EVOLIO-560 Water Softener System

EVOLIO-560 Water Softener System Operations manual IT FR DE ES MODELS: EVOLIO-560 8 - EVOLIO-560 15 - EVOLIO-560 20 - EVOLIO-560 30

EVOLIO-560 Demand Water Softener Installation and Operating Instructions TABLE OF CONTTS INTRODUCTION...1 SOFTER SPECIFICATIONS...2 GERAL PRECAUTIONS...2 PROPER ORDER TO INSTALL WATER TREATING EQUIPMT...2 PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST...3 INSTALLATION...3 PIPING DETAILS...4 DRAIN REQUIREMTS...4 SYSTEM START-UP...5 DISINFECTION OF WATER SOFTERS...6 ADDING SALT...6 MAINTANCE 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 Materials Required for installation Pipe Teflon tape Grounding straps (optional) File Utility knife or tube cutter Overflow 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 Sys-EV-560-Man August2016 REV A 1

EVOLIO-560 SOFTER SPECIFICATIONS PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST INSTALLATION Characteristics EVOLIO-560 8 EVOLIO-560 15 EVOLIO-560 20 EVOLIO-560 30 Resin liters (L) 8 15 20 30 Nominal flow rate (m³/h)* @10 f Peak flow rate (m³/h)* @10 f Exchange capacity ( f/m³) Salt consumption per regen. (kg) Approx. water consumption per regen (L)** 0.42 0.6 0.8 1.2 0.83 1.56 2.08 3.12 40 75 100 150 0.96 1.8 2.4 3.6 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-filter made of a 10 filter housing (Pentair ref. 150543) and a 10 100micron Wound cartridge (Pentair ref. WWP100P10). * Indicative data. Maximum flow 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). GERAL 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 efficiency of this softener shall be valid only at the stated salt dosage calculation is made on 120g. RECOMMDATION: We recommend that a qualified plumber be contracted to make all difficult 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 flow rate of 19 liters of water per minute. 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 m 3 /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 flow 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 Teflon 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. 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-filter on the water line going to the unit RECOMMDATION: We recommend that a qualified plumber be contracted to make all difficult 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 filter 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 filter in place.place in a firm concrete floor 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 filter 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). Out Yoke 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 Teflon Tape. NOTE: Do not over-tighten fitting to backplate. 8. Make certain proper piping alignment is maintained. Do not apply heat to any fitting 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 floor In 2 Sys-EV-560-Man August2016 REV A Sys-EV-560-Man August2016 REV A 3

INSTALLATION continued 11. Install salt storage tank overflow 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 fittings 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 REQUIREMTS 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 floor drain the area around the drain may become wet during the regeneration process. Keep floor 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 first. Drain line should be as short as possible. If available, a floor 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.) DRAIN REQUIREMTS 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 fitting. Also, select a firm 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 flow 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. INCORRECT CORRECT 5cm AIR GAP 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 five 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 identified by DO in the upper left hand corner of the screen. PIPING DETAILS 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. Construct air gap as shown or purchase air gap device as used with clothes washers. Figure 7 3. Press the Extra Cycle button. Use this display to adjust the Regeneration Time. This option setting is identified by RT in the upper left hand corner of the screen. Soft Water VALVE DRAIN LINE 1/2 Diameter Minimum Size POWER SUPPLY 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 modifications for improving performance under these adverse conditions. 4. Press the Extra Cycle button. Use this display to adjust the Feed Water Hardness ( th).this option setting is identified by H in the upper left hand corner of the screen. Use the hardness Kit included in the softener to set up this parameter OVERFLOW CABINET LINE 1/2 Diameter Minimum size Sanitary drain, floor drain, or laundry tubs are acceptable. Do not make a direct connection to the drain. An air gap must be present. Figure 5 4 Sys-EV-560-Man August2016 REV A CABINET ASSEMBLY Softener Valve 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. Laundry Tubs Floor Drain Figure 6 Overflow Drain Line Floor Drain Overflow Drain Line 1/2 diameter minimum size (gravity flow) 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. Valve Drain Line to Overhead Sewer SYSTEM START-UP Sewer Line Valve Drain Line Figure 8 Trap Funnel Drain or Air Gap Device 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. Range: 1-199 ( th) hardness 5. Press the Extra Cycle button. Use this display to adjust the Fixed Reserve Capacity. This option setting is identified 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 identified by CD in the upper left hand corner of the screen. 7. Press the Extra Cycle button to end User Programming Mode. Sys-EV-560-Man August2016 REV A 5

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 refill 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. 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 first 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 fill 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. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Correction Softener fails to regenerate. Electrical service to unit has been interrupted. Timer is defective. Power failure. Meter not counting liters. Assure permanent electrical service (check fuse, plug, pull chain, or switch). Replace timer. Reset time of day. Softener delivers hard water. By-pass valve is open. Close by-pass valve. No salt is in brine tank. Injector screen plugged. Insufficient water flowing into brine tank. Hot water tank hardness. Check to see if cable is inserted into meter assembly. Add salt to brine tank and maintain salt level above water level. Clean injector screen. Check brine tank fill time and clean brine line flow control if plugged. Repeated flushings of the hot water tank is required. Error/ Information Icon Service Icon Cycle Step # 8 15 20 30 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 Refill Parameter Display Programming Icon Extra Cycle Button Up Button Data Display Figure 9 PM Indicator Down Button Flow Indicator x1000 Indicator 3 min 5 min 7 min 11 min DISINFECTION OF WATER SOFTERS 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 fluid liters 2. Proceed with the normal regeneration. MAINTANCE AND REPAIR This unit is designed and constructed to treat the most difficult of water. Various screens have been included in the system to protect orifices. 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 overflow 1. Plugged screens or injector Clean 2. Defective Brine Valve Clean or replace 3. Defective timer or timer motor Replace Leak at distributor tube. Internal valve leak. Make sure distributor tube is not cracked. Check O-ring and tube pilot. Replace seals and spacers and/or piston. Unit used too much salt. Improper salt setting. Check salt usage and salt setting. Loss of water pressure. Insufficient backwash flow rate or Backwash cycle to short to clean the resin bed Loss of resin through drain line. Excessive water in brine tank. Iron buildup in line to water conditioner. Iron buildup in water conditioner. Inlet of control plugged due to foreign material broken loose from pipes by recent work done on plumbing system. Insufficient backwash flow rate or Backwash cycle to short to clean the resin bed. Air in water system. Upper and/or lower screen damaged. See Excessive water in brine tank. Clean line to water conditioner. Clean control and add mineral cleaner to mineral bed. Increase frequency of regeneration. Remove piston and clean control. 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 Assure that well system has proper air eliminator control. Check for dry well condition. 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 flow control. Clean flow control. Incorrect brine setting. Check valve settings. 6 Sys-EV-560-Man August2016 REV A Sys-EV-560-Man August2016 REV A 7

CE CERTIFICATION EVOLIO-560 softener satisfies 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. Lausanne 18/08/2016 8 Sys-EV-560-Man August2016 REV A