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First Sales, LLC 

12630 US Highway 33 N 

Churubusco, IN  46723 

Phone (260) 693-1972          Fax (260) 693-0602 

  

FSN Series Instruction Manual 180122.docx 

 

 

 

 

 

FSN Series 

Nitrate Removal Water Softening System 

 

 

 

 

Installation Instructions and Owner’s Manual 

Summary of Contents for FSN10

Page 1: ...C 12630 US Highway 33 N Churubusco IN 46723 Phone 260 693 1972 Fax 260 693 0602 FSN Series Instruction Manual 180122 docx FSN Series Nitrate Removal Water Softening System Installation Instructions and Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ... FSN Time Clock Timer Setting Page 7 FSN Adjust Time of Regeneration Page 9 Unit Model Specifications Page 10 Component Parts Breakdown List Page 12 FSN Control Valve Breakdown Page 13 FSN Control Valve Parts List Page 14 Troubleshooting Page 15 Ten Year Limited Warranty Page 17 Table of Contents ...

Page 3: ...r pH is reported on a scale from 0 to 14 Neutral water has a pH of 7 0 lower values indicate acidic water If your pH is below 6 8 you may consider installing an acid neutralizer before the water softener to elevate the pH Iron A naturally occurring metallic element Iron levels in excess of 0 3 milligrams liter mg l combine with oxygen causing orange or red rust stains on plumbing fixtures Iron exi...

Page 4: ...d filter tank Install with at least 10 of pipe before the water heater to prevent thermal damage to the equipment An expansion tank may need to be installed in the line to the water heater in order to allow for thermal expansion and comply with local plumbing codes 4 The water softener should not be subject to freezing temperatures 5 Ensure that any cartridge or in line type filter installed prior...

Page 5: ...g to inlet and outlet of bypass valve DO NOT PLUMB INLET AND OUTLET BACKWARDS Piping should be supported Do not apply heat to any fitting attached to the bypass or control valve STEP 6 Use the provided polyethylene tubing NO VINYL TUBING to run drain line from control valve discharge fitting to floor drain or sump pit capable of handling the backwash rate of the softener refer to specifications an...

Page 6: ...HIS TIME STEP 8 Install overflow tubing from overflow elbow on brine tank to floor drain Tubing must be lower than overflow elbow at all times DO NOT CONNECT DRAIN LINE FROM SOFTENER CONTROL VALVE TO BRINE TANK OVERFLOW DO NOT CONECT BRINE TANK DRAIN LINE TO THE SOFTENER DRAIN LINE STEP 9 Place bypass valve in the Bypass position refer to Figures 4 below Open main supply valve or turn on power to ...

Page 7: ...enough water to the brine tank to a level approximately 1 above the salt grid STEP 13 Plug the softener back into the electrical outlet Slowly rotate the Manual Regeneration knob clockwise until just one click is heard This is the Brine Draw position Verify that the water level in the brine tank is dropping Allow water level to drop below the salt grid before continuing If the water level does not...

Page 8: ...ne how many TIMES in a 12 day cycle the FSN should regenerate If the nitrate level falls between two numbers in the table use the next highest number Example FSN10 4 people in family Nitrates 35 ppm Result Set softener to regenerate 2 TIMES in 12 day cycle once every 6 days 2 Rotate the skipper wheel until the number 1 is at the red pointer Each number represents a day The number by the red pointe...

Page 9: ...ore precisely People Nitrates ppm or mg l 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 5 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 6 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 7 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 8 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 9 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 10 1 1 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 6 Numbers in this table represent an approximation of the number of times in 12 days to regenerate based on ...

Page 10: ...4 hour gear 4 Locate the regeneration time pointer on the inside of the 24 hour dial in the cut out 5 Turn the time plate so the desired regeneration time aligns next to the raised arrow 6 Push the red button in and rotate the 24 hour dial Tighten each of the three screws 7 Push the red button and locate the pointer one more time to ensure the desired regeneration time is correct 8 Reset the time ...

Page 11: ... gpm Backwash Rapid Rinse 1 5 3 5 Brine Draw and Slow Rinse 0 46 0 92 Injector 1 white 2 blue FACTORY REGENERATION SETTINGS Backwash minutes 4 4 Brine Rinse minutes 46 60 Rapid Rinse minutes 4 4 Brine Fill minutes 6 12 Brine Fill lbs of Salt 9 18 Total Water Used gallons 43 93 DIMENSIONS in Mineral Tank diameter x height 9 x 48 12 x 48 Brine Tank diameter x height 14 x 34 18 x 33 Overall depth x w...

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Page 13: ... W BP FSI682 Vlv Assy W BP B Mineral Tank MTP0948GR MTP1248GR C Distributor D100S 48 D100S 48 D Resin Qty 1 A520E Qty 2 A520E E 1 4 X 1 8 Gravel Qty 1 QC20 Qty 1 QC20 F Brine Tank Assy BT1434ASSY BTSQ1833ASSY G Overflow Fitting BT OVERFLO BT OVERFLO H Safety Brine Valve SBV14ASSY SBV14ASSY I Salt Platform BTSG14 BTSG18SQ J Bypass2 stainless steel 60040SS2 60040SS2 Top Screen not shown 18280 02 182...

Page 14: ...13 FSN Control Valve Breakdown ...

Page 15: ...bly 3200 12 Day STF 120 60 20 13030 Distributor Retainer J 60011 050ASSY Brine Valve 1650 Short Stem 0 5 BLFC with J Tube Not Shown 40027 J tube for 2510 valve Old Style 1 14105 Bypass Valve Seal Single Lever 22 13911 Main Drive Gear 2 13305 Coupling O Ring 019 23 18743 1 Timer Motor 120v 60Hz 2510 5600 Valve 3 19228 01 Coupling Adapter S ASSY 24 15320 Micro Switch Homing 4 10692 Injector cover sc...

Page 16: ... application requirements and resize water softener as required B Foreign material buildup in plumbing system or water softener B Clean or replace plumbing as necessary additional treatment equipment may be required 5 Loss of resin through drain line A Air in water system A1 Check for low water table conditions in well A2 Check for positive seal on brine line connections B Drain line flow control ...

Page 17: ...then rinse cycle 9 Water leaks to drain continuously A Foreign material in control valve A Remove and inspect piston and seal kit Replace as necessary B Drive motor stopped during regeneration cycle B Check for obstruction in piston and seals Replace drive motor Inspect condition of power head gears C Control valve continuously cycling C See Problem 10 D Internal valve seal leak D Replace seals an...

Page 18: ...ld a defect or malfunction occur contact the dealer that you purchased the product from If you are unable to contact the dealer contact First Sales LLC 260 693 1972 We will require a full description of the problem model number date of purchase and selling dealer s business name and address We assume no warranty liability in connection with this water conditioner other than specified herein This w...

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