Getting Started With Your Aquathin 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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C 5 o n t e n t s 1 Getting Started 2 Getting to Know the Aquathin System 21 Setting Up Your System 1.Unpack the System 2. Required Tools 3. Planning the Installation 4. Connect Control Valve to Resin Tank 5. Prepare Connection to Water Source 6. Connect Water Source to Bypass Valve 7. Identify Water Inlet and Outlet 8. Connect Cable to Meter Assembly 9. Connect to Drain Valve 10. Connect Brine Line Flow Control Verify the Tubing and connections 1. Check Bypass Connections 2.
3 4 5 Iron Hardness and More 24 24 Maintenance And Servicing 26 Monthly Salt Replacement Reset Time if there is Power Interruption Exterior Cleaning Options 26 27 27 27 Frequently Asked Questions 28 Limited Warranty 32 What The Warranty Covers Exceptions To Warranty Extending to Lifetime Warranty What We Will Do To Correct An Inconvenience How State Law Relates To The Warranty 32 32 33 33 33 A A 6 ppendix A - Specifications 34 ppendix B –Installation Diagrams 35 © 2007-2013 Aquathin Corpo
GETTING STARTED Thank you for purchasing this quality water conditioning and softening system by Aquathin Corporation. The SOFT & CLEAN Water Conditioning Series is a compact, total home water protection system for the removal of calcium, magnesium (which are hard water constituents) and up to 5 parts per million of iron. The exclusive Aquathin SOFT & CLEAN system can also treat tannins, nitrates and colloidal silica. Please consult with your local Authorized Aquathin Dealer regarding these options.
reading this manual you will be better able to operate your new system and perform simple maintenance. SETTING UP YOUR SYSTEM Your Aquathin system requires adequate water pressure; a minimum of 25 PSI (pounds per square inch) of water pressure is required for the regeneration valve to operate effectively. The amount of conditioned water produced depends primarily on your source water hardness and capacity. Installation to comply with state and local laws and regulations.
Installing Your System Requires the Following Steps: 9 Identify suitable location for the unit, preferably near a clean working drain—the location should be swept clean before the unit is positioned to avoid tank puncture. Perform all plumbing according to local plumbing codes. Turn off the main water supply valve. Turn off the power source for the electric water heater, or if gas, turn the heat control to pilot.
1. Unpack the System Contents include: 1. Main control valve 2. Drain line 3. Resin tank (with chrome jacket and distributor tube) 4. Patented Clip CabinetTM with: a) built-in salt storage tank b) built-in 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 10 © 2007-2013 Aquathin Corporation. All rights reserved.
2. Required Tools While installing the unit, you will need: Silicone lubricant and Teflon tape for the fittings. Other tools and pipes may be required by the installer for soldering and cutting while fitting the unit to the water source and drain line. The SOFT & CLEAN System requires water softener salt specifically manufactured for water softeners. 3. Planning the Installation Review the following instructions completely before proceeding.
If installed outdoors, put down plywood or a concrete stone in order to provide a flat, even surface for the SOFT & CLEAN system to be placed upon. (CAUTION: this unit will crack if allowed to freeze). 4. Connecting the Control Valve to the Resin Tank 1) Lubricate the distributor o-ring located by the control valve throat as shown in figure 2. Fig. 2. Lubricate distributor o-ring with silicone lubricant. 2) Lubricate the tank o-ring seal, as shown in figure 3. NOTE: use only silicone lubricant. Fig. 3.
4) Screw the control valve on the resin tank — turning it clockwise (figure 5). Fig. 5. While screwing the valve onto the resin tank, make sure the distributor tube locks into place. 5. Preparing Connection to Water Source 1) Turn off the main water supply valve for your residence / company. 2) Turn off power source for electric water heater. If the water source is connected to an electric water heater, turn it off. In the case that it is connected to a gas heater, turn the heat control to pilot.
If piping is clogged with iron, install a separate iron filter unit ahead of the water softener system. 1) Unscrew the bypass valve Unscrew the bypass valve from the main control valve of the unit as shown in figure 6. 2) Solder adaptors pipes Fig. 6. Unscrew the bypass valve, to and remove the adaptor clips. According to your local plumbing codes, the installer must identify appropriate pipes to be connected to the bypass valve. The pipes must be first Fig. 7.
the provided clips and tighten the screws as shown in figure 9. Doing so, you will be able to measure and approximate the required Fig. 9. re-attach the bypass length of piping from the valve to the main control valve. bypass valve to the water source and outlet. 5) Solder joints with caution Wrap a wet rag around the bypass valve to prevent internal damage by heat transfer as you proceed with soldering.
8. Connecting the Cable to the Meter Assembly Connect the cable from the control valve to the meter assembly as shown in figure 11. The meter assembly of the SOFT & CLEAN water Fig. 11. Firmly insert the conditioning system is sim- cable in the meter as shown. ple and dependable as it mechanically monitors water usage even during power failure and initiates regeneration only when needed. 9. Connecting to Drain Valve Connect the 5/8 inch black tube provided to the drain hose barb as shown in figure 12.
VERIFYING THE TUBING AND CONNECTIONS 1. Check Bypass Connections Once plumbing is completed, closed with the bypass/service knob in the “bypass” position as shown in figure 15, open the main water supply valve and check for leaks in the bypass connection. Fig. 15. turn the bypass knobs perpendicular to Open a cold water tap nearby the valve in order to and let water run for a few min- “close” it, as shown.
(as shown in figure 17) and allow water to flow at the drain for 3 or 4 minutes. 4. Check Flow to the Brine Tank Fig. 17. Rotate the regeneraManually index the regen- tion knob until in eration knob to the “brine “backwash” position fill” position” and allow the brine tank to fill to the top of the air check. See figure 18. Then manually index the control knob to the “brine Fig. 18.
day” indicator shows the current local time (i.e. if it is 2 pm your time, the “time of day” indicator should point to “2p”) When you release the gear, check for firm engagement of the setting (indicated by a clicking sound). b. Rotate gear a. Push button c. Time of day 2p Fig. 19.
For calculating the number of gallons, you may use the following formula described below: The model ASC45K has a 45,000 grains capacity. If your source water has 25 grains per gallon (gpg), then the gallon capacity will be: Fig. 21. Align black arrow, white dot and 45,000 grains capacity / 25 gpg number of gallons (18 in this case) = 1,800 gallons capacity. In this case, align the white dot and the number “18” on the gallons wheel to the black arrow, as shown in figure 21.
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: 1. On household plumbing fixtures that would require harsh cleaners which may scratch and mar porcelain surfaces; 2. In water heaters causing them to lose their efficiency; 3. Within washing machines and dishwashers, requiring increased detergent use and causing spotting. 4.
The backwash cycle allows for the elimination of water through the drain. The brine rinse cycle gets rid of the salt water, while the slow rinse cycle allows water to resettle. During these cycles, no water flows through the system. During the brine tank refill position, the filter is back in service. 24-Hour Gear The 24-Hour Gear enables the system to monitor water usage and regeneration cycles.
Clip CabinetTM (Salt Storage Tank) The Clip CabinetTM gives the benefit of two-tank installation in a single footprint. The patented Clip CabinetTM is made of reinforced virgin recycled plastic and permits easy installation and service. The Clip CabinetTM is protected by AquaShieldTM and incorporates built-in Anti-microbial Protection, allowing the highest standards of product performance and longevity.
growth (i.e. chlorine is toxic). Regulations usually require there be residual chlorine when water reaches your tap. 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.
The following guide defines your water’s hardness based on two different measurements. Our test determines the grains of hardness that can easily be converted into the ppm. 25 Description Grains of Hardness Parts per Million Laundry Detergent Required Soft (ideal) 0.0—1.0 0—18 1/4 dispenser Slightly Hard 1.0—3.5 18—60 1/4 dispenser Moderately Hard 3.5—7.0 60—120 1/2 dispenser Hard 7.0—10.5 120—180 1/2 dispenser Very Hard 10.
Maintenance and Servicing 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” line on the storage tank). Add Salt on a Monthly Basis It is recommended to put a bagful of salt in the salt storage once a month. Make sure to use only water softener salt specifically manufactured for water softeners. 26 © 2007-2013 Aquathin Corporation. All rights reserved.
Reset Time of Day if Power Supply was Interrupted In case the electrical service to the unit has been interrupted, you may reset the time of day, and allow the system to proceed with its regeneration cycles. 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.
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 interrupted or if you experienced power failure. You need to make sure that the power connection is functioning and then reset the “Time of Day” on your unit to the current local time.
Q: What should I do if my unit uses too much salt? A: Check the level of salt in your salt storage. You might have excess water in your brine tank because of clogged drain line. Make sure the drain line is kept clean. Q: I am experiencing loss of water pressure—what can be done? A: The line from the water source to the softener may have iron build-up; clean this line.
Your Patented Aquathin RO/DI "drinking water" systems are designed to remove all of the aforementioned including water softener salt. Q: What is that brown fuzzy looking slimy junk in my neighbor's water softener's salt tank...and why doesn't it form in my Clip Cabinet? A: That brown, fuzzy looking, slimy junk has a name..."halophilic bacteria" meaning capable of thriving in a salty environment.
calls. There are no failsafe features to buy in your Aquathin water softener. Your Soft & Clean Clip Cabinet 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.
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 maintenance not included). Lifetime Warranty on the pressure tank. A full 25 Year Warranty on the Patented Clip Cabinet for indoor use, or a full 12 Year Warranty on the Clip Cabinet for outdoor use.
Extending to Lifetime Warranty (refer to insert) In addition to Aquathin’s Exclusive Factory Direct Warranty, Aquathin will extend the warranty period of the Residential SOFT & CLEAN Series to LIFETIME under the following provisions: 1) The Extended LIFETIME Warranty is FREE whenever the Aquathin Point of Entry (P.O.E) SOFT & CLEAN Water Conditioner is purchased, as a packaged same time sale with an Aquathin Point of Use (P.O.U) Reverse Osmosis Deionization (RO/DI) System.
SPECIFICATIONS SOFT & CLEAN Water Conditioner system comes in four alternate models. The specifications for each model are: Model Dimensions Weight ASC25K/F 27”L X 17”W 96 lbs. X 43”H Capacity 25,000 grains ASC40K/F 27”L X 17”W 110 lbs. 40,000 grains X 43”H ASC45K/F 27”L X 17”W 133 lbs. 45,000 grains X 62”H ASC60K/F 27”L X 17”W 158 lbs. 60,000 grains X 62”H Model Capacity (salt save) ASC25K/F 24,464 gr at 6 lbs. ASC40K/F 33,558 gr at 9 lbs. ASC45K/F 41,589 gr at 12 lbs.
INSTALLATION DIAGRAMS Water inlet And outlet Main Control Valve Brine Line Resin Tank Drain Line Salt Storage Clip Cabinet Front View 35 © 2007-2013 Aquathin Corporation. All rights reserved.
Back View 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. 36 © 2007-2013 Aquathin Corporation. All rights reserved.
These softeners conform to WQA S-100 for the specific performance claims as verified and substantiated by test data. They have demand initiated regeneration (D.I.R.) feature that complies with specific performance specifications intended to minimize the amount of regenerant brine and water used in their operation.
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