Rainfresh CAFO 948 Installation & Operation Manual

Rainfresh CAFO 948 Installation & Operation Manual

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CAFO948 Air Induction Oxidation Iron Filter
Installation & Operation Manual
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Thank you for purchasing one of our ENVIROGARD / Rainfresh products. We are committed to
If you have any problems, don't go back to the store- please contact us !
Help Line : 1-800-667-8072 (Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM EST)
System Specifications .................................................. 2
How the CAFO System Works ...................................... 2
Safety Precautions ...................................................... 2
Cautions before Installation ......................................... 2
Installation ................................................................... 3
a) Electrical Requirements ..................................... 3
b) Unpacking the unit ............................................ 3
c) Installation Location .......................................... 4
d) Plumbing the filter unit ...................................... 5
e) Start-up and Programming ................................ 7
Level 1 Programming ............................... 7
ii.
Level 2 Programming ............................... 10
iii.
Manual Regeneration .............................. 11
Other Features ............................................................. 11
Maintenance ................................................................ 11
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 12
Exploded Diagram & Parts List ..................................... 13
Warranty ...................................................................... 16
ensuring that you are totally satisfied.
Most issues can be resolved over the phone.
www.rainfresh.ca

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Installation & Operation Manual (Please save for future reference) Thank you for purchasing one of our ENVIROGARD / Rainfresh products. We are committed to ensuring that you are totally satisfied. If you have any problems, don’t go back to the store– please contact us ! Most issues can be resolved over the phone.
  • Page 2: System Specifications

     Alkalinity > [2 x (Sulphates + Chlorides)] Higher the pH, better the performance. If pH is lower than 6.8, call Rainfresh for information on ordering a pH Neutralizing Filter HOW THE CAFO SYSTEM WORKS Your Rainfresh CAFO iron-removal filter utilizes oxidation and filtration technology to remove dissolved iron from water.
  • Page 3: Installation

     NOTE: IF SOLDER TYPE FITTINGS ARE USED DO NOT USE torch near inlet/outlet connections. All solder joints should be made before joining pipe to filter head.  DO NOT over-tighten metal fittings on to unit connections.  The unit should only be moved by 2 or more people due to heavy weight. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
  • Page 4: C) Installation Location

    Unpack the unit and place it at the location where you intend to install the unit.  Stand back and look at the main media tank and make sure it is standing straight up and not tilted to one side. Sometimes during shipment, the bottom of the tank will get knocked out of alignment and you will need to straighten it out before starting installation.
  • Page 5: D) Plumbing The Filter Unit

    BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION, CONFIRM THE INLET AND OUTLET OF THE UNIT AND IDENTIFY THE SERVICE AND BYPASS POSITIONS OF THE VALVE (Fig 3). bypass valve is used to isolate the unit from the plumbing system in order to perform maintenance or repairs on the unit.
  • Page 6  Now plumb in the ½” flexible plastic drain tubing (included) running from the filter (elbow hose fitting) (Fig 7). o You can run the drain hose from the unit to the ceiling joists (max 8 ft ceiling) and run it to the nearest laundry tub or drain pipe.
  • Page 7: E) Start-Up And Programming

    The valve has 2 levels of programming – Level 1 and Level 2. need to change any settings other than time and date. Please call Rainfresh before attempting to change any values as that can affect the performance of your unit.
  • Page 8 CURRENT TIME CURRENT TIME CURRENT TIME : 27 PM : 27 PM 07 : 5. Press “” (SET/REGEN) 6. Now press “ ” (UP) or “ ” 7. Press “” (SET/REGEN) once and the highlighted (DOWN) key to change the again.
  • Page 9 CURRENT DATE CURRENT DATE CURRENT DATE AUG/21/2012 AUG/15/2012 AUG/15/2012 15. Press “” again. Month 16. Now press “ ”or “ ”key 17. Press “” again. Date value is accepted and the to change the value to value is accepted and the DAY starts flashing current day of the month YEAR starts flashing...
  • Page 10: Level 2 Programming

    Level 2 PROGRAMMING (OPTIONAL SETTINGS) CAUTION: DO NOT CHANGE LEVEL 2 SETTINGS WITHOUT CONSULTING RAINFRESH TECHNICIAN (1-800-667 8072). Wrongly changing the settings can result in malfunction of the unit. NOTE : Under normal use there is no need to change the settings under level 2 programming. You can, however, change the default settings if required.
  • Page 11: Manual Regeneration

    Typically, after a few years of service (5-7), you may notice that some iron is present in filtered water. At this time you will need to replace the filter media in the unit, which can be purchased from Rainfresh. Please call customer service at 1800-667-8072. Care of your CAFO948 Iron filter To retain the attractive appearance of your new filter, clean occasionally with mild soap solution.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    See video at http://rainfresh.ca/how_to_videos.php 1. Power cord may be unplugged 1. Re-connect power cord L. My display screen is from either adapter or receptacle 2. Call Rainfresh to receive new circuit board blank 2. Defective circuit board with replacement instructions...
  • Page 13: Exploded Diagram & Parts List

    VALVE BODY...
  • Page 14 POWER HEAD...
  • Page 15 PARTS LIST To order replacement parts: Call 1800 667 8072 Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5 PM EST.
  • Page 16: Limited Warranty

    Envirogard Products Limited 446 Major Mackenzie Drive East, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 1J2, Canada Tel : (905) 884 9388 Helpline: 1800 667 8072 Web: www.rainfresh.ca © COPYRIGHT . ENVIROGARD PRODUCTS LIMITED 2017 . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...

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