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- Page 1 Installation Instructions and Owner’s Manual FBW, FEBW, FBW-ARSENIC & FEBW-ARSENIC Series Backwashing Filter Systems First Sales, LLC 12630 US Highway 33 N Churubusco, IN 46723 Phone (260) 693-1972 Fax (260) 693-0602 FBW-FEBW-FBWARS-FEBWARS Instruction Manual 200103.docx...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Pre-installation Instructions Page 2 Media Types Page 2 Installation Instructions Page 5 FBW Timer Operation Page 9 FEBW Timer Operation Page 11 Maintenance Page 14 Specifications Page 16 Component Parts Breakdown Page 17 Component Parts List Page 18 FBW Control Valve Breakdown Page 19 FBW Control Valve Parts List... -
Page 3: Pre-Installation Instructions
Pre-installation Instructions Description of the backwashing filter The FBW & FEBW systems include a filtration tank (with gravel and distributor) and a backwashing control valve with bypass. Filtration media for use with the FBW & FEBW systems are purchased separately and selected from the following types: SHIP. - Page 4 Successful Application Any filter media may have specific limitations and/or requirements for successful application. A water sample should be submitted to First Sales for analysis and recommendation by Customer Service. FBW-ARSENIC & FEBW-ARSENIC IMPORTANT: Contact First Sales technical services to assist with proper sizing based on the level of arsenic in the water and the flow rate requirement.
- Page 5 Pre-installation Instructions (cont.) Location Considerations The proper location to install the backwashing filter will ensure optimum filter performance and satisfactory water quality. The following factors should be considered in selecting the location of this system. 1. The backwashing filter must be installed after the pressure tank (private well system only). 2.
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Page 6: Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions STEP 1: Unpack the backwashing filter unit, making sure to remove entire contents of the shipping container prior to disposal. STEP 2: With the backwashing filter unit in the upright position, unscrew the control valve from the mineral tank being careful to not pull the distributor out of the gravel at the bottom of the tank. - Page 7 Installation Instructions (cont.) STEP 10: Use polyethylene drain line tubing provided (NO VINYL TUBING) to run drain line from control valve discharge fitting to floor drain or sump pit capable of handling the backwash rate of the filter (refer to specifications and flow rate on page 12). DISCHARGE END OF THE DRAIN LINE MUST BE FIRMLY SECURED! There must be an air gap at the end of the drain line to prevent siphoning of waste water and meet plumbing code.
- Page 8 Installation Instructions (cont.) STEP 16: Plug the power cord (FBW) or transformer (FEBW) back into an un-switched electrical outlet. FBW ONLY: advance the control valve to the “Service” position (Figure 4a, Page 9) by turning the Manual Backwash Knob clockwise. FEBW ONLY: advance the control valve to the “Service”...
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Page 10: Fbw Timer Operation
FBW Timer Operation FIGURE 4a: Timer in Service Position FIGURE 4b: Adjusting Time of Regeneration Figure 4: Front of FBW Timer Assembly How to set Time of Day: Press and hold the red button to disengage the drive gear. Turn the large 24 hour gear until the actual time of day is at the time of day pointer. Release the red button to again engage the drive gear. - Page 11 FBW Timer Operation (cont.) FIGURE 7: Back of Timer Assembly How to Change the Length of Backwash Cycles: All cycles have been factory set and should not need adjustment. If local conditions require different cycle lengths, however, the following procedures should be followed. 1.
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Page 12: Advance Button
FEBW Display and Operation Advance Button FIGURE 8: FEBW Display Panel SET BUTTON 1. Press and hold “Set Button” for 5 seconds to enter Programming Mode. 2. When valve is in Programming Mode, press “Set Button” to confirm setting and advance to next menu option. - Page 13 FEBW Setting Time of Day Enter Programming Mode: Press and Hold the SET Button for 5 seconds. Use Up Button to set current hour Use Up Button to set current minute Use Up Button to set AM/PM Exit Programming Mode...
- Page 14 FEBW Programming Press and HOLD the UP button for 5 seconds to enter the programming mode. Use Up Button to set the CONTROL TYPE to TC (time clock, factory default). Use Up Button to set frequency of backwash cycle. The frequency should never be less than every 3 days, but may high iron levels or water use may require more frequent cycles.
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Page 15: Maintenance
Maintenance FBW: At least every six months you should check the time of day setting. Power outages will cause the units time clock to be inaccurate and backwashing will not occur at the planned time. 2) If your unit contains activated carbon, you must replace the carbon and gravel underbed at least every three years. - Page 16 Maintenance (cont.) 9) Use a garden hose or bucket to fill the media tank with water. 10) Clean mineral tank threads to remove any filter media. Uncover distributor tube and reinstall control valve by threading it securely onto the mineral tank. (O-ring seal: HAND TIGHTEN ONLY!) 11) Attach bypass (Figure 2, Page 5 &...
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Page 17: Specifications
Specifications FBW10 FBW15 FBW20 FBW25 FBW30 FBW40 Description FEBW10 FEBW15 FEBW20 FEBW25 FEBW30 FEBW40 Filter Media Volume, cu. ft. Gravel Underbed, lbs. Operating Flow Rate, gpm Continuous (no duration limit, 5 gpm/ft Service (intermittent flow up to 10 gpm/ft Peak (10 mins. -
Page 18: Component Parts Breakdown
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Page 19: Component Parts List
Component Parts List Ref # Part Number Description Control Valve, Cover, 5.0 GPM DLFC, less bypass for FBW10 Vlv Assy L/BP models FBW10, FBW15, & FBW10ARSENIC Control Valve, Cover, 5.0 GPM DLFC, less bypass for FEBW10 Vlv Assy L/BP models FEBW10, FEBW15, & FEBW10ARSENIC Control Valve, Cover, 7.0 GPM DLFC, less bypass for FBW20 Vlv Assy L/BP model FBW20, FBW25, &... -
Page 20: Fbw Control Valve Breakdown
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Page 21: Fbw Control Valve Parts List
FBW Control Valve Parts List Part REF # Part Number Description REF # Description Number Stainless Steel Bypass, 3/4” 60040SS 18312 Retainer Clip, Drain FPT (Standard) Stainless Steel Bypass, 1” 5.0 gpm DLFC 60041SS 12092 (For 1 & 1.5 cu ft) 7.0 gpm DLFC 60900-41 Coupling Kit... -
Page 22: Febw Control Valve Breakdown
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Page 23: Fbw Control Valve Parts List
FEBW Control Valve Parts List Part REF # Part Number Description REF # Description Number Stainless Steel Bypass, 60041SS 11893 Injector Cover 1” FPT Stainless Steel Bypass, 60040SS 14805 Injector Body Gasket ¾” FPT 60900-41 Coupling Kit 18312 Retainer Clip, Drain 5.0 gpm DLFC Elbow 5.0 gpm DLFC 60705-50A... -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSES SOLUTIONS 1) Check timer motor and replace if faulty 2) Ensure uninterrupted power supply 3) Check Backwash frequency setup 4) Verify sediment being removed is less A) Filter not dense than the filter media and install a backwashing “Spin-Down”... - Page 25 Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSES SOLUTIONS Control Valve Faulty switch 1) Replace faulty switch cycles continually B) Faulty timer 2) Replace faulty timer Loss of electrical power during regeneration 1) Ensure electrical outlet is functioning B) Program wheel 2) Verify timer programming Continuous flow of setup incorrectly 3) Disassemble and clean control valve...
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Page 26: Fbw Control Valve Wiring Diagram
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Page 27: Ten Year Limited Warranty
TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY WARRANTY – First Sales 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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