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AST1257MP-960

 

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20/11/2006

 

 

 

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Glossary of Terms 

 

Alarms 

 
Alarms are beeps, which alert you to operating condi-
tions requiring attention. The beeps are on for one 
second and off for nine seconds. The display shows 
the type of error. Refer to the 

Alarms 

section in this 

manual for additional information. 
 

Backwash 

 
An upward flow of water, which expands the resin, 
bed to remove foreign particles. 
 

Brine 

 
The salt solution which regenerates the conditioner's 
resin bed 
 

Brine Draw 

The process of drawing the brine solution from the 
salt storage tank into the resin tank. 
 

Calendar Override Regeneration 

 
If a normal demand-based regeneration does not 
occur, the Model 960 Control regenerates the system 
after a preset number of days. Your dealer can set 
this feature at 1 to 30 days. 
 

Fast Rinse (Purge) 

 

A flow of water through the resin bed which propels 
any remaining brine solution out of the resin tank to 
the drain. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Hardness 

 
A common quality of water containing dissolved 
calcium, magnesium and other elements. Water 
hardness is usually expressed in grains per gallon or 
milligrams per litre as calcium carbonate equivalent 
 

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 resin bed for 
conditioning after exhaustion. Abbreviated as 
"REGEN" in this manual. 
 

Regeneration Indicator 

 
The mechanical component which indicates the 
regeneration cycle status. 
 

Resin Bed 

 
The supply of synthetic organic exchange material 
used in water conditioners. 
 
 

 
9.  System using more or 

less salt than salt control 
Is set for. 

 

 
a.  Inaccurate setting. 
 

 
a.  a. Make correct setting. Refer to the 

salt 

Setting

 section in this manual. 

 

 
9.  Control backwashes at 

excessively low or high 
rate. 

 

 
a.  Incorrect backwash controller. 
b.  Foreign matter affecting controller 

operation. 

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a.  Contact dealer. 
b.  Remove backwash controller. 

Clean and replace. 

 

 
10.  Flowing or dripping water 

At drain line after 
regeneration. 

 
a.  Drain valve (5 or 6) held open by 

foreign matter. 

 
b.  Weak valve stem return spring. 
 

 
a.  Manually operate valve stem to flush out 

foreign matter holding open disc.          
Contact dealer. 

b.  Contact dealer. 
 

 

SPECIFICATIONS 

 

 

Voltage  

 

 

102 to 132 VAC, 60 Hz 

 

Current  

 

 

50 mA 

 

Operating Temperature  

34 to 120ºF (1 to 49ºC) 

 

Humidity 

 

 

10 to 100% condensing allowed 

 

Water Meter Accuracy   

0.5 to 23 gpm 

 

Note: Wall mounted transformer is rated for indoor use only. 

Summary of Contents for AST1257MP-960

Page 1: ...ON OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Model AST1257MP 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: ...12 5 40 57 25 12 57 76 0 80 0 60 1 6 Peak flow not recommended for extended periods of time Brine Tank Poly moulded construction complete with lid Operating Pressure 205 690 kPa Temperature 5o x 50o C...

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: ...ts 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 da...

Page 5: ...erous to walk on STEP 5 Clean top of neck and threads of all traces of resin Remove the plastic cap fitted in Step 3 taking care not to raise the distributor pipe NEVER shorten the length of the distr...

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: ...AST1257MP 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: ...AST1257MP 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...

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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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