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6200 SXT Chemical Free Iron Filter

Operating and Service Manual

Made in Canada

Summary of Contents for 6200 SXT

Page 1: ...6200 SXT Chemical Free Iron Filter Operating and Service Manual Made in Canada ...

Page 2: ...e it may be exposed to wet weather direct sunlight or temperatures outside of the range specified above Do not use water that is microbiologically unsafe without adequate disinfection before or after this system This publication is based on information available when approved for printing Continuing design refinement could cause changes that may not be included in this publication WaterGroup reser...

Page 3: ...Rate gpm Peak Service Flow Rate gpm Back wash Flow Rate gpm Shipping Weight lbs Back Wash Time Minutes Rapid Rinse Minutes Total Regenera tion Time Minutes Water used during Regeneration gallons 4646 DIF75SXT 8 X 47 0 75 2 5 3 5 6 4 10 35 35 4647 DIF10SXT 9 X 48 1 3 6 4 6 4 10 40 70 4648 DIF15SXT 10 X 54 1 5 4 10 5 6 4 10 50 80 4649 DIF20SXT 12 X 52 2 5 15 7 6 4 10 70 100 4650 DIF15SXT DH 10 X 54 ...

Page 4: ...ents which are 1 A hydrocharger located between the well head and the pressure tank adds a small amount of air to the iron laden water whenever the well pump runs Refer to Figs 1 2 or 3 on Page 8 for its location NOTE If your pump system is a constant pressure or variable frequency drive VFD the hydrocharger supplied with this filter will not operate properly The system will require the addition o...

Page 5: ...5 4 Familiarize Yourself with the Unit and Components Distributor Riser Media Bed Tank Jacket Tank Control Valve ...

Page 6: ...ss in water pressure is observed when the filter unit is initially placed in service the filter tank may have been laid on its side during transit If this occurs backwash the filter to reclassify the media iron Fe Iron concentrations as low as 0 3 ppm will cause staining The iron concentration together with the flow rate demand and the consumption rate of the water determines the basic size of the...

Page 7: ...l free iron filter is not recommended when hydrogen sulfide is the only water problem although it is capable of removing sulfur in concentrations of up to 2 to 3 ppm Whenever hydrogen sulfide is present backwashing must be performed at more frequent intervals and the pumping system MUST include a standard air to water pressure tank with an air relief valve Check Your Water Pressure and Pumping Rat...

Page 8: ... be used if a bladder tank is already in place do not remove it install the air to water pressure tank between the hydrocharger and the bladder tank NOTE If your pressure tank or any part of your water system is not functioning properly corrective action must be taken before installation of your iron filter Facts to Remember When Planning Your Installation 1 All installation procedures must confor...

Page 9: ...aukman air vent is not approved for use in the State of Wisconsin An approved air to water tank and or air vent should be used with this application in the State of Wisconsin NOTE Before starting installation read page 18 Plumbing System Clean Up for instructions on some procedures that may need to be performed first Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Installation 8 ...

Page 10: ...y should be installed before the hydrocharger not between the hydrocharger and pressure tank NOTE It is advisable to install the hydrocharger with the unions at both ends to facilitate removal and inspection If heat is applied near hydrocharger remove rubber check valve to prevent damaging it On badly scaled older pumping systems it may be advantageous to install an optional Y strainer ahead of hy...

Page 11: ...m the mineral tank b Temporarily plug the open end of the riser tube to ensure that no resin or gravel falls down into the distribution The riser distributor remains inside the tank seated in the depression at the bottom Plug tube with a tape Remove after media is loaded Fill support bed first if supplied The media will not always spill down inside the tank and may need to be swept inside e D C B ...

Page 12: ...glass tank tightening securely into tank Note Ensure that the internal O ring in the valve fits securely over the riser tube Silicone grease part 92360 or other food grade lubricant may be applied to the O ring to ease installation of the riser tube The large funnel sold separately part 43000 makes filling the tank easier and neater Or an empty 1 gallon or 4 liter container with the bottom cut out...

Page 13: ...rs the house and before any lines that branch off to feed the hot water heater or other fixtures in the house and as near the desired location of the water softener as possible Install a tee fitting on the feed end of the cut pipe and an elbow fitting on the other end Install piping from the tee to the inlet of the water softener and from the elbow to the outlet of the softener To sever the water ...

Page 14: ...rain 1 2 Inlet Outlet 2 Timer Controls DOWN button UP button Extra Cycle Button 3 1 Clamp Ring The clamp ring con nects the control valve to the tank and provide an easy way to discon nect tank during control valve servic ing Make sure that the clamp ring screw is tightened The Clamp Ring should secure the valve with the top of the flange facing up Please note top on the clamp ring 1 Installation ...

Page 15: ...nd then using Teflon tape screw the assembly into the bypass valve Waste connections or drain outlet shall be designed and constructed to provide for connection to the sanitary waste system through an air gap of 2 pipe diameters or 1 inch 22 mm whichever is larger Never insert drain line directly into a drain sewer line or trap Always allow an air gap between the drain line and the wastewater to p...

Page 16: ...nd held for 5 seconds before it activates Press and hold the pic for 5 seconds to advance the valve into the 1 Backwash position Press once more to advance to the 2 position outlet intlet Circuit Board Screen Brine Cam Position Label 15 Cycle Step Abbreviation BW Backwash RR Rapid Rinse SV Service The valve position during regenera tion and servicing can be checked in the circuit board screen as w...

Page 17: ...supply water on all the way Allow the unit to backwash until all the air and media fines are no longer showing at the drain This may take up to 15 min utes so you need to unplug the timer until you are ready to continue 10 Press once more to advance to the 2 Rapid Rinse position and allow water to run to drain for 2 Minutes Water Conditioner Flow Diagrams Hard Water Soft Water To Drain Hard Water ...

Page 18: ... Figure 7A Figure 7B A Braukman Air Vent Braukman Air Vent Pressure Tank Diaphragm Pressure Tank Air to Water See Figure 8 B C A B C Out In Out In 5 Figure 8 Braukman Air Vent Installation Set hydrocharger by following these steps A Open nearest faucet until pump starts then close faucet B Place a finger over suction port Fig 6 A slight suction should be detected for a minimum of 20 seconds or for...

Page 19: ...main water supply valve or turn power off to pump and proceed with filter installation During time required to install filter system iron fouled softener resin will be chemically cleaned 4 After filter installation is completed and final adjustments are made with the water turned on and brine draw tube reconnected manually reposition timer on softener to backwash position Allow timer to perform an...

Page 20: ... Proper installation of this type of pressure tank should have inlet from pump higher than outlet to service 2 Check pH Iron and Manganese Content of Treated Water Is the treated water pH reading less than 6 7 8 2 when manganese is present If yes replenish the media with MpH adder and check the bed for channelling 3 Check Pumping Rate Do not refer to a pumping rate curve for this data Follow the i...

Page 21: ...tons Press to resume normal operation Queuing a Regeneration 1 Press the button The service icon will flash to indicate that a regeneration is queued 2 To cancel a queued regeneration press the button Regenerating Immediately Press and hold the button for five seconds User Programming Mode Options Abbreviation Parameter Description DO Day Override The timer s day override setting This is an option...

Page 22: ... option setting is identified by PF in the upper left hand corner of the screen 4 Press Use this display to view the Hours in Service since the last regeneration cycle This option setting is identified by HR in the upper left hand corner of the screen Diagnostic Programming Mode Options Abbreviation Parameter Description FR Flow Rate Displays the current outlet flow rate PF Peak Flow Rate Displays...

Page 23: ...keep track of the time and day for a minimum of 48 hours The system configuration settings are stored in a non volatile memory and are stored indefinitely with or without line power The Time of Day flashes when there has been a power failure Press any button to stop the Time of Day from flashing If power fails while the unit is in regeneration the control will save the current valve position befor...

Page 24: ...ter supply using the bypass valve 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 water supply is bypassing the softener However the wat...

Page 25: ...filter requires some minor maintenance to ensure optimum performance and years of trouble free clean water The following steps should be performed once or twice a year more often under harsh conditions 1 Verify the pumping rate of the system do not refer to a pumping curve for this data Follow the instructions found on page 7 If the measured pumping rate is less than the backwash rate of the filte...

Page 26: ...kwash frequency for households with average water use can be determined using the following guide The guide cannot be used if the filtered water supplies a swimming pool geothermal pump outside spigots or other high water demand devices or activities If your application includes any of the foregoing refer to the paragraph on Special Applications below 1 Locate the box intersected by the number of ...

Page 27: ... calculation No of people in family x 75 gallons of water per person No of gallons of water for special use No of gallons of water required per day x Iron concentration ppm Daily iron removal requirements ppm 2 Establish backwash frequency using daily iron removal requirements to complete the following calculation 15 000 iron removal capacity ppm Daily iron removal requirements ppm No of backwashe...

Page 28: ...THE PROPERTY OF PENTAIR WATER TREATMENT REPRODUCTION USE DISCLOSURE OR TRANSMISSION OF THIS DOCUMENT OR DETAILS CONTAINED HEREIN IN PART OR IN WHOLE IS PROHIBITED WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF PENTAIR WATER TREATMENT ENGINEERING THIS DOCUMENT AND ANY COPIES SHALL BE RETURNED TO PENTAIR WATER TREATMENT UPON WRITTEN REQUEST TITLE SIZE SCALE SHEET 4 OF 4 DWG NO REV Pentair Residential Filtration CHE...

Page 29: ... Slot Hex 8 18 X0 6 23 19797 Meter Assy 3 4 Dual Port 105 13305 O Ring 119 21 14613 Flow Straightener 94 60626 Meter Only Electronic Turbine 84 24 22 23 21 94 105 6200 Service Kits Circuit Board Dwg Part Part Description 82 19474 01 Harness Power SXT 84 19791 01 Cable Meter 36 42766 02 Circuit Board SXT 37 17020 Screw 37 82 84 36 ...

Page 30: ...Top 1 48 19619 Bracket Idler 47 43298 Gear Idler 42 10218 Switch Micro 37 85 24 87 48 47 42 51 34 Dwg Part Part Description 40 43052 01 Cover Black 43052 02 Cover Cream 54 10231 Screw Slot Hex 1 4 20 X 1 2 49 19597 Motor 24V 50 60 Hz 35 43053 01 Backplate Black 43053 02 Backplate Cream 41 19581 Bracket Drive 43 10302 Insulator Limit Switch 32 019688 Link Piston Rod 31 019493 Shaft Drive 55 13363 W...

Page 31: ...art No Description 1 2 13305 O ring 119 2 2 13255 Clip Mounting 3 2 13314 Screw Hex Washer Head 8 18 x 5 8 4A 1 18706 Yoke Plastic 1 NPT 18706 02 Yoke Plastic 3 4 NPT 4B 1 13708 Yoke Brass 3 4 NPT 13708NP Yoke 3 4 NPT Nickel Plated 13398 Yoke Brass 1 NPT 13398NP Yoke 1 NPT Nickel Plated 40636 Yoke 1 1 4 NPT 40636 49 Yoke 1 1 4 Sweat 28 27 26 92 6200 Service Kits Other Parts Continued ...

Page 32: ...er of the control valve 7 Reconnect meter cable If flow meter is attached Piston screw Timer Assembly Self tapping screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Bracket Brine Valve Brine Cam Meter Cable 1 Disconnect the meter cable from the meter If flow meter is attached 2 Open the front cover of the control valve unscrew the brine cam and push the brine valve in order to remove the cam 3 Remove the two screws f...

Page 33: ... 1 to 5 of timer replacement 2 Use a flat head screw drive on the notch of the valve body as shown to loosen the piston cartridge pull the cartridge out of the body using pliers 5 Reinstall the timer assembly brine valve bracket and meter cable B A 1 3 4 4 3 2 1 2 THIS DOCUMENT IS SOLELY THE PROPERTY OF PENTAIR WATER TREATMENT REPRODUCTION USE DISCLOSURE OR TRANSMISSION OF THIS DOCUMENT OR DETAILS...

Page 34: ...FC assembly and pull the flow washer out of the DLFC housing with the help of plier 3 Remove the flow washer from the housing and clean it with water to remove any debris Replace it with a new washer if necessary 4 Re install the DLFC housing and retainer DLFC Retainer Flow Washer Housing Hose Barb Flow Washer 33 ...

Page 35: ... electrical cord into outlet 5 Set Time of Day and cycle the control valve manually to assure proper function Make sure control valve is returned to the In Service position 6 Start regeneration cycle manually if water is hard 35 Circuit Board Replacement 1 Detach the circuit board from valve front cover by removing two screws 2 Disconnect the meter cable and power head harness from the circuit boa...

Page 36: ...36 36 6200 SXT Valve Dimensional Drawings All dimensions are in Inches mm 35 ...

Page 37: ... 6200229 81150 95551 0500356 4451 DIF20SXT DH 19477 6200230 81152 95427 0500356 4652 DIF75MSXT 19478 6200227 18474 95432 100502 0500356 4653 DIF10MSXT 19478 6200228 194804 95553 100505 0500356 4654 DIF15MSXT 19477 6200229 110544 95554 100508 0500356 4655 DIF20MSXT 19477 6200230 112524 95428 0500356 4656 DIF15MSXT DH 19477 6200229 81150 95554 0500356 4657 DIF20MSXT DH 19477 6200230 81152 95428 0500...

Page 38: ...5MSXT DIF10SXT DIF10MSXT DIF15SXT DIF15MSXT DIF20SXT DIF20MSXT DIF15SXT DH DIF15MSXT DH DIF20SXT DH DIF20MSXT DH A 8 10 12 14 9 19 B 54 54 59 57 55 61 C 19 19 19 19 19 19 D 49 49 54 52 50 56 E 2 2 2 2 2 2 E C A D B Parts Dimensions 37 ...

Page 39: ... attempt to troubleshoot this problem any further Err 2 There have been more than 99 days since the last Regeneration If the Day of the Week mode of regeneration is selected and days since last regeneration exceeds 7 days 7 5 There have been more than 7 days since the last regeneration All individual settings d1 d2 d3 d4 d5 d6 d7 are set to 0 Regeneration must occur for the unit to recover the dis...

Page 40: ...obstructions or kink in drain line or c for improper drain line flow controller see specs Upon correction of this problem if manually backwashing does not clear bed of iron filter bed may need chemical cleaning Filter bed backwashed at improper intervals Refer to backwash frequency chart in operation manual to ensure unit is set correctly Do not increase the backwash frequency unless required to b...

Page 41: ...f of purchase or installation is provided and then the warranty period shall be from the date thereof Ten Year Guarantee on Mineral Tanks and Brine Tanks WaterGroup Inc will provide a replacement mineral tank or brine tank to any original equipment purchaser in possession of a tank that fails within 120 months provided that the water conditioner is at all times operated in accordance with specific...

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