3M CSX200 Installation Manual

MODELS: CSX100 CSX200

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

SUL-X SULFUR

REDUCTION SYSTEMS

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SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING

CAUTION

Read, understand, and follow all safety information contained in these instructions prior to installation and use of the SUL-X Sulfur Reduction System. Retain these instructions for future reference.

Intended use:

The SUL-X Sulfur Reduction Systems are intended for use in reducing sulfur levels 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 in accordance with these installation instructions and local plumbing codes.

EXPLANATION OF SIGNAL WORD CONSEQUENCES

WARNING

CAUTION

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.

CAUTION

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

WARNING

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.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk associated with 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).

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 water treatment chemicals.

CAUTION

IMPORTANT NOTES

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. Use ﬂ exible tubing connections to connect the valve to household plumb-

ing (as shown in schematic).

• 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 systems in areas where ambient temperatures may go above 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 plumb-

ing professional if you are uncertain how to check for this condition.

• 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 may result in water leakage and will void warranty.

IMPORTANT NOTE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION DESCRIPTION

1 GENERAL INFORMATION

2 BEFORE INSTALLATION

3 INSTALLATION

4 FINE-TUNING THE SUL-X SYSTEM

5 TROUBLESHOOTING

6 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPERATING DATA

7 COMPONENT LISTS

8 LIMITED WARRANTY

SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION

Congratulations on your purchase of a SUL-X Sulfur Reduction System! The SUL-X Sulfur Reduction System reduces the levels of hydrogen sulﬁ de (sulfur) from your water supply. Contrary to conventional methods, your SUL-X Sulfur Reduction System requires NO retention tank, or chemical regenerant.

When properly installed, operated and maintained, the SUL-X Sulfur Reduction System will provide many years of dependable service. Read this manual carefully and follow the installation steps in the proper order. Failure to follow instructions will void warranty.

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM:

The SUL-X Sulfur Reduction System consists of two major components:

1) An automatic backwashing type media tank containing a special media that reduces the precipitated sulfur from the water and functions on the principal of depth ﬁ ltration rather than surface ﬁ ltration. The media DOES NOT require a chemical regenerant (such as potassium permanganate) for oxygen enrichment, as is necessary for a greensand ﬁ lter system. Periodically the media tank backwashes automatically for a few minutes (generally 10 minutes) which ﬂ ushes the precipitated sulfur to the drain.

2) The second component consists of an electric feeder pump and solution tank for feeding a proprietary chemical solution (SUL-X Solution) into the water supply line. When the SUL-X solution comes into contact with the hydrogen sulﬁ de, it causes the hydrogen sulﬁ de to immediately form a precipitate. The precipitate is then collected in the media tank as described above. The SUL-X solution contains no chlorine, and therefore requires no holding tank or activated carbon post-treatment ﬁ ltration.

IMPORTANT NOTE

If this installation has a very HIGH sulfur concentration and/or HIGH daily water consumption (such as in a large family), it may be more economical to install an aerator ahead of the SUL-X System. The aerator pretreatment will reduce the sulfur concentration by as much as 50 to 75%, thus reducing the consumption of SUL-X chemical solution by a like amount. If the result of multiplying the number of people in the family by the sulfur concentration (in ppm) exceeds 50 (Example: 6 people x 12 ppm = 72), an aerator MAY be recommended. Contact your dealer for more information.

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SECTION 2: BEFORE INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT NOTE

Inspecting And Handling Your Filter System:

Inspect the equipment for shipping damage. If damaged, notify the transportation company and request a damage inspection. Because your ﬁ lter system is shipped in more than one carton, refer to the chart to determine the total number of cartons you should have for your particular model.

NOTE: SUL-X Concentrate (generally a case of four (4) one gallon bottles) is not included as an integral part of the system, but is sold as a separate item by the manufacturer.

Handle the media tank with care. Damage can occur if dropped or set on sharp, uneven projections on the ﬂ oor. Do not turn the media tank upside down. Installation must comply with state and local laws and regulations.

COMPONENT CSX100 CSX200

Media tank - 1

Media - 2

Feeder Pump - 1

Solution Tank & Parts - 1

Total Cartons 1 5

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 a permanent record.

IMPORTANT NOTE

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.

Analysis of your Water

It is extremely important to have your water tested for the following items prior to installation of this ﬁ lter system into your home. Record your results below for future reference:

CONTAMINANT YOUR WATER

Hardness ___________gpg

Iron (Fe) ___________ppm

Manganese (Mn) ___________ppm

pH ___________

Tannins (Humic Acid) ___________ppm

Hydrogen Sulﬁ de (H2S) ___________ppm

Other____________________ ___________ppm

IMPORTANT NOTE

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.

Check Your Water Pressure And Pumping Rate

Two water system conditions must be checked carefully to avoid unsatisfactory operation or equipment damage. Failure to check water system conditions may result in unit failure and will void warranty:

1) Minimum water pressure required at the media tank inlet is 20 psi (138 kPa). If pressure is over 80 psi (552 kpa), a pressure reducing valve must be installed

in the water supply line.

CAUTION

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

• 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.

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IMPORTANT NOTE

CAUTION

If you have a municipal or a community water supply and daytime water pressure is 85 psi (589 kPa) or more, nighttime pressure may exceed 100 psi (689 kPa). 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 high and low system pressure. Record your water pressure data 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 backwash. Refer to Section 6, Page 6-1 for the backwashing requirements. 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

DRAW-DOWN. Divide this ﬁ gure by CYCLE TIME and multiply 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 ______ ÷ CYCLE TIME ______ x 60 = PUMPING RATE ______ (gals.) (secs.) (gpm)

EXAMPLE: CYCLE TIME is 63 secs.; DRAWDOWN is 8 gals.; then PUMPING RATE equals:

8 gals. ÷ 63 secs. x 60 = 7.6 gpm

Locate Water Conditioning Equipment Correctly:

Select the location of your ﬁ lter 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 ﬁ lter 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 media tank 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).

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The Importance Of Your Pressure Tank:

CAUTION

A PROPERLY SIZED PRESSURE TANK WILL REQUIRE A MINIMUM PUMP CYCLE OF 60 SECONDS TO REFILL FROM PUMP ON-TO-OFF PRESSURE SET-

TINGS.

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 ﬁ lter system.

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.

Facts To Remember While Planning Your Installation:

WARNING

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 system 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.

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. Use ﬂ exible tubing connections to connect the valve to household plumbing (as shown in schematic).

• 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 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 system where water lines could be subjected to vacuum conditions without appropriate measures for vacuum prevention.

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.

If lawn sprinklers, a swimming pool, geothermal heating/cooling or water for other devices/activities are to be treated by the ﬁ lter system, a larger model media tank must be selected to accommodate the higher ﬂ ow rate demands of these items. The pumping rate of the well pump must be sufﬁ cient to accommodate these items plus the backwashing requirement of the media tank. Consult your installer for alternative instructions if the pumping rate is insufﬁ cient. Failure to do so may result in leakage and will void warranty.

Remember that the media tank INLET is attached to the pipe that supplies water (i.e. runs to the pump) and OUTLET is the line that runs toward the water heater or other water treatment equipment device.

The injection point for feeding SUL-X Solution MUST be located between the well pump and the pressure tank. The injection ﬁ tting MUST enter the bottom of the supply line, rather than side or top entry. (Figure 5 on page 3-3)

The solution tank should be located in as close proximity to the injection point as possible.

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. Typical system schematics shown in Figure 1 on page 3-1 will be of assistance.

It is advisable to sweep the ﬂ oor to eliminate foreign objects that could pierce the solution tank or the media tank, causing them to leak.

Hydrogen sulﬁ de can be very corrosive to copper and galvanized pipe, therefore installation should be performed using PVC or other approved plastic. The pressure tank should be a captive-air type rather than a galvanized air-water type for this reason.

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SECTION 3: INSTALLATION

Proper installation sequence of water conditioning equipment is very important. Refer to the following diagram for your particular water supply.

SOFT WATER

TREATED WATER

BRINE

MAKER

SOFTENER CSX SERIES

TREATED WATER

TEST COCK

MEDIA TANK

TEST COCK

110/115V

SPECIAL

RECEPTACLE

PRESSURE

TANK

TO WELL PUMP

CONTROLLER

PRESSURE SWITCH

STANDARD WELL INSTALLATION

110/115V

SPECIAL

RECEPTACLE

TO 110V

OUTPUT

SOLUTION

TANK

CHEMICAL FEED PUMP

TO MAGNETIC START

FOR WELL PUMP

FROM FLOAT SWITCH

TURBO-FLO

INJECTOR

ASSEMBLY

WATER FOR LAWN

SPRINKLERS OR OTHER

HIGH DEMAND

RE-PUMP

PRESSURE

SWITCH

RAW WELL WATER

TO PUMP

CONTROLLER

PRIMARY

PRESSURE

TANK

PRIMARY PRESSURE SWITCH

BRINE

MAKER

SOFTENER CSX SERIES

MEDIA TANK

PRESSURE

TANK

SECONDARY PRESSURE SWITCH

SOLUTION

TANK

TURBO-FLO

INJECTOR

ASSEMBLY

SOLENOID

VALVE, N/C

SPLIT-STREAM INSTALLATION

Figure 1

CAUTION

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

RAW WELL WATER

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Step 1

CAUTION

To reduce the risk associated with 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).

a) Remove the CONTROL VALVE by removing the latch and then the clamp around the adaptor

base. Before loading the MEDIA into the tank, the distributor tube must be all the way to the bottom of the tank. It is therefore recommended that the distributor tube be removed and the gravel dumped out and saved. The distributor tube should then be replaced in the empty tank making sure it rests on the bottom. Use the centeringtool provided to hold the riser tube (not shown) in center and prevent MEDIA from entering the distributor tube. Material lodged in the distributor tube can enter the CONTROL VALVE, thus damaging it. First pour the gravel removed earlier back into the MEDIA TANK, followed by the MEDIA.

b) Lubricate the o-ring on the adapter base with silicone grease. Reinstall the CONTROL VALVE making sure the riser tube

ﬁ ts into the valve body tube adaptor protruding from the bottom of valve body and being careful not to pinch the o-ring. Arrows on clamp should align (see Figure 3).

c) If not factory pre-installed, attach BYPASS VALVE and/or YOKE ASSEMBLY using ADAPTER COUPLINGS, CLIPS and

SCREWS to CONTROL VALVE (Figure 4).

Figure 2. FILLING MEDIA TANK

Step 2

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 entire system by opening nearest faucet to drain system. SHUT OFF FUEL SUPPLY TO HOT WATER HEATER.

Step 3

The Feeder Pump and solution tank require assembly prior to use (Figure 5).

a) Unpackage Feeder Pump.

b) Install Turbo-ﬂ o injection assembly in water supply line prior to pressure tank and pressure switch.

c) Attach bleed valve to top of Feeder Pump head. The white nut on discharge (top) of Feeder Pump must be removed.

The bleed valve can now be attached, make sure to use o-ring provided.

INOUT

OFF

BYPASS VALVE

Treated

Water Exits

OFF

Figure 3. CLAMP

ASSEMBLY

Supply Water

OFF

Enters

OFF

NORMAL OPERATION

DRAIN LINE FLOW

CONTROL ASSEMBLY

CONTROL VALVE BODY

Supply (Untreated)

Water Exits

Figure 4. FILTER ASSEMBLY TOP VIEW

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Supply Water

OFF

Enters

OFF

BYPASS OPERATION

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