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US Water Ultimate Dual Tank 

Superfilter 

Owners Man

ual

 

REVISION # 

1.0 

REVISION DATE  April 30, 2014 

1.  Read all instructions carefully before operation. 
2.  Avoid pinched o-rings during installation by applying (provided with install kit) NSF certified lubricant to all seals. 
3.  This system is not intended for treating water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate 

disinfection before or after the system. 

US Water Systems 

Corporate Office 

1209 Country Club Road 
Indianapolis, IN 46234 

Summary of Contents for Ultimate Dual Superfilter FSF-250

Page 1: ...id pinched o rings during installation by applying provided with install kit NSF certified lubricant to all seals 3 This system is not intended for treating water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system US Water Systems Corporate Office 1209 Country Club Road Indianapolis IN 46234 ...

Page 2: ...Guide 2 Proper Installation 3 Specification 5 Before Starting Installation 5 Filter Preparation 7 Installation Instructions 16 System Start Up 19 Programming Instructions 20 About The System 21 Maintenance 22 Main Repair Parts 23 Trouble Shooting 30 Warranty 31 Table of Contents Check and comply with your provincial state and local codes You must follow these guidelines Use care when handling the ...

Page 3: ...in direct sunlight Excessive sun or heat may cause distortion or other damage to non metallic parts Properly ground to conform with all gov erning codes and ordinances Use only lead free solder and flux for all sweat solder connections as required by state and federal codes Maximum allowable inlet water pressure is 125 psi If daytime pressure is over 80 psi night time pressure may exceed the maxi ...

Page 4: ...USWaterSystems com Give us a call at 1 800 608 8792 Inlet Outlet Connection Height Overall System Height B A Model Tank Size A B C FNLT 250 HY 13 X 54 61 25 57 625 13 System Dimensions C Tank Diameter CARBON TANK SOFTENER TANK ...

Page 5: ... install the included bypass valve or 3 shut off valves Bypass valves let you turn off water to the softener for repairs if needed but still have water in the house pipes 5 8 OD drain line is needed for the valve drain A length of 5 8 OD drain line tubing is needed for the drain connection Continuous operation at flow rates greater than the service flow rate may affect capacity and efficiency perf...

Page 6: ...oor drain or other acceptable drain point laundry tub sump standpipe etc Connect the filter to the main water supply pipe BEFORE the water heater DO NOT RUN HOT WATER THROUGH THE FIL TER The temperature of water passing through the filter must be less than 100 deg F Do not install the filter in a place where it could freeze Damage caused by freez ing is not covered by the warranty Put the filter i...

Page 7: ... PLUMBING Condition of existing plumbing should be free from lime and iron buildup Piping that is built up heavily with lime and or iron should be replaced LOCATION OF US Water Dual Superfilter TANKS AND DRAIN The US Water Dual Superfilter tank should be located close to a drain to prevent air breaks and back flow CAUTION Water pressure is not to exceed 80 psi water temperature is not to exceed 11...

Page 8: ...m plugging the hole The gravel should be poured in the tank first then pour the carbon or bone char in the tank second Pour all the gravel carbon and bone char that was shipped in the tanks A helper may be needed to hold the funnel during the filling process It is recommended that a dust mask and safety goggles be worn to prevent possible injury 5 Once the carbon and bone char tanks have been load...

Page 9: ...hen they are received Separate these pieces by loosening and removing the Control Valve Nut and pulling the Control Valve Collar and Primary Tank Valve Adaptor apart The following parts should be with the kit UPPER BASKETS CONNECTING TUBES PRIMARY TANK ADAPTOR INTER CONNECT TOOLS SECONDARY TANK ADAPTOR CONTROL VALVE NUT CONTROL VALVE COLLAR PRIMARY TANK VALVE ADAPTOR ...

Page 10: ...ing on the primary tank adaptor 9 Install an upper basket on the bottom of the primary tank adaptor 10 Slide the primary tank adaptor upper basket over the distributor tube on the CARBON tank Slide it down and tighten it hand tight by turning it clockwise Snug it with both hands DO NOT use tools to tighten the adaptor or damage may occur It doesn t need to be really tight because the O ring is cre...

Page 11: ...or by lining up the slots and turning it clockwise to lock the basket into the adaptor Then slide the secondary tank adaptor on the BONE CHAR tank push it down and tighten it hand tight Snug it fur ther with your hand DO NOT use tools to tighten the tank adaptor 13 Install the control valve nut on the valve Now install the control valve collar on the con trol valve ...

Page 12: ...ollar on the valve 15 Lubricate the distributor and tank O rings on the primary tank valve adaptor 16 Install the primary tank valve adaptor on the primary tank adaptor Use the supplied tool to tighten it in the primary tank adaptor 17 Lubricate the center O ring on the control valve collar Lubricate the inside edge of the primary tank adaptor ...

Page 13: ...ect the tanks together using the stainless steel tubes If the threaded adaptors were previously installed remove the red clips and pull the adaptors out 20 Lubricate the O rings on all threaded adaptors 21 Install a threaded adaptor in the primary tank adaptor Install the red clip to secure it Use channel locks to tight the short stainless steel tube to the treaded adaptor ...

Page 14: ...readed adaptor in the secondary tank adaptor Attach the bottom stainless steel tube from the primary tank adaptor to the secondary tank adaptor Tighten the tube to the threaded adaptor using channel locks 23 Install a threaded adaptor in the primary tank adaptor top port Install the red clip to se cure it Now tighten the long stainless steel tube on the threaded adaptor and tighten it with channel...

Page 15: ...adaptor on the other end of the longer stainless steel tube Place the angled threaded adaptor in the top port on the secondary tank adaptor and secure it with a red clip Now tighten the longer stainless steel tube on the angled threaded adaptor using channel locks ...

Page 16: ...D OUTLET PIPING TO MAINTAIN GROUND ING Any solder joints being soldered near the valve must be done before connecting any piping to the valve Always leave at least 6 152 mm between the control valve and joints being soldered when soldering pipes that are connected to the valve Failure to do this could cause damage to the valve The US Water Dual Superfilter is equipped with 1 removable connectors I...

Page 17: ... running the drain line more than 20 ft overhead it is recommended to increase the hose size to 3 4 A DIRECT CONNECTION INTO A WASTE DRAIN IS NOT RECOMMENDED A PHYSICAL AIR GAP OF AT LEAST 1 5 SHOULD BE USED TO AVOID BACTERIA AND WASTEWATER TRAVELLING BACK THROUGH THE DRAIN LINE INTO THE FIL TER Be sure to secure the drain line The filter will drain with force and it should be secured to prevent a...

Page 18: ...supply At the nearest cold treated water tap nearby remove the faucet screen open the faucet and let water run a few minutes or until the system is free of any air or foreign material resulting from the plumbing work 7 Make sure there are no leaks in the plumbing system before proceeding Close the water tap when water runs clean 8 Proceed to start up instructions Note The unit is not ready for ser...

Page 19: ...on the bypass then open the nearest treated water fau cet and allow the water to run until clear close the tap and replace the faucet screen 7 Program time date and number of days between regenerations into controller using the following Programming Instructions Start up Instructions Key Pad Configuration DELAYED REGENERATION Press and release the MANUAL REGEN Button to set a delayed regeneration ...

Page 20: ...lue is OFF This should not be changed REGEN TIME This setting determines the time of day to perform a scheduled regenera tion The normal regen time for a filter is 12 00 AM Settings Press SETINGS key 3 SECONDS BEEP VALVE MODE B W FILTER TIME OF DAY 12 01 PM YEAR 2012 MONTH AUGUST DAY 21 REGEN DAYS 3 DAYS GALLONS OFF REGEN TIME 12 00 AM PROGRAMMING COMPLETE Contact US Water Systems at 1 800 608 879...

Page 21: ...and Time page for 5 seconds Then it will continually scroll through all of the system diagnostic display pages Depending on the Valve Type some pages will not be displayed To manually scroll through the diagnostics press the down or up key To reset the TOTAL REGENS TOTAL GALLONS OVER RUN TOTAL or PEAK flow rates press and hold the MENU until the value changes to zero PARAMETER DESCRIPTION JULY 17 ...

Page 22: ...located at the back of the control In normal operation the bypass is open with the on off knobs in line with the inlet and outlet pipes To isolate the filter simply rotate the knobs clockwise as indicated by the word BYPASS and arrow until they lock You can use your water related fixtures and appliances as the wa ter supply is bypassing the filter However the water you use will be hard To resume w...

Page 23: ...10048 TOP CONE D 1 25020041 844 TANK 75 E 1 25020042 948 TANK 100 E 1 25020043 1054 TANK 150 E 1 25010058 1252 TANK 200 E 1 25030007 1465 TANK 300 E 1 50010005 DISTRIBUTOR 1X54 F 1 REPLACEMENT PARTS FILTER Replacing Drain Line Flow Control DLFC 1 Remove the red clip that secures the drain line elbow 2 Remove the BLFC washer from the elbow fitting 3 Reassemble using the reverse procedure ...

Page 24: ...24 Visit us online at www USWaterSystems com Give us a call at 1 800 608 8792 Filter Exploded View ...

Page 25: ...LBOW A 2 60010019 1 NPT STRAIGHT A 2 60010023 3 4 NPT STRAIGHT A 2 60010079 VALVE COUPLING INLET B 1 60010101 VALVE COUPLING OUTLET METER SIDE C 1 60010025 PLASTIC SECURE CLIP D 2 60010046 BYPASS SS CLIP E 2 60010047 BYPASS SS SCREW F 2 REPLACEMENT PARTS CONNECTORS Main Repair Parts Connectors ...

Page 26: ...OWNFLOW PISTON ASSEM BLY 60010035 INJECTOR SET 00 VIOLET 60010130 85HE SEAL SPACER KIT 60010034 INJECTOR SET 0 RED 60010131 85HE DLFC 1 1 5 GPM 60010033 INJECTOR SET 1 WHITE 60010132 85HE DLFC 2 2 0 GPM 60010032 INJECTOR SET 2 BLUE 60010133 85HE DLFC 3 2 4 GPM 60010031 INJECTOR SET 3 YELLOW 60010135 85HE DLFC 5 3 5 GPM 60010128 BLFC 0 2 GPM 60010136 85HE DLFC A 5 0 GPM 60010110 BLFC 0 3 GPM 600101...

Page 27: ...5 A20 1 5056063 O Ring 78 74 5 33 A21 1 26010103 O Ring 25 3 55 A22 1 7060007 Valve Bottom Connector A23 1 13000426 Screw ST2 9X13 Large Washer A24 2 5031022 O Ring 32 3 A25 1 5031021 O Ring 18 3 A26 1 5031013 Injector Plug Body A27 1 30110007 Plastic Ball 6 A28 1 30040089 Injector Throat A29 2 5031012 BNT85HE Injector Fixed Sleeve A30 1 30040090 Injector Nozzle A31 2 5056103 Injector Screen A32 1...

Page 28: ...28 Visit us online at www USWaterSystems com Give us a call at 1 800 608 8792 Power Head Exploded View ...

Page 29: ...00426 Screw ST2 9X13 Large Washer A24 2 5056139 Washer 3x13 B09 1 5030007 BNT85 Main Gear B10 1 5030005 BNT185 Housing B11 1 5031017 BNT85HE Brine Gear Downflow B12 1 5010023 Magnet 3 2 7 B13 1 5056141 Washer 4x12 B14 1 5056166 Screw ST4 2X12 Large Washer B15 1 5031016 BNT85HE Piston Rod A04 1 5010036 Screw ST3 5X16 B16 1 5031026 BNT85HE Main Pcb Downflow B17 1 5010031 Meter Assembly 1 5010046 Met...

Page 30: ...ak between valve and central tube Check if central tube is cracked or o ring is damaged Replace faulty parts 8 Internal valve leak Replace valve seals spacer and piston assembly 1 Iron or scale build up in line feeding unit Clean pipes 2 Iron build up inside valve or tank Clean control and add resin cleaner to clean bed Increase regeneration frequency 3 Inlet of control plugged due to foreign mate...

Page 31: ...d freezing Acts of God or any other casualty or if the original serial numbers have been removed These warranties are in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and we do not authorize any person to assume for us any other obligation on the sale of this water conditioner No responsibility is assumed for delays or failure to meet these warranties caused by strike government regulations or...

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