TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction 1.1. Safety measures 1.2. Water softening 1.3. Description of device operation 1.4. Operation and maintenance service 2. Technical data 3. System components 4. Installation and commissioning 4.1. Requirements 4.2. Installation diagram 4.3. Control valve 4.4. Installation 5.
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6.3. List of requirements for proper operation 6.4. User maintenance 6.5. Medium cleaning 6.6. Consumables 6.7. Loss of warranty 7. Service 7.1. Activities performed by a service technician 7.2. Groundless request for warranty service 8. Troubleshooting 9. Service card 10. Warranty...
1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. SAFETY MEASURES • Read this user manual before installing the device and follow the instructions carefully during installation and ope- ration. The manual contains all necessary information on safety precautions during installation, operation and service of the device. •...
1.3. DESCRIPTION OF DEVICE OPERATION The Ecoperla Softcab water softener uses an ion exchange resin to remove calcium (Ca2+) and magnesium (Mg2+) ions, which cause water hardness. The device completely removes water hardness, but it is not recommended, among others, for copper installations.
3. SYSTEM COMPONENTS Ecoperla Softcab consists of several components: Cabinet with a brine tank, brine grid, float and brine hose, Pressure cylinder, Control valve, Ion exchange resin, Water softener connections, Power supply unit, User manual. 4. INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING 4.1. REQUIREMENTS Do prawidłowego działania zmiękczacza wody wymagane jest zapewnienie odpowiednich warunków pracy:...
4.2. INSTALLATION DIAGRAM ECOPERLA SOFTCAB CONNECTION DIAGRAM Treated water Raw water Treated water Raw water Main water shut-off valve Inlet valve to Ecoperla Softcab Mechanical water filter Ecoperla Softcab Outlet valve from Ecoperla Softcab Bypass valve Drain to the sewage system...
4.3. CONTROL VALVE Drain to the sewage system DLFC Water outlet Injector BLFC 1" connection Brine hose inlet Water inlet Mixer Flow meter A control valve is an integral part of the device mounted on the pressure cylinder inside the cabinet. It is responsible for the proper functioning of the device, monitors its operation and controls the regeneration process.
4.4. INSTALLATION • Prepare the site for device installation (in accordance with point 4.1. Requirements). • Shut off water supply to the installation. • Make water by-pass according to the diagram. • Install pre-filter with a filtering cartridge. • Connect the water inlet to the device. •...
5. PROGRAMMING 5.1. OPERATING MODE DISPLAYS Current time Average ion exchange capacity Number of days remaining until next regeneration (time mode) Total water flow Press NEXT to move on to the next display. TIME REMAINING CAPACITY 12:00 4.41m DAYS UNTIL REGENERATION FLOW 0 l/m 5.2.
In Ecoperla Softcab, water hardness units are entered in ppm. If water hardness is measured in other units, they must be converted to ppm. A conversion table for water...
REGENERATION TIME 2:00 In the case of Ecoperla Softcab, we recommend setting the regeneration time to 2 a.m., as the water demand is the lowest at this time. Press NEXT twice to move on to the end of the control valve setting.
Press “+” and “-” to select the operation mode: softening and filtration. SOFTENING TYPE For Ecoperla Softcab, we choose softening. Press NEXT to move on to the next step. You can return to the previous step by pressing REGEN. 5.3.2. Counterflow brine-up time Press “+”...
5.3.4. Rinsing time Press “+” and “-” to enter the quick rinse time in minutes. RINSE Press NEXT to move on to the next step. 6:00 MIN You can return to the previous step by pressing REGEN. 5.3.5. Salt fill in kilograms Press “+”...
5.3.7. Regeneration frequency Use “+” and “-” to choose regeneration frequency. It can be set automatically by selecting AUTO. CAPACITY m AUTO If you want to enter the frequency yourself, set the rege- neration volume (omit the OFF position). The regeneration frequency can be set between 0.02 and 5,700 m3.
5.3.10. Relay 2 settings This option pulls the 12 V DC signal from the control valve. After activating the relay 2 signal, you can choose the way of activating the relay: RELAY 2 - OFF, - when specified amount of time elapses since the last regeneration, for a specific time (HOUR), - when specified volume of water flows since the last re- generation, for a specific time or until water flow ceases,...
5.4. OPERATING HISTORY Press “+” and “-” simultaneously and hold the buttons for 5 seconds until the message on the display changes. You will gain access to the basic operating history of the device. To access the extended history, press “+” and “-” simulta- neously again until the display changes.
5.4.3. Reserve volume (basic history) Press NEXT to move on to the next step. RESERVE VOLUME HISTORY You can return to the previous step by pressing REGEN. 1.23 m 5.4.4. Treated water volume (basic history) The screen displays the total volume of water treated by TREATED VOLUME HISTORY the device.
5.4.7. Total number of days (extended history) The screen displays the total number of days of device operation. TOTAL NUMBER OF DAYS Press NEXT to move on to the next step. You can return to the previous step by pressing REGEN. 5.4.8.
6. OPERATION 6.1. WATER SOFTENER OPERATION The water softening system requires adding salt tablets to the brine tank. Salt demand depends on total hardness of raw water and average water consumption. The system requires regular, periodic regeneration. This process requires appropriate volume of water for rinsing and brining the medium.
Ecoperla Antidotum, recommended for removing deposits from the medium- once a year according to the user manual, • Ecoperla Antibacter - recommended for water disinfection and maintenance - once a year according to the user manual, • Medium - replacement every 5-10 years, •...
Valve (piston, guide, etc.) cleaning, • Device maintenance with Ecoperla Antidotum and Ecoperla Antibacter. 7.2. GROUNDLESS REQUEST FOR WARRANTY SERVICE If the device does not work properly, you should check if it is not caused by incorrect operation before calling a service technician.
8. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible cause Solution 1. Control board not displayed on the a. No power at the electrical outlet. a. Repair the damaged outlet or use screen. another working outlet. b. Power supply unit is not connected to b. Connect the power supply unit into the outlet or to the control board.
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Problem Possible cause Solution d. Wrong programming. d. Refer to the programming instructions. e. The water meter is not connected to e. Connect the water meter to the ME- control board. TER connector on the control board. f. Defective water meter. f.
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Problem Possible cause Solution 13. Treated water flows into the sewage a. Power failure during regeneration. a. Regeneration will be completed when system. power is restored, set correct time, check battery status. b. Damaged gaskets/piston guide. b. Replace the gasket/piston guide. c.
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Problem Possible cause Solution c. The MAV/NHBP valve motor did not c. Correct installation of the MAV/NHBP mesh with the drive gear. valve motor and reset the control board. d. Dirt on MAV/NHBP valve piston and/ d. Replace or clean the piston and ga- or gaskets causing high motor resistance.
9. SERVICE CARD Maintenance service after Maintenance service after Date of maintenance Date of maintenance 2 years of operation 3 years of operation service: service: Signature of the service technician: Signature of the service technician: Stamp of the service technician: Stamp of the service technician: Maintenance service after Maintenance service after...
10. WARRANTY The dealer warrants efficiency of the Ecoperla Softcab system in accordance with the warranty conditions included in the user manual. In order to execute the warranty, you need to present proof of purchase of the system. In the case of a problem with Ecoperla Softcab, please contact your dealer.
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