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13

12

Spectrum

Spectrum

14. 

Once the values have been selected move to the next time slot by pressing the next (   ) button

Parameter

Option

Description

Volume of treated water

IF xx.x

Volume of water to be treated

IF-oF

Capacity / Hardness Mode

Parameter

Option

Description

Length of 1

st

 cycle

1-xx

Length of cycle in minutes

Length of 2

nd

 cycle

2-xx

Length of cycle in minutes

Length of 3

rd

 cycle

3-xx

Length of cycle in minutes

Length of 4

th 

cycle

4-xx

Length of cycle in minutes

This is the number of minutes per cycle of the regeneration process. The value in minutes can be found in the

 ‘Cycle 

Time Table’ 

overleaf.

Parameter

Option

Description

1

st 

regeneration time slot

xx:H1

Regeneration time

oF:H1

Regeneration time slot disabled

2

nd

 regeneration time slot

xx:H2

Regeneration time

oF:H2

Regeneration time slot disabled

3

rd

 regeneration time slot

xx:H3

Regeneration time

oF:H3

Regeneration time slot disabled

4

th

 regeneration time slot

xx:H4

Regeneration time

oF:H4

Regeneration time slot disabled

8. Valve Programming Set-Up

This is the volume in cubic meters your system can soften. The capacity can be determined with the 

‘Capacity 

Calculation Table’

 overleaf.

9. 

Select the appropriate option press the next (   ) button

8. 

Adjust the value using the up (    ) and down (    ) arrows.

10. 

Adjust the values using the up (    ) and down (    ) arrows.

11. 

Once the values have been selected move to the next cycle by pressing the next (   ) button

12. 

You can choose up to 4 regeneration slots in 

R-3

 (delayed mode), allowing you to minimise the risk of hard  

 

water after expiring capacity.

13. 

Adjust the values using the up (    ) and down (    ) arrows.

SOME ITEMS MAY NOT BE SHOWN DEPENDING ON VALVE 

CONFIGURATION. THE VALVE WILL DISCARD ANY CHANGES 

AND EXIT MASTER PROGRAMMING MODE IF ANY BUTTON IS 

NOT PRESSED FOR SIXTY SECONDS.

NOTES

8.3. Cycle Time Table

8. Valve Programming Set-Up

Hardness Level 

(ppm CaCO

3

)

SWS-5.0M

SWS-12.5M

100

50.0

125.0

120

41.7

104.2

140

35.7

89.3

160

31.3

78.1

180

27.8

69.4

200

25.0

62.5

220

22.7

56.8

240

20.8

52.1

260

19.2

48.1

280

17.9

44.6

300

16.7

41.7

320

15.6

39.1

340

14.7

36.8

360

13.9

34.7

380

13.2

32.9

400

12.5

31.3

420

11.9

29.8

440

11.4

28.4

460

10.9

27.2

480

10.4

26.0

500

10.0

25.0

The values in the table below show the volume of soft water produced between regenerations (m³).

The values in the table below show the length of time in minutes per cycle.

SWS Programming Chart

Parameter

Softener

Capacity

C

Backwash

BW

Brine draw

BD

Rapid rinse

RR

Brine refill

BR

Total

PWS-5.0M

5,000,000

10

70

10

10

100

 PWS-12.5M

12,500,000

15

90

15

14

134

8.2. Capacity Calculation Table

Summary of Contents for SWS Simplex

Page 1: ...s Functions p 5 5 Component Contents p 6 6 Valve User Interface p 8 7 Installation Instructions p 9 8 Valve Programming Set up p 11 9 Valve Operation p 14 10 Troubleshooting p 15 11 Cautions p 17 12 Technical Information p 18 Installation Service Operation Manual SWS Simplex Water Softener Spectrum Table of Contents ...

Page 2: ...e water supply line to the softener This unit must be operated at temperatures between 3 C 38 C 37 F and 100 F Do not use this water softener on hot water supplies Do not install this unit where it may be exposed to wet weather direct sunlight or temperatures outside of the range specified above The appliance is only to be used with the power supply unit provided with the appliance Apply provided ...

Page 3: ...eneration of the resin bed a backwash step is necessary for two main purposes removing the residue in the resin bed and loosening the impacted resin bed for better regeneration efficiency Rinse Rinse the resin bed to remove the residual regenerant salt after the brining step until the water from outlet contains no regenerant rinse could also compact the resin bed for a better softening effect Refi...

Page 4: ...iately If you are planning to store the components before installation they should be secured in a dry area with no risk of freezing as it could affect sensitive components such as plastics becoming brittle or electronics potentially failing 5 3 SPECTRUM Brine Tank 5 4 SPECTRUM Softening Resin Volume varies according to the model Dimension varies according to model also includes brine tube and saf...

Page 5: ... is defined as the drainline Water volume and flow estimations are made in the technical data chart at the end of the document The diameter of the flexible drain pipe should be able to accommodate the flow of water to the drain If the water does not flow to the drain properly this will affect the performance of your softener The drain should never be higher than the valve height as the back pressu...

Page 6: ...ming Set Up Parameter Option Description Mode of Regeneration R 1 Chronometric R 2 Volumetric immediate R 3 Volumetric delayed R 4 Adaptive brining R 5 Filter Chronometric R 6 Filter Volumetric immediate R 7 Filter Volumetric delayed Parameter Option Description Brine Flow Direction t df Down flow regeneration t uf Up flow regeneration For your softener please choose the t df setting Parameter Opt...

Page 7: ...appropriate option press the next button 8 Adjust the value using the up and down arrows 10 Adjust the values using the up and down arrows 11 Once the values have been selected move to the next cycle by pressing the next button 12 You can choose up to 4 regeneration slots in R 3 delayed mode allowing you to minimise the risk of hard water after expiring capacity 13 Adjust the values using the up a...

Page 8: ...els The remaining volume of water to be treated can be displayed by pushing the NEXT button 10 1 SWS Simplex Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution A Controller does not work 1 Power off 2 Transformer is not plugged in 3 Defective power cord 4 Defective transformer 1 Switch on power 2 Connect to constant power source 3 Replace cord 4 Replace the transformer B Incorrect time of regeneration 1 Pow...

Page 9: ...control valve without reading and understanding the contents of this manual 2 Ensure the system does not lean during shipping installation and use as this is may cause damage 3 During regeneration the water from the tap will NOT be softened It is NOT recommended to use the water during regeneration as this may have a negative effect on the cycle 4 Initiate a regeneration cycle when the softener ha...

Page 10: ... 7 7 Optimal Flow Rate m3 hr 4 7 Inlet Outlet 1 BSP 1 BSP Valve 716 721 Drain hose fit BSP Brine Line push fit push fit Power Requirements V 240 240 Resin Volume l 100 250 Salt Consumption Per Regeneration kg 12 30 Pressure Tank Thread 2 4 Vessel Size 14x65 21x62 Brine Tank Volume l 140 500 Brine Tank Dimensions mm 582 x 362 x 904 ø 390 x 810 Total Height mm 1955 2032 Total Weight kg 127 316 Regen...

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