First Water FW-1200-M, Operation Manual

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Operation Manual FW-1200-M
© 2012 First Water Systems, Inc pg. 10
4 Post Operation Care
4.1 Flushing System
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As soon as possible after an event, flush the system by
pumping clean water for at least 5 minutes.
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Remove the Source Water Hose from the source and allow
the system to pump until no water is flowing.
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Disconnect all power from the Filtration Unit and Pump.
4.2 Removing Filters

Open Main Valve to relieve pressure on the Canisters.

Unscrew each Canister, using the Filter Wrench where
necessary.
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Retain Canister O-Ring.
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Remove and discard used Filters.
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Drain water from Canisters and dry.
4.3 Cleaning System
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Follow instructions above to flush and drain the system.
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If sediment remains in the system, replace empty Canisters
and flush with clean water from a garden hose. Note: The UV
Lamp must be powered on for water to flow through.
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Follow steps above to remove and dry filter Canisters.
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Remove and drain all hoses.
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Drain the UV Chamber by opening the Drain Valve located
next to Canister #4, tilt unit slightly to allow water to flow
out of the UV Chamber.