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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

SECTION DESCRIPTION

 1 

GENERAL 

INFORMATION

 2 

BEFORE 

INSTALLATION

 

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

 

PLUMBING SYSTEM CLEAN-UP

 5 

BACKWASHING 

INSTRUCTIONS

 6 

TROUBLESHOOTING

 

SPECIFICATION AND OPERATING DATA

 8 

MAINTENANCE

 9 

LIMITED 

WARRANTY

SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION

Congratulations on your purchase of an Iron Reduction System! The Iron Reduction System reduces dissolved, precipitated and bacterial iron from your water supply. 
Contrary to conventional methods, your Iron Reduction System requires NO chemicals (either added to the water supply or the fi lter). This unique process requires 
ONLY periodic backwashing for a few minutes to fl ush out entrapped iron that has accumulated in the fi lter tank.

When properly installed, operated and maintained, the Iron Reduction System will provide many years of dependable service. Read this manual all the way through 
fi rst, and then follow the instruction steps in the proper sequence.

The Iron Reduction System is intended to be used on residential water systems which use a standard submersible well pump, one that utilizes a pressure tank and 
a pressure switch to stop and start the well pump. If you have a jet pump or a constant pressure pump you will need to utilize another product type to address your 
iron, manganese and hydrogen sulfi de problems. Please contact our technical department should you have any questions at 1-866-693-2543 and select option 1.

• Professional Installation Required: 

Installation requires shutting water off to home, cutting home water supply pipe and using a welding torch to add 

piping and fittings.  Specialized tools and skills are required.  Not a do-it-yourself type of project.  Professional installation 

required

!

 

Description and Operation of the System:

The Iron Reduction System consists of two major components which are:
  1)  HYDRO-CHARGER located between the well head and the pressure tank, which adds a small amount of air to the iron-laden water whenever the well pump 

runs.

  2)  A backwashing type fi lter containing a special media that causes the iron in the “Hydro-Charged” water to precipitate throughout the fi lter bed (rather than 

on the surface as in chemical oxidizing fi lters). This process produces an iron reduction capacity of 30,000 to 50,000 parts per million (ppm) compared to 
6,000 to 8,000 ppm for chemical oxidation processes. The media DOES NOT require a chemical regenerant (such as potassium permangante) for oxygen 
enrichment, salt, chlorine or any other chemicals.

Your Iron Reduction System automatically adjusts the pH to neutral or higher on acid water WITHOUT an acid neutralizer (a required piece of equipment with chemi-
cal oxidation fi lters whenever the pH is less than 6.7). The ability to raise pH when it is below neutral (7 or less) greatly enhances the Iron Reduction System’s ability 
to reduce iron effi ciently.

IMPORTANT NOTE

•  Replenishment of the component of the fi lter media that adjusts pH, MpH Adder, may be required periodically, the frequency  of which is dependent on the raw water pH, 

the manganese (Mn) concentration in the water (if any) and the water consumption rate.

Periodic backwashing of the fi lter bed fl ushes the precipitated iron to the drain and readies the fi lter for use again. The duration of the backwash procedure will vary 
depending on several factors, but generally totals just 10 minutes (factory setting). The frequency of backwashing depends on iron concentration and water usage, 
and ranges from daily to once every 99 days. The volume of water consumed during the entire backwashing procedure is approximately 50 gallons at the factory 
backwash settings (one (1) cubic foot models).

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Содержание APIF100

Страница 1: ...100J APIF100M APIF100PT APIF100MPT APIF100MJ APIF150 APIF150J APIF150M APIF150PT APIF150MPT APIF150MJ APIF200 APIF200J APIF200M APIF200PT APIF200MPT APIF200MJ APIF300 APIF300J APIF300M APIF300PT APIF300MPT APIF300MJ INSTR2188 0710 Installer please leave with homeowner Homeowner retain for future reference ...

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Страница 3: ... to service To reduce the risk associated with a hazardous voltage If the home electrical system requires use of the cold water system as an electrical safety ground a jumper must be used to ensure a sufficient ground connection across the filter installation piping refer installation to qualified personnel Do not use the system if the power cord is damaged contact qualified service personnel for ...

Страница 4: ... plastic fittings or plastic plumbing On plastic fittings never use pipe sealant or pipe dope Use PTFE thread tape only pipe dope properties may deteriorate plastic Take care when using pliers or pipe wrenches to tighten plastic fittings as damage may occur if over tightening occurs Do not install in direct sunlight or outdoors Mount system in such a position as to prevent it from being struck by ...

Страница 5: ...ed Description and Operation of the System The Iron Reduction System consists of two major components which are 1 HYDRO CHARGER located between the well head and the pressure tank which adds a small amount of air to the iron laden water whenever the well pump runs 2 A backwashing type filter containing a special media that causes the iron in the Hydro Charged water to precipitate throughout the fi...

Страница 6: ...on As little as 0 05 ppm of manganese can produce a brownish or black stain The ability of the Iron Reduction System to reduce manganese depends on its concentration and the pH of the water Although not specifically designed for the reduction of manganese the oxidation of manganese is very similar to that of iron therefore a pH of 8 2 or higher must be obtained When this pH level is achieved the p...

Страница 7: ...damage due to water leakage Do not install system where water lines could be subjected to vacuum conditions without appropriate measures for vacuum prevention 2 The pumping rate of your well pump must be sufficient for satisfactory operation of the Hydro Charger and to backwash the filter For model APIF100 the required rate is 5 gpm refer to Specifications and Operating Data for the backwash requi...

Страница 8: ...on Reduction System will perform satisfactorily with either a captive air bladder type pressure tank or a standard air to water type with an air volume control air relief valve the bladder type requires more careful adjustment of the Hydro Charger to prevent gasses from collecting in the pressure tank and the head area of the filter tank IMPORTANT A properly sized pressure tank of either style wil...

Страница 9: ... that runs toward the water heater CAUTION To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to plugged water lines Pay particular attention to correct orientation of control valve Water flow should match arrow on control valve The Inlet and Outlet of other water treatment equipment products will vary depending on the control valve brand used 4 Before commencing the installation it is advisab...

Страница 10: ...NOID VALVE CHECK VALVE TREATED WATER TREATED BRINE MAKER SOFTENER IRON REDUCTION SYSTEM SOFT WATER TREATED WATER TREATED BRINE MAKER SOFTENER SOFT WATER TREATED WATER TREATED HYDRO CHARGER HYDRO CHARGER HYDRO CHARGER CHECK VALVE IRON REDUCTION SYSTEM IRON REDUCTION SYSTEM STANDARD WELL INSTALLATION SPLIT STREAM INSTALLATION PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY INSTALLATION Figure 1 CAUTION To reduce the risk assoc...

Страница 11: ...ail fill the filter vessel with water to saturate the filter media and expel any air that may be present remove the extension tube cap and funnel and save for future servicing g Using a clean dry rag wipe the opening of the media tank to remove any dust or residue from the opening to receive the control valve Apply silicone lubricant to the filter vessel flanged opening and control valve O rings t...

Страница 12: ...supplied bypass valve requires maintenance in order to provide undisturbed water use Figure 2 HYDRO CHARGER INSTALLATION Step 4 Turn back on the power to the well pump and pressurize the water lines to allow for adjustment of the Hydro Charger Check for leaks and adjust as necessary IMPORTANT NOTES Do not apply heat near Hydro Charger as damage may occur On badly scaled older plumbing systems it m...

Страница 13: ... the use of paste of any kind will void the factory warranty Do not let the connection fittings support the plumbing properly support the plumbing as required 3 Slide the nut on first closed and against the threads then slip ring onto the fitting ensuring it set correctly in groove then the O ring last Use Silicone lubricant to allow for easier insertion of parts into one another 4 Hand tighten th...

Страница 14: ...r if it was drained at any time during the installation Check for leaks on all connections before leaving the job site correct as required Step 15 Manually initiate regeneration of the Iron Reduction System by referring to the How To Manually Initiate Immediate Regeneration section of Control Valve settings on Page 3 8 Step 16 Once the valve is in the backwash position C1 appears on the display sl...

Страница 15: ...s APIF100 APIF100J APIF100M APIF100PT APIF100MPT and APIF100MJ Models APIF150 APIF150J APIF150M APIF150PT APIF150MPT and APIF150MJ Persons in Family IRON CONTENT PPM 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 1 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 2 12 12 12 12 12 12 6 6 3 12 12 12 12 6 6 6 4 4 12 12 12 6 6 6 4 4 5 12 12 12 6 6 4 4 3 6 12 12 12 6 4 4 4 3 7 6 6 4 4 4 3 2 2 8 6 4 4 4 3 2 2 2 3 6 BACKWASH FREQUENCY SCHEDULE ...

Страница 16: ...IF300MPT and APIF300MJ Persons in Family IRON CONTENT PPM 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 1 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 2 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 6 3 12 12 12 12 6 12 6 6 6 6 6 6 4 12 12 12 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 4 5 12 12 6 6 6 6 6 6 4 4 4 4 6 12 6 6 6 4 6 4 4 4 4 3 3 7 6 6 6 6 4 4 4 4 6 3 3 3 8 6 6 6 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 9 6 6 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 2 2 2 10 6 6 4 4 4 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 Step 18 The...

Страница 17: ...conds Note Once a manual regeneration has been initiated it cannot be stopped STEP 2 Once the valve display is in C1 it is in Backwash mode To advance to Rapid Rinse press and hold and buttons simultaneously until valve motor starts usually about three 3 seconds STEP 3 Once the valve display is in C4 it is in Rapid Rinse To advance to the display mode press and hold and buttons simultaneously unti...

Страница 18: ...isplay to the closest hour by pressing or button An arrow will appear in the display pointing to PM during PM hours STEP 3 Press and release SET HOUR and buttons simultaneously to return to the display mode Note Your Iron Reduction System is factory set to regenerate at 1 00 AM HOW TO CHANGE THE REGENERATION PROGRAM SETTINGS STEP 1 Press and hold SET HOUR and buttons simultaneously until the displ...

Страница 19: ...ile memory The following chart shows the time for the backwash and rapid rinse cycles for the three available programming options Regeneration Cycles and Times for Different Programs Program Number Length of Cycle Times Minutes BACKWASH C1 RAPID RINSE C4 P7 6 4 P8 10 6 P9 14 8 3 10 Note Your Iron Reduction System is factory preset to program number P7 changing the setting to P8 or P9 is rarely nee...

Страница 20: ...play is the days remaining until the next regeneration If the days remaining is equal to one a regenera tion will occur at the next preset regeneration time The user can scroll between displays as desired If the system has called for a regeneration that will occur at the preset time of regeneration the arrow will point to Regen Regeneration Mode Typically system is set to regenerate at a time of l...

Страница 21: ...K SECONDARY PRESSURE TANK on SPLIT STREAM type installation and NORMALLY CLOSED SOLENOID VALVE 4 Install PRESSURE SWITCH after HYDRO CHARGER and wire it to SOLENOID VALVE SECONDARY PRESSURE SWITCH on SPLIT STREAM Set HIGH pressure on PRESSURE SWITCH which controls opening and closing of SOLENOID VALVE 2 to 3 psi LOWER than LOW pressure on PRIMARY PRESSURE SWITCH EXAMPLE If PRIMARY PRESSURE SWITCH ...

Страница 22: ...3 13 Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 8 Figure 9 ...

Страница 23: ...nto mineral bed Then IMMEDIATELY 3 Close 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 final adjustments made with water turned and the brine draw tube reconnected manually reposition timer on softener to BACK WASH pos...

Страница 24: ...tside spigots a swimming pool geothermal heat pump or other high water usage devices or activities If your application includes any of these and you have already determined your model Iron Reduction System is capable of handling the flow rates involved refer to the next paragraph for instructions on setting Backwash Frequency TO SET BACKWASH FREQUENCY FOR COMMERCIAL MODELS AND NON STANDARD HOUSEHO...

Страница 25: ...the circuit board and plug back in to reset control valve e Motor not inserted fully to engage pinion motor wires broken or disconnected motor failure e Check motor and wiring Replace motor if necessary f Drive gear label dirty or damaged missing or broken gear f Replace or clean drive gear g Drive bracket incorrectly aligned to drive bracket g Reseat drive bracket properly h PC board incorrectly ...

Страница 26: ... dealer b Filter bed over loaded with precipitated iron due to insufficient back wash or failure to backwash due to malfunction of control timer or unplugged control valve power cord b Upon correction of problem increase backwash frequency if problem determined to be insufficient frequency manually backwash until backwash water starts to clear in more severe iron fouling cases filter bed may need ...

Страница 27: ... Backwash Flow Rate gpm Backwash Flow Rate lpm 1 0 ft3 053 5 3 20 1 1 5 ft3 053 5 3 20 1 2 0 ft3 075 7 5 28 4 3 0 ft3 100 10 0 37 9 Inlet Outlet Tube Opening a 1 Universal Elbow b 1 Straight brass sweat fitting c 1 Plastic male NPT fitting Distributor Tube Opening 1 05 OD 3 4 NPS Tank Thread 2 1 2 8 NPSM to Flanged Adapter Control Valve Weight 4 5 lbs 2 0 kg PC Board Memory Nonvolatile EEPROM elec...

Страница 28: ...28 4 1 2 5 12 x 54 30 x 137 12 30 16 41 63 160 257 116 6 3 0 0 08 26 11 8 90 000 5 18 9 12 45 5 2 13 8 10 68 9 10 37 9 1 2 5 14 x 65 36 x 165 13 33 16 41 74 188 353 160 2 Maximum Operating Temperature 110 F 43 3 C Electrical requirements 110V 60Hz Operating Pressure 20 100 psi 138 689 kPa Specifications subject to change without notice 7 2 IMPORTANT NOTE 1 Replenishment of pH adjusting component o...

Страница 29: ...ro charger Complete HC10 HC10 HC10 HC10 12 Quick Release Clip QRC20 QRC20 QRC20 QRC20 13 Air Check Cap HC10 2 HC10 2 HC10 2 HC10 2 14 Air Check HC10 10 HC10 10 HC10 10 HC10 10 15 O ring Bypass Screw HC10 4 HC10 4 HC10 4 HC10 4 16 Bypass Screw HC10 5 HC10 5 HC10 5 HC10 5 17 Screw Retainer HC10 6 HC10 6 HC10 6 HC10 6 18 Nipple 1 NPT Qty 2 Includes Items 12 20 PKNPL100 PKNPL100 PKNPL100 PKNPL100 19 N...

Страница 30: ...CE STACK ASSEMBLIES Reference No Part No Description Quantity 1 V3005 Spacer Stack Assembly 1 2 V3004 Drive Cap Assembly 1 3 V3178 Drive Back Plate 1 4 V3001 Piston Downflow Assembly 1 6 V3135 O ring 228 1 7 V3180 O ring 337 1 8 V3105 O ring 215 Pilot Tube 1 NOT SHOWN V3001 Downflow body Assembly 1 7 4 2 4b 6 1 7 3 8 4a 4 ...

Страница 31: ...bly 1 2 V3107 01 Motor 1 3 V3106 01 Drive Bracket Spring Clip 1 4 V3108TC Time Clock PC Board 1 5 V3110 Drive Gear 12 x 36 1 6 V3109 Time Clock Cover 1 V3002TC Time Clock Drive Assembly 1 NOT SHOWN V3186 AC Adapter 110V 12V 1 Drawing number parts 2 through 6 may be purchased as a complete assembly part V3202 7 5 1 4 3 2 6 5 ...

Страница 32: ...No Part No Description Quantity 1 V3151 Nut 1 Quick Connect 2 2 V3150 Split Ring 2 3 V3105 O ring 2 7 6 1 2 3 3 1 2 V3151 1 Quick Connect Nut 2 V3150 Split Ring 2 V3105 O ring 215 2 V3191 Vertical Bypass Adapter 1 Not Shown Part V3191 01 Vertical Bypass Adapter ...

Страница 33: ...1 Quick Connect Nut 2 2 V3150 1 Quick Connect Split Ring 2 3 V3105 1 Quick Connect O Ring 215 2 4 V3188 1 Quick Connect Brass Sweat Assembly 2 Part V3007 04 1 Plastic Male NPT Assembly Reference No Part No Description Quantity 1 V3151 1 Quick Connect Nut 2 2 V3150 1 Quick Connect Ring 2 3 V3105 1 Quick Connect O Ring 215 2 4 V3164 1 NPT Quick Connect Plastic Male Assembly 2 1 2 4 3 1 3 2 4 ...

Страница 34: ...LK 5 8 Insert Sleeve 1 3 V3192 Quick Connect 3 4 Drain Elbow Nut 1 4 V3158 01 Quick Connect 3 4 Drain Elbow 1 5 V3163 O ring 019 1 6 V3159 01 Drain Line Flow Control Retainer Assembly 1 7 V3162 042 4 2 gpm Drain Line Flow Control Button 1 7 V3162 053 5 3 gpm Drain Line Flow Control Button 1 7 V3162 075 7 5 gpm Drain Line Flow Control Button 1 7 V 3262 100 10 0 GPM Drain Line Flow Control Button 1 ...

Страница 35: ...d MPH adder to your Iron Reduction System 1 Turn the inlet and outlet knobs of the bypass valve located on the back side of the control valve See figure 3 in section 3 for proper orientation 2 Manual initiate a backwash cycle to relieve water pressure from the inside of the filter 3 Disconnect the drain line and set aside 4 Remove the latch on the clamp assembly and separate the clamp assembly Set...

Страница 36: ...ed warranty card or call 1 800 222 7880 or mail your request to 3M Purification Inc 400 Research Parkway Meriden CT 06450 3M is a trademark of 3M Company 2010 3M Company All rights reserved 3M Purification Inc 400 Research Parkway Meriden CT 06450 1 800 222 7880 www 3Mpurification com ...

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