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- Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MCA SERIES RESIDENTIAL IRON REDUCTION SYSTEMS MODELS: MCA1001 MCA1001M MCA1501 MCA1501M MCA2001 MCA2001M Installer, please leave with homeowner. Homeowner, retain for future reference. INSTR2804 0312...
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Page 2: Safety Information
Intended use: The Aqua-Pure MCA Series Iron Reduction Systems are intended for use in reducing dissolved and precipitated iron in water in homes and have not been evaluated for other uses. These systems are intended for indoor installations near the entry point of a home water line, and must be installed by qualifi ed professional installers according to these installation instructions. - Page 3 When properly installed, the Aqua-Pure MCA Series Iron Reduction System will provide many years of virtually trouble-free service. Read this manual all the way through fi rst, and then follow the instruction steps in the proper sequence.
- Page 4 SECTION 2: BEFORE INSTALLATION Inspecting And Handling Your Iron Reduction System: Inspect the equipment for shipping damage. If damaged, notify the transportation company and request a damage inspection. Handle the fi lter unit with care. Damage can result if dropped or if set on sharp, uneven projections on the fl oor. Do not turn the fi lter unit upside down. CAUTION CAUTION To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:...
- Page 5 fl ow rate at the fi lter drain to an inadequate level to properly backwash the fi lter. If you are uncertain whether your fl ow rate is adequate, contact your dealer BEFORE installing your MCA Series Iron Reduction System, so that corrective action, if required, may be taken.
- Page 6 The Importance Of Your Pressure Tank: The pressure tank found on private well systems becomes an integral part of the MCA Series Iron Reduction System by providing necessary mixing and “residence time” to the “Hydro-Charged” water. While the MCA Series Iron Reduction System will perform satisfactorily with either a captive-air (bladder) type pressure tank or a standard air-to-water type with an air volume control (air-relief valve), the bladder type requires more careful adjustment of the Hydro-Charger to prevent gases from collecting in the pressure tank and the head area of the media tank.
- Page 7 SECTION 3: INSTALLATION Proper installation sequence of Iron Reduction System is very important. Refer to the diagram before for your particular supply. TREATED WATER TREATED SOFT WATER PRESSURE HYDRO-CHARGER TANK BRINE TANK WELL WATER IRON WATER REDUCTION PRESSURE SYSTEM SOFTENER SWITCH.
- Page 8 Step 1 Shut off all water at main supply. On a private well system, turn off power to pump and drain pressure tank. Make certain pressure is relieved from complete system by opening nearest faucet to drain system. CAUTION CAUTION To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage: •...
- Page 9 Depressurize the water YOKE CLIP & SCREW system by opening the nearest faucet to drain water from the water system in order to allow the installation of the MCA Series Iron Reduction System. FLAT CAP DRAIN LINE ELBOW...
- Page 10 fi ltered water to fl ow into the dwelling. IMPORTANT NOTES IMPORTANT NOTES Due to the nature of the MCA Series Iron Reduction media, on start up it sometimes requires 2 or 3 days for the Aqua-Pure ® MCA Series Iron Reduction System to reduce Iron and Manganese below staining levels.
- Page 11 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPLIT-STREAM AND PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY TYPE INSTALLATIONS: For split-stream type installations, a secondary pressure tank must be installed as in Figure 1. On public water supply type installations, a pressure tank must be installed as in Figure 1. The pressure tank should be of same capacity as would normally be installed if water system were a standard private well type.
- Page 12 Replenishing Media: CAUTION To reduce the risk associated skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritation from gravel and fi lter media during installation: • Gravel and several types of fi lter media may be used in this product, depending upon the application. During installation, dust may cause irritation to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract.
- Page 13 MCA Series Iron Reduction System. If your application includes any of these, and you have already determined your MCA Series Iron Reduction System is capable of handling the fl...
- Page 14 BACKWASHING FREQUENCY SCHEDULES MCA1001, MCA1001M Persons in IRON CONTENT - (PPM) Family MODELS: MCA1501, MCA1501M Persons in IRON CONTENT - (PPM) Family MODELS: MCA2001, MCA2001M Persons in IRON CONTENT - (PPM) Family...
- Page 15 HOW TO SET TIME CONTROL SERVICE 24 HOUR GEAR. POSITION INDICATOR. MANUAL BACKWASH KNOB. TO SET TIME OF DAY- TO SET TIME OF DAY- PRESS RED BUTTON AND PRESS RED BUTTON AND TURN LARGE DIAL UNTIL TURN LARGE DIAL UNTIL TIME IS AT ARROW.
- Page 16 HOW TO SET THE BACKWASH CYCLE PROGRAM: The backwash cycle program on your fi lter has been factory preset. However, portions of the cycle or program may be lengthened or shortened in time to suit local conditions. To expose cycle program wheel, grasp timer in upper left-hand corner and pull, releasing snap retainer and swing timer to the right.
- Page 17 SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE Plumbing System Clean-Up For your new system to operate properly, you may need to clean the entire plumbing system of the precipitated iron that has collected in it or iron “bleed” (staining) will continue to be a problem. The plumbing system includes all water treatment equipment (such as iron reduction systems), water heaters, toilets, and dishwashers.
- Page 18 SECTION 6: TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Water clear when drawn, Insuffi cient air-draw by Hydro-Charger. Check Hydro-Charger adjustment. If unable to adjust for turns red upon standing long enough draw, check pumping rate. (Stain producing) Bypass open or leaking. Close bypass valve and/or repair as necessary. Media bed overloaded with precipitated iron due to Upon correction of problem (increase backwash fre- backwash, or failure to backwash due to problem with...
- Page 19 SECTION 7: SPECIFICATIONS & OPERATING DATA ITEM MCA1001 MCA1501 MCA2001 MCA1001M MCA1501M MCA2001M Nominal Media Volume, cu. ft. (cu. mtr.) (1) 1.0 (0.03) 1.5 (0.04) 2.0 (0.06) Gravel Underbed, lbs. (kg) 13 (5.9) 13 (5.9) 18 (8.2) Nominal Capacity, (ppm-gal) 30,000 45,000 60,000...
- Page 20 COMPONENT PARTS LIST MCA1001 MCA1501 MCA2001 Description MCA1001M MCA1501M MCA2001M Control Valve, Complete, Less Bypass Valve C210500-003-1A C210500-003-1A C210700-003-1A Adapter Assy., Threaded-CEC (Incl. Ref. 3) 52-87001 52-87001 52-87001 O-ring (Included with Item #2) 10381 10381 10381 Media Tank w/ Base 6236001-1044 6236001-1054 6236001-1252...
- Page 21 CEC1000 SERIES BACKWASH CONTROL...
- Page 22 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 12 Day Timer REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 60049/18706X 1” Bypass Valve Assy. (Incl. Ref Items 2, 3, 13, 15, 16 & 17) 60049/18706-02X 3/4”...
- Page 23 WIRING DIAGRAM FOR VALVE DRIVE MOTOR AND TIMER CEC1000 SERIES VALVES TIMER MOTOR VALVE MOTOR PROGRAM WHEEL PROGRAM RE-SET SWITCH DRIVE CAM SWITCH BLACK RAPID RINSE SERVICE CAM SWITCH SERVICE CAM BRINE TANK RAPID RINSE FILL BRINE AND SERVICE RINSE BRINE &...
- Page 24 * Water softeners only 3M Purifi cation Inc. 3M is a trademark of 3M Company. Aqua-Pure is a trademark of 3M Company used under license. 400 Research Parkway pH-Plus is a trademark of Arch Chemicals, Inc. Meriden, CT 06450 1-800-222-7880 ©...
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