MODEL NS AIIF--110
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1. 14 15 General Information Setiana diep aira ins 15 Service Backwash and Fast Rinse Cycles 15 16 Troubleshootirig coe teer a p a EUN EE a aR a 17 Manual Advance Diagnostics 18 Manual Initiated Electronics Diagnostics 2 19 Other Service eee ed aed ee dele ad cue a eee Pd 19 Automatic Electronic 4 19 T d 20 23 SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS Filter Oxidizing Some feed water with high iron concentrations or low pH Type of Mineral Birm may require limited service flows or a neutralizer filter be Amount of Mineral 1 cu ft fore the system Amount of Gravel 17 Ibs Supply Pressure 60 psi Recommended Type Water Supply eR prex Well System Maximum Water Temperature 120 F Minimum Water Supply pH 7 0 Maximum Service Flow 5 0 gpm Minimum Backwash Flow 5 0 Minimum In Out Pipe Size 3 4 in Electrical Filter Timer 22. 22 REPAIR PARTS 71 7224087 Screw 920178 2 req 2 7286039 Motor nd 2 of Key No 1 Screw 6 20 x 3 8 3 req 6 7283489 CamaniGes 78 7172793 Drain Hose adaptor 9 7170288 19161 36 7 Wearsvpm Copper Tube 1 2 req O ring 1 1 8 x 1 3 8 4 req 23 KEY PART DESCRIPTION 7094898 Turbine Support 7171145 Valve Body 7170319 O ring 1 4 x 3 8 2 req 7276084 Wire Harness amp Sensor Housing Screw 44 24 x 3 4 2 req 7214383 Bypass Valve Includes following parts 7172882 Sem BL RE TTT 1 109 I D x 1 387 O D 4 LLL mme o ring 7185487 Seal Kit incl Key Nos 11 12 15 16 17 and 26 Optional part ECODYNE WATER CONDITIONING PO BOX 64420 ST PAUL MN 55164 0420
3. AX from conditioner to conditioner ground wire e for SERVICE 2 Open the inlet and outlet valves o Close the bypass valve PUSH IN for bypass e for BYPASS Close the inlet and outlet valves Open the bypass valve 9 PRESSURE TESTING FOR LEAKS TO PREVENT EXCESSIVE AIR PRESSURE IN THE FILTER AND PLUMBING SYSTEM DO THE FOLLOWING STEPS IN ORDER 10 8 Open two or more filtered water faucets both hot and cold b Referring to Figure 8 turn the bypass valves to service position C Slowly open the main water supply valve d Close the filtered water faucets after both of the following occur water runs smoothly with no air bubbles you can smell the sanitizing bleach odor at the faucets page 6 e Check your complete installation for leaks If rework is required be sure to observe precautions in step 7 10 CONNECT ALL LEADWIRES 8 Connect the wire harness to the valve position switch Figure 9 and to the back ofthe timer Snap the sensor onto the out port of the valve The switch is on the outlet side under the motor plate NOTE Check to be sure the connector is secure on the back of the timer b Attach the connector on the valve motor leadwire to the matching connector on the faceplate timer C Connect the power cable leads to the back of the timer d Connect the leads from the relay box to the back of the timer
4. phone no 1 800 972 0135 CC cmm OD SAFETY GUIDES Follow the installation instructions carefully Failure to install the filter properly voids the warranty Before you begin installation read this entire manual Then obtain all the materials and tools you will need to make the installation Check local plumbing and electrical codes The installation must conform to them NOTE Codes in the state of Massachusetts require installation by a licensed plumber For installation use plumbing code 248 CMR of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Use only lead free solder and flux for all sweat solder connections as required by state and federal codes Use care when handling the filter Do not turn upside down drop or set on sharp protrusions Do not locate the filter where freezing temperatures occur Do not attempt to filter water over 120 F Freezing or hot water damage voids the warranty Avoid installing in direct sunlight Excessive sun heat may cause distortion or other damage to non metallic parts The filter requires a minimum water flow of 5 gallons per minute at the inlet for backwash Recommended maximum allowable inlet water pressure is 60 psi Use a pressure reducing valve if necessary Be sure the addition of a pressure reducing valve will not reduce the flow to less than the 5 gpm needed for backwash This filter controller works on 24 volt 60 hz electrical power only Be sure to use the included transformer and plug it into
5. 3 4 minimum pipe and fittings 3 Use sweat copper or threaded pipe or PVC plastic pipe Sweat soldering is required to adapt to the fittings 1 male supplied with the filter or obtain approved com pression adaptors The following special fittings are available from Ecodyne Be sure to comply with all local plumbing codes 1 1 2 airgap floor drain OPTIONAL INLET OUTLET FITTINGS Gto 7104546 PVC Nipple Use in place of included copper inlet and outlet tubes OTHER REQUIREMENTS 4 A drain is needed for regeneration discharge water A floor drain close to the filter is preferred A laundry tub standpipe etc are other options CAUTION Drain water exits the hose at a fast flow rate and at water system pressure Be sure the hose is fastened in some manner to prevent whipping and splashing to prevent water damage to surrounding area 5 120v 60Hz grounded electrical outlet continuously live is needed within 10 of the filter TOOLS YOU MAY NEED e tape measure e common screwdriver e cross point screwdriver e pliers e adjustable wrench e hacksaw e tubing cutter e propane torch e emery cloth sandpaper or steel wool pipe joint compound e primer e solvent cement e LEAD FREE solder and flux P MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED m bypass valve or 3 valves m pipe and fittings as required m 5 8 D minimum drain hose either standard garden hose or hose onto a barb fi
6. Secure the wire using the strain relief and attaching it to the valve 11 CONNECT AIR PUMP Fasten the air pump in place on the floor or a shelf nearby the filter b Install the air filter if required and tubing connector fitting C Connect the tubing from the check valve on the adaptor to the connector fitting on the air pump d Plug the pump into the relay box connector 1 2 CONNECT TO ELECTRICAL POWER Plug the transformer into a continuously live grounded 115V 60Hz house electrical outlet approved by local codes 13 To complete the installation do the programming steps on pages 12 and 13 NOTE See water heater start up on page 13 FIGURE 9 BACK OF TIMER 24VAC M lt 7 24V NO TRANSFORMER 22 o NC TO AIR PUMP POSITION ES SWITCH TO 115V RELAY OUTLET BOX 3 TURBINE SENSOR 11 PROGRAMMING THE FACEPLATE TIMER FIGURE 10 UP button A 5 DOWN button TOUCH HOLD SELECT button button p TIMER SETTINGS REQUIRED upon installation and after an extended power outage see Power Outage Memory page 14 When the transformer is plugged into the electrical outlet the model code and a test number example J1 0 begins to flash in the faceplate display Then 12 00 PM and PRESENT TIME begins to flash Program the timer as follows gt SET PRESENT TIME OF DAY If the word
7. a nominal 120V 60 cycle household outlet that is grounded and properly protected by an over current device such as circuit breaker or fuse The air pump must be plugged into a separate 115v grounded household outlet This system is not intended to be used for treating water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system 4 European Directive 2002 96 EC requires all electrical and electronic equipment to be disposed of according to Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE requirements This directive or similar laws in place na tionally and can vary from region to region Please refer to your state and local laws for proper disposal of this equipment UNPACKING The Air Injected Filters are shipped from the fac damage and parts loss Also inspect and note any tory in four master cartons consisting damage to the shipping cartons Notify the trans I portation company if damage is present The Mineral tank and adaptor assembly manufacturer is not responsible for in transit dam Controller assembly includes this manual ages packed Quartz packed Remove and discard RECYCLE all packing materi als Filter assembly instructions are on pages 6 amp Thoroughly check the filter for possible shipping 5 Note The will initially retain large amounts of air If it is backwashed before the air is remov
8. faceplate display if a prob lem occurs in the filter If you see an error code for example 14 to flash in the display along with the present time of day RECHARGE NOW flashes un til the regeneration is over t tT RECHARGE NOW ted PM regeneration begins immediately The filter begins to filter your water again in about 2 hours NOTE Avoid using HOT water during the regenera tion because the water heater will refill with unfil tered water When you return press the Touch Hold button again to return the filter to service and the present time in the display REMEMBER TO DO THIS or the filter will not regenerate until you do NOTE To shut off the water supply to the filter use the plumbing bypass valve s they must be reset page 12 The display returns to a flashing time then begins to keep time again If you do not reset the time of day the filter will regenerate based on the days to recharge however regenera tions will most likely be at the wrong time of day NOTE The flashing display is to remind you to re set the timer If the filter was regenerating when power was lost the valve will return to service position without finish ing the cycle Use RECHARGE NOW see above to start another cycle if needed Err03 instead of the present time of day please call your local dealer for service or see your warranty on page NO TAG FACEPLATE TIMER FEATURES SETTINGS AND SERVIC
9. in dicate POSITION switch op eration The letter appearing means the switch is closed the dash means the switch is open Use the Touch Hold button to manually advance the valve into each cycle and check correct switch operation CORRECT SWITCH DISPLAYS VALVE CYCLE STATUS RN Valve in service backwash or fast rinse position _ P Valve rotating from one position to another While in this diagnostic screen the following infor mation is available and may be beneficial for various reasons This information is retained by the comput er from the first time electrical power is applied to the face plate gt OTHER SERVICE Press the Up button to display the number of days this face plate has had electrical power applied Press the Down button to dis a play the number of regenera tions initiated by this face plate I since the model code number RECHARGE was entered 2 Press the Select button and hold in 3 seconds until a mod el code appears in the display For correct filter operation the model code number must be HAIIF To reset the code press the Up or Down button until the correct number shows 3 Press Select to return the present time display If the code was changed make ALL the timer settings pages 12 and 13 UNFILTERED WATER BYPASS unfiltered water bleeds into filtered water supply 1 Defective rotor and disc seal or wave washer see pages 22 and 23 2 Missing or defec
10. of this water filter because of misuse misapplication neglect alteration accident installation or operation contrary to our printed instructions or damage caused by any unusual force of nature such as but not limited to freezing flood hurricane tornado or earthquake is not covered by this warranty In all such cases regular parts and service charges will apply We assume no warranty liability in connection with this water filter other than specified herein This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including warranties of fitness for a particular purpose We do not authorize any person or representative to assume for us any other obligations on the sale of this water filter Should a defect or malfunction occur contact your contractor If you are unable to contact your contractor return the part freight prepaid directly to the factory at the address below Enclose with the part a full description of the problem with your name full address date pur chased model and serial numbers and selling contractor s name and address We will repair or replace the part and return it to you at no cost if our repair department determines it to be defective under the terms of the warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state This water filter is manufactured by North Star Water Conditioning PO Box 64310 St Paul MN 55164 4310 customer information tele
11. the filter will not infect or contaminate your water supply and will not cause bacteria to form or grow however dur ing shipping storage installing and operating bacteria could get into the filter For this reason sani tizing as follows is suggested when installing Pour about 1 oz or 2 oz of the following disinfectant into the filter 1 Calcium hypochlorite available in granular or tablet form under trade names such as Perchloron or HTH 2 Common 5 25 household bleach such as Clorox Linco Bo Peep White Sail Eagle etc SANITIZING CONTINUED IN STEP 9 PAGE 10 plug while adding mineral add mineral mineral A tank FREEBOARD lt 18 20 bottom distributor tube birm FIGURE 3 TYPICAL FINISHED INSTALLATION FILTERED WATER MAIN WATER Pl CROSS OVER TYT Use if water supply flows from the left 120 Volt Include single or 3 valve bypass outlet UNFILTERED FILTERED ED WATER transformer gt FROM TO FILTER FILTER NEET OUTLET DRAIN HOSE 5 8 1 0 minimum l to floor drain 5 gal min relay box WARNING FILTER AIR TO RELIEVE PRES SURE PUT BYPASS VALVE IN BYPASS AND ADVANCE FILTER VALVE TO BACKWASH BEFORE DISASSEMBLY P INLET OUTLET PLUMBING OPTIONS 1 ALWAYS INSTALL either a single bypass valve 7214383 or a 3 valve bypass system 2 Use 1 or
12. valve motor again to return the valve to service 15 WATER FLOW PATHS FIGURE 11 SERVICE CYCLE POSITION VALVE OUTLET FILTERED WATER 2 TT DISTRIBUTOR FIGURE 12 ROTOR amp DISC Sea FLOW PLUG BACKWASH CYCLE 7 2 UMS S f pim DRAIN SS NI VALVE VALVE EA OUTLET DISTRIBUTOR 2 BOTTOM DISTRIBUTOR FIGURE 13 ROTOR amp DISC FAST RINSE CYCLE POSITION SWITCH nmm I POSITION eee tl IRN SWITCH fps ur HEN abo M DISTRIBUTOR 16 Adaptor Troubleshooting Guide WARNING FILTER TANK CONTAINS AIR If excess air is in household plumbing the air TO RELIEVE PRES vent is most likely plugged with debris SURE PUT BYPASS M VALVE IN BYPASS AND Temporarily move the pump tube to the drain ADVANCE FILTER VALVE TO BACKWASH BEFORE fitting and energize the air pump DISASSEMBLY After vent is cleared change tubing back TO DRAIN R TROUBLESHOOTING ALWAYS MAKE THESE INITIAL CHECKS FIRST 1 Does the time display show the correct time of day f display is blank check power source to the filter ftime is flashing power was off for over 6 hours The filter resumes normal operation but backwashes occur at the wrong time 2 Plumbing bypass valve s must be in SERVICE position Figure 7 page 10 3 The inlet and outlet pipes must connect to the filter inlet and outlet respecti
13. 4V 60Hz Air Pump 115V 60Hz Neutralizer needed Contaminant Removal Limitations upto 10 ppm iron and 3ppm hydrogen sulfide at pH of 7 0 and higher up to 20 ppm iron and 2ppm hydrogen sulfide at pH of 8 0 and higher t upto 2 ppm manganese at pH of 8 5 and higher except bacterial and organically bound iron Aminimum flow of 5 gpm is required for filter backwash 72 1 2 14 3 3 4 5 G 63 3 4 2 a S 2 I D 9 dia b INLET OUTLET Mineral Go hio Tank Size lt A B Note Air filter extends 7 an additional 4 1 2 k AIR 4 3 4 PUMP Y Y Typical mounting on shelf Y Y FILL THE MINERAL TANK 1 Remove the adaptor assembly from the mineral tank 2 Fill the tank with the gravel and birm in that order Be sure the bottom distributor is centered in the tank Do not get gravel and birm inside the distributor Do not overfill tank See recommended freeboard range page 6 NOTE The birm will initially retain large amounts of air If itis backwashed before the air is removed the valve may get plugged with birm particles or particles may get flushed to the drain To remove the air soak the birm in water for 24 hours prior to loading into the tank or load the dry birm into the tank but do not allow the filter to regenerate until the birm has been wetted for at least 24 hours IN
14. BIRM FILTER WITH AIR INJECTION ASM and high flow 1 valve MODEL NS AIIF 110 Installation e e Operation e e Maintenance e e Repair Parts e e ECODYNE WATER CONDITIONING PO BOX 64420 ST PAUL MN 55164 0420 Part No 7273696 Rev G 4 24 07 OEE e WATER FILTER WARRANTY Warrantor North Star Water Conditioning 1890 Woodlane Drive Woodbury MN 55125 Warrantor guarantees to the original owner that One Year Full Warranty For a period of one 1 year after installation all parts will be free of defects in materials and workmanship and will perform their normal functions For a period of one 1 year after installation labor to repair or replace any part deemed to be defective in materials and workmanship will be provided at no additional cost Limited Warranties Limited ten 10 year warranty from date of purchase the salt tank and fiberglass mineral tank will not rust corrode leak burst or in any other manner fail to perform their proper functions Limited three 3 year warranty after installation the electronic control board will be free of defects in materials and workmanship and will perform their normal functions If during such respective period a part proves to be defective Warrantor will ship a replacement part directly to your home without charge After the first year labor necessary to maintain this product is not covered by the product warranty General Conditions Damage to any part
15. E service REGENERATION CYCLE TIME ADJUSTMENTS The default settings for backwash 25 minutes and fast rinse 5 minutes cycles of regeneration are factory set for maximum performance of the filter Use the following procedures to check for correct cycle times or to change if desired However only trained technicians should change the time settings NOTE Fill and brine times are adjustable but preset at the factory to zero minutes It is recommended to leave these settings as preset unless the filter is used in a custom application by the installer service ADJUSTABLE BACK WASH TIME utr Press and hold the Select but ton until the display shows 000 then press the Se lect button three times to ad vance to the Backwash time adjust screen service ADJUSTABLE PAST RINSE TIME ise et ayay ciae eu n Press and hold the Select but ton until the display shows 000 then press the Se lect button four times to ad vance to the Fast Rinse time adjust screen Using the Up or Down buttons ies adjust the backwash time 1 M B from 0 minutes to 60 minutes a Using the Up or Down buttons adjust the Fast Rinse time from 0 minutes to 60 minutes GENERAL INFORMATION The air injector adaptor installs between the filter valve and mineral tank as shown in Figure 1 page 5 A pump injects air into the iron filter through the adaptor The air oxidi
16. LTER The weight of the tank may cause the tank base to fracture at the shim 5 ASSEMBLE INLET AND OUTLET PLUMBING Measure cut and loosely assemble pipe and fittings from the main water pipe or from bypass valves installed in step 3 to the filter inlet and outlet copper tubes SUREUNFILTERED WATER SUPPLY PIPE GOES TO THE FILTER INLET SIDE Trace the water flow direc tion to be sure FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6 clip 2 copper tube 2 o ring seal 2 INLET tank base 3 4 plywood shim 6 CONNECT INLET AND OUTLET PLUMBING Complete the inlet and outlet plumbing as applicable a SOLDERED COPPER 1 Thoroughly clean and flux all joints 2 Remove the inlet and outlet tubes from the valve pull plastic C clips and o rings from the tubes DO NOT SOLDER WITH TUBES IN THE VALVE SOLDERING HEAT WILL DAMAGE THE VALVE 3 Make all solder connections Be sure to keep fittings fully together and pipes square and straight 4 AFTER PLUMBING HAS COOLED repeat steps 1b and 1c b THREADED PIPE 1 Apply pipe joint compound to all outside pipe threads 2 Tighten all threaded joints 3 If SOLDERING TO INLET AND OUTLET TUBES observe steps 1 through 4 above C CPVC PLASTIC PIPE 1 Clean prime and cement all joints follow instructions of the plastic pipe and fittings manufacturer 2 IF SOLDERING TO INLET AND OUTLET TUBES observe preceding steps 1 through 4 f COLD WATER PIPE GROUNDING Th
17. STALL ADAPTOR ON MINERAL TANK 1 Be sure o ring seals are lubricated and installed in place on the adaptor 2 Be sure the tank opening is clean Then install the tank adaptor as shown in Figure 1 Use clamps and retainers to fasten in place 3 Install the valve assembly clamping in place WARNING FILTER AIR FIGURE 1 TO RELIEVE PRES SURE PUT BYPASS VALVE IN BYPASS AND ADVANCE FILTER VALVE TO BACKWASH BEFORE DISASSEMBLY Remove ship TO DRAIN lg ping cap It is excess air not used di Clamp Retainer 4 Check Valve Adaptor Assembly o A Connector Iron Filter Tank ASSEMBLE AIR INJECTOR ADAPTOR 1 Take a length of 1 4 tubing and push the insert restrictor into one end Then push this end of the tubing into the long check valve arrow marked connector fitting installed in the check valve 2 Take the other length of tubing and push one end into the other connector fitting on the adaptor FIGURE 2 AIR INJECTOR ADAPTOR ASSEMBLY O ring 2n 13 16 x 1 1 16 Adaptor Check Valve Connector Insert gt 8 restrictor from air Burrp O ring 2 3 4 x 3 1 4 x 72 Tubing Air Trap Float 2 7 8 x 3 1 4 Freeboard is the distance from the top of the tank down to the top of the mineral bed SANITIZING THE FILTER Care is taken at the factory to keep your water filter clean and sanitary Materials used to make
18. aste amp Water Air Injected Water Sediment Blending Heater Odor Softener Filter Neutralizer Filter Tank Filter Filter Well Pump INSTALLATION STEPS 1 INSTALL INLET AND OUTLET FITTINGS NOTE All fittings are in the small parts bag a Insert the turbine support into the valve outlet port up to the shoulder NOTE If installing a single bypass valve see separate instructions included with it b Slide a lubricated o ring onto one of the copper tubes Carefully insert the copper tube into the outlet port Figure 5 and secure in place with a plastic C clip NOTE For lubrication use silicone grease approved for use on potable water supplies C Repeat step b on the inlet side 2 TURN OFF WATER SUPPLY Close the main water supply valve near well pump or water meter b Shut off the electricity or fuel supply to the water heater C Open high and low faucets to drain all water from hose pipes 3 INSTALLING 3 VALVE BYPASS If installing a 3 valve bypass system plumb as needed If installing sweat copper be sure to USE LEAD FREE SOLDER as required by Federal and State codes Use pipe joint compound on outside pipe threads 4 MOVE FILTER INTO PLACE Move the filter into the installation position setting on a solid smooth and level surface If needed place the filer on a section of 3 4 plywood Then shim under the plywood to level the filter Figure 6 CAUTION DO NOT PLACE SHIMS DIRECTLY UNDER THE FI
19. day 4 3 days 2 days 1 day 1 day 5 3 days 2 days 1 day 1 day 6 2 days 1 day 1 day 1 day 7 2 days 1 day 1 day 1 day NOTE If the water supply has high turbidity sand silt sediments etc manganese or hydrogen sul fide set the filter to regenerate more often than the table above shows Press the SELECT button to set and advance to the next set up screen p SET RECHARGE TIME The default setting is 12 00 AM This is a good time if you have a water softener or another filter installed the recharge time should be offset to assure adequate water flow and pressure For example set the filter to start backwash at 12 00 AM or 4 00 AM if the water softener is set to begin recharge at 2 00 AM If a change is needed use the A UP or V DOWN buttons to set time RECHARGE TIME Press the SELECT button to set and return to the normal run display THE INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING STEPS ARE COMPLETE NOTE After you have completed all preceding instructions your house water supply is filtered immediately However your water heater is filled with unfiltered water and as hot water is used it will refill with filtered water When all the water is replaced in the water heater all water will be filtered If you wanttotally filtered water immediately start an immediate recharge backwash see page 14 Once the recharge is over no water run ning from filter drain hose drain the water heater Drain until the water runs cold If you do drai
20. e house cold water pipe metal only is often used as a ground for the house electrical system The 3 valve bypass type if installed will maintain ground continuity If you use the plastic bypass valve atthe filter continu ity is broken To restore the ground install one of the following grounds 8 Use the included ground clamp to jumper across the inlet and outlet copper tubes Figure 7a b Install a 4 copper wire across the removed section of main water pipe securely clamping on both ends Figure 7b 8 INSTALL VALVE DRAIN HOSE a Connect a length of 5 8 1 0 minimum hose to the valve drain elbow on the controller Figure The elbow accepts either a hose onto the barb fitting or standard garden hose onto the threads NOTE Flexible drain hose is not allowed in all localities See option on page 8 b Run the hose to a floor drain and as typically shown in Figure 3 tie or wire the end to a brick or other heavy object This will prevent whipping during regenerations Be sure to provide a 1 1 2 minimum air gap to prevent possible sewer water backup NOTE In place of a floor drain you can use a laundry tub or stand pipe as a good drain point for this hose Avoid long drain hose runs or elevating the hose FIGURE 7 FIGURE 8 3 Valve Bypass single OUTLET Bypass Valve VALVE BYPASS Su PULL OUT B for servi clamp or service i
21. ed the valve may get plugged with birm particles or particles may get flushed to the drain To remove the air soak the birm in water for 24 hours prior to loading into the tank or load the dry birm into the tank but do not allow the filter to regenerate until the birm has been wetted for at least 24 hours TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE NO Warranty Safety GUld6S aa credita dedu des twee Gee dui 2 Unpacking eS LATER TELAM P IL AT RTI IS Ies 3 Specifications Dimensions 4 Filter Assembly 20 esL UL kay NAUSEUM 6 5 Typical Finished 2 2 222222 2 7 Inlet Outlet Plumbing Options 4 7 Other Req irments uu a eae TI br Res Ta beu me e ES e EE IM ELS 8 Tools You Need su y usuyqa Aer eG NEN Go ed hada 8 Materials You Will Need eee RELY Sq ey 8 Select Installation Location Fe d mer Meare 8 Installation Steps cx kr 9 11 Programming the Faceplate 2 12 13 Faceplate Timer Features Settings and Service
22. n the water heater use extreme care as the hot water could cause severe burns 13 FACEPLATE TIMER FEATURES SETTINGS AND SERVICE NORMAL OPERATION TIMER DISPLAYS During normal operation the present time of day and AM or PM show in the time display area When a regeneration be gins RECHARGE NOW starts feature RECHARGE NOW For times you expect to use more water than usual use the RECHARGE NOW control Press the Touch Hold button until RECHARGE NOW begins to flash in the time display A feature VACATION CONTROL Before going on vacation or other long absence press do not hold in the Touch Hold button so VAC starts to flash in the display The timer contin ues to keep time but regenerations will not occur and waste water feature POWER OUTAGE MEMORY If electrical power to the timer is interrupted the memory built into timer circuitry keeps all settings for 6 hours minimum or more The display is blank and the filter will not regenerate When electrical power comes on one of two things will happen te Url Pu RECHARGE NOW 1 The present time of day will show meaning the timer memory has kept all time settings NOTE If the filter was regenerating when power was lost it will now finish the cycle 2 The display will show a time but it will be flashing The timer memory did not keep the time settings and feature ERROR CODES An error code could appear in the
23. s PRESENT TIME do not show in the display press the SELECT button until they do Press the A UP or V DOWN buttons to set the present time Up moves the display ahead down moves the time backward Be sure AM or PM is correct Press buttons and quickly release to slowly advance the display Hold for fast advance This procedure applies for all following settings Press the SELECT button to set present time and advance to the next set up screen p SET DAYS TO RECHARGE The default setting is 3 days This means the filter will recharge every 3 days If a change is needed use the A UP or V DOWN buttons to set from 1 to 99 days between recharges 12 PROGRAMMING THE FACEPLATE TIMER SUGGESTED REGENERATION DAYS The filter must recharge to clean iron out of the filtering mineral How often regeneration or recharge is need ed depends on two things 1 The parts per million PPM of iron in your water supply and 2 The number of people that live in your house To use the table find the ppm iron in your water supply across the top of the table Read down this column and across from the number of people in the household At the intersecting point the suggested days to re generate are shown Set the regeneration days on the timer Number of people Iron parts per million in household 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 20 1 4 days 3 days 2 days 1 day 2 4 days 3 days 2 days 1 day 3 4 days 3 days 1 day 1
24. tive o ring s at resin tank to valve connection see pages 20 and 21 p AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS The face plate has a self diagnostic function for the electrical systems except input power The faceplate monitors the electronic components and circuits for correct operation If a malfunction occurs an error code appears in the faceplate display POSSIBLE DEFECT MOST HIKELY fae gt LEAST LIKELY CODE Err 01 Err 02 Err 03 Err 04 wiring harness or connection to position switch switch valve defect causing high torque motor inoperative faceplate PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING ERROR CODE FROM FACEPLATE 1 Unplug transformer 2 Correct defect 3 Plug in transformer 4 Wait for 6 minutes The error code will return if the defect was not corrected Press and hold the TOUCH HOLD button for 3 seconds as an alternate way to clear an error code 19 REPAIR PARTS Valve Assembly see pages 22 amp 23 WARNING FILTER AIR TO RELIEVE PRES SURE PUT BYPASS VALVE IN BYPASS AND ADVANCE FILTER VALVE TO BACKWASH BEFORE DISASSEMBLY 20 REPAIR PARTS mese Clamp Retainer Clip 4 req d 6 7176292 OampSecton4reqd 8 7223324 Resin Tank 9 dia x6 9 08967 rin e 1 7170254 O ring 13 16 1 0 x 1 1 16 O D 7170296 O ring 2 7 8 I D x 3 1 4 O D 21 REPAIR PARTS
25. tting VALVE DRAIN OPTIONS Flexible drain hose is not allowed in all localities check your codes For a rigid valve drain run plumb according to local codes To connect to the valve drain fitting purchase an adaptor garden hose thread x 5 8 minimum tube gt SELECT INSTALLATION LOCATION Consider all of the following when selecting an installation location for the filter selected To filter all water in the home install the filter close to the water supply inlet To conserve filtered water outside faucets should remain on raw water If other water conditioning equipment is installed locate as shown in Figure 4 Anearby drain is needed to carry away regeneration discharge water A floor drain is preferred with a laun dry tub standpipe etc as other options check your local codes The filter works 24 volts only A transformer is included FOR INDOOR USE to reduce 120V 60 Hz house electrical power Provide an approved grounded outlet within 10 of the filter The filter includes a 10 power cable for connection between the transformer and the timer Position the filter at least 6 from surrounding walls or other appliances to allow access for servicing e lfinstalling the filter in an outside location be sure to provide protection from the elements contamination vandalism and sunlight heat The sun s heat can melt plastic parts FIGURE 4 Chemical Feed System Water T
26. vely 4 Is the transformer plugged into a live grounded wall outlet 5 The valve drain hose must be free of kinks and sharp bends If you do not find the problem after making the initial checks do the MANUAL ADVANCE DIAGNOSTICS 17 p MANUAL ADVANCE DIAGNOSTICS Use the following procedures to advance the filter valve through the regeneration cycles to check operation Remove top cover to observe valve rotation NOTE Display must show time and day 1 Press and hold the Select button until the display shows 000 LNO NI position markers valve in service CAM 2 To advance the valve press the Touch Hold button each time you want to move into the next cycle Press the Touch Hold button to move filter into backwash a If it does not move into backwash the valve motor is inoperative Check all wiring and connections Press the Touch Hold button to move filter into fast rinse Again look for fast drain flow To return filter to service press the Touch Hold button NOTE While in manual advance the time display will automatically return to the present time if a button is not pressed within four minutes 18 service MANUAL INITIATED ELECTRONICS DIAGNOSTIC 1 Press and hold the Select button until the display shows 11 1 _ _ 000 to enter diagnostics Lt LI LI The letter P and dash es
27. zes the iron The oxidized iron is then me chanically filtered by the filter mineral bed The injector adaptor float allows excess air to vent from the tank SERVICE BACKWASH AND FAST RINSE CYCLES SERVICE See Figure 11 Unfiltered water enters the valve inlet port Internal valve porting routes the water down and out the top distributor into the mineral tank The water is filtered as it passes through the mineral bed then enters the bottom distributor Filtered water flows back into the valve and out the valve outlet to the house filtered water pipes In time the filter needs cleaning to remove sediments dirt iron etc from the mineral bed This cleaning is done in two stages or cycles called backwash and fast rinse It is started automatically by the timer BACKWASH See Figure 12 The timer starts the valve motor and moves the valve into backwash position Water is routed down and out the bottom distributor up through the mineral bed and out the top distributor to the drain The fast flow controlled by a flow plug in the drain fitting flushes dirt sediments iron deposits etc to the drain The mineral bed is lifted and expanded for maximum cleaning FAST RINSE See Figure 13 Valve rotation positions the inner discs so water flow enters the mineral tank through the top and exits at the bottom to the drain The fast flow of water downward packs the mineral bed and prepares it for return to service The timer energizes the
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