2850 Manual 1
2850 Manual 1
2850 Manual 1
2850 SXT
INSTALLER
MANUAL
WATER PURIFICATION
Installer Manual Fleck 2850 - SXT - Table of content
Table of content
1. Generalities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.1. Scope of the documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.2. Release management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.3. Manufacturer identifier, product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.4. Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.5. Abbreviations used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.6. Norms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.6.1. Applicable norms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.6.2. Available certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.7. Procedure for technical support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.8. Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.9. Limitation of liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.10. Scan & service application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2. Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.1. Safety pictograms definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.2. Serial label location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.3. Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.3.1. Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.3.2. Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.4. Hygiene and sanitization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.4.1. Sanitary issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.4.2. Hygiene measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3. Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.1. Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.1.1. Performance flow rate characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.2. Outline drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.3. Description and components location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.4. System regeneration cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.4.1. Downflow regeneration cycle (5-cycles operation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.4.2. Filter cycle (3-cycles operation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.5. Configurations for softener and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3.5.1. Downflow automatic softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3.5.2. Automatic filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4. System sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.1. Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.1.1. Injector/DLFC/BLFC-Valve configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.2. Sizing a softener (single unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.2.1. Parameters to be considered. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.2.2. Determining the required volume of resin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.2.3. Resin exchange capacity and capacity of the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.2.4. Valve configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.2.5. Cycle time calculation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.3. Salt amount definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.4. Injector flow rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.4.1. 1600 injectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.4.2. 1650 injectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4.4.3. 1700/1710 injectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.1. Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.2. Safety notices for installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.3. Installation environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5.3.1. General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5.3.2. Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5.3.3. Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5.3.4. Mechanical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5.4. Integration constraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5.5. Valve connection to piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.5.1. Top-mounted valve installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.5.2. Side-mounted valve installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5.6. Block diagram and configuration example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.7. Regeneration types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5.8. Electrical connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
5.9. By-passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5.10. Drain line connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5.11. Overflow line connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.12. Brine line connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
6. Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
6.1. Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
6.2. Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
6.3. Setting the time of the day (TD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
6.4. Basic programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
6.4.1. Day of override (DO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
6.4.2. Regeneration time (RT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
6.4.3. Feed water hardness (H) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
6.4.4. Reserve capacity (RC) or (SF). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
6.4.5. Current day of the week (CD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
6.5. Master programming mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
6.5.1. Master programming mode chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
6.5.2. Entering master programming mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
6.5.3. Display format mode (DF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
6.5.4. Regeneration mode (VT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
6.5.5. Regeneration control type (CT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
6.5.6. Number of tanks (NT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
6.5.7. Tank in service (TS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
6.5.8. Unit capacity (C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
6.5.9. Feedwater hardness (H) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
6.5.10. Reserve selection (RS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
6.5.11. Days override (DO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
6.5.12. Regeneration time (RT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
6.5.13. Regeneration cycle step duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
6.5.14. Day of week (Dn, n = 1 to 7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
6.5.15. Current day (CD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
6.5.16. Flow meter type (FM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
6.5.17. Meter pulse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
6.6. Filter programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
6.7. Diagnostic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
6.7.1. Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
6.7.2. Current flow rate (FR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
6.7.3. Peak flow rate (PF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
6.7.4. Hours since last regeneration (HR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
6.7.5. Volume since last regeneration (VU). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
6.7.6. Reserve capacity (RC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
6.7.7. Software version (SV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
6.8. Resetting the controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
6.8.1. Soft reset (SR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
6.8.2. Hard reset (HR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
7. Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
7.1. Water filling, draining and waterproofness inspection . . . . . . . . . 65
7.1.1. Activating the softener with SXT controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
7.2. Sanitization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
7.2.1. Disinfection of water softeners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
7.2.2. Sodium or calcium hypochlorite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
7.2.3. Electro chlorination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
8. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
8.1. SXT controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
8.1.1. Display during operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
8.1.2. Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
8.1.3. Manual regeneration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
8.1.4. Operation during a power failure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
9. Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
9.1. Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
9.1.1. Use original spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
9.1.2. Use original approved lubricants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
9.1.3. Maintenance instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
9.2. Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
9.2.1. First steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
9.2.2. Controller replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
9.2.3. Microswitches replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
9.2.4. Cams replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
9.2.5. Power head & motor disassembly/replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
9.2.6. Piston and/or seal and spacer kit replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
9.2.7. Injector cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
9.2.8. BLFC cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
9.2.9. DLFC cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
9.2.10. Valve on tank assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
10. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
10.1. Error detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
10.2. Error types and causes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
10.2.1. Motor stall/cam sense error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
10.2.2. Motor run-ON error/cycle sense error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
10.2.3. Regeneration failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
10.2.4. Memory error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
1. Generalities
1.1. Scope of the documentation
The documentation provides the necessary information for appropriate use of the product. It informs
the user to ensure efficient execution of the installation, operation or maintenance procedures.
The content of this document is based on the information available at the time of publication. The
original version of the document was written in English.
For safety and environmental protection reasons, the safety instructions given in this documentation
must be strictly followed.
This manual is a reference and will not include every system installation situation. The person
installing this equipment should have:
• training in the Fleck series, SXT controllers and water softener installation;
• knowledge of water conditioning and how to determine proper controller settings;
• basic plumbing skills.
This document is available in other languages on www.pentairaquaeurope.com/product-finder/
product-type/control-valves.
1.6. Norms
1.6.1. Applicable norms
Comply with the following guidelines:
• 2006/42/EC: Machinery Directive;
• 2014/35/UE: Low Voltage Directive;
• 2014/30/UE: Electromagnetic compatibility;
• 2011/65/CE: Restriction of use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic
equipment (RoHS);
• UNI EN ISO9001 (certificate no. 95.022 SSG ICS).
1.8. Copyright
© 2018 Pentair International Srl All rights reserved.
Any warranty provided by Pentair regarding the product will become invalid in case of:
• improper installation, improper programming, improper use, improper operation and/or
maintenance leading to any kind of product damages;
• improper or unauthorized intervention on the controller or components;
• incorrect, improper or wrong connection/assembly of systems or products with this product and
vice versa;
• use of a non-compatible lubricant, grease or chemicals of any type and not listed by the
manufacturer as compatible for the product;
• failure due to wrong configuration and/or sizing.
Pentair accepts no liability for equipment installed by the user upstream or downstream of Pentair
products, as well as for process/production processes which are installed and connected around or
even related to the installation. Disturbances, failures, direct or indirect damages that are caused by
such equipment or processes are also excluded from the warranty. Pentair shall not accept any
liability for any loss or damage of profits, revenues, use, production, or contracts, or for any indirect,
special or consequential loss or damage whatsoever. Please refer to the Pentair List Price to know
more about terms and conditions applicable to this product.
No. Operation
2. Safety
2.1. Safety pictograms definition
Caution
Warning
Warns of a risk of minor injury or major
Warns against serious personal injury
material damage to the device or
and damage to health.
environment.
Danger
Mandatory
Warns against serious personal injury or
Standard or measure to apply.
death.
Note Prohibition
Comment. Restriction to be observed.
Model
Part number
Electrical rating
Production date
Production order
Serial number
Note
Ensure that the serial label and the safety tags on the device are completely legible and
clean. If necessary, replace them with new tags and put them in the same places.
2.3. Hazards
All the safety and protection instructions contained in this document must be observed in order to
avoid temporary or permanent injury, damage to property or environmental pollution.
At the same time, any other legal regulations, accident prevention and environmental protection
measures, as well as any recognized technical regulations relating to appropriate and risk-free
methods of working which apply in the country and place of use of the device must be adhered to.
Any non-observation of the safety and protection rules, as well as any existing legal and technical
regulations, will result in a risk of temporary or permanent injury, damage to property or
environmental pollution.
2.3.1. Personnel
Only qualified and professional personnel, based on their training, experience and instruction as well
as their knowledge of the regulations, the safety rules and operations performed, are authorized to
carry out necessary work.
2.3.2. Material
The following points must be observed to ensure proper operation of the system and the safety of
user:
• be careful of high voltages present on the transformer (100 - 240 V);
• do not put your fingers in the system (risk of injuries with moving parts and shock due to electric
voltage).
Assembly
• Assemble only with components which are in accordance with drinking water standards;
• after installation and before use, perform one or more manual regenerations in order to clean
the media bed. During such operations, do not use the water for human consumption. Perform a
disinfection of the system in the case of installations for treatment of drinking water for human
use.
Note
This operation must be repeated in the case of ordinary and extraordinary maintenance. It
should also be repeated whenever the system remains idle for a significant time.
3. Description
3.1. Technical specifications
Design specifications/ratings
Valve body ............................................... Brass
Rubber components ............................... EP/EPDM
Weight (valve with controller)................. 4.6 kg (max)
Recommended operating pressure ....... 1.8 - 8.6 bar
Maximum inlet pressure ........................ 8.6 bar
Hydrostatic test pressure....................... 20 bar
Water temperature std ........................... 1 - 43°C
Water temperature for HW volumetric .. 1 - 65°C
Water temperature for HW time clock... 1 - 82°C
Ambient temperature ............................. 5 - 40°C
*Cv : Flow rate in gpm across the valve at a pressure drop of 1 psi at 60°F.
3
*Kv : Flow rate in m /h across the valve at a pressure drop of 1 bar at 16°C.
Valve connections
Tank Thread ............................................ 4" - 8 UN
Inlet/Outlet.............................................. 1½" BSP
Riser tube ............................................... 50 mm [DN40]
Drain line ................................................ 1" NPT
Brine line (1600/1650)............................. ⅜"
Brine line (1700/1710)............................. ½"
Electrical
Transformer input voltage ..................... 100 to 240 VAC
Input supply frequency ........................... 50 to 60 Hz
Transformer output voltage ................... 24 VAC, 60 VA
Motor input voltage................................. 24 VAC
Controller input voltage ......................... 24 VAC
Controller max. power consumption .... 35 W
Controller protection rating ................... IP 22
Valve protection rating ........................... IP 44
Power supply .......................................... 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 60 VA, Class II
Transient overvoltages ........................... within the limits of category II
Pollution Degree..................................... 3
Environmental conditions
• Indoor use only;
• temperature from 5°C to 40°C;
• maximum relative humidity 80% for temperatures up to 31°C decreasing linearly to 50% relative
humidity at 40°C;
• mains supply voltage fluctuations up to ±10% of the nominal voltage.
Service
Backwash
Power head
Meter*
Drain line
Outlet
Brine valve
Camshaft
Brine line
Motor
Injector block
Piston
Inlet
Regeneration button
LCD screen
Controller Up button
Down button
Micro-switches
Note
This valve allows to do down flow or up flow regenerations.
Backwash — cycle C1
The flow of water is reversed by the valve and directed down through the riser tube and up through
the resin bed. During the backwash cycle, the bed is expanded and debris is flushed to the drain, while
the media bed is remixed.
Note
For illustration purpose only. Always verify inlet and outlet marking on the valve.
SERVICE C1
NORMAL USE BACKWASH
Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet
Drain
Valve Valve
C2 C3
BRINE DRAW & SLOW RINSE RAPID RINSE
Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet
Drain Drain
Valve Valve
From brine
tank
C4 SERVICE
BRINE REFILL NORMAL USE
Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet
Valve Valve
To brine tank
Backwash — cycle C1
The flow of water is reversed by the valve and directed down through the riser tube and up through
the resin bed. During the backwash cycle, the bed is expanded and debris is flushed to the drain, while
the media bed is remixed.
Note
For illustration purpose only. Always verify inlet and outlet marking on the valve.
SERVICE C1
NORMAL USE BACKWASH
Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet
Drain
Valve Valve
C2 SERVICE
RAPID RINSE NORMAL USE
Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet
Drain
Valve Valve
1600 or 1700/1710
injector assembly
4. System sizing
4.1. Recommendations
4.1.1. Injector/DLFC/BLFC-Valve configuration
Tank Resin
Valve Injector DLFC BLFC
diameter volume
type
[in] L DF Color UF Color [gpm] DF [gpm] UF [gpm]
10 35 - 42 1 White 2.4
2850/ 0.50
12 43 - 56 2 Blue 3.5
1600
14 57 - 85 3 5.0 1.0
Yellow
16 83 - 113 3C N/A N/A 7.0 1.2 N/A
2850/ 21 114 - 198 10.0
4C Green 2.0
1700 24 199 - 283 15.0
30 284 - 425 5C White 25.0 4.0
Note
Please consult your resin manufacturer specifications to ensure that no additional
pretreatment prior to softening is required.
The below sizing method can be applied for both residential and industrial softeners.
The sizing of a softener must be based upon certain parameters:
• inlet water hardness;
• peak flow rate and nominal flow rate;
• service velocity;
• salt dosage.
The softening and regeneration reactions are driven under certain conditions. To allow these
reactions to take place, make sure that the velocity is convenient during the different phases for
proper ion exchange. This velocity is given in the resin manufacturer specifications sheet.
Depending on the inlet water hardness, the service velocity for standard softening must be between:
Service velocity Inlet water hardness °f
°dH
[bed volume per hour] [mg/l as CaCO3] °TH
8 - 40 <350 <35 <19.6
8 - 30 350 to 450 35 - 45 19.6 - 25.2
8 - 20 >450 >45 >25.2
Note
Failure to respect the service velocity will lead to hardness leakage or even total softener
inefficiency.
Note that the water supply piping size may also be useful when estimating the nominal flow rate, since
the size of the piping allows a maximum flow rate to pass. Assuming the maximum velocity of water
in pipes is about 3 m/s, a good estimation for most common pressure [3 bar] and temperature [16°C]
is:
Note
Sizing on the nominal flow rate without taking the peak flow rate into account would result
in choosing smaller tank size and resin volume, and may lead in severe hardness leakage
during the service cycle when the peak flow is reached.
The maximum softened water flow rate that a softener can produce is given by the following formula:
Knowing this required volume of resin, it is possible now to determine the tank you need. Note that at
least a third of the total volume of the tank must be kept as free space so that the bed expansion
during backwash is sufficient to ensure correct cleaning of the resin.
The resin exchange capacity will depend on the amount of salt to be injected into the resin bed during
the regeneration. This amount of salt is given in grams per liter of resin. The next table is showing the
resin exchange capacity in function of the amount of salt for a system with standard efficiency
regeneration.
Caution
If a mixing device is set on the valve before meter, TH = THINLET - THOUTLET.
Having determined the previous capacity allows the operator to know the service cycle duration.
The DLFC installed on the valve has to limit the backwash flow rate to the above calculated flow rate.
QInj = 4 x BV / h with:
Qinj: total flow rate passing through the injector [L/h]
BV: bed volume of resin [L]
Note
This value does not correspond to the brine draw flow rate but to the total flow rate passing
through the injector. Then refer to the injector diagrams at the inlet pressure in order to
check if the injector will give a correct flow rate. See chapters 4.3. Salt amount definition,
page 32 and 4.4. Injector flow rates, page 32.
Note
Preprogrammed cycle times are only factory default programming that need to be adjusted
to fit the system requirements.
For cycle time calculation the valve configuration must be known, which depends on:
• the tank size;
• the resin specifications for the velocity for backwashing the resin bed;
• the velocity of water for brine draw, slow rinse and fast rinse.
Note
The typical value of the volume of water to be used for backwash is between 1.5 and 4 times
the bed volume, depending on the inlet water quality.
Note
Multiply the amount of salt in kg by 3 to get a approximation of the brine volume to draw.
Note
When calculating the time required to draw the brine, take into account that the volume of
brine [Vbrine] will be 1.125 bigger than the volume of water refilled.
Total
Flow rate [l/min]
Draw
Rinse
Rinse
Draw
INJECTOR 1
Total
Flow rate [l/min]
Rinse
Draw
INJECTOR 2
Total
Flow rate [l/min]
Rinse
Draw
INJECTOR 3
Total
Flow rate [l/min]
Rinse
Draw
Total
Rinse
Draw
INJECTOR 00
Total
Flow rate [l/min]
Rinse
Draw
INJECTOR 0
Total
Flow rate [l/min]
Rinse
Draw
INJECTOR 1
Total
Flow rate [l/min]
Rinse
Draw
INJECTOR 2
Total
Flow rate [l/min]
Rinse
Draw
INJECTOR 3
Flow rate [l/min]
Total
Rinse
Draw
Total
Flow rate [l/min]
Rinse
Rinse
Draw
Draw
INJECTOR 4C
Total
Flow rate [l/min]
Rinse
Draw
INJECTOR 5C
Total
Flow rate [l/min]
Rinse
Draw
5. Installation
Mandatory
It is strictly forbidden for not qualified personal, to accede to system’s internal parts to
perform any kind of technical action. Be sure to disconnect the electrical power, close the
water inlet and depressurize the system before opening the front cover to access internal
parts.
5.1. Warnings
The manufacturer will not be held liable for any damages to people or properties resulting from an
improper use of the device not compliant with the following instructions.
Whenever this guide doesn’t clarify all doubts about installation, service or maintenance, please
contact the technical support of the company that has installed the device.
Device installation must be done by a qualified technician according to the current standards and
regulations, using tools compliant with the device for a safe use and referring to that technician also
for device maintenance.
In case of out of order or malfunction, before performing any kind of action on the device, please
ensure to have disconnected the transformer from the power source, to shut off inlet water supply to
the valve and to drain water pressure opening a tap down-line of the valve.
1. Be careful when removing the valve from the box and during subsequent handling, weight is
liable to cause damage to property and persons in case of accidental impact.
2. Before sending the water on the valve, make sure that all plumbing connections are tight and
properly implemented in order to avoid dangerous leaks of pressurized water.
3. Use caution when installing welded metal piping near the valve, the heat may damage the plastic
body of the valve and the bypass.
4. Be careful not to let the full weight of the valve rest on fittings, pipes or bypass and vice versa.
5. Make sure that the environment in which the valve is installed does not reach water freezing
temperatures, the valve may be damaged.
6. Make sure that the tank containing the resin is vertical, otherwise the resin could enter in the
valve and damage it.
5.3.2. Water
• Water temperature must not exceed 43°C;
• a minimum of 1.4 bar (dynamic pressure on injector) of water pressure is required for the
regeneration valve to operate effectively.
Mandatory
Do not exceed a maximum of 8.6 bar inlet pressure. Should this happen or be subject to
happen, it is necessary to install a pressure regulator upstream the system.
5.3.3. Electrical
There are no user-serviceable parts in the AC/DC transformer, motor, or controller. In the event of a
failure, these should be replaced.
• All electrical connections must be completed according to local codes;
• use only the power AC/DC transformer that is supplied;
Mandatory
The use of any other power transformer than the one supplied void the warranty of all
electronic parts of the valve.
5.3.4. Mechanical
• Do not use petroleum-based lubricants such as vaseline, oils, or hydrocarbon-based lubricants.
Use only 100% silicone lubricants;
• all plastic connections should be hand tightened. PTFE (plumber’s tape) may be used on
connections that do not use an o-ring seal. Do not use pliers or pipe wrenches;
• existing plumbing should be in a good shape and free from limescale. In case of doubt, it is
preferable to replace it;
• all plumbing must be completed according to local codes and installed without tension or
bending stresses;
• soldering near the drain line should be done before connecting the drain line to the valve.
Excessive heat will cause interior damage to the valve;
• do not use lead-based solder for sweat solder connections;
• the riser tube should be cut 5.7 mm below the top of the tank. Slightly bevel the ridge in order to
avoid deterioration of the seal whilst fitting the valve;
• the drain line must be a minimum of 12.7 mm (½") in diameter. Use 19 mm (¾") pipe if the
backwash flow rate is greater than 26.5 lpm or the pipe length is greater than 6 m;
• do not support the weight of the system on the valve fittings, plumbing, or the bypass;
• it is not recommended to use sealants on the threads. Use PTFE (plumber’s tape) on the threads
of the drain elbow, and other NPT/BSP threads;
• the installation of a prefilter is always recommended (100μ nominal);
• valve inlet/outlet must be connected to main piping via flexible.
Note
See chapter 3.3. Description and components location, page 19 to identify the connections.
200 mm flexible
200 mm flexible
• The diagrams above illustrate how the flexible piping connection should be mounted;
• in order to adequately compensate the tank elongation the flexible piping must be installed
horizontally;
• should the flexible piping connection be installed in vertical position, instead of compensating
the elongation, it will create additional stresses on the valve & tank assembly. Therefore this is
to be avoided;
• the flexible piping connection must also be installed stretched, avoiding excessive length. For
instance 20 - 40 cm is enough;
• excessively long and non-stretched flexible piping connection will create stresses on the valve
and tank assembly when the system is pressurized, as illustrated in the below picture: on the left
the assembly when the system is unpressurised, on the right the flexible piping connection when
put under pressure tends to lift up the valve when stretching up. This configuration is even more
dramatic when using semi-flexible piping;
• failure to provide enough vertical compensation may lead to different kinds of damage, either on
the valve thread which connects to the tank, or on the female thread connection of the tank that
connects to the valve. In some cases, damage may also be seen on the valve inlet and outlet
connections;
• in any case, any failure caused by improper installation and/or piping connections may void the
warranty of Pentair products;
• in the same way, using lubricant* on the valve thread is not allowed and will void the warranty for
the valve and tank. Indeed using lubricant there will cause the valve to be over-torqued, which
may lead to valve thread or tank thread damage even if the connection to piping has been done
following the above procedure.
*Note: Use of petroleum-based grease and mineral based lubricant is totally forbidden, not only on the valve thread, since
plastics used (especially Noryl) will highly suffer from contact with this type of grease, leading into structural damage hence
to potential failures.
Outlet
Fleck meter
Unit 1 lead
Outlet shutoff
Drain line
Support tripod
Rubber expansion joint
• To avoid the piping supporting the valve and side adaptor weight, they must be fixed on a tripod
or any other appropriate support;
• in order to adequately compensate the tank elongation, the rubber expansion joints must be
mounted on the top and bottom of the tank. In red on the diagram above.
User’s line
Meter
Suggested options
Mixing device
Can be integrated in the Drain line
valve
Brine line
Valve
Drain
V285SR-001
27833(CW)
27834(HW)
18404 (CW)
BU26052 (HW)
18168(CW)
23473(HW)
Outlet
V285SR-001
A2727-63 Inlet
61415-20
27833(CW)
27834(HW)
A-2816-63
18168(CW)
23473(HW)
Note
For all regeneration types, the valve has the options with or without NBP (no hard water
coming out from outlet during regeneration).
Electronic Circuit
Board
W1: Black
W2: Red
W3: Green
W4: Yellow
W5: Blue
W6: Brown
W7: Orange
W8: Violet
W9: White
motor
Valve
Relay
Transformer
Note
The microswitchs are connected on C and NC.
5.9. By-passing
A bypass valve system should be installed on all water conditioning systems. Bypass valves isolate the
softener from the water system and allow unconditioned water to be used. Service or routine
maintenance procedures may also require that the system is bypassed.
Out In Out In
Caution
Do not solder pipes with lead-based solder.
Caution
Do not use tools to tighten plastic fittings. Over time, stress may break the connections.
Caution
Do not use petroleum grease on gaskets when connecting bypass plumbing. Use only 100%
silicone grease products when installing any plastic valve. Non-silicone grease may cause
plastic components to fail over time.
Note
Standard commercial practices are expressed here. Local codes may require changes to
the following suggestions. Check with local authorities before installing a system.
Mandatory
The drain line must be built with 1" PVC rigid tube with an air gap must be present at the
drain.
Caution
Flexible and semi-flexible hoses may bend and whip during draining.
The drain line must be built with 1" PVC rigid tube with an air gap.
The drain line may be elevated up to 1.8 m providing the run does not exceed 4.6 m and water pressure
at the softener is not less than 2.76 bars. Elevation can increase by 61 cm) for each additional 0.69 bar
of water pressure at the drain connector.
Where the drain empties into an overhead sewer line, a sink-type trap must be used.
Secure the end of the drain line to prevent it from moving.
Note
Waste connections or the drain outlet shall be designed and constructed to provide
connection to the sanitary waste system through an air-gap of 2 pipe diameters or 50.8 mm
(2"), whichever is larger.
Caution
Never insert the drain line directly into a drain, sewer line or trap. Always allow an air gap
between the drain line and the waste water to prevent the possibility of sewage being back-
siphoned into the softener.
Air gap
Drain
Overflow fitting
Drain tubing
Air gap
Drain
Caution
Floor drain is always recommended to avoid flooding in case of overflow.
6. Programming
6.1. Display
Regeneration cycles:
→ B1: First backwash (for dF2b regeneration mode);
→ B2: Second backwash (for dF2b regeneration mode);
→ BD: Brine draw;
→ BF: Brine fill;
→ BW: Backwash;
→ RR: Rapid rinse.
4. Data display
5. PM indicator → Appears if controller set in US unit.
6. Flow indicator → Flashes when outlet flow is detected.
7. x1000 indicator → Appears when the displayed number is bigger than 9999.
8. Programming icon → Appears in programming modes.
6.2. Commands
A Press to pass to the next step.
B Use and to adjust the values.
Note
Appears only if the softener is set to "weekly time clock".
Note
1 for Monday, 2 for Tuesday, 3 for Wednesday, 4 for Thursday, 5 for Friday, 6 for Saturday
and 7 for Sunday.
Note
As soon as programming mode is entered, all parameters can be displayed or set to suit the
needs. Depending on the current programming, some functions will not be displayed or will
not be changeable.
Note
If no button is pressed for 5 minutes in the Programming mode (basic or master mode), the
controller returns to Service mode and changes made are not saved.
Note
Menus are displayed in a defined and incremental order.
Mandatory
In order to save the new settings in the programming mode, it is necessary to go through all
the parameters.
Options:
• GAL: U.S. gallons and 12-Hour AM/PM;
• Ltr: liters and 24-Hour.
Options:
• dF1b: standard downflow single backwash (standard);
• Othr: other;
• UFtr: upflow filter (for 5000 filter);
• UFbd: upflow brine first;
• FLtr: filter, to be used with standard piston only (except 5000);
• dF2b: standard downflow double backwash.
Options:
• Fd: meter delayed;
• FI: meter immediate;
• tc: time clock;
• dAY: day of the week.
Options:
• NT 1: single tank system;
• NT 2: double tanks system.
Mandatory
Due to the 2850 valve being designed for single tank system only, set valve type to 1.
Caution
This parameter appears only if number of tanks (NT) is set to 2. If it appears, the 2850 valve
being a single tank system, go back to number of tanks (NT) and set it to 1.
Note
The unit capacity parameter is only available if the controller type has been programmed for
volumetric regeneration.
Mandatory
Enter the capacity of the media bed in m3 x °TH or g as CaCO3 for softener system (C is
displayed in the upper left corner) or in liters for filter (V is displayed in the upper left
corner).
Note
The unit capacity can be set from 0.1 to 9999 x 1000 °TH*m3, g as CaCO3 equivalent or in
grains if DF=GAL.
Note
The feedwater hardness parameter is only available if the controller type has been
programmed for volumetric regeneration.
Mandatory
Enter the feedwater hardness in °TH, ppm or grains of hardness for softener system.
Note
The feedwater hardness can be set from 1 to 1990 °TH, ppm, or grains.
Note
This parameter is not useful when regeneration control type (CT) is set to FI.
Options:
• SF: safety factor;
• rc: fixed reserve capacity.
Note
This parameter is not shown if RS is set to rc.
The safety factor can be set from 0 to 50% of the initial volumetric capacity.
Note
This parameter is not shown if RS is set to SF.
The fixed reserve capacity can be set up to a volume equivalent to 50% of the initial
volumetric capacity.
Note
This parameter allows to set the maximum amount of days that the system can stay in
service mode without a regeneration.
Mandatory
In time clock mode the setting of this parameter is mandatory and the controller will need
at least one regeneration day activated.
Note
Setting the parameter to "OFF" disables this function.
Note
The number of days can be set from OFF, or 1 to 99 days.
Note
Regeneration time is the time of the day when regenerations occur for delayed regeneration
of any type and calendar override regeneration.
Note
Setting a cycle step to 0 will cause the controller to skip that step during regeneration, but
keeps the following steps available.
Note
The different regeneration cycles are listed in sequence based on the regeneration flow
selected for the system.
Note
All cycles can be set from 0 to 199 minutes.
Note
The day of week parameter is only available if "day" mode has been set in controller type
selection.
Note
The current day is defined from D1 (Monday) to D7 (Sunday).
Options:
• P0.7: ¾" paddle wheel meter (Standard setting for 9100 SXT);
• t0.7: ¾" turbine meter;
• P1.0: 1" paddle wheel meter;
• t1.0: 1" turbine meter;
• P1.5: 1½" paddle wheel meter;
• t1.5: 1½" turbine meter;
• P2.0: 2" paddle wheel meter;
• Gen: generic or other non-Fleck meter.
Note
The meter pulse parameter is only available if the Gen option has been set in flow meter type
selection.
6.7. Diagnostic
Note
If none of the buttons are pushed for 1 minute in the diagnostic mode the controller returns
to Service mode.
6.7.1. Commands
A Press and hold and for five seconds to enter the diagnostic mode.
B Press or to navigate in the diagnostic mode.
C Press to exit the Diagnostic mode at any time.
Note
The display is updated every second.
Note
The controller registers the highest flow rate (L/min) since the last regeneration.
Note
Shows the number of hours since the last regeneration, indicating the length of the current
service cycle.
Note
Shows the volume used since the last regeneration (L).
Note
Shows the remaining reserve volume until next regeneration (L).
Note
Shows the version of the software used by the controller.
Note
There are two methods to reset.
Caution
All the parameters are set to default values, except volume remaining in volumetric
systems and days since last regeneration in time clock systems.
A Press and hold and for 25 seconds while in normal service mode
until SR is displayed.
Caution
All the parameters are set to default values.
7. Commissioning
Note
This chapter is available for standard regeneration types. Contact your supplier if the actual
regeneration is not standard and if you need assistance.
K Fill the brine tank or cabinet with salt. You may want to mark the level of water in the brine tank/
cabinet when completely refilled with water and full of salt. In the future, after each
regeneration, you can visually control that the quantity of water refilled should be between the 2
marks done. Marking are optional, but may allow to visually detect any irregularity during
regeneration that may lead to softener inefficiency.
L With the brine tank completely refilled and full of salt, adjust the safety brine valve in the brine
well. Make sure the overflow elbow is installed above the float level.
M After the softener has been running a few minutes in service, proceed to hardness test on outlet
water to make sure the water is treated as per requirements.
7.2. Sanitization
7.2.1. Disinfection of water softeners
The materials of construction of the modern water softener will not support bacterial growth, nor will
these materials contaminate a water supply. In addition, during normal use, a softener may become
polluted with organic matter, or in some cases with bacteria from the water supply. This may result
in an off-taste or odor in the water.
Thus, your softener may need to be disinfected after installation. Some softeners will require periodic
disinfection during their normal lifetime. Consult your installing dealer for more information on
disinfecting your softener.
Depending on the conditions of use, the softener type, the type of ion exchanger, and the disinfectant
available, a choice can be made among the following methods.
Dosage
Polystyrene resin: set 1.25 mL fluid per 1 L of resin.
Non-resinous exchangers: set 0.85 mL fluid per 1 L.
Calcium hypochlorite
Calcium hypochlorite, 70% available chlorine, is available in several forms including tablets and
granules. These solid materials may be used directly without dissolving before use.
Do not let the disinfectant stand for more than 3 hours in the brine tank before the regeneration start.
Dosage
Measure two grains ~ 0.11 mL for 1 L.
8. Operation
8.1. SXT controller
8.1.1. Display during operation
Examples:
• Valve in service with day time:
Note
In delayed volumetric mode, the icon flashes as soon as the reserve begins to be used.
8.1.2. Recommendations
• Use only regeneration salts designed for water softening upon regulation EN973;
• for optimal system operation, the use of clean salt and impurities free is recommended (for
example salt pellets);
• the sanitizing process (both with liquid and electrochlorination) may introduce chlorine
compounds which may reduce the lifetime of the ion exchange resins. Refer to the technical
guides for resins in common use, providing necessary checks on the system.
Mandatory
The controller must be in service in order to enable this procedure.
Note
To cancel: press again. The service icon stop flashing.
Caution
Without power, the valve stay in its current position. The system should include all required
safety components to prevent overflows.
9. Maintenance
Mandatory
Cleaning and maintenance shall take place at regular intervals in order to guarantee the
proper functioning of the complete system, and be documented in the Maintenance chapter
in the User Guide document.
9.1. Recommendations
9.1.1. Use original spare parts
Caution
To ensure correct operation and safety of the device, only use original spare parts and
accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
Usage of non-genuine spare parts void all warranties.
Parts to keep in stock for potential replacements are the pistons, S&S kit, injectors, optical sensor
and motors. Refer to maintenance sheet.
Caution
Use only approved silicone grease or soapy water.
No. Operation
A Remove the power head, see “Power head & motor disassembly/replacement”, page 75.
A Using pliers, remove the pin (5) and the arm (4).
B Using pliers, remove the piston (3).
C Using a small hook, remove a seal (2).
D Using the puller, remove a spacer (1).
E Repeat C and D for all the seals and spacers.
F Lubricate all seals (2) with approved lubricant only.
G Put back a new seal (2) using the stuffer.
H Put back a spacer (1) using the stuffer.
I Repeat G and H for all the seals and spacers.
J Lubricate the piston (3) with approved lubricant only.
K Put back the piston (3).
L Put back the arm (4) with the pin (5).
M Rebuild the power head, see “Power head & motor disassembly/replacement”, page 75.
1 2
Packaging
Item Part number Description
quantity
1 17623 Puller 2850/9500 1
2 16516 Stuffer2850/9500 1
¼ turn
10. Troubleshooting
Note
It can take up to 1 minute before an error can be detected and displayed.
Note
The valve drive takes more than 6 minutes to go to the next regeneration cycle.
Note
The valve performed an unforeseen cycle.
Note
This error message is only valid until controller version 2.6.
Note
The system has not regenerated for more than 99 days or 7 days if the controller type has
been set to day of week.
Note
The controller board has a memory failure.
Caution
Respect the valve sizing configuration to avoid the resin to leak through the valve.
Note
The 0.2 mm slots are used for softening systems and the 0.5 mm slots are used for filtering
systems.
Kit 8
12. Disposal
The device must be scrapped in accordance with directive 2012/19/EU or the environmental standards
in force in the country of installation. The components included in the system must be separated and
recycled in a waste recycling center that conforms with the legislation in force in the country of
installation. This will help to reduce the impact on the environment, health, safety and help to promote
recycling. Pentair does not collect used product for recycling. Contact your local recycling center for
more information.