Hydropath HydroFLOW i Series User manual

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iRANGE

Input Voltage 87-240V AC (100 -230 VAC Nominal)
Input Frequency47-63 Hz (50-60 Hz Nominal)
Material Specifications
Main unit: Anodised Aluminium
End plates: UL V-0 rated polycarbonate
Water and Dust Protection
IP Rating: IP68 IEC 60529 (Transducer unit) IP66 IEC 60529 (Junction box)
Built-in EMI Filter
Meets: FCC 20780 Class B
VDE 0871 Level A
Safety
Europe and Worldwide:
IEC 60335-1/ EN 60335-1
USA UL60335-1
Canada: CSA-C22.2 No:60335-1
Overvoltage Category II
Environmental Specifications
Installation category:
Cat II; Altitude: <2000 Mtrs (6562’); Operating Temperature: -20 to + 50º C (-4 to 122ºF);
Maximum relative humidity; Max 80% up to 31ºC (87º F) decreasing linearly to 50% RH at 40º C (104º F)
Overload Protection Continuous short or open circuit on all outputs.
Insulation Basic insulation with the metal enclosure bonded to earth.
Servicing
No user repairable parts are fitted. Repair must be undertaken by an authorised repair centre.
Panel Indicators
The unit is fitted with LED indicator lights. The Green LED indicates that the power is on, and the Red
indicates that a signal is being transmitted.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children
unless they are older than 8 years and supervised.
NRTL Certification
and CB Test Certificate
In accordance with the
International (IEC) and
NRTL standards listed
above. To be installed in accordance with the
latest IEE wiring instructions.
Fuse rating: 1A.
Manufactured to BSEN9002
To be installed in accordance with the
latest IEE wiring instructions.
Fuse rating: 1A.
All goods are supplied subject to our standard Terms and Conditions, copies of which are available upon request.

Electrical
Remote Monitoring Facility
A volt-free normally-open contact closure is provided by the unit connection with a BMS
(Business Management System) computer, to monitor that the unit is operating correctly.
Connection to the BMS output is made via the junction box. A suitable 5 core approved
cable must be used in order to make connection to the mains input and the BMS output.
Electrical Connection
The user must connect the electrical supply to the junction box in accordance with the on-
site ruling safety legislation at the time of installation. The power supply must be isolated,
for example via an isolating switch or circuit breaker. This is the sole responsibility of the
user and the site safety officer must be consulted before installation is undertaken.
This equipment has no user serviceable parts. Return to supplier for servicing. If the
equipment is used in a manner not specified by these instructions, the protection provided
by the equipment may be impaired
Line spike inhibitor
Conditioner
unit
Connection
to unit
L
BMS Relay
Signal Wires S/W
Fuse
holders
N
Line spike inhibitor
User mains
and BMS
connection
User mains
and BMS
connection
Inner grommet
allows for
connection to
different cable
diameters
Fuse not working indicators

Model Ferrite
Arrangement Dimensions mm (inches) Ferrites Total
Weight kg
(lbs)
i45
1 x 109mm
(4.25”)
3 x 126mm
(5.0”)
4.1 (8.8)
i60 4 x 126mm (5.0”) 4.2 (9.2)
i100
5 x 109mm
(4.25”)
1 x 126mm
(5.0”)
4.4 (9.7)
i130 6 x 126mm (5.0”) 4.6 (10.1)
i150
5 x 109mm
(4.25”)
3 x 126mm
(5.0”)
5.4 (11.9)
i190 8 x 126mm (5.0”) 5.8 (12.8)
Mechanical Details
•All units draw less than 1 amp of current at 120V AC
•Listed weights include: Transducer unit, power supply, ferrites, cables
and mounting hardware.
The HydroFLOW i Range water conditioner is specifically designed to combat limescale
in commercial and/or industrial applications by clustering mineral ions, to enhance
filtration by flocculating particles and to combat biofouling. i Range units are most
commonly used on heat exchangers and plumbing systems.
.
45mm pipe
(1.75”)
Arrow indicates shorter
109mm ferrite
Arrow indicates
longer 126mm
ferrite
157.5
(6.2”)
55mm pipe
(2.2”)
219.4
(8.63”)
219.4
(8.63”)
199.6
(7.85”)
104mm pipe
(4.1”)
229.2
(9”)
130mm pipe
(5.1”)
219.4
(8.63”)
296.1
(11.65”)
199mm pipe
(7.8”)
219.4
(8.63”)
219.4
(8.63”)
157.1
(6.15”)
Arrows indicate
longer 126mm
ferrites
271.0
(10.7”)
175mm pipe
(6.9”)
219.4
(8.63”)

•The unit is supplied with a bracket for
ease of mounting to the pipe. The two
upper plates should be loosely secured
with bolts before installation.
•Smaller units are secured to the pipe
using steel clamps and bolts
•For larger units, the brackets are supplied
with stainless steel banding.
•Pass the two stainless steel bands
through the slots in the bracket.
•Place the bracket on the pipe.
•If installing on a vertical pipe, place the
bracket with the smaller plate upwards to
ease fitting of hexagon nuts.
•Tighten steel hex nuts to secure clamps
for smaller units
•Secure straps on larger units by tightening
clamps with flathead screwdriver or hex
socket driver
WARNING
The system must be used as
specified. Failure to do so
will prevent correct operation
of device and may impair
safety.
!
DO NOT POWER UP UNIT UNTIL ALL
FERRITES SUPPLIED ARE CONNECTED.
Banding slots
Banding
Banding clamps
Unit support
bracket
Pipe Clamp

•Place the unit on the bracket and hold in
place using the swinging plates.
•Secure by tightening the four steel nuts.
•Insert the two hexagon nuts into the holes
in the end plate, next to the ferrite holding
cage.
•The transducer unit is supplied with at
least one long ferrite bar. Insert this
through the holding cage until the holes
line up with the hexagon nuts.
•Take a second ferrite, insert a plastic
thumb screw through both ferrite bars and
loosely screw into hexagon nut.
•Repeat on opposite side.
Plate
Hexagon Nuts
Ferrite bars
Thumb screws
WARNING
The system must be used as
specified. Failure to do so
will prevent correct operation
of device and may impair
safety.
!
DO NOT POWER UP UNIT UNTIL ALL
FERRITES SUPPLIED ARE CONNECTED.
Plate

•Assemble all the other ferrites around the
pipe according to the mechanical
configuration specified for the unit.
•Loosely secure each ferrite with plastic
thumb screws and thumb nuts.
•Once the ferrite ring is complete, tighten all
wing nuts until hand tight.
•Do not over tighten as ferrites are
fragile.
•In accordance with local code and
regulations, connect the junction box to the
electrical power supply (87V-240V AC).
•Energise the electrical power supply and
ensure that the Red and Green LED lights
on the unit are glowing brightly.
Thumb nut
WARNING
The system must be used as
specified. Failure to do so
will prevent correct operation
of device and may impair
safety.
!
DO NOT POWER UP UNIT UNTIL ALL
FERRITES SUPPLIED ARE CONNECTED.
Thumb screw
Junction
box
87 –240V
electric
supply

If you are unsure of any details of fitting or installation, please contact your local Hydropath
representative for technical support.
•For protection against Limescale due to heating, the unit should be fitted on the
cold feed to where the water is heated.
•For protection against limescale, the unit should be fitted after any pumps or filters
as these can degrade the conditioning effect.
•To enhance flocculation, the ideal location is before the pump feeding a filter.
The unit operates by creating a potential
difference on the pipe on either side of the
ferrite ring. An electrical loop is created
whenever an electrical connection is made from
one side of the ferrite loop to the other, e.g. by
metal supports, wiring or pipework. A loop will
prevent the unit from operating correctly.
This problem can be solved by moving the unit
outside the electrical loop. If this is not possible,
the metal support brackets can be electrically
insulated. Installing the unit on a section of
plastic pipe eliminates the possibility of an
electrical loop.
The i Range unit can provide a range of benefits, including protection against
limescale, treatment of biofouling and flocculation of particles. The most effective
location for the unit depends on the result desired.
Brackets create loop
Wiring creates loop Move unit out of loop
Electrically insulate
brackets
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Box Contents
Transducer Unit
Instructions
Model Long
ferrites Short Ferrites Plastic Hex
Nuts
Plastic
Thumb
Screws
Plastic
Thumb
Nuts
Steel
Bracket Steel Bands Pipe clamps 50mm bolts Steel locking
nuts
i453124210244
i604024212000
i100 1 5 2 6 4 1 2 0 0 0
i130 6 0 2 6 4 1 2 0 0 0
i150 3 5 2 8 6 1 2 0 0 0
i190 8 0 2 8 6 1 2 0 0 0
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warrantee or guarantee. All goods are sold subject
to our standard terms and conditions of sales,
copies of which are available upon request. IRG-2