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FW-1200-M
Operation Manual
First Water Systems
770-442-8257
www.firstwaterinc.com

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  • Page 1 FW-1200-M Operation Manual First Water Systems 770-442-8257 www.firstwaterinc.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Operation Manual ..................1 1 Introduction ....................1 1.1 Style Conventions ................1 2 Unpacking ....................2 2.1 Inventory ..................... 2 2.2 Storage ....................3 3 Startup and Operation ................4 3.1 Water Source ..................4 3.2 Component Layout ................5 3.3 Connections ..................

  • Page 3: Operation Manual

    It is valuable for the proper use of The FW-1200-M and should be kept with the unit at all times. Make sure you read and understand the content of the Operator’s Manual.

  • Page 4: Unpacking

    Operation Manual FW-1200-M 2 Unpacking Upon delivery of your FW-1200-M, please inspect for damage and inventory all components. 2.1 Inventory The FW-1200-M includes the following components:  (1) Water Purification Unit  (1) Pump  (1) Operation Manual  (1) Maintenance Kit (0.5oz silicone grease & 4 x Canister O- Rings) ...

  • Page 5: Storage

    Operation Manual FW-1200-M 2.2 Storage The FW-1200-M should be stored ready for deployment. The following checklist will ensure that your FW-1200-M is properly stored.  Used filters discarded  New filters installed  Unit clean and dry  Canister O-Rings lubricated and in place ...

  • Page 6: Startup And Operation

    5. Rain water collected from roof runoff. 6. Surface water from retention ponds, lakes or streams. The FW-1200-M does not remove chemical contaminants from water sources. Care should be taken in using a water source from unknown locations or uncontrolled environments.

  • Page 7: Component Layout

    See section 3.3 3.3 Connections The FW-1200-M uses 1” Cam Lock fittings as standard. Adaptors are provided to convert to standard garden hose fittings.  Cam Lock to Female Garden Hose Thread (GHT) Fitting o Used on the end on the Transfer Hose (green).

  • Page 8: Startup

    Open Pump Priming Port and fill with water. o Turn Pump on and ensure that water flows at full pressure. o You will need to repeat the Hose/Pump filling process until a sufficient prime is established. © 2012 First Water Systems, Inc pg. 6...
  • Page 9 Water coming from the Outlet is clean, but any down stream distribution components may be compromised. Any components beyond the FW-1200-M should be cleaned with a 3:1 bleach solution or other appropriate disinfectant then thoroughly rinsed before clean water is distributed.

  • Page 10: Operation

    Filters needing to be changed. Pausing Operation The FW-1200-M may be turned off and on throughout an event. To stop the flow of water, turn Main Valve to the off position. The Pressure Switch on the Pump will automatically stop the pump motor.
  • Page 11 Check Foot Valve and Pump Strainer Basket for debris.  Replace the Sediment Filter in housing #1.  Restart unit and observe flow rate. If flow rate has not improved, replace the Carbon Block Filter and Virus Media Filter. © 2012 First Water Systems, Inc pg. 9...

  • Page 12: Post Operation Care

    Remove and drain all hoses.  Drain the UV Chamber by opening the Drain Valve located next to Canister #4, tilt unit slightly to allow water to flow out of the UV Chamber. © 2012 First Water Systems, Inc pg. 10...

  • Page 13: Preparing For Storage

    Tighten Canisters hand tight only.  Coil and store all hoses and accessories. The FW-1200-M should be stored ready for deployment. The following checklist will ensure that your FW-1200-M is properly stored.  Used filters discarded ...

  • Page 14: Special Procedures

    Canister 3: Black, Pleated, Virus Media Filter. o Canister 4: Empty. Specialized filter optional.  Inspect and lubricate each (4) Canister O-Rings with Silicone Grease or other food grade lubricant.  Tighten Canisters hand tight only © 2012 First Water Systems, Inc pg. 12...

  • Page 15: Replacing Uv Lamp

    Purification Unit vertically and shake. The quartz fragments will break and drop out of the Chamber. o Flush water through chamber being careful to remove all quartz fragments from the interior of the chamber © 2012 First Water Systems, Inc pg. 13...

  • Page 16: Uv Lamp Disposal

    Mercury added lamps should not be placed in the trash. Dispose of properly. For further information regarding the disposal and recycling of lamps containing mercury, along with Federal and State requirements visit http://www.lamprecycle.org. © 2012 First Water Systems, Inc pg. 14...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    A small, dripping leak is not abnormal 6.4 Water leaks UV Chamber  Inspect Quartz Sleeve for damage  Inspect Quarts Sleeve O-Rings and Washers (See “Replacing Quartz Sleeve”)  Tighten UV Canister End Cap © 2012 First Water Systems, Inc pg. 15...

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