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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

APIF SERIES RESDENTIAL

IRON REDUCTION SYSTEMS

Models

APIF100 APIF100J APIF100M APIF100PT APIF100MPT APIF100MJ APIF150 APIF150J APIF150M APIF150PT APIF150MPT APIF150MJ APIF200 APIF200J APIF200M APIF200PT APIF200MPT APIF200MJ APIF300 APIF300J APIF300M APIF300PT APIF300MPT APIF300MJ

Installer, please leave with homeowner. Homeowner, retain for future reference.

INSTR2188 0710

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Read, understand, and follow all safety information contained in these instructions prior to installation and use of the APIF Series Residential Iron Reduction System. Retain these instructions for future reference. Failure to follow installation, operation and maintenance instructions may result in property damage and will void warranty.

Intended use:

The APIF Series Residential Iron Reduction Systems are intended for use in homes and have not been evaluated for other uses. These systems are intended to be installed near the entry point of a home water line, and must be installed by qualiﬁ ed professional installers or licensed plumbing contractors according to in accordance with state and local plumbing codes and these installation instructions.

EXPLANATION OF SIGNAL WORD CONSEQUENCES

SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING

CAUTION

To reduce the risk associated with choking:

• Do not allow children under 3 years of age to have access to small parts during the installation of this product.

To reduce the risk associated with ingestion of contaminants:

• Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.

To reduce the risk of physical injury:

• Shut off inlet water supply and depressurize system as shown in manual prior to service.

To reduce the risk associated with a hazardous voltage:

• If the home electrical system requires use of the cold water system as an electrical safety ground, a jumper must be used to ensure a sufﬁ cient ground connection across the ﬁ lter installation piping — refer installation to qualiﬁ ed personnel.

• Do not use the system if the power cord is damaged — contact qualiﬁ ed service personnel for repair.

To reduce the risk associated with back strain due to the heavy weight of the various system components:

• Follow safe lifting procedures.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury and/or property damage.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury and/or property damage.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

WARNING

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.

• Utilize a NIOSH-approved dust ﬁ lter mask, protective gloves, and appropriate eye protection when handling and pouring gravel and ﬁ lter media.

• To request an MSDS relating to this product call 203-238-8965 or visit the web at http://solutions.3M.com/WPS/Portal/3M/EN_US/MSDS (click MSDS search). For

emergencies, call 800-364-3577 or 651-737-6501 (24 hours).

CAUTION

To reduce the risk associated with skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritation from water treatment chemicals:

• Several types of water treatment chemicals may be used in this product, depending upon the application. During installation and use, exposure may cause irritation

to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract.

• Utilize a NIOSH-approved dust ﬁ lter mask, protective gloves, and appropriate eye protection when handling and pouring gravel and ﬁ lter media.

• To request an MSDS relating to this product call 203-238-8965 or visit the web at http://solutions.3M.com/WPS/Portal/3M/EN_US/MSDS (click MSDS search). For

emergencies, call 800-364-3577 or 651-737-6501 (24 hours).

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CAUTION

To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:

• Read and follow Use instructions before installation and use of this water treatment system.

• Installation and use MUST comply with existing state or local plumbing codes.

• Protect from freezing, relieve pressure and drain system when temperatures are expected to drop below 33°F (0.6°C).

• Do not install on hot water supply lines. The maximum operating water temperature of this ﬁ lter system is 110°F (43.3°C).

• Do not install if water pressure exceeds 100 psi. If your water pressure exceeds 80 psi (552 kPa), you must install a pressure limiting valve. Contact a plumbing professional if you are uncertain how to check your water pressure.

• Do not install where water hammer conditions may occur. If water hammer conditions exist you must install a water hammer arrester. Contact a plumbing professional if you are uncertain how to check for this condition.

• Where a backﬂ ow prevention device is installed on a water system, a device for controlling pressure due to thermal expansion must be installed.

• Do not use a torch or other high temperature sources near ﬁ lter system, cartridges, plastic ﬁ ttings or plastic plumbing.

• On plastic ﬁ ttings, never use pipe sealant or pipe dope. Use PTFE thread tape only, pipe dope properties may deteriorate plastic.

• Take care when using pliers or pipe wrenches to tighten plastic ﬁ ttings, as damage may occur if over tightening occurs.

• Do not install in direct sunlight or outdoors.

• Mount system in such a position as to prevent it from being struck by other items used in the area of installation.

• Ensure all tubing and ﬁ ttings are secure and free of leaks.

• SHUT OFF FUEL OR ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY TO WATER HEATER after water is shut off.

• Do not install system where water lines could be subjected to vacuum conditions without appropriate measures for vacuum prevention.

• Do not apply heat to any ﬁ tting connected to bypass or control valve as damage may result to internal parts or connecting adapters.

• Install on a ﬂ at/level surface. It is also advisable to sweep the ﬂ oor to eliminate objects that could pierce the media tank.

To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to plugged water lines:

• Pay particular attention to correct orientation of control valve. Water ﬂ ow should match arrow on control valve. The Inlet and Outlet of other water treatment equipment products will vary depending on the control valve brand used.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• Failure to follow instructions will void warranty.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION DESCRIPTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 2 BEFORE INSTALLATION 3 IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4 PLUMBING SYSTEM CLEAN-UP 5 BACKWASHING INSTRUCTIONS 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 7 SPECIFICATION AND OPERATING DATA 8 MAINTENANCE 9 LIMITED WARRANTY

SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION

Congratulations on your purchase of an Iron Reduction System! The Iron Reduction System reduces dissolved, precipitated and bacterial iron from your water supply. Contrary to conventional methods, your Iron Reduction System requires NO chemicals (either added to the water supply or the ﬁ lter). This unique process requires ONLY periodic backwashing for a few minutes to ﬂ ush out entrapped iron that has accumulated in the ﬁ lter tank.

When properly installed, operated and maintained, the Iron Reduction System will provide many years of dependable service. Read this manual all the way through ﬁ rst, and then follow the instruction steps in the proper sequence.

The Iron Reduction System is intended to be used on residential water systems which use a standard submersible well pump, one that utilizes a pressure tank and a pressure switch to stop and start the well pump. If you have a jet pump or a constant pressure pump you will need to utilize another product type to address your iron, manganese and hydrogen sulﬁ de problems. Please contact our technical department should you have any questions at 1-866-693-2543 and select option 1.

• Professional Installation Required: Installation requires shutting water off to home, cutting home water supply pipe and using a welding torch to add piping and fittings. Specialized tools and skills are required. Not a do-it-yourself type of project. Professional installation required!

Description and Operation of the System:

The Iron Reduction System consists of two major components which are:

1) HYDRO-CHARGER located between the well head and the pressure tank, which adds a small amount of air to the iron-laden water whenever the well pump

runs.

2) A backwashing type ﬁ lter containing a special media that causes the iron in the “Hydro-Charged” water to precipitate throughout the ﬁ lter bed (rather than

on the surface as in chemical oxidizing ﬁ lters). This process produces an iron reduction capacity of 30,000 to 50,000 parts per million (ppm) compared to 6,000 to 8,000 ppm for chemical oxidation processes. The media DOES NOT require a chemical regenerant (such as potassium permangante) for oxygen enrichment, salt, chlorine or any other chemicals.

Your Iron Reduction System automatically adjusts the pH to neutral or higher on acid water WITHOUT an acid neutralizer (a required piece of equipment with chemical oxidation ﬁ lters whenever the pH is less than 6.7). The ability to raise pH when it is below neutral (7 or less) greatly enhances the Iron Reduction System’s ability to reduce iron efﬁ ciently.

IMPORTANT NOTE

• Replenishment of the component of the ﬁ lter media that adjusts pH, MpH Adder, may be required periodically, the frequency of which is dependent on the raw water pH, the manganese (Mn) concentration in the water (if any) and the water consumption rate.

Periodic backwashing of the ﬁ lter bed ﬂ ushes the precipitated iron to the drain and readies the ﬁ lter for use again. The duration of the backwash procedure will vary depending on several factors, but generally totals just 10 minutes (factory setting). The frequency of backwashing depends on iron concentration and water usage, and ranges from daily to once every 99 days. The volume of water consumed during the entire backwashing procedure is approximately 50 gallons at the factory backwash settings (one (1) cubic foot models).

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SECTION 2: BEFORE INSTALLATION

IM PORTANT NOTES

Inspecting And Handling Your Filter:

Inspect the equipment for shipping damage. If damaged, notify the transportation company and request a damage inspection. Handle the ﬁ lter with care. Damage can occur if dropped or set on sharp, uneven projections on the ﬂ oor. Do not turn the ﬁ lter upside down. Installation must comply with state and local laws and

regulations.

Make Sure Your Water Has Been Thoroughly Tested:

An analysis of your water should be made prior to the selection of your water conditioning equipment. Your dealer will generally perform this service for you,

and may send a sample to the factory for analysis and recommendations. Enter your analysis below for your permanent record.

Analysis of Your Water:

Hardness gpg Tannins (Humic Acid) ppm

Iron (Fe) ppm Hydrogen Sulﬁ de (H2S) ppm

Manganese (Mn) ppm Other ppm

pH ppm

IMPORTANT NOTES

Hydrogen sulﬁ de (H2S) must be tested for at the well site. For accuracy, the sample must be drawn with the pump RUNNING, and the test be completed within ONE minute after the sample is drawn.

Other ppm

Iron (Fe)

Iron concentrations as low as 0.3 ppm (0.1 ppm under some conditions) will cause staining. The iron concentration, together with the ﬂ ow rate demand and the consumption rate of the water determines the size of the ﬁ lter system required. The higher these factors are, the larger the required system. The Iron Reduction System is capable of reducing the three main types of iron found in water supplies: Soluble Iron (also known as clear water iron); Precipitated Iron (also known as red iron); and Bacterial Iron. There is an upper limit of 15 ppm iron concentration for the Iron Reduction System; special care must be taken when selecting a ﬁ lter model if your water has a combination of high iron, very low pH and/or manganese levels above 0.2 ppm.

The Iron Reduction System is not bactericidal, i.e. it does not remove or kill “bacterial iron”. It reduces the iron upon which the bacteria may live or which it deposits in your plumbing ﬁ xtures, thus helping to minimize its effects.

Manganese (Mn)

The presence of manganese can be bothersome, even for an Iron Reduction System (and is problematic for chemical oxidizing systems because the chemicals may not allow for the correct pH for Manganese Reduction). As little as 0.05 ppm of manganese can produce a brownish or black stain. The ability of the Iron Reduction System to reduce manganese depends on its concentration and the pH of the water.

Although not speciﬁ cally designed for the reduction of manganese, the oxidation of manganese is very similar to that of iron, therefore, a pH of 8.2 or higher must be obtained. When this pH level is achieved, the precipitation of manganese may more readily occur. To accomplish this, models are available where the media contains additional quantities of MpH Adder, the pH raising component (model designations with “M” sufﬁ x). In any application involving manganese, a larger model ﬁ lter is generally recommended (but only if the pumping rate is sufﬁ cient to backwash the larger size).

If, however, the manganese concentration is low (0.1 ppm or less) and the pH is 6.5 or higher, an Iron Reduction System containing standard Iron Reduction System media will generally perform satisfactorily, although backwashing should be performed at more frequent intervals. Under more severe conditions where the pH is very low and/or the manganese concentration is high, an acid neutralizer installed ahead of the Iron Reduction System will maintain the required 8.2 pH level longer than the Chem-Free media will between replenishment with MpH Adder.

The pH of water measures its acidity. Water with a pH of less than 7.0 is acidic, above 7.0 it is alkaline, and a pH of 7.0 is neutral. The lower the pH value, the greater the acidity, and the higher the pH value, the more alkaline. Acidic water (pH less than 7.0) is corrosive to pipes, appliances, etc. A pH of 7.0 or higher facilitates iron reduction, which is why the Iron Reduction System is designed to increase the pH when it is less than 7.0.

The pH increasing component of Chem-Free media is “sacriﬁ cial”, that is, it slowly dissolves during the process of increasing pH. The rate at which this occurs is proportional to the degree of the pH increase and the water consumption rate (i.e., the greater the pH increase and water consumption, the greater the sacriﬁ cial rate). Thus, when the pH is increased to 8.2 or more, as is necessary when manganese is present, the sacriﬁ cial rate is even greater. Under the most severe conditions, the MpH Adder component of the media may have to be replenished two to four times per year. On the other hand, if the raw water pH is 7.0 or above and no manganese is present, the sacriﬁ cial rate is very slight (see IMPORTANT NOTE, Section 1).

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Tannins (Humic Acid)

Tannins (a humic acid), which may be present in some water supplies, are the result of various forms of decaying vegetation (the test for tannins can be performed by your dealer). Tannins can cause problems in the operation of the Iron Reduction System by forming a sticky coating on the media, thus rendering it incapable of ﬁ ltering the iron. Generally with tannin concentrations of 0.5 ppm or less, more frequent backwashing will help prevent the sticky coating from forming. It does appear, however, that the level of tannin concentration affects the operation of the Chem-Free ﬁ lter differently in different geographical areas (in some areas, the Iron Reduction System will perform satisfactorily when tannin concentration is considerably greater than 0.5 ppm). It is therefore recommended that if the tannin concentration is 0.5 ppm or more, contact your dealer BEFORE installing the system.

Hydrogen Sulﬁ de (H2S)

Hydrogen sulﬁ de (often referred to as “sulfur”), is easily detected by its objectionable “rotten egg” odor. Sulfur corrodes iron, brass, copper and silver. While the Iron Reduction System is not intended to be used as a sulfur ﬁ lter, it has the capability of reducing sulfur in concentrations of up to 2 or 3 ppm, and sometimes as high as 5 ppm. Whenever hydrogen sulﬁ de is present, backwashing must be performed at more frequent intervals, and the pumping system MUST include a standard air-to-water pressure tank with an air-relief valve. The air to water pressure tank must be installed between the Hydro-Charger and existing pressure tank.

Check Your Water Pressure and Pumping Rate:

Two water system conditions must be checked carefully to avoid unsatisfactory operation or equipment damage:

1) MINIMUM water pressure required at the ﬁ lter tank inlet is 20 psi. If pressure is over 80 psi, a pressure reducing valve must be installed in the

water supply line ahead of the Hydro-Charger. NOTE: If you have a municipal or community water supply and daytime water pressure is 80 psi or more, nighttime pressure may exceed 100 psi. Call your local water department or plant operator to obtain pressure readings. If you have a private well, the gauge on the pressure tank will indicate the high and low system pressure. Record your water pressure date below:

Water Pressure

Low ________PSI High ________PSI

CAUTION

To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:

• Do not install system where water lines could be subjected to vacuum conditions without appropriate measures for vacuum prevention.

2) The pumping rate of your well pump must be sufﬁ cient for satisfactory operation of the Hydro-Charger and to backwash the ﬁ lter. For model APIF100, the

required rate is 5 gpm (refer to Speciﬁ cations and Operating Data for the backwash requirements for other models). To measure the pumping rate of your pump, follow these instructions:

a. Make certain no water is being drawn. Open spigot nearest pressure tank. When pump starts, close spigot and measure time (in seconds) to

reﬁ ll pressure tank (when pump shuts off). This ﬁ gure represents Cycle Time.

b. With the pressure tank full, draw water into a container of known volume, measure the number of gallons drawn until the pump starts again.

This is the Draw-Down. Divide this ﬁ gure by Cycle Time and multiply the result by 60 to arrive at the Pumping Rate in gallons per minute (gpm). To aid in your calculation, insert the data in the following formula:

Draw-Down _______(gallons) ÷ Cycle Time ________(seconds) x 60 = Pumping Rate _______ (gpm)

Example: Cycle Time is 63 seconds; Draw-Down is 8 gallons, then Pumping Rate equals:

8 gallons ÷ 63 seconds x 60 = 7.8 gpm

NOTE: The addition of the Hydro-Charger to the pumping system or plumbing and other water treatment devices (such as an acid neutralizer) may

reduce the ﬂ ow rate at the drain to an inadequate level to properly backwash the system. If you are uncertain whether your ﬂ ow rate is adequate, contact your dealer BEFORE installing your Iron Reduction System so that corrective action, if required, may be taken.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:

• Install on a ﬂ at/level surface. It is also advisable to sweep the ﬂ oor to eliminate objects that could pierce the media tank.

• Protect from freezing, remove ﬁ lter cartridge when temperatures are expected to drop below 40° F (4.4° C);

• Do not install on hot water supply lines. The maximum operating water temperature of this ﬁ lter system is 110°F;

• Do not install if water pressure exceeds 100 psi. If your water pressure exceeds 80 psi (552 kPa), you must install a pressure limiting valve. Contact a plumb-

ing professional if you are uncertain how to check your water pressure;

• Do not install where water hammer conditions may occur. If water hammer conditions exist you must install a water hammer arrester. Contact a plumbing

professional if you are uncertain how to check for this condition;

• Do not install in direct sunlight or outdoors.

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Locate Water Conditioning Equipment Correctly:

Select the location of your Iron Reduction System with care. Various conditions which contribute to proper location are as follows:

1) Locate as close as possible to water supply source.

2) Locate as close as possible to a drain.

3) Locate in correct relationship to other water conditioning equipment (Figure 1, page 3-1).

4) Locate the system in the supply line BEFORE the water heater. Temperatures above 110°F (43.3°C) will damage the system and void the factory warranty.

5) DO NOT install the system in a location where freezing temperatures occur. Freezing may cause permanent damage and will also void the factory warranty.

6) Allow sufﬁ cient space around the installation for easy servicing.

7) Provide a non-switched 110V, 60Hz (220V, 50Hz for speciﬁ ed systems) power source for the control valve.

WARNING

To reduce the risk associated with ingestion of contaminants:

• Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:

• Protect from freezing, relieve pressure and drain system when temperatures are expected to drop below 33°F (0.6°C).

• Do not install on hot water supply lines. The maximum operating water temperature of this ﬁ lter system is 110°F (43.3°C).

The Importance of Your Pressure Tank:

The pressure tank found on private well systems becomes an integral part of the Iron Reduction System by providing necessary mixing and “residence time” to the “Hydro-Charged” water. While the 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 gasses from collecting in the pressure tank and the head area of the ﬁ lter tank.

IMPORTANT: A properly sized pressure tank of either style will require a minimum pump cycle of 60 seconds to reﬁ ll from the well pump on-to-off pressure settings.

Under more severe operating conditions (low pH, high iron, manganese, and small concentrations of sulfur), a standard air-to-water type pressure tank with an air-relief valve MUST be used (if a bladder type tank is already in place, do not remove it, install the air-to-water pressure tank between the Hydro-Charger and the bladder type tank).

IMPORTANT NOTE

If your pressure tank (or any part of your water system) is not functioning properly, corrective action MUST be taken before installation of your Iron Reduction System.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:

• Do not use a torch or other high temperature sources near ﬁ lter system, cartridges, plastic ﬁ ttings or plastic plumbing;

• On plastic ﬁ ttings, never use pipe sealant or pipe dope. Use PTFE thread tape only, pipe dope properties may deteriorate plastic;

• Take care when using pliers or pipe wrenches to tighten plastic ﬁ ttings, as damage may occur if over tightening occurs.

To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to plugged water lines:

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Facts to Remember While Planning Your Installation:

1) All installation procedures MUST conform to local and state plumbing codes.

2) If lawn sprinkling, a swimming pool, or geothermal heating/cooling or water for other devices/activities are to be treated by the Iron Reduction System, a larger model MUST be selected to accommodate the higher ﬂ ow rate plus the backwashing requirements of the Iron Reduction System. Consult our Customer Service Department at 1-866-990-9785 for alternative instructions if the pumping rate is insufﬁ cient.

3) Remember that the Iron Reduction System INLET is attached to the pipe that supplies water (i.e. runs to the pump) and the OUTLET is the line that runs toward the water heater.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to plugged water lines:

4) Before commencing the installation it is advisable to study the existing piping system and to determine the size, number and type of ﬁ ttings required.

WARNING

To reduce the risk associated with a hazardous voltage:

5) Sweep the ﬂ oor to eliminate objects that could pierce the media tank.

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SECTION 3: IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Proper installation sequence of water conditioning equipment is very important. Refer to the following diagram for your particular water supply. Failure to follow installation, operation, and maintenance instructions may result in property damage due to leakage and will void warranty.

TREATED

SOFT WATER

TREATED WATER

TREATED

SOFT WATER

BRINE

MAKER

TREATED WATER

SOFTENER IRON

BRINE

MAKER

SOFTENER

REDUCTION

SYSTEM

PRESSURE

TAN K

IRON

REDUCTION

SYSTEM

PRESSURE

SWITCH.

STANDARD WELL INSTALLATION

110 V

OUTPUT

SECONDARY

PRESSURE

TANK

SECONDARY

PRESSURE

SWITCH.

SOLENOID

VALVE

HYDRO-CHARGER

SPLIT-STREAM INSTALLATION

WATER FOR

LAWN SPRINKLERS

OR OTHER

HIGH DEMAND

CHECK VALVE

HYDRO-CHARGER

CHECK VALVE

PRIMARY

PRESSURE

TAN K

PRIMARY

PRESSURE

SWITCH.

RAW WELL WATER

BRINE

MAKER

TREATED WATER

SOFTENER

IRON

REDUCTION

SYSTEM

PRESSURE

SWITCH.

TAN K

110 V

OUTPUT

SOLENOID

VALVE

HYDRO-CHARGER

WATER FOR

LAWN SPRINKLERS

OR OTHER

HIGH DEMAND

CHECK VALVE

METER

RAW WATER

TREATED

SOFT WATER

PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY INSTALLATION

Figure 1

CAUTION

To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:

• Read and follow Use instructions before installation and use of this water treatment system.

• Installation and use MUST comply with existing state or local plumbing codes.

To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to plugged water lines:

• Pay particular attention to correct orientation of control valve. Water ﬂ ow should match arrow on control valve. The Inlet and Outlet of other water treatment

equipment products will vary depending on the control valve brand used.

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NOTE: Have you read “ Section 4”, PLUMBING SYSTEM CLEANUP, for instructions on some procedures that may need to be performed ﬁ rst?

GRAVEL AND CHEM-FREE MEDIA SCHEDULE

Unit Model Number

APIF100 Models

(APIF100, APIF100J, APIF100M,

APIF100PT, APIF100MPT, APIF100MJ)

Filter Media MC-10P

NOTE: If you ordered an “M” model Iron Reduction System, the ﬁ lter pack media would be designated by an M at the end of the part number i.e. MC-10MP.

To load the ﬁ lter media into the ﬁ lter tank please use the follow steps. This is necessary to ensure that the distributor tube has not been pulled up when the control valve was removed from the top of the ﬁ lter tank.

Step 1

a) Remove from the shipping carton the ﬁ lter unit b) Carefully remove the control valve from the ﬁ lter vessel by releasing the latch on the clamping collar (see ﬁ gure 7 on 3-13). c) Set all items aside for future use. Ensure that the following items have been shipped entirely with the unit to allow for proper and complete installation. If any

item is missing or has been damaged in transit contact our technical department for help and replacement at 866-693-2543 (option 1) from 7:30 am to

4:30pm EST. Please be prepared to supply the model and serial number when you call should you need help. i. Control valve ii. Media tank (also a reducing bushing and ﬂ anged adapter on APIF300) iii. Bypass valve iv. 1” Male NPT Connection Kit v. Media (amount will vary by ﬁ lter size) vi. Distributor Tube vii. Drain line assembly kit viii. Parts bag ix. Valve wrench x. Installation and Operating Instruction xi. Loading funnel xii. Tube extension device and cap d) Remove the distributor tube in the ﬁ lter vessel, set aside and pour the gravel into a clean pail for later use. e) Reinsert the distributor tube into the ﬁ lter vessel and ensure the tube is centered in the tank; a dimple is in the center of the ﬁ lter vessel to help in doing so.

Using the tube extension device and cap, cover the distributor tube opening to prevent ﬁ lter media and gravel from entering the distributor tube during the

loading of the ﬁ lter vessel. f) Place the funnel provided, in the opening of the media tank to aid in loading the gravel and ﬁ lter media. Pour the QC gravel into the ﬁ lter vessel slowly. While

holding the distributor tube in place, shake the ﬁ lter vessel from side to side gently, to aid in leveling the QC gravel. Do not allow gravel to get under the basket

of the distributor tube during the loading of gravel. If this happens, pour out the gravel and remove the distributor tube once again. Next locate the ﬁ lter media

and slowly pour into the ﬁ lter vessel. Again shake the ﬁ lter vessel from side to side to aid in leveling the media. Next, using a hose or clean pail, ﬁ ll the ﬁ lter

vessel with water to saturate the ﬁ lter media and expel any air that may be present, remove the extension tube, cap and funnel, and save for future servicing. g) Using a clean dry rag, wipe the opening of the media tank to remove any dust or residue from the opening to receive the control valve. Apply silicone lubricant

to the ﬁ lter vessel ﬂ anged opening and control valve O-rings that seal against the ﬁ lter vessel and pilot tube O-ring in the center of the control valve. Place

the center of the control valve over the distributor tube and push down on the control valve until it contacts the ﬂ ange on the ﬁ lter vessel. Using one swift

and even push downward, seat the control valve into the opening of the ﬁ lter vessel. Do not use a rocking motion to seat the control valve as this could roll

or pinch the O-ring, causing a leak between the control valve and ﬁ lter vessel. Place the clamp assembly around the ﬂ ange of the ﬁ lter vessel and the control

valve, paying particular attention to the proper orientation of the clamp. To secure the clamp in place install the latch. Refer to Figure 7 on 3-12 to determine

the proper orientation for the clamp. The latch needs to be installed with the smaller opening toward the clamp. Attach the bypass to the control valve as

shown in Figure 7 on page 3-12.

APIF150 Models

(APIF150, APIF150J, APIF150M,

APIF150PT, APIF150MPT, APIF150MJ)

MC-10P

MC-050P

APIF200 Models

(APIF200, APIF200J, APIF200M,

APIF200PT, APIF200MPT, APIF200MJ)

(APIF300, APIF300J, APIF300M,

APIF300PT, APIF300MPT, APIF300MJ)

MC-10P (2) MC-10P (3)

APIF300 Models

Step 2

Shut off water at main supply. On a PRIVATE WELL SYSTEM turn off the power to the WELL PUMP and drain PRESSURE TANK. Make certain all water pressure

has been relieved from complete water system by opening nearest faucet to drain water system. SHUT OFF FUEL SUPPLY TO WATER HEATER OR BOILER.

Step 3

Cut main supply line as required to ﬁ t Hydro-Charger in plumbing between well pump and pressure tank (Hydro-Charger may be installed in a vertical or

horizontal position). The Hydro-Charger has been supplied with both 1” threaded and 1” barbed (insert) ﬁ ttings to allow for installation with various types of piping materials. When using the threaded nipples, use thread tape only. When using barbed (insert) ﬁ ttings, appropriate pipe clamps must be used. Once installed the quick release nipples allow the Hydro-Charger to be rotated, so the air draw adjustment screw is accessible for adjustment by a small bladed screwdriver. Allow at least 10 inches of straight run of 1” pipe on both INLET and OUTLET side of the Hydro-Charger. Refer to Figure 2 for correct assembly. The quick release nipples also acts as a union to facilitate the Hydro-Charger removal, inspection and cleaning as needed. With an installation on PVC pipe and copper tubing it may require the addition of a normal plumbing union to aid in removal from the plumbing due to the rigidity of that type of material. Make certain the directional arrows on the Hydro-Charger points toward the pressure tank and the pressure control switch is located on the pressure tank side of Hydro-Charger as in Figure 1. Rapid cycling of pump may occur if the pressure control switch is located on well side. If a check valve is located between hydrocharger and pressure tank, it may prevent the Hydro-Charger from performing properly. Relocate to well side of Hydro-Charger.

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Step 4

Turn back on the power to the well pump and pressurize the water lines to allow for

adjustment of the Hydro-Charger. Check for leaks and adjust as necessary.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• Do not apply heat near Hydro-Charger, as damage may occur. On badly scaled, older

• Do not apply heat near Hydro-Charger, as damage may occur. On badly scaled, older plumbing systems, it may be advantageous to install a WYE STRAINER to help pre-

plumbing systems, it may be advantageous to install a WYE STRAINER to help prevent plugging of the Hydro-Charger nozzle with scale or debris. The use of a WYE

vent plugging of the Hydro-Charger nozzle with scale or debris. The use of a WYE

STRAINER must precede the hydrocharger on the inlet side by a MINIMUM

STRAINER must precede the hydrocharger on the inlet side by a MINIMUM OF 10”.

OF 10”.

• If existing water system includes a captive-air type pressure tank (bladder) and it is

• If existing water system includes a captive-air type pressure tank (bladder) and it is desirable to install an additional air to water type with an air release (not as a split

desirable to install an additional air to water type with an air release (not as a split steam type installation) install an air to water type pressure tank between the Hydro-

steam type installation) install an air to water type pressure tank between the Hydro-

Charger and the existing captive air type pressure tank.

• Before proceeding with Hydro-Charger installed, re-verify adequate pump-

• Before proceeding with Hydro-Charger installed, re-verify adequate pumping rate pumping by following the procedure described in SECTION 2. After

ing rate pumping by following the procedure described in SECTION 2. After veriﬁ cation of adequate ﬂ ow, depressurize system as described previ-

veriﬁ cation of adequate ﬂ ow, depressurize system as described previously.

ously.

• If installation is to be split streamed prior to ﬁ lter vessel or is it a public

• If installation is to be split streamed prior to ﬁ lter vessel or is it a public water supply (see ﬁ gure 1), or refer to special instructions on page 3-13.

water supply (see ﬁ gure 1), or refer to special instructions on page 3-12.

Step 5

Set Hydro-Charger by following the following steps:

Set Hydro-Charger by following the following steps: a) Open nearest faucet until well pump starts, then close faucet.

a) Open nearest faucet until well pump starts, then close faucet. b) Place a ﬁ nger lightly over the SUCTION PORT (Figure 4). A slight suction should be detected for approximately ONE THIRD (1/3) of pumping cycle time. (Do not

b) Place a ﬁ nger lightly over the SUCTION PORT (Figure 4). A slight suction should be detected for approximately ONE THIRD (1/3) of pumping cycle time. (Do not

confuse with ONE THIRD (1/3) of pressure range).

c) If suction is too short, increase by turning air adjustment screw (Figure 4), CLOCKWISE. To decrease duration, turn COUNTERCLOCK WISE.

c) If suction is too short, increase by turning air adjustment screw (Figure 4), CLOCKWISE. To decrease duration, turn COUNTERCLOCK WISE. d) Repeat steps (a) through (c) until proper setting is obtained. The optimum cycle time is 60 seconds or more, with

d) Repeat steps (a) through (c) until proper setting is obtained. The optimum cycle time is 60 seconds or more, with an air draw of 20 seconds minimum. Position DRAIN LINE over drain and secure ﬁ rmly. To prevent back-siphoning of sewer water, provide an air gap of at

an air draw of 20 seconds minimum. Position DRAIN LINE over drain and secure ﬁ rmly. To prevent back-siphoning of sewer water, provide an air gap of at

least 2 inches or 2 pipe diameters between end of drain hose and drain (Figure 6). Do not raise DRAIN LINE more than 10 ft. above ﬂ oor.

Figure 2: HYDRO-CHARGER INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT NOTE

When the duration of the suction is too long, the cold water may have a milky appearance caused by excess air in the water system. Correct this condi-

When the duration of the suction is too long, the cold water may have a milky appearance caused by excess air in the water system. Correct this condition by reducing the duration of suction. This condition is commonly associated with bladder type pressure tanks. In extreme cases where elimination

tion by reducing the duration of suction. This condition is commonly associated with bladder type pressure tanks. In extreme cases where elimination of excess air prevents system from performing satisfactorily, it may be necessary to install an air to water pressure tank with an air release valve.

of excess air prevents system from performing satisfactorily, it may be necessary to install an air to water pressure tank with an air release valve.

Step 6

Turn off the electrical source to the water well pump or the close the water shut off valve on a municipal water supply to the dwelling once again. Depressurize

the water system by opening the nearest faucet to drain water from the water system in order to allow the installation of the Iron Reduction System.

Step 7

Determine location and cut the water line on the supply side of the pressure tank as required to ﬁ t the plumbing to the control valve connection ﬁ ttings.

You may want to install a separate three valve bypass prior to the control valve in case the supplied bypass valve requires maintenance in order to provide

You may want to install a separate three valve bypass prior to the control valve in case the supplied bypass valve requires maintenance in order to provide undisturbed water use.

undisturbed water use.

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Step 8

Assemble and attach bypass valve to the control valve. See Figure 3 if needed. Next locate

and assemble the 1” NPT connection ﬁ ttings before attaching them to the bypass valve. Use the appropriate method of connection to ensure a permanent connection. Please refer to ﬁ gure 5 to correctly assemble the connection ﬁ ttings. Install the ﬁ tting into the bypass valve, attach the plumbing to the 1” NPT male connection ﬁ ttings, hand tighten the ﬁ ttings nuts only. Make certain the water enters inlet and discharges through the outlet side of the bypass valve. Arrows can be viewed on the bypass valve to conﬁ rm the correct ﬂ ow path. At this time make certain the bypass valve is in the bypass position and leave in that position until instructed to place in the service position. Refer to Figure 3 for proper operation.

INOUT

OFF

DRAIN LINE FLOW

CONTROL ASSEMBLY

NORMAL OPERATIO BN YPASS OPERATION

Treated

Water Exits

Supply Water Enters

OFF

Supply (Untreated)

Water Exits

BYPASS VALVE

CONTROL VALVE BODY

Supply Water Enters

OFF

Figure 3

Figure 4

OFF

CAUTION

To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:

• Do not use a torch or other high temperature sources near ﬁ lter system, cartridges, plastic ﬁ ttings or plastic plumbing;

• On plastic ﬁ ttings, never use pipe sealant or pipe dope. Use PTFE thread tape only, pipe dope properties may deteriorate plastic;

• Take care when using pliers or pipe wrenches to tighten plastic ﬁ ttings, as damage may occur if over tightening occurs.

Step 9

Fitting Installation Instructions

1) The installation ﬁ ttings are designed to accommodate minor plumbing line and ﬁ ttings.

2) Thread tape is the only type of thread sealant allowed to be used; the use of paste of any kind will void the factory warranty. Do not let the connection ﬁ ttings support the plumbing, properly support the plumbing as required.

3) Slide the nut on ﬁ rst (closed and against the threads), then slip ring onto the ﬁ tting, ensuring it set correctly in groove, then the O-ring last. Use Silicone lubricant to allow for easier insertion of parts into one another.

4) Hand tighten the nut only, the use of pliers or wrenches of any type will void the factory warranty and may cause damage to ﬁ ttings and water will leak in your home or facility.

OFF

Figure 5

Use customer supplied ﬁ ttings to adapt the drain line to the control valve. Support of the drain line is required to prevent damage to the drain line elbow which could lead to a water leak in the dwelling. Suitable drain line material can be Copper, PVC or CPVC pipe or PE tubing can be used to adapt to the ¾ NPT threads on the drain elbow for long or high drain lines. Use only thread sealing tape to seal the threads, hand tighten the threaded joint. To utilize polyethylene tubing as a drain line, remove the supplied nut and ﬁ nd the insert that was shipped in the parts kit box. Slide the nut over the polyethylene tubing and insert the sleeve into the tubing. Slide the end of the tubing into the elbow, using your hand thread the nut onto the elbow and hand tighten only. No thread tape is required to seal the threads with compression ﬁ ttings.

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CAUTION

To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:

• Take care when using pliers or pipe wrenches to tighten plastic ﬁ ttings, as damage may occur if over tightening occurs.

Typical examples of proper drain line diameters and lengths are: 1/2” ID up to 15 feet when discharge is lower than the inlet. 5/8” ID up to 15 feet when discharging is slightly higher than the inlet. 3/4” ID when drain is 25 feet away and not higher than 4 feet above control valve.

Avoid installing drain line overhead or using ﬂ exible vinyl tubing, either may result in the ﬁ lter not operating properly in reducing iron, manganese or turbidity.

Some areas prohibit the use of ﬂ exible drain lines. Check with the local code ofﬁ cials prior to installation to ensure you conform to local, state and national plumbing codes.

Step 10

Position the DRAIN LINE over the waste drain pipe and secure ﬁ rmly. To prevent back siphoning of

sewer water or grey water, provide an air gap of at least two inches or 2 times the pipe diameters between the end of drain line tubing and waste drain (Figure 6). Do not raise the DRAIN LINE more than 10 feet above the ﬂ oor. Check with local code ofﬁ cials to ensure you conform to local, state and national plumbing codes.

Step 11

Plug the control valve into a properly grounded 110/120V 60 Hz non switched electrical outlet.

Check with your local code enforcement ofﬁ ce to determine if it meets local codes.

Step 12

Turn back on the power source to well pump and slowly open the shut off valve to pressurize the

water system. If on a public or community water supply open the main shut off valve to the dwelling.

Step 13

Set the time of day by referring to Page 3-8 “How to set Time of Day”.

EQUIPMENT

DRAIN LINE

DRAIN

AIR GAP

2" REF

Figure 6: DRAIN

Step 14

Open the valve on the water supply as required to pressurize the water lines to the dwelling or fuel source. The power to the water heater or boiler needs to

be established once water has been allowed to ﬂ ow back into the device, if it was drained at any time during the installation. Turn back on the power or fuel source to either the water heater or boiler if it was drained at any time during the installation. Check for leaks on all connections before leaving the job site, correct as required.

Step 15

Manually initiate regeneration of the Iron Reduction System by referring to the “How To Manually Initiate Immediate Regeneration” section of Control

Valve settings on Page 3-8.

Step 16

Once the valve is in the backwash position (C1 appears on the display) slowly open the inlet side of the bypass valve to allow water to ﬂ ow into the ﬁ lter

vessel. Water should start to ﬂ ow into the drain. Allow for any air that might have been trapped to leave the ﬁ lter and go to drain. This will be detected by changes in noise in the drain line or is visible in the semi-transparent tubing. Once the air is entirely gone slowly increase the water ﬂ ow to drain by opening the inlet side of the bypass valve until fully open. Refer to Figure 3 for correct positioning. At the end of C1 position the water should be clear. If not, allow the valve to complete the manual regeneration process and initiate once again. It is very important to allow the unit to purge all ﬁ nes to the waste drain from the media in the ﬁ lter vessel prior to using the water. Once the ﬂ ushing process has been completed you now can open the outlet side of the bypass valve to allow for ﬁ ltered water to ﬂ ow into the dwelling.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Due to the nature of the Iron Reduction media, on start up it sometimes requires 2 or 3 days for the Iron Reduction System to reduce Iron and Manganese below staining levels. Do not be alarmed if this occurs. During the initial start up and subsequent ﬁ rst couple automatic regeneration cycles, a small amount of ﬁ ne white and beige media may be observed in the drain water and or drain area. This is normal and beneﬁ cial for the efﬁ cient operation of your Iron Reduction System.

Step 17

The frequency of backwash is factory preset at every 4 days. If the Iron content is greater than 5 ppm, is red water or bacterial iron the unit should be washed

more frequently. See tables to determine the frequency. Also if the water has tannin-lignin or hydrogen sulﬁ de present, the ﬁ lter should backwash every day. Refer to Section 5 for backwashing instructions and frequency.

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BACKWASH FREQUENCY SCHEDULE

Models: APIF100, APIF100J, APIF100M, APIF100PT, APIF100MPT, and APIF100MJ

Persons

IRON CONTENT - (PPM)

Family

246810121416

1 1212121212121212 2 12121266666 3 1212666444 4 1212664443 5 1212664333

6 126643222

Models: APIF150, APIF150J, APIF150M, APIF150PT, APIF150MPT, and APIF150MJ

Persons

IRON CONTENT - (PPM)

Family

246810121416 1 1212121212121212 2 12 12 12 12 12 12 6 6 3 121212126664 4 12121266644 5 12121266443

6 12121264443

7 66444322 8 64443222

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Models: APIF200, APIF200J, APIF200M, APIF200PT, APIF200MPT, and APIF200MJ

Persons

IRON CONTENT - (PPM)

Family

5 1012141618202224262830 1 121212121212121212121212 2 1212121212121266666 3 121212666666644 4 12126666644444 5 1266644444333

6 1266444433322 7 1264433332222 8 1264433322222

9 644333222211

10 643332222111

Models: APIF300, APIF300J, APIF300M, APIF300PT, APIF300MPT, and APIF300MJ

Persons

IRON CONTENT - (PPM)

Family

10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 1 121212121212121212121212 2 1212121212121212121212 6 3 12121212612666666 4 121212666666664 5 12126666664444

6 1266646444433 7 666644446333 8 666444433332

9 664444333222

10 664443332222

Step 18

The installation of your Iron Reduction System is now complete. If your water system installation is something other than a

private well system, please familiarize yourself with the SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPLIT-STREAM AND PUBLIC WATER

SUPPLY TYPE INSTALLATIONS on page 3-12.

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HOW TO SET TIME OF DAY

STEP 1 - Press SET HOUR and release.

STEP 2 - Set the clock display to the closest hour by pressing the in the display pointing to PM during PM hours.

STEP 3 - Press SET HOUR to return to the display mode.

Note: After an extended power outage the time of day may need to be reset.

or . An arrow will appear

HOW TO MANUALLY INITIATE IMMEDIATE REGENERATION

STEP 1 - Press and hold and buttons simultaneously until valve motor starts

(usually about three (3) seconds).

Note: Once a manual regeneration has been initiated, it cannot be stopped.

STEP 2 - Once the valve display is in C1, it is in Backwash mode. To advance to Rapid Rinse press and hold and buttons simultaneously until valve motor starts (usually about three (3) seconds).

STEP 3 - Once the valve display is in C4, it is in Rapid Rinse. To advance to the display mode press and

and buttons simultaneously until valve motor starts (usually about three (3) seconds).

hold

HOW TO MANUALLY INITIATE DELAYED REGENERATION

STEP 1 - Press and release the and buttons simultaneously.

Note: An arrow will appear in the display pointing to Regen indicating regeneration will occur at the programmed time.

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HOW TO CHANGE DAYS BETWEEN REGENERATION

STEP 1 - Press and hold SET HOUR and buttons simultaneously for three (3) seconds and release.

STEP 2 - Press SET HOUR button.

STEP 3 - Press

STEP 4 - Press SET HOUR to return to the display mode.

Note: Your Iron Reduction System is factory preset for 4 days between regenerations.

or buttons to change the number of days between regenerations.

HOW TO CHANGE TIME OF REGENERATION

STEP 1 - Press and hold SET HOUR and buttons simultaneously until the display begins ﬂ ashing (usually

about three (3) seconds).

STEP 2 - Set the clock display to the closest hour by pressing or button. An arrow will appear in the display pointing to PM during PM hours.

STEP 3 - Press and release SET HOUR and buttons simultaneously to return to the display mode.

Note: Your Iron Reduction System is factory set to regenerate at 1:00 AM.

HOW TO CHANGE THE REGENERATION PROGRAM SETTINGS

STEP 1 - Press and hold SET HOUR and buttons simultaneously until the display begins ﬂ ashing (usually

about three (3) seconds).

STEP 2 - Press and hold SET HOUR and about three (3) seconds).

STEP 3 - Press the button to change the display to P8 or P9.

STEP 4 - Press the SET HOUR button ﬁ ve (5) times to return to the display mode. The time of day should be

in the display.

buttons simultaneously until the display begins ﬂ ashing (usually

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Control Valve Function and Cycles of Operation

The AC adapter comes with a 15 foot power cord that is designed for use with the control valve. The AC adapter is for dry location use only. If the power goes out, only the time of day needs to be reset. All other settings are permanently stored in the non-volatile

memory.

The following chart shows the time for the backwash and rapid rinse cycles for the three available programming options.

Regeneration Cycles and Times for Different Programs

Program Number Length of Cycle Times (Minutes)

BACKWASH (C1) RAPID RINSE (C4)

P7 6 4

P8 10 6 P9 14 8

Note: Your Iron Reduction System is factory preset to program number P7, changing the setting to P8 or P9 is rarely needed. But if a change is desired, please refer to “How to Change the Regeneration Program Settings” on page 3-9.

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HOW TO SET TIMER CONTROL

Power Loss

If the power goes out, current time of day will need to be reset. If the power goes out while the system is regenerating, the cycle picks up where it was when the power went out.

Error Message

If “E1” “E2” or “E3” appears on the display, contact 3M Puriﬁ cation Inc.’s Technical Support Services @1866-692-2543. These are error codes and will need to be resolved before the control valve will function. These codes indicate that the control valve did not function properly.

USER DISPLAYS

Regen

Min. Fill

Regen

Hour

HOUR

SET

Time - Hour PM Days To Regen

General Operation

When the system is operating, one of two displays will be shown. Pressing

or button will alternate between the displays. One of the displays is always the current time of day (to the nearest hour). The second display is the days remaining until the next regeneration. If the days remaining is equal to one, a regeneration will occur at the next preset regeneration time. The user can scroll between displays as desired.

If the system has called for a regeneration that will occur at the preset time of regeneration, the arrow will point to Regen.

Regeneration Mode

Typically system is set to regenerate at a time of low water usage. Your Iron Reduction System is factory preset to regenerate at 1:00 AM. If there is a demand for water during the regeneration period, untreated water will be used.

When the system begins to regenerate, the display will change to indicate the cycle of the regeneration process that is occurring and an arrow will also point to REGEN. The system will run through the steps automatically and will reset itself to provide treated water when the regeneration is completed.

Regen

Min. Fill

Regen

Hour

SET

HOUR

Regen

Min. Fill

Regen

Hour

HOUR

SET

Time - Hour PM Days To Regen

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CAUTION

To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:

• Installation and use MUST comply with existing state or local plumbing codes;

Special Instructions For Split-Stream and Public Water Supply Type Installation:

For SPLIT-STREAM type installation, 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. It is recommended in both applications to use a standard air-to-water type pressure tank with air volume control (air release valve). The pressure tank should be of same capacity as would normally be installed if water systems were a standard private well type. Also note both applications require a NORMALLY-CLOSED SOLENOID VALVE. Follow standard installation procedures above with following additions and modiﬁ cations.

1) Install PRESSURE TANK (SECONDARY PRESSURE TANK in Figure 1) as indicated by appropriate diagram.

2) Install NORMALLY-CLOSED SOLENOID VALVE, 110/120V, 60Hz after water meter and AFTER a line split for untreated water (if there is one).

3) On both types installation, install HYDRO-CHARGER between PRESSURE TANK (SECONDARY PRESSURE TANK on SPLIT-STREAM type installation) and NORMALLY-CLOSED SOLENOID VALVE.

4) Install PRESSURE SWITCH after HYDRO-CHARGER and wire it to SOLENOID VALVE (SECONDARY PRESSURE SWITCH on SPLIT-STREAM) Set HIGH pressure on PRESSURE SWITCH (which controls opening and closing of SOLENOID VALVE) 2 to 3 psi LOWER than LOW pressure on PRIMARY PRESSURE SWITCH. EXAMPLE: If PRIMARY PRESSURE SWITCH is set at 40/60 psi, set SECONDARY PRESSURE SWITCH at 20/38 psi.

For PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY type installations, contact your local water department or plant operator and ask what the normal LOW system pressure is. Set HIGH pressure on PRESSURE SWITCH 2 to 3 psi LOWER than this ﬁ gure.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Failure to set PRESSURE SWITCH as described above will NOT allow proper closing of SOLENOID VALVE during periods of low system pressure. Improper function of SOLENOID VALVE will cause total failure of system.

Special Service Instructions:

Under normal circumstances removal of valve should never be required. However, if it must be removed, it can be done by disassembling the quick release clamp, by removing latch. Pressure should be relieved before attempting any disassembly. Upon reassembly, all O-rings should be lubricated with silicone grease. Reassemble

clamp as shown in Figure 7. MAKE SURE ARROWS ON LATCH SIDE OF CLAMP ARE ALIGNED.

Figure 7

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Figure 8

Figure 9

Figure 10

Figure 11

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SECTION 4: PLUMBING SYSTEM CLEAN UP

The following procedures are guidelines only but have proven successful in most instances. Under no circumstances should any procedure

outlined below be followed if contrary to the appliance manufacturer’s instructions. Should there be any questions concerning the advisability of performing a procedure, it is strongly recommended the manufacturer’s authorized service outlet be consulted prior to performing the procedure.

The plumbing system and water using appliances that have been exposed, even for a short time, to iron-fouled water need to be cleaned of the precipitated iron that has collected in them or iron “bleed” (staining) will continue to be a problem.

Depending on the amount of iron in the water and the length of time the water system has been exposed to iron fouling, select the following procedures that apply to the type of system and appliances that need cleaning to help assure better quality water at the points of use.

It is not uncommon that a softener was installed in an effort to reduce ferrous (“clear water”) iron from the water supply. Typically, a softener will reduce some ferrous iron until the resin bed becomes fouled to the extent that it will lose both hardness reduction capacity and the limited capacity for iron reduction. This is the condition to expect the softener to be in when planning a system clean-up.

Prior to closing main supply valve or turning power off to a private well system and preparatory prior to installing the Iron Reduction System on a system where a softener has already been installed, do the following:

1) Disconnect brine draw line from media tank and place the loose end into a ﬁ ve gallon plastic pail ﬁ lled with a solution of hot water and 10 ozs. of resin mineral cleaner (IRON-X).

2) Manually advance control timer to BRINE DRAW position (refer to instructions provided with your softener), and allow all hot mineral cleaner solution to be drawn into mineral bed. Then IMMEDIATELY:

3) Close main water supply valve or turn power off to pump and proceed with ﬁ lter installation. During time required to install ﬁ lter system, iron-fouled softener resin will be chemically cleaned.

4) After ﬁ lter installation is completed, ﬁ nal adjustments made with water turned and the brine draw tube reconnected, manually reposition timer on softener to BACK-WASH position. Allow timer to perform an automatic complete backwash and regeneration cycle. During backwashing of softener, iron cleaned from the resin will be washed down drain. It is advisable after chemically cleaning softener to regenerate system twice to fully restore capacity lost due to iron-fouling.

Water Heater

If the water heater has been exposed to both iron and hardness for a long period of time, replacement of the heater tank may be the only practical solution to prevent continued staining originating from the source. After completing the installation of the Iron Reduction System, clean the water heater by following these instructions:

1) Shut off fuel supply to water heater and close heater inlet water valve.

2) Drain hot water tank completely. Open inlet water valve allowing heater tank to be reﬁ lled with iron-free water. Continue ﬂ ushing until water runs clear to drain.

3) If after approximately 30 minutes ﬂ ushing, water does NOT clear, terminate ﬂ ushing operation. Reﬁ ll water heater with water and pour approximately 1/2 gallon of household bleach into top of heater tank. Allow bleach solution to stand in tank for 20 to 30 minutes. Flush tank again until water is clear at drain. Turn fuel supply on.

Note: If water does not clear in approximately 10 minutes, water heater probably should be replaced.

Dishwasher

Consult owner’s handbook and follow manufacturer’s instructions.

Toilet Flush Tanks

Prior to commencing installation of the Iron Reduction System, pour 4 to 6 ounces of resin mineral cleaner (IRON-X) or inhibited muriatic acid into ﬂ ush tanks and

bowls and let stand. When installation is completed, ﬂ ush toilets several times with treated water. If iron deposits or stains remain, repeat procedure until clear.

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SECTION 5: BACKWASHING INSTRUCTIONS

Periodic Backwashing (Regeneration) of the Iron Reduction System bed is required to ﬂ ush out the entrapped iron that has accumulated. This procedure is performed

automatically at 1:00 a.m. for a period of approximately 10 minutes and will not interfere with a softener regeneration, which is usually set for 2:00 a.m.

TO SET BACKWASH FREQUENCY FOR NORMAL HOUSEHOLD APPLICATIONS:

To determine and set Backwash Frequency, follow these instructions:

1) Select Backwash Frequency Schedule corresponding to your model (page 3-7 and 3-8).

2) Locate box intersected by number of persons in your family and iron concentration of water (if iron concentration is between two numbers in Schedule, use higher number.)

3) Number in box represents number of days, between regenerations. Refer to How to Change Days Between Regeneration on page 3-9.

Example: You have model APIF100, 4 people in family, and 8 ppm iron. Refer to Schedule for model APIF100 and locate box intersected by 4 in family and 8 ppm iron. The ﬁ gure indicates the number of days between each regeneration period.

IMPORTANT NOTE

The Backwashing Frequency Schedules are based on average water consumption rates and are merely guides. They are NOT intended to be used if water is used by outside spigots, a swimming pool, geothermal heat pump, or other high water usage devices or activities. If your application includes any of these, and you have already determined your model Iron Reduction System is capable of handling the ﬂ ow rates involved, refer to the next paragraph for instructions on setting Backwash Frequency.

TO SET BACKWASH FREQUENCY FOR COMMERCIAL MODELS AND

NON-STANDARD HOUSEHOLD APPLICATIONS:

If your ﬁ lter is to be used for a commercial application or for reasons covered above, the Backwashing Frequency Schedule is not applicable.

Determine the backwashing frequency as follows:

1) Estimate Daily Iron Reduction by multiplying iron concentration by estimated daily water consumption (use 60 gallons per person per day for normal household applications):

Est. Daily Water Usage ______ gal. X Iron Concentration ______ ppm =

Daily Iron Reduction ______ (ppm - gal.)

2) Calculate Backwash Frequency by inserting Daily Iron Reduction from above into following formula (refer to speciﬁ cations for Iron Reduction Capacity of your model):

Iron Reduction Capacity of Model ______(ppm-gal.) ÷ Daily Iron Reduction ______ (ppm - gal.) =

Backwashing Frequency ______ days

If your water contains high iron concentration, manganese, tannins, or hydrogen sulﬁ de, it may be advisable to increase the backwash frequency to daily, if neces-

sary. It should be noted, however, that increasing the frequency or duration of backwashing WILL NOT overcome an insufﬁ cient pumping rate.

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SECTION 6: TROUBLESHOOTING - CONTROL VALVE

Problem Possible Cause Solution

1. Timer does not display time of day a. AC adapter unplugged a. Connect power

b. No electric power at outlet b. Repair outlet or use working outlet

c. Damaged AC adapter c. Replace C Adapter

d. Damaged PC board d. Replace PC board

2. Timer does not display correct time of day a. Switched outlet a. Use an unswitched outlet

b. Time of day not set correctly b. Reset time of day

3. Control Valve regeneration at wrong time of day

4. Error followed by a code number

Error code E1- Unable to recognize start of regeneration

Error code E2- Unexpected stall

Error code E3- Motor ran too long. Timed out trying to reach next cycle position

If other codes appear contact factory

5. Control valve stalled in regeneration a. Motor not operating a. Replace motor

a. Power outages a. Reset control valve to correct time of day

b. Time of day not set correctly b. Reset to correct time of day

c. Time of regeneration incorrect c. Reset regeneration time

a. Control valve has just been serviced a. Press SET HOUR and DOWN for 3 seconds

or unplug power source jack (black wire) from the circuit board and plug back in to reset control valve

b. Foreign matter is lodged in control valve b. Check piston and spacer stack assembly

for foreign matter

c. High drive forces on piston c. Replace piston(s) and spacer stack assembly

d. Control valve piston not in home position d. Press SET HOUR and DOWN for 3

seconds or unplug power source jack (black wire) from the circuit board and plug back in to reset control valve.

e. Motor not inserted fully to engage pinion, motor wires broken or disconnected, motor failure

f. Drive gear label dirty or damaged, missing or broken gear

g. Drive bracket incorrectly aligned to drive bracket g. Reseat drive bracket properly

h. PC board incorrectly aligned to drive bracket h. Replace PC board

i. PC board incorrectly aligned to drive bracket i. Ensure PC board is correctly snapped on to

b. No electric power at outlet b. Repair outlet or use working outlet

c. Damaged AC adapter c. Replace AC adapter

d. Damaged PC board d. Replace PC board

e. Check motor and wiring. Replace motor if necessary

f. Replace or clean drive gear

drive bracket

6. Control valve does not regenerate

automatically when UP and DOWN buttons are depressed and held.

7. Control valve does not regenerate

automatically, but does when UP and DOWN buttons are depressed and held

e. Broken drive gear or drive cap assembly e. Replace drive gear or drive cap assembly

f. Broken piston retainer f. Replace piston retainer

g. Broken main or regerant piston g. Replace main or regenerant piston

a. AC adapter unplugged a. Connect AC adapter

b. No electric power at outlet b. Repair outlet or use working outlet

c. Broken drive gear or drive cap assembly c. Replace drive gear or drive cap assembly

d. Damaged PC board d. Replace PC board

a. Damaged PC board a. Replace PC board

b. Set-up error b. Check control valve set-up procedure

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SECTION 6: TROUBLESHOOTING - FILTER UNIT

Problem Possible Cause Solution

1. Water CLEAR when drawn, turns RED upon standing (Stain producing)

2. Water RED when drawn from tap a. Filter bed overloaded with precipitated iron due to

3. Excessive pressure loss through ﬁ lter a. Filter bed overloaded with precipitated iron. a. Refer to Section 2 above.

a. Insufﬁ cient air-draw by Hydro-Charger. a. Check Hydro-Charger adjustment. If unable to

b. Bypass open or leaking b. Close bypass valve and/or repair as necessary.

c. Filter bed overloaded with precipitated iron due to insufﬁ cient backwash, or failure to backwash due to malfunction of control timer or unplugged control valve power cord.

d. Presence of manganese or tannins. d. Recheck water analysis

e. Flow rate excessive for model. e. Reread Sec. 2, FACTS TO REMEMBER WHILE

f. Check-valve located between Hydro Charger and pressure tank, disrupting water ﬂ ow.

g. Pumping cycle too short, limiting residence time in pressure tank (may be water-logged).

h. pH of treated water too low (should be 7.0 or higher; with manganese, pH must be 8.2).

insufﬁ cient back-wash ﬂ ow rate.

b. Filter bed over loaded with precipitated iron due to insufﬁ cient back-wash, or failure to backwash due to malfunction of control timer or unplugged control valve power cord.

c. Hydro-Charger drawing too much air, causing early precipitation of iron.

d. Hydro-Charger installed too far from pressure tank or pressure tank located too far from ﬁ lter tank causing iron to precipitate before ﬁ lter tank.

e. Solenoid valve (SPLIT-STREAM or PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY type installation) malfunction or inadequate supply system pressure/ﬂ ow rate.

b. Control inlet/outlet valve(s) not fully open. b. Open as necessary.

c. Sand, silt or mud collecting in ﬁ lter bed. c. Check well for these conditions.

d. Filter bed not properly “classiﬁ ed.” d. Manually backwash to reclassify.

e. “Cementing” or “channeling” of ﬁ lter media. e. Prod (stir) ﬁ lter bed to break up hardened layer.

adjust for long enough draw, check pumping rate.

c. Upon correction of problem (increase backwash frequency if problem determined to be insufﬁ cient frequency), manually backwash until backwash water starts to clear ( in more severe iron fouling cases, ﬁ lter bed may need chemical cleaning - contact dealer).

PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION.

f. Relocate check-valve.

g. Correct condition.

h. Replenish MpH Adder component in media (contact dealer).

a 1. Recheck well pumping rate and repair or replace as required.

2. Check for obstructions or kink in drain line.

3. Check for improper drain line ﬂ ow controller (see specs.) Upon correction of this problem, if manually backwashing does not clear bed of iron, ﬁ lter bed may need chemical cleaning - contact dealer.

b. Upon correction of problem (increase backwash frequency if problem determined to be insufﬁ cient frequency), manually backwash until backwash water starts to clear (in more severe iron-fouling cases, ﬁ lter bed may need chemical cleaning - contact dealer).

c. Reduce Hydro-Charger air-draw.

d. Relocate to a location closer to ﬁ lter inlet.

e. Repair or replace solenoid valve and verify adequate supply system pressure and ﬂ ow rate.

Increase backwash frequency to prevent reoccurrence.

4. “Milky” or “bubbly” water (Appears to contain small bubbles)

a. Excess Hydro-Charger air-draw. a. Check adjustment for duration of draw in excess

b. Excess gases in water (carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulﬁ de, methane).

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of one-third pumping cycle (see Sec.3, Step 10).

b. May require draining of water system or instal lation of air-relief control on the ﬁ ll port cap of valve adapter base, (contact dealer).

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SECTION 7: VALVE SPECIFICATION AND OPERATING DATA

Maximum Service Flow Rate:

27 gpm (102.2 lpm) @15 psig (103 kPa) drop

Includes Bypass Valve Maximum Backwash Flow Rate:

27 gpm (102.2 lpm) @15 psig (103 kPa) drop

Includes Bypass Valve Minimum/Maximum Operating Pres-

20 psi (138 kPa) - 125 psi (862 kPa)

sure: Minimum/Maximum Operating Tem-

40°F (4.4°C) - 110°F (43.3° C)

perature: AC Adapter:

Supply Voltage

120 V. AC

Supply Frequency Output Voltage Output Current

Drain Line Flow Control Unit Size Number on

12 V. AC 500 mA

Backwash Flow

Drain Line

Flow Control

1.0 ft

1.5 ft

2.0 ft

3.0 ft

053 5.3 20.1 053 5.3 20.1

075 7.5 28.4 100 10.0 37.9

Inlet/Outlet Tube Opening (a) 1” Universal Elbow

(b) 1” Straight brass sweat ﬁ tting (c) 1” Plastic male NPT ﬁ tting

Distributor Tube Opening 1.05” OD (3/4 NPS) Tank Thread 2 1/2”- 8 NPSM to Flanged Adapter Control Valve Weight 4.5 lbs. (2.0 kg) PC Board Memory Nonvolatile EEPROM

(electronic erasable programmable read only memory)

U.S.

60 Hz

Rate (gpm)

Backwash Flow

Rate (lpm)

Note: After completing any valve maintenance involving the drive assembly or the drive cap assembly and pistons, unplug the power source from the jack on the printed circuit board (black wire) and plug back in. This resets the electronics and establishes the service piston position.

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SECTION 7: SPECIFICATION AND OPERATING DATA

ITEM

Media Volume, cu. ft. (cu. mtr.) (Note 1): Gravel Underbed, lbs. (kg) Nominal Capacity, ppm-gal.

Operating Flow Rate, gpm (lpm) (Note 2): Continuous Service

Pressure Loss @ Flow Rates, psi (kPa) Continuous Service

Backwash Flow Rate, gpm (lpm) Note 3

Service Pipe Size, in. (cm) (Note 4)

Filter Tank Diameter x Height, in. (cm)

Minimum Space Required, in. (cm): Width Depth (w/Bypass) Height

APIF100

APIF100J

APIF100M

APIF100PT

APIF100MPT

APIF100MJ

1.0 (0.03) 13 (5.9)

30,000

3 (11.4) 6 (22.7)

2 (13.8) 5 (34.5)

5.3 (20.1)

1 (2.5)

10 x 44

(26 x 112)

12 (30) 16 (41)

53 (135)

APIF150

APIF150J

APIF150M

APIF150PT

APIF150MPT

APIF150MJ

1.5 (0.04) 13 (5.9)

45,000

3 (11.4) 7 (26.5)

2 (13.8) 7 (48.2)

5.3 (20.1)

1 (2.5)

10 x 54

(26 x 137)

12 (30) 16 (41)

63 (160)

APIF200

APIF200J

APIF200M

APIF200PT

APIF200MPT

APIF200MJ

2.0 (0.06) 18 (8.2)

60,000

4 (15.1) 9 (34.1)

2 (13.8) 8 (55.1)

7.5 (28.4)

1 (2.5)

12 x 54

(30 x 137)

12 (30) 16 (41)

63 (160)

APIF300

APIF300J

APIF300M

APIF300PT

APIF300MPT

APIF300MJ

3.0 (0.08) 26 (11.8)

90,000

5 (18.9)

12 (45.5)

2 (13.8)

10 (68.9)

10 (37.9)

1 (2.5)

14 x 65

(36 x 165)

13 (33) 16 (41)

74 (188)

Approximate Shipping Weight, lbs. (kg)

143 (64.9)

186 (84.4)

257 (116.6)

353 (160.2)

Maximum Operating Temperature 110°F (43.3°C); Electrical requirements 110V/60Hz; Operating Pressure 20 -100 psi (138-689 kPa). Speciﬁ cations subject to change without notice.

IMPORTANT NOTE

1) Replenishment of pH adjusting component of media may be required periodically, the frequency of which is dependent on raw water pH, manganese concentration and water consumption rate. Consult dealer for more information.

2) For satisfactory performance, indicated durations should not be exceeded. Flow rates speciﬁ ed are adequate for normal residential applications. Do not use Service or Peak ﬂ ow rates when sizing commercial applications or if treated water is to supply a geothermal heat pump, swimming pool, etc. (contact dealer before selecting equipment). Service ﬂ ow rates have been tested against NSF Standard 42 and have a rated pressure drop of less than 10 psi.

3) For system to operate properly, pumping rate of well pump MUST be sufﬁ cient to backwash unit at rate speciﬁ ed.

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SECTION 7: COMPONENT PARTS LIST

APIF100

Ref.

No.

Description

APIF100J

APIF100M

APIF100PT

APIF100MPT

APIF100MJ

1 Control Valve, Complete, Less Bypass Valve W217530-003-0N W217530-003-0N W217750-003-0N W217000-003-0N

2 Bypass Valve V3006 V3006 V3006 V3006

3 Threaded Tank Adapter FA45TX FA45TX FA45TX FA45TX

4 Tank Adapter Coupling 4” x 8 x 2.5” - 8 - - - 2752-2, FA45RX

5 O-ring (Included with Item #3) ORG-234 ORG-234 ORG-234 ORG-234

6 Clamp Assembly FC45XX FC45XX FC45XX FC45XX

7 Media Tank w/ Base MTP1044FB MTP1054FB MTP1254FB MTP1465B

8 Distributor Tube C37S-16-44 C37S-16-54 C37S-16-54 C37S-16-65

9 Filter Media Standard Models

Manganese Models (M)

MC-10P

MC10-MP

10 Gravel Underbed QC-15P QC-15P QC-18P QC-25P

11 Hydro-charger, Complete HC10 HC10 HC10 HC10

12 Quick Release Clip QRC20 QRC20 QRC20 QRC20

13 Air Check Cap HC10-2 HC10-2 HC10-2 HC10-2

14 Air Check HC10-10 HC10-10 HC10-10 HC10-10

O-ring; Bypass Screw HC10-4 HC10-4 HC10-4 HC10-4

Bypass Screw HC10-5 HC10-5 HC10-5 HC10-5

Screw Retainer HC10-6 HC10-6 HC10-6 HC10-6

18 Nipple; 1” NPT (Qty 2, Includes Items #12 & 20) PKNPL100 PKNPL100 PKNPL100 PKNPL100

19 Nipple; 1” Barbed (Qty 2, Includes Items #12 & 20) PKNPL100-BARB PKNPL100-BARB PKNPL100-BARB PKNPL100-BARB

20 O-ring ORG-214 ORG-214 ORG-214 ORG-214

21 Nipple Kit (Includes Items #12, 18, 19, & 20) IKIT-BARB IKIT-BARB IKIT-BARB IKIT-BARB

22 Repair Kit (Includes Items #14 & 15) HC10-RK HC10-RK HC10-RK HC10-RK

APIF150 APIF150J APIF150M

APIF150PT

APIF150MPT

APIF150MJ

MC-075P (X2)

MC-075MP (X2)

APIF200

APIF200J

APIF200M

APIF200PT

APIF200MPT

APIF200MJ

MC-10P (2)

MC-10MP (2)

APIF300

APIF300J

APIF300M

APIF300PT

APIF300MPT

APIF300MJ

MC-10P (X3)

MC-10MP (X3)

Items Not Shown

Description of Item Part Number

Wrench V3193-01

Vertical Bypass Adapter V3191-01

Funnel U1006

Tube Extension Device and Cap CENTERTOOL

1” Plumbing Connection Fitting

- Straight Male NPT Fitting

- Straight Brass Sweat Connection

V3007-04 V3007-02

* see assembly drawings for individual components.

OFF

2020

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SECTION 7: COMPONENTS ASSEMBLIES

IRON REDUCTION SYSTEM ASSEMBLIES AND COMPONENTS DRIVE CAP ASSEMBLY,

DOWNFLOW PISTON, AND SPACE STACK ASSEMBLIES

Reference No. Part No. Description Quantity

1 V3005 Spacer Stack Assembly 1

2 V3004 Drive Cap Assembly 1

3 V3178 Drive Back Plate 1

4 V3001 Piston Downﬂ ow Assembly 1

6 V3135 O-ring 228 1

7 V3180 O-ring 337 1

8 V3105 O-ring 215 Pilot Tube 1

NOT SHOWN V3001 Downﬂ ow body Assembly 1

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SECTION 7: FRONT COVER AND DRIVE ASSEMBLY

Reference No. Part No. Description Quantity

1 V3175TC-01 Time Clock Front Cover Assembly 1

2 V3107-01 Motor 1

3 V3106-01 Drive Bracket & Spring Clip 1

4 V3108TC Time Clock PC Board 1

5 V3110 Drive Gear 12 x 36 1

6 V3109 Time Clock Cover 1

V3002TC Time Clock Drive Assembly 1

NOT SHOWN V3186 AC Adapter 110V - 12V 1

Drawing number parts 2 through 6 may be purchased as a complete assembly, part V3202.

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SECTION 7: QUICK CONNECT BYPASS

Part Number V3006

Reference No. Part No. Description Quantity

1 V3151 Nut 1” Quick Connect 2

2 V3150 Split Ring 2

3 V3105 O-ring 2

Not Shown Part# V3191-01 Vertical Bypass Adapter

V3151 1” Quick Connect Nut 2 V3150 Split Ring 2 V3105 O-ring 215 2 V3191 Vertical Bypass Adapter 1

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SECTION 7: INSTALLATION FITTING AND ASSEMBLIES

Quick Connect Assemblies

Part # V3007-02

1” Copper Brass Sweat Adapter

Reference No. Part No. Description: 1” Brass Sweat Assembly Quantity

1 V3151 1” Quick Connect Nut 2

2 V3150 1” Quick Connect Split Ring 2

3 V3105 1” Quick Connect O-Ring 215 2

4 V3188 1” Quick Connect Brass Sweat Assembly 2

Reference No.

1 V3151 2 V3150 3 V3105 4 V3164

Part # V3007-04

1” Plastic Male NPT Assembly

Part No. Description Quantity

1” Quick Connect Nut

1” Quick Connect Ring

1” Quick Connect O-Ring 215

1” NPT Quick Connect Plastic Male Assembly

2 2 2 2

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Reference

Part No. Description Quantity

No.

1 H4615 Elbow Locking Clip 1 2 PKP10T58S-BLK 5/8” Insert Sleeve 1 3 V3192 Quick Connect 3/4” Drain Elbow Nut 1 4 V3158-01 Quick Connect 3/4” Drain Elbow 1 5 V3163 O-ring 019 1 6 V3159-01 Drain Line Flow Control Retainer Assembly 1 7 V3162-042 4.2 gpm Drain Line Flow Control Button 1 7 V3162-053 5.3 gpm Drain Line Flow Control Button 1 7 V3162-075 7.5 gpm Drain Line Flow Control Button 1 7 V-3262-100 10.0 GPM Drain Line Flow Control Button 1

Water

Flow

Proper DLFC orientation directs water flow towards the washer face with rounded edge.

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SECTION 8: MAINTENANCE

Depending on your water quality, it may be necessary to perform maintenance on your ﬁ lter system in order to ensure continued performance. This is to both low pH, high manganese and the sacriﬁ cial nature of the ﬁ lter media. The severity of your pH or the amount of water used will determine how often the ﬁ lter will need to be serviced. To correct this condition, it will be necessary to add MPH adder to the ﬁ lter bed. The part number is MPH04, and can be purchased as a single unit or in a case of 6, which is MPH0406. Either of these items can be purchased through our wholesale chain in your area. MPH0406 is a 3 ½ pound jar of pH boosting material that replenishes the same material that was dissolved into your water to make Iron and Manganese reduction possible.

3M Puriﬁ cation Inc. recommends that you test your treated water pH once a quarter. When Iron is the only problem, a water pH needs to be 7.2 higher. When Manganese and Iron are present, the treated water pH needs to 8.2 or higher. The levels can be checked on location with the use of an inexpensive pH test kit that can be purchased locally or from 3M Puriﬁ cation Inc.. Our part number is “17N” . When the pH falls below the recommended level and Iron or Manganese is bleeding through into the ﬁ nished water, it is time to add the MPH adder component to the ﬁ lter. The amount of material to add to a ﬁ lter is as follows.

Standard bed ﬁ lters (identiﬁ ed by an “S” in the model number, i.e. APIF100S or no “S”, i.e. APIF100) 1- 3 ½ pound jar of MPH adder for each cubic foot of ﬁ lter material

Manganese bed ﬁ lters (Identiﬁ ed by an “M” in the model number, i.e APIF100M) 2- 3 ½ pound jars of MPH adder for each cubic foot of ﬁ lter material.

Bed Type

APIF100

Standard Filter

Media

APIF100J

APIF100PT

(1)

APIF100M

Manganese

Filter Media

APIF100MPT

APIF100MJ

(1)

Step by step procedure to add MPH adder to your Iron Reduction System.

1) Turn the inlet and outlet knobs of the bypass valve located on the back side of the control valve. See ﬁ gure 3 in section 3 for proper orientation.

2) Manual initiate a backwash cycle to relieve water pressure from the inside of the ﬁ lter.

3) Disconnect the drain line and set aside.

4) Remove the latch on the clamp assembly and separate the clamp assembly. Set aside in a secure location for reuse.

5) Slowly lift the control valve straight up and off the ﬁ lter vessel. Do not rock the control from side to side as this might damage the controller or distributor tube.

6) Using the funnel and centering device supplied with the unit originally, install over the distributor tube and inside the opening of the ﬁ lter vessel to aid in adding the MPH adder material.

7) Using a ½ diameter ﬂ exible tubing siphon about 12” of water from the ﬁ lter vessel to allow for adding the MPH adder.

8) Pour the recommended amount of MPH adder into the ﬁ lter media and add water back to ﬁ lter to expel any air pockets in the ﬁ lter vessel.

9) Reinstall the control valve back on top of ﬁ lter vessel. You may want to apply some silicone lubricant to the O-rings, distributor tube and the inside of the

ﬁ lter vessel opening to facilitate for easier installation. Allow the control valve to rest on the ﬁ lter vessel ﬂ ange and with one steady downward motion push the control into the vessel opening to seat properly. Manually stage control valve to the service position. Refer to Page 3-8, “HOW TO MANUALLY INITIATE IMMEDIATE REGENERATION”.

10) Reinstall the clamp assembly around both the control valve and ﬁ lter vessel ﬂ ange and secure the latch. See Figure 7 for proper orientation in on page 3-12.

11) Connect both the bypass and the drain line to the control valve and hand tighten only the connection nuts.

12) Slowly open the inlet side of the bypass and pressurize the ﬁ lter, check for leaks, correct if necessary.

13) Slowly open the outlet side of the bypass and pressurize the dwelling.

14) Manual stage the control to backwash and clean the ﬁ lter media of any ﬁ nes that would be present till clear. Allow the control to complete regeneration cycle

completely and return to service. Refer to page 3-8, “HOW TO MANUALLY INITIATE IMMEDIATE REGENERATION”.

APIF150

APIF150J

APIF150PT

(1 ½)

APIF150M

APIF150MPT

APIF150MJ

(1 ½)

Filter Models

(Number of Jars to Add)

APIF200

APIF200J

APIF200PT

APIF200M

APIF200MPT

APIF200MJ

(2)

APIF300

APIF300J

APIF300PT

(3)

APIF300M

APIF300MPT

APIF300MJ

(3)

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SECTION 9: LIMITED WARRANTY

For any warranty questions, please refer to the enclosed warranty card or call 1-800-222-7880 or mail your request to:

3M Puriﬁ cation Inc. 400 Research Parkway Meriden, CT 06450

3M Puriﬁ cation Inc.

400 Research Parkway Meriden, CT 06450 1-800-222-7880 www.3Mpuriﬁ cation.com

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3M APIF100, APIF100J, APIF100M, APIF100PT, APIF100MPT Installation Manual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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