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Operating and Maintenance Manual
®
HYDROION
Type: VAS – CS
Serial number: ____________________
HYDROTEC UK Ltd. Telephone 01494 796040
Hydrotec House
5 Manor Courtyard, Hughenden Avenue
High Wycombe, Bucks. HP13 5RE Fax 01494 796049
Web: www.hydrotec.co.uk
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Index
The individual chapters are listed in the survey below. More detailed information is shown in
the respective overlays.
Preface
Chapter I General information
Chapter II Transport and storage
Chapter III System description / Technical data
Chapter IV Assembly and installation
Chapter V Micro processor control
Chapter VI Start up / Taking out of service
Chapter VII Troubleshooting
Chapter VIII Monitoring and maintenance
Appendices 1 Installation schematic softener
Appendices 2 Calculation soft water capacity
Appendices 3 Calculation sodium content
Appendices 4 Start up and training record - Softener HYDRO ION®
Appendices 5 Log book
Appendices 6 Commissioning request
Appendices 7 PUROLITE - ION EXCHANGE RESIN - Safety data sheet
Imprint
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Preface
The HYDROION® Softener are constructed and manufactured with respect to and in consideration
of all current standards as well as further technical specifications, and corresponds to the latest
state-of-the-art technology, allowing for maximum safety under all operating conditions.
System safety in operation can only be assured if all necessary measures are taken beforehand. It
is part of the operator’s diligence to plan and monitor such measures and implement them with due
care.
The operating and maintenance manual includes important information for a save installation,
operation and commissioning. Please make yourself familiar with all details prior to start operation.
For any additional information or problems encountered in conjunction with operation, please
contact our Customer Service Department at the following address:
Hydrotec (UK) Ltd
Hydrotec House
5 Manor Courtyard, Hughenden Avenue
High Wycombe, Bucks HP13 5RE
Tel: 01494 796 040
Email: services@hydrotec.co.uk
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Index Chapter I – General information
Page
1. Documentation 5
2. Safety information 5
2.1 Operator’s duty of care 5
2.2 Appropriate use 6
2.3 Basic safety measures 6
Maintenance, repair and electric work 7
Start up after maintenance and repair work 7
Environmental regulations 7
2.4 Risk in the event of safety instructions being disregarded 8
2.5 Operational and ancillary materials 8
2.6 Used safety signs and instruction symbols 8
3. Warranty 9
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1. Documentation
The following information is included for the operator in the operation and maintenance manual:
• Safety information
• Information and instructions for assembly
start-up
operation
maintenance
troubleshooting
• Technical Data
The operation and maintenance manual together with all other technical information and documents
must always be kept readily accessible.
The O&M includes several chapters marked with roman numerals (see global index). The page
reference is shown right below on each page.
Information about the chapter contents see index on page 1 of each chapter.
For any additional information or problems encountered in conjunction with operation, please
contact our Customer Service Department at the following address:
Hydrotec (UK) Ltd.
Hydrotec House
5 Manor Courtyard, Hughenden Avenue
High Wycombe, Bucks HP13 5RE
Tel: 01494 796 040
Email: services@hydrotec.co.uk
2. Safety information
2.1 Operator’s duty of care
The system is constructed and manufactured with respect to and in consideration of all current
standards as well as further technical specifications, and corresponds to the latest state-of-the-art
technology, allowing for maximum safety under all operating conditions.
System safety in operation can only be assured if all necessary measures are taken beforehand. It
is part of the operator’s diligence to plan and monitor such measures and implement them with due
care.
The operator must ensure that:
- The system is used in accordance with the specified purpose
- The system is maintained in a serviceable condition, with the safety facilities being monitored
for correct function in regular intervals
- The operation and maintenance manual is always in a legible condition and available next
to the unit
- The operation, maintenance and repair work is carried out by qualified and authorised
personnel only
- All safety and warning information attached to the system must not be removed and must be
kept in a legible condition
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2.2 Appropriate use
The system is manufactured to the latest German technical safety standards employing the latest
state-of-the-art technology.
If incorrectly treated, not maintained properly at regular intervals or not used for the correct purpose
according to the specifications, the softener may incur risks and/or damage.
Operation of system shall be within the technical parameters and limit values in chapter III.
The softener unit is to be operated and maintained in good working order and according to the
specification it was designed for only.
Important! Any other use of the system, other than described, is deemed to be not in
accordance with the specification.
The manufacturer / supplier does not accept any liability resulting from the
improper use of the system. Such risks are borne by the operator alone.
All regulations and instructions in the operating and maintenance manual and
such regulations as are applicable locally must be strictly adhered to.
Any malfunctions must be corrected immediately.
2.3 Basic safety measures
Prior to starting the system it must be guaranteed that:
- No-one can suffer injury due to the system operation
- All safety facilities are in a perfectly serviceable condition
The system must be operated in perfect condition only. All faults must be notified to the person
responsible immediately after being noticed.
In order to avoid flooding of installation site, there is a drainage and / or leak control with alarm to be
provided locally.
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Maintenance and repair work
- All inspection and maintenance intervals specified in the operation and maintenance manual
must be adhered to
- Prior to any repair work, the system must be disconnected from mains
- Prior any repair and electrical work the system is to be disconnected from the piping system
(the system must be de-pressurised) and shall be protected from accidental restart
- Only suitable and correctly functioning load-supporting devices shall be used when replacing
heavy components or system elements
- Hose lines shall be replaced regularly (preventive maintenance) even if no damage is visible
- During work at the plant suitable and corresponding protective clothing shall be worn (e.g.
when handling with liquids such as acids and bases/alkalis)
Electrical work
- Prior to any work on electric components the system must be disconnected from the mains
- Electric equipment must be checked in regular intervals
- Any possible loose connections must be re-secured and damaged electric cabling replaced
immediately
- Casings of electric equipment and system components must never be cleaned with a water
hose (spray)
- Electric components must never be touched with wet hands
- Valid VDE regulations must be adhered to, especially the regulations for the required
potential equalisation
- EMC interferences must be avoided and if necessary a mains filter protection shall be
applied
- Cable connections shall always be kept as short as possible
- Sensor and low voltage cables shall never be laid parallel to current-carrying wires (230 V or
400 V).
Start-up after maintenance and repair work
- Check screw connections for tight fit
- Ensure that any components removed beforehand (e.g. tank lid, screen or filter) are installed
and restored to their correct operational position
- It is to be ensured that all material, tools and other appliances which were necessary for
maintenance and repair work are removed from the working area of the system
- Any liquid that has leaked is to be removed
- Ensure that all safety equipment is in a perfectly serviceable condition
Regulations in respect of environmental protection
When working on and with the system, all legal regulations in respect of waste minimisation and
proper disposal (if appropriate) must be observed and respected.
The water-endangering substances listed below in particular must not be allowed to contaminate the
soil or enter the drainage system during installation, maintenance and repair work:
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This icon indicates general information which must be observed during the
operation of water treatment systems.
This warning symbol indicates information which shall be observed for the
purpose of your own personal safety and to prevent any cause of damage to the
systems.
This warning symbol indicates work which shall only be carried out by qualified
electricians according to VDE regulations or by responsible institutions or
specialized companies.
This symbol indicates information which must be observed for handling of
environmentally hazardous and water-endangering substances.
This icon indicates information to be observed during any maintenance and repair
work and for maintenance intervals.
- Grease and lubrication oils
- Hydraulic oils
- Cooling agents
- Acids and alkalis (bases)
- Disinfection agents
- Cleaning materials containing solvents
Such substances must be stored, transported and collected in suitable tanks and disposed
of in accordance with the applicable regulations.
2.4 Risk in the event of safety instructions being disregarded
The consequences of disregarding safety instructions can be dangerous to the system, material and
personnel, and the loss of any warranty claims.
We shall accept no liability for possible water damage caused due to disregard of the safety
instructions.
2.5 Operational and ancillary materials
All materials shall be handled in accordance with the COSHH regulation (the Control of Substances
Hazardous to Health 2002). Material Safety Data Sheets are provided in the Appendices.
Safety datasheets
The operating media used:
- Highly acidic cation exchange resin
- Regeneration salt
are not considered to be hazardous substances in the meaning of the legal provisions.
2.6 Safety and warning symbols
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3. Warranty
The warranty period for the system is 12 months, calculated from either the date of commissioning
by Hydrotec (UK) Ltd. or 15 months from the date of supply in the event that commissioning is not
included with the supply agreement, whichever is the shorter. The plant must be operated and
maintained in accordance with Hydrotec (UK) Ltd’s requirements. It is recommended that a service
contract is taken out for the unit.
Claims under warranty will only be accepted in the meaning of our General Conditions of Sale and
Supply subject to the following conditions:
- The system is used and operated in accordance with information and instructions in the
operation and maintenance manual
- The system is treated properly
- Repair work is to be carried out exclusively by authorised specialists
- Original spare parts or parts recommended by Hydrotec (UK) Ltd. shall be used
exclusively
- No modifications are carried out on the system by users themselves
- The stipulated operation parameters (pressures, flow volume) are maintained and a
water temperature of 30°C is not exceeded
- Start-up of the system has been carried out by our service personnel
- That after installation and longer standstill periods a chemical disinfection has been
effected
- A yearly maintenance is carried out by our service personnel
Excluded from warranty claim are all parts subject to wear and tear such as:
- All moving parts, motors, seals, membranes, filter etc.
Warranty claims cannot be accepted in cases of:
- Operation and installation errors
- Faulty maintenance
- Deliberate damage or negligent handling
Any unauthorised modifications are not permitted for safety reasons. Original spare parts and
accessories are especially designed for the softener series HYDROION®.
Original spare parts shall be used exclusively!
Important information for any queries and spare parts orders:
- Softener type (model number)
- Serial number
- Date of manufacture
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Chapter II – Transport and storage
All system parts of the HYDROION® softener unit should be secured against jolting and
falling during transport and storage.
Appropriate means must be used in order to avoid and exclude any damage during transport.
The entire delivery must be checked for completeness and possible transport damage immediately
upon receipt at the warehouse / site.
Any transport damage must be notified to the supplier immediately.
Important!
Pressure tanks get damaged by shock load!
In order to protect the feet, the tanks shall be lifted for transport (not tilted!).
The system and resin must be protected from frost during transport and storage
(recommended temperature 5-40°C). Storage outside these conditions can damage and
destroy the resin and resin vessel.
Components, fittings and pipes shall never be used for fixing of conveyor belts or other
supporting means of transport!
Do not lift the system via the components, fittings or pipes!
If disregarded, system components can easily get damaged and break/crack!
Regeneration material
Common salt (sodium chloride) supplied in tablet form according to EN 973 (DIN19604) is to be
used as the regenerant. Typically the salt is supplied in 25 kg plastic sacks which must be stored in
clean and dry areas only.
Hydrotec (UK) Ltd. is not a salt supplier. Supply of salt is the responsibility of the operator.
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Index Chapter III – System description / Technical Data
Page
1. System description 12
1.1 General 12
1.2 Function 13
1.3 Water pressure 14
2. Technical Data 15
2.1 HYDRO ION® VAS – CS – A 15
2.2 HYDRO ION® VAS – CS – B 16
2.3 Installation schematic 17
2.4 Pressure loss 18
3. Scope of supply 19
3.1 Components 19
- Resin vessel 19
- Resin 20
- Control valve 20
- Micro processor control 21
- Water volume counter 21
- Brine tank 22
- Brine exhaust 22
- Brine lack sensor 22
- Chlorinator 23
- Measuring kit total (permanent) hardness 23
3.2 Accessories 24
- System separator 24
- Assembly mounting 24
- External blending 25
- Flexible hoses 25
- Regenerant 25
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fig.1
1. System description
1.1 General
Simplex softener HYDRO ION® VAS – CS
HYDROION® VAS softeners are designed and used to chemically transform hard water into soft
water. The treatment process is via the ‘ion-exchange’ method, whereby the hard water flows over
the resin media in the pressure vessel. The elements responsible for hardness, calcium and
magnesium ions present in the water are bound reversibly to the ion exchange resin and in return,
sodium ions are released into the water. The accumulation of calcium and magnesium ions
(hardness) on the resin is periodically removed by a regeneration process using sodium chloride
(common salt) solution or brine.
Plant type: HYDRO ION® VAS - CS – A / B (Salt saving mode)
Treatment normally for
- Drinking water application according to DIN 19636
- Preparation of cooling water according to VDI 3803
Softener designed as Simplex system.
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1.2 Function
System HYDRO ION® VAS exclusively suited to soften hard water having drinking water
characteristics.
That means the water must be clear, colourless, free from chlorine, iron, manganese and oil in order
to avoid a damage of the exchange material by blocking.
The feature of hard water is substantial for the efficiency of the ion exchange material and the
operation of the system.
The ambient temperature for the system must be free from frost and not exceed 40°C since
otherwise the ion exchange resin will be irreversibly damaged and/or the pressure resistance of
used materials is reduced.
The HYDRO ION® VAS water softener is controlled by a water meter.
The softening of the water is by means of the ion exchange resin in the pressure vessel. The
process of ion exchange is the exchange of the hard minerals (calcium and magnesium ions) with
sodium ions. Water treated in this manner is called softened water.
The ion-exchange resin becomes exhausted after a certain water volume has passed and at this
point it must be regeneration with sodium chloride (common salt).
Operation / regeneration of the softener in the different stages in accordance with the following
processes:
Operation = soft water production
The water to be treated passes through the iron exchange resin bed from top to bottom and goes to
service as soft water via a riser tube.
Backwash
Water passes through the ion exchange resin bed from bottom to top, to fluidise and aerate the bed.
The back wash is sent to drain.
Brining / slow rinse
Brine is drawn by means of an injector, diluted, and fed through the ion exchange resin from top to
bottom. Whilst the process is taking place, the calcium and magnesium ions attached to the resin
are exchanged for sodium ions, thus regenerating it. Effluent goes to drain.
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water
incoming
to the consumer
reservoir
pressure
booster
system
softener
fig.2
Fast rinse
Hard water flows from top to bottom through the ion exchange resin, driving out the excess residues
of brining process. Effluent goes to drain.
Brine tank fill
After brining and rinsing, water is fed to the brine tank, via the brine draw line, filling it again up to
the normal water working level, this is to ensure that concentrated brine available for the next
regeneration process.
The softener is returned to service!
1.3 Water pressure
In order to guarantee optimum and economic operation of the system, the water pressure should be
adjusted to between 2.0 bar and 8.0 bar.
The water pressure should not fall below 2.0 bar, in order not to impair the functional performance of
the softener.
Regular maintenance avoids the increase of pressure loss and guarantees correct system
operation.
The water pressure must not exceed 8 bar, doing so may pose a safety risk and cause operational
problems, it is recommended that a pressure reducing valve be fitted upstream of the water
softener.
Caution!
Pressure booster systems must not be installed in flow direction directly after a water treatment
system into the piping.
In case a pressure booster system is required for the transport to the consumer the system shall
only transport soft water into a pressure-less vessel which is used for the subsequent pressure
booster system.
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2.1 Technical data
HYDROION® VAS – CS – A
Systems with full salting
(Type A)
25-CS
1 - A
50-CS
1 - A
75-CS
1 - A
125-CS
1,5 - A
150-CS
1,5 - A
200-CS
1,5 - A
250-CS
2 - A
375-CS
2 - A
600-CS
2 - A
Connection mains / soft water line
DN 25 (1")
DN 40 (1 1/2")
DN 50 (2")
DN 80
Drain line (mind.)
DN 50
DN 50
DN 70
Mains electrical connection
230 V / 50 Hz AC
230 V / 50 Hz AC
230 V / 50 Hz AC
Electrical connection (secondary)
12 V AC
12 V AC
12 V AC
Water temperature (min./max.)
5 °C / 30 °C
5 °C / 30 °C
5 °C / 30 °C
Ambient temperature (min./max.)
5 °C / 40 °C
5 °C / 40 °C
5 °C / 40 °C
Operational pressure
(min./max.) 2)
2 bar / 8 bar
2 bar / 8 bar
2 bar / 8 bar
Performance data
Nominal flow
1)
m³/h
2.5
3.5
4.5
6.5
8.0
10.5
13.5
17.0
24.0
Flow rate at blending
(300 ppm to 60 ppm)
m³/h
3.1
4.4
5.6
8.1
10.0
13.1
16.9
21.3
30.0
Pressure loss at rated flow 1)
bar
0.43
0.66
0.88
0.78
0.65
1.14
1.05
1.34
1.94
Capacity at 300 ppm CaCO3 1)
m³
5.3
10.8
16.2
27.3
32.2
43.5
54.9
82.8
132.3
Salt consumption
kg 5 10
15
25
30
40
50
75
120
Waste water volume per
regeneration
m³
0.17
0.36
0.55
0.88
1.06
1.40
1.73
2.62
4.20
Volume and weights
Resin vessel volume
Ltr.
38.4
79.5
115
153
277
277
344
473
704
Quantity of resin
Ltr.
25
50
75
125
150
200
250
375
600
Quantity of gravel
kg 4 7
10
17
40
40
40
58
40
Brine tank volume
Ltr.
140
190
340
460
460
670
920
1000
1500
Regeneration salt supply
kg
50
75
125
175
162
250
325
375
525
Operational weight
(complete unit) max.
kg
125
210
325
465
620
740
925
1210
1750
Dimensions
Height (max.)
mm
1235
1530
1600
1600
1700
1700
2000
2200
2220
Ceiling height (min.)
H
mm
1800
1800
1900
1900
2000
2000
2200
2400
2500
Width (max.)
B
mm
910
960
1160
1360
1550
1730
1980
2050
2480
Depth (max.)
T
mm
600
600
725
850
850
1000
1150
1150
1500
Clearance tank/tank (ca.)
A1
mm
510
530
630
760
820
900
1020
1070
1340
Diameter pressure tank
D1
mm
258
310
363
413
555
555
555
635
779
Diameter brine tank
(min. / max.)
D2
mm
460 /
565
460 /
565
594 /
723
703 /
833
703 /
833
847 /
973
997 /
1123
1015 /
1120
1050 /
1150
Height pressure tank
(incl. foot)
H1
mm
897
± 6
1232
± 6
1344
± 6
1341
± 15
1434
± 15
1434
± 15
1721
± 15
1918
± 15
1892
± 15
Height top control valve
H2
mm
1080
1420
1530
1570
1665
1665
1930
2130
2160
Height brine tank
H3
mm
843
1123
1200
1196
1196
1196
1206
1340
1500
Height feed (mains
water) / discharge
(softwater)
H4
mm
960
1295
1400
1430
1520
1520
1810
2010
2040
Control box (W x H x D)
mm
240 x 170 x 110
Mounting board (W x H x D)
mm
330 x 200 x 10
2. Technical Data
1)
Parameters are dependent on operation mode and water input quality.
2)
At operating pressure min. the flow pressure is decisive, at operating pressure max. the static
pressure is decisive
For the use in the field of boiler feed water, preliminary treatment and reverse osmosis a project
planning is always required performed by our Applications engineering department!
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2.2 Technical data
HYDROION® VAS – CS – B
Systems with economise
salting (Type B)
25-CS 1
- B
50-CS 1
- B
75-CS 1
- B
125-CS
1,5 - B
150-CS
1,5 - B
200-CS
1,5 - B
250-CS
2 - B
375-CS
2 - B
600-CS
2 - B
Connection mains / soft water line
DN 25 (1")
DN 40 (1 1/2")
DN 50 (2")
DN 80
Drain line (mind.)
DN 50
DN 50
DN 70
Mains electrical connection
230 V / 50 Hz AC
230 V / 50 Hz AC
230 V / 50 Hz AC
Electrical connection (secondary)
12 V AC
12 V AC
12 V AC
Water temperature (min./max.)
5 °C / 30 °C
5 °C / 30 °C
5 °C / 30 °C
Ambient temperature (min./max.)
5 °C / 40 °C
5 °C / 40 °C
5 °C / 40 °C
Operational pressure (min./max.) 2)
2 bar / 8 bar
2 bar / 8 bar
2 bar / 8 bar
Performance data
Nominal flow
1)
m³/h
2.5
3.5
4.5
6.5
8.0
10.5
13.5
17.0
24.0
Flow rate at blending
(300 ppm to 60 ppm)
m³/h
3.1
4.4
5.6
8.1
10.0
13.1
16.9
21.3
30.0
Pressure loss at rated flow 1)
bar
0.43
0.66
0.88
0.78
0.65
1.14
1.05
1.34
1.94
Capacity at 300 ppm CaCO3 1)
m³
3.9
7.8
11.8
19.9
23.4
31.6
39.9
60.2
96.2
Salt consumption
kg 2 4 6 10
12
16
20
30
48
Waste water volume per
regeneration
m³
0.15
0.31
0.46
0.76
0.92
1.22
1.52
2.28
3.66
Volume and weights
Resin vessel volume
Ltr.
38,4
79,5
115
153
277
277
344
473
704
Quantity of resin
Ltr.
25
50
75
125
150
200
250
375
600
Quantity of gravel
kg 4 7
10
17
40
40
40
58
40
Brine tank volume
Ltr.
140
190
190
340
340
460
460
670
920
Regeneration salt supply
kg
50
75
75
125
125
175
175
250
337
Operational weight
(complete unit) max.
kg
125
210
270
410
580
660
765
1080
1550
Dimensions
Height (max.)
mm
1235
1530
1600
1600
1700
1680
2000
2200
2220
Ceiling height (mind.)
H
mm
1800
1800
1900
1900
2000
2000
2200
2400
2500
Width (max.)
B
mm
910
960
1020
1250
1400
1500
1540
1760
2060
Depth (max.)
T
mm
600
600
600
750
750
850
850
1000
1150
Clearance tank/tank (ca.)
A1
mm
510
530
560
700
770
830
870
980
1130
Diameter pressure tank
D1
mm
258
310
363
413
555
555
555
635
779
Diameter brine tank
(min. / max.)
D2
mm
460 /
565
460 /
565
460 /
565
594 /
723
594 /
723
703 /
833
703 /
833
847 /
973
997 /
1123
Height pressure tank (max.)
H1
mm
897
± 6
1232
± 6
1344
± 6
1341
± 15
1434
± 15
1434
± 15
1721
± 15
1918
± 15
1892
± 15
Height top control valve
H2
mm
1080
1420
1530
1570
1665
1665
1930
2130
2160
Height brine tank
H3
mm
843
1123
1123
1200
1200
1196
1196
1196
1206
Height feed (mains water) /
discharge (softwater)
H4
mm
960
1295
1400
1430
1520
1520
1810
2010
2040
Control box (W x H x D)
mm
240 x 170 x 110
Mounting board (W x H x D)
mm
330 x 200 x 10
1)
Parameters are dependent on operation mode and water input quality.
2)
At operating pressure min. the flow pressure is decisive, at operating pressure max. the static
pressure is decisive
For the use in the field of boiler feed water, preliminary treatment and reverse osmosis is this model
series not suitable!
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2.3 Installation schematic
Height feed (mains water) / discharge (softwater)
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2.4 Pressure loss curve
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Equipment
Description
HYDRO ION® VAS – CS 1,5
(example)
1 = Resin vessel 1 (pressure tub)
2 = Control valve
3 = Brine tank
4 = Electronic control
5 = Input
6 = Output (softened water)
7 = Wash water drain
Resin vessel
Pressure tank of corrosion-resistant glass-fibre
reinforced plastics with PE-inliner (approved
for foodstuffs) with nozzle (jet) system.
Number: 1
Top threaded connection:
2 1/2“ HYDRO ION® VAS – CS 1
4” HYDRO ION® VAS – CS 1.5
4“ HYDRO ION® VAS – CS 2
6“ flanged HYDRO ION® VAS 600 – CS 2
1 2 3 4 5
6
7
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3. Scope of supply
3.1 Components
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Resin media
Strong acid cat-ion exchange resin to be suited
for drinking water application PFC100E grade.
Control valve
Microprocessor controlled, menu driven
system for control of operating modes,
functions and display.
Number: 1
Operating pressure: 2,5 to 8 bar
Operating temperature: 5 to 40 °C
HYDRO ION® VAS – CS 1
Material: Plastics (Noryl)
With top nozzle and
system pcb CB 204
Connections:
Incoming/soft water: 1“ (male)
Brine intake: 3/8“
Waste water: DN 20
Tank connection: 2 1/2“ – 8 NPSM
HYDRO ION
®
VAS – CS 1.5
Material: Brass with epoxy resin
coating and
system pcb CB 204
Connections:
Incoming/soft water: 1 1/2“ (female)
Brine intake: 1/2“
Waste water: DN 20 / DN 25
Tank connection: 4“ – 8 NPSM
HYDRO ION
®
VAS – CS 2
Material: Brass with epoxy resin
coating and
system pcb CB 204
Connections:
Incoming/soft water: 2“ (female)
Brine intake: 3/4“
Waste water: DN 25
Tank connection: 4“ – 8 UN
fig.4
fig.5
fig.6
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Micro processor control
Micro processor control in wall-mounted
casing, menu driven for different operation
modes such as:
- volume control with temporally priority circuit
- time control
- quality control in combination with
hardness control
- forced regeneration
- water refresh
- automatic disinfection
- external release
- external regeneration
- “brine alarm” - sensor in brine tank
(Function even at 2 brine tanks)
- “pressure alarm” - sensor
Hygienic operation of softener in two steps:
Phase 1: Refresh
(Interval rinsing / water-refresh)
For prevention of stagnation phases a switch
between both vessels takes place in short
intervals. Stagnated water is minimized in
stand-by.
Interval rinsing: At this setting the stagnated
water (defined volume) is led directly into the
drain line.
Water-refresh: In contrast to interval rinsing
the stagnated water (defined volume) is led
into the soft water system instead.
Phase 2: Disinfection
Is possible during regeneration.
Functions and messages:
- Diagnostic mode
- Error list (emBrick list) for errors
occurring during operation of the
controller
- Information mode with display on
monitor
- LED signal malfunction / operation
- universal output (maintenance /
regeneration / brine lack)
The electronic controller is pre-installed and
pre-assembled on a mounting plate and ready
for wall mounting.
Water meter
HYDRO ION® VAS – CS 1
The water meter 1” is integrated in the casing
of the control valve.
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HYDRO ION® VAS – CS 1,5
Water meter as external installation unit,
mounted direct to the soft water output.
Connection: input 1 ½“ external thread
output 1 ½“ internal thread
Voltage: 12 V AC
Cable suited to connect the control to the central
control valve 1.
HYDRO ION® VAS – CS 2
Water volume meter as external installation unit,
mounted direct to the soft water output.
Connection: input 2“ external thread
output 2“ internal thread
Voltage : 12 V AC
Cable suited to connect the control to the central
control valves 1.
Brine tank
Storage tank for regeneration salt, designed as
tank with sieve base, brine tube and overflow.
Number: 1 off
Material: Polyethylene
Brine exhaust
Installed in the brine tube of the brine tank,
consisting of:
Brine safety valve
Float switch
Brine hose
Brine alarm sensor
Brine alarm sensor to control the brine level in
the tank, installed in the brine tube and consisting
of:
- float switch
- protective tube
- electric connection cable to micro processor
control
Switching capacity: max. 10 W/VA
Voltage: max. 12 V
Currency: max. 0.5 A
Connection cable
Connection cable
fig.8
fig.9
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Chlorinator (Option)
Chlorinator used for the automatic disinfection
during regeneration phase of softener, consisting of:
- electrodes installed in PVC assembly element
- control cable for the connection to the micro
processor control
Control voltage: max. 15 V
Connection: 3/8“ (VAS – CS 1)
1/2“ (VAS – CS 1,5/ 2)
The electrodes are activated automatically once the
brine intake cycle of the regeneration phase starts.
Chlorine is produced that starts the disinfection of
the resin bed.
The process is finished automatically once the
programmed time period for disinfection is elapsed.
The electrodes are de-activated again.
Measuring kit permanent hardness
The below measuring kits shall be available for
setting and control of the system:
Determination of permanent hardness:
Measuring range up to 760 ppm
Control cable
T-fitting
Chlorinator
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Back flow prevention device
Connection size dependent on
customer’s request
(Nom. flow to be considered!)
To separate drinking water from non drinking water up to
and including liquid category 4 (DIN 1988, part 4) for
systems according to DIN 1717 with controlled
separation (installation type 2 according to DIN 1988)
with integrated differential pressure controlled and
maintenance friendly safety cartridge, non-return system,
three test valves and drain connection.
Material: red brass
without dead space, noise
tested as per ISO 38222, with
SVGW/DVGW-certificate
Temperature: max. 60 ° C
Nom. pressure: PN 10 (connection screwing
with external thread)
Pressure loss: 1.0 bar
Back flow prevention to be in accordance with local
regulations.
Connection local incoming/
soft water pipe
Assembly mount
HYDRO ION® VAS – CS 1
With blending
Art.-No.
Excluding blending
Art.-No.
The mount replaces the by-pass line to be provided
locally. Two valves stop the supply and discharge and
allow service work. The fitting can be used including or
excluding blending.
Material: corrosion resistant
red brass as per DIN 1705
Water temperature: max. 90 ° C
Pressure step: PN 10
Connections : R 1“
Installation length: 166 mm
HYDRO ION® VAS – CS 1,5
With blending
Art.-No
Excluding blending
Art.-No.
Material: corrosion resistant
red brass as per DIN 1705
Water temperature: max. 90 ° C
Pressure step: PN 10
connections: R 1 1/2“
installation length: 200 mm
HYDRO ION® VAS – CS 2
There is no mount available for such sizes. Installation of
softener has to be realized in rigid pipe work.
3.2 Accessories
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External blending
Blending unit DN 32
Art.-No.
Blending unit DN 50
Art.-No.
Fully automatic operating blending valve for installation
in bypass.
Material: corrosion resistant
red brass as per DIN 1705
Water temperature: max. 90 °C
Pressure step: PN 10
Connections : R 1 1/4“ (DN 32)
Installation length: 130 mm
Installation length: R 2“ (DN 50)
Installation length: 139 mm
Flexible hose
HYDRO ION® VAS – CS 1
Flexible hose - Art.-No.
HYDRO ION® VAS – CS 1,5
Flexible hose - Art.-No.
2 flexible hoses for system connection
Dimensions: 2 x 1“ (ÜM)
Length: 800 mm
2 flexible hoses for system connection
Dimensions : 1 1/2“ (AG) x 1 1/2“ (ÜM)
Length: 1000 mm
Regenerant
Art.-No.
In form of tablets (not granular!)
25 kg PE bag (Not available from Hydrotec UK Ltd.)
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Index chapter IV – Installation and assembly
Page
1. General information 27
2. Installation location 28
3. Work prior to assembly 28
Control of shipment 28
Drain connection 28
Incoming and soft water pipe 28
3.1 Filling of filter vessel with quartz gravel and exchange resin 29
4. Hydraulic connections at control valve 31
Control valve 1“ HYDRO ION® VAS – CS 1 31
Control valve 1 1/2“ HYDRO ION® VAS – CS 1.5 31
Control valve 2“ HYDRO ION® VAS – CS 2 31
Brine line 32
Brine lack sensor 32
Chlorinator 32
Wash water connection (drain) 32
5. Electric connections 33
Mains connection 33
Connection pcb control valve 33
Connection water volume meter 34
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Fine filter
System sep.
Water meter
Incoming
water
Softener
fig.12
1. General information
The HYDRO ION ® VAS – CS softener is designed as Simplex system consisting of one resin vessel
(pressure vessel) with ion exchange resin and support quartz gravel as well as one control valve on
top of the filter vessel each. All operation modes are realized by means of a micro processor control.
The softener system HYDROION® VAS 25 is filled with exchange resin ex works. The system
up to “VAS 600” has to be filled with exchange resin in situ (chapter IV section 3.1).
The resin vessel for the HYDROION® VAS range is dispatched empty for handling purposes
and must be filled with the gravel and ion exchange resin on site (see Chapter 6.5.1.). The resin
will be supplied separately in 25l bags.
It is the responsibility of the commissioning engineer to fill the resin vessel with the gravel and
resin. Hydrotec (UK) Ltd. will perform this service during commissioning visit.
Necessary pipe connections to the central control valve must be performed on site.
Softener is controlled via water flow meter installed in the soft water pipe.
The control settings are programmed in the microprocessor control unit.
Information and parameters such as time, regeneration status, residual capacity, water
consumption, operation days, functions and actual state for inputs and outputs are shown in the
display of the microprocessor control unit.
The brine container / salt bin which holds the tablet salt regenerant must be located immediately
adjacent to the resin vessel.
The supply of the regenerant to the control valve of the respective vessel is by float valve and
hose line into the vessel.
Wash water (waste water) is discharged to drain.
Incoming water is drinking water
According to standard EN1717 (DIN 1988), water softeners have to be provided with the
following safety fittings:
- Black flow prevention device
Due to the installation of a back flow prevention device, the pipe work is protected against
the return of treated drinking water into the drinking water system.
Please consult local regulation.
- Protective filter
Suited for the protection of the pipe installation and the softener against malfunction and
corrosion damage that can arise by foreign particles such as rust, sand etc.
According to standard DIN 13443-1, a filter has to be installed in the pipe before the system
separator and just after the water meter in case of metal pipe work.
The installation of a protective filter is recommended for plastic pipe work as well.
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Delivery check
Prior to starting assembly, the equipment must be
checked for completeness and possible transport
damage.
Any deviation must be notified immediately.
Waste water connection
The local waste water connection must be provided as
free discharge as per EN1717 (DIN 1988).
The cross section of the drain must be sufficiently
dimensioned (DN 50 at least).
Mains / incoming and soft
water pipes
The mains water and soft water pipes must be designed
locally in the required cross section and in the necessary
position in relation to the system.
Materials for soft water pipes should be plastic or
stainless steel.
Furthermore DIN 19636 (section: “protection against bacterial contamination”) must be observed:
“As water softening systems, especially at discontinuous operation, are vulnerable to bacterial
contamination, this must be prevented by means of suitable constructive or chemical-physical
measures.”
In order to keep that DIN 19636, a forced regeneration after 4 days (96 hours) has to be
programmed in the controller of the HYDRO ION ® VAS – CS softener system.
Installation of a chlorine producer into the brine hose is provided ex works for the system designs
VAS CS – A (systems with full salting) and B (systems with economic salting).
The chlorinator is actuated via the micro processor control unit.
The installation of the system must be carried out by trained and qualified personnel.
DIN 1988, DIN EN 12506 and DIN EN 806 are to be observed during installation.
2. Installation location
The below has to be guaranteed in respect of the installation and operation of a softener:
The HYDRO ION® VAS - CS softener is to be installed in a frost-protected area.
The ambient temperature must not drop below 5°C and not exceed 40°C.
A free discharge to the drainage system as per EN 1717 (DIN 1988) for waste water and
overflow of brine tank in accordance with the discharge volume is to be provided locally.
Installation should be located on even floor with level tolerances as per DIN 18202.
The minimum installation dimensions are shown in the dimensional drawings and table (see
chapter III).
An electrical connection of 230 V, 50 Hz, 3 A fused spur is to be provided locally for the
operation of the micro processor control.
In order to avoid flooding by leakage, the installation location must be provided with ground
drainage discharge or leakage monitor with corresponding alarm.
3. Work prior to assembly
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Seal the upper pipe opening of the riser with
insulating tape in order to prevent resin or
quartz gravel entering the riser tube during
filling of the resin tank.
Lower distributor (1“ systems)
1 = filter on end of riser tube
2 = resin vessel base
Position the riser tube in the resin vessel in
such a way, that the riser tube stands in the
middle of the container base.
Star-type distributor (1 ½“ and 2“systems)
1 = nozzle rod
2 = star-type distributor
The star-type distributor shall be put together
and placed in the vessel in a way that it
stands on the vessel base.
The pipe cover must not be forgotten!
nozzle rod
protection cap
2 1 1
2
fig.13
fig.14
fig.15
3.1 Filling of resin vessel with quartz gravel and exchange resin
Assembly of resin vessel (pressure vessel) and brine tank, whereby a sufficient area must be
available for operation and maintenance as well as supply and discharge lines.
(Installation schematics see appendices 1)
Note:
The quartz gravel volume is sufficient for both filter vessels and packed in the respective required
quantity.
It is recommended to wash the quartz gravel prior to being filled into the vessel in order to eliminate
any possible contamination.
(Best in a bucket under flowing water and constant stirring)
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Upper distributor
HYDRO ION® VAS – CS 1
Upper distributor
HYDRO ION®
VAS – CS 1,5
(Di 50 mm)
VAS – CS 2
(Di 63 mm)
Filling of filter vessel as below:
Step 1:
Fill the resin vessel to approximately one quarter
of its volume with clean water.
Step 2:
Fill the quartz gravel in the resin vessel.
A good distribution must be guaranteed!
Step 3:
Separate the resin and fill it in the vessels.
A good distribution must be guaranteed!
The respective quantity to be filled into the
vessels are shown in chapter III / point 2.1 and
2.2 (table with technical data).
Step 4:
Clear any contamination, such as resin off the
threaded opening to the vessel, with clean water.
Step 5:
The closure of the nozzle rod must be removed
again.
Step 6:
The control together with top distributor must be
mounted on the vessels and the unit be aligned.
It has to be guaranteed that the nozzle rod can
be inserted into the opening of the control valves
without problem.
Step 7:
The prepared connections for incoming and soft
water must be connected.
Note:
All sealings (O-Ringe) at the vessel
connection of the control valves must not be
damaged and fit straightly.
to control valve
to control valve
nozzle rod
nozzle rod
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