Aerus HF 500 User manual

Operation Manual
HF 500 • IRON, HYDROGEN SULFIDE & MANGANESE FILTER

System Installation
CAUTION:
Do not use systems on untreated well water that
is microbiologically unsafe.
Do not exceed 125 psi water pressure.
Do not exceed 110F water temperature.
Do not subject unit to freezing conditions.
All plumbing must be in compliance with local
and state plumbing codes.
Determine a suitable location for the system.
The chosen location should provide you
adequate access to service the unit. Ensure
that the location is after the main water supply
control valve with access to the water line that
feeds the home (prior to hot water heater).

OVERVIEW
•Plumbing connections
oShut off main
oRelease water pressure
oMake pipe connections
•Level I valve programming
(Initial settings)
oCurrent Time
oCurrent Date
•Level II programming
(settings made at factory)
•Drain line connection
•System start-up (in backwash)

1. Shut off main water supply to the home.
2. Release water pressure by opening a faucet
at the kitchen sink or other location.
Important! -Be sure to lubricate the o-rings on
the quick connect fittings prior to installation.
3. Make final main water connections to the
valve, using quick connect fittings.
Optional supplied fittings:
(2) 3/4 “ male threaded 90 quick connect fitting
(2) 1” male threaded straight quick connect fitting
a) Install fittings to the by-pass by removing
the red locking clips.
b) Insert fitting.
c) Return the red locking clips to secure the
fitting.
Plumbing Connections
Be sure to comply with all required plumbing codes.
Fig. 1
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1850 Valve
(Metered for demand regeneration)
•By-pass valve is included and comes
with ¾” and 1” quick connect pipe
fittings
•Metered for demand regeneration
•Ideal for softeners, iron, sulfur,
carbon and sediment filters
•For tanks to 16” (softeners)
•For tanks to 10” (filters)
•Easy to program
•Operational data shown on LED,
including flow rate, last regeneration
date, gallons remaining and more
HF 500
Features

Valve Programming
Press and hold for 3 seconds to unlock the valve for programing.
FIRST - UNLOCK VALVE

1) Menu Key
Press this key to enters or exit menu
Settings
Valve button programing control definitions
2) Set / Save Regen Key
Press this key to select a program
or to save a setting
3) Up arrow Key
Press these keys to go to the
previous menu
4) Down arrow Key
Press these keys to go to
the next menu
HF 500

Level-I Set up Parameters
(Required for initial set-up)
Level-1
Time –Enter the time of valve set up.
Date - Enter today’s date at time of valve set up.
Number of People –Enter # of full-time residence (default 4).
Water Hardness - Enter grains of hardness (default 20).
Vacation Mode –Default is no, changing this setting will
change the valve operation to a calendar cycle.

Time
1) Press * to enter menu (hour display will be highlighted)
2) Press to enter hour setting (must be flashing to edit)
3) Press or to adjust hour
4) Press to save and move to minute setting (flashing)
5) Press or to adjust minute
6) Press to save and move to AM/PM setting (flashing)
7) Press or to adjust AM/PM
8) Press to save and move to hour spot (not flashing)
9) Press to go to current date set up or to cycle through level I
settings (continue to set all level I setting)
10) Press * to exit menu and return to main screen
Making Adjustments –Level I
All programing is adjusted using the methods described in the programing method.
Setting level I programing
*Note: if valve is “locked” you will need to press and hold menu for 3 seconds. Valve will “beep” when
changing menu’s or parameters. Highlighted parameter must flash to be able to adjust setting.

Reasons to change Level-II setting (examples)
1) Initial start up configurations
2) Using tanks other than 9X48
3) Using Valve for Carbon or Iron Filter
4) Setting valve up for use in in Iron Filter
5) Adjusting any cycle or setting to enhance performance
Level-II Programming
(Settings have been pre-set at the factory)
These settings have been made at the factory and are held in memory. Level-II settings will
not be lost during a power outage. However, if adjustments are desired, follow the
directions below.
Level-II
•Language
•Valve operation
•Regen Mode
•Regen Time
•Capacity Calc.
•Resin Volume (FT3)
•Salt Settings (lbs./FT3)
•Refill Flow Rate (GPM)
•Unit Capacity (grains)
•Reserve Capacity
•Backwash (min)
•Brine/Rinse (min)
•Rapid Rinse (min)
•Refill (min)