Avantapure 269 Operator Manual 2012
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1. X o X lt y S Sa 4 SS Pa ee gt US Part ar Item Number Description Qty 1 CH15013 2 Brine Well w Slots 1 2 CH15062 Safety Brine Valve 1 3 CH15070 Grommet 2 4 CH16371 60 Tubing 3 8 x 60 Long 1 5 CH15024 Cap Brine Well 4 Dia Caplug STP 4 1 6 CH15064 1 Brine Float w One Grommet As Purchased 1 l CH15063 2 Air Check Assembly 1 8 BR10332 Tubing Insert Brass 2 9 CH20774 Overflow Fitting Assembly il CH15031 1 Overflow Elbow 1 CH15031 2 Overflow Nut 1 CH16331 Gasket 1 CH20731 1 Polypro Washer 1 10 GL4001454 Brine Tank amp Cover 1 11 GL4001453 Cover Square AvantaPure 1 ds GL4001448 Label WQA AvantaPure 1 ds GL40011447 Label WQA AvantaPure STD 61 1 Not Shown 31 Troubleshooting AvantaPure Controller Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution ERR 1 is displayed Program settings have been corrupted Press any key and reset model number ERR 3 is displayed Controller does not know the position of the camshaft Camshaft should be rotating to find Home position Wait for two minutes for the controller to return to Home position The hourglass should be flashing on the display indicating the motor is running Camshaft is not turning during ERR 3 display Check that motor is connected Verify that motor wire harness is connected to motor and controller module Verify that optical sensor is connected and in place Verify that motor gear has en2. Note C4 re pressurization does not have flow to drain 6 Fill the media tank with water A While the controller is in the backwash C1 cycle open the water supply valve very slowly to approximately the 1 4 open position WARNING f opened too rapidly or too far media may be lost out of the tank into the valve or the plumbing In the Y open position you should hear air slowly escaping from the valve drain line B When all of the air has been purged from the media tank water begins to flow steadily from the drain line open the main supply valve all of the way This will purge the final air from the tank C Allow water to run to drain until the water runs clear from the drain line This purges any refuse from the media bed D Turn off the water supply and let the system stand for about five minutes This will allow any air trapped to escape from the tank 7 Add water to the regenerant tank conditioner only A With a bucket or hose add enough water to the regenerant tank to have water visible Note We recommend that you do not put regenerant into the tank until after the control valve has been put into operation With no regenerant in the tank it is much easier to view water flow and motion in the tank 8 Press and hold the SET and UP button for 5 seconds to cancel regeneration and cycle the control back to the service position 9 Start another regeneration Advance the controller to the
3. Optical Sensor Camshaft For Future Use Turbine Input or Dry Contact Signal Input Figure 3 Injector Screen Filter Inlet Backwash Drain Control Figure 2 System Specifications Item Number Recharge Style Model Number Media Tank Size Resin Volume Recharge Salt Tank Size Salt Storage Drain Water Rate Service Connection Size Drain Connection Size Recharge Brine Connection Size Typical Installation Space Requirements Shipping Weight 4001428 Upflow 269 869 100 1040 10 x 40 1 ft 15 x 40 240 lbs 2 7 gpm 1 NPT 3 4 NPT 3 8 NPT 26 W x 20 D x 46 H 105 Ibs 4001429 Upflow 269 869 125 1044 10 x 44 1 25 ft 15 x 40 240 lbs 2 7 gpm 1 NPT 3 4 NPT 3 8 NPT 26 W x 20 D x 50 H 120 Ibs 4001430 Upflow 269 869 150 1054 10 x 54 LSF 15 x 40 240 Ibs 2 7 gpm 1 NPT 3 4 NPT 3 8 NPT 26 W x 20 D x 60 H 135 Ibs Location Selection Location of a water conditioning system is important The following conditions are required Level platform or floor Room to access equipment for maintenance and adding regenerant salt to tank Ambient temperatures over 35 F 1 C and below 120 F 49 C Water pressure below 125 psi 8 6 bar and above 20 psi 1 38 bar In Canada the water pressure must be below 100 psi 6 89 bar Constant electrical supply to operate the control Total minimum pipe run to w
4. 00 000 cece eee cece eeee 22 BN dele 3000 PA a dinddaasees meds 23 Level IIl Cycle Programming Avion ester O pata al Bel gy 25 Placing 269 Water Conditioning System Into Operation Fill Brine Tank First 26 AvantaPure Valve Exploded View amp Parts List nn 00 0 cece cece eee eee 28 TPOUBISSHOOUHIG a A mad eid das anata ace anaes eee ea 32 WATER SOFTENER PERFORMANCE DATA SHEET Model Avantapure Avantapure Avantapure 269 869 100 1040 269 869 125 1047 269 869 150 1054 Rated Service Flow gpm 10 0 13 5 12 5 Pressure Drop at Rated Service Flow Rate psi id ny 100 a 10 600 2 47 14 922 3 0 17 906 3 6 eee a 23 090 9 06 32 503 11 0 39 003 13 2 9 27 918 13 18 39 299 16 0 47 158 19 2 Rated Efficiency grains lb Salt Ib of salt 4 288 lb salt 2 47 lbs 4 974 lb salt 3 0 lbs 4 974 Ib salt 3 6 lbs Maximum Flow Rate During Regeneration gpm 28 28 28 General Technologies C110 lon Exchange Resin cu ft 1 0 1 25 1 5 Backwash GPM 2 7 2 7 2 7 Rapid Rinse purge GPM 2 8 2 8 2 8 Operating Pressure 20 125 psi or 1 4 8 8 kg Centimeter Operating Temperature 35 100 F or 1 6 38 C Acceptable Salt Type Sodium Chloride Pellet or solar salt for water softeners systems All Systems above tested at 35psi 5 psi pH of 7 5 0 5 Capacity Testing Flow Rate 50 of the rated service flow rate for the various size The
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6. American Plug 9 3019221 Motor Optical Cable Sensor 1 22 1264271 10 Drain Line Flow Control 1 10 1000226 Screen Cap Assembly w O Ring 23 4001129 Brine Fitting 1 11 Drain Control Assembly 24 1235446 Flow Sensor Cable Al 1000212 No 10 2 7 gpm 10 2 Lom 1033444 Turbine Assembly 1 Not Shown on Drawing Order Separately 29 Resin Tank Assembly and Parts List on l e 1 ee m Part gt i Item Number Description Qty 1 CH30491 01010101 30 Tank 10 x 40 Universal Inlet Natural Color Composite Base 1 CH30523 01010101 30 Tank 10 x 44 Universal Inlet Natural Color Composite Base CH30579 01010101 30 Tank 10 x 54 Universal Inlet Natural Color Composite Base 2 4000585 Shield Decorative Performa Logix 1 1035682 Distributor Basket Upper 269 1 4 GL4001422 Distributor Tube Assy ABS 40 1 GL4001423 Distributor Tube Assy ABS 44 GL4001424 Distributor Tube Assy ABS 54 CH20902 2 Cover Shroud Lt Gray AvantaPure 1 6 GL4001456 Shroud Resin Tank 40 Lt Gray Assy 1 GL4001457 Shroud Resin Tank 44 Lt Gray Assy GL4001407 Shroud Resin Tank 54 Lt Gray Assy 7 GL4001283 Overlay Jacket AvantaPure 1 Assembly includes 7 30 Brine Tank and Brine Well CH15676 Assembly Exploded View amp Parts List 11
7. D 41 6 106 45 6 116 55 6 141 55 6 141 14 8 37 5 E 33 7 85 6 33 7 85 6 33 7 85 6 Ra 25 4 64 5 F 37 8 96 37 8 96 37 8 96 5 12 7 2 5 6 3 B C o T D F A 40 1 101 8 E 1 1 1 1 KR 1 A Figure 4 10 Typical System Layout Bath Tub Lavatory Toilet Kitchen T outside FA y m W OO y _ eee Faucet A q Hot Water i i N Faucet Z 4 i y N A N Ae Zh lwo N 2 Gua N A j N G rer Laundry Tubs N Z betel N Floor Drain Figure 5 Standard Basement Before Installation Cold water lines shown L Bath Tub Lavatory Toilet Kitchen i 4 gt fy gt gt gt gt gt gt ac gt gt gt SS gt C gt Outside 4 y gt gt gt gt ui Y Faucet gt 4 ior g ih Grounding gt Soft Water 4 Y Strap gt Hard water DO we i i N 4 i i Bypass S 4 UY Drain Line N Water a S 4 Heater d a M n Softener Laundry Tubs Brine Tank Overflow Drain N Meter N N Outside Faucet gt a Floor Drain Figure 6 Softene
8. brine refill position C8 to prime the line between the regenerant tank and the valve conditioner only A Slowly open the main water supply valve again to the fully open position Be sure not to open too rapidly as that would push the media out of the media tank Note As you advance through each cycle there will be a slight delay before you can advance to the next cycle There will be a pause after the brine draw and slow rinse cycles system pause This cycle allows the water air pressure to equalize on each side of the valve discs B With the water supply completely open when you arrive at the brine tank refill cycle the controller will direct water down through the line and into the tank Watch the bottom of the tank until all air bubbles have been purged from the line and the water level is rising C Let the water flow down the line to the tank only until the rising water is vis able D Simultaneously press and release the SET and UP buttons to advance to the Brine Make up cycle After the Brine Make up cycle is reached press the SET and UP buttons to advance to the Brine Draw Slow Rinse cycle 10 Draw water from the regenerant tank A With the controller in this position check to see that the water in the regenerant tank is being drawn out of the tank The water level in the tank should recede very slowly B Ifthe water in the regenerant tank does not recede or goes up refer to the Troubleshooting sect
9. f electrical power is not available the camshaft can be rotated counterlockwise by hand if the motor is removed 17 Valve Operation 6 Rinse Drain 4 Outlet Valve 2 Bypass Valve 7 Backwash Drain Valves 1 Rege nerant Valve gt Refill valve Figure 18 Valve Injector Instructions The injectors are coded according to size by the number of bumps molded onto the end of the injector The valve injector size is based on water pressure of 20 to 60 psi and uses an injector with 5 bumps If water pressure exceeds 60 psi we recommend using a 4 bump size see table below Water Pressure Injector Used 20 to 60 psi 61 to 120 psi Disinfection of Water Conditioners The materials of construction of the modern water conditioner will not support bacterial growth nor will these materials contaminate a water supply During normal use a conditioner may become fouled with organic matter or in some cases with bacteria from the water supply This may result in an off taste or odor in the water Some conditioners may need to be disinfected after installation and some conditioners will require periodic disinfection during their normal life Depending upon the conditions of use the style of conditioner the type of ion exchanger and the disinfectant available a choice can be made among the following methods Sodium or Calcium Hypochlorite These materials are satisfactory for use with polyst
10. hold the SET and DOWN buttons simultaneously until the display blanks out Release buttons The Model Number will be displayed Proceed to the next step to change the Model Number Note The control will revert back to the service display if no buttons are pushed within 30 seconds To Change The Model Number Press and hold the SET button until 0 is displayed Release button A flashing 11 will now be displayed on the screen which is a default model number Press the UP or DOWN button until the desired model number is displayed See Table 1 Press and release the SET button to save the desired model number Time of day will scroll and time will be flashing The Model Number setting is very important The 22 AvantaPure controller software includes additional Model Numbers that operate other AvantaPure valve types If the Model number is set incorrectly an ERROR 3 could be displayed when advancing the valve through the regeneration cycles The valve will not function properly The control Model Number must be selected from Table 1 in this service manual Level Il Programming Level ll program parameters are those parameters used to fine tune a conditioners operation These are accessible by pressing and holding the UP and DOWN buttons until the display goes blank Then release the buttons Calendar Override is the first Level Il parameter displayed Level II program parameters include 269 Conditioner Operation Type
11. momentarily into brine slow prematurely on brine pickup rinse Replace or repair air check if needed tube Contact dealer System using a Foreign matter in valve causing a Remove brine control and flush out foreign matter Advance control to brine slow rinse to clean valve after so doing position control to fast rinse to remove regenerant from tank 33 Intermittent or irregular regenerant draw Low water pressure Defective injector Set pump to maintain 20 psi at conditioner Replace injector Contact dealer 10 No conditioned water after regeneration No regenerant in regenerant tank Injector plugged Air check valve closes prematurely Add regenerant to regenerant tank Clean injector and screen Put control momentarily into brine slow rinse Replace or repair air check if needed Contact dealer 11 Backwashes or Incorrect drain controller used Replace with correct size controller Contact purges at dealer excessively low Foreign matter affecting valve Remove drain controller and clean ball and or high rate operation seat 12 No water flow Bypass valve in bypass Shift bypass valve to not in bypass position display when water is flowing Meter probe disconnected or not fully connected to meter housing Restricted meter turbine rotation due to foreign material in meter Fully insert probe into meter housing Remove meter housing free up turbin
12. operation history and the program are viewable This information is used to troubleshoot and maintain the system Note f a button is not pushed for thirty seconds the controller returns to normal operation mode 20 Level Programming Table 1 The AvantaPure control can be quickly programmed by This table is for reference only Your model number should following the sequential procedure Level program be set by an AvantaPure Water Treatment Professional parameters are those that can be accessed by pressing based on your specific application requirements the UP or DOWN buttons e Model Number Select a model from the table based Tank Total Salt Total ice Model Injector on the application Review Table 1 and determine Diameter Dosage Capacity Number Resin Cu Ft lb Kil a Type your model number before you start ESIN eUs Et a regrains e Time of Day Includes PM indicator Can be set to is 10 x 40 sie 000 Ea display as a 24 hour clock See Level Il programming 1 00 Ft i ump e Day of Week Set to actual day of the week 10x 40 a 48 3 5 12 000 5B e Time of Regeneration Fully adjustable Default is 1 00 Ft a 2 00 AM 10 x 40 49 E 8 5 20 000 5 Bump i 1 00 F Note When the control is set up for a twelve hour clock indi ill illumi j ime is 10 x 40 a PM indicator will illuminate when the displayed time is in 50 a i 22 000 Sang the PM hours There is no AM indicator 1 00 F 10 x
13. 00 gal X TOTAL WATER USED GAL X 1000000 0 to 42 940 000 gal X MONTHS SINCE SERVICE 0 to 2184 months X a Bold text indicates that specific values can be reset Press and hold the SET button for 5 seconds to reset the value 25 Placing 269 Water Conditioning System Into Operation Fill Brine Tank First Quick Cycling the Analyzer Control It is required that the control be quick cycled to specific regeneration cycles when placing the conditioner into operation Please review the following instructions for quick cycling the control before proceeding to start up 1 With the control in the treated water position press and hold the REGEN button on the control for 5 seconds This will initiate a manual regeneration The control will display an hourglass indicating that the motor and camshaft are turning The control also displays the total regeneration time remaining When the control reaches the pre pressurize cycle the hourglass is no longer displayed and the motor will turn off Pressing the SET button will display the time remaining for the current cycle 2 Press and release the UP and SET buttons to move the control to the next cycle Note The control can be sent directly back to the treated water position from any regeneration cycle Press and hold the UP and SET buttons about 5 seconds until the hourglass icon appears solid The control will now skip all remaining regeneration cycles Start Up Afte
14. 00 psi 1 38 to 6 89 bar Use only regenerant salts designed for water softening Do not use ice melting block or rock salts Follow state and local codes for water testing Do not use water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality When filling media tank do not open water valve completely Fill tank slowly to prevent media from exiting the tank When installing the water connection bypass or manifold connect to the plumbing system first Allow heated parts to cool and cemented parts to set before installing any plastic parts Do not get primer or solvent on O rings nuts or the valve WARNING The valve and tank components of this unit have been assembled and tightened to the proper factory torque specifications Over tightening may result in improper valve probe and tank alignment and may damage the tank O ring PN 1010154 WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install the conditioner Failure to do so can result in injury including back injury Equipment Installation Control Layout Valve Layout AvantaPure Controller LCD Display One Piece Valve Disc Spring Valve Discs AMAN E NUN NN NN YN UN PS OOO i ILLL S E Control Module Down Button Set Button Manual Regen Button Up Button Refill Controller Injector and cap Chlorine Generator Outlet AC Adapter Regenerant Tube Connection low voltage Input
15. 2 To Assemble the Media Tank 1 Stand the tank up and in position 2 If the floor under the media tank is uneven level as needed WARNING The media tank contains loose particles that will shift If the tank is turned upside down or laid back quickly the particles may enter the valve If this happens the valve may need to be disassembled and cleaned Water Line Connections A bypass valve system should be installed on all water conditioning systems A model 1265 bypass is included with this system Bypass valves isolate the conditioner from the water system and allow unconditioned water to be used Service or routine maintenance procedures may also require that the system is bypassed service during routine maintenance and servicing procedures The illustrations below show the two common bypass methods Normal Operation In Bypass Water Conditioner Water Conditioner Figure 8 Model 1265 Bypass Included Normal Operation In Bypass Water Conditioner Water Conditioner Figure 9 Typical Three Valve Bypass Configuration Not provided by manufacturer Note Before turning on the water to the valve rotate the two handles on the bypass valve 2 3 times This will help seat the O rings and prevent leaking If the plumbing to the conditioner is metal a ground strap must be installed The plumbing must be self supporting and secure to prevent movement A piece of metal or a ground strap is
16. 44 51 a 3 13 000 5 Bump 1 25F 10 x 44 52 3 11 25 000 5 Bump 1 25 F 10x44 53 3 16 28 000 5 Bump 1 25F 10 x 54 54 4 0 16 000 5 Bump 1 50 F 10 x 54 55 gt 5 0 18 000 5 Bump 1 50 F 10x54 56 a 12 5 30 000 5 Bump 1 50 F 10x54 57 S 19 33 000 5 Bump 1 50 F 21 Scrolling Buttons to edil Description Range Display Press SELECT The range is 1 99 however MODEL press Y or 4 1 Default is 11 only the model selections in then m Must select model from table the table above are valid NUMBER selections 2 Time of Day IE nE A press Y or 4 Set to time of day Includes PM MED US ien a monitor The time will flash EEO Default is a 12 hr clock press Bw DAY XX te OG A oats SU MO TU WE TH FR SA Set to actual day of the week press E REGENERATION SM Mal n Full 24 hours ae then Y or 4 Set to desired time of F TIME f Increments of 1 minute press W regeneration The time will flash Programming is complete AVANTAPURE 268C Service Display Nan LU E E m En with flashing colon Scrolling name and valve model Time Capacity remaining shown as 1 to 5 bars WARNING Only the model numbers in Table 1 are to be used Using a model number that is not in Table 1 will cause undesirable performance If the programmed model number needs to be changed follow the steps below to select a valid model Viewing and Changing the Model Number Viewing the Model Number Press and
17. AvantaPure Professional Series Water Treatment System by GE Operation Manual Models 269 Upflow Conditioner System i aindoyunno ES Y Table of Contents Performance Dota SHGC id 3 How To Use This Manudl da aa 4 General Warnings and Safety Information 000s cece cece cece nen eens 4 E ipment Stalin erst Neen te ao te hh ie oe ET ol Accson 6 Control LOO E 6 Syster SOCCIICOHONS i iiss Gavel Nace a e Md e rata es CO Ll 7 Location Selecto Nrrd se eae a Solan A EE a ae a a ls 8 O tdO r LOCUM S erine pin a eek PEAGS io Oi a ees 8 SYSTEM A Ea E e pe DeD Ep E E a gy IN Me ate ae 9 tgp mentInstallatioM eza e era A a E N a 10 Water Line Connections citada illa E EE ES 12 Drain Line COME a NAS anion an OER 14 Regenerant Line CONNECTIONS 0 nce teen tenes 14 Overflow Line Connection 0 oat ei nen Cae ala eee eg ad Olas 15 Electrical Connection dre ce eer ter eter na A 15 System Operaatio taa a A E dig A EEE eo 16 Cycle Waters na do a a T 16 Valve Camshafts SI 17 WW Operation eera o aoe EA 17 INJECTOR INSTRUCTIONS ue icv n oe ket aa e a a ba aA a Sea eie 17 Disinfection of Water Condones it da 17 AvantaPure Controller a overs e wale eee iene eee ries ease end 18 DM a eb o ee ON MRAM ETE Be On dls 19 Keypad BUON Le earn ate n fc ee ae ne ee Neen ree Ee eee 19 Things You Might Need to NOW ld a weedy ete 20 PEO EAT OVET E Wen E EE E AEE AA RA 20 Enola pe AAA A A 21 Viewing and Changing the Model Number
18. CALENDAR OVERRIDE SALT AMOUNT CAPACITY K GRAIN HARDNESS GPG SELECT LANGUAGE CLOCK MODE UNITS OF MEASURE INJECTOR SELECTION BACKWASH 1 SLOW RINSE FAST RINSE 1 BACKWASH 2 FAST RINSE 2 OPERATION TYPE 268 SERVICE INTERVAL CHLORINE GENERATOR View only Level Il parameters will in almost all cases be preset to meet your configuration needs The predefined system number will preprogram all of the Level Il parameters to the selected default values 23 Scrolling Buttons to Display Press Description Range SALT AMOUNT LOCKED 2 View Only press il 4 Hardness Grains per Gallon HA pa 55 then Y or Set based on measured 3 200 press W hardness Se 6 Clock CLOCK MODE then Y or 4 alee O 12 or 24 press INJECTOR SELECTION ROCKED 8 View Only press i SLOW RINSE then Y or press 10 Slow Rinse DO NOT CHANGE Use factory settings press 12 Second Backwash BACKWASH 2 pa y o t DO NOT CHANGE Use factory settings 14 Valve Type oP oe on LOCKED Displays valve type selected at start up View Only press CHLORINE 14 Chlorine Generator Style GENERATOR oo Select On or Off Oor Tote Setting days between regeneration to zero will cause the system to not regenerate This setting is used for selecting regeneration on specific days or to use with a remote regeneration input Regeneration on specific day is used to provide regeneration when water demands are not stea
19. al instructions left and right are determined by looking at the front of the unit Left Side fr Right Side Figure 1 Icons That Appear In This Manual WARNING Failure to follow this instruction can result in personal injury or damage to the equipment Note This will make the process easier if followed Introduction Inspect the unit for damage or missing parts Contact your supplier if any discrepancies exist Parts Included e Resin Tank with Valve e Brine Tank with Cover e Power Transformer e Water Bypass e Hose Adapter and Flow Control in a bag e Brine Well Assembly General General Warnings and Safety Information Electrical There are no user serviceable parts in the AC adapter motor or controller In the event of a failure these should be replaced e All electrical connections must be completed according to local codes e Use only the power AC adapter that is supplied e The power outlet must be grounded e To disconnect power unplug the AC adapter from its power source Mechanical e Do not use petroleum based lubricants such as vaseline oils or hydrocarbon based lubricants Use only 100 silicone lubricants e All plastic connections should be hand tightened Teflon tape may be used on connections that do not use an O ring seal Do not use pliers or pipe wrenches e All plumbing must be completed according to local codes e Soldering near the drain line should
20. ater heater of ten feet three meters to prevent backup of hot water into system Local drain for discharge as close as possible Water line connections with shutoff or bypass valves Must meet any local and state codes for site of installation Valve is designed for minor plumbing misalignments Do not support weight of system on the plumbing Be sure all soldered pipes are fully cooled before attaching plastic valve to the plumbing WARNING Dry location use only unless used with a Listed Class 2 Power Supply suitable for outdoor use Outdoor Locations The AvantaPure system is designed to be installed indoors A protected environment is recommended When the water conditioning system is installed outdoors several items must be considered Moisture The valve and control are rated for NEMA 3 locations Falling water should not affect performance The system is not designed to withstand extreme humidity or water spray from below Examples are constant heavy mist near corrosive environment or upwards spray from sprinkler Direct Sunlight The materials used will fade or discolor over time in direct sunlight The integrity of the materials will not degrade to cause system failures Temperature Extreme hot or cold temperatures will cause damage to the valve or controller Freezing temperatures will freeze the water in the valve This will cause physical damage to the internal parts as well as the plumbing and co
21. be done before connecting the drain line to the valve Excessive heat will cause interior damage to the valve e Observe drain line requirements e Do not use lead based solder for sweat solder connections e The drain line must be a minimum of 1 2 inch diameter Use 3 4 inch pipe if the backwash flow rate is greater than 7 GPM 26 5 Lpm or the pipe length is greater than 20 feet 6 m e Do not support the weight of the system on the control valve fittings plumbing or the bypass e ltisnotrecommended to use sealants on the threads Use Teflon tape on the threads of the 1 inch NPT elbow the drain line connections and other NPT threads e Install appropriate grounding strap across the inlet and outlet metal piping of the water conditioning system to ensure that a proper ground is maintained WARNING Dry location use only unless used with a Listed Class 2 Power Supply suitable for outdoor use a Teflon is a trademark of E l duPont de Nemours e Observe all warnings that appear in this manual Keep the media tank in the upright position Do not turn upside down or drop Turning the tank upside down will cause media to enter the valve Operating ambient temperature is between 35 F 1 C and 120 F 49 C Operating water temperature is between 35 F 1 C and 100 F 38 C Working water pressure range is 20 to 125 psi 1 38 to 8 6 bar In Canada the acceptable working water pressure range is 20 to 1
22. bing into the elbow on the valve 2 Hand tighten the nut until tight 3 Inside the salt tank remove the cap from the large cylinder to gain access to the connection 4 Be sure the brass insert is in the end of the brine tubing Insert the tubing through the opening in the tank 5 Push the tubing into the plastic nut Slowly unscrew the nut until the tubing moves into the connection The tubing will hit bottom Figure 13 a Teflon is a trademark of E l duPont de Nemours Note Once the tubing has been pushed into the nut it cannot be pulled out The nut will need to be removed See Figure 14 for correct assembly 6 Hand tighten the nut until the connection is tight Overflow Line Connection In the event of a malfunction the salt TANK OVERFLOW will direct overflow to the drain instead of spilling on the floor This fitting should be on the side of the cabinet Most tank manufacturers include a post for the tank overflow connector Figure 14 To connect the overflow line locate the tubing connector on side of tank Figure 15 Attach length of 1 2 inch 1 3 cm I D tubing to fitting and run to drain Do not elevate overflow line higher than overflow fitting Do not tie into drain line of control unit Overflow line must be a direct separate line from overflow fitting to drain sewer or tub Allow an air gap as per drain line instructions O Overflow Fi
23. ce message This means that the controller is rotating to the home position The Err 3 will clear when the control reaches the home position e The preset default time of regeneration is 2 00 AM If you want to change it see the Level II Programming section e The controller can be programmed to regenerate on specific days of the week See Level II Programming section e If electrical power is not available the camshaft can be rotated counterclockwise by hand if the motor is removed e The AvantaPure controller sends commands to the motor for camshaft movement However water pressure flow are required during the regeneration cycle for backwash purge and refill and brine draw to actually take place e Make sure control power source is plugged in The transformer should be connected to a non switched power source Programming Overview The AvantaPure controller is designed to operate by setting the Time of Day Day of the Week and the Hardness The remaining settings are set at the factory using a Model Number The buttons on the keypad are used to adjust the settings of the controller The controller menu has three levels Level Basic This level is easily accessed by the user Only the Time of Day Day of Week and Time of Regeneration can be changed in Level I Level Il Professional This level allows the installer to change settings such as hardness capacity and cycle times Level Ill History This
24. d Water Flow Diagram 11 Inspection The AvantaPure system is shipped with several parts unassembled When parts are removed from the packing they should be inspected for damage If any parts are damaged or missing contact your supplier WARNING When handling the media tank do not turn it upside down or drop on its side When the carton is first opened the softener will be standing upright To CAUTION REMOVE BRINE TANK SLOWLY f Figure 7 WARNING The brine tank fits tightly over the valve When removing the brine tank tip it forward and rotate slightly to pull off Take care not to damage valve cover or control assemble the system remove the salt tank components cover tank and brine tube assembly from the shipping container 1 2 5 4 Remove the brine well and parts bags Lift the brine tank up 2 feet Turn the brine tank 1 4 turn to the right Tilt the brine tank toward the label and slowly lift free The media tank can now be removed To assemble the Salt Tank 1 Stand the salt tank up and in position Level as needed The tank has two ports that will be connected One to a drain and one to the valve Remove the overflow fitting from the brine tube Place the brine tube in position Align the large hole in the brine well with the hole in the brine tank Install the overflow fitting in this hole to secure well to tank Lay cover aside for now 1
25. dosage was set regeneration b Leaking of external bypass valve b Replace bypass valve Contact dealer c O ring around riser pipe c Replace O ring Contact dealer damaged d Incorrect capacity d Verify appropriate regenerant amount and system capacity Contact dealer Control will not a Low water pressure a Make correct setting according to draw brine instructions b Restricted drain line b Remove restriction c Injector plugged c Clean injector and screen d Injector defective d Replace injector and cap Contact dealer e Valve disc 2 and or 3 not closed e Remove foreign matter from disc and check disc for closing by pushing in on stem Replace if needed Contact dealer f Air check valve prematurely f Put control momentarily into brine refill closed Replace or repair air check if needed Contact dealer Control will not a AC adapter or motor not a Connect power regenerate connected automatically b Defective motor b Replace motor Contact dealer Control a Controller set incorrectly a Correct time setting according to regenerates at instructions wrong time of day Valve will not a Low water pressure a Set pump to maintain 20 psi at softener draw brine b Restricted drain line b Change drain to remove restriction c Injector plugged Clean injector and screen d Injector defective d Replace injector Contact dealer e Air check valve closes e Put control
26. dy For example if the weekdays have low usage and the weekend is high then regeneration every three days will not meet the requirements 24 Level IIl Cycle Programming Historical information can be retrieved from the controller be pressing the SET and DOWN buttons simultaneously with the controller in the home position Release both buttons when the controller displays MODEL NUMBER Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate to each setting The readout will scroll across the top of the display and the value will be displayed below the readout Upon completing the initial programming procedure the average daily usages will display the same value These values will changes as the unit logs water usage Valve Type Scrolling Display Readout Range Values 269 MODEL NUMBER See Salt Capacity Table x DAYS SINCE REGENERATION 0 to 255 days X PEAK FLOW RATE DAY AND TIME Language Clock Mode Dependant X PEAK FLOW RATE GPM 0 to 47 GPM X WATER TREATED TODAY GAL 0 to 65536 gal X WATER SINCE REGENERATION GAL 0 to 65536 gal x SUNDAY AVERAGE USAGE GAL 0 to 65536 gal x MONDAY AVERAGE USAGE GAL 0 to 65536 gal X TUESDAY AVERAGE USAGE GAL 0 to 65536 gal X WEDNESDAY AVERAGE USAGE GAL 0 to 65536 gal X THURSDAY AVERAGE USAGE GAL 0 to 65536 gal x FRIDAY AVERAGE USAGE GAL 0 to 65536 gal X SATURDAY AVERAGE USAGE GAL 0 to 65536 gal X TOTAL WATER USED GAL X 100 0 TO 9999
27. e and flush with clean water Turbine should spin freely If not replace meter Contact dealer 13 Run out of Improper regeneration Repeat regeneration making certain that conditioned correct regenerant dosage is used water between Incorrect regenerant setting Set P6 to proper level See salt setting chart regenerations Incorrect hardness or capacity Set to correct values See Programming settings section Water hardness has increased Set hardness to new value See Programming section Restricted meter turbine rotation Remove meter housing free up turbine and due to foreign material in meter flush with clean water Turbine should spin freely if not replace meter Contact dealer 14 Regenerant tank Regenerant valve disc 1 being Manually operate valve stem to flush away overflow obstruction held open by foreign matter Valve disc 2 not closed during regenerant draw causing brine refill Air leak in regenerant line to air check Improper drain control for injector Drain control clogged with resin or other debris Flush out foreign matter holding disc open by manually operating valve stem Check all connections in regenerant line for leaks Refer to instructions Too small of a drain control with a larger injector will reduce draw rates Clean drain control 34 35 Pentair Residential Filtration LLC 5730 North Glen Park Road Milwaukee WI 53209 4454 USA 262 238 4400 Phone
28. erant line see Regenerant Line Connection Connect the brine tank overflow see Overflow Line Connection Plug in AC adapter to the control Before loading regenerant or applying power review the sections on AvantaPure Controller Programming Conventions Programming Levels II and Ill and Placing the Conditioner Into Operation Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet that is not switched on off The controller display will cycle to Level Programming Refer to Level Programming for further startup instructions Drain Line Connection Note Standard commercial practices are expressed here Local codes may require changes to the following suggestions Check with local authorities before installing a system 1 The unit should be above and not more than 20 feet 6 1 m from the drain Use an appropriate adapter fitting to connect inch 1 3 cm plastic tubing to the drain line connection of the control valve 2 Ifthe backwash flow rate exceeds 5 gpm 22 7 Lom or if the unit is located 20 40 feet 6 1 12 2 m from drain use inch 1 9 cm tubing Use appropriate fittings to connect the 34 inch tubing to the 34 inch NPT drain connection on valve 3 The drain line may be elevated up to 6 feet 1 8 m providing the run does not exceed 15 feet 4 6 m and water pressure at the conditioner is not less than 40 psi 2 76 bar Elevation can increase by 2 feet 61 cm for each additional 10 psi 69 bar of water pressu
29. gaged cam gear If everything is connected try replacing in this order Wire harness Motor Optical sensor Controller If camshaft is turning for more than five minutes to find Home position Verify that optical sensor is in place and connected to wire Verify that camshaft is connected appropriately Verify that no dirt or rubbish is clogging any of the cam slots If motor continues to rotate indefinitely replace the following components in this order Wire harness Motor Optical sensor Controller Time of Day incorrect Power failure occurred Press SET to reset the time display 32 System Troubleshooting more or less salt than regenerant setting incorrect flow rates Problem Possible Cause Solution Brine tank a Uncontrolled brine refill flow rate a Remove brine control to clean ball and seat overflow b Air leak in brine line to air check b Check all connections in brine line for leaks Refer to instructions c Drain control clogged with resin c Clean drain control or other debris Flowing or a Valve stem return spring weak a Replace spring Contact dealer dripping water at b Debris is preventing valve disc b Remove debris drain or brine line from closing after regeneration Hard water a Improper regeneration a Repeat regeneration after making certain leakage after correct regenerant
30. hat is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system Refer to the system Installation and Service Manuals for set up and programming instructions Contact your local dealer for parts and service See your owner s manual for warranty information Important Notice For conditions of use health claims certified by the California Department of Public Health and replacement parts see product data sheet lowa Requirement Seller Date Buyer Date Tested and Certified by the WQA against NSF ANSI Standard 44 amp 372 for softener performance amp lead free compliance 7 16 10 The Avantapure 269 valve has been Tested and Certified by the WQA to NSF Std 61 section 8 for Material Safety Only PENTAIR Residential Filtration LLC 5730 North Glen Park Road Milwaukee Wisconsin 53209 PHONE 262 238 4400 How To Use This Manual This installation manual is designed to guide the installer through the process of installing and starting conditioners featuring the AvantaPure series controllers This manual is a reference and will not include every system installation situation The person installing this equipment should have e Training in the AvantaPure series controllers and Autotrol brand valves e Knowledge of water conditioning and how to determine proper control settings e Basic plumbing skills e The direction
31. ion 11 If the water level is receding from the regenerant tank wait for the tank check valve to stop the water flow Press the SET and UP buttons to advance the controller back to the treated water position 12 Finally turn on a faucet plumbed after the water conditioner Run the faucet until the water runs clear The Water Conditioning System is Now Fully Operational 27 AvantaPure Valve Exploded View amp Parts List 28 Part re Part ae Item Number Description Qty Item Number Description Qty 1 3001745 AvantaPure Control 12 1030502 Ball Flow Restrictor 12 2 1244651 Valve Assembly w o Flow Controls 13 Ea Adapter Kit Multiple Options al 1235338 Top Plate Valve 1 14 1035734 J Injector Lt Blue 10 inch tank 1 4 1234170 Screw Top Plate 18 15 1000269 Injector Cap with O Ring 1 5 1235339 Valve Disc Spring Valve 16 1243510 Ret Boll amp Cone Type Flow 1 Controller 6 1235352 Cam Valve Black 263 268 17 1035622 Tank Ring 1 1237402 Cam Valve Green 269 18 1010154 O Ring Tank 1 7 laboosga COVErAvantapure DL Srey 19 1010428 O Ring Riser Tube 1 Indoor Valve Drain Connection Fitting 4000585 Skirt AvantaPure Lt Gray 20 1002449 Elbow 3 4 NPT x 1 2 Hose Tubing 1 E liza COR AvantaPure Lt Groy 1 1041174 Valve Disc Kit 1 Outdoor a 1000811 SUSTO meno VAC 60 Hz N 1 21 1040930 1265 Bypass Valve 1
32. nditioning resin High temperatures will affect the control The display may become unreadable but the control should continue to function When the temperature returns to normal operating limits the display will return to normal A protective cover should assist with high temperature applications Insects The control and valve have been designed to keep all but the smallest insects out of the critical areas Any holes in the top plate can be covered with a metal foil ductwork tape The top cover should be installed securely in place System Features Resin Tank 1 Resin Tank Shroud 2 Tank Cover 3 Shield 4 Hose Adapter 5 Flow Control 6 1265 Bypass 7 Valve 8 Brine Tank 1 Cover 2 Brine Tank 3 Brine Valve 4 Float Brine Fitting Upper Basket Power Transformer Distributor Tube Assy Resin Tank Cover cr Air Check Brine Well Tubing Overflow Fitting Equipment Installation Dimensions In cm 10 6 26 9 a Dimensi n 10 x 40 Tank 10x44 Tank 10x54 Tank 10x54 Filter 25 x 102 cm 25 x 112 cm 25 x 137 cm 25 x 137 cm Po ii l A 39 9 101 43 9 111 53 9 137 53 9 137 14 9 378 p 17 1 43 4 B 47 4 120 51 4 130 61 4 156 61 4 156 C 43 2 110 47 2 120 57 2 145 57 2 145
33. nection PN 1256257 is available for the AvantaPure Series controller System Operation Treated Water Downflow Untreated water is conditioned as it flows through the resin bed and up the riser The 269 upflow conditioner is a system that will refill the salt tank at the start of a regeneration cycle When a regeneration cycle begins the salt tank is filled and brine is allowed to develop before Cycle 1 starts Regenerant Refill Cycle C8 Water is directed to the regenerant tank to create regenerant for the next regeneration Backwash Upflow Cycle C1 Flow is reversed by the control valve directed down the riser up through the resin bed and sent to drain The bed is expanded and debris is flushed to the drain Regenerant Draw Downflow Cycle C2 Water passes through the injector and regenerant is drawn from the regenerant tank The regenerant is directed to the resin bed The hardness ions are displaced by sodium ions Regenerant draw is completed when the air check closes To Regenerant Tank Cycle Water Flows ts Service Refill Backwash Slow Rinse Downflow Cycle C3 Water flow moves the regenerant through the resin at a specific rate and rinses to the drain The resin is regenerated Repressurization Cycle C4 Pressure is balanced in the valve before continuing the regeneration Fast Rinse D
34. ntion during the loss of power This is designed to last a minimum of 8 hours depending on the installation The controller will continue to keep time and day in dynamic memory while there is no AC power The controller will not track water usage on volumetric demand controls in the event of a power failure All programmed parameters are stored in the static memory and will not be lost in the event of a power failure These settings are maintained separately from the time and day settings Motor The controller uses a standard 12 volt AC motor that works with either 50 Hz or 60 Hz The same motor is used worldwide and does not need to be changed for different power conditions Controller Memory Information entered or calculated by the controller is stored in two different ways A static memory will store Model number Regenerant setting Time of regeneration Days between regeneration Filter mode A dynamic memory with 8 hour retention will store Current day of week Running clock Note Water flow to the valve can be turned on or bypassed when the controller is powered up for the first time Variable Reserve Function The metered demand volumetric controllers are designed with a variable reserve feature This feature automatically adjusts the reserve to the end user s water usage schedule A variable reserve saves salt and water by only regenerating when absolutely necessary and ensures enough soft water for ty
35. ownflow Cycle C5 Water passes through the resin bed and up through the riser to drain All remaining regenerant residual is rinsed from the resin bed 24 Backwash Upflow Cycle C6 Flow is identical to C1 Backwash The resin is reclassified 2d Rinse Downflow Cycle C7 Flow is identical to C5 Fast Rinse The resin bed is rinsed to quality From Regenerant Tank Y Fast Rinse Regenerant Draw Repressurize Slow Rinse Figure 16 a The camshaft does not change position between the C2 and C3 cycles C2 is only momentarily displayed Valve Camshaft The front end of the camshaft has an indicator cup The cup has slots in the outer periphery and numbers on the inside face Figure 17 The numbers can be seen with the cover off from the front over the top of the controller The number at the top indicates which regeneration cycle is currently in progress Treated Water Indicator normal operation Treated Water Slot Figure 17 The corresponding slot for the number is positioned at the optical sensor which is approximately 90 degrees out of phase Regeneration Cycle Indicators 0 Treated Water normal operation mode 8 Regenerant Refill 1 Backwash Cycle 2 Regenerant Draw Cycle 3 Slow Rinse Cycle 4 System Pause 5 Fast Rinse Cycle 1 6 Backwash Cycle 2 7 Fast Rinse Cycle 2 Note
36. pical high water usage days Each day of regeneration the controller reviews the last four weeks of water usage for the same day of the week to determine if the remaining capacity is adequate for the next day of the week If not it will initiate an automatic regeneration Display Icons Note n normal operation and during programming only a few of the icons will actually be displayed 1 Displays amount of conditioning capacity remaining 2 PM indicates that the time displayed is between 12 00 noon and 12 00 midnight there is no AM indicator PM indicator is not used if clock mode is set to 24 hour 3 When MIN is displayed the value entered is in minute increments 4 When LBS is displayed the value entered is in pounds 5 When Kg is displayed the value entered is in kilograms or kilograins 6 Four digits used to display the time or program value Also used for error codes 7 Colon flashes as part of the time display Indicates normal operation 8 X100 multiplier for large values 9 Shows when water is flowing through the valve 10 Banner display 19 Keypad Button Button Function Scroll down through a list Press to accept a setting Scroll up through a list o amp Regenerate Starts a regeneration Things You Might Need to Know e When the controller is first plugged in it may display a flashing Err 3 and scrolling Call Dealer for Servi
37. r you have performed the previous initial power up steps you will need to place the conditioner into operation Follow these steps carefully as they differ from previous Pro Elite valve instructions 1 Remove the cover from the valve Removing the cover will allow you to see that the camshaft is turning and in which cycle the camshaft is currently positioned 2 With the supply water for the system still turned off position the bypass valve to the not in bypass normal operation position 3 Press and hold the REGEN button on the control for 5 seconds This will initiate a manual regeneration The control will display an hourglass indicating that the motor and camshaft are turning The control also displays the total regeneration time remaining When the control reaches the repressurize cycle C4 the hourglass is no longer displayed and the motor will turn off Pressing the SET button will display the time remaining for the current cycle 4 Press and release SET and UP simultaneously to advance to each cycle 26 5 Advance the control to the Backwash cycle C1 See Cycle Sequence Table Cycle Sequence Table CH Cycle Description Time in Minutes CO Service C4 Re pressurize 3 C8 Brine Refill Calculated CO Brine Make up 120 C1 Backwash 14 C2 Brine Draw Calculated C3 Slow Rinse Calculated C4 21d Re pressurize 3 C5 Fast Rinse 6 C6 24 Backwash 1 C7 2nd Fast Rinse 1
38. re at the drain connector 4 Where the drain line is elevated but empties into a drain below the level of the control valve form a 7 inch 18 cm loop at the far end of the line so that the bottom of the loop is level with the drain line connection This will provide an adequate siphon trap Tie or wire the hose in place at the drain point Also provide an air gap of at least 1 1 2 inch between the end of the hose and the drain point 5 Where the drain empties into an overhead sewer line a sink type trap must be used 6 Secure the end of the drain line to prevent it from moving Figure 11 Drain Line Connection WARNING Never insert drain line directly into a drain sewer line or trap Figure 11 Always allow an air gap between the drain line and the wastewater to prevent the possibility of sewage being back siphoned into the conditioner Regenerant Line Connections The regenerant line from the tank connects to the valve Make the connections and hand tighten Be sure that the regenerant line is secure and free from air leaks Even a small leak may cause the regenerant line to drain out and the conditioner will not draw regenerant from the tank This may also introduce air into the valve causing problems with valve operation Ensure that pipe sealant Teflon tape is applied to the 3 8 inch NPT regenerant line connection Regenerant Line Connection Figure 12 To install the line 1 Insert one end of the tu
39. se water softener systems have been tested by WQA and conform to NSF ANSI 44 for specific performance claims as verified and substantiated by test data The rated salt efficiencies above were also determined in accordance with NSF ANSI 44 and are only valid at the salt dosage referenced above An efficiency rated water softener is a demand initiated regeneration DIR softener which also complies with specific performance specifications intended to minimize the amount of regenerant brine and water used in its operation Efficiency rated water softeners shall have a rated salt efficiency of not less that 3350 grains of total hardness exchanged per pound of salt based on NaCl equivalency 477 grams of total hardness exchanged per kilogram of salt and shall not deliver more salt than its listed rating The rated efficiency of the water softener the salt dosage at that efficiency the capacity at that salt dosage and that of the efficiency is only valid at the stated salt dosage Efficiency is measured by a laboratory test described in NSF ANSI 44 The test represents the maximum possible efficiency the system can achieve Operational efficiency is the actual efficiency achieved after the system has been installed It is typically less than the efficiency due to individual application factors including water hardness water usage and other contaminants that reduce the water softener s capacity These systems are not intended to be used for treating water t
40. secured to both the inlet and outlet pipes Figure 10 Figure 10 Grounding Strap WARNING The inlet water must be connected to the inlet port of the valve When replacing non Autotrol valves the inlet and outlet may be reversed It is also possible for the plumbing to be installed in an opposite order Do not solder pipes with lead based solder WARNING Do not use tools to tighten plastic fittings Over time stress may break the connections When the 1265 bypass is used only hand tighten the nuts WARNING Do not use petroleum grease on gaskets when connecting bypass plumbing Use only 100 silicone grease products when installing any AvantaPure brand valve Non silicone grease may cause plastic components to fail over time Note Several tube adapters are available to connect the valve to the water plumbing See Parts List 13 Installation Instructions The 269 conditioner should be installed by someone familiar with plumbing practices The conditioner is located after the pressure tank or incoming water supply and any filtration equipment Water that leaves the conditioner will feed the hot water heater and the rest of the building Place the conditioner and resin tank in position Use the plumbing adapters or the bypass and connect the valve to the building plumbing Be certain the water in and out valve connections match the plumbing Connect the drain line see Drain Line Connection Connect the regen
41. tting Drain Tubing Secure hose in place A Air Gap 2522 Drain Figure 15 15 Electrical Connection WARNING This valve and control are for dry location use only unless used with a Listed Class 2 Power Supply suitable for outdoor use Note There are no user serviceable parts in the AC adaptor motor or the control board All controllers operate on a 12 volt alternating current power supply This requires use of the Pentair Water supplied AC adapter A variety of AC adapters are available for different applications These AC adapters are available from your supplier They include Input Ls AC Adapter Voltage Application Part Number Standard 120V Standard indoor 1000811 wall mount 60 Hz application 120V UL listed for Outdoor rated outdoor 1235448 60 Hz y installations 120 VAC AC Adapters Make sure power source matches the rating printed on the AC adapter Note The power source should be constant Be certain the AC adapter is not on a switched outlet Power interruptions longer than 8 hours may cause the controller to lose the day and time settings When power is restored the day and time settings must be re entered Controller Location The controllers are designed to be mounted on the valve or attached to a flat surface Installations that do not provide easy access to the valve can have the controller mounted for remote operation A remote mount con
42. yrene resins synthetic gel zeolite and bentonites 5 25 Sodium Hypochlorite These solutions are available under trade names such as Clorox If stronger solutions are used such as those sold for commercial laundries adjust the dosage accordingly 1 Dosage A Polystyrene resin 1 2 fluid ounce 35 5 mL per cubic foot B Non resinous exchangers 0 8 fluid ounce 23 7 mL per cubic foot 2 Brine tank conditioners A Backwash the conditioner and add the required amount of hypochlorite solution to the well of the regenerant tank The regenerant tank should have water in it to permit the solution to be carried into the conditioner B Proceed with the normal regeneration Calcium Hypochlorite Calcium hypochlorite 70 available chlorine is available in several forms including tablets and granules These solid materials may be used directly without dissolving before use 1 1 Dosage A Two grains approximately 0 1 ounce 3 mL per cubic foot 2 2 Regenerant tank conditioners A Backwash the conditioner and add the required amount of hypochlorite to the well of the regenerant tank The regenerant tank should have water in it to permit the chlorine solution to be carried into the conditioner B Proceed with the normal regeneration a Clorox is a trademark of the Clorox Company 18 AvantaPure Controller Power Loss Memory Retention The controllers feature battery free time and date rete
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