adequate backwash is critical to properly
clean the Sediment media and prevent it from cementing together.
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Once the water is clear, press any button to advance to the “Rinse” position. Once again, allow
the water to flow for about five minutes or until the water is clear.
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Press any button to advance to the “Service” position. Next, open the outlet on the bypass valve
and then open the nearest treated water faucet to the unit and allow the water to run until it is
clear. We advise using a bathtub, laundry sink, or other fixture that does not have an aerator
screen as any remaining residue may get caught in the screen.
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Refer to your CWS Plus service manual for more information about how your control valve is
programmed if desired.
