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Water Softener

Models:

SA-HB-40-DB-CERT

SA-HB-48-DB-CERT

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MODEL: SA-HB-40-DB-CERT Water Softener

Operating Temperature: 34o–120oF Operating Pressure: 20–60 psi (#5 injector); 61-120 psi (#4 injector) Voltage: 110V 60 cycles Rated Service Flow: 15.2 GPM @ 15 psi Rated Softening Capacity: 14.2 @ 3.0 (#5 injector) (Kilograins / Pounds of Salt) 24 @ 7.5, 37.0 @ 15 (#4 injector) Max Flow Rate to Drain: 4.0 GPM Amount of High Capacity Resin: 1.25 ft

Rated Efficiency: 4,720 grains @ 3.0 lbs

**Observe all state and local plumbing codes. **This softener conforms to NSF/ANSI 44 for the specifically claimed performance. **The efficiency of the softener is valid only at the stated salt dosage.

Manufactured By: R&M Manufacturing 28 South 1550 West Lindon UT 84042-1617 (801) 785-5557

pn: LBL-HB-40-CERT

CAUTION: Do NOT use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.

pn: LBL-HB-48-CERT

MODEL: SA-HB-48-CERT Water Softener

Operating Temperature: 34o–120oF Operating Pressure: 20–60 psi (#5 injector); 61-120 psi (#4 injector) Voltage: 110V 60 cycles Rated Service Flow: 18 GPM @ 35 psi inlet Rated Softening Capacity: 15.1 @ 3.6 (#5 injector) (Kilograins / Pounds of Salt) 26.0 @ 9.0, 39.7 @ 18 (#4 injector) Max Flow Rate to Drain: 3.5 GPM Amount of High Capacity Resin: 1.5 ft

Rated Efficiency: 4,210 grains @ 3.6 lbs

Manufactured By: R&M Manufacturing 28 South 1550 West Lindon UT 84042-1617 (801) 785-5557

CAUTION: Do NOT use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.

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See pages 8 through 11 for:

• pre-installation checklist

• installation instructions

• start-up directions

Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Equipment Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Job Specifications Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Sizing Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Water Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Homeowner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Manual Bypass Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Pre-Installation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Detailed Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Start-Up Rinsing Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Battery Backup Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Programming the Control Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Level I Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Level I Programming Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Level II Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Level II Programming Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Level I and II Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

System Capacity Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Flow Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Control Valve Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Systems Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

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Introduction / Equipment Specification

Introduction

Your Hamilton Beach owner’s manual is designed to assist owners and installers with the installation, operation, and maintenance of your new water-conditioning system. The simplified photo format is designed to assist all aspects of operation.

In the event service or plumbing changes are required, contact your local authorized Hamilton Beach dealer. If further assistance is required, call 800.685.8440.

Equipment Specifications

Working Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 psi to 120 psi

Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 to 132 vac, 60 Hz

Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 mA

Transformer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wall Mount (indoor use only)

Operating Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34o F to 120o F

Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10% to 100%, Condensing Allowed

Service Connections . . . . . . . . . . .3/4”, 1”, 11/4” Copper Tube Adapter

Brine Line Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/8” Tubing

Drain Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/2” NPT Male

Water Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accurate over range of .5 to 23 gpm

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Figure 1: Control valve interface.

System Specifications

SA-HB-40-DB-CERT SA-HB-48-DB-CERT

Resin Tank Size 10x44” 12x48”

Resin Volume 1.25 ft

Refill Controller 0.35 gpm 0.35 gpm

Backwash Controller 2.8 gpm 2.8 gpm

Salt Tank Size 15x40” 15x40”

Capacity 450 lbs 450 lbs

Operation Temperature

Flow Rate 15.2 gpm 18.0 gpm

Pressure Drop 15.0 psi 15.0 psi

Max Flow to Drain 4.0 gpm 3.5 gpm

Table 1: System specifications

Min 34

Max 120

1.50 ft

120

Job Specification Sheet

Homeowner._________________________________________________

Dealer._______________________________________________________

Date of Installation.__________________

Installers Name. ____________________

Model #._____________________Serial #._________________________

Water Characteristics

__________Hardness as CaCo3 (check one____gpg or____ Mg/L)

__________Iron (ppm)

________Water pressure (psi)

Job Specification Sheet / Sizing Information

__________ PH

___Yes ___ No Pressure regulator.

__________Other ____________ , __________ Other ___________.

__________Other ____________, __________Other ___________.

Sizing Information

All Water is treated except:___Front hose bib __Rear hose bib ___Kitchen ___Toilets ____Other___________________________________________.

Sizing formula: On the average, a person uses 70 gallons of water per day (20 gallons hot water, and 50 gallons cold water.

Example:

Daily usage: 70 gallons per person Family size: x 6 persons Total family daily usage: 420 gallons Hardness: x 20 grains per gallon Total removal per day: 8,400 grains

Actual Usage

Daily usage: 70 gallons per person Family size: x _________ persons Total family daily usage: _________ gallons Hardness: x _________ grains per gallon Total removal per day: _________ grains

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Water Conditioning / Homeowner Maintenance

Water Conditioning Homeowner Maintenance

Glossary of Terms

Hardness is comprised of dissolved calcium and magnesium. As a general rule water is considered to be extremely hard when over 10 gpg of hardness, hard when 6-10 gpg, mildly hard when 3-6 gpg, slightly hard when 1-2 gpg and soft when 0 gpg.

Hard

Soft Water

0–1 gpg

1.0–3.5 gpg

Moderately Hard

Measurements

3.5–7.0 gpg

: Your Hamilton Beach water system registers hardness in grains per gallon (gpg). Most water analysis reports register hardness in milligrams per liter (Mg/L) or parts per million (ppm). To convert either Mg/L or ppm to gpg, divide the indicated amount by 17.1.

Example: Water report indicates total hardness of 350 Mg/L, divide this number by 17.1 to get the gpg, which would be 20.4 gpg.

Ion Exchange

: Your water conditioning system utilizes ionexchange media, also referred to as resin, to effectively remove hardness ions from the water and replace them with sodium ions. Exhausted resin beads are rinsed with a salt solution called “brine.” This causes the resin to exchange hardness ions for the sodium ions, returning the resin to its sodium state.

Very Hard

7.0–10.5 gpg

10.5+ gpg

Extremely Hard

Manual Regeneration

Occasionally you may find it necessary to initiate a manual regeneration. This is done by pressing the [REGEN] button on the front of the display. (See Figure 2.) When you press the [REGEN] button, the control performs a full regeneration of the water conditioner immediately.

In the event the system is allowed to run out of salt, it will be necessary to run “Back to Back” regenerations. This can be done easily by pressing the [REGEN] button one time, waiting at least one minute and pressing the [REGEN] button again.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Note: The second regeneration will begin immediately after the first is completed.

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“Back to Back” regenerations are necessary if full exhaustion occurs due to low regenerate levels or system malfunction. The system works on a highly efficient proportionate-brining method. When the system is not aware of the lack of proper regenerate(salt) a larger portion of the resin bed becomes exhausted.

[REGEN] Button

Proportionate Brining

: Your Hamilton Beach System utilizes an advanced microprocessor to control the amount of regenerant proportionate to the amount of exhausted resin. It uses enough salt to bring the system back to 100% capacity. The microprocessor also incorporates a variable-reserve feature to enable the system to adjust to patterns of usage, thus maintaining high efficiency.

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Figure 2: Control valve interface: regeneration button (REGEN).

Homeowner Maintenance (Continued)

Calendar Day Override Feature

Hamilton Beach systems have an optional calendar day override feature. The systems come pre-programmed with this feature turned off. To activate this feature, see Level II Programming instructions. This feature overrides the registered water volume and initiates a regeneration based on the days selected even if there has been 0 water usage registered. This feature is sometimes used if long absences from the home occur. This ensures a freshly regenerated bed of resin and minimizes the chance of resin fouling.

Regeneration:

Salt is used to regenerate the system. Salt pellets are generally cleaner than extra-course rock salt. DO NOT use salt blocks as they may contain vitamins or other undesirable additives. Add salt to the brine tank when it

drops to within 12 inches of the bottom.

Dry Brine Tank:

Hamilton Beach Systems use a dry brine tank. Since the system determines the amount of solution necessary to regenerate the exhausted resin, water is sent to the brine tank as part of the regeneration sequence in an amount proportionate to the exhausted resin that needs to be regenerated.

Note: While it is a dry brine tank, you will see approximately 1” of water in the bottom of the tank during normal service. This amount of water is necessary for the proper function of the brine air-check assembly. If water amount exceeds this level while in normal service position, refer to the troubleshooting guide; or contact your local authorized Hamilton Beach dealer or qualified plumbing professional

Disinfection of Water Conditioners:

The construction materials of the water conditioning system do not contaminate the water supply. However, we recommend that the conditioner be disinfected after installation. Periodic disinfection is recommended for all conditioners. Use the following method of disinfection to clean your system:

• Sodium Hypochlorite 5.25%: Sodium Hypochlorite solutions can be used with polystyrene resin, synthetic gel zeolite, greensand, and bentonites and are available under trade names such as Clorox*. Adjust the dosage if stronger commercial solutions are used.

The recommended dosage for a 5.25% depends on your system size. Use the following amount depending on your system model:

Model: SA-HB-40-DB-CERT . . . . . 1.5 Fluid ounces

SA-HB-48-DB-CERT . . . . . 1.8 Fluid ounces

Add the sodium hypochlorite solution to the brine well of the brine tank. Make sure that the brine tank has water in it so the solution is carried into the conditioner. Proceed with manual regeneration. Refer to the Manual Regeneration section on page 6.

* Clorox is a trademark of the Clorox Co.

Battery Backup Feature:

Brine Tank Cleaning:

Insoluble materials gradually build up in the salt tank depending on the levels found in the salt. As a general rule, inspect the brine tank once a year when the salt level is low. To clean the tank, disconnect the brine-line connection, rinse out any insoluble build-up, reconnect the brine-line, and add one inch of fresh water. Then totally refill the tank with salt.

Setting Time Clock:

Your clock should indicate the current time of day, provided the clock is set correctly. The system will clean at the specified time of regeneration.

Your Hamilton Beach system has a battery backup feature. (See Figure 3.) During a power outage the display will be blank but the microprocessor will continue registering water flow. The system will not initiate regeneration during a power outage; instead it will wait until full power returns.

It is recommended the battery be replaced once a year or after any extended power outage. The battery is a standard 9-volt. Detailed instructions can be found in the programming section on page 12 of this manual.

Figure 3: Battery installation for

battery backup feature.

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Manual Bypass Valve / Pre-Installation Check List

Manual Bypass Valve (Optional)

Your Hamilton Beach system is equipped with a manual bypass valve. (See Figure 4.) This valve is to be used if you want to stop the flow of water through the equipment but still allow untreated water into your home.

Figure 4: Bypass valve.

For example, a bypass valve may be used if a leak occurs in the system or when the homeowner(s) will be gone from the home for an extended period of time.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Note: It is recommended that the bypass valve knobs be engaged and disengaged (turned in and out of service) once a year to ensure that the O-rings are functioning. This allows the bypass valve to turn more freely if it becomes necessary.

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Do not use soft vinyl tubing, 3/8” or smaller

tubing. Do not expose tubing to freezing.

When barb drain fittings are used, always use a

hose clamp to secure the tubing to the fitting. Do not connect the drain line to the overflow line on the salt storage container. Installation of the drain line should be in accordance with all state and local plumbing codes.

o Installation Site: When choosing the proper

locations for the equipment, consider the following factors:

• Proximity to drain.

• Proximity to electrical outlet.

• Access to plumbing; it is recommended that when possible both hot and cold water be treated with the exception of outside taps. Kitchen cold is optional. Additional equipment may work better with treated water. Consult your dealer for details and the best option for the application. (See Figure 5.)

o Unpacking System: After removing the system

from the box, inspect the system for any concealed damage that may have occurred in shipping. If damage occurred, contact your dealer for details. Do not install if the system has sustained damage.

Pre-Installation Check List

The following items should be checked and verified prior to the installation of the equipment. Under certain circumstances, as indicated, additional procedures or pieces of equipment may be recommended.

o Water Pressure Verification: A minimum

water pressure of 20 psi is required for normal operation. Maximum water pressure is 120 psi.

o Electrical Requirements: The system includes a

12-volt transformer to be plugged into a standard 110 volt 60 Hz current. If additional cord length is required, a 15 foot extension is available.

(AVP-1000907, see pg. 11)

o Drain-Line Connection: Choose a location close

to a drain to put your brine tank. Avoid overhead runs in excess of 25 feet. Drain line must be a minimum of ” inside diameter.

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Whole-home media filtration system

Water conditioner

Figure 5: Water-using appliances and fixtures in reference to

water-conditioner system installation site.

Detailed Installation Instructions

General Installation Warnings

The following general warnings should be observed when installation and/or general service maintenance is performed.

• Plumbing connections should be done in accordance with state and local plumbing codes.

• Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.

• Drain lines should be ” minimum for drain line flows up to 7 gpm. Flows above 7 gpm or runs in excess of 20 feet require ” drain line.

WARNING: Never connect drain line directly into a drain, sewer line or trap. Plumbing code requires installation to allow an air gap* between the drain line and the wastewater to prevent the possibility of sewage backsiphoning into the conditioner. (See Figure 6.) Sewage backup can have harmful health effects.

• A Brine Tank over-flow line of ” ID 5/8” OD is recommended for the brine tank. This line should run from the barb fitting on the side of the tank to an unobstructed drain. (See Figure 7.)

• Each system comes standard with a high-pressure injector.* It may be necessary to change the injector (see Figure 8) to match your incoming water pressure. (See Table 2 for injector sizes.)

*Standard Injector (High Pressure)

Brine tank

Overflow fitting installed

Connect 1/2” (1.3 cm) ID tubing or hose and run to drain.

Figure 6: Correct air-gap installation.

* Plumbing code air gap is one inch above the flood plane.

• All electrical connections must be connected according to local codes. The electrical source must be uninterrupted. Install grounding strap on metal pipes.

• Do not use pipe dope or other types of liquid sealants on any threads. Teflon tape must be used on the drain line ” threads and also on the 3/8” brine-line connections.

Note: Factory has teflon taped these fittings.

• Use caution if soldering inlet, outlet, or drain lines. Excess heat will damage the control valve and/or bypass valve.

Figure 7: Brine tank tubing connection with overflow fitting.

Injector

Injector cap

Injector

Figure 8: Injector screen and cap installation.

Injector Selection

Water Pressure Injector Part Number

20–60 psi

(138–414 bar)

61–120 psi

(420–827 bar)

Table 2: Injector selection based on water pressure.

AVP-1032980 (#5 Injector)

AVP-1032977 (#4 Injector)

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Start-up Rinsing Procedure

Start-Up Rinsing Procedure

(Bypass valve is optional)

1. With the plumbing, drain line, and overflow connections completed, slowly open the water supply allowing the lines to pressurize.

Note: The optional bypass should still be in bypass mode as shown in Figure 9.

Once the air clears and water begins to run to the

drain, open the inlet valve (only) to the full open position and allow the water to run to the drain in purge for a minimum of 20 minutes. (See Figure

11.)

Outlet

Inlet

Figure 9

2. With the control valve unplugged, manually advance the control valve by depressing the drive gear and rotating the main system gear to the purge position. (See Figure 10.)

Figure 10

Outlet

Inlet

Figure 11

4. After the 20-minute purge cycle, manually advance the main gear to the backwash cycle and allow to run for a minimum of 10 minutes. (See Figure 12.)

Note: when advancing the main gear manually while under water pressure it is normal for the gear to encounter resistance as the valve chambers depressurize. If resistance occurs, pause five seconds to allow the valve to depressurize before advancing to the next step.

3. Slowly open the inlet valve (only) on the bypass valve allowing the system to pressurize. It is normal to hear air blowing to the drain during this procedure.

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