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A3000 Series Water Softener
A3000 Series Water Softener Manual
www.angelwater.com
21 S. Main St. • Elburn, IL 60119 • 630.365.2600
214 S. Hager Ave. • Barrington, IL 60010 • 847.382.7800

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  • Page 1 A3000 Series Water Softener A3000 Series Water Softener Manual www.angelwater.com 21 S. Main St. • Elburn, IL 60119 • 630.365.2600 214 S. Hager Ave. • Barrington, IL 60010 • 847.382.7800...
  • Page 2 Welcome to the Angel FAmily! Thank you for purchasing our A5000-DMT Water Softener. We hope you enjoy this product to its full potential, and see as we have the benefits of clean, clear, purified water! Our staff is always available to answer questions you may have at 847.382.7800 or 630.365.2600.
  • Page 3 maintenance Record Please keep in mind this system requires annual service. The quality of your well water will dictate how often you will need service and consumables. DAte WoRK PeRFoRmeD PARtS USeD __________ _____________________ _____________ __________ _____________________ _____________ __________ _____________________ _____________ __________ _____________________...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    This owner’s manual is designed to assist owners and installers with the operation, maintenance and installation of your new water softener. It is our sincere hope that this manual is clear, concise and helpful to both owner and installer. We have included detailed instructions on general operating conditions, pre-installation and installation instructions, start-up, and timer and meter programming.
  • Page 5: Job Specification Sheet Job Specification Sheet

    Job specification sheet MODEL NO. _________________________ANGEL A3000_________________________________________________________ *WATER TEST AT TIME OF INSTALLATION _______ Hardness CaCo (gpg) ______ Other______________________ _______ Iron (ppm) ______ Other______________________ _______ pH ______ Other______________________ OPTIONAL RELAY SETTINGS _______ Off _______ On Time _______Start Time, Minutes into Regeneration _______Run Time _______ On Gallons Pulse per _______ Gallons...
  • Page 6: Soft Water Basics

    Soft Water Basics Hardness Excess amounts of calcium and magnesium in water produce hardness. A water softener removes the majority of calcium and magnesium to produce softened water. Hardness is measured in terms of grains. (This grain weight is derived from the average weight of a dry grain of wheat.) When your water is tested the grain hardness is calculated and expressed as grains per gallon (gpg).
  • Page 7: Operating Conditions Pre-Installation Check List

    Pre-installation Checklist (All electrical & plumbing should be done in accordance to all local codes) free from lime and iron build-up. Piping that is built-up heavily Water Pressure: A minimum of 25 pounds of water pressure with lime and/or iron must be replaced. If piping is blocked with (psi) is required for regeneration.
  • Page 8: Pre-Installation Check List Installation Instructions

    Installation Instruction (All electrical & plumbing should be done in accordance to all local codes) CAUTION: • Do not use vaseline, oils or other hydrocarbon lubricants or 5. The drain connection may be made using either 5/8” polytube spray silicone anywhere. A silicon lubricant may be used (See figure 6a, page 6) or a 3/4”...
  • Page 9: Installation Instructions Programming

    Programming General information The A3000 control valve is the “brain” of your water soft- ener. It consists of the valve body and powerhead with solid state microprocessor. The display panel (see Figure 7) consists of the LCD display and five push buttons which are used in displaying and program- ming the water softener settings.
  • Page 10: Installer Programming

    Set time of day Up Arrow Down Arrow Step 1 Step 1 - Press CLOCK. Step 2 - Current Time (hour): Set the hour of the day using buttons. AM/PM toggles after 12. Press NEXT to go to step 3. SET TIME 6:35 Step 2...
  • Page 11: Softener Set-Up

    Manual regeneration Sometimes there is a need to regenerate the system, sooner than when the system calls for it, usu- ally referred to as manual regeneration. There may be a period of heavy water usage because of CAPACITY REMAINING guests or a heavy laundry day. REGEN TODAY To initiate a manual regeneration at the preset delayed regeneration time, press and release...
  • Page 12 STEP 4 S - Select the time for the second cycle (which in this example is SOFTENING) Step 4S SOFTENING using button. Press NEXT to go to Step 5S. Press REGEN to return to the previous 2 120 step. Step 5S STEP 5 S - Select the time for the third cycle (which in this example is BACKWASH) using button.
  • Page 13 STEP 12 S - Set Regeneration Time Options using the button. If value is set to: Step 12S on 0 • “NORMAL” means regeneration will occur at the preset time; REGEN • “on O” means regeneration will occur immediately when the gallons capacity reaches 0 (zero); or • NORMAL “NORMAL + on 0”...
  • Page 14: Installer Programming Diagnostics

    Diagnostics Up Arrow Down Arrow Reset Diagnostic Values: Hold NEXT/DOWN buttons for 3 seconds, then hold UP/DOWN buttons for 3 seconds. STEP 1D - Press simultaneously for three seconds. If screen in step 2D Step 1D does not appear in 5 seconds the lock on the valve is activated. Step 2D STEP 2D - Days, since last regeneration: This display shows the days since REGEN...
  • Page 15: Softener Set-Up Valve History

    Valve History (Can not be reset) STEP 1VH - Press simultaneously for three seconds and release, then press Step 1VH simultaneously and release. If screen in step 2VH does not appear in 5 seconds the lock on the valve is activated. STEP 2VH - Days, total since start-up: This display shows the total days since startup.
  • Page 16: Diagnostics Cycle Sequence

    STEP 3 CS - Select Auxiliary Valve function - Use buttons to Step 3CS select one of the following: • Twin Alternating • No Hard Water Bypass factory setting is Off STEP 3 CS - Twin Alternating System - Allows automatic alternation between two units to provide softened water 24 hours a day.
  • Page 17: Water Softener Disinfection

    Water softener disinfection The construction materials of your water softener will not support such trade names such as Clorox, Linco, Bo Peep, White Sail bacterial growth nor will these materials contaminate a water supply. and Eagle Brand Bleach. If stronger solutions are used, such However, the normal conditions existing during shipping, storage, as those sold for commercial laundries, adjust the dosage and installation indicate the advisability of disinfecting a softener after...
  • Page 18: Cycle Sequence Troubleshooting

    Trouble Shooting PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION ERROR followed by code number Error Code 1001 - Unable to recognize A1. Control valve has just been serviced A1. Press NEXT and REGEN for 3 seconds or start of regeneration unplug power source jack from PC Board (black wire) and plug back in to reset control valve A2.
  • Page 19 Trouble Shooting PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 8. Loss of resin. A. Backwash controller missing. A. Install backwash controller. B. Faulty distributor tube assembly. B. Check distributor tube assembly for cracks or holes. C. Air being drawn in through brine system C. Check for leaks in brine lines, fittings, or air check. Repair or replace.
  • Page 20: Water Softener Disinfection Specifications

    A3000 system specifications MODEL A3000-024 A3000-032 A3000-032-10 A3000-048 A3000-064 A3000-096 A3000-128 A3000-160 A3000-192 FACTORY PRESET MINUTES Backwash-1; Min Brine; Min. Backwash-2; Min Fast Rinse; Min Refill-Minutes -High Efficiency 12.0 16.0 20.0 24.0 -Low Salting 10.7 16.0 21.3 26.7 32.0 -Medium Salting* 10.0 13.5 20.0...
  • Page 21: Water Softener Draining Procedure Programing Options And General Specifications

    Programming Options Reserve Regeneration Days Results Gallons Type Override (Reserve capacity estimate based on history of water usage) Reserve capacity automatically estimated. AUTO NORMAL Regeneration occurs when gallons capacity falls below the reserve capacity at the next Regen Set Time. Reserve capacity automatically estimated.
  • Page 22: Warranty

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  • Page 24 A3000 Series Water Softener Systems: • Angel Water, Inc. warranties to the original owner all parts* related to equipment for a period of 10 years. • A3000 Series Water Softener will provide a lifetime warranty on the water softener vessel to the original owner.

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