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Summary of Contents for AquaMaster AMP50
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- Page 2 DESCRIBED IN THIS WARRANTY INSTRUMENT. purchase. (This information should be listed in General This warranty does not cover any service call or labor costs Information at the front of this manual.) AquaMaster ® incurred with respect to the removal and replacement of any reserves the right to replace defective parts with exact defective part or parts.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Getting Maximum Efficiency from the Appliance ....................5 Checklist Before Installation...........................6 Precautions ..............................7 Installation Steps............................8 Start-Up Procedures—AMP50, AMP51, and AMP55...................15 Four-Button Controller for Softeners ......................16 Setting the Controller for Softeners ......................18 Advanced Customer Settings for Softeners ....................19 Start-Up Procedures—AMP51NF Acid Neutralizing Filter................21 Start-Up Procedures—AMP51IF Iron Filter ....................22... -
Page 4: General Information
General Information General Information Congratulations on choosing a superior AquaMaster PRO water treatment appliance! Soon you ® and your family will be enjoying clean, clear water. Use this guide to attain the maximum benefit from your appliance. Keep it handy for a reference guide and service log. If you have trouble with the operation of your appliance, see Troubleshooting in the back of this manual or contact the HelpLine: 1-800-437-8993 from 8 a.m. -
Page 5: Getting Maximum Efficiency From The Appliance
Potassium permanganate will need to be the Regenerate button for 5 seconds. added periodically to any iron filter. If dirt, sand, or large particles are present in Models AMP50, AMP51, and AMP55 are the water supply, the appropriate certified for barium and radium 226/228 AquaMaster PRO filter can eliminate this ®... -
Page 6: Checklist Before Installation
70 psi (4.8 bar), a pressure regulator is recommended. Water Supply Flow Rate—A minimum of 2.4 gallons (9 liters) for the AMP50 and AMP51 models to 3 gallons (11.4 liters) for the AMP55 model per minute or equal to the backwash flow rate of the particular model is recommended. -
Page 7: Precautions
Do not use to treat water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the appliance. Do not allow your appliance or drain line to freeze. Applies to US plumbing codes. Check the plumbing codes of your country. †† AquaMaster PRO Owner’s Manual 4/13/2010 ®... -
Page 8: Installation Steps
Place the appliance in the desired location using Figure 1 as a guide. The diagram in Figure 1 applies to basement, slab, crawl space, and outside installations. Figure 1: Appliance Placement Not NSF Certified ‡‡ AquaMaster PRO Owner’s Manual 4/13/2010 ®... -
Page 9: Turn Off Water Supply
Figure 3: Connect Water Lines. Check the arrows on the bypass valve to ensure that Note the Bypass Valve. the water flows in the proper direction. Caution: Do NOT plumb your appliance in backward. AquaMaster PRO Owner’s Manual 4/13/2010 ®... - Page 10 Turn the fitting counterclockwise until you feel the threads engage and then tighten to prevent cross threading. Do NOT overtighten the fittings. Caution: Do NOT allow heat from the torch to transfer to the plastic valve component, which could be damaged. AquaMaster PRO Owner’s Manual 4/13/2010 ®...
- Page 11 Allow adequate time for the joint to cure properly. Exact drying time is hard to predict because of environmental variables. Follow the recommended joint curing times on the primer and cement container labels. AquaMaster PRO Owner’s Manual 4/13/2010 ®...
- Page 12 If the drain line is 25 feet (7.6 m) or longer, increase the drain line to 3/4-inch (19-mm) I.D. The end of the drain line must be equal to or lower in height than the control valve. Caution: The drain line must not be kinked, crimped, or restricted in any way. AquaMaster PRO Owner’s Manual 4/13/2010...
- Page 13 Service position to slowly fill the media tank. (See Figure 8.) 7. Open a cold water faucet to purge air out of the media tank. 8. Close the faucet and recheck for leaks. AquaMaster PRO Owner’s Manual 4/13/2010 ®...
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Page 14: Bypass Valve
Next Step The next step is Start Up. Start-up procedures are provided for each of the following units AquaMaster PRO Water Softeners AMP50, AMP51, and AMP55 (See page 15.) ® AquaMaster PRO AMP51NF Acid Neutralizing Filter (See page 21.) ®... -
Page 15: Start-Up Procedures-Amp50, Amp51, And Amp55
Start-Up Procedures—AMP50, AMP51, and AMP55 Plug in the Transformer Step 1 Connect the transformer power cord to the back of the controller. (See Figure 10.) Plug the transformer into an appropriate outlet. Ensure that the outlet selected is NOT operated by an On/Off switch. -
Page 16: Four-Button Controller For Softeners
Note: The waterMizer indicates water flow for softeners only. powerClean™ Displays when feature is activated. See Power Clean Button AquaMaster PRO Owner’s Manual 4/13/2010 ®... - Page 17 After 20 seconds, press and hold the Regenerate button until the cycle number changes (about 2 seconds). Each cycle can be advanced by pressing the Regenerate button. Always wait until the cycle position displays before advancing to the next cycle position. AquaMaster PRO Owner’s Manual 4/13/2010 ®...
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Page 18: Setting The Controller For Softeners
To recheck the hardness setting number, hold down the Set button for about 5 seconds. Note: Refer to Specifications for the maximum water hardness that your appliance can handle. Your hardness number is now set in the controller. AquaMaster PRO Owner’s Manual 4/13/2010 ®... -
Page 19: Advanced Customer Settings For Softeners
Note: If there is iron in your water, select this option. If you are using model AMP55, turn this option Off for most municipal water supplies. When the desired setting is displayed, press Set. AquaMaster PRO Owner’s Manual 4/13/2010 ®... - Page 20 Press Change. Default is 2 AM. When the desired regeneration time is displayed, press Set. Note: Whenever you experience an electrical outage, check your controller for the correct time. Make any necessary corrections. Programming is now complete. AquaMaster PRO Owner’s Manual 4/13/2010 ®...
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Page 21: Start-Up Procedures-Amp51Nf Acid Neutralizing Filter
Press and hold the REGENERATE button until the controller indicates 01 (flashing). The regeneration cycle begins. Regeneration is complete after seven minutes, and the appliance returns to service mode. The controller will display a 01 or 02. This number is the days until the next regeneration. AquaMaster PRO Owner’s Manual 4/13/2010 ®... -
Page 22: Start-Up Procedures-Amp51If Iron Filter
3 lb (1.4 kg) of potassium permanganate. Potassium permanganate will last approximately three to six months. Wait 15 minutes after adding potassium permanganate before starting the regeneration cycle. * Not NSF Certified AquaMaster PRO Owner’s Manual 4/13/2010 ®... - Page 23 1800 ppm = Frequency of regeneration ____ days 3.1 days Set regeneration frequency ____ days 3 days *If manganese is unknown, multiply the iron and sulfur total by 1.15 to adjust total compensated ppm. AquaMaster PRO Owner’s Manual 4/13/2010 ®...
- Page 24 3 days = Regenerations per month _____ regenerations 10 regenerations x 2.8 oz per regeneration = oz potassium _____ oz 28 oz permanganate per month 16 = lb per month _____ lb 1.75 lb AquaMaster PRO Owner’s Manual 4/13/2010 ®...
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Page 25: Setting The Controller For Filters
Note: Whenever you experience an electrical outage, check your controller for the correct time. Make any necessary corrections. Note: If you have a softener installed with the filter, stagger the regeneration times. Set the softener to regenerate first, followed by the filter. AquaMaster PRO Owner’s Manual 4/13/2010... -
Page 26: Amp51Nf Acid Neutralizing Filter Replenishment Procedure
Minus factory freeboard 6.5 inches - 16.5 cm Equals Adjusted freeboard 2.0 inches 5.5 cm Replenishment equals approximately 4.5 lb* (2 kg) of media x 2.0 inches (5 cm) (adjusted freeboard) = 9 lb (4 kg). AquaMaster PRO Owner’s Manual 4/13/2010 ®... - Page 27 When the controller reads “01”, slowly rotate the bypass knob clockwise to displace air until the drain runs steady. Fully rotate the bypass knob clockwise to place the appliance in the Service position. Let the appliance finish the backwash cycle and return to service. AquaMaster PRO Owner’s Manual 4/13/2010...
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Page 28: Assembly And Parts
12 Volt Transformer/Power Cord 95203 Support Panel 95202 Cabinet C0700 2 Piece Overflow 93848 3/8” Brine Tubing, 2 ft 54545-700 Computer Control Assembly—AMP50 and AMP55 54545-900 Computer Control Assembly—AMP51 54540-IF Computer Control Assembly—AMP51IF 54540-AF Computer Control Assembly—AMP51NF AquaMaster PRO Owner’s Manual 4/13/2010... -
Page 29: Cabinet And Assemblies
Part # Description Quantity 54512 Bypass Assembly 93838 O-Ring 95505 Resin Tank Assembly 93808 O-Ring 95301T Drive End Cap Assembly—AMP50, AMP51, AMP55, and AMP51IF 95302T-BWO Drive End Cap Assembly—AMP55NF 93809 Screw 90828 O-Ring 53224 Injector Nozzle 53235 Injector Cap 93809 Screw 90614-2.4... - Page 30 Throat. Flush screen with water to clean. The over-mold gasket seals between the Injector Nozzle and the Injector Cap. 53235 Injector Cap Holds the injector assembly together and seals the assembly to the Main Valve Body. AquaMaster PRO Owner’s Manual 4/13/2010 ®...
- Page 31 Bypass Assembly—AMP50, AMP51, and AMP55 54512 (also includes items 2–6) 54523 Bypass Assembly—AMP51IF and AMP51NF 93860 Turbine Sensor/Cap Assembly—AMP50, AMP51, and AMP55 90809 Screw, self-tapping—AMP50, AMP51, and AMP55 54320 Plastic Turbine Axle—AMP50, AMP51, and AMP55 90522 Turbine Assembly—AMP50, AMP51, and AMP55...
- Page 32 O-Ring 54502 KIT Magnet Disk Assembly 90828 O-Ring 93808 O-Ring 53522 Drive Piston Assembly (includes 93839 Drain Gasket) 93839 Drain Gasket 95301T Entire Assembly (all of the above parts except 1, 2, and 13) AquaMaster PRO Owner’s Manual 4/13/2010 ®...
- Page 33 Rotate The Piston Assembly 90 Degrees Slide Piston Assembly Onto Piston Slide. Position Piston Assembly (53522) Vertical Clockwise Until You Hear An Audible Click Push toward End Cap to stop. As It Snaps Into Place AquaMaster PRO Owner’s Manual 4/13/2010 ®...
- Page 34 The Cap is held in place by two 3/4-inch self-tapping thread cutting screws that engage the Housing End Cap flange. An O-Ring seals the Cap and Housing. Place the O-Ring into the housing opening, lubricate with silicone grease and then using a twisting action, pressure insert the Cap. AquaMaster PRO Owner’s Manual 4/13/2010 ®...
- Page 35 Assembly and Parts, Cont. Safety Shutoff Assembly Figure 24: Safety Shutoff Assembly Part # Description Quantity 93811-20.0 PS Safety Shutoff/Brine Well Assembly 93811-19.5 PS Safety Shutoff/Brine Well Assembly—AMP51IF only AquaMaster PRO Owner’s Manual 4/13/2010 ®...
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Page 36: Troubleshooting
With 12 VAC present at controller, replace the controller High ambient room temperature. If the No action necessary temperature exceeds 120°F (49°C), the display will blank out. This does not affect the operation of the controller AquaMaster PRO Owner’s Manual 4/13/2010 ®... - Page 37 Plugged regenerant line, regenerant line flow Clean flow control, air check/draw tube, and 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) control, or air check/draw tube regenerant line with salt for AMP50 and Plugged injector assembly Clean or replace injector. Replace throat if AMP55 and 3–4 inches removed (8–10 cm) for AMP51IF...
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Page 38: Specifications
PRO AMP51IF Iron Filter automatically reduces iron and hydrogen sulfide. Install before your water softener. ® Note: The iron filter operates in the same manner as the AquaMaster PRO Softeners, but with manganese greensand in place of the super fine mesh ®... -
Page 39: Efficiency Statements
This product is efficiency rated according to NSF/ANSI 44. The stated efficiencies are valid only at the specified salt dosage and 8 gpm (30 L/m): Model Rated Efficiency Salt Dosage Capacity at That Dosage AMP50 5,500 grains/lb (785 grams/kg) 1.1 lb (0.45 kg) 5,500 grains (356 grams) AMP51 5,600 grains/lb (798 grams/kg) 1.1 lb (0.45 kg) - Page 40 AquaMaster ® has these third-party listings: System Tested and Certified by NSF International to NSF/ANSI Standard 44 for softening, barium reduction, and radium 226/228 reduction as verified and substantiated by test data. 4343 South Hamilton Road, Groveport, OH 43125 Phone: 614-836-2115 Fax: 614-836-9876 LITHO USA ©2010...
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