Backwashing multi-layer carbon filter system (25 pages)
Summary of Contents for Franklin Water Treatment PIF1D Series
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Installation Instructions and Owner’s Manual PIF1D Series Backwashing Air Injection Iron Filter System Franklin Water Treatment, LLC 12630 US Highway 33 N Churubusco, IN 46723 Phone (260) 693-1972 Fax (260) 693-0602 PIF1D Instruction Manual 230405AF.docx...
Pre-installation Instructions Description of the filter system: The PIF1D system includes an aeration tank, filtration tank (with gravel and distributor) and a backwashing air draw control valve, valve sump, tank heads, connecting piping, bypass valve and plumbing adapters. Filtration media used with the PIF1D system may be of the following types: PART MEDIA...
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Pre-installation Instructions (cont.) Water Supply 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. As with all other filter systems, however, it is imperative that the well pump provides enough flow rate for the filter to adequately backwash.
General Installation GENERAL INSTALLATION & SERVICE WARNINGS The water conditioner is not designed to support the weight of plumbing. Do not use Vaseline, oils, other hydrocarbon lubricants or spray silicone anywhere. A silicone lubricant may be used on black “O” Rings. This will allow ease of installation and decrease chance of rolling from the bypass and tank connections.
Bypass Valve The bypass valve is used to isolate the control valve from the plumbing system's water pressure in order to perform control valve repairs or maintenance. The 1" full flow bypass valve incorporates four positions including a diagnostic position that allows a service technician to have pressure to test a system while providing untreated bypass water to the building.
Installation Instructions STEP 1: Unpack filter unit, making sure to remove entire contents of the shipping container prior to disposal. STEP 2: Place the tanks in the upright position. Use the provided wrench to remove the fillport cap from the (See Figure 6a, page 7) by turning it counter-clockwise .
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Installation Instructions (cont.) Outlet to service Inlet from water supply Bypass Valve Fillport Cap (in service position) Filter Tank Aeration Tank FIGURE 6a: Tank Positioning and Fillport Location Union Meter Injector Housing Air Screen & Stem Adapter Refill Elbow Drain Elbow 3/4” MNPT with Compression Nut 3/4”...
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Installation Instructions (cont.) STEP 10: With the bypass valve handles in the bypass position (Figure 3, Page 5), turn on water supply. Turn the inlet bypass valve handle to the diagnostic position (Figure 4, Page 5) and allow the filter to pressurize. NOTE: the INLET and OUTLET knobs turn clockwise to close the port to the filter and counter-clockwise to open the port to the filter.
Installation Instructions (cont.) STEP 12: Initiate Manual Regeneration (Backwash Cycle): With the bypass valve in the bypass position, press and hold the “REGEN” button 3 seconds or until the word “BACKWASH” appears in the upper left of the display. The drive motor will run briefly, and a count-down timer will appear in the lower right the display.
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USER DISPLAYS When the system is operating, one of several displays may be shown. Pressing NEXT will alternate between the displays. One of the displays is the current time of day. The second display shows days to a regen/gallons remaining (depending on how it is programmed). Days To A Regen is the number of days left before the system goes through a regeneration cycle.
Maintenance 1) If your unit contains activated carbon, you should replace the carbon and gravel underbed at least every three years. Replacement may be required sooner if the taste and odor being removed begins to reappear in the treated water or you experience increasing pressure drop that is not resolved by increasing the frequency of backwashing.
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Maintenance (cont.) 10) If filter tank fillport head was removed, reattach at the union nuts. 11) IMPORTANT! Carbon, Filter Ag, Zeolite and Greensand Plus must be soaked for at least 2 hours prior to submitting it to full backwash flow rate to prevent loss of media to drain. 12) Initiate Manual Regeneration (Backwash Cycle): With the bypass valve in the bypass position, press and hold the “REGEN”...
Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSES SOLUTIONS 1) Check if display is blank, see “Blank Display” section of Page 14. 2) Check if display has an error message, see “Error Code” section of Page 16. A) Filter not 3) Verify drive motor is connected to backwashing circuit board connector J1 (labeled “MOTOR”) and is not faulty...
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Troubleshooting (cont.) PROBLEM CAUSES SOLUTIONS Air in system 1) Ensure well system has proper air B) Insufficient soak Loss of media elimination control time before first to drain 2) Check media level and adjust if backwash after necessary installing media 1) Re-plumb the water lines so that the A) Unit is installed supply side of the line is connected to...
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Troubleshooting (Error Codes) ERROR CODE: CAUSES SOLUTIONS A) Drive motor not 1) Re-insert motor, check for broken wires, inserted fully to verify motor plugged into connector J1 engage pinion or is 1001 – unable to (labeled “MOTOR”) on control valve circuit defective board and reset control valve (hold “NEXT”...
SPECIFICATIONS Description PIF1D-1054 PIF1D-1054-15 PIF1D-1248 PIF1D-1465 Filter Media Volume, cu. ft. Gravel Underbed, lbs. Operating Flow Rate, gpm Continuous @ 5 gpm/ft of media surface area Service @ 10 gpm/ft of media surface area Peak @ 18 gpm/ft of media surface area Backwash @ 10 gpm/ft of media surface area...
Component Parts List Ref # Part Number Description OR323 O-Ring, -323 C102 Connector Nut Dual Tank Connector ( PIF1D-1054, PIF1D-1054-15 & DTC204-8 PIF1D-1248 DTC204-15 Dual Tank Connector (PIF1D-1465) C101 Split Ring Retainer Complete Control Valve, includes backtube assy & PIF1D-10-15A-VLV-W-BP bypass valve with fittings (PIF1D-1054 and PIF1D-1054-15) Complete Control Valve, includes backtube assy &...
Control Valve Parts List Part REF # Description Number CV3002-A Drive Assembly (does not include circuit board or motor) CV3186-06 Power Cord with Transformer, 15VDC CV3003 Meter and Cable Assembly CV3006 Bypass Valve, Less Fittings CV3998-01FA Front Cover CV3107-01 Drive Motor CV3578HP- Circuit Board 02BOARD...
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Installation Fitting Assemblies 3/4" QUICK CONNECT Description Part # 3/4" QUICK CONNECT QFNCR4 (*2 required) Loosens Injector and Loosens Drain Nut In Bypass Caps Polytube Applications SERVICE WRENCH - CV3193 Although no tools are necessary to assemble or disassemble the valve, the Service Wrench, (shown in various positions on the valve) is Loosens Quick available to aid in assembly or disassembly.
TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY WARRANTY – Franklin Water Treatment, 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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