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- Page 1 Installation Instructions and Owner’s Manual PKLX Series Catalytic Filter System Franklin Water Treatment, LLC 12630 US Highway 33 N Churubusco, IN 46723 Phone (260) 693-1972 Fax (260) 693-0602 PKLX Instruction Manual 231109.docx...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Component Parts Breakdown Page 17 Component Parts List Page 18 Control Valve Breakdown Page 19 Control Valve Parts List Page 20 Installation Fittings Page 21 Ten Year Limited Warranty Page 24 Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved. -
Page 3: Pre-Installation Instructions
If sulfur is present, the filter should be set to backwash more frequently to prevent the gas from building up. Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved. - Page 4 PKLX system. This will prevent restricting the water flow and pressure available for backwash. 8. Appliances requiring extended periods of continuous or high flow water use (i.e. geothermal heat pumps, swimming pools, lawn irrigation, outside hose bibs, etc.) should bypass the filter. Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Page 5: General Installation
An expansion tank must be used on the water heater supply line to allow for thermal expansion. All local plumbing codes must be followed. PKLX FIGURE 1: Typical Installation Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved. -
Page 6: Bypass Valve
If water is available on the outlet side of the softener it is an indication of water bypassing the system (Fig. 5) Figure 3 - Bypass Figure 2 - Service Figure 5 – Shut Off Figure 4 - Diagnostic Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved. -
Page 7: Installation Instructions
7.5 gpm, use existing NPT connector with rigid drain line. There must be an air gap at the end of the drain line to prevent siphoning of wastewater. Length of drain line should be 15’ or less. AVOID OVERHEAD DRAINS. Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved. - Page 8 “AM” or “P M” is reached to match the current time. 3. Press the “NEXT” button The upper left of the display will show “TIME SET MINUTES” b. The minutes will flash Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
- Page 9 “Service” position (Figure 2, Page 5). and leave the control valve in “Backwash” position for at least 10 minutes or until water flowing from the drain line runs clear; whichever is longer. Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
- Page 10 STEP 17: Complete Manual Regeneration: Allow the regeneration to complete and the filter will return to service mode automatically. STEP 18: TURN ON FUEL / ELECTRICAL SUPPLY TO WATER HEATER. Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Page 11: General Operation
If two regenerations are desired within 24 hour period, press /release REGEN button. REGEN TODAY will flash on screen. Press and hold REGEN button until valve initiates an immediate regeneration. Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved. -
Page 12: Maintenance
“Service” position (Figure 2, Page 5). and leave the control valve in “Backwash” position for at least 10 minutes or until water flowing from the drain line runs clear; whichever is longer. Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved. - Page 13 Maintenance (cont.) 15) Plug the transformer into the electrical outlet. Allow the air draw and rinse cycles to complete and the filter will return to service mode automatically. Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Page 14: Troubleshooting Guide
Filter fails to remove iron C) Iron level or 2) Install/replace inlet check valve, demand flow too replace air check valve and/or injector, high replace seals & spacers 3) Plumb a second unit in parallel Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved. - Page 15 2 outer pins (furthest left and furthest right) of connector J4 on the control valve circuit board. Should be approximately 15 volts DC. Replace transformer if defective. 5) Replace circuit board if needed Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
- Page 16 ALT oFF inspection and repair or replacement and looking for park B) Obstruction in reset control valve (hold “NEXT” and position control valve “REGEN” buttons for 3 seconds) Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Page 17: Specifications
Factory default settings: Filtering type, 8 minute backwash, 8 minute rinse, 14 minute regenerant draw, 3 days between regenerations. All models include: CV3007 – 1” MNPT elbow adapters and QFNCR4-2 – ¾” compression fittings for PEX, CPVC and copper. Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved. -
Page 18: Component Parts Breakdown
Component Parts Breakdown Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved. -
Page 19: Component Parts List
1.5 - QC20 1/4" x 1/8" Gravel, 20 lb Pail for model PKLX-20 qty 1 – QC50 1/4" x 1/8" Gravel, 50 lb Bag for model PKLX-30 CV3006 Bypass valve, less fittings Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved. -
Page 20: Control Valve Breakdown
Control Valve Breakdown Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved. -
Page 21: Control Valve Parts List
*Flow Control Washer, 11.0 GPM (PKLX-20) *CV3190-170 *Flow Control Washer, 17.0 GPM (PKLX-30) * requires 1” drain housing CV3008-05 6SA6 Stem Adapter 98755K12 Air Screen OV32 Cartridge Check Valve, Control Valve Inlet Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved. -
Page 22: Installation Fittings
1" brass sweat assembly CV3007-03 assembly CV3151 Nut, 1" quick connect CV3151 Nut, 1" quick connect CV3150 Split ring CV3150 Split ring CV3105 O-ring 215 CV3105 O-ring 215 CV3188 Fitting CV3188-01 Fitting Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved. - Page 23 O-ring 215 CV3629 Fitting CV3628 Fitting 1-1/4" PLASTIC MALE NPT Description Part # 1-1/4" plastic male NPT CV3007-04 assembly CV3151 Nut, 1" quick connect CV3150 Split ring CV3105 O-ring 215 CV3317 Fitting Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
- Page 24 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. Connect Nuts Loosens Drive Cap Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Page 25: Ten Year Limited Warranty
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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