5900-BT Greensand Filter Installation & Maintenance Guide
Table of Contents
Packing List ............................................................................................................................................................ 2
How Your Greensand Filter Works ........................................................................................................................ 2
System Installation Overview ................................................................................................................................ 3
Pre-Installation ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
Best Practices for Piping & Drain Installation ........................................................................................................ 4
Fig 3 Greensand Iron Filter Piping for Well Water Systems .................................................................................. 5
Installation Steps Overview ................................................................................................................................... 6
Add the Filter Media and Install 5900-BT Backwash Valve on Tank ..................................................................... 8
Attach the Bypass ................................................................................................................................................ 10
Pot Perm Tank Set Up .......................................................................................................................................... 11
Next: Program Your Valve ................................................................................................................................... 12
See Historical Data and Real Time Flow Rate ...................................................................................................... 14
Start Up Your Greensand Filter System ............................................................................................................... 14
Installing and Using the Optional Legacy View App ............................................................................................ 16
Battery Back-up (9 Volt Battery Required) .......................................................................................................... 19
How to Start A Manual Backwash ....................................................................................................................... 19
When to Add Potassium Permanganate ............................................................................................................. 19
Troubleshooting Section ..................................................................................................................................... 20
Cleaning or Replacing the Piston, Seals & Spacers .............................................................................................. 21
Error Codes .......................................................................................................................................................... 22
Problems with Pressure Loss or Reduced Flow ................................................................................................... 23
Replacing the Greensand Filter Media ................................................................................................................ 23
Permanganate Tank Not Filling with Permanganate Solution ............................................................................ 26
Problem / Symptom Troubleshooting Chart ....................................................................................................... 27
5900-BT Powerhead Exploded View and Parts List ............................................................................................. 29
5900-BT Control Valve Body ................................................................................................................................ 30
5900-BT Control Valve Body Parts List ................................................................................................................ 31
Water Filters Limited Warranty ........................................................................................................................... 32
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