EC-2 Backwash Controller Operation & Maintenance Manual
EC-2 Backwash Controller Operation & Maintenance Manual
EC-2 Backwash Controller Operation & Maintenance Manual
BACKWASH CONTROLLER
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
CONTENTS
Controller Basics 1
Functions 2
Basic Installation 3
Warranty 6
Controller Basics
EC-2 Backwash Controllers are designed to monitor and activate a cleaning
cycle for a single filter or two filters in parallel. The controller allows the user to
adjust the flush duration, dwell time between backwashes, and the specified
periodic backwash. Other features include manual start, counter reset, and alarm
reset.
PD DWELL 1 2 ALARM
P
E OFF
24 1/4
R
18
I 1/2
MANUAL O
START/ D 12 1
I
ADVANCE C
8 2
6 3
4
COUNTER (HOURS)
RESET
BACKWASH F
L
COUNT U
30
2
4
ALARM S 25 6
RESET H
20 8
18 10
16 12
14
(SEC)
POWER
D
OFF W 0
90 2
E
ON L 75 5
L
60 10
50 15
40 20
30
(SEC)
R W R C 1 2 M A PD
The controller receives an open/closed signal via terminals P and D. This signal
is from the differential pressure gauge, and means that the gauge has reached a
preset value. Reaching the preset value (usually 7 psid) tells the controller that
debris has collected on the screen element, and that an automatic backwash will
activate.
When a closed signal is sensed on terminals P and D for a 5 second period, the
backwash sequence begins. The backwash sequence is: terminal 1 energizes for
the flush duration, then an idle period for the dwell duration, and then terminal 2
energizes for the flush duration. Terminals C and M energize for entire sequence.
1
Functions
9
8
10
7 11
PD DWELL 1 2 ALARM
P
12
E OFF
24 1/4
R
I 18 1/2
MANUAL O
START/ D 12 1
I
ADVANCE
5
8 2
C
6 3
4
COUNTER (HOURS)
RESET BACKWASH F
L
COUNT 2
4
30 4
U
ALARM S 25 6
RESET H
20 8
18 10
16 12
14
13
(SEC)
POWER
3 OFF D
W
E
90
0
2
ON L 75 5
L
60 10
50 15
40 20
30
(SEC)
R W R C 1 2 M A PD
2
14
TERMINALS
2
PD DWELL 1 2 ALARM
P
E OFF
24 1/4
R
18 1/2
I
MANUAL O
12 1
START/ D
I
ADVANCE 8 2
C
6 3
4
COUNTER (HOURS)
RESET
BACKWASH F
L 2
COUNT 30 4
U
ALARM 25 6
S
RESET H
20 8
18 10
16 12
14
(SEC)
POWER
D
OFF W 0
90 2
E
ON 75 5
L
L
60 10
50 15
40 20
30
Basic Installation
(SEC)
R W R C 1 2 M A PD
Power Source
Surge Protector
Valve Connections
R(left). RED
Differential
R(right). BLACK
Pressure 1. WHITE
Gauge
3
FLUSH
Valve Connections
Red-----------R(left)
Black-------R(right)
White---------------1
Basic 180 Series Installation
Filter
Differential
Pressure
Gauge
Isolation Isolation
Valve Valve
INLET OUTLET
4
Filter
Valve Connections
Red-----------R(left)
Black-------R(right)
White---------------1
Valve Connections
Red-----------R(left)
Black-------R(right)
White---------------1
FLUSH
FLUSH
Isolation
Valve
OUTLET Isolation
Valve
Basic 90 Series Installation
OUTLET
Differential Differential
Isolation Pressure Isolation Pressure
Valve Gauge Valve Gauge
INLET INLET
Bypass Bypass
Valve Valve
5
Warranty
Forsta Filters guarantees all self cleaning water filters, components, and
accessories free of defects for one year from the date of installation, or 18
months from the date of original shipment. Forsta will replace any part found
defective during the warranty period, provided the equipment in question was
handled, installed, and operated in accordance with the operation and
maintenance manual and sound engineering practices. Forsta Filters assumes
no liability for incidental or consequential damage resulting from the use of its
products, services, or data. Liability is limited to replacement or repair of products
provide by Forsta Filters, and no agent or sales representative has authority to
extend the warranty period without the express written consent of Forsta Filters,
Inc. Shipping charges for returned equipment will be at the expense of the
purchaser, and all returned equipment must be sent to Forsta Filters.