Instructions / Assembly

WaterBoss Filter Owner’s Manual 6/13/2012 17
Start-Up Procedures—900IF Iron Filter
Important
The WaterBoss
®
900IF Iron Filter is capable of treating a combination of undesirable constituents (iron,
manganese, and/or hydrogen sulfide) in water. Install, set up, and use the filter within the operating limits
outlined in this manual. Failure to comply with these specifications may decrease the effectiveness of the
backwash and cause control valve malfunction.
Water Testing—The 900IF Iron Filter, like any other appliance, requires correct installation and setting for
optimum performance. To ensure proper settings, you need to have a sample of your untreated water tested for
iron and pH. To find a facility to test your water sample, check your Yellow Pages under Water Analysis or
Water Testing or contact the company below to conduct a test for you.
WATERSCREEN
National Testing Laboratories, Inc.
1-800-458-3330 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST
A pH of seven or above is necessary for the appliance to function properly.
Step 1 Plug in the Transformer
A. Plug the transformer into an appropriate outlet.
B. Ensure that the outlet selected is NOT operated by an On/Off
switch.
Step 2 Add Water
A. Slowly fill the media tank until water flows steadily to service.
B. Once filled, turn off water and allow the appliance to sit for 10 minutes.
C. After 10 minutes, press and hold the Regenerate button until the controller indicates 01
(flashing). The regeneration cycle begins.
D. Wait for at least 30 seconds.
E. Unplug the transformer.
F. Allow the appliance to sit for 25 minutes.
G. Replug in the transformer.
H. Quickly advance through the regeneration cycle until the Home position is reached.
Step 3 Add Potassium Permanganate
A. Open the port lid and add 3 gallons (11 liters) of water.
B. Slowly add 3 lb (1.4 kg) of potassium permanganate (KMnO
4
). (P/N 97804).
Caution: Use care when handling potassium permanganate. Refer to the product label for
further operating and handling instructions.
C. Thoroughly mix with a clean wooden paint paddle. (Do NOT use plastic.) Stir the potassium
permanganate until the color is a dark walnut.
Note: Stir the potassium permanganate and water mixture every two weeks. If the water is a
pink color, add another 3 lb (1.4 kg) of potassium permanganate. Potassium permanganate
will last approximately three to six months.
D. Wait 15 minutes after adding potassium permanganate before starting the regeneration cycle.