Manual Backwashing Tank Head Access

If you are not utilizing the backwash function, you must install a 1/2-inch plug in the backwash port.

Use only Teflon tape on threaded fittings; liquid thread sealants or PVC glues can damage the plastic head. Manual Backwashing Tank Head

Directs water downward through the media to pack the bed back down and flush out any remaining debris or "fines" before returning to service. If you are not utilizing the backwash function,

Most manual heads feature a handle that rotates between three or four primary settings: Most manual heads feature a handle that rotates

Standard heads typically fit most mineral tanks with a 2.5-inch #8 opening .

Reverses water flow (upward) through the media bed to lift and loosen trapped sediment, flushing it out through the drain port.

Some models include a dedicated position to isolate the tank for maintenance without stopping water flow to the rest of the facility. Installation Guidelines