Electronic demand automatic water conditioner (24 pages)
Summary of Contents for Ecodyne Water Systems IDP30S
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& Chlorine Water Conditioner IDP50CC * Chloramine & Chlorine Water Conditioner Models IDP30S & IDP40S tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 44 for hardness reduction and efficiency and the reduction of barium and radium 226/228, and certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 372.
30 psi at the inlet. Maximum allowable inlet water pressure is 125 psi. If daytime pressure is Models IDP30S, IDP40S and IDP40CC are shipped over 80 psi, nighttime pressure may exceed the maxi- from the factory in one carton. The carton also includes mum.
While testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions, actual performance of the system may vary based on local water conditions. SPECIFICATIONS Model IDP30S IDP40S IDP40CC IDP50CC Model Code ID30S...
Before Starting Installation WHERE TO INSTALL THE SOFTENER TOOLS, PIPE & FITTINGS, OTHER MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED To soften all water in the home, install the water softener close to the water supply inlet, upstream ALWAYS install a single bypass valve, or a 3-valve of all other plumbing connections, except outside bypass system.
Typical Installation Illustrations INSTALLATION USING SINGLE BYPASS VALVE CROSS-OVER Use if water supply flows from the left. Soft Water Include single or 3-valve bypass. SOFT HARD WATER WATER Hard Water IN FROM SOFTENER TO SOFTENER OUTLET INLET INSTALLATION USING 3-VALVE BYPASS 120V, Hard Water to 60 Hz...
Installation 1. TURN OFF WATER SUPPLY Clips a. Close the main water supply valve near the well Plastic pump or water meter. Installation Adaptors OUTLET b. Shut off the electric or fuel supply to the water (install in softener valve heater.
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6. BRINE TANK ASSEMBLY tion of main water pipe, securely clamping at both ends – parts not included. Complete the following steps for Models IDP30S, IDP40S and IDP40CC. For Model IDP50CC, shipped with an assembled brine tank, proceed to Step 7.
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Installation g. Make sure the softener’s bypass valve is in the Ferrule bypass position. Valve h. Plug in the power supply. Drain Hose Brine Tubing i. Program the electronic controller: Follow the steps on Page 11 to program the electronic con- troller with basic operating information, such as time and water hardness.
Installation & Sanitizing 11. SANITIZING THE WATER SOFTENER Care is taken at the factory to keep your water soften- er clean and sanitary. However, during shipping, stor- age, installing and operating, bacteria could get into the unit. For this reason, sanitizing as follows is sug- gested* when installing.
Setup Procedure LEFT RIGHT 6. Press the SELECT ( ) button. Display Button Button Button Hardness 25 Grains FIG. 16 7. HARDNESS Press the UP (5) or DOWN (6) but- tons to set the value of your water’s hardness (See Figure 16).
Programming the Water Softener NORMAL OPERATION OTHER MESSAGES, ALERTS & REMINDERS SOFTENER STATUS SCREENS The softener status screens described in the previous section will not be displayed in a rolling sequence when During normal operation, the water softener’s display one of the following items is displayed: shows up to four status screens.
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Programming the Water Softener MAIN MENU Recharge (See Page 16) Salt settings Main menu Salt level (See Page 15) Recharge Low salt alarm (See Page 15) Salt settings Salt type (See Page 15) FIG. 23 Basic settings Basic settings Current time (See Page 16) During normal operation (status screens rolling), press Hardness (See Page 17) the softener’s SELECT ( ) button to display the Main...
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Programming the Water Softener LOCKOUT FEATURE A “lockout” feature is available to prevent user modifica- tion of parameters that affect softener performance. Setup changes The unit is shipped from the factory with the lockout Redo setup feature off. After programming is complete, the lockout Restore defaults feature can be turned on to prevent changes to the fol- FIG.
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Programming the Water Softener SETTING SALT LEVEL LOW SALT ALARM Use this feature when adding salt to the softener. Use this feature to program when the electronic control will display a low salt alarm. The number of days can 1. From any of the rolling status screens, press the be customized, or the feature can be turned off.
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Programming the Water Softener RECHARGING THE SOFTENER SETTING THE CURRENT TIME This feature may be used to assure an adequate supply When the softener’s electronic control is first powered of softened water at times of unusually high water use. up, a “wizard” screen prompts you to set the current For example, if you have guests and the “Water avail- time (See Page 11).
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Programming the Water Softener SETTING RECHARGE TIME SETTING HARDNESS When the softener’s electronic control is first powered When the softener’s electronic control is first powered up, the default time for starting an automatic recharge is up, a “wizard” screen prompts you to enter your water’s 2:00 a.m.
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Programming the Water Softener MODIFYING ROLLING SCREENS SETTING THE LANGUAGE During normal softener operation, up to five status When the softener’s electronic control is first powered screens are shown in sequence (See “Softener Status up, a “wizard” screen prompts you to set the language Screens”...
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Programming the Water Softener SETTING TIME FORMAT SETTING HARDNESS UNITS Use this feature to select a 12-hour (AM/PM) or 24-hour Use this feature to select grains or parts per million clock. (ppm) as hardness units. 1. From any of the rolling status screens, press the 1.
Programming the Water Softener SYSTEM INFORMATION Use these features to look up the following information about the soften- Model information er and its operations: Model information (model number and software version) Model: ID30S Water available (softened water ready for use) FIG.
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Programming the Water Softener CYCLE TIMES 8a. Backwash time: Press the UP (5) or DOWN Use these features to change the following softener (6) buttons to change the backwash time. operations: Hold the button down to rapidly advance. The Backwash time backwash time can be set from 1 to 30 min- Second backwash (On/Off) utes* (See Figure 69).
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Programming the Water Softener SPECIAL FEATURES 8a. Efficiency mode: If the desired efficiency mode already has a black dot next to it (See Use these features to change the following operations: Figure 76), go to Step 9. Otherwise, press the Efficiency mode DOWN (6) or UP (5) buttons to scroll to the Maximum days between recharges...
Programming the Water Softener AUXILIARY CONTROL Auxiliary control The electronic control has an auxiliary output which can control external devices in a water treatment system. The signal is 24V DC, current draw 500 mA maximum. FIG. 80 The Auxiliary Output terminals are located on the elec- Chlorine tronic control board (see Schematic on the next page.
Programming the Water Softener SERVICE REMINDER (set / reset) 5. Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the Special features menu (See Figure 84). Use this feature to program the number of months (up to 24) before a “Service overdue” message will appear instead of the rolling status screens (See Figure 83).
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Programming the Water Softener DIAGNOSTICS This feature allows a service technician to check the 10. When finished viewing the Diagnostics screen, operating state of individual components in the softener press the SELECT ( ) button. The display will go (e.g. valve position) to troubleshoot problems. If an back to the Troubleshooting menu.
Routine Maintenance ADDING SALT BREAKING A SALT BRIDGE If the water softener uses all the salt before more is Sometimes a hard crust or salt “bridge” forms in the added, hard water will result. The softener salt status brine tank. This is usually caused by high humidity or screen has an optional display of the estimated number the wrong kind of salt.
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Routine Maintenance CLEANING THE NOZZLE & VENTURI A clean nozzle & venturi (See Figure 91) is a necessi- O-ring Seal ty for the water softener to work properly. This small Screen Support component creates the suction to aspirate (bring air Screen into) the mineral tank during recharges.
Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Cannot set some softener Lockout feature is on. Turn off lockout feature (See Page 14). parameters and display shows a padlock icon: No soft water No salt in the storage tank. Add salt (See Page 26) and then initiate a “Recharge now,”...
Troubleshooting AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS CHECKING THE TURBINE 1. Display the Diagnostics screen, following the proce- This softener has a self-diagnostic function for the elec- dure on Page 25. trical system (except for input power and/or water 2. Press the DOWN (6) button to scroll through the list meter).
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Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING - 12. If the unit does not draw brine, check for: MANUAL ADVANCE RECHARGE CHECK Dirty or defective nozzle / venturi (See Page 27) Nozzle / venturi not seated on the gasket or gas- This check verifies proper operation of the position ket not sealing properly switch, gear motor, brine tank fill, brine draw, recharge Restriction in valve drain, causing back pressure...
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Troubleshooting Model IDP30S SERVICE Valve Cam Position markers (valve in service) Position Switch FIG. 97 Motor FILL Valve Cam Models Position Switch IDP40S IDP40CC FIG. 98 IDP50CC BRINING Position markers Motor (valve in service) Valve Cam Position Switch FIG. 99 FIG.
Softener Exploded View – All Models Valve Assembly Model IDP30S: See Pages 34 & 35 for parts Models IDP40S, IDP40CC & IDP50CC: See Pages 36 & 37 for parts...
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– 7088855 Top Distributor 7331258 (includes Key Nos. 25-27) Repl. Bottom Distributor, Models 7178498 Grommet á IDP30S, IDP40S & IDP40CC Adaptor Elbow á Repl. Bottom Distributor, 7105047 Model IDP50CC Hose Clamp á Tank Neck Clamp Kit (includes Brine Valve Assembly, –...
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Valve Exploded View – Model IDP30S Wear Strip Seal Cross-section View...
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Valve Parts List – Model IDP30S Part No. Description Part No. Description O-Ring, 15/16” x 1-3/16”, 7338111 Screw, #6-19 x 1-3/8” (2 req.) 7170288 single (2 req.) 7281291 Motor O-Ring, 15/16” x 1-3/16”, 7337474 Motor Mount 7336402 pack of 20 7284964 Cam &...
LIMITED WARRANTY IDP30/40/50 Series Water Softener Warrantor: Ecodyne Water Systems, 1890 Woodlane Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125 Warrantor guarantees to the original owner that: for the LIFETIME of the original owner, the RESIN TANK will not rust, corrode, leak, burst, or in any other manner...
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