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AC/SV
SOFTENERS SERIES:
AS/S
AS/T
AS/SV
AS/V
AS/METER
INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
WARNING!
The equipment must be used only for the utilization for which they have been
designed, as shown in the technical documentation.
Read carefully this leaflet until the end before starting any operation.
Proceed strictly according to all directions included in this manual.
Automatic softeners series AC & AS are designed to treat raw water supplied
from municipalities or from well.
ANY OTHER APPLICATIONS OF THE EQUIPMENT DIFFERENT THAN THE
MENTIONED ONES IS MADE UNDER THE ONLY RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER.
For any assistance concerning the installations, maintenance or utilization of the
equipment apply the NOBEL Service Center closest to you or directly:
NOBEL S.r.l. via Monfalcone 8 - 20132 Milano
tel. +39 02 2827968 fax +39 02 2610839
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INDEX
1. Safety ......................................................................................................................................3
1.1. General ...............................................................................................................................3
1.2. How to displace the unit......................................................................................................3
1.3. Hydraulics ...........................................................................................................................3
1.4. Electrical .............................................................................................................................3
1.5. How to store and delivery ...................................................................................................3
2. Principles of working................................................................................................................4
3. Technical characteristics .........................................................................................................4
3.1. Assumed raw water characteristics ....................................................................................4
3.2. Technical characteristics (general) .....................................................................................4
3.3. Characteristics for each model ...........................................................................................5
3.4. Dimensions .........................................................................................................................5
3.5. Weight.................................................................................................................................6
4. Installation ...............................................................................................................................6
4.1. Room conditions .................................................................................................................6
4.2. How to remove packaging ..................................................................................................7
4.3. How to move and lift the unit...............................................................................................7
4.4. Placing ................................................................................................................................7
4.5. Hydraulic connections.........................................................................................................8
4.6. Electrical wiring connections...............................................................................................8
5. End cycle and regeneration.....................................................................................................9
5.1. End cycle ............................................................................................................................9
5.2. How to select the end-cycle ................................................................................................9
5.3. Regeneration ....................................................................................................................10
6. Starting-up and settings.........................................................................................................11
7. Service & Maintenance..........................................................................................................12
7.1. Disposal ............................................................................................................................12
8. Components ..........................................................................................................................13
8.1. Programmers ....................................................................................................................13
9. Trouble shooting guide ..........................................................................................................14
Annex
DRAWING 1a: components AC series
DRAWING 1b: components AS series
DRAWING 2a: installation and dimensions AC series
DRAWING 2b: installation and dimensions AS series
DRAWING 3: automatic valve S132 & S132/SV
DRAWING 4: automatic valve S230
DRAWING 5: automatic valve S250
Special instructions membrane valves.
Programmer special instructions
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1.
Safety
1.1.
General
The equipment has been designed and constructed according to D.P.R. n 459 of 24th
July 1996 (regulation for accomplishment of Norms 89/392/CEE, 91/368/CEE, 93/44/CEE
and 93/68/CEE regarding the unification of States members laws in so far as machines
are concerned).
It has been designed and constructed according to European Norms UNI EN 292-1,
UNI EN 292-2, UNI EN 292-2/A1, UNI EN 418, CEI EN 60 204-1.
Only authorized and skilled personnel will be allowed to carry out installation, start up
as well as routine and planned maintenance.
1.2.
Particular care and attention should be put in during moving and displacing of heavy
items, in order to avoid injuries to persons or damage properties. (see 3.5 page 6).
1.3.
Hydraulics
All operations must be performed by and/or under direct supervision of skilled and
authorized operators, using proper tools and personal protection devices if required (CE
marked).
Before any operation of taking out pipes or part of hydraulic system, it is required to
release the pressure inside and empty the part of the system.
1.4.
Electrical
Before starting any operation on electrical devices, be sure that main power supply is
OFF. All operations must be performed by skilled and authorized operators.
In case of liquid leakage, switch off the main power supply before operate. Before the
switching ON, be sure all the parts of the system are perfectly dry. Check that the
available electrical power is correct, (see 3.2 page 4) before connection. Do not make
preliminary wiring connections.
1.5.
closed rooms
open space
transport
545
545
545
t = F
humidity rel.
notes
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2.
Principles of working
Softening is the process that allows to remove calcium and magnesium from water.
These two elements, together with bicarbonate, are the main cause of the scale inside
thermal plant and domestic appliances (heating system, laundry machines, etc.). They
also can cause big trouble in many industrial process.
The process of softening is featured by ion exchange. The resins contained in the
column exchange the ions calcium and magnesium (Ca++ and Mg++) against sodium ions
(Na+), of which they are charged. When the resins are exhausted, they are fully charged
of calcium and magnesium (Ca++ e Mg++) while they do not have any more sodium ions
(Na+) available for exchanging and they need to be regenerated.
Regeneration means re-built the charge of sodium ions (Na+) available from sodium
chloride (NaCl), common salt used in kitchen. During regeneration an exchanging back is
performed of sodium ions (Na+) against ions calcium and magnesium (Ca++ e Mg++) which
are carried away to drain. The equipment prepares automatically the brine from the salt
(NaCl) in grain or tablets.
AC and AS series softeners are used for water treatment for residential and industrial
applications as well. All the materials, resins included, are food grade and approved for
drinking water.
The range of models includes systems with capacity from 1 up to 20 m/h and capacity
from 90 up to 4300 m x F. The working of the system is controlled by an automatic
programmer, allowing to schedule the frequency and the hour for the regeneration. Then
the system automatically starts the regeneration that proceed automatically. During
regeneration, (except for "fast rinse" phase) the system supplies non softened water
thanks to a by-pass inside the automatic valve; for AS/METER models, water supply
during regeneration is completely inhibited by means of a membrane valve mounted on
the outlet.
These system can be equipped with automatic sterilizing device (Nobel CL 90 or CL
180), according to the local laws of some countries for the treatment of drinking water.
3.
Technical characteristics
3.1.
organics
max. hardness
water temperature (minmax)
water pressure (minmax)
3.2.
Fr
C (F)
bar (kPa)
NIL
120
540 (41104)
26 (200600)
Fr
V ph/Hz W
min.
< 0.5
230 1/50 10
4070
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3.3.
MODEL
AC
AC
AS
AS
AS
AS
AS
AS
AS
AS
AS
AS
AS
AS
AS
AS
AS
AS
AS
AS
90
150
90
150
210
300
450
600
800
1050
1055
1345
1350
1355
1650
1655
1950
1955
3000
4300
3.4.
flow max.
cycle
IN/OUT
drain mm
m/h
m x Fr
l tot kg salt
1"
1"
1"
1"
1"
1"
1"
1"
1"
1"
1"
1"
1"
1"
1"
1"
1"
2"
2"
2"
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
1"F
22
1"F
22
1"F
1"F
1"F
1.8
2.4
1.6
2.4
2.8
3.2
4.1
4.5
5.0
5
8
5
9
11.5
9
11.5
9
16
18
20
90
150
90
150
210
300
450
600
800
1050
1050
1350
1350
1350
1650
1650
1950
1950
3000
4300
55
75
100
100
100
150
150
150
200
300
300
300
300
300
300
300
300
300
520
850
consumption for
regeneration
salt kg
water l
2.25
3.75
2.25
3.75
5.25
7.5
11.25
15.0
19.5
26.25
26.25
33.75
33.75
33.75
41.25
41.25
48.75
48.75
75.0
108.75
120
200
120
200
280
400
600
800
1040
1400
1400
1800
1800
1800
2200
2200
2600
2600
4000
5800
Dimensions
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3.5.
Weight
WEIGHT (approx)
MODEL
AC
AC
AS
AS
AS
AS
AS
AS
AS
AS
AS
AS
AS
AS
AS
AS
AS
AS
AS
AS
4.
90
150
90
150
210
300
450
600
800
1050
1055
1345
1350
1355
1650
1655
1950
1955
3000
4300
vessel with
resins
kg
brine tank
kg
shipping
weight
kg
/
/
25
35
45
60
85
115
145
190
190
250
250
250
305
305
355
355
530
750
on service
vessel kg
/
/
5
5
5
6
6
6
7
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
20
30
35
50
35
45
55
75
105
140
170
210
210
270
270
270
320
320
370
370
550
800
110
150
45
65
85
120
170
230
290
385
385
495
495
495
595
595
695
695
1060
1515
/
/
110
110
110
160
160
160
210
320
320
320
320
320
320
320
320
320
540
880
Installation
4.1.
Room conditions
These units do not include visible moving or specially noising parts. There are not any
high temperature points. In cold countries, whether the room temperature is below 15 C
(59F), the salt requires longer time to be dissolved, even up to 10 hours; this feature
must be considered in designing and selecting the correct system. Apply Nobel Technical
Dept. for further information.
Room & climate conditions.
room temperature
humidity rel.
sun-light
rain, snow etc
545C (41113F)
595 % without condensate
protection required
protection required
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4.2.
The packaging consist of one wooden crates that contain the vessel with resins, on
which the automatic valves have been already mounted; the brine tanks is shipped as
separated, already assembled and protected by a plastic foil wrapped around.
Open the wooden crate removing, first, the side cover, then withdraw carefully the
contents. Keep the cards and everything contained inside the packaging.
For models AC, which have the brine tank integrated in main structure, the packaging
consist of one carton box.
For models AS 1050 and following, the vessel is empty and is packed in a single
carton box, pallet-sized for the largest model. The resins are shipped as separated in
bags of 25 liters each.
4.3.
The vessel containing the resins can be easily moved until it is in original packaging;
after removed the packaging it can be moved for short stretches by rotating it around their
base, very carefully, to avoid the breaking of the plastic end.
The empty vessel and the brine tank can be moved avoiding bump or crashing which
can seriously damage them.
Always do not move the vessel handling them by the top-mounted control valve.
4.4.
Placing
Follow the directions of the dimensional drawing for the correct placing of the unit,
according to the dimensions of the available room and the required room for service
and maintenance.
Place the column of resins and the brine tank on a perfectly flat surface.
NOTE : AC models, have the brine tank integrated in main structure.
For models AS 1050 and following, the resins are shipped separately.
The resins must be loaded according to the shipped quantity, and proceeding as
follows:
Check that the shipped and available quantity complies exactly with the quantity
listed in the Components Table (see 8 page 13).
Keep the distribution pipe with bottom nozzle, exactly in the center of the vessel,
while loading the resins. Take care that the resins do not fall inside the pipe; it can
be useful to put on the hole a scotch tape or something else, during the loading.
After the loading has been completed, remove the scotch tape, if used, and clean
perfectly the thread hole of the vessel, taking off the spheres of resins that could
be there. Proceed in screwing on the control valve; the distribution pipe must be
inserted inside the proper hole in the lower part of the control valve. In order to
make this operation easier, it is suggested to lubricate the end of the pipe or to wet
it with water.
After that, check that the O-ring seal from control valve and vessel is not damaged
and is properly placed. Screw firmly the control valve on the vessel just tightening
it by hand only. Do not use any tools.
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4.5.
connect the inlet and outlet fittings, placed on the back side of automatic valve, to
the untreated water line. In order to avoid shut-off during maintenance operations,
an emergency by-pass line should be provided.
The fittings of automatic valve type S132 (black plastic ones) have to be inserted just
pushing them inside the connections of body valve and then fixed with proper pins. The
fittings of valves type S230 and S250 are thread union type (bronze ones).
MODELS AS/V only: insert pulse sender water meter, horizontally downstream the
softener, along the outlet piping.
MODELS AS/METER only: insert, pulse sender water meter - membrane valve unit,
horizontally downstream the softener, along the outlet piping. Run the plastic tubes,
already connected to the front of the automatic valve, to the fitting placed on the
diaphragm valve.
CAUTION: It is recommended to hold the pipes with adequate brackets, to avoid breaking on
the plastic connections.
complete the line from the injector fitting placed on the top of the control valve to the
fitting of the float valve mounted inside the regenerant tank, using the supplied
plastic tube. For AC models such connection is already done.
complete the line from the drain hose connection (placed on the side of automatic
valve), to a floor drain, using a proper sized common flexible rubber or plastic tube
(see 3.3 page 5).
for models AS1355, AS1655, AS1955, AS3000, AS4300 only : the plastic tubing
already connected to the drain fitting of the pilots on rear side of the programmer,
must be connected to the main drain line.
connect the overflow fitting of the brine tank to a floor drain; this line must run
separately from the above mentioned drain connection.
4.6.
Connect the power feeder of the programmer to a power socket; check that the
available power is correct as listed in technical characteristics (see 3.2 page 4).
MODELS AS/V and AS/METER only: Connect the DIN plug from the pulse sender
water meter on the socket placed on the side of the electronic programmer.
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5.
5.1.
End cycle
The softeners are equipped with an electronic programmer that allows to schedule the
automatic regeneration (end of cycle).
The regeneration runs according to the following modes :
SERIES AS/S :
5.2.
The programmer installed on the AS/V and AS/METER series allows also working
mode time only, besides volume only and time/volume modes.
Whether it is desired to use the equipment with working mode different than the
standard one, it is possible to select an end-cycle mode different than the pre-set one; it is
required to select the new mode, according to the explanation in the special instruction of
the programmer (mod. AQUA TIMER).
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5.3.
Regeneration
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6.
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7.
designed
to
treat
raw
water
supplied
from
7.1.
Disposal
In case of disposal of the unit or parts of it, it must be made according to local laws
concerning the waste of the materials. It should be taken in consideration that resins are
usually listed as plastic materials and not as toxic or harmful material (the safety bulletin of
resins are available upon request).
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8.
Components
MODEL
AC
AC
AS
AS
AS
AS
AS
AS
AS
AS
AS
AS
AS
AS
AS
AS
AS
AS
AS
AS
90
150
90
150
210
300
450
600
800
1050
1055
1345
1350
1355
1650
1655
1950
1955
3000
4300
automatic
valve
type
resin
vessel
x h (inches)
resins
l
S132*
S132*
S132*
S132*
S132*
S132*
S132*
S132*
S132*
S132
S230
S132
S230
S250
S230
S250
S230
S250
S250
S250
8x30
10x35
7x35
8x44
10x44
10x54
13x54
14x65
16x65
18x65
18x65
21x60
21x60
21x60
21x69
21x69
24x69
24x69
30x72
36x72
15
25
15
25
35
50
75
100
130
175
175
225
225
225
275
275
325
325
500
725
distributio
brine
n pipe
tubing
mm
ext mm
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
50
32
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
i 16
i 16
float valves
(inches)
water meter
diaphragm
***
valve **
(inches)
(inches) & type
/8"
/8"
/8"
/8"
/8"
/8"
/8"
/8"
/8"
/8"
/8"
/8"
/8"
/8"
/8"
/8"
/8"
/8"
"
"
/
/
1"
1"
1"
1"
1"
1"
1"
1"
1"
1"
1"
1"
1"
1"
1"
2"
2"
2"
/
/
1"NA
1"NA
1"NA
1"NA
1"NA
1"NA
1"NA
1"NA
1"NA
1"NA
1"NA
1"NA
1"NA
1"NA
1"NA
2"NA
2"NA
2"NA
*
AC/SV ed AS/SV series S132SV valve with built in pulse sender
** AS/METER series only
*** AS/V and AS/METER series only
8.1.
Programmers
PROGRAMMER TYPE
S
T
SV
AQUATIMER
S 2 pilots
T 2 pilots
AQUATIMER 2 pilots
SERIES
AS/S
only models
AS/T
with
AS/SV
valves
AS/METER S132 and S230
AS/S
only models
AS/T
with valve
AS/V
AS/METER
S250
AC/T
AC/SV
AS/V
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9.
PROBLEM
CAUSE
The electronic programmer does not switch electrical power is disconnected
ON.
the electrical feeder of the programmer is
defected
the programmer is defected
The buttons of the electronic programmer a regeneration is running
are on block
the electronic programmer has received
electromagnetic interference from somewhere
else.
the programmer is defected
The regeneration do not run
electrical power is disconnected
the programmer is not correctly adjusted
the programmer is defected
Regeneration is electrically started but it the geared motor of the programmer is defected
does not run hydraulically
Regeneration is on block
the geared motor of the programmer is defected
Regeneration never ends
the electronic programmer has received
electromagnetic interference from somewhere
else.
the microswitch of the programmer is defected
Brine tank is completely filled and water the drain line of the softener is joined together
with over-flow line of brine tank
overflows
brine float valve blocked or damaged
a leakage of water between control valve and
tank (AC series only)
HOW TO SOLVE
connect electrical power
replace the electrical feeder
replace the programmer
wait until regeneration is completed
make a short-circuit on the battery of the
programmer; enters again all programming
data
replace the programmer
connect electrical power
adjust correctly the programmer
replace the programmer
replace the geared motor of the programmer
replace the geared motor of the programmer
make a short-circuit on the battery of the
programmer; enters again all programming
data
replace microswitch
connect the drain line and over-flow line
separately to floor drain
clean or replace float valve
tighten firmly the control valve on the vessel.
follows
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PROBLEM
CAUSE
HOW TO SOLVE
During regeneration the unit does not drain line of the softener clogged or, however of too re-built correctly the drain line
small size
draw brine
increase the water pressure
too low water pressure
check the connections and the integrity of the
drawing of air along the brine drawing line
brine drawing tubing
clean the injector
injector dirty
clean the injector filter
filter of injector dirty
clean or replace the brine float valve
brine float valve blocked or damaged
clean or replace the pistons
There is a leakage of water to drain internal pistons of the control valve blocked
during service
replace O-rings
O-ring of internal pistons spoiled
replace pistons
internal pistons spoiled
replace pilot pistons
pilot pistons spoiled or broken
see above
The unit does not feed treated water
regeneration does not run
see above
brine is not drawn
run regeneration again
a water failure occurred during regeneration
replace resins
resins spoiled
the distribution pipe inside the unit came out of its place correctly the distribution pipe or replace it
if damaged
seat and caused a by-pass inside the unit
The unit does not feed water
pistons blocked during regeneration
clean or replace the pistons
allow the water flowing until it is not salted any
The unit feeds salted water after a water failure occurred during regeneration
more
regeneration
adjust a longer time of fast rinse
the fast rinse time is too short
There is a leakage of resins to the drain the nozzle of distribution pipe is damaged or broken replace the nozzle
or to outlet line
replace under-valve filter
the under-valve filter is broken or detached
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