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1. 15 Current Day Display Code CD Press the Extra Cycle button Use this display to set the current day on systems that have been configured as Day of Week controls This setting is identified by CD in the upper left hand corner of the screen Use the Up and Down buttons to select from Day 1 through Day 7 a 16 Flow Meter Type Display Code Press the Extra Cycle button Use this display to set the type of flow meter connected to the control This option setting is identified by FM in the upper left hand corner of the screen Use the Up and Down buttons to select one of the 7 available settings P1 0 Fleck 1 Paddle Wheel Meter Fleck 1 1 2 Turbine Meter Fleck 1 1 2 Paddle Wheel Meter GEn Generic Other Meter CAUTION Before entering Master Programming please contact your local professional water dealer Page 17 Master Programming Mode 17 Meter Pulse Setting Display Code K Press the Extra Cycle button Use this display to specify the meter pulse setting for a non standard flow meter This option setting is identified by K in the upper left hand corner of the screen Use the Up and Down buttons to enter the meter constant in pulses per unit volume l ED 18 End of Master Programming Mode Press the Extra Cycle button to save all settings and exit Master Pr
2. Are ET 42 IMPORTANT PLEASE READ The information specifications and illustrations in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of printing The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice This manual is intended as a guide for service of the valve only System installation requires information from a number of suppliers not known at the time of manufacture This product should be installed by a plumbing professional This unit is designed to be installed on potable water systems only This product must be installed in compliance with all state and municipal plumbing and electrical codes Permits may be required at the time of installation If daytime operating pressure exceeds 80 psi 5 5 bar nighttime pressures may exceed pressure limits A pressure reducing valve must be installed Do not install the unit where temperatures may drop below 32 F 0 C or above 110 F 43 C Do not place the unit in direct sunlight Black units will absorb radiant heat increasing internal temperatures Do not strike the valve or any ofthe components Warranty of this product extends to manufacturing defects Misapplication of this product may result in failure to properly condition water or damage to product prefilter should be used on installations in which free solids are present In some applications local municipalities treat water with Chloramines High Chloramine levels may damage valv
3. 61501 56SE REVA Page 26 Item No Valve Powerhead Assembly Quantity Part No Description 1 2 14448 100 Drive Housing Assy with Pin 56SXT 2 12473 Hex Wsh 10 24 x 5 8 edhe cues cutie 1 TIAA ue Harness Power 56SXT Elect 13299 Spring 3 8 1 02 4 13017 2000020222 lt 0 Idler Poris 28048 Gear Drive 6700 mS 1s d3175 Plate Motor Mounting en 4 413296 Hex Wsh 6 20 x 1 2 4 16944 Motor Drive 24V 60 Hz 2 rpm 2 11384 Phil 6 32 x 1 4 Zinc 1 sse 18722 Cam Brine Valve 56SXT 6700 EN 1 sss 12037 nennen Washer Plain 10 18 8 Stainless Steel T Venen d 0214 Gcrew Hex Wsh 26 20 x 3 4 2 essei d9080 Spring Compression 6700 2 13300 1 4 Stainless Steel 1 28005 10 Gear Main Drive SXT NR Vena 13DAT nenn Strain Relief Flat Cord m 100000 O4 Transformer 24V 9 6VA Residential Valves 41475 Transformer 24V 9 6VA European E 1 s 40338 nn Cover Back Drive Housing T 1 19079 anne Washer
4. OUTLET PISTON SALT LEVEL BRINE LEVEL RESIN LEVEL AIR CHECK DISTRIBUTOR 11 39 28957 NOLLISOd F91AY3S NI NMOHS 3ATVA NMOHS SV NIVIAGH TIIM ZMS ANY LMS SSHOLIMS OL ONIMIM SSN 3dAL WYO JO SS3 OH VOSH 72 TIIM 39NV3V3ddV d3lS JAYA NO 9NIQN3d3G 7 ALON INVO 315 SATIVA NYOS ONINOH SA TVA WVOH HOLIMS 931 3ATVA MS HOLIMS 1 IMS YOLOW JAYA 3ATVA TVNOILdO YSLSW WL YAWYOASNVAL Ave LL LXS 195 3mi8 SLIHM 3LIHM NMOYS Y ama amp 3j9NVMO iagram D iring ON N N Page 40 Service Instructions Replacing Brine Valve Injectors and Screen 1 Turn off water supply to conditioner Ifthe conditioner installation has a three valve bypass system first open the valve in the bypass line then close the valves at the conditioner inlet and outlet Ifthe conditioner has an integral bypass valve put it in the Bypass position Ifthere is only a shut off valve near the conditioner inlet close it Relieve water pressure in the conditioner by stepping the control into the Backwash position momentarily Return the control to the In Service position Unplug electrical cord from outlet Disconnect brine tube and drai
5. Attach two clips and screws at bypass valve or yoke Be sure clip legs are firmly engaged with lugs Return bypass or inlet valve to normal In Service position Water pressure automatically builds in the conditioner NOTE Be sure to shut off any bypass line Check for leaks at all seal areas Follow Injectors Screen Replacement steps 9 12 Page 43 Service Assemblies Air Check 60002 34 Air Check 500 34 Brine Line Flow Controls 60022 12 BLFC 125 gpm 60022 25 BLFC 25 60022 50 BLFC 50 60022 100 BLFC 1 0 Line Flow Control Washers 17307 Washer Flow 125 gpm 12094 Washer Flow 25 gpm 12095 ene Washer Flow 50 gpm 12097 nini Washer Flow 1 0 gpm Brine Valve Assembly 60032 2 Brine Valve Bypasses 60040 Bypass 3 4 Brass 60040NP Bypass 3 4 Nickel 60041 Bypass 1 Brass 60041NP Bypass 1 Nickel 60049 Bypass Plastic 3 4 Drain Line Flow Control Washers 19151 Washer Flow 1 0 gpm 12085 Washer Flow 1 2 gpm 12086 Washer Flow 1 5 12081 n Washer Flow 2 0 gpm 12088 Washer Flow 2 4 gpm 12089 e Washer Flow 3 0 gpm 12090 note Washer Flow 3 5 gpm 209 7 Washer Flow 4 0 gpm 12092 Washer Flow 5 0 gpm Floats 60068 30 Float Assy 2310 w 30 Rod 60028 30 Float Assy 23
6. Friction ee 1 TI ABB nn Cam 56SXT 6700 Downflow EE 40609 Cam Double Backwash Downflow Trn TOTS ee Screw Flat Hd St 6 20 x 3 4 MONT 2 SWR MICO 1 seem RRMO302 Insulator Limit Switch 2 dM 876 Screw Phil Pan 4 40 x 1 1 8 E 1 uus 61672 0201 Front Panel Assy 56SXT Square Black E 1 22 61673 0201 Front Panel Assy 56SXT Curved Black R 2 13898 Flat Hd Phil Steel Ann 40422 nn Wire Nut Beige For Service Assembly Numbers See the Back of this Manual Page 27 3 4 Turbine Meter Assembly Item No Quantity Part No Description Wear 13314 Screw Washer 8 18 x 5 8 19569 Clip Flow Meter T TOO nen Meter Body Assembly 3 4 Turbine 13305 O ring 119 ON NN PENNA 19791 01 Harness Assembly Flow Meter 14019 meten Flow Straightener not shown For Service Assembly Numbers See the Back of this Manual Page 28 Bypass Valve Assembly Plastic 60049 REVD Item No Quantity Part No Description Tests 2 asas 13309 O ring 119 L 13255 aa Clip Mounting CEN Qt 19944 as Screw Hex Washer Head 8 18 x 5 8 BA Isar 187064 Yoke Pl
7. TN Li 4 Number of Tanks Display Code NT Press the Extra Cycle button Use this display to set the Number of Tanks in your system This option setting is identified by NT in the upper left hand corner of the screen There are two possible settings emm Single Tank System 1 Two Tank System 2 NIT L CAUTION Before entering Master Programming please contact your local professional water dealer Page 13 Master Programming Mode 5 Tank in Service Display Code TS Press the Extra Cycle button Use this display to set whether tank one or tank two is in service This option setting is identified by TS in the upper left hand corner of the screen This parameter is only available if the number of tanks has been set to 2 There are two possible settings Tank One in Service U1 Tank Two in Service U2 6 Unit Capacity Display Code C Press the Extra Cycle button Use this display to set the Unit Capacity This setting specifies the treatment capacity of the system media Enter the capacity of the media bed in grains of hardness when configuring a softener system and in the desired volume capacity when configuring a filter system This option setting is identified by C in the upper left hand corner of the screen The Unit Capacity parameter is only available if the control type has been set to one of the metered options Use the Up and Down buttons to adjust the v
8. included with item 13 jo RE 60068 30 Float Assembly 2310 w 30 Rod daran Ice 60002 34 Air Check 500 34 long For Service Assembly Numbers See the Back of this Manual Page 32 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Correction 1 Water conditioner fails to A Electrical service to unit has A Assure permanent electrical service regenerate been interrupted check fuse plug pull chain or switch B Timer is defective B Replace timer C Power failure C Reset time of day 2 Hard water A Bypass valve is open A Close bypass valve B No salt is in brine tank B Add salt to brine tank and maintain salt level above water level C Injector screen plugged C Clean injector screen D Insufficient water flowing into D Check brine tank fill time and clean brine tank brine line flow control if plugged E Hot water tank hardness E Repeated flushing of the hot water tank is required F Leak at distributor tube F Make sure distributor tube is not cracked Check O ring and tube pilot G Internal valve leak G Replace seals and spacers and or piston 3 Unit used too much salt A Improper salt setting A Check salt usage and salt setting B Excessive water in brine tank B See problem 7 4 Loss of water pressure A Iron buildup in line to water A Clean line to water conditioner conditioner B Iron buildup in water B Clean control and add mineral cleaner conditioner to mineral be
9. DF in the upper left hand corner of the screen There are three possible settings Display Format Setting Unit of Volume Time Display GAL U S Gallons 12 Hour AM PM CAUTION Before entering Master Programming please contact your local professional water dealer Page 12 Master Programming Mode 2 Valve Type Display Code VT Press the Extra Cycle button Use this display to set the Valve Type The Valve Type setting specifies the type of cycle that the valve follows during regeneration Note that some valve types require that the valve be built with specific subcomponents Ensure the valve is configured properly before changing the Valve Type setting This option setting is identified by VT in the upper left hand corner of the screen There are 5 possible settings Parameter Standard Downflow Upflow Single Backwash Standard Downflow Upflow Double Backwash Filter Upflow Brine First TwinFlo 100 3 Control Type Display Code CT Press the Extra Cycle button Use this display to set the Control Type This specifies how the control determines when to trigger a regeneration For details on how the various options function refer to the Timer Operation section of this service manual This option setting is identified by CT in the upper left hand corner of the screen There are four possible settings Meter Delayed Fd Meter Immediate FI Time Clock tc Day of Week dAY
10. Quantity Part No Description REN 11942 es Brine Valve Body 1 4 NPT n 10138 niei Ball 3 8 Meter 11566 35600 Bull Stop 10328 Elbow 1 4 x 1 4 T 10332 een Insert 3 8 Z 10330 Sleeve 3 8 Teen VOS29 scene ierit Tube Nut 3 8 10196 neis Nut Hex 10 32 Nylon RE does 60002 500 Air Check 10149 iud Float Rod 30 Mean 1 Float Assembly White 12 ie 10150 mee Grommet For Service Assembly Numbers See the Back of this Manual Page 31 2310 Safety Brine Valve 42112_REVA Item No Quantity Part No Description S 19645 Safety Valve Body ES p 19803 enis Safety Brine Valve Arm Assembly Vene 19804 Stud 10 24 19805 Nut 10 24 19652 01 Poppet and Seal Crete TEN 19649 Flow Dispenser pee 11183 O ring 017 VOGAL engen Elbow Safety Brine Valve ER S 19629 sen Nut Assembly 3 8 Traan 18312 Retaining Clip ER 060014 ie Safety BrineValve 2310 includes items 1 10 2 10150 ara Grommet
11. the circuit board and functioning properly Enter Master Programming mode and verify that the valve type and system type are set correctly with regard to the unit itself Step the unit through a manual regeneration and verify that it functions correctly If the error re occurs unplug the unit and contact technical support 2 Regen The system has not Perform a Manual Regeneration to reset the Failure regenerated for more error code than 99 days or 7 days If the system is metered verify that it is if the Control Type has measuring flow by running service water and been set to Day of watching for the flow indicator on the display If Week the unit does not measure flow verify that the meter cable is connected properly and that the meter is functioning properly Enter a Master Programming Mode and verify that the unit is configured properly As appropriate for the valve configuration check that the correct system capacity has been selected that the day override is set properly and that meter is identified correctly If the unit is configured as a Day of Week system verify that at least one day is set ON Correct the settings as necessary 3 Memory Control board memory Perform a Master Reset and reconfigure the Error failure system via Master Programming Mode After reconfiguring the system step the valve through a manual regeneration If the error re occurs unplug the unit and contact technical support Page 35 Water Cond
12. 00 30 White Front Panels 61672 0201 5600SXT Front Panel Assembly dewey Square Black 61673 0201 5600SXT Front Panel Assembly mm Curved Black Page 44 Injector 60084 XXXX Injector Module Assembly Specify EN Injector Number DLFC Size BLFC Size Injector DLFC Yellow 3 03 2 0 3 1 00 3 Green 4 04 24 eis 4 E 9 0 5 3 5 2 6 4 0 7 5 0 2 49 7 0 9 Meter 60626 5600SXT Meter Assembly Piston Assembly 60102 71 56005 Piston Assembly Downflow Safety Brine Valves 60027 FFA Safety Brine Valve Body 2300 Fitting me Facing Arm 60027 FFS Safety Brine Valve Body 2300 Fitting TER Facing Stud 60014 Safety Brine Valve Assembly 2310 Seal amp Spacer Kits 60125 5600SXT Seal and Spacer Kit 60125 20 Seal amp Spacer Kit Top Yokes 13708 40 Yoke 1 Sweat 13708 45 Yoke 3 4 Sweat 18706 Yoke 1 NPT Plastic 18706 02 Yoke 3 4 NPT Plastic 1927 B o5 Yoke Angle 90 Deg 3 4 NPT 19275 45 Yoke Angle 90 Deg 3 4 Sweat 19620 01 Yoke Assy 3 4 R Angle 90 Deg w O rings Clips and Screws 40636 Yoke 1 1 4 40636 49 Yoke 1 1 4 Sweat 41026 01 Yoke 1 NPT Cast Machined Stainless Steel 4102
13. 6SXT 6700 Green End Plug Assembly Low Water Gray Screw Injector Mounting Adapter Assy Coupling 5600 w O ring O ring Adapter Coupling Screw Adapter Coupling Clock or Meter O ring Drain O ring Injector O ring Brine Spacer O ring Injector Cover Injector Body Injector Nozzle specify size Injector Throat specify size Injector Screen Injector Cover Brine Valve Stem Brine Valve Seat Brine Valve Cap Brine Valve Spacer Quad Ring Spring Brine Valve Washer Brine Valve Retaining Ring BLFC Fitting Nut BLFC Ferrule BLFC Tube Insert BLFC Button 25 gpm BLFC Button 50 gpm BLFC Button 1 0 gpm O ring BLFC BLFC Button Retainer BLFC Fitting 3 8 DLFC Button specify size Retainer DLFC Button w O ring Screen Brine Line Air Disperser End Plug Retainer Screw Washer Screw Yoke Brass 1 NPT Yoke Brass 3 4 NPT Yoke Plastic 1 NPT Plastic 3 4 Angle 90 deg 3 4 NPT Yoke Angle 90 deg 3 4 Sweat Yoke Assy 3 4 R Angle 90 deg w O rings Clips amp Screws 1 1 4 NPT Yoke 1 1 4 Sweat Drain Hose Barb BLFC Plug Brine Valve Plug O ring DLFC not used with meter controls d in backwash fil oin 2 For Service Assembly Numbers See the Back of this Manual Page 25 Valve Powerhead Assembly
14. 7 01 Yoke 3 4 NPT Cast Machined Notes Page 45 Notes Page 46 Notes Page 47 P N 42684 Rev E 3 14 09
15. E N FLOW CONTROL tst N N INLET INJECTOR 2705000009075 AVE AN S EZ N Pz S 7 OUTLET SALT LEVEL NI A S NA ANM S N 1 N N RESIN TANK N NN N N B N BRINE LEVEL N N N N N RESIN LEVEL N N N N N N 5 CHECK N N N N G S DISTRIBUTOR BIN N lt gt N S 37 Water Conditioner Flow Diagrams Second Backwash Position Double Backwash Units Only VALVE DRIVE ASSEMBLY BRINE VALVE VALVE ASSEMBLY FLOW CONTROL BRINE CONTAINER SALT LEVEL 2 BRINE LEVEL AIR CHECK Rapid Rinse Position VALVE DRIVE ASSEMBLY BRINE VALVE eQ CO VALVE ASSEMBLY FLOW CONTROL f BRINE CONTAINER SALT LEVEL FLOW CONTROL 222 aee an PERS 1 ML INLET ZZZ 7 OUTLET RESIN TANK DISTRIBUTOR AIR CHECK NH BRINE LEVEL 38 Water Conditioner Flow Diagrams Brine Tank Fill Position 2 y VALVE DRIVE ASSEMBLY BRINE VALVE VALVE ASSEMBLY FLOW CONTROL Em Ll dL BRINE CONTAINER gt DRAIN FLOW CONTROL INJECTOR LET N
16. Misadjusted broken or shorted A Determine if switch or timer is faulty switch and replace it or replace complete power head 10 Drain flows continuously A Valve is not programming A Check timer program and positioning correctly of control Replace power head assembly if not positioning properly B Foreign material in control B Remove power head assembly and inspect bore Remove foreign material and check control in various regeneration positions Internal control leak C Replace seals and piston assembly Page 34 Troubleshooting Error Codes Note Error codes appear on the In Service display Error Error Type Cause Reset and Recovery Code Cam Sense The valve drive took Unplug the unit and examine the powerhead Error longer than 6 minutes Verify that all cam switches are connected to to advance to the next the circuit board and functioning properly Verify regeneration position that the motor and drive train components are in good condition and assembled properly Check the valve and verify that the piston travels freely Replace reassemble the various components as necessary Plug the unit back in and observe its behavior The unit should cycle to the next valve position and stop If the error re occurs unplug the unit and contact technical support Cycle Step The control experienced Unplug the unit and examine the powerhead Error an unexpected cycle Verify that all cam switches are connected to input
17. Model 5600SXT Downflow Service Manual IMPORTANT Fill in Pertinent Information on Page 3 for Future Reference Table of Contents JOD Specification SHES 3 ie einen ee 4 Start Up InstructloPis UE EE 5 Timer Features nee ea san ra nur 6 luglio pm ET 8 Master Programming Mode GChart iacere desde rS 10 Master Programming 9 12 User Programming ModE pL 19 Diagnostic Programming 20 ee elle 22 Valve Powerhead Assembly isch d Rt 24 3 4 Turbine Meter Assembly tudin ana na na ina de A pon rank HER han EEE Rua dux 26 Bypass Valve Assembly Plastic seo op 27 Bypass Valve Opa rait ema 28 2900 Safety Brine VaVe 29 2310 Safety Brine Valve nt 30 Troubleshooting nennen nennen 31 Water Conditioner Flow 34 a en ee 38 Service INSTR UCHONS LEER 39 Service EEA
18. alue as needed Lo U 21 u gt ng a x1000 Range 1 999 900 grain capacity 7 Feedwater Hardness Display Code H Press the Extra Cycle button Use this display to set the Feedwater Hardness Enter the feedwater hardness in grains per unit volume for softener systems or 1 for filter systems This option setting is identified by H in the upper left hand corner of the screen The feedwater hardness parameter is only available if the control type has been set to one of the metered options Use the Up and Down buttons to adjust the value as needed n Li Range 4 199 hardness u 2 CAUTION Before entering Master Programming please contact your local professional water dealer Page 14 Master Programming Mode 8 Reserve Selection Display Code RS Press the Extra Cycle button Use this display to set the Safety Factor Use this display to select the type of reserve to be used in your system This setting is identified by RS in the upper left hand corner of the screen The reserve selection parameter is only available if the control type has been set to one of the metered options There are two possible settings Safety Factor Fixed Reserve Capacity J Y rc N 9 Safety Factor Display Code SF Press the Extra Cycle button Use this display to set the Safety Factor This setting s
19. astic 1 NPT v PEDE 18706 02 Yoke Plastic 3 4 NPT 19708 Yoke Brass 3 4 13708NP Yoke 3 4 NPT Nickel Plated 13398 YOKE Brass 1 NPT 13398NP oke 1 NPT Nickel Plated 40636 1 1 4 40636 49 Yoke 1 1 4 Sweat For Service Assembly Numbers See the Back of this Manual Page 29 Bypass Valve Assembly Metal 5 4 3 2 ae 6 60040SS_REVL 60041SS_REVK Item No Quantity Part No Description je S T6290 er Bypass Valve Body 3 4 17290NP Valve Body 3 4 Nickel Plated ce Veet 13399 Valve Body 1 ERBE 1 13399NP Bypass Valve Body 1 Nickel Plated n NE 117206 ons Seal Bypass e EEA 2 ETR Plug Bypass T1978 Side Cover 13604 01 Label Dine sect Screw CAMS ERN Ir P KARRIERE 117986 Side Cover Donne ee III Lever Bypass 11989 Screw Hex Head 1 4 14 For Service Assembly Numbers See the Back of this Manual Page 30 2300 Safety Brine Valve 60027_REVA Item No
20. d Increase frequency of regeneration C Inlet of control plugged due C Remove piston and clean control to foreign material broken loose from pipes by recent work done on plumbing system 5 Loss of mineral through drain A Air in water system A Assure that well system has proper line air eliminator control Check for dry well condition B Improperly sized drain line flow B Check for proper drain rate control 6 Iron in conditioned water A Fouled mineral bed A Check backwash brine draw and brine tank fill Increase frequency of regeneration Increase backwash time 7 Excessive water in brine A Plugged drain line flow control Clean flow control tank B Plugged injector system B Clean injector and screen C Timer not cycling C Replace timer D Foreign material in brine valve D Replace brine valve seat and clean valve E Foreign material in brine line E Clean brine line flow control flow control Page 33 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Correction 8 Softener fails to draw brine A Drain line flow control is A Clean drain line flow control plugged B Injector is plugged B Clean injector C Injector screen plugged D Line pressure is too low D Increase line pressure to 20 P S I 1 7 bar E Internal control leak E Change seals spacers and piston assembly F Service adapter did not cycle F Check drive motor and switches 9 Control cycles continuously
21. d warm the valve to room temperature before operating 3 All plumbing should be done in accordance with local plumbing codes The pipe size for residential drain line should be a minimum of 1 2 13 mm Backwash flow rates in excess of 7 gpm 26 5 Lpm or length in excess of 20 6 m require 3 4 19 mm drain line Commercial drain lines should be the same size as the drain line flow control 4 Referto the dimensional drawing for cutting height of the distributor tube If there is no dimensional drawing cut the distributor tube flush with the top of the tank 5 Lubricate the distributor O ring seal and tank O ring seal Place the main control valve on tank Note Only use silicone lubricant 6 Solder joints near the drain must be done prior to connecting the Drain Line Flow Control fitting DLFC Leave at least 6 15 cm between the DLFC and solder joints when soldering pipes that are connected on the DLFC Failure to do this could cause interior damage to the DLFC 7 Teflon tape is the only sealant to be used on the drain fitting The drain from twin tank units may be run through a common line Make sure that the floor is clean beneath the salt storage tank and that it is level Place approximately 1 25 mm of water above the grid plate If a grid is not utilized fill to the top of the air check Figure 1 in the salt tank Do not add salt to the brine tank at this time 10 On units with a bypass place in bypass position Tur
22. e Of Day display to 12 01 P M Press the Extra Cycle button to exit Setting Time of Day mode Then press and hold the Up and Down buttons together until the programming icon replaces the service icon and the Display Format screen appears PM TT I LI aa A Ed Exiting Master Programming Mode Press the Extra Cycle button to accept the displayed settings and cycle to the next parameter Press the Extra Cycle button at the last parameter to save all settings and return to normal operation The control will automatically disregard any programming changes and return to normal operation if it is left in Master Programming mode for 5 minutes without any keypad input Resets Soft Reset Press and hold the Extra Cycle and Down buttons for 25 seconds while in normal Service mode This resets all parameters to the system default values except the volume remaining in meter immediate or meter delayed systems and days since regeneration in the time clock system Master Reset Hold the Extra Cycle button while powering up the unit This resets all of the parameters in the unit Check and verify the choices selected in Master Programming Mode 1 Display Format Display Code DF This is the first screen that appears when entering Master Programming Mode The Display Format setting specifies the unit of measure that will be used for volume and how the control will display the Time of Day This option setting is identified by
23. e components Correct and constant voltage must be supplied to the control valve to maintain proper function Job Specification Sheet Job Number Model Number Water Hardness ppm or gpg Capacity Per Unit Mineral Tank Size Diameter Height Salt Setting per Regeneration 1 Type of Timer A 7 Day or 12 Day B Meter Initiated Downflow Upflow Upflow Variable Meter Size 3 4 Std Range 125 2 100 gallon setting 3 4 Ext Range 625 10 625 gallon setting 1 Std Range 310 5 270 gallon setting 1 Ext Range 1 150 26 350 gallon setting 1 1 2 Std Range 625 10 625 gallon setting 1 1 2 Ext Range 3 125 53 125 gallon setting 2 Std Range 1 250 21 250 gallon setting 2 Ext Range 6 250 106 250 gallon setting 3 Std Range 3 750 63 750 gallon setting J 3 Ext Range 18 750 318 750 gallon setting K Electronic Pulse Count Meter Size rammoom gt 4 System Type A System 4 1 Tank 1 Meter Immediate or Delayed Regeneration B System 4 Time Clock C System 4 Twin Tank D System 5 2 5 Tanks 2 Meters Interlock E System 6 2 5 Tanks 1 Meter Series Regeneration F System 7 2 5 Tanks 1 Meter Alternating G System 9 Electronic Only 2 4 Tanks Meter per Valve Alternating H System 14 Electronic Only 2 4 Tanks Meter per Valve Brings units on and offline based on flow 5 Timer Program Settings A Backwash Minutes B Brine and Slow Rinse Minutes C Ra
24. e control Remove screw and washer at drive yoke Remove timer mounting screws The entire timer assembly will now lift off easily Remove end plug retainer plate Pull upward on end of piston yoke until assembly is out of valve Inspect the inside of the valve to make sure that all spacers and seals are in place and that there is no foreign matter that would interfere with the valve operation Take new piston assembly as furnished and push piston into valve by means of the end plug Twist yoke carefully in a clockwise direction to properly align it with drive gear Replace end plug retainer plate Place timer on top of valve Be sure drive pin on main gear engages slot in drive yoke Replace timer mounting screws Replace screw and washer at drive yoke Return bypass or inlet valve to normal In Service position Water pressure automatically builds in the conditioner NOTE Be sure to shut off any bypass line Replace the control valve back cover 10 Follow Injectors Screen Replacement steps 9 12 Page 42 Service Instructions Seal and Spacer Replacement To replace seals and spacers refer to Replacing Brine Valve Injectors and Screen steps 1 3 1 8 9 Remove the control valve back cover Remove the control valve front cover Disconnect the meter dome signal wire from the front cover and feed it back through the control Remove screw and washer at drive yoke Remove timer mounting screws The entire timer assembly
25. g at the time of power failure Settings for both valve basic system and control type method used to trigger a regeneration Day of the Week controls While in service the display alternates between time of day volume remaining or days to regeneration and tank in service twin tank systems only The Flow Indicator flashes when outlet flow is detected The Service Icon flashes if a regeneration cycle has been queued A Regeneration can be triggered immediately by pressing the Extra Cycle button for five seconds The Parameter Display displays the current Cycle Step BW BF RR etc during regeneration and the data display counts down the time remaining for that cycle step While the valve is transferring to a new cycle step the display will flash The parameter display will identify the destination cycle step BW BF RR etc and the data display will read Once the valve reaches the cycle step the display will stop flashing and the data display will change to the time remaining During regeneration the user can force the control to advance to the next cycle step immediately by pressing the extra cycle button u the Time of Day Press and hold either the Up or Down buttons until the programming icon replaces the service icon and the parameter display reads TD Adjust the displayed time with the Up and Down buttons When the desired time is set press the Extra Cycle button to resume normal operation The unit will also ret
26. ime can be set from 0 to 199 minutes or OFF Setting a cycle step to OFF will disable all of the following steps Setting a cycle step time to 0 will cause the control to skip that step during regeneration but keeps the following steps available Use the Up and Down buttons to adjust the value as needed Press the Extra Cycle button to accept the current setting and move to the next parameter Cycle Step Abbreviation BD BineDraw Brine Fil RR Rinse Il ME I 1 IL Range 0 199 minutes wN CAUTION Before entering Master Programming please contact your local professional water dealer Page 16 Master Programming Mode 14 Day of Week Settings Press the Extra Cycle button Use this display to set the regeneration schedule for a system configured as a Day of Week control The different days of the week are identified as D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 and D7 in the upper left hand corner of the display Set the value to to schedule a regeneration or OFF to skip regeneration for each day Use the Up and Down buttons to adjust the setting as needed Press the Extra Cycle button to accept the setting and move to the next day Note that the control requires at least one day to be set to ON If all 7 days are set to OFF the unit will return to Day One until one or more days are set to ON L3 I nm N
27. itioner Flow Diagrams Single Backwash Positions Double Backwash Positions Black Cycle Cam Blue Cycle Cam Part Number 17438 Part Number 40609 1 Backwash Position 1 First Backwash Position Service Position Service Position VALVE DRIVE BRINE VALVE FLOW CONTROL NI BRINE CONTAINER m BRINE LEVEL RESIN LEVEL VALVE ASSEMBLY EEE REISE 22222222222 INJECTOR RESIN TANK Page 36 Backwash Position VALVE DRIVE ASSEMBLY Sf BRINE VALVE FLOW CONTROL 7 BRINE CONTAINER SALT LEVEL INJECTOR Water Conditioner Flow Diagrams W I VALVE ASSEMBLY 222 PES 22222052209 2 BRINE LEVEL AIR CHECK Re s S am DISTRIBUTOR 59 NS NS Brine Slow Rinse Position f o VALVE DRIVE ASSEMBLY CN 4 M BRINE VALVE t CO gt w Y VALVE ASSEMBLY FLOW CONTROL o IH INN SLOT 8v DA KUTT AVI vs 777707 gt BRINE CONTAINER 27 m 4a UR DRAIN N 12224472 ZZ
28. ixed Reserve Capacity This option setting is identified by RC in the upper left hand Corner of the screen LJ VE IN ILI n SSS ence 6 Press the Extra Cycle button Use this display to set the Current Day of the Week This option setting is identified by CD in the upper left hand corner of the screen 7 Press the Extra Cycle button to end User Programming Mode Page 20 Diagnostic Programming Mode Reserve Capacity Displays the system s reserve capacity calculated from the system capacity feedwater hardness and safety factor Sofware Version NOTES Some items may not be shown depending on timer configuration The timer will exit Diagnostic Mode after 60 seconds if no buttons are pressed Press the Extra Cycle button to exit Diagnostic Mode at any time Diagnostic Programming Mode Steps 1 Press the Up and Extra Cycle buttons for five seconds while in service 2 Use this display to view the current Flow Rate This option setting is identified by FR in the upper left hand corner of the screen Lt Y 3 Press the Up button Use this display to view the Peak Flow Rate since the last regeneration cycle This option setting is identified by PF in the upper left hand corner of the screen a M e Eu Sem 4 Press the Up button Use this display to view the Ho
29. n Once all regeneration steps are complete the valve returns to service and resumes normal operation Pressing the Extra Cycle button during a regeneration cycle immediately advances the valve to the next cycle step position and resumes normal step timing Control Operation During Programming The control only enters the Program Mode with the valve in service While in the Program Mode the control continues to operate normally monitoring water usage and keeping all displays up to date Control programming is stored in memory permanently eliminating the need for battery backup power Manually Initiating a Regeneration When timer is in service press the Extra Cycle button for 5 seconds on the main screen The timer advances to Regeneration Cycle Step 1 rapid rinse and begins programmed time count down Press the Extra Cycle button once to advance valve to Regeneration Cycle Step 2 backwash Press the Extra Cycle button once to advance valve to Regeneration Cycle Step 3 brine draw amp slow rinse Press the Extra Cycle button once to advance valve to Regeneration Cycle Step 4 brine refill Press the Extra Cycle button once more to advance the valve back to in service NOTE If the unit is a filter or upflow the cycle step order may change NOTE A queued regeneration can be initiated by pressing the Extra Cycle button To clear a queued regeneration press the Extra Cycle button again to cancel If regeneration occurs for any reas
30. n line connections at the injector body Remove the two injector body mounting screws The injector and brine module can now be removed from the control valve Remove and discard brine body O rings Brine Valve Replacement 1 2 3 Pull brine valve from injector body Also remove and discard O ring at bottom of brine valve hole Apply silicone lubricant to new O ring and reinstall at bottom of brine valve hole Apply silicone lubricant to O ring on new valve assembly and press into brine valve hole Be sure shoulder on bushing is flush with injector body Injectors Screen Replacement 1 c RON o 10 11 12 Remove injector cap and screen discard O ring Unscrew injector nozzle and throat from injector body Screw in new injector throat and nozzle be sure they are sealed tightly Install a new screen Apply silicone lubricant to new O ring and install around oval extension on injector cap Apply silicone lubricant to three new O rings and install over three bosses on injector body Insert screws thorough injector cap and injector Place this assembly thorough hole in timer housing and into mating holes in the valve body Tighten screws Reconnect brine tube and drain line Return bypass or inlet valve to normal In Service position Water pressure automatically builds in the conditioner NOTE Be sure to shut off any bypass line Check for leaks at all seal areas Check drain seal with the control in the Backwash po
31. n on the main water supply Open a cold soft water tap nearby and let run a few minutes or until the system is free from foreign material usually solder that may have resulted from the installation Once clean close the water tap 11 Slowly place the bypass in service position and let water flow into the mineral tank When water flow stops slowly open a cold water tap nearby and let run until the air is purged from the unit 12 Plug unit into an electrical outlet Note All electrical connections must be connected according to local codes Be certain the outlet is uninterrupted 60002 34REVC CAUTION Figure 1 Residential Do not exceed 125 psi water pressure Air Check Valve Do not exceed 110 F 43 C water temperature Do not subject unit to freezing conditions Page 4 Start Up Instructions The water softener should be installed with the inlet outlet and drain connections made in accordance with the manufacturer s recommendations and to meet applicable plumbing codes 1 Turn the manual regeneraton knob slowly in a clockwise direction until the program micro switch lifts on top of the first set of pins Allow the drive motor to move the piston to the first regeneration step and stop Each time the program switch position changes the valve will advance to the next regeneration step Always allow the motor to stop before moving to the next set of pins or spaces NOTE For electronic valves please refer to the man
32. n or OFF for each day of the week on day of week systems BW BD RR Regen Cycle Step BF Times D1 D2 D3 D4 Day of Week D5 D6 amp D7 Settings CAUTION Before entering Master Programming please contact your local professional water dealer Page 10 Master Programming Mode Chart Master Programming Options fe Curent Day Tre Curent day ofthe week Flow Meter Type X Weter Pulse Setting Meter pulses per gallon for gonerilother fow meter NOTES Some items may not be shown depending on timer configuration The timer will discard any changes and exit Master Programming Mode if any button is not pressed for sixty seconds CAUTION Before entering Master Programming please contact your local professional water dealer Page 11 Master Programming Mode When the Master Programming Mode is entered all available option setting displays may be viewed and set as needed Depending on current option settings some parameters cannot be viewed or set ns the Time of Day Press and hold either the Up or Down buttons until the programming icon replaces the service icon and the parameter display reads TD 2 Adjust the displayed time with the Up and Down buttons 3 When the desired time is set press the Extra Cycle button to resume normal operation The unit will also return to normal operation after 5 seconds if no buttons are pressed IL LIL Entering Master Programming Mode Set the Tim
33. ogramming Mode Page 18 User Programming Mode User Programming Mode Options Abbreviation Day Override The timer s day override setting Regeneration Time The time of day that the system will regenerate meter delayed timeclock and day of week systems Feed Water Hardness The hardness of the inlet water used to calculate system capacity for metered systems Reserve Capacity The fixed reserve capacity Current Day The current day of week NOTES Some items may not be shown depending on timer configuration The timer will discard any changes and exit User Mode if any button is not pressed for sixty seconds User Programming Mode Steps 1 Press the Up and Down buttons for five seconds while in service and the time of day is NOT set to 12 01 PM 2 Use this display to adjust the Day Override This option setting is identified by DO in the upper left hand corner of the screen um 3 Press the Extra Cycle button Use this display to adjust the Regeneration Time This option setting is identified by RT in the upper left hand corner of the screen 4 Press the Extra Cycle button Use this display to adjust the Feed Water Hardness This option setting is identified by H in the upper left hand corner of the screen LI Range 4 199 hardness Page 19 User Programming Mode 5 Press the Extra Cycle button Use this display to adjust the F
34. on prior to the delayed regeneration time the manual regeneration request shall be cleared gt 8 Timer Operation Control Operation During A Power Failure The SXT includes integral power backup In the event of power failure the control shifts into a power saving mode The control stops monitoring water usage and the display and motor shut down but it continues to keep track of the time and day for a minimum of 48 hours The system configuration settings are stored in a non volatile memory and are stored indefinitely with or without line power The Time of Day flashes when there has been a power failure Press any button to stop the Time of Day from flashing If power fails while the unit is in regeneration the control will save the current valve position before it shuts down When power is restored the control will resume the regeneration cycle from the point where power failed Note that if power fails during a regeneration cycle the valve will remain in it s current position until power is restored The valve system should include all required safety components to prevent overflows resulting from a power failure during regeneration The control will not start a new regeneration cycle without line power If the valve misses a scheduled regeneration due to a power failure it will queue a regeneration Once power is restored the control will initiate a regeneration cycle the next time that the Time of Da
35. pecifies what percentage of the system capacity will be held as a reserve Since this value is expressed as a percentage any change to the unit capacity or feedwater hardness that changes the calculated system capacity will result in a corresponding change to the reserve volume This option setting is identified by SF in the upper left hand corner of the screen Use the Up and Down buttons to adjust the value from 0 to 50 as needed Or In E L Range 0 50 10 Fixed Reserve Capacity Display Code RC Press the Extra Cycle button Use this display to set the Reserve Capacity This setting specifies a fixed volume that will be held as a reserve The reserve capacity cannot be set to a value greater than one half of the calculated system capacity The reserve capacity is a fixed volume and does not change ifthe unit capacity or feedwater hardness are changed This option setting is identified by RC in the upper left hand corner of the screen Use the Up and Down buttons to adjust the value as needed MIN UL E LI Range 0 half the calculated capacity CAUTION Before entering Master Programming please contact your local professional water dealer Page 15 Master Programming Mode 11 Day Override Display Code DO Press the Extra Cycle button Use this display to set the Day Override This setting specifies the maximum number of days between regeneration cycles If
36. pid Rinse Minutes D Brine Tank Refill Minutes E Pause Time Minutes F Second Backwash Minutes Drain Line Flow Control gpm Brine Line Flow Controller gpm Injector Size Piston Type A Hard Water Bypass B No Hard Water Bypass Installation Instructions WATER PRESSURE A minimum of 20 psi 1 4 bar of water pressure is required for regeneration valve to operate effectively ELECTRICAL FACILITIES An uninterrupted alternating current A C supply is required Note Other voltages are available Please make sure your voltage supply is compatible with your unit before installation EXISTING PLUMBING Condition of existing plumbing should be free from lime and iron buildup Piping that is built up heavily with lime and or iron should be replaced If piping is clogged with iron a separate iron filter unit should be installed ahead of the water softener LOCATION OF SOFTENER AND DRAIN The softener should be located close to a drain to prevent air breaks and back flow BY PASS VALVES Always provide for the installation of a by pass valve if unit is not equipped with one CAUTION Water pressure is not to exceed 125 psi 8 6 bar water temperature is not to exceed 110 F 43 C and the unit cannot be subjected to freezing conditions Installation Instructions 1 Place the softener tank where you want to install the unit making sure the unit is level and on a firm base 2 During cold weather the installer shoul
37. sition Plug electrical cord into outlet Set Time Of Day and cycle the control valve manually to assure proper function Make sure control valve is returned to the In Service position Be sure there is enough salt in the brine tank Start regeneration cycle manually if water is hard Page 41 Service Instructions Timer Replacement To replace timer refer to Replacing Brine Valve Injectors and Screen steps 1 3 1 6 7 Remove the control valve back cover Remove the control valve front cover Disconnect the meter dome signal wire from the front cover and feed it back through the control Remove screw and washer at drive yoke Remove timer mounting screws The entire timer assembly then lifts off easily Put new timer on top of valve Be sure drive pin on main gear engages slot in drive yoke Replace timer mounting screws Replace screw and washer at drive yoke Replace meter signal wire Return bypass or inlet valve to normal In Service position Water pressure automatically builds in the conditioner NOTE Be sure to shut off any bypass line Replace the control valve back cover Follow Injectors Screen Replacement steps 9 12 Piston Assembly Replacement To replace piston assembly refer to Replacing Brine Valve Injectors and Screen steps 1 3 1 9 Remove the control valve back cover Remove the control valve front cover Disconnect the meter dome signal wire from the front cover and feed it back through th
38. te systems the control calculates the system capacity by dividing the unit capacity by the feedwater hardness and subtracting the reserve The reserve should be set to insure that the system delivers treated water between the time the system capacity is depleted and the actual regeneration time A Meter Delayed control will also start a regeneration cycle at the programmed regeneration time if a number of days equal to the regeneration day override pass before water usage depletes the calculated system capacity Time Clock Delayed Control A Time Clock Delayed Control regenerates the system on a timed interval The control will initiate a regeneration cycle at the programmed regeneration time when the number of days since the last regeneration equals the regeneration day override value Day of the Week Control This control regenerates the system on a weekly schedule The schedule is defined in Master Programming by setting each day to either off or on The control will initiates a regeneration cycle on days that have been set to on at the specified regeneration time Control Operation During Regeneration During regeneration the control displays a special regeneration display In this display the control shows the current regeneration step number the valve is advancing to or has reached and the time remaining in that step The step number that displays flashes until the valve completes driving to this regeneration step positio
39. the system is set to a timer type control the day override setting determines how often the system will regenerate A metered system will regenerate regardless of usage ifthe days since last regeneration cycle equal the day override setting Setting the day override value to OFF disables this function This option setting is identified by DO in the upper left hand corner of the screen Use the Up and Down buttons to adjust the value as needed Range 99 days 12 Regeneration Time Press the Extra Cycle button Use this display to set the Regeneration Time This setting specifies the time of day the control will initiate a delayed manually queued or day override triggered regeneration This option setting is identified by RT in the upper left hand corner of the screen Use the Up and Down buttons to adjust the value as needed Bi 3n 13 Regeneration Cycle Step Times Press the Extra Cycle button Use this display to set the Regeneration Cycle Step Times The different regeneration cycles are listed in sequence based on the valve type selected for the system and are identified by an abbreviation in the upper left hand corner of the screen The abbreviations used are listed below Ifthe system has been configured with the OTHER valve type the regeneration cycles will be identified as R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 and R6 Each cycle step t
40. ual regeneration part of the timer operation section If the valve came with a separate electronic timer service manual refer to the timer operation section of the electronic timer service manual Position the valve to backwash Ensure the drain line flow remains steady for 10 minutes or until the water runs clear see above Position the valve to the brine slow rinse position Ensure the unit is drawing water from the brine tank this step may need to be repeated Position the valve to the rapid rinse position Check the drain line flow and run for 5 minutes or until the water runs clear Position the valve to the start of the brine tank fill cycle Ensure water goes into the brine tank at the desired rate The brine valve drive cam will hold the valve in this position to fill the brine tank for the first regeneration Replace control box cover Put salt in the brine tank NOTE Do not use granulated or rock salt Page 5 Timer Features Parameter Data PM Display Display Indicator Error Information Icon Flow Indicator Service N e Icon n 7 Progremming Icon x1000 Indicator Extra Button Features of the SXT Power backup that continues to keep time and the passage of days for a minimum of 48 hours in the event of power failure During a power outage the control goes into a power saving mode It does not monitor water usage during a power failure but it does store the volume remainin
41. urn to normal operation after 5 seconds if no buttons are pressed _ MIT LIL 6 Timer Features Queueing a Regeneration 1 Press the Extra Cycle button The service icon will flash to indicate that a regeneration is queued 2 cancel a queued regeneration press the Extra Cycle button Regenerating Immediately Press and hold the Extra Cycle button for five seconds Page 7 Timer Operation Meter Immediate Control A meter immediate control measures water usage and regenerates the system as soon as the calculated system capacity is depleted The control calculates the system capacity by dividing the unit capacity typically expressed in grains unit volume by the feedwater hardness and subtracting the reserve Meter Immediate systems generally do not use a reserve volume However in twin tank systems with soft water regeneration the reserve capacity should be set to the volume of water used during regeneration to prevent hard water break through A Meter Immediate control will also start a regeneration cycle at the programmed regeneration time if anumber of days equal to the regeneration day override pass before water usage depletes the calculated system capacity Meter Delayed Control A Meter Delayed Control measures water usage and regenerates the system at the programmed regeneration time after the calculated system capacity is depleted As with Meter Immedia
42. urs in Service since the last regeneration cycle This option setting is identified by HR in the upper left hand corner of the screen LI 5 Press the Up button Use this display to view the Volume Used since the last regeneration cycle This option setting is identified by VU in the upper left hand corner of the screen YN JL L In Page 21 Diagnostic Programming Mode 6 Press the Up button Use this display to view the Reserve Capacity This option setting is identified by RC in the upper left hand corner of the screen n Li 11 gt a m Vi Sn a 7 Press the Up button Use this display to view the Software Version This option setting is identified by SV in the upper left hand corner of the screen Li 8 Press the Extra Cycle button to end Diagnostic Programming Mode Page 22 Notes Page 23 Control Valve Assembly Page 24 Control Valve Assembly Item No Quantity Description Adapter Clip Clock or Meter Seal Seal 559PE Valve Body Assembly 1 Dist Valve Body Assembly 3 4 Dist O ring Distributor Tube 1 O ring Distributor Tube 13 16 O ring Top of Tank Spacer Piston 56SXT 6700 D F Piston Pin Rod Piston 56SXT 6700 Retainer Piston Rod Plug End 5
43. will now lift off easily Remove end plug retainer plate Pull upward on end of piston rod yoke until assembly is out of valve Remove and replace seals and spacers Take piston assembly and push piston into valve by means of the end plug Twist yoke carefully in a clockwise direction to properly align it with drive gear Replace end plug retainer plate Place timer on top of valve Be sure drive pin on main gear engages slot in drive yoke Replace timer mounting screws Replace screw and washer at drive yoke Return bypass or inlet valve to normal In Service position Water pressure automatically builds in the conditioner NOTE Be sure to shut off any bypass line Replace the control valve back cover Follow Injectors Screen Replacement steps 9 12 Meter Replacement To replace meter refer to Replacing Brine Valve Injectors and Screen steps 1 3 gt 10 11 Remove two screws and clips at bypass valve or yoke Pull resin tank away from plumbing connections Pull meter module out of control valve Remove signal wire from meter module snap tab on end opposite wire cable Apply silicone lubricant to four new O rings and assemble to four ports on new meter module Install signal wire into new meter module Assemble meter to control valve Note meter portion of module must be assembled at valve outlet Push resin tank back to the plumbing connections and engage meter ports with bypass valve or yoke
44. y equals the programmed regeneration time Typically this means that the valve will regenerate one day after it was originally scheduled If the treated water output is important and power interruptions are expected the system should be setup with a sufficient reserve capacity to compensate for regeneration delays Page 9 Master Programming Mode Chart Master Programming Options Abbreviation Parameter Option Abbreviation Display Format Cubic Meters St1b Standard Downflow Upflow Single Backwash St2b Standard Downflow Upflow Double Backwash Valve Type UFbF Upflow Brine First 8500 TwinFlo100SXT Meter Flow Delayed CT Control T Meter Flow Immediate ontro e x Time Clock Day of Week Single Tank System Number of Tanks Two Tank System Tank 1 in Service TS Tank in Service Tank 2 in Service Unit Capacity Unit Capacity Grains H Feedwater Hardness of Inlet Water Hardness RS Reserve Selection Percentage Safety Factor Fixed Reserve Capacity Percentage of the system capacity to be used as a reserve Fixed Reserve Fixed volume to be used as a reserve Capacity ID Day Override The system s day override setting Safety Factor Regen Time The time of day the system will regenerate The time duration for each regeneration step Adjustable from OFF and 0 199 minutes NOTE If Othr is chosen under Valve Type then R1 R2 R3 etc will be displayed instead Regeneration setting O

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