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This equipment must be installed and serviced by a qualified technician.
Improper installation can create electrical hazards which could result in property
damage, serious injury or death. Improper installation will void the warranty.  

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Commandomatic Ezysoft

WATER SOFTENER SYSTEM

Manual

Summary of Contents for Commandomatic Ezysoft

Page 1: ...n installed this manual must be given to the owner operator of this equipment This equipment must be installed and serviced by a qualified technician Improper installation can create electrical hazards which could result in property damage serious injury or death Improper installation will void the warranty WARNING Commandomatic Ezysoft WATER SOFTENER SYSTEM Manual ...

Page 2: ...ASS 6 INITIATE A REGENERATION 09 7 WHEN TO REGENERATE 09 8 MAINTENANCE 11 8 2 BYPASSING THE WATER SOFTENER 11 8 3 ADDING SALT 12 8 4 BRINE CABINET 12 9 PARTS REPLACEMENT 12 9 1 TIMER HEAD ASSEMBLY 12 9 2 INJECTOR 13 9 3 BRINE DRAW RESTRICTOR 13 9 4 INCORPORATED DRAIN FLOW CONTROL 13 9 5 MAIN DIAPHRAGM 13 9 6 BODY STEM ASSEMBLY 14 9 7 CHECK DISC 14 9 8 RISER INSERT 14 9 9 ANNUAL MAINTENANCE 15 9 10...

Page 3: ... softener should only be undertaken by a competent person aware of the local codes in force All plumbing and electrical connections must be done in accordance with local codes Before setting up the water softener make sure to check it for any externally visible damage do not install or use when damaged Use a hand truck to transport the water softener To prevent accident or injury do not hoist the ...

Page 4: ...wing data INSTALLATION RECORD Serial Number Model Water Hardness inlet Water Hardness outlet Water Pressure inlet Date of Installation Company Name Installer Name Phone Number REGEN FREQUENCY ________ days LENGTH OF REGEN _________ minutes ...

Page 5: ...ter heating Hot water heaters can heat softened water more quickly than hard water improving efficiency by roughly 22 per cent for electric water heaters and 29 per cent for gas powered units Improving efficiency with Ezysoft reduces energy consumption resulting in significantly lower energy bills Cleaner plumbing system Hard water leaves scaly deposits in plumbing fixtures and pipes which can cor...

Page 6: ...r softener if necessary OPERATING TEMPERATURE min 2 C max 48 C Do not install the water softener in an environment where high ambient temperatures e g unvented boiler house or freezing temperatures can occur The water softener cannot be exposed to outdoor elements such as direct sunlight or atmospheric precipitation Do not install the water softener too close to a water heater keep at least 3 mete...

Page 7: ...ce position The valve is designed for hard water bypass during regeneration The regeneration sequence is followed I SERVICE Untreated water flows down through the resin bed and up through the riser tube the water is conditioned when passing through the resin II BRINE Salt brine drawn from the brine tank by the injector flows down through the riser tube and slowly up through the resin bed to drain ...

Page 8: ... the factory bypass 4 1 mains water supply untreated water 2 inlet of water softener untreated water 3 outlet of water softener treated water 4 house application treated water Figure 1 Factory Bypass In multiple installations filters are always installed upstream of softeners It is recommended the use of flexible hoses to connect the water softener to the water distribution system use hoses with a...

Page 9: ...oes NOT operate under pressure so it may NOT be installed higher than the water softener Notes It is recommended the use of a stand pipe with air trap To prevent backflow from the sewerage system into the water softener always make sure to have an air gap between the end of the drain hose and the sewerage system itself as a rule of thumb the air gap should be minimum 2x the diameter of the drain h...

Page 10: ... past 30 min to open the drain paddle the valve is now transferred to the brine slow rinse position VI Allow the valve to draw water from the brine tank until the air check closes VII Place unit in bypass VIII Add the appropriate amount of water to the brine tank IX Add salt to the brine tank X Shift bypass valve back to the service position XI Turn the timer knob back counter clockwise to the OFF...

Page 11: ...ese units are not designed for the removal of micro organisms and may result in the accumulation of micro organisms It is therefore important that filters are used on microbiologically safe water and that flushing and maintenance protocols are strictly adhered to 7 WHEN TO REGENERATE It is advisable to regenerate your water softener on a regular basis The frequency of regeneration will vary accord...

Page 12: ...ation 5 Washing Machine Dishwasher 7 Total Estimated Water Usage Daily 7 x 125 litres day 875 litres day Days to Regeneration 9 8 Days The regeneration should be done every 10 days Calculate the total Hardness Usually chemical analyses report Calcium Ca and Magnesium in terms of parts per million ppm as Calcium Carbonate CaCO3 However in some cases the analysis is reported in terms of the elements...

Page 13: ...not necessary to supply treated water to the house application refill swimming pool irrigation etc BYPASS POSITION 1 inlet valve to water softener is CLOSED 2 outlet valve from water softener is CLOSED Figure 5 Bypassing the Ezysoft SERVICE POSITION 1 inlet valve to water softener is OPEN 2 outlet valve from water softener is OPEN Figure 6 Service Position MAINTENANCE POSITION 1 inlet valve to wat...

Page 14: ...he water softener simply wipe it with a damp cloth or clean it with a mild soap solution never use abrasive cleaners ammonia or solvents 9 PARTS REPLACEMENT BEFORE SERVICING Make Sure The Control Valve Is In Service Position Bypass Or Disconnect The Water Supply Relief The Water Pressure 9 1 TIMER HEAD ASSEMBLY I Remove the drain hose from the drain line fitting II Remove the 4 timer head screws a...

Page 15: ...ine from the brine elbow III Remove the clip that secures the brine elbow IV Check restrictor for dirt or clogging clean if necessary by blowing air through restrictor V Install the brine elbow and secure it with the clip VI Install the brine line to the brine elbow 9 4 INCORPORATED DRAIN FLOW CONTROL optional I Remove the drain hose from the drain line fitting II Remove the 4 timer head screws an...

Page 16: ... the body stem assembly and the check disc spring onto the centre post of the check disc VI Make sure the back cap gasket is securely installed in the back cap grooves VII Align the mark on top of the back cap with the mark on the valve body and install the back cap with the open end of the check disk spring onto the centre post of the back cap VIII Install the 4 screws and tighten them 9 8 RISER ...

Page 17: ...ne from control valve there shouldn t be any water flow unless water softener is in regeneration III Check drain line from cabinet overflow there shouldn t be any water flow IV Check water softener and surrounding area there shouldn t be any water leakages I pg 15 10 TROUBLESHOOTING HARD UNTREATED WATER TO SERVICE Cause Solution 1 Open or defective bypass 1 Close or verify bypass 2 Excessive water...

Page 18: ...rine tank 1 Refer to problem Excessive water in brine tank 2 Unit regenerates too frequently 2 Adjust regeneration frequency SALT WATER TO SERVICE Cause Solution 1 Excessive water in brine tank 1 Refer to problem Excessive water in brine tank 2 Injector undersized 2 Verify injector selection 3 Improper brine slow rinse time setting 3 Verify that brine slow rinse time corresponds to the proper salt...

Page 19: ...eep the piston of the valve in the regeneration position when the operating pressure is extremely low 1 5 bar To adjust 1 Place the unit in brine slow rinse position 2 Turn the drain flow adjuster either to the right or to the left until the piston remains stable in the regeneration position Do note that closing the drain flow adjuster too much will result in bad suction of the injector FAST FUNCT...

Page 20: ...11 EXPLODED DIAGRAMS 11 2 SYSTEM EXPLODE DIAGRAM Include Components of Fully Automatic Units ...

Page 21: ...767 Top distributor 5 72515770 Connection kit male 6 377872640 Control valve assembly 7 72515761 Cover assembly 8 72515762 Salt lid 9 Brine line polytube 10 72515777 Brine line filter 11 Brine well cap top 12 72515773 Quick fit elbow 3 8 13 72515763 Brine valve assembly 464 14 Brine well 15 Brine well cap bottom 16 Screw rivet brine well 17 Cabinet body maxi incl overflow assembly 18 Overflow asse...

Page 22: ...ing drain flow adjuster 2x 22 Drain flow adjuster 23 O ring drain port 24 Seal body stem 25 72515766 Body stem 26 O ring seat insert small 27 Seat insert 28 O ring seat insert large 29 72515779 Main diaphragm 30 Retainer main diaphragm 31 Washer main diaphragm 32 Screw main diaphragm 33 Spring main diaphragm 34 72515764 Twist timer head assembly 35 Screw short twist timer head assembly 2x 36 Screw...

Page 23: ...RMANCES 3 BAR OPERATING PRESSURE AND BRINING OF 125GR LTR OF RESIN 2 Resin Capacity Litres 24 Nominal exchange capacity mg L CaCo3 1 224 000 Salt usage per regeneration kg 3 3 0 Recommended maximum service flow m hr 2 4 Peak Regeneration Time min 115 Rinse water usage per regeneration L 3 140 3 at 300 kPa inlet pressure DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS Width mm W 345 Height mm H 1005 Depth mm D 573 Weight k...

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