
5900-BT Greensand Filter Installation & Maintenance Guide
Table of Contents
Packing List ............................................................................................................................................................ 2
How Your Greensand Filter Works ........................................................................................................................ 2
System Installation Overview................................................................................................................................ 3
Pre-Installation ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
Best Practices for Piping & Drain Installation........................................................................................................ 4
Fig 3 Greensand Iron Filter Piping for Well Water Systems .................................................................................. 5
Installation Steps Overview................................................................................................................................... 6
Add the Filter Media and Install 5900-BT Backwash Valve on Tank ..................................................................... 8
Attach the Bypass................................................................................................................................................ 10
Pot Perm Tank Set Up.......................................................................................................................................... 11
Next: Program Your Valve ................................................................................................................................... 12
See Historical Data and Real Time Flow Rate...................................................................................................... 14
Start Up Your Greensand Filter System............................................................................................................... 14
Installing and Using the Optional Legacy View App ............................................................................................ 16
Battery Back-up (9 Volt Battery Required).......................................................................................................... 19
How to Start A Manual Backwash ....................................................................................................................... 19
When to Add Potassium Permanganate ............................................................................................................. 19
Troubleshooting Section ..................................................................................................................................... 20
Cleaning or Replacing the Piston, Seals & Spacers.............................................................................................. 21
Error Codes.......................................................................................................................................................... 22
Problems with Pressure Loss or Reduced Flow ................................................................................................... 23
Replacing the Greensand Filter Media ................................................................................................................ 23
Permanganate Tank Not Filling with Permanganate Solution ............................................................................ 26
Problem / Symptom Troubleshooting Chart ....................................................................................................... 27
5900-BT Powerhead Exploded View and Parts List............................................................................................. 29
5900-BT Control Valve Body................................................................................................................................ 30
5900-BT Control Valve Body Parts List ................................................................................................................ 31
Water Filters Limited Warranty........................................................................................................................... 32
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