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AmeriWater CW330 Series Operation & Installation Manual

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High Efficiency Sand Filters
CW330 Series
Rev. 6/07

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  • Page 1 High Efficiency Sand Filters CW330 Series Rev. 6/07...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Backwash Supply iii. Waste Line vii. Media Installation 2. Documentation Media MSDS Installation Check List iii. Request for Startup Startup Data Sheet Filter Log Sheet AmeriWater Warranty 3. Operation Seasonal Startup Seasonal Shutdown iii. Freeze Protection Sequence of Operation 6/07...
  • Page 3 4. Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Control Functions iii. Media (Level & Condition) Pump Service Troubleshooting Guide 5. Drawings 6. System Component Cut Sheets 6/07...
  • Page 4 Systems Series CW This Installation, Operation, and Maintenance manual contains instructions for the AmeriWater filter series CW. Check the model number on your filter system (located on the inside of control enclosure door). If CW is not present in model number - Do Not Proceed.

  • Page 5: Installation

    AmeriWater 800.535.5585. b) Remove top of crate then break down sides as necessary to remove contents. Report any damage immediately to AmeriWater 800.535.5585l c) Unpack filter system as close as possible to installation location. d) Flange gaskets, bolts, and pipe stand hangers (if applicable) are contained in cardboard boxes packed in crate(s).

  • Page 6: Filter System Assembly

    1.4 Filter System Assembly Placing, Arranging, and Leveling Vessel(s) Skid mounted systems: a) Place system skid in desired location and level skid. NOTE: If system was shipped assembled, the pipe assembly may be loose at flanges to avoid flex damage. Some systems will be shipped broken down to avoid damage from flexing. b) Arrange vessels with valves front.

  • Page 7: Assembling Manifolds

    Assembling Manifolds NOTE: Flange bolts, and gaskets are packed in separate cardboard box contained in filter shipping crate. a) Align upper and lower manifolds with vessels. Install flange gaskets and bolt manifold flanges to vessel(s). Do not tighten flange bolts at this time. Minor adjustments in vessel alignment may be necessary at this time.

  • Page 8: Control / Motor Starter Package

    Output #11 will be fused, (if applicable) to change timed backwash from 24 hours to 7 days. Timed backwash should be changed only for systems operating on a closed loop and only after consultation with AmeriWater. NOTE: Changes to these options without instructions from AmeriWater may void the filter warranty. 6/07...

  • Page 9: Pipe Connections

    Connecting pipe should be of materials compatible in construction to filter manifold. Dielectric fittings are highly recommended if dissimilar metals are used. For pipe runs exceeding 20 feet from filter system consult AmeriWater for pipe size recommendations. The companion full-face flange to the suction side of the filter pump is to be provided by end- user or contractor.

  • Page 10: Backwash Supply

    Ball Type or Spring Type Checks Are Not Acceptable. For drainpipe runs exceeding 20 feet or an 8-foot lift from filter system, consult AmeriWater for pipe size recommendations. Connect properly sized drain line to filter backwash drain.
  • Page 11 AmeriWater if media loss is suspected. All loses must be verified by authorized factory representative. NOTE: For multi-vessel systems be sure that each vessel has the same number of media containers per layer and same number of layers. b) b. Remove top filter vessel closure.

  • Page 12: Documentation

    2 Documentation THE PARRY COMPANY 2.1 Media MSDS 33630 Old US Route 35 Chillicothe, OH 45601 Ph: 740-884-4893 Fax: 740-884-4892 Material Safety Data Sheet I. PRODUCTION IDENTIFICATION Trade Name as Labeled: Silica Gravel; 6x12 Mesh Chemical Name and Formula: Silica, in the form of quartz; SiO2 II.
  • Page 13 Silicosis may be progressive; it may lead to disability and death. Cancer: Crystalline silica (quartz) inhaled from occupational sources is classified as carcinogenic to humans. Autoimmune Diseases: There are some studies that show excess numbers of cases of scleroderma and other connective tissue disorders in workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica.
  • Page 14 VII. HANDLING AND STORAGE Ventilation and Engineering Controls: Local mechanical to reduce respirable silica to below safe levels. Respiratory Protection (Type): Use NIOSH approved equipment. Positive pressure supplied air-type recommended. Appropriate respiratory protection for respirable particulates is based on consideration of air borne workplace concentrations and duration of exposure arising from the intended end use.
  • Page 15 Exposure Guidelines: Component Percent OSHA OSHA ACGIH ACGIH NIOSH NIOSH Unit (TWA) (STEL) (TWA) (STEL) (TWA) (STEL) (by wt.) Crystalline Silica 14808 99.0- % SiO2 + 2 None None None Mg/m³ (Quartz) -60-7 99.9 IX. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Vapor Density: Not applicable Melting Point: 1710°C Specific Gravity: 2.65 Boiling Point: 2230°C...
  • Page 16 cristobalite from occupational sources is carcinogenic to humans (Group 1).” The IARC evaluation noted that “carcinogenicity was not detected in all industrial circumstances studies. Carcinogenicity may be dependent on inherent characteristics of the crystalline silica or on external factors affecting its biological activity or distribution of it polymorphs.”...
  • Page 17 General: The packaging and material may be land filled; however, material should be covered to minimize generation of airborne dust. RCRA: Crystalline silica (quartz) is not classified as a hazardous waste under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, or its regulations, 40 CFR §261 et. seq. The above applies to materials as sold by Fairmount Minerals, LTD.
  • Page 18 *Chronic exposure to respirable size silica will result in silicosis. **Comply with special OSHA respiratory protection if sandblasting. XVII. ACRONYM LIST CAS: Chemical Abstract System ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit TLV: Threshold Limit Value NIOSH: National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health NTP: National Toxicology Program...

  • Page 19: Installation Check List

    2.2 Installation Check List ______ All flange bolts and unions tightened. ______ Media installed. (Sec 1.7) ______ Vessel caps installed and secured. ______ All recommended components installed per Typical Installation Sketch. (Drawing CWT) ______ Filter effluent (return) line connected to cooling system at point where pressure is equal to or lower than filter influent (supply) line.

  • Page 20: Request For Startup

    2 Weeks advance notice is required for startup. AmeriWater Fax: 937.461.1988 Please have a factory authorized technician contact me to arrange startup for the AmeriWater Sand Filter System. System location: ___________________________________________ Note: All items listed below must be complete before startup personnel arrive. Should installation not be complete, additional charges may be incurred, including but not limited to, additional labor hours, travel expenses, and materials provided for startup.

  • Page 21: Startup Data Sheet

    2.4 Startup Data Sheet 6/07...

  • Page 22: Filter Log Sheet

    2.5 Filter Log Sheet 6/07...

  • Page 23: Ameriwater Warranty

    AmeriWater’s obligation under this warranty is limited to repair or replacement of any part or parts found to be defective. AmeriWater shall not be required to incur expenses for labor outside of the place(s) of business of AmeriWater, nor travel expenses to fulfill its obligations hereunder.

  • Page 24: Operation

    Manually remove any debris from top of sand. e) Level of sand in the filter vessel should be approximately 7.5" – 8.5” from bottom of filter inlet. If media level is below normal or appears other than loose sand, contact AmeriWater 800.855.5535.

  • Page 25: Seasonal Shutdown

    PSI). e. Check voltage and amperage on pump motor leads. Current /amp draw should not exceed rating on motor nameplate. f. Check system for unusual noise or vibration. Contact AmeriWater 800.535.5585 if any unusual conditions are noted. 3.2 Seasonal Shutdown...

  • Page 26: Sequence Of Operation

    SEQUENCE OF OPERATION This section describes the operation of standard High Efficiency Filter Systems as they are shipped from the factory. It is intended to be an aid to understanding the general operation of the unit for the equipment operator and should not be considered a technical reference. Modes of operation There are two modes of operation for the CW Series.
  • Page 27 The backwash timer will automatically initiate a backwash at pre-determined intervals. The standard interval is every 24 hours. This can be changed to a 7-day interval by installing a fuse in the fuse holder labeled 7 for closed loop systems. Consult your AmeriWater representative for information. Setting the automatic timer The 24 hour or 7 day automatic backwash timer can be reset to zero by pressing and releasing the “manual backwash”...
  • Page 28 (Step 1). This is accomplished by installing a fuse at the appropriate location in the control box labeled P. Consult your AmeriWater representative for information. To disable (turn off) the pump for maintenance, etc., rotate the pump selector switch on the control box to the “off”...
  • Page 29 Electrical Component Description 1) Power Disconnect Switch – Main power supply to filter ON/OFF switch. 2) Pump On Indicator Light – Illuminated when filter pump is ON. 3) System Power On Indicator Light – Illuminated when disconnect switch is in the on position and power is to the filter.
  • Page 30 16) Terminal 20 & 21 – “Filter Lockout Output” is an output (dry contact) to first filter system “Backwash Interlock Input” terminals 1 &17 to prevent system from backwashing at the same time. 17) Terminal 2 & 24 – Wet Contact – 120V output when filter is in backwash. Deactivated when filter is in service.
  • Page 31 6/07...
  • Page 32 4 Maintenance 4.1 Maintenance Schedule AmeriWater High Efficiency Filter Systems are designed for low maintenance. The following maintenance procedures are minimum frequency and will help to ensure continued trouble free operation. Refer to component cut sheets for maintenance instructions specific to your equipment.
  • Page 33 a.3 Media (level & condition) a) Backwash filter (De-energize control panel before last vessel is finished backwashing). b) Isolate filter system from all water sources. c) Open bottom filter drain (Ensure that pressure drops to zero). d) Remove vessel cap and gasket. e) Drain water to top of media then close drain.
  • Page 34 System Piping Unusually Warm Filter Discharge to Dead Head Open all valves Check automatic valve functions Check for proper system installation Media Plugged See media failure If recommended remedy fails, contact AmeriWater 800.585.5535 for further information. 6/07...
  • Page 36 CP = Control Panel Enclosure with Labeled Components...
  • Page 38 TBIO = Input/output strips on Terminal block labeled to indicate connection points...
  • Page 41 CPIO = Input/output strips on PLC labeled to indicate connection points...
  • Page 44 ML = Media Label MEDIA LAYER 1 (LOAD FIRST) GRAVEL ½ x ¼ Caution: Product contains silica. See MSDS for proper handling and safety precautions. __________ OF __________  The Media Layer number on the Media Label corresponds to the order in which it is to be loaded (for example, Media Layer 1 is loaded first, Media Layer 2 second, etc.).
  • Page 45 6 System Component Cut Sheets...
  • Page 46 OWNERS MANUAL INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS REPAIR PARTS LIST Close Coupled Motor Driven Centrifugal Pump 1134 0694 IMPORTANT For best possible performance and continuous, satisfactory operation, read these instructions before installing your new pump. Should service be required, this manual can be a valuable guide. It should be kept near the installation for ready reference.
  • Page 47 Table of Contents Page • SAFETY .................................3 • INSTALLATION General Information ........................... 4, 5 Foundation ..............................5 Suction Connection for Centrifugal Pump Installation................4, 6-9 Suction Connection for Swimming Pool Installation................4, 10-11 Discharge Connection..........................4, 12-13 Electrical Connection ..........................4, 14 • START-UP General Information ............................15 Check Pump Rotation ..........................15, 16 Priming ..............................15, 17 •...

  • Page 48: Safety

    Safety First General Safety READ AND FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! Do not allow pump, piping, or any other system component containing water to freeze. Freezing may This is the safety alert symbol. When you see damage system, leading to injury or flooding. Allowing this symbol on your pump or in this manual, look for pump or system components to freeze will void one of the following signal words and be alert to the...

  • Page 49: General Information

    Start-up General Information CHECK ROTATION: If pump cannot be primed due to air leakage through stuffing box, DO NOT tighten packing. Instead, pump Before pump is put into operation, rotational direction grease into lantern ring until back pressure occurs must be checked to assure proper performance of forcing grease into the lantern ring, grease-sealing the pump.
  • Page 50 Start-up Determine Pump Rotation Viewed from this direction As viewed Engage start switch momentarily (bump motor) to observe rotational direction. 1129 0694 Direction of Pump Rotation is determined by viewing liquid end of pump from the back or shaft side, and not from looking into the impeller eye or front of volute case.
  • Page 51 Start-up Pump Priming Hand Primer Discharge Priming Valve Primer Isolation Valve 787 0394A Suction to Water Source Installations With Flooded Suction. Installations With Suction Lift and Priming Pump. • Open air vent (or pipe plug) in the highest tapped • Close air tight valve. opening in pump case.

  • Page 52: Maintenance

    Maintenance General Information LUBRICATION: If heating is detected, loosen the gland nuts evenly until water is just running out of stuffing box in a LIQUID END of pump requires no lubrication. Wear DROPLET form. Water must not be streaming or rings, packing rings, and models using a mechanical spraying out.
  • Page 53 Maintenance Packing Ring Replacement–All Models Removal Packing Hooks Packing Gland Motor / Engine not shown Motor / Engine not shown for clarity. for clarity. 826 0394 • Unfasten hardware holding Packing Gland in place • Remove packing rings from Stuffing box using two and slide back on shaft to expose packing rings.

  • Page 54: Mechanical Shaft Seal

    Maintenance Mechanical Shaft Seal Models B4ZPBH, B5ZPBH, B6ZPBHH. All other models turn to Page 22. Removal 6059 0609 6060 0609 • Unfasten hardware holding volute to bracket. • Peel off old gasket or O-Ring and discard. • Remove volute to expose impeller. •...
  • Page 55 Maintenance Mechanical Shaft Seal Models B4ZPBH, B5ZPBH, B6ZPBHH. All other models turn to Page 23. Installing New Seal Polished Face Cardboard washer Do not scratch or chip (Supplied with seal) polished ceramic face. Also . . .do not touch polished surface 6064 0609 6065 0609 •...
  • Page 56 Maintenance Mechanical Shaft Seal Removal 1135 0794 1137 0794 • Unfasten hardware holding volute to bracket. • Peel off old gasket or O-Ring and discard. NOTE: For model B4EY, consult factory for special • Hold impeller stationary and remove impeller screw instructions.
  • Page 57 Mechanical Shaft Seal If shaft is threaded, cover threads with tape to protect seal during installation. Polished Face Cardboard washer Do not scratch or chip (Supplied with seal) polished ceramic face. 11 3 079 Also . . .do not touch polished surface 11 2 079 •...

  • Page 58: Pump Nomenclature

    Pump Nomenclature General Information ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS: Illustrations on the following page show typical components used in the assembly of motor drive Locate the Berkeley nameplate on the pump; plate is centrifugal pumps. Both mechanical seal and packing normally on the motor bracket. Information found on this styles are shown.
  • Page 59 Pump Nomenclature Electric Motor Drive—with removable seal plate Models B4ZPBH, B5ZPBH, B6ZPBHH Mechanical Seal Motor Bracket Seal Plate Seal Retaining Ring Impeller Impeller Washer Mechanical Seal Shakeproof Lockwasher Impeller Capscrew Volute Case Wear Ring • Electric motor not shown. Gasket •...
  • Page 60 Pump Nomenclature Electric Motor Drive—with fixed seal plate Mechanical Seal Clack Weight Clack Washer Suction Cover Motor Bracket Impeller Impeller Lock Nut Case Gasket Seal Retaining Pump Case Ring (Volute) Impeller Rubber Clack (Check Valve) Impeller Washer Mechanical Shaft Shakeproof Lockwasher Seal Sleeve Impeller Capscrew...

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    Maintenance Troubleshooting PROBABLE CAUSE SYMPTOM GROUP I GROUP II GROUP III ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL SYSTEM Pump runs, but no water delivered Not enough water delivered Not enough pressure Excessive vibration Abnormal noise Pump stops Overheating CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION I. ELECTRICAL A. No voltage in power system Check phase-to-phase on line side of starter contactor.
  • Page 62 Berkeley Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY BERKELEY warrants to the original consumer purchaser (“Purchaser” or “You”) of the products listed below, that they will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the Warranty Period shown below. Product Warranty Period Water Systems: Water Systems Products —...

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