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SOFTENING SYSTEM
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S1-S170

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  • Page 1 SPECTRUM SOFTENING SYSTEM MANUAL S1-S170...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents BEFORE INSTALLING BASICS OF WATER SOFTENING SOFTENER SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS SOFTENER SYSTEM DIMENSIONS UNPACK & INSPECT YOUR WATER SOFTENER PARTS BREAKDOWN INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PARTS WATER BYPASS PROGRAMMING GUIDE START-UP INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE • Read all instructions carefully before operation. •...

  • Page 4: Before Installing

    • You must read and understand the contents of this manual before installing or operating your water softener. • The S1-S170 has a 1-year warranty from the date of sale. Personal injury or property damage could result if you fail to follow instructions in this manual.

  • Page 5: Basics Of Water Softening

    DO NOT USE WATER FILTERED THROUGH THIS SOFTENER WHERE THE WATER IS CAUTION  MICROBIOLOGICALLY UNSAFE OR THE WATER IS OF UNKNOWN QUALITY. THE WATER MUST BE DISINFECTED BEFORE OR AFTER THE UNIT.  0800 368 6831 •  info@spectrum-filtration.com •  www.spectrum-filtration.com S1-S170...

  • Page 6: Softener System Specifications

    • The manufacturer reserves the right to make product improvements which may deviate from the specifications and descriptions stated herein, without obligation to change previously manufactured products or to note the change.  0800 368 6831 •  info@spectrum-filtration.com •  www.spectrum-filtration.com S1-S170...

  • Page 7: Softener System Dimensions

    DIMENSIONS  0800 368 6831 •  info@spectrum-filtration.com •  www.spectrum-filtration.com S1-S170...

  • Page 8: Unpack & Inspect Your Water Softener

    The manufacturer is not responsible for damages in transit. Small parts, needed to install the softener, are in a parts box. To avoid loss of the small parts, keep them in the parts bag until you are ready to install. ACCESSORIES CONTENTS  0800 368 6831 •  info@spectrum-filtration.com •  www.spectrum-filtration.com S1-S170...

  • Page 9: Parts Breakdown

    Bypass Valve Assembly Screw ST2.9x10 Top Cone Softener High Cover Tank Fixed Plate Screw Bearing Distribution Assembly (15”) Nut M4 9x15” Pressure Vessel (Black) Positioning Ball Softener Cabinet 9x15”  0800 368 6831 •  info@spectrum-filtration.com •  www.spectrum-filtration.com S1-S170...

  • Page 10: Installation Instructions

    Fig.1. Keep the softener out of direct sunlight. Heat build up from direct sunlight may soften and distort plastic parts.  0800 368 6831 •  info@spectrum-filtration.com •  www.spectrum-filtration.com S1-S170...

  • Page 11: Tools Required For Installation

    CONSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN AIR-GAP TO THE SANITARY WASTE SYSTEM OF 2 PIPE DIAMETERS OR 1 INCH(25MM) (WHICHEVER IS LARGER). NOTE PERFORM ALL PLUMBING ACCORDING TO LOCAL PLUMBING CODES.  0800 368 6831 •  info@spectrum-filtration.com •  www.spectrum-filtration.com S1-S170...

  • Page 12: Water Bypass

    Please make sure bypass knobs are completely open otherwise the raw water could bypass through the valve. SERVICE BYPASS INCORRECT BYPASS POSITION PLEASE MAKE SURE BYPASS KNOBS ARE COMPLETELY OPEN OTHERWISE UNTREATED NOTE RAW WATER COULD BYPASS THROUGH THE VALVE.  0800 368 6831 •  info@spectrum-filtration.com •  www.spectrum-filtration.com S1-S170...

  • Page 13: Key Pad Configuration

    SYSTEM STANDBY DISPLAY METERED CALENDAR DISPLAY ICONS MAIN MENU DISPLAY Press ‘MENU’ to enter main menu while the screen is unlocked:  0800 368 6831 •  info@spectrum-filtration.com •  www.spectrum-filtration.com S1-S170...
  • Page 14 Manual Regeneration: “Tonight”means a delayed regeneration that will occur tonight at the regeneration time, while  the screen displays . Please note “Now” is the only option in Ml mode.  0800 368 6831 •  info@spectrum-filtration.com •  www.spectrum-filtration.com S1-S170...
  • Page 15 Tuesday. Salt Mode: These settings will determine the salt dosage and capacity for the system, the default setting is Standard mode.  0800 368 6831 •  info@spectrum-filtration.com •  www.spectrum-filtration.com S1-S170...

  • Page 16: Operation During A Power Failure

    Plug the power transformer into an approved power source. Connect the power cord to the valve. When power is supplied to the control, the screen will display “Advancing to Service Please Wait “while it finds the service position.  0800 368 6831 •  info@spectrum-filtration.com •  www.spectrum-filtration.com S1-S170...
  • Page 17 This is why automatic regeneration is set for sometime during the night and manual regenerations should be performed when little or no water will be used in the household.  0800 368 6831 •  info@spectrum-filtration.com •  www.spectrum-filtration.com S1-S170...

  • Page 18: Adding Salt

    To retain the attractive appearance of your new water softener, clean occasionally with a mild soap solution. Do not use abrasive cleaners, ammonia or solvents. Never subject your conditioner to freezing.  0800 368 6831 •  info@spectrum-filtration.com •  www.spectrum-filtration.com S1-S170...

  • Page 19: Before Servicing

    Disconnect the softener Disconnect the valve Remove the top screen from the bypass valve. from the pressure vessel. from the valve.  0800 368 6831 •  info@spectrum-filtration.com •  www.spectrum-filtration.com S1-S170...
  • Page 20 Remove the two screws from the powerhead as shown. (with washer) from the Lift the powerhead from the valve body assembly. piston rod. Replace the powerhead by following the steps in this section in reverse order.  0800 368 6831 •  info@spectrum-filtration.com •  www.spectrum-filtration.com S1-S170...
  • Page 21 Remove three screws from brine valve assembly can also the plate on the valve body. After servicing, following steps in be removed in this stage. this section in reverse order.  0800 368 6831 •  info@spectrum-filtration.com •  www.spectrum-filtration.com S1-S170...
  • Page 22 Remove the coupling adapter Remove the meter support Remove impeller from the bypass. from the bypass. replace it. (Watch for the meter ball under the impeller ball)  0800 368 6831 •  info@spectrum-filtration.com •  www.spectrum-filtration.com S1-S170...

  • Page 23: Clean Injector Assembly

    Pull the injector cap out, pull the injector assembly and injector plug assembly out. Screw the injector nozzle and injector throat out, clean and replace it. After servicing, follow steps in this section in reverse order.  0800 368 6831 •  info@spectrum-filtration.com •  www.spectrum-filtration.com S1-S170...

  • Page 24: Replace Motor

    Follow steps 1 to 3 of Timer/Powerhead replacement. Remove the two screws from the motor. Remove motor (disconnect the wire attached to PCB if any), watch for the pin under the motor. Replace the motor.  0800 368 6831 •  info@spectrum-filtration.com •  www.spectrum-filtration.com S1-S170...

  • Page 25: Replace Display

    Slide the salt lid to back. Use a screw driver to Disconnect the lever the front panel out. communication cable. Remove the four screws attached Remove the display PCB. on display PCB.  0800 368 6831 •  info@spectrum-filtration.com •  www.spectrum-filtration.com S1-S170...

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting Guide

    C. Replace piston and seals and spacers D. Timer motor stopped or jammed teeth D. Replace timer motor and check all gears for missing teeth E. Timer not operating properly E. Replace timer  0800 368 6831 •  info@spectrum-filtration.com •  www.spectrum-filtration.com S1-S170...
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