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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CFS101BWF and CFS201BWF BACKWASH FILTRATION SYSTEMS Installer: Please leave this manual with owner/operator. Owner/Operator: Please retain for operation and future maintenance instructions.
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• Utilize a NIOSH-approved dust fi lter mask and appropriate eye protection when handling and pouring gravel and fi lter media. • To request an MSDS relating to the media for this product, call 203-238-8965 or go to www.3M.com , select country, and use the search engine to search...
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CAUTION To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage: • Read and follow Use instructions before installation and use of this water treatment system. • Installation and use MUST comply with existing state or local plumbing codes. •...
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION DESCRIPTION BEFORE INSTALLATION INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS AND OPERATING DATA COMPONENTS PARTS LIST LIMITED WARRANTY SECTION 1: BEFORE INSTALLATION Inspecting And Handling Your Filter: Inspect the equipment for shipping damage. If damaged, notify the transportation company and request a damage inspection. Handle the system with care.
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Check Your Water Pressure And Pumping Rate: Two water system conditions must be checked carefully to avoid unsatisfactory operation or equipment damage: Minimum water pressure required at the fi lter tank inlet is 20 psi (138 kPa). CAUTION To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage: •...
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Installation Site Selection: Select the location of your backwash system with care. Various conditions which contribute to proper location are as follows: 1) Locate as close as possible to water supply source. 2) Locate as close as possible to a drain. 3) Locate in correct relationship to other water conditioning equipment (Figure 1).
SECTION 2: INSTALLATION Proper installation sequence of fi lter system is very important. Refer to the diagram following for your particular supply. TYPICAL WELL INSTALLATION FILTERED WATER FILTERED SOFT WATER PRESSURE TANK BRINE TANK WELL WATER FILTER WATER SOFTENER PRESSURE (OPTIONAL) CHECK VALVE SWITCH...
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• Utilize a NIOSH-approved dust fi lter mask and appropriate eye protection when handling and pouring gravel and fi lter media. • To request an MSDS relating to the media for this product, call 203-238-8965 or go to www.3M.com , select country, and use the search engine to search MSDS.
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Step 5 Attach Drain Line to Drain Line Fitting. To prevent back pressure from reducing the fl ow rate below minimum required for backwash, Drain Line MUST be sized according to run length and relative height. Be careful not to bend fl exible drain tubing sharply enough to cause “kinking” (if kinking occurs Drain Line MUST be replaced).
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HOW TO SET TIME CONTROL RED TIME-SET MANUAL BACKWASH 12 HOUR GEAR BUTTON KNOB SKIPPER WHEEL (SHOWS EVERY DAY REGENERATION) SERVICE TO SET TIME OF DAY - PRESS RED BUTTON AND TURN LARGE GEAR UNTIL PRESENT TIME APPEARS ABOVE ARROW. FOR MANUAL REGENERATION TURN KNOB CLOCKWISE TO REGEN.
• Utilize a NIOSH-approved dust fi lter mask and appropriate eye protection when handling and pouring gravel and fi lter media. • To request an MSDS relating to the media shipped with this product, call 203-238-8965 or go to www.3M.com, select country, and use the search engine to...
SECTION 4: TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Excessive pressure drop Filter not backwashing Check motor by manually initiating a regeneration, re- through fi lter place as necessary Check for uninterrupted power supply. Check backwash frequency. Change program if neces- sary. Filter bed loaded with sand. Verify sediment being reduced is less dense than the fi...
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ONLY THOSE PARTS CIRCLED IN DRAWING ON PREVIOUS PAGE AND/OR LISTED BELOW ARE STOCK ITEMS. ALL OTHERS ARE SPECIAL ORDER, NON-RETURNABLE. BACKWASH CONTROL PARTS LIST PART NO> DESCRIPTION 60351-00 Power Head Assy., Complete, L/Cover, 110V,60Hz (Incl. Ref. Items 1-27) 60351-04 Power Head Assy., Complete, L/Cover, 220V,50Hz (Incl.
OF TRADE. If the Product is found defective within the warranty period, your exclusive remedy and 3M Purifi cation Inc.’s sole obligation shall be, at 3M Purifi cation Inc.’s option, to replace or repair the Product or refund the purchase price of the Product. This warranty does not cover labor. The remedy stated in this paragraph is Customer’s sole remedy and 3M Purifi...
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