Sentencia Chrono plus, Chrono Installation & Operating Instructions Manual
© 2014 erie water treatment OM-SentenciaChrono-Rev2014.09
Chrono & Chrono+
EN
Installation & Operating Instructions
WATER SOFTENER
FR
Instructions d’Installation & Emploi
ADOUCISSEUR D’EAU
DE
Installation- & Gebrauchsanleitung
WASSERENTHÄRTER
NL
Installatie & Gebruiksinstructies
WATERONTHARDER
EN English........................................................................................................................ Page 3
FR Français ...................................................................................................................... Page 11
DE Deutsch ...................................................................................................................... Seite 19
NL Nederlands ................................................................................................................. Pagina 27
TABLE OF CONTENT & INSTALLATION RECORD
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EN - English
Table of content & Installation record ..................................................................................Page 3
Warning & Safety instructions ..............................................................................................Page 4
Operating conditions & Requirements .................................................................................Page 5
Installation ...........................................................................................................................Page 6
Start-up ................................................................................................................................Page 7
Electromechanical control panel ..........................................................................................Page 8
Maintenance ........................................................................................................................Page 10
For future reference, fill in the following data
INSTALLATION RECORD
Serial Number:
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Model:
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Water Hardness inlet:
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Water Hardness outlet:
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Water Pressure inlet:
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Regeneration Frequency:
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Date of Installation:
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Company Name:
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Installer Name:
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Phone Number:
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WARNING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
EN - English
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· Before you begin the installation of the water softener, we advise you
read and carefully follow the instructions contained in this manual. It
contains important information about safety, installation, use and
maintenance of the product. The actual system that you have received,
may differ from the pictures/illustrations/descriptions in these
Instructions.
· Failure to follow the instructions could cause personal injury or damage
to the appliance or property. Only when installed, commissioned and
serviced correctly, the water softener will offer you many years of
trouble-free operation.
· The water softener is intended to 'soften' the water, meaning it will
remove hardness minerals; it will not necessarily remove other
contaminants present in the water. The water softener will not purify
polluted water or make it safe to drink!
· Installation of the water softener should only be undertaken by a
competent person, aware of the local codes in force. All plumbing and
electrical connections must be done in accordance with local codes.
· Before setting up the water softener, make sure to check it for any
externally visible damage; do not install or use when damaged.
· Use a hand truck to transport the water softener. To prevent accident or
injury, do not hoist the water softener over your shoulder. Do not lay the
water softener on its side.
· Keep these Instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are
familiar with the content.
· The water softener is designed and manufactured in accordance with
current safety requirements and regulations. Incorrect repairs can result
in unforeseen danger for the user, for which the manufacturer cannot be
held responsible. Therefore repairs should only be undertaken by a
competent technician, familiar and trained for this product.
· In respect of the environment, this water softener should be disposed of
in accordance with Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
requirements. Refer to national/local laws and codes for correct recycling
of this water softener.
OPERATING CONDITIONS & REQUIREMENTS
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EN - English
·
OPERATING PRESSURE: min. 1,4 / max. 8,3 bar
- this system is configured to perform optimally at an operating
pressure of 3 bar (±½ bar); in case of a lower or higher operating
pressure the performance may be affected negatively!
- check water pressure regularly.
- take into account that night time water pressure may be
considerably higher than day time water pressure.
- install a pressure reducer ahead of the water softener if
necessary.
·
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: min. 2 / max. 48 °C
- do not install the water softener in an environment where high
ambient temperatures (e.g. unvented boiler house) or freezing
temperatures can occur.
- the water softener cannot be exposed to outdoor elements,
such as direct sunlight or atmospheric precipitation.
- do not install the water softener too close to a water heater;
keep at least 3 m of piping between the outlet of the water
softener and the inlet of the water heater; water heaters can
sometimes transmit heat back down the cold pipe into the
control valve; always install a check valve at the outlet of the
water softener.
·
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION: 230V-50Hz
- this water softener only works on 24VAC; it is equipped with a
230/24V-50Hz transformer; always use it in combination with
the supplied transformer.
- make sure to plug the transformer into a power outlet, which is
installed in a dry location, with the proper rating and overcurrent protection.
INSTALLATION
EN - English
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Picture 1
To facilitate the installation, you may want to remove the salt
lid and main cover from the water softener.
INLET & OUTLET
þ
Check the water pressure at the place of installation of
the water softener; it should never exceed 8,3 bar.
þ
In case of high concentration of impurities in the inlet
water, we recommend the installation of a sediment filter,
ahead of the water softener.
þ
We strongly recommend the use of flexible hoses to
connect the water softener to the water distribution system;
use hoses with a large diameter in order to limit the pressure
loss.
þ
If the water softener is not equipped with the factory
bypass (optional), we strongly recommend to install a 3valve bypass system (not included with this product!) to
isolate the water softener from the water distribution
system in case of repairs. It allows to turn off the water to
the water softener, while maintaining (untreated) water
supply to the user.
WITH FACTORY BYPASS (optional)
Picture 2
u = mains water supply (untreated water)
v = inlet of water softener (untreated water)
w = outlet of water softener (treated water)
x = house/application (treated water)
1. Screw the factory bypass onto the elbow connections of
the water softener (v&w); make sure to install the
gasket seals. Tighten the nuts firmly by hand.
2. Screw the connection kit with nuts onto the factory
bypass (u&x); make sure to install the gasket seals.
Tighten the nuts firmly by hand.
3. Connect the mains water supply to the adaptor on the
inlet port of the factory bypass (u).
4. Connect the house/application to the adaptor on the
outlet port of the factory bypass (x).
WITH 3-VALVE BYPASS SYSTEM (not included)
Picture 3
u = mains water supply (untreated water)
v = inlet of water softener (untreated water)
w = outlet of water softener (treated water)
x = house/application (treated water)
1. Install the 3-valve bypass system.
2. Screw the connection kit with nuts onto the elbow
connections of the water softener (v&w); make sure to
install the gasket seals. Tighten the nuts firmly by hand.
3. Connect the 3-valve bypass system to the adaptors on the
in (v) and out (w) elbow connections.
4. Connect the mains water supply to the inlet of the 3-valve
bypass system (u).
5. Connect the house/application to the outlet of the 3-valve
bypass system (x).
DRAIN
þ
We recommend the use of a stand pipe with air trap.
þ
To prevent backflow from the sewerage system into the
water softener, always make sure to have an air gap
between the end of the drain hose and the sewerage system
itself; as a rule of thumb, the air gap should be minimum 2x
the diameter of the drain hose.
þ
Always use separate drain hoses for the control valve
(evacuation of rinse water) and the softener cabinet's
overflow.
þ
Lay-out the drain hoses in such a way that pressure loss
is minimized; avoid kinks and unnecessary elevations.
þ
Make sure that the sewerage system is suitable for the
rinse water flow rate of the water softener.
Picture 4
1. Connect a 13 mm hose to the drain elbow connection of
the control valve (u); secure it by means of a clamp.
2. Run the drain hose to the sewerage system and connect
it to the stand pipe assuring sufficient air gap. This drain
line operates under pressure, so it may be installed higher
than the water softener.
3. Connect a 13 mm hose to the cabinet overflow elbow,
located at the back side of the water softener; secure it
by means of a clamp.
4. Run the drain hose to the sewerage system and connect
it to the stand pipe assuring sufficient air gap. This drain
line does NOT operate under pressure, so it may NOT be
installed higher than the water softener.
ELECTRICAL
Picture 5
1. Plug the transformers output lead into the socket on the
water softeners power cord; secure it by means of the
TwistLock clamp.
2. Plug the transformer into an electrical outlet.
START-UP
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EN - English
BRINE CABINET
1. Add water conditioner salt to the brine cabinet.
PRESSURIZING
2. Make sure the bypass system is in 'bypass' position.
3. Make sure the electronic controller of the water softener
is in service mode.
4. Open the mains water supply.
5. Open a cold treated water faucet nearby the water
softener and let the water run for a few minutes until all
air is purged and all foreign material that may have
resulted from the installation is washed out; close the tap.
6. Gently pressurize the water softener, by putting it into
service:
· factory bypass:
1. open the 'outlet' valve;
2. slowly open the 'inlet' valve.
· 3-valve bypass:
1. close the 'bypass' valve;
2. open the 'outlet' valve;
3. slowly open the 'inlet' valve.
7. After 2-3 minutes, open a cold treated water faucet
nearby the water softener and let the water run for a few
minutes until all air is purged from the installation and the
resin bed is rinsed (it is normal for the rinse water to show
some discoloration!); close the tap.
8. Check the water softener and all hydraulic connections
for leaks.
þ
After the first regenerations of the water softener, some
slight discoloration of the treated water might occur. This is
totally harmless and will disappear rapidly!
ELECTROMECHANICAL CONTROL PANEL
9. Program the electromechanical controller.
ADJUSTMENT RESIDUAL HARDNESS
WITH FACTORY BYPASS (optional)
Picture 6
10. Adjust the residual hardness of the water that leaves the
softener, by means of the adjusting screw, incorporated
in the ‘outlet’ valve of the factory bypass:
· to raise the residual hardness: turn the screw counter
clockwise; usually 1 turn corresponds to a residual
hardness of ±4 °f (±2 °d), 2 turns to ±8 °f (±4 °d).
· to reduce the residual hardness: turn the screw
clockwise.
PERFORM REGENERATION
11. Manually initiate a regeneration (refer to section
'ELECTROMECHANICAL CONTROL PANEL').
ELECTROMECHANICAL CONTROL PANEL
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Picture 7
POWER FAILURE
In the event of a power failure, the settings will remain
unchanged, but the electromechanical clock will stop
working; consequently the time of day will not be maintained
and will need to be set again.
When the power failure occurs during the execution of an
automatic regeneration, the control valve will remain in the
regeneration position; when the power supply is reestablished, the control valve will resume the regeneration
from the point where it was interrupted.
SERVICE MODE
In service mode the drain plunger (G) will be closed. The
actuator (F) should NOT be visible.
REGENERATION MODE
In regeneration mode the drain plunger (G) will be pushed
down by the actuator (F). The actuator (F) will be visible.
The control valve can be reset to service mode at any time by
slowly turning the timer knob (H) counter clockwise until the
drain plunger (G) is released again by the actuator (F).
MANUAL REGENERATION
It is possible to manually initiate a regeneration:
1. Push in the skipper tab (E) that is aligned with the day
indicator (C).
2. Turn the timer knob (H) counter clockwise, until the time
in the time of day window (I) equals the time in the time
of regeneration window (B).
3. The time of day and the skipper tab (E) must be reset,
when the regeneration is terminated.
PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS
Before starting the programming, make sure that the control
valve is in the service mode.
1. TIME OF REGENERATION:
· Turn the clock plate (A) until the desired time of
regeneration appears in the time of regeneration
window (B).
2. TIME OF DAY:
· Turn the timer knob (H) counter clockwise until the
correct time of day appears in the time of day window
(I).
3. DAYS OF REGENERATION:
þ
The regeneration frequency needs to be set in function
of:
- the exchange capacity of the water softener (= litres of
resin),
- the water hardness,
- the water usage.
þ
We recommend a regeneration frequency of min. 1x
regeneration per week.
The regeneration frequency, i.e. the number of days in service
after which the water softener needs to be regenerated, must
be calculated, by dividing the nominal exchange capacity of
the water softener by:
1. the local water hardness,
2. the peak daily water usage.
Nominal Exchange Capacity
Resin volume
m³x°f m³x°d
11 ltr 50 28 15 ltr 68 38 20 ltr 102 58 26 ltr 133 75 32 ltr 163 93
Example:
· 15 ltr resin
· Water hardness = 25 °f
· Peak daily water usage = 500 ltr/day = 0,5 m³/day
Þ Regen freq. = nominal exchange capacity
water hardn. x daily water usage
= 68 m³x°f
25 °f x 0,5 m³/day
= 5,4 days
Þ Regeneration every 5 days
To set the days at which a regeneration must take place:
· With all skipper tabs (E) pulled out, rotate the skipper
wheel (D) until day “1” is aligned with the day
indicator (C);
· push in skipper tabs (E) which correspond with the
desired days of regeneration.
A c
lock plate
B
time of regeneration window
C
day indicator
D 12-
days skipper wheel
E
skipper tabs
F actuator
G
drain plunger
H
timer knob
I
time of day window
MAINTENANCE
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EN - English
ROUTINE CHECKS
Regularly the user should perform a basic check to verify if the
water softener is functioning correctly, on the basis of the
following control points:
1. Check settings of electromechanical control panel.
2. Measure water hardness before/after water softener.
3. Check drain line from control valve; there shouldn’t be
any water flow (unless water softener is in regeneration).
4. Check drain line from cabinet overflow; there shouldn’t
be any water flow.
5. Check water softener and surrounding area; there
shouldn’t be any water leakages.
BYPASSING THE WATER SOFTENER
Occasionally it may be necessary to put the water softener
hydraulically in bypass, i.e. to isolate it from the water
distribution system; f.e.:
· in case of an urgent technical problem;
· when it is not necessary to supply treated water to the
house/application (refill swimming pool, irrigation,...).
WITH FACTORY BYPASS (optional)
Picture 8.a
SERVICE POSITION
u = inlet valve to water softener is OPEN
v = outlet valve from water softener is OPEN
Picture 8.b
BYPASS POSITION
u = inlet valve to water softener is CLOSED
v = outlet valve from water softener is CLOSED
Picture 8.c
MAINTENANCE POSITION
u = inlet valve to water softener is OPEN
v = outlet valve from water softener is CLOSED
WITH 3-VALVE BYPASS SYSTEM (not included)
Picture 9.a
SERVICE POSITION
u = bypass valve is CLOSED
v = inlet valve to water softener is OPEN
w = outlet valve from water softener is OPEN
Picture 9.b
BYPASS POSITION
u = bypass valve is OPEN
v = inlet valve to water softener is CLOSED
w = outlet valve from water softener is CLOSED
Picture 9.c
MAINTENANCE POSITION
u = bypass valve is OPEN
v = inlet valve to water softener is OPEN
w = outlet valve from water softener is CLOSED
WATER CONDITIONER SALT
Picture 10
The water softener needs 'brine' for its periodic
regenerations. This brine solution is made from water, that is
automatically dosed in the brine cabinet by the control valve,
and water conditioner salt. The user should make sure that
the brine cabinet is always kept full of water conditioner salt.
Therefore he should periodically check the salt level inside the
brine cabinet and refill it if necessary. The salt lid can be
removed completely to facilitate refilling.
Ideally the level of water conditioner salt inside the brine
cabinet is kept between 1/3 and 2/3. A lower level of water
conditioner salt can cause insufficient brine saturation,
resulting in a loss of softening capacity. A higher level of water
conditioner salt can cause salt bridging (hard crust or salt
bridges in the brine cabinet). When you suspect salt bridging:
· carefully pound on the outside of the brine cabinet to
break loose the salt bridges;
· using a broom (or like blunt tool) carefully push the salt to
break it apart;
· pour warm water over the top of the salt to dissolve it.
BRINE CABINET
To retain the appearance of the water softener, simply wipe
it with a damp cloth or clean it with a mild soap solution;
never use abrasive cleaners, ammonia or solvents.
RESIN CLEANER
Other contaminants (f.e. iron) present in the feed water can
cause the resin bed to foul up, resulting in a loss of softening
capacity. An approved resin cleaner can be used periodically
to thoroughly clean the resin bed.
SANITIZING THE WATER SOFTENER
This water softener is manufactured from premium quality
material and assembled in safe conditions to assure it is clean
and sanitary. If installed and serviced correctly, this water
softener will not infect or contaminate your water supply.
However, as in any 'device' plumbed-in in your water
distribution system, a proliferation of bacteria is possible,
especially in case of 'stagnant water'.
If the power supply to the water softener is disconnected for
a longer period of time, we recommend, when the power
supply is re-established, to manually initiate a complete
regeneration.
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TABLE DES MATIÈRES & DONNÉES D’INSTALLATION
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FR - Français
Table des matières & Données d’installation ........................................................................Page 11
Mesures de précaution & Consignes de sécurité ..................................................................Page 12
Conditions de fonctionnement .............................................................................................Page 13
Installation ...........................................................................................................................Page 14
Mise en marche ...................................................................................................................Page 15
Panneau de commande électromécanique ..........................................................................Page 16
Entretien ..............................................................................................................................Page 18
Pour future référence, notez les données suivantes
DONNÉES D’INSTALLATION
Numéro de série:
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Modèle:
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Dureté d’eau entrée:
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Dureté d’eau sortie:
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Pression d’eau entrée:
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Fréquence de régénération:
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Date d’installation:
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Nom société:
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Nom installeur:
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Numéro de Tél.:
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