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to follow any of these instructions or operating parameters may lead to personal
injury or damage to the equipment and/or personal property. Do not use this water
treatment system with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown
quality, without adequate disinfection before or after the system. This water
treatment system contains replaceable treatment components critical for effective
performance. It is the user's responsibility to periodically test the product water to
verify the system is performing satisfactorily. Failure to properly maintain this
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Aqua Magic Plus 1.5, 2, 2QC
3.19.2024 SB

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  • Page 1 It is the user’s responsibility to periodically test the product water to verify the system is performing satisfactorily. Failure to properly maintain this water treatment system may cause a health risk. Save this manual for future reference Aqua Magic Plus 1.5, 2, 2QC 3.19.2024 SB...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Page 2 Table of Contents General Specifications ..............................4 Installation ..................................8 SITE REQUIREMENTS:..............................8 System Startup ................................10 Service Instructions ..............................11 Drive Assembly ................................11 Drive Cap Assembly ..............................12 Main Piston and Regenerant Piston ..........................13 Spacer Stack Assembly ..............................13 Injector Cap, Screen, Injector Plug and Injector ......................
  • Page 3 Page 3 AM1.5 shown Not Shown • Meter...
  • Page 4: General Specifications

    Page 4 General Specifications Minimum/Maximum Operating Pressures 20 psi (138 kPa) -125 psi (862 kPa) Minimum/Maximum Operating 40°F (4°C) – 110°F (43°C) Temperatures Power Adapter: U.S. International Supply Voltage 120V 230V AC Supply Frequency 50 Hz Output Voltage 60 Hz 12V AC Output Current 12V AC...
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  • Page 8: Installation

    Page 8 Installation GENERAL INSTALLATION & SERVICE WARNINGS Distributor Tube Pipe Height The control valve and fittings are not designed to support the for Top Mount AM1.5, AMS2 and AM2 QC control valves weight of the system or the plumbing. Control Valves AM1.5 and AM2 ±...
  • Page 9 Page 9 7. Regenerant tanks should be accessible for easy refilling. If the control valve is to be used to regenerate the water conditioner with brine (saturated salt solution) or other regenerants, use a polyethylene tube to connect the brine valve contained in the regenerant tank to the regenerant port on the control valve.
  • Page 10: System Startup

    Page 10 System Startup 1. After installation is completed, turn on the supply water to check for leaks 2. Fully open a cold-water faucet downstream of the system 3. Allow water to run until clear 4. Close the cold-water faucet 5.
  • Page 11: Service Instructions

    Page 11 Service Instructions When servicing the valve, water may leak from Disconnect from electrical power prior to the valve. Water from the valve may create a slip servicing the valve. hazard. Clean up water spills. Drive Assembly Disassembly and Inspection: Remove the valve cover to access the drive assembly.
  • Page 12: Drive Cap Assembly

    Page 12 Replace the motor if necessary. Do not lubricate the motor or the gears. To reinstall the motor, move the spring clip loop to the right and hold. Gently turn the motor while inserting so that the gear on the motor meshes with the gears under the drive gear cover. Release the spring clip loop and continue to rotate the motor until the motor housing engages the small plastic bulge inside the drive bracket motor retainer.
  • Page 13: Main Piston And Regenerant Piston

    Page 13 Main Piston and Regenerant Piston Disassembly and Inspection Attached to the drive cap assembly is the main piston and depending on the configuration, a regenerant piston. The regenerant piston (the small diameter one behind the main piston) is removed from the main piston by unsnapping it from its disassembly latch. To remove the main piston fully extend the piston rod and then unsnap the main piston from its latch by pressing on the side with the number.
  • Page 14: Injector Cap, Screen, Injector Plug And Injector

    Page 14 Injector Cap, Screen, Injector Plug and Injector Disassembly and Inspection The injector can be accessed at the back of the valve by removing the threaded injector cap. The cap is removed by using the V3193-02 service wrench (figure 1). Once the cap is removed: •...
  • Page 15: Drain Line Flow Control

    Page 15 Drain Line Flow Control Disassembly and Inspection Depending on the flow control installed on the unit, remove the red plastic retaining clip (plastic flow control) or the (4) screws (stainless steel flow control) to expose the flow control and retainer. The flow controls can be removed by flexing the washer with a small screwdriver being careful not to mar the plastic seat.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting Procedures

    Page 16 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 plugged into b. Plug Power Adapter into outlet or connect power outlet or power cord end not connected to PC cord end to PC Board connection board connection 1.
  • Page 17 Page 17 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 usage b. Check program settings or diagnostics for abnormal water usage c. Meter not registering c.
  • Page 18 Page 18 Problem Possible Cause Solution a. Motor not inserted full to engage pinion, motor a. Disconnect power, make sure motor is wires broken or disconnected fully engaged, check for broken wires, make sure two pin connector on motor is connected to the two-pin connection on the PC Board labeled MOTOR.
  • Page 19 Page 19 Problem Possible Cause Solution a. Control valve programmed for ALT A or b, a. Press NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3 nHbP, SEPS, or AUX MAV without having a seconds to resynchronize software with MAV or NHBP valve attached to operate that piston position or disconnect power supply function from PC Board for 5 seconds and then...
  • Page 20: Am1.5 Control Valve Cycle Positions

    Page 20 AM1.5 Control Valve Cycle Positions SERVICE Raw water inlet Treated water supply BACKWASH Raw water inlet Backwash water to drain Raw/hard water is bypassed during regeneration...
  • Page 21 Page 21 DOWNFLOW BRINE Raw water inlet Regenerant water to drain Raw/hard water is bypassed during regeneration Regenerant solution being drawn in Injector feed from raw water inlet UPFLOW BRINE Raw water inlet Regenerant water to drain Raw/hard water is bypassed during regeneration Regenerant solution being drawn in Injector feed from...
  • Page 22 Page 22 RINSE Rinse water to drain Raw water inlet Raw/hard water is bypassed during regeneration TREATED WATER REFILL Raw water inlet Treated water supply Treated water to regenerant tank...
  • Page 23: Am2 Control Valve Cycle Positions

    Page 23 AM2 Control Valve Cycle Positions SERVICE Raw water inlet Treated water supply BACKWASH Backwash water to drain Raw water inlet Raw/hard water is bypassed during regeneration...
  • Page 24 Page 24 DOWNFLOW BRINE Raw water inlet Regenerant water to drain Raw/hard water is bypassed during regeneration Regenerant solution being drawn in Injector feed from raw water inlet UPFLOW BRINE Raw water inlet Regenerant water to drain Raw/hard water is bypassed during regeneration Regenerant solution being drawn in Injector feed from...
  • Page 25 Page 25 RINSE Rinse water to drain Raw water inlet Rinse water is bypassed during rinse cycle TREATED WATER REFILL Raw water inlet Treated water supply Treated water to regenerant tank...
  • Page 26: Am1.5 Drive Cap Assembly, Downflow Piston, Upflow Piston, Regenerant Piston, Spacer Stack Assembly And Main Body

    Page 26 AM1.5 Drive Cap Assembly, Downflow Piston, Upflow Piston, Regenerant Piston, Spacer Stack Assembly and Main Body Drawing No. Order No. Description Quantity V3004 AM1 DRIVE CAP ASSEMBLY V3135 O-RING 228 V3407 AM1.25/1.5 PISTON DOWNFLOW ASSEMBLY (AMBER IN COLOR) V4042 AM1.25/1.5 PISTON UPFLOW ASSEMBLY (BLACK IN COLOR) V3174*...
  • Page 27: Am2 Drive Cap Assembly, Downflow Or Upflow Piston, Regenerant Piston, Downflow Or Upflow Spacer Stack Assembly And Main Body

    Page 27 AM2 Drive Cap Assembly, Downflow or Upflow Piston, Regenerant Piston, Downflow or Upflow Spacer Stack Assembly and Main Body Drawing No. Order No. Description Quantity V3726* AM2 BRINE PISTON ASSEMBLY V3725 AM2 PISTON DOWNFLOW ASSEMBLY (AMBER IN COLOR) V4059 AM2 PISTON UPFLOW ASSEMBLY (BLACK IN COLOR) V3452...
  • Page 28: Am2 Quick Connect Drive Cap Assembly, Downflow Or Upflow Piston, Regenerant Piston, Downflow Or Upflow Spacer Stack Assembly And Main Body

    Page 28 AM2 Quick Connect Drive Cap Assembly, Downflow or Upflow Piston, Regenerant Piston, Downflow or Upflow Spacer Stack Assembly and Main Body Drawing No. Order No. Description Quantity V3726** AM2 BRINE PISTON ASSEMBLY V3725 AM2 PISTON DOWNFLOW ASSEMBLY (AMBER IN COLOR) V4059 AM2 PISTON UPFLOW ASSEMBLY (BLACK IN COLOR) V3452...
  • Page 29 Page 29 V3064 AM2H/2QC 4 INCH BASE ASY Drawing No. Order No. Description Quantity V3202-01 AM2H BASE V3419 O-RING 347 V3055 AM2H/2QC FLANGE BASE ASY Drawing No. Order No. Description Quantity V3444 AM2H SCREW HEXCAP 5/16-18X2 SS V3293 AM2H WASHER SS 5/16 FLAT V3445 AM2H WASHER SPLIT LOCK 5/16 SS V3447...
  • Page 30: Am1.5 Regenerant Components

    Page 30 AM1.5 Regenerant Components Drawing No. Order No. Description Quantity V3967 AM1.5 INJECTOR BODY, WELDED ASSEMBLY V3441 O-RING -226 V3968 AM1.5 INJECTOR FEED TUBE DOWNFLOW (BLACK IN COLOR) 3*** V3968-01 AM1.5 INJECTOR FEED TUBE UPFLOW (GREY IN COLOR) V3177-01 AM1 INJECTOR SCREEN V3969 AM1.5 INJECTOR DRAW TUBE DOWNFLOW (BLACK IN COLOR)
  • Page 31: Am2 Injector Valve Body, Refill Flow Control And Injector

    Page 31 AM2 Injector Valve Body, Refill Flow Control and Injector Drawing No. Order No. Description Quantity V3477 AM2H INJECTOR CAP V3152 O-RING 135 V3727 AM2 INJECTOR BODY ASSEMBLY See page 33 AM2/2H INJECTOR ASSY V3731 AM2 INJ DRAW TUBE DOWNFLOW ASSEMBLY (BLACK IN COLOR) V3731-01 AM2 INJ DRAW TUBE UPFLOW ASSEMBLY (GREY IN COLOR) V3730...
  • Page 32 Page 32 AM 1.5” Injectors Downflow Drawing Typical Tank Order No. Description Nozzle Color Quantity Diameter V3010-15B AM1.5 Injector Asy B Violet 12” V3010-15C AM1.5 Injector Asy C 13” V3010-15D AM1.5 Injector Asy D White 14” V3010-15E AM1.5 Injector Asy E Blue 16”...
  • Page 33: Drain Line Flow Controls

    Page 33 Drain Line Flow Controls All drain line flow control housings are shipped without flow control washers. See the drain line flow control washer section for available flow selections. Elbow, 0.7 - 10 GPM Inline Plastic, 9 - 25 GPM Item Part# Description...
  • Page 34 Page 34 Drain Line Flow Control Washers Order No. Description V3162-XXX V3162-xx V3162-007 .7 GPMDrain line flow control Flow Rate Identification V3162-010 1.0 GPMDrain line flow control 5/8" V3162-013 1.3 GPMDrain line flow control V3162-017 1.7 GPMDrain line flow control V3162-022 2.2 GPMDrain line flow control V3162-027...
  • Page 35: Meter Assembly For Am1.5 And Am2 Valves

    Page 35 Meter Assembly for AM1.5 and AM2 Valves Note: Be sure the proper meter size is programmed in the software. Standard meter cable is used for spacing up to 3” between the valve body and meter body, longer distance requires longer cable #V3221. Service or replace the turbine by: 1.
  • Page 36: Motorized Alternating Valve Piston Style Applications

    Page 36 Motorized Alternating Valve Piston Style Applications For V3071, V3071BSPT, V3076 or V3076BSPT OPERATING PRESSURES: 20 PSI MINIMUM / 125 PSI MAXIMUM OPERATING TEMPERATURES: 40°F MINIMUM / 110°F MAXIMUM Service or Installation of Motor: Do not lubricate the motor or the gears. To install the motor, move the spring clip loop to the right and hold.
  • Page 37 Page 37 Twin Tank Alternator: If the control valve manual does not include instructions for setting up ALTA and ALTb software, please contact your local equipment supplier for current copies of installation instructions. If the control valve is in an error state during regeneration mode, the MAV will close the B port and keep open the A port until the error is corrected and reset.
  • Page 38 Page 38 1.5” Piston Style MAV's (See Installation Instructions on Motorized Alternating Valves) Order No. V3071 • Description: MOTOR ALT VLV 1.5 NPT REV2 or Order No. V3071BSPT • Description: MOTOR ALT VLV 1.5 BSPT REV2 Quantity Drawing No. Order No. Description V3071 V3071BSPT...
  • Page 39 Page 39 2” Piston Style MAV's (See Installation Instructions on Motorized Alternating Valves) Order No. V3076 • Description: MOTOR ALT VLV 2 NPT REV2 or Order No. V3076BSPT • Description: MOTOR ALT VLV 2 BSPT REV2 Quantity Drawing No. Order No. Description V3076 V3076BSPT...
  • Page 40 Page 40 V3076 MAV and AM2 valves shown. Diagram is typical for AM1.5, AM2L, or AM2 valves using V3071 or V3076 piston MAV “C” Port style MAV’s and regenerating with hard water. MAV “A” Port MAV “B” Port Outlet MAV Motor Wire Inlet Meter Communication...
  • Page 41 Page 41 Order No. V3097 • Description: NO HARDWATERBYPASS 15INMXF NPT or Order No. V3097BSPT • Description: NOHARDWATERBYPASS 15INMXF BSPT Quantity Drawing No. Order No. Description V3097 V3097BSPT V3073 MAV/NOHWBY COVER ASY V3476 AM MOTOR ASY 8 FT V3592 SCREW #8-1 PHPN T-25 SS V3262-01 AM1.5&2ALT/2BY REDUCGEARCVRASY V3110-01...
  • Page 42 Page 42 Order No. V3098 • Description: NO HARDWATERBYPASS 2INMXF NPT or Order No. V3098BSPT • Description: NO HARDWATERBYPASS 2INMXF BSPT Quantity Drawing No. Order No. Description V3098 V3098BSPT V3073 MAV/NOHWBY COVER ASY V3476 AM MOTOR ASY 8 FT V3592 SCREW #8-1 PHPN T-25 SS V3262-01 AM1.5&2ALT/2BY REDUCGEARCVRASY...
  • Page 43: Water Treatment System Warranty

    Upon receiving such notice and determining that the defect is covered by this warranty, FRAKCO, INC. will replace or repair the defective item. Replacement of a defective item will be at FRAKCO’S factory in Luverne, MN, and the purchaser must ship the defective item at its own expense to FRAKCO’S factory.
  • Page 44: Clack Corporation

    Page 44 CLACK CORPORATION SOFTENER AND FILTER CONTROLS LIMITED WARRANTY Clack Corporation (”Clack”) warrants to OEM that its Softener and Filter Control Valves will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of five years from the date of shipment of such Valves from Clack’s plant in Windsor, Wisconsin when installed and operated within recommended parameters.

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