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1018075 Rev I.fm Page 1 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 4:26 PM
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Autotrol Brand 255 Valve / 400 Series Controls
Water Conditioning Control System
Home Owner Installation, Operation, and
Maintenance Manual
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1018075 Rev I.fm Page 2 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 4:26 PM Table of Contents Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Valve Illustration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
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1018075 Rev I.fm Page 3 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 4:26 PM Safety Information This water conditioner’s control valve conforms to NSF/ANSI 44 for materials and structural integrity only. Generic systems were tested and certified by WQA as verified by the performance data sheet. • Please review this entire Installation and Operation manual before installing unit. • As with all plumbing projects, we recommend that this Water Conditioning Unit be installed by a trained professional water tre
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1018075 Rev I.fm Page 4 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 4:26 PM Valve Illustration Autotrol 255 Valve Control Module 400 Series Control Standard L-Lid Cover Optional Variable i-lid Cover Brine Control Optional i-lid Cover Air Check Injector Access Plug Figure 1 Tank Adapter Module Optional Bypass Brine Line Fitting Connection 1/4-inch NPT Air Check Probe Connection Slot Inlet Connection 3/4-inch or 1-inch NPT or BSPT Drain Connection 3/8-inch or 1/2-inch NPT or BSPT Outlet connection 3/4-in
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1018075 Rev I.fm Page 5 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 4:26 PM Introduction The 255 series control incorporates five cycles during operation, Figure 3 and is responsible for directing the flow of water during all phases of regeneration. The water conditioner consists of a control valve, mineral tank, resin and a salt storage tank. During the service cycle, hardness contaminants are removed from the water by the resin bed. The regeneration process consists of backwash, brine and slow rinse, f
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1018075 Rev I.fm Page 6 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 4:26 PM From Brine To Brine Tank Tank SERVICE BACKWASH BRINE/SLOW RINSE FAST RINSE BRINE REFILL Figure 3 Installation All plumbing must conform to local codes. Inspect unit carefully for carrier shortage or shipping damage. Location Selection 1. The distance between the unit and a drain should be as short as possible. 2. If it is likely that supplementary water treating equipment will be required, make certain adequate additional space is a
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A A S S S S B B Y Y P P A A S S S S 1018075 Rev I.fm Page 7 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 4:26 PM rated temperature and pressure safety relief valve. Also, be certain that local codes are not violated. 5. Do not locate unit where it or it’s connections (including the drain and overflow o o lines) will ever be subjected to room temperatures under 34 F (1 C) or over o o 120 F (49 C). 6. Do not install unit near acid or acid fumes. 7. The use of resin cleaners in an unvented enclosure is not rec
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1018075 Rev I.fm Page 8 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 4:26 PM Drain Line Connection 1. Ideally located, the unit will be above and not more than 20 feet (6.1 m) from the drain. For such installations, use an appropriate adapter fitting (not supplied), to connect 1/2-inch (1.3-cm) plastic tubing to the drain line connection of the control valve. 2. If the unit is located more than 20 feet (6.1 m) from drain, use 3/4-inch (1.9-cm) tubing for runs up to 40 feet (12.2 m). Also, purchase appropri
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1018075 Rev I.fm Page 9 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 4:26 PM Overflow Line Connection In the absence of a safety overflow and in the event of a malfunction, the BRINE TANK OVERFLOW will direct “overflow” to the drain instead of spilling on the floor where it could cause considerable damage. This fitting should be on the side of the cabinet or brine tank. To connect overflow, locate hole on side of brine tank. Insert overflow fitting (not supplied) into tank and tighten with plastic thumb nu
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1018075 Rev I.fm Page 10 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 4:26 PM Increasing the Length of the Transformer Cord If it is necessary to extend the length of the transformer cord, an optional 15-foot (4.6-m) extension is available (see Figure 9). Figure 8 Figure 9 Disinfection of Water Conditioners The materials of construction of the modern water conditioner will not support bacterial growth, nor will these materials contaminate a water supply. In addition, during normal use, a conditioner may bec
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1018075 Rev I.fm Page 11 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 4:26 PM Sodium or Calcium Hypochlorite Application These materials are satisfactory for use with polystyrene resins, synthetic gel zeolite, greensand and bentonites. 5.25% Sodium Hypochlorite These solutions are available under trade names such as Clorox*. If stronger solutions are used, such as those sold for commercial laundries, adjust the dosage accordingly. 1. Dosage a. Polystyrene resin; 1.2 fluid ounce per cubic foot. b. Non-resino
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1018075 Rev I.fm Page 12 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 4:26 PM COUNTERCLOCKWISE only until arrow or knob points to desired position. Rotation is made much easier if you grasp the camshaft with your free hand and turn it at the same time. Then permit knob to spring back out. 2. Insert screwdriver into slot in indicator knob (Figure 11). Press in and rotate knob COUNTERCLOCKWISE until arrow points directly to the word BACKWASH. 3. Fill resin tank with water. a. With water supply off, place the
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1018075 Rev I.fm Page 13 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 4:26 PM Control Valve Check Ball Air Check Female Elbow Brine Line Figure 10 - Control Valve 5. Put into operation. a. Open water supply valve slowly to full open position. b. Carefully advance indicator knob COUNTERCLOCKWISE to center of FAST RINSE/REFILL position and hold there until air check (Figure 10) fills with water and water starts to flow through brine line into brine tank. Do not run for more than two minutes. c. Advance indica
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1018075 Rev I.fm Page 14 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 4:26 PM 400 Series Control Settings 440i Control Day Arrow Skipper Wheel Skipper Pins Time Arrow Indicator Knob Timer Timer Knob Locking Pin Figure 11 Programming 1. Set days of regeneration on skipper wheel (Figure 11). • Pull all skipper pins outward (away from control). • Rotate skipper wheel until day arrow points to current day or number 1. • Depress skipper pin(s) at day(s) for which regeneration is desired. 2. Set the time of day. •
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1018075 Rev I.fm Page 15 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 4:26 PM 460i Control Water Flow Indicator Hour Time Display PM Indicator Access Door Raised Tab Jumper Transformer Plug Indicator Knob Timer Spare Receptacle Locking Pin Jumper Time Set Button Figure 12 Programming Plug the wall-mount transformer into a functioning electrical outlet that is not controlled by a switch. Plug the transformer into the transformer plug receptacle on the control. Open the access door by pushing the raised tab
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1018075 Rev I.fm Page 16 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 4:26 PM Hardness Setting Move the jumper to the set of pins next to the word HARDNESS (Figure 14). Press the black TIME SET button until the hardness of the incoming water supply is displayed. The hardness range is from 1 to 99 grains per gallon. To change water hardness stated in parts per million (PPM) to grains per gallon (GPG) use this formula: Parts per Million = Grains per Gallon 17.1 Figure 13 Figure 14 Figure 15 Capacity Sett
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1018075 Rev I.fm Page 17 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 4:26 PM 4. Depress the black TIME SET button. The numbers will roll from “0” to “15.” Release the switch at the desired number of days for the calendar override. For example, releasing the switch at “10” would program a 10-day calendar override. 5. Disconnect power. 6. Place jumper back on TIME and reconnect power. 7. The calendar override program is maintained during power outages by the NOVRAM circuitry. 8. To remove the calendar overr
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1018075 Rev I.fm Page 18 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 4:26 PM Table 1 – Suggested Salt Dial Settings (Pounds of Salt) For Various Size Softeners Capacity 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Setting 0.5 Ft 0.75 Ft 1.0 Ft 1.25 Ft 1.5 Ft 1.75 Ft 2.0 Ft (Kilograins) 12 4.5 ——— ——— 16 9.0 5.5 —— ——— 20 — 8.5 6.0 ——— 24 — 14.0 8.5 7.0 — — — 30 — — 15.0 11.0 9.0 — — 32 — — 18.5 12.5 10.0 9.0 — 35 — — — 16.0 12.0 10.0 9.0 40 — — — 11.5* 17.0 14.0 12.0 48 — — — — 14.0* 10.5* 17.0 60 — ——— —— 15.0* *This setting requires the
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1018075 Rev I.fm Page 19 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 4:26 PM Preventive Maintenance Inspect and clean brine tank and screen filter on end of brine pickup tube once a year or when sediment appears in the bottom of the brine tank. Clean injector screen and injector once a year: 1. Unplug the wall-mount transformer. 2. Shut off water supply or put bypass valve(s) into bypass position. 3. Relieve system pressure by opening valve No. 5 (at rear) with a screwdriver. 4. Using a screwdriver, remove
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1018075 Rev I.fm Page 20 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 4:26 PM Replacement Parts for Autotrol Brand 255 Control Valve Body 19 18 21 2 6 16 20 15 3 7 17 5 1 4 9 7 10 8 21 21 23 22 22 22 Tank Adapter 11 Module 13 12 14 23 22 20 inlet drain outlet
