Water Depot ECONO Series User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
FOR ALL BACKWASHABLE FILTER SYSTEMS
THIS MANUAL IS TO BE LEFT WITH THE OWNER OF THE EQUIPMENT FOR REFERENCE AND PURPOSES AND
TECHNICAL GUIDANCE. IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT QUALIFIED DEALER SERVICE PERSONNEL
BE CONTACTED IN THE EVENT OF AN UNKNOWN INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE OR APPARENT PRODUCT
MALFUNCTION. AN ANNUAL PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION BY A WATER DEPOT
PROFESSIONAL IS RECOMMENDED TO ENSURE TROUBLE-FREE AND CONTINUOUS OPERATION.
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Table of Content
Table of Content .........................................................................................2
Introduction.................................................................................................3
Specifications..............................................................................................3
Instructions..................................................................................................4
Installation Fitting Assemblies.....................................................................5
Bypass Valve Operation..............................................................................5
Consumer Valve Programming Set-up........................................................7
Backwashable Filter System Setup.............................................................8
Backwashable Filter Setting Options.........................................................10
Econo Control Valve Function and Cycles of Operation............................12
Backwashable Filter System Setup...........................................................13
User Displays............................................................................................15
Troubleshooting Guide..............................................................................16
Water Depot
92 Commerce Park Drive, Unit 2
Barrie, ON
L4N 8W8
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Introduction
This manual is about a control valve to be used on Backwashable Filters. The manual is designed to aid water
treatment equipment manufacturers in the selection of the various control valve options. Information in this manual is
different than what is needed for installation and servicing of a particular water treatment system. This manual is not
intended to be used as a manual for a complete filter. Certain parts of the manual will serve as aids to manufacturers
in the writing and layout of the manuals for installers and service personnel.
Specifications
ECONO SERIES BACKWASHABLE FILTERS –
1500 ELECTRONIC TIMER
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
WD BTC1 1.0 cu. ft. carbon
WD BTC2 2.0 cu. ft. carbon
WD BTMC1 1.0 cu. ft. multimedia and other medias
* ALL LISTED BACKWASHABLE FILTERS INCLUDE VALVE, CONTACT TANK,
GRAVEL UNDERBEDDING, 1.05" DISTRIBUTOR, TOP DISTRIBUTOR, BYPASS
VALVE, ADAPTOR KIT, SERIES 1500 CONTRO VALVE AND MEDIA
SPECIFICATIONS
BTC1
BTC2
BTMC1
MINERAL TANK SIZE
10" x 44"
12" x 52"
10" x 44"
MEDIA CU. FT
1.0 cu. ft.
2.0 cu. ft.
1.0 cu. ft.
OPERATING PRESSURE
40-100 PSI
40-100 PSI
40-100 PSI
OPERATING TEMPERATU
40°-120°F
40°-120°F
40°-120°F
PIPE SIZE
1"
1"
1"
SHIPPING WEIGHT
100 lbs
160 lbs
100 lbs
SERVICE FLOW RATE
4 US GPM
5 US GPM
4 US GPM
PLATINUM SERIES BACKWASHABLE FILTERS –
5000 ELECTRONIC TIMER
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
WD BTCP1 1.0 cu. ft. carbon
WD BTCP2 2.0 cu. ft. carbon
WD BTMCP1 1.0 cu. ft. multimedia and other medias
*ALL LISTED BACKWASHABLE FILTERS INCLUDE CHROME SWEAT JACKETS,
VALVE, TANK, GRAVEL UNDERBEDDING, 1.05" DISTRIBUTOR, TOP DISTRIBUTOR,
BYPASS VALVE, ADAPTOR KIT, SERIES 5000 CONTROL VALVE, BIRM, CARBON,
CACITE, GREENSAND, NEXTSAND MEDIAS
SPECIFICATION
BTCP1
BTCP2
BTCP1
MINERAL TANK SIZE
10" x 44"
12" x 52"
10" x 44"
MEDIA CU. FT. BIRM
1.0 cu. ft.
2.0 cu. ft.
1.0 cu. ft.
OPERATING PRESSURE
40-100 PSI
40-100 PSI
40-100 PSI
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
40°-120°F
40°-120°F
40°-120°F
PIPE SIZE
1"
1"
1"
SHIPPING WEIGHT
100 lbs
160 lbs
100 lbs
SERVICE FLOW RATE
4 US GPM
6 US GPM
4 US GPM
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Instructions
The control valve, fittings and/or bypass are designed to accommodate minor plumbing misalignments but
are not designed to support the weight of a system or the plumbing.
Do not use Vaseline, oils, other hydrocarbon lubricants or spray silicone anywhere. A silicon lubricant
may be used on black o-rings but is not necessary. Avoid any type of lubricants, including silicone, on
red or clear lip seals.
The nuts and caps are designed to be unscrewed or tightened by hand or with the special plastic wrench.
If necessary a pliers can be used to unscrew the nut or cap. Do not use a pipe wrench to tighten or
loosen nuts or caps. Do not place screwdriver in slots on caps and/or tap with a hammer.
Do not use pipe dope or other sealant on threads. Teflon tape must be used on the threads of the 1” NPT
elbow or the ¼” NPT connection and on the threads for the drain line connection. Teflon tape is not
necessary on the nut connection or caps because of o-ring seals.
After completing any valve maintenance involving the drive assembly or the drive cap assembly and
pistons, press and hold NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3 seconds or unplug power source jack from the
printed circuit board (black wire) and plug back in. This resets the electronics and establishes the service
piston position. The display should flash all wording, then flash the software version (e.g. 154) and then
reset the valve to the service position.
All plumbing should be done in accordance with local plumbing codes. The pipe size for the drain line
should be a minimum of ½”.Backwash flow rates in excess of 7 gpm or length in excess of 20 feet require
¾” drain line.
Solder joints near the drain must be done prior to connecting the drain line flow control fitting. Leave at
least 6” between the drain line control fitting and solder joints when soldering pipes that are connected on
the drain line control fitting. Failure to do this could cause interior damage to the drain line flow control
fitting.
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 primer and solvent cement on any part of the o-rings,
split rings, and bypass valve or control valve.
Plug into an electrical outlet. Note: All electrical connections must be connected according to local codes.
(Be certain the outlet is uninterrupted.)
Install grounding strap on metal pipes, one end on inlet (copper) and other end to outlet (copper).
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Installation Fitting Assemblies
The installation fittings connect to the control valve or the bypass valve using nuts that only require hand
tightening. Hand tighten nut connections between control valve and installation fittings, control valve and
bypass valve, and bypass valve and installation fittings allow for easy serviceability. Do not use a pipe
wrench to tighten nuts on installation fittings. Hand tighten only.
Split ring retainer design holds the nut on and allows load to be spread over the entire nut surface area
reducing the chance for leakage. The split ring design, incorporated into the installation fittings allows
approximately 2 degrees off axis alignment to the plumbing system. The installation fittings are designed
to accommodate minor plumbing misalignments but are not designed to support the weight of a system of
the plumbing.
When assembling the installation fitting package, 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 primer and solvent cement on any part of the o-rings. Split rings, bypass
valve or control valve. Solvent cements and primers should be used in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
Slip the nut onto the fitting first, then the split ring second and the o-ring last. HAND TIGHTEN THE NUT.
If the fitting is leaking, tightening the nut will not stop the leak. Remove the nut, remove the fitting, and
check for damage or misalignment of the o-ring.
Do not use pipe dope or other sealant on threads. Teflon tape must be used on the threads of the 1" NPT
elbow and the ¼" NPT connection and on the threads for the drain line connection. Teflon tape is not
necessary on the nut connection or caps because of the o-ring seals.
Bypass Valve See page 6 for diagram and operation layout
The bypass valve easily connects to the control valve body using nuts that only require hand tightening.
Hand tighten nut connections between control valve and fittings, control valve and bypass valve, and
bypass valve and installation fittings allow for easy serviceability. The split ring retainer design holds the
nut on and allows load to be spread over the entire nut surface area reducing the chance for leakage. The
split ring design, incorporated into the bypass, allows approximately 2 degrees off axis alignment to the
plumbing system. The bypass is designed to accommodate minor plumbing misalignments but is not
designed to support the weight of a system of the plumbing.
Avoid getting primer and solvent cements on any part of the o-rings or split rings, bypass valve or control
valve. Do not use pipe dope or other sealant on threads. Teflon tape is not necessary on the caps
because of o-rings seals.
Do not use Vaseline, oils, or other unacceptable lubricants on o-rings. A silicon lubricant may be used on
black o-rings. All seals are self-lubricating E.PPM. for long life lubricating qualities.
Note: Quick connect 1" nut will fit around a ¾ " copper elbow. (for ease of installation)
Bypass Valve Operation
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