PRO Installation Instructions
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1. 34 BSP 34 BSP BSP TABSP TABSP TABSP 1 BSP Valve 512 512 512 716 721 _ 721 _ 1236 Drain 1 hose fit 1 hose fit 1 hose fit 1 hose fit 34 BSP 34 BSP TBSP p ESO ts V 240Vor 240Vor 240Vor 240Vat 240Vat 240Vat X 240Vat eod UNE M 3V Battery 3V Battery 3V Battery 50H 50H 50H 50H Resin Volume l 2 iO 75 10 00 150 2 350 Salt Consumption Per Regeneration kg 3 6 9 12 18 30 42 Pressure Tank Thread 2 2 2 2 2 4 0 4 Vessel Size 09x35 10x54 13x54 14x65 16x65 21x62 24x72 Brine Tank Volume I 70 100 140 J 140 350 500 500 Brine Tank Di TE 332x332 382x382 582x362 582x362 o740x 0840x o840x m eee eee x880 x880 x904 x90 i 12755 135 1395 Total Height mm 1017 1500 1517 1943 1975 1990 2187 Total Weight kg 38 67 97 127 191 316 425 162. F There is a constant leak during normal operation AWN Defective seal Defective piston Control valve blocked in regeneration Defective power head Change the seals Change the piston Change the piston and the seals ond spacers Change the power head 14 D SPECTRUM 9 CAUTIONS 10 11 12 195 14 12 16 17 Without reading and understanding the contents of this user manual DO NOT perform any operations on the control valve Strictly prohibit a leaning position when shipping installing and using this product as this could cause damage During the regeneration water from the tap will NOT be softened It is NOT recommended to use water during regeneration otherwise a negative effect on the regeneration result will occur Initiate a regeneration cycle when the softener has been inactive for a long period of time and then turn on the tap for several minutes before resuming normal use Do not disconnect power during service to prevent timer distribution If water usage or hardness of raw water dramatically increases compared to the normal usage then the frequency of regeneration should increase Hot water could cause severe damage to the softener system for water boiler and water heaters users ensure the total run of the piping between the softener and the boiler is not less than 3 metres It is recommended to install a check valve between the filter and the boiler if unable t
3. 1 Programming 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 This mode is entered by setting the time to 23 45 and pressing the next button for 8 seconds Parameter Option Description NNNM P REN Chronometric O R2 Volumetric immediate 0 R8 Voelmeriedeayed 00000 RA Adaptive brining M MERE Filter Chronometric ANN S NEM NER Filter Volumetric immediate 5 R 7 Filter Volumetric delayed Choose the most appropriate way of regeneration for your softener Since our range is volumetric we recommend R 2 Volumetric immediate or R 3 Volumetric delayed Volumetric immediate triggers the regeneration as soon as the capacity of the resin has expired Volumetric delayed will trigger the regeneration at the time set in the programming once the capacity expired Parameter Option Description Bane FION t df Down flow regeneration Direction t uf Up flow regeneration Parameter Option Description cl 0 Chlorination Disabled cl 1 Chlorination Weak Chlorine Level eee eer ee er ee ee eee eee rr rr E cl 2 Chlorination Average cl 3 Chlorination Strong Parameter Option Description Frequency of Fx Volumetric Calendar forcing every x days regeneration Chronometric No of days between regenerations or calendar F of Volumetric Calendar fo
4. 12 valves podio e Rinse Rinse the resin bed to remove the residual Cw regenerant salt after the brining step until the water softening from outlet contains no regenerant rinse could also compact the resin bed for a better softening effect Refill Refill the brine tank with water to dissolve salt for the next regeneration control valve User can adjust the mixing valve to get desired outlet water hardness NSF 44 tested and certified Polyethene material manufactured for the Pressure Food amp Beverage industries Vessel e Light high pressure resistance e Strong corrosion resistance Polyethylene liner with reinforced fiberglass Pressure vessel holds the resin and a distribution system Riser Tube amp Distribution System A riser tube and distribution system disperse water evenly through the resin bed e Prevents the brine tank from overflowing High pressure resistance Water and salt mix in the brine tank Salt will dissolve A continuously until the water is saturated by salts 3 Brine Valve amp Tank SPECTRUM 4 COMPONENT CONTENTS Please unpack your goods and ensure that all components are included If something is missing or damaged you should contact us immediately If you are planning to store the components before installation they should be secured in a dry area with no risk of freezing as it could affect sensitive components such as plastics becoming brittle or elec
5. waterproof as any air entering through the brine line will affect the performance of your system Use Teflon tape if necessary in order to seal between the drain fitting and the outlet flow control 6 3 Connecting SPECTRUM 5 Valve SPECTRUM 7 amp 12 Valves Pressure Vessel 6 4 Start Up Fill the brine tank with water until half of its level Add salt until the of the level so that in total the brine tank is full Switch on the electrical power On units with by pass place in by pass position Turn 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 Place the by pass in service position and let water flow into the pressure vessel When water flow stops slowly open a cold water tap nearby and let run until the air is purged from the unit Plug the valve to a power source Once plugged the valve may do a cycle on its own in order to go to service position Start a regeneration by pressing the R button on the controller to go through a first complete cycle in order to initialise the system This operation can last up to an hour 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 D SPECTRUM 7 VALVE INITIAL SET UP 7
6. INSTALLATION SERVICE amp gt n OPERATION MANUAL SS SPECTRUM SOFTH O PRO WATER SOFTENER Table of Contents 1 General Notes p 2 Description amp Equipment Adjustments p 3 3 Components Features amp Functions p 4 4 Component Contents p 5 5i Valve User Interface 6 6 Installation Instructions 0 8 ie Valve Initial Set up p 10 8 Troubleshooting p 13 7 Cautions p 15 10 Technical Information p 16 D SPECTRUM 1 GENERAL NOTES The H20 soft duo range are water softeners that are based on one pressure vessel containing resin and an automatic valve that monitors the amount of water going through the softener and triggers regeneration when the softening capacity of one pressure vessel expires This manual is for a range of softeners based on the spectrum 5 7 and 12 valve going trom 25 to 350 litres of resin Please take a look at the model supplied as this will have an influence on various parameters for starting up your softener especially on the programming side Softeners once installed are low in maintenance They need salt in order to operate properly Please ensure that the brine tank has got a minimum level of salt at all times Water softeners will fall under laws and guidelines of the country where it is installed Please check the current legal framework in order to be compliant Artificially softened water can have a high sodium content which can be unadapted for babies on infant formula people on sodium restricted
7. activated Thursday regeneration disabled EM J5 1 Friday regeneration activated s VG NN V Friday regeneration disabled J6 1 Saturday regeneration activated NE J o Saturday regeneration disabled m J 1 Sunday regeneration activated J7 o Sunday regeneration disabled 11 D SPECTRUM 7 VALVE INITIAL SET UP Only displayed in chronometric mode Allows to choose which days of the week the valve will regenerate Parameter Option Description 0 Monday 00000 C2 Tuesday e WM d3 Wednesday sss distin MA s Thursday 300 d 00 Friday s T 006 MIB o d 7 Sunday Parameter Option Description st us 1 1 xx Length of cycle in minutes nd ura 2 2 Xx Length of cycle in minutes rd ps 3 3 xx Length of cycle in minutes ps 4 4 xx Length of cycle in minutes th Length of 5 5 xx Length of cycle in minutes Parameter Option Description 1s regeneration CAT 2 Regeneration time MEUM c Regeneration time slot disabled 2rd regeneration X H2 Regeneration time Bon c2 Regeneration time slot disabled 3 regeneration AS n Regeneration time DOE oH Regeneration time slot disabled MMregeneraion 0 X H4 0 Regeneration time time slot oF H4 Regeneration time slot disabled You can choose up to 4 regeneration slots in delayed mode allowing you to minimise the risk of hard wa
8. diets or people with risk of heart diseases 2 DESCRIPTION amp SPECTRUM EQUIPMENT ADJUSTMENTS Installation Number Valve Serial Number Tank Size Resin Type Resin Volume litres Regeneration Mode Volumetric Down Flow Brining 1 Backwash 2 Brining amp Rinse 3 Rapid Rinse 4 Brine Tank Refill Electrical Supply Low Voltage DC Transformer Nominal Capacity Inlet Water Hardness Treated Water Volume Outlet Water Hardness Salt Quantity per Regeneration 3 m tH tH litres tH kg 3 COMPONENTS FEATURES SPECTRUM amp FUNCTIONS J e 24 hours control and monitoring with a timer and meter automatically regenerates the media bed once the capacity of a pressure vessel expires e Cycle Process e n service Once the water is supplied with correct pressure and flow the cations contained in hard water will be replaced by Na in regenerants then the softening system will supply softened water through its outlet Backwash When the ion exchange resin has been exhausted the resin bed needs to be regenerated Before the regeneration of the resin bed a backwash step is necessary for two main purposes removing the residue in the resin bed and loosening the impacted resin bed for better regeneration efficiency GRP valves with great corrosion resistance operates with 5 5V DC transformed electrical power for SPECTRUM 5 7 5V transformed for SPECTRUM 7 and
9. from water or extreme conditions All electrical installations have to comply with laws of the country in which it is installed Inlet water The water needs to have a pressure between 2 8 bar and 4 42 degrees Under 2 bar a booster pump would be required over 8 bar a pressure reducer should be fitted before the softener It is recommended to add the necessary pre filtration before the softener should the T S S Total suspended solids go over 1ppm Suspended solids could be trapped between the pistons and seals and cause premature wear of your softener internals They could also clog prematurely the brine injection system lowering the performance of your system You will need two drain connections One is for the water rejected to the drain during the regeneration process This will be connected to the valve which is defined as the drainline Water volume and flow estimations are made in the technical data chart at the end of the document The diameter of the flexible drain pipe should be able to accommodate the flow of water to the drain If the water does not flow to the drain properly this will affect the performance of your softener The drain should never be higher than the valve height as the pressure will affect the flow of the drain Secondly you will need a connection going from the brine tank overflow to the drain Although your brine tank is equipped with a safety brine valve it is an extra measure to avoid spillage and flooding Bo
10. o meet the required piping length The input water pressure must be between 2 8 bar No chemicals should be present at the inlet and outlet connecting sectors Besides the system spare part connection materials are not included in the scope of the manufacturer s warranty The required environmental temperature for a softener is 1 42 C Outside these parameters may cause the softener to malfunction Do not apply pressure to the softener Indoor installation is preferred Avoid exposure to direct sunlight radiation from other heating sources and avoid extreme weather conditions including rain and snow Use salt granules or tablets designed for softeners No tools should be used for connecting the plastic parts as over tightening or excessive force could result in damage If necessary use food grade silica sealant for lubricating rubber O rings Only qualified personnel should adjust or remove the adaptor locking clips on the reverse of the valve as this can tamper with the valve settings Should this be required pressure must firstly be discharged from inside the water softener 15 SPECTRUM e 10 TECHNICAL INFORMATION Model litres of resin 25 50 75 100 150 250 350 Maximum Operating Temperature C 42 Minimum Operating Temperature C 2 Maximum Operating Pressure bar 8 Minimum Operating Pressure bar 2 Max Flow Rate m hr 4 5 4 5 4 5 7 7 12 Optimal Flow Rate m hr 1 2 3 4 55 85 109 Inlet Outlet
11. rcing disabled forcing Chronometric Weekly mode activated 10 SPECTRUM 7 VALVE INITIAL SET UP This is a regeneration override function Typically it is used as a holiday mode When there is no regeneration after a determined number of days the override will trigger a regeneration The point is to flush the pressure vessel in order to avoid bacteria growth Parameter Option Description IF ox x Volumetric Calendar forcing every x days Volume f Chronometric No of days between regenerations treated water IF oE Volumetric Calendar forcing disabled Chronometric Weekly mode activated Chose the volume of water to treat Can be found in the capacity calculation chart If oF is selected then the next menu capacity Hardness mode will be displayed Parameter Option Description H xx Water hardness tH Hardness This is a reserve capacity used as a safety buffer in meter delayed mode It will decrease the chance of having hard water between the theoretical regeneration time and the set regeneration time However it will reduce the efficiency of the softener Parameter Option Description POR a SO Monday regeneration activated MNNE Jo Monday regeneration disabled AE J21 Tuesday regeneration activated mE J2o0 Tuesday regeneration disabled band J31 Wednesday regeneration activated od J3 o Wednesday regeneration disabled Weekly a Thursday regeneration
12. rupted electric supply Damaged meter cable Water meter turbine blocked Defective drive motor Defective electronic board Replace old batteries Recover the power supply Verify the connection amp inspect cable Clean or replace the turbine Replace the drive motor Replace the electronic board B There is hard water coming from the outlet No salt in the brine tank System in bypass position Internal leak in valve Dirty breech Low brine tank refill See symptoms in A Refill the brine tank Return the system to service position Change the internal seals Clean the breech Change the two breech seals See resolution in A Iron build up in the water supply Iron build up in the system Levels of iron too high in the feed water Clean or replace the supply line to the system Clean the valve and the resin bed Increase backwash time to prevent fouling Specifically install an addi tional filter to remove iron D High levels of brine present in ls the brine tank Clogged drain line Defective cycle time Check and clean the drain line Adjust the cycle times Clogged injectors Clogged drain line Clogged brine valve Defective cycle time Damaged drain flow control Clean the injectors Check the drain line and flow contell Clean or replace the piston assembly Adjust the cycle time Change the flow control
13. ter after expiring capacity The number of regenerations before displaying the salt alarm display 12 e TROUBLESHOOTING 8 1 PRO System K Untreated water leakage during service Power off Transformer is not plugged in Defective power cord Defective transformer Power timing Poor raw water quality Time of regeneration is too long Resin disabled Water pressure is too low Brine line blocked Injector is blocked Internal control leak Fail to regenerate automatically Brine concentration is poor Injector is plugged Improper regeneration Leaking of bypass valve O ring around riser tube damaged Incorrect regeneration cycle setting D SPECTRUM outage causes inaccurate Switch on power Connect to constant power source Replace cord Replace the transformer Contact your supplier for assistance Reset time of regeneration 3 Re regeneration or use new resin Line pressure must be at least 20 psi Clean brine line Clean or replace injector amp screen Check piston seals and spacers Check power of controller Keep brine tank full of salt Disassemble the injector and clear it by washing with water Repeat regeneration making certain that the correct salt dosage is set amp 3 Replace O ring Reset regeneration cycle 13 e TROUBLESHOOTING 8 2 PRO Valve D SPECTRUM Used or defective batteries Dis
14. th the drain line and the overflow should not be higher than the softening valve otherwise this will affect the softeners performance The Softener should be piped with an external bypass in order to be able to take it off the water line for maintenance purposes The soldering on the pipework has to be connected before the water softener as heating could damage the water softener 6 2 Assembly Put the riser tube assembly into the pressure vessel if it has been removed for transport and seal the top in order to avoid resin getting in the inside of the riser tube Depending on sizes the riser tube assembly will either be supplied with a cone type screen or for bigger sizes a star type distribution system with a hub and laterals Ensure that there is no resin on the tank threads Once the distributor tube is centred fill the pressure vessel with water lubricate the valve distributor tube o ring with a 100 silicon lubricant and screw the valve onto the top of the pressure vessel It is preferable to use a funnel in order to minimise resin being spread outside the pressure vessel CAUTION RESIN IS SLIPPERY REMOVE ANY EXCESS RESIN THAT MAY HAVE BEEN SPILT SPECTRUM 6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Install the pressure vessel with the valve in a convenient location Ensure the floor under the brine tank is clear and flat Connect the brine tube to the valve on one side and to the safety brine valve included in the brine tank The piping should be
15. tronics potentially failing 4 1 SPECTRUM 5 7 or 12 Valve 4 2 SPECTRUM Riser Tube 4 3 SPECTRUM Brine Tank 4 4 SPECTRUM Softening Resin Dimension varies according to model also includes Volume varies according to the model brine tube and safety brine valve D SPECTRUM 5 VALVE USER INTERFACE 5 1 SPECTRUM 5 Valve Regeneration Indicator Flow Rate Indicator Bypass l Parameter Display Time Displa Cycle N play Next Button Regeneration Button R Up Button Down Button x Blending Valve Drain Line Brine Line Outlet Inlet D SPECTRUM 5 VALVE USER INTERFACE 5 2 SPECTRUM 7 amp 12 Valve Cycle N Flow Rate Indicator Regeneration Indicator Time Display Up Button Down Button v Next Button D SPECTRUM 6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6 1 Prerequisites The softener needs to be installed onto the mains water supply Piping has to comply with the regulations of the country where it is installed Your softener will require space for maintenance and operation Please allow enough room on the top to remove the valve should it be needed Also ensure access to the valve is clear in order to be able to visualise or adjust settings on the electronic board It should be installed on a dry flat surface The softener uses mains power 230 240V AC 50Hz which is transformed into 5 5V or 7 5V DC Please ensure that the electrical supply is protected
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