Erie water treatment pHneutralizer Series Technical Manual
© 2014 erie water treatment TM-EN-pHneutralizer-Rev2014.06
Technical Manual
WATER FILTER - pH correction
TABLE OF CONTENT
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Table of content ...................................................................................................................Page 2
Warning & Safety instructions ..............................................................................................Page 3
Operating conditions & Requirements .................................................................................Page 4
Assembly..............................................................................................................................Page 5
Installation ...........................................................................................................................Page 6
Start-up ................................................................................................................................Page 7
Electronic control panel .......................................................................................................Page 8
Maintenance ........................................................................................................................Page 12
Hydraulic flow diagrams .......................................................................................................Page 14
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................Page 15
Electrical wiring diagram ......................................................................................................Page 16
Default parameter settings ..................................................................................................Page 17
Exploded view - System ........................................................................................................Page 18
Exploded view - Timer head .................................................................................................Page 20
Exploded view - Valve body ..................................................................................................Page 22
Technical data ......................................................................................................................Page 24
WARNING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Before you begin the installation of the water filter, we advise you read
and carefully follow the instructions contained in this manual. It contains
important information about safety, installation, use and maintenance of
the product. The actual system that you have received, may differ from
the pictures/illustrations/descriptions in this Technical Manual.
Failure to follow the instructions could cause personal injury or damage
to the appliance or property. Only when installed, commissioned and
serviced correctly, the water filter will offer you many years of troublefree operation.
The water filter is intended to improve certain parameters of the water.
The water filter will not purify polluted water or make it safe to drink!
Installation of the water filter should only be undertaken by a competent
person, aware of the local codes in force. All plumbing and electrical
connections must be done in accordance with local codes.
Before setting up the water filter, make sure to check it for any externally
visible damage; do not install or use when damaged.
Use a hand truck to transport the water filter. To prevent accident or
injury, do not hoist the water filter over your shoulder. Do not lay the
water filter on its side.
Keep these Instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are
familiar with the content.
The water filter is designed and manufactured in accordance with current
safety requirements and regulations. Incorrect repairs can result in
unforeseen danger for the user, for which the manufacturer cannot be
held responsible. Therefore repairs should only be undertaken by a
competent technician, familiar and trained for this product.
In respect of the environment, this water filter should be disposed of in
accordance with Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
requirements. Refer to national/local laws and codes for correct recycling
of this water filter.
OPERATING CONDITIONS & REQUIREMENTS
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APPLICATION LIMITATIONS:
incoming pH:
pHneutralizer: 6,0 - 7,0
pHneutralizerXL: 5,0 - 6,0
If the pH of the incoming water is below the stated levels, insufficient
correction of the pH may occur, i.e. the pH at the outlet of the water filter may
not be raised as expected.
incoming hardness: max. 100 mg/L as CaCO3 (= 10 °f or 5,6 °dH); at higher
hardness levels the water filter will still function, but the filter media will
become ‘caked’, reducing its lifespan; increasing the regeneration frequency
(i.e. reducing the number of days between 2 regenerations) may prevent this
from happening.
outgoing hardness: as a result of the dissolution of the filter media, the water
hardness at the outlet of the filter will increase; a water softener may become
necessary.
OPERATING PRESSURE: min. 2,0 / max. 8,3 bar
this system is configured to perform optimally at an operating pressure of 3
bar (±½ bar); in case of a higher operating pressure the performance may be
affected negatively!
if installed on a well, verify that the well pump is powerful enough to provide
sufficient flow rate for the regeneration cycle.
check water pressure regularly.
install a pressure reducer ahead of the water filter if necessary.
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: min. 4 / max. 38 °C
do not install the water filter in an environment where high ambient
temperatures (e.g. unvented boiler house) or freezing temperatures can
occur.
the water filter cannot be exposed to outdoor elements, such as direct sunlight
or atmospheric precipitation.
do not install the water filter too close to a water heater; keep at least 3 m of
piping between the outlet of the water filter and the inlet of the water heater;
water heaters can sometimes transmit heat back down the cold pipe into the
control valve; always install a check valve at the outlet of the water filter.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION: 230V-50Hz
this water filter only works on 24VAC; it is equipped with a 230/24V-50Hz
transformer; always use it in combination with the supplied transformer.
make sure to plug the transformer into a power outlet, which is installed in a
dry location, with the proper rating and over-current protection.
ASSEMBLY
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For ease of transportation and installation, the filter
media is NOT loaded in the pressure tank, but delivered in
separate bags of 1 Cuft; it must be loaded on-site, after
positioning of the pressure tank.
The gravel underbedding is already preloaded in the
pressure tank.
FILTER MEDIA LOADING
1. Move the pressure tank to the correct installation
location; position it on a flat and level surface. Make sure
to leave enough space for ease of service.
2. Position the riser assembly upright and centred in the
pressure tank; plug the top of the riser tube with a piece
of tape or clean rag, to prevent filter media from entering
the tube.
3. Place a funnel on the pressure tank opening and fill the
pressure tank with the filter media; make sure the riser
assembly remains centered in the pressure tank.
4. Rinse the pressure tank opening to remove any filter
media from the threaded section.
5. Unplug the top of the riser tube.
CONTROL VALVE
6. Make sure the O-ring in the riser insert and the tank Oring (around the threaded section of the control valve) are
in the correct position.
7. Screw the top distributor onto the control valve.
8. Lubricate the threaded section of the pressure tank, the
top of the riser tube and the tank O-ring of the control
valve; use a silicon-based lubricant.
9. Lower the control valve straight down onto the riser tube,
until the riser tube is correctly inserted in the riser insert;
then push it down firmly and screw it onto the pressure
tank.
INSTALLATION
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INLET & OUTLET
Check the water pressure at the place of installation of
the water filter; it should never exceed 8,3 bar.
We strongly recommend the use of flexible hoses to
connect the water filter to the water distribution system; use
hoses with a large diameter in order to limit the pressure
loss.
If the water filter is not equipped with the factory bypass
(optional), we strongly recommend to install a 3-valve
bypass system (not included with this product!) to isolate the
water filter from the water distribution system in case of
repairs. It allows to turn off the water to the water filter,
while maintaining (untreated) water supply to the user.
WITH FACTORY BYPASS (optional)
Picture 1
= mains water supply (untreated water)
= inlet of water filter (untreated water)
= outlet of water filter (treated water)
= house/application (treated water)
1. Screw the factory bypass onto the in/out ports on the
control valve (&); make sure to install the gasket
seals. Tighten the nuts firmly by hand.
2. Screw the connection kit with nuts onto the factory
bypass (&); make sure to install the gasket seals.
Tighten the nuts firmly by hand.
3. Connect the mains water supply to the adaptor on the
inlet port of the factory bypass ().
4. Connect the house/application to the adaptor on the
outlet port of the factory bypass ().
WITH 3-VALVE BYPASS SYSTEM (not included)
Picture 2
= inlet of water filter (untreated water)
= outlet of water filter (treated water)
1. Install the 3-valve bypass system.
2. Screw the connection kit with nuts onto the in/out ports
on the control valve (&); make sure to install the
gasket seals. Tighten the nuts firmly by hand.
3. Connect the 3-valve bypass system to the adaptors on the
in () and out () port of the control valve.
4. Connect the mains water supply to the inlet of the 3-valve
bypass system ().
5. Connect the house/application to the outlet of the 3-valve
bypass system ().
DRAIN
We recommend the use of a stand pipe with air trap.
To prevent backflow from the sewerage system into the
water filter, always install and use the included air gap with
double hose barb, to connect the drain hose to the sewerage
system.
Lay-out the drain hose in such a way that pressure loss
is minimized; avoid kinks and unnecessary elevations.
Make sure that the sewerage system is suitable for the
rinse water flow rate of the water filter.
Picture 3
1. Install the air gap to the sewerage system; it fits over a
32 mm pipe or inside a 40 mm pipe adaptor. Ensure a
permanent and watertight connection.
2. Connect a 13 mm hose to the drain connection of the
control valve (); secure it by means of a clamp.
3. Run the drain hose to the air gap and connect it to one of
the hose barbs; secure it by means of a clamp. This drain
line operates under pressure, so it may be installed higher
than the water filter.
ELECTRICAL
Picture 4
1. Plug the transformers output lead into the socket on the
control valves power cord; secure it by means of the
TwistLock clamp.
2. Plug the transformer into an electrical outlet.
START-UP
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PRESSURIZING
1. Make sure the bypass system is in 'bypass' position.
2. Make sure the electronic controller of the water filter is
in service mode.
3. Open the mains water supply.
4. Open a cold treated water faucet nearby the water filter
and let the water run for a few minutes until all air is
purged and all foreign material that may have resulted
from the installation is washed out; close the tap.
5. Gently pressurize the water filter, by putting it into
service:
factory bypass:
1. open the 'outlet' valve;
2. slowly open the 'inlet' valve.
3-valve bypass:
1. close the 'bypass' valve;
2. open the 'outlet' valve;
3. slowly open the 'inlet' valve.
6. After 2-3 minutes, open a cold treated water faucet
nearby the water filter and let the water run until all air is
purged from the installation and the filter media is
properly rinsed (it is normal for the rinse water to show
some discoloration!); let the water run until the rinse
water is clear; close the tap.
7. Check the water filter and all hydraulic connections for
leaks.
Calcium/magnesium will be added to the water when it
passes through the water filter, to raise its pH. As a
consequence the hardness of the treated water will be raised
also!
ELECTRONIC CONTROL PANEL
8. Program the electronic controller.
PERFORM REGENERATION
9. Manually initiate a regeneration, by pressing the scroll
button repeatedly until the display shows:
10. Leave the water filter in this position; the countdown
timer will countdown to 0 sec and start a regeneration.
Regen in 10 sec
ELECTRONIC CONTROL PANEL
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Picture 5
symbol
button
function
SCROLL
to advance to the next
parameter
UP
to increase the value of the
parameter
DOWN
to decrease the value of the
parameter
POWER-UP
After power-up, the power LED will light up and the display
will show the installed software version, f.e.:
After 5 seconds, it will automatically revert back to the service
mode.
POWER FAILURE
In the event of a power failure, the program will remain
stored in the NOVRAM® during an undefined period, while an
incorporated SuperCap (capacitor) will maintain the correct
time of day during a period of several hours; consequently, in
case of prolonged power failure, the time of day might not be
maintained; if this happens, the time of day will be reset to
8:00 when the power supply is re-established, while the
indication will flash, indicating that the time of day needs to
be set.
When the power failure occurs during the execution of an
automatic regeneration, the control valve will remain in its
last position; when the power supply is re-established, the
control valve will return to the service position, stay there for
60 sec. and restart a complete regeneration from the
beginning.
TIMER FAILURE
In the event of a timer failure, the display will show the
message:
If powering off/on the water filter doesn’t solve this problem,
professional service is required.
SERVICE MODE
In service mode the display shows the time of day and the
number of days remaining until the next regeneration:
REGENERATION MODE
In regeneration mode the display shows the remaining
regeneration time and the remaining cycle time:
The control valve can be reset to service mode at any time by
pressing the scroll button, as such manually advancing it
through the regeneration cycles.
MANUAL REGENERATION
It is possible to manually initiate a regeneration.
1. Press the scroll button repeatedly until the display
shows:
If the control valve is left in this position, the
countdown timer will countdown to 0 sec and start a
regeneration.
To cancel this mode, press the scroll button before
the countdown timer has reached 0 sec; the control
valve will return to the service mode.
2. Press the scroll button again if you want to manually
advance the control valve to the next regeneration cycle.
DRIVE MOTOR SPEED
The drive motor of the control valve, that drives the valve
body to its different regeneration positions, will start-up at
low speed to reduce its noise level. To increase the speed of
the drive motor, simply press the scroll button as soon as
the drive motor is activated.
Service Required
Rgn:123 CycY:456
EZRFTg EZ Rot0.8
8:00
7 DAY REM
Regen in 10 sec
20:51 7 DAY REM
ELECTRONIC CONTROL PANEL
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PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS –
INSTALLER
Before entering the programming mode, make sure that
the control valve is in the service mode.
1. Press the scroll button; the display will show:
Press the up or down button to set the
language.
2. Press the scroll button again; the display will show:
Press the up or down button to set the time of
day.
3. Press the scroll button again; the display will show:
Press the up or down button to set the number
of days between regenerations.
The regeneration cycle is necessary to prevent ‘caking’
of the filter media during the service cycle, which may result
in an increase of pressure drop over the water filter. Typically
a regeneration every 7 days should be sufficient. In case of
high flow rates, excessive water usage or a high
concentration of impurities in the incoming water, it may be
necessary to lower the number of days between
regenerations.
Language:English
Set time: 20:51
Interval:7 Days
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