Kinetico 2030s User manual

Kinetico 2030s, 2040s OD, 2050s, 2060s,
2100s, 2100s OD, 4040s OD, 2060s OD, 2030f OD
2060f OD, 2100f OD Backwashing Filters
2040C, 4050s 4060s OD Macrolite®,
4060s OD Activated Carbon, 4060f OD,
2080f OD Greensand, 2060s Tannin Plus®
AquaKinetic®Q237
Rev. 06/2011 Kinetico Incorporated ♦Corporate Headquarters ♦Newbury, Ohio 44065 ♦440-564-9111 Product No. 11013M
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read all steps, guides and rules carefully before installing and using the system.
2. Check your local building and sanitation codes for installation compliance. INSTALLATION MUST MEET ALL
STATE AND LOCAL PLUMBING CODES, including, but not limited to:
•Distances that equipment should be placed from the main panel box and electrical outlets.
•Air gaps that must be provided for all drain lines.
3. Kinetico recommends that a WQA certified installer perform the installation. Failure to install the system as
instructed will void the warranty.
4. Do not use on water with pressure exceeding 125 psi or temperature exceeding 120°F.
5. If the outlet of the softener is within 10 feet of a hot water tank, the installation of a check valve and/or
expansion tank should be considered.
6. Do not install the system in an area where the temperature can cause the unit to freeze. Damage to the system
will result.
7. Provide proper ventilation when using PVC cleaner or glue.
8. Use a ladder for all work overhead beyond your natural reach. If working continuously at a height of six feet or
more, employ the appropriate safety devices.
9. Use an appliance dolly when transporting equipment on stairways.
10. You must adhere to the following guidelines when soldering:
•Use only LEAD FREE solder.
•Close or remove PVC glue and primer containers and other flammable materials to prevent fire or
explosions.
•Do not wear loose clothing (i.e.: shirt tails, sleeves, etc.) when using a torch for soldering.
•Notify the customer if you will be disabling smoke alarm(s) during installation. Be sure to reconnect the
smoke alarm(s).
•Use a scorch pad to protect any surface that may be exposed to a torch flame or excessive heat.
•Wear protective eyewear while installing to prevent potential eye injury that could be caused by splattering
soldering materials or metal/plastic shavings.
11. When installing a plastic component inline, Kinetico recommends installing grounding straps BEFORE the lines
are actually cut to ensure that the ground is never broken.
12. On iron bearing water, Kinetico recommends using a salt that contains resin-cleaning additives. (IMPORTANT!
This does not apply to Tannin Plus.) NOTE: Kinetico recommends a clean grade of salt. Do not use rock
salt.
SYSTEM INSTALLATION
1. Determine location to install equipment. Make sure that the unit will be on a flat surface. Test water to confirm
unit is properly sized for installation. If sand/silt or turbidity is present, install a separate prefilter. ALL HIGH
EFFICIENCY UNITS REQUIRE A PREFILTER.
NOTE: Verify installation complies with state and local plumbing codes before continuing. All Kinetico
conditioners and/or filters must follow a pressure tank on well water applications.

Kinetico 2030s, 2040s OD, 2050s, 2060s,
2100s, 2100s OD, 4040s OD, 2060s OD, 2030f OD
2060f OD, 2100f OD Backwashing Filters
2040C, 4050s 4060s OD Macrolite®,
4060s OD Activated Carbon, 4060f OD,
2080f OD Greensand, 2060s Tannin Plus®
AquaKinetic®Q237
Rev. 06/2011 Kinetico Incorporated ♦Corporate Headquarters ♦Newbury, Ohio 44065 ♦440-564-9111 Product No. 11013M
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2. Install with by-pass valving as shown in Figure 1. Note the inlet and outlet arrows on valve head.
3. Connect the inlet/outlet adapters leading to the conditioner using 1½”, 1¼", 1” or ¾” plumbing. Plumb as
necessary to accommodate a by-pass valve and to complete the installation. Solder adapters to pipe (if
applicable). Glue if P.V.C.
Caution: Do not solder brass adapters while they are inserted in the control module. Damage to the
plastic and rubber parts may result due to the heat. Also, the materials used in the soldering
process may attack certain types of plastics. Take care during the installation process to
assure that solder and flux do not come in contact with media tanks, the control module, E-
clips and related plastic components.
NOTE: Kinetico strongly recommends installing a vacuum breaker in the outlet line to insure there
will not be negative pressure.
4. After all plumbing is completed, but before connecting equipment, flush both the inlet and outlet lines by
opening the by-pass valve and allowing water to rinse out any debris in the lines.
5. Locate the enclosed kit containing four O-rings, two pipes with O-rings and a silicone packet. Apply a liberal
amount of silicone to the four O-rings and the O-rings on the two pipes. Install the four O-rings on the
inlet/outlet adapters.
6. Use the adapter bracket and clevis pins to connect adapters to 1” control valves. See Figure 2. For 1¼” valve,
press in E-clips until they securely snap in place.
NOTE: Step 7 is unnecessary for 2040C.
7. Connect the remote tank to the main tank using connector pipes, connector links
and connector pins. See Figure 2 (always use both links).
NOTE: Provide an air gap for all drain lines. Check local and state plumbing
codes for the proper setup of drain line air gaps.
Air Gap Instructions. Provide an air gap for all drain lines. Waste
connections or drain outlets shall be designed and constructed to provide for
connection to the sanitary waste system through an air gap of 2 pipe diameters
or 1” (25 mm), whichever is larger.
8. Run a drain line to a discharge point. FOLLOW STATE AND LOCAL CODES.
Before connecting unit, check for any obstructions or kinks. Apply Teflon tape to
the pipe threads on the side of the softener valve, and install the two fittings
supplied. Remove the nut from the drain fitting. (Slide nut on first, then split gripper with flat surfaces away
from the nut. Lastly, slide the hat sleeve with the larger diameter side toward the nut.) The end of the drain line
should extend about ½” from the end of hat sleeve. Slide into elbow as far as it will go, and hand-tighten nut
firmly and then wrench tighten 1 ½ to 2 turns.
NOTE: On drain lines that must travel more than 8 feet up and 30 feet over, it is best to take the ½” drain
line that fits the valve and attach it to a larger diameter line or pipe.
9. Position the brine drum. Remove brine valve and adjust salt setting for the water hardness and meter disc
being used. Replace the brine valve and attach the ⅜” brine line from the module to the brine valve. Hand-
tighten fittings and then wrench tighten 1 ½ to 2 turns.
10. Add a clean grade of salt at this time. DO NOT USE ROCK SALT.

Kinetico 2030s, 2040s OD, 2050s, 2060s,
2100s, 2100s OD, 4040s OD, 2060s OD, 2030f OD
2060f OD, 2100f OD Backwashing Filters
2040C, 4050s 4060s OD Macrolite®,
4060s OD Activated Carbon, 4060f OD,
2080f OD Greensand, 2060s Tannin Plus®
AquaKinetic®Q237
Rev. 06/2011 Kinetico Incorporated ♦Corporate Headquarters ♦Newbury, Ohio 44065 ♦440-564-9111 Product No. 11013M
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11. Open the by-pass valve, and allow tanks to fill slowly with water. Water will run at the drain until unit is full and
pressurized. Extremely Important: Start-up of Kinetico models containing media other than or in addition to
resin, follow the start-up procedure in Step 14.
12. With the unit in service and under pressure, allow the brine drum to fill with water until the brine valve shuts off.
(The water level should be approximately one inch over the grid plate.)
13. After the unit is fully pressurized, open a faucet in the house to purge air from lines. Check all other house
faucets, and purge air by manually cycling unit from one tank to the other.
NOTE: When installation is complete, chlorinate plumbing lines for sanitation. You may use common
household bleach. The amount of bleach will vary depending on plumbing size, length and
fixtures.
Softener Sanitation Procedure
A. Regenerate both tanks of the water conditioning unit with sodium chloride (salt). Use a clean grade of salt
appropriate for use with water treatment equipment. Do NOT use rock salt.
B. Mix 1 fluid ounce of unscented household bleach in 4 gallons of clean/soft water. This should make a 100
ppm solution. More may be required for large units.
C. Disconnect the brine line and put the 3/8 tube into the container holding the bleach mixture from the step
above.
D. Put the unit into brine draw on one tank.
E. Draw the mixture until a strong bleach odor is detected (smelled or tested) in the drain line. This procedure
should produce approximately 20 ppm in the mixed solution.
F. Switch quickly to the other tank and repeat the procedure.
G. Advance the control disc to the service position and allow the unit to stand for 30-60 minutes. The colder
the water, the longer the stand time should be.
H. Reconnect the brine line (3/8 tube) to the brine tank and backwash each tank of the softener two times.
14. Start-up of the Kinetico Models (*with the exception of the 4040sOD) containing media other than, or in addition
to, resin:
A. With the inlet supply valve turned off, be sure that the by-pass valve, if installed, is in the service position.
The black dot on the control disc should be in the service position at either the 6 or 12 o’clock position.
B. Open a cold water tap downstream of the equipment.
C. Open the inlet supply valve slowly, allowing the water to fill the tanks at approximately 1 gpm. This will take
about 10 minutes depending on the model.
D. Once filled, continue purging air from the unit at 1 gpm by using downstream tap for an additional 5 to 10
minutes.
E. When the purging is completed, close the downstream tap.
F. Open the inlet supply valve completely and advance the control disc to backwash.
G. Allow the backwash to finish.
H. At this point, advance the control disc to the next backwash cycle for the other tank.
I. Allow it to finish.
J. It may be necessary to repeat the backwashing steps if the drain water is not clear and air is still present.
K. When completed, slowly open the downstream tap to purge any remaining trapped air and check flow.

Kinetico 2030s, 2040s OD, 2050s, 2060s,
2100s, 2100s OD, 4040s OD, 2060s OD, 2030f OD
2060f OD, 2100f OD Backwashing Filters
2040C, 4050s 4060s OD Macrolite®,
4060s OD Activated Carbon, 4060f OD,
2080f OD Greensand, 2060s Tannin Plus®
AquaKinetic®Q237
Rev. 06/2011 Kinetico Incorporated ♦Corporate Headquarters ♦Newbury, Ohio 44065 ♦440-564-9111 Product No. 11013M
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
*Kinetico Model 4040sOD
Due to the upflow service pattern of this model and the amount of time necessary to fully wet the carbon, it is
recommended that the backwash steps, after the initial purging, be skipped (Steps F through J). They should be
replaced with additional low flow (2 – 3 gpm) service gallons at the downstream tap. This should be done by
controlling the flow rate with the downstream tap and having the inlet supply valve fully open. If at any time a
lock-up, or no flow, situation occurs during this process, it is recommended that the unit be completely
depressurized and then slowly repressurized.
15. VERY IMPORTANT: Where a brine drum overflow could cause damage, install a ½” I.D. overflow line on the
barbed overflow fitting on the drum, and connect it to a drain. Make sure the drain is not higher than the barbed
fitting. FOLLOW PLUMBING CODES. If a floor drain is not available, install a brine valve safety float on the
brine valve.
16. Before leaving the installation site, check plumbing for leaks.
17. Information when bedding on site:
a. Remove the module and the remote base from both media tanks.
b. Place caps over the top of the distributor tubes to prevent media from falling inside the tubes.
c. Pour the appropriate amount of gravel and then the filtering media into the tank (see the above charts for proper
amounts).
Figure 1
1. Main shutoff Valve
2. Outside Faucet Valve (open)
3. Conditioner Inlet Valve (open)
4. By-pass Valve (closed)
5. Conditioner Outlet Valve (open)
6. Kinetico By-pass Valve (for
service and by-pass positions,
see labeling on valve)
2030f OD 2060f OD 2100f OD 4060s OD
Macrolite .25 cubic ft
Garnet .06 cubic ft
0.4 cubic ft
Gravel 6 lbs (3 in.)
0.7 cubic ft
Gravel 25 lbs (5 in.)
Top tank .2 cu.ft.
Gravel 6 lbs. (3 in.)
Carbon 0.7 cubic ft
Gravel 6 lbs (3 in.)
1.5 cubic ft
Gravel 25 lbs (5 in.)
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Kinetico
1 ¼”
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Treated Water
To Use
Raw Water
Kinetico
1 ¼”
Series

Kinetico 2030s, 2040s OD, 2050s, 2060s,
2100s, 2100s OD, 4040s OD, 2060s OD, 2030f OD
2060f OD, 2100f OD Backwashing Filters
2040C, 4050s 4060s OD Macrolite®,
4060s OD Activated Carbon, 4060f OD,
2080f OD Greensand, 2060s Tannin Plus®
AquaKinetic®Q237
Rev. 06/2011 Kinetico Incorporated ♦Corporate Headquarters ♦Newbury, Ohio 44065 ♦440-564-9111 Product No. 11013M
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Figure 2
Kinetico Water Softeners are tested and certified by NSF International against the requirements
of NSF/ANSI Standard 44 for softener performance and chemical reduction of barium and radium
226/228.
NSF/ANSI Standard 44 Certification applies to Kinetico 2030s, 2040sOD, 2060s, 2060sOD,
2100s, 2100sOD, 4040sOD, 4060s OD with Carbon and 4060sOD with Macrolite.
The Kinetico Control Valve is tested and certified by WQA to ANSI/NSF Standard 61 – Health
Effects.
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