CLEAN WATER STORE 7500-REV2.5 Sediment Backwash Filter Installation Guide
- June 12, 2024
- CLEAN WATER STORE
Table of Contents
- CLEAN WATER STORE 7500-REV2.5 Sediment Backwash Filter
- Product Information
- Product Usage Instructions
- INTRODUCTION
- Questions?
- Packing Lists
- Pre-Installation
- Best Practices for Piping & Drain Installation
- How the Bypass Valve Works
- Installation of Your System with Copper or Metal Piping Systems
- How Your Sediment Backwash Filter Works
- Diagram of Typical Installation Well Water
- Diagrams of Typical Installation City Water
- Tank Assembly and Installation Instructions
- Programming Your Valve and Setting Time and Days for Backwash
- Set the Current Time of Day
- Set the Date
- Start the First Backwash
- Advanced Programming Mode
- Advanced Program Recommended Settings
- Maintenance
- Troubleshooting the 7500-REV2.5 Sediment Backwash Filter
- 7500-REV2.5 Water Filters Limited Warranty
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
CLEAN WATER STORE 7500-REV2.5 Sediment Backwash Filter
Product Information
The 7500-REV2.5 Sediment Backwash Filter is a water filtration system designed
to provide clean water. It is recommended for indoor installation only and
should be protected from sunlight, rain, and freezing temperatures. The system
operates at a minimum pressure of 30 PSI and a maximum pressure of 80 PSI. The
filter uses Turbidex media, which contains dust, so it is advised to use a
mask to avoid breathing in the dust. Wetting down the media with a spray
bottle is also recommended.
The system comes with a 7500-REV2.5 control valve, bypass valve, power supply,
funnel for adding media, and a start-up guide. The specific components
included depend on the size of the system:
- Sediment Backwash Filter 0.5 cubic foot size: 8 x 44 filter tank with distributor tube, 8 lbs. filter gravel, 0.5 cubic foot of Turbidex
- Sediment Backwash Filter 0.75 cubic foot size: 8 x 44 filter tank with distributor tube, 9 lbs. filter gravel, 0.75 cubic foot of Turbidex
- Sediment Backwash Filter 1.5 cubic foot size: 10 x 54 filter tank with distributor tube, 16 lbs. filter gravel, 1.5 cubic foot of activated Turbidex
- Sediment Backwash Filter 2.0 cubic foot size: 12 x 52 filter tank with distributor tube, 20 lbs. filter gravel, 2.0 cubic foot of activated Turbidex
Product Usage Instructions
Pre-Installation
- Review the packing list to ensure all parts are received.
- If the water to the house needs to be turned off and there is an electric water heater, turn off power to the heater before shutting off the water.
Best Practices for Piping & Drain Installation
- Connect the Inlet from the water source to the system’s inlet, following the arrows on the control valve.
- Ensure there is a gate or ball valve installed before and after the filter system.
- Strongly consider installing a hose bib (a faucet for attaching a garden hose) for easy access to filtered water.
Note: For detailed installation instructions, refer to the diagrams provided in the user manual.
If the tank is not level upon receiving it:
- The black filter tank base is not glued to the bottom of the tank.
- To level the tank, hold the empty tank and gently knock it on a concrete or solid floor once or twice.
- For advanced programming and maintenance instructions, refer to the respective sections in the user manual.
- If you have any questions or need assistance, you can contact Clean Water Store via phone at 1-888-600-5426 or 1-831-462-8500, or email at support@cleanwaterstore.com. Additional information can also be found on their website: www.cleanwaterstore.com/resources.
INTRODUCTION
- Thank you for purchasing a Clean Water System!
- Please review this start‐up guide entirely before beginning to install your system, and follow the steps outlined for best results.
- Minimum pressure of 30 PSI recommended.
- Maximum pressure recommended 80 PSI.
- For indoor installation only.
- Protect from sunlight, rain, and freezing.
- TURBIDEX MEDIA CONTAINS DUST.
- USE MASK TO AVOID BREATHING DUST. OK to wet down media with spray bottle
Questions?
- Call us toll-free: 1-888-600-5426 or 1-831-462-8500
- Email us: support@cleanwaterstore.com
- See more information on our website: www.cleanwaterstore.com/resources
Packing Lists
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All systems include:
7500-REV2.5 control valve, bypass valve, power supply, funnel for adding media, start-up guide, and items included in one of the following options: -
Find Your Size System to See What is Included:
- Sediment Backwash Filter 0. 5 cubic foot size
- 8” x 44” filter tank with distributor tube
- 8 lbs. filter gravel
- 0.5 cubic foot of Turbidex
- Sediment Backwash Filter 0.75 cubic foot size
- 8” x 44” filter tank with distributor tube
- 9 lbs. filter gravel
- 0.75 cubic foot of Turbidex.
- Sediment Backwash Filter 1.5 cubic foot size
- 10” x 54” filter tank with distributor tube
- 16 lbs. Filter gravel
- 1.5 cubic foot of activated Turbidex
- Sediment Backwash Filter 2.0 cubic foot size
- 12” x 52” filter tank with distributor tube
- 20 lbs. filter gravel
- 2.0 cubic foot of activated Turbidex
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What to Do if Your Tank is Not Level Out of the Box:
Your black filter tank base is not glued to the bottom of your tank. Occasionally tank bases will become crooked during shipment. If you find that that your tank does not sit level on the floor, you can easily adjust it by holding the empty tank and knocking it on a concrete or solid floor once or twice to level it.
Pre-Installation
- Review your packing list and make sure you have received all the parts before installation.
- If you are going to be turning off the water to the house and you have an electric water heater, shut off the power to the water heater before beginning installation in case water heater is accidentally drained.
- Pick a suitable location for your filter system on a dry level spot where it won’t be exposed to freezing temperatures. A minimum of 30 PSI is required. Maximum pressure is 90 PSI.
- Get all of your plumbing parts together before beginning installation, and make sure you have received all of your packages before beginning or scheduling an installation. Installation typically takes 3 to 5 hours. However, after installation the Turbidex Backwash Filter must be allowed to run through a complete backwash and rinse cycle.
- After the system is installed and running, your water may be discolored, or full of sediment or rust, particularly if this is older or corroded piping. This typically clears up over a day or two.
Best Practices for Piping & Drain Installation
- Make sure to connect the Inlet from your water source and outlet, following arrows on control valve.
- Make sure there is a gate or ball valve before and after the filter system.
- A hose bib (which is a faucet to which you can attach a garden hose) is strongly recommended after the Sediment Backwash Filter and before the second ball valve. This makes it easy to rinse your new Sediment Backwash Filter on start-up and gives you a place to test the water.
- If you will be using copper piping, do not sweat the copper pipe directly on to the 7500-REV2.5 control valve.
- To connect drain line to drain, use an air-gap connection, so that if your sewer or septic tank backs up, it cannot cross connect with the drain tubing.
- The pipe connectors are 1’ male pipe thread but you can add a reducer to reduce to ¾” pipe with common pipe fittings if needed.
How the Bypass Valve Works
Turn knob so the valve is bypassed when installing.
Installation of Your System with Copper or Metal Piping Systems
- If your new filter system is to be installed in a metal (conductive) plumbing system, i.e., copper, or galvanized steel pipe, the plastic components of the system will interrupt the electrical continuity of the plumbing system.
- As a result, any stray currents from improperly grounded appliances downstream or potential galvanic activity in the plumbing system can no longer ground through the contiguous metal plumbing.
- Some homes may have been built in accordance with building codes, which encouraged the grounding of electrical appliances through the plumbing system.
- Consequently, the installation of a bypass consisting of the same material as the existing plumbing, or a grounded “jumper wire” bridging the equipment and reestablishing the contiguous conductive nature of the plumbing system must be installed prior to your systems use.
- This is simple and easy step to take if you are installing your water treatment system into copper piping.
- A simple ground jumper wire with a pipe clamp can be purchased at any Home Center, or hardware store etc. for a few dollars.
How Your Sediment Backwash Filter Works
- Water enters the top of the tank and flows down through the media and up the distributor tube.
- The backwashing Sediment Backwash Filter removes sediment and is automatically backwashed.
- This cleans and re-classifies the Turbidex filter media, preventing channeling.
- During backwash the flow of water is reversed and water flows down the distributor tube and up through the media, lifting and expanding the Turbidex media.
- During the backwash the Turbidex is cleaned by the action of the water flowing through the media and rinsing out sediment to drain.
Diagram of Typical Installation Well Water
Diagrams of Typical Installation City Water
Tank Assembly and Installation Instructions
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Make sure no media enter distributor tube by covering the top of distributor tube with tape. If are you using a black funnel with distributor tube cap built-in to the funnel, no need to use tape.
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Make sure you “test fit” distributor tube, find divot that keeps tube centered, before adding gravel so distributor tube does not extend past top of tank.
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Add all the filter gravel that came with your order.
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Next add Turbidex media. The tank should be about 2/3rds full of media, do not fill more than 2/3rds, even if there is some media left over.
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Remove tape from top of distributor tube. Be careful not to pull up distributor tube.
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Add ¼ cup of household bleach (optional) and fill tank completely with water. This will allow the Sediment Backwash Filter media to settle and reduce the need of purging the air out of the tank later. Allow Turbidex to soak for at least 1 hour but 24 hours or more is OK. Turbidex contains trapped air will help clear this out and prevent dry media from entering the control valve during the initial backwash.
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Add a small amount of silicone grease (sent with your order) to the inner O-ring, where distributor tube goes.
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NOTE: Your Sediment Backwash filter does not use a top screen. If you are looking for a top screen, there isn’t one provided, it is not needed or recommended.
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Lubricate the main tank O-ring with silicone grease and screw on the 7500-REV2.5 control valve carefully. Do not use pipe-joint compound, vegetable oil, Teflon tape, or Vaseline or other petroleum greases to lubricate tank threads.
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Connect bypass assembly with 1” pipe connectors to control valve, making sure Inlet and Outlet is correct.
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Insert meter cable into meter cable port on bypass.
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Install inlet and outlet piping and hook up drain line tubing to drain.
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If you are in earthquake zone, strap your backwash filter tank to wall with metal strapping.
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Proceed to programming your 7500-REV2.5 control valve timer and backwash frequency.
IMPORTANT: you must program the time and then start a backwash and rinse. The filter system must be backwashed and rinsed several times before using. See following pages for instructions.
Programming Your Valve and Setting Time and Days for Backwash
How to Start a Manual Backwash: Press the Back / Regen button
- Pressing “Back Regen” at any time results in an immediate manual regeneration.
- Pressing and holding for 3 seconds, when system is locked, results in a delayed regeneration at the preselected time.
Extended Power Outage Indicator
If power outage exceeds 3 days, the time-of-day indicator “_” will flash
12:12. The current time of day needs to be re-set. All other set parameters
remain stored in memory. The valve will resume to operate from the point of
the power outage.
Lockout Function
Keypad will lock after 5 minutes without use. To access the parameter changes,
press and hold “Up” and “Down” buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds to unlock.
NOTE: To start all you need to do is set current time and date. All other
parameters have been preset for you.
Set the Current Time of Day
- If LOCK icon is lit, press, and hold both UP and DOWN buttons for 3 seconds to unlock keypad.
- Then press the MENU/CONFIRM button to enter the main menu.
- Press DOWN button to scroll down to and select “Set Time of Day”
- Press the MENU/CONFIRM button again to change time of day (Hour will flash)
- Adjust hour by using DOWN or UP buttons.
- Press the MENU/CONFIRM button again to change minutes (Minutes will flash)
- Adjust minutes by using DOWN or UP buttons.
- Press Back/Regen
Set the Date
- If LOCK icon is lit, press, and hold both UP and DOWN buttons for 3 seconds to unlock keypad.
- Then press the MENU/CONFIRM button to enter the main menu.
- Press DOWN button to select “Set Date”
- Month: Press the MENU/CONFIRM button again to change time of day (Month will flash) and adjust to current Month date by using DOWN or UP buttons.
- Day: Press the MENU/CONFIRM button again to change Day date (Day date will flash) and adjust to current day date by using DOWN or UP buttons.
- Year: Press the MENU/CONFIRM button again to change Year date (Year date will flash) and adjust to current Year by using DOWN or UP buttons.
- Press BACK/REGEN button to save current date and go back to menu.
Continue to use this same procedure for changing remaining settings.
- Set Service Days This is the number of days between backwash. Set for every 1 to 7 days depending on water quality. For example, the default setting is to backwash every 7 days. If you notice pressure loss in the house after 4 days, then change setting to every 3 or 4 days.
- Set Regen Time This is the time your system will backwash. Default is 2:00 AM
- Set Backwash Time Set for 10 minutes.
- Set B.S.R. Time Not used. Keep or change to 0 minutes.
- Set Fast Rinse Time Set for 8 minutes.
- Set B.R. Time Not used. Keep or change to 0 minutes.
- Review Regen Times This is number of times the system has backwashed. Just for reviewing. Review Software Version Version 5.0
Start the First Backwash
- After programming, the system must be run through 2 or 3 backwash/rinse regeneration cycles to clean the new filter media.
- Start with bypass valve in the closed or bypass position.
- Press the BACK/REGEN button once to enter the backwashing cycle.
- When the display shows the valve in backwash position, open the bypass knob until you hear the water going through. Now, wait for the water to start coming out the drain line- it will come out slowly, and may have some air in it.
- Wait 2 minutes, and open to a quarter turn, note the increase in flow. Wait two minutes, go to Half open, wait two minutes and go to Full open (there will be a bit less than 2 minutes left on the ten-minute cycle). If the water continues to flow out the drain, then let the cycle finish and do the rinse and then return to service.
- If you see the Turbidex media itself coming out of the drain line in a slurry during the startup back wash, CLOSE THE BYPASS KNOB IMMEDIATELY. Make sure that the proper Drain Line Flow Control button is installed.
- Now, open the hose bib after the filter and run for a minute, or until any air has finished coming out. Next, starting with the bypass full open, start and run 2-3 more backwashes, running some water out the tap after the filter in between each backwash.
- The backwash is now counting down from 10 minutes- you want to keep it in backwash for a while, so unplug the power supply from the wall, and the valve will stay in backwash.
- Open the bypass a bit more, and confirm you have a bit more flow out the drain line. Wait five minutes. Open the valve a bit more, let it run for ten minutes. Do that a couple more times, until the valve is full open.
- Each time you open the bypass valve more, the flow out the drain line should increase. Immediately close the bypass if you see media coming out the drain line.
- If possible, verify that the backwash flow corresponds with the size of your system below.
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You can easily run the drain hose to a bucket and using a watch verify the approximate flow rate in gallons per minute. An adequate backwash is critical to properly clean the Turbidex media. For example, if the backwash water fills a 5-gallon bucket in 1 minute, you have 5 gallons per minute (GPM).
Approximate Drain Flow Rates0.5 CF| 4 GPM
0.75 CF| 6.5 GPM
1.0 CF| 8 GPM
1.5 CF| 8 GPM
2.0 CF| 10 GPM - After the backwash, the system will automatically go into the fast rinse stage. The control valve will return to service status (indicated by the up flowing meter on the left) after the backwash and rinse are complete.
- Repeat the Regeneration (backwash and rapid rinse cycle) step 2 to 3 more times until you see clear water through the drain line or your hose bib.
- Finally open the closed ball valve after the system to allow water to flow to house. Water may be discolored at first if pipes had some scale or sediment. Run water to rinse pipes.
CONGRATULATIONS, YOU ARE DONE SETTING UP YOUR VALVE!
Advanced Programming Mode
Can be skipped. The Advanced Programming Mode allows you to set the Regen Cycle and Regen Mode. Skip this for most applications as your filter system has already been set to correct mode.
- Plug the RevV2.5 valve in and immediately press in sequence MENU/CONFIRM then press BACK/REGEN button then press the DOWN button in sequence to enter the Advanced Programming Mode.
- Press UP or DOWN buttons or to select the menu item to be changed (Press MENU/CONFIRM to return to the previous menu).
- Note: If valve locks while programming, unplug power supply and repeat step above.
- Press MENU/CONFIRM to enter the main menu
- Press the UP or DOWN buttons to highlight each option.
- Press MENU/CONFIRM to enter highlighted option.
- Press the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust the value.
- Press the MENU/CONFIRM to accept the changes.
- Press BACK/REGEN button to advance to service status
Advanced Program Recommended Settings
Review Company Info| CWS
831-462-8500
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Set Valve Model| 62605
Set Language| English
Set Company Info| CWS
831-462-8500
Set Hour Mode| 12 HR
Set Time of Day| Current time of day
Set Date| Current date
Set Program Type| Interlock
Set Regen Cycles| No. 1
Set Set Clear Data| Close
Set Regen Mode| A-06
Set Capacity| 1400 Gal.
Set Regen Time| 2:00 AM
Set Backwash Time| 10 Minutes
Set B.S.R. Time| 0
Set Fast Rinse Time| 8 Minutes
Set B.R. Time| 0
Max Days for Regen.| 7
Signal Output Mode| b-01
Set Service Alarm| Disabled
Review Regen Times| NA
Review Software Version| Ver. 5.0
Maintenance
- Every 4 to 6 years (in some cases it can last longer) remove control valve and empty filter media and replace with new media.
- There is no routine maintenance required for the control valve or filter media, other than making sure the system is set to backwash frequently enough to keep the filter media clean.
- If you notice a pressure loss you might consider changing the backwash to every 2 or 3 or in some cases every day if there is a lot of sediment (also depends on amount of water you are using).
Troubleshooting the 7500-REV2.5 Sediment Backwash Filter
- Backwash Flow Rate
- One problem that may occur is if you do not have enough backwash flow rate to properly clean the Sediment Backwash Filter.
- You can verify the backwash flow rate by running the drain line into a bucket and timing it when the 7500-REV2.5 is in Cycle 1 or backwash
7500-REV2.5 Water Filters Limited Warranty
We warrant this water filter when installed according to factory recommendations, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship as follows:
Limited Warranty
This water conditioner unit is comprised of the finest industry components
available. Each individual component used in the assembly of our equipment is
covered by the original equipment manufacturer’s warranty. All components,
except those specifically listed below, are warranted for a period of one (1)
year from date of installation to the original purchaser to be free of defects
in materials and workmanship subject to the manufacturer’s conditions and/or
the conditions shown below.
Mineral Tanks
The fiberglass, polyglass or composite mineral tanks used in the assembly of
this unit are warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for
a period of ten (10) years on 6” – 13” size tanks, and five (5) years on 14”
and larger size tanks used for softener/filtration applications, subject to
the manufacture’s conditions and/or the conditions shown below. Warranty does
not cover exposure to weather, freezing, fractures caused by external impact,
or exposure to vacuum.
Control Valves
The CWS control valve is warranted to be free of defects in materials and
workmanship for a period or five (5) years.
Conditions
- This warranty only covers water conditioners installed for residential use. Water conditioners installed for commercial or industrial applications are guaranteed for one (1) year from the date of installation.
- Installation must be made in accordance with legal or local codes and manufacturer’s recommendations.
- Failure must not result from exposure to weather, rodents, misuse, alteration, fire, lightning, power surges or neglect.
- Water pressure must not exceed 100 PSI and water temperature must not exceed 100 degrees.
- Subject to the above terms and conditions we will replace and/or repair, at our option, any parts of the water conditioner found defective in materials and workmanship. Defective parts must be returned, freight pre-paid for repair or replacement.
- This warranty does not cover labor, shipping charges, damages caused by delays of consequential damages or other causes beyond our control. Warranty does not cover pipes, fixtures or appliances. Warranty extends to the actual water conditioner components only.
- This warranty is to the original purchaser and is not transferable to any subsequent owner(s).
- No other guarantees or warranty, expressed or implied, is applicable to our product. No repair or replacement made under the terms of the warranty shall extend this warranty.
- Any product returned to Clean Water Store without a valid return authorization number will be rejected. Any product found to be defective will, at the sole discretion of Clean Water Store be repaired or replaced. Clean Water Store is not responsible for shipping cost to the repair facility.
References
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