Aqua-Pure ASB1001 User Manual

MODELS: ASB1001 ASB2001 ASB3001

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

ASB SERIES RESIDENTIAL

ARSENIC REDUCTION SYSTEM

Units Not for sale in California, Iowa, Wisconsin or Quebec.

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

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SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING

CAUTION

Read, understand, and follow all safety information contained in these instructions prior to installation and use of the AquaPure® ASB Series Residential Arsenic Reduction Systems. Retain these instructions for future reference.

Intended use:

Aqua-Pure ASB Series Residential Arsenic Reduction Systems are intended for use in reducing arsenic levels in water in homes and have not been evaluated for other uses. The 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. Units Not for sale in California, Iowa, Wisconsin or Quebec.

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

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.

To reduce the risk associated with skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritation from dust from ﬁ lter media during installation:

• Titanium oxide granules and two grades of gravel are used for ﬁ lter media in this product. During installation, dust may cause irritation to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract, and may affect lungs.

• 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 the media included with this product, call 203-238-8965 or go to www.3M.com, select country, and use the search engine to search MSDS. For emergencies, call 800-364-3577 or 651-737-6501 (24 hours).

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

WARNING

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.

• 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 125 psi (862 kPa). If your water pressure exceeds 80 psi (552 kPa), you must install a pressure limiting valve. Con-

tact 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 overtightening 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION DESCRIPTION

1 BEFORE INSTALLATION

2 INSTALLATION

3 MAINTENANCE

4 TROUBLESHOOTING

5 EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATION AND OPERATING DATA

6 COMPONENT LIST & ASSEMBLIES

7 LIMITED WARRANTY

SECTION 1: BEFORE INSTALLATION

Inspecting And Handling Your Filter System:

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.

Titanium Oxide

Titanium oxide ﬁ lter media is used to reduce heavy metals in water. It is manufactured as a granular material, is white in color and shipped dry. Titanium oxide has the ability to reduce arsenic arsenate and arsenite (otherwise referred to as AS (V) and AS (III), if applied and installed properly. The material is sold in cubic foot equivalent quantities for use in backwashing vessels and performs its task by adsorption. Adsorption is performed as the water passes through the ﬁ lter medium in the pressure vessel and the arsenic is attracted to the media. Once adsorption takes place, the arsenic is permanently retained by the titanium oxide granules. Occasional backwashing of the ﬁ lter will prevent channeling of the ﬁ lter media and wash away any sediment and color to a waste drain while not reducing any arsenic from the titanium oxide. This will help provide better quality water and help extend the life of the ﬁ lter. The life of this ﬁ lter medium can vary depending on the amount of other heavy metals in the water.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Have the water tested thoroughly prior to the installation of this ﬁ lter system.

Test of the following constituents are recommended prior to installation, but are not limited to the following.

1. Arsenate (AS V) 7. Tannins 13. Selenium

2. Arsenite (AS III) 8. Total Dissolved Solids 14. Vanadium

3. Total Hardness 9. Hydrogen Sulﬁ de Gas 15. Cadmium

4. Total Iron 10. Silica 16. Phosphates

5. Manganese 11. Zinc

6. pH 12. Lead

Only testing the ﬁ nished water will determine when it is time to change out the ﬁ lter media bed. The water should be tested at six (6) month intervals to conﬁ rm there is a reduction of arsenic in the treated water. The target level of arsenic reduction in the treated water is less than 10 ppb, which is the US EPA maximum contaminant level (mcl). Changing of the titanium oxide ﬁ lter media should take place when test results shows greater than 10 ppb in the treated water. Dispose of exhausted titanium oxide in accordance with your state and local ordinances and regulations.

One can expect the useful life of titanium oxide to vary from various aspects. It should be understood that the higher the arsenic concentration in the water the shorter the life one could expect from the titanium oxide. The life expectancy can vary depending on the amount of other heavy metals that would compete for sites of the titanium oxide media, the amount of water being treated, and how well the ﬁ lter unit is backwashed. Backwashing requirements are driven by a pressure drop. Usually backwashing once every 30 days is sufﬁ cient. The ﬁ ltered arsenic cannot leach from the titanium oxide process.

Jing, Chuanyong, Sugin Liu, Manish Patel, and Xiaoguang Meng. “Arsenic Leachability in Water Treatment Adsorbents.” Environmental Science & Technology 39 (2005): 5481-5487.

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during the backwashing

Check Your Pumping Rate and Water Pressure:

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

1) MINIMUM water pressure required at the water inlet is 20 psi (138 kPa). IF WATER PRESSURE IS OVER 80 psi (552 kPa), A PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE MUST BE INSTALLED IN THE WATER SUPPLY LINE AHEAD OF THE SYSTEM.

CAUTION

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

• Do not install if water pressure exceeds 125 psi (862 kPa). 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.

NOTE: If you have a municipal or a community water supply and daytime water pressure is 80 psi (552 kpa) or more, nighttime pressure may

exceed 125 psi (862 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 the 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.

The installer should take appropriate measures if there is the possibility a vacuum may occur. This would include the installation of an appropri-

ate device in the supply line to the system, i.e., a vacuum breaker or backﬂ ow prevention device. Vacuum damage voids the factory warranty.

2) The pumping rate of your well must be sufﬁ cient for satisfactory operation and BACKWASHING of the system. (See EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATION

AND OPERATING DATA, Section 5)

Locate Water Conditioning Equipment Correctly:

Select the location of your arsenic 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 2-1).

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

5) DO NOT install the arsenic reduction system in a location where freezing temperatures occur. Freezing will 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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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 arsenic reduction system, a larger model MUST be selected to accommodate the higher ﬂ ow rate plus the backwashing requirements of the arsenic reduction system. Consult your Dealer/Installer or our Customer Service Department at 1-800-222-7880 for alternative instructions if the pumping rate is insufﬁ cient.

3) Remember that the arsenic 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:

• 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.

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 2: INSTALLATION

Proper installation sequence of water conditioning equipment is very important. Refer to the following diagram for your particular water supply. Installation may vary depending upon water quality.

TREATED

SOFT WATER

TREATED WATER

TREATED

SOFT WATER

TREATED

SOFT WATER

BRINE TANK

TREATED WATER

WASTE DRAIN

WATER

SOFTENER

ARSENIC

REDUCTION

SYSTEM

TYPICAL WELL INSTALLATION

WASTE DRAIN

WATER

SOFTENER

ARSENIC

REDUCTION

SYSTEM

SPLIT-STREAM INSTALLATION

WASTE DRAIN

PRESSURE

TAN K

PRESSURE

SWITCH.

WATER FOR

LAWN SPRINKLERS

OR OTHER

HIGH DEMAND

CHECK VALVE

WATER FOR

OR OTHER

HIGH DEMAND

HYDRO-CHARGER

CHECK VALVE

INCOMING

WELL WATER

INCOMING

WELL WATER

BRINE TANK

WATER

SOFTENER

WASTE DRAIN

ARSENIC

REDUCTION

SYSTEM

WASTE DRAIN

CHECK VALVE

METER

INCOMING 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:

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