Backwashing multi-layer carbon filter system (25 pages)
Summary of Contents for Franklin Water Treatment PIF1-1054
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Installation Instructions and Owner’s Manual PIF1 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 PIF1 Instruction Manual 230518AF.docx...
Pre-installation Instructions Description of the filter system: The PIF1 system includes a filtration tank (with gravel and distributor) and a backwashing control air draw control valve with bypass valve and plumbing adapters. Filtration media used with the PIF1 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: With the filter unit in the upright position, remove the control valve from the mineral tank being careful to not pull the distributor out of the gravel at the bottom of the tank. If the filter model has a “-DH”...
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Installation Instructions (cont.) Union Meter Injector Housing Air Screen & Stem Adapter Refill Elbow Drain Elbow 3/4” MNPT with Compression Nut 3/4” FNPT & Tube Insert Refill Elbow for 5/8” OD Drain Tube Retainer Clip (Retainer Clip not shown) Control Valve Cover FIGURE 6: Top View of Control Valve...
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Installation Instructions (cont.) Press the “UP” or “DOWN” buttons until the minutes match the current time. Press the “NEXT” button to return to the main display B) Enter Programming: Press “NEXT” and “UP” (triangle pointing up) buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. Days Between Regeneration: The upper left of the display will show “DAYS BETWEEN REGEN SET”...
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Installation Instructions (cont.) STEP 16: Regenerant Draw Cycle: Plug the transformer into the electrical outlet. Press the “REGEN” button to advance the control valve to the “REGENERANT DRAW DN” cycle. Another count-down timer will appear in the time-of-day position, “REGENERANT DRAW DN” will be shown in the upper part the display.
General Operation 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).
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.) 11) If control valve was removed, attach bypass valve to control valve body. 12) If control valve was removed, reattach Drain Line to Control Valve (Figure 6, Page 7). 13) 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.
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 PIF1-1054 PIF1-1248 PIF1-1354 PIF1-1465 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...
Part Ref # Description Number Control valve, cover, 5.3 GPM DLFC, less bypass for models PIF1-1054 & “-DH” PIF1-1054-VLV-L-BP Control valve, cover, 7.5 GPM DLFC, less bypass for model PIF1-1248 & “-DH” PIF1-1248-VLV-L-BP Control valve, cover, 9.0 GPM DLFC, less bypass for model PIF1-1354 & “-DH”...
1” NPT Straight Drain Fitting less DLFC for 11+ gpm BW flow rate CV3159-01 Retainer, Drain Line Flow Control Drain Line Flow Control Button: For standard filter media CV3162-053 Flow Control Washer, 5.3 GPM (PIF1-1054) CV3162-075 Flow Control Washer, 7.5 GPM (PIF1-1248) CV3162-090 Flow Control Washer, 9.0 GPM (PIF1-1354) *CV3190-110 *Flow Control Washer, 11.0 GPM (PIF1-1465)
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Installation Fitting Assemblies 3/4" QUICK CONNECT Description Part # 3/4" QUICK CONNECT QFNCR4 (*2 required) 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 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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