Spectrum SoftH2O DUO 30 Installation, Service & Operation Manual

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Installation, Service & Spectrum Operation Manual SoftH O DUO Water Softener Table of Contents General Notes Description & Equipment Adjustments Components, Features & Functions Valve User Interface Installation Instructions Assembly & Start-Up Programming & Operation Master Programming Mode p.11 User Programming Mode p.16...
  • Page 2: General Notes

    Spectrum 1. General Notes The SoftH2O-DUO water softeners are a range that utilise two resin pressure vessels. Compared to standard single pressure vessel water softeners, this setup guarantees 24/7 access to soft water. Whilst one pressure vessel is in service, the other one is either in standby or in regeneration.
  • Page 3: Description & Equipment Adjustments

    Spectrum 2. Description & Equipment Adjustments Installation Number Nominal Capacity °tH Valve Serial Number Inlet Water Hardness °tH Tank Size Treated Water Volume litres Resin Type Outlet Water Hardness °tH Resin Volume Salt Quantity per Regeneration litres Regeneration Mode Chronometric...
  • Page 4: Components, Features & Functions

    Spectrum 3. Components, Features & Functions Component Features Functions • 24 hours control and monitoring with a timer; automatically regenerates the media bed at the system’s set time of regeneration according to the set regeneration frequency. • Automatically calculates a cycle plan according to the quality of supply water and the user’s actual water use.
  • Page 5: Valve User Interface

    Spectrum 4. Valve User Interface Drain Line Service Icon Time/Data Display Cover Unlocking Nut Down Button ( Extra Cycle Button Up Button (...
  • Page 6: Installation Instructions

    Spectrum 5. Installation Instructions The DUO water softener should be Water Pressure 2 - 8 bar installed and prepared by a qualified person. Electrical Supply Uninterrupted AC The system should be ready to use Existing Plumbing Free of any deposits or build-ups inside pipes after the complete installation and a regeneration test.
  • Page 7: Assembly & Start-Up

    Spectrum 6. Assembly & Start-Up 6.1. Assembly 1. Place the riser tube inside the fi rst pressure vessel. Depending on the size of the vessel, the system will either be supplied in a classic cone shape confi guration or, for larger vessels, a star-type distribution system. Assemble the star type distribution system if applicable.
  • Page 8 Spectrum 6. Assembly & Start-Up 6.3. Start-Up 1. Fill the brine tank until the water reaches approximately half way up the tank. 2. Add salt until the tank in total is approximately ¾ full. 3. Switch on the electrical power .
  • Page 9: Programming & Operation

    Spectrum 7. Programming & Operation In green are the options to select to ensure the proper operation of your system In yellow are values to input based on your individual installation. Abbreviation Parameter Option Abbreviation Options Functions Gallons Display format...
  • Page 10 Spectrum 7. Programming & Operation 7.1. Timer Operation Data Parameter Display Indicator Error/ Display Information Icon Service Icon Flow Indicator Programming x1000 Indicator Icon Extra Cycle Down Button Button Button Features of the SXT: • Power backup that continues to keep time and the passage of days for a minimum of 48 hours in the event of power failure.
  • Page 11: Master Programming Mode

    Spectrum 8. Master Programming Mode When the Master Programming Mode is entered, all available option setting displays may be viewed and set as needed. Depending on current option settings, some parameters cannot be viewed or set. 8.1. Setting the Time of Day 1.
  • Page 12 Spectrum 8. Master Programming Mode Parameter Value Description Parameter Image This is the fi rst screen that appears when entering Master Programming Mode. The Display Format setting specifi es the unit of measure that will be used for 1. Display format volume and how the control will display the Time of Day.
  • Page 13 Spectrum 8. Master Programming Mode Parameter Value Description Parameter Image Press the Extra Cycle button. Use this display to set the Unit Capacity. This setting specifi es the treatment capacity of the system media. Enter the capacity of the media bed in grains of hardness...
  • Page 14 Spectrum 8. Master Programming Mode Parameter Value Description Parameter Image Press the Extra Cycle button. Use this display to set the Reserve Capacity. This setting specifi es a fi xed volume that will be held as a reserve. The reserve...
  • Page 15 Spectrum 8. Master Programming Mode Parameter Value Description Parameter Image Press the Extra Cycle button. Use this display to set the regeneration schedule for a system confi gured as a Day of Week control. The different days of the week are identifi ed as D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, and D7 in the upper left-hand corner of the display.
  • Page 16: User Programming Mode

    Spectrum 9. User Programming Mode Abbreviation Parameter Description Day override The time’s day override setting The time of day that the system will regenerate Regeneration time (meter delayed timeclock, and day-of-week systems) The hardness of the inlet water - used to calculate system capacity for...
  • Page 17: Diagnostic Programming Mode

    Spectrum 10. Diagnostic Programming Mode Abbreviation Parameter Description Flow rate Displays the current outlet fl ow rate Peak fl ow rate Displays the highest fl ow rate measured since the last regeneration Hours in service Displays the total hours that the unit has been in service...
  • Page 18: Programming Charts

    Spectrum 11. Programming Charts The chart below can be used to help programme steps 13 and 16 in the Master Programming Mode. SoftH 0-DUO Programming Chart Parameter Capacity Backwash Brine draw Rapid rinse Brine refill Flow meter Total Softener WTP-SOFT30D 0.75...
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Spectrum 12. Troubleshooting 12.1. DUO System Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution 1. Power off 1. Switch on power 2. Transformer is not plugged in 2. Connect to constant power source A. Controller does not work 3. Defective power cord 3. Replace cord 4.
  • Page 20 Spectrum 12. Troubleshooting 12.2. DUO Valve Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution 1. No power supply Check electrical service, fuse, etc A. Unit fails to initiate a regeneration cycle 2. Power Failure Reset time of day 1. By-pass valve open Close by-pass valve 2.
  • Page 21: Cautions

    Spectrum 13. Cautions 1. Without reading and understanding the contents of this user manual, DO NOT perform any operations on the control valve. 2. Strictly prohibit a leaning position when shipping, installing and using this product as this could cause damage.
  • Page 22: Technical Information

    Spectrum 14. Technical Information Model (litres of resin) Maximum Operating Temperature (ºC) Minimum Operating Temperature (ºC) Maximum Operating Pressure (bar) Minimum Operating Pressure (bar) Optimal Flow Rate (m /hr) Max Flow Rate (m /hr) Inlet / Outlet (") ¾ ¾...

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