Spectrum MixH2O-PRO Installation, Service & Operation Manual
Table of Contents
1. General Notes p.2
2. Description & Equipment Adjustments p.3
3. Components, Features & Functions p.4
4. Component Contents p.5
5. Valve User Interface p.6
6. Installation Instructions p.8
7. Valve Programming Set-up p.10
8. Troubleshooting p.13
9. Cautions p.15
10. Technical Information p.16
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Installation, Service &
Operation Manual
MixH2O-PRO
Water Softener
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1. General Notes
The MixH20 - Pro range of water conditioning systems includes one pressure vessel containing resin and an automatic
valve. The amount of water going through the softener is monitored and regeneration is triggered when the softening
capacity of the pressure vessel expires.
This manual is for a range of softeners based on the SPECTRUM 5, 7 and 12 valve going from 25 to 350 litres of resin.
Please take a look at the model supplied as this will have an inuence on various parameters for starting up your
softener, especially on the programming side. Softeners once installed are low maintenance and only need salt in order
to operate. Please ensure that the brine tank has got a minimum level of salt at all times.
Water softeners will fall under laws and guidelines of the country where it is installed. Please check the current legal
framework in order to be compliant.
Articially softened water can have a high sodium content which can be unsuitable for babies on infant formula, people
on sodium restricted diets or people with risk of heart diseases.
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Regeneration Mode
Regeneration Type
Electrical Supply
Installation Number Nominal Capacity
m3 °tH
Valve Serial Number Inlet Water Hardness
°tH
Tank Size Treated Water Volume
litres
Resin Type Outlet Water Hardness
°tH
Resin Volume
litres
Salt Quantity per Regeneration
kg
Volumetric
m
3
Down Flow Brining
1) Backwash
min
2) Brining & Rinse
min
3) Rapid Rinse
min
4) Brine Tank Rell
min
Low Voltage DC Transformer
2. Description &
Equipment Adjustments
Please use this sheet to keep a record of your system parameters and installation.
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3. Components, Features
& Functions
Component Features Functions
SPECTRUM
5, 7 or 12
softening
control valve
GRP valves with great corrosion resistance,
operates with 5.5V DC transformed electrical
power for SPECTRUM 5
7.5V transformed for SPECTRUM 7 and 12
valves
• 24 hours control and monitoring with a timer and meter;
automatically regenerates the media bed once the
capacity of a pressure vessel expires
• Cycle Process:
• In service: Once the water is supplied with correct
pressure and ow, the cations contained in hard
water will be replaced by Na+ in regenerants, then the
softening system will supply softened water through its
outlet
• Backwash: When the ion exchange resin has been
exhausted, the resin bed needs to be regenerated.
Before the regeneration of the resin bed, a backwash
step is necessary for two main purposes; removing the
residue in the resin bed and loosening the impacted
resin bed for better regeneration efciency
• Rinse: Rinse the resin bed to remove the residual
regenerant (salt) after the brining step until the water
from outlet contains no regenerant; rinse could also
compact the resin bed for a better softening effect.
Rell: Rell the brine tank with water to dissolve salt for
the next regeneration
Valve Operation Mode Softener: Standard water softener operation
Regeneration Mode Volumetric immediate or delayed with electronic timer
Water Hardness can be adjusted
User can adjust the mixing valve to get desired outlet water
hardness
Display Format Metric
Media NSF 61 and FDA approved SPECTRUM resin Food grade SPECTRUM softening resin
Pressure
Vessel
• NSF 44 tested and certied
• Polyethene material manufactured for the
Food & Beverage industries
• Light, high pressure resistance
• Strong corrosion resistance
• Polyethylene liner with reinforced berglass
Pressure vessel holds the resin and a distribution system
Riser Tube &
Distribution
System
A riser tube and distribution system disperse water evenly
through the resin bed
Brine Valve
& Tank
• High pressure resistance
• Prevents the brine tank from overowing
• Water and salt mix in the brine tank. Salt will dissolve
continuously until the water is saturated by salts
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4. Component Contents
4.1. SPECTRUM 5, 7 or 12 Valve
Please unpack your goods and ensure that all components are included. If something is missing, or damaged you
should contact us immediately. If you are planning to store the components before installation, they should be secured
in a dry area with no risk of freezing as it could affect sensitive components such as plastics becoming brittle or
electronics potentially failing.
4.2. SPECTRUM Pressure Vessel & Riser Tube
4.3. SPECTRUM Brine Tank 4.4. SPECTRUM Softening Resin
Volume varies according to the model.
Dimension varies according to model, also includes
brine tube and safety brine valve.
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5. Valve User Interface
Brine Line
Drain Line
Blending Valve
Inlet
Outlet
Regeneration Indicator
Parameter Display
Flow Rate Indicator
Regeneration Button ( R )
Next Button ( )
Up Button ( )
Down Button ( )
Time Display
Cycle Nº
Bypass
5.1. SPECTRUM 5 Valve
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