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In the event that you need assistance for servicing your water filter, please first contact the 

professional contractor who installed the system.

Congratulations on purchasing your new 

Lancaster Water Filter

. This unit is designed to give you 

many years of trouble free service. For servicing and future inspection purposes, please file this 

booklet with your important documents.

ELECTRONIC WATER FILTER WITH THE 

X-FACTOR CONTROL VALVE

INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND 

SERVICE MANUAL

WATER FILTERS AND NEUTRALIZERS

ACID NEUTRALIZERS

  7-LXDAN-1
  7-LXDAN-1.5
  7-LXDAN-2
  7-LXDAN-3

IRON FILTER

  7-LXIM-1
  7-LXIM-2
  7-LXIM-3

COLOR, TASTE, ODOR

  7-LXCT-1
  7-LXCT-2
  7-LXCT-3

SEDIMENT/ TURBIDITY

  7-LXST-1
  7-LXST-2
  7-LXST-3

AERATION-SULFUR & IRON

  7-LXCTAIR-1
  7-LXCTAIR-2
  7-LXCTAIR-3

AERATION-IRON ONLY

  7-LXIMAIR-1
  7-LXIMAIR-2
  7-LXIMAIR-3

Summary of Contents for 7-LXCT-1

Page 1: ...e inspection purposes please file this booklet with your important documents ELECTRONIC WATER FILTER WITH THE X FACTOR CONTROL VALVE INSTALLATION OPERATING AND SERVICE MANUAL WATER FILTERS AND NEUTRALIZERS ACID NEUTRALIZERS 7 LXDAN 1 7 LXDAN 1 5 7 LXDAN 2 7 LXDAN 3 IRON FILTER 7 LXIM 1 7 LXIM 2 7 LXIM 3 COLOR TASTE ODOR 7 LXCT 1 7 LXCT 2 7 LXCT 3 SEDIMENT TURBIDITY 7 LXST 1 7 LXST 2 7 LXST 3 AERAT...

Page 2: ...n Instructions for 7 LXCTAIR 7 LXIMAIR 7 Placing Filter into Service 8 General Operation 8 Set Time of Day 9 Adjust Days Between Backwash or Time of Backwash 9 10 Low Battery 10 Contact Screen Programming 10 Parts Diagrams 11 17 Service Instructions 18 20 Troubleshooting 21 23 COMPONENTS MODEL MINERAL TANK PART NO dia x ht PART ID MINERAL BAG qty 7 LXCT 2 FG1348VT 13x48 A8009 CARBON 2 7 LXCT 3 FG1...

Page 3: ...y damage the nut split ring or o ring Solder joints should be cool and solvent cements should be set before installing the nut split ring and o ring Avoid getting primer and solvent cement on any part of the o ring split rings bypass valve or control valve Install grounding strap on metal pipes This water filter is not to be used for treating water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown qu...

Page 4: ...glass filled Noryl or equivalent and the nuts and caps are glass filled polypropylene All seals are self lubricating EPDM to help prevent valve seizing after long periods of non use Internal o rings can easily be replaced if service is required The bypass consists of two interchangeable plug valves that are operated independently by red arrow shaped handles The handles identify the flow direction ...

Page 5: ... 4 When assembling the installation fitting package inlet and outlet connect the fitting to the plumbing system first and then attach the nut split ring and o ring Heat from soldering or solvent cements may damage the nut split ring or o ring Solder joint should be cool and solvent cements should be set before installing the nut split ring and o ring Avoid getting primer and solvent cement on any ...

Page 6: ... HOT LOCATE WATER FILTER CLOSE TO A DRAIN AVOID OVERHEAD DRAIN LINES IF POSSIBLE TO PREVENT BACK PRESSURE ON THE SYSTEM IF OVERHEAD DRAIN LINE IS USED AND EXCEEDS 5 FEET ABOVE CONNECTION ON CONTROL VALVE OR IF DRAIN LINE EXCEEDS 20 FEET IN LENGTH DRAIN LINE PIPE SIZE SHOULD BE MINIMUM 3 4 LOCATE WATER FILTER CLOSE TO A DRAIN AVOID OVERHEAD DRAIN LINES IF POSSIBLE TO PREVENT BACK PRESSURE ON THE SY...

Page 7: ...INE AFTER THE AERATION SYSTEM BACKWASHES A SPUTTERING OF AIR MAY BE NOTICED AT THE FIRST WATER FIXTURE TO BE USED AFTER THE SYSTEM BACKWASHES IF THIS IS OBJECTIONABLE A CHECK VALVE CAN BE INSTALLED DIRECTLY AFTER THE AERATION SYSTEM NOTE IF A CHECK VALVE IS INSTALLED BETWEEN A PRESSURE TANK AND A WATER HEATER A HOT WATER EXPANSION TANK IS REQUIRED ON THE COLD WATER INLET OF THE WATER HEATER A SMAL...

Page 8: ...s an air pocket to form for the filter to function properly Control will automatically advance to the FILTERING position Open the outlet valve of the filter or if using optional bypass place to NORMAL OPERATION MODE see figure 1 on page 4 FOR ALL OTHER FILTERS When water is flowing steadily to drain without the presence of air momentarily press REGEN again Display will read RINSE Open the outlet v...

Page 9: ... and simultaneously for 3 seconds to access Installer Display Settings STEP 2 Day Override Set the maximum number of days between backwashes REGEN If value set to OFF backwash initiation is based solely on volume used If value is set as a number allowable range from 1 to 28 a backwash initiation will be called for on that day even if sufficient volume of water were not used to call for a backwash ...

Page 10: ... digit Banner Text Set the banner text up to a maximum of 44 characters Use the or to select letters of the alphabet numbers ampersand or a space in the banner text Press NEXT to forward to the next character or to exit the Installer Display Settings A non rechargeable coin cell battery is located on the circuit board used only to maintain the time of day during power outages all other information...

Page 11: ...ush down to fully seat Battery replacement is 3 volt lithium coin cell type 2032 Correct Battery Orientation 1 2 3 5 6 4 X FACTOR FRONT COVER AND DRIVE ASSEMBLY After completing any valve maintenance involving the drive assembly or the drive cap assembly and pistons unplug power source jack from the printed circuit board black wire and plug back in or press and hold NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3 se...

Page 12: ... Drawing No Order No Description Qty 1 V3005 Spacer Stack Assembly 1 2 V3004 Drive Cap Assy 1 3 V3178LP Back Plate 1 4 V3011 Piston Downflow Assy 1 5 V3174 Regenerant Piston 1 6 V3135 O ring 228 1 7 V3180 O ring 337 1 8 V3105 O ring 215 Distributor Tube 1 Not Shown V3001 Body Assy Downflow 1 Only used with 7 LXCTAIR and 7 LXIMAIR models DRIVE CAP ASSEMBLY DOWNFLOW PISTON REGENERANT PISTON AND SPAC...

Page 13: ...r tightened by hand or with the service spanner wrench see page 16 If necessary a pliers can be used to unscrew the nut or cap Do not use a pipe wrench to tighten or loosen nuts or caps Do not place a screwdriver in slots on caps and or tap with a hammer Refer to page 20 for detailed service instructions Drawing No Order No Description Qty 1 V3151 Nut 1 QC 1 2 V3003 Meter Assy 1 3 V3118 01 Turbine...

Page 14: ...edge Do not use pipe dope or other sealants on threads Teflon tape must be used on threads of 3 4 NPT connection unless using 5 8 polytubing Do not use Vaseline oils other hydrocarbon lubricants or spray silicone anywhere A silicone lubricant may be used on black o rings but is not necessary Dwg No Order No Description Qty 1 H4615 Elbow Locking Clip 1 2 V3008 02 Drain FTG 1 Straight 1 3 V3166 Drai...

Page 15: ...ng Vertical Adapter Assembly Drawing No Order No Description Quantity 1 V3151 Nut 1 Quick Connect 2 2 V3150 Split Ring 2 3 V3105 O Ring 215 2 4 V3191 Vertical Adapter 2 INSTALLATION FITTING ASSEMBLIES Do not use pipe dope or other sealants on threads Teflon tape must be used on threads of 1 NPT connection Teflon tape is not necessary on the nut connection nor caps because of o ring seals The nut a...

Page 16: ...o tools are necessary to assemble or disassemble the valve the wrench shown in various positions on the valve may be purchased to aid in assembly or disassembly Loosens Injector And Bypass Caps Loosens Drive Cap SERVICE SPANNER WRENCH ...

Page 17: ...uantity of 24 Order No V3007 09 Description Fitting 1 1 Brass Sweat Assembly Drawing No Order No Description Quantity 1 V3151 Nut 1 Quick Connect 2 2 V3150 Split Ring 2 3 V3105 O Ring 215 2 4 V3375 Fitting 1 1 Brass Sweat 2 Order No V3007 07 Description Fitting 1 1 PVC Solvent Assembly Drawing No Order No Description Quantity 1 V3151 Nut 1 Quick Connect 2 2 V3150 Split Ring 2 3 V3105 O Ring 215 2 ...

Page 18: ...ically depending on local conditions Pressure drop is very low DRIVE ASSEMBLY refer to pages 11 12 for diagrams Remove the valve cover to access the drive assembly Disconnect the power source plug black wire from the PC board prior to disconnecting the motor or water meter plugs from the PC board The power source plug connects to the four pin jack The motor plug connects to the two pin jack on the...

Page 19: ...d seals with an o ring To remove the drive cap assembly use the special plastic service spanner wrench see page 16 or insert a to flat blade screwdriver into one of the slots around the top 2 of the drive cap assembly so it engages the notches molded into the drive back plate around the top 2 of the piston cavity See figure below The notches are visible through the holes Lever the screwdriver so t...

Page 20: ...liers if necessary Attached to the injector cap is a screen Remove the screen and clean if fouled The plug and or injector can be pried out with a small screwdriver The plug can be wiped clean If the plug leaks replace the entire plug The injector consists of a throat and a nozzle Chemically clean the injector with vinegar or sodium bisulfite The holes can be blown out with air Both pieces have sm...

Page 21: ...place meter f Defective PC Board f Replace PC Board 4 Control valve backwashes at wrong time of day a Power outage a Reset time of day If PC Board has battery back up present the battery may be depleted See Front Cover and Drive Assembly drawing for instructions b Time of day not set correctly b Reset to correct time of day c Time of backwash set incorrectly c Reset backwash time d Control valve s...

Page 22: ...ition or disconnect power supply from PC Board for 5 seconds and then reconnect b PC Board not properly snapped into drive bracket b Properly snap PC Board into drive bracket and then Press NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3 seconds to resynchronize software with piston position or disconnect power supply from PC Board for 5 seconds and then reconnect c Missing reduction gears c Replace missing gears 11...

Page 23: ...s NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3 seconds to resynchronize software with piston position or disconnect power supply from PC Board for 5 seconds and then reconnect Then re program valve to proper setting b MAV NHBP motor wire not connected to PC Board b Connect MAV NHBP motor to PC Board two pin connection labeled MAV MTR Press NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3 seconds to resynchronize software with piston...

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