Spectrum SWS Series, SWS-0.5M, SWS-1.7M Installation, Service & Operation Manual
1. Read all instructions carefully before operation.
2. Avoid pinched O-rings during installation by applying (provided with install kit) NSF certied lubricant
to all seals.
3. This system is not intended for treating water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality
without adequate disinfection before or after the system.
Installation, Service &
Operation Manual
SWS Cabinet System
Water Softener
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Contents
Table of Contents
1. Read this page rst p.4
2. Water Softener Basics p.5
3. Softener System Specications p.6
4. Softener System Dimensions p.7
5. Unpack & Inspect Your Water Softener p.8
6. Pre-installation Instructions p.10
7. Water Bypass p.11
8. Programming Guide p.12
9. Start-up Instructions p.15
10. Maintenance Instructions p.17
11. Trou bl es ho ot ing G ui de p.23
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1. Read This Page First
Before starting installation
• You must read and understand the contents of this manual before installing or operating your water
softener.
• Personal injury or property damage could result if you fail to follow instructions in this manual.
• This system and its installation must comply with state and local regulations. Check with your local
public works department for plumbing and sanitation codes. Local codes should be followed in the
event the codes conict with any content in this manual.
• This water softener must be operated at pressures between 30 psi to 125 psi (2.06-8.6 bar). If the
water pressure is higher than 8.6 bar, use a pressure reducing valve in the water supply line to the
softener.
• This unit must be operated at temperatures between 3°C -38°C ( 40°F and 110°F)
• Do not use this water softener on hot water supplies.
• Do not install this unit where it may be exposed to wet weather, direct sunlight, or temperatures outside
of the range specied above.
• The appliance is only to be used with the power supply unit provided with the appliance.
• The appliance must only be supplied at safety extra low voltage corresponding to the marking on the
appliance.
• Apply provided NSF certied lubricant to all o-rings during installation. Do not use pinched or
damaged O-rings during installation.
• If softeners are exposed to high levels of iron, manganese, sulfur and sediments, damage to
pistons, seals, and/or spacers within the control valve are not covered in this warranty due to harsh
environments.
• It is recommended to annually inspect and service the control valve. Frequent cleaning and/or
replacement of piston, seals, and/or spacers may be necessary depending on how harsh the conditions
are.
• Do not use water that is microbiologically unsafe without adequate disinfection before or after this
system.
• This manual is based on information available when approved for printing. Continuing design
renement could cause changes that may not be included in this publication.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved.
• Children should not play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance should only be undertaken by those familar with its operation.
• SPECTRUM guarantees that your new water softener is built of quality materials and workmanship.
When properly installed and maintained, it will give years of trouble free service.
• SPECTRUM reserves the right to change the specications referred to in this literature at any time,
without prior notice.
Install Notes and Safety Messages
Watch out for the following messages in this manual:
EXAMPLE
CAUTION
EXAMPLE
NOTE
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2. Water Softener Basics
What is hard water and how it is softened
The majority of water comes from groundwater sources. Rain water permeates layers of soil, clay, sand
and rock and in the process picks up a number of minerals along the way.
Hardness is dened by the content of calcium and magnesium that is found in water. The harder the
water the more calcium and magnesium it contains. Although it is not toxic, hardness can cause a
number of problems.
Hard water leaves traces of calcium and magnesium on glassware, surfaces, within pipework and
appliances.
Which causes:
• Shorter equipment life span
• Higher energy costs
• Reduced ow rates
• Under-performing appliances
Excess deposits create a drop in efciency, increased chemical cleaning costs and maintenance schedules
and in the worse cases equipment failure.
Iron is a common water problem. The chemical/physical nature of iron found in natural water supplies is
exhibited in four general types:
1. Dissolved Iron - Also called ferrous or ‘clear water’ iron. Dissolved iron is soluble in water and is
detected by taking a sample of the water to be treated in a clear glass. The water in the glass is initially
clear, but on standing exposed to the air, it may gradually turn cloudy or colored as it oxidizes. This type
of iron can be removed from the water by the same ion exchange principle that removes the hardness
elements, calcium and magnesium.
2. Particulate Iron - Also called ferric or colloidal iron. This type of iron is an undissolved particle of iron. A
ltering treatment will be required to remove this type of iron. A softener will remove larger particles,
but the particles may not be washed out in regeneration effectively and will eventually foul the ion
exchange resin.
3. Organic bound Iron -This type of iron is strongly attached to an organic compound in the water. The ion
exchange process alone cannot break this bond down and the softener will not remove this type of iron.
4. Bacterial Iron-This type of iron is protected inside a bacteria cell. Like the organic bound iron, it is not
removed by a water softener.
It’s important that when a softener is removing both hardness and dissolved iron, it must regenerate
more frequently than it normally would for just hardness. Many factors and formulas have been used to
determine this frequency. It is recommended that the softener be regenerated when it has reached 50-75%
of the calculated hardness capacity. This will minimise the potential for bed fouling.
When operating a softener on water with less than the maximum of dissolved iron, regular cleaning should
be performed. Clean every six months or more often if iron appears in your conditioned water supply. Use
resin bed cleaning compounds carefully following the directions on the container.
DO NOT USE WATER THAT IS MICROBIOLOGICALLY UNSAFE
OR THE WATER IS OF UNKNOWN QUALITY. THE WATER MUST
BE DISINFECTED BEFORE OR AFTER THE UNIT.
CAUTION
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Model SWS-0.5M SWS-1.7M
Regeneratio n Type UP Flow
Ingegrated Meter in Bypass Yes
Hardness Removal 480,000mg 1,680,000mg
Media Loaded Yes
Resin Qu antity (L) 10 35
Tan k S ize 10x15 10x44
Salt Storage Capacity (kg) 15 75
Recommend ed Service Fl ow Rate (lpm) 6.7 17
Recommend ed Cycle Settin gs
Backwash Duration Settings (min) 1 4
Brine Duration Setting (min) 30 110
Rinse Duration Setting (min) 2 7
Refill Durat ion Setting ( min) 3.5 11.3
Salt Used - Per Regeneration (6lb/cf salt dosage) 0.96 kg 3.08 kg
Wate r Us ed - Re gene rati on ( L) 48 175
Flow Rate (Only Valve)
Continuou s Flow Rate @ 15 psi Pressure D rop (lpm) 78
Peak Flow Rate @ 25 psi P ressure Drop (lpm) 101
Backwash Flow Rate @ 25 psi Pressure Drop (lpm) 30
Pipe Size 3/4" or 1"
Plumbing Connections Includes 3/4" and 1" Straight Fittings
Electrical Requirements
Input 110V-120V/220-240V AC 50/60Hz
Output 12V AC 650mA
Carton Size (mm) 576x434x655 576x434x1,400
Shipping Weight (kg) 21 47
Wate r S up ply Municipal
Wate r Tempe ratur e (o C) 3-38
Wate r Pre ssur e (b ar) 2.06-8.6
3. SPECTRUM Softener
Specications
Performance Data Sheet & Specications
• Capacities of softeners may deviate from the chart above depending on ow rates and raw water
conditions.
• Changing salt settings from factory setting may require changing injector sizes to achieve stated
capacities.
• Hardness removal is based on standard salt setting (96kg/m3).
• Iron content must not exceed 1 ppm. Beyond 1 ppm an iron softener must be used.
• Do not subject the unit to freezing temperatures.
• Do not use water that is microbiologically unsafe without adequate disinfection before or after the
system.
• The manufacturer reserves the right to make product improvements which may deviate from the
specications and descriptions stated herein, without obligation to change previously manufactured
products or to note the change.
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4. Softener System
Dimensions
SWS-0.5M
SWS-1.7M
448mm
205mm
472mm
511mm
370mm
1185mm
942mm
472mm
370mm
511mm
1278mm
541mm
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5. Unpack & Inspect
Your WAter Softener
Inspect the water softener for any shipping damage. If damage is found, notify the transportation
company and request a damage inspection. Damage to cartons should also be noted.
Handle the softener unit with care. Do not drop the unit or set on sharp, uneven projections on the oor.
Do not turn the softener unit upside down.
IF THERE IS A LOSS IN WATER PRESSURE WHEN THE SOFTENER
UNIT IS INITIALLY PLACED IN SERVICE, THE SOFTENER TANK MAY
HAVE BEEN LAID ON ITS SIDE DURING TRANSIT. IF THIS OCCURS,
BACKWASH THE SOFTENER TO ‘RECLASSIFY’ THE MEDIA.
NOTE
The manufacturer is not responsible for damages in transit. Small parts, needed to install the softener,
are in a parts bag.To avoid loss of the small parts, keep them in the parts bag until you are ready to
install.
Accessories Contents
1 x manual
1 x transformer
1 x silicone
lubricant
2 x straight adaptors
(c/w O-ring)
1 x bypass tool
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