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Installation & Operating Instructions
MULTI-PURPOSE WATER FILTER
MultiMix
TABLE OF CONTENT & INSTALLATION RECORD
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Table of content & Installation record ..................................................................................Page 2
Warning & Safety instructions ..............................................................................................Page 3
Operating conditions & Requirements .................................................................................Page 4
Assembly..............................................................................................................................Page 5
Installation ...........................................................................................................................Page 6
Start-up ................................................................................................................................Page 7
Electronic control panel .......................................................................................................Page 8
Maintenance ........................................................................................................................Page 9
Composition overview .........................................................................................................Page 10
For future reference, fill in the following data
INSTALLATION RECORD
Serial number:
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Model:
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Water hardness-inlet:
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Iron (Fe) content-inlet:
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Manganese (Mn) content-inlet:
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Ammonia (NH
3
) content-inlet:
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Water pressure-inlet:
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Date of installation:
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Company name:
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Installer name:
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Phone number:
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WARNING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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EN - English
Before you begin the installation of the multi-purpose water filter, we
advise you read and carefully follow the instructions contained in this
manual. It contains important information about safety, installation, use
and maintenance of the product. The actual system that you have
received, may differ from the pictures/illustrations/descriptions in these
Instructions.
Failure to follow the instructions could cause personal injury or damage
to the appliance or property. Only when installed, commissioned and
serviced correctly, the multi-purpose water filter will offer you many
years of trouble-free operation.
The multi-purpose water filter is intended to 'filter' the water, meaning
it will remove specific undesired substances; it will not necessarily
remove other contaminants present in the water. The multi-purpose
water filter will not purify polluted water or make it safe to drink!
Installation of the multi-purpose water filter should only be undertaken
by a competent person, aware of the local codes in force. All plumbing
and electrical connections must be done in accordance with local codes.
Before setting up the multi-purpose water filter, make sure to check it
for any externally visible damage; do not install or use when damaged.
Use a hand truck to transport the multi-purpose water filter. To prevent
accident or injury, do not hoist the multi-purpose water filter over your
shoulder. Do not lay the multi-purpose water filter on its side.
Keep these Instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are
familiar with the content.
The multi-purpose water filter is designed and manufactured in
accordance with current safety requirements and regulations. Incorrect
repairs can result in unforeseen danger for the user, for which the
manufacturer cannot be held responsible. Therefore repairs should only
be undertaken by a competent technician, familiar and trained for this
product.
In respect of the environment, this multi-purpose water filter should be
disposed of in accordance with Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment requirements. Refer to national/local laws and codes for
correct recycling of this water softener.
OPERATING CONDITIONS & REQUIREMENTS
EN - English
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APPLICATION LIMITATIONS:
pH: 5-10
maximum contaminant content:
Hardness
75 °f / 42 °d
Iron (Fe
2+
)
15 mg/L
Manganese (Mn
2+
)
3 mg/L
Oxidizability (O
2
)
4 mg/L
Ammonia (NH
3
)
4 mg/L
OPERATING PRESSURE: min. 1,4 / max. 8,3 bar
this system is configured to perform optimally at an operating
pressure of 3 bar (±½ bar); in case of a lower or higher
operating pressure the performance may be affected
negatively!
check water pressure regularly.
take into account that night time water pressure may be
considerably higher than day time water pressure.
install a pressure reducer ahead of the multi-purpose water
filter if necessary.
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: min. 2 / max. 48 °C
do not install the multi-purpose water filter in an environment
where high ambient temperatures (e.g. unvented boiler
house) or freezing temperatures can occur.
the multi-purpose water filter cannot be exposed to outdoor
elements, such as direct sunlight or atmospheric precipitation.
do not install the multi-purpose water filter too close to a
water heater; keep at least 3 m of piping between the outlet
of the multi-purpose water filter and the inlet of the water
heater; water heaters can sometimes transmit heat back down
the cold pipe into the control valve; always install a check
valve at the outlet of the multi-purpose water filter.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION: 230V-50Hz
this multi-purpose water filter only works on 24VAC; it is
equipped with a 230/24V-50Hz transformer; always use it in
combination with the supplied transformer.
make sure to plug the transformer into a power outlet, which
is installed in a dry location, with the proper rating and over-
current protection.
INSTALLATION
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EN - English
CONTENT CHECK
Actual parts that you have received, may differ from
the pictures/illustrations in these Instructions!
For ease of transportation and installation, the filter
media is NOT loaded in the pressure tank, but delivered in
separate bags of 12 or 25 ltr; it must be loaded on-site,
after positioning of the pressure tank.
Check the content of the system, using the Composition
Overview at the end of these Instructions. Identify and lay-
out the different components to facilitate the assembly.
FILTER MEDIA LOADING
1.
Move the pressure tank to the correct installation
location; position it on a flat and level surface. Make
sure to leave enough space for ease of service.
2.
Position the riser assembly upright and centred in the
pressure tank; plug the top of the riser tube with a piece
of tape or clean rag, to prevent filter media from
entering the tube.
3.
Add water to the pressure tank to a height of ±30 cm
from the bottom; this water will protect the bottom of
the pressure tank and the bottom distributor, during
filling of the pressure tank.
4.
Place a funnel on the pressure tank opening and fill the
pressure tank with filter media.
5.
Rinse the pressure tank opening to remove any filter
media beads from the threaded section.
6.
Unplug the top of the riser tube.
CONTROL VALVE
7.
Make sure the O-ring in the riser insert and the tank O-
ring (around the threaded section of the control valve)
are in the correct position.
8.
Screw the top distributor onto the control valve.
9.
Lubricate the threaded section of the pressure tank, the
top of the riser tube and the tank O-ring of the control
valve; use a silicon-based lubricant.
10.
Lower the control valve straight down onto the riser
tube, until the riser tube is correctly inserted in the riser
insert; then push it down firmly and screw it onto the
pressure tank.
BRINE TANK
Picture 1
11.
Move the brine tank to the correct installation location;
position it on a flat and level surface. Make sure to leave
enough space for ease of service.
12.
Remove the lid from the brine tank.
13.
Run the polytube from the brine valve through the hole
in the sidewall of the brine tank, to the outside of the
brine tank.
14.
Insert the polytube into the brine line compression
connection on the control valve (
); tighten the nut.
15.
Add water to the brine tank to a height of ±10 cm from
the bottom.
16.
Add salt to the brine tank.
17.
Install the lid on the brine tank.
ASSEMBLY
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INLET & OUTLET
Check the water pressure at the place of installation of
the multi-purpose water filter; it should never exceed 8,3
bar.
We strongly recommend the use of flexible hoses to
connect the multi-purpose water filter to the water
distribution system; use hoses with a large diameter in
order to limit the pressure loss.
We strongly recommend the installation of a bypass
system (not included with this product!) to isolate the
multi-purpose water filter from the water distribution
system in case of repairs. It allows to turn off the water to
the multi-purpose water filter, while maintaining full-flow
(untreated) water supply to the user.
WITH FACTORY BYPASS (optional)
Picture 2
= mains water supply (untreated water)
= inlet of multi-purpose water filter (untreated water)
= outlet of multi-purpose water filter (treated water)
= application (treated water)
1.
Screw the factory bypass onto the in/out ports on the
control valve (
&
); make sure to install the gasket
seals. Tighten the nuts firmly by hand.
2.
Screw the connection kit with nuts onto the factory
bypass (
&
); make sure to install the gasket seals.
Tighten the nuts firmly by hand.
3.
Connect the mains water supply to the adaptor on the
inlet port of the factory bypass (
).
4.
Connect the application to the adaptor on the outlet
port of the factory bypass (
).
WITH 3-VALVE BYPASS SYSTEM (not included)
Picture 3
= inlet of multi-purpose water filter (untreated water)
= outlet of multi-purpose water filter (treated water)
1.
Install the 3-valve bypass system.
2.
Screw the connection kit with nuts onto the in/out ports
on the control valve (
&
); make sure to install the
gasket seals. Tighten the nuts firmly by hand.
3.
Connect the IN valve of the 3-valve bypass system to the
adaptor on the in port (
) of the control valve.
4.
Connect the OUT valve of the 3-valve bypass system to
the adaptor on the out port (
) of the control valve.
5.
Connect the mains water supply to the inlet of the 3-
valve bypass system.
6.
Connect the application to the outlet of the 3-valve
bypass system.
DRAIN
We recommend the use of a stand pipe with air trap.
To prevent backflow from the sewerage system into the
multi-purpose water filter, always make sure to have an air
gap between the end of the drain hose and the sewerage
system itself; as a rule of thumb, the air gap should be
minimum 2x the diameter of the drain hose.
Always use separate drain hoses for the control valve
(evacuation of rinse water) and the brine tank overflow.
Lay-out the drain hoses in such a way that pressure loss
is minimized; avoid kinks and unnecessary elevations.
Make sure that the sewerage system is suitable for the
rinse water flow rate of the multi-purpose water filter.
Picture 4
1.
Connect a 13 mm hose to the drain elbow of the control
valve (
); secure it by means of a clamp.
2.
Run the drain hose to the sewerage system and connect
it to the stand pipe assuring sufficient air gap. This drain
line operates under pressure, so it may be installed
higher than the water softener.
3.
Connect a 13 mm hose to the overflow elbow on the
brine tank; secure it by means of a clamp.
4.
Run the drain hose to the sewerage system and connect
it to the stand pipe assuring sufficient air gap. This drain
line does NOT operate under pressure, so it may NOT be
installed higher than the water softener.
ELECTRICAL
Picture 5
1.
Plug the transformers output lead into the socket on the
water softeners power cord; secure it by means of the
TwistLock clamp.
2.
Plug the transformer into an electrical outlet.
START-UP
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PRESSURIZING
1.
Put the bypass system in 'bypass' position.
2.
Make sure the electronic controller of the multi-purpose
water filter is in service mode.
3.
Open the mains water supply.
4.
Open a cold treated water faucet nearby the multi-
purpose water filter and let the water run for a few
minutes until all air is purged and all foreign material
that may have resulted from the installation is washed
out; close the tap.
5.
Gently pressurize the multi-purpose water filter, by
putting it into service:
close the 'BYPASS' valve;
open the 'OUT' valve;
slowly open the 'IN' valve.
6.
After 2-3 minutes, open a cold treated water faucet
nearby the multi-purpose water filter and let the water
run for a few minutes until all air is purged from the
installation and the filter media is rinsed (it is normal for
the rinse water to show some discoloration!); close the
tap.
7.
Check the multi-purpose water filter and all hydraulic
connections for leaks.
After the first regenerations of the multi-purpose water
filter, some slight discoloration of the treated water might
occur. This is totally harmless and will disappear rapidly!
ELECTRONIC CONTROL PANEL
8.
Program the electronic controller.
PERFORM REGENERATION
11.
Manually initiate a regeneration, by pressing the scroll
button repeatedly until the display shows:
12.
Leave the multi-purpose water filter in this position; the
count-down timer will count down to 0 sec and start a
regeneration.
Regen in 10 sec
ELECTRONIC CONTROL PANEL
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Picture 6
symbol
button
function
SCROLL
to advance to the next
parameter
UP
to increase the value of the
parameter
DOWN
to decrease the value of the
parameter
POWER-UP
After power-up the display will show the installed software
version, f.e.:
After 5 seconds it will automatically revert back to the
service display.
POWER FAILURE
In the event of a power failure, the program will remain
stored in the NOVRAM® during an undefined period, while
an incorporated SuperCap (capacitor) will maintain the
correct time of day during a period of several hours;
consequently, in case of prolonged power failure, the time
of day might not be maintained; if this happens, the time of
day will be reset to 8:00 when the power supply is re-
established, while the indication will flash, indicating that
the time of day needs to be set.
When the power failure occurs during the execution of an
automatic regeneration, the control valve will remain in its
last position; when the power supply is re-established, the
control valve will return to the service position, stay there for
60 sec. and restart a complete regeneration from the
beginning.
TIMER FAILURE
In the event of a timer failure, the display will show the
message:
In such case, entering one of the programming levels can
possibly solve the problem. However if the problem persists,
professional service is required.
SERVICE MODE
In service mode the display shows the time of day and the
remaining capacity:
REGENERATION MODE
In regeneration mode the display shows the total remaining
regeneration time and remaining cycle time:
The control valve can be reset to service mode at any time
by pressing the scroll
button, as such manually advancing
it through the regeneration cycles.
CHECKING THE FLOW METER
In case of water usage, the remaining capacity counter in the
service display will count back per unit, i.e. per litre. This way
the correct functioning of the water meter can be verified.
MANUAL REGENERATION
It is possible to manually initiate a regeneration.
1.
Press the scroll
button repeatedly until the display
shows:
If the control valve is left in this position, the count-
down timer will count down to 0 sec and start a
regeneration.
To cancel this mode, press the scroll
button
before the countdown timer has reached 0 sec; the
control valve will return to the service mode.
2.
Press the scroll
button again if you want to manually
advance the control valve to the next regeneration cycle.
DRIVE MOTOR SPEED
The drive motor of the control valve, that drives the valve
body to its different regeneration positions, will start-up at
low speed to reduce its noise level. To increase the speed of
the drive motor, simply press the scroll
button as soon as
the drive motor is activated.
Service Required
EZRSDg EZ Rot0.8
Regen in 10 sec
Rgn:123 CycY:456
20:51 1000L -
8:00 1000L -
ELECTRONIC CONTROL PANEL
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PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS -
INSTALLER
Before entering the programming mode, make sure
that the control valve is in the service mode.
1.
Press the scroll button; the display will show:
Press the up
or down
button to set the
language.
2.
Press the scroll button again; the display will show:
Press the up
button or down
button to set the
time of day.
3.
Press the scroll button again; the display will show:
Press the up
or down
button to set the
hardness of the incoming untreated water.
Language:English
Set time: 20:51
Set Hardn.: XX°f
MAINTENANCE
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ROUTINE CHECKS
Regularly the user should perform a basic check to verify if
the multi-purpose water filter is functioning correctly, on the
basis of the following control points:
1.
Check settings of electronic control panel.
2.
Check water composition before/after multi-purpose
water filter.
3.
Check drain line from control valve; there shouldn’t be
any water flow (unless multi-purpose water filter is in
regeneration).
4.
Check drain line from brine tank overflow; there
shouldn’t be any water flow.
5.
Check multi-purpose water filter and surrounding area;
there shouldn’t be any water leakages.
BYPASSING THE MULTI-PURPOSE WATER FILTER
Occasionally it may be necessary to put the multi-purpose
water filter hydraulically in bypass, i.e. to isolate it from the
water distribution system; f.e.:
in case of an urgent technical problem;
when it is not necessary to supply treated water to the
application.
WITH FACTORY BYPASS (optional)
Picture 7.a
SERVICE POSITION
= inlet valve to multi-purpose water filter is OPEN
= outlet valve from multi-purpose water filter is OPEN
Picture 7.b
BYPASS POSITION
= inlet valve to multi-purpose water filter is CLOSED
= outlet valve from multi-purpose water filter is CLOSED
Picture 7.c
MAINTENANCE POSITION
= inlet valve to multi-purpose water filter is OPEN
= outlet valve from multi-purpose water filter is CLOSED
WITH 3-VALVE BYPASS SYSTEM (not included)
Image 8.a
SERVICE POSITION
= bypass valve is CLOSED
= inlet valve to multi-purpose water filter is OPEN
= outlet valve from multi-purpose water filter is OPEN
Image 8.b
BYPASS POSITION
= bypass valve is OPEN
= inlet valve to multi-purpose water filter is CLOSED
= outlet valve from multi-purpose water filter is CLOSED
Image 8.c
MAINTENANCE POSITION
= bypass valve is OPEN
= inlet valve to multi-purpose water filter is OPEN
= outlet valve from multi-purpose water filter is CLOSED
WATER CONDITIONER SALT
This multi-purpose water filter needs 'brine' for its periodic
regenerations. This brine solution is made from water, that
is automatically dosed in the brine tank by the control valve,
and water conditioner salt. The user should make sure that
the brine tank is always kept full of water conditioner salt.
Therefore he should periodically check the salt level inside
the brine tank and refill it if necessary. Simply lift the brine
tank cover to check the salt level inside the brine tank.
remplissage.
Ideally the level of water conditioner salt inside the brine
tank is kept between 1/3 and 2/3. A lower level of water
conditioner salt can cause insufficient brine saturation,
resulting in a loss of softening capacity. A higher level of
water conditioner salt can cause salt bridging (hard crust or
salt bridges in the brine tank). When you suspect salt
bridging:
carefully pound on the outside of the brine tank to break
loose the salt bridges;
using a broom (or like blunt tool) carefully push the salt
to break it apart;
pour warm water over the top of the salt to dissolve it.
RESIN CLEANER
Other contaminants present in the feed water can cause the
filter media (especially the ion exchange resin) to foul up,
resulting in a loss of capacity. An approved resin cleaner can
be used periodically to thoroughly clean the filter media.
SANITIZING THE MULTI-PURPOSE WATER FILTER
This multi-purpose water filter is manufactured from
premium quality material and assembled in safe conditions
to assure it is clean and sanitary. If installed and serviced
correctly, this multi-purpose water filter will not infect or
contaminate your water supply. However, as in any 'device'
plumbed-in in your water distribution system, a proliferation
of bacteria is possible, especially in case of 'stagnant water'.
Therefore this multi-purpose water filter is equipped with a
'days override' feature, that will automatically rinse the filter
media periodically, even in case of low or absence of water
usage.
If the power supply to the multi-purpose water filter is
disconnected for a longer period of time, we recommend,
when the power supply is re-established, to manually initiate
a complete regeneration.
COMPOSITION OVERVIEW
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Model
Media
volume
PN
Control valve, incl. EuroT transformer,
1” male BSP connections
Pressure tank,
incl. distributor assy
Brine tank, incl. platform,
brine valve assy
Filter media
(12 kg bag)
(25 kg bag)
ltr
model
#
model
#
model
#
#
#
Si
m
p
le
x
Ec
o
25
35690
2400VS/J4JB
1
10x35
1
125 ltr
1
0
1
37
35691
2400VS/J1JB
1
10x47
1
125 ltr
1
1
1
50
35692
2400VS/J1KD
1
12x48
1
125 ltr
1
0
2
75
35693
2400VS/J1LD
1
13x54
1
275 ltr
1
0
3
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