Franklin Water Treatment SIF1 Series Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

Backwashing air injection iron filter system

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Installation Instructions and Owner's Manual
SIF1 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
SIF1 Instruction Manual 231109.docx

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  • Page 1 Installation Instructions and Owner’s Manual SIF1 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 SIF1 Instruction Manual 231109.docx...
  • 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 Periodically the control valve will go through a backwash cycle. This cycle is factory preset to 1:00 A.M. flushing the accumulated sediment and/or precipitant to the drain. After the backwashing process the unit is now prepared for the next period of service. Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 4 SIF1 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.
  • 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. SIF1 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 7, mark the media level on the side of the tank by shining a bright light through the tank to see its level. Replenish the media in the mineral tank when the level drops by more than three inches. Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
  • 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

    “-DH” models that were only topped up with neutralizer on need the dome hole plug replaced. O-ring seal; HAND TIGHTEN ONLY in both cases! Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 13 “REGEN” appears in the middle left of the display. Allow the rinse cycle to complete and the filter will return to service mode automatically. Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 14 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.
  • Page 17: Specifications

    3 days between regenerations. Add “-DH” suffix for dome hole tank models. IE SIF1-15-DH 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

    1/4" x 1/8" Gravel, 20 lb Pail for models SIF1-15, SIF1-20 & “-DH” qty 1.25 - QC20 1/4" x 1/8" Gravel, 20 lb Pail for models SIF1-25 & “-DH” qty 1.5 - QC20 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, 13.0 GPM (SIF1-20) *CV3190-150 *Flow Control Washer, 15.0 GPM (SIF1-25) * 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 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.
  • 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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