Excalibur Water Systems Superflow Series User manual

EXCALIBUR WATER SYSTEMS
3.0” HIGH CAPACITY SUPERFLOW SERIES
QUADPLEX WATER SOFTENER
Installation and Operations Manual
142 Commerce Park Drive,
Units M-O, Barrie ON L4N 8W8
www.excaliburwater.com

Water Pressure:
All 3” water softeners require a minimum of 25psi of water pressure for regeneration of
water softeners to operate effectively.
Electrical Requirements:
All 3” water softeners require 24 volt, 60 Hertz continuous current supply (other voltages
are available). Make certain the water softeners current supply is always hot and cannot be
turned off with another switch. All water softeners must have a designated wall receptacle
to eliminate any power interupptions to the water softener.
Existing Plumbing:
The condition of existing plumbing should be free of scale and iron buildup. All piping that
has a heavy buildup of scale and/or iron should be replaced. If piping is clogged with iron, a
separate iron filter should be installed ahead of the water softener.
Location of Softener and Drain:
The water softener should be located close to a drain and 3 feet away from electrical panels.
Bypass Valve:
The water softener will always require 3-way or 5-way bypass valves.
CAUTION:
The water softener water pressure is not to exceed 120psi, water temperature not to exceed
110˚, and the water softener cannot be subjected to temperatures below 40˚ F.
Installation Concerns:
A] Place the water softener tank where you want to install the water softener, making sure
the water softener is level and on a firm base, (the water softener must be a maximum of
7 feet apart for Duplex water softeners), to provide the water softener for expansion and
contraction of fiberglass resin/media tanks and rigid plumbing load, use flexible fittings at
the water softener control valve.
B] All plumbing to thet water softener should be done in accordance with local plumbing
codes. The water softener pipe size for the water softener drain line should be the same
pipe size as the water softener flow control connection. Water meters are to be installed
on water softener outlets. Duplex water softeners with 1 (one) meter shall be installed on
commmon water softener outlet of multiple water softeners.
C] Make sure that the floor is clean beneath the water softener brine tank and that it is level.
D] Place in the water softener brine tank approximately 1 (one) inch of water above the grid
plate (if used). If grid plate is not used in the water softener brine tank, add 12 (twelve)
inches of water to the brine tank. Water softener salt may be placed in the water softener
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brine tank at this time.
E] Place the water softener in by-pass position. Turn on the main water supply to the water
softener. Open a cold soft water faucet close to the water softener and let it run a few
minutes or until the water softener is free from foreign material such as piping solder that
may have resulted from the installation of the water softener.
F] Place the water softener bypass in service postion.
G] Manually index the water softener control valve into “service” position and let the water
flow into water softener mineral tank. When the water softener water flow stops, close
the water softener inlet valve, place the water softener control valve in “backwash”
position to relieve head of air pressure, then gradually open inlet water softener valve to
purge remaining air in water softener mineral tank. Return water softener control valve to
“service” position.
H] Electrical:
All water softener electrical connections must be connected according to codes. Use
electrical conduit if applicable. Plug water softener into power supply.
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Water Softener Flow Diagrams:
Hard water enters the water softener control valve inlet and flows down through the
water softener mineral tank to the bottom water softener distributor. The water softener
conditioned water flows up through the distributor tube, around the water softener piston
and out of the water softener outlet.
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Water Softener Flow Diagrams Continued:
Hard water enters the water softener control valve inlet, flows through service adapter
piston for the water softener by-pass and up through coupling to water softener
regeneration control valve inlet. Water flows continuously through the water softener
regeneration control valve piston down the water softener distributor tube through the
water softener media around the water softener piston and out the water softener drain.
If the water softener optional no hard water by-pass piston is used, water flow to water
softener service outlet is prevented by an extension on the water softener service outlet
until the end of the water softener rapid rinse cycle or water softener brine tank refill cycle,
depending on water softens chosen.

Water Softener Flow Diagrams Continued:
Hard water enters the water softener control valve inlet, flows through injector nozzle
and throat to drain water softener brine from the water softener media into the bottom
distributor, up the water softener distributor tube and around the water softener piston and
out the water softener drain.
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Water Softener Flow Diagrams Continued:
Hard water enters the water softener control valve inlet, flows through injector nozzle and
throat, down through the water softener media into the water softener bottom distributor
up the water softener distributor tube around the water softener piston and out the water
softener drain.

Water Softener Flow Diagrams Continued:
Hard water enters the water softener control valve inlet, flows through the water softener
regeneration water softener control valve directly down through the water softener media,
into the water softener bottom distributor and up the water softener distributor tube
around the water softener piston and out the water softener drain.
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Water Softener Flow Diagrams Continued:
Hard water enters the water softener control valve inlet, flows through the water softener
nozzle and throat to the water softener brine valve to refill the water softener brine tank.
The water softener inlet flow also continues down through the media to the water softener
bottom distributor water softener conditioned water flows up through the water softener
distributor tube, around the water softener piston and out of the water softener outlet.
Note:
Water softener option is available to keep service water softener control valve in by-pass
position until the end of the water softener brine tank refill cycle.
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3” Water Softener Electronic Controller:
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Water Softener Timer Operation:
Set water softener time of day. When the water softener timer is in service, push either the
water softener set up or set down button once to adjust the water softener time of day by
one digit. Push and hold the water softener to adjust by several digits.
Water softener manually initiating a regeneration:
1. When the water softener timer is in service, press the water softener extra cycle button for
5 (five) seconds for a water softener regeneration.
2. The water softener timer reaches regeneration cycle Step 1.
3. Press the water softener extra cycle button once to advance water softener valve to
regeneration cycle step #2 (if active).
4. Press the water softener extra cycle button once to advance water softener valve to
regeneration cycle step #3 (if active).
5. Press the water softener extra cycle button once to advance water softener valve to
regeneration cycle step #4 (if active).
6. Press the water softener extra cycle button once to advance water softener valve to
regeneration cycle step #5 (if active).
7. Press the water softener extra cycle button once more to advance water softener valve
back to service.
The Water Softener Timer Operation During Regeneration:
In the water softener regeneration cycle step display, the water softener timer shows the
current water softener regeneration step number the water softener valve is advancing
to or has reached and the wter softener timer remaining in that step. The water softener
step number that displays flashes until the water softener valve completes driving to this
water softener regeneration step position. Once all water softener regeneration steps are
complete, the water softener timer returns to in service and resumes normal water softener
operation.
Water softener has less than 10
minutes remaining in water softener
in regeneration Step #1
Press the water softener extra cycle
button during a water softener
regeneration cycle to immediately
advance the water softener valve to
the next water softener cycle step
position and resume normal step
timing.
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Start a Water Softener Regeneration Tonight:
With water softener metered delayed timers, press the water softener extra cycle button
briefly. The water softener in service indicator dot flashes and resume starts a water softener
regeneration tonight. At the water softener programmed regeneration time.
Water Softener Day Regeneration:
During water softener normal operation, the time of day display is visible at all times. The
water softener timer operates normally until the water softener number of days since the
last water softenr regenreation reaches the regeneration day override setting. Once this
occurs, a water softener regeneration cycle is initiated at the preset regeneration time.
Water Softener Flow Meter Equipped Timer:
During normal water softener operation the time of day display alternates with the volume
remaining display (gallons or m3)
- As treated water is used, the water softener volume remaining display counts down from
the water softener calculated system capacity to zero or (---). When this occurs, a water
softener regeneration cycle begins or delays to the set regeneration time.
Water Softener Immediate Regeneration Timer With Regeneration
Day Override Set:
When the water softener control valve reaches the set days since the water softener
regeneration override valve, a regeneration cycle initiates at the water softener preset
regeneration time. This occurs even if the water softener volume remaining display has not
reached zero.
Water Softener Delayed Regeneration Timer With Regeneration Day:
When the water softener control valve reaches the set days since the water softener
regeneration override valve, a regeneration cycle initiates at the water softener preset
regeneration time. This occurs even if the water softener volume remaining display has not
reached zero.
Water Softener Timer Operation During Programming:
The water softener timer only enters the water softener program mode with the water
softener timer in service. While the water softener is in program mode, the water softener
timer continues to operate normally monitoring water usage and keeping all water softener
displays up to date. The water softener timer programming is stored in the water softener
memory permanently. There is no need for water softener battery backup power.
Water Softener Timer Operation During a Power Failure:
During a power failure, all water softener timer displays and programming are stored for
use upon power re-application. The water softener timer retains all values, without loss. The
water softener timer is fully inoperative any calls for water softener are delayed. The water
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softener timer, upon power re-application, resumes normal operation from the point that
the water softener was interrupted.
Note:
An accurate water softener time of day may indicate a power outage.
Water Softener Remote Lockout:
The water softener timer does not allow the water softener system to go into regeneration
until the water softener regeneration lockout input signal to the water softener is cleared.
This requires a water softener contact closure to activate. The recommended water softener
gauge wire is 20 with a maximum length of 500 feet.
Water Softener Remote Signal Start Regeneration:
The water softener control valve monitors treated water other than a flow meter. When the
water softener timer receives a contact closure for the water softener programmed amount
of time, the water softener regeneration begins. The recommended water softener gauge
wire is 20 with a maximum length of 500 feet.
Water Day Override Feature:
If the water softener day override option is turned on and the water softener control
valve reaches the set regeneration day override value without the water meter initiating a
water softener regeneration cycle, a water softener regeneration cycle queues. This occurs
regardless of the water softener remaining volume available.
Water Softener System 4:
Water softener timer clock (1 water softerner valve)
During the water softener normal operation, the time of day display may be viewed at all
times. The water softener control valve operates normally until the number of days since the
water softener last regeneration reaches the regeneration day override setting. Once this
occurs, a water softener regeneration cycle initiates at the present regeneration time.
Water Softener Metered Delayed (1 water softener control valve):
During the water softener normal operation the time of day display alternates with the
water softener volume remaining display (gallons or m3)
- As treated water is used, the water softener volumme remaining display counts down from
the water softener calculated system.
- The water softener system monitors the water softener volume of water used. When the
water softener calculates that there is not sufficient capacity for the water softener next
day’s operation, a water softener regeneration cycle is initiated at the water softener at the
present regeneration time.
- Water flow through the water softener control valve is indicated by the 4 flow dot that
lashes in a direct relationship to flow rate.
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Water Softener Meter Immediate (1 water softener control valve):
During the water softener normal operation the water softener time of day display
alternates with the water softener volume remaining display (gallons or m3)
- As treated water is used, the wter softener volume remaining display counts down from
the water softener capacity to zero or (---). When this occurs, a water softener regeneration
cycle is started.
- Water flow through the water softener control valve is indicated by the flow dot that
flashes in a direct relationship to flow rate.
Water Softener System 5:
Water softener interlock (2-4 water softener control valves)
During water softener normal operations the water softener time of day display (gallons or
m3)
- As treated water is used the water softener volume remaining display counts down from
the water softener calculated system capacity to zero or (---). When this occurs, a water
softener regeneration cycle queues.
- If no other water softener control valve is in regeneration, thw water softener valve sends a
lock command and starts a regeneration cycle.
- If another water softener control valve is in regeneration (i.e. the water softener system
is already locked) the water softener valve remains in service with regeneration queues
until other water softener control valves complete regeneration. Then the water softener
system locks and regeneration begins.
- Water flow through the water softener control valve is indicated by the flow dot that
flashes in a direct relationship to flow rate.
Water Softener System 6 (2-4 water softener valves):
During normal operation, the water softener time of day display alternates with the water
softener volume remaining display (gallons or m3). The water softener volume remaining is
the total volume for all water softeners in the system.
- As treated water is used, the water softener volume remaining display counts down from
the water softener calculated system capacity to zero or (---). When this occurs, a water
softener regeneration queues.
- If no other water softener control valve is in regeneration the lead water softener control
valve sends a lock command and starts a water softener regeneration cycle.
- When the lead water softener control valve completes regeneration cycle, the water
softener remaining water softener control valves in the system regenerate sequentially
until all water softeners regenerate.
- Water flow through the water softener control valve is indicated by the flow dot that
flashes in a direct relationship to the flow rate.
- Lag water softener control valve volume remaining is updated every 5 seconds from the
lead water softener control valve.
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- A manually forcced water softener regeneration (ECKEY) can only be done on the lead
water softener control valve and only if the water softener system is not in regeneration.
Water Softener System 7 Alternating (2 valve water softener):
During normal water softener operation the time of day display alternates with the water
softener volume remaining display (gallons or m3). The water softener volume remaining is
for the individual water softener.
- As treated water is used, the water softener remaining volume counts down from the
water softener calculated capacity to zero or (---). When this occurs, a water softener
regeneration cycle queues.
- The water softener control valve requiring regeneration sends a lock command to the
standby water softener control valve. The standby water softener control valve goes in to
service and exhausted water softener starts a regeneration cycle.
- If a water softener control valve is in regeneration and the other water softener exhausts its
volume remaining, then the exhausted water softener remains in service with regeneration
queued until the other water softener goes into standby. The exhausted water softener
goes into standby after completing regeneration water flow through the water softener
control valve is indicated by the flow dot that flashes in a direct relationship to flow rate.
Water Softener System 9 Alternating(2-4 water softeners):
During normal water softener operation the time of day display alternates with the water
softener volume remaining display (gallons or m3). The water softener volume remaining is
for the individual water softener.
- As treated water is used, the water softener remaining volume counts down from the
water softener calculated capacity to zero or (---). When this occurs, a water softener
regeneration cycle queues.
- The water softener control valve requiring regeneration sends a lock command to the
standby water softener control valve. The standby water softener control valve goes in to
service and exhausted water softener starts a regeneration cycle.
- If a water softener control valve is in regeneration and the other water softener exhausts its
volume remaining, then the exhausted water softener remains in service with regeneration
queued until the other water softener goes into standby. The exhausted water softener
goes into standby after completing regeneration.
- All water softeners remain in service except those in standby or regeneration.
- Water flow through the water softener control valve is indicated by the water softener flow
dot that flashes in a direct relationship to flow rate.
Important Water Softener System Operation Tips:
- When programming muti water softener systems, program lag water softener first and
then lead water softener. This eliminates or minimizes program and communication errors.
- When changing a water softener valve from one water softener system type to another
water softener system type, perform a master reset first.
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- Water softener system 6, 7 and 9 control valves coming out of water softener program
mode or on power-up calculate their volume (display – calc) and then wait for a good
communication signal.
- When a good communication signal is received, the water softener system resumes
normal operations.
- If the water softener system does not receive a good communication signal, calc displays
and the water softener system goes into a wait. Press ECKEY to force the 4 water softener
out of the wait and resume normal operation. A communication error may appear after
one minute.
- The water softener system 4, 5 and 6 lead water softener valve drive sequence going into
regeneration is:
The lower water softener drive moves to off-line and the upper water softener drive
moves to first regeneration position.
All Water Softener Systems 7 and 9:
- The offline water softener moves to online, the water softener requiring regeneration
moves its lower water softener drive to offline and then upper water softener moves to first
regeneration position.
- Water softener reserve capacity – system 4Fd only. After water softener power up or
master is reset, the water softener reserve is set by using the safety factor. The water
softener reserve is limited to a range of 0% - 50% of the water softener capacity.
- Water softener system 6 and 7, lead water softeners only, respond to remote lock and
chemical pump. Also, chemical pump is available only if the water softener relay in
regeneration is not used (AroF).
Water Softener Timer Operation:
Water Softener Progam Indicator
Programming mode active, light on
Water Softener Service Indicator
Water softener time in service. Light on,
regenerate tonight, flashing light.
Water Softener Flow Indicator
No water flow, light off, water flow, light
flashing
Water Softener PM Indicator
PM light on, AM light on
Water Softener Display Screen
Water softener time of day alternates with
water softener process display. example;
volume remaining, time remaining,
programming information.
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Water Softener Extra Cycle Button
Water softener valve in regeneration - light on
Water Softener Set Down Button
Adjust water softener valve down.
Water Softener Set Up Button
Adjust water softener valve up.
Water Softener Diagnostic Button
View flow rate, peak flow rate, totalizer, hours
between last two water softener
regenerations, hours since last water softener
regeneration, adjustable volume remaining,
water softener valve positions, software
version.
1. Enter water softener 320ONT programming mode:
Press the water softener button and hold
both the setup and the set down buttons for
five seconds to enter programming mode.
When the program mode is entered, the
program light illuminates.
2. Set feed water softener hardness:
The water softener feed water hardness
setting displays only if the regeneration type
is set to water softener meter immediate or
meter delayed.
Press the water softener set up and set down
buttons to set the amount of water softener
feed water hardness (in grains/gallons) the
water softener automatically calculates water
softener treated water capacity based on the
feed water hardness and the water softener
system capacity.
Press the water softener extra cycle button to
proceed to the water softener next step.
3. Set water softener regeneration time:
A non-flashing colon between two sets of
water softener numbers identifies the water
softener regeneration time display. Set the
water softener desired time of day that you
want regeneration to occur.
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Press the water softener set up and set down
buttons to adjust the water softener valve.
Press the water softener extra cycle button to
proceed to the day override.
4. Set water softener regeneration day override:
Use this water softener display to set the
maximum amount of time (in days) the water
softener can be in service without a water
softener regeneration.
For water softener system 4, time clock
water softener regeneration mode the water
softener system regenerates at the time set
in Step 4. After the water softener number of
days programmed in this step.
For all other water softener system types
(meter immediate, meter delayed 5, 6, 7, 9) the
water softener system regenerates after the
water softener number of days programmed
in this step unless the water softener meter
initiates a regeneration cycle earlier.
Press the water softener extra cycle button to
proceed to the water softener next step.
Water softener timer programming is complete and exits from the water softener
programming mode. Normal water softener operation resumes.
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Water Softener Master Programming Flow Chart
Note:
1. Set water softener time
of day to 12:01 PM
2. Press and hold both the
water softener set up
and set down buttons
for 5 seconds.
3. Press the water softener
extra cycle button
once per display until
all displays are viewed
and normal display is
resumed.
4. Optional water softener
setting displays may be
changed as required by
pressing water softener
either the set up button
or set down button.
5 Depending on current
water softener valve
programming, certain
displays may not be
viewed or set.
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Water Softener Master Programming Flow Chart
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