GE AvantaPure Professional Series User manual

Models: 268 Co-Current Conditioner
263 Three-Cycle Filter
AvantaPure®Professional Series
Water Treatment System by GE
Operations Manual
Writers Note: NEED NEW IMAGE

2 Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
How To Use This Manual 3
General Warnings And Safety Information 4
System Operation Cycle Functions 6
Equipment Installation 8
Valve Layout 8
Control Layout 9
Location Selection 11
Water Line Connection 17
Drain Line 20
Regenerant Line Connection 21
Overflow Line Connection 23
Electrical Connection 25
Valve Camshaft 28
Disinfection Of Water Conditioners 29
AvantaPure Controller 31
Display Icons 32
Keypad — Buttons 33
Things You Might Need to Know 34
Programming Overview 35
Level I Programming 35
Level II Programming 37
Level III Programming 43
Placing Conditioner Into Operation 44
AvantaPure Exploded View 47
AvantaPure Parts List 48
Troubleshooting 49

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How To Use This Manual
series controllers.
This manual is a reference and will not include every system installation
situation. The person installing this equipment should have:
• Training in the AvantaPure series controllers and Autotrol brand valves
• Knowledge of water conditioning and how to determine proper control
settings
• Basic plumbing skills
• The directional instructions "left" and “right" are determined by looking
at the front of the unit.
Icons That Appear In This Manual
Introduction
Parts Included
Left Side Right Side
WARNING: Failure to follow this instruction can result in personal injury
or damage to the equipment.
NOTE:

4 General Warnings And Safety Information
General Warnings And Safety Information
Electrical
There are no user-serviceable parts in the AC adapter, 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 adapter that is supplied.
• The power outlet must be grounded.
• To disconnect power, unplug the AC adapter from its power source.
• 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. Teflon tape may be
used on connections that do not use an O-ring seal. Do not use pliers
or pipe wrenches.
The drain line must be a minimum of 1/2-inch diameter. Use
3/4-inch pipe if the backwash flow rate is greater than 7 GPM
(26.5 Lpm) or the pipe length is greater than 20 feet (6 m).
• Do not support the weight of the system on the control valve fittings,
plumbing, or the bypass.
• It is not recommended to use sealants on the threads. Use Teflon*
tape on the threads of the 1-inch NPT elbow, the drain line
connections, and other NPT threads.
*Teflon is a trademark of E.I. duPont de Nemours.
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CAUTION:

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General
• Observe all warnings that appear in this manual.
• Keep the media tank in the upright position. Do not turn upside down
or drop. Turning the tank upside down will cause media to enter the
valve.
• Operating ambient temperature is between 34F (1C) and 120F
(49C).
• Operating water temperature is between 34F (1F) and 100F (38C).
• Working water pressure range is 20 to 120 psi (1.38 to 8.27 bar). In
Canada the acceptable working water pressure range is 20 to 100 psi
(1.38 to 6.89 bar).
• Use only regenerant salts designed for water softening. Do not use ice
melting, block, or rock salts.
• Follow state and local codes for water testing. Do not use water that is
microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality.
• When filling media tank, do not open water valve completely. Fill tank
slowly to prevent media from exiting the tank.
• When installing the water connection (bypass or manifold) connect to
the plumbing system first. Allow heated parts to cool and cemented
parts to set before installing any plastic parts. Do not get primer or
solvent on O-rings, nuts, or the valve.
WARNING: The valve and tank components of this unit have been
assembled and tightened to the proper factory torque specifications.
Over tightening may result in improper valve, probe and tank alignment
and may damage the tank O-ring
(PN 1010154).
WARNING: Excessive Weight Hazard. Use two or more people to move
and install the conditioner. Failure to do so can result in injury (including
back injury).

6 System Operation Cycle Functions
System Operation Cycle Functions
1. Service (Downflow)
2. Backwash (Upflow)
3. Brine/Slow Rinse (Downflow)
4. Repressurized Cycle (Hard Water Bypass Flapper Open)
5. Fast Rinse (Downflow)
6. Brine Refill

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Cycle Water Flows
SERVICE BACKWASH BRINE/SLOW RINSE
FAST RINSE
From Regenerant
Tank
To Regenerant
Tank
BRINE REFILL
REPRESSURIZE

8 Equipment Installation
Equipment Installation
Valve Layout
Refill Controller
Regenerant Tube Connection
Injector and cap
Valve Discs
Outlet
Drain
Inlet
Backwash Injector Screen
Camshaft
Drain Control Filter
Control Module
Mount
One Piece Valve
Disc Spring
Motor
Optical Sensor

Control Layout 9
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AvantaPure Controller
LBS
PM
MIN
KG
x100
LCD Display
Manual Regen Button
Down Button
Set Button Up Button
For Future Use
Turbine Input or Dry Contact Signal Input
Main Motor &
Optical Sensor
Connection
AC Adapter
(low voltage)
Input
Chlorine Generator Outlet

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Model Number
Recharge Style
Media Tank Size
Resin Volume
Recharge (Salt) Tank Size
Salt Storage
Drain Water Rate
Service Connection Size
Drain Connection Size
Recharge (Brine) Connection Size
Installation Space Requirements
Shipping Weight