Franklin Water Treatment SBF1 Series Quick start guide

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12630 US Highway 33 N
Churubusco, IN 46723
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SBF1 Series
Backwashing Filter System
Installation Instructions and Owner’s Manual

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Pre-installation Instructions
Page 2
Media Types
Page 2
General Installation
Page 4
Bypass Valve
Page 5
Installation Instructions
Page 6
General Operation
Page 10
Maintenance
Page 11
Troubleshooting Guide
Page 13
Specifications
Page 16
Component Parts Breakdown
Page 17
Component Parts List
Page 18
Control Valve Breakdown
Page 19
Control Valve Parts List
Page 20
Installation Fittings
Page 21
Ten Year Limited Warranty
Page 24
Table of Contents

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Description of the backwashing filter
The SBF1 system includes a filtration tank (with gravel and distributor) and a backwashing control valve with
bypass. Filtration media for use with the SBF1 system is purchased separately and selected from the following
types:
PART
MEDIA
VOLUME
PACKAGE
SHIP.
WT.
NUMBER
TYPE / APPLICATION
(CU. FT.)
(LBS.)
A10
ACTIVATED CARBON
TASTE & ODOR REDUCTION
1.00
BAG
29
A05P
0.50
PAIL
14
ACC10
CATALYTIC CARBON
CHLORAMINE REDUCTION
1.00
BAG
29
ACC05P
0.50
PAIL
14
B10
BIRM
REDUCTION OF IRON AND
MANGANESE
1.00
BAG
41
B05P
0.50
PAIL
20
C05P
CALCITE
SELF LIMITING ACID
NEUTRALIZER
0.50
PAIL
45
FA10
FILTER –AG
SUSPENDED SOLIDS
REDUCTION
1.00
BAG
24
FA05P
0.50
PAIL
12
N05
NEUTRALIZER
ACID NEUTRALIZER
0.50
PAIL
43
QFS05P
QUARTZ FILTER SAND
0.50
PAIL
51
(.45mm x .55mm)
SEDIMENT REDUCTION
(Higher BW flow rate required!)
Z05P
Zeolite
SUSPENDED SOLIDS &
SEDIMENT REDUCTION
(Higher BW flow rate required!)
0.50
PAIL
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Successful Application
Any filter media may have specific limitations and/or requirements for successful application. A water sample
should be submitted to Franklin Water Treatment for analysis and recommendation by technical service.
Time of Backwash
Periodically the control valve will go through a backwash cycle. This cycle is factory preset to 12:00 A.M.
flushing the accumulated sediment and/or precipitant to the drain. After the backwashing process the unit is
now prepared for the next period of service.
Pre-installation Instructions

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Water Supply
This filter will function properly when the water supply is furnished by a jet pump, submersible pump, variable
speed (constant pressure) pump or community water supply. As with all other filter systems, however, it is
imperative that the well pump provides enough flow rate for the filter to adequately backwash. In order to
ensure sufficient backwash flow rate the following pumping rate test should be performed prior to installing the
SBF1.
1. Make certain no water is being drawn in the house.
2. Open spigot nearest pressure tank.
3. When well pump starts, close spigot and measure time (in seconds) to refillpressure tank (well pump
turns back off). This is Cycle Time.
4. Using a container of known volume, draw water from pressure tank and measure how many gallons
until the pump turns back on again. This is Draw Down.
5. Calculate pumping rate by dividing draw down by cycle time and multiplying by 60.
Draw Down (gallons)
X
60
=
Pumping Rate (gallons per minute)
Cycle Time (seconds)
Example: Draw down is 8 gallons
Cycle time is 65 seconds
Location Considerations
The proper location to install the SBF1 will ensure optimum filter performance and satisfactory water quality.
The following factors should be considered in selecting the location of this system.
1. The SBF1 must be installed after the pressure tank (private well system only).
2. The system should be installed as close as possible (preferably within 15’) to an adequate floor or
laundry drain capable of handling the backwash cycle volume and flow rate (refer to unit
specifications). An air gap should be provided between the SBF1 drain line and plumbing drain.
3. All water conditioning equipment should be installed at least 10’ prior to the water heater. Water
temperatures exceeding 100°F can damage the internal components of the control valve and filter
tank. An expansion tank may need to be installed in the line to the water heater in order to allow for
thermal expansion and comply with local plumbing codes.
4. Water pressure must not exceed the range of 25 - 100 psi.
5. The system must not be subject to freezing temperatures.
6. The control valve requires 115/120 V, 60 Hz electricity from an outlet that is not wired to a switch.
7. Never install a cartridge type filter prior to the SBF1. Any cartridge or in-line filter (if desired) may
be installed after the SBF1 system. This will prevent restricting the water flow and pressure
available for backwash.
8. Appliances requiring extended periods of continuous or high flow water use (i.e. geothermal heat
pumps, swimming pools, lawn irrigation, outside hose bibs, etc.) should bypass the filter.
8 gallons
X
60
=
7.4 gpm (gallons per minute)
65 seconds
Pre-installation Instructions (cont.)

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GENERAL INSTALLATION & SERVICE WARNINGS
The water conditioner is not designed to support the weight of plumbing.
Do not use Vaseline, oils, other hydrocarbon lubricants or spray silicone anywhere. A silicone lubricant may be
used on black “O” Rings. This will allow ease of installation and decrease chance of rolling from the bypass and
tank connections. Avoid any type of lubricants, including silicone, on red or clear lip seals.
Do not use pipe dope or other sealants on threads. Teflon®tape must be used on the threads of the drain line
connection. Teflon®tape is not used on any connection where “O” Ring seals are used
The nuts and caps are designed to be unscrewed or tightened by hand or with the special plastic Service
Wrench, (CV3193, not included). If necessary, pliers can be used to unscrew the nut or cap. Do not use a pipe
wrench to tighten nuts or caps. Do not place screwdriver in slots on caps and/or tap with a hammer.
NOTE: If the plumbing system is used as the ground leg of the electric supply, continuity should be maintained
by installing ground straps around any non-conductive plastic piping or bypass used in the installation.
Make sure the filter is not installed backwards. The filter will not function properly if installed backwards and filter
media may be forced into the water lines. Arrows molded into the valve body and red handles of the bypass
indicate the direction of flow.
Typical Installation
Water Heater
UntreatedWater
UntreatedWater for
geothermal heat pumps,
swimming pools, lawn
irrigation, hosebibs etc.
FIGURE 1: Typical Installation
Filtered Hard Water
SBF1BWFilter
Softener
Brine
Tank
PressureTank
Tank
Treated Water
GroundingStrap
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The bypass valve is used to isolate the control valve from the plumbing system's water pressure in order to
perform controlvalve repairs or maintenance. The1" fullflow bypass valve incorporates four positions including
a diagnostic position that allows a service technician to have pressure to test a system while providing untreated
bypass water to the building. Be sure to install bypass valve onto main control valve, before beginning plumbing
or make provisions in the plumbing system for a bypass. The bypass body and rotors are glass filled Noryl®
and the nuts and caps are glass filled polypropylene. All seals are self-lubricating EPDM to help prevent valve
seizing after long periods of non-use. Internal "O" Rings can easily be replaced if service is required. The
bypass consists of two interchangeableplug valves that areoperated independently by redarrow shaped
handles. The handles identify the direction of flow. The plug valves enable the bypass valve to operate in four
positions.
1. Normal Operation Position: The inlet and outlet handles point in the direction of flow
indicated by the engraved arrows on the control valve. Water flows through the control
valve for normal operation of a water softener or filter. During the regeneration cycle this
position provides regeneration water to the unit, while also providing untreated water to
the distribution system (Fig. 2).
2. Bypass Position: The inlet and outlet handles point to the center of the bypass. The
system is isolated from the water pressure in the plumbing system. Untreated water is
supplied to the building (Fig. 3).
3. Diagnostic Position: The inlet handle points toward the control valve and the outlet
handle points to the center of bypass valve. Untreated supply water is allowed to flow to
the system and to the building, while not allowing water to exit from the system to the
building (Fig. 4) .This allows the service technician to draw brine and perform other tests
without the test water going to the building.
NOTE: The system must be run through a rinse cycle before returning the bypass valve
to the normal position.
4. Shut Off Position: The inlet handle points to the center of the bypass valve and the outlet
handle points away from the control valve. The water is shut off to the building. The water
treatment system will depressurize upon opening a tap in the building. A negative pressure
in the building combined with the unit being in regeneration could cause a siphoning
of brine into the building. If water is available on the outlet side of the unit it is an
indication of water bypassing the system (Fig. 5)
Figure 2 - Service
Figure 3 - Bypass
Figure 4 - Diagnostic
Figure 5 –Shut Off
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STEP 1: Unpack filter unit, making sure to remove entire contents of the shipping container prior to
disposal.
STEP 2: With the filter unit in the upright position, remove the control valve from the mineral tank being
careful to not pull the distributor out of the gravel at the bottom of the tank. If the filter model has
a “-DH” suffix, do not remove the control valve. Just remove the tank dome hole plug.
STEP 3: If the control valve was removed, cover the top of the distributor tube with the included red cap and,
using the included blue media funnel, pour filter media(s) (purchased separately) into the
mineral tank. If using multiple filter media types, load in the order of heaviest (most dense) to
lightest (least dense). 12” – 14” of space MUST be left empty at the top of the mineral tank to allow
for media bed expansion during backwash and to prevent filter media from being discharged
through the drain line.
STEP 4: Use a garden hose or bucket to fill the media tank with water.
IMPORTANT: Carbon, Filter Ag, Zeolite and Birm must be soaked for at least 2 hours prior
to submitting it to full backwash flow rate to prevent loss of media to drain.
STEP 5: Clean mineral tank or dome hole threads to remove any filter media. If the control valve was
removed, remove red cap from distributor tube and reinstall control valve by threading it securely
onto the mineral tank. (O-ring seal: HAND TIGHTEN ONLY!) If model has a “-DH” suffix, thread
the dome hole plug back into the tank.
STEP 6: Shut off all water at main supply. On 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. SHUT OFFFUEL / ELECTRICAL SUPPLY TO WATER HEATER.
STEP 7: Plumb the water supply line to the unit's bypass valve inlet, located at the right rear as you face
the unit. There are a variety of installation fittings available. They are listed under Installation Fitting
Assemblies, pages 21-23. When assembling the installation fitting package (inlet and outlet),
connect the fitting to the plumbing system first and then attach the nut, split ring, and "O" Ring. Heat
from soldering or solvent cements may damage the nut, split ring, or "O" Ring. Solder joints should
be cool and solvent cements should be set before installing the nut, split ring, and "O" Ring. Avoid
getting solder flux, primer, and solvent cement on any part of the "O" Rings, split rings, bypass
valve, or control valve. If the building's electrical system is grounded to the plumbing, install a copper
grounding strap from the inlet to the outlet pipe. Plumbing must be done in accordance with all
applicable local codes. MAKE CERTAIN WATER ENTERS THROUGH INLET AND
DISCHARGES THROUGH OUTLET.
STEP 8: Apply thread tape to DLFC Assembly. Remove drain line flow control (DLFC) retainer clip
(Figure 6, Page 7) and remove the DLFC assembly from the valve body, (Figure 6, Page 7). Apply
thread tape to threads. Slide drain fitting compression nut onto provided drain tubing and place the
tube insertinside the end of the tubing. Insert tubing end with insert into drain elbow and tighten the
compression nut onto the thread taped elbow. Reinsert DLFC assembly into the valve body,
makingcertain itis FULLY inserted before replacing the retaining clip.
STEP 9: Install drain line. Use the provided ½” I.D. polyethylene tubing (DO NOT USE FLEXIBLE VINYL
TUBING!) to run drain line from control valve DLFC fitting (Figure 6, Page 7) to floor drain or sump
pit capable of handling the backwash rate of the filter (refer to specifications and flow rate on page
16) or discard the compression fitting and use 3/4" NPT fitting to connect a rigid pipe drain line
(recommended). If backwash flow rate is greater than 7.5 gpm, use ¾” FNPT connector with rigid
drain line. There must be an air gap at the end of the drain line to prevent siphoning of wastewater.
Length of drain line should be 15’ or less. AVOID OVERHEAD DRAINS.
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STEP 10: With the bypass valve handles in the bypass position (Figure 3, Page 5), turn on water
supply. Turn the inlet bypass valve handle to the diagnostic position (Figure 4, Page 5) and
allow the filter to pressurize. NOTE: the INLET and OUTLET knobs turn clockwise to close the
port to the filter and counter-clockwise to open the portto the filter. Check for leaks and correct
as needed. Return the inlet bypass valve handle to the bypass position.
STEP 11: Program control valve. Plug the transformer of the control valve into an uninterrupted
electrical outlet (not wired to a switch) and use the buttons on the front of the control valve to
adjust the initial settings.
A) SET THE TIME OF DAY
1. Press the “CLOCK” button
a. The upper left of the display will show “TIME SET HOUR”
b. The hour will flash
2. Press the “UP”or “DOWN”buttons (triangle pointing up or down) until the correct
combination of hour and “AM” or “P M” is reached to match the current time.
3. Press the “NEXT” button
a. The upper left of the display will show “TIME SET MINUTES”
b. The minutes will flash
FIGURE 6: Top View of Control Valve
Installation Instructions (cont.)
Meter
Union
Nut
Refill Port Plug
Control
Valve
Cover
Drain Elbow 3/4” MNPT
with Compression Nut
3/4” FNPT & Tube Insert
for 5/8” OD Drain Tube
(Retainer Clip not shown)
Refill Port
Retainer Clip

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4. Press the “UP”or “DOWN”buttons until the minutes match the current time.
5. Press the “NEXT” button to return to the main display
B) Enter Programming: Press “NEXT” and “UP”(triangle pointing up) buttons
simultaneously for 3 seconds.
1. Days Between Regeneration:
a. The upper left of the display will show “DAYS BETWEEN REGEN SET”
b. A number will flash (default 3)
2. Using the “UP”or “DOWN”(triangle pointing up or down) buttons, set the number
of days (default 3, recommended) between regenerations.
3. Regeneration Time: Press the “NEXT” button
a. The upper left of the display will show “REGEN TIME HOUR SET”
b. The hour will flash
4. Regeneration Hour: Using the “UP”or “DOWN”buttons, set the combination of
hour of day and “AM” or “PM”.Make sure the filter is not regenerating at the
same time with any other water treatment equipment.
5. Press the “NEXT” button
a. The upper left of the display will show “REGEN TIME MINUTES SET”
b. The minutes will flash
6. Regeneration Minutes: Using the “UP”or “DOWN”buttons, set the minutes
portion of the time when regeneration should occur.
7. Exit Programming: Press the “NEXT” button to return to the main display
STEP 12: Initiate Manual Regeneration (Backwash Cycle): With the bypass valve in the bypass
position, press and hold the “REGEN” button 3 seconds or until the word “BACKWASH”
appears in the upper left of the display. The drive motor will run briefly and count-down timer
will appear in the lower right the display. There may be an audible release of pressure to the
drain.
IMPORTANT: Carbon, Filter Ag, Zeolite and Birm must be soaked for at least 2 hours
prior to submitting it to full backwash flow rate to prevent loss of media to drain.
STEP 13: Unplug the valve transformer from the electrical outlet to keep the SBF1 in backwash for
an extended time to purge any air and remove media “fines” (very small particles of media).
STEP 14: Slowly turn the INLET knob of the bypass, counter-clockwise, to a point approximately 1/3 of
the way between “Bypass” and “Service” positions (Figure 2, Page 5) or until the remaining air
is released from the tank.
STEP 15: Once the air is purged, gradually turn the INLET knob of the bypass valve counter-clockwise
until it is fully in “Service” position (Figure 2, Page 5). Then turn the OUTLET knob of the
bypass valve counter-clockwise until it is fully in the “Service” position (Figure 2, Page 5). and
leave the control valve in “Backwash” position for at least 10 minutes or until water
flowing from the drain line runs clear; whichever is longer.
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STEP 16: Rinse Cycle: Plug the valve transformer into the electrical outlet. Press the “REGEN”
button to advance the control valve to the “RINSE” cycle. Another count-down timer will
appear in the time-of-day position, “RINSE” will be shown in the upper left of the display.
STEP 17: Exit Manual Regeneration: Allow the rinse cycle to complete and the filter will return to
service mode automatically.
STEP 18: TURN ON FUEL / ELECTRICAL SUPPLY TO WATER HEATER.
RECOMMENDED: Retain the red distributor cap (if included) and blue media funnel for future replenishment of
filter media.
NOTE: If the SBF1 filter is loaded with any self-sacrificing media like Calcite or Neutralizer, mark the
media level on the side of the tank by shining a bright light through the tank to see its level. Replenish
the media in the mineral tank when the level drops by more than three inches.

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USER DISPLAYS
When the system is operating, one of several displays may be shown. Pressing NEXT will alternate between
the displays. One of the displays is the current time of day. The second display shows days to a regen/gallons
remaining. Days To A Regen is the number of days left before the system goes through a regeneration cycle.
Capacity remaining is the number of gallons that will be treated before the system goes through a regeneration
cycle. The third display is current flow in gal/min. The user can scroll between the displays as desired by
pushing NEXT or display will scroll automatically. When water is being treated (i.e. water is flowing through the
system) the word "GPM" flashes on left side of display when other than flow rate is displayed. User screens will
continuously scroll, switching views every 3 seconds. If the screens are manually scrolled, this screen will
remain constant for 5 minutes then continue to scroll. The conditional screens will take precedence over the
scrolling and the conditional conditions will apply. To manually reduce capacity, press down button while
capacity remaining or days to a regen is displayed.
MANUAL REGENERATION
Sometimes there is a need to regenerate the system sooner than when the system calls for it, usually referred
to as manual regeneration. There may be a period of heavy water usage because of guests or a heavy laundry
day. To initiate a manual regeneration at the preset delayed regeneration time, press and release “REGEN”.
The words “REGEN TODAY” will flash in left corner of display as it scrolls through displays to indicate that the
system will regenerate at the preset delayed regeneration time. If you pressed the “REGEN” button in error,
pressing the button again will cancel the request. To initiate a manual regeneration immediately, press and hold
the “REGEN” button for five seconds. The system will begin to regenerate immediately. The request cannot be
cancelled. You must cycle all the way through the cycles to make it stop. PLEASE NOTE: This will reset the
meter. Note: If the salt tank does not contain salt, fill with salt and wait at least two hours before regenerating. If
two regenerations are desired within 24 hour period, press /release REGEN button. REGEN TODAY will flash
on screen. Press and hold REGEN button until valve initiates an immediate regeneration.
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1) If your unit contains activated carbon, you should replace the carbon and gravel underbed at least
every three years. Replacement may be required sooner if the taste and odor being removed begins to
reappear in the treated water or you experience increasing pressure drop that is not resolved by
increasing the frequency of backwashing.
2) Filter Ag, Zeolite and Filter Sand will last indefinitely. It may be necessary to replace them if you
experience increasing pressure drop that is not resolved by increasing the frequency of backwashing or
if water quality diminishes due to contaminant bleed through.
3) Neutralizer media or calcite will need replenished regularly in low pH water. Mark the side of the
mineral tank at installation so the drop in media level may be monitored by shining a bright light behind
the mineral tank. Add media if the level has dropped by more than three inches.
4) Birm should be replaced when iron reappears in the treated water and backwashing does not improve
the water quality.
TO REPLENISH OR REBED MEDIA:
1) Pressure must be relieved on the system by placing the Bypass Valve in the “Bypass” position (Figure 3,
Page 5) and initiating a manual regeneration (section 3, page 10).
2) Unplug the Control Valve fromthe electrical outlet to preventit from advancing automatically.
3) If the model number has a “-DH” suffix and you are only adding media to replenish what has been
used up, unscrew the Dome Hole Plug from the tank and skip to step 6. Otherwise, disconnect the
Control Valve from the Bypass Valve.
4) Disconnect the Drain Line from the Control Valve.
5) Unscrew Control Valve from Mineral Tank (IF REBEDDING ONLY! Remove the distributor).
6) Siphon water from Mineral Tank (IF REBEDDING ONLY! Remove existing media and gravel).
7) (IF REBEDDING ONLY! Rinse Mineral Tank and replace distributor, making certain that the
distributor basket sits in the center of the tank bottom.)
8) If the control valve was removed in step 5, cover the top ofthe distributor tube to prevent media entering the
tube during filling. Using a funnel, pour filter media(s) into the mineral tank. (IF REBEDDING ONLY! Begin
loading the tank with the gravel underbed. Filling the Mineral Tank 1/3 with water before loading
gravel will cushion the fall and ensure even distribution of the gravel and media. If using multiple
filter media types, load in the order of heaviest {most dense} to lightest {least dense}.) At least 14” of
space MUST be left empty at the top of the mineral tank to allow for media bed expansion during backwash
and to prevent filter media from being discharged through the drain line.
9) Use a garden hose or bucket to fill the media tank with water.
10) Clean mineral tank or dome hole threads to remove any filter media. If the control valve was removed,
remove red cap from distributor tube and reinstall control valve by threading it securely onto the mineral
tank. (O-ring seal: HAND TIGHTEN ONLY!) If model has a “-DH” suffix, thread the dome hole plug
back into the tank. (O-ring seal: HAND TIGHTEN ONLY!)
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11) Attach bypass valve to control valve body if it was detached from the control valve in step 3.
12) Reattach Drain Line to Control Valve (Figure 6, Page 6) if it was detached in step 4.
13) IMPORTANT! Activated Carbon, Filter Ag, Zeolite and Birm must be soaked for at least 2 hours
prior to submitting it to full backwash flow rate to prevent loss of media to drain.
14) Gradually turn the INLET side knob of the bypass valve counter-clockwise approximately 1/3 way to the
“Service” position (Figure 2, Page 5) allowing air to release slowly. Check for leaks and correct as
needed. Any air trapped in the media bed should begin purging to the drain and water should begin
flowing to the drain.
15) Once the air is purged, gradually turn the INLET knob of the bypass valve counter-clockwise until it is
fully in “Service” position (Figure 2, Page 5). Then turn the OUTLET knob of the bypass valve counter-
clockwise until it is fully in the “Service” position (Figure 2, Page 5). and leave the control valve in
“Backwash” position for at least 10 minutes or until water flowing from the drain line runs clear;
whichever is longer.
16) Plug the transformer into the electrical outlet. Press the “REGEN” button to advance the control valve
to the “RINSE” cycle. Another count-down timer will appear in the time-of-day position, “RINSE” will be
shown in the lower middle of the display and “REGEN” appears in the middle left of the display. Allow
the rinse cycle to complete and the filter will return to service mode automatically.
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PROBLEM
CAUSES
SOLUTIONS
Excessive pressure drop
through filter
A) Filter not
backwashing
B) Filter not
backwashing
frequently enough
for water condition
C) Filter bed loaded
with sand
D) “Cementing” or
“Channeling”
E) Drain Line restricted
F) Top Screen Fouled
G) Control Valve
plugged with debris
1) Check if display is blank, see “Blank
Display” section of Page 14.
2) Check if display has an error
message, see “Error Code” section of
Page 15.
3) Verify drive motor is connected to
circuit board connector J1 (labeled
“MOTOR”) and is not faulty
4) Ensure uninterrupted power supply
5) Increase Backwash frequency
6) Verify sediment being removed is less
dense than the filter media and install
a “Spin-Down” type sediment filter
ahead of the SBF1 to remove well
sand
7) Verify adequate pumping rate for
backwash
8) Probe media bed to check for
“Cementing”
9) Check drain line for restriction: frozen,
plugged, kinked, exceeds 15’,
overhead installation, flexible drain
line, drain line diameter too small
10) Clean top screen
11) Disassemble and clean control valve
Contaminant not being
properly removed
A) Leaking bypass
valve
B) Internal valve leak
C) Distributor tube not
seated properly in
control valve
D) Water usage flow
rate exceeds filter
specifications
1) Verify bypass valve is in service
position
2) Replace piston and seal assemblies
3) Verify distributor tube seated securely
in control valve body
4) Verify actual water usage flow rates
against system specifications
5) Increase length of backwash and rinse
cycles
Neutralizer media raises
pH too high
A) Filter is brand new
B) Wrong media used
1) Turn bypass valve very slightly to the
“Bypass” position allowing a small
amount of untreated water to bleed
into the treated water (only if iron < 0.3
ppm, otherwise staining will occur)
2) Rebed the unit with a less aggressive
media
Neutralizer media fails to
raise pH sufficiently
A) Water usage flow
rate is too high to
provide adequate
contact time
B) Media bed is
“Cemented” or
“Channeled”
1) Verify actual water usage flow rates
against system specifications
2) Verify adequate pumping rate for
backwash
3) Check drain line for restriction: frozen,
plugged, kinked, exceeds 15’,
overhead installation, flexible drain
line, drain line diameter too small
Birm Filter fails to remove
iron
A) pH too low
B) Dissolved oxygen
level too low
1) pH of untreated water must be 6.8 or
higher –adjust with proper equipment
such as soda ash injection system
2) Aerator may be installed prior to the
filter
Troubleshooting

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PROBLEM
CAUSES
SOLUTIONS
Loss of media
to drain
A) Air in system
B) Insufficient soak
time before first
backwash after
installing media
1) Ensure wellsystem has proper air
elimination control
2) Check media leveland adjust if
necessary
Media in service lines
A) Unit is installed
backwards
B) Distributor basket
is broken
C) Insufficient gravel
under bed
1) Re-plumb the water lines so that the
supply side of the line is connected to
the inlet of the bypass and the service
side is connected to the outlet.
2) Replace distributor.
3) Add gravel to tank, manually
backwash
Howling or whistling noise
during regeneration
A) Inadequate drain
line diameter or
drain line restricted
1) Reconfigureor replace drain line
Continuous flow of water
to drain
A) Loss of electrical
power during
regeneration
B) Debris in control
valve
C) Internal leak in
control valve
1) Ensure electrical outlet is functioning
2) Disassemble and clean control valve
3) Replace seals and/or piston
Filter backwashes at
wrong time of day
A) Clock is not set
properly
B) Power outage
C) Incorrect control
valve programming
1) Reset the clock (page 8)
2) Verify control valve programming
(page 8)
Display is blank
A) Control valve circuit
board needs reset
B) Transformer is
unpowered,
unplugged or
defective
C) Defective circuit
board
1) Hold “NEXT” and “REGEN” buttons
for 3 seconds
2) Remove battery, unplug power for 5
seconds, plug back in, replace dead
battery.
3) Verify transformer is plugged into an
electrical outlet that has power and
transformer cable (black, 4 pins) is
plugged into controlvalve connector
J4 (labeled “POWER”)
4) With transformer plugged into
electrical outlet, use a volt meter to
test the 2 outer pins (furthest left and
furthest right) of connector J4 on the
control valve circuit board. Should be
approximately 15 volts DC. Replace
transformer if defective.
5) Replace circuit board if needed
Troubleshooting (cont.)

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ERROR CODE:
CAUSES
SOLUTIONS
1001 –unable to
sense motor
movement
A) Drive motor not
inserted fully to
engage pinion or is
defective
B) Circuit board not
properly snapped
into drive bracket
C) Center reduction
gear reflector dirty
1) Re-insert motor, check for broken wires,
verify motor plugged intoconnector J1
(labeled “MOTOR”) on control valve circuit
board and reset control valve (hold “NEXT”
and “REGEN” buttons for 3 seconds)
2) Re-seat circuit board into drive bracket and
reset control valve
3) Clean reduction gear reflectors (page 19)
1002 –unexpected
motor stall
A) Obstruction in
control valve
B) Main drive gear too
tight
C) Improper voltage
delivered to circuit
board
1) Remove piston and seal assemblies for
inspection and repair or replacement and
reset control valve (hold “NEXT” and
“REGEN” buttons for 3 seconds)
2) Loosen main drive gear and reset control
valve
3) Verify proper voltage is being supplied to
circuit board (see Solution 4 under “Display
is Blank” section, page 14)
1003 –motor ran too
long, cannot find next
cycle position
A) Motor failure during
regeneration
B) Obstruction in
control valve
C) Drive bracket not
snapped in place
properly
1) Re-insert motor, check for broken wires,
verify motor plugged intoconnector J1
(labeled “MOTOR”) on control valve circuit
board and reset control valve (hold “NEXT”
and “REGEN” buttons for 3 seconds)
2) Remove piston and seal assemblies for
inspection and repair or replacement and
reset control valve
3) Re-seat drive bracket assembly and reset
control valve
1004 –motor ran too
long, timed out trying
to reach home
position
A) Drive bracket not
snapped in place
properly
B) Center reduction
gear reflector dirty
1) Re-seat drive bracket assembly and reset
control valve (hold “NEXT” and “REGEN”
buttons for 3 seconds)
2) Clean reduction gear reflectors (page 19)
1006–MAV/SEPS/
NHBP/AUX MAV
motor ran too
long,looking for park
position
A) Control valve not
programmed for
ALT oFF
B) Obstruction in
control valve
1) Enter cycle programming leveland verify
second parameter is set to ALT oFF
2) Remove piston and seal assemblies for
inspection and repair or replacement and
reset control valve (hold “NEXT” and
“REGEN” buttons for 3 seconds)
1007–MAV/SEPS/
NHBP/AUX MAV
motor ran too short
looking for park
position
A) Control valve not
programmed for
ALT oFF
B) Obstruction in
control valve
1) Enter cycle programming leveland verify
second parameter is set to ALT oFF
2) Remove piston and seal assemblies for
inspection and repair or replacement and
reset control valve (hold “NEXT” and
“REGEN” buttons for 3 seconds)
Troubleshooting (cont.)

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Description
SBF1-1044
SBF1-1054
SBF1-1248
SBF1-1354
SBF1-1465
Filter Media Volume, cu. ft.
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
Gravel Underbed, lbs.
20
20
25
25
30
Operating Flow Rate, gpm
Continuous
@ 5 gpm/ft2of media surface area
3
3
4
5
5
Service
@ 10 gpm/ft2of media surface area
5
5
8
9
11
Peak
@ 18 gpm/ft2of media surface area
10
10
14
17
19
Backwash
@ 10 gpm/ft2of media surface area
NOTE: some medias may require
a higher BW rate (in parenthesis)
5.3
(7.5)
5.3
(9)
7.5
(11)
9
(13)
11
(15)
Water Usage
Gallons
(Gallons at higher BW flow)
85
(120)
85
(144)
120
(176)
144
(208)
176
(240)
Service Pipe Size, in.
Standard
1
1
1
1
1
Tank Diameter x Height, in.
10 x 44
10 x 54
12 x 48
13 x 54
14 x 65
Minimum Space Required, in.
Width
11
11
13
14
15
Depth
16
16
17
18
18
Height
52
62
56
62
74
Approximate Ship Wt., lbs.
62
68
68
73
85
(Media Not Included)
Factory default settings: Filter mode, P-Code 80, single 8 minute backwash, single 8 minute
rinse, 3 days between regeneration.
Add “-DH” suffix for dome hole tank models. IE SBF1-1248-DH
All models include: CV3007 –1” MNPT elbow adapters and QFNCR4-2 –¾” compression
fittings for PEX, CPVC and copper.
SPECIFICATIONS

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Component Parts Breakdown

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*Filter media sold seperately. Select appropriate media for water condition (page 2).
Ref #
Part
Number
Description
A
SBF1-1044-VLV-L-BP
Control valve, cover, 5.3 GPM DLFC, less bypass for model SBF1-1044 & “-DH”
SBF1-1054-VLV-L-BP
Control valve, cover, 5.3 GPM DLFC, less bypass for models SBF1-1054 & “-DH”
SBF1-1248-VLV-L-BP
Control valve, cover, 7.5 GPM DLFC, less bypass for model SBF1-1248 & “-DH”
SBF1-1354-VLV-L-BP
Control valve, cover, 9.0 GPM DLFC, less bypass for model SBF1-1354 & “-DH”
SBF1-1465-VLV-L-BP
Control valve, cover, 11.0 GPM DLFC, less bypass for model SBF1-1465 & “-DH”
B
D100S-48
Distributortube, 1" x 48" for models SBF1-1044, SBF1-1248 & “-DH”
D100S-54
Distributortube, 1" x 54" for models SBF1-1054, SBF1-1354 & “-DH”
D100S-65
Distributortube, 1" x 65" for modelSBF1-1465 & “-DH”
C
MTP1044N
10 x 44 mineral tank, natural, base, 2.5"top opening for model SBF1-1044
MTP1054N
10 x 54 mineral tank, natural, base, 2.5" top opening formodel SBF1-1054
MTP1248N
12 x 48 mineral tank, natural, base, 2.5" top opening formodel SBF1-1248
MTP1354N
13 x 54 mineral tank, natural, base, 2.5" top opening formodel SBF1-1354
MTP1465N
14 x 65 mineral tank, natural, base, 2.5" top opening formodel SBF1-1465
MTP1044DOME
10 x 44 mineral tank, natural, base, 2.5"top opening for model SBF1-1044-DH
MTP1054DOME
10 x 54 mineral tank, natural, base, 2.5" top opening formodel SBF1-1054-DH
MTP1248DOME
12 x 48 mineral tank, natural, base, 2.5" top opening formodel SBF1-1248-DH
MTP1354DOME
13 x 54 mineral tank, natural, base, 2.5" top opening formodel SBF1-1354-DH
T14X65T4DH
14 x 65 mineral tank, natural, base, 4.0" top opening for model SBF1-1465-DH
(Requires C5148212 tank bushing adapter for 2.5” valve thread)
D*
A10
ActivatedCarbon, 1.00 cu. ft. bag
A05P
ActivatedCarbon, 0.50 cu. ft. pail
ACC10
Catalytic Carbon, 1.00 cu. ft. bag
ACC05P
Catalytic Carbon, 0.50 cu. ft. pail
B10
Birm, 1.00 cu. ft. bag
B05P
Birm, 0.50 cu. ft. pail
C05P
Calcite, 0.50 cu. ft. pail
FA10
FilterAg, 1.00 cu. ft. bag
FA05P
FilterAg, 0.50 cu. ft. pail
N05
Neutralizer, 0.50 cu. ft. pail
Z05P
Zeolite, 0.50 cu. ft. pail
QFS05P
Quartz FilterSand, 0.50 cu. ft. pail
E
QC20
1/4" x 1/8" Gravel, 20lb pail for models SBF1-1044, SBF1-1054 & “-DH”
qty 1.25 - QC20
1/4" x 1/8" Gravel, 20lb Pail for modelsSBF1-1248, SBF1354 & “-DH”
qty 1.5 - QC20
1/4" x 1/8" Gravel, 20lb Pail for modelsSBF1-1465 & “-DH”
F
CV3006
Bypass valve
Component Parts List

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Control Valve Breakdown