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- Page 1 Installation Instructions & Owner's Manual HomeShield™ Whole House Water Filter With PFAS 1 Reduction Model AOS-HS-1200 1 PFAS substances include: PFNA, PFOA, PFOS, PFHpA, PFHxS.
- Page 2 Table of Contents Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Start-up Instructions .
- Page 3 Installation GENERAL INSTALLATION & SERVICE WARNINGS The In/Out Head, fittings and bypass are designed to accommodate minor plumbing misalignments. There is a small amount of “give” to properly connect the piping, but the water treatment unit is not designed to support the weight of the plumbing. Do not use Vaseline, oils, other hydrocarbon lubricants, or spray silicone anywhere.
- Page 4 Installation INLET/OUTLET PLUMBING Be sure to install a Bypass Valve onto the In/Out Head before beginning plumbing. If it is desired to bypass outside hydrants or other locations, provisions should be made at this time. Install an inlet shutoff valve and plumb to the unit’s bypass valve inlet located at the right rear as the threaded connections face away from you.
- Page 5 Start-Up Instructions OPERATION HomeShield requires no backwashing and eliminates the need for a control valve and the extra water needed to regenerate. Please contact A. O. Smith with any questi ons pertaining to the HomeShield Filter installati on. OPERATING LIMITS The unit is designed to functi on with minimum water pressures of 25 psi, maximum water pressures of 100 psi, a minimum water tempera- ture of 40°...
- Page 6 Start-Up Instructions INDICATOR SCREEN — The HomeShield PID has three, color-coded display modes to easily identi fy replacement needs. a. Green = 500,000-50,000 gallons remaining i. Touch the screen to acti vate the display. Note: Display will shut off aft er 10 seconds of inacti vity. b.
- Page 7 HomeShield Water Filter Performance Data Performance Data Sheet Model No: AOS-HS-1200 Replacement Model No: AOS-HS-1200-R Media Required: 2.5 cu. ft. Patent-pending Media Blend Operating Pressure Range: 25-100 psi (172-689 kPa) Operating Temperature Range: 40-90° F (4-32° C) Rated Service Flow: 5.7 gpm (21.6 lpm) @ 4.9 psid Flow Rate: 11.2 gpm @ 15 psid* Rated Capacity: 500,000 gallons (1,892 kl) Electrical Requirements: 12 V...
- Page 8 Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION A. Main water line is not fully open. A. Make sure main water line is turned on. B. Perform flushing and surge flushing procedures B. Improper flushing or no flushing performed. (refer to start up instructions on page 5). 1.
- Page 9 Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION A. Ensure relevant connections between In/Out head, A. Female to female connection to PID is not PID, and female to female connection are fully adequately tightened. tightened. B. Unthread the leaking connections and ensure they 7.
- Page 10 Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION A. Refer to Water Quality Conditions under Startup A. If color settles when water sits, there is elevated iron/manganese concentrations in influent water or Instructions on page 5. Evaluate existing or install silt/sediment intrusion. new pre-treatment. 17.
- Page 11 Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION A. Perform flushing and surge flushing procedures A. Initial pH increase from media fines because of (refer to Startup Instructions on page 5). If issue 24. Bitter water taste. improper flushing or no flushing performed. persists, further flushing may be required.
- Page 12 Replacement Parts BYPASS VALVE Item #. Legacy Part # Current Part # Description Qty. CV3006 100249845 Bypass assembly CV3147 100246284 Bypass handles 124. 4.91 IN/OUT HEAD Item # Legacy Part # Current Part # Description Qty. CD1400 100245769 1191 In/Out Head CV3180 100246307 Base O-Ring...
- Page 13 Installation Fitt ing Assemblies NOTE: Not all available fi ttings are Item # Legacy Part # Current Part # Description Qty. displayed below. Contact CV3151 100246287 Nut, 1” quick connect For All Assemblies manufacturer for optional CV3150 100246286 Split ring fi ttings.
- Page 14 HomeShield™ Filter Limited Warranty Congratulations. You have purchased one of the nest water treatment systems available. In the unlikely event of a problem due to defects in material and workmanship, we proudly warrant our water lters to the original owner, when installed in accordance with A.
- Page 15 Quick Reference Guide BYPASS VALVE OPERATION To shut off water to the system, position arrow handles as shown in the bypass operation diagram below. If your valve doesn’t look like the diagram below, contact your service technician for instructions on how to shut off water. NORMAL OPERATION BYPASS OPERATION “TREATED”...
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