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SAST0715

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Parts Replacement

General Information

Familiarise yourself with the parts replacement
procedures and component parts thoroughly before
attempting any repair.

Insure that the unit is in the bypass position and
relieve the system pressure before attempting any
repair procedure.

Required Tools

The following tools are required to perform routine
maintenance on this valve:

Phillips Screwdriver
Needle Nose Pliers
Adjustable Wrench
Small Standard Screwdriver

Timer Assembly Replacement

1.  Place the bypass valve into "bypass" position.
2.  Relieve the system pressure.
3.  Remove the four (4) head mounting screws.
4.  Lift the timer assembly away from the valve

body.

5.  Follow these steps in reverse to reinstall the

timer assembly.

Note: Prior to re-instalment insure that the
main return spring is centred over the main
diaphragm.

Main Diaphragm Replacement

1.  Place the bypass valve into the "bypass"

position.

2.  Relieve the system pressure. Remove the four

(4) head mounting screws.

3.  Lift the timer assembly away from the valve

body.

4.  Remove the c-clip from the centre of the

diaphragm.

5.  Lift the diaphragm away from the body stem

assembly.

6.  Follow these steps in reverse to reinstall the

timer assembly.

Note: Prior to re-instalment insure that the
main return spring is centred over the main
diaphragm and that the outside edges of the
main diaphragm are tucked into the valve
body.

Rinse Adjustment Valve Replacement

1.  Place the bypass valve into "bypass"

position.

2.  Relieve the system pressure. Remove the

four (4) head mounting screws.

3.  Lift the timer assembly away from the valve

body.

4.  Remove the c-clip from the centre of the

diaphragm.

5.  Lift the diaphragm away from the body stem

assembly.

6.  Remove the seat assembly.
7.  Disconnect the large c-clip located on top of

the rinse adjustment valve.

8.  Press the rinse adjustment valve down and

out through the valve body assembly.

9.  Inspect the o-rings on the valve for wear.

Clan or replace the valve assembly if
necessary.

10.  Lightly lubricate the o-rings with a Dow 111

Silicone based lubricant.

11.  Follow these steps in reverse to re-install the

rinse adjustment valve.

Drain Seat Replacement

1.  Place the bypass valve into the "bypass"

position.

2.  Relieve the system pressure.
3.  Disconnect the drain fitting from the control

valve drain outlet.

4.  Use a large standard screwdriver to remove

the drain seat. Turn out counterclockwise.

5.  Prior to installing the drain seat, lubricate the

o-ring(s) with dish soap.

6.  Turn in the drain seat, until the fitting

becomes bottoms out.

7.  To properly align the drain seat with the drain

paddle back out seat four (4) full turns.

8.  Pressurise the system and check drain for

leaks.

Note: After backing out the drain seat the
seat may still require minor adjustment to
eliminate leaks. Turn the seat in or out
until the leak to drain stops.

Summary of Contents for SAST0715

Page 1: ... OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Model SAST0715 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 commercial industrial and residential application Manufacturer and Supplier of ...

Page 2: ...ximately 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 bottle Add one 1 tablet to sample shake or crush to disintegrate Repeat until last trace of reddish tinge disappears The final colour is usually blue but with some water a greyish coloured end point is obtaine...

Page 3: ...ams call ð C 3 ð Daily Water Usage in litres call ð D For household situations allow 250 litres per person per day CALCULATION N 1000 x C D x H Select nearest lower whole number If necessary consult your dealer or IBC Water Treatment for advice on setting up the softener EXAMPLE Household use for 2 people on 220 mg l hard water using Model SAST0715 at 1050 grams capacity N 1000 x 1050 500 x 220 9 ...

Page 4: ...he unit must be installed in accordance with local codes 7 Do not over tighten connections 8 Drain line ID must be at least 12mm 9 Teflon tape should be used when installing he drain fitting into the control valve 10 The drain line must be free of kinks 11 A safety float with an air check is installed 12 Insure all connections are tight 13 To initiate regeneration turn the twist the timer knob clo...

Page 5: ...NS 1 Floor Level a Use any length of 1 2 pipe or larger 2 Control Level a For 30 or less of drain line use 1 2 pipe or larger b For 30 or more of drain line use 3 4 pipe or larger Never connect the drain line into a drain sewer line or drain tray without an air gap Air gap should be located in drain line above liquid level in brine tank BRINE TANK DRAIN It is recommended that the brine tank have a...

Page 6: ...d ensure the bypass valve is closed Run the nearest cold water tap for a least 15 minutes to ensure the resin bed is flushed BRINE TANK 1 Place at least 25kg of a coarse refined grade of salt Water Softener Salt in the brine tank and always maintain dry salt above the water level The tank can hold up to 50kg of coarse salt 2 Periodically it will be necessary to allow the salt to run out and clean ...

Page 7: ...SAST0715 Page 7 During regeneration raw hard water is bypassed to service so it is advisable to regenerate the unit when water is not needed ...

Page 8: ...SAST0715 Page 8 Water Conditioning Control System Installation Operating and Maintenance Manual 541 030 VALVE ...

Page 9: ...r tube and up through the resin bed to drain This slow flow of water pushes the brine solution through the resin bed In brine draw concentrated salt brine is drawn from the brine tank and directed to flow down through the riser tube and up through the resin bed to the drain Brine is drawn until the air check in the brine tank closes NOTE THIS CONTROL VALVE FUNCTIONS WITH A PRESSURISED BRINE LINE T...

Page 10: ...r w o rings 1 16 529 244 Gasket Cross Over Port 1 17 541 244 Body Stem Assembly 1 18 185 024 1 O ring Small Seat Insert 1 19 541 204 Seal Insert 1 20 185 028 12 O ring Large Seat Insert 1 21 541 256 Main Diaphragm 1 22 19 3 C Clip Main Diaphragm 1 23 516 221 Return Spring Main Diaphragm 1 24 541 291 11 1 Hr Timer Assembly 1 25 15 87 Screw Timer Mount 4 26 19 90 Screw Adapter Ring 2 27A 185 231 1 O...

Page 11: ...SAST0715 Page 11 ...

Page 12: ...y set b Verify water usage matches system size and salt dosage c Replace safety float 4 Loss of resin a Faulty air check in storage tank b Leak at the distributor tube a Clean or replace air check b Verify that the distributor tube is seated correctly and is not cracked 5 Salt water to service a Brine slow rinse cycle time set too short b Excessive water in the storage tank c Brine injector unders...

Page 13: ...nd that the outside edges of the main diaphragm are tucked into the valve body Rinse Adjustment Valve Replacement 1 Place the bypass valve into bypass position 2 Relieve the system pressure Remove the four 4 head mounting screws 3 Lift the timer assembly away from the valve body 4 Remove the c clip from the centre of the diaphragm 5 Lift the diaphragm away from the body stem assembly 6 Remove the ...

Page 14: ...ace a hand under the backcap and remove the backcap The check disc return spring will fall into your hand 5 Remove the check disc from the back of the body stem assembly 6 Inspect the rubber seal on the check disc for wear Clean or replace if necessary 7 Re install the check disc on body stem assembly 8 Place a small amount of Dow 111 silicone based lubricant on the back cap centre post 9 Insure t...

Page 15: ...sor Cabinet Model Float Distance X SAS0715 100mm SAS0922 200mm SAS1029 260mm Adjustment of Softener Brine Valve 1 Lift float rod to full up position 2 Set float to distance shown Measure from the top of the crown nut to the bottom of the float ...

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