Aqua-Pure CBF150 User Manual

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING

AQUA-PURE® CBF SERIES RESIDENTIAL

BACKWASH FILTRATION SYSTEMS

MODELS:

CBF100 CBF100DM CBF150 CBF150DM CBF200 CBF200DM

INSTRUCTIONS

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

SAFETY INFORMATION

Read, understand, and follow all safety information contained in these instructions prior to installation and use of the CBF Series Residential Backwash Filtration Systems. 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 CBF Series Residential Backwash Filtration Systems are intended for use in reducing certain undesirable contaminants in water in homes and have not been evaluated for other uses. The systems must be installed indoors near the point of entry of a home water line, and be installed by a qualiﬁ ed professional according to these installation instructions.

EXPLANATION OF SIGNAL WORD CONSEQUENCES

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 Filtration 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.

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 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).

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 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 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.

• Install 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 mineral 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.

• Failure to follow instructions will void warranty.

IMPORTANT NOTES

IMPORTANT NOTE:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION DESCRIPTION

1 BEFORE INSTALLATION

2 INSTALLATION

3 MAINTENANCE

4 TROUBLESHOOTING

5 SPECIFICATION AND OPERATING DATA

6 COMPONENT PARTS LIST

7 LIMITED WARRANTY

• Professional Installation Required: Installation requires shutting water off to home, cutting home water supply pipe and

using a soldering torch to add piping and fittings. Specialized tools and skills are required.

IMPORTANT: SECTION 1: BEFORE INSTALLATION

Inspecting And Handling Your Filtration System:

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

We Recommend Testing Your Water Prior to Installation:

An analysis of your water should be made prior to the selection of your water conditioning equipment and ﬁ lter media. Enter your water analysis results 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

Hardness gpg Tannins (Humic Acid) ppm

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

Manganese (Mn) ppm Other ppm

pH ppm

There are several different ﬁ lter media which can be used in this system. Each is designed to improve a particular aesthetic problem. None of them should be used to make non-potable water safe to drink.

Media Application

Activated Carbon Chlorine Taste & Odor, Organics, Dechlorination

Activated Carbon for Chloramine Chloramine Taste & Odor, Organics, Dechlorination

Neutralizer Blend pH adjustment when pH is appx. 6.0 - 6.5

Filter Sand Precipitated Iron, Turbidity

Birm

Filter-Ag

Calcium Carbonate (Calcite) pH adjustment

Magnesium Oxide Increase pH

Multilayer Turbidity, Sediment & Chlorine Taste and Odor Reduction

Greensand

1. CBF series ﬁ lters could be used to neutralize acid water. However, UN Series ﬁ lters are better suited for this purpose.

2. When using Filter-Ag or Filter Sand for the reduction of turbidity, the suspended solids causing the turbidity must have a density less than the material being used as a ﬁ ltering agent.

3. May require use of a solution tank and a change to the controller. Contact Technical Service for more information.

Other ppm

Turbidity Reduction (20 micron)

Iron (Water must be rich in dissolved oxygen)

Precipitated iron, Manganese & low Hydrogen Sulﬁ de

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Check Your Water Pressure And Pumping Rate:

IMPORTANT NOTE

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 (138 kPa).

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.

IMPORTANT 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 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

2) The pumping rate of your well pump must be sufﬁ cient for satisfactory BACKWASH. Although the density of a media normally determines the backwash rate, all the media discussed earlier will require the same ﬂ ow rate. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS AND OPERATING DATA for the backwash requirement for models CBF100, CBF150 and CBF200. 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 you 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 Backwash Filtration 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 ﬂ oor or laundry tub drain.

3) Locate in correct relationship to other water conditioning equipment.

4) Allow sufﬁ cient space around the unit for easy servicing.

The Importance Of Your Pressure Tank:

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

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 system.

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Facts To Remember While Planning The Installation:

CAUTION

WARNING

CAUTION

• Installation must comply with existing state or local plumbing codes

1) If lawn sprinkling, geothermal heating/cooling or water for other devices/activities are to be treated by the CBF Series Residential Backwash

Filtration System, a larger model system 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 ﬁ lter. Consult your Dealer/Installer or our Customer Service Department at 1-800-222-7880 for alternative instructions if the pumping rate is insufﬁ cient.

2) Remember that the ﬁ lter 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.

CAUTION

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

• Pay particular attention to correct orientation of control valve. Water ﬂ ow should match arrow on control valve;

3) 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 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 ltration system installation piping — refer installation to qualiﬁ ed personnel.

CAUTION

• On plastic ﬁ ttings, use thread sealing tape only. Never use pipe sealant or pipe dope on plastic ﬁ ttings.

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.

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SECTION 2: INSTALLATION

CAUTION

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

FILTERED WATER

FILTERED

SOFT WATER

PRESSURE

TANK

BRINE

MAKER

RAW WELL WATER

SOFTENER

TYPICAL WELL INSTALLATION

FILTER

PRESSURE

SWITCH.

CHECK VALVE

FILTERED WATER

FILTRED

SOFT WATER

BRINE

MAKER

SOFTENER

FILTER

WATER FOR

LAWN SPRINKLERS

OR OTHER

HIGH DEMAND

METER

RAW WATER

CHECK VALVE

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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IMPORTANT NOTES

C AUTION

• Damage due to heat is not covered under the manufacturer’s warranty and will void the warranty.

• The use of ﬂ exible drain lines are prohibited in some states, check with your local code ofﬁ cer for requirements. Distance and height affects the performance of the drain line to discharge at the proper rate to effectively backwash the ﬁ lter media. The following are guidelines for drain line size installation. Do not bend the drain line too sharply if using ﬂ exible tubing. Secure the drain line over the discharge line to prevent splashing or blow out during regeneration. Do not use garden hose or vinyl tubing as a drain line as this may cause a failure to regenerate properly.

• You will need the serial number and model number of the unit to have certain parts replaced under warranty. Please preserve the shipping carton in case the factory technical support services personnel request to verify your claim of missing or damaged parts.

• Activated carbon requires four (4) hours of saturation and Filter-Ag two (2) hours of saturation to prevent media from washing to the waste drain prior to start-up.

Step 1

Inspect and open factory sealed box to ensure all components required for installation are present. If media was ordered, verify the amount and type of ﬁ lter media (ordered separately) is correct.

Step 2

Remove CBF Series Residential Backwash Filtration System from shipping carton and inspect to ensure there is no damage to product from shipping. Inspect any packing for components that have been attached for shipping before discarding. If any items intended for installation are missing at this time contact your Dealer/Installer or our Customer Service Department at 1-800-222-7880 to notify them of this situation and provide the model number and serial number.

Step 3

For Threaded Tank Models: CBF100, CBF150, CBF200: Follow the steps to center the distributor tube and load the ﬁ lter media into the media tank to ensure the successful installation of your CBF Series Residential Backwash Filtration System.

a. Remove the control valve by rotating the valve head assembly to the left or counter-clockwise and set aside to reassemble after media is loaded into

the tank.

b. Tilt media tank to a 45 degree angle until gravel shifts to the side of the tank and dimple at bottom of media tank is visible. This will allow you to place the

distributor tube basket assembly in the dimple on the bottom of the media tank.

c. Place media tank back in upright position and ensure gravel at the bottom of the media tank is level. Place red plastic cap on the distributor tube that is

provided in the parts bag.

d. Locate the ﬁ lter media that will be used in the backwashing ﬁ lter and load into the media tank. Note: ﬁ ll only to the labeled line on the outside of

the media tank. Refer to the Speciﬁ cation section on page 5-1 for the correct quantity for your CBF Series Residential Backwash Filtration System. Use a clean rag to wipe the opening of the media tank to remove any dust or sediment before moving to the next step.

Dome Hole Tank Models: CBF100DM, CBF150DM, CBF200DM:

a. Add media through ﬁ llport cap located on tank using funnel (See FILLING MEDIA TANK below). Fillport cap can be removed by turning a quarter turn

counter clockwise.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk associated with skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritation from

dust from 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, and may affect lungs.

• Utilize a NIOSH-approved dust ﬁ lter mask 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 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).

b. Reinstall ﬁ llport cap by turning a quarter turn clockwise.

c. If bypass valve assembly is not factory pre-installed, attach using clips and screws.

d. 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. Attach the

valve head to the media tank by rotating the valve head assembly to the right (clockwise).

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FILLING MEDIA TANK

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