Manual
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1. Filter bleeds taste and odor or sediment A. Bypass valve is open
B. Electrical service to unit has been
interrupted
C. Defective or stripped media bed
D. Quality of water has worsened
E. Filter capacity too small
F. Filter not backwashing enough
G. Excessive water usage - calendar clock
models
A. Close bypass valve
B. Assure permanent electrical service
(check fuse, plug or switch)
C. Replace media
D. Have water sample analyzed to
determine any change
E. Replace with larger unit or add another
filter
F. Be sure flow control is not clogged
or drain line restricted. Be sure water
pressure has not dropped and that pump
has sufficient capacity
G. Increase frequency of regeneration. Make
sure there are no leaks in toilets or sinks
2. Filter fails to regenerate
A. Electrical service to unit has been
interrupted
B. Timer is defective
C. Power failure
D. Timer motor does not run
A. Assure permanent electrical service
(check fuse, plug or switch)
B. Replace timer
C. Reset time of day
D. Replace defective motor
3. Filter regenerates every day A. Faulty gear train A. Check the mechanical linkage on the
timer control to eliminate possible binding
in the gear train
4. Loss of water pressure A. Iron or turbidity build-up in filter
B. Filter not regenerating often enough
C. Not enough water volume or pressure to
backwash properly
A. Clean control and treat bed with Iron Out.
Increase frequency of regeneration
B. Increase frequency of regeneration
C. Correct water supply problem
5. Loss of media through drain line A. Air in water system
B. Backwash rate too fast
A. Assure that well system has proper air
eliminator control. Check for dry well
condition.
B. Check drain flow control for proper flow
rates
6. Drain flows continuously A. Foreign material in control
B. Timer motor stopped or jammed
A. Remove piston assembly and inspect
bore. Remove foreign material and check
control in various regeneration positions
B. Replace timer motor
Maintenance of your new water filter requires very little time or effort but it is essential. Regular maintenance will ensure
many years of efficient and trouble free operation.
To retain the attractive appearance of your new water filter, clean occasionally with a mild soap solution. DO NOT use
abrasive cleaners, ammonia or solvents. Never subject your filter to freezing.
Under normal operating conditions the effective life of the filter media is approximately three (3) years, after which, taste
and odor problems may return. When this occurs, contact your dealer for a replacement media bed.
Under normal operating conditions the media should never need to be replaced. If you experience pressure loss and
cannot correct it with a manual regeneration, your media bed may need replacing - contact your dealer.