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5900S Neutralizer Operation & Maintenance Manual

 

Page 18

 

www.cleanwaterstore.com 

Rev 110117 

 

 

 

 

3. Set Regeneration Time.  Example: For 2am, 

just type 2 and press OK. 

 

 

 

 

 

Legacy App Advanced Settings 

 
From the Advanced Settings, all items in 

ORANGE

 with a “set” button can be changed. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Touch any table to explode a detailed list of the last 60 days. 

 
 
 

Summary of Contents for 5900-BT Neutralizer

Page 1: ...install your system and follow the steps outlined for best results CALCITE MEDIA CONTAINS DUST USE PAPER MASK AND VENTILATE TO AVOID BREATHING DUST Use a spray bottle to wet the media down Helpful Videos https www youtube com channel UC415QpvlRz YAntxlMieI2w videos Questions Call us toll free 1 888 600 5426 or 1 831 462 8500 Email us support cleanwaterstore com See more information on our website ...

Page 2: ...4 Detailed Steps to Starting Up Neutralizer Filter System 15 Installing and Using the Optional Legacy View App 16 Battery Back up 9 Volt Battery Required 20 How to Start A Manual Backwash 20 Maintaining Your Neutralizer 21 How to Add Calcite Media 21 When to Use Calcite Blends 22 Troubleshooting the 5900 BT Neutralizer Filter 24 Error Codes 24 pH is Too High 24 pH is Too Low 25 White Spots on Fixt...

Page 3: ... 5 cubic foot size 10 x 54 filter tank with distributor tube 16 lbs Filter gravel and 1 5 cubic foot of Neutralizer media Neutralizer Filter 2 0 cubic foot size 12 x 52 filter tank with distributor tube 20 lbs Filter gravel and 2 0 cubic foot of Neutralizer media Neutralizer Filter 2 5 cubic foot size 13 x 54 filter tank with distributor tube 35 lbs Filter gravel and 2 0 cubic foot of Neutralizer ...

Page 4: ...e media and up the distributor tube blue arrows The downflow type Neutralizer raises the pH of your water and can be backwashed which cleans and re classifies the Calcite preventing channeling During backwash the flow of water is reversed and water flows down the distributor tube and up through the media lifting and expanding the Calcite media During the backwash the Calcite is cleaned by the acti...

Page 5: ... button Internal for models 2 0 CF and less or External flow control assembly for models 2 5 CF and greater 7 Plug in the power supply and program the valve 8 Follow the instructions to put the system online and to verify the system is leak free Pre Installation 1 Review your packing list to make sure you have received all the parts before installation 2 If you are going to be turning off the wate...

Page 6: ...u can attach a garden hose to is strongly recommended after the Neutralizer Filter and before the second ball valve This makes it easy to rinse your Neutralizer Filter on start up and gives you a place to test the water before the house pipes 4 If you will be using copper piping do not sweat the copper pipe directly on to the 5900 BT control valve Avoid heating up the 5900 BT control valve plastic...

Page 7: ...5900S Neutralizer Operation Maintenance Manual Page 7 www cleanwaterstore com Rev 110117 Fig 3 Typical Neutralizer 5900 BT piping installation ...

Page 8: ...s use lead free solder and flux cover yoke and bypass valve with wet rags to prevent heat damage to connections and control valve If using PVC or plastic pipe primers and solvent cements specifically recommended for use with potable water are required Start Installation 1 Make sure to connect the IN pipe to the inlet and the OUT pipe to the outlet see previous page As you face the 5900 BT control ...

Page 9: ...ct tape or masking tape so that no gravel or media will go down the distributor tube when adding the media Leave a folded tab of tape so you can easily pull off the tape after filling the tank 2 Make sure you test fit the distribution tube and find the divot that keeps the tube centered before adding the gravel and media Hold the tube center until there is enough gravel and media to support the tu...

Page 10: ...o not use pipe joint compound vegetable oil Teflon tape or Vaseline or other petroleum greases on tank threads 10 If you pull up the distributor tube up after the gravel and media are in the tank upon initial install or any time after for service etc it must be re seated It is usually possible to do this by spraying water down the distributor tube with a garden hose while pushing on the end of the...

Page 11: ...ing Teflon tape making sure the flow arrow is facing the right direction This can go anywhere in the drain line run even at the end Clamp it to a wall especially when running the drain line up and out Attach the Bypass Make sure there is lubricant on all three sets of O rings and insert and screw the bypass onto the end connectors they are already on the valve with the Inlet Air Check Valve on the...

Page 12: ... Once the last digit for current time of day is accepted all digits will flash 7 With all digits flashing next press the Menu Button to set A M or P M 8 Once A M P M is accepted the next menu item will flash 9 To Set Number of Days Between Backwash Cycles A Press the Set Change Button and set number of days between cycles Maximum value is 29 If value is set to 0 no automatic backwash will occur 10...

Page 13: ...ion time r 12A factory setting 2 Regeneration Cycle Step Programming Times The next 3 displays viewed are part of a series of option settings used to program the Regeneration Cycle which is where the filter backwashes and rinses itself Up to 3 steps can be programmed and they are Backwash Rest and Rapid Rinse Each display is used to set the duration time in minutes for that specific step in a rege...

Page 14: ...ng the Menu Enter button until you have returned to the service screen Start Up of Neutralizer Filter Overview 1 Calcite media has a lot of white fines or dust and must be rinsed free by backwashing and rinse which may take several backwashes 2 MAKE SURE THE SOUCE WATER ENTERS THE INLET PIPING IN OTHER WORDS THAT THE SYSTEM IS PIPED IN CORRECTLY WITH THE WATER INLET TO THE INLET ON THE BYPASS VALV...

Page 15: ...en and with no media coming out The water will be black turning to gray mostly clear water the water does not get crystal clear in the Backwash mode only at the end of Rapid Rinse and during Service 6 After the backwash cycle the filter will go into a rest for 5 minutes After 5 minutes the next cycle the Rinse cycle will start 7 NOTE To skip to the next cycle or fast forward past Rest or other cyc...

Page 16: ... show up or there is a problem connecting press the Scan for Devices button or the Legacy View logo at any time to refresh the list and start the process over 5 If the valve device is a BTLE valve and it has a password other than the default password the first time you connect to it the app will ask you to enter the password 6 After entering it the first time you should not need to enter it again ...

Page 17: ...shboard all items in ORANGE can be changed while blue fields are informational only If you are unsure about the function of the field click the Info icon for more information 1 Change Time of day Press set to set time automatically based on device time 2 Set Backwash Frequency This sets the amount of days between backwash cycles ...

Page 18: ...anwaterstore com Rev 110117 3 Set Regeneration Time Example For 2am just type 2 and press OK Legacy App Advanced Settings From the Advanced Settings all items in ORANGE with a set button can be changed Touch any table to explode a detailed list of the last 60 days ...

Page 19: ...tus and History all items in ORANGE can be reset Start a regeneration or backwash cycle Option 1 Click on Regenerate Unit Now If you would like to force the unit into the next cycle step Click Go to next Regeneration Step Option 2 Regenerate Unit at next Regen Time button This will take the system into a backwash at the next regeneration time ...

Page 20: ...CKWASH 2 The purpose of the battery is to hold the clock time during a power outage all other values are stored on the circuit board and to advance the valve to a cycle step that will not allow water to run to drain if the power failure occurs during a backwash cycle 3 If this event happens replace the battery afterwards How to Start A Manual Backwash 1 If days remaining is not already at 1 press ...

Page 21: ...ill relieve the pressure inside the control valve so you safely unscrew the Media Fill Plug located on top 3 Unplug the control valve cord from the wall outlet 4 Unscrew the media fill plug with channel locks or pliers and using a tube or hose siphon 2 to 3 gallons of water out of the filter tank If you don t siphon water out before adding filter media water will flow out the fill plug hole and on...

Page 22: ...ike concrete in the neutralizer tank if you add too much and there is not sufficient backwash For most residential well applications a 90 Calcite and 10 Corosex is best However in some cases an 80 20 mix or even a 70 30 is used It is always better to start with a 90 10 mix at first as this solves most of low pH problems in the range of 4 5 to 5 9 For a pH of 6 0 to 6 9 use Calcite alone For a pH o...

Page 23: ...Calcite and 10 lbs Corosex Your new 1 5 Cubic Foot Neutralizer Blend filter order includes Calcite 150 lbs 3 50 lb boxes 1 65 cu ft Corosex 10 lbs 1 10 lb boxes 13 cu ft Neutralizers 2 0 Cubic Foot use 150 lbs Calcite and 15 lbs Corosex Your new 2 0 Cubic foot Neutralizer Blend filter order includes Calcite 150 lbs 3 50 lb boxes 1 65 cu ft Corosex20 lbs 2 10 lb boxes 20 cu ft Neutralizers 2 5 Cubi...

Page 24: ...ing for home Normal operation continues Error 3 Encoder is not sending a signal Check that cable is attached Error 4 Unable to find homing slot Valve requires service to continue Error 5 Motor overload stalled position or shorted motor valve requires service to continue pH is Too High If the pH after your neutralizer is greater than 8 5 your pH kit may turn the color of the reagent a purple color ...

Page 25: ...spring waters that are acidic with a pH of less than 7 0 are low in minerals and are considered soft water This lack of natural buffering calcium minerals contributes to the corrosive nature of these waters After the water has passed through the neutralizer the water will be higher in calcium and harder but typically not hard enough to warrant a water softener which removes calcium hardness It is ...

Page 26: ...ke sure the special end spacer is properly seated in the valve body 7 Install new seals and spacers individually pressing around the outer edge of each seal to make sure it is seated 8 When all seals and spacers are seated properly you will have a 1 4 of space between the top seal the top of the valve body 9 Take new piston assembly and push piston into valve by means of the end plug 10 Twist driv...

Page 27: ...5900S Neutralizer Operation Maintenance Manual Page 27 www cleanwaterstore com Rev 110117 Valve Body Assembly S900 BT ...

Page 28: ...5900S Neutralizer Operation Maintenance Manual Page 28 www cleanwaterstore com Rev 110117 Control Valve Assembly 5900 BT ...

Page 29: ... be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period or seven 7 years subject to the manufacturer s conditions and or the conditions shown below Fleck other brand control valves have 5 year warranty Conditions 1 This warranty only covers water conditioners installed for residential use Water conditioners installed for commercial or industrial applications are guaranteed for one 1 year fro...

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