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Congratulations

on your purchase of one of the finest water treatment systems available today – the Iron
Curtain System. This patented, non-chemical filter system, when properly applied will remove iron, manganese and/or
hydrogen sulfide from your water supply. The Iron Curtain has been third-party tested by the Water Quality Association. An
optional "Type A" filter also corrects low pH water.
This owner’s manual is designed to assist owners and installers with the operation, maintenance, and installation of your new iron
removal system. It is our sincere hope that this manual is clear, concise, and helpful to both owner and installer. We have included
detailed instructions of general operating conditions, pre-installation, installation, start-up, and timer settings.

Questions?

Should you have any questions regarding the installation, operation or servicing of this system, please
contact the dealer you purchased this system from. Your dealer will be familiar with your particular situation, your water
conditions, etc. and should be able to address your concerns promptly and efficiently.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Installation Data .......................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Air Recharge & Air Bleed-Off Valve Fitting Connection Assy. .................................................................................................... 3
Aeration Head Fitting Connection ...............................................................................................................................................3
Principle of Operation ................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Operation of Aeration Pump ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
Advantages Over Other Systems ............................................................................................................................................... 4
Operating Conditions .................................................................................................................................................................. 5
General Application Guidelines................................................................................................................................................... 5
Pre-Installation Check List .......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Installation Instructions ............................................................................................................................................................... 6
Start-up ....................................................................................................................................................................................6-7
Regeneration Frequency ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
Specifications.............................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Type A Iron Curtain Systems ......................................................................................................................................................7
Instructions for Adding IC pH Correction Media....................................................................................................................... 7-8
Installation Diagrams ............................................................................................................................................................... 8-9
How to Set Timer ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9
How to Set Regeneration Time................................................................................................................................................. 10
How to Manually Regenerate Your Water Filter ....................................................................................................................... 10
How To Manually Advance Control Center............................................................................................................................... 10
How to Set Regeneration Cycle Program .................................................................................................................................11
Iron Curtain System Diagram.................................................................................................................................................... 12
Iron Curtain Wiring Diagram ..................................................................................................................................................... 12
Iron Curtain Timer Assembly .................................................................................................................................................... 13
Iron Curtain Control Drive Assembly......................................................................................................................................... 14
Iron Curtain Aeration Pump Diagram........................................................................................................................................ 15
Iron Curtain Aeration Pump Repair Instructions ....................................................................................................................... 16
IC-10 Series Control Valve Assembly .......................................................................................................................................17
IC-12 Series Control Valve Assembly .......................................................................................................................................18
Instructions for Replacing Piston Assy. & Seal Kit............................................................................................................... 19-21
Iron Curtain Flow Diagrams .................................................................................................................................................22-24
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................................................25-26
Winterizing Iron Curtain Systems.............................................................................................................................................. 27
Iron Curtain Limited Warranty ...................................................................................................................................................28