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First Sales, LLC 

12630 US Highway 33 N 

Churubusco, IN  46723 

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

 

NBW-NEBW Series Installation Manual 170623.docx 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NBW & NEBW Series 

Backwashing Filter System 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Installation Instructions and Owner’s Manual 

Summary of Contents for NBW10

Page 1: ...LC 12630 US Highway 33 N Churubusco IN 46723 Phone 260 693 1972 Fax 260 693 0602 NBW NEBW Series Installation Manual 170623 docx NBW NEBW Series Backwashing Filter System Installation Instructions and Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...nic Display Operation Page 8 NEBW Electronic Programming Page 9 Specifications Page 11 Component Parts Breakdown List Page 12 NBW Control Valve Breakdown Page 13 NBW Control Valve Parts List Page 14 NEBW Control Valve Breakdown Page 15 NEBW Control Valve Parts List Page 16 Troubleshooting Page 17 Ten Year Limited Warranty Page 19 Table of Contents ...

Page 3: ... 50 PAIL 45 FA10 FILTER AG SUSPENDED SOLIDS REDUCTION 1 00 BAG 24 FA05P 0 50 PAIL 12 ZEO10 ZEOLITE SUSPENDED SOLIDS SEDIMENT REDUCTION 1 00 BAG 25 Z05P 0 50 PAIL 50 N05 NEUTRALIZER ACID NEUTRALIZER 0 50 PAIL 43 QFS05P QUARTZ FILTER SAND 0 50 PAIL 51 45mm x 55mm SEDIMENT REDUCTION Successful Application Any filter media may have specific limitations and or requirements for successful application A ...

Page 4: ...this system 1 The NBW NEBW must be installed after the pressure tank private well system only 2 The system should be installed as close as possible preferably within 15 to an adequate floor or laundry drain capable of handling the backwash cycle volume and flow rate refer to unit specifications An air gap should be provided between the NBW NEBW drain line and plumbing drain 3 All water conditionin...

Page 5: ...ere O Ring seals are used NOTE If the plumbing system is used as the ground leg of the electric supply continuity should be maintained by installing ground straps around any non conductive plastic piping or bypass used in the installation Make sure the filter is not installed backwards The filter will not function properly if installed backwards and filter media may be forced into the water lines ...

Page 6: ...ft empty at the top of the mineral tank to allow for media bed expansion during backwash and to prevent filter media from being discharged through the drain line STEP 5 Use a garden hose or bucket to fill the media tank with water IMPORTANT Carbon Filter Ag Zeolite and Birm must be soaked for at least 2 hours prior to submitting it to full backwash flow rate to prevent loss of media to drain STEP ...

Page 7: ...transformer from the electrical outlet STEP 14 Refer to Figure 4 on page 5 for appropriate bypass valve operation Rotate bypass lever of stainless steel bypass of the way to Service allowing unit to fill slowly IMPORTANT Activated Carbon Filter Ag and Birm must be soaked for at least 2 hours prior to submitting it to full flow rate to prevent loss of media to drain When all air has been purged fro...

Page 8: ...inter Each number represents a day The number by the red pointer is tonight 2 Slide the metal tabs outward on the desired days of backwash Factory default setting is every third day How to Manually Initiate a Regeneration Cycle 1 Grab the manual regeneration knob and turn clockwise SLIGHTLY 2 The drive gear will engage the regeneration knob which will make a complete revolution and return to the S...

Page 9: ...nitiate an immediate regeneration cycle 2 Press and release Advance Button during a regeneration cycle to immediately advance the valve to the next step in the regeneration process 3 When the valve is in Programming Mode press the Advance Button to move the cursor UP BUTTON 1 When the valve is in the Programming Mode press Up Button to adjust setting NEBW Electronic Display Operation Advance Butto...

Page 10: ...Mode Press and Hold the SET Button for 5 seconds NEBW Electronic Programming Use Up Button to set current hour Use Up Button to set current minute Use Up Button to set AM PM DO NOT change this setting Exit Programming Mode ...

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Page 12: ...dia Volume cu ft 1 0 1 5 2 0 Gravel Underbed lbs 20 20 25 Operating Flow Rate gpm Continuous no duration limit 5 gpm ft2 2 3 4 Service intermittent flow up to 10 gpm ft2 5 6 8 Peak 10 mins or less 15 gpm ft2 8 9 12 Backwash Flow Rate 5 5 7 Service Pipe Size in Standard 1S Suffix on Model Number 1 1 1 Factory Programming Settings Day Override Setting 3 3 3 Regeneration Time 1 00 AM 1 00 AM 1 00 AM ...

Page 13: ...BP NEBW20 Vlv Assy w BP 2 Mineral Tank MTP1044N MTP1054N MTP1248N 3 Distributor D100S 48 D100S 54 D100S 48 4 Media Qty See page 2 for list 1 cu ft 1 5 cu ft 2 cu ft 5 1 4 X 1 8 Gravel QC20 QC20 QC25 6 Top Screen 18280 02 18280 02 18280 02 Notes 1 Refer to pages 13 14 for complete control valve breakdown of time clock initiated control valves and pages 15 16 for meter initiated control valves Compo...

Page 14: ...13 NBW Time Clock Control Valve Breakdown ...

Page 15: ...60041SS Bypass Valve Stainless 1 NPT Optional use 1S suffix 1 18743 1 Motor 120v 60hz 1 30 RPM 2 13304 O Ring Distributor 121 3 12281 O Ring Tank 338 4 12092 Flow Control Washer 5 0 GPM NBW10 NBW15 12408 Flow Control Washer 7 0 GPM NBW20 5 NE DRAIN ELB Drain Elbow Quick Connect x barbed 6 NE DRAIN CLIP Quick Release Clip Drain Elbow 7 NE CON ORG Connector O Ring 8 14105 Bypass Valve Seal Single Le...

Page 16: ...15 NEBW Electronic Control Valve Breakdown ...

Page 17: ...alve 60041SS 1 Stainless Steel Bypass Valve Optional add 1 to model number 1 42349 Motor 24v 60hz 2 RPM 2 NE TRANS Transformer 110v Input 24v Output 3 13304 O Ring Distributor 121 4 12281 O Ring Tank 338 9 12092 Flow Control Washer 5 0 GPM for model CS 1 CS 1 5 10 NE DRAIN ELB Drain Elbow Quick Connect x barbed 11 NE DRAIN CLIP Quick Release Clip Drain Elbow 12 NE CON ORG Connector O Ring 13 14105...

Page 18: ... water usage flow rates against system specifications 5 Increase length of backwash and rinse cycles Neutralizer media raises pH too high A Filter is brand new B Wrong media used 1 Turn bypass valve very slightly to the Bypass position allowing a small amount of untreated water to bleed into the treated water 2 Rebed the unit with a less aggressive media Neutralizer media fails to raise pH suffici...

Page 19: ...motor faulty 1 Ensure electrical outlet is functioning 2 Disassemble and clean control valve 3 Replace seals and or piston 4 Replace faulty drive motor Media in the service lines A Unit installed backwards 1 Re plumb the water lines so that the supply side of the line is connected to the inlet of the bypass and the service side is connected to the outlet Troubleshooting cont ...

Page 20: ...function 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 warranty is in lieu...

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