Kinetico Commercial Plus Softener Series User manual

Kinetico~
water systems
Owners Manual
Commercial Plus Softener Series
Models:
CP 213s 00
CP 216s 00
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CP Softener Series Owners Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 General Information
About this Manual............... '" ....................................................................................................4
The Kinetico Commercial Plus (CP) Product Line.....................................................................4
System Specifications ...............................................................................................................5
Disc Selection............................................................................................................................6
2.0 Operating Specifications
Kinetico Valve Components ......................................................................................................8
Level 1.................................................................................................................................8
Flow Nozzle..................................................................................................................8
Meter Gearing...............................................................................................................9
Regeneration Pawls .....................................................................................................9
Jet Regeneration ..........................................................................................................9
Control Disc..................................................................................................................9
Control Disc Indicator.................................................................................................12
Levels 2 through 6.............................................................................................................12
Additional System Components ..............................................................................................13
Brine Tanks..............................................................................................................................14
3.0 Installation
Getting Started ........................................................................................................................15
Pre-installation Review............................................................................................................15
Kinetico Softener Installation CP213 -CP216........................................................................ 16
CP213s OD Data Sheet....................................................................................................19
CP216s OD Data Sheet.....................,..................................................·............................
20
DA213 OD Data Sheet..................................................................................................... 21
NR213 OD Data Sheet ....................................................................................................22
Brine Drum Settings ................................................................................................................23
Central Brining System Installation .........................................................................................25
4.0 Troubleshooting
Ten Steps to Determine the Problem ......................................................................................27
Hard Water ..............................................................................................................................30
Frequent Regeneration I Backwashing ...................................................................................
31
High Salt Consumption............................................................................................................32
Salty Treated Water.................................................................................................................32
Iron Bleed-through...................................................................................................................33
Pressure loss...........................................................................................................................33
Water Running to Drain ...........................................................................................................34
Taste, Color & Odor.................................................................................................................35
Leaks .......................................................................................................................................36
Equipment Noise .....................................................................................................................37
Unit Sticks
in Cycle..................................................................................................................37
5.0 Parts Complete Valve I Level 1.........................................................................................................38
Gears.......................................................................................................................................39
Nozzles....................................................................................................................................39
InletI Outlet Adapters..............................................................................................................39
Level 2-6..................................................................................................................................40
Media Tanks, Brine Tanks, Brine Valves and Media ..............................................................
41
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GENERAL INFORMATION
About This Manual
This manual will cover information needed for the proper installation and operation of your Kinetico Softening
System. We have also included information regarding the frequently asked questions about softening
systems. This information may be more technical in nature, but provides further insight to the continued
operation
of this equipment at its highest levels.
This manual will use various icons to help highlight issues that are relevant to the safe operation
of this
equipment. The following icons will be used as described:
~ General information regarding the application of this product will be highlighted
V by this icon. This will include technical specifications and expected operational
results.
/Jr... A caution icon will be used to present any information that may hold a potential
m, hazard orconcern during the installation, use or maintenance of this product.
Should this information not be followed, it may result in damage to this
equipment and its surroundings.
,ci\ The warning icon will be used to present any information that may result in a
\,1:1' severe hazard or concern during the installation, use or maintenance of this
product.
Should this information not be followed, it may result in severe
physical harm.
Any tools or materials required during the installation, use or maintenance
of this
equipment will be preceded by this icon. Using these specific tools will minimize
time and effort. Not using the proper tool may result
in damage to this
equipment, its surroundings or even physical harm.
Ifthere are any additional questions pertaining to this equipment, please contact your local Kinetico Dealer for
further assistance.
THE COMMERCIAL PLUS SERIES
The CP Series provides continuous soft water for commercial applications. The unique design of Kinetico's
control valve allows for all softener functions to operate automatically and non-electrically. The system has a
number
of options as described:
(00) - Overdrive
The Overdrive feature means both tanks are on-line during service. During regeneration, one tank is
in service and provides waterto the regenerating tank. All CP systems are shipped in the Overdrive
mode. The alternating disc is also included. To apply a (s) standard flow configuration, the OD
version would be purchased and modified
at the time of install.
(s) -Standard
or Alternating Service
This is where one tank is in service and the other tank is regenerating or in stand-by. The (s)
standard feature allows for higher hardness levels to be removed, but offers lower service flow rates.
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SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Product Name CP 213s OD CP 216s
OD
Overdrive Flow (15/30 psig) 28-40 gpm 35.0 47.0 gpm
Alternating Flow
(15/30 psig) 20.0 -30.0 gpm 23.0 33.0 gpm
Tank Size 13" x 54" 16" x 65"
Resin Volume per Tank
2.5fe
4.0fe
Under Bedding 24 Ibs. Gravel 75 Ibs. Gravel
Upper Distributor 0.012" Slotted Hub 0.012" Slotted Hub
Lower Distributor 0.012" Slotted Hub 0.012" Slotted Hub
Service Flow Direction Oownflow Oownflow
Regeneration Flow Direction Upflow Upflow
Maximum Tank Capacity 70,000 grains 112,000 grains
Meter Gearing 8,922 gallons 15,192 gallons
Flow Nozzle Full Louver Open Louver
Minimum Flow Rate
0.75gpm 1.1 gpm
Regeneration Volume 142 gallons 160 gallons
CP 213 -13" X 54" Tanks
Part Number Model Description
11750 CP 213s00 Commercial Plus Softener, 13" x 54" Tanks, Overdrive, 24 x 40" Brine Tank
11153 CP 213s
00
Commercial Plus Softener, 13" x 54" Tanks, Overdrive, No Brine Tank, Media Separate
11184 CP 213s OD Commercial Plus Softener, 13" x 54" Tanks, Overdrive, No Brine Tank, No Media
CP 216 -16" X 65" Tanks
Part Number Model Description
11182 CP 216s00
Commercial Plus Softener, 16" x 65" Tanks, Overdrive, 24 x 40· Brine Tank, Media Separate
11168 CP 216s
00 Commercial Plus Softener, 16" x 65" Tanks, Overdrive, No Brine Tank, Media Separate
11186 CP 216s
00
Commercial Plus Softener, 16" x 65" Tanks, Overdrive, No Brine Tank, No Media
CP Brine Tanks
Part Number Model Description
7938 18" x 35" 250 lb. Salt Capacity
10586 24" x 40" 500
lb. Salt Capacity
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DISC SELECTION
Continuous Service Flow Charts
Requires
Alternating
Operation
Continuous Flow Rate
NOTE: Number (1 through 8) within the graph represent meter disc setting.
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Requires
Alternating
Operation
NO"rE: Number (1 through 8) within the graph represent meter disc setting.
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OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS
Kinetico Valve Components
Kinetico 1000 Valve
Outlet
Kinetico 1250 Valve
Kinetico Water Conditioners use a twin tank design to assure that treated water is
always available. When one tank regenerates, the othersupplies treated water. The
Kinetico Valve controls when each tank is in service, when each tank must be
regenerated and the regeneration of each tank. Two sizes of valve are available:
the Kinetico 1000 and Kinetico 1250 valves. Kinetico 1250 valves are used with the
CP Series.
Level 1 Operation
Level 1 assembly consists ofthree chambers: inlet, outlet and regeneration
chambers.
Hard water enters the inlet chamber and travels to the media tank where it is treated.
Treated water moves from the media tank to the outlet chamber. Contained in the
outlet chamber is a water meter turbine, which turns only when water is used. Gears
connect the water meter turbine to the water meter disc. The system's meter gearing
is defined as the volume
of processed water needed to turn the water meterdisc
360°.
Flow Nozzle
Accuracy and range of the flow meterwill depend on the nozzle used with the
system. Most units incorporate the halflouver nozzle. This nozzle has a highly
accurate and wide range of flow metering capability. If an alternative nozzle is used,
a different meter volume per 360° on the water meter will result. To estimate this
new volume, use the Meter Ratio Multiplier to determine new volume.
Micro Half Louver Full Louver Open Louver
Part Number
Min. Flow Range
Max. Flow Range
Meter Ratio Multiplier
Gearing Volumes
10880B
0.05 gpm
5.00 gpm
<0.5: 0.105
>0.5: 0.428
Micro
11018
0.5 gpm
25.00 gpm
1
Half Louver
11019
0.75 gpm
40.00 gpm
2.22
Full Louver
11188
1.10 gpm
50.00 gpm
3.78
Open Louver
2-2-2-3 144
342
.2-2-1~P5
.160. 381.
2-2-7-P6 245 583
2-2-3-P4
·657':>'·"·':
2-1-5-P4
2·7-6-P4
2·3-4-P4
1·5-4-P4
7·23·23-P6
• 7-6-4-P4
...
3-4-4·P4
p20.p20~P14·P14-P14~P17
P20·P20·P14·P14·P13-P12
P20-P20-P14cP14~P15-P16 .
P20-P20-P14·P14·P17-P11
p.20~f>20~P14-P14~P13-F>1j .. ··.:3;265
7,774
P20-P20-P14-P15-P16-P11
5,Q18
11.948
.• P20.P20~P14~P17 ~ph~P11·· ...
·······5,§t~
13.513
..
P20-P20-P13·P12·P11·P11 6,315 15,035
P20-P20~P15-P16cP11-P1.1
9;i09
23,108
307 732
1;119
•..
1,253
1,408
2,168
2,431
3,612
1,688 4,019
..··2,595 6,178
2,927 6.970
759
846.
1,303
.:·1,470
..
1,689
2,520,.
2.843
3,171.
3,829
··4,873 .
5,498
8,019
8,922
13.715
15,473
17,258
26,525
29,999.
33,378
51,300
1,293
··.·1;440···
2,213
2,497.·.
2,785
.4,280
4,829
5,322
6,483
8.195 .
9,189
13,653
15,192
23,353
26,347
29,386
45,163
51,079
56,832
87,348
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Meter Gearing The frequency
of regeneration can be adjusted without re-gearing the system. The
use
of the water meter disc provides for multiple regenerations per 3600 cycle on the
water meter. Each regeneration notch on a water meter disc will initiate a
regeneration when the regeneration start pawl drops into one ofthese segments and
Meter Meter engages with the teeth
of the control disc. The number of regenerations within the
Disc 1
DiscS
3600 cycle is indicated by the number of the water meter disc.
Regeneration Pawls
It is important to realize that there are two regeneration pawls: the regeneration start
pawl and the regeneration drive pawl. The regeneration start pawl advances the
control disc enough to open the regeneration control valve. The water meter and
control disc advance together until the control disc uncovers one
of the holes in the
ceramic disc located directly beneath the control disc. This opens the regeneration
control valve, which starts regeneration. Once the valve has opened, the
regeneration drive pawl continues
to advance the control disc through the
regeneration cycle.
When open, the regeneration control valve allows water
to pass through a nozzle
Regeneration start pawl where it is directed to the regeneration turbine
in the regeneration chamber. As the
regeneration turbine spins, it drives the regeneration drive pawl, which advances the
control disc.
Regeneration drive pawl
gearing &
turbine
Jet
During the regeneration, water is used by the valve to control the sequence. For
~~~ regeneration units equipped with
Jet Regeneration, a 0.2 gpm regeneration flow control is used to
limit the amount
of water used. In addition to this small flow control, the regeneration
nozzle in the level 2 and the regeneration turbine in the level one are also modified to
accept these lower flow rates.
In non-Jet systems, a 0.4 gpm flow control, standard regeneration nozzle and an
open regeneration turbine are used.
The Jet feature is included with all CP Systems.
Gear Alignment Clip
~ The GearAlignment Clip is used to keep optimal spacing between gears. This
~ minimizes pressure loss and maximizes flow sensitivity.
Control Disc
All internal valve positions are controlled by the Control Disc. As the control disc turns, it covers and
uncovers holes in the ceramic disc (located directly below the control disc), sending pressure signals to open
and close all internal valves. The sequence
of regeneration and service configuration (alternating or
Overdrive) is based on the type of control disc installed.
~
White
Gray
Black Orange Tan Purple
PN
4689* 7931 4700A 8637 5565
8635
Service Flow Alternating Alternating Alternating Overdrive Overdrive Overdrive
Regeneration Sequence:
Backwash
3%
12%
Brine • Slow Rinse
75% 60%
60% 57%
76%
Backwash 25 %
37%
40%
12 % 24%
65 %
Purge
7%
25%
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Control Disc, Screen and Seal
Place Cap Seal in groove.
Pawls
Step 1
Place the Regeneration Drive
Pawl onto the Eccentric Pin in
the 10 o'clock position with
the spring wire against the
wall.
Insert Level
One Screen into
the hole
at 5 o'clock position
Step 2
Place the Regeneration Start
Pawl onto the Eccentric Pin in
the 4 o'clock position with the
spring wire against the wall.
Set the Control
Disc onto the
ceramic disc, flat side down.
The Support
Pin goes through
the hole in the center
of the
Control Disc.
Step 3
Drop the No-back Pawl leg
into the small loop at one end
of the Meter Drive Pawl
Spring making sure that the
vertical arm
of the Meter
Drive Spring
is sticking up.
Place the No-back Pawl leg
into the small hole at the 2
o'clock position. Drop the
large loop
of the Meter Drive
Spring over the eccentric pin
at the 4 o'clock position.
Step 4
Place the Meter Drive Pawl on
top of the Regeneration Start
Pawl, making sure
that the
Meter Drive Spring vertical
arm
is placed in the notch on
the Meter Drive Pawl as
shown in the detail above.
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