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- Page 1 Installation Instructions and Owner’s Manual FBW Series & FBW ARSENIC Series Backwashing Filter System First Sales, LLC 12630 US Highway 33 N Churubusco, IN 46723 Phone (260) 693-1972 Fax (260) 693-0602 FBW-FBWARS Instruction Manual 170724.docx...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Pre-installation Instructions Page 2 Media Types Page 2 Installation Instructions Page 5 Timer Operation 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 3: Pre-Installation Instructions
Pre-installation Instructions Description of the backwashing filter The FBW system includes a filtration tank (with gravel and distributor) and a backwashing control valve with bypass. Filtration media for use with the FBW system is purchased separately and selected from the following types: SHIP. - Page 4 Any filter media may have specific limitations and/or requirements for successful application. A water sample should be submitted to First Sales for analysis and recommendation by Customer Service. FBW ARSENIC IMPORTANT: Contact First Sales technical services to assist with proper sizing based on the level of arsenic in the water and the flow rate requirement.
- Page 5 Pre-installation Instructions (cont.) Location Considerations The proper location to install the FBW/FBW ARSENIC will ensure optimum filter performance and satisfactory water quality. The following factors should be considered in selecting the location of this system. 1. The FBW/FBW ARSENIC must be installed after the pressure tank (private well system only). 2.
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Page 6: Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions STEP 1: Unpack FBW/FBW ARSENIC filter unit, making sure to remove entire contents of the shipping container prior to disposal. STEP 2: With the FBW/FBW ARSENIC filter unit in the upright position, remove the control valve from the mineral tank being careful to not pull the distributor out of the gravel at the bottom of the tank. - Page 7 Installation Instructions (cont.) STEP 10: Use polyethylene drain line tubing provided (NO VINYL TUBING) to run drain line from control valve discharge fitting to floor drain or sump pit capable of handling the backwash rate of the filter (refer to specifications and flow rate on page 12). DISCHARGE END OF THE DRAIN LINE MUST BE FIRMLY SECURED! There must be an air gap at the end of the drain line to prevent siphoning of waste water and meet plumbing code.
- Page 8 Installation Instructions (cont.) STEP 15: IMPORTANT: Activated Carbon, Filter Ag and Birm must be soaked for at least 2 hours prior to submitting it to full flow rate to prevent loss of media to drain. 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”...
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Page 9: Timer Operation
Timer Operation FIGURE 5: Front of Timer Assembly How to set Time of Day: Press and hold the red button to disengage the drive gear. 2. Turn the large 24 hour gear until the actual time of day is at the time of day pointer. 3. - Page 10 Timer Operation (cont.) FIGURE 6: Back of Timer Assembly How to Change the Length of Backwash Cycles: All cycles have been factory set and should not need adjustment. If local conditions require different cycle lengths, however, the following procedures should be followed. 1.
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Page 11: Maintenance
Maintenance At least every six months you should check the time of day setting. Power outages will cause the units time clock to be inaccurate and backwashing will not occur at the planned time. 2) If your unit contains activated carbon, you must replace the carbon and gravel underbed at least every three years. - Page 12 Maintenance (cont.) 9) Use a garden hose or bucket to fill the media tank with water. 10) Clean mineral tank threads to remove any filter media. Uncover distributor tube and reinstall control valve by threading it securely onto the mineral tank. (O-ring seal: HAND TIGHTEN ONLY!) 11) Attach bypass (Figures 2 &...
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Page 13: Specifications
Specifications Description FBW10 FBW15 FBW20 FBW25 FBW30 FBW40 Filter Media Volume, cu. ft. Gravel Underbed, lbs. Operating Flow Rate, gpm Continuous (no duration limit, 5 gpm/ft Service (intermittent flow up to 10 gpm/ft Peak (10 mins. or less, 15 gpm/ft Backwash Flow Rate, gpm Service Pipe Size, in. -
Page 14: Component Parts Breakdown
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Page 15: Component Parts List
Part Number Description Control Valve, Cover, 5.0 GPM DLFC, less bypass FBW10 Vlv Assy L/BP for models FBW10, FBW15, & FBW10ARSENIC Control Valve, Cover, 7.0 GPM DLFC, less bypass FBW20 Vlv Assy L/BP for model FBW20, FBW25, & FBW20ARSENIC Control Valve, Cover, Blank DLFC, less bypass for FBW30 Vlv Assy L/BP model FBW30, FBW40, FBW30ARSENIC, &... -
Page 16: Control Valve Breakdown
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Page 17: Control Valve Parts List
60040SS 18312 Retainer, Drain FPT (Standard) Stainless Steel Bypass, 1” 5.0 gpm DLFC 60041SS 12092 FPT (Optional, “-1S” suffix) (FBW10 &FBW15) 7.0 gpm DLFC 60900-41 Coupling Kit 12408 (FBW20 & FBW25) 5.0 gpm DLFC Housing No DLFC used 60705-50 -NA- (Old Style for 1 &... -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSES SOLUTIONS 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 A) Filter not dense than the filter media and install a backwashing “Spin-Down”... - Page 19 Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSES SOLUTIONS Control Valve Faulty switch 1) Replace faulty switch cycles continually B) Faulty timer motor 2) Replace faulty timer motor Loss of electrical power during regeneration 1) Ensure electrical outlet is functioning B) Program wheel 2) Verify timer programming Continuous flow of setup incorrectly 3) Disassemble and clean control valve...
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Page 20: Control Valve Wiring Diagram
Control Valve Wiring Diagram...