Hydrotech 2510 Valve Chemical Free Iron Filter Operation Manual - Manual (Page 2)

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Section 1: General Information
Read this manual carefully and follow the installation steps in the proper order.
How Your Chemical Free Iron Filter Works
The chemical free iron filter consists of two major components which are:
1. A hydro-charger, located between the well head and the pressure tank, adds a small amount of air to the iron-laden
water whenever the well pump runs. Refer to Figs. 1, 2 or 3 for its location.
2. A backwashing type filter containing a special media that causes the iron in the “Hydro-Charged” water to precipitate
throughout the filter bed (rather than on the surface as in chemical oxidizing filters). This process produces an iron
removal capacity of up to 30,000 ppm. The media requires no chemical regenerant for oxygen enrichment.
Your filter automatically adjusts the pH to neutral or higher on acid water without an acid neutralizer. The ability to raise
pH when it is below neutral (7 or less) greatly enhances the filter’s ability to remove iron efficiently.
The clean, filtered water then flows into your household water line. Depending on water use and the concentration or
iron in your water, periodic backwashing is required to flush the entrapped iron from the system. The filter control can be
programmed to backwash once every two, three, four, six or twelve days as required (instructions for calculating the
backwash frequency and setting the controls are in Section 5).
NOTE: Replenishment of the media that raises pH will be required periodically, the frequency of which is dependent on
how low the raw water pH is, the amount of manganese (Mn) present in the water, and the water usage rate.
Water Pressure
Your chemical free iron filter system is designed to operate under normal water pressures from 20 psi to 50 psi.
Backwashing and Automatic Bypass
Your filter is factory set to backwash at 1:00 a.m. during a period of little or no water use. The backwash cycle lasts
approximately 15 minutes, after which filtered water service is restored. While backwashing is taking place raw water
automatically bypasses the filter if required. If possible, avoid using water during backwashing to prevent iron-laden
water entering your household plumbing system.
New Sounds
You will notice new sounds, such as the hum of the timer, as your filter operates. During backwashing, it will not be
uncommon to hear water running to the drain.
Performance and Specifications
Calendar Clock Calendar Clock Filter Media Iron Removal Service Peak Backwash Mineral Installation Shipping
“A” Beds “AM” Beds Volume Capacity Flow Rate Flow Rate (1) Flow Rate Tank Size (2) Space Weight
2510 Models 2510 Models cu. ft. ppm USGPM USGPM USGPM inches w x d x h (inches) Lbs.
2510CC-847CFA-75 2510CC-847FAM-75 0.75 22,500 2 4 4 8 x 47 10 x 10 x 57 100
2510CC-1047CFA-100 2510CC-1047FAM-100 1.00 30,000 3 6 5 10 x 47 12 x 12 x 57 145
2510CC-1252CFA-150 2510CC-1252FAM-150 1.50 60,000 4 10 7 12 x 52 14 x 14 x 62 250
2510CC-1450CFA-200 2510CC-1450FAM-200 2.00 90,000 5 15 10 14 x 50 16 x 16 x 60 365
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Operating Temperature Range = 34° to 110°F (1° to 43°C). Operating Pressure Range = 20 to 120 psi (1.37 to 8.27 bar). The manufacturer reserves the right to make product
improvements which may deviate from the specifications and descriptions shown above, without obligation to change previously manufactured products or to note the change.
CAUTION: These products are not intended to be used to treat water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.
NOTES:
(1) The Service Flow Rate given will not exceed a pressure drop of 15psi. Peak flow rates are intended for intermittent use only (10 minutes or less). (2) Dimensions of cylindrical tanks shown are diame-
ter (or width) x height.