inFusion 800, 1200, 1400, 169-IOB-1, 169-IOB-2 Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

Installation, Operation and
Maintenance Manual

Infusion Oxi-Boost Residential
Iron, Manganese & Sulfur
Removal Systems

Iron, Manganese & Sulfur Removal

Infusion Oxi-Boost Iron Filters

169-IOB-1
169-IOB-2
169-IOB-3
169-IOB-4

US Water Systems, Inc.

1209 Country Club Road

Indianapolis, IN 46234

1-800-608-8792

[e-mail]

www.uswatersystems.com

REVISION 2.2, 12/2/2013

Table of Contents

Introduction and Benefits ........................................................................ 3

System Overview .................................................................................... 4

Infusion Tank Installation ........................................................................ 5

Media Installation .................................................................................... 5

Installation Instructions Chemical Pump Pipe and Drain Connections ... 7
Infusion Start-Up………..…………………………………………………….12
Timer Features……………………………………………………….……….14

Programming Infusion Valve and Chemical Pump………………………...16

Time of Day Settings……………………………………………………….…18
Initial Regeneration…………………………………………………………...18

Limited Warranty Details………………………………………………..……19

Limited Lifetime Warranty……………………………………………….…...20

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Introduction

The Infusion system provides iron, sulfur and manganese removal throughout the home. The
Infusion system should be installed at the point of entry to treat your entire home, both hot and
cold water.

The Infusion backwashing tank removes iron, sulfur and manganese using oxidation. When
the system regenerates, hydrogen peroxide is injected as air is pulled into the tank which
creates an “air space” for the water to pass through and super oxidation during regeneration
using hydrogen peroxide. The oxygen in the air space and the peroxide oxidizes the
contaminants and separates them from solution so they can be removed by filtration. The
media in the Infusion tank provides this filtration. This system should regenerate every night
to ensure that an adequate air space is maintained in the Infusion tank.

Infusion Benefits

 Iron, Manganese & Sulfur Removal
 Virtually maintenance free.
 Improves the efficiency of water-using appliances
 Simple installation
 Safe for landscaping and lawn watering.
 Compatible with all on-site and community wastewater treatment systems

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Infusion Tank Installation Instructions

WATER PRESSURE: A minimum of 20 pounds of water pressure is required for regeneration valve to oper­ate effectively.

ELECTRICAL FACILITIES: An uninterrupted alternating current (A/C) supply is required. Note: Other
voltages are available. Please make sure your voltage supply is compatible with your unit before in­stallation.

EXISTING PLUMBING: Condition of existing plumbing should be free from lime and iron buildup. Piping
that is built up heavily with lime and/or iron should be replaced.

LOCATION OF INFUSION TANK AND DRAIN: The Infusion tank should be located close to a drain to pre­vent air breaks and back flow.

BY-PASS VALVES: Always provide for the installation of a by-pass valve if unit is not equipped with one.

CAUTION: Water pressure is not to exceed 80 psi, water temperature is not to exceed 110°F (43°C), and the
unit cannot be subjected to freezing conditions.

Media Installation

1. Use a piece of duct tape to cover the top of the distributor tube. Be sure the distributor tube is cen-
tered in the tank. Install the supplied funnel and pour the gravel in the tank. If you purchased multi­ple systems, there will be several boxes. Each system and the boxes associated with the system will
be marked with the respective system’s part number. Match the part numbers on the boxes to be
sure you have the correct components and media for each system. Pour the gravel in the tank first
then pour in all the carbon that was shipped.

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2. Lubricate the distributor tube O-ring seal and tank O-ring seal. Install the upper basket on the bot-

tom of the valve. Place the main control valve on tank. Note: Only use silicone lubricant. Turn the valve
clockwise until it is hand tight. Give it a couple taps with the palm of your hand to tighten further. DO
NOT use tools to tighten the valve because damage could occur with the use of pipe wrenches or chan­nel locks.

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Installation Instructions

Place the Infusion tank where you want to install the unit making sure the unit is level and on a firm base.

During cold weather, the installer should warm the valve to room temperature before operating.

All plumbing should be done in accordance with local plumbing codes. The pipe size for residential drain line should

be a minimum of 1/2" (13 mm). Backwash flow rates in excess of 7 gpm (26 Lpm) or length in excess of 20 (6 m)
require 3/4" (19 mm) drain line. Commercial drain lines should be the same size as the drain line flow control.

1. The unit is equipped with a 1” NPT female bypass. Attach the piping to the bypass. Be sure to connect the
plumbing properly. There are arrows on the bypass that indicate flow. The arrow pointing toward the unit is
the “inlet” connection and the arrow that points away from the unit is the “outlet” connection. It is a good
practice to install a air catch loop in the outgoing plumbing. See “System Overview” drawing.

1”
NPT

In

Out

2. First add Teflon thread tape to all the injection fittings. The close stainless steel nipple will be installed in the
bypass inlet port. Now install the stainless steel tee on the close nipple that was installed in the bypass inlet
port. Install the 1” x 1/2” PVC reducing bushing in the tee.

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3. Now add Teflon thread to the injector and install it in the PVC reducing bushing.

4. Connect the inlet plumbing to stainless steel tee and the outlet plumbing should be connected to the outlet
port on the bypass.

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5. Connect a piece of tubing from the injector to chemical pump outlet. There are arrows on the chemical pump to
show direction of flow. The arrow pointing down will be the chemical pump outlet.

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6. Now connect a piece of the tubing to the chemical pump inlet. The inlet will have and arrow point up. Make
sure to leave enough tubing to reach the peroxide container. Cut the tubing to fit and push the weighted strain­er on the other end of the tubing. Push the weighted strainer down in the peroxide tank.

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7. Teflon tape is the only sealant to be used on the drain fitting. Attach the drain line to the unit and to the drain
for the home following all local plumbing codes. Larger systems with brass drain line connections are 3/4”
NPT. A 3/4” drain line is recommended for larger systems.

8. Place in the bypass valve in the by-pass position.

Turn on the main water supply. Open a cold water tap nearby and let run a few minutes or until the system is free
from foreign material (usually solder) that may have resulted from the installation. Once clean, close the water tap.
If you use a faucet be sure to remove the aerator.

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9. Slowly place the by-pass in service position in 1/8 turn increments and let water flow into the mineral tank. When
water flow stops, slowly open a cold water tap nearby and let run until the air is purged from the unit. Once the
air is purged and the water is clear, fully open the bypass to the service position.

10. Plug unit into an electrical outlet. Note: All electrical connections must be connected according to local
codes. Be certain the outlet is uninterrupted.

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Start-Up Instructions

The Infusion tank should be installed with the inlet, outlet, and drain connections made in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommendations, and to meet applicable plumbing codes. The Infusion system is equipped
with an SXT electronic controller. The controller has three buttons; an “up” and “down” arrows and a “extra cycle”
button (diamond shaped arrow lines on the button).

The Infusion Iron Filter must be initially regenerated to produce an air pocket for immediate operation.
Please follow the procedure below to prepare the unit for service.

Press and hold the “extra cycle” button until the valve begins to move. Let the unit perform the entire regenera­tion. The first cycle is the “backwash” (BW) cycle. The next cycle to appear will be the “brine draw” (BD) cycle.
The next cycle to appear will be the “rapid rinse” (RR) cycle. The next cycle to appear will be the “brine fill” (BF).
Once this cycle is finished the valve will go back to the service position (time of day will appear and alternate to
days between regenerations). The unit is now flushed and ready for operation.

Proceed to the programming section. Be sure to review the timer features on the following page.

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TIMER FEATURES

Error/

Information

Icon

S e r v i c e

Icon

Pa ram e ter Data PM

Display Display Indicator

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Flow Indicator

x1000 Indicator

Extra Cycle

Button

Up

B u tt on

D o wn

B u tt on

1. When in the service mode the service icon will be illuminated. If a delayed regeneration is initiated the ser-

vice icon will blink.

2. The flow indicator icon will blink when water is being used.

3. When setting the time of day and delayed regeneration time, be sure the clock is in the correct 12 hour time

cycle. When you are in the PM time cycle the PM icon will be illuminated. If it is not illuminated the clock is

in the AM time cycle.

4. When the display is in the service mode it will flash from the time of day to the remaining capacity before

regeneration (in gallons).

5. When water is being used and the flow icon is blinking (water drip on right hand side of display) the remain-

ing capacity value will decrease for each gallon used.

6. The service icon will be illuminated during programming or regeneration.

7. The extra cycle button serves as an enter/return button when programming. The up and down arrows al-

low value changes in each parameter programming mode. Once the value is reached the extra cycle but-

ton can be pushed to save the value and move to the next parameter.

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8. The extra cycle button also initiates immediate or delayed regenerations. Pushing and releasing it immedi-

ately triggers a delayed regeneration (will regenerate at the time specified under RT in the programming

mode). The service icon will blink when a delayed regeneration is initiated. Pushing and holding the extra

cycle button for 5 seconds will initiate an immediate regeneration. The service icon will blink and the valve

will move to the first regeneration position and begin the process.

9. If the error icon is illuminated there is a problem with the unit and a service technician should be contacted.

10. The x1000 icon will illuminate when values are multiplied by 1000 (capacity setting).

11. The system will hold the values for up to 48 hours after a power outage. Outages exceeding 48 hours

should have the programming values revisited. It is a good idea to write down the programming parame-

ters/values so they are available if a reprogramming is required.

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Programming

1. Set the clock to 12:01PM. This can be done by pressing and holding either the “up” or “down” button

until the time begins to change. Once the time of day is at 12:01 PM, press the “extra cycle” button to

hold the time. Now press and hold the “up” and “down” arrows simultaneously and hold them for 3-5

seconds.

2. The screen will change to “display format” (DF). This parameter should be set to “GAL” for gallons. The

“up “ and “down” arrows can be used to change this value. Once the value is set, press the “extra cy-

cle” button to hold the setting and move to the next parameter.

3. The next parameter to appear will be “valve type” (VT). This should be set to “df1b”. The “up “ and

“down” arrows can be used to change this value. Once the value is set, press the “extra cycle” button

to hold the setting and move to the next parameter.

4. The next parameter to appear will be “control type” (CT). This should be set to “time clock” (TC). The

“up “ and “down” arrows can be used to change this value. Once the value is set, press the “extra cy-

cle” button to hold the setting and move to the next parameter.

5. The next parameter to appear will be “number of tanks” (NT). This should be set to - - - 1 for one tank.

The “up “ and “down” arrows can be used to change this value. Once the value is set, press the “extra

cycle” button to hold the setting and move to the next parameter.

6. The next parameter to appear will be “day override” (DO). This will be set the number of days between

regeneration. This should be set to “1”, so the unit will regenerate every night. The “up “ and “down” ar-

rows can be used to change this value. Once the value is set, press the “extra cycle” button to hold the

setting and move to the next parameter.

7. The next parameter to appear will be “regeneration time” (RT). This will be factor set to 12:00 AM.

This should not be changed unless there is a better time for your application. This setting should be

set for 2-3 hours after bedtime. If you have a water softener make sure the Infusion system is set to

regenerate one hour before the softener. The “up “ and “down” arrows can be used to change this val-

ue. Once the value is set, press the “extra cycle” button to hold the setting and move to the next parame-

ter.

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8. The next parameter to appear will be “backwash time” (BW). This is factory set to 14 minutes. This

should not be changed unless a certified water specialist from US Water Systems recommends anoth-

er setting. The “up “ and “down” arrows can be used to change this value. Once the value is set, press

the “extra cycle” button to hold the setting and move to the next parameter.

9. The next parameter to appear will be “brine draw” (BD). This should be set to 40 minutes. The “up “

and “down” arrows can be used to change this value. Once the value is set, press the “extra cycle” but-

ton to hold the setting and move to the next parameter.

10. The next parameter to appear will be “rapid rinse” (RR). This is factory set at 1 minute . This should

not be changed unless a certified water specialist from US Water Systems recommends another set-

ting. The “up “ and “down” arrows can be used to change this value. Once the value is set, press the

“extra cycle” button to hold the setting and move to the next parameter.

11. The final parameter to appear will be “brine fill” (BF). This should be set to “OFF”. Once the value is set,

press the “extra cycle” button to hold the setting and move back to the time of day.

PROGRAMMING CHEMICAL PUMP

1. The chemical pump should be set when the unit is shipped. It should be set to “Flow Switch” and the

percentage should be set on 50%.

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2. If changes need to be made, the pump must be unlocked. If the pump is locked, push and hold the

mode and the % “percentage” buttons at the same time and hold them for 3 -5 seconds. The pump

locked sentence will disappear.

3. To change the “mode” to “flow switch”, hold the mode button while using the up or down arrows to

change the mode to “flow switch”.

4. To change the percentage, press and hold the “%” button while using the up or down arrows to

change the percentage to “50”. The pump is now programmed.

5. Once the pump is programmed, push and hold the “prime” button until the pump pulls the solution

from the container up to the pump and on to the injector. The level can be seen in the tubing as the

pump becomes primed. Once it is primed, the pump is ready to use.

Setting the “Time of Day”

1. Set the clock to actual time where the system is installed. This can be done by pressing and holding ei-

ther the “up” or “down” button until the time begins to change. Once the time of day is at the actual time,

press the “extra cycle” button to hold the time. The unit programming is now complete.

Initial Regeneration

Press and hold the “extra cycle” button to initiate an immediate regeneration. DO NOT use water until the
regeneration is complete. The regeneration will take about 55 minutes. Let the regeneration run it’s
course. This will put an initial “pocket” of air in the tank and prepare the unit for immediate treatment.
Your system will regenerate automatically going forward. Once the initial regeneration is complete your
system is on line and ready for use. If you did this prior to programming, please disregard. If not, you
should regenerate the system now.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

US Water Systems, Inc. warrants the Infusion system as follows:

 The Tanks are warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for life from

the date of original installation.

 The Valve and Electronics are warranted to be free of defects in materials and

workmanship for 5 years from date of original installation.

Conditions

1. Any component failure must not result from abuse, fire, freezing or other acts of nature,
violence, or improper installation.

2. Equipment must be installed and operated in compliance with the local plumbing codes,
and on an approved water supply.

3. Equipment is limited to use at water pressures not to exceed 100 PSI and temperatures not
to exceed 110 degrees F.

4. Information, including model number, serial number, and date of installation, must be
provided for any claims pertaining to equipment in warranty.

5. Defective parts are subject to inspection by either US Water Systems, Inc. or any
authorized representative before final commitment of warranty adjustment is made.

6. US Water Systems, Inc. reserves the right to make changes or substitutions in parts or
equipment with material of equal quality or value.

Limitations

Our obligation under this warranty with respect to the tank or valve is limited to furnishing a
replacement for, or at our option, repairing any part or parts to our satisfaction that prove
defective within the warranty period stated above. Such replacement parts will be delivered to
the owner F.O.B. nearest factory, at no cost, excluding freight and local labor charges, if any.

US Water Systems, Inc. shall not be liable for freight, handling or labor charges, or
consequential damages that occur during transit.

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Limited Lifetime Warranty

For the lifetime of the original purchaser, at the original
residential place of installation of this Infusion Water
Conditioning System, US WATER SYSTEMS, INC.
warrants the following:

LIFETIME COVERAGE

Media Tanks

Free of all costs to you except transportation and labor
charges, we warrant that we will replace or repair the
fiberglass media tank, if for any reason it is found to be
defective, because of faulty materials or workmanship.

FIVE YEAR COVERAGE

Head Assembly & Electronics

We warrant that for five (5) years from the date of
purchase, we will replace the head assemblies or
electronic components at no charge to you except for
transportation and standard labor charges. Electronics
damaged due to environmental issues or improper
installation is not covered.

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GENERAL PROVISIONS

This warranty does not apply to any commercial or
industrial installations or to any part of the water
conditioner which has been subjected to misuse, neglect,
alteration or accident; or to any damage caused by fire,
flood, freezing, Acts of God, or any other casualty, or if the
original serial numbers have been removed.

These warranties are in lieu of all other warranties
expressed. or implied, and we do not authorize any person
to assume for us any other obligation on the sale of this

water conditioner. No responsibility is assumed for delays
or failure to meet these warranties caused by strike,
government regulations or other circumstances beyond the
control of US WATER SYSTEMS, INC..

TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE, CALL OR W RITE: US WATER

SYSTEMS, INC. 1209 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD INDIANAPOLIS,
IN 46234 (800) 608-USWA.

ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS OR
MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE TERMS OF
THIS EXPRESSED WARRANTY AND THERE ARE NO
WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THOSE
HEREIN. US WATER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INCIDENTIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU
SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO
STATE.

THIS WARRANTY MAY BE TRANSFRRED TO A
SUBSEQUENT OWNER WITH WRITTEN APPROVAL OF
US WATER AND PAYMENT OF STANDARD TRANSFER
FEE.

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