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Installation Instructions and Owner’s Manual OXY3 Series Iron Reduction System Sterling Water Treatment 12630 US Highway 33 N Churubusco, IN 46723 Phone (260) 693-1972 Fax (260) 693-0602 www.sterlingwatertreatment.com OXY3 Instruction Manual 112310.docx...
Preinstallation Instructions Description of the iron filtration system The OXY3 iron filtration system includes an aeration tank, a filtration tank and a backwashing control valve. Incoming water flows into the control valve and is directed into the aeration tank. Exposure to the air in this tank will start oxidizing the iron.
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Water Supply Unlike other iron filters that do not use chemicals to oxidize the iron, the OXY3 iron filter does not require additional plumbing such as solenoid valves, pressure switches or pressure tanks. This filter will function properly when the water supply is furnished by a jet pump, submersible pump, variable speed (constant pressure) pump or community water supply.
Spring Check Untreated Water for Valve Filtered Hard Water geothermal heat pumps, swimming pools lawn Cold softened water irrigation, etc. Hot softened water Water Heater Untreated Water Water Softener OXY3 Filter FIGURE 1: Typical Installation Installation Instructions STEP 1: If media is already loaded in filter tank proceed to Step 4. Otherwise, use the fillport wrench provided to remove the fillport cap (Refer to Figure 2) by turning it counter-clockwise.
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Outlet to service Inlet from water supply STEP 6: Shut off water at main supply. Relieve pressure by opening nearest faucet. On private well systems, turn off power to pump and drain pressure tank. SHUT OFF POWER OR FUEL SUPPLY TO WATER HEATER. STEP 7: Cut main supply line as required to fit plumbing to inlet and outlet of bypass valve.
Timer Operation FIGURE 3: 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.
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FIGURE 4: 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. The end of the program wheel has been used for backwash cycles to minimize the amount of time that pressure will be applied to the air draw check valve.
Component Parts List Ref # Part Number Description CV3105 O-Ring, -215 CV3151 Nut, 1” Quick Connect OX-7 Back Tube Adaptor ( OXY3-10, OXY3-15 & OXY3-20 OX-15 Back Tube Adaptor (OXY3-30 & OXY3-40) CV3150 Split Ring Retainer Complete Control Valve includes backtube assy OXY3-10/15 Valve Assembly (ref #9) and bypass valve (OXY3-10 and OXY3- Complete Control Valve (includes backtube assy)
FILL IN AND KEEP FOR YOUR RECORDS ______________________________________________________________________ Original Purchaser Date of Purchase Model # Address of Original Installation City State Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address City State Sterling Water Treatment Systems First Sales, LLC. 12630 U.S. 33 North, Churubusco, IN 46723...
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