Operation Manual
FW-1200-M
© 2012
First Water Systems, Inc
pg. 10
5 Special Procedures
5.1 Maintenance Intervals
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During Operation
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Clean Silt Screen as needed.
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Replace Sediment Filter as needed.
o
Replace Filter Set every 6,000 gallons, or as needed
based on flow rate.
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During Storage
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Every 6 Months: Visually inspect UV Lamp operation.
o
Every 6 Months: Open Canisters to ensure unit is
stored dry.
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Every 6 Months: Charge battery
5.2 Charging Battery
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Connect Solar Panel and expose to sunlight
or
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Connect to 120 v outlet
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Allow unit to charge for approximately 6 hours
5.3 Replacing Filters
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Disconnect power from the filtration unit and remove filter
housings from the case.
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Unscrew each Canister, using the Filter Wrench where
necessary.
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Retain Canister O-Rings.
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Remove and discard used Filters.
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Insert new Filters into Canisters.
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Canister 1: White, Sediment Filter, no end caps.
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Canister 2: Black, Carbon Filter, black end caps
(smaller, solid).
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Canister 3: Silver, Zeonic Virus Media Filter, black
end caps (larger, pleated).