WARNING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before you begin the installation of the appliance, 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.
OPERATING CONDITIONS & REQUIREMENTS OPERATING PRESSURE MIN-MAX: 1,4-8,0 bar / 20-116 psi this appliance is configured to perform optimally at an operating pressure of 3 bar (45 psi) ±½ bar (7 psi); in case of a lower or higher operating pressure the performance may be affected negatively! ...
Simplex systems will be open, guaranteeing uninterrupted supply of SIMPLEX water. (PF-SOF1-SIM & PF-SOF1,5-SIM) For correct assembly, repeat the different assembly steps, A Simplex system consists of 1 single softening module until both Simplex systems are assembled and positioned (pressure tank, resin, control valve and accessories).
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ASSEMBLY only for PF-SOF1,5 Picture 1 1. On the brass valve seat: make sure the O-ring in the riser insert is in the correct position; install the top distributor and fix it by means of the 2 stainless steel screws; ...
(untreated) water supply to the user. 8. Connect the application to the outlet of the multiple valve connection kit. only for PF-SOF1-SIM: SIMPLEX with factory bypass (optional) only for PF-SOF1,5-SIM: SIMPLEX with 3-valve connection kit (not incl.)
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INSTALLATION 3. Screw the PVC elbow () onto the adaptor at the out port 3. For Duplex: repeat steps 1-2 for both Simplex systems. of the control valve (); use an appropriate sealant. 4. Insert the adaptors in the in/out ports on the flow meter PF-BTA: brine tank assembly (optional) (&);...
COMMISSIONING to raise the residual hardness: turn the screw counter ELECTRICAL clockwise. to reduce the residual hardness: turn the screw 1. Connect the appliances power cord to the transformers clockwise. output. 2. Measure the residual water hardness with a water 2.
ELECTRONIC CONTROL PANEL Duplex Alternating: the systems status (Service or Picture 14 Standby) and the remaining capacity: Srvc 1000L - symbol button function to advance to the next SCROLL Stdby 1000L - parameter to increase the value of the parameter REGENERATION MODE to decrease the value of the...
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ELECTRONIC CONTROL PANEL HOLIDAY MODE PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS - BASIC SETTINGS It is possible to put the appliance in holiday mode; this will prevent automatic regeneration from taking place, yet will Before entering the programming mode, make sure that ensure the appliance is automatically regenerated at the end the appliance is in the service mode.
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NOT be saved! Cycle 3 Fast rinse/brine tank refill (PF-SOF1) Fast rinse (PF-SOF1,5) only for PF-SOF1-SIM & PF-SOF1,5-SIM Cycle 4 Brine tank refill (PF-SOF1,5) 1. Press the scroll button and hold it for 6 sec until the 9.
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ELECTRONIC CONTROL PANEL 12. Press the scroll button again; the display will show: only for PF-SOF1-ALT & PF-SOF1,5-ALT Exit The 2 Simplex systems, that make up a Duplex system, must be programmed individually; the program does NOT Press the up or down button to save the necessarily have to be the same on the 2 Simplex systems!
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ELECTRONIC CONTROL PANEL Cycle 1 Backwash only for PF-SOF1-PRL & PF-SOF1,5-PRL Cycle 2 Brine draw/slow rinse Cycle 3 Fast rinse/brine tank refill (PF-SOF1) The 2 Simplex systems, that make up a Duplex system, Fast rinse (PF-SOF1,5) must be programmed individually; the program does NOT Cycle 4 Brine tank refill (PF-SOF1,5) necessarily have to be the same on the 2 Simplex systems!
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ELECTRONIC CONTROL PANEL Cycle 1 Backwash DIAGNOSTICS MODE Cycle 2 Brine draw/slow rinse Cycle 3 Fast rinse/brine tank refill (PF-SOF1) In the Diagnostics mode several operating parameters Fast rinse (PF-SOF1,5) can be consulted; particularly during a service intervention, Cycle 4 Brine tank refill (PF-SOF1,5) these parameters can be helpful to identify the cause of a problem or malfunction.
MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATION WATER CONDITIONER SALT Notwithstanding the reliability of the appliance, we strongly This appliance needs 'brine' for its periodic regenerations. recommend to have it serviced and maintained on a regular This brine solution is made from water, that is automatically basis by a competent and duly trained technician.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Hard (untreated) water Open or defective bypass Close or replace bypass to service Simplex only: appliance in regeneration Wait until regeneration finishes or manually advance regeneration to end Duplex only: one of the Simplex systems in Refer to problem “Service Valve not closing off regeneration and Service Valve not closing off properly”...
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Control valve fails to Improper refill time setting Verify that refill time corresponds to salt level and refill brine tank amount of resin Plugged refill flow control Clean refill flow control Loss of resin Lower and/or upper distributor damaged Replace distributor(s) Leak between riser tube and upper distributor Verify that riser tube is seated correctly and is not...
= flow meter = power lead = drive motor = PF-SOF1-SIM: service valve NO (optional) PF-SOF1-PRL: service valve NO PF-SOF1-ALT: service valve NC = InterConnect socket = key pad PF-SOF1,5 ...
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EXPLODED VIEW - PF-SOF1 - VALVE BODY Item Description Remark 21/83 Drain connection 568/271/J Drain Line Flow Control J (9,8 Ltr/min) 25 Ltr 568/271/K Drain Line Flow Control K (13,2 Ltr/min) 50 Ltr 568/271/L Drain Line Flow Control L (15,1 Ltr/min) 75 Ltr 568/271/M Drain Line Flow Control M (18,9 Ltr/min)
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