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  • Page 1 INSTALLER MANUAL AUTOTROL 368 (604-606) RESIDENTIAL www.pentairaquaeurope.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Table of Contents Table of Contents Generalities ..................Scope of the documentation ............... Release management ................. Manufacturer identifier, product ..............Abbreviations used ..................Norms......................1.5.1 Applicable norms ....................1.5.2 Available certificates................... Procedure for technical support..............Copyright and Trademarks .................
  • Page 3 Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Table of Contents 5.2.1 General ........................ 5.2.2 Electrical ......................5.2.3 Mechanical ......................Integration constraints................22 Valve connection to piping................23 5.4.1 Top-mounted valve installation ................Block diagram and configuration example..........25 Electrical connections................. 26 Drain line flow controller ................
  • Page 4 Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Table of Contents To cancel a regeneration ................41 Maintenance ..................43 General system inspection................43 9.1.1 Water quality ....................... 9.1.2 Mechanical Checks ..................... 9.1.3 Regeneration test....................Recommended maintenance plan .............. 44 Recommendations ..................45 9.3.1 Use original spare parts..................

  • Page 5: Generalities

    Address change, Bleam information and valve on tank assembly. 11.10.2019 General corrections. 09.10.2020 General corrections. Manufacturer identifier, product Manufacturer: Pentair International LLC Avenue de Sevelin 18 1004 Lausanne Switzerland Product: Autotrol 368 (604-606) Ref. MKT-IM-007 / D - 09.10.2020 5 / 60...

  • Page 6: Abbreviations Used

    Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Generalities Abbreviations used Assy Assembly BLFC Brine Line Flow Controller Down Flow DLFC Drain Line Flow Controller Hot Water Injector Quick Connect Regen Regeneration Safety Brine Valve Time Clock Norms 1.5.1 Applicable norms Comply with the following guidelines: •...

  • Page 7: Available Certificates

    Pentair Quality System EMEA products benefit, under specific conditions, from a manufacturer warranty that may be invoked by Pentair’s direct customers. Users should contact the vendor of this product for applicable conditions and in case of a potential warranty claim.

  • Page 8: Scan & Service Application

    Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Generalities Scan & Service application Scan & Service mobile application is the ideal support for the maintenance person in his daily business. A simple scan of an identification (ID) label (1) present on the valve with a smartphone gives an instantaneously access to all updated information related to the product, such as: •...

  • Page 9: Safety

    Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Safety Safety Safety pictograms definition DANGER This combination of symbol and keyword indicates an imminently hazardous situation that will result in serious or fatal injury if not avoided. WARNING This combination of symbol and keyword indicates a potentially hazardous situation that can result in serious or fatal injury if not avoided.

  • Page 10: Serial Label Location

    Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Safety Serial label location Model Part number Electrical rating Production date Production order Serial number Mandatory Ensure that the serial label and the safety labels on the device are completely legible and clean ! If necessary, replace them with new labels in the same positions. Hazards All the safety and protection instructions contained in this document must be observed in order to avoid temporary or permanent injury, damage to property or environmental pollution.

  • Page 11: Material

    Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Safety 2.3.2 Material The following points must be observed to ensure proper operation of the system and the safety of user: • be careful of high voltages present on the transformer (100 – 240 V); •...

  • Page 12: Description

    9.5 mm (⅜") BSPT male Riser tube [Ø] 27 mm (1.05") Riser tube length Flush to top of tank ± 12.7 mm (½") Electrical Controller Operating Voltage 12 VAC (requires use of Pentair Water supplied transformer) Input Supply Frequency 50 or 60 Hz Motor Input Voltage 12 VAC Controller Power Consumption 6 W average...

  • Page 13: Performance Flow Rate Characteristics

    Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Description Performance flow rate characteristics The graph shows the pressure drop created by the valve itself at different flow rates. It allows predetermining the maximum flow rate going through the valve depending on the system settings (inlet pressure etc).

  • Page 14: Components Description And Location

    Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Description Components description and location Time button Display Salt button Delayed regeneration indicator Regeneration button Regeneration setting button Camshaft indicator Injector & screen Refill flow controller Valve connection Flow indicator Cover locker 14 / 60 Ref.
  • Page 15 Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Description Turbine (368/606 only) Meter cable (368/606 only) Cable gland (368/606 only) Locking bars Outlet Brine tank tube connection 90° Elbow Manifold connection Bypass Drain Inlet Flow controller ball Flow controller Ref. MKT-IM-007 / D - 09.10.2020 15 / 60...
  • Page 16 Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Description Camshaft Motor Optical sensor Flappers One-piece valve disc spring 16 / 60 Ref. MKT-IM-007 / D - 09.10.2020...

  • Page 17: System Regeneration Cycle (8-Cycles Operation)

    Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Description System regeneration cycle (8-cycles operation) Service (downflow) — cycle C0 Untreated water is directed down through the resin bed and up through the riser tube. The hardness ions attach themselves to the resin and are removed from the raw water being exchanged on the resin beads against sodium ions.
  • Page 18 Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Description SERVICE BACKWASH C1 and C5 Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet Drain Valve Valve BRINE/SLOW RINSE REPRESSURIZE Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet Drain Valve Valve From brine tank RAPID RINSE BRINE REFILL C4 and C6 Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet...

  • Page 19: System Sizing

    Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - System sizing System sizing Injector/DLFC/Refill flow controller - Valve configuration Vessel Injector Flow Refill flow Backwash flow Controller Controller diameter control control control Time Clock 604 Volumetric 606 [In] [gpm] [gpm] E [yellow] 0.14 4001737 4001738 F [peach]...
  • Page 20 Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - System sizing TOTAL BRINE DRAW RINSE Injector "E" (Yellow) Injector "F" (Peach) For 6" Tanks For 7" Tanks Inlet pressure [bar] Inlet pressure [bar] Injector "G" (Tan) Injector "H" (Light Purple) For 8" Tanks For 9"...

  • Page 21: Installation

    Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Installation Installation Safety notices for installation • Observe all warnings that appear in this manual; • only qualified and professional personnel are authorized to carry out installation work. Installation environement 5.2.1 General • Use only brine salts designed for water softening. Do not use ice melt, block, or rock salts; •...

  • Page 22: Mechanical

    Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Installation 5.2.3 Mechanical Caution - material Risk of damage due to wrong lubricant use ! Do not use petroleum-based lubricants such as vaseline, oils, or hydrocarbon-based lubricants. Use only approved silicone grease or soapy water ! •...

  • Page 23: Valve Connection To Piping

    Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Installation Valve connection to piping The connections should be hand tightened using PTFE (plumber’s tape) on the threads if using the threaded connection type. In case of heat welding (metal type connection), the connections should not be made to the valve when soldering.
  • Page 24 In some cases, damage may also be seen on the valve inlet and outlet connections; • in any case, any failure caused by improper installations and/or piping connections may void the warranty of Pentair products; • in the same way, using lubricant* [ →...

  • Page 25: Block Diagram And Configuration Example

    Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Installation Block diagram and configuration example Block diagram Pressure gauge Main inlet User’s line Check valve to prevent water harm Filter cartridge Pressure regulator By-pass Suggested options Meter Drain line Can be integrated in the valve Brine line Valve...

  • Page 26: Electrical Connections

    Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Installation Electrical connections AC transformer cable connection Motor and optical sensor cable connection AC transformer connection Meter cable connection (368/606 only) Drain line flow controller The DLFC requires assembly before use. Info The plumbing connectors should not be installed. See Bypass assembly [ Page 27] →...

  • Page 27: Bypassing

    Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Installation Bypassing A bypass valve system should be installed on all water conditioning systems. Bypass valves isolate the softener from the water system and allow unconditioned water to be used. Service or routine maintenance procedures may also require that the system is bypassed. Normal operation In Bypass Caution - material...

  • Page 28: Drain Line Connection

    Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Installation 2. Push the water line connectors (3) into the bypass and valve. This will help release O-rings that may have seated in place. 3. Remove the clips (1) by inserting a flat screwdriver (2) under the top centre of the clip and lifting (prying up).
  • Page 29 Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Installation Caution - material Risk of damage due to over-force ! The drain line plastic elbow must always be hand-tighten without using the elbow as a lever. The drain plastic elbow is not designed to support the weight of the tube. The tube has to have its own support.

  • Page 30: Overflow Line Connection

    Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Installation Air gap Drain 5.10 Overflow line connection In the event of a malfunction, the brine tank overflow fitting will direct “overflow” to the drain instead of spilling on the floor. This fitting should be on the side of the brine tank. Most brine tank manufacturers feature a pre-drilled hole for the tank overflow connector.

  • Page 31: Brine Line Connection

    Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Installation 5.11 Brine line connection Caution - material Risk of malfunction due to the use of wrong equipment ! Flexible and semi-flexible hoses may shrink because of the vacuum during brine draw. The brine line from the tank connects to the valve. Make the connections and hand tighten. Be sure that the brine line is secure and free from air leaks.

  • Page 32: Programming

    Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Programming Programming Info After 5 seconds without keypad input, the unit returns to normal operation mode and display the time of day. Memory retention in case of power failure : the controller stores the time of day without battery in case of power failure.

  • Page 33: Programming Mode Chart

    Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Programming 3. Display Used to show informations, see Display [ Page 32]. →  - Time button The time button when pressed will display the current hour of day for 5 seconds. Also used to change the time of day, see Time of day [ →...

  • Page 34: Time Of Day

    Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Programming Parameter Range of Default Units of Notes description values value measure Calendar override 0 - 30 0 = Disabled; (only 606) 0.3 = Regeneration every 8 hours: at 2, 10 and 18 hours; 0.5 = Regeneration every 12 hours: at 2 and 14 hours; 1 –...

  • Page 35: Calendar Override Setting (606 Only)

    Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Programming 1. Press until desired capacity appears then release. ð Range from 0.4 to 9.5 m from 0.4 m to 1.0 m by increments of 0.05 m (12 increments); from 1.0 m to 3.0 m by increments of 0.1 m (20 increments); from 3.0 m to 5.0 m by increments of 0.2 m (10 increments);...

  • Page 36: Resetting The Controller

    Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Programming Cycle Resin bed System u1 System u2 System u3 System u4 flow [minutes] [minutes] [minutes] [minutes] direction Brine draw ↓ Calculated Calculated Calculated Calculated Slow rinse Repressurize None Rapid rinse ↓ 2nd backwash ↑...
  • Page 37 Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Programming Info After 30 seconds without a button press, the controller exists the history table. Code Description Notes Days since last regeneration Days since last regeneration. Current day of week 0-6. Water used today since 02h00 In liter.

  • Page 38: Commissioning

    Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Commissioning Commissioning Info This chapter is available for standard regeneration flows. Contact your supplier if the actual regeneration is not standard and if you need assistance. Water filling, draining and waterproofness inspection 7.1.1 Start up procedure With the bypass still in Bypass position (inlet and outlet of the valve closed), plug in the 600 series controller to the power source.

  • Page 39: Sanitization

    Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Commissioning 11. Fill the brine tank or cabinet with salt. You may want to mark the level of water in the brine tank/cabinet when completely refilled with water and full of salt. In the future, after each regeneration, you can visually control that the quantity of water refilled should be between the 2 marks done.

  • Page 40: Electro Chlorination

    Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Commissioning Proceed with the normal regeneration. Calcium hypochlorite Calcium hypochlorite, 70% available chlorine, is available in several forms including tablets and granules. These solid materials may be used directly without dissolving before use. Do not let the disinfectant stand for more than 3 hours in the brine tank before the regeneration start.

  • Page 41: Operation

    Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Operation Operation During a regeneration: • The controller displays a cascading symbol “--”. Press to display the current cycle “C#” or the “--”. Recommendations • Use only regeneration salts designed for water softening EN973; •...
  • Page 42 Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Operation ð The controller will skip the remaining regeneration cycles and return to the service position. It may take 1 to 2 minutes. ð The time of day will be displayed when the controller reaches the service position. 42 / 60 Ref.

  • Page 43: Maintenance

    Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Maintenance Maintenance Mandatory Cleaning, maintenance and service operation shall take place at regular intervals and must be done by qualified personnel only in order to guarantee the proper functioning of the complete system. Report maintenance done in the Maintenance chapter of the User Guide document. Failure in respecting above instructions may void the warranty! General system inspection 9.1.1...

  • Page 44: Recommended Maintenance Plan

    Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Maintenance ð Check operation of safety brine valve, where fitted. ð Check for brine draw off levels. ð Check for resin loss at the drain during regeneration. ð Where fitted, check for satisfactory operation of solenoid, i.e. outlet shut off during regeneration and/or brine line shut off valve(s).

  • Page 45: Recommendations

    Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Maintenance Items 1 year 2 year 3 year 4 year 5 year Turbine (if Check / clean Check / clean Check / clean Check / clean Replace present, internal or external model)*** Turbine cable Check Check Check Check Replace (if turbine present)

  • Page 46: Refill Flow Controller Cleaning

    Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Maintenance Mandatory These operations must be performed before any cleaning or maintenance procedure ! 1. Unplug the wall-mounted transformer. 2. Shut off water supply or put bypass valve(s) into bypass position. 3. Relieve system pressure before performing any operations. 9.4.2 Refill flow controller cleaning 1.

  • Page 47: Backwash Flow Controller Cleaning

    Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Maintenance 9.4.4 Backwash flow controller cleaning 1. Remove the clip (1). 2. Unscrew the backwash controller (4) by hand. Caution - material Pay attention to not lose the backwash controller ball (3) that is inside. 3. Clean the backwash controller (4) using a soft brush or compressed air. 4.

  • Page 48: Manifold/Bypass Removal

    Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Maintenance 9.4.5 Manifold/bypass removal Info Depending on the installation configuration, the valve may be equipped with a manifold or a bypass. The following procedure applies to both configuration. 1. Remove the “U” clips (1) (a screwdriver can be used as a lever if required). 2.

  • Page 49: Motor And Camshaft Replacement

    Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Maintenance 9.4.6 Motor and camshaft replacement 1. Turn the locking clip (3) on the left to unlock the controller (2). 2. Remove the controller (2) from the valve body (1). Caution - material Be careful with cables connections when disassembling the controller (2). 3.

  • Page 50: Flappers Cleaning Or Replacement

    Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Maintenance 9.4.7 Flappers cleaning or replacement Info To replace or clean the flappers, you first have to disassemble the camshaft and the motor. See Motor and camshaft replacement [ Page 49]. → 1. The optical sensor (5) is clipped on the front edge, gently press on the clips to release the optical sensor (5) from its location.
  • Page 51 Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Maintenance WARNING Take care with sharp edges. Use of protective glove is highly recommended to remove the spring (4). 2. Loosen the four screws (6). 3. Using a screwdriver, release the spring (4) from the flappers (1) and swipe the spring (4) on the bosses to remove it.
  • Page 52 Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Maintenance 52 / 60 Ref. MKT-IM-007 / D - 09.10.2020...

  • Page 53: Valve On Tank Assembly

    Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Maintenance 9.4.8 Valve on tank assembly 1. Lubricate the seals with approved silicone grease. 2. Spin the valve (1) onto the tank (2), ensuring the threads are not cross-threaded. 3. Rotate the valve (1) clockwise and freely, without using force until it comes to a stop. Info This stop position is considered point zero.

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Err. code Cause Solution Program settings have been Press any button. If “E 1” does not corrupted. clear. Replace the controller. Controller does not detect the Wait until the controller returns to the camshaft position and is returning to service position.
  • Page 55 Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Troubleshooting Issue Cause Solution Hard water Improper regeneration. Repeat regeneration after making leakage after certain correct brine dosage was set. regeneration. Leaking of external bypass valve. Replace the bypass valve. See Bypass assembly [ →...

  • Page 56: Spare Parts

    Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Spare parts Spare parts Info There are no user serviceable parts in the AC wall mount adapters, motor or control board. 11.1 368 – 604/606 parts list Item Part number Description Assembly quantity 4001260 12 VAC motor/optical sensor cable assembly 1000269 Injector cap assembly...
  • Page 57 Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) - Spare parts Item Part number Description Assembly quantity 4001741 604b controller, time clock- world 0.33 gpm 4001742 606b controller, volumetric delayed - world 0.33 gpm 4001737 604 controller, time clock - world 0.14 gpm 4001738 606 controller, volumetric delayed - world 0.14 gpm 4001889...

  • Page 58: Disposal

    This will help to reduce the impact on the environment, health, safety and help to promote recycling. Pentair do not collect used product for recycling. Contact your local recycling center for more information.
  • Page 59 Installer manual Autotrol 368 (604-606) Notes Ref. MKT-IM-007 / D - 09.10.2020 59 / 60...
  • Page 60 All indicated Pentair trademarks and logos are property of Pentair. Third party registered and unregistered trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners. © 2020 Pentair. All rights reserved.

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