Installation Instructions and Owner’s Manual AFS Series Iron Filter / Softener System Avid Water Systems 12630 US Highway 33 N Churubusco, IN 46723 Phone (260) 693-1972 Fax (260) 693-0602 www.avidwatersystems.com AFS Instruction Manual 020312.
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Preinstallation Instructions Description of the iron filter / softener system The AFS system includes a filtration tank, softener tank, brine tank, and a backwashing control valve. Incoming water flows into the control valve and is directed into the filtration tank. Exposure to the air in this tank will start oxidizing the iron and the filtration media will trap this iron. The water then flows through the back connector tube and into the softener tank where the water is then softened.
Water Supply Unlike other iron filters that do not use chemicals to oxidize the iron, the AFS iron filter portion does not require additional plumbing such as solenoid valves, pressure switches or pressure tanks. 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.
Preinstallation Instructions Cont. The manufacturer has set the water treatment unit’s sequence of cycles, cycle times, salt dose, exchange capacity and gallon capacity. The salt dose refill time has been preset.
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. 1) 2. Bypass Position: The inlet and outlet handles point to the center of the bypass.
INSTALLATION: GENERAL INSTALLATION & SERVICE WARNINGS The control valve, fittings and/or bypass are designed to accommodate minor plumbing misalignments. There is a small amount of “give” to properly connect the piping but the water softener 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.
Installation Instructions STEP 1: If media is already loaded in filter tank proceed to Step 4. Otherwise, use the fillport wrench provided to remove the fillport cap (Refer to Figure 2) by turning it counter-clockwise. STEP 2: DO NOT REMOVE THE WHITE FILLPORT SCREEN! Use the fill funnel provided and add the required amount of media (see unit specifications) to the filter tank. Do not overfill the tank.
Outlet to service Inlet from water supply STEP 6: Shut off water at main supply. Relieve pressure by opening nearest faucet. On private well systems, turn off power to pump and drain pressure tank. SHUT OFF POWER OR FUEL SUPPLY TO WATER HEATER. STEP 7: Cut main supply line as required to fit plumbing to inlet and outlet of bypass valve. DO NOT PLUMB INLET AND OUTLET BACKWARDS. Piping should support control valve in an upright position.
Programming Procedures for the AFS 1. Set Time of Day: Time of day should only need to be set after extended power outages or when daylight saving time begins or ends. If an extended power outage occurs, the time of day will flash on and off indicating that the time should be reset. STEP 1 -- Press SET CLOCK STEP 2 -- Current Time (hour): Set the hour of the day using 12. Press next to go to step 3. or buttons. AM/PM toggles after STEP 3 -- Current Time (minutes): Set the minutes using or buttons.
2. Programming cont’d: STEP 4 -- Regeneration Hour: The manufacturer has factory set 2:00 am as the default. This is the hour of day for regeneration and can be reset by using or buttons. “AM/PM” toggles after 12. The default time is 2:00 a.m. (recommended for a normal household). Press next to go to step 5. Press regen if you need to return to the previous step. STEP 5 -- Regeneration Minutes: Set the minutes using or buttons. Press next to exit Installer Settings.
Operating Displays for the AFS 1. General Operation: When the system is operating, one of the three displays may be shown. Pressing next will alternate between displays. One of the displays is always the current time of day. The second display shows the current treated water flow rate through the system in Gallons Per Minute (gpm). The third display shows the current volume remaining in Gallons. Capacity remaining is the gallons that will be treated before the system goes through a regeneration cycle.
Troubleshooting Guide for the AFS: PROBLEM 1 Timer does not display time of day 2 Timer does not display correct time of day 3 No softening display when water is flowing 4 5 ● ● ● ● ● Unit regenerates at wrong time of day "Error" followed by code # "Error" code 1001unable to recognize start of regeneration "Error" code 1002unexpected stall "Error" code 1003motor ran too long Timed out trying to reach next cycle position If other codes appear contact factory CAUSE A. transformer unplugged B.
PROBLEM 6 7 8 9 Valve stalled in regeneration Valve does not regenerate automatically when REGEN button is depressed Valve does not regenerate automatically but does when REGEN button is depressed Time of day flashes on and off CAUSE A. motor not operating B. no power at outlet C. defective transformer D. defective PC board E. broken drive gear or drive cap assembly F. broken piston retainer G. broken main or regenerant piston A. transformer unplugged B. no power at outlet C.
SPECIFICATIONS: UNIT MODEL NUMBER AFS1054 MEDIA VOLUME (ft3) 1.0 CAPACITY (grains) @Minimum Salt Setting (6#/ft3) 18,000 @Factory Salt Setting (9#/ft3) 21,000 3 @Maximum Salt Setting (15#/ft ) 32,000 SERVICE FLOW RATES (gpm) Continuous 3 Peak 10 PRESSURE LOSS (psi)1 @ Continuous Flow Rate 5 @ Peak Flow Rate 15 REGENERATION FLOW RATES (gpm) Backwash 7.5 Brine Draw and Slow Rinse 0.27 Rapid Rinse 7.
Component Parts Breakdown 12 A B C D 1 3 2 4 4 5 5 9 6 7 10 8 11 15
Component Parts List Ref # Part Number A B C D CV3105 CV3151 OX-7 CV3150 1 AFS1054 VLV ASSY W/BP 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 CD1400 CD1220-01 D100S-54 MTP1054N C05P H10 QC20 BT1833ASSY-IFS BT-OVERFLO BTSG18 12 OX-7 Assembly Description O-Ring, -215 Nut, 1” Quick Connect Back Tube Adaptor Split Ring Retainer Complete Control Valve includes backtube assy (ref #12) and bypass valve Distributor Head Distributor Head w/Fillport Distributor Tube, 1” x 54” Mineral Tank, 10” x 54” ½ cubic foot pail Iron Filer M
Control Valve Breakdown 17
Control Valve Parts List Ref. PART NO.
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