Table of Contents INTRODUCTION PRINCIPLES of ION EXCHANGE 2.1 Ion Exchange Softening Process 2.2 Quality of Effluent 2.3 Capacity of Ion Exchange 2.4 Regeneration Steps INSTALLATION, LOADING & START-UP PROCEDURES 3.1 Installation of Equipment 3.2 Loading of Gravel & Resin 3.3 Start-Up Procedures OPERATING &...
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Foreword The operating instructions contained herein are intended to serve as a guide for the operation of the water softener equipment. Since it is impossible to cover all operating contingencies and emergencies in a normal operating manual, the operator should read the manual and become familiar with it contents. They should also review the flow diagrams and vendor literature.
Section 1: Introduction Long term, successful operation of any softening system depends upon the care and attention it receives. Ordinarily, water treatment systems will provide uniform performance after the initial start-up period. Total gallons between regenerations and treated water purity usually do not vary appreciably over the life of the resin as long as the incoming water does not change.
Section 2: Principles Of Ion Exchange Ion Exchange Softening Process In order to understand the softening process of ion exchange, it is first necessary to understand the meaning of the terms which are used in the explanation. Hard Water, Cation Exchanger, and Brine are defined below and used to show how the ion exchange process works.
Quality Of Effluent If the hard water contains less than 500 ppm (about 30 grains) of calcium, magnesium and sodium salts, all expressed as CaCO , it will be found that the effluent from a softener will contain an average of not more that 2 ppm actual total hardness (zero hardness by the soap test).
Calculation Of Capacity - To determine the capacity of any cation exchanger, follow the procedure outlined below: From the analysis of the raw water, determine the actual total hardness as the sum of the calcium and magnesium concentrations expressed as CaCO .
Section 3: Installation, Loading & Start Up Procedures Installation of Equipment 1. Before beginning installation, review the following instructions to familiarize yourself with the general placement of the equipment. 2. The operating pressure is between 30 to 100 psi. If pressure is higher than 100 psi, then a pressure regulator must be installed.
Loading Gravel & Resin 1. Before loading the gravel, check the lower distributor for possible damage from shipping. Making sure all laterals are in proper location. Do NOT proceed with loading if any damage is evident. 2. Once the distributor is checked out ok, plug the end of the distributor tube with a PVC cap/ plug, clean rag or tape to keep the gravel and resin out of the center of the riser.
Start-Up Procedures 1. Once the piping and installation completed, and with the mineral in the tank, proceed with the following. 2. Open the manual by-pass valve. The manual inlet and outlet valves are to remain closed. 3. Plug electrical power of the main controller to a wall outlet (120v) 4.
Section 4: Operating & Regeneration Procedures 4.1 Normal System Operation The system is designed for fully automatic operation. Service runs will automatically terminate when an exhaustion end-point is reached. Although it should not be absolutely necessary to observe every regeneration, Operators should periodically witness a complete cycle to make sure that critical flow rates and steps have not gotten out of adjustment.
Multi-Port Valve Operation (See Section 8 – Fleck 2900s Control Manual) Multi-port valve consist of Fleck 2900s multi-port double piston operated valve. The valve operates with upper and lower piston that moves on a seals and spacer assembly. The upper piston is for regeneration and the lower piston is for service.
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Section 5: Operator Responsibilities Operator Maintenance Long term, reliable system performance depends upon how conscientiously the equipment is operated and maintained. Operator responsibilities should include the following recommended practices: 1. Maintain Operating Logs - Operators should maintain close control of the process by monitoring system performance daily.
Section 6: Trouble Shooting 6.1 General The most common system failures are either “poor water quality” or “short service” run. If the change in performance occurs suddenly i.e., within a couple of operating cycles, 9 times out of 10 these problems —...
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Inadequate Using a weak (less than Recharge at required times Regeneration 22 Be) brine solution Use salt which meets specification Use correct amount of dilution water Not using enough salt Check text for specified amount. Use correct saturated brine draw (or pumpage) Loss Of Ion Resin Surges during backwash...
6.3 Increase Pressure Lose Or Decrease In Flow Rate Dirty Or Packed Bed - See above for possible causes and corrective actions. Restricted Flow – Obstruction in meter, piping or valves. Inspect and clean as required.
7.7 Brine Float Settings Salt Deck Brine valve set at Tank Size Cu. Ft. Brine Tank Brine Valve 9lb/cf. 15lb/cf. 6" 10" 18" 16 x 65 24 x 41 454-HF 16" 24" 6" 14" 24" 18 x 65 24 x 41 454-HF 20"...
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454 3⁄4" High Flow 454 3⁄4" High Flow Brine Valve Brine Valve 454 3/4" High Flow Brine Valve 454 3⁄4" HIGH FLOW BRINE VALVE — Today's 454 3⁄4" HIGH FLOW BRINE VALVE — Today's larger commercial brine valves demand higher larger commercial brine valves demand higher brine draw and refill rates.
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time. 2. PVC brine pipe is recommended for use with these valves as it is non-corrosive and threads easily. 454 High Flow Brine Valve Installation Guide 1. Use Teflon tape only on threaded plastic pipe connections. Many liquid or paste pipe sealing 3.
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Commercial/Industrial Rotationally Molded Brine Tanks Commercial and industrial water softeners require a 7.8 Commercial/Industrial Rotationally Molded Brine Tanks large volume of brine during each regeneration. Commercial and industrial water Commercial and industrial From a capacity of 95 water softeners require a softeners require a large volume of gallons to 500 gallons, our large volume of brine...
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JOB SPECIFICATION SHEET TABLE OF CONTENTS Job Number: ______________________________________________ JOB SPECIFICATION SHEET INSTALLATION Model Number: ____________________________________________ Water Hardness: __________________________________ppm or gpg START-UP INSTRUCTIONS Capacity Per Unit: __________________________________________ 3200 TIMER SETTING PROCEDURE Mineral Tank Size: ___________ Diameter: ________Height: ________ 3210 & 3220 TIMER SETTING PROCEDURE Salt Setting per Regeneration: _______________________________ 3200, 3210, 3220, 3230 REGENERATION CYCLE SETTING PROCEDURE...
INSTALLATION a common line. 9. Make sure that the floor is clean beneath the salt storage Water Pressure tank and that it is level. A minimum of 20 pounds (1.4 bar) of water pressure is 10. Place approximately 1 inch (25 mm) of water above the grid required for regeneration valve to operate effectively.
INSTALLATION CONTINUED START-UP INSTRUCTIONS Meter Dome and Union Orientation The water softener should be installed with the inlet, outlet, and drain connections made in accordance with the Control valves outfitted with an electromechanical timer and manufacturer’s recommendations, and to meet applicable stainless steel water meter include a special male x female plumbing codes.
3200 TIMER SETTING PROCEDURE How To Set Days On Which Water Conditioner Is To Regenerate (Figure 2) Rotate the skipper wheel until the number “1” is at the red pointer. Set the days that regeneration is to occur by sliding tabs on the skipper wheel outward to expose trip fingers.
3210 & 3220 TIMER SETTING Timer Setting Procedure PROCEDURE CONTINUED How To Change The Length Of The Backwash Time The program wheel as shown in the drawing is in the service 3. The black center knob will make one revolution in the position.
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CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY 61500-2900 Rev F Downflow Upflow Item No. Part No. Description Item No. Part No. Description ..41428-09NP..Valve Body, 2900S, MCHD, 1 ....1 ..41428-01 ..Valve Body, 2900s, Machd, NPT, NP, U.S. Tap, Soft NPT U.S. Tap ADAPT, Top Coll ..
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CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY CONTINUED Item No. Part No. Description Item No. Part No. Description 4 ....6 ..11451 ....Spacer, 12 Hole ..61545 ....Piston Assy, 2900S, Upflow, Upper ..16589 ....Spacer, Hot Water ..61545-01 ..Piston Assy, 2900S, 5 ....1 ..14451 ....Piston, 2750 Upflow, Upper, Hot Water ..
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CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY CONTINUED Item No. Part No. Description ..60721-30 ..DLFC, 1-inch F x 1-inch F, Item No. Part No. Description NPTF, 3.0 gpm ..60366-45 ..DLFC, 1-inch F x 3/4-inch ..60721-35 ..DLFC, 1-inch F x 1-inch F, F, NPT, 4.5 gpm NPTF, 3.5 gpm ..
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2-INCH STAINLESS STEEL METER ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: For valves equipped with electromechanical timers and stainless steel meters, refer to the Meter Dome and Union Orientation section. Item No. Part No. Description Item No. Part No. Description Not Shown (optional) 1 ....1 ..62048-01 ..Service Kit, 2 inch Meter, Standard Range 1 ..
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2-INCH PLASTIC METER ASSEMBLY 60621_REVB 60621 Rev D Item No. Part No. Description Item No. Part No. Description 12 ....1 ..14680 ....Flow Straightener 1 ....1 ..17689 ....Body, Meter, 2-inch Plastic w/Impeller Shaft Seat 13 ....2 ..17988 ....Nut, 2-inch Meter 2 ....1 ..
GENERAL SERVICE HINTS FOR METER CONTROL Problem: Softener delivers hard water Reason: Reserve capacity has been exceeded. Correction: Check salt dosage requirements and reset program wheel to provide additional reserve. Reason: Program wheel is not rotating with meter output. Correction: Pull cable out of meter cover and rotate manually. Program wheel must move without binding and clutch must give positive clicks when program wheel strikes regeneration stop.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Correction Water conditioner fails to Electrical service to unit has been Assure permanent electrical service (check fuse, regenerate. interrupted plug, pull chain, or switch) Timer is defective. Replace timer. Power failure. Reset time of day. Hard water. By-pass valve is open.
WATER CONDITIONER FLOW DIAGRAMS - DOWNFLOW 1 Service Position 4 Slow Rinse Position 2 Backwash Position 5 Rapid Rinse 3 Brine Position 6 Brine Tank Refill Position 61500-2900 DOWNFLW Rev F 40 • FLECK 2900S Service Manual...
WATER CONDITIONER FLOW DIAGRAMS - UPFLOW 1 Service Position 4 Back Wash Position 2 Brine Position 5 Rapid Rinse 3 Slow Rinse Position 6 Brine Tank Fill Position 61500-2900 UPFLW Rev F FLECK • 41 2900S Service Manual...
SYSTEM #4 Typical Single Tank Installation with Optional Meter SYSTEM #5 INTERLOCK Typical Twin Tank Installation with Optional Meter Interlock and No Hard Water Bypass 44 • FLECK 2900S Service Manual...
SYSTEM #6 & #7 Twin Series Regeneration Installation with a Remote Meter Twin Alternator Installation NOTE: On System 7, the power cord is on Unit 2. NOTE: System 7 can run with either one or two brine tanks. Two brine tanks should be used if regeneration is less than 4 hours.
1600/1700 SYSTEM NOZZLE & THROAT CHART 1600 Brine System Standard Size Color Nozzle Throat #0 ..... Red ....10913-0 10914-0 #1 ..... White ....10913-1 10914-1 #2 ..... Blue ....10913-2 10914-2 #3 ..... Yellow .....10913-3 10914-3 #4 ..... Green ....10913-4 10914-4 Size Color Nozzle Throat...
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Section 8: 2900 Control Manual NXT2 Manual...
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24 VDC. Please make sure your voltage supply is compatible with your unit before installation. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING This product contains chemicals known to the WARNING: State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. 2 • Pentair Fleck NXT2 Timer ®...
Once all regeneration steps are complete, the timer returns to In Service and resumes normal operation. CYCLE 1/5 BACKWASH 00:10:00 CYCLE 2/5 DRAW 00:60:00 Pentair Fleck NXT2 Timer • 5...
Time Based - User must set clock to 12:01 pm to unlock Delayed - User must press and hold the Left and Down buttons While powering up the unit, when the Pentair logo appears, for 60 continuous seconds to unlock press and hold the Extra Cycle button to access the Reset menu then select Reset to Factory Defaults.
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Deactivates upon selected end time (Range: Start Time plus 1 minute) AUX.1:VOLUME BASED - VOLUME-G Activates when selected volume (gallon) 00100 is reached (Range: 0-99999) AUX.1:VOLUME BASED - DURATION-S Selected duration in seconds 0010 (Range: 0-9999 seconds) Pentair Fleck NXT2 Timer • 7...
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Regeneration of a unit will begin after the other control has left Standby and returned to Service. When the Regeneration cycle is complete, the regenerated unit will enter Standby. Standby on each tank is controlled by the relay on the NXT2 circuit board. 8 • Pentair Fleck NXT2 Timer...
Example: Range: 1 - 999 grains per gallon SAVE AS NON-FACTORY VOLUME REMAINING - G Example: 09999 Range: 1 - 99999 gallons LOCK SETTINGS Example: TIME BASED Off, Delayed, Enter Code, Time Based DELAYED 10 • Pentair Fleck NXT2 Timer...
REGEN INTERVAL Example: 3 D 21 H Duration between regenerations. LAST SETTINGS CHANGE Example: 14 H 0 M Last time programming settings were changed. Example: ERROR LOG Pentair Fleck NXT2 Timer • 11 ERROR LOG EMPTY Record of error events chronologically.
NOTE: Press and hold the Left button to exit without saving. TIME Example: 11:00AM 12 or 24 hour formats available YEAR Example: 2018 Set current year MONTH Example: Set current month CALENDAR DAY Example: Set current day 12 • Pentair Fleck NXT2 Timer...
1 ..62121-02 ....Conversion Kit, NXT2, Euro 1 ..62121-03 ....Conversion Kit, NXT2, Aust 1 ..62121-04 ....Conversion Kit, NXT2, Japan NOTE: All Conversion Kits include timer wire harness (not pictured), and appropriate power supply plug end (also not pictured 16 • Pentair Fleck NXT2 Timer...
Hinge Mount: mount per valve model noted Wire Harness Meter Cable Power Supply 44404 Rev A 3150/3900 Valves: Communication Cables Wire Harness Hinge Mount: mount per valve model noted Meter Cable Power Supply 44403 Rev A 18 • Pentair Fleck NXT2 Timer...
System Type Mismatch on Network Settings. Microcontroller Error Calibration or manufacturing test was not performed Contact your Pentair representative. 100 Days Without Regen 100 Days have expired without a regeneration Trigger a manual regeneration Pentair Fleck NXT2 Timer • 19...
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