MODEL NS AIIF2 - North Star Conditioning
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1. ee Press and hold the Select but ton until the display shows OOO then press the Se lect button four times to ad vance to the Fast Rinse time adjust screen Using the Up or Down buttons adjust the backwash time from 0 minutes to 60 minutes Using the Up or Down buttons adjust the Fast Rinse time from 0 minutes to 60 minutes GENERAL INFORMATION The air injector adaptor is installed between the filter valve and mineral tank A pump injects air into the iron filter through the adaptor The air oxidizes the iron The oxidized iron is then mechanically filtered by the filter mineral bed The solenoid valve allows excess air to vent from the tank SERVICE BACKWASH AND FAST RINSE CYCLES SERVICE See Figure 11 Unfiltered water enters the valve inlet port Internal valve porting routes the water into the mineral tank The water is filtered as it passes through the mineral bed then enters the bottom distribu tor Filtered water flows back into the valve and out the valve outlet to the house filtered water pipes In time the filter needs cleaning to remove sediments dirt iron etc from the mineral bed This cleaning is done in two stages or cycles called backwash and fast rinse It is started automatically by the timer BACKWASH See Figure 12 The timer starts the valve motor and moves the valve into backwash position Water is routed down and out the bottom distributor up through the mineral bed and o2. Check to be sure the connectors are secure on the back of the timer b Plug the leads from the relay box into the corresponding connectors of the wire harness located near the solenoid under the top cover Route the wiring through the clip in the bottom cover as shown in Figure 2 12 CONNECT AIR PUMP a Fasten the air pump in place on the floor or a shelf nearby the filter b Install the air filter if required and tubing connector fitting C Connect the tubing from the check valve on the adaptor to the connector fitting on the air pump d Plug the pump into the relay box connector 13 CONNECT TO ELECTRICAL POWER Plug the transformer into a continuously live grounded 120V 60 Hz house electrical outlet approved by local codes 14 To complete the installation do the programming steps on pages 11 and 12 NOTE See water heater start up on page 12 10 PROGRAMMING THE FACEPLATE TIMER FIGURE 9 a UP button A CERA Bi DOWN button TOUCH HOLD SELECT button button e p gt TIMER SETTINGS REQUIRED upon installation and after an extended power outage see Power Outage Memory page 14 When the transformer is plugged into the electrical outlet the model code and a test number example J1 1 begins to flash in the faceplate display Then 12 00 PM and PRESENT TIME begins to flash Program the timer as follows p gt SET PRESENT TIME OF DAY If the words PRESENT TIM
3. Move the filter into the installation position setting on a solid smooth and level surface CAUTION DO NOT PLACE SHIMS DIRECTLY UNDER THE FILTER The weight of the tank may cause the tank base to fracture at the shim 5 ASSEMBLE INLET AND OUTLET PLUMBING Measure cut and loosely assemble pipe and fittings from the main water pipe or from bypass valves installed in step 3 to the filter inlet and outlet copper tubes BE SURE UNFILTERED WATER SUPPLY PIPE GOES TO THE FILTER INLET SIDE Trace the water flow direc tion to be sure 6 CONNECT INLET AND OUTLET PLUMBING Complete the inlet and outlet plumbing as applicable a SOLDERED COPPER 1 Thoroughly clean and apply solder flux to all joints 2 Make all solder connections NOTE Do not solder with plumbing attached to installation adaptors and single bypass valve Soldering heat will damage the adaptors and valve IMPORTANT Secure ground clamp to metal pipes b THREADED PIPE 1 Apply pipe joint compound or Teflon tape to all male pipe threads 2 Tighten all threaded joints and make all solder connections IMPORTANT Secure ground clamp to metal pipes c CPVC PLASTIC PIPE 1 Clean prime and cement all joints following the manufacturer s instructions supplied with the plastic pipe and fittings FIGURE 6 FIGURE 7 3 Valve Bypass single Bypass Valve OUTLET VALVE BYPASS VALVE gt PULL OUT ka P clamp for service I Sa from conditioner groun
4. applied Press the Down button to dis play the number of recharges initiated by this face plate since the model code number RECHARGE was entered I 2 Press the Select button and hold in 3 seconds until a mod el code appears in the display For correct filter operation the model code number must be HAIIF To reset the code press the Up or Down button until the correct number shows 3 Press Select to return the present time display If the code was changed make ALL the timer settings pages 11 and 12 UNFILTERED WATER BYPASS unfiltered water bleeds into filtered water supply 1 Defective rotor and disc seal or wave washer see pages 22 and 23 2 Missing or defective o ring s at resin tank to valve connection see pages 20 and 21 p AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS The face plate has a self diagnostic function for the electrical systems except input power The faceplate monitors the electronic components and circuits for correct operation If a malfunction occurs an error code appears in the faceplate display POSSIBLE DEFECT CODE MOST LIKELY gt gt LEAST LIKELY Err 01 Err 02 Err 03 Err 04 Err 05 wiring harness or connection to position switch switch valve defect causing high torque motor inoperative faceplate PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING ERROR CODE FROM FACEPLATE 1 Unplug transformer 2 Correct defect 3 Plug in trans
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6. days 1 day 1 day 6 2 days 1 day 1 day 1 day 7 2 days 1 day 1 day 1 day NOTE If the water supply has high turbidity sand silt sediments etc manganese or hydrogen sul fide set the filter to recharge more often than the table above shows Press the SELECT button to set and advance to the next set up screen gt SET RECHARGE TIME The default setting is 12 00 AM This is a good time if you have a water softener or another filter installed the recharge time should be offset to assure adequate water flow and pressure For example set the filter to start backwash at 12 00 AM or 4 00 AM if the water softener is set to begin recharge at 2 00 AM If a change is needed use the A UP or W DOWN buttons to set time RECHARGE TIME Press the SELECT button to set and return to the normal run display THE INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING STEPS ARE COMPLETE NOTE After you have completed all preceding instructions your house water supply is filtered immediately However your water heater is filled with unfiltered water and as hot water is used it will refill with filtered water When all the water is replaced in the water heater all water will be filtered If you want totally filtered water immediately drain the water heater until the water runs cold Use extreme care as the hot water could cause severe burns 12 START UP CHECKLIST After completing the preceding installation and programming steps check all the fol lowing e
7. BIRM FILTER WITH AIR INJECTION ASM and high flow 1 valve MODEL NS AIIF2 Installation e e Operation e e Maintenance e e Repair Parts e e Designed Engineered 6 Assembled in the U S A ECODYNE WATER CONDITIONING 1890 Woodlane Drive Woodbury MN 55125 Part No 7322835 Rev F 5 14 13 op aa O WATER FILTER WARRANTY Warrantor North Star Water Conditioning 1890 Woodlane Drive Woodbury MN 55125 Warrantor guarantees to the original owner that One Year Full Warranty e For a period of one 1 year from the date of purchase all parts will be free of defects in materials and workmanship and will perform their normal functions e For a period of one 1 year from the date of purchase labor to repair or replace any part deemed to be defective in materials and work manship will be provided at no additional cost Limited Warranties e For a period of ten 10 years from the date of purchase the salt tank and fiberglass mineral tank will not rust corrode leak burst or in any other manner fail to perform their proper functions e For a period of three 3 years from the date of purchase the electronic control board and valve body will be free of defects in materials and workmanship and will perform their normal functions If during such respective period a part proves to be defective Warrantor will ship a replacement part directly to your home without charge After the first year labor necessary to maintain t
8. E do not show in the display press the SELECT button until they do Press the A UP or W DOWN buttons to set the present time Up moves the display ahead down moves the time backward Be sure AM or PM is correct Press buttons and quickly release to slowly advance the display Hold for fast advance This procedure applies for all following settings Press the SELECT button to set present time and advance to the next set up screen gt SET DAYS TO RECHARGE The default setting is 3 days This means the filter will recharge every 3 days If a change is needed use the A UP or W DOWN buttons to set from 1 to 99 days between recharges 11 PROGRAMMING THE FACEPLATE TIMER SUGGESTED RECHARGE DAYS The filter must recharge to clean iron out of the filtering mineral How often recharge is needed depends on two things 1 The parts per million PPM of iron in your water supply and 2 The number of people that live in your house To use the table find the ppm iron in your water supply across the top of the table Read down this column and across from the number of people in the household At the intersecting point the suggested days to recharge are shown Set the recharge days on the timer Number of people Iron parts per million in household 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 20 1 4 days 3 days 2 days 1 day 2 4 days 3 days 2 days 1 day 3 4 days 3 days 1 day 1 day 4 3 days 2 days 1 day 1 day 5 3 days 2
9. M en s kT MK Contaminant Removal Limitations rr upto 10 ppm iron and 3ppm hydrogen sulfide at pH of 7 0 and higher rr upto 20 ppm iron and 2ppm hydrogen sulfide at pH of 8 0 and higher t up to2 ppm manganese at pH of 8 5 and higher except bacterial and organically bound iron A minimum flow of 5 gpm is required for filter backwash 14 3 3 4 E o UT J INLETA A INLET OUTLET A Nominal Mineral 10 dia by Tank Size 47 high 60 s Note Air filter extends 51 3 8 7 an additional 4 1 2 La A AIR 4 3 4 PUMP Y x Typical mounting on shelf y y FIGURE 1 TYPICAL FINISHED INSTALLATION FILTERED WATER CROSS OVER Use if water supply flows from the left 120 Volt Include single or 3 valve bypass Outlet lt WATER IN m UNFILTERED FILTERED 5 WATER WATER Transformer M FROM AZA Ti FILTER NE SON VENT TUBE 20 ft OUTLET A A coil excess tube A do not cut To wire harness 4 TO DRAIN in controller See Figure 2 Relay Box BRAIN HOSE 5 8 l D miniti IMPORTANT Affix both the drain hose and vent tube securely to prevent them from to floor getting loose drain 5 gal 7 WARNING FILTER min TANK CONTAINS AIR TO RELIEVE PRES SURE PUT BYPASS ie VALVE IN BYPASS AND so ADVANCE FILTER VALVE L ZAN TO BACKWASH BEFORE po DISASSEMBLY e e Floor D
10. Make sure the bypass valve s are in the service postion eCheck for leaks Open a filtered water faucet and confirm that the air pump runs Pump will run for 8 seconds after water flow has stoped eMake sure the ball valve on the neck adaptor is open See Figure 10 eMake sure the solenoid vent is open when the air pump is running e Make sure the vent tube is held securely at the drain point Air water mixture exits the venttube with force Observe the venttube for at least 10 minutes while air pump is running and solenoid is open to ensure that vent tube is held se curely and will not become dislodged from the drain FIGURE 10 Ball Valve Ball Valve Open Closed 13 FACEPLATE TIMER FEATURES SETTINGS AND SERVICE NORMAL OPERATION TIMER DISPLAYS During normal operation the present time of day and AM or PM show in the time display area When a recharge be gins RECHARGE NOW starts feature RECHARGE NOW For times you expect to use more water than usual use the RECHARGE NOW control Press the Touch Hold button until RECHARGE NOW begins to flash in the time display A feature VACATION CONTROL Before going on vacation or other long absence press do not hold in the Touch Hold button so VAC starts to flash in the display The timer contin ues to keep time but recharges will not occur and waste water feature POWER OUTAGE MEMORY If electrical power to
11. S Gunes osie 80 7175199 Wave Washer ring 1 X 1 a Oui 2 A 1 2x4 7 8 81 7171161 Valve Cover TINJ 4 X 4 U 9 Connector 1 4 QC to 1 4 NPT 63 1 Rotor Seal 82 7306821 5 req ge 1 Seal 83 7322699 Solenoid 65 1 Seal Nozzle amp Venturi 84 7172997 Screw 10 x 2 5 8 8 req 66 7174313 Bearing Wave Washer 85 7305150 Switch 2 req SA RA RA POIA DI 86 7140738 Screw 4 24 x 3 4 4 req 68 7171187 Plug Drain Seal 87 7214383 Bypass Valve includes 2 ea of 69 7129889 Spring Key Nos 70 8 72 70 7089306 Clip 4 req 88 7248706 Ground Clamp Kit 23 ECODYNE WATER CONDITIONING 1890 Woodlane Drive Woodbury MN 55125
12. Volt 60 Hz electrical power only Be sure to use the included transformer and plug it into a nominal 120V 60 cycle household outlet that is grounded and properly protected by an over current de vice such as circuit breaker or fuse The relay box for the air pump must be plugged into a separate 120V grounded household outlet This system is not intended to be used for treating water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system 4 European Directive 2002 96 EC requires all electrical and electronic equipment to be disposed of according to tag Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE requirements This directive or similar laws are in place na tionally and can vary from region to region Please refer to your state and local laws for proper disposal of this equipment UNPACKING The Air Injected Iron Filters are shipped from the fac Thoroughly check the filter for possible shipping tory with the following damage and parts loss Also inspect and note any damage to the shipping carton Notify the trans portation company if damage is present The manufacturer is not responsible for in transit dam ages Filter assembly packed with quartz and birm Air pump Relay box assembly Transformer Parts bag Remove and discard recycle all packing materials Note Do not backwash this unit for 24 hours The birm will initially retain large amo
13. d solenoid will only operate when the valve is in the SERVICE position p RESETTING TO FACTORY DEFAULTS To reset the electronic controller to its factory default for all settings time days to recharge etc 1 Press the SELECT button and hold it until the 3 Press the SELECT button and the electronic display changes twice to show CODE and the controller will restart flashing model code Zoe 4 Set the present time hardness etc as described 2 Press the UP button a few L 5 on pages 11812 times if necessary to display a JO flashing SoS 18 service MANUAL INITIATED ELECTRONICS DIAGNOSTIC 1 Press and hold the Select The letter P and dash es in dicate POSITION switch op eration The letter appearing means the switch is closed the dash means the switch is open Use the Touch Hold button to manually advance the valve into each cycle and check correct switch operation CORRECT SWITCH DISPLAYS VALVE CYCLE STATUS me Valve in service backwash or fast rinse position P Valve rotating from one position to another While in this diagnostic screen the following infor mation is available and may be beneficial for various reasons This information is retained by the comput er from the first time electrical power is applied to the face plate p OTHER SERVICE Press the Up button to display the number of days this face plate has had electrical power
14. d wire es e for SERVICE Open the inlet and outlet valves to conditioner 7 ZY PUSH IN Close the bypass valve for bypass e for BYPASS Close the inlet and outlet valves Open the bypass valve 7 COLD WATER PIPE GROUNDING The house cold water pipe metal only is often used as a ground for the house electrical system The 3 valve bypass type ifinstalled will maintain ground continuity Ifyou use the plastic bypass valve atthe filter continu ity is broken To restore the ground install one of the following grounas a Use the included ground clamp to jumper across the inlet and outlet copper tubes Figure 6a b Install a 4 copper wire across the removed section of main water pipe securely clamping on both ends Figure 6b 8 INSTALL VALVE DRAIN HOSE a Connect a length of 5 8 l D minimum hose to the valve drain elbow on the controller Figure 1 The elbow accepts a standard garden hose onto the threads NOTE Flexible drain hose is not allowed in all localities See option on page 6 b Route the hose to the drain point standpipe laundry tub floor drain etc as typically shown in Figure 1 Affix the end of the hose securely to prevent whipping during recharges Be sure to provide a 1 1 2 mini mum air gap to prevent possible sewer water backup NOTE Avoid
15. e with lubricated o ring seals in place into the valve inlet and outlet ports Figure 5 Be sure the o ring sealing surface is clean AND OR b Slide plastic installation adaptors with lubricated o ring seals in place into the filter valve or bypass valve inlet and outlet ports Figure 4 and Figure 5 Be sure the o ring sealing surface is clean NOTE Be sure the turbine and support are in place in the valve outlet as shown in Figure 4 and Figure 5 c Snap the two large plastic clips into place from the top down Figure 4 and Figure 5 Be sure they snap into place Pull on the bypass valve or installation adaptors to make sure they are held securely in place NOTE For lubrication use silicone grease approved for use on potable water supplies 2 TURN OFF WATER SUPPLY a Close the main water supply valve near well pump or water meter b Shut off the electricity or fuel supply to the water heater c Open high and low faucets to drain all water from hose pipes 7 FIGURE 4 FIGURE 5 1 installation adaptor 2 o ring seal 4 turbine 8 clip 2 support 1 installation adaptor 2 clip 4 single bypass valve 3 INSTALLING 3 VALVE BYPASS If installing a 3 valve bypass system plumb as needed If installing sweat copper be sure to USE LEAD FREE SOLDER as required by Federal and State codes Use pipe joint compound on outside pipe threads 4 MOVE FILTER INTO PLACE
16. former 4 Wait for 8 minutes The error code will return if the defect was not corrected Press and hold the TOUCH HOLD button for 3 seconds as an alternate way to clear an error code 19 REPAIR PARTS x Ge 3 Valve Assembly see pages 22 8 23 WARNING FILTER TANK CONTAINS AIR TO RELIEVE PRES SURE PUT BYPASS VALVE IN BYPASS AND ADVANCE FILTER VALVE TO BACKWASH BEFORE DISASSEMBLY 20 REPAIR PARTS N MOU DESCRIPTION N leno DESCRIPTION 1 7085297 Transformer 24V 40VA 7112963 Distributor O ring Kit 2 7132840 Power Cord includes Key Nos 14 16 3 7322801 Wire Harness Solenoid 14 1 O ring 13 16 I D x 1 1 16 O D 4 7260554 Top Cover order following decal 15 1 O ring 2 7 8 I D x3 1 4 O D ah 7285279 Decal 16 1 O ring 2 3 4 I D x 3 O D Adaptor Assembly 72 gt anne ia 127310278 includes Key Nos 18 22 ottom KN wan a 18 7190628 Check Valve ank Neck Clamp Ki 7331177 includes 2 ea of Key Nos 7 amp 8 19 7168312 O ring 63 64 I D x 1 1 4 O D 7 1 Clamp Section 4 req 20 7306813 Nipple 8 1 Retainer Clip 4 req 21 7171666 Connector 1 4 Tube to 1 4 NPT 9 7105047 Rep Distributor bottom 22 7306839 Ball Valve 10 7092202 Resin Tank 10 dia x 47 POT MAGAZYN 11 4015000 B
17. his product is not covered by the product warranty General Conditions Damage to any part of this water filter because of misuse misapplication neglect alteration accident installation or operation contrary to our printed instructions or damage caused by any unusual force of nature such as but not limited to freezing flood hurricane tornado or earthquake is not covered by this warranty In all such cases regular parts and service charges will apply We assume no warranty liability in connection with this water filter other than specified herein This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including warranties of fitness for a particular purpose We do not authorize any person or representative to assume for us any other obligations on the sale of this water filter Should a defect or malfunction occur contact your contractor If you are unable to contact your contractor return the part freight prepaid directly to the factory at the address below Enclose with the part a full description of the problem with your name full address date pur chased model and serial numbers and selling contractor s name and address We will repair or replace the part and return it to you at no cost if our repair department determines it to be defective under the terms of the warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state This water filter is manufactured b
18. in If you do not reset the time of day the filter will recharge based on the days to recharge however recharges will most likely be at the wrong time of day NOTE The flashing display is to remind you to re set the timer If the filter was recharging when power was lost the valve will return to service position without finishing the cycle Use RECHARGE NOW see above to start another cycle if needed ErrO3 instead of the present time of day please call your local dealer for service or see your warranty on page 2 FACEPLATE TIMER FEATURES SETTINGS AND SERVICE service RECHARGE CYCLE TIME ADJUSTMENTS 000 ccc cee ene The default settings for backwash 25 minutes and fast rinse 5 minutes cycles of recharge are factory set for maximum performance of the filter Use the following procedures to check for correct cycle times or to change if desired However only trained technicians should change the time settings NOTE Fill and brine times are adjustable but preset at the factory to zero minutes It is recommended to leave these settings as preset unless the filter is used in a custom application by the installer service ADJUSTABLE BACKWASH TIME 0 ccc cc cece eee ence eee eee Press and hold the Select but ton until the display shows OOO then press the Se lect button three times to ad vance to the Backwash time adjust screen service ADJUSTABLE FAST RINSE TIME 00
19. ipe joint compound e primer e solvent cement e LEAD FREE solder and flux gt MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED m bypass valve or 3 valves m pipe and fittings as required m 5 8 D minimum drain hose either standard garden hose or hose onto a barb fitting VALVE DRAIN OPTIONS Flexible drain hose is not allowed in all localities check your codes For a rigid valve drain run plumb according to local codes To connect to the valve drain fitting purchase an adaptor garden hose thread x 5 8 minimum tube gt SELECT INSTALLATION LOCATION Consider all of the following when selecting an installation location for the filter selected e To filter all water in the home install the filter close to the water supply inlet To conserve filtered water outside faucets should remain on raw water e If other water conditioning equipment is installed locate as shown in Figure 3 e A nearby drain is needed to carry away recharge discharge water A standpipe is preferred with a laundry tub floor drain etc as other options check your local codes e The filter works on 24 volts only A transformer is included FOR INDOOR USE to reduce 120V 60 Hz house electrical power Provide an approved grounded outlet in a dry location near the filter The filter includes a power cable for connection between the transformer and the timer e Position the filter at least 6 from surrounding walls or other appliances to allow access for servicing e Ifinstal
20. irm Pkd PPR ka OR 12 7124415 Quartz 25 7288081 Air Pump 120V incl Key No 26 Connector 1 4 Tube to 1 4 NPT 13 7302039 Tank ith C 2 9020S ank Dase k 7171666 use with Gast Pump Connector 1 4 Tube to 1 8 NPT ADO use with Thomas Pump 7311313 Adaptor Kit incl Key Nos 14 17 8 21 2 ea of 7 8 8 REPAIR PARTS flow plug esi 8 assembled 22 REPAIR PARTS KEY PART KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION 50 7224087 Screw 6 20 x 7 8 2 req 71 7271204 Installation Adaptor 1 2 req 51 7286039 Motor incl 2 ea of Key No 50 72 7311127 O ring 1 1 16 x 1 5 16 4 req 52 0900857 Screw 46 20 x 3 8 3 req Turbine 8 Support Assembly 53 7231393 Motor Plate 7290931 RE K m Nos 73 74 paje z 260 Seeing 73 1 Turbine Support 8 Shaft 55 7283489 Cam and Gear 4 n Turbine BO E aD ADA 75 7171145 Valve Body 57 7172793 Drain Hose Adaptor 76 7170319 O ring 1 4 x 3 8 2 reg 58 7170288 O ring 15 16 x 1 3 16 77 7100940 Plug 59 7178189 Flow Plug 5 gpm 78 7081201 Retainer 7185487 Seal Kit includes Key Nos 60 65 y 79 7309811 Wire Harness amp Sensor Housing 60 1 O ring 5 8 x 13 16
21. ling the filter in an outside location be sure to provide protection from the elements contamination vandalism and sunlight heat The sun s heat can melt plastic paris 6 FIGURE 3 FAUCETS Chemical Feed System Pressure tank Water Taste 8 Water Air Injected Water Sediment Blending Heater Odor Softener Iron Filter Neutralizer Filter Tank Filter Filter Well Pump INSTALLATION STEPS IMPORTANT SANITIZING PROCEDURES Care is taken at the factory to keep your water filter clean and sanitary Materials used to make the filter will not infect or contaminate your water supply and will not cause bacteria to grow However during shipping storage installing and operating bacteria could get into the filter For this reason sanitizing as follows is suggested when installing a Pour about 1 oz or 2 oz of the following disinfectant into the valve inlet fitting e Calcium hypochlorite available in granular or tablet form under trade names such as Perchloron or HTH OR e Common 5 25 household bleach Clorox Linco Bo Peep White Sail Eagle etc brands b Sanitizing will be continued when you complete step 9 on page 9 Sanitizing is recommended by the Water Quality Association for disinfecting On some water supplies they suggest periodic sanitizing 1 INSTALL INCLUDED SINGLE BYPASS VALVE and or INSTALLATION ADAPTORS NOTE All fittings are in the parts bag a Push the bypass valv
22. long drain hose runs or elevating the hose 9 INSTALL VENT TUBE a Locate the 20 coil of 1 4 O D tubing included with the filter Connect one end of the tubing to the outlet port of the solenoid valve Figure 2 NOTE Do not cut the vent tubing use the entire 20 length b Route the vent tubing to the drain point standpipe laundry tub floor drain etc as typically shown in Figure 1 Affix the end of the tube securely as water and air will exit this vent with force 10 PRESSURE TESTING FOR LEAKS TO PREVENT EXCESSIVE AIR PRESSURE IN THE FILTER AND PLUMBING SYSTEM DO THE FOLLOWING STEPS IN ORDER a Open two or more filtered water faucets both hot and cold b Referring to Figure 7 turn the bypass valves to service position C Slowly open the main water supply valve d Close the filtered water faucets e Check your complete installation for leaks If rework is required be sure to observe precautions in step 7 FIGURE 8 BACK OF TIMER 24VAC a 24V TO 120V be MOTOR OUTLET m TRANSFORMER a NC o na POSITION NOS SWITCH 1 POSITION CONNECT SWITCH 2 TO AIR PUMP OUT TURBINE is SENSOR TO 120V s OUTLET RELAY BOX SOLENOID 1 1 CONNECT ALL LEADWIRES a Locate the power cable which is shipped with one end plugged into the timer PWA under the top cover Refer to Figure 8 Attach the other end of the power cable to the transformer NOTE
23. pump The air pump adds a head of air in the filter tank This supplies oxygen that aerates the water and oxidizes iron manganese and hydrogen sulfide generating particles The vent solenoid is opened during this time permitting oxygen depleted air to escape and be continuously replaced in the tank by fresh air After oxidation the birm filtration media filters out the particles During the backwash rinse cycles the filter cleans itself During regenerations the air pump and vent solenoid do not activate After service water flow stops the air pump will run for an additional 8 seconds Adaptor Troubleshooting Guide If excess air is in household plumbing the air vent is most likely plugged with debris Close ball valve Then disconnect tubing from sole noid inlet as shown below Remove the inlet screen located inside the inlet port of the solenoid Clean and reinstall the inlet screen R After vent is cleared reconnect tubing open ball valve and check for leaks Solenoid Inlet remove and WARNING FILTER clean screen TANK CONTAINS AIR 2 TO RELIEVE PRES Ball Valve SURE PUT BYPASS close first VALVE IN BYPASS AND ADVANCE FILTER VALVE TO BACKWASH BEFORE DISASSEMBLY TROUBLESHOOTING ALWAYS MAKE THESE INITIAL CHECKS FIRST 1 Does the time display show the correct time of day If display is blank check power source to the filter If time is flashing power was off for over 6 hours The fil
24. rain FIGURE 2 Vent Tube A Connect to Solenoid SolEnale Wires from Relay Box Outlet Port Connect to Wire Harness Wire Clip gt INLET OUTLET PLUMBING OPTIONS 1 ALWAYS INSTALL either a single bypass valve 7214383 or a 3 valve bypass system 2 Use 1 or 3 4 minimum pipe and fittings 3 Use sweat copper or threaded pipe or PVC plastic pipe Sweat soldering is required to adapt to the fittings 1 male supplied with the filter or obtain approved com pression adaptors The following special fittings are available from Ecodyne Be sure to comply with all local plumbing codes OPTIONAL INLET OUTLET FITTINGS a 7104546 PVC Nipple Use in place of included copper inlet and outlet tubes gt OTHER REQUIREMENTS 4 Adrain is needed for recharge discharge water A standpipe close to the filter is preferred A laundry tub floor drain etc are other options CAUTION Drain water exits the hose at a fast flow rate and at water system pressure Be sure the hose is fastened in some manner to prevent whipping and splashing to prevent water damage to surrounding area 5 A 120V 60Hz grounded continuously live electrical outlet is needed in a dry location near the filter p TOOLS YOU MAY NEED e tape measure e common screwdriver e cross point screwdriver e pliers e adjustable wrench e hacksaw e tubing cutter e propane torch e emery cloth sandpaper or steel wool e p
25. ter resumes normal operation but backwashes occur at the wrong time 2 Plumbing bypass valve s must be in SERVICE position Figure 6 page 9 3 The inlet and outlet pipes must connect to the filter inlet and outlet respectively 4 Is the transformer plugged into a live grounded wall outlet 5 The valve drain hose must be free of kinks and sharp bends If you do not find the problem after making the initial checks do the MANUAL ADVANCE DIAGNOSTICS 17 p MANUAL ADVANCE DIAGNOSTICS Use the following procedures to advance the filter valve through the recharge cycles to check operation Remove top cover to observe valve rotation NOTE Display must show time and day 1 Press and hold the Select button until the display shows OOO INO NI JAVA MO14 HOIH position markers valve in service CAM 2 To advance the valve press the Touch Hold button each time you want to move into the next cycle Press the Touch Hold button to move filter into backwash a If it does not move into backwash the valve motor is inoperative Check all wiring and connections m Press the Touch Hold button to move filter into fast rinse Again look for fast drain flow To return filter to service press the Touch Hold button NOTE While in manual advance the time display will automatically return to the present time if a button is not pressed within four minutes NOTE The air pump an
26. the timer is interrupted the memory built into timer circuitry keeps all settings for several hours The display is blank and the filter will not recharge When electrical power comes on one of two things will happen UT CI e ti MIN Pu RECHARGE NOW 1 The present time of day will show meaning the timer memory has kept all time settings NOTE If the filter was recharging when power was lost it will now finish the cycle 2 The display will show a time but it will be flashing The timer memory did not keep the time settings and feature ERROR CODES An error code could appear in the faceplate display if a prob lem occurs in the filter If you see an error code for example 14 to flash in the display along with the present time of day RECHARGE NOW flashes un til the recharge is over UL I an tl Pu RECHARGE NOW recharge begins immediately The filter begins to fil ter your water again in about 2 hours NOTE Avoid using HOT water during the recharge because the water heater will refill with unfiltered wa ter When you return press the Touch Hold button again to return the filter to service and the present time in the display REMEMBER TO DO THIS or the filter will not recharge until you do NOTE To shut off the water supply to the filter use the plumbing bypass valve s they must be reset page 11 The display returns to a flashing time then begins to keep time aga
27. unts of air If it is backwashed before the air is removed the valve may become plugged with birm particles or particles may be flushed to the drain TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE NO Wairanty Safety GUIdeS ad 1 DA bad AO A a dA R AA A AA 2 Unpacking i ie ga NE lada AA S A GA b A DM a GO A E 3 Specifications DIMENSIONS w ton awa cw my ard O ial dole Ya a KE ga ca zadane sede ka Ek a 4 Typical Finished Installation mews kwen uni T kap ati adi a a tye a Je timely aaa aie k d ena a a yan 5 Inlet Outlet Plumbing Options taa kk kk a ak w a kk ak a a Mk n kk a a ak ka a a a knn aa aA 6 Other RequirMentS sairam ia eni wyr ee ee AT eee Weed ke a A pede ae poe A ek a ma aa eee 6 Tools YOU May Needs atwo go dar eas A ben poban ata oak go Mer ees MA be ae dr ee 6 Materials You WI NEBA si ilka eti kon ea Pak don ko WE pove lees ET kap Pd Me nei ki 6 Seleciuinstallation koCatjon una a P aie koke Dean Rea ee PE Hd EERE eta eee kaa in 6 Installation Steps n sa ee sl BP AA AAAA Seed eee De PANJE a aye kak Pees 7 10 Programming the Faceplate Timer 0 aoti i nea eee kn n aka n a knn a annan 11 12 Faceplate Timer Features Settings and Service 14 15 General Information siege eee eater awa eae aha ei Wak ete ded ee Pir ae PE de obl ON pee Dan depan 15 Service Backwash and Fast Rinse Cycles 4 lel ccc tk kaa kek a w kn a wk na a ka a a kn
28. ut of the filter to the drain The fast flow controlled by a flow plug in the drain fitting flushes dirt sediments iron deposits etc to the drain The mineral bed is lifted and expanded for maximum cleaning FAST RINSE See Figure 13 Valve rotation positions the inner discs so water flow enters the mineral tank through the top and exits at the bottom to the drain The fast flow of water downward packs the mineral bed and prepares it for return to service The timer energizes the valve motor again to return the valve to service 15 WATER FLOW PATHS THROUGH VALVE FIGURE 11 LIMIT SERVICE CYCLE anl POSITION SWITCH FIGURE 12 ROTOR 8 DISC BACKWASH CYCLE FLOW PLUG RD po A f J POSITION KU KI AN AWA Dr Si 5 A m S VALVE 27 BOTTOM DISTRIBUTOR FIGURE 13 ROTOR amp DISC FAST RINSE CYCLE POSITION SWITCH T TTH An ja POSITION KA pan Uggs SWITCH k N PE FS Aa A k mA DRAIN Z m Z SI NJ VALVE INLET VALVE y TOP yi j OUTLET DISTRIBUTOR BOTTOM DISTRIBUTOR 16 Description of Operation Air pump activation 8 solenoid venting system When service water flows through the filter it rotates the turbine located in the valve s outlet port sending a signal to the controller PWA The controller then activates a 24V power supply to the vent solenoid and relay box When activated the relay box turns on the 120V power supply to the air
29. y North Star Water Conditioning 1890 Woodlane Drive Woodbury MN 55125 customer information tele phone no 1 800 972 0135 Oo para O SAFETY GUIDES Follow the installation instructions carefully Failure to install the filter properly voids the warranty Before you begin installation read this entire manual Then obtain all the materials and tools you will need to make the installation Check local plumbing and electrical codes The installation must conform to them NOTE Codes in the state of Massachusetts require installation by a licensed plumber For installation use plumbing code 248 CMR of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Use only lead free solder and flux for all sweat solder connections as required by state and federal codes Use care when handling the filter Do not turn upside down drop or set on sharp protrusions Do not locate the filter where freezing temperatures occur Do not attempt to filter water over 120 F Freezing or hot water damage voids the warranty Avoid installing in direct sunlight Excessive sun heat may cause distortion or other damage to non metallic parts The filter requires a minimum water flow of 5 gallons per minute at the inlet for backwash Recommended maximum allowable inlet water pressure is 80 psi Use a pressure reducing valve if necessary Be sure the addition of a pressure reducing valve will not reduce the flow to less than the 5 gpm needed for backwash This filter controller works on 24
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