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Made in Canada

6200 SXT Automatic Meter Initiated 

Carbon Mixed Bed Water Softener

Operating and Service Manual

Summary of Contents for 6200 SXT

Page 1: ...Made in Canada 6200 SXT Automatic Meter Initiated Carbon Mixed Bed Water Softener Operating and Service Manual ...

Page 2: ... where it may be exposed to wet weather direct sunlight or temperatures outside of the range specified above Do not use water that is microbiologically unsafe without adequate disinfection before or after this system This publication is based on information available when approved for printing Continuing design refinement could cause changes that may not be included in this publication WaterGroup ...

Page 3: ...e Iron Also called ferric or colloidal iron This type of iron is an undissolved particle of iron A softener will remove larger particles but they may not be washed out in regeneration effectively and will eventually foul the ion exchange resin A filtering treatment will be required to remove this type of iron 3 Organic Bound Iron This type of iron is strongly attached to an organic compound in the...

Page 4: ...ation In regeneration the control will display a special regeneration display In this display the control will show the current regeneration step abbreviation the valve is advancing to or has reached and the time remaining in that step The step abbreviation displayed will flash until the valve has completed driving into this regeneration step position Once all regeneration steps have been complete...

Page 5: ...Unit and Components Distributor Riser Brine Well Brine Tank Media Bed Underbed Brine Tube Control Valve Brine Line Connection to Valve Drain Line Connection to Valve Safety Float Air Check Inside Mineral Resin Tank wrapped with Jacket ...

Page 6: ...er to main tain continuity The length of the grounding strap will depend upon the number of units being installed and or the amount of copper pipe being replaced with plastic pipe See Figure 1 In all cases where metal pipe was originally used and is later interrupted by poly pipe or the Noryl bypass valve as in Figure 1 or by physical separation as in Figure 2 an approved ground clamp with no less...

Page 7: ...he mineral tank b Temporarily plug the open end of the riser tube to ensure that no resin or gravel falls down into the distribution The riser distributor remains inside the tank seated in the depression at the bottom Plug tube with a tape Remove after media is loaded Fill support bed first if supplied The media will not always spill down inside the tank and may need to be swept inside e D C B Plu...

Page 8: ...s on the bottom of the tank reasonably centered Remove the tape from the distribu tor once media is loaded Whenever possible fill the tank outdoors to avoid problems with dust If filling indoors a dust mask should be worn f Unplug the riser tube carefully posi tion the valve over it and turn the valve into the threads in the fiber glass tank tightening securely into tank Note Ensure that the inter...

Page 9: ...t pipe and an elbow fitting on the other end Install piping from the tee to the inlet of the water softener and from the elbow to the outlet of the softener To sever the water lines which branch off to feed any outside faucets cut the branch lines approximately two inches from the fitting on the main water line Install an elbow on the end of the pipe nearest the outside faucet and a cap on the end...

Page 10: ...utlet of the valve 4 Brine Line 3 8 Drain 1 2 Inlet Outlet 2 Timer Controls DOWN button UP button Extra Cycle Button 3 4 Attach the bypass valve to the con trol valve and yoke if plastic bypass is used Connect the inlet and outlet of the water softener to the plumb ing in the house The control valve must not be submitted to tempera tures above 43 C 110 F When sweat fittings are used to avoid damag...

Page 11: ... the brine TANK OVERFLOW will direct overflow to the drain instead of spilling on the floor This fitting should be installed at the side of the cabinet or brine tank To connect the overflow line drill the hole on the side of the tank 2 to 3 inches below from the top of the brine tank Insert overflow fitting sold separately part 33006 into tank and tighten with plastic thumb nut and gasket as shown...

Page 12: ...osition must be pressed and held for 5 seconds before it activates Press and hold the pic for 5 seconds to ad vance the valve into the 1 Brine Rinse position Press once more to advance to the 2 position outlet intlet Circuit Board Screen Brine Cam Position Label Brine Valve Cycle Step Abbreviation BD Brine Draw BW Backwash RR Rapid Rinse BF Brine Refill SV Service The valve position during regener...

Page 13: ...ce Position Backwash Position Brine Rinse Position Slow Rinse Position Hard Water Soft Water To Drain Hard Water Soft Water To Drain Hard Water Soft Water To Drain Hard Water Soft Water To Drain Hard Water Soft Water Hard Water Soft Water Hard Water Soft Water To Drain Hard Water Soft Water To Drain Hard Water Soft Water To Drain Hard Water Soft Water To Drain Hard Water Soft Water Hard Water Soft...

Page 14: ...rain Hard Water Soft Water To Drain RR 10 BF 12 14 Press to advance the valve from the Brine Fill position through service to the 1 position Brine Rinse position Verify that water is being drawn from the tank If not repeat step 9 15 Press button to advance the valve to the 2 Backwash position 16 Press to advance the valve to the 3 Rapid Rinse position 17 Press to advance the valve to the 4 Brine F...

Page 15: ...a manual regeneration Allow softener to complete the Brine Rinse cycle then let the manual regeneration continue until the brine tank is refilled again with the correct amount of water NOTE ALL STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODES GOVERNING INSTALLATION OF THESE DEVICES MUST BE OBSERVED 18 Put 40 kgs of crystal water softener salt in the brine tank The unit will automatically fill the water to the cor...

Page 16: ...et Time of Day Press and hold or buttons until display reads TD Adjust the displayed time with or buttons Press to resume normal operation Queuing a Regeneration 1 Press the button The service icon will flash to indicate that a regeneration is queued 2 To cancel a queued regeneration press the button Regenerating Immediately Press and hold the button for five seconds User Programming Mode Options ...

Page 17: ...is option setting is identified by PF in the upper left hand corner of the screen 4 Press Use this display to view the Hours in Service since the last regeneration cycle This option setting is identified by HR in the upper left hand corner of the screen Diagnostic Programming Mode Options Abbreviation Parameter Description FR Flow Rate Displays the current outlet flow rate PF Peak Flow Rate Displa...

Page 18: ...egenerates the system on a timed interval The control will initiate a regeneration cycle at the programmed regeneration time when the number of days since the last regeneration equals the regeneration day override value Day of the Week Control This control regenerates the system on a weekly schedule The schedule is defined in Master Programming by setting each day to either off or on The control w...

Page 19: ...pply using the bypass valve located at the back of the control In normal operation the bypass is open with the ON OFF knobs in line with the INLET and OUTLET pipes To isolate the softener simply rotate the knobs clockwise as indicated by the word BYPASS and ar row until they lock You can use your water related fixtures and appliances as the water supply is bypassing the softener However the water ...

Page 20: ...ne tank Allow four hours to produce a brine solution then manually regenerate the softener CAUTION Liquid brine will irritate eyes skin and open wounds gently wash exposed area with fresh water Keep children away from your water conditioner Care of Your Softener To retain the attractive appearance of your new water softener clean occasionally with a mild soap solution Do not use abrasive cleaners ...

Page 21: ...ro ResCare Gallon Item 45148 Pro ResCare Quart 1 Remove top cover fill the Res Up Feeder plastic container to the top with water so that the wick retaining clip tube and wick are wetted allow to soak for 15 minutes or more 2 Empty water and pull tube and wick through Feeder until slack is removed from inside The outlet end tube and wick must be below the bottom level of the Res Up Feeder 3 Drill t...

Page 22: ...alve near the conditioner inlet close it 2 Relieve water pressure in the conditioner by stepping the control into the backwash position momentarily Return the control to the In Service position Refer to programming instructions 3 Unplug Electrical Cord from outlet 4 Disconnect brine tube and drain line connections WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD UNPLUG THE UNIT BEFORE REMOVING THE COVER OR ACCESSI...

Page 23: ...THE PROPERTY OF PENTAIR WATER TREATMENT REPRODUCTION USE DISCLOSURE OR TRANSMISSION OF THIS DOCUMENT OR DETAILS CONTAINED HEREIN IN PART OR IN WHOLE IS PROHIBITED WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF PENTAIR WATER TREATMENT ENGINEERING THIS DOCUMENT AND ANY COPIES SHALL BE RETURNED TO PENTAIR WATER TREATMENT UPON WRITTEN REQUEST TITLE SIZE SCALE SHEET 4 OF 4 DWG NO REV Pentair Residential Filtration CHE...

Page 24: ...er Flow Washer BLFC 16 19335 Fitting BLFC 3 8 20 19625 Nut Assembly 3 8 Plastic 95 60422 XX BLFC Assembly Specify XX GPM 6200 Service Kits Brine Line Flow Control Kits 6200 Service Kits Brine Valve Dwg Part Part Description 17 13302 O Ring 014 93 60032 Brine Valve Assembly 52 40055 06 Bracket Plastic 53 15137 Screw Hex Washer Head 60 40134 Screw Self Tap 18 20 16 17 95 12 68 15 17 93 52 53 60 ...

Page 25: ...or Filter 66 18275 X Throat Injector Specify Size X 65 18274 X Nozzle Injector Specify Size X 12 10141 O Ring 010 67 18273 Generator Vortex 13 13771 O Ring 012 90 61514 XX Injector Assembly Specify Size XX Dwg Part Part Description 84 19791 01 Cable Meter 22 19569 Clip Flow Meter 24 13314 Screw Slot Hex 8 18 X0 6 23 19797 Meter Assy 3 4 Dual Port 105 13305 O Ring 119 21 14613 Flow Straightener 94 ...

Page 26: ... Service Kits Other Parts Dwg Part Part Description 37 17020 Screw Stl Hex 6 20 X 3 8 51 040050 Screw Hex Washer 34 42919 Cam Brine 85 43107 Label Cam Position Softener 43121 Label Cam Position Filter 24 13314 Screw Slot Hex 8 18 X 0 60 87 18280 Collector Top 1 48 19619 Bracket Idler 47 43298 Gear Idler 42 10218 Switch Micro 37 82 37 85 24 87 48 47 42 51 34 84 36 ...

Page 27: ...Black 43052 02 Cover Cream 54 10231 Screw Slot Hex 1 4 20 X 1 2 49 19597 Motor 24V 50 60 Hz 35 43053 01 Backplate Black 43053 02 Backplate Cream 41 19581 Bracket Drive 43 10302 Insulator Limit Switch 32 019688 Link Piston Rod 31 019493 Shaft Drive 55 13363 Washer 37 17020 Screw Hex 6 20 X 3 8 6200 Service Kits Other Parts Continued 28 27 26 92 40 54 49 41 35 37 55 31 32 43 ...

Page 28: ...0636 Yoke 1 1 4 NPT 40636 49 Yoke 1 1 4 Sweat Item No Quantity Part No Description 1 1 19645 Body Safety Brine Valve 2310 2 1 19803 Safety Brine Valve Assembly 3 1 19804 Screw Socket Hd Set 10 24 X 75 4 1 19805 Poppet Assembly SBV w O ring 5 1 19652 01 3RSSHW VV 6 9 Z 2 ULQJ 6 1 19649 Flow Dispenser 7 1 11183 O ring 017 8 1 19647 Elbow Safety Brine Valve 9 2 19625 Nut Assembly 3 8 Plastic 10 1 183...

Page 29: ...e valve body and discard it 4 Apply silicone lubricant to the gasket and install around oval extension on injector cap 5 Apply silicone lubricant to two new o rings and install over 2 bosses of the new injector assembly 6 Apply silicone grease to the dispersor and press it on the surface of the injector assembly 7 Screw in new injector throat and nozzle make sure that vortex generator is installed...

Page 30: ...ottom of brine valve hole 4 Apply silicone lubricant to new o ring and install at bot tom of brine valve hole 5 Apply silicone lubricant to o ring on new valve assembly and press into brine valve hole Be sure shoulder on bush ing is flush with injector body 6 Reinstall the brine valve bracket Make sure to use self tapping screw at the bottom of the bracket Reinstall brine cam Close the front cover...

Page 31: ...rine cam Close the front cover of the control valve 7 Reconnect meter cable Piston screw Timer Assembly Self tapping screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Bracket Brine Valve Brine Cam Meter Cable 1 Disconnect the meter cable from the meter 2 Open the front cover of the control valve unscrew the brine cam and push the brine valve in order to remove the cam 3 Remove the two screws from the grey brine valve...

Page 32: ...ps 1 to 5 of timer replacement 2 Use a flat head screw drive on the notch of the valve body as shown to loosen the piston cartridge pull the cartridge out of the body using pliers 5 Reinstall the timer assembly brine valve bracket and meter cable B A 1 3 4 4 3 2 1 2 THIS DOCUMENT IS SOLELY THE PROPERTY OF PENTAIR WATER TREATMENT REPRODUCTION USE DISCLOSURE OR TRANSMISSION OF THIS DOCUMENT OR DETAI...

Page 33: ...ebris Replace it with a new washer if necessary 4 Re install the BLFC housing and retainer 1 Disconnect the brine line retainer clip 1 Disconnect the drain line retainer clip 2 Remove the DLFC assembly and pull the flow washer out of the DLFC housing with the help of plier 3 Remove the flow washer from the housing and clean it with water to remove any debris Replace it with a new washer if necessa...

Page 34: ...d into outlet 5 Set Time of Day and cycle the control valve manually to assure proper function Make sure control valve is returned to the In Service position 6 Verify the salt level in the brine tank is sufficient Start regeneration cycle manually if water is hard Circuit Board Replacement 1 Detach the circuit board from valve front cover by removing two screws 2 Disconnect the meter cable and pow...

Page 35: ...34 6200 SXT Valve Dimensional Drawings All dimensions are in Inches mm ...

Page 36: ...54 100283 N A 13624 0 75 CF 4933 MXC10 19495 6200307 110354 100283 N A 13624 1 00 CF 4934 MXC125 19478 6200308 110474 100283 N A 13624 1 25 CF 4935 MXC20 19477 6200309 112524 100192 19710 13624 2 00 CF 4936 MXC30 60098 6200310 114651 100192 95009 21 13624 3 00 CF 3 Resin 1 2 10 4 7 12 5 6 Dimesions inches MXC75 MXC10 MXC125 MXC20 MXC30 A 35 35 36 36 36 B 18 18 21 21 21 C 9 10 10 12 14 D 41 41 53 5...

Page 37: ...o troubleshoot this problem any further Err 2 There have been more than 99 days since the last Regeneration If the Day of the Week mode of regeneration is selected and days since last regeneration exceeds 7 days 7 5 There have been more than 7 days since the last regeneration All individual settings d1 d2 d3 d4 d5 d6 d7 are set to 0 Regeneration must occur for the unit to recover the display to cl...

Page 38: ...Timer is not operating properly C Defective valve drive motor D Improper programming A Assure permanent electrical service check fuse plug chain or switch B Replace timer C Replace drive motor D Check programming and reset as needed 3 UNIT USES TOO MUCH SALT A Improper salt setting B Excessive water in brine tank C Improper programming A Check salt usage and salt setting B See 7 C Check programmin...

Page 39: ... F Improper programming G Timer not operating properly A Clean drain line flow control B Clean or replace injectors C Replace screen D Increase line pressure line pressure must be at least 20 psi at all times E Change seals and spacers and or piston assembly F Check programming and reset as needed G Replace timer 10 CONTROL CYCLES CONTINUOUSLY A Timer not operating properly B Faulty microswitches ...

Page 40: ...roof of purchase or installation is provided and then the warranty period shall be from the date thereof Ten Year Guarantee on Mineral Tanks and Brine Tanks WaterGroup Inc will provide a replacement mineral tank or brine tank to any original equipment purchaser in possession of a tank that fails within 120 months provided that the water conditioner is at all times operated in accordance with speci...

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