Installation Instructions - First Sales IBW10-1 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

Backwashing filter system ibw series; imbw series

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STEP 1:

Unpack filter unit, making sure to remove entire contents of the shipping container prior to

disposal.

STEP 2:

With the 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.

STEP 3:

Cover the top of the distributor tube with the included red cap and, using the included blue

media funnel, pour filter media(s) (purchased separately) into the mineral tank. If using

multiple filter media types, load in the order of heaviest (most dense) to lightest (least dense).

12" – 14" of space MUST be left empty at the top of the mineral tank to allow for media bed

expansion during backwash and to prevent filter media from being discharged through the

drain line.

STEP 4:

Use a garden hose or bucket to fill the media tank with water.

IMPORTANT: Carbon, Filter Ag, Zeolite 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.

STEP 5:

Clean mineral tank threads to remove any filter media. 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:

Shut off all water at main supply. On private well system, turn off power to pump and drain

pressure tank. Make certain pressure is relieved from complete system by opening nearest

faucet to drain system. SHUT OFF FUEL / ELECTRICAL SUPPLY TO WATER HEATER.

STEP 7:

Plumb the water supply line to the unit's bypass valve inlet, located at the right rear as you

face the unit. There are a variety of installation fittings available. They are listed under

Installation Fitting Assemblies, pages 21-22. When assembling the installation fitting package

(inlet and outlet), connect the fitting to the plumbing system first and then attach the nut, split

ring, and "O" Ring. Heat from soldering or solvent cements may damage the nut, split ring, or

"O" Ring. Solder joints should be cool and solvent cements should be set before installing the

nut, split ring, and "O" Ring. Avoid getting solder flux, primer, and solvent cement on any part

of the "O" Rings, split rings, bypass valve, or control valve. If the building's electrical system is

grounded to the plumbing, install a copper grounding strap from the inlet to the outlet pipe.

Plumbing must be done in accordance with all applicable local codes. MAKE CERTAIN

WATER ENTERS THROUGH INLET AND DISCHARGES THROUGH OUTLET.

Outlet to Service

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