Aqua-Pure ASB1001 - Manual (Page 9)

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Step 1
a) Remove the fi lter unit from the shipping box, and carefully remove the control valve from the cardboard structure/frame attached to the fi lter vessel
and set aside. Ensure that the following items have been shipped entirely with the unit to allow for installation.
i. Control valve
ii. Media tank w/ base (also a reducing bushing and fl anged adapter on ASB3001)
iii. Bypass valve
iv. 1” Plumbing Connection Fitting Kit
v. Titanium Oxide (amount will vary by fi lter size)
vi. Distributor Tube
vii. QC gravel (Gravel Underbed)
viii. QF Filter gravel (#16 Filter Gravel)
ix. Parts bag
x. Installation and Operating Instruction
xi. Funnel
xii. Tube extension device and cap
Gravel and Titanium Oxide Schedule
Unit Model Number ASB1001 ASB2001 ASB3001
Titanium Oxide Filter Media TO-10B (1) TO-10B (2) TO-10B (3)
QC gravel QC-12P (1) QC-15P (1) QC-18P (1)
QF gravel QF-7 (1) QF-7 (1) QF-7 (2)
CAUTION CAUTION
To reduce the risk associated with skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritation from dust from fi lter media during installation:
• Titanium oxide granules and two grades of gravel are used for fi lter media in this product. During installation, dust may cause irritation to skin, eyes, and respira-
tory tract, and may affect lungs.
• Utilize a NIOSH-approved dust fi lter mask, protective gloves, and appropriate eye protection when handling and pouring gravel and fi lter media.
• To request an MSDS relating to the media included with this product, call 203-238-8965 or go to www.3M.com, select country, and use the search engine to
search MSDS. For emergencies, call 800-364-3577 or 651-737-6501 (24 hours).
b) Remove the control valve by rotating the valve head assembly to the left or counter-clockwise and set aside to reassemble after media is loaded into
the tank.
c) Install the distributor tube in the media tank and ensure the tube is centered in the tank; a dimple is usually in the center of the media tank to help
it do so. Using the tube extension device and cap, cover the distributor tube to prevent gravel and titanium oxide from entering the distributor tube
during the loading process.
d) Place the funnel provided in the opening of the media tank to aid in loading the gravel and titanium oxide. Pour the QC gravel into the media tank
slowly. While holding the distributor tube in place shake the media tank from side to side gently, to aid in leveling the QC gravel. Pour the QF gravel
slowly into the media tank. While holding the distributor gently shake the media tank from side to side to evenly distribute the fi lter gravel in the
media tank. Lastly, locate the titanium oxide and slowly pour into the media tank; again, gently shake the media tank from side to side to level out
the titanium oxide while holding the distributor tube to prevent it from lifting or moving. Next, using a hose or clean pail, fi ll the media tank with water
to saturate the titanium oxide and expel air within the titanium oxide and media tank. Remove the tube extension device and funnel from the media
tank opening, saving for future service or maintenance of the arsenic reduction system. It is recommended that the media be allowed to saturate
for a minimum of twenty four (24) hours prior to initial backwash.
e) Using a dry rag, clean the opening of the media tank to remove any dust or residue from the opening to receive the control valve. Apply a silicone
based lubricant the tank and control valve o-rings that seal against the media tank and the distributor tube in the center of the control valve. Place
the center of the control valve over the distributor tube and slide down until it contacts the media tank. Secure the control valve onto the media tank.
Insert the distributor tube into the pilot tube adapter and screw the control valve down until the valve is fl ush with the opening of the media tank.
Locate the installation assembly packet and assemble as the enclosed instructions dictate. Figure 2 represents the fi nal assembly of the bypass.
Attach the bypass assembly and connection fi tting to the control valve and hand tighten only.