Description of the backwashing filter
The IBW/IMBW system includes a filtration tank (with gravel and distributor) and a backwashing control valve
with bypass. Filtration media for use with the IBW/ IMBW system is purchased separately and selected from
the following types:
PART
NUMBER
A10
A05P
ACC10
ACC05P
B10
B05P
C05P
FA10
FA05P
N05
QFS05P
Z05P
Successful Application
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.
Time of Backwash
Periodically the control valve will go through a backwash 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.
Pre-installation Instructions
MEDIA
TYPE / APPLICATION
ACTIVATED CARBON
TASTE & ODOR REDUCTION
CATALYTIC CARBON
CHLORAMINE REDUCTION
BIRM
REDUCTION OF IRON AND
MANGANESE
CALCITE
SELF LIMITING ACID
NEUTRALIZER
FILTER – AG
SUSPENDED SOLIDS
REDUCTION
NEUTRALIZER
ACID NEUTRALIZER
QUARTZ FILTER SAND
(.45mm x .55mm)
SEDIMENT REDUCTION
Zeolite
SUSPENDED SOLIDS &
SEDIMENT REDUCTION
VOLUME
PACKAGE
(CU. FT.)
1.00
0.50
1.00
0.50
1.00
0.50
0.50
1.00
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
2
SHIP.
WT.
(LBS.)
BAG
29
PAIL
14
BAG
29
PAIL
14
BAG
41
PAIL
20
PAIL
45
BAG
24
PAIL
12
PAIL
43
PAIL
51
PAIL
25