STARTUP INSTRUCTIONS:
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FLUSHING OF SYSTEM:
To flush the system of any debris and air after installation is complete, please perform the following steps:
1 . Rotate bypass handles to the bypass mode
(see Fig. 2 of page 4)
.
2 . Turn on inlet water and check for leaks in the newly installed plumbing .
3 . Fully open a cold water faucet, preferable at a laundry sink or bathtub without an aerator .
4 . Wait two to three minutes or until water runs clear, then turn water off and follow start-up instructions .
System regeneration sequence is in the following order . Some sequence differences may be noticed depending upon local
conditions . (If it is desired to change this sequence, please refer to the Dealer Manual or contact the manufacturer .)
Sequencing for Various Filters:
Air Filters
Backwashing Filters
Acid Neutralizers
1 . Backwash Air
1 . Backwash 4 . Rinse
1 . Backwash
5 . Filtering
2 . Backwash
2 . Rinse
5 . Return to service
2 . Filtering
6 . Rapid Rinse
3 . Regenerant Draw Down (Air draw)
3 . Backwash
3 . Rapid Rinse 7 . Return to service
4 . Return to service
4 . Backwash
Inch Worm Feature:
Impression air units are programmed with the backwash air cycle feature (nicknamed “inch
worm”) . This unique feature allows for small movements or “inching” of the piston towards the backwash cycle . As the
piston approaches this cycle, the backwash port opens slightly with each advancement, allowing air to escape to drain .
This cycle is ten very small mini steps of the piston which take place thirty seconds apart . Usually midway between the
ten positions, the air begins to be released very slowly to the drain in normal operating conditions .
When first starting up an air sulfur or air iron, it is advised to step through these positions and go to the normal backwash
cycle in order to fill the unit .
To advance in Backwash Air cycle:
1 . Pushing the
next
button will advance to each of the ten mini steps within the backwash air cycle . While there are
usually ten steps to this cycle, the valve may make two or three movements for each step . Wait for these movements to
complete before pressing
next
again .
2 . Pushing and holding the
regen
button for three seconds while in the Backwash Air cycle will skip the remaining mini
steps and proceed to the next cycle of regeneration which is usually Backwash .
The system is now ready for filling with water and for testing.
1 . Place the bypass valve into the bypass mode
(Fig. 2 on page 4)
.
2 . Press and hold the
regen
button until the motor starts . Release button . Put the valve into “BACKWASH” position .
(Please
see note above.)
Unplug the transformer so that the valve will not cycle to the next position . Open the inlet handle of the
bypass valve very slightly allowing water to fill the tank slowly in order to expel air .
CAUTION:
If water flows too rapidly, there will be a loss of media to the drain. Certain
medias such as carbon, or other dry media, should not be backwashed
immediately for extended periods of time. These medias need to “soak”
in the water for a 24-hour period prior to full backwash conditions.
Media is dry and filling with water too quickly in backwash will result in
media plugging the drain and valve assembly.
3 . After the water is flowing steadily to the drain, clear and without the presence of air, slowly open the inlet valve . Restore
power and momentarily press the
regen
button to advance the control to the “REGENERANT DRAW DOWN” position .
4 . With the bypass still in the diagnostic mode
(Fig. 3 on page 4)
, there should be a slow flow to the drain .
5 . Press
regen
button in sequence until display returns to “TIME .” Place bypass valve in the normal operating mode
(Fig. 1 on page 4)
by opening the outlet bypass handle .
6 . Go to laundry tub or bathtub faucet, preferable a faucet without an aerator, and turn on cold water . Let the water run .
Note the color of water coming from faucet . If discolored, let water run until clear . If severely discolored, place unit into
“BACKWASH” position (step 2) and run water to the system’s drain until clear .
Note:
At no time should there by large particles of media noticed at faucet or laundry tub . If this is seen, immediately shut off
water and bypass system, as this could be an indication of a distributor failure . Contact manufacturer or distributor for assistance .
7 .
Place unit into regeneration again and allow to complete cycle . Upon completion, unit will be regenerated and will deliver
treated water .