HARMSCO BC6-1, BC6-2, BC6-3 Installation And Operation Manual
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HARMSCO
Filtration Products
BC6 Series
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
Model BC6-1 Model BC6-2 Model BC6-3
BC6, MANUAL
BC6 Series
HARMSCO® Filtration Products
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
Safety Precautions:
Before using and installing the parts of this product,
please read this entire manual. Failure to do so could result
in serious personal injury or damage to the equipment or
assembled components.
This product, and all of its components, MUST NOT be
installed or used in any manner other than that which is
specified in this manual.
! WARNINGS !
1. Do not install the unit in direct sunlight or near a heat source.
2. Do not install the unit where a temperature of 35° F, or lower, can
occur. Damage caused by freezing shall void all warranties.
3. The unit is to be properly grounded utilizing a grounding lug
located on one of the legs.
4. Seek qualified assistance for installation.
5. Do not backwash.
This product is manufactured under one or more of the following patents: U.S. NO. 4,187,179;
3,720,322; CANADA NO. 977,693; GT. BRIT. NO. 1,372,014; W. GERMANY NO. 2,261,817;
FRANCE NO. 7,246,864; EUROPEAN NO. 0,191,844, Other patents pending
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HARMSCO® Filtration Products
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CONTENTS
Safety Precautions & Warnings Pg. 2
Table of Contents Pg. 3
Recommendations Pg. 3
Installation/Set-up Pg. 4
Installation Block Diagram Pg. 5
Installation Diagrams (BC6-1, BC6-2, BC6-3) Pgs. 6, 7, & 8
Parts Diagram Pg. 9
Operation Pg. 10
Description Pgs. 10 & 11
Cartridge Replacement Instructions Pgs. 12—15
Data Specification Sheet Pg. 16
Flow Curve Pg. 17
Filter Cartridge Maintenance Instruction Sheet Pg. 18
Warranty Information Pg. 19
RECOMMENDATIONS
Installation:
Include a by-pass line for inlet and outlet with valves to isolate unit
while servicing. Plumb drains with appropriate valves to reduce service time and
use stainless steel fittings.
Cartridge:
Replace cartridges when necessary based on water quality, or every
six months, whichever comes first.
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BC6 Series
HARMSCO® Filtration Products
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
INSTALLATION
The following diagrams show the Harmsco BC6 Housings with typical plumbing
hook-up requirements.
Note: Do not install the unit in direct sunlight.
Do not install near a heat source.
1. Install incoming water supply to 2” FNPT coupling marked "Inlet".
2. Install outlet line to 2" FNPT coupling marked "Outlet", use stainless steel fitting.
3. Install valves in drain lines and connect to 1/2" FNPT couplings located at
the bottom center and side of housing. Use stainless steel fittings.
Note: It is recommended to plumb a by-pass line to
supply unfiltered water while servicing if necessary.
4. Mount and secure housing using the three slots at the bottom of the legs.
See Installation Diagrams.
5. A qualified technician should make all connections.
6. Ground the filter housing utilizing the grounding lug on the leg.
7. Make sure housing’s cartridges,
lid and clamp-band are properly
positioned, see the Filter Car-
tridge Maintenance Instructions.
8. Start the flow of water and allow
the housing to completely fill.
The Harmsco BC6 Water Filter is
now operational.
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Grounding Lug,
Can be positioned
on any leg.
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