Excalibur EWS SD130 Installation And User Manual

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WATER SOFTENER 1" DUPLEX ALTERNATING
INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE
BARRIE • ONTARIO • CANADA TF: 705.733.8900 WWW.EXCALIBURWATER.COM

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  • Page 1 WATER SOFTENER 1” DUPLEX ALTERNATING INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE BARRIE • ONTARIO • CANADA TF: 705.733.8900 WWW.EXCALIBURWATER.COM...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS Installation ............................3 1.1) Pre-installation instructions ......................3 1.2) General Installation and Service Warnings ................... 3 1.3) Site Requirements ......................... 3 1.4) Loading Instructions ........................4 1.5) Installation Drawing ........................5 1.6) Piping and Instrumentation Drawing ....................
  • Page 3 SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 3.4) Motorized Alternating Valve (MAV) ................... 41 Brine Tank Assembly ........................... 42 Quick Reference Guide ........................43 Service Instructions ..........................45 6.1) Front Cover Removal ........................45 6.2) PC Board Removal ........................46 6.3) Drive Bracket Removal ........................ 47 6.4) Drive Cap Removal ........................
  • Page 4: Installation

    Pre-installation instructions The cycle times, sequence of cycles, salt dose refill time and exchange capacity are preset to default by Excalibur. Installer must program the valve to recommended hardness, Day override and time of regeneration. Set time of day, read normal operating displays, read power loss and error displays if any.
  • Page 5: Loading Instructions

    Step 1: Check the product upon removal and remove from box packaging checking for any shipping damage or shortages that must be reported to Excalibur Water Systems immediately for confirmation. Step 2: Insert distributor(s) inside of media mineral tank(s) so it is positioned properly in the bottom centre groove.
  • Page 6: Installation Drawing

    SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 1.5) Installation Drawing BARRIE • ONTARIO • CANADA TF: 705.733.8900 WWW.EXCALIBURWATER.COM...
  • Page 7: Piping And Instrumentation Drawing

    SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 1.6) Piping and Instrumentation Drawing BARRIE • ONTARIO • CANADA TF: 705.733.8900 WWW.EXCALIBURWATER.COM...
  • Page 8: Installation Instructions

    SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 1.7) Installation Instructions 1) The softener must be close to drain as much as possible. 2) The salt must be refilled in brine tank with frequency stated by dealer. 3) The water heater’s inlet and outlet must be at least 10ft away from softener. 4) The unit including the drain must be located in a room temperature above 33°...
  • Page 9: Overflow Line Connection

    SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 1.10) Overflow Line Connection The overflow drain line is used where overflow of the brine tank can damage the floor finishing or structure. The brine tank line is equipped with safety float valve which prevents the overflow so, the overflow line is only used in case is overflow float valve fails.
  • Page 10: System Drawing

    SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 1.12) System Drawing BARRIE • ONTARIO • CANADA TF: 705.733.8900 WWW.EXCALIBURWATER.COM...
  • Page 11: Bypass Valve

    SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 1.13) Bypass Valve The inlet and outlet handles point in the direction of flow indicated by the engraved arrows on the control valve. Water flows through the control valve for normal operation of a water softener. During the regeneration cycle this position provides regeneration water to the unit, while also providing untreated water to the distribution system...
  • Page 12 SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE The inlet handle points in the direction of flow and the outlet handle points to the center of bypass valve, system water pressure is allowed to the control valve and the plumbing system while not allowing water to exit from the control valve to the plumbing.
  • Page 13: Wiring

    SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 1.14) Wiring PORT A PORT B ALT A ALT B VALVE VALVE INTERCONNECT CABLE CABLE Connect the MAV cable to ALT A control valve’s MAV port. Connect the interconnect cable between both valves on interconnect ports. Note: - ALT B unit will be shipped with connected interconnect cable BARRIE •...
  • Page 14: Alt A Control Valve Wiring

    SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 1.15) ALT A Control Valve Wiring Use Phillip’s screwdriver to remove the screw and cover. Weave the MAV cable and interconnect cable through the strain relief. Place the cover over the strain relief and fasten the screw.
  • Page 15: Programming And Start Up

    SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 2) PROGRAMMING AND START UP 2.1) Regeneration and Error Screens Regen Screen Displays the time remaining in the current cycle. Pressing REGEN advances to the next cycle. Error Screen Alternated flashing Error and error code every 3 seconds. Clear by disconnecting the power supply at the PC board and reconnecting, or press NEXT and REGEN simultaneously for 3 seconds.
  • Page 16 SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE Used with valve type 1.0 twin, holding for at least 3 seconds causes a switch in the tank in Service without cycling the regeneration valve. After tank switch, days remaining and capacity remaining status is retained for each tank until the next regeneration. BARRIE •...
  • Page 17: User Displays

    SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 2.3) User Displays When the system is operating, one of five displays may be shown. Pressing NEXT will alternate between the displays shown below. User 1 Typical user display. Shows volume remaining to regeneration. This screen will not be viewed if the control is set for time-clock operation.
  • Page 18: Startup Instructions

    SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 2.5) Startup Instructions Plug in transformers of both valves to wall socket. • • Pour some water in brine tank so that water level reaches air check valve. • One control valve must show status “Standby” and other one must displays the time of day. •...
  • Page 19: Configuration Settings

    SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 2.6) Configuration Settings Step 1CS – Press NEXT and ▼ simultaneously for 5 seconds and release. Press NEXT and ▼ simultaneously for 5 seconds and release. If the screen in Step 2CS does not appear, the lock on the valve is activated.
  • Page 20: Installer Display Settings

    SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 2.7) Installer Display Settings Step 1I - To enter Installer Display press NEXT and ▲ simultaneously for about 5 seconds and release. Step 2I – Hardness: Set the amount of influent hardness using ▲ or ▼.
  • Page 21: Oem Softener System Setup

    SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 2.8) OEM Softener System Setup Step 1S - Press NEXT and ▼ simultaneously for 5 seconds and release. If screen in Step 2S does not appear, the lock on valve programming has been activated. To unlock press ▼, NEXT, ▲, REGEN in sequence, then press NEXT and ▼...
  • Page 22 SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE Step 6S – Select the time for the second cycle using ▲ or ▼. NOTE: The display will flash between cycle number and time, and brine direction (UP or dn). Press NEXT to go to Step 7S. Press REGEN to return to previous step. Step 7S –...
  • Page 23 SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE Step 11S – Set Volume Capacity using ▲ or ▼. If value is set to: • “AUTO” capacity will be automatically calculated and reserve capacity will be automatically estimated; • “oFF” regeneration will be triggered solely by the day override setting (see Installer Display/Settings Step 4I);...
  • Page 24 SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE Step 14S – Set Relay Actuation Time or Gallons using ▲ or ▼. The choices are: • Relay Actuation Time: After the start of a regeneration the amount of time that should pass prior to activating the relay. The start of regeneration is defined as the first backwash cycle, Dn brine cycle or UP brine cycle whichever comes first.
  • Page 25: Specifications

    SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 2.9) Specifications Model # SD130 SD145 SD160 SD175 SD190 SD1120 SD1150 SD1180 SD1210 1" Simplex Specifications Mineral 9x48 10x54 12x52 13x54 14x65 16x65 18x65 18x65 21x62 Tank Brine 18x33 18x33 18x33 18x40 24x41 24x41 24x41 24x41 24x41 Tank...
  • Page 26: Programming Summary

    Brine Tank Tank Backwash Brine 2nd Backwash Rinse Salt LBS System Capacity Step Mins Mins Mins Mins EWS SD130 9x48 18x33 15 (10) 30.0 (27.0) EWS SD145 10x54 18x33 22.5 (15) 45.0 (40.5) EWS SD160 12x52 18x40 30 (20) 60.0 (54.0)
  • Page 27: Control Valve

    SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 3) CONTROL VALVE 3.1) Control Valve Function and Cycles of Operation The control valve is compatible with a variety of regenerants and resin cleaners. The control valve is capable of routing the flow of water in the necessary paths to regenerate or backwash water treatment systems.
  • Page 28: Flow Diagrams

    SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 3.2) Flow Diagrams SERVICE BACKWASH CYCLE BARRIE • ONTARIO • CANADA TF: 705.733.8900 WWW.EXCALIBURWATER.COM...
  • Page 29 SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE BRINE CYCLE RINSE CYCLE BARRIE • ONTARIO • CANADA TF: 705.733.8900 WWW.EXCALIBURWATER.COM...
  • Page 30 SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE FILL CYCLE SERVICE BARRIE • ONTARIO • CANADA TF: 705.733.8900 WWW.EXCALIBURWATER.COM...
  • Page 31: Components Of Control Valve

    SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 3.3) Components of Control Valve 3.3.1) Front Cover and PC Board Drawing No. Order No. Description Quantity CLK V3175EE01 WS1EE FRONT COVER ASSEMBLY 1 CLK V310701 WS1 MOTOR CLK V310601 WS1 DRIVE BRACKET & SPRING 1 CLK V3408EE04BOARD WS1THRU/2 EE PCB 5 DIGIT CLK V3110 WS1 DRIVE GEAR 12X36...
  • Page 32 SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 3.3.2) Drive assembly, Piston and Spacer stack Drawing No. Order No. Description Quantity CLK V3005 WS1 Spacer Stack Assembly CLK V3004 Drive Cap ASY CLK V3178 WS1 Drive Back Plate CLK V3011 WS1 Piston Downflow ASY CLK V3174 WS1 Regenerant Piston CLK V3135...
  • Page 33 SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 3.3.3) Injector Assembly Drawing No. Order No. Description Quantity CLK V3176 INJECTOR CAP CLK V3152 O-RING 135 CLK V317701 INJECTOR SCREEN CAGE CLK V30101Z WS1 INJECTOR ASY Z PLUG CLK V30101A WS1 INJECTOR ASY A BLACK CLK V30101B WS1 INJECTOR ASY B BROWN CLK V30101C...
  • Page 34 SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 3.3.4) Brine Tank Line Flow Control Drawing No. Order No. Description Quantity CLK V4144-01 Elbow 3/8 Liquifit Asy w/RFC CLK H4615 Elbow Locking Clip CLK H4628 Elbow 3/8” Liquifit CLK V3163 0-ring 019 CLK V316501 WS1 RFC Retainer Asy (0.5 gpm) CLK V3182 WS1 RFC...
  • Page 35 SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 3.3.5) Drain Line Flow Control Drain Line ¾” Drawing No. Order No. Description Quantity H4615 Elbow Locking Clip PKP10TS8BULK Polytube insert 5/8 Option CLK V3192 WS1 Nut ¾ Drain Elbow Option CLK V315801 WS1 Drain Elbow ¾ Male CLK V315802 WS1 Drain Elbow ¾...
  • Page 36 SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE Drain Line 1” Drawing No. Order No. Description Quantity H4615 Elbow Locking Clip CLK V3166 WS1 Drain FTG Body 1 CLK V316601 FTG Flow Control Body CLK V3167 WS1 Drain FTG Adapter 1 CLK V3163 0-ring 019 CLK V3150 WS1 Split Ring...
  • Page 37 SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 3.3.6) Outlet Meter Assembly Drawing No. Order No. Description Quantity CLK V3151 WS1 Nut 1” QC CLK V3003 WS1 Meter ASY CLK V311801 WS1 Turbine ASY CLK V3105 O-ring 215 THIS WATER METER SHOULD NOT BE USED AS THE PRIMARY MONITORING DEVICE FOR CRITICAL OR HEALTH EFFECT APPLICATIONS.
  • Page 38 SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 3.3.7) Bypass Valve Components Drawing No. Order No. Description Quantity CLK V3151 WS1 Nut 1” Quick Connect CLK V3150 WS1 Split Ring CLK V3105 O-Ring 215 CLK V3145 WS1 Bypass 1” Rotor CLK V3146 WS1 Bypass Cap CLK V3147 WS1 Bypass Handle CLK V3148 WS1 Bypass Rotor Seal Retainer CLK V3152 O-ring 135...
  • Page 39 SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 3.3.8) Installation Fitting Assemblies V3007 WS1 Fitting 1” PVC Male NPT Elbow Assembly Drawing No. Order No. Description Quantity CLK V3151 WS1 NUT 1” QUICK CONNECT CLK V3150 WS1 SPLIT RING CLK V3105 O-RING 215 CLK V3149 WS1 FITTING 1 PVC MALE NPT ELBOW V3007-01 WS1 Fitting ¾”...
  • Page 40 SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE V3007-05 WS1 Fitting 1-1/4” Plastic Male NPT Assembly Drawing No. Order No. Description Quantity CLK V3151 WS1 NUT 1” QUICK CONNECT CLK V3150 WS1 SPLIT RING CLK V3105 O-RING 215 CLK V3317 WS1 FITTING 1-¼" PLASTIC MALE NPT V3007-09LF WS1 Fitting 1-1/4”...
  • Page 41 SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 3.3.9) Service Spanner Wrench BARRIE • ONTARIO • CANADA TF: 705.733.8900 WWW.EXCALIBURWATER.COM...
  • Page 42: Motorized Alternating Valve (Mav)

    SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 3.4) Motorized Alternating Valve (MAV) Drawing No. Order No. Description Quantity V3069FF V3069MM V3073 MAV/NOHWBY COVER ASY V3476 WS MOTOR ASY 8 FT V3592 SCREW #8-3/4 PHPN T-25 SS V326201 WS1.5&2ALT/2BY V311001 WS1 DRIVE REDUCING GEAR PLAIN V3264 WS2 BYPASS REDUCTION GEAR AXLE V3527...
  • Page 43: Brine Tank Assembly

    SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 4) BRINE TANK ASSEMBLY SAFETY FLOAT BRINE ELBOW Item No. Part No. Description Qty. Quick Connect Elbow 1 CV3163 O-Ring 019 CH4615 Elbow locking clip BRINE TANK ASSEMBLY Item Part No. Description Models Qty. CLK BT1833 18”x33”...
  • Page 44: Quick Reference Guide

    SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 5) QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Manual Regeneration Immediate Regeneration: - Press and hold “REGEN” button for more than 3 seconds. Press “REGEN” button to advance the unit to next cycle in regeneration. Delayed Regeneration: - Press and release “REGEN” button once the “REGEN TODAY”...
  • Page 45 SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE General Operation Pressing “NEXT” button will toggle the displays with current time of day, current flow rate, days remaining in regeneration, total volume used and volume remaining. To Set Time of Day Press and hold “DOWN” arrow button. •...
  • Page 46: Service Instructions

    SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 6) SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS 6.1) Front Cover Removal Pull out on each side of the covers locking tabs BARRIE • ONTARIO • CANADA TF: 705.733.8900 WWW.EXCALIBURWATER.COM...
  • Page 47: Pc Board Removal

    SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 6.2) PC Board Removal 1. Lift up the locking tab and then pull out the PC board from top. 2. Disconnect the power cable first and then disconnect other cables. BARRIE • ONTARIO • CANADA TF: 705.733.8900 WWW.EXCALIBURWATER.COM...
  • Page 48: Drive Bracket Removal

    SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 6.3) Drive Bracket Removal Lift up both release tabs with thumbs and use index fingers to pull out the pull tab Motor can be removed by pressing the locking spring to the right and then pull the motor out. Gearbox can be removed by pushing the beige colored locking tabs inwards.
  • Page 49: Drive Cap Removal

    SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 6.4) Drive Cap Removal Turn the drive cap counter clockwise with service wrench to loosen the cap. Pull the drive cap out with the main piston and brine piston Snap off the brine piston from the main piston’s horseshoe connection by putting side pressure towards the cavity BARRIE •...
  • Page 50: Spacer Stack Removal

    SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 6.5) Spacer Stack Removal Spacer Stack assembly is removed by simply pulling out Spacer Stack assembly is a single piece replaceable assembly BARRIE • ONTARIO • CANADA TF: 705.733.8900 WWW.EXCALIBURWATER.COM...
  • Page 51: Injector Cap Removal

    SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 6.6) Injector Cap Removal Injector must be installed in DN hole and UP hole With closed end of WS1 service wrench drive cap must be plugged. can be removed by turning counter clockwise. To remove injector use injector cap and scoop the top rim of injector with the bottom of the injector cap BARRIE •...
  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 7) TROUBLESHOOTING 7.1) Possible Error Codes Possible Errors Description Code Err-1001 Control unable to sense motor movement Err-101 Err-1002 Control Valve motor ran too short Err-102 Err-1003 Control Valve motor ran too long and unable to find next cycle Err-103 Err-1004 Control Valve ran too long and timed out...
  • Page 53: Troubleshooting Procedures

    SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 7.2) Troubleshooting Procedures Problem Possible Cause Solution a. No power at electric outlet a. Repair outlet or use working outlet b. Control valve Power Adapter not b. Plug Power Adapter into outlet or connect power cord end to PC Board plugged into outlet or power cord connection end not connected to PC board...
  • Page 54 SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Solution a. Bypass valve is open or faulty a. Fully close bypass valve or replace b. Media is exhausted due to high water b. Check program settings or diagnostics for abnormal water usage usage c.
  • Page 55 SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE Problem Possible Solution a. Motor not inserted full to a. Disconnect power, make sure motor is fully engaged, check for engage pinion, motor wires broken wires, make sure two pin connector on motor is connected to broken or disconnected the two pin connection on the PC Board labeled MOTOR.
  • Page 56 SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Solution a. Control valve programmed for ALT A or b, nHbP, a. Press NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3 seconds to SEPS, or AUX MAV without having a MAV or NHBP resynchronize software with piston position or valve attached to operate that function disconnect power supply from PC Board for 5 seconds and then reconnect.
  • Page 57: Year Warranty

    Warranty ~ Working Procedures If during the suitable warranty period, a part is defective, then Excalibur Water Systems will repair or replace that part at no charge to the original owner, with the exception of charges for nominal shipping, service and/or installation.

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