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1. 11 100316 v4 Re circulating Check Valve amp Basket Installation Water Level Check Valve A 8 E Plastic Screen S m l La MPT Plastic Pipe Plug with 5 64 Diameter Hole Plug Dis p charges 1 2 to 34 GPM e eP 1 PF kl N F lT i f 9 Il Pump ft The 1 basket option is designed to ig distribute chlorine close to the pump inlet 4 Well Casing SENTRY I Commercial Chlorinator Specifications PLUGS TIME IN BETWEEN PELLET DROPS SETTING 16 Tooth Motor Gear 10 Tooth Motor Gear Set REMOVED 00 00 A 1 f nin 40566 9min20ec Imm 4mm Omin 30sec C 3 min see min 6see 7mm 14min D 4 imin 10sec 2min 20sec SmimISsec TOmin 30sc i i E s S6see Imin S2see 4min 12see 8min 24sec 6 37s imin33see 3min 30sec 7mm LG w 25s S6se 2min6see 4min 12sec Ca np Bse Vse minds Smin3Osec 1 B Dee see imin24sec 2min 48sec 3 39 4s se min Ssee 2min 10sec Ok o o lose Pec Imne Tp Accu Dose Timer Adjustment Knob 1 100 Run Time pg 12 100316 v4 Chlorinator Options The Sentry I Commercial Chlorinator is based on the technology of Better Water Industries Inc of Tyler MN BWI has the experience with this technology in both residential and commercial applications nationwide Sentry I Cover Part S 124701 Compatib
2. When reassembling makes sure that the fuse 1s in place and that the wire nuts are securely fastened to the electrical connection Tips for Installing and Servicing the Sentry I 1 Tipping the pellet jar top plate and middle plate assembly upside down makes it simple to change the pellet jar 2 Tightening the 5 16 pvc nut on the underside of the middle plate will insure that the Sentry I gives you trouble free operation Careful over tightening will bind the pellet gear 3 Before replacing and tightening the cover make sure that all plates fit securely together and are ready for opera tion 4 Make sure the switch is ON when leaving your customer Also double check to make sure the pellets are drop ping unobstructed into the well 5 Do NOT cut a hole in the pellet jar 6 The Sentry I cover must always be secured and properly sealed Preventive Maintenance e Lubricate the motor on a annual basis with a three 3 to one 1 oil Do NOT use WD 40 e Check pellet gear for chalk build up and clean if necessary ensure pellet gear is DRY before inserting the pellet gear back into the unit e Store chlorine pellets in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight e Avoid chlorine pellet fumes e If for some reason you disconnect the Sentry I for a extended period of time remove the pellets and place them in storage e Rotate stock on chlorine pellets It is recommended to use tablets within a one year time frame pg
3. e T T Le 9 EE NENNEN NNNM Low os 8 26 12 5 9 oun 08 O 23 5 Diameter of Gallons per Ft of Tank Height Note The above chart can also be used to determine the dimensions of the retention tank Lppm ppm 2ppm _ ppm Casing Size EE GN Depth of Well ft 80 80 Static Water Level Ft of Water in casing Gallons of water in casing L8 Ls Pump flow rate gpm a 20 ppm Chlorine 20 min contact time 10 2ppm Chlorine 10 min contact time X Pump Flow Rate gpm Gallons of water needed for proper contact time Gallons of water in the well 2120 0 Retention tank size needed for proper contact time 14 Chlorine Test Valve Ground Level Static Water Level Retention Tank Tank Height Well Depth IN Flush Valve _ Diameter _l gt Feet of Water in Well pg 14 100316 VA Sentry I on a Storage Tank 1 Basket must be mounted by incoming water Helping tablets to dissolve 2 Drop Tube 3 4 CPVC must be below minimum water line 3 Chlorinator should be wired to well pump OR the chlorinator should be wired to the fill float if it 1s elec trical When the tanks receive water the chlorinator should be running The Sentry I can be mounted to the wall or tank The drop tube can have forty five 45 degree angles in it High water level Low water level 2 pg 15 100316 v4 100316 Sug
4. 3 4 5 6 T 8 9 Open Air Installation Mandatory Adjustments Adjust the Sentry I Chlorinator with the flow rates found in step 12 Refer to pages PG 8 PG 9 for chlorine dosage and settings Adjust the Air Draw Venturi between 20 and 30psi head pressure as shown with inlet pressure gauge when the exist ing well pump is running By adjusting the Air Draw during the well pump cycle it matches the true flow rate of the well pump The Air Draw tube 1s the small gray tube located below the Sentry I Chlorinator This 1s adjusted by loo sening the gray plastic nut and slightly sliding the gray tube up and down By moving the tube up it restricts the in coming flow rate increases head pressure and increases aeration By moving the tube down it increases the incoming flow rate decreases head pressure and reduces aeration Adjust the fill solenoid valve to match the maximum well flow rate While the existing well pump is running adjust flow control knob on the solenoid clockwise until there 1s a slight pressure drop on the inlet pressure gauge Optional Adjustments On the 10gpm and 25gpm systems the pressure switch may be adjusted for special applications Refer to the pressure switch cover for instructions On units that do not use a constant pressure valve CPV the bladder tank must be charged at two 2 psi less than kick in pressure Some applications require fine tuning the CPV to match usage To do this flow water at a
5. the constant pressure During Low Volume Gasses in Water suchas valve remove the two gallon bladder tank and add adequate sized Usage showers Methane Applications bladder tank for unit 1Ogpm use 20gal 18gpm use 33gal and 25gpm use 44gal Coad Peouled maple ican wet end of pump with solvent that dissolves unwanted ma terial Shutoff out going water System should build up and hold pressure L Internal Leak If not check for internal leak or faulty check valve Low Water Pressure Adjust constant pressure valve by flowing low to a normal amount of water Adjust bolt on black bell housing to around 55psi on Flow Test System With Flow Meter Improperly Adjusted Con tant P Val peters eer he 40 60 applications These instructions are rule of thumb Over Pumping Verify flow rate of system and compare with demand Faulty Wet End ae end of pump Units before 2004 may need unit specific No Power to Unit Check outlet for appropriate power source Remove the gray J box cover and inspect the pressure switch switch contacts and voltage at switch If contacts are burnt check Faulty Pressure Switch for dedicated adequate power source bladder tank and constant Pump Motor not pressure valve if equipped Running Spinning I J 1 occum Palod Locked WerEnd nspect pump E TE screen and manually turn the motor shaft should spin easily Eoulteioser Float Ohm test the row float for proper OE tenon The lower float
6. 4708_ Mller Gear 9 pm siao MotorGear 9 l ROT Commercial Grade Motor Gear S 124721 Motor Shaft Seal Ln 1 By GQ NM a Un fe Lad pg 10 100316 V4 Maintenance amp Repair Removing a motor gear Removing the motor gear is very simple This should not be necessary to remove unless you are changing the motor on the SENTRY I First get two 2 screwdrivers and place one on each side of the motor gear Pry the motor gear up and off You will notice that there are two motor gear seals still attached to the underside of the motor gear With your screw driver remove the motor gear seals When reinstalling the motor gear install the seals first by placing it in the space in the bottom plate and ensure you place a small amount of silicone onto the seals Insert the seal with the cup side down the flat side up Make sure it is firmly in place before placing the motor gear over the motor When placing the motor gear over the motor shaft make sure that the T on the shaft slides down through the corresponding space on the motor gear Hand tighten so that it slides down all the way Changing the motor on the Sentry I Remove the motor gear See above directions Unscrew the motor cover screw with a screwdriver and remove the motor cover You will now be able to change motors or replace the fuse You will see that the motor is held in by three 3 motor screws Remove those three 3 screws and pull out the motor
7. AST VARIABLE PUP M Bx m amp wu PRESSURE PRESSURE START WIRE SWITCH SWITCH 230 VAC Chlorinator 115 VAC Chlorinator 230 VAC Well Pump 115 VAC Well Pump 230 VAC Too contro rim Variable Frequency Drive System Operated by Current Switch 115 VAC SENTRY CHLORINATOR 115 VAC SENTRY CHLORINATOR 115 VAC SENTRY CHLORINATOR Neutral e 60 Hz 4 230 VAC PRESSURE START WIRE WITCH 115 VAC Pada 230 VAC Well Pump i 100316 60Hz 115 VAC 115 VAC Chlorinator Flow Switch Operated v4 VARIABLE 3 Phase FREQUENCY Pump DRIVE Variable Frequency Drive System Operated by Current Switch pg 7 Setting the Sentry I e As arule of thumb just one chlorine pellet 1 gram will normally treat 30 gallons of water This 30 gallon figure is based on trial and error field testing over a five year period and is by no means absolute Each application can vary and the rule of thumb may not apply e For a more accurate setting one can figure out the chlorine demand of the water Chlorine Demand Calculations To figure out how many gallons are treated for your specific application you need to know these specifics 0 6 ppm of chlorine is needed to treat 1 ppm of Iron 3 0 ppm of chlorine is needed to treat ppm of Sulphur 1 2 ppm of chlorine is needed to treat 1 ppm of Manganese 1 3 ppm of chlorine is needed to treat 1 ppm of Alga Bacteria Example NOT all water corresponds to the thirty 30 gallon
8. Application Installation amp Maintenance Manual Your Problem Water Specialist Sentryl Dry Pellet Chlorinator SS Commercial Grade Chlorinator amp IND T We Sy 22 KK XM SS eo S 2 A Cig YN Sentry I Aqua Booster System Sentry I Gas Reduction System Sentry I Air Stripping System Providing Exceptional Service Since 1986 This is professional grade equipment designed to be installed and serviced by trained water conditioning professionals pg 1 100316 VA Better Water Industries Inc Better Water Industries Inc BWI established a culture in 1986 That culture has remained a mainstay of the company from the early stages through the company s growth and in our vision of the future BWI takes a strong interest in our clients by providing not only exceptional equipment but also the knowledge and tools for their companies to succeed We pride ourselves on loyalty and customer service along with having a strong and incomparable network of contacts that can assist in any application within the water conditioning business The culture is simple we are small enough to care but large enough to provide exceptional service BWI has set itself apart in the industry as we are capable of complimenting a large number and variety of clients and the equipment they sell while still maintaining a personal touch We believe in the old adage that our handshake and our word are firm and
9. Article IV If a defect develops in chlorinator housing or any plastics of the chlorinator for up to sixty 60 months from ship date Better Water Industries Inc will at its option replace or rebuild said defective part according to Article V Article V Section One Return the defective part to BWI Inc postage prepaid Section Two Enclose a return tag with a written description of the defect Section Three Also enclose a written statement assuring BWI Inc that the product was properly installed not misused or abused Section Four Replacements or Credit will be issued after BWI Inc inspects the unit and concurs on said defect Article VI BWI Inc warrants all replacement parts for ninety 90 days from date of shipment Article VII There are no other warranties whether expressed or implied which extend beyond this written warranty Sentry I Dry Pellet Chlorinator Article I Better Water Industries Inc 209 North Tyler Street Tyler Minnesota 56178 warrants and promises that it s Sentry I Chlo rinator is free of defects in materials and workmanship at the time the Sentry I leaves the factory Article II If a defect develops in any of the electrical components for up to twenty four 24 months from the shipment date Better Water Industries Inc will at its option replace repair or rebuild the motor according to the Article IV Article III If a defect develops in the housing or any other parts of the Sentry I for up to sixty 60
10. EET PG 28 100316 V4 Installation amp Preparation for Sentry I Chlorinator Better Water Industries Inc recommends that you have the proper tools handy that are necessary to install the Sentry I Tools included are Flashlight 9 16 Wrench 10 3 4 CPVC Hacksaw 1 3 8 Hole Saw Pliers 5 16 Nut Driver 1 Drill Electrical Tape Hose Clamp Mirror Rubber Hammer Tape Measure Screwdriver Channel Locks 2 Wire Nuts 17 Wrench 7 8 Hole Saw Wire Vent Kit Sold Separately Before installing your Sentry I BWI Inc Recommends that you work closely with your State agency as approval may be necessary Preparing the Well The following should be used when either preparing the well for installation or preparing the well in the event that the SENTRY I hasn t been in use for more than 30 days When you remove the sanitary seal well cap use a mirror or flashlight and see what kind of pit less adapter there is in the well Slide the tapered end of the drop tube past the pit less adapter before dropping any pellets Be careful so the drop tube doesn t slip or fall down the well Drop 15 25 chlorine pellets down the 24 x 10 CPVC drop tube to help satisfy the initial chlorine demand of the well When dropping pellets ensure you hear the sounds of PLUNK this will ensure that the pellets have a clear passage to the water a B L L Z 1 4 Holes NOTE Predrilled tapered end drop tubes are used to promo
11. Y I Air Stripper Mam 22pm 28 gpm Max Air Flow Beim Operating Current 115 VAC 115VAC 230 VAC Power 1 3 hp Operating Current 6 8 amp Frequency TT Dimensions LxWxH 43 x27 x59 43 x27 x59 48 x32 x76 Clearance Needed 45 x27 x65 45 x27 x65 50 x33 x82 Scheduled Maintenance 1 Two 2 days after installation the chlorine residual needs to be tested between 0 5 and 3 5ppm BWI recommends 1 5 2 5ppm residual Test water from a down stream test port do not check residual from water dipped out of the tank If the Sentry I Chlorinator needs adjustment repeat this step every two 2 days until desired residual is achieved 2 Check chlorine tablet level inside the Sentry I chlorinator every month until a refill schedule is determined A typical house hold consumes 8 15 Ibs per year 3 Chlorine residual should be tested at a minimum of every six 6 months or anytime any of the treatment equipment is serviced If the Sentry I Chlorinator needs adjustment repeat step one 1 4 Proper float operations should be checked every six 6 months Flow water and visually confirm proper float operation The unit should fill when the upper electronic float not the mechanical ball float drops and opens the solenoid 5 While checking floats ensure the bottom of drop tube is remaining below the water level at all times 6 Proper pressure operation should be check every year Flow water until pump kicks in and record pr
12. ad the pressure gauge L Psi kick out pressure With the pump running adjust the ball valve until the pressure gauge reads thirty 30psi Allow the water to run at least one 1 minute at this pressure Read the flow meter Use this reading in conjunction with the Sentry I sizing chart located on PG 8 It also tells you how much water is available for other appliances and equipment spm With the pump running adjust the ball valve until the pressure gauge shows forty 40psi Allow the water to run at least one 1 minute at that pressure Read the flow meter The difference in the thirty 30psi reading and the forty 40psi reading determines if the pump is in good condition spm The gallons per minute should not vary more than twenty five 25 percent The Sentry Flow Meter provides accurate flow rates of pumps from zero 0 to one hundred 100 psi at flow rates anywhere from four 4 to twenty eight 28 gpm Note Damage to the flow meter gauge will occur 1f exposed to freezing temperatures for extended periods of time Additional Value The Sentry Flow Meter is compatible and a great tool to use when providing routine maintenance on the Open Air units The installation kit has two 2 built in test ports that are well suited with the Sentry Flow Meter The 1 test port is lo cated on the solenoid side of the unit This port will allow you to test the well flow rate The 2 test port is for testing chlorine residual coming from
13. dapter so that the chlorine tablets will have a straight drop to the water in the well Drill straight down slightly off the middle of the cap You will get a feel as to where to drill the hole as you install more Sentry I s Make sure that the hole is drilled straight and not at an angle as this will help with the alignment of the Wire and Vent Kit and Drop Tube For your first few installations you may want to line up the hole by attaching the bracket before you start to drill Install the Sentry I from the well casing up to the Sentry I system After a few installations you will know by the sight as to where the single hole should be drilled Type 2 Vermin Proof Part M 120019 When installing the Sentry I with the pre drilled vermin proof water tight cap with the 1 1 4 threaded hole use the Sentry I Wire and Vent Kit We recommend this because it 19 important to have adequate venting with each installation A minimum additional vent surface area of 75 square inches is pro vided with the Sentry I Wire and Venting Kit itself This must be used in the in stallation In all cases the well cap being used must be an approved sanitary seal or an ap proved vermin proof water tight cap In many applications this cap is necessary and can be ordered from BWI pg 5 100316 v4 Attaching the Bracket Place the two casing adapters around the well casing You will notice that the casing adapters are sized to fit perfec
14. es 2 Type Copper Galvanized Plastic VI Lavatory 1 Hard Water Soft Water VII Hardness gpg Iron rust ppm Bacterial Red Water Clear Water pH TDS ppm Tannin ppm Methane Yes No Radon Yes No Nitrates ppm Sulfates ppm 10 Hydrogen Sulfide Yes No ppm 11 Other VIII Type of Equipment Present l 2 S 4 o0 LO ARUM Customer Wants Comments Future Appointment Date Time pg 26 100316 V4 System Notes pg 27 100316 V4 Warranty WE THE PEOPLE of Better Water Industries in order to truly provide you our CUSTOMER with the highest quality of water both today and tomorrow do provide you with these LIMITED WARRANTY S Sentry I Open Air System Article I Better Water Industries Inc 209 North Tyler St Tyler MN 56178 BWI warrants and promises that its Sentry I Open Air System is free of defects in materials and workmanship at the time the Sentry I Open Air System leaves the factory Article II If a defect develops in any of the Sentry I Open Air System except for the chlorinator for up to twelve 12 months from ship date Better Water Industries Inc will at its option replace or rebuild said defective part according to Article V Article III If a defect develops in chlorinator electronics for up to twenty four 24 months from ship date Better Water Industries Inc will at its option replace or rebuild said defective part according to Article V
15. es sure Then shut water off and check kick out pressure and record Factory setting is 40 60psi Note Some water applications may require increased maintenance checks Note 2 BWI recommends professional maintenance contracts with most treatment applications that require the Sentry I Open Air System pg 20 100316 v4 Open Air Parts List l Outgoing Water EZ Gen dhc 3 z ze Incoming Water e cs mm M 3 PEt le o 15 8130020 Bladder Tank 20g BT 30033 Bladder Tank 33g Br 30044 Bladder Tank 44ga 3 4 Air draw Float Basket 6 AS 120001 Air Stripping Package 8 BT40301 Uperhba 9 SICTIOOA 110V Chiormator toroa BT2MO TUVSMHPPumpMoor BEI 18GPMPumpEnd BTEEN 25GPMPumpEnd BT2108 1SGPM 110V Pump amp Motor BT2N0S 25GPM220V Pump amp Moir T Raas Tank 300Gallon a ee t2a9e 100316 Va pg 21 Sentry Flow Meter Blow off debris in line before attaching Sentry Flow Meter Attach the flow meter to a hydrant or hose bib by the pressure tank Open the hydrant or hose bib to maximum flow Partially close the ball valve to a slow water run until the pump starts Read the pressure gauge psi kick in pressure Open the ball valve Read the flow meter W______ gpm No Head Pressure Close the ball valve Allow pump to run until it turns off Re
16. gested Filtration Filters require 15 minute backwash and 10 minute down rinse 1 5 Cubic ft 10 x54 require 5gpm backwash and have a residential service flow rate of 5gpm and a commercial flow rate of 2 5 3gpm 3 Cubic feet 13 x54 require 8gpm backwash and have a residential service flow rate of 10gpm and a commercial flow rate of 5gpm Typically this style filter will filter to ten micron or less and has an expected life of three to five years Multi Media Carbon Filter 1 5 Cubic ft 3 Cubic ft 10 x54 13x54 18 Freeboard 18 Freeboard S M M M M Fill with Filter Ag Fill with Filter Ag up to 18 the Freeboard up to 18 Freeboard 29 Ib 1 Cubic ft 58 Ib 2 Cubic ft of 20 50 mesh GAC of 20 50 mesh GAC 18 Ib 1 4 Cubic ft 36 Ib 1 2 Cubic ft of Green Sand of Green Sand 8 lb of 16 Ib of 1 16 1 8 Rock 1 16 1 8 Rock 8 lb of 16 Ib of 1 4 1 2 Rock 1 4 1 2 Rock Multi Media Non Carbon Filter 3 Cubic ft 1 5 Cubic ft 10x54 13x54 18 Freeboard 18 Freeboard Fill with Filter Ag Fill with Filter Ag up to 18 the Freeboard up to 18 Freeboard 14 Ib 1 4 Cubic ft 28 Ib 1 2 Cubic ft of Birm of Birm 18 Ib 1 4 Cubic ft 36 Ib 1 2 Cubic ft of Green Sand of Green Sand 8 lb of 16 Ib of 1 16 1 8 Rock 1 16 1 8 Rock 8 lb of 16 Ib of f 1 4 1 2 Rock 1 4 1 2 Rock v4 pg 16 1 2 3 1 2 1 2
17. is normally open in the downward position Faulty Pump Motor Replace Pump Motor When removing the pump place a vice grip on the inside of the tank on the PVC union avoiding any crimping of wiring and then remove the constant pressure valve union and begin to unthread the PVC nipple on the top side of the tank pg 23 100316 V4 POSSIBLE SYMPTOM CAUSES SOLUTION Faulty Pressure Check pressure in bladder tank factory setting for the 2 gal tank is 28 Rapid Pump Cycling Tank psi and 38 psi for larger ones ONLY used in applications with bladder tanks larger than 2 gallons faster than one second No Pulse Plug in pecie Lh Pulse plugs are located below the 1 4 NPT thread of the pressure Switch Faulty Pressure Check pressure in bladder tank 2 gal tanks 28 psi larger ones 38 psi Tank factory Option 1 Clean service or replace valve Red and white plastic Cycle Stop valves should be replaced with the brass constant pressure valve Option 2 Remove valve and replace 2 gallon bladder tank with ade Faulty Constant quate sized bladder tank for system Systems prior to 2004 use a black Pressure Valve Short Pump Cycling I style constant pressure valve Remove the spring and plastic plunger under the 1 pressure gauge plug Then replace the 2 gallon bladder tank with adequate sized bladder tank for system 1O0gpm use 20gal 18gpm use 33gal and 25gpm use 44gal Faulty Check pe Shut off water
18. issued after BWI Inc inspects the unit and concurs with said defect Article IV BWI Inc warrants all replacement parts for ninety 90 days from date of shipment Professional installation is required for warranty There are no other warranties whether expressed or implied which extend beyond this written warranty IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto subscribed my name L Burckhardt President BWI Inc T Burckhardt Vice President BWI Inc Copyrighted BWI Inc 2008 BWI We take pride in protecting your water pg 28 100316 V4
19. le with our 5 amp 10 pound capacity jars Commercial Cover Part S 124701C Compatible with the high capacity hopper and reduces internal heat due to sun exposure 5H Jar Part CP 22005 102 Jar Partt CP 22010 25 Jar Partt CP 22925 Utilized during low to high Optimized for maximum chlorine capacity chlorine consumption Requires commercial cover Capacity based on six month usage or less Motor Gear Part S 124709 Idler Gear Part S 124708 Designed for low 21 minute drop rates to high 21 seconds drop rates Commercial Motor Gear Part S 124709C Delivers a maximum feed rate up to one tablet Every 4 7 seconds Accu Dose Timer Part M 120130 Provides external adjustments and Recycling Timer Part M 120141 Provides cost effective cooling for extended cooling during long run cycles operating cycles Current Sensor Switch Part M 120150 Operates 110 volt chlorinators with adjustable current sensitivity used exclusively with 110 volt chlorinators cung VFD applications which require Clean 60 Hz S fb Eno AN Two Sis Gear set N None 110V 1o TINO oo O he rl Commercial Motor Plate Part S124724 my Reduces excess heat and strengthens motor mounting O T e 1 3 1 1 Requires Commercial Cover 2 Provides External Adjustments 3 Requires 110V Chlorinator pg 13 100316 v4 Water Volume amp Contact Time Well ME CNN Linear Ft 1 1 ddp a a N
20. months from shipment date Better Water Industries Inc will at its option replace or rebuild the unit according to Article IV Article IV Section One Return the defective part to BWI Inc postage prepaid Section Two Enclose the return tag with a written description of the defect Section Three Also enclose a written statement assuring BWI Inc that the products were properly installed not misused or abused Section Four Replacement or Credit will be issued after BWI Inc inspects the unit and concurs on the said defect Article V BWI Inc warrants all replacement parts for ninety 90 days from date of shipment Sentry I Commercial Dry Pellet Chlorinator Article I Better Water Industries Inc 209 North Tyler Street Tyler Minnesota 56178 warrants and promises that it s Sentry I Commercial Chlorinator is free of defects in materials and workmanship at the time the Sentry I leaves the factory Article II If a defect develops in any of the electrical components for up to twelve 12 months from the shipment date Better Water Industries Inc will at its option replace repair or rebuild subject to the following Article III Section One Return the defective part to BWI Inc postage prepaid Section Two Enclose a return tag with a written description of the defect Section Three Also enclose a written statement assuring BWI Inc that the product was properly installed not misused or abused Section Four Replacement or Credit will be
21. normal constant rate and adjust the bolt on the end of the bell to desired pressure Factory setting is 50psi to match the 40 60psi pressure switch It is recommended to maintain this 10psi differential Installation Shut off water to home and remove all pressure to Open Air System Install tank plugs amp blow down ball valves Lubricate all union o rings on each union and assembly inlet outlet and by pass Note The large rubber washer is used with the brass CPV if equipped Plumb inlet water to open air If debris is present install a sand separator prior to the Open Air s Inlet Connect 3 8 pressure switch line to the two quick connectors located on the J box and on the ball valve assembly Install bladder tank to outlet assembly Over tightening may cause a severe leak Place Sentry I Chlorinator on plastic stand pipe and secure the 34 CPVC drop tube to the bottom of the chlorinator Plumb additional treatment equipment after Open Air System such as a multi media filter Plumb 1 2 overflow to adequate drain or secure a five 5 gallon pail with safety float to shut off the existing well pump or water supply 10 Plumb 2 vent tube in a naturally rising configuration from the Open Air System check local building codes for proper installation Air Stripping package utilizes a minimum of 1 1 4 powered exhaust 11 Pressurize the water system up to the Open Air 12 Flow rate well with Sentry Flow Meter Refer to Sentry Flow Meter li
22. olt the 3 bolts into the casing adapter on the inside tightening the casing adapter around the well casing Snug the bolts up good and tight You should NOT be able to move the casing adapter at this point Wiring of your Sentry I Better Water Industries Inc recommends that a LICENSED ELECTRICIAN make the electrical connections The Sentry I is available in both 115V and 230V to match the voltage of the pump When arriving at the job site make sure that you have the right voltage Sentry I with you Motors are interchangeable between the 115V and 230V and can be ordered separately from BWI In most instances a Sentry I system can be installed in less than an hour providing you have the proper tools Note As a preventive measure against moisture seal conduit with caulk pg 6 100316 V4 IMPORTANT MAKE SURE THE ELECTRICITY IS OFF TO THE PUMP BEFORE STARTING YOUR INSTAL LATION The Electrical Connection Remove the motor cover on the bottom of the bottom plate for access to the wires Connect the wires from the BWI Wire and Vent Kit to the wires on the motor with the wire nuts and ensure a good connection Put the conduit fitting in the hole of the motor cover and tighten Pull the wires out of the well and tie in the wires from BWI s Wire and Vent Kit to the wires on the pump Generally you will find red black and yellow wires Red is normally the starter wire that is tied into the capacitor Usually you will use the black and
23. per pellet figure Below is an example 4ppm iron 4x0 6 2 4ppm chlorine demand 2ppm sulphur 2x3 6 0ppm chlorine demand 3ppm manganese 3x47 3 6ppm chlorine demand 3ppm iron bacteria algae 3x2 6 0ppm chlorine demand 2ppm chlorine for residual 2 2 0ppm chlorine demand Total 20 0ppm chlorine demand NOTE Chlorine demand plus chlorine residual chlorine dosage Each 1 gram tablet contains 180ppm available chlorine 180 chlorine demand gallons treated In the above example 180 20 0 9 gallons tablet Determining Pump Production If the Sentry I Flow Meter is not being used use the following formula to determine pump rate To determine pump rate This is the formula for determining the amount of gallons the pump is 1 Run water until pump starts producing that determines your pump rate 2 Allow pump to run until it stops 3 Measure water by gallon until the gallons seconds x 60 pump starts again In step 3 In step 4 4 Time pump until it stops Note Pumping time must be measured in seconds NOT minutes pg 8 100316 V4 Sentry I Pellet Gear Settings Table 1 Ten Tooth Gear Set Drop Rate Settings Plugs Removed 3 1 Gear Ratio A 3 7 MIN 4 5 MIN 15 SEC 5 4 MIN 12 SEC 3 MIN 30 SEC 10 2 MIN 6 SEC 12 1 MIN 45 SEC 1 MIN 24 SEC 20 MIN 5 SEC 30 42 SEC 8 NSE S L LJ Kkyj J Pump Rate Gallons Per Min 100316 v4 Finishing Touches 1 Turn on
24. rify proper safety float adjustment Refer Unit is Over Flow Improperly Adjusted Float Settings to installation instruction Electronic float are factory set ing and should not need to be adjusted Ohm test the upper float contact 1s open when float 1s up Faulty Upper Float If chlorinator is running when upper float is in up position the float is most likely BAD Sentry I Chlorinator on Open Air System or Holding Tank SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION 1 Broken Motor Drop tube should be 24 long or always submerged in water Gear Drop Tube not Always in Water The incoming water should be greater or equal to the out 2 Intense Chlorine Open Air or Storage Tanks going water Use flow restrictor on outgoing water if Smell Under Chlori needed nator Cover High Static Water Level 20 or Extend new Drop Tube with point in water 1 and NO holes 3 Heavy Corrosion less drilled in tube 4 Top and Middle Plate Separation 5 Moisture in Pel lets 6 Heavy Chalk on Chlorinator Cover Removed Install cover Pellet Gear Check and or replace fuse s Check for power on both sides of switch No Power to Motor l Check electrical connections Motor not Running Replace upper float Open Air applications Armature not Turning Loosen and lubricate armature with 3 in 1 oil Unit Not Full of Water Fill Tank With Water Chlorinator Will NOT Shut OER line Iaa a Admi Adjust mechanical float up so it doesn t shut off water pre
25. ssure on inlet during normal fill cycle Make sure it does shut off water gauge in the event of an overflow NOTE For proper sanitation and oxidation the pH of the water must be between 6 8 and 7 6 Failure to correct pH problems may result in unsatisfactory results and possible equipment damage A filter is vital to the success of desired water quality Once the Sentry I or the Sentry I Open Air System has oxidized the contaminants in the water they must be removed prior to entering the residence or building s water system Small inline sediment filters will not work for these applications After years of field testing results BWI recommends the two Multi bed filters as described on pages PG 16 of the BWI dealer manual The use of carbon is at the discretion of the homeowner That decision to use the Multi bed Filter with or without carbon depends on if the homeowner wants chlorine for continual disinfection or would prefer no chlorine residual at all Variations from these suggested filters may affect the water quality pg 25 100316 V4 Test Survey I Well Il WellAge VS 2 Well Depth ft A Static Water Level ft B Pump Depth ft 3 Casing Size__ A Type Steel Plastic Cement II Pump 1 Age yrs 2 Hp Voltage Phase 3 Type Jet Submersible Stroke VFD III Flow Rate I GM GPD IV Pressure Tank l Size X Gallon 2 Type Bladder Non bladder V Incoming Lines l Size inch
26. te moisture release prevent pellet clogging and help with the installation past the pit less adapter Taper the drop tubes by using a hacksaw and cutting one end of the tube in a V shape about 1 1 2 long Next drill 4 holes in the bottom 2 3rds of the tube approximately 4 apart making sure there are no plastic shavings on the inside which might stop the pellet from dropping through Drill all the way through the tubes so each drilling motion creates two holes Most dealers inventory pre drilled and pre cut tubes to save installation time Note High static water levels 20 or less require a drop tube without any holes drilled in it In this application the drop tube should be submerged one 1ft in the water pg 4 100316 VA Wire amp Vent Kit Installation Type 1 Standard Wire amp Vent Kit Part M 120005 There are two ways to do this You can either drill three holes one for the drop tube one for the electrical connection and one for the vent or drill one hole and use BWI s Wire and Vent Kit BWI recommends using the Wire and Vent Kit and drilling a single hole We rec ommend this because it 1s important to have adequate venting with each installation This speeds up the installation time and gives the installation a professional look Remove the well cap when drilling and place it on the ground and drill straight down into the cap with a 1 3 8 hole saw This hole should line up with the hole in the pit less a
27. terature on Page 22 13 Energize system and perform mandatory adjustments listed above Dedicated 20amp 110volt service or 20 amp 220 volt service 19 required Note If the pump makes a growling noise unplug unit immediately and draw water into pump by applying a light va cuum to an outgoing water line such as the 3 8 pressure switch line 14 Fill Sentry I Chlorinator with appropriate chlorinating tables One 1 gram BWI Chlorinating tablets are recommended 15 Check for leaks 16 Test chlorine residual two 2 days after installation Most target residuals are between 1 5 2 5 ppm pg 17 100316 V4 Open Air Installation Summary 1 Adjustment nd s Slides up amp down 2 Adjustment Adjust solenoid valve one 1 psi less than the air draw INLET Insert 3 8 Tubing to Test Well m the By Pass and J Box Adjust air draw Flow Rate between 20 30psi 3 Adjustment Test Chlorine Residual amp Overflow Threaded position for our two 2gal bladder tank or pvc fitting for larger bladder tanks Adjust Chlorinator to preferred specs located on PG 8 and PG 9 Sprinkler Bladder Tank Watering Watering Nipples Cups pg 18 100316 v4 Open Air Wiring Diagram 110 volt Open Air PI 220 volt Open Air Lr b s Flow Flow gt Fill solenoid Fill solenoid Upper Lower Float Float pg 19 100316 v4 Open Air Specifications Specifications SENTR
28. the Open Air unit itself as well as testing the Open Air flow rate The unique design was engineered after years of trying to diagnose water pressure problems in various applications By adjusting the versatile ball valve the flow meter can tell you the condition of the pressure tank pressure switch pump and if there are any restrictions within the water line This will help to determine if the problem is in the water pump system or in the water distribution system Other common usages are detecting scaling in pipes in city water applications by show ing low flow rates and severe pressure drops pg 22 100316 v4 Trouble Tree Attention All diagnostics should be preformed within normal operated water levels If electrical work is needed please consult a certified electrician SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION Air Locked Pump Remove the 3 8 flex tube from the pressure switch and circulate Pump will not Pump Water New Installation or after water If water doesn t circulate apply suction to the 3 8 tube to emptying unit prime the pump Pump Loses Pressure Air Locked Pump The incoming water should be greater or equal to the outgoing wa Over Niah Drawing the unit down ter Use flow restrictor on outgoing water if needed and adjust low ver Nig too far er float up two inches A standard 40 60 pressure unit is needed for this application To Pump Loses Pressure Air Locked Pump convert an Aqua Booster to 40 60 remove
29. the electricity to the pump and turn the switch on the motor cover to ON and make sure the motor drive gear and idler gear move 2 Snap the top plate onto the middle plate making sure the tabs are in place while only using finger tight fastening on the PVC nut amp washer a If you haven t put the 5 or 10 pound jar of chlorine in yet turn the middle plate top plate upside down and screw on the chlorine jar b By putting your index fingers on the two tabs on the bottom of the middle plate and lining up the hole for the motor gear place the assembly back on the bottom plate Make sure the two fit together with out rocking 3 Finally put the cover over the entire assembly and tighten it by twisting it Note The Sentry I label should be on the same side as the drop tube Your Sentry I is now ready for operation Make sure that the switch is in the ON position Before leaving the installation and turning on the Sentry I make sure the entire installation is watertight and vermin proof If the installation does not meet these criteria it will not be approved by some states BWI recommends purchasing NSF listed and 70 active chlorine from your Sentry I dealer If your dealer cannot provide you with this product please call BWI at 507 247 5929 for assistance Exploded Parts List T t star Cover 2 siao Paw 3 p siam Coves 4 SIMA TopPhe 5 fo s 124705 Paetus 6 G _ S 124706 Pellet Gear 8 t__ s 12
30. tly around a 4 well casing For larger size casings use your rubber hammer to shape the casing adapter to the arc of that particular well casing Included with the Sentry I are two 18 pieces of 2000 tensile strength strapping Measure the strapping between the eyelets of the casing adapter once you have fitted the casing adapter around the well casing Add 2 inches to the length between the eyelets and cut off the excess strapping Bend the strapping with pliers one inch from each end of the strapping Place the strapping in each eyelet with the 1 bend facing the well casing on the inside and tighten snug the bolts on the casing adapter You will be able to put the standpipe in the casing adapter and be able to swing the entire adapter assembly around the well if necessary It is important to line up the drop tube straight down through the well casing as it extends from the bottom plate Final tightening shouldn t be done until the bottom plate 1s attached Lining up the Drop Tube Place the Sentry I bottom plate on the standpipe and turn the bracket so that the drop tube extends through the hole in the T of BWI s Wire and Vent Kit and into the hole on the underside of the bottom plate It is important to have a straight drop into the well Make sure the Sentry I bottom plate is pushed all the way on the standpipe Once it is on the standpipe tighten the hose clamp over the fitting that covers the standpipe with a 5 16 nut driver B
31. to house let the system build up pressure and shut off If Valve or Internal T the unit losses pressure there is an internal leak or bad check valve Bad Wire Con MN Check connections and voltages Refer to Voltage Check cut sheet m Faulty Solenoid Replace solenoid only Unit Not Fill eon rn se Replace entire solenoid valve Faulty Upper Ohm test the upper float Normally closed in down position If chlorina Float tor is running when upper float is down the float is most likely GOOD Solenoid Val Unit Pilling Stow inlet On new installs verify flow direction of solenoid valve Low Incoming Check incoming water flow pressure Water Flow peat Check pre filter if installed Pressure Improperly Ad On new installs verify proper safety float adjustment Refer to installa pressure gauge below Spsi justed Safety tion instruction Electronic floats are factory set and should not need to Unit Filling Slow Inlet Float Valve be adjusted Pressure gauge above Readjust Air Draw tube See installation instructions and start by tap psi Plugged Air ping down the Air Draw tube slightly Draw If the Air Draw is internally coated with debris clean by dissolving de bris with a solvent pg 24 100316 V4 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION Debris in Solenoid Valve Clean Valve In high turbidity water a spin down filter or sand separator should be installed ahead of the solenoid On new installs ve
32. tus icc Star waders in ecl na i ier inanes dcs PG 9 Pini Slat Kee pT PG 10 bat SOC Parts Lib TTT PG 10 Maintenance amp Repair of the Chlorin ators T PG 11 REMOVING AUMOlOL Seal TTT PG 11 Changing the motor on a Chlorinator e sees ee eee eee PG 11 TAps Tor qmstallhme and Service T PG 11 Preveruve Maintenance edeioiteab hene oa RIS R POR oA Spo Pate ad epe iS ae UEM ObE desE PG 11 Recirculation Check Valve amp Basket Installation esse esse PG 12 Commercial Chlorinator Specifications esse eee eee eee PG 12 Commer ca COM TTT PG 13 Water Volume Contact H KTT PG 14 Sentry I Pellet Chlorinator on a Storage Tank sese PG 15 KIR e E ea aui Ttalccu utu Era a ED data a a Dares Euro PG 16 Multi Media Carbon Patter 33st eiiis tn toten tao epi be o ooo E PG 16 Multi Media Non Carbon Filter sss sese PG 16 Sentry I Open Air Systems EEIT Install ati Onis uod coet hieu cided betont ubt afa a teu edi tates ue PG 17 OPENA SUNMA Y ues Besiucus S snc ded aut t nrtdos cuc E tained tmb tus asa UE S tubi nE e PG 18 Conventional D3y0lUU s ease trenta e uoo ts ete oto oed m dius PG 18 Opens Witmp Did tatticssod oot pedi oreet bestem a tu diodes aeu oied PG 19 OPCA SDEOCITICALUOTIS zoe roni oo odeur qe DER O Ruso scd UD Run OU EU DEOU PG 20 Scheduled WAC NANG Cash si tas ean ea e eai at ouv dob dic RE Redes PG 20 Open AI Parts D1SE ooi A PG 21 PON a RENS ERR TR T PUE LETT RODMUEROREN PG 22 bise cM KTT PG 23 MGS SMI CY TEE PG 26 SY L NOLS TP NE PG 27 Kee
33. we believe that is something that unfortunately has been lost in today s business environment We thank our existing clientele and look forward to new business opportunities as well Please contact Better Water Industries Inc for more information and begin to experience what a business culture and experience should be 209 North Tyler St Tyler MN 56178 Phone 507 247 5929 Fax 507 247 3416 E mail bwi betterwaterind com Web www betterwaterind com v4 pg 2 Table of Contents Sentry I Dry Pellet Chlorinator Page Installation ae ete le PG 4 Prepare Coro vu ete nee E E LUE ad PG 4 AW EA V CME TTT PG 5 Standard Wire amp Vent Kit sicssssdecasescsecvianseawied jucedadeuseasdannssecasansseevancadueuleesuaaie PG 5 RARE D ProoE WIre e Vent KI oaea bi nescius Mes PG 5 Aac Hno TNE Bracke E oi otv iy iR e Nom oU NUN RID NIU RU NO OR EM ER UE PG 6 earning p the Drop Tube osea atia E E a ees PG 6 Aire or VOUt Sentry I uec todo tool elo talo ob a tems cea ca elec luA PG 6 Important Waris Schemat srein posed ve eet tides p un venus eth E PG 7 Semne the C DIOPIIOtOT ossa Aue rato tse eta udo imt da eno osx CUM PG 8 Chlorine Demand Calculations ccccccccccccccesssseeeeeceecceeaeeeeecceseesaaanseseeeees PG 8 Determining Pump PFOOUCUOf T PG 8 Chiorinator Pellet Gear Seuines area caine teehee Rated PG 9 Table 1 Ten Tooth Gear Sel ine tied eth aatitt ta Cute lessen b iade tantus PG 9 Table 2 Pelet Gear 36e Lp onus
34. yellow wires for a 230V application Variable Frequency Drives VFD application must follow additional installation instructions listed below Connect the well pump wires to the conduit wires on the Sentry I Again make sure the connection is secure Place the wires back in the well casing Replace the well cap Make sure the switch is in the on position and run water until the pumps runs The motor gear should turn Be sure the drop tube is securely inserted in the drop tube hole on the bottom plate You may want to drop another chlo rine pellet to make sure the pellet is reaching the water Applications that use VFD s constant pressure pumps must trigger the Sentry I with a current switch part M 120150 This application requires the use of a 115 VAC 60 Hz Sentry I and clean power source with the adjustable current switch clamped around one wire that drives the well pump After wiring the Sentry I flow water at a typical usage rate and adjust the current switch to activate or close the switch Applications that continuously operate the Sentry I for more than one hour need to install a recycling timer and should install the commercial motor plate BWI also has an Accu Dose timer for applications where external dose adjustment e PG 12 amp PG 13 ALTERNATE is desired See pa 230 VAC SENTRY I CHLORINATOR 115 VAC SENTRY CHLORINATOR ALTERNATE 115 VAC SENTRY CHLORINATOR CURRENT SWITCH 145 VAC PM aa 60 Hz

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