Phantom Shadow RODI-40 Manual User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Overview .......................................................................................................................... 5
Main Components ............................................................................................................ 5
Benefits of Pure Water ...................................................................................................... 5
General Description and Operation .................................................................................... 6
Manual System Description ....................................................................................... 6
Powerd System Description ....................................................................................... 6
Auto System Description ............................................................................................ 6
“Pump Controller - Quick Start Basics” Information .................................................... 7
How to use the Pump Controller ............................................................................ 7
Fob Overview...................................................................................................... 14
Maintenance of System .................................................................................................. 17
How to Replace Cartridges ..................................................................................... 17
How to Flush RO Filters ............................................................................................ 17
How to Protect Your Hoses ....................................................................................... 18
Care, Maintenance and Replacement of Cartridges............................................................ 18
Carbon Cartridge ..................................................................................................... 18
Reverse Osmosis Cartridge ...................................................................................... 18
DeIonizing Cartridge................................................................................................. 18
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................. 19
Plumbing ................................................................................................................ 19
Electrical ................................................................................................................ 19
How to Connect the Fob (“hockey puck”) to Controller on the Unit ............................. 19
Pump is Cycling on and Off Rapidly ......................................................................... 20
Trouble Shooting Flow Diagram .............................................................................. 21
Recommended Parts to Keep on Hand ........................................................................... 22
Charging and Care of Your Batteries ............................................................................... 22
System Weight Estimator ............................................................................................... 23
Warranty ........................................................................................................................ 25

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Overview
This manual covers the six configurations offered by Phantom Window Works.
1. Phantom Shadow RODI-40 Manual
2. Phantom Shadow RODI-40 Powered
3. Phantom Shadow RODI-40 Auto
4. Phantom Shadow RODI-80 Manual
5. Phantom Shadow RODI-80 Powered
6. Phantom Shadow RODI-80 Auto
The Shadow is our only pure water system that is mounted over the top of the tank. It
can be installed on Softwash Systems cradle skids or used as a free standing unit for
companies that only do window cleaning. The Shadow RODI systems come in three
basic configurations: manual, powered and auto. Manual systems are 100% water
source powered meaning that whatever pressure comes from the tap dictates the
flow of the system. Powered systems are pump assisted systems but do not include
the computer controller. Auto systems are much like the powered systems except
that they include the automatic controller. In addition, choices can be made in either
a single reverse osmosis cartridge system which is designated as an RODI-40 or a
dual reverse osmosis cartridge system RODI-80. Both the 40 or the 80 designate
the overall length of reverse osmosis cartridge on the system,which is indicated in
inches.
DO NOT DRINK PURE WATER. NOT FOR HUMAN
OR ANIMAL CONSUMPTION.
Benefits of Pure Water
Water spots left behind on windows or glass from dried mineral build-up are a neg-
ative of soft washing. The pure water system filters out the minerals, dirt and other
chemicals in tap water, resulting in water that is 99.8% pure. When this pure water
comes in contact with the window it absorbs the minerals off the window with agita-
tion as well as other surfaces allowing the surface to dry spot free.
Main Components
• (1) Carbon Filter 40”
• (2) RO Filter 40”
• (1) DI Filter 40”
• (4) Filter Housing 40”
• Hoses
• Power Switch (Powered Model Only)
• Digital Controller (Auto Model Only)
• Electrical Float Valve
• TDS Meter (Auto Model Only)
• Motor Dimmer (Auto Model Only;
optional for Powered Model)
• RO filters include bypass valve for
discharging backwash and mineral
water
PURIFIED WATER SHOULD BE WIPED OR BLOWN OFF OF YOUR SYSTEM WITH REG-
ULAR WATER AND SHOULD NOT BE LEFT STANDING ON YOUR EQUIPMENT AS IT
WILL DAMAGE AND EAT AWAY AT THE SURFACES.

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General Description and Operation
Manual System Description
The manual version has a water-in port and a water-out port. It fills the tank
underneath it with water. The user supplies their own pump to draw the water
from the unit.
Powered System Description
The powered version has two 12 volt pumps. At 25 amp each, the first pump is
used to push water through the membranes of all the cartridges to fill the pure
water tank. The second pump is used to supply a water fed pole and brush, or
for trigger rinsing. This unit consists of one 40” Carbon filter, one or two 40” RO
filter(s), one 40” DI filter. This unit has a power switch, a pressure gauge before
the filters and another pressure gauge for monitoring spray pressure.
General operation of Powered Pure Water Module:
1. Connect the raw water supply. Turn on water.
2. Fill the raw water tank (Powered and auto systems require buffer tank).
3. Turn power switch to number 1 in order to produce pure water to fill the pure
water storage tank.
4. Once the tank is filled to the desired level, turn the power switch to 2 to spray.
— You can make pure water WHILE ALSO spraying by turning the power
switch to 1 AND 2.
5. Use trigger sprayer to apply to desired surface, or supplu a water fed pole.es
Auto System Description
The auto version has two 12 volt pumps with a digital controller. This unit is fully
automatic with bluetooth remote capabilities. The controller is custom designed to
make using this model as simple and easy as possible. This unit can be controlled
from as far away as 500 feet (300 feed through building and obtacles). The first
pump is used to push water through the membranes of all the cartridges to fill the
pure water tank. The second pump is uused to supply a water fed pole and brush, or
for trigger rinsing. This unit consists of one 40” carbon filter, two 40” RO filter(s), one
40” DI filter. This unit is specially designed for making pure water while spraying. It
can be configured to fill on demand or manually fill each time pure water is needed
(see picture #1 and #2).
General Operation of Automatic Pure water Module:
1. Connect the water supply. Turn on water.
2. Fill the raw water tank (Powered and auto systems require buffer tank).

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3. To start filling the pure water storage tank simply press and hold the up and
down buttons briefly.
4. This will activate the pump allowing water to fill the pure water storage tank
until the float switch detects that the tank is full and it will automatically turn
off. Pure water can be made even while spraying (see pump controler detail).
5. While the pure water storage tank is filling, the display will flash the message
FIL [fill].
“Pump Controller - Quick Start Basics” Information
How to use the Pump Controller
Operating Warnings
Adjust your flow settings carefully. Repeated false dead-end detection indicates that
the Cal value should be increased (less sensitive).
For absolute safety always wire through the pump pressure switch. (The pressure
switch can be bypassed if absolutely necessary - the unit will protect itself under
normal conditions.)
This is a WATER PUMP controller: it will not work with air in the system. Always
prime your system before starting work. If air in the system causes false dead-end
detection, increase Cal value (less sensitive).
Do not set the Cal value too high. Setting it higher than necessary places extra strain
on both the pump and the controller in a dead end situation. This can result in dam-
age to both the pump and your controller.
Specification Value
Supply Voltage
Maximum Current
Typical Drive Current
Voltmeter Accuracy
Enclosure Material
Water Resistance
Dimensions
Working Temperature
11 - 15 VDC
35A
15-20A
+- 100mV
ABS
IP65
171 x 120 x 55 (mm)
0 to 40 Deg C
DISCLAIMER
THE MANUFACTURER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO ANY PRODUCT HEREIN TO IMPROVE RELIABILITY,
FUNCTION OR DESIGN. THE MANUFACTURER DOES NOT ASSUME ANY LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE APPLICATION OR
USE OF ANY PRODUCT OR CIRCUIT DESCRIBED HEREIN.
* Your battery is at risk of permanent damage if you disable lo w battery cutoff and continue to use your controller for long
periods when the battery voltag e has fallen below +10.5V.

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Step 1. Wiring
Connect the pump controller in accordance with this diagram.
NOTE: Only fit the fuse once all connections are made.
Fuse 30A
Fuse 30A
Level Switch
Install fitting on the RO
outlet or DI outlet.
TDS
Sensor
Battery
Pump
Battery
Pump
Autofill Solenoid Valve
+
12V
Make sure correct fuse is fitted inline. Failure to do so will ersult in damage to the
unit. Observe correct battery polarity. Failure to do so will resultin damage to the unit.
All controller images, operation and functionality are Copyright 2020 © Spring (Europe) Ltd all rights reserved.

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Step 2. Set Up - Auto Calibrate
Connect your hose and brush to the pump.
Turn on the controller by pressing the up or down button. Keep the button held until
the display lights up.
Press up until the display shows 30.
Press and hold the up and enter buttons to calibrate. CAL will be displayed.
Press the down button to select Auto Cal, AUt will be displayed. Press the enter
button to start. Auto Cal starts from C99.
After several moments the calculated CAL value (e.g. C50) will be displayed and the
controller is ready to use. Press enter to exit calibration.
The CAL value can be adjusted manually by following the same steps and adjusting
the CAL value by pressing the up or down button instead of using AUt.
To enable or disable the low battery cut-off (that stops your pump when the battery
voltage is below 10.5V) press and hold the down and enter buttons on PUMP 1.
Then use the up or down button to select ON or OFF. Press enter to save.
NOTE: ‘ON’ keeps your battery protected.
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When the TDS value rises above the TDS cut-off setting, the pump will be stopped.
The controller will display the following alternating messages:
Press up or down to change between on and off. Off will set the controller to ‘one
time fill’. On will set the controller to ‘fill on demand’.
If configured, your controller can have two filling modes:
1. One time fill (stops when the level switch activates/lifts)
2. Fill on demand (refills every time the level switch drops)
To select the required filling mode press and hold the down and enter buttons. The
controller will display the fill on demand (FOd) menu.
indicating a high TDS level has stopped the system.
The controller will turn the pump back on to resume pumping if the TDS level drops
below the TDS cut-off value.
NOTE: When the controller is first turned on the TDS cut-off is disabled for approxi-
mately 60 seconds to allow any dirty water (above TDS cut-off value) to be pumped
out.
To adjust TDS cut-off value enter the set up menu by pressing and holding the down
and enter buttons together. Press enter until TDS message is displayed.
If the TDS goes above this value the pump will be stopped. It can be set from 1 - 40
ppm. Setting it to ‘HI’ disables the TDS cut-off.
Use the up or down button to adjust the setting. Then press enter to move to the
next setting.
Set Up - TDS Cut-Off *** Very Important ***
Set Up - Tank Filling
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Press enter to set. The next setting is Fill Delay.
Fdy is the time delay in minutes from the tank reaching full and the filling re-starting
should the water level drop. You can set this delay from 0-10 minutes with the up
and down buttons. Setting to ‘0’ turns the delay off. Press enter to set.
The next setting is Autoflush. Your controller has three Autoflush modes:
0 - Autoflush is off
1 - Repeat Autoflush every hour
2 - Autoflush just once at the start of filling
Select the required Autoflush mode with the up or down button. Then press enter to
move to the next item.
Set Up - Autoflush
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Message Description
Controller Messages An error has occured while using AutoCal.
This will happen when the motor is not connected or the enter
button has been pressed to cancel it.
Controller Messages This message will start to flash when the
battery is low (<11.0V). If the battery is below 10.5V the pump
will be disabled to protect the battery (unless low battery cutoff
is disabled*).
Controller Messages An over current has been detected, the
controller has shut down the pump to protect itself. Lower the
flow rate and check the hose for blockages.
Controller Messages A dead end has been detected. If this is not
the case, try increasing the calibration value.
Pressure switch has activated or the motor is disconnected.
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Step 3. Operation
Press up or down to set a suitable flow of water.
Press enter (PUMP 1 only) to display the current battery voltage.
To monitor water temperature (in degrees centigrade) press enter repeatedly until
tp is displayed.
Press enter again to monitor TDS reading.
A TDS reading greater than 50ppm will display HI (high).
Press enter again to return to the current flow rate.
To turn the controller off, press and hold enter.
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To start filling the tank press and hold the up and down buttons. This will activate
the solenoid valve allowing water to fill the tank until the float switch detects that the
tank is full.
Operation - Tank Filling (When FOd is OFF)
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The tank can be filled when the unit is on (even when pumping) or when the unit is
turned off. While the solenoid valve is on and the tank is filling, the display will flash
FIL.
To manually stop the tank filling press and hold the up and down buttons again. The
display will stop showing FIL.
Fill on demand is effectively a tank level control that keeps the tank topped up to
the level switch. The solenoid valve will be turned off if the unit detects a low battery
(below +10.5V).
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Step 1. Fob Overview
Before you can use your fob it must be paired with its controller. Please see step 3
for details.
Start/Stop
Press once to stop
pump. Whole LED
segment lights to
indicate STP.
Controller will show
‘StP’. Press once to
start pump.
One LED lights to
indicate pump has
started.
Specification Value
Supply Voltage*
Enclosure Material
Water Resistance
Dimensions
Working Temperature
5 VDC
ABS
IP61
75 x 16mm
0oto 40oC
Pump Decrease
Each press will
reduce pump flow
by 10.
LED segments
indicate this.
Auto-Calibrate
Press and hold
until whole LED
segment lights.
One LED lights to
indicate
calibration has
finished.
Pump Increase
Each press will
increase pump
flow by 10.
LED segments
indicate this.
DISCLAIMER
THE MANUFACTURER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO ANY PRODUCT HEREIN TO IMPROVE
RELIABILITY, FUNCTION OR DESIGN. THE MANUFACTURER DOES NOT ASSUME ANY LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE
APPLICATION OR USE OF ANY PRODUCT OR CIRCUIT DESCRIBED HEREIN.
* Charge only with micro USB phone chargers or similar micro USB adaptors.
Fob Overview

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Step 2. Fob Charging
Your fob will indicate when it needs charging by lighting two LEDs.
Step 3. Pairing your fob
To begin using your fob you must first pair it with your controller. Ensure your control-
ler is turned on. Press and hold two opposite buttons on the fob:
If the fob is charged and working, the LED segments will appear to circle around the
fob. The controller will respond by displaying ‘FOb’.
To Charge
Plug in micro USB
phone charger or similar
to the charging connector.
Charging LED is red
when charging.
Charging LED is green
when charged.
Charging LED
DO NOT IMMERSE FOB IN WATER. Doing so will result in damage to the unit.
DO NOT LEAVE IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT. Doing so will result in damage to the unit.

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Step 4. Use
Now press ALL three buttons on the controller at the same time.
Pressing this button reduces the flow setting by 10.
The controller will indicate this reduction:
If the pairing is successful the LED segments will stop circling and the ‘Fob’ will
disappear from the controller display. Your fob should now operate the controller as
described in 1. Fob Overview.
If the pairing is unsuccessful turn the controller off for 30 seconds then on again and
repeat the steps above.
Pressing this button increases the flow setting by 10.
The controller will indicate this increase:
Step 4. Use Cont’d
Pressing and holding this button will start an auto calibration on your controller.
(Ensure flow is set to your desired value e.g. 50).
All LEDs on the segment light to show auto calibration has started, the controller
will indicate ‘AUt’.
When the controller has calibrated one LED on the segment will light to show
this. ‘CAL’ will disappear from the controller display.
Pressing this button starts and stops the pump. If the pump is running press the
button once to stop. All LEDs on the segment will light, the pump will stop and
controller indicates ‘StP’.
If the pump is stopped press the button once to start.
A single LED on the segment will light, the pump will start and controller indi-
cates the current flow. e.g. ‘30’.

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Maintenance of System
How to Replace Cartridges
Refer to picture #1 and #2.
RO filters must be replaced from the front of the cabinet, which is the control panel
side. Carbon and DI filters must be replaced from the rear of the cabinet, which is op-
posite the control panel. We make this recommendation based on the convenience
of the plumbing placement. When replacing RO, DI or Carbon cartridges the end of
the cartridge that contains the o-ring is inserted last because it is a one way o-ring.
DO NOT insert the end with the o-ring first as this will cause water to flow around the
cartridge rather than through it. SPECIAL NOTE FOR VAN OWNERS: When maintain-
ing or replacing your cartridges you may need to remove the top Phantom bracket
to expose the cartridge housings. This will allow you to rotate the cartridge housing
upwards to give clearance to remove and replace your cartridge.
If your TDS doesn’t reach an acceptable level, Flush RO filters or consider
replacing the DI cartridge Filter replacement and flush
How to Flush RO Filters
See picture #1 and #2.
ňManual System:
ʼnOpen the back flush valve.
ʼnTurn your water supply on and allow water to run through the machine for
about 10 minutes.
ʼnTurn off the water supply.
ʼnClose the back flush valve to return to normal operating position.
ňPowered System:
ʼnFill the raw water tank until it is at least 90% full.
ʼnOpen the back flush valve.
ʼnTurn power to number one (fill pump). Allow water to run through the ma-
chine for about 10 minutes. *If the pump doesn’t turn on your pure water
tank may be full.
ʼnTurn power off.
ʼnClose the back flush valve to return to normal operating position.
ňAuto System:
ʼnFill the raw water tank until it is at least 90% full.
ʼnOpen the back flush valve.
ʼnTurn the controller on. *If the pump doesn’t turn on your pure water tank
may be full.
ʼnPress and hold the up and down arrows to enter FILL mode. Allow water to
run through the machine for about 10 minutes.
ʼnClose the back flush valve to return to normal operating position.

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How to Protect your hoses
UV protect your hoses by applying Armour All or similar UV product on hoses to
avoid sun damage. Clean hoses at least weekly, run hoses through rag dampened
with Armour All while rolling the hose onto reel.
Care, Maintenance and Replacement of Cartridges
Carbon Cartridge
Carbon Cartidge is a 40” cartridge that is first in line in receiving the flow of water.
It acts as a primary sediment filter to remove large particles from the water as well
as using activated charcoal to remove harsh chemicals and other impurities from
the water before passing onto the reverse osmosis cartridge. It is very important to
remove sodium hypochlorite (chlorine) from the water before it enters the reverse
osmosis cartridges because sodium hypochlorite will damage the membrane of the
RO cartridge. The carbon cartridge requires no maintenance.
Reverse Osmosis Cartridge
The reverse osmosis cartridge is a 40” cartridge where water is forced under pres-
sure through a membrane to remove minerals from water. It can achieve a 90%
removal of minerals but does not bring the TDS (total dissolved solids) of minerals in
the water to zero. Reverse Osmosis cartridges will need to be backflushed regularly
depending on frequency of use and quality of water. Please see backflush instruc-
tions depending on your model. The RO cartridges are back-flushable and have a
longer service life than the Carbon or DeIonizing cartridges.
DeIonizing Cartridge
DeIonizing Cartridge is a 40” cartridge that is responsible for the final polishing
of the water bringing the TDS (total dissolved solids)to zero. This cartridge is filled
with a medium resin that is packed loosely into the cartridge. Because of this, this
cartridge may require monitoring and agitation from time to time. If you find through
testing your water that your TDS is not reaching 2 or less, your cartidge may have
developed fissures or bypasses in the medium. This can happen because of the way
the medium is packed, as well as the resuilt of the horizontal mount of our cartiges.
To remedy this remove the DI cartridge, shake or agitate the cartridge, and reseat the
cartridge. Then test the water to ensure that you are reaching two or less.
Recommended Replacement Intervals of Cartridges
Filter Type Frequency Month/Year
Replaced
Month/Year
Replaced
Month/Year
Replaced
Month/Year
Replaced
Month/Year
Replaced
Carbon 3 months / / / / /
RO 24 months / / / / /
DI 3 months / / / / /