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Green Wave Ultra Iron, Sulfur and

Manganese Removal Saltless Water

Conditioning System

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REVISION #

1.1

REVISION DATE

May 4, 2015

US Water Systems

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Indianapolis, IN 46234
1-800-608-8792
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Owners Manual

Models:

385-GWU-1000, 385-GWU-1500, 385-GWU-2000

Summary of Contents for 385-GWU-1000

Page 1: ...tioning System Visit us online at www uswatersystems com REVISION 1 1 REVISION DATE May 4 2015 US Water Systems Corporate Office 1209 Country Club Road Indianapolis IN 46234 1 800 608 8792 info uswatersystems com Owners Manual Models 385 GWU 1000 385 GWU 1500 385 GWU 2000 ...

Page 2: ...Method 48 GreenWave Tank Startup Instructions 49 What To Expect and Routine Maintenance 50 Boil Test 51 Maintenance Schedule 52 Limited Lifetime Warranty 53 Safety Guide Be sure to check the entire system for any shipping damage or parts loss Also note damage to the shipping cartons Contact US Water Systems at 1 800 608 8792 to report any shipping damage within 24 hours of de livery Claims made af...

Page 3: ...ation could be a choke hazard The Fusion Superfilter Oxi Gen system provides iron sulfur and manganese removal throughout the home The Fusion Superfilter Oxi Gen system should be installed at the point of entry to treat your entire home both hot and cold water The Fusion Superfilter Oxi Gen system s backwashing tank removes iron sulfur and manganese using oxidation When water is used in the home h...

Page 4: ... is greatly reduced The GreenWave Ultra is not a water softener Low or phosphate free cleaning products are recommended to achieve optimum results Modern surfactant or detergent based liquid soaps are preferred over old fashioned fashioned caustic solid soaps Unlike softened water the GreenWave Ultra treated water maintains the beneficial essential mineral content of your water and is safe to drin...

Page 5: ...em uses ultraviolet let to kill bacteria and other organics in the water source The light from the UV bulb passes through the water and destroys the organic contaminants The UV bulb is utilizes a quartz sleeve on the outer portion to isolate the water from the UV bulb element WARNING If this quartz sleeve becomes coated or stained it will reduce the light that can pass through the water in the cha...

Page 6: ...current lamp driver with a universal power input A full color LCD screen provides the user with a detailed description of the system s performance in addition to providing any applicable fault messages and system diagnostics The controllers used in both the USWATER5 0 and USWATER6 0 are identical The difference is that the USWATER 6 0 series of products includes a UV intensity monitor All USWATER ...

Page 7: ...e color LCD Next the controller checks for the installation of any optional modules that may be installed on the system It first checks to see if a module is installed and then either initializes the module to function with the controller or returns a not detected screen and moves on to the next module The screens will appear as follows UV Sensor Module Check Solenoid Module Check 4 20 mA Module C...

Page 8: ...the applicable connections to ensure a solid connection point and then restart the controller The controller then continues to optimize the lamp efficiency by waiting 60 seconds to allow the lamp to reach its optimum output Finally a final start up complete screen is displayed These screens will appear as follows USWATER 5 0 Operational Screens On USWATER5 0 systems without the UV monitor the defa...

Page 9: ...he button located on the front of the controller USWATER 6 0 UV Intensity If your system is equipped with a UV sensor the UV Output screens will indicate the level of UV intensity that is being detected within the reactor by the sensor This will always be visible on the Home Screen of the controller Things that can affect the UV Output are poor water quality scaling of the quartz sleeve and or sen...

Page 10: ... At this point an audible chirp is given off by the ballast to draw your attention to the pending lamp change condition When the controller passes the zero day threshold the screen chang es to solid red and cycles between a red lamp expired screen and a water may be unsafe for consump tion screen The same intermittent audible chirp is heard throughout this lamp expired sequence At any point during...

Page 11: ...ntinuously monitors your UV system and if there is a problem with the system the controller will provide both a visual and audible signal indicating the specific fault that may be adversely affecting the operation of your system The fault conditions are listed in a priority sequence as follows LAMP FAILURE If at any time during the operation of the system the UV lamp fails to be illuminated the co...

Page 12: ...mittent 15 sec audible buzzer will sound during remote alarm failure ETHERNET MODULE FAILURE Assuming the system has an optional Ethernet Alarm Module installed if at any time during the operation of the system an Ethernet module fails the controller will return both an audible and visual signal indicating Ethernet failure In addition an intermittent 15 sec audi ble buzzer will sound during Ethern...

Page 13: ... sulfur removal with its Fusion Superfilter Oxi Gen System which utilizes Hydrogen Peroxide or H2O2 Hydrogen peroxide or H2O2 is a powerful yet versatile oxidant that is both safe and effective Consider the H2O2 advantages and you ll know why this is the ONLY sure way to eradicate iron manganese and sulfur Powerful H2O2 is one of the most powerful oxidizers known and is much stronger than chlorine...

Page 14: ...14 Installed System Overhead View Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual 385 GWU 1000 385 GWU 1500 385 GWU 2000 ...

Page 15: ...15 Installed System Overhead and View Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual 385 GWU 1000 385 GWU 1500 385 GWU 2000 ...

Page 16: ...16 Installed System Overhead and View Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual 385 GWU 1000 385 GWU 1500 385 GWU 2000 UV Light ...

Page 17: ... sulfur and manganese from solution This reaction is immediate When these contaminants are oxidized with hydrogen peroxide H2O2 the extra oxygen molecule oxidizes the contaminants and the by product is H2O water This is much safer than using chlorine in that chlorine can cause other problems in the water stream such as chloramines and trihalomethanes THM s Once the hydrogen peroxide has been injec...

Page 18: ...he tank and pre filter may result The system must be operated in a vertical position Do not lay it down during operation The system may be placed in any position for shipping and installation but must be operated in the vertical position Place the system on a smooth level surface Because the system operates in an UP Flow fluidized bed mode having a level surface is more important than with a softe...

Page 19: ...80 psi water temperature is not to exceed 110 F 43 C and the unit cannot be subjected to freezing conditions or direct sunlight 1 Use a piece of duct tape to cover the top of the distributor tube in the tank Be sure the distributor tube is centered in the tank The distributor tube should be flush with the top of the tank or no more than 1 4 below flush Install the supplied funnel and pour the grav...

Page 20: ...push the valve on the tank Thread the valve on the tank by turning it clockwise Be sure not to cross thread the valve on the tank Tighten the valve hand tight then snug it further by tapping it with the palm of the hand DO NOT use tools to tighten the valve or damage could occur Move the carbon unit to the side and start the injection panel installa tion Superfilter Tank and Control Valve Preparat...

Page 21: ...hould be secured to the wall studs or wood backing plate that is secured to the wall studs Strainer Filter Sump 30 and 100 Mesh Strainers 1 4 Tubing Spare Pump Tube Weighted Suction Strainer Injection Pump Rain Roof Spare Injection Pump Head Clips Stainless Steel Mounting Bar 3 4 Union Adaptors 1 x 3 4 Bell Reducers Mounting Screws Nuts and Sleeves for 1 4 Tubing Connections Installation Operation...

Page 22: ...turn on the cold water until all pressure is relieved and the flow of water stops 5 Now install the inlet plumbing from the well pump system to the left side inlet of the injec tion panel Use the 3 4 Union Adaptors to connect to the panel These adaptors are de signed for 3 4 PVC If 1 plumbing is used the 1 x 3 4 Bell Reducers can be used to adapt the 3 4 Union Adaptors to 1 connections A small pie...

Page 23: ...p If the feed water is high in turbidity use the 100 mesh strainer filter All other applications should use the 30 mesh strainer filter Insert the strainer filter in the strainer head on the panel then install the strainer sump and turn it clockwise until hand tight Use both hands to tighten the strainer sump Do not use tools to tighten the strainer sump Installation Operation and Maintenance Manu...

Page 24: ...and be used to flush the strainer filter sump period ically This can be done by placing a bucket under the ball valve and opening the valve un til the sump strainer is clear Be sure to use both hands to secure the filter sump while turn ing the ball valve or the sump can be broken OPEN CLOSED Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual 385 GWU 1000 385 GWU 1500 385 GWU 2000 ...

Page 25: ...connectors into the bypass valve once they are tight in the plumbing fitting The red clips can then be re installed to secure the connectors in the bypass valve The inlet and outlet can be identified on the bypass valve There are arrows stamped in the bypass valve showing flow direction The arrow pointing toward the valve is the inlet and the arrow pointing away from the valve is the outlet 1 Appl...

Page 26: ...filter in the bypass position All piping should be secured to prevent stress on the bypass valve and connectors 3 Install the drain line on the control valve Be sure to use a hose clamp to secure the drain line to the barbed fitting on the control valve Superfilter Carbon Tank Installation Instructions Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual 385 GWU 1000 385 GWU 1500 385 GWU 2000 ...

Page 27: ...k Push the 1 4 tubing in the hole in the tank 2 Pull the 1 4 tubing from inside the tank up through the fill hole Then push on the weighted strainer on the 1 4 Tubing Injection Panel Chemical Solution Tank Installation Instructions Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual 385 GWU 1000 385 GWU 1500 385 GWU 2000 ...

Page 28: ...ng to the pump on the injection panel Put the nut over the tubing and then the sleeve Push the tubing in the pump fitting and tighten the nut hand tight The connection on the pump should be held with one hand while the nut is tight ened with the other hand Hand tight should be sufficient The inlet on the pump is the port closest to the pump mounting bracket Injection Panel Chemical Solution Tank I...

Page 29: ...hemical pump to prime with peroxide Typically the peroxide can be seen traveling through the tubing Once the pump is primed solution is pumped from the tank through the pump and to injection port unplug the pump from the extension cord and plug it back into the PCM on the injection panel Set the adjustment knob on the PCM to 50 Chemical Injection Panel Start up Instructions PCM Injection Pump Plug...

Page 30: ...rfilter The sediment filter is marked IN and OUT on the top of the housing 2 Mount the housing to the bracket using the supplied screws 5 Micron Sediment Filter Installation Instructions Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual 385 GWU 1000 385 GWU 1500 385 GWU 2000 ...

Page 31: ...it will be heavy when full of water 4 The outlet plumbing from the Fusion Carbon Superfilter will connect to the IN port on the filter housing The outlet plumbing from the sediment filter housing will be connected to the GreenWave tank UPFLOW inlet Sediment Filter Installation Instructions Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual 385 GWU 1000 385 GWU 1500 385 GWU 2000 ...

Page 32: ...at will center the filter in the housing Unwrap the filter 5 Micron and install it in the sump 3 Coat the O ring and threads on the sump with food grade silicone grease and install the O ring in the filter sump Sediment Filter Installation Instructions Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual 385 GWU 1000 385 GWU 1500 385 GWU 2000 ...

Page 33: ...onal 1 4 1 2 turn 5 One the filter is installed the red button on the top of the filter can be used bleed the air out of the chamber when the water is turned on to the system this step will be discussed during the startup procedure Sediment Filter Installation Instructions Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual 385 GWU 1000 385 GWU 1500 385 GWU 2000 ...

Page 34: ...labeled upflow inlet and the outlet is labeled downflow inlet Be sure to plumb the outlet plumbing from the 5 Micron sediment filter to the UPFLOW inlet 4 Connect the outlet marked DOWNFLOW inlet plumbing from the GreenWave tank to the inlet on the 1 micron sediment filter Service Position down flow tank As shipped the bypass is set up for down flow use The arrow shape of the handles points in the...

Page 35: ...35 US Water UV Light Installation Instructions Overview Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual 385 GWU 1000 385 GWU 1500 385 GWU 2000 Figure 3 Recommended Installation ...

Page 36: ...r should be installed on the outlet port of the reactor Step 5 It is strongly recommended to have a licensed plumber connect the UV reactor to the water sup ply and may be a requirement depending on where you are located If you are attempting this yourself en sure you have all the necessary tools and fittings to accomplish this task Step 6 Although there are many methods of installation this manua...

Page 37: ...ng hand tighten ONLY Install the provided stainless steel compression spring inside the quartz sleeve This spring simply sits in the bottom of the quartz sleeve and works with the lamp and lamp connector to create the proper lamp alignment PLEASE NOTE DO NOT install a UV lamp inside the quartz sleeve without the sleeve spring in place Step 11 Applies only if you have a UV sensor USWATER6 0 The UV ...

Page 38: ... and reapply silicon grease Replace o ring en suring that it is properly sealed against the reactor and check again for leaks Step 13 The controller can now be mounted on the wall The controller should always be above or beside the reactor to ensure that no moisture can deposit on any of the connections see Figure 2 Al ways mount the controller vertically For safety purposes the controller should ...

Page 39: ...iding it inside the quartz sleeve located in side the reactor do not drop the lamp into the reactor Affix the lamp connector into the gland nut by in serting the connector into the nut and turning the connector approximately turn to lock the connector to the gland nut Figure 8 Quick Disconnect Connector Step 16 Affix the captive ground screw to the ground lug on the UV reactor to ensure proper gro...

Page 40: ... and Maintenance Manual 385 GWU 1000 385 GWU 1500 385 GWU 2000 Figure 9 Ground Screw Connection Step 17 Your system is now ready to be plugged into the appropriate GFCI protected outlet The unit will be plugged in during the startup procedure DO NOT plug in at this time ...

Page 41: ...ght The sediment filter is marked IN and OUT on the top of the housing 2 Mount the housing to the bracket using the supplied screws 1 Micron Sediment Filter Installation Instructions Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual 385 GWU 1000 385 GWU 1500 385 GWU 2000 ...

Page 42: ...will be heavy when full of water 4 The outlet plumbing from the UV light will connect to the IN port on the filter housing The outlet plumbing from the sediment filter housing will be connected to the plumbing distribu tion system for the home 1 Micron Sediment Filter Installation Instructions Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual 385 GWU 1000 385 GWU 1500 385 GWU 2000 ...

Page 43: ...ll center the filter in the housing Unwrap the filter 1 Micron and install it in the sump 3 Coat the O ring and threads on the sump with food grade silicone grease and install the O ring in the filter sump 1 Micron Sediment Filter Installation Instructions Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual 385 GWU 1000 385 GWU 1500 385 GWU 2000 ...

Page 44: ... 1 4 1 2 turn 5 One the filter is installed the red button on the top of the filter can be used bleed the air out of the chamber when the water is turned on to the system this step will be discussed during the startup procedure 1 Micron Sediment Filter Installation Instructions Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual 385 GWU 1000 385 GWU 1500 385 GWU 2000 ...

Page 45: ...CKWASH Press and release the MANUAL REGEN Button to set a delayed regeneration that will occur at the regeneration time The main dis play page will show DELAYED REGEN ON To cancel press and release the MANUAL REGEN Button The main display page will show DELAYED REGEN OFF IMMEDIATE BACKWASH To start an immediate regeneration or step valve through each position press and hold the MANUAL REGEN Button...

Page 46: ...system is not regenerating during usage hours If there is other backwashing regenerating equipment be sure to offset the regeneration backwash times of each of those units so each unit can backwash regenerate independently TIME OF DAY YEAR MONTH DAY Time of day is for normal operation of system and the scheduling of the regeneration time The date is used in a diagnostic function to track the last ...

Page 47: ...ving to the BACKWASH position 7 Open the inlet on the bypass valve slowly and allow water to enter the unit Allow all air to escape from the unit before turning the water on completely Air will be pushed out of the drain line when the Superfilter is in the backwash cycle Be sure to secure the drain line because the air and water will be moving through the drain line with force Allow the wa ter to ...

Page 48: ...he solution in the glass that come to the top of the water level and dissipate immediately This should be the optimal H2O2 injection setting The bubbles should be in the center of the glass and rise to the top immediately Bubbles on the outside of the glass are not considered in the visual in spection Bubbles in the solution is what to look for This is an indicator that there is a small amount of ...

Page 49: ...got downstream of the system and slowly open both bypass valves on the GreenWave tank Just slightly open the valves at first and let the air start to purge from that tank WARNING Do not open the valves completely until the air is purged from the Green Wave tank or damage could occur 3 Run the water for several minutes or until clear and the air has been purged from the GreenWave tank and the entir...

Page 50: ...t the system is being overfed with H2O2 This occurs because after installation the water system will be come cleaner after the plumbing system has been flushed and the initial dosage of H2O2 may need to be adjusted to compensate for the lower contaminant level Sediment Filters Clean or replace the sediment filter every 6 12 months Injection Panel The internal pump tube and injection duck bill chec...

Page 51: ...and prevents it from scaling 1 Fill a pan with about 1 of treated water 2 Bring the water to a boil and allow it to boil violently until all the water has evaporated 3 Immediately remove the pan from the stove when the last bit of water is evap orated and allow it to cool 4 The residual solids in the pan should wipe out easily with a wet cloth If the residual solids will not wipe out easily with a...

Page 52: ...2O2 Solution Tank Periodically check the solution level and refill as needed Keep the tank clean and free of foreign debris Varies by water usage Fusion Superfilter Tank Check the clock and settings periodical ly or after a power outage Monthly Fusion Superfilter Tank Replace the Catalytic Carbon media 1 10 Years dependent on the water usage and contaminant level being treated GreenWave Tank Check...

Page 53: ...COVERAGE Media and Tank Free of all costs to you except transportation and labor charges we warrant that we will replace or repair the fiberglass media tank if for any reason it is found to be defective because of faulty materials or workmanship FIVE YEAR COVERAGE Valve Assembly Electronics We warrant that for five 5 years from the date of purchase we will replace the valve assemblies or electroni...

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