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PROBLEM 

CAUSES 

SOLUTIONS 

Excessive pressure 

drop through filter 

A)  Filter not 

backwashing 

B)  Filter bed loaded 

with sand 

C) 

“Cementing” or 
“Channeling” 

D)  Drain line restricted 
E)  Top Screen Fouled 
F)  Control Valve 

plugged with debris 

1)  Check timer motor and replace if faulty 
2)  Ensure uninterrupted power supply 
3)  Check Backwash frequency setup 
4)  Verify sediment being removed is less 

dense than the filter media and install a 
“Spin-Down” type sediment filter ahead 
of the FBW to remove well sand 

5)  Verify adequate pumping rate for 

backwash 

6)  Probe media bed to check for 

“Cementing” 

7)  Check drain line for restriction:  frozen, 

plugged, kinked, exceeds 15’, overhead 
installation, flexible drain line, drain line 
diameter too small 

8)  Remove and clean top screen 
9)  Disassemble and clean control valve 

Contaminant not being 

properly removed 

A)  Leaking bypass 

valve 

B)  Internal valve leak 
C)  Distributor not 

seated properly in 
control valve 

D)  Water usage flow 

rate exceeds filter 
specifications 

1)  Verify bypass valve is in service position 
2)  Replace piston, spacers and seals 
3)  Verify distributor tube seated securely in 

control valve body 

4)  Verify actual water usage flow rates 

against system specifications 

5)  Increase length of backwash and rinse 

cycles 

Neutralizer media 

raises pH too high 

A)  Filter is brand new 
B)  Wrong media used 

1)  Turn bypass valve very slightly to the 

“Bypass” position allowing a small 
amount of untreated water to bleed into 
the treated water 

2)  Rebed the unit with a less aggressive 

media 

Neutralizer media fails 

to raise pH sufficiently 

A)  Water usage flow 

rate is too high to 
provide adequate 
contact time 

B)  Media bed is 

“Cemented” or 
“Channeled” 

1)  Verify actual water usage flow rates 

against system specifications 

2)  Verify adequate pumping rate for 

backwash 

3)  Check drain line for restriction:  frozen, 

plugged, kinked, exceeds 15’, overhead 
installation, flexible drain line, drain line 
diameter too small 

Birm Filter fails to 

remove iron 

A)  pH too low 
B)  Dissolved oxygen 

level too low 

1)  pH of untreated water must be 6.8 or 

higher 

– adjust with proper equipment 

2)  Aerator may be installed prior to the filter 

Loss of media 

 to drain 

A)   Air in system 
B)  Insufficient soak 

time before first 
backwash  after 
installing media 

1)  Ensure well system has proper air 

elimination control 

2)  Check media level and adjust if 

necessary 

Howling or whistling 

noise during 

regeneration 

A)  Inadequate drain 

line diameter or 
drain line restricted 

1)  Reconfigure or replace drain line 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Troubleshooting 

 

Содержание FBW10

Страница 1: ...2630 US Highway 33 N Churubusco IN 46723 Phone 260 693 1972 Fax 260 693 0602 FBW FBWARS Instruction Manual 170724 docx FBW Series FBW ARSENIC Series Backwashing Filter System Installation Instructions and Owner s Manual ...

Страница 2: ...peration Page 8 Maintenance Page 10 Specifications Page 12 Component Parts Breakdown Page 13 Component Parts List Page 14 Control Valve Breakdown Page 15 Control Valve Parts List Page 16 Troubleshooting Page 17 Control Valve Wiring Diagram Page 19 Ten Year Limited Warranty Page 20 Table of Contents ...

Страница 3: ...0 50 PAIL 14 B10 BIRM REDUCTION OF IRON AND MANGANESE 1 00 BAG 41 B05P 0 50 PAIL 20 C05P CALCITE SELF LIMITING ACID NEUTRALIZER 0 50 PAIL 45 FA10 FILTER AG SUSPENDED SOLIDS REDUCTION 1 00 BAG 24 FA05P 0 50 PAIL 12 ZEO10 ZEOLITE SUSPENDED SOLIDS SEDIMENT REDUCTION 1 00 BAG 25 Z05P 0 50 PAIL 50 N05 NEUTRALIZER ACID NEUTRALIZER 0 50 PAIL 43 QFS05P QUARTZ FILTER SAND 0 50 PAIL 51 45mm x 55mm SEDIMENT ...

Страница 4: ... cycle This cycle is factory preset to 12 00 A M flushing the accumulated sediment and or precipitant to the drain After the backwashing process the unit is now prepared for the next period of service Water Supply This filter will function properly when the water supply is furnished by a jet pump submersible pump variable speed constant pressure pump or community water supply As with all other fil...

Страница 5: ... heater in order to allow for thermal expansion and comply with local plumbing codes 4 Water pressure must not exceed the range of 25 100 psi 5 The system must not be subject to freezing temperatures 6 The control valve requires 115 120 V 60 Hz electricity from a three prong outlet that is not wired to a switch 7 Never install a cartridge type filter prior to the FBW FBW ARSENIC Any cartridge or i...

Страница 6: ...a Remove red cap from distributor tube and reinstall control valve by threading it securely onto the mineral tank O ring seal HAND TIGHTEN ONLY STEP 6 Use clips and screws provided and attach bypass valve to the inlet outlet of the control valve See Figure 2 below STEP 7 Shut off all water at main supply On private well system turn off power to pump and drain pressure tank Make certain pressure is...

Страница 7: ...valve or turn on power to pump on private well systems STEP 12 Plug the power cord into an un switched electrical outlet STEP 13 Initiate a manual regeneration by turning the Manual Backwash Knob clockwise until the knob engages the program wheel You should hear one click This is the Backwash position Then unplug the control valve from the electrical outlet to prevent it from advancing automatical...

Страница 8: ...ime Set Button Figure 4a and turning the 24 Hour Gear Figure 4a to the desired time note AM and PM STEP 19 Time of Regeneration is factory set to 12 00 A M To adjust the time of regeneration a Unplug control valve from electrical outlet b Locate three screws Figure 4b behind the Manual Backwash Knob Figure 4a by pushing the red Time Set Button Figure 4a and rotating the 24 Hour Gear Figure 4a unti...

Страница 9: ... the red pointer 2 Each number represents a day The number by the red pointer is tonight 3 Slide the metal tabs outward on the desired days of regeneration How to Manually Initiate a Backwash Cycle 1 Grab the manual regeneration knob and turn clockwise 2 The drive gear will engage the program wheel and make a complete revolution through the backwash cycle 3 The backwash knob will make a complete r...

Страница 10: ...ins to 1st set of pins on program wheel Each pin will equal 2 minutes of backwash time The remaining two sets of pins MUST also be shifted clockwise to ensure 2 holes separate each cycle 4 RAPID RINSE cycle may be lengthened by adding pins to the 2nd set of pins on the program wheel Each pin represents 2 minutes of rapid rinse time The last set of pins MUST also be shifted clockwise to ensure 2 ho...

Страница 11: ...esults will be 10 ppb of arsenic or less If unsatisfactory the filter will need to be re bedded TO REPLENISH OR REBED MEDIA 1 Pressure must be relieved on the system by placing the bypass valve in the Bypass position Figure 3 and rotating the manual backwash knob Figure 4a clockwise until the knob engages the program wheel and water flows briefly to drain Once water has stopped flowing to drain mo...

Страница 12: ...4 Open the bypass valve only 1 4 of the way to the Service position Figure 3 Page 4 Any air trapped in the media bed should begin purging to the drain and water should begin flowing slowly to the drain 15 Once the air is purged fully open the bypass valve to the Service position Figure 3 Page 4 and leave the control valve in Backwash position for at least 10 minutes or until water flowing from the...

Страница 13: ...Depth 15 15 15 15 15 17 Height 54 64 58 64 75 75 Approximate Ship Wt lbs 49 52 60 75 99 115 Media Not Included Description FBW10ARSENIC FBW20ARSENIC FBW30ARSENIC FBW40ARSENIC Filter Media Volume cu ft 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 Gravel Underbed lbs 20 25 50 50 Operating Flow Rate gpm Service 10 gpm ft 2 media surface 30ppb 40ppb 50ppb 6 8 11 14 Peak 15 psi loss Exceeding peak flow can damage the media 11 12 1...

Страница 14: ...13 3 1 4 5 6 2 Component Parts Breakdown ...

Страница 15: ...al Tank Nat Base 2 5 Top Opening For model FBW20 FBW20ARSENIC MTP1354N 13 x 54 Mineral Tank Nat Base 2 5 Top Opening For model FBW25 MTP1465N 14 x 65 Mineral Tank Nat Base 2 5 Top Opening For model FBW30 FBW30ARSENIC MTP1665N 4 0 16 x 65 Mineral Tank Nat Base 4 0 Top Opening For model FBW40 FBW40ARSENIC SF4821 2 4x2 5 bushing also required 5 A10 Activated Carbon 1 00 cu ft bag A05P Activated Carbo...

Страница 16: ...15 Control Valve Breakdown ...

Страница 17: ...12 19197 Slip Ring 60705 00A Blank DLFC Elbow New Style for 3 4 cu ft 13 18303 Tank O Ring 2510 Valve D 60090 Piston Assembly 14 13304 Distributor O Ring 121 E 60121 Seal and Spacer Kit 15 13030 Distributor Retainer F FV2510 1PH Power Head Assembly 2510 TC with Cover 16 13911 Main Drive Gear G 60050 21 Drive Motor Assembly 17 18743 1 Timer Motor 120v 60Hz 2510 5600 Valve H 60160 10 Drive Cam Assem...

Страница 18: ... water usage flow rates against system specifications 5 Increase length of backwash and rinse cycles Neutralizer media raises pH too high A Filter is brand new B Wrong media used 1 Turn bypass valve very slightly to the Bypass position allowing a small amount of untreated water to bleed into the treated water 2 Rebed the unit with a less aggressive media Neutralizer media fails to raise pH suffici...

Страница 19: ... C Debris in control valve D Internal leak in control valve E Drive motor faulty 1 Ensure electrical outlet is functioning 2 Verify timer programming 3 Disassemble and clean control valve 4 Replace seals and or piston 5 Replace faulty drive motor Media in the service lines A Unit installed backwards 1 Re plumb the water lines so that the supply side of the line is connected to the inlet of the byp...

Страница 20: ...19 Control Valve Wiring Diagram ...

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