INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MCA SERIES RESIDENTIAL IRON REDUCTION SYSTEMS MODELS: MCA1001 MCA1501 MCA2001 MCA1001M MCA1501M MCA2001M 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 Aqua-Pure® MCA Series Iron Reduction Systems. Retain these instructions for future reference. Intended use: The Aqua-Pure MCA Series Iron Reduction Systems are intended for use in reducing dissolved and precipitated iron in water in homes and have not been evaluated for other uses.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION DESCRIPTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 2 BEFORE INSTALLATION 3 INSTALLATION 4 BACKWASHING INSTRUCTIONS 5 MAINTENANCE 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 7 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPERATING DATA 8 LIMITED WARRANTY SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION Congratulations on your purchase of an Aqua-Pure® MCA Series Iron Reduction System! The Aqua-Pure MCA Series Iron Reduction System reduces dissolved, precipitated and bacterial iron from your water supply.
SECTION 2: BEFORE INSTALLATION Inspecting And Handling Your Iron Reduction System: Inspect the equipment for shipping damage. If damaged, notify the transportation company and request a damage inspection. Handle the filter unit with care. Damage can result if dropped or if set on sharp, uneven projections on the floor. Do not turn the filter unit upside down.
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 refill pressure tank (when pump shuts off). This figure 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.
The Importance Of Your Pressure Tank: The pressure tank found on private well systems becomes an integral part of the MCA Series Iron Reduction System by providing necessary mixing and “residence time” to the “Hydro-Charged” water.
SECTION 3: INSTALLATION Proper installation sequence of Iron Reduction System is very important. Refer to the diagram before for your particular supply. TREATED WATER WASTE DRAIN WASTE DRAIN TREATED SOFT WATER PRESSURE HYDRO-CHARGER TANK BRINE TANK RAW WELL WATER IRON REDUCTION SYSTEM WATER SOFTENER PRESSURE SWITCH.
Step 1 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 complete system by opening nearest faucet to drain system. CAUTION To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage: • When water supply is shut off, shut off fuel or electric power to water heater.
Step 5 If media is already in the media tank proceed to Step 6. If media is shipped separately, follow these steps to center the distributor tube and load the filter media into the media tank to ensure the successful installation of your MCA Series Iron Reduction 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.
Typical examples of proper drain line diameters are: EQUIPMENT DRAIN LINE 1 )1/2 in. ID up to 15 ft. when discharge is lower than inlet. AIR GAP 2) 5/8 in. ID up to 15 ft. when discharge is slightly higher than inlet. 3) 3/4 in. ID when drain is 25 ft. away and/or drain is installed overhead. Some areas prohibit the use of flexible drain lines. Check with local code officials prior to installation. 2" REF. DRAIN Step 10 Position the drain line over the waste drain pipe and secure firmly.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPLIT-STREAM AND PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY TYPE INSTALLATIONS: For split-stream type installations, 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. The pressure tank should be of same capacity as would normally be installed if water system were a standard private well type. Also note both applications require a normally-closed solenoid valve.
Draining Water From Filter: 1) Stage program wheel on control valve powerhead to backwash position to relieve pressure. IMPORTANT NOTE Lift end of drain line to retain water in the line. DO NOT allow drain line to empty. If drain connection is to a rigid pipe, disconnect it at the drain line flow control and attach a length of flexible tubing for this operation. 2) Stage program wheel to space between backwash and rapid rinse. 3) Lower end of drain line. Filter will now siphon itself empty of water.
SECTION 4: BACKWASHING INSTRUCTIONS Periodic backwashing of the Aqua-Pure® MCA Series Iron Reduction System bed is required to flush 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 standard softener regeneration cycle which is usually set for 2:00 a.m.
BACKWASHING FREQUENCY SCHEDULES MCA1001, MCA1001M Persons in Family 2 4 6 IRON CONTENT - (PPM) 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 4 4 4 5 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 6 6 6 1 2 2 3 3 4 6 6 6 6 MODELS: MCA1501, MCA1501M Persons in Family IRON CONTENT - (PPM) 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 1 1 1 1 2
HOW TO SET TIME CONTROL 24 HOUR GEAR. SERVICE POSITION INDICATOR. MANUAL BACKWASH KNOB. 7 2 1 5 6 7 3 4 AM 6 7 3 5 4 11 11 2 12 12 10 9 8 7 8 2 4 7 PM 6 9 1 2 E M Y TI f DA o 6 5 10 12 1 3 7 TO MANUALLY START CYCLETURN KNOB CLOCKWISE. 5 4 3 1 PM 6 11 12 AM 6 5 10 11 5 TO SET TIME OF DAYPRESS RED BUTTON AND TURN LARGE DIAL UNTIL TIME IS AT ARROW. 9 10 4 4 8 8 9 3 E M Y TI f DA o TO MANUALLY START CYCLETURN KNOB CLOCKWISE.
HOW TO SET THE BACKWASH CYCLE PROGRAM: The backwash cycle program on your filter has been factory preset. However, portions of the cycle or program may be lengthened or shortened in time to suit local conditions. To expose cycle program wheel, grasp timer in upper left-hand corner and pull, releasing snap retainer and swing timer to the right. To change the backwash cycle program, the program wheel must be removed. Grasp program wheel and squeeze protruding lugs towards center, lift program wheel off timer.
SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE Plumbing System Clean-Up For your new system to operate properly, you may need to clean the entire plumbing system of the precipitated iron that has collected in it or iron “bleed” (staining) will continue to be a problem. The plumbing system includes all water treatment equipment (such as iron reduction systems), water heaters, toilets, and dishwashers. Please refer to the appropriate equipment owner’s manual for instructions.
SECTION 6: TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM A. B. C. D. E. CAUSE Water clear when drawn, 1. turns red upon standing (Stain producing) 2. SOLUTION Insufficient air-draw by Hydro-Charger. 1. Check Hydro-Charger adjustment. If unable to adjust for long enough draw, check pumping rate. Bypass open or leaking. 2. Close bypass valve and/or repair as necessary. 3. Media bed overloaded with precipitated iron due to 3.
SECTION 7: SPECIFICATIONS & OPERATING DATA ITEM MCA1001 MCA1001M MCA1501 MCA1501M MCA2001 MCA2001M 1.0 (0.03) 1.5 (0.04) 2.0 (0.06) Gravel Underbed, lbs. (kg) 13 (5.9) 13 (5.9) 18 (8.2) Nominal Capacity, (ppm-gal) 30,000 45,000 60,000 Flow Rates, gpm (lpm) (2) Service (10 min. or less) 5 (18.9) 6 (22.7) 7.0 (26.5) 2 (13.8) 5 (34.5) 5.0 (18.9) 2 (13.8) 7 (48.3) 5.0 (18.9) 2 (13.8) 8 (55.2) 7.0 (26.5) 10 x 44 (25.4 x 111.8) 10 x 54 (25.4 x 137.2 cm) 12 x 53 (30.
COMPONENT PARTS LIST Ref No. MCA1001 MCA1001M MCA1501 MCA1501M MCA2001 MCA2001M C210500-003-1A C210500-003-1A C210700-003-1A 52-87001 52-87001 52-87001 Description 1 Control Valve, Complete, Less Bypass Valve 2 Adapter Assy., Threaded-CEC (Incl. Ref.
CEC1000 SERIES BACKWASH CONTROL 7-3
ONLY THOSE PARTS CIRCLED IN DRAWING ON PREVIOUS PAGE AND/OR LISTED BELOW ARE STOCK ITEMS. ALL OTHERS ARE SPECIAL ORDER, NON-RETURNABLE. BACKWASH CONTROL 12 Day Timer REF. PART NO. A 60049/18706X 60049/18706-02X DESCRIPTION B 10090x Adapter Coupling Assy. (Incl. 2 ea. Ref Items 18-33, E & F) (Specify Model) C 10070 Control Valve Body Assy. (Incl. Ref Items 18-33, E & F) (Specify Model) D 60705 Drain Line Flow Control Assy. (Specify Size) E 60121C F 60090 1” Bypass Valve Assy. (Incl.
WIRING DIAGRAM FOR VALVE DRIVE MOTOR AND TIMER CEC1000 SERIES VALVES TIMER MOTOR BL AC K VALVE MOTOR BL AC K PROGRAM WHEEL PROGRAM RE-SET SWITCH DRIVE CAM SWITCH BLACK RAPID RINSE SERVICE CAM RED BLUE SERVICE CAM SWITCH BRINE TANK FILL RAPID RINSE BRINE AND RINSE BRINE & RINSE GREEN BACKWASH BLACK RED YELLOW BROWN BACKWASH BROWN DRIVE CAM YELLOW SERVICE BLACK BLACK BLACK WHITE BLUE WHITE PLUG-120 V.-A.C.
SECTION 8: LIMITED WARRANTY Limited Warranty: 3M Purification Inc. warrants this Product to be free from defects in material and workmanship during normal use for the warranty period set forth below. The warranty period commences from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover failures resulting from abuse, misuse, alteration or damage not caused by 3M Purification Inc. or failure to follow installation and use instructions.
