This owner’s manual is designed to assist owners and installers with the operation, maintenance and installation of your new water softener. It is our sincere hope that this manual is clear, concise and helpful to both owner and installer. We have included detailed instructions on general operating conditions, pre-installation and installation instructions, start-up, and timer and meter programming.
Job specification sheet MODEL NO. _________________________ANGEL A-200_________________________________________________________ *WATER TEST AT TIME OF INSTALLATION _______ Hardness CaCo (gpg) ______ Other______________________ _______ Iron (ppm) ______ Other______________________ _______ pH ______ Other______________________ OPTIONAL RELAY SETTINGS _______ Off _______ On Time _______Start Time, Minutes into Regeneration _______Run Time _______ On Gallons Pulse per _______ Gallons...
1/2 full, salt bridging may occur in the brine tank. This may result in hard water due to ineffective regeneration. DO NOT USE Block Salt when the A-200 control is programmed with a brine tank prefill. Block salt does not dissolve quick enough to provide a good regeneration.
Pre-installation Checklist (All electrical & plumbing should be done in accordance to all local codes) Water Pressure: A minimum of 25 pounds of water pressure free from lime and iron build-up. Piping that is built-up heavily with lime and/or iron must be replaced. If piping is blocked with (psi) is required for regeneration.
Installation Instruction (All electrical & plumbing should be done in accordance to all local codes) CAUTION: • 5. The drain connection may be made using either 5/8” polytube Do not use vaseline, oils or other hydrocarbon lubricants or (See figure 6a, page 6) or a 3/4” female adapter. If soldering, spray silicone anywhere.
Programming General information The A-200 control valve is the “brain” of your water soft- ener. It consists of the valve body and powerhead with solid state microprocessor. The display panel (see Figure 7) consists of the LCD display and five push buttons which are used in displaying and program- ming the water softener settings.
Set time of day Up Arrow Down Arrow Step 1 Step 1 - Press CLOCK. Step 2 - Current Time (hour): Set the hour of the day using buttons. AM/PM toggles after 12. Press NEXT to go to step 3. SET TIME 6:35 Step 2...
Manual regeneration Sometimes there is a need to regenerate the system, sooner than when the system calls for it, usu- ally referred to as manual regeneration. There may be a period of heavy water usage because of CAPACITY REMAINING guests or a heavy laundry day. REGEN TODAY To initiate a manual regeneration at the preset delayed regeneration time, press and release...
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STEP 4 S - Select the time for the second cycle (which in this example is SOFTENING) Step 4S SOFTENING using button. Press NEXT to go to Step 5S. Press REGEN to return to the previous 2 120 step. Step 5S STEP 5 S - Select the time for the third cycle (which in this example is BACKWASH) using button.
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STEP 12 S - Set Regeneration Time Options using the button. If value is set to: Step 12S on 0 • “NORMAL” means regeneration will occur at the preset time; REGEN • “on O” means regeneration will occur immediately when the gallons capacity reaches 0 (zero); or • NORMAL “NORMAL + on 0”...
Diagnostics Up Arrow Down Arrow Reset Diagnostic Values: Hold NEXT/DOWN buttons for 3 seconds, then hold UP/DOWN buttons for 3 seconds. STEP 1D - Press simultaneously for three seconds. If screen in step 2D Step 1D does not appear in 5 seconds the lock on the valve is activated. STEP 2D - Days, since last regeneration: This display shows the days since Step 2D REGEN...
If screen in step 2CS does not appear in 5 seconds the lock on the valve is activated. STEP 2 CS - Meter Size. Use the to select 1 for 1" A-200- valve. Press NEXT to go to Step Step 2CS 3CS. Press REGEN to exit cycle sequence.
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STEP 3 CS - Select Auxiliary Valve function - Use buttons to Step 3CS select one of the following: • Twin Alternating • No Hard Water Bypass factory setting is Off STEP 3 CS - Twin Alternating System - Allows automatic alternation between two units to provide buttons to select ALT A on control valve that has 2-pin softened water 24 hours a day.
Water softener disinfection The construction materials of your water softener will not support such trade names such as Clorox, Linco, Bo Peep, White Sail bacterial growth nor will these materials contaminate a water supply. and Eagle Brand Bleach. If stronger solutions are used, such However, the normal conditions existing during shipping, storage, as those sold for commercial laundries, adjust the dosage and installation indicate the advisability of disinfecting a softener after...
Trouble Shooting PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. ERROR followed by code number Error Code 1001 - Unable to recognize A1. Control valve has just been serviced A1. Press NEXT and REGEN for 3 seconds or start of regeneration unplug power source jack from PC Board (black wire) and plug back in to reset control valve A2.
Trouble Shooting PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 8. Loss of resin. A. Backwash controller missing. A. Install backwash controller. B. Faulty distributor tube assembly. B. Check distributor tube assembly for cracks or holes. C. Air being drawn in through brine system C. Check for leaks in brine lines, fittings, or air check. Repair or replace.
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A-200 system specifications MODEL A-200-024 A-200-032 A200-032-10 A200-048 A200-064 A200-096 A200-128 A200-160 A200-192 FACTORY PRESET MINUTES Backwash-1; Min Brine; Min. Backwash-2; Min Fast Rinse; Min Refill-Minutes -High Efficiency 12.0 16.0 20.0 24.0 -Low Salting 10.7 16.0 21.3 26.7 32.0 -Medium Salting* 10.0...
Programming Options Reserve Days Regeneration Results Gallons Type Override (Reserve capacity estimate based on history of water usage) Reserve capacity automatically estimated. Regeneration occurs when gallons capacity falls below the reserve capacity at the next AUTO NORMAL Regen Set Time. Reserve capacity automatically estimated.
A200 SERIES Water Softeners Limited Warranty Angel Water, Inc., warrants to the original consumer purchaser that the A200 Series and the parts listed below will be free from defects in material and/or workmanship from the date of the original installation for the following time periods: Angel Water Conditioning Inc.
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