Aquatrol Powerflo series Owner's manual

AQT56SE

ELECTRONIC SERIES

PROGRAMMING MANUAL

CONTROL VALVES

General Residential Installation 3

AQT-56SE Keypad 4

Control Operation 5

Master Programming - Setting the Time of Day 6

- Setting the Regeneration Mode 7

- Setting the Unit Capacity 8

- Setting the Regeneration Time & Hour Override 10

- Setting the Backwash Time 11

- Setting the Brine Time 12

- Setting Rapid Rinse Time 13

- Setting Brine Tank Fill Time 14

Product Features 15

AQT-56SE Dimensional Drawings 18

3/4" Turbine Assembly & Parts List 19

Powerhead Assembly 20

Powerhead Assembly Parts List 21

Control Valve Assembly 22

Control Valve Assembly Parts List 23

Valve Wiring Diagram 24

Troubleshooting 25

Notes 26

TABLE OF CONTENTS

AQUATROL | P.O. Box 2235 Chino Hills, CA 91709 • USA

CONTROL VALVES

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CONTROL VALVES

General Residential

Installation

General Valve Installation Procedure

Note: Install the water softener with the inlet, outlet and drain connections made according to manufacturer’s recommendations and to

meet applicable plumbing codes.

1. Locate the softener tank close to a drain where you wish to install the unit. Note: Be sure the tank is level and on a rm base.

2. Perform all plumbing according to local plumbing codes.

• Use a 1/2" minimum pipe size for the drain.

• Use a 3/4" drain line for backwash ow rates that exceed 7 gpm or length that exceeds 20' (6 m).

3. Cut the 1" distributor tube (1.050 O.D.) ush with top of each tank.

Note: Only use silicone lubricant.

4. Lubricate the distributor O-ring seal and tank O-ring seal. Screw the valve on to the tank.

5. Use only Teon tape on the drain tting. Solder joints near the valve must be done before connecting any piping to the valve. Always

leave at least 6" (152 mm) between the valve and solder joints when soldering pipes that are connected to the valve. Failure to do this

could cause damage to the valve.

6. Be sure the oor under the brine tank is clean and level.

7. Add water until there is approximately 1" (25 mm) of water above the grid plate. If a grid is not utilized, ll to the top of the air check in

the brine tank. Do not add salt to the brine tank at this time.

8. On units with a bypass, place in Bypass position.

• Turn on the main water supply.

• Open a cold soft water tap nearby and let water run a few minutes or until the system is free of foreign material (usually solder)

resulting from the installation. Close the water tap when water runs clean.

9. Place the bypass in the In Service position and let water ow into the mineral tank. When water ow stops, slowly open a cold water

tap nearby and let water run until air is purged from the unit. Then close tap.

10. Plug the valve into an approved power source

Water Pressure Minimum 25 PSI

Electrical Supply Uninterrupted AC. Check voltage compatibility

Existing Free of any deposits or build-ups inside pipes

Softener Locate close to drain and connect according to plumbing codes

Bypass Valves Always provide for bypass valve if unit is not equipped with one

CAUTION

Do not exceed 120 PSI water pressure

Do not exceed 100°F water temperature

Do not subject unit to freezing conditions

11:30

1000 GAl

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CONTROL VALVES

AQT-56SE

Keypad

Settings Button

1. Enter into setting menu

2. Conrm the current setting, and enter into the next step

3. When used simultaneously with up button, will enter into master programming

Up Button

1. Adjust current settings (increase)

2. Go to the last step

Down Button

1. Adjust current setting (decrease)

2. Go one step back

Cycle Button

1. Save the setting and return to service

2. Enter into queued regeneration mode

3. A long press for 5-6 seconds, initiate a immediate regenerate

4. Terminate the current regeneration step and goes to the next step

1. Flow Meter Indicator

2. Time of day

3. Status

4. Volume Remaining

5. Regeneration mode

- Timer

- Meter Immediate

- Meter Delay

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CONTROL VALVES

CONTROL OPERATION

Regeneration Modes

Time Clock Delayed Control

A Time Clock Delayed Control regenerates 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. The interval time can be

programmed in a 24 hours base (1 day). Example, 24, 48, 72, 96, and so on. Or each 3, 4, 6, 8 or 12

hours if your need is less than 24 hours.

Meter Immediate Control

A meter immediate control measures water usage and regenerates the system as soon as the

calculated system capacity is depleted. The control calculates the system capacity by dividing

the unit capacity (typically expressed in grains/unit volume) by the feed water hardness and

subtracting the reserve. Meter Immediate systems generally do not use a reserve volume. A

Meter Immediate control will also start a regeneration cycle at the programmed regeneration

time if a number of days equal to the regeneration day override pass before water usage depletes

the calculated system capacity.

Meter Delayed Control

A Meter Delayed Control measures water usage and regenerates the system at the programmed

regeneration time after the calculated system capacity is depleted. As with Meter Immediate

systems, the control calculates the system capacity by dividing the unit capacity by the feed

water hardness and subtracting the reserve. The reserve should be set to insure that the

system delivers treated water between the time the system capacity is depleted and the

actual regeneration time. A Meter Delayed control will also start a regeneration cycle at the

programmed regeneration time if a number of days equal to the regeneration day override pass

before water usage depletes the calculated system capacity.

Control Operation During Regeneration

During regeneration, the control displays a special regeneration display. In this display, the

control shows the current regeneration step number the valve is advancing to, or has reached,

and the time remaining in that step. The step that displays, ashes until the valve completes

driving to this regeneration step position. Once all regeneration steps are complete the valve

returns to service and resumes normal operation.

Control Operation During Programming

The control only enters the Program Mode with the valve in service. While in the Program Mode,

the control continues to operate normally monitoring water usage and keeping all displays up to

date. Control programming is stored in memory permanently, eliminating the need for battery

backup power.

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SET- 1TIME

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CONTROL VALVES

Master Programming

Setting the Time of Day

First Step - Setting Time of Day

Default setting 12:00 (24 hours)

Press Settings Button and Up Button simultaneously to enter into

Programing Mode

Set the hour

Set the minutes

Flashing

Press Simultaneously

Press the Settings Button to accept

and continue.

Press Up or Down buttons to

change hours.

Press the Settings Button to accept

and continue.

Press Up or Down buttons to

change minutes.

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SET- 2TYPE

TYPE- T

TYPE- M

TYPE- TM

Flashing

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CONTROL VALVES

Master Programming

Setting the Regeneration Mode

Second Step - Setting the Regeneration Mode

Default setting is "Timer"

Press Up or Down buttons to change

mode

Press the Settings Button to accept

and continue.

Choose Between Time, Meter Immediate or Meter Delayed

Timer

This mode will

not show water

capacity options.

Meter imm.

Meter Delay

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SET-3 C-U

01000 GAL

01000 L

01000 M3

Flashing

Press the Settings

Button to accept

and continue.

Press Up or Down buttons

to Change Unit between:

GAL: Gallon

L: Liter

M3: Cubic Meter

48,

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CONTROL VALVES

Master Programming

Setting the Water Capacity

Third Step - Setting the Unit Capacity (Not shown if Timer Mode was selected in 2nd Step)

Default setting is 1000 gal

Set Unit Measurement - Gallons, Liters or Cubic Meters

Gallons

Liters

Cubic Meters