Pentair EVOLIO-560 15, EVOLIO-560 8, EVOLIO-560 20, EVOLIO-560 30, EVOLIO-580 8 Operation Manual

EVOLIO-560

Water Softener System

Operations manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ....................................................................1

SOFTENER SPECIFICATIONS .............................................2

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ...................................................2

PROPER ORDER TO INSTALL WATER TREATING

EQUIPMENT ..........................................................................2

PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST ......................................... 3

INSTALLATION ...................................................................... 3

PIPING DETAILS ....................................................................4

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS ......................................................4

SYSTEM START-UP .............................................................. 5

DISINFECTION OF WATER SOFTENERS ............................6

ADDING SALT ........................................................................6

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ...............................................6

TROUBLESHOOTING ...........................................................7

INTRODUCTION

Your new softener will provide years of trouble free operation
and lengthen the life of your water using appliances, such as
your washer, hot water heater, and dishwasher.

Tools Required for instalation

• Pipe wrenches

• Screw driver

• Safety glasses

• Measuring tape

• Level

• File

• Utility knife or tube
cutter

Materials Required for installation

• Pipe

• Teon® tape

• Grounding straps
(optional)

• Overow and valve drain
pipe 1/2”

• Valves

NOTE: Not all tools may be necessary for installation. Read

installation procedures before starting to determine if
additional tools are necessary

Materials Included

• Inox By-pass

EVOLIO-560

Demand Water Softener

Installation and Operating Instructions

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EVOLIO-560 SOFTENER SPECIFICATIONS

Characteriscs

EVOLIO-560 8 EVOLIO-560 15 EVOLIO-560 20 EVOLIO-560 30

Resin liters (L) 8 15 20 30

Nominal ow

rate (m³/h)*
@10°f

0.42 0.6 0.8 1.2

Peak ow rate

(m³/h)* @10°f

0.83 1.56 2.08 3.12

Exchange

capacity (°f/m³)

40 75 100 150

Salt

consumpon

per regen. (kg)

0.96 1.8 2.4 3.6

Approx. water

consumpon

per regen (L)**

47 83 189 279

Salt storage (kg) 25 50 50 50

Width (cm) 31 31 31 31

Depth (cm) 42.5 42.5 42.5 42.5

Height (cm) 76 120 120 120

Approx. ship

weight (kg)

12 20 30 35

Note: All calculations are based on a salt dosage setting at 120g/l of resin. The softener
installation takes into account a pre-lter made of a 10” lter housing (Pentair ref.

150543) and a 10” 100micron Wound cartridge (Pentair ref. WWP100P10).

* Indicative data. Maximum ow rate to produce in order to respect the required service

velocity for an optimal ion exchange upon resin manufacturers recommendation,

regardless of the inlet pressure.

** Values may vary upon local condition and programming. All consumptions are given

for an inlet pressure of 3.44 bar (50 psi).

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

Before you begin installation, read the entire manual. Gather
all materials and tools needed. Improper installation voids
warranty.

WARNING

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

WARNING

SODIUM INFORMATION: Water softeners using
sodium chloride for regeneration will add sodium
to the water. Persons who are on sodium­restricted diets should consider the added
sodium as part of their overall sodium intake.

NOTE: Sodium Chloride or Potassium Chloride are

recommended for regeneration.

NOTE: The efciency of this softener shall be valid only at the

stated salt dosage calculation is made on 120g.

RECOMMENDATION: We recommend that a qualied plumber
be contracted to make all difcult piping installations.

CAUTION:

Softener must be protected against freezing, which
can cause cracking of the softener and water
leakage.

CAUTION:

Do not treat water over 43°C because hot water
will damage the softener and void warranty.

CAUTION:

Locate the softener within 500 cm of drain.
Drain must be capable of handling a maximum

backwash ow rate of 19 liters of water per minute.

PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST

Installation by a licensed plumber is recommended.

1. Valves, grounding straps, wire, clamps and wall pipe, are
not supplied with the water softener.

NOTE: Ball or globe valves are recommended.

2. Electrical Requirements: AC 220V, 50 or 60HZ current
supply is required.

CAUTION:

Make certain the electrical supply cannot be turned
off accidentally.

3. Location of Softener and Drain: We recommend that the
softener be installed on a sound plumbing system within
500 cm from the drain.

NOTE: Outside faucet should be bypassed and left on

hard water.

4. Bypass Valves: Bypass valves allow you to turn off the
water to your unit but not the water service to your home.

Figure 2

5. Pre-Filtration: To prevent your softener from incoming
sediment and iron particles we recommend the installation

of a pre-lter on the water line going to the unit

INSTALLATION

RECOMMENDATION: We recommend that a qualied plumber
be contracted to make all difcult piping installations.

1. SHUT OFF FUEL SUPPLY TO WATER HEATER. See
manufacturer’s instructions.

2. Shut off all water at main supply valve.

3. Open faucet nearest pump or water meter to relieve
pressure and drain system.

CAUTION:

The water lter system should be installed

with the inlet, outlet and drain connections
made in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations and to meet applicable
plumbing codes.

4. Set the water lter in place.Place in a rm concrete oor or
slab base. Be sure unit is reasonably level.

NOTE: Do not shim the tank directly for leveling. If

necessary to shim, fabricate a platform base to
set the tank on and then shim under the platform
base.

5. Shut off the water to the home. Open the highest faucet
in the plumbing system and then the lowest (you cannot
work on pipes with water in them). Make necessary piping

changes for connection of the lter to the plumbing of the

home (see Figure 5).EVOLIO-560 softeners are suplied
with 1”BSP connection

6. It is highly recommended that the bypass valve accessory
be installed

Make certain the untreated water piping connects to
the control valve on the right and the softened water is
connected on the left (Figure 4).

Figure 4

7. Connect the inlet and outlet piping. The valve connection
threads are 1” BSP. Be sure you have the incoming water
connected to the right side (Figure 4).

NOTE: Do not use pipe joint compound or plumber’s

putty on the backplate threads. Use only Teon®

Tape.

NOTE: Do not over-tighten tting to backplate.

8. Make certain proper piping alignment is maintained. Do

not apply heat to any tting connected to the conditioner or

damage to the valve may occur.

9. Move conditioner into position and level. Check all
connections for tightness.

CAUTION:

To prevent water leaks, connections to softener
must be straight when the tank is leveled

CAUTION:

Review Drain Requirements section before
connecting drainlines.

10. Carefully attach valve drain line to drain on the back of the
valve.

CAUTION:

Do not raise drain line over 2m from oor

Out In

Yoke

CAUTION:

Maximum allowable inlet water pressure is
8 Bars if daytime pressure is around 8 Bars,
nighttime pressure may exceed the maximum.
Use a pressure-reducing valve if necessary. Use a
pressure-reducing valve if necessary.

NOTE: Handle softener with care. Do not turn upside down,

drop, or set on sharp objects.

NOTE: The valve requires a minimum inlet pressure of 2 Bar

at 1.2 m3/h.

NOTE: If you are on a private well system, check minimum

water pressure with an accurate gauge. (Gauges on
older water systems are often inaccurate). Pressure

that is less than 2 Bar may cause low ow rate and

inadequate regeneration, but depending by the
pressure droop of the system.

CAUTION:

When connecting your unit, take note that the
inlet, outlet, and drain connections are made in
accordance with state and local plumbing codes.

CAUTION:

Do not over-tighten pipe to piping boss.

CAUTION:

Due to some homes using piping as a source of
electrical grounding, a grounding strap must be
installed where required.

CAUTION:

Do not heat piping if it is in contact with the control
valve.

NOTE: Do not put excessive force on the inlet/outlet drain

connections of the control valve.

NOTE: Do not use pipe joint compound or plumber’s putty

when threading pipe into the piping boss. Use only

Teon® Tape.

WARNING

Do not use any chemical substance (out off
suggested in Pg. 6) to clean resin or softener
component with out the approval of the producer

Electrical Precautions

WARNING

The unit must be plugged into an outlet.

WARNING

Do not use any extension cords.

WARNING

Locate cord where it cannot be accidentally
unplugged or cause any bodily harm.

WARNING

Electrical components are not waterproof.

CAUTION:

Make sure power source matches the rating on
the unit.

CAUTION:

Make certain the electrical supply cannot be
turned off accidentally.

NOTE: The outlet you select must not be controlled by a wall

switch.

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PIPING DETAILS

Soft Water

VALVE DRAIN
LINE
1/2” Diameter
Minimum Size

OVERFLOW CABINET LINE
1/2” Diameter Minimum size

Sanitary drain, oor drain, or laundry

tubs are acceptable. Do not make a
direct connection to the drain. An air
gap must be present.

POWER
SUPPLY

CABINET
ASSEMBLY

INSTALLATION continued

11. Install salt storage tank overow line to salt tank elbow and
then run overlfow drain line to drain. DO NOT CONNECT
VALVE DRAIN LINE AND OVERFLOW DRAIN LINES
TOGETHER BY TEEING.

12. Pressure Test the Installation: The plumbing installation can
now be checked for possible leaks. Open the main water
supply valve and hot and cold water faucets. When all air
is purged from system, close faucets. Check system for
leaks over the next hour. Any leaks should be corrected
immediately.

CAUTION:

Do not reheat ttings with conditioner connected

to plumbing.

13. Plug in transformer.

14. Drain Water Heater: You can now drain the hard water
from the water heater. Let it drain until the water is
cold, then shut off the drain and RELIGHT PILOT. (See
manufacturer’s instructions).

15. Make sure that the Bypass is left in the “IN SERV” position
after installation.

16. Proceed with System Startup.

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS

If at all possible, locate the softener for optimum drain line
conditions as follows:

WARNING

To prevent electrical shock, do not place
electrical equipment or electrical cords over or
near the drain.

CAUTION:

When running the drain line to a oor drain the
area around the drain may become wet during
the regeneration process. Keep oor drain area
clean at all times to prevent any damage.

NOTE: Some states and/or counties have restrictions when

connecting the drain line to your septic system. Check

with your local authorities rst.

• Drain line should be as short as possible.

• If available, a oor drain or sump drain is most desirable.

• An elevated drain installation requires precautions as
detailed under Special Drain Line Situations below.

Typical Drain Hookups (Figure 6)

• Floor drain in basement or utility room. (Holes in drain
cover MUST be kept open.)

• Sump pit. (Sump must NOT discharge to surface watering
of lawn, shrubs, trees, etc.)

• Dry well (if legal).

• Laundry tub or clothes washer drain.

• Sanitary sewer line with sink type trap.

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS continued

Drain Adapter (Figure 7)
A drain adapter should be use to accommodate 1/2” tubing

drain line material.
On tube or hose drain line, use a hose clamp to secure drain

line to barbed tting. Also, select a rm hose that will not

soften and collapse or kink at high temperature, at suspension
points or at sharp bends. Plumbing codes do not permit a
direct connection into any sanitary or storm drain. An air gap
of at least 5cm is usually required so sewer backup will not
contaminate the system. Clamp the drain line securely to a rigid
surface to prevent it from moving during regeneration. Entire
drain system must be able to handle maximum regeneration
ow of 19 l/min. Drain should not be elevated more than

1.5 m a bove the control valve. If conditions mandate that the
drain must be higher, see discussion of special drain situations
below.

Figure 7

Special Drain Line Situations
On some installations it may be necessary to have the drain

line rise more than 1.5 m above the control valve. Explained

below are special modications for improving performance

under these adverse conditions.

Figure 8
In cases where drain line empties into an “overhead” sewer

line, a “sink” type trap must be used. Do not connect or seal
drain line to trap. Secure drain line to provide an air gap or use
an air gap device.

Figure 8

SYSTEM START-UP

Setting the Timer - Typical Residential Application To program,
set the time, set the hardness and the meter automatically
monitors system needs and regenerates only when necessary.

NOTE: During shipping the cable from the back of the timer

to the meter assembly may have been disconnected.
If it has, insert the end of the cable into the top of the
meter assembly.

Setting the Time of Day

1. Press and hold either the Up or Down buttons until the
programming icon replaces the service icon and the
parameter display reads DO.

2. Adjust the displayed time with the Up and Down buttons.

3. When the desired time is set, press the Extra Cycle button
to resume normal operation. The unit will also return to
normal operation after 5 seconds if no buttons are pressed.

User Programming Mode Steps

1. Press the Up and Down buttons for ve seconds while in
service, and the time of day is NOT set to 12:01 PM.

2. Use this display to adjust the Day Override. This option

setting is identied by “DO” in the upper left hand corner of

the screen.

3. Press the Extra Cycle button. Use this display to adjust the

Regeneration Time. This option setting is identied by “RT”

in the upper left hand corner of the screen.

4. Press the Extra Cycle button. Use this display to adjust the

Feed Water Hardness (°tH).This option setting is identied

by “H” in the upper left hand corner of the screen. Use
the hardness Kit included in the softener to set up this
parameter

Range: 1-199 (°tH) hardness

5. Press the Extra Cycle button. Use this display to adjust the

Fixed Reserve Capacity. This option setting is identied by

“RC” or “SF” in the upper left-hand Corner of the screen.

6. Press the Extra Cycle button. Use this display to set the

Current Day of the Week. This option setting is identied by

“CD” in the upper left hand corner of the screen.

7. Press the Extra Cycle button to end User Programming
Mode.

Figure 5

Valve Drain Line

Overow Drain Line

Sanitary Drain, Floor
Drain, or Laundry Tubs
are acceptable. Do not
make a direct connection
to the drain. An air gap
must be present.

Overow Drain Line 1/2”

diameter minimum size

(gravity ow)

Floor Drain

Floor Drain

Laundry Tubs

Softener

Figure 6

INCORRECT

Construct air gap as shown or purchase air
gap device as used with clothes washers.

CORRECT

5cm AIR GAP

Valve Drain Line to
Overhead Sewer

Sewer Line

Valve Drain Line

Funnel Drain
or Air Gap
Device

Trap

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Cause Correction

Softener fails to regenerate. Electrical service to unit has been

interrupted.

Assure permanent electrical service (check fuse,
plug, pull chain, or switch).

Timer is defective. Replace timer.

Power failure. Reset time of day.

Meter not counting liters. Check to see if cable is inserted into meter

assembly.

Softener delivers hard water. By-pass valve is open. Close by-pass valve.

No salt is in brine tank. Add salt to brine tank and maintain salt level

above water level.

Injector screen plugged. Clean injector screen.

Insufcient water owing into brine tank. Check brine tank ll time and clean brine line ow

control if plugged.

Hot water tank hardness. Repeated ushings of the hot water tank is

required.

Leak at distributor tube. Make sure distributor tube is not cracked. Check

O-ring and tube pilot.

Internal valve leak. Replace seals and spacers and/or piston.

Unit used too much salt. Improper salt setting. Check salt usage and salt setting.

Excessive water in brine tank. See “Excessive water in brine tank”.

Loss of water pressure.

Insufcient backwash ow rate

or Backwash cycle to short to
clean the resin bed

Iron buildup in line to water conditioner. Clean line to water conditioner.

Iron buildup in water conditioner. Clean control and add mineral cleaner to mineral

bed. Increase frequency of regeneration.

Inlet of control plugged due to foreign
material broken loose from pipes by recent
work done on plumbing system.

Remove piston and clean control.

Insufcient backwash ow rate or

Backwash cycle to short to clean the resin
bed.

Increase backwash cycle duration.
Check the DLFC size match with the tank size
and that it is not partially plug.
Check that drain line is not partially plugged

Loss of resin through drain
line.

Air in water system. Assure that well system has proper air eliminator

control. Check for dry well condition.

Upper and/or lower screen damaged. Check and replace damaged parts.

Iron in conditioned water. Fouled resin bed. Check backwash, brine draw, and brine tank

Increase frequency of regeneration. Increase
backwash time.

Excessive water in brine tank. Plugged drain line ow control. Clean ow control.

Incorrect brine setting. Check valve settings.

SYSTEM START-UP continued

Manually Initiating a Regeneration

1. When timer is in service, press button for 5 seconds on
the main screen.

2. The timer advances to Regeneration Cycle Step #1
(backwash), and begins programmed time count down.

3. Press the button once to advance valve to Regeneration
Cycle Step #2 (brine draw & slow rinse ).

4. Press the button once to advance valve to Regeneration
Cycle Step #3 (rapid rinse)

5. Press the button once to advance valve to Regeneration

Cycle Step #4 (brine rell full cycle).

NOTE: A queued regeneration can be initiated by pressing

the button. To clear a queued regeneration,

press the button again to cancel. If regeneration
occurs for any reason prior to the delayed
regeneration time, the manual regeneration request
shall be cleared.

Cycle Step #

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1. Backwash

2 min 3 min 3 min 4 min

2. Brine draw
& Slow rinse

20 min 38 min 76 min 114 min

3. Rapid Rinse

4 min 7 min 5 min 8 min

4. Brine

Tank Rell

3 min 5 min 7 min 11 min

DISINFECTION OF WATER SOFTENERS

NOTE: Every water softener should be disinfected after

installation; some will require periodic disinfection
during their normal life. In a few cases, disinfection with
every regeneration is recommended.

NOTE: Depending upon the conditions of use, the style of

softener, the type of ion exchanger, and the disinfectant
available, a choice can be made among the following
methods:
Sodium or Calcium Hypochlorite

5.25% Sodium Hypochlorite
IMPORTANT: Do not use any other chemical substance with
out manufacturer approval.

1. Dosage: 0.022 uid liters

2. Proceed with the normal regeneration.

ADDING SALT

NOTE: Your softener comes pre-charged and will supply you

with a day or two of soft water. Salt must be added to
the salt tank for the system to regenerate properly. This

must be done within the rst 24 - 28 hours. For the

start up use the 10Kg salt bag included

Types of Salt
Any pellet type salt is recommended due to its cleanliness

and availability. Other salts such as block, solar and rock salt
can be used; however, they may alter performance or cause
maintenance problems.

Amount of Salt
One tank units have a salt capacity of (see table pag 2).

You are not required to ll your salt tank to capacity. It is

recommended that the salt level in the salt tank always be
above the water level in the tank. This will assure that the unit
always has the correct salt dosage when it regenerates.

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

This unit is designed and constructed to treat the most difcult

of water. Various screens have been included in the system to

protect orices.

BEFORE doing any service work, be sure all screens are clean
and will pass water. Periodic cleaning of the screens will insure
long-term unit performance.

Lack of treated (soft) water is constant.

1. No salt in tank — Add salt to tank

2. Dirty screens — Clean screens

3. Faulted timer motor — Replace

Lack of treated (soft) water is intermittent.
Intermittent is often indicated by untreated water from the

heater (hot water) while the cold water tastes good. Intermittent
indicates excess water usage, a change in water chemistry,
or an improper frequency of regeneration. Review entire
application.

1. Low salt setting — Adjust brine value

2. Water consumption increased — Check for household leaks

3. Too infrequent regenerations — Review sizing and
reprogram timer

Brine tank overow

1. Plugged screens or injector — Clean

2. Defective Brine Valve — Clean or replace

3. Defective timer or timer motor — Replace

Service
Icon

Parameter Display

Programming Icon

Extra Cycle

Button

Down ButtonUp Button

Data Display PM Indicator

Flow Indicator

x1000 Indicator

Figure 9

Error/
Information
Icon

CE CERTIFICATION

EVOLIO-560 softener satises all requirements of European Directive for pressure equipment 92/23/
EC following Module A(internal production control) as conformity assessment procedure; EVOLIO-560
satises all requirements of Eletromagnetic compatibility 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC.

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