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Water Softening System
MODEL NUMBERS:
Time Clock
Mechanical Metered
FC Series
FCM Series
F Series
FM Series
High Efficiency
High Efficiency
FC-HE Series
FCM-HE Series
F-HE Series
FM-HE Series
Phone (260) 693-1972
F, FM, & FE Series
AVID Water Systems
12630 US Highway 33 N
Churubusco, IN 46723
Fax (260) 693-0602
MODEL NUMBERS:
Electronic Metered
FCE Series
High Efficiency
FCE-HE Series
F-FM-FE Series Instruction Manual 191205.docx
FE Series
FE-HE Series
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Summary of Contents for Avid Technology F Series
- Page 1 F, FM, & FE Series Water Softening System MODEL NUMBERS: Time Clock Mechanical Metered MODEL NUMBERS: FC Series FCM Series Electronic Metered F Series FM Series FCE Series FE Series High Efficiency High Efficiency High Efficiency FC-HE Series FCM-HE Series...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Pre-installation Instructions Page 2 Installation Page 4 Brine Tank Page 5 Bypass Valve Page 5 F Time Clock Timer Setting Page 7 FM Meter Setting Page 10 F & FM Adjust Time of Regeneration Page 11 FCE & FE Series Programming Page 12 Unit Model Specifications Page 15... -
Page 3: Pre-Installation Instructions
Pre-installation Instructions Description of the water softener system This water softener system includes a brine (salt) tank and a resin (media) tank with a backwashing control valve. Incoming water flows into the control valve and is directed down through the ion exchange softening resin. - Page 4 Pre-installation Instructions (cont.) Location Considerations The proper location to install the water softener system will ensure optimum performance and satisfactory water quality. The following factors should be considered in selecting the location of the equipment. 1. The water softener should be installed after the pressure tank on a private well system or after the water meter on municipal water.
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Page 5: Installation
Installation Instructions STEP 1: Carefully remove all components from packaging. DO NOT DISCARD PACKAGING until all water softener components and fittings have been located. STEP 2: Use clips and screws provided and attach bypass valve to the inlet/outlet of the control valve. See figure 2 below. -
Page 6: Brine Tank
Installation Instructions (cont.) Connect one end of the provided 3/8” brine line to the control valve quick connect fitting. Insert STEP 7: the other end of the brine line through the hole in the brine tank and into the quick connect fitting on the safety brine valve. - Page 7 Installation Instructions (cont.) STEP 10: For all models except FE Series, plug the softener into an unswitched electrical outlet and slowly rotate the Manual Regeneration Knob (see Fig. 5, page 7 or Fig. 6, page 10) clockwise until two clicks are heard. This is the “BACKWASH” position. For the FE Series, plug the transformer into an un-switched electrical outlet and attach the power cord into the control valve.
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Page 8: F Time Clock Timer Setting
FS Series Time Clock Setting Instructions Timer Operation FIGURE 5: Front of Time Clock Timer Assembly How to set Time of Day: 1. Press and hold the red button to disengage the 24 hour gear. 2. Turn the large 24 hour gear until the actual time of day is at the time of day arrow. 3. - Page 9 F Series Time Clock Setting Instructions (cont.) Adjusted Hardness -- Grains per Gallon People TABLE 1: Model Number F0844, FC0835 Adjusted Hardness -- Grains per Gallon People TABLE 2: Model Number F0948, FC1035, FI0948 Adjusted Hardness -- Grains per Gallon...
- Page 10 F Series Time Clock Setting Instructions (cont.) Adjusted Hardness -- Grains per Gallon People TABLE 4: Model Number F1248, FI1248 Adjusted Hardness -- Grains per Gallon People TABLE 5: Model Number F1354...
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Page 11: Fm Meter Setting
FM Series Meter Setting Instructions FIGURE 6: Front of Meter Timer Assembly How to set Time of Day: 1. Press and hold the red button to disengage the 24 hour gear. 2. Turn the large 24 hour gear until the actual time of day is at the time of day arrow. 3. -
Page 12: F & Fm Adjust Time Of Regeneration
F & FM Series Adjustable Regeneration Time Instructions FIGURE 7: Front of Timer Assembly (Time Clock Assembly Shown) How to Adjust Regeneration Time: 1. Disconnect the power source. 2. Locate the three screws behind the manual regeneration knob by pushing the red button in and rotating the 24 hour dial until each screw appears in the cut out portion of the manual regeneration knob. -
Page 13: Fce & Fe Series Programming
FCE & FE Series Programming Advance Button FIGURE 8: Front of Electronic Meter Timer Assembly SET BUTTON 1. Press and hold “Set Button” for 5 seconds to enter Programming Mode. 2. When valve is in Programming Mode, press “Set Button” to confirm setting and advance to next menu option. - Page 14 FEC & FE Series Programming Enter Programming Mode: Press and Hold the SET Button for 5 seconds. Use Up Button to set current hour Use Up Button to set current minute Use Up Button to set AM/PM Use Up Button to set ADJUSTED Hardness Exit Programming Mode...
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Page 16: Unit Model Specifications
Specifications UNIT MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION FC0835 FC1035 F0844 F0948 F1054 F1248 F1354 FCM0835 FCM1035 FM0844 FM0948 FM1054 FM1248 FM1354 MEDIA VOLUME, ft 0.75 0.75 CAPACITY, grains @Factory Salt - 9lb/ft 18,000 24,000 18,000 24,000 36,000 48,000 60,000 @Max. Salt - 15lb/ft 22,500 30,000 22,500... - Page 17 Specifications (cont.) UNIT MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION FI0948 FI1054 FI1248 FIM0948 FIM1054 FIM1248 MEDIA VOLUME, ft CAPACITY, grains @Factory Salt - 9lb/ft 24,000 36,000 48,000 @Max. Salt - 15lb/ft 30,000 45,000 60,000 SERVICE FLOW RATES, gpm Continuous (2 gpm/ ft Service (5 gpm/ ft Peak BACKWASH &...
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Page 18: Component Parts Breakdown & List
Component Parts Breakdown Model Number FC0835 FC1035 F0844 F0948 F1054 F1248 F1354 Description FCM0835 FCM1035 FM0844 FM0948 FM1054 FM1248 FM1354 FEC0835 FEC1035 FE0844 FE0948 FE1054 FE1248 FE1354 Timeclock Valve FC0835 FC1035 F0844 F0948 F1054 F1248 Vlv Assy F1354 Vlv Assy w/ 3/4”SS bypass Assy W/BP Assy W/BP... - Page 19 Component Parts Breakdown (cont.) Model Number Description FC0835-HE FC1035-HE F0844-HE F0948-HE F1054-HE F1248-HE F1354-HE FCM0835-HE FCM1035-HE FM0844-HE FM0948-HE FM1054-HE FM1248-HE FM1354-HE Timeclock Valve FC0835-HE FC1035-HE F0844-HE F0948-HE F1054-HE F1248-HE F1354-HE w/ 3/4” SS bypass Assy W/BP Vlv Assy W/BP Assy W/BP Assy W/BP Assy W/BP Assy W/BP...
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Page 20: F Control Valve Breakdown
F (Time Clock) Control Valve Breakdown... -
Page 21: F Control Valve Parts List
F (Time Clock) Control Valve Parts List Part REF # Part Number Description REF # Description Number 1.5 GPM DLFC 60040SS Stainless Steel Bypass, ¾” FPT 12086 (F0844, FI0948) 2.4 GPM DLFC 60041SS Stainless Steel Bypass, 1” FPT 12088 (FC0835, F0948, FI1054) 3.0 GPM DLFC 60900-41 Coupling Kit... -
Page 22: Fm Control Valve Breakdown
FM (Mechanical Metered) Control Valve Breakdown... -
Page 23: Fm Control Valve Parts List
FM (Mechanical Metered) Control Valve Parts List Part REF # Part Number Description REF # Description Number 1.5 GPM DLFC 60040SS Stainless Steel Bypass, ¾” FPT 12086 (FM0844, FIM0948) 2.4 GPM DLFC 60041SS Stainless Steel Bypass, 1” FPT 12088 (FCM0835, F0948, FIM1054) 3.0 GPM DLFC 60088 Meter Module, Rt Angle, Std Rge... -
Page 24: Fe Control Valve Breakdown
FE (Electronic Metered) Control Valve Breakdown... -
Page 25: Fe Control Valve Parts List
FE (Electronic Metered) Control Valve Parts List Part REF # Part Number Description REF # Description Number Injector Body Plastic w/ o-ring 60040SS Stainless Steel Bypass, ¾” FPT 17776/10328 & brass elbow 60041SS Stainless Steel Bypass, 1” FPT 21257253 O-ring for PN: 17776/10328 Shown FES-MTR Meter Module for FES Model... -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION A. Ensure permanent electrical service A. Electrical service to unit has been to unit (switch, circuit breaker, plug, interrupted etc.) B. Faulty timer motor or micro switch B. Replace defective component 1. Softener fails to regenerate C. - Page 27 Troubleshooting (cont.) PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION A. Clean or replace injectors and A. Injectors or screen plugged screen B. Restricted drain flow control B. Clean drain line flow control 8. Salty water after regeneration C. Brine valve sticking C. Replace brine valve assembly D.
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Page 28: Ten Year Limited Warranty
TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY WARRANTY – First Sales, LLC. warrants this water conditioner against any defects that are due to faulty material or workmanship during the warranty period. This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from accident, neglect, misuse, misapplication, alteration, installation or operation contrary to printed instructions, or damage caused by freezing, fire, flood, or Acts of God.
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