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AST1029MP-960

 

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20/11/2006

 

 

 

 
 
Installation 

  

All plumbing and electrical connections must conform 
to local codes. Inspect the unit carefully for carrier 
shortage or shipping damage. 
 

Location Selection 

 

 

Locate unit as close to a drain as possible 

 

If supplementary water treating equipment is 
required, make sure that adequate additional 
space is available. Locate the brine tank in an 
accessible place so that salt can easily be added. 

 

Do not install any unit closer than 10ft (3m) of 
piping between the outlet of the water conditioner 
and the inlet of the water heater. Water heaters 
can transmit heat back down the cold water pipe 
into the control valve. Hot water can severely 
damage the controller. 

 
A 10ft (3m) total pipe run (including bends, elbows 
etc) is a reasonable distance to prevent hot water 
damage. A positive way to prevent hot water from 
flowing from a heat source to the conditioner is to 
install a check valve in the soft water piping from the 
conditioner. If a check valve is installed, make sure 
that the water-heating unit is equipped with a properly 
rated temperature and pressure safety relief valve. 
Always conform to local codes. 
 

 

Do not locate the unit in an area where the temp 
ever falls below 34ºF (1ºC) or over 120ºF (49ºC). 

 

Do not install the unit near acid or acid fumes. 

 

Do not expose the unit to petroleum products. 

 
Water Line Connection 

 

A bypass valve system must be installed to provide 
for occasions when the water conditioner must is by- 
passed for hard water or for servicing. The most 
common bypass systems are the Autotrol Series 156 
Bypass Valve, Figure 3, and plumbed-in globe 
valves, Figure 4. Though both are similar in function, 
the Autotrol Bypass offers simplicity and ease of 
operation. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Drain Line Connection 

 
The ideal location for the unit is above and not more 
than 20ft (6.1m) from the drain. For such installations, 
using the appropriate adaptor fitting (not supplied), 
connect 1/2 in (1.3cm) plastic tubing to the drain line 
connection located at the rear of the control. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
If the unit is located more than 20ft (6.1m) from the 
drain, use 3/4in (1.9cm) tubing for runs up to 40ft 
(12.2m). You may elevate the line up to 6ft (1.8m) 
providing the run does not exceed 15ft (4.6m) and the 
water pressure at the conditioner is not less than 
40psi (280kPa). You may elevate an additional 2ft 
(61cm) for each additional 10psi (70kPa) of water 
pressure.  
 
When the drain line is elevated and empties into a 
drain which is below the level of the control valve, 
form a 7 inch (17cm) loop at the drain end of the line 
so that the bottom of the loop is level with the drain 
line connection. This provides an adequate siphon 
trap.  
 
If the drain empties into an overhead sewer line, a 
sink-type trap must be used. 
 

 

 

 

Not In Bypass 

In Bypass 

Not In Bypass

 

In Bypass

 

Figure 3 - Autotrol Series 156 Bypass Valve 

Figure 4 - Typical Globe Valve Bypass 
System

 

Figure 5 - Air Gap Installation 

Summary of Contents for AST1029MP-960

Page 1: ...ON OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Model AST1029MP 960 Serial No Telephone 07 3219 2233 Facsimile 07 3219 2266 Email sales ibcwater com au Website www ibcwater com au FILTRATION WATER TREATMENT PRODUCTS for co...

Page 2: ...5 12 29 40 0 70 0 50 1 2 Peak flow not recommended for extended periods of time Brine Tank Poly moulded or fibreglass constructed complete with lid Operating Pressure 205 690 kPa Temperature 5o x 50o...

Page 3: ...H THE TOP STRAINER SUPPLIED LOOSE IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THIS STRAINER IS ASSEMBLED TO THE VALVE DURING INSTALLATION THE LENGTH OF THE INTERNAL RISER PIPE IS FACTORY ADJUSTED FOR THE TANK SIZE PROVIDED...

Page 4: ...nts Programming For your Application Units of Measure Notes P1 Time of day AM or PM 1 00 to 12 59 1 Current time Hour minute Range depends on value selected for P13 Enter the current time P2 Time of d...

Page 5: ...as per Instruction Booklet page 16 figure 3 For the drain line connection to the valve a 15mm hose tailpiece is supplied loose in the carton STEP 2 Remove from cabinet and remove polystyrene packing...

Page 6: ...nded The following will have to be programmed into the control Current time of day Hardness of your local water supply Plug transformer into main GPO Push lead end into socket underneath the front of...

Page 7: ...k Using the buttons key in the current second hour figure In example 11 25 Key in 1 Press the key the first hour digit will blink Using the buttons key in the first hour figure In example 11 25 Key in...

Page 8: ...k Using the button only keep on pressing slowly until a little dot appears in the top left hand corner of the display under PM if the display is blinking and shows 1 keep on pressing button until 0 ap...

Page 9: ...eck the settings in the program wait till the green light moves to TIME OF DAY Check time of day is correct Press button to TIME OF REGENERATION 2 00 should be displayed Press button to HARDNESS the h...

Page 10: ...r is being expelled along with the water close off the mains water inlet valve Slowly turn the camshaft anti clockwise till the white line in the round window comes around to the REFILL position Turn...

Page 11: ...brine tank or cabinet will be refilled with the correct amount of water necessary to dissolve the salt required Open the outlet mains valve and close off the bypass valve and check the treated water...

Page 12: ...AST1029MP 960 Page 12 20 11 2006 Water Conditioning Control System Installation Operating and Maintenance Manual Series 255 Valve 960 Control...

Page 13: ...eneration Manual Regeneration Care of Your Water Conditioner 20 General Cleaning the Injector Injector Screen Maintaining the Drain Line Manual Valve Operation 22 Additional Features 22 Disinfection o...

Page 14: ...free performance The metering system has only one moving part a rotating turbine that measures water usage Time and Capacity Display During normal conditioning operation the correct time of day altern...

Page 15: ...held closed by water pressure and are leak tight Valve seats are in a vertical position which is the position least vulnerable to plugging System operation cannot get out of phase or sequence The con...

Page 16: ...ts Water Line Connection A bypass valve system must be installed to provide for occasions when the water conditioner must is by passed for hard water or for servicing The most common bypass systems ar...

Page 17: ...ay freezes with the REGEN TIME REMAINING information After the first regeneration is completed the second regeneration begins immediately The display will alternate between the TIME OF DAY and REGEN T...

Page 18: ...ing a regeneration of the water conditioner Time of Regeneration can be set for any time AM or PM Note The control may be programmed for an immed iate regeneration option In this case the control does...

Page 19: ...bers until you reach the desired setting 5 Press the SET button The number stops flashing and the control accepts the new setting After approximately 30 seconds the control starts alter nating the dis...

Page 20: ...his setting your dealer has disabled it Some municipalities require that the Salt Setting not be adjustable Contact your dealer for additional information Capacity Setting The Capacity Setting refers...

Page 21: ...in this manual or contact your dealer for more information about these options The factory setting for Time of Regeneration is 2 00 AM You can change this time Refer to the Time of Regeneration secti...

Page 22: ...caution note 12 Reinstall cover reconnect electric power and reset the time of day 13 Slowly open the water supply valve or return the bypass valve s to the not in bypass position Maintaining the Drai...

Page 23: ...option is a method of forcing the control to regenerate after a preset number of days is normal demand based regeneration does not occur first This feature is not set at the factory your dealer can se...

Page 24: ...used to treat potable water Refer to the Disinfection of Water Conditioners section in this manual Complete the following steps to place the conditioner into operation 1 Remove the rear valve cover by...

Page 25: ...ats refer to the Troubleshooting section in this manual When the water is being drawn fro the brine tank rotate the camshaft COUNTERCLOCKWISE until the indicator points to REGEN COMPLETE Run water fro...

Page 26: ...er Tank 1000215 No 14 for 14 in Diameter Tank 7 1030502 Ball Flow Control 1 8 Injector Assy With O rings 1 1032970 A Injector White 1032971 B Injector Blue 1032972 C Injector Red 9 Injector Cap With O...

Page 27: ...AST1029MP 960 Page 27 20 11 2006 C Meter Adapter Bypass Valve and Piping Boss Bypass Valve 3 960 Control...

Page 28: ...611 3 4 in BSPT Brass Pipe Adaptor Kit 1 1001610 1 in NPT Brass Pipe Adaptor Kit 1 1001612 1 in BSPT Brass Pipe Adaptor Kit 1 Not Shown Code Part No Description Qty Piping Boss 1 Kit Piping Boss Inclu...

Page 29: ...nic Failure Improper start of regeneration limit switch closed when it should be open Improper finish of regeneration limit switch open when it should be closed Improper control settings Cause Control...

Page 30: ...Loss of power to the system a Transformer unplugged b Fuse blown circuit breaker open or circuit switched off a Connect the power b Correct the electrical problem 4 Control does not regenerate automa...

Page 31: ...alent Manual Regeneration Guest Cycle Forces the control to regenerate by pressing the REGEN button Regeneration Includes the backwash brine draw and fresh water rinse steps necessary to prepare the r...

Page 32: ...AST1029MP 960 Page 32 20 11 2006...

Page 33: ...of approximately 20ppm based on a sample volume of 10mls Other hardness test kits are available for more accurate testing eg Hardness Tablets Directions Take a 50ml sample of water in a screw capped b...

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