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HomePlus UltraPlus+ UP-12 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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ULTRAFILTRATION SYSTEM
WITH QUICK INSTALLATION KIT
OWNER'S MANUAL & INSTALLATION GUIDE
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING
INSTALLATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY VOID
YOUR WARRANTY, CAUSE INJURY, OR RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE.

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  • Page 1 ULTRAFILTRATION SYSTEM WITH QUICK INSTALLATION KIT OWNER’S MANUAL & INSTALLATION GUIDE PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING INSTALLATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY, CAUSE INJURY, OR RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Congratulations on the purchase of your UltraPlus+ Ultrafiltration (UF) water treatment system. This manual is designed to provide owners, installers, and service technicians with detailed information about the installation, start-up, and operation of the UltraPlus+ system. The brain of the UltraPlus+ system is the Fleck 5810XTR2 control valve. It is manufactured by one of the world’s largest water treatment companies, Pentair.

  • Page 3: Applicattions & Specifications

    APPLICATIONS & SPECIFICATIONS COMMON APPLICATIONS: Surface and ground water treatment to remove sediment, turbidity, colloids, and other particulate. Organics and tannin removal (since the molecular weights of tannin molecules vary widely, pilot testing prior to purchase/installation is strongly recommended). Rainwater catchment treatment and gray water recycling. Reverse Osmosis (RO) pre-filter.

  • Page 4: Operating Conditions

    • pH: 3 to 11 Recommended Pre-Filter Options: • HomePlus WH-20x1 Whole House Filter Package + Pentek DGD-5005-20 Cartridge • Pentek PBH-420-1 Bag Filter Housing + Pentek BP-420-5 Bag Filter • ClearPlus WH1B+-HF high Flow Series 5 Micron Whole House Sediment Filter Package •...

  • Page 5: Before You Start

    Before you start, you need to know what system configuration you are using and confirm that you have received all of the necessary parts. These instructions are intended for installation of a single UltraPlus+ UP-12 Ultrafiltration system WITH Wellmate WM-9 Back Flush Pressure Tank, AND one of our optional Quick Installation Kits (UP-INST-BF or UP-INST-BF/FF).
  • Page 6 Forward Flush We recommend that a Forward Flush be conducted on at least a weekly basis especially for applications involving high levels of turbidity. This can be done manually by opening a ball valve for a few minutes (included with our UP-INST-BF quick installation kit), or you can add the optional automatic Forward Flush Kit (UP-FF) that will perform this flush for you on a daily basis after the...
  • Page 7 MEMBRANE VESSEL BOTTOM TANK ADAPTER BACK FLUSH PRESSURE TANK (WELLMATE WM-9) BACK FLUSH PRESSURE TANK RETENTION CLIP (BLUE) BACK FLUSH SOLENOID VALVE BACK FLUSH SOLENOID WIRING KIT INLET ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 8 LOWER TANK ASSEMBLY DRAIN FLOW RESTRICTOR ASSEMBLY (may be attached to control valve) UPPER DRAIN ASSEMBLY PRESSURE TANK ASSEMBLY OUTLET ASSEMBLY FORWARD FLUSH TUBE (34 ¼”) PRESSURE TANK TUBE (45 ½”) FORWARD FLUSH SOLENOID VALVE...
  • Page 9 FORWARD FLUSH SOLENOID WIRING KIT FORWARD FLUSH TUBE w/ MANUAL SHUT-OFF VALVE The Quick Installation Kits use various brand-name quick connect fittings for easy assembly. There are 2 styles used: John Guest Brand Quick Connect Elbows and Tees To connect a tube/pipe to a John Guest fitting, unlock the fitting by turning the collet counter- clockwise until the fitting loosens.

  • Page 10: Select An Installation Location

    SELECT AN INSTALLATION LOCATION We recommend interior installation only. The system cannot be allowed to freeze or severe system damage could occur. The system should not be installed in direct sunlight as long-term exposure to UV light could damage components of the system. This UltraPlus+ System is designed to be installed on either a gravity fed water system or after a pressure tank.

  • Page 11: Prepare The Membrane Vessel

    PREPARE THE MEMBANE VESSEL 1. Handle the Membrane Vessel (3) gently to prevent internal damage to the membrane bundles. The Membrane Vessel (3) is shipped with protective clear plastic caps on the top and bottom. Remove them by unscrewing them counterclockwise. They can be recycled or kept for future use.
  • Page 12 3. Connect the Lower Tank Assembly (10) to the Bottom Tank Adapter (4) such that it protrudes out the notch in the base of the Membrane Vessel (3), by screwing it on clockwise (hand tight). Again, excessive force is not required to achieve a good seal. Do NOT use pipe dope or Teflon tape on the threads.

  • Page 13: Layout

    LAYOUT Arrange the assembled Membrane Vessel (3) and the Wellmate WM-9 Back Flush Pressure Tank (5) roughly in accordance with the following floor plan (top view): CONNECT INLET ASSEMBLY 1. Screw the Inlet Assembly (9) on to the back of the inlet side of the Bypass Assembly (2). The inlet and outlet on the Bypass Assembly (2) and Control Valve (1) are marked by directional arrows.

  • Page 14: Connect Drain Assembly

    CONNECT DRAIN ASSEMBLY If you are NOT using the Forward Flush Kit: 1. Connect the Forward Flush Tube with Manual Shut-Off Valve (19) to the John Guest Elbow at the bottom of the Lower Tank Assembly (10) on the assembled Membrane Vessel. Hold the Lower Tank Assembly in your hand when you push the tube in so that you do not apply pressure on the assembly that may break it.

  • Page 15: Connect Back Flush Tank And Outlet Assemblies

    CONNECT BACK FLUSH TANK AND OUTLET ASSEMBLIES 1. Attach the Pressure Tank Assembly (13) to the Wellmate WM-9 Back Flush Pressure Tank (5) by pushing the adapter into the fitting at the bottom of the tank and securing it with the blue Back Flush Pressure Tank Connection Clip (6).

  • Page 16: Solenoid Valve Connections

    VERY IMPORTANT: If you use copper piping and will be soldering the joints, DO NOT apply heat near your Control Valve, Solenoid Valves, or any Assemblies or serious internal damage to these parts could occur. Always solder joints with these components detached. The drain line should be no less than 3/4"...
  • Page 17 1. Mount the grey Back Flush Solenoid Wiring Kit (8) control box and Forward Flush Solenoid Wiring Kit (18) control box (if applicable) to the wall behind your filter system. Screws and anchors are provided in a plastic parts bag strapped to one of the cables. These 2 control boxes are the same so don’t worry which is which until you connect them to the solenoid valves and Control Valve - only the actual solenoid valves are different.
  • Page 18 2. Locate the wiring ports on the left side of the Control Valve (1) head base plate. Remove the valve cover. If you are using the optional Forward Flush Kit (UP-FF), there will be 2 ports, otherwise, there will be only one. The port in the front of the valve is for the back flush solenoid and the one in the back is for the forward flush solenoid.

  • Page 19: Start Up The System

    5. The touch screen control panel and circuit board can be removed to facilitate access to the back of the circuit board for the final wiring by depressing the 2 tabs at the top of the panel and pulling it forward and upward. Connect the wires from the solenoid control box(es) to the terminal block on the back of the circuit board as noted below and re-connect the touch screen control panel and circuit board by snapping it back into position.
  • Page 20 switch. An extension cord may be used to reach a suitable electrical outlet. Ensure that the extension cord is UL/CSA certified and of an appropriate wire gauge for the application. Once plugged in, the touch screen display on the Control Valve (1) will illuminate. The Control Valve (1) may need to reset its piston to the home position when it is powered up.

  • Page 21: Turn On The Water

    Vacation: Select this icon to set your water filter system in vacation mode. This mode can be used if you will be away for an extended time and will not be using water. When vacation mode is selected, the system will temporarily cease flush cycles. Upon returning from vacation, it is important to remember to end the vacation mode by pressing the same icon.

  • Page 22: Back Flush & Forward Flush

    BACK FLUSH AND FORWARD FLUSH The Back Flush cycle is automatically engaged and controlled by your Control Valve (1) and solenoid valve(s). Your system was pre-programmed at the factory. If you have the optional Forward Flush Kit (UP-FF), the Forward Flush cycle is also automatically engaged and controlled by your system.

  • Page 23: Changing Basic Settings

    Touch the grey box associated with the year. 2 blue arrows will appear. Touch the blue arrow on the left to decrease the year. Touch the blue arrow on the right to increase in the year. Adjust the year by touching the arrows until it is correct. Similarly, touch the grey boxes associated with the month and day and use the arrows to adjust the month and day settings until they are correct Set the hour, minutes, and pm/am in the same manner.

  • Page 24: Diagnostics

    Touch Screen Display Brightness You can adjust the brightness of your touch screen by touching the brightness icon. The brightness can be set on a scale from 0 to 10 with 10 being the brightest. The default setting is 10. To change the setting, touch “power,”...

  • Page 25: Master Settings Mode

    Once in the Diagnostic Mode, you can navigate to the next screen by pressing the right arrow in the top right corner of the screen or go back to the previous screen by pressing the left arrow in the top left of the screen. You can return to the home screen at any time by pressing the home icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.
  • Page 26 To enter the Master Settings Mode, select the “Settings” icon from the home screen, then select the “Settings Icon” again. The Password is: 1201 The following settings are the factory default settings for standard UltraPlus+ systems: FORMAT Parameter Setting language english units hardness units...

  • Page 27: Control Operation During A Power Failure

    tank refill pause METER Parameter Setting meter type 1.25” turbine generic plumbing leak detect CONTROL OPERATION DURING A POWER FAILURE The 5810XTR2 valve/controller includes integral power backup. In the event of power failure, the control shifts into a power-saving mode. The control stops monitoring water usage, and the display and motor shut down, but it continues to keep track of the time and day for a minimum of 48 hours.

  • Page 28: Warranty Information

    See page 17 of the control valve manual for troubleshooting tips. WARRANTY INFORMATION Your system components, other than the media, are warranted by HomePlus Products Inc. to be free of defects in material and workmanship for the following periods from the date of purchase provided that your system was purchased from an Authorized dealer;...
  • Page 29 In no event shall HomePlus Products Inc. be liable to the distributor or any other person or entity for special, incidental, consequential or punitive damages (including, but not limited to, property loss, loss of incomes, or loss of use damages) arising out of the manufacture, sale, or supplying of the products, even if HomePlus Products Inc.

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