Model 5100 Manual - Aqua Tech Water Conditioning
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1. 29 Solution Plug in transformer Check power source Make sure out let is not controlled by a switch Test with volt meter for 12 VAC at control If 0 VAC replace trans former With 12 VAC present at controller replace circuit board Make sure computer control is pushed all the way onto drive end cap Remove foreign objects from valve body Replace drive end cap Remove restriction thaw or straighten drain line Clean flow control air check and brine line Clean any sediment from brine cabinet Clean or replace injector Replace throat if removed Remove valve Lubricate piston with silicone grease and reassemble Replace magnet disc Replace control Clean injector screen nozzle and throat Maintain min pressure of 30 psi Remove restrictions Remove restrictions replace if crimped Verify correct water level relative to salt setting Check lines for loose connections See page 13 for proper rinse time Verify adequate pressure and vol ume of water supply Softener Specifications MODEL 5100 7 Media type and amounts PowerClean Media 1 5 Ibs Super Fine Mesh Resin 1 0 cu ft Optional Redox media 2 lbs Salt usage Ibs Capacity 4 0 20 000 1 Lb Salt Setting l See Cycle 3 Lb Salt Setting Settings 3 6 Lb Salt Setting Page 13 9 Lb Salt Setting Water used per regeneration gallons Frequency of regeneration days Optional 1 I O adapter assemb2. MODEL 5100 Water Conditioner INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL Ver 3 0 4343 S Hamilton Road Groveport Ohio 43125 Congratulations on your decision to place your confidence in our superior water treatment appli ance Recognized worldwide for built in quality dependability and ease of service this appliance represents state of the art in home water treatment Important information is contained in this manual which will help you get the maximum benefit and enjoyment from your particular model We urge you to read this information carefully now and any time a malfunction may occur In most cases these reviews will uncover minor problems that you can correct yourself thereby saving you time and the cost of an unnecessary service call Date of Installation Model Number Serial Number Returned Limited warranty Card Date Table of Contents GETTING MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY FROM YOUR APPLIANCE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST DO S AND DON TS REFERENCE ILLUSTRATIONS INSTALLATION AND START UP PROCEDURES SETTING THE CONTROLLER CYCLE SETTINGS PARTS DIAGRAMS TROUBLESHOOTING SOFTENER SPECIFICATIONS LIMITED WARRANTY A N gt 13 14 28 30 31 How To Get The Maximum Efficiency From Your Appliance 1 Fill salt cabinet when water level is above salt level DO NOT MIX DIFFERENT TYPES OF SALT If iron is present in your water use a salt with an iron cleaning additive to help keep the resin clean
3. 14 00a Push the SELECT and CHANGE buttons until the correct value is displayed In this example set to Turbine Test NO 15 00 Push the DISPLAY button to step to the next parameter The display will show Reg Tonight NO This parameter if set to YES will force a regeneration at the next set regeneration time i e 02 00 After the regeneration the parameter will automatically reset to No 15 00a Push the CHANGE button to toggle between Yes or No In this example set to Reg Tonight YES 16 00 Push the DISPLAY button to step to the next parameter The display will show Filter No This parameter if set to YES is for model selection only and has no effect on the function of the appliance In this example set to Filter NO 17 00 Push the DISPLAY button to step to the next parameter The display will show Gal Remain 00979 This is the normal operation display for OPERATING MODE 2 The 00979 represents the number of gallons of softening capacity between regenerations This completes the SERVICE SETTINGS mode Even though the SERVICE SETTING mode has been completed the appliance is not ready for service until the CUSTOMER SET TINGS mode is completed The following example takes you through the steps required for setting the parameters of the CUS TOMER SETTINGS mode for OPERATING MODE 2 1 00 Push and hold the DISPLAY to enter CUSTOMER SETTINGS mode The display will show Set Time 00 00 AM This parameter is to be set to the cu
4. OVERFLOW CONNECTION Figure 8 Figure 9 PLUGGING IN TRANSFORMER ADDING SALT TO THE BRINE Do not plug transformer into an out CABINET let that is controlled by on off switch Installation And Start Up Procedures Each water conditioner includes 8 of drain line and a drain fitting 1 Placement Place your appliance in desired location Turn off electricity and water supply to water heater Make sure inlet outlet and drain connections meet the applicable local codes Check arrows on valve to be sure water flows in proper direction See figures 1 2 amp 3 CAUTION DO NOT PLUMB APPLIANCE IN BACKWARD 2 Connecting Water Lines Lift and remove the valve cover Attach the water lines to the in and out connections Do not over tighten connections on the plastic threads Check inlet con nection and outlet connection to be certain water flows in the proper direction As you face the front of the appliance the inlet is on the left and the outlet is on the right See figure 2 3 Drain Line The drain line must be a minimum of 1 2 I D tubing and should make the shortest run to a suitable drain The drain line may be elevated up to 8 feet from the dis charge on the appliance as long as the water pressure in your system is 40 psi or more If drain line is 25 or longer increase drain line to 5 8 D Also the end of the drain line must be equal in height or lower than the control valve See figure 1 4 Flushing Before placing your
5. You may also use a resin cleaner on a monthly basis in place of salt with cleaning additives If iron is not present in your water a clean pellet solar or cube type salt is recommended The use of rock salt is not recommended because it contains impurities that may plug the injector assembly See page 18 2 You may use a salt substitute such as potassium chloride in place of water conditioner salt If you start with water conditioner salt you can switch to a salt substitute at any time or vice versa If potassium chloride is used in place of nugget or pellet salt you must select the potassium option during the programming of the controller We do not rec ommend using Potassium Chloride if there is iron in your water 3 Should your electricity be turned off for any reason you must reset time of day See page 12 4 Protect your appliance from freezing including drain line 5 By pass the appliance when servicing the well plumbing or pump When work is complet ed turn on the nearest cold water tap until water runs clear before putting appliance back in service See figures 4 5 6 NOTES Installation Checklist 1 Water Pressure Not less than 20 psi constant See page 30 2 Double check hardness of water with test strips provided to verify that your appliance is right for the job See page 12 3 Water Supply Flow Rate 5 gallons per minute is recommended as minimum 4 Drain Drain appliance to floor drain o
6. Ring 1 90614 2 4 Drain End Cap 1 Assembly 1 4 2 90268 Drain End Cap 1 threaded 3 H2086 2 4 Drain Line Flow 1 H2086 3 0 Control Button 4 90267 Retainer 1 Use this flow control for models with a Bior P1 des ignation e g 5100PTB1 Part 90614 2 4 Description Seals the left opening on the Main Valve Body The opening is sealed with an O ring used as axial or face seal The O ring sits in a groove in the End Cap This groove must be free of defects such as pits or scratches and also free of debris When assembling the Drain End Cap to the Valve Body care should be taken to make sure that the O ring stays in the groove in the Drain End Cap If misaligned the O ring can become pinched and leak Maintains a constant plus or minus 10 backwash flow rate at varying pressures Care should be taken when replacing Drain Line Flow Control Buttons to ensure that the correct rate is being used for a particular model unit Flow Control Button should be assembled with lettering facing retainer Holds the backwash Flow Control Button in place One side is smooth and the other has a groove for a screwdriver When assembling the retainer to the Drain End Cap the retainer should be screwed in until it stops If the retainer is not fully engaged the Flow Control may not function properly 26 Parts Diagrams Figure 19 Fill Plug Assembly Tank Bottom MERA NO GTY PART NO DESCRIPTION 27 Troubleshooting Pr
7. allow limitations on how long an implied limited warranty lasts or the exclu sion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusion may not apply to you This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state 31 The WOA Gold Seal assures that this product has been tested and validated by the Water Quality Association This validation assures that all electrical components are UL or CSA listed and all components that are in contact with the treated water are FDA or NSF listed Listed and tested under NSF Standard 44 for Softening Performance Barium Reduction and Radium 226 228 Reduction Water softeners using sodi um chloride for regeneration add sodium to the water Persons who are on sodi um restricted diet should consider the added sodium as part of their overall sodium intake Made in USA Manufactured using one or more of the following patent numbers 5 089 140 5 300 230 DES 332 480 DES 331 097 5 116 419 5 157 979 5 378 370 1998 William R Hague Inc P O Box 298 Groveport OH 43125 LITHO USA Form 51900PT RV1103HQWI
8. appliance in service it is very important to flush the cold water lines of any debris Turn on water supply open the nearest cold water tap and let the water run for 2 to 3 minutes until the water flows clear Then put the by pass in the Service position See figures 4 through 6 5 Check Leaks Close faucet and check for leaks If leaks are found turn off main water supply and open the nearest cold water faucet to depressurize lines Close faucet to elimi nate siphoning action Repair leaks Turn on water supply and electricity to water heater Place the bypass valve in the Service position See figure 6 6 Connect Overflow Line See figure 7 The overflow line is used to direct excess water to a floor drain if the brine tank fills with to much water or the appliance malfunctions The overflow line must end at a drain that is at least 3 lower than the bottom of the overflow fit ting It is a gravity line and cannot be run overhead See figure 1 7 Complete The Installation Open a cold water tap and allow the appliance to flush for 20 minutes or until approximately 72 gallons has passed through the appliance per NSF requirements 8 Plug In Transformer See figure 8 Installation And Start Up Procedures 9 Water Testing The water conditioner like any other appliance requires correct installa tion and setting for optimum performance To ensure proper settings you need to obtain an accurate water test Do this as follows For
9. 7 0 01 0 YES NO English Unit gpg ppm 24 480 03 0 30 0 01 0 YES NO 6 3 Ib Salt Setting Service Setting Hardness Setting Number Iron ppm clear water Capacity in Grains Backwash 1 minute Brine Rinse minute Backwash 2 minute 96 Hour Regeneration Salt Ibs 9 Ib Salt Setting Service Setting Hardness Setting Number Iron ppm clear water Capacity in Grains minute Brine Rinse minute Backwash 2 minute 96 Hour Regeneration Salt Ibs English Unit gpg ppm 15 054 03 0 14 0 01 0 YES NO 3 English Unit __gpg ppm 31 221 03 0 45 0 01 0 YES NO 9 When iron is present in the raw water supply regeneration frequency cannot exceed 96 hyours Also a minimum salt setting of 6 Ibs is required and the 1 backwash must be increased to 7 minutes 13 Parts Diagrams Incorrect 14 Parts Diagrams Figure 11 ELECTRONICS AND CABINET Figure Part ltem Qty 1 95204 Valve Cover Assembly 1 2 95205 Salt Port Lid 1 3 93245 12 Volt Transformer Power Cord 1 4 95202 Cabinet 1 5 C0700 2 Piece Overflow 1 6 93848 Brine Tubing 2 ft 7 95203 Support Panel 1 8 54550 Computer Control 1 9 90801 Cabinet Cover Clip 6 10 93832 Brine Line Hose Clamp 1 15 Parts Diagrams Figure 12 16 Parts Diagrams Figure 12 Cabinet and Assemblies Figure Part ltem 1 93521 3 4 I O
10. Adapter Assembly w Blending Valve 2 93838 3 4 I O Adapter O Ring 3 95505 Resin Tank Assembly empty 4 93808 End Cap O Ring 5 95301T Drive End Cap Assembly 6 93870 Screw 7 90828 O ring Small End Cap 8 93501 Injector Assembly MO20 1 Fine Mesh Resin 93702 Redox Filter Media 9 95202 Cabinet 10 93835 Spacer Tube 11 90614 2 4 Drain End Cap Assembly 1 2 FNPT 12 93809 Screw 17 Qty 4 4 1 0 cu ft 4 lbs 4 2 Parts Diagrams Figure 13 Part Number 93501 Note When working on the injector assem bly make sure part 3 aligns properly with the outline marked on part 4 18 Parts Diagrams Injector Assembly Figure Part 93810 93223 93220 93221 93232 93222 90807 Item Injector Screen Injector Throat Bottom Thick Injector Seal Injector Nozzle Top Thin Injector Seal Injector Cap Injector Screw Qty 19 Figure 13 Description Acts as a pre filter to keep debris from entering the Injector Nozzle and Injector Throat Attaches to the cylinder on the Nozzle plate and spherical bump inside the Main Valve Body Some compression of the Screen may occur during assembly The openings in the screen must be clear to ensure proper flow to the Injector assembly Creates the vacuum that draws the brine solution from the brine cabinet in conjunction with the Injector Nozzle Part 93221 The center hole should be clear of debris round and undamaged The Inject
11. Drive Motor 12V 1 The Drive Motor is held in place by two 1 2 screws The screws should be snug The brass pinion gear on the Motor should engage the plastic Drive Gear The wires should be securely fastened to the Control 3 93891 1 4 Hex Nut 2 4 93238 Drive Gear 1 The Drive Gear is assembled to the Piston Slide Cam by means of a keyed opening which transfers the torque generated by the Drive Motor to the rest of the drive system If the drive system becomes jammed this opening can become rounded causing the gear to turn but not the Piston Slide Cam If this occurs clear the jam and replace the Drive Gear and Piston Slide Cam Part No 93217 5 90802 Screw 2 6 93219 Piston Slide The cover secures the Piston Slide Cam 93217 in place and acts as a bush Cam Cover 1 ing for the Cam Shaft 7 93217 Piston Slide Cam 1 This is the heart of the drive system There is a threaded stainless steel shaft that runs through the main drive axle The Drive Gear is attached at the short end and the Magnet Disc at the other end The Piston Slide Cam is assembled inside of the Piston Slide 93216 This Cam Shaft should turn freely before the Motor is assembled 22 Parts Diagrams Figure 15 Drive End Cap Assembly Figure 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Part 93583 93216 90818 93601 90821 54502 90828 93808 93522 A 93839 Item Drive End Cap Piston Slide Screw Brin
12. OMER SETTINGS is displayed Hold for 5 seconds and the customer program ming mode is entered Used simultaneously with the SELECT button to enter service settings program mode press and hold both buttons for 5 seconds while holding SERVICE SETTINGS is displayed Note both buttons must be pressed SCROLL BACK FUNCTION Used to toggle back to the previous parameter setting in the event of a mistake in programming This feature eliminates the need to toggle through the entire program to correct an input error CONTROL PANEL DISPLAY LCD DISPLAY FUNCTION Shows status of control NORMAL OPERATING mode SERVICE SETTINGS mode or CUSTOMER SETTING mode It is very important to know which mode the control is in for proper operation WATER FLOWING INDICATOR FUNCTION Shown in the LCD display it indicates that water is flowing through the appliance Flow rate is displayed in gal lons per minute This is useful for checking for proper plumbing and leaks Description Of The Two Operating Modes CAUTION Be sure the controller is firmly locked onto the drive end cap assembly The four tabs on top of the drive end cap will allow the clips on the bottom of the controller case to lock onto the end cap tabs See detail diagram on page 14 fig 11 MODE 1 TIMER MODE Will regenerate based on frequency Example every 2 days or as specified up to 12 days Time of regeneration can be set MODE 2 PATENTED SAVEMATIC DEMAND DELAYED Is based
13. ash cycle can be set Push the SELECT and CHANGE buttons until the desired backwash time is displayed In this example set to Backwash 1 03 0 11 Setting The Controller Continued 11 00 Push the DISPLAY button to step to the next parameter The display will show Brine Rinse 30 0 The 30 0 is the time in minutes to the nearest tenth for which the first brine and slow rinse cycles can be set 11 00a Push the SELECT and CHANGE buttons until the desired combined brine and slow rinse cycle time is displayed In this example set to Brine Rinse 30 0 12 00 Push the DISPLAY button to step to the next parameter The display will show Backwash 2 01 0 The 01 0 is the time in minutes to the nearest tenth for which the second backwash can be set 12 00a Push the SELECT and CHANGE buttons until the desired backwash time is displayed In this example set to Backwash 2 01 0 13 00 Push the DISPLAY button to step to the next parameter The display will show Salt Ibs 06 0 This parameter sets the amount of salt to be used to achieve the capacity setting 13 00a Push the SELECT and CHANGE buttons until the desired salt setting is displayed In this example set to Salt Ibs 06 0 14 00 Push the DISPLAY button to step to the next parameter The display will show Turbine Test NO This feature should only be used by qualified service personnel It is intended to be used for diagnostic purposes only WARNING Do not engage this feature
14. be snapped in place Picks up the magnetic field from the Turbine and relays it to the Controller The three wire assembly connecting the black wafer Hall Effect Sensor to the Controller board must not be severely bent folded over cut or broken Care should be taken when putting the Sensor into the Sensor Housing The spring flap below the Sensor must be gently bent over on top of the Sensor and then the Sensor slide all the way into the Sensor Housing The round hole of the Sensor mounting tab is then placed down over the mounting screw boss The cap is then put in place and the mounting screw is installed A slot is provided in the cap for the wire way to exit The three wire socket connector must be properly installed in the controller Stops on the connector prevent improper upside down assembly Do not force the connector past the stops The Turbine must have a 1 8 diameter Rare Earth magnet pressed into place adjacent to the axle opening When assembled to the axle the Turbine should spin freely Do not use any lubricants If the Turbine should become jammed clean and flush The Turbine and Bypass Valve 10 93229 11 93838 Flow Director O Ring Available as an additional cost option 1 21 Parts Diagrams Part Number 95301T Note This asssembly does not include a magnet disk or drive motor and must be ordered separately Figure Part Item Qty Description 1 90809 Screw 2 2 90217
15. e Valve Housing Assembly O Ring Magnet Disk Assembly O Ring O Ring Piston Assembly Drain Gasket Description Seals the two openings on the Main Valve Body The larger diameter opening is sealed with an O ring used as an axial or face seal The O ring sits in a groove in the End Cap This groove must be free of defects such as pits or scratches and also free of debris The smaller diameter seal is accomplished with an O ring used as a radial seal The O ring should be placed on the male boss on the End Cap When assembling the Drain End Cap to the Main Valve Body care should be taken to make sure the small O ring is aligned with the opening in the Main Valve Body and that the large O ring stays in the groove in the Drive End Cap If misaligned the O rings can become pinched and leak The Piston Slide should move Teak inside the Drive End cap Housing The stainless steel threaded stud should be pointing toward the Main Valve Body Attaches to the Drive End Cap with two 3 4 thread cutting screws and has one O ring seal When assembling the O ring should be placed on the Drive End Cap boss and be lubricated with silicone grease A twisting action should be applied along with pressure until the O ring seats See Brine Valve Assembly sheet for more details The Magnetic Disc is assembled to the Piston Slide Cam by means of a keyed opening to ensure proper orientation The magnet in the Magnetic Disc should be flush wit
16. generant is selected EXAMPLE Salt Sodium Push the DISPLAY button to step to the next parameter The display will show Comp Hard 00025 This parameter is the calculated compensated hardness using the hardness iron and manganese settings The formula is 4 x each ppm iron 4 x each ppm manganese hardness compensated hardness This is not a parameter that can be set The display should now read Comp Hard 00025 Push the DISPLAY button to step to the next parameter The display will show Capty Gr 24480 This parameter is used to set the softening capacity of the appliance See softener specifications or setting charts for capacities based on salt usage Push the SELECT and CHANGE buttons until the desired capacity number is displayed In this example set to Capac Gr 24480 Push the DISPLAY button to step to the next parameter The display will show 72 96hr Regen Yes This parameter if set to Yes is used to force the appliance to regenerate every 96 hours if regularly scheduled regenerations based on water usage do not occur in 96 hours or less intervals This should always be yes if iron is present in the water Push CHANGE button to toggle parameter value from No to Yes In this example set to 96hr Regen No Push the DISPLAY button to step to the next parameter The display will show Backwash 1 03 0 See cycle settings pg 13 The 03 0 is the time in minutes to the nearest tenth for which the first backw
17. h the disc surface The Piston should be screwed onto the Piston Slide Cam until it bottoms out but care should be taken not to overtighten Overtightening can cause the Piston to break The white Teflon Hydro slide O Ring covers should be free of defects such as indentations and cuts The Drain Gasket should slide there will be some friction without binding on the Piston shaft When assembling care should be taken to insert the Piston into the Main Valve Body without excessive side to side or up down motion 23 Parts Diagrams Figure 16 Brine Valve Housing Assembly Figure Part 1 93620 2 90821 3 93260 4 93878 5 93254 6 90843 7 93805 8 93243 9 90807 ltem Qty Piston Assembly 1 O Ring 1 Housing 1 Quad Ring 1 Quad Ring Retainer 1 5 gpm Flow Control 1 O Ring 1 Housing Cap Screw 2 Part Number 93601 Description The Piston should have a gasket on the shaft side of the flange and a spring pressed onto a boss on the other side The gasket should be free of defects such as cuts or debris The Piston is Teflon coated and should be free of scratches The Piston should move freely in the housing silicone lubrication is recommended on the Piston shaft Should have the captured Quad ring for the Piston seal The Quad ring retain ing button is Ultrasonically welded into place and cannot be removed from the Housing There should be a visible bead of weld near the exit hole of the Brine Valve Piston Just i
18. ly Reset hardness refer to Regenerate Page 10 Reset water and reset hardness Flow should be indicated with water usage If no flow see below Place bypass valve in the service position Check that unit is plumbed correctly Remove sensor from IO housing Test by placing magnet on the sen sor chip If flow is indicated replace turbine If no flow replace sensor Repair the leak Troubleshooting Problem No read out in display Appliance stays in regeneration Cycle numbers remain flashing Excess water in brine tank Should be approximately 8 10 with salt Not regenerating in proper sequence Salty water after a regeneration Cause Electric cord is unplugged No electric power at outlet Defective transformer fig 8 Defective circuit board fig 10 Computer control not attached properly Foreign object in valve body Broken valve assembly Motor running Magnet disc not turning pages 22 23 Restricted frozen or pinched drain line Plugged brine line brine line flow control or air check pages 24 25 Plugged injector assembly pages 18 19 Sticking brine refill valve Magnet disc defective Defective position sensor Plugged Injector Low water pressure Drain line or flow control restricted Brine line restricted or crimped Excessive amount of water in brine cabinet Insufficient rinse time Intermittent pressure drop from feed source
19. ly available Part 93521 1 Regeneration time minutes 30 Limited Warranty Warranty Information To place this appliance under limited warranty the limited warranty registration card must be completed and returned within 30 days of installation Coverage This limited warranty covers the appliance delivered to the original owner when the system is purchased for personal family or household use It is intended to cover defects occurring in workmanship or material or both Warrantor s Performance and Length of Limited warranty warrants that upon receipt from the original owner of any mechanical or electronic part which is found to be defective in materi al or workmanship warrantor will repair or replace the defective item for 3 years from date of installation Warrantor further warrants that upon receipt from the original owner of any warrantor media tank valve body brine cabinet found to be defective in material or workman ship warrantor will repair or replace the defective item for 10 years from date of original instal lation There are no warranties other than those described in this limited warranty instrument This limited warranty does not cover any service call or labor costs incurred with respect to the removal and replacement of any defective part or parts Warrantor will not be liable for nor will it pay service call or labor charges incurred or expended with respect to this limited warranty In the eve
20. municipally supplied or City water call your water utility company Ask them the hard ness iron content and pH levels of your water For well water have a sample of your untreated water tested for hardness iron and pH To find a facility to test your water sample check your Yellow Pages under Water Analysis or Water Testing inquire at your selling dealer or contact the company below to conduct a test for you WATERSCREEN National Testing Laboratories Inc 1 800 458 3330 9am 5pm EST If you feel you have an abnormal amount of iron be sure to use salt with an iron cleaning additive 10 Adding Water amp Salt Be sure to remove any packaging or installation materials before adding salt Next add not more than 3 gallons of water to the brine cabinet Then add salt to the brine cabinet wait 2 hours then push the regen button and hold for 5 seconds A regeneration cycle will begin and continue for approximately 37 minutes After the first regen eration your appliance will automatically refill the correct amount of water in the brine cabi net See figure 9 11 Refill Salt when the salt level drops below the water level in the brine cabinet Always keep salt above water level See figure 9 CAUTION Failure to install operate and maintain your water treatment appliance as instructed will VOID the product limited warranty NOTE Make sure the Owner s Limited warranty Card is filled in and mailed within 30 days of installati
21. nes to avoid damage to the plastic pipe threads 1 For best results use 1 2 wide Teflon tape and wrap the threads three times with each consecutive wrap on top of the previous wrap To prevent tearing of the the tape use Teflon paste on the first two threads only This lubricates the tape and fills the small void areas that may exist between the threads When the joint is complete there will be a small bead of sealant at the fitting interface indicating a properly joined connection 2 When preparing copper fittings it is always advisable to use a union where there is a threaded connection to facili tate repairing a potential leak in one of your soldered joints 3 To prevent heat damage to the plastic pipe threads of the adapter prepare the copper tail assemblies ahead of time so they can cool down before final assembly The copper tube length should be a mini mum of 4 1 2 long To prevent cross threading turn the fitting counterclock wise until you feel the threads engage then tighten Do not overtighten the fit tings CAUTION NOTE To avoid damage do not allow heat from the torch to be trans ferred to the plastic valve component Reference Illustrations Figure 4 Bypass Valves Optional Part 93884 lt push pull gt for service or bypass This part may be available through your dealer Figure 5 Figure 6 IN BYPASS POSITION IN SERVICE POSITION Reference Illustrations Figure 7
22. nside the entrance hole for the Brine Piston is the raised seat area This raised ring should be free of defects such as nicks indentations or debris If any of these defects exist the piston will leak water into the Brine Tank until the Safety Shutoff engages This type of defect can be detected by visual inspection or while the unit is pressurized disconnecting the brine line and watching for dripping water The Flow Control has two distinct and different sides One is flat the other is concave The button should be centered in the housing opening with the four locator ribs with the concave side facing the Housing Cap Held in place by two 5 8 machine screws that engage the Housing flange An O ring seals the Housing Cap and Housing Place the O ring into the housing opening lubricate with silicone grease and then use a twisting action and pressure to insert the Housing Cap 24 Parts Diagrams Part Number 93811 20 0 SO Figure 17 Safety Shutoff Assembly Figure Part Item Qty Description 1 51366 Air Check Elbow Assembly 1 Make sure compression nuts are tight 2 H7041 Guide and Lock Set 1 Should not be loose 3 H7039 Float Grommet 2 Used to adjust the height of the float 4 H7040 Bell Float 1 5 H7042 Float Washer 1 6 H7038 Float Rod 1 7 93811 20 0 Air Check Brine Well Assembly 1 8 CO700 2 Piece Overflow 1 25 Parts Diagrams Figure 18 Drain End Cap Assembly Figure Part Item Qty 1 93808 O
23. nt the water supply being processed through this product contains bacterial iron algae sulphur tannins organic matter or other unusual substances then unless the system is represented as being capable of treating these substances in the system specifications other additional treatment of the water supply must be used to remove these substances before they enter this product Otherwise warrantor shall have no obligations under this limited warranty This limited warranty does not cover damage to a part or parts of the appliance from causes such as fire accidents freezing or unreasonable use abuse or neglect by the original owner This limited warranty does not cover damage to a part or parts of the system resulting from improper installation All plumbing and electrical connections should be made in accordance with all local codes and the installation instructions provided with the system The limited war ranty does not cover damage resulting from use with inadequate or defective plumbing inade quate or defective house wiring improper voltage electrical service or electrical connections or violation of applicable building plumbing or electrical codes laws ordinances or regula tions This limited warranty does not cover incidental consequential or secondary damages Any implied warranties on the product described in this limited warranty will not be effective after the expiration of this limited warranty Some states do not
24. o not plug the transformer into an outlet that is activated by an on off switch See figure 8 Do not connect the drain and the overflow gravity drain together See figure 1 Reference Illustrations Figure 1 Installation Guide Hard Water To Outside Faucets Well Water SOR City Water Meter Cold Soft Water _ Hot Soft Water Drain Line and Overflow Line N NT ol S Use this diagram as a location and installation guide for your water conditioner This diagram applies to basement slab crawl space and outside installations Bypass Valves To simplify installation and servicing a one piece or a three way bypass valve system is recommended when installing your appliance A bypass system also provides access to untreated water when required i e for lawn and gardening purposes Also see figures 4 through 6 Caution A minimum of 10 feet of 3 4 pipe from the outlet of the water treatment appliance and the inlet to the water heater is recommended Reference Illustrations Figure 2 PLUMBING CONNECTIONS Copper brass plastic or other fittings may be used DO NOT over tighten fittings Figure 3 CONNECTING DRAIN LINE CAUTION The drain line must not be kinked crimped or restricted in any way The drain line 1 2 inside diameter cannot be reduced in size INSTALLATION TIP When preparing the male threaded fit tings of the I O adapter follow the guide li
25. oblem No soft water after regeneration No soft water No flow is indicated when water is flowing Flow is indicated when water is not being used Cause No salt in brine cabinet Sediment in brine tank has plugged the brine line and air check page 25 Drain line is pinched frozen or restricted Clogged injector assembly page 18 19 Salt bridge has formed The plumbing bypass valve is in the the bypass position page 6 Appliance is plumbed backwards Extended power outage Water hardness has increased Not metering water The plumbing bypass valve is in the the bypass position page 6 Appliance is plumbed backwards Sensor not receiving signal from magnet on turbine page 20 21 There is a leak in your hosehold plumbing system 28 Solution Add salt refer to Regenerate Page 10 Remove air check draw tube and flush with clean water Clean injector assembly Clean any sediment from brine cabinet Straighten thaw or unclog the drain line Remove injector cap and clean noz zle and throat with a wooden tooth pick Replace throat if removed High humidity or the wrong kind of salt can create a salt bridge This is a crust that forms an empty space between the water and salt To test use a blunt object like a broom han dle Push the handle into the salt to dislodge the salt bridge Place bypass valve in the service position Check that appliance is plumbed correct
26. on NO POSTAGE REQUIRED Setting The Controller SERVICE SETTINGS This section is recommended for qualified service personnel only The appliance control must be set correctly for proper performance REGENERATE FUNCTION Multi purpose 1 Used to put the appliance into an imme diate regeneration Press and hold approximately 5 seconds until dis play changes to Going to 1 The appliance is now in regeneration and will return to Gal Remain after completion of all cycles 2 Used to speed up or toggle through all the regeneration cycles Gal Remain 00718 CUSTOMER SETTINGS This section is recommended for qualified service personnel only Must be set correctly for proper performance cuce oes Cee FUNCTION Used to change values of parameters that can be set Used in conjunction with SELECT button Press and release the Select Digit button to move cursor one digit to the right of parameter that can REGENERATE _ be set When cursor is at extreme right position press again to reset cursor to extreme left position Figure 10 FUNCTION Used to control cursor movement when in CUSTOMER amp SERVICE SETTINGS modes Used in conjunction with CHANGE button Press and release the Select Digit button to move cursor one digit to the right of parameter that can be set When cursor is at extreme right position press again to reset cursor to extreme left position SELECT DISPLAY FUNCTION When pressed and held CUST
27. on actual water usage and total capacity of the appliance Time of regeneration can be set If total capacity is depleted before set regeneration time a forced regeneration will occur Note Mode 1 and 2 are equipped with capacity Gard This ensures that you do not run out of conditioned water due to excess water usage 10 Setting The Controller Continued THE FOLLOWING EXAMPLE takes you through the steps involved for setting the controller If you follow these steps you will set the unit to OPERATING MODE 2 DEMAND DELAYED operation Mode 1 uses a similar procedure It is necessary to enter the SERVICE SETTINGS first followed by the CUSTOMER SETTINGS Press and hold the SELECT and DISPLAY buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds The display will show Set Language Eng Release both buttons 1 00 1 00a ND Co EN aa 5 D A o O1 iO o D io D O D D io D D ex D D G N O Oo oo 5 D O Push the DISPLAY button to step to the next parameter The display will show Units ENG Push the CHANGE button to toggle English metric units of measure For this example set to Units ENG Push the DISPLAY button to step to the next parameter The display will show soft V 1 07 This parameter cannot be set Push the DISPLAY button to step to the next parameter The dis
28. or Throat should be pressed flush into the opening in the valve If the Throat needs to be removed it should be replaced with a new one Seals between the Injector Nozzle and the Main Valve Body The gasket has a definite hole pattern that has to match up with the Nozzle and Main Valve Body opening The gasket seals at its outer edges and between the inlet screen and nozzle opening These areas must be free of defects such as tears or pits and be free of debris Creates the vacuum that draws the brine solution from the Brine Cabinet in conjunction with the Throat 93233 There are two openings in the Injector Nozzle plate The small hole flush on both sides is the one that creates the injection stream that enters the Injector Throat It is very important that this hole be clear of debris round and undamaged If this hole becomes clogged do not use anything to clear this opening that could damage it such as metal objects Use a clean cloth and flush with water If necessary a wooden toothpick may be used When assembling to the Main Valve Body the Injector Nozzle hole should line up with the Injector Throat Seals between the Injector Nozzle and the Injector Cap The gasket must be free of defects such as tears or cuts and be free of debris Holds the Injector assembly together and seals the assembly to the Main Valve Body These four machine screws should be tightened evenly and snugly Parts Diagrams Figure 14 20 Par
29. play will show Mode 2 The Mode is the number of the OPERATING MODE for which the controller is set For this example leave at Mode 2 Push the DISPLAY button to step to the next parameter The display will show Hard Gr 040 The 040 is the hardness number of the water tested This number is to be the actual hardness reading and is not compensated for iron Push and release the SELECT button until the cursor _ is positioned in the display as follows Hard Gr 040 The cursor is now under the ten position Continue pushing the SELECT and CHANGE buttons until the desired hardness number is displayed Example Hard Gr 025 Push the DISPLAY button to step to the next parameter The display will show Iron ppm 00 This parameter is used to calculate a compensated hardness automatically Push the SELECT and CHANGE buttons until the desired iron number is displayed Example Iron ppm 00 Push the DISPLAY button to step to the next parameter The display will show Mang ppm 00 Push the SELECT and CHANGE buttons until the desired manganese number is displayed Example Mang ppm 00 Push the DISPLAY button to step to the next parameter The display will show SALT Sodium WARNING When iron and or manganese is present in the water supply do not use potassium chloride as a regenerant Iron and or manganese bacteria may develop and foul the conditioning media and may void the warranty Push the CHANGE buttons until the desired re
30. r washer drain To prevent back siphoning the installer must provide an adequate air gap or a siphon break See figure 1 5 Electricity The transformer supplied is a standard 120 volt 60 cycle A C for USA or 220 volt 50 cycle A C for outside the USA See figure 8 6 Water Quality If water supply contains sulfur bacteria iron bacteria tannins algae oil acid dirt sand or other unusual substances special equipment must be installed with the system NOTES Do s And Don ts SOME DO S a AO NN Do comply with all local plumbing and electrical codes Do install pressure reducing valve if inlet pressure exceeds 90 psi Do install gravity drain on salt storage cabinet See figure 7 Do secure drain line on appliance and at drain outlet See figure 3 Do allow a minimum of 8 to 10 feet of pipe from the outlet of the water conditioner to the inlet of the water heater See figure 1 SOME DON TS Do not install if checklist items are not satisfactory Do not install if incoming or outlet piping water temperature exceeds 120 degrees Fahrenheit Please see specifications on page 30 Do not allow soldering torch heat to be transferred to valve components or plastic parts Do not overtighten plastic fittings Do not place appliance right up against a wall which would deny access to plumbing See figure 1 Do not install the appliance backwards Follow arrows on inlet outlet See figure 2 D
31. rrent time of day 1 00a Push the SELECT and CHANGE buttons until the desired time is displayed In this example set time to Example 11 00 AM or 05 00 PM 2 00 Push the DISPLAY button to step to the next parameter The display will show Reg Time 02 00 AM This parameter is to be set for the desired time a normally scheduled regeneration is to occur 2 00a Push the SELECT and CHANGE buttons until the desired time is displayed In this example set to Reg Time 02 00 02 00 is 2 00am 3 00 Push the DISPLAY button to step to the next parameter The display will show People 04 3 00a Push the SELECT and CHANGE button until the correct number of people in the household is displayed In this example set to People 05 5 00 Push the DISPLAY button to save the parameter settings and exit the CUSTOMER SETTINGS mode The display will show Gal Remain 00979 If you followed the above directions correctly your controller is ready for OPERATING MODE 2 service 12 Setting The Controller Continued CYCLE SETTINGS 1 Ib Salt Setting Service Setting Hardness Setting Number Iron ppm clear water minute Brine Rinse minute Backwash 2 minute 96 Hour Regeneration Salt Ibs 6 Ib Salt Setting Service Setting Hardness Setting Number Iron ppm clear water Capacity in Grains minute Brine Rinse minute Backwash 2 minute 96 Hour Regeneration Salt Ibs English Unit gpg ppm 5 410 03 0 0
32. ts Diagrams Figure 14 I O Adapter Assembly with blending valve Figure Part 1 93521 93521 1 2 90802 3 90252 4 90222 5 90827 6 90232 7 90809 8 93858 9 90522 Item 3 4 1 0 Assembly With Blending Valve 1 YO Assembly With Blending Valve 6 X 500 Screw Blending Valve Cap Blending Dial O Ring Sensor Cap Screw Sensor Cap Turbine Sensor Assembly Turbine Assembly Qty Description Makes the connection between the plumbing and Main Valve Body Also contains the Hard Water Blending Valve The seal areas of the O rings at the Main Valve Body inlet and outlet must be smooth and free of defects and debris and be lubricated with silicon grease before assembly When attaching to the Main Valve Body put the O rings on the male boss es on the Main Valve Body and push the Adapter into place A snap can be heard when the ADAPTER slides into place if not the O rings may be pinched If O rings are pinched replace with new ones The I O Adapter comes pre assembled with the sensor housing and turbine axle These are not field serviceable and if damaged must be replaced with a new assembly The Blending Dial Cap should be held in place by the three 1 2 screws and be in the proper orientation Permits the addition of hard water into the soft water outlet It is closed when pointing toward the Main Valve Body and open when pointing toward the inlet side of the I O Adapter The Sensor Cap should
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