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Aquathin ASC25K/F Getting Started

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SOFT & CLEAN SYSTEM
Models ASC25K/F, ASC40K/F, ASC45K/F,
ASC60K/F
(In full color at www.aquathin.com)
Includes setup and maintenance information for:
Aquathin Soft&Clean system
AN ISO 9001:2008 QMS
REGISTERED /CERTIFIED COMPANY
(IMS-0192 & NQA-12635)
© 2007-2013 Aquathin Corporation. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 SOFT & CLEAN SYSTEM Models ASC25K/F, ASC40K/F, ASC45K/F, ASC60K/F (In full color at www.aquathin.com) Includes setup and maintenance information for: Aquathin Soft&Clean system AN ISO 9001:2008 QMS REGISTERED /CERTIFIED COMPANY (IMS-0192 & NQA-12635) © 2007-2013 Aquathin Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2 Aquathin Corporation. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. Aquathin Corporation is not responsible for printing or clerical errors. Aquathin Corporation Aquathin Business Centre...
  • Page 3 "30 in 2010" to enjoy its Pearl Anniversary it’s a great feeling of self satisfaction and accom- plishment to be an Authorized Aquathin Dealer. You could not have picked a better time to consider the many benefits of becoming a member of the ever growing Aquathin Family.
  • Page 4 High- est quality water treatment systems and support good enough for my home...my family. And that is my promise to you! I love my Aquathin!! FOR THE BEST TASTE IN LIFE & 30 Years Pure Excellence ...and another Quarter Century re-inventing the water industry!

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    4. Set Regeneration Knob Getting to Know the Aquathin System A Look at the Key Components Manual Regeneration Knob 24-Hour Gear Program Wheel Meter Assembly Clip Cabinet Operating Parameters Pressure Chlorine and Chloramines Sediment © 2007-2013 Aquathin Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 6 What The Warranty Covers Exceptions To Warranty Extending to Lifetime Warranty What We Will Do To Correct An Inconvenience 33 How State Law Relates To The Warranty ppendix A - Specifications ppendix B –Installation Diagrams © 2007-2013 Aquathin Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    As the new owner of an Aquathin RO/DI water condi- tioning system there is a totally new experience awaiting you. Showers and baths will feel cleaner and fresher.

  • Page 8: Setting Up Your System

    Replace piping that has heavy lime and/or iron buildup. If piping is clogged with iron, consult with your local authorized Aquathin Dealer regarding a separate iron filter unit ahead of the water softener.
  • Page 9 Place the bypass valve in Bypass position and check for leaks.  Connect the drain line flow control fitting.  Plug the unit into an electrical outlet.  Set time of day and water hardness. © 2007-2013 Aquathin Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 10: Unpack The System

    Safety Float Assembly and brine well c) tubing Figure 1. Package Contents 5. Brine line fitting components: e) fitting nut f) ferrule g) tube insert h) brine line screen 6. Upper basket © 2007-2013 Aquathin Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 11: Required Tools

    Review the following instructions completely before pro- ceeding. (See installation diagram in Appendix B) Aquathin SOFT & CLEAN System is a unique two-tank design in a single footprint that fits easily in compact spaces. 1) Warm the valve to room temperature during cold...

  • Page 12: Connect Control Valve To Resin Tank

    Fig. 3. Lubricate the tank o-ring. 3) Attach the pro- vided upper bas- ket (bayonet fit) control valve as shown in figure Fig. 4. Make sure the upper basket locks into place. © 2007-2013 Aquathin Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 13: Prepare Connection To Water Source

    Replace piping that has heavy lime and/or iron buildup. © 2007-2013 Aquathin Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 14 8. Fig. 8. Screw the adaptors back 4) Re-attach the by- on the bypass valve. pass valve Attach the bypass valve onto the main control valve using © 2007-2013 Aquathin Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 15: Identify Water Inlet And Outlet

    Fig. 10. The arrows on the by- pass valve (as shown) indicate water inlet and outlet. © 2007-2013 Aquathin Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 16: Connect Cable To Meter Assembly

    Fig. 14. With the brine fittings in place, screw the brine line to the main control valve as shown. © 2007-2013 Aquathin Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 17: Verify The Tubing And Connections

    “open” it, as shown. 3. Check the Drain Line With the regeneration knob already in “service” position, now rotate the knob clockwise into “backwash” position © 2007-2013 Aquathin Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 18: Check Flow To Brine Tank

    1) To set the time on the unit, refer to figure 19 take the following steps:  First push in the red “time set button”  Then rotate the 24-Hour Gear so that the “time of © 2007-2013 Aquathin Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 19 (b) lift and rotate gallons wheel to arrow and white align gallons with black arrow dot.  Check for firm engagement at setting. © 2007-2013 Aquathin Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 20: Add Salt To Salt Tank

    In this case, align the white dot and the number “18” on the gallons wheel to the black arrow, as shown in figure Consult your local Aquathin Dealer for confirmation of this setting and for water hardness testing. 3. Adding Salt to the Salt Tank Add salt to the salt tank up to the level marked “FULL”...

  • Page 21: Getting To Know The Aquathin System

    Getting to Know Your Aquathin SOFT & CLEAN System The Aquathin SOFT & CLEAN System provides for the elimination of hard water (and up to 5ppm iron), which causes problems to appear: On household plumbing fixtures that would require harsh cleaners which may scratch and mar porcelain surfaces;...

  • Page 22: 24-Hour Gear

    To ensure strength and durability, the meter assembly is molded from glass-reinforced Noryl®. © 2007-2013 Aquathin Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 23: Clip Cabinet

    11 are very rarely, if ever, found. (Chlorine bleach has a pH of ~11.5.) Chlorine and Chloramines Chlorine is the most common substance added to munici- pal water supplies. Its purpose is to eliminate biological © 2007-2013 Aquathin Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 24: Sediment

    Typically, the residual concentrations of chlorine in household water range from 0.5 to 1.0 parts-per-million (ppm). Chlorine and Chloramines can foul and destroy most softener resin. Aquathin chooses a high capacity, very chlorine resilient resin to assure efficiency. Sediment Very high sediment concentrations can affect the resin media, control valve and meter.
  • Page 25 Parts per Description Detergent Hardness Million Required Soft (ideal) 0.0—1.0 0—18 dispenser Slightly 1.0—3.5 18—60 Hard dispenser Moderately 3.5—7.0 60—120 dispenser Hard Hard 7.0—10.5 120—180 dispenser 10.5— 180— Full Very Hard over over dispenser © 2007-2013 Aquathin Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 26: Maintenance And Servicing

    M a i n t e n a n c e a n d S e r v i c i n g Minimal work is required to keep your Aquathin SOFT & CLEAN system in peak operation condition. Simply ensure that the amount of salt remains at the indicated level (shown by the “FULL”...

  • Page 27: Reset Time If There Is Power Interruption

    Exterior Cleaning The exterior surface of your Aquathin can be cleaned with a soft cloth. Use a mild, non-abrasive dish washing detergent or diluted spray cleaner to remove smudges or food stains, then rinse and dry the surface.

  • Page 28: Frequently Asked Questions

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUE STIONS Q: How long will my Aquathin SOFT & CLEAN resin last before it needs to be replaced? A: You can expect resin life of 10 to 13 years, when properly regenerated. Q: What should I do if my softener fails to regenerate? A: This could occur if your electrical service was inter- rupted or if you experienced power failure.
  • Page 29 However, water softeners do not remove heavy metals (but will remove strontium, radium & up to 2 ppm lead), salts, nitrates, organics i.e. pesticides, fertilizers, drugs (refer to Aquathin Forum Q & A for drugs found in drinking water), and disease causing waterborne microor- ganisms.
  • Page 30 The Aquathin Sodialite Soft & Clean includes the patented Aquathin Clip Cabinet with AquaShield Antimicrobial vs. ordinary garbage can style brine tanks.
  • Page 31 There are no failsafe features to buy in your Aquathin water softener. Your Soft & Clean Clip Cabi- net system includes a backup safety float to protect against overflow when making brine...and comes with a protective brine well to keep the safety float from coming in contact with salt that could potentially prevent the float's operation.

  • Page 32: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY Aquathin Corporation warrants to the original owner of each Aquathin water softening system to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for as long as you own the product. What The Warranty Covers Full 3 Year Warranty on the valve (cleaning and mainte- nance not included).

  • Page 33: Extending To Lifetime Warranty

    1) The Extended LIFETIME Warranty is FREE when- ever the Aquathin Point of Entry (P.O.E) SOFT & CLEAN Water Conditioner is purchased, as a pack- aged same time sale with an Aquathin Point of Use (P.O.U) Reverse Osmosis Deionization (RO/DI) System.

  • Page 34: Ppendix A - Specifications

    158 lbs. 60,000 grains X 62”H Model Capacity (salt save) Efficiency* Rated Service Flow/Pressure Drop ASC25K/F 24,464 gr at 6 lbs. 4077 gr/lb at 6 lbs 6.0 psi @ 6.5 gpm ASC40K/F 33,558 gr at 9 lbs. 3728 gr/lb at 9 lbs.

  • Page 35: Ppendix B -Installation Diagrams

    INSTALLATION DIAGRAMS Water inlet Main Control Valve And outlet Brine Line Resin Tank Drain Line Salt Storage Clip Cabinet Front View © 2007-2013 Aquathin Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 36 NOTE: Indoor connections to drains shall be designed and constructed to provide for connection to the sanitary system through an air gap of 2 pipe diameters or 25 mm. (1 inch), whichever is larger. © 2007-2013 Aquathin Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 37 (i.e. iron) that reduce the softener's capacity. © 2007-2013 Aquathin Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 38 © 2007-2013 Aquathin Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 39 © 2007-2013 Aquathin Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 40 EPA EST. NO. 52531-FL-01 © 2007-2013 Aquathin Corporation. All rights reserved.

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Asc40k/fAsc45k/fAsc60k/f

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