Osmonics 255, 460i User Manual

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Series 255 Valve / 460i

Water Conditioning Control System

Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual

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Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Series 255/460i Demand Control System 460i Electronic Demand System

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Location Selection Water Line Connection Drain Line Connection Brine Line Connection Overflow Line Connection

Splicing Low Voltage Transfer Cord. . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Placing Conditioner Into Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Programming the 460i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Manual Regeneration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Introduction

Series 255/460i Demand Control System

The Series 255/460i demand control system combines design simplicity with reinforced Noryl* construction to provide the user with an uncommonly reliable appliance. The inherent reliability of the system means a long life of efficient, trouble-free, uninterrupted soft water luxury.

Should maintenance become necessary, the Series 255 offers a unique “separation” capability illustrated in this manual.

Of interest to both the owner and the water conditioning dealer are the design and operation benefits detailed below.

Superior Design

• Fewer parts than any control system of

comparable function and most controls of lesser function.

• Single synchronous electric motor provides all

the power needed to turn the camshaft.

• 460i timer utilizes a microprocessor to provide a

time-proven logic analysis to initiate regeneration.

• Electrical wiring is factory assembled. System

cannot be connected incorrectly.

• System indexes manually with or without power

to any one of its service or regeneration positions. Readout on timer face plate indicates control valve position.

• No dynamic seals that could cause leakage

through wear or fatigue.

Adjustment of Brine Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Removing the 255 Control Module for Servicing 10

Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Pressure Graphs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Control Valving Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Valve Disc Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Flow Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Injector Screen and Injector Water Meter

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

• Control accepts Noryl or brass manifold or

modular bypass valve without modification, offering complete versatility and easy plumbing for any installation.

• Brining control valve built into system eliminates

need for an external brine valve.

• Automatic drain flow controller is incorporated

into the system.

Superior Operation

• Direct acting system functions independently of

water pressure. No pistons or diaphragms that require a minimum water pressure to operate.

• Five-cycle operation provides for downflow

service, upflow backwash, downflow brining, downflow rinse, downflow purge, or fast rinse. A sixth position is included for timed refill of the brine tank.

• Valve discs are held closed by water pressure

and therefore are leak tight. The sealing forces are increased as the water pressure is increased. Valve seats are in a vertical position, which is the design position least vulnerable to plugging.

• System operation cannot get out of phase or

sequence. Control always returns to a fixed service position after regeneration regardless of where in the regeneration cycle it was started.

• Bypass water is automatically available during

regeneration.

*Noryl is a trademark of General Electric Company

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460i Electronic Demand System

The two key components of the 460i electronic demand system are the microprocessor, a miniature computer located on the circuit board, and a water meter located at the valve outlet. The flow of conditioned water through the meter generates electrical impulses that tell the computer the amount of water being used.

Every day, at 2:00 a.m., the past seven days’ water usage is statistically averaged to anticipate the amount of water that will be used the next day. The computer then determines if the water conditioner has enough remaining capacity to supply the next day’s needs. If not, the unit will regenerate.

If the water usage pattern changes, the computer automatically compensates for the change and regenerates only when needed. This results in higher operating efficiency and lower salt usage than a conventional conditioner operating on a fixed regeneration schedule.

Special Features

Memory Retention

During a power outage, all of the data in the microprocessor’s memory is stored in a special electronic chip called NOVRAM, Nonvolatile Random Access Memory. This data includes the time of day, water usage amounts, and the number of days since the last regeneration. When power is restored, the NOVRAM returns the data to the microprocessor and operation resumes as if an outage never occurred.

The time of day will be late by the length of the power outage. Most power outages are less than one minute in duration. Therefore, it may be months or years before the time display would require resetting. If an outage of one or more hours occurs, the time of day should be reset. No other reprogramming is necessary.

usage amount will be used as the reserve when the 460i performs its regeneration computation.

Low or No Water Usage

The 460i is programmed to recognize a day of very little or no water usage as an abnormality. It will not use data from such a day to compute the average usage. For example, if the family is on vacation for a week, the prior average will be maintained. When household activity resumes, the 460i will operate as if the vacation had not occurred.

Design Reliability

Solid-state electronics assure many years of trouble-free performance. The metering system has only one moving part: the rotating turbine that measures water usage and generates electrical pulses that are continually counted by the microprocessor to determine the need to regenerate.

Time Display

The correct time will continually appear in the time display during normal conditioning operation. To change the hour display, press the TIME SET BUTTON until the present hour appears. The PM light will be on when the time is between 12:00 noon and midnight. The light is off during the AM hours.

Flow Indicator

The water flow indicator on the time display flashes whenever conditioned water is flowing through the valve. This allows an easy determination of proper meter operation.

Hardness and Capacity Settings

Once the hardness and capacity settings have been set, the information cannot be lost due to a power outage; reprogramming is not necessary.

Guest Cycle

n extra regeneration can be achieved at any time by

“Reserve” and High Water Usage

“Reserve” refers to the amount of soft water that may be needed for the next 24 hours. The microprocessor calculates how much soft water was used and adjusts the reserve capacity accordingly at the end of each day. As a result, the reserve is kept at a minimum for optimum economy. The reserve amount is calculated by multiplying the average past seven days’ usage by 1.2. Regeneration decisions are based on the calculated reserve.

Self-Adjusting Reserve

The 460i is programmed to react to a sudden increase in water usage. If a day’s usage is more than double the current average, the computer anticipates that a second day of high usage is likely to occur. The high

depressing the pointer knob. It will take a few minutes for the regeneration to start. The unit will return to service in two hours. This feature is beneficial when you expect to use more than the normal amount of water, for example: guest visits, extra heavy laundry days, etc.

Programmable Calendar Override

The 460i controller has a unique feature that allows a calendar override of 1 to 15 days. This override will initiate a regeneration at the programmed interval if the water usage has not been enough to initiate regeneration.

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Control Module

Tank Thread 2-1/2-inch - 8 Male

Standard L-Lid

Cover

Tank Adapter Module

Air Check

Brine Line Fitting Connection 1/4-inch NPT

Figure 1

Optional Bypass

Inlet Connection 3/4-inch or 1-inch NPT or BSPT

Drain Connection 3/8-inch or 1/2-inch NPT or BSPT

Outlet Connection 3/4-inch or 1-inch NPT or BSPT

Figure 2

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Installation

All plumbing must conform to local codes. Inspect unit carefully for carrier shortage or shipping

damage.

Location Selection

1. The distance between the unit and a drain should be as short as possible.

2. If it is likely that supplementary water treating equipment will be required, make certain adequate additional space is available.

3. Since salt must be added periodically to the brine tank, the location should be easily accessible.

4. Do not install any unit closer to a water heater than a total run of 10 feet (3 m) of piping between the outlet of the conditioner and the inlet to the heater. Water heaters can sometimes overheat to the extent they will transmit heat back down the cold pipe into the unit control valve.

Hot water can severely damage the conditioner. A 10-foot (3-m) total pipe run, including bends, elbows, etc., is a reasonable distance to help prevent this possibility. A positive way to prevent hot water from flowing from heat source to the conditioner, in the event of a negative pressure situation, is to install a check valve in the soft water piping from the conditioner. If a check valve is installed, make certain the water heating unit is equipped with a properly rated temperature and pressure safety relief valve. Also, be certain that local codes are not violated.

5. Do not locate unit where it or its connections (including the drain and overflow lines) will ever be subjected to room temperatures under 34 or over 120

F (49oC).

6. Do not install unit near acid or acid fumes.

Water Line Connection

F (1oC)

Not in Bypass In Bypass

Water

Conditioner

Water

Conditioner

Figure 3– Autotrol Series 256 Bypass Valve

Figure 4– Typical Globe Valve Bypass System

Drain Line Connection

1. Ideally located, the unit will be above, and not more than 20 feet (6.1 m) from the drain. For such installations, using an appropriate adapter fitting (not supplied), connect 1/2-inch (1.3-cm) plastic tubing to the drain connection located on the control.

2. If the unit is located more than 20 feet (6.1 m) from drain, use 3/4-inch (1.9-cm) tubing for runs up to 40 feet (12.2 m).

A bypass valve system must be installed since there will be occasions when the water conditioner must be bypassed for hard water or for servicing.

The most common bypass systems are the Autotrol

Series 256 bypass valve (Figure3) and plumbed-in globe valves (Figure4). Though both are similar in function, the 256 Autotrol bypass offers simplicity and ease of operation.

3. If the unit is located where the drain line must be elevated, you may elevate the line up to 6 feet (1.8 m) providing the run does not exceed 15 feet (4.6 m) and water pressure at conditioner is not less than 40 psi (2.3 bar). You may elevate an additional 2 feet (61 cm) for each additional 10 psi (0.69 bar).

4. Where the drain line is elevated but empties into a drain below the level of the control valve, form a 7-inch (18-cm) loop at the far end of the line so that the bottom of the loop is level with the drain connection. This will provide an adequate siphon trap.

5. Where the drain empties into an overhead sewer line, a sink-type trap must be used.

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Important: Never connect drain line into a drain, sewer line or trap. Always allow an air gap between the drain line and the wastewater to prevent the possibility of sewage being back-siphoned into conditioner.

transformer secondary cable to the mating socket on the bottom of the controller.

Be certain the transformer is plugged into a source that is not controlled by a wall switch and cannot be accidentally turned off.

Splicing the Low Voltage Transformer Cord

If it is necessary to extend the length of the transformer cord, an optional 15-foot (4.6-m) extension cord is available (P/N 1000907), or the cord may be spliced as follows:

1. Strip insulation from wire 5/16 inch (.8 cm) from wire end.

Figure 5

Note: Standard commercial practices have been expressed here. Local codes may require changes to these suggestions.

Brine Line Connection

It will be necessary to install the brine tube and connect the line to a fitting installed on the air check.

Be sure all fittings and connections are tight so that premature checking does not take place. Premature checking is when the ball in the air check falls to the bottom before all brine is drawn out of the brine tank. See Placing Conditioner into Service section.

Overflow Line Connection

To connect overflow, locate the hole on the side of the brine tank. Insert overflow fitting (not supplied) into tank and tighten with plastic thumb nut and gasket as shown (Figure6). Attach length of 1/2-inch (1.3-cm) I.D. tubing (not supplied) to fitting and run to drain. Do not elevate overflow line higher than 3 inches (7.6 cm) below bottom of overflow fitting.

2. Insert stripped wire into barrel of connector and crimp. For best results, crimp twice per wire as shown in Figure7.

Splice connectors or extension wire is not supplied. They are available at hardware or electrical stores.

Figure 7

Placing Conditioner into Operation

After all previous steps have been completed, the unit is ready to be placed into operation. Follow these steps carefully:

1. Remove control valve cover (Figure 14). Note: The following steps will require turning the pointer knob (Figure9) to various positions. Insert a wide-blade screwdriver into arrow slot in pointer

Figure 6

Electrical Connection 12VAC:

The power supply transformer should have a minimum rating of 3 volt-amps. Connect the plug of the

knob and press in firmly. With knob held in, rotate COUNTERCLOCKWISE only until arrow or knob points to desired position. (Rotation is made much easier if you grasp the camshaft with your free hand and turn it at the same time.) Then permit knob to spring back out.

2. Insert screwdriver into slot in pointer knob (Figure9). Press in and rotate knob

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COUNTERCLOCKWISE until arrow points directly

255/460i shown with optional i-lid cover (PN 1000062)

to the word BACKWASH.

3. Fill resin tank with water. A. With water supply off, place the bypass valve(s)

into the “not in bypass” position.

B. Open water supply valve very slowly to

approximately the 1/4 open position.

Important: If opened too rapidly or too far, resin may be lost. In this position, you should hear air escaping slowly from the drain line.

C. When all of the air has been purged from the

tank and clear water begins to flow steadily from the drain, close main supply valve.

D. With the water supply off, let the unit stand for

about five minutes. This will allow all trapped air to escape from the tank.

E. Proceed to step 4.

4. Add water to brine tank (initial fill). With a bucket or hose, add approximately four gallons (15 liters) of water to brine tank. If the tank has a salt platform above the bottom of the tank, add water until the level is approximately 1 inch (25 mm) above the platform.

SLOW RINSE position.

D. With the conditioner in this position, check to

see if water is being drawn from the brine tank. The water level in the brine tank will recede very slowly. Observe for at least three minutes. If the water level does not recede or goes up, or if air enters the transparent air check chamber and the ball falls and seats, reference Troubleshooting section.

E. Advance pointer knob COUNTERCLOCKWISE

to CONDITIONED WATER.

F. Run water from a nearby faucet until the water

is clear and soft.

Programming the 460i

Plug the wall mount transformer into a functioning electrical outlet that is not controlled by a switch. Plug the transformer plug into the transformer plug receptacle on the timer.

Note: If the included transformer cord is not long enough, a 15-foot (4.6-m) extension is available. See Splicing the Low Voltage Transformer Cord section of this manual.

Open the access door by pushing the raised tab on the door toward the left while pulling the tab out (Figure9).

Figure 8

5. Put into operation. A. Open water supply valve slowly to full open

position.

B. Carefully advance pointer knob

COUNTERCLOCKWISE to center of FAST RINSE/REFILL position and hold there until air

check (Figure1) fills with water and water starts to flow through brine line into brine tank. Do not run for more than two minutes.

C. Advance pointer knob COUNTERCLOCKWISE

until arrow points to the center of the BRINE/

Water Flow Indicator

PM Indicator

Pointer Knob

Time Set Button

Hour Time Display

Transformer Plug Receptacle

Access Door

Raised Tab

Jumper

Spare Jumper

Figure 9

Time of Day Setting

With the jumper on the set of pins next to the word TIME (Figure 10), set the time of day to the closest hour by pressing the black TIME SET button. PM hours are indicated by a light next to the letters PM on the display window.

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Note: The use of a small needle nose pliers or tweezers

Figure 10 Figure 11

Figure 12

will aid in moving the jumper. Note: The unit is factory set to regenerate at 2:00 a.m.

If you prefer to have the unit regenerate at an earlier or later time, simply set the current time of day accordingly. To have the unit regenerate at 4:00 a.m., two hours later, set the clock two hours earlier than the actual current time.

Hardness Setting

Move the jumper to the set of pins next to the word HARDNESS (Figure 11). Press the black TIME SET button until the correct hardness is displayed. The hardness range is from 1 to 99 grains per gallon.

To change water hardness stated in parts per million (PPM) to grains per gallon (GPG) use this formula:

Parts per Million

17.1

= Grains per Gallon

4. Depress the black TIME SET button. The numbers will roll from “0” to “15.” Release the switch at the desired number of days for the calendar override. For example, releasing the switch at “10” would program a 10-day calendar override.

5. Disconnect power.

6. Place jumper back on TIME and reconnect power.

7. The calendar override program is maintained during power outages by the NOVRAM circuitry.

8. To remove the calendar override, follow the same steps above and program back to “0.”

Manual Regeneration

Electricity is used only to run the timer and to rotate the camshaft. All other functions are operated by water pressure. Therefore, in the event of a power outage, all the regeneration positions may be dialed manually by depressing the pointer knob with a straight blade screwdriver and turning COUNTERCLOCKWISE.

Manual time cycle:

• Backwash–14 minutes

• Brine/Slow Rinse–52 minutes

• Brine Refill–10 minutes

• Fast Rinse/Refill–6 minutes.

Capacity Setting

Move the jumper to the set of pins next to the word CAPACITY (Figure 12). Press the black TIME SET button until the correct capacity value is displayed. The capacity range is 1 to 99 kilograins. Refer to the Suggested Salt Dial Settings table.

Return the jumper to the top set of pins next to the word TIME and replace the access door. The next three sets of pins are used for factory testing and are not used in normal operation. The jumper must NOT be left on any pins other than the top pair next to the word TIME. Otherwise, the unit may not function.

Note: A spare jumper is located on the bottom set of pins.

In the event that the hardness or capacity setting must be changed, simply follow the appropriate steps described above.

Calendar Override Setting

1. Disconnect power.

Do not exceed 10 minutes for the refill cycle as this will cause excessive salt usage during the next regeneration and possibly a salt residue in the softened water.

DO NOT advance the pointer knob directly to the conditioned water position (6 o’clock) after a manual regeneration or when servicing the conditioner. Advance it to just past the purge position, approximately 7 o’clock. The timer will then advance itself to the conditioned water position where the internal switch will turn the motor off. The internal switch will not be operated and the motor will continue to run if advanced directly to the conditioned water position.

If power fails during a conditioner regeneration, the cycle will be completed normally when the power is restored.

2. Place jumper on Pin A and reconnect power.

3. Move jumper to Pin B. A zero will appear, indicating zero days of calendar override. All 460i controllers are preprogrammed in this manner at the manufacturer.

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Adjustment of Brine Control

The amount of salt placed into the regenerant storage tank has nothing to do with the amount of salt used during the regeneration cycle. Water will dissolve and absorb salt only until it becomes saturated. A given amount of brine (salt-saturated water) contains a specific amount of salt.

The salt dial controls the amount of brine used during the regeneration cycle, e.g., when set at 15 lbs. (6.8 kg) the amount of brine the conditioner will use for each cycle will contain 15 lbs. (6.8 kg) of salt. Never let the amount of salt in the brine tank be less than the amount required for the next regeneration.

Refer to the Suggested Salt Dial Settings Table (Table 1) for proper salt settings. To set the salt dial, insert a screwdriver into the slot (Figure 13) and move the pointer to the proper setting.

Note: To convert the salt settings from English to metric, divide by 2.2 (e.g., 12 pounds

÷ 2.2 = 5.5 kg. of

salt).

Table 1 – Suggested Salt Dial Settings (Pounds of Salt) For Various Size Softeners

Figure 13

Capacity

Setting

0.5 Ft

0.75 Ft

1.0 Ft

1.25 Ft

1.5 Ft

1.75 Ft

(Kilograins)

12 4.5 — — — — — — — 16 9.0 5.5 — — — — — — 20 — 8.5 6.0 — — — — 24 — 14.0 8.5 7.0 — — — — 30 — — 15.0 11.0 9.0 — — — 32 — — 18.5 12.5 10.0 9.0 — — 35 — — — 16.0 12.0 10.0 9.0 — 40 — — — 11.5* 17.0 14.0 12.0 — 48 — — — — 14.0* 10.5* 17.0 13.0 60 — — — — — — 15.0* 10.5*

*This setting requires the use of “XS” (extra salt) cam and doubles the amount of the setting.

2.0 Ft

2.5 Ft

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Removing the Series 255 Control Module for Servicing

1. Unplug the transformer cable from the control.

2. Shut off water supply or put bypass valve(s) into bypass position.

3. Remove cover (Figure14) and with a screwdriver, relieve tank pressure by pushing open valve number 6 (at rear) (Figure15).

Outlet

Drain

Figure 14

Inlet

5. Apply downward hand pressure on control and pull locking bar out (Figure17).

Figure 17

6. Using a rocking motion, lift control from the tank adapter (Figure18). If O-rings come off with the control put them back into tank adapter sockets. Lubricate O-rings with silicone lubricant.

Figure 15

4. Remove screw in locking bar (Figure 16).

Figure 16

Figure 18

7. To replace control module, reverse above procedure.

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Specifications

Shown with optional i-lid cover PN 1000062.

Hydrostatic Test Pressure...............................................................................................................................300 psi (20.69 bar)

Working Pressure ................................................................................................................................20-127 psi (1.38-8.76 bar)

Standard 12 Volt Transformer Input Electrical Rating................................................................................................. 115V 60Hz

Optional 12 Volt Transformer Input Electrical Rating........................................................................... 115V 50 Hz, 230V 50 Hz,

230V 60 HZ, 100V 60Hz, 100V 50 HZ

Transformer Cord.........................................................................................................................................120 inch (1.5m) long

Pressure Tank Thread .......................................................................................................................................2 1/2 inch 8 male

Brine Line Thread ............................................................................................................................................1/4 inch NPT male

Distributor Tube Diameter Required ............................................................................................................13/16 OD (20.6 mm)

Distributor Tube Length ............................................................................ 1 1/4 inch (31.8 mm) higher than top of mineral tank

Standard Manifold Connection.............................................................................3/4-inch NPT inlet-outlet, 3/8-inch NPT drain

Optional Manifold Connection.................................................................................1-inch NPT inlet-outlet, 1/2-inch NPT drain

3/4-inch BSPT inlet-outlet, 3/8-inch BSPT drain

1-inch BSPT inlet-outlet, 1/2-inch BSPT drain

Optional Bypass Valve...............................3/4-inch (19.1 mm) or 1-inch (25.4 mm) copper tailpiece, 1/2-inch NPT male drain

Control Module, Tank Adapter, Optional Bypass Valve ................................................................................. Reinforced NORYL

Inlet-Outlet Manifold .........................................................................................................................Brass or reinforced NORYL

Rubber Goods ....................................................................................................................Compounded for cold water service

Brine Refill Control...........................................................1 to 10 lbs (0.45 to 4.5 kg) of salt or 3 to 19 lbs (1.3 to 8.6 kg) of salt

Injector Size “A” White..............................................Nozzle .042 inch (1.1 mm) Diameter, Throat .089 inch (2.3 mm) Diameter

Injector Size “B” Blue ...............................................Nozzle .052 inch (1.3 mm) Diameter, Throat .099 inch (2.5 mm) Diameter

Injector Size “C” Red................................................Nozzle .059 inch (1.5 mm) Diameter, Throat .099 inch (2.5 mm) Diameter

Backwash Controllers Available for ...............................................................................................6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14 inch

(15.2, 17.8, 20.3, 22.9, 25.4, 30.5, 33.0, 35.6 cm) diameter mineral tanks.

All are sized to flow 4.5 gpm/sq ft (183 L/m/m

) of bed area.

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Pressure Graphs

bar

Use with #8 or Larger Backwash Control

bar

Control Valving Identifications

Use with #10 or Larger Backwash Control

bar

Flow Diagrams

1–Conditioned Water Position

Valve Disc Operation

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2–Backwash Position

3–Brining Position

4–Slow Rinse Position

5–Brine Refill and Purge Position

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Replacement Parts

Valve Body and Tank Adapter Module

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Valve Body and Tank Adapter Module

Code Part No. Description Qty.

1 1000232

2 1031950

3 1000062

1034261 1 to 10 lbs Salt 1034263 3 to 19 lbs Salt

5 1000226

1034162 No. 6 for 6 in Diameter Tank 1000209 No. 7 for 7 in Diameter Tank 1000210 No. 8 for 8 in Diameter Tank 1000211 No. 9 for 9 in Diameter Tank 1000212 No. 10 for 10 in Diameter Tank 1000213 No. 12 for 12 in Diameter Tank 1000214 No. 13 for 13 in Diameter Tank 1000215 No. 14 for 14 in Diameter Tank

7 1030502 Ball, Flow Control 1

1032970 “A” Injector - White 1032971 “B” Injector - Blue 1032972 “C” Injector - Red

Valve Assembly, w/o Flow Controls

Camshaft, Standard, OnePiece

Valve Cover, Black with transparent window

Brine Refill Flow Control Assembly:

Screen/Cap Assembly with O-Ring

Backwash Control Assembly with O-Rings:

Injector Assembly with O-Rings:

Code Part No. Description Qty.

9 Injector Cap with O-Ring: 1

1000217 “A” Cap

1000218 “B” Cap

1000219 “C” Cap

10 1033784 Tank Adapter Assembly 1

11 1032416 Air Check Assembly 1

12 1010429 O-Ring BN 1

13 1010428 O-Ring EP 1

14 1031402 Locking Bar: English Language 1

15 1006093 Screw, No. 8 x 9/16 inch 1

16 1001580 Spring, Valve Disc Kits: 9

17 1033066

18 1000297 Extended Bearing, Camshaft 1

19 1031391 Pin, Locking, Timer, Black 1

20 Covers, High Style:

1041087 Beige/Tan

1041088 Black/White

1041091 Beige/Black

21 1030501

22 1032565 Cover, L-lid

23 1001404 O-Ring Group: Tank Adapter

24 1040459 O-Ring Group: Piping Boss

25 1041010

New to Old Aircheck Adapter Kit

Bearing, Camshaft for use with Cover (Code 22)

13/16-inch Riser Insert (optional)

* 1000250 Valve Disc Replacement

* Not shown

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460i Timer

*Teflon is a registered trademark of E.I. Dupont de Nemours and Company, Inc.

Bypass Valve

Meter Adapter Piping Boss

Note: Do not use pipe joint compound when threading

pipe into the Noryl piping boss. Use only Teflon* pipe tape. Do not overtighten pipe into Noryl piping boss.

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460i Timer

Piping Boss

Code Part No. Description Qty.

1 460i Timer 1 2 Transformer 1

1000810 Japanese 1000811 North American 1000812 Australian 1000813 British 1000814 European

* 1000907 Transformer Extension Cord 1

15 foot (4.6 m)

Bypass Valve

Code Part No. Description Qty.

1 1040769 Bypass Body Assembly 1 2 1040524 Install Kit 1

* Tube Adapter Kits

1001606 3/4-inch Copper Tube Adapter Kit

1001670 1-inch Copper Tube Adapter Kit 1001608 22-mm Copper Tube Adapter Kit 1001609 28-mm Copper Tube Adapter Kit 1001613 3/4-inch CPVC Tube Adapter Kit 1001614 1-inch CPVC Tube Adapter Kit 1001615 25-mm CPVC Tube Adapter Kit 1001769 3/4-inch NPT Plastic Pipe Adapter Kit 1001603 1-inch NPT Plastic Pipe Adapter Kit 1001604 3/4-inch BSPT Plastic Pipe Adapter Kit 1001605 1-inch BSPT Plastic Pipe Adapter Kit 1001611 3/4-inch BSPT Brass Pipe Adapter Kit 1001610 1-inch NPT Brass Pipe Adapter Kit 1001612 1-inch BSPT Brass Pipe Adapter Kit

Code Part No. Description Qty.

1 Kit Piping Boss 1

(Includes Hardware): 1040277 3/4-inch NPT, Brass 1040278 1-inch NPT, Brass 1040281 3/4-inch BSPT, Brass 1040282 1-inch BSPT, Brass 1040279 3/4-inch NPT, Noryl 1040280 1-inch NPT, Noryl 1040283 3/4-inch BSPT, Noryl 1040284 1-inch BSPT, Noryl

2 1040339 Piping Boss Install Kit 1

Meter Adapter

Code Part No. Description Qty.

1 1032350 Kit, Meter Adapter 1 2 1032351 Meter Install Kit 1

* Not Shown

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Preventive Maintenance

Inspect and clean brine tank and screen filter on end of brine pickup tube once a year or when sediment appears in the bottom of the brine tank.

Injector Screen and Injector

The injector is the component which creates the vacuum necessary to draw the brine into the water conditioner. Clean the injector and injector screen once a year in order to maintain proper water conditioning. Some locations may require more frequent injector and screen servicing. Refer to Figure 19 and complete the following steps to clean the injector screen and injector.

1. Unplug the wall mount transformer.

2. Shut off water supply or put bypass valve(s) into bypass position and remove the rear cover.

3. Relieve system pressure by opening valve number 6 (at rear) with a screwdriver (Figure 15).

4. Using a screwdriver, unscrew and remove the injector screen and the injector cap.

5. Clean screen with a fine brush. Flush with water until clean.

6. Using a needle-nose pliers, pull the injector straight out.

7. Squirt water into the injector screen recess of the valve body to flush debris out.

8. Clean and flush injector.

9. Lubricate the O-rings on the injector, injector cap, and injector screen with silicone lubricant and reinstall.

Important: Do not overtighten the plastic cap. Seat the cap lightly into position. Overtightening may cause breakage of the plastic cap that may not be immediately evident.

10. Reinstall cover, reconnect electric power, and reset the time of day.

11. Slowly open the water supply valve or return the bypass valve(s) to the “not in bypass” position.

Water Meter

In rare instances, the turbine wheel of the water meter may collect small particles of oxidized iron, eventually preventing the wheel from turning. The turbine wheel may be serviced as follows (Figure 20):

1. Shut off the water supply or put bypass valve(s) into bypass position.

2. Relieve system pressure by opening valve number 6 (at rear) with a screwdriver (Figure 15).

3. Loosen and remove the fasteners that hold the meter adapter to the tank adapter and the fasteners that hold the piping boss or bypass valve to the meter adapter.

4. Remove the meter adapter, being careful not to misplace any of the O-rings.

5. Using a needle-nose pliers, grasp one of the four vanes of the gland and, pulling straight out, remove the gland from the adapter.

6. Carefully remove the turbine wheel from the housing. Using a toothbrush, lightly scrub the iron off the magnet. Iron buildup on the wheel surfaces may be removed by soaking the wheel in a mild sodium hydrosulfite (e.g., RoVer*) solution for a few minutes, then flushing thoroughly with water.

7. Carefully reinstall the turbine wheel into the adapter, being certain that the shaft of the wheel seats into the bearing of the adapter and that the “dimple” on the wheel faces you.

8. Carefully reinstall the gland into the adapter, being certain that the shaft of the wheel seats into the bearing of the gland; press the gland all the way in, being sure the wheel rotates freely.

9. Reinstall the meter adapter, O-rings, piping boss, or bypass valve, tighten all fasteners and reestablish the water supply to the system.

10. Check for proper water meter operation by opening a downstream faucet and observing the water flow indicator light on the 460i display.

*RoVer is a trademark of Hach Chemical Company.

Screen

Brine Control

Figure 19

Injector

Figure 20

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Troubleshooting

Your water conditioning system is designed and manufactured for efficient, low maintenance service. However, if problems occur, this section provides a list of possible causes and solutions. You can solve some problems yourself, such as low salt in the salt storage tank or a blown household fuse. However, some problems require installer or dealer assistance.

Problem Possible Cause Solution

1. Clock does not display time of day.

2. Clock does not display correct time of day.

3. Time display continues to advance.

4. Time display shows something other than time of day.

5. No water flow display when water is flowing.

6. Control regenerates at wrong time of day.

7. Timer stalled in regeneration cycle.

8. Continuous regeneration. Camshaft does not stop at the end of regeneration.

a. Transformer cord unplugged. b. No electric power at outlet. c. Defective transformer. d. Defective circuit board. a. Outlet operated by switch. b. Incorrect voltage or frequency (Hz).

c. Power outages. a. Defective time set switch. a. Replace timer.

a. Electrical interference.

b. Defective circuit board. a. Bypass valve in bypass.

b. Meter probe disconnected or not

fully connected to meter housing.

c. Restricted meter turbine rotation

due to foreign material in meter !

d. Defective meter probe. e. Defective circuit board.

a. Power outages. b. Clock set incorrectly.

a. Motor dead. b. Motor runs backward. c. No electric power at outlet. d. Broken gear. e. Defective switch. f. Air leak in brine connections.

g. Binding of camshaft.

h. Water pressure greater than 25 psi

(1.72 bar) during regeneration ! i. Defective circuit board. a. Broken switch actuator on gear. b. Defective switch.

Important: Service procedures that require the water pressure to be removed from the system are marked with a !. To remove water pressure from the system, put the bypass valve or three-valve bypass into the bypass position and open the backwash drain valve (the sixth valve back from the control) with a screwdriver. Restore system water pressure when the service work is complete.

a. Connect power. b. Repair outlet or use working outlet. c. Replace transformer. d. Replace timer. a. Use outlet not controlled by switch. b. Replace timer with one of correct

voltage and frequency (Hz).

c. Reset clock.

a. Disconnect power to unit. Restore

power and reset time of day display. b. Replace timer. a. Shift bypass valve to not-in-bypass

position. b. Fully insert probe into meter housing.

c. Remove meter housing, free up turbine

and flush with clean water. Turbine

should spin freely. If not, replace meter. d. Replace timer. e. Replace timer. a. Reset clock to correct time of day. b. Reset clock to correct time of day. a. Replace timer. b. Replace timer. c. Repair outlet or use working outlet. d. Replace timer. e. Replace timer. f. Check all junction points and make

appropriate corrections. g. Remove foreign object obstruction from

valve discs or camshaft. h. Install pressure regulator.

i. Replace timer. a. Replace timer. b. Replace timer.

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Problem Possible Cause Solution

9. Control will not regenerate automatically or when button is pressed.

10. Control will not regenerate automatically but will regenerate when button is pressed.

11. Run out of soft water between regenerations.

12. Control will not draw brine.

13. Brine tank overflow. a. Brine valve disc 1 being held open

a. Electric cord or transformer

unplugged. b. No electric power at outlet. c. Defective motor. d. Broken gear. e. Binding in gear train. f. Defective switch. a. If water flow display is not operative,

refer to Item 5. b. Defective circuit board. c. Incorrect hardness and capacity

settings. a. Improper regeneration.

b. Fouled softener resin. c. Incorrect salt setting.

d. Incorrect hardness or capacity

settings. e. Water hardness has increased.

f. Restricted meter turbine rotation

due to foreign material in meter !

g. Excessive water usage below

1/5 gallon per minute. a. Low water pressure.

b. Restricted drain line. c. Injector plugged ! d. Injector defective ! e. Valve disc 2 and/ or 3 not closed.

f. Air check valve prematurely closed.

by foreign matter. b. Uncontrolled brine refill flow rate.

c. Valve disc 2 not closed during brine

draw causing brine refill. d. Air leak in brine line to air check.

e. Improper drain control for injector.

f. Drain control clogged with resin or

other debris.

a. Connect power.

b. Repair outlet or use working outlet. c. Replace timer. d. Replace timer. e. Replace timer. f. Replace timer. a. Same as Item 5.

b. Replace timer. c. Set to correct values. See Programming

section.

a. Repeat regeneration, making certain

that correct salt dosage is used. b. Use resin cleaner. See Note 1. c. Set salt control to proper level. See salt

setting chart. d. Set to correct values. See Programming

section. e. Set hardness to new value. See

Programming section. f. Remove meter housing, free up turbine

and flush with clean water. Turbine

should spin freely; if not, replace meter. g. Repair leaky plumbing and/or fixtures.

a. Make correct setting according to

instructions. b. Remove restriction. c. Clean injector and screen. d. Replace injector and cap. e. Remove foreign matter from disc and

check disc for closing by pushing in on

stem. Replace if needed. f. Put control momentarily into brine refill.

Replace or repair air check if needed. a. Manually operate valve stem to flush

away obstruction. b. Remove variable salt controller to clean

it and the ball. c. Flush out foreign matter holding disc

open by manually operating valve stem. d. Check all connections in brine line for

leaks. Refer to instructions. e. Too small of a drain control with a “B” or

“C” injector will reduce draw rates.

Reference Pressure Graphs. f. Clean drain control.

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Problem Possible Cause Solution

14. System using more or less salt than salt control is set for.

15. Intermittent or irregular brine draw.

16. No conditioned water after regeneration.

17. Control backwashes at excessively high or low rate.

18. Flowing or dripping water at drain or brine after regeneration.

19. Hard water leakage during conditioned water.

a. Inaccurate setting. b. Foreign matter in controller causing

incorrect flow rates.

c. Defective controller.

a. Low water pressure. b. Defective injector !

a. Unit did not regenerate. b. No salt in brine tank. c. Plugged injector ! d. Air check valve closed prematurely.

a. Incorrect backwash controller

used.!.

b. Foreign matter affecting controller

operation !

a. Drain valve (5 or 6) or brine valve (1)

held open by foreign matter.

b. Valve stem return spring on top plate

weak.

a. Improper regeneration. b. Leaking of bypass valve ! c. O-ring around riser tube damaged !

a. Make correct setting. b. Remove variable salt controller and

flush out foreign matter. Manually position control to brine draw to clean controller (after so doing, position control to “purge” to remove brine from

tank). c. Replace defective part. a. Set pump to maintain at least 20 psi

(1.38 bar) at softener. b. Replace both injector and injector cap.

a. Check for power. b. Add salt to brine tank. c. Remove injector and flush it and injector

screen. d. Put control momentarily into refill to free

air check. Replace or repair air check if

needed. Refer to Instructions. a. Replace with correct size controller. b. Remove controller and clean it and the

ball.

a. Manually operate valve stem to flush

away obstruction. b. Replace spring.

a. Repeat regeneration making certain

correct salt dosage is used. b. Replace O-ring. c. Replace O-ring.

Note 1: The use of resin cleaners in an unvented enclosure is not recommended. This may cause damage to the timer.