Applied Membranes W-G844EM Operation And Maintenance Manual

Metered carbon filter
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Industry Leader in RO Expertise and Membrane Applications since 1983™
Operation & Maintenance
Metered Carbon Filter
W-G744EM
W-G1252EM
2325 Cousteau Ct. Vista, CA 92081 • (760) 727-3711 • FAX: (760) 727-4427
Internet: www.appliedmembranes.com • E-mail: sales@appliedmembranes.com
Manual for
Of
for Models:
W-G844EM
W-G1354EM
Systems 
W-G940EM
W-G1465EM
Membranes & Chemicals 
W-G1054EM
W-G1665EM
Filters
Document ID# OMC7-16EM
Revision: 09-13-2012

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  • Page 1 Industry Leader in RO Expertise and Membrane Applications since 1983™ Manual for Operation & Maintenance Metered Carbon Filter for Models: W-G744EM W-G844EM W-G940EM W-G1054EM W-G1252EM W-G1354EM W-G1465EM W-G1665EM Systems  Membranes & Chemicals  Filters 2325 Cousteau Ct. Vista, CA 92081 • (760) 727-3711 • FAX: (760) 727-4427 Internet: www.appliedmembranes.com •...
  • Page 2 Error Message If the word “ERROR” and a number are alternately flashing on the display, check the trouble shooting section of this manual to identify the error. Page 2 Copyright © 2012 Applied Membranes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Drive Cap Assembly, Main Piston and Regenerant Piston ........................35   Spacer Stack Assembly..................................36   Water Meter ......................................36   Drain Line Flow Control ..................................36   Troubleshooting ..................................... 37   Product Warranty ....................................40 Page 3 Copyright © 2012 Applied Membranes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 4: Design Basis & Specifications

    National Electrical Code. DO NOT, under any circumstances, remove the ground wire or ground prong from any power plug. Do not use extension cords or an adapter without proper consideration. Page 4 Copyright © 2012 Applied Membranes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 5: Installation

    8. Screw the valve down into the media tank. Another person should hold the tank as the valve is being snugly tightened onto the tank. Do not over-tighten. Tighten until snug, tighten a bit more, and then STOP. The large o-ring will seal itself. Page 5 Copyright © 2012 Applied Membranes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 6: Resin Quantity Per Model

    Pull fitting out and replace the locking clip so that it is not misplaced. The drain line fitting is pressed in and has an o-ring seal.) Page 6 Copyright © 2012 Applied Membranes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 7: Initial Start-Up

    The latter includes changing of the resin, pressure drop across the carbon filter tank and control valve. Note: Warranty Claims cannot be processed without adequate operating data and system history. Page 7 Copyright © 2012 Applied Membranes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 8: Operating Conditions

    DON’T:  Permit oils or fats in feed water.  Shut down system for extended periods.  Exceed operating pressures or temperatures.  Backwash filter with insufficient water flow. Page 8 Copyright © 2012 Applied Membranes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 9: Maintenance

    When all material is out of tank wash it with clean water. Note: Dispose of the Carbon & Underbedding by local procedures or laws. 12. Replace media as per media loading instructions. 13. Perform start-up procedure. Page 9 Copyright © 2012 Applied Membranes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 10: Control Valve Operation & Service

    No user serviceable parts are on the PC board, the motor, or the power adapter. The means of disconnection from the main power supply is by unplugging the power adapter from the wall. Page 10 Copyright © 2012 Applied Membranes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 11: General Operation

    Error Message If the word “ERROR” and a number are alternately flashing on the display, check the trouble shooting section of this manual to identify the error. Page 11 Copyright © 2012 Applied Membranes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 12: General Warnings

    If a power loss lasts less than 8 hours and the time flashes on and off, the time of day should be reset and the non-rechargeable battery should be replaced. Page 12 Copyright © 2012 Applied Membranes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 13: Programming Control Valve Options

    AMI Carbon Filters are programmed for NORMAL Length SINGLE Backwash as default. This should work for most applications. If LONGER or DOUBLE Backwash options are required, please see OEM programming section for setup instructions. Page 13 Copyright © 2012 Applied Membranes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 14: Demand Initiated Regeneration & Time Clock Options

    AMI Carbon Filters are programmed to NORMAL (meter delay) regeneration option. This should work for most applications. If different regeneration settings are required, please see OEM programming section for setup instructions. Page 14 Copyright © 2012 Applied Membranes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 15: Manual Regeneration (Backwash)

    Only the current time of day will need to be reset if power is lost for greater than 8 hours. If power is lost while the system is regenerating, the control will complete regeneration at the point of interruption once power is restored. Page 15 Copyright © 2012 Applied Membranes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 16: Filter System Setup

    “NORMAL + on 0” means regeneration will occur after 10 minutes of no water usage after the gallon capacity reaches zero. Press NEXT to exit Filter System Setup. Press REGEN to return to previous step. Page 16 Copyright © 2012 Applied Membranes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 17 Note: Reserve Capacity is not automatically estimated in Filtering applications. (Feature is available for softener applications only.) To set a manual reserve capacity, set the gallons capacity to a number that is lower than the actual estimated capacity of the system. Page 17 Copyright © 2012 Applied Membranes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 18: Installer Display Settings

    * Typically a system is set to regenerate at a time of low water usage. An example of a time with low water usage is when a household is asleep. If there is a demand for water when the system is regenerating, untreated water will be used. Page 18 Copyright © 2012 Applied Membranes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 19: Diagnostics

    NEXT and ▼ buttons simultaneously to go to the Service screen, and release. Press ▼ and ▲ simultaneously to reset diagnostic values to zero. Screen will return to user display. Page 19 Copyright © 2012 Applied Membranes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 20: Valve History

    Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to review each error recorded. Press the NEXT button to exit Valve History. Note: Values in steps 3VH through 7VH cannot be reset. Page 20 Copyright © 2012 Applied Membranes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 21: Control Valve Drawings And Components

    V3186UK CV1 AC Adapter 220v-240v – 12v, UK V3186-01 CV1 AC Adapter Cord Only *Drawing number parts 2 through 6 may be purchased as a complete assembly, part V3002. Page 21 Copyright © 2012 Applied Membranes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 22: Drive Cap Assembly, Downflow Piston, Regenerate Piston & Spacer Stack Assembly

    CV1Piston Downflow Assembly V3174 CV1Regenerant Piston V3135 O-Ring 228 V3180 O-Ring 337 V3105 O-Ring 215 (Distributor Type) V3001 CV1 Body Assembly, Downflow Shown V3001-02 CV1 Mixing Valve Body Assembly Page 22 Copyright © 2012 Applied Membranes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 23: Injector Cap, Injector Screen, Injector, Plug And O-Ring

    * The injector plug and the injector each contain one 011 (lower) and 013 (upper) o-ring. For a filter that only backwashes, injector plugs are located in both holes. Page 23 Copyright © 2012 Applied Membranes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 24: Refill Flow Control Assembly And Refill Port Plug

    V3163 O-Ring 019 Softener Only V3165-01* CV1 RFC Retainer Asy (0.5 gpm) Softener Only V3182 CV1 RFC Softener Only CV1 Brine Elbow Asy with RFC ⅜” V3330-01 Softener Only Page 24 Copyright © 2012 Applied Membranes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 25: Water Meter, Meter Plug And Mixing Valve

    *Order number V3003 includes V3118-01 CV Turbine Assembly and V3105 O-Ring This Water Meter should not be used as the primary monitoring device for critical or health effect applications. Page 25 Copyright © 2012 Applied Membranes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 26: Drain Line - ¾

    *4 and 6 can be ordered as a complete assembly – V3331 CV1 Drain Elbow Retainer Assembly Replacement valves are shipped without drain line flow control, ¾” nut and ⅝” polytube insert – order DLFC separately and install before using. Page 26 Copyright © 2012 Applied Membranes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 27 W-G1665EM V3108 O-Ring 215 W-G1665EM V3190-150 CV1 DLFC Washer 15 gpm for 1” W-G1665EM *Can be ordered as a set. Order number V3008-02, description: WS1 drain Fitting 1” Straight. Page 27 Copyright © 2012 Applied Membranes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 28: Distributor Tube Opening Identification (1.050")

    Dwg. No. Item No. Description Qty. Per Assembly V3151 CV1 Nut 1” Quick Connect V3150 CV1 Split Ring V3105 O-Ring 215 V3149 CV1 Fitting 1” PVC Male NPT Elbow Page 28 Copyright © 2012 Applied Membranes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 29: Flow Diagrams

    Installation and Service Manual – Metered Carbon Filter Flow Diagrams Service Flow Diagram Backwash Flow Diagram Page 29 Copyright © 2012 Applied Membranes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 30 Installation and Service Manual – Metered Carbon Filter Rinse Flow Diagram Page 30 Copyright © 2012 Applied Membranes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 31: Service Spanner Wrench

    Although no tools are necessary to assemble or disassemble the valve, the CV1 wrench (shown below in various positions on the valve) may be purchased separately to aid in assembly or disassembly of the control valve. Page 31 Copyright © 2012 Applied Membranes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 32: Control Valve Components Description

    (one-way) silicone lip seals. The lip seals are clear in color and have a special slippery coating so that the piston does not need to be lubricated. Page 32 Copyright © 2012 Applied Membranes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 33: Injector Plug And Refill Flow Plug

    When facing the front of the control valve, the water meter is positioned on the left-hand side of the control valve. Allow sufficient clearance to clean and repair the water meter without disconnecting the plumbing or disassembling any other parts of the control valve. Page 33 Copyright © 2012 Applied Membranes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 34: Control Valve Service Instructions

    PC board. If the motor will not easily engage with the drive gears when reinstalling, lift and slightly rotate the motor before reinserting. Reconnect the power plug. Page 34 Copyright © 2012 Applied Membranes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 35: Drive Cap Assembly, Main Piston And Regenerant Piston

    “SET HOUR”, “CLOCK” or “SET CLOCK” but the circuit board is labeled with SET.) This resets the electronics and establishes the service piston position. The display should flash all wording, then flash the software version and then reset the valve to the service position. Page 35 Copyright © 2012 Applied Membranes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 36: Spacer Stack Assembly

    When reinstalling make sure the identifying number and the rounded inside diameter on the washer is visible when seated in the retainer. The white flow control washer retainer can also be removed and cleaned. Push the retainer in firmly when reinstalling. Page 36 Copyright © 2012 Applied Membranes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Meter wire not installed securely Verify meter cable wires are installed securely into into three pin connector three pin connector labeled METER Defective meter Replace Meter Defective PC Board Replace PC Board Page 37 Copyright © 2012 Applied Membranes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 38 Reset time of day. Damaged seal/stack assembly Replace seal/sack assembly Piston assembly failure Replace piston assembly Drive cap assembly not Re-tighten the drive cap assembly tightened in properly Page 38 Copyright © 2012 Applied Membranes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 39 SET and DOWN buttons for 3 seconds or timed out trying to reach home reduction gears and drive gear disconnect power supply from PC Board for 5 position do not interface seconds and then reconnect. Page 39 Copyright © 2012 Applied Membranes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 40: Product Warranty

    Product Warranty  SELLER hereby warrants to CUSTOMER that the goods herein described will be free from any liens or encumbrances, that good title to said goods will be conveyed to CUSTOMER by sale of same. SELLER warrants materials of its own manufacture against defects in material and workmanship under normal conditions of usage and service for one year from whichever of the following events occurs first: ...

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