Waterco Commandomatic Ezysoft Manual For Use And Installation
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Notice to Installer
This manual contains important information about the installation, operation
and safe use of this product. Once the product has been installed this manual
must be given to the owner / operator of this equipment.
This equipment must be installed and serviced by a qualified technician.
Improper installation can create electrical hazards which could result in property
damage, serious injury or death. Improper installation will void the warranty.
WARNING
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Commandomatic Ezysoft
WATER SOFTENER SYSTEM
Manual
Table of
INTRODUCTION --------------------------------------------------- 03
1. GENERAL INFORMATION ---------------------------------- 03
1.2. WATER SOFTENERS -------------------------------------- 03
1.3. ADVANTAGES OF USING EZYSOFT --------------------- 03
1.4. KEY FEATURES -------------------------------------------- 03
2. OPERATING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS -------- 04
3. HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS -------------------------------- 05
4. INSTALLATION ---------------------------------------------- 06
4.2. CONNECTING INLET & OUTLET ------------------------ 06
4.3. THE DRAIN ------------------------------------------------- 07
5. START UP ---------------------------------------------------- 08
5.1. ADJUSTING RESIDUAL HARDNESS -------------------- 08
WITH FACTORY BYPASS
6. INITIATE A REGENERATION -------------------------------- 09
7. WHEN TO REGENERATE ------------------------------------ 09
8. MAINTENANCE ---------------------------------------------- 11
8.2. BYPASSING THE WATER SOFTENER ------------------- 11
8.3. ADDING SALT --------------------------------------------- 12
8.4. BRINE CABINET ------------------------------------------- 12
9. PARTS REPLACEMENT ------------------------------------- 12
9.1. TIMER HEAD ASSEMBLY --------------------------------- 12
9.2. INJECTOR ------------------------------------------------- 13
9.3. BRINE DRAW RESTRICTOR ----------------------------- 13
9.4. INCORPORATED DRAIN FLOW CONTROL ------------- 13
9.5. MAIN DIAPHRAGM --------------------------------------- 13
9.6. BODY STEM ASSEMBLY --------------------------------- 14
9.7. CHECK DISC ---------------------------------------------- 14
9.8. RISER INSERT --------------------------------------------- 14
9.9. ANNUAL MAINTENANCE --------------------------------- 15
9.10.REGULARS CHECK UP ----------------------------------- 15
10. TROUBLESHOOTING --------------------------------------- 15
11. EXPLODED DIAGRAMS ------------------------------------ 18
11.2. SYSTEM EXPLODE DIAGRAM ------------------------- 18
12. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ----------------------------- 21
Waterco Commandomatic Ezysoft
WARNING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• 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 in this Technical Manual.
• 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 this Technical Manual 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 accordingly. Please refer
to national/local laws and codes for correct recycling of this water softener.
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For future reference, fill in the following data
INSTALLATION RECORD
Serial Number :
Model :
Water Hardness inlet :
Water Hardness outlet :
Water Pressure inlet :
Date of Installation :
Company Name :
Installer Name :
Phone Number :
REGEN. FREQUENCY : ________ days
LENGTH OF REGEN. : _________ minutes
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INTRODUCTION
This booklet is designed to cover the Waterco Ezysoft semi automatic domestic water softeners.
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.2. WATER SOFTENERS
Hard water contains dissolved minerals in the form of Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg), and Iron (Fe).
Removal of these mineral is accomplished by softening the water through an ion exchange process.
As the water ows through the mineral tank, the dissolved minerals become attached to the resin,
creating soft water. Over a period of time the resin will become exhausted, and the softener will be
regenerated using a brine solution produced from the salt in the brine compartment.
1.3. ADVANTAGES OF USING EZYSOFT
Extended appliance and equipment life
The minerals found in hard water can build up on the insides of appliances such as washing
machines, dishwashers and water heaters, reducing their working life and decreasing efciency.
Ezysoft not only extends their lifespan but also benets the environment by reducing waste and
conserving the raw materials and energy used in manufacturing.
Faster water heating
Hot water heaters can heat softened water more quickly than hard water, improving efciency by
roughly 22 per cent for electric water heaters and 29 per cent for gas-powered units. Improving
efciency with Ezysoft reduces energy consumption, resulting in signicantly lower energy bills.
Cleaner plumbing system
Hard water leaves scaly deposits in plumbing xtures and pipes, which can corrode and shorten
the life of your home’s plumbing system as they build up over time. Reducing mineral deposits with
Ezysoft helps eliminate the adverse effects of clogs and corrosion, extending the life of the plumbing
system and helping appliances and equipment operate more effectively.
1.4. KEY FEATURES
Environmentally friendly
Discharges to the environment are minimal – the regeneration is performance using a low ratio salt/
resin when compare with the standard resins. The quantity of salt used in Ezysoft per regeneration is
up to 50% less than the standard water softener without sacricing the capacity.
Easy to use
The regeneration of the softener starts by just a twist. Ezysoft is also more efcient because it uses
a resin with beads of uniform size that increases its operating capacity when compare with the
standard resins. Also, Ezysoft does not require electricity.
2. OPERATING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
• OPERATING PRESSURE: min. 140 / max. 830 kPa
− This system is congured to perform optimally at an operating pressure of 300 kPa (±50
kPa); 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°C / 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 meters 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.
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3. HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS
The Commandomatic Ezysoft is a semi-automatic water softener. When the drain paddle is opened,
the valve is automatically transferred to the regeneration position; with its few moving parts, this
simple and reliable system guarantees years of trouble-free service.
The semi-automatic twist timer must be manually initiated by simply turning the knob to the desired
brine/slow rinse cycle time; the regeneration will take place and afterwards the valve will automatically
return to the service position. The valve is designed for hard water bypass during regeneration.
The regeneration sequence is followed:
I. SERVICE:
Untreated water ows down through the resin bed and up through the riser tube; the water is
conditioned when passing through the resin.
II. BRINE:
Salt brine, drawn from the brine tank by the injector, ows down through the riser tube and
slowly up through the resin bed to drain; the resin is being regenerated when the salt brine
passes through. The brine cycle is terminated when the air check is shut.
III. SLOW RINSE:
Slow rinse continues for the remainder of the brine cycle; the injectors motive water ows down
through the riser tube and slowly up through the resin bed to drain, slowly washing the brine
from the resin tank.
4. INSTALLATION
To facilitate the installation process, remove the salt lid and main cover from the water softener.
4.2. CONNECTING INLET & OUTLET
I. Screw the factory bypass onto the elbow connections of the water softener (2&3); make
sure to install the gasket seals. Tighten the nuts rmly by hand.
II. Screw the connection kit with nuts onto the factory bypass (1&4); make sure to install the
gasket seals. Tighten the nuts rmly by hand.
III. Connect the mains water supply to the nipple on the inlet port of the factory bypass (1).
IV. Connect the house/application to the nipple on the outlet port of the factory bypass (4).
1 = mains water supply (untreated water)
2 = inlet of water softener (untreated water)
3 = outlet of water softener (treated water)
4 = house/application (treated water)
Figure 1 Factory Bypass
In multiple installations, filters are always installed upstream of softeners.
• It is recommended 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.
• If the water softener is not equipped with the factory bypass, it is recommended to install
a 3-valve bypass system (not included with this product!) to isolate the water softener from
the water distribution system in case of repairs. It allows turning off the water to the water
softener, while maintaining (untreated) water supply to the user.
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