Water Control Corporation BrassMaster Plus TurfMaster User manual

Irrigation System
Iron Remover
Installation / Operation
Manual
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BrassMaster technical videos show how to set up or remove the control module. If returning your control
module to be repaired/replaced, please use the (downloadable) Remanufactured Module Order Form.

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Overview
The TurfMaster irrigation iron filtration system has been designed to solve a common problem
in turf irrigation systems. When iron is present in raw water supplies, it can cause destructive
staining on concrete and other critical structures. Treating the supply of this water for iron can
be problematic due to the high volume of water used in an irrigation cycle, combined with the
difficulty of iron water treatment technology. The TurfMaster system overcomes both of these
challenges with the following features:
1. Advanced controls allow customization to treat only irrigation zones with structures that
could be affected by iron staining. This greatly minimizes the volume of water treatment
needed, and allows for treatment focus on critical areas.
2. TurfMaster utilizes a unique iron filtration technology that does not require the injection of
any chemicals, or require their use at all. The specialized media and system components
rely on only water and line pressure to clean the advanced filtration media, providing an
environmentally friendly and cost effective treatment solution.
Installation Instructions
1. Identify installation location and place unit(s).
TurfMaster piping should be located on the exclusive service line to the irrigation system
(See Illustration 1). IMPORTANT: there may not be any filters installed upstream of the
TurfMaster system, or insufficient water pressure may affect operational performance.
This system and installation must comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Illustration 1

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2. Fabricate system manifold: The following components have been provided for the system
manifold fabrication: bypass valve(s) with 1-1/4” socket adapters, solenoid valves with
1-1/4” socket adapters, 1-1/4” tees with sample ports, and 1-1/4” check valves. Following
Illustration 2a piping diagram for single systems, or Illustration 2b for duplex systems, con-
struct system manifold using 1 ¼” Schedule 40 PVC pipe.
Note: IT IS CRITICAL TO NOT REDUCE ANY MANIFOLD PIPING BELOW 1 ¼”.
ANY MANIFOLD PIPE SIZE REDUCTION WILL AFFECT SYSTEM PERFOR-
MANCE.
3. Connect drain line(s) to unit(s). Remove barbed drain line fitting(s) from parts bag. Apply
Teflon thread seal tape to threads and turn into the female threaded opening on the back side
of control valve(s) and run to a nearby drain (individual drain lines must be run for duplex
units, and these lines must not be tied together). Be sure not to submerse drain line ends into
drain, as a 1 ½” minimum air gap must be maintained to prevent potential backflow hazard.
Firmly secure at drain, while maintaining a minimum 1 ½” air gap.
4. Connect control valve(s) to electrical power source. Connect power cord(s) to a separate
120V, 15 amp ground fault interrupt (GFI) outlet.
Illustration 2a—Piping diagram for single systems Illustration 2b—Piping diagram for duplex systems

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5. Mount and wire TurfMaster Control Panel.
The TurfMaster control panel should be mounted
nearby the filtration system and secured to a solid
surface. Access to a 120v, 15 amp ground fault
(GFI) power source should be within 5 feet of
mounting area. Connect wall transformer to Turf-
Master control panel (see Illustration 3). Connect
low voltage wiring to solenoid valve on system
manifold (see Illustration 4). Connect low voltage
to/from central irrigation controller (see Illustration
5). Connect power cord to power source.
TurfMaster Control Panel Schematic
Proceed to start-up procedure.
Illustration 4 Illustration 5Illustration 3
System Overall Wiring Scheme

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Start-up Procedure
Turn bypass valve on unit(s) (located above water piping connections) to “bypass” posi-
tion and open water supply feeding irrigation system.
(See Illustration 6 for control keypad).
Flush the TurfMaster system: (On duplex systems, this process should be done individually
on each control unit.) Press and hold the “Extra Cycle” button for 5 seconds.
1. The control panel will begin to flash “BW - - - -“ indicating it is entering “Backwash”
mode. After about 30 seconds,” - - - - ” will be replaced with a counting down clock. Slowly
open the bypass valve on the back of the unit. Water will begin to run to the drain, flushing
the system. Allow this water to run for about 5 minutes, and then press the “extra cycle”
button, briefly this time.
2. The control panel will begin to flash “BD” - - - - “ indicating it is entering “Brine Draw”
mode. After about 30 seconds, “- - - -“ will be replaced with a counting down clock and wa-
ter will run to the drain, again flushing the system. Allow this water to run for about 5
minutes, and then press the “Extra Cycle” button briefly again.
3. The control panel will flash “- - - -“ indicating it is returning to service mode. After about 1
minute, the control panel will indicate between the current time of day setting, and the fac-
tory pre-set regeneration override period of 3 days. The unit is now back in service and
ready for flow.
Illustration 6
− While in service, the Data Display alternates between time
of day, volume remaining or days to regeneration.
− The Flow Indicator flashes when outlet flow is detected.
− The Faucet Icon flashes if a regeneration cycle has been
queued.

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Test for flow accuracy: This is an important step to insure that unit is working properly. Im-
proper flow may affect the capacity of the system to effectively filter water in critical landscape
areas. Per piping Illustration 2a or 2b (page 3) test ports have been provided to insure accurate
flow characteristics. Slowly open these test ports while indexing master irrigation controller
through its zone settings. Verify flow as follows:
1. For those zones where filtration is desired: Test port 1: should indicate pressure. Test port
2: should indicate pressure. Test port 3: should be non-pressurized.
2. For those zones where no filtration is desired: Test port 1: should indicate pressure. Test
port 2: should indicate pressure. Test port 3: should be non-pressurized.
Set Current time of day: (See Illustration 7) Press and hold either the Up or
Down buttons on control(s) until the programming icon replaces the service
icon and the display reads TD. Adjust the time with the Up and Down buttons.
When the desired time is set, press the Extra Cycle button to return to normal
operation. If no buttons are pressed the unit will return to normal operation af-
ter five seconds.
User Programming: (See Illustration 8) Press and hold the up and down ar-
row buttons for five seconds while in service until the programming icon re-
places the service icon and the display reads DO.
Set days override: (See Illustration 9) It is critical to synchronize this set-
ting with the setting on your irrigation controller. When programming your
irrigation controller and establishing the times and days for irrigation cycles to
operate, you must choose a consistent interval setting (ie; every day, every 2
days, every 3 days, etc). The days override setting should be synchronized to
match those days (intervals) so regeneration takes place following each cycle of
irrigation. When complete, press the “Extra Cycle” button, and the control will indicate RT
2:00, indicating the mode for regeneration time of day setting.
Set regeneration time of day: Choose a time of day that will be followed by at least a 2 hour
window where the irrigation system is sure to be in standby mode. This time should also be dif-
ferent from regeneration periods for any other water treatment equipment (i.e., water softener)
to insure adequate pressure is available during its entire regeneration cycle (approximately 2
hours). Enter this time (AM or PM) by pressing the up and down arrows to select.
IMPORTANT NOTE: WHEN SETTING UP DUPLEX SYSTEMS, THEY MUST NOT
REGENERATE DURING THE SAME WINDOW OF TIME. IT IS CRITICAL THAT
THESE TIMES ARE SET AT LEAST 2 HOURS APART FROM EACH OTHER, AND
DURING A 2-4 HOUR PERIOD WHERE THE IRRIGATION SYSTEM WILL RE-
MAIN IN STANDBY.
Control programming is now complete. Press the “Extra Cycle” button, and the control
will save the settings, exit from user programming mode, and resume normal operation.
Illustration 7
Illustration 8
Illustration 9

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Maintenance / Warranty Information
Minimum maintenance requirements:
Given the critical nature of the iron filtration process in protecting assets from destructive
iron staining, we recommend the following minimum maintenance schedule. Failure to per-
form this maintenance could result in performance failures.
Monthly during irrigation season:
1. Perform flow accuracy test as outlined on page 4.
Annually or before each seasonal activation:
1. Perform flow accuracy test as outlined on page 4.
2. Perform inspection and cleaning process on all solenoid valves on manifold. Visit
www.watercontrolinc.com technical video library for details on the cleaning process.
TurfMaster Winterization Procedure:
The TurfMaster irrigation iron filtration system should always be kept from freezing conditions.
Before closing off water supply for irrigation system winterization, it is important to “clean” the
TurfMaster filter media of residual iron. This can be done by completing a manual regeneration
cycle immediately before closing off supply water. Referring to Illustration 6, press and hold
the “Extra Cycle” button for 5 seconds. When the panel begins to flash “BW---“ the unit has
entered a regeneration cycle. When this cycle is complete, and the unit indicates “service” on
the display, the media will have been cleaned and is ready to standby for a prolonged period of
time.
All BrassMaster and BrassMaster Plus water softeners /
filters feature the Assured Performance Modular (APM)
design. If you experience a failure of any valve component,
the brass module can be easily removed and replaced with a
factory remanufactured replacement module.
Reference the BrassMaster and BrassMaster Plus Technical
Video Library on our website (link is provided below) for
detailed steps on how to remove the module. The required
(downloadable) form to have your module repaired/replaced
is also located at this site.
Please contact your dealer or Water Control Corporation for
module support.
Nearly all serviceable
parts lie within the
removable/replaceable
APM module. This
eliminates costly
and me consuming
eld repairs.
BrassMaster and BrassMaster Plus Technical Video Library:
http://watercontrolinc.com/residential-technical-support/residential-technical-videos
BrassMaster technical videos show how to set up or remove the control module. If returning your control
module to be repaired/replaced, please use the (downloadable) Remanufactured Module Order Form.
For factory module support contact:
Water Control Corporation ● 7150 143rd Ave NW ● Ramsey, MN 55303
Phone: [phone] ● Fax: [phone] ● www.watercontrolinc.com

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Water Control Corporation
7150 143rd Ave NW ● Ramsey, MN 55303
Phone: [phone] ● Fax: [phone]
www.watercontrolinc.com
Official Warranty
Water Control Corporation
BrassMaster Plus Series Water Softeners / Filters
Limited Warranty
Water Control Corporation warrants the control valve to be free of manufacturers defects for a period of 5 (five) years
from the date of installation, and the fiberglass reinforced mineral tank, and plastic brine tank, to be free from leaking due
to manufacturers defects for a period of 5 (five) years. We will, at our discretion, repair or replace defective products. This
warranty does not include any costs associated with removal of defective products, or installation of replacement products.
All replacement parts will be provided FOB Ramsey, MN. This warranty is transferable.
DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
Water Control Corporation makes no warranties except those expressly stated in this document. To the extent permitted by
the laws of the applicable state, ALL WARRANTIES CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE EXPRESSLY IN
LIEU OF, AND WATER CONTROL CORPORATION EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS, ANY AND ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THESE WARRANTIES
1. Conditions and damages resulting from any of the following:
- Wear caused by unfavorable water conditions
- Improper installation, delivery, or maintenance
- Any repair, modification, alteration, or adjustment not
authorized by the manufacturer or an authorized servicer
- Misuse, abuse, accidents, or unreasonable use
- Improper setting of any control
- Incorrect electric current, voltage, or supply
2. Warranties are void if the original serial numbers have been removed, altered, or cannot be readily determined.
3. The cost of service or service call to:
- Correct installation errors
- Instruct the user on proper use of the product
- Transport the product to the servicer
4. Any costs associated with removal of defective products, or installation of replacement products.
5. Consequential, special, or incidental damages sustained by any person as a result of the breach of these
warranties. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, so the
above exclusion may not apply to you.