Honeywell F76S User Manual

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F76S WATER FILTERS AND MV876B AUTOMATIC-BACKWASH CONTROLS
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PLANNING THE INSTALLATION
The F76S should be sized based on the required flow rate and 
the resulting pressure drop across the filter. As a guideline for 
most applications, the F76S should be sized to avoid pressure 
drops exceeding 3 psi.
EXAMPLE:What size F76S is required to provide a flow 
rate of 30 gpm? Reading across Table 1 at 
3 psi pressure drop, a 1 in. filter can provide 31 
gpm without exceeding 3 psi pressure drop.
An increased pressure drop across the filter results when 
higher velocities are maintained to increase the capacity 
through any given size filter. Severe pressure drops will be 
encountered as capacity approaches that of the pipe size. To 
ensure the backwash cycle operates properly and cleaning 
action is not reduced, follow all recommendations in Fig. 2. 
Refer to Fig. 2a for an ideal installation.
NOTE:
All filter installations are different. The size, type, and 
amount of dirt and debris and the flow rate must 
always be considered when choosing a screen and 
deciding to install multiple F76 Water Filters in parallel.
Fig. 2. Installation recommendations.
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Fig. 2a. Ideal F76S installation. A funnel 
mounted directly under the backwash 
port is the best installation layout.
Fig. 2b. Ensure the inlet pipe is not 
downsized. Do not use 1/4 or 3/8 inch 
tubing on 1/2 or 3/4 inch models.
Fig. 2c. Ensure the backwash outlet 
pipe is not downsized, long, or 
crimped. Instead, install a short 
oversized pipe on the backwash outlet. 
Do not use a low capacity solenoid 
valve to automate the backwash cycle.
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Fig. 2d. Ensure the backwash outlet is 
not raised above the F76S. If the 
backwash outlet must be raised above 
the F76S, increase inlet pressure 5 psi 
for every 10 feet that it is raised.
Fig. 2e. Ensure the F76S is not used 
with an undersized pump. An 
undersized pump may not provide 
proper pressure or flow.
Fig. 2f. Ensure the F76S is not 
installed in a bypass across a pump.