WaterSoft ISOBAR II User manual

Installation / Operation Manual

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General Specifications............................................................ Page 3
Installation Requirements....................................................... Page 4
Utilizing Bluetooth................................................................... Page 8
ProgrammingtheControlValve................................................ Page 11
Master Programming Mode..................................................... Page 14
Control Valve Powerhead Assy. ISO II & ISO III.................... Page 15
Valve Body Assembly ISO II.................................................... Page 16
Bypass Assembly ISO II........................................................... Page 17
Valve Body Assembly ISO III................................................... Page 18
Bypass Assembly ISO III.......................................................... Page 20
Service Instructions................................................................. Page 21
Troubleshooting........................................................................ Page 23
Error Codes.............................................................................. Page 24
Warranty Information............................................................... Page 25

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WARNING
Lubricants
Do NOT use Vaseline, oils, hydrocarbon lubricants or spray silicone anywhere! Petroleum base lubricants will cause
swelling of o-rings and seals. The use of other lubricants may attack plastic Noryl®. It is recommended that Dow
Corning® silicone grease be used as a lubricant for all control valves. Dow Corning® 7 Release Compound is used in the
manufacture of Chandler Systems control valves. (Part # LT-150)
Sealants
Pipe dope and liquid thread sealers may contain a carrier that attacks some plastic materials. It is recommended that
Teflon® tape be used to seal plastic Noryl® threaded fittings.
General
Specifications
CF10
CF10-3
CF13
CF13-3
Filter Media Smart-Blend Smart-Blend
Filter Media Capacity (cu. ft.) 1.5 2.5
Mineral Tank (Vortech) 10 x 54 13 x 54
Service Flow Rate - Continuous (gpm) 5 8
Service Flow Rate - Intermittent (gpm) 7 10
Backwash Flow Rate (gpm) 5 7
Gallons Used / Backwash 130 182
Space Required (D x W x H) in inches 10 x 10 x 62 13 x 13 x 62
Approximate Shipping Weight 142 lbs. 218 lbs.
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Installation Requirements
A level floor position ahead of piping into water heater
Unit must be installed at least 10 feet ahead of the inlet to a water heater to prevent damage due to back-up hot water.
DO NOT install the unit in an area of direct sunlight or where freezing temperatures may occur!
Locate the unit near an unswitched, 120 volt / 60 Hz grounded electrical outlet.
Check for distance and proper drain installation (e.g. floor drain, washing machine standpipe).
Determine type and size of piping required for filter connection (e.g. copper, galvanized, PVC plastic).
Note: If household plumbing is galvanized and you intend to make the installation with copper (or vice versa), obtain
di-electric unions to prevent dissimilar metal corrosion.
Caution: If sweat soldering copper pipe (remember to always use lead free solder and flux), cover yoke and bypass valve
with wet rags to prevent heat damage to connections and control valve. If using PVC or plastic pipe, primers and
solvent cements specifically recommended for use with potable water are required.
Note: All plumbing lines not requiring “soft” water should be connected “upstream” of the softener, if installed.
(See Typical Installation Diagrams.)
Installation

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Installation
Installation Procedure
- Water Supply Connection and Bypass Valve -
To allow for filter servicing, swimming pool filling or lawn sprinkling, a manual Bypass Valve has been installed at the
factory. The Bypass allows raw water to be manually routed around the filter.
Caution: Raised arrows located on the sides of control valve body and bypass valve indicate proper direction of water
flow. Install inlet and outlet piping in direction of arrows. It is recommended that a vacuum breaker be
installed on the inlet plumbing.
1. Position filter at desired location for installation. If a water softener is to be installed, the filter should be positioned first
and then the softener. (See Installation Diagrams.)
2. The filter material is shipped separately from the mineral tank. The tank must be loaded with material after tank has
been placed at the desired location.
A. Remove the control valve by unscrewing from the tank.
B. Use cap provided to place over top of distributor tube to prevent material from entering tube while filling.
C. Place media funnel in hole on top of tank.
D. Pour several gallons of water in the tank. (Fill tank about 1/3 full.)
E. Pour in the required filter media. No gravel is required. The required quantity & type of media is listed in the
filter specifications.
F. After installing filter media, add the included pack of aeration balls.
G. After filling the tank with material, use a garden hose or several buckets to fill the tank with water. This will
permit the filtering media to become soaked while preparing the installation and will prevent the control valve
from being plugged with floating material on initial backwash.
H. Remove funnel and clean filter media from tank threads.
I. Remove cap from distributor tube.
J. Replace control valve on mineral tank.
3. Turn OFF main water supply and OPEN nearest faucet to relieve pressure.
4. Cut main line and install appropriate elbows and extensions.
Caution: Raised arrows located on the sides of control valve body and bypass valve indicate proper direction of water
flow. Install inlet and outlet piping in direction of arrows.
Bypass - Shown
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- Electrical Connection -
1. Connect the power cord and plug power supply into a 115 volt / 60 Hz receptacle.
Note : Do not plug into an outlet controlled by a wall switch or pull chain that could inadvertently be turned off
Electronic Connections
P = Power Supply
B = Powered in Backwash Step Only
(Cycle #1)
S = Powered for Entire Regen. Cycle
Installation
- Drain Line Connection -
1. The drain line flow control assembly is pre-assembled for your convenience. Should you choose to hard plumb the
drain line, please remove the barb fitting. The flow control housing can be removed by removing the clip and pulling
straight out on housing.
Note: When re-installing the drain line flow control housing, be sure you hear and feel the O-Ring pop into place before
inserting the clip.
2. Install 1/2” I.D. drain line tubing (not included) from hose barb to an open drain. A 4” gap between end of the drain line
and the open drain is required to prevent waste water backflow. Keep the drain line as short as possible. An overhead
drain line can be used if necessary, but should discharge below the control valve. A syphon trap (taped loop) at the
outlet of the drain line is advisable to keep the drain line full and assure correct flow during backwash. Elbows or other
fittings must be kept at a bare minimum.
Note: Where the drain line is elevated above the control valve or exceeds 20 feet in length, 3/4” I.D. drain line tubing
should be used.
P B S

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- Final Checkout -
1. Be certain that the bypass valve is in Service position and main valve is completely on.
2. Check electrical supply to be certain the cord is connected to an uninterrupted 115 volt outlet.
3. Be certain to REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT at www.watersoftinc.com
4. Leave this manual with the homeowner.
Important Notice - The plumbing system, piping, pressure tank, hot water tanks, softeners, etc. that have been exposed to
iron bearing water may need to be cleaned of the precipitated iron that has been collected in them or iron bleed thru may
be a problem. We suggest all tanks be drained and flushed thoroughly.
- Annual Maintenance –
Annual replacement of the seal kit is required in all single tank air systems due to air drying of the seals over time. Poten-
tial performance issues will result if this maintenance interval is not performed. Any system problems associated with this
required system maintenance not being accomplished will not be covered by the factory warranty.
- System Start Up Procedure -
IMPORTANT NOTE: Tank should be filled with water and media must have been soaking for at least 1 hour before initial
pressurization
1. After all plumbing and drain line connections have been made, turn main water supply back on and check for leaks.
2. Ensure that the bypass valve is in the BYPASS position, and then cycle the control valve to RAPID RINSE. Once the
rapid rinse step is reached, slowly open the bypass valve to the service position, allowing water to flow down through
mineral tank and out the drain line. Let it continue to run for the entire rapid rinse step (5 minutes). There may be
colored water or media fines during this initial flow.
3. Once the rapid rinse ends, leave the system in service, and open a cold, treated water tap. Let water run for several
minutes to allow air and any media fines to be released from the lines. Once air is evacuated and water runs clear,
close the tap.
NOTE: Any time media (other than very fine mineral on initial startup) is apparent in the service lines, it usually indicates
one of the following problems:
A. The unit is plumbed in backward allowing the media to be carried in the service line.
B. The distributor tube inside the tank is not seated inside the valve or is damaged.
4. No further regeneration should be necessary at this time. If left at the default settings, the filter will automatically initiate
an air replenish cycle each night and will backwash every six days. If desired, these settings can be changed in the
main menu, or from the “advanced settings” screen in the Legacy View app.
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For simplified set up and control, please install the Legacy View on a compatible Bluetooth 4.0+ enabled smart phone or
tablet.
1. Download and install the Legacy View app from the Google Play Store, Apple App Store
2. Open the Legacy View app
• Choose a valve device at any time from the list of available devices to connect to by clicking on it.
• If the valve you want to connect to doesn’t show up, or there is a problem connecting to a device you can
press the “Scan for Devices” button or the Legacy View logo at any time to refresh the list and start the
process over.
• If the valve device is a BTLE valve and it has a password other than the default password, the first time you
connect to it the app will ask you to enter the password. After entering it the first time you should not need to
enter it again unless it changes.
3. BTLE Valve devices can be updated by the App. When the app is updated from the Google Play Store or the Apple
App Store, it may contain an updated firmware program for the valve devices. These updates could contain new
features or operational improvements. It is up to the user to allow these updates to be sent to the valve device.
Uploading a new program takes approximately 1 minute.
Dashboard
NOTE: Consult your dealer before making any changes
From the Dashboard, all items in ORANGE can be changed, while blue fields are informational only.
If you are unsure about the function of the field click the for more information.
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Utilizing Bluetooth Control Utilizing Bluetooth Control
1. Change Time of day (Press “set” to set time automatically based on device
time)
1. Set Backwash Frequency
1. Set Regeneration Time
This sets the amount of days between backwash cycles.
Example: For 2am, just type 2 and press OK.
Advanced Settings
NOTE: Consult your dealer before making any changes. We do not recommend changing Advanced Settings unless you
have a good understanding of the system operation.
From the Advanced Settings, all items in ORANGE with a “set” button can be changed.

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FCC ID: SWPLV-019 or SWPEV-019-BLE
Name of Grantee: CHANDLER SYSTEMS, INC.
Equipment Class: Part 15 Low Power Communication Device
Notes: Legacy View Valve
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been
tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide rea-
sonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Status and History
From the Status and History, all items in ORANGE can be reset.
Utilizing Bluetooth Control
1. Start a regeneration or backwash cycle
Option 1: Click the “Regenerate Unit Now.”
If you would like to force the unit into the next cycle step click “Go to Next
Regeneration Step”.
Option 2: “Regenerate Unit at Next Regen Time” button.
Touch any table to explode
a detailed list of the last 60
days.
This will take the system into a backwash cycle at the next regeneration time.

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Main Menu
12:00
1. To enter Main Menu, press the Menu/Enter button.
(Time of Day will flash)
2. To set the Time of Day, press the Set/Change button.
(First digit will flash) Example (12:00)
- To change digit value, press the Set/Change button.
- To accept the digit value, press the Menu/Enter button.
- Next digit will flash to begin setting.
- Once the last digit display is accepted, all digits will flash.
3. To set A.M. or P.M., press the Menu/Enter button.
- To change digit value, press the Set/Change button. Example ( A)
- To accept the digit value, press the Menu/Enter button.
- Once A.M. or P.M. is accepted, the next menu item will flash.
4. Days Between Backwash
- Press Menu / Enter Button. This display is used to set the maximum amount of time (in days) the unit can
be in service without a backwash. This option setting is identified by the letter ‘A’ in the left digit.
Backwash will begin at the set Backwash Time. A “0” setting will cancel this feature. The Max Value for
this item is 29.
Example: Backwash every 7 days ( A - 07 ) (Factory Setting)
Cancel setting ( A - 00 )
To Adjust this Value Press the Set / Change Button.
To Accept the Digit Value Press the Menu / Enter Button.
5. To set the Number of Days between Air Draw Cycles (d), press the Set/Change Button
- Repeat instructions from step
Example (d - 01)
Notes: 1) Maximum value is 9.
2) If value set to 0, air draw is turned off, but an air cycle will still be completed when backwash cycle
occurs. If the Number of Days between Air Draw Cycles is set to a higher number of days than the
Number of Days between Backwash Cycles, it will have no effect. In order to turn off all cycles, both
the Days between Backwash and Days between Air Draw Cycles must be set to 0.
3) Default setting is 1 day.
6. To Exit Main Menu, press the Menu/Enter button.
Note: If no buttons are pressed for 60 seconds, the Main Menu will be exited automatically.
Programming the Control ValveUtilizing Bluetooth Control

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Normal Operation
1. Home Display
a. Alternates between the display of Time of Day and Number of Days until the Next Backwash. (Metered
Softeners will alternate between time of days and gallons remaining until next regeneration)
- Days Remaining until the Next Backwash will count down from the entered value until it reaches 1 day
remaining.
- A Backwash Cycle will then be initiated at the next designated regeneration time.
2. Battery Back-Up (Uses a standard 9-volt alkaline battery.)
Features of Battery Back-Up:
• During power failures, the battery will maintain the time of day as long as the battery has power. The
display is turned off to conserve battery power during this time. To confirm that the battery is working,
press either button and the display will turn on for five (5) seconds.
• If power failure occurs while system is regenerating, the Isobar 2 will motor to a shut off position to
prevent constant flow to drain. After power is restored, the Isobar 2 will return and finish the cycle where
it left off prior to the power interruption.
• When used without battery back-up, during a power failure, the unit stops at its current point in the
regeneration position and then restarts at that point when the power is restored. The time will be offset
by the increment of time the unit was without power, so it is necessary to reset the time of day on the
unit. No other system settings will be affected.
Starting Extra Regeneration Cycle
1. To Start Delayed Extra Cycle Example [ 1]
- If Days Remaining Until Next Regeneration does not read ‘1’, press and hold the
Set/Change button for 3 seconds until the display reads ‘1
- Regeneration cycle will initiate at the next designated regeneration time.
2. To start Immediate Extra Cycle First complete above step.
- Press and hold the Set/Change button.
- After 3 seconds, the regeneration cycle will begin.
3. To Fast Cycle thru regeneration First complete above 2 steps.
Press and hold the Set/Change button for 3 seconds to advance to the next cycle step.
Note: Fast Cycle is not necessary unless desired to manually step through each cycle step.
(Repeat until valve returns to the home display)
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Regeneration Cycle
Note: Depending upon system pressure and other factors, it is possible to observe flow to drain in the rest cycle.
-When the valve is between positions, the display will flash the number of the step it is moving towards.
-The default time at which regeneration will occur is 12:00 a.m.
The motor’s run direction during a particular regeneration cycle step is indicated by the rotation direction of the last 2 digit
displays.
Example: 5-
Centuri Default Cycle Step Times Minutes
Step 1 Air Release (non-adjustable) 6
Step 2 Backwash 10
Step 3 Rest 5
Step 4 Air Replenish 20
Step 5 Rapid Rinse 5
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Master Programming Mode
Master Programming Mode
To enter Master Programming Mode, press and hold both buttons for 5 seconds.
Note: All Master Programming functions have been preset at the factory. Unless a change is desired, it is NOT necessary
to enter Master Programming Mode.
1. Regeneration Time (r) Example (r12A)
-The time of day at which regeneration may take place is designated by the letter “r”.
-Default regeneration time setting is 12A
-The first display digit indicates A.M. or P. M. To change the value, press the Set/Change button.
-Press Menu/Enter button to accept the value and move to the next digit.
-The second and third display digits indicate the hour at which the regeneration will occur.
-Change the digits with the Set/Change button and accept with the Menu/Enter button.
-After the entire display flashes, press the Menu/Enter button to move to the next menu item.
2. Backwash Cycle Step Times* Centuri (Steps 2, 3, 4, 5)
Example ( 3 - 20 )
- The next 4 displays set the duration of time in minutes for each backwash cycle step.
- The step number which is currently modifiable is indicated on the far left of the display screen.
- The number of minutes allotted for the selected backwash step is displayed on the far right.
- Change the digit values using the Set/Change and Menu/Enter buttons as described above.
Note on Air Draw Cycle (4): Centuri Filter
The longer the unit is set to remain in the Air Draw cycle (4), the more air is drawn into the system. A default
setting of 20 minutes draws air down to the level of a normal media bed height. If the system needs more air,
increase the time setting for step (4) or decrease the number of days between air draw cycles.
3. Bluetooth Enabled BE 1 (ON)
BE 0 (OFF)
4. Bluetooth Password BtPP is displayed for one second, then password is displayed.
-To change digit value, press the Set/Change button. Example ( A)
-To accept the digit value, press the Menu/Enter button.
-Next digit will flash to begin setting
-Once the last digit display is accepted, all digits will flash.

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Control Valve Powerhead Assembly
Ref Description Part Number Qty
0 Centuri Powerhead Assy. 20944C100 1
1 Centuri Circuit Board Assy. 20944C099 1
2 Encoder 20001X124 1
3 Front Plate 20001X004 1
4 Encoder Wheel 20001X007 1
5 Main Gear 21001X120 1
6 Power Supply 20001X125 1
7 Back Plate 20001X005 1
8 Lower Front Base For Cover 20111X002 1
9 Motor 20016X006 1
10 Switch Spacer 20111X004 1
11 Slide Cover 20111X001 1
12 Motor Screw SC2 4
13 Screw SC9 2
14 Screw SC10 3
15 Piston Screw 20001X007 1
16 Valve Hex Screw 20001X003 2
17 Circuit Board Washer 20111X014 1
18 Piston Washer 20001X002 1
3
4
5
6
7
8
10
11
15
14
13
18
17
12
16
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LETTERS IN DIAGRAM REPRESENT WIRING CONNECTIONS
1
E
P
M
PP
M
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Master Programming Mode

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Centuri Valve Body Assembly
Ref Description Part No. Qty
1 Piston Assembly 20009X231 1
2 10-24 X 13/16 Hex Head 20001X226 3
3 Seal and Spacer Kit 20561X253 1
4 End Spacer N/A 1
5a DLFC 5.0 Button 20251X272 1
DLFC 7.0 Button 20251X273 1
6a Flow Control Assembly 5.0 20017X262 1
Flow Control Assembly 7.0 20017X264 1
6 Drain Line Flow Control Housing
Blank
20017X100 1
7 Drain Line Hose Barb 20017X235 1
8 Drain Retainer Clip 20017X214 1
9 Brine Valve Plug & O-Ring 20001X230 1
10 Centuri Air Intake Check Valve 20944C250 1
11 10-24 X 1 Hex Screw 20001X226 2
12 Injector Cover 20001X223 1
13 Injector Seal 20001X224 1
14 White Injector 20001X219-1 1
15 Injector Screen 20001X222 1
16 Valve O-Ring 20561X205 1
17 Distributor Pilot O-Ring 20561X204 1
18 8-18 X 5/8” Hex Screw 20561X217 2
19 Clip 20561X201 2
20A Adapter Coupling 20561X215 1
21 Adapter Coupling Checkvalve 20111X011 1
22 Adapter O-Ring 20561X216 4
2
9
1
3
4
8
10
12
13
11
14
16
17
23
15
22
19
21
20
20A
18
5
6
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6A

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Centuri Valve Body Assembly Bypass Assembly
Ref # Description Part # Qty
1Plastic Bypass
Valve Assembly 20561X292 1
2
Bypass Valve 3/4”
Stainless Steel 20561X270 1
Bypass Valve 1”
Stainless Steel 20561X283 1
(1)
(2)

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Valve Body Drive Assy.

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Valve Body Drive Assy. Valve Body Drive Assy.
Ref Description Part No. Qty
1 Piston Assembly 20009X231 1
2 10-24 X 13/16 Hex Head 20001X226 5
3 Seal and Spacer Kit 20561X253 1
4 Bottom Spacer N/A 1
5a DLFC 5.0 Button 20251X272 1
DLFC 7.0 Button 20251X273 1
6a Flow Control Assembly 5.0 20017X262 1
Flow Control Assembly 7.0 20017X264 1
6 Drain Line Flow Control Housing 20017X100 1
7 Drain Line Hose Barb, Straight 20017X255 1
8 DLFC Clip 20017X214 1
9 Brine Valve 20009X225 1
10 Brine Line Flow Control Assy. 20009X228 1
11 Brine Line Ferrule 20251X305 1
12 Plug 20009X005 1
13 10-24 X 1 Hex Screw 20001X226 2
14 3/8” Push Lock Plug 20009X010 1
15 Injector Cover 360 20009X001 1
16 Injector Seal 20001X224 1
17 Injector w/ Check Ball 20017X219-1 1
18 Injector Screen 20001X222 1
19 Injector Plug 20001X217 1
20 Tank O-Ring 20561X205 1
21 Distributor Pilot O-Ring 20561X204 1
22a Flow Meter 20017X203 1
22b Flow Meter Plug 20017X201 1
23 3/8” Push Lock Elbow GA-Q0620626BV 1
24 External Air Injection Assembly 65555X250 1
25 Injector w/o Check Ball 20001X219-1 1
26 Stem Adapter GA-S0660416B 1
27 Inlet Check Valve 20017X293 1
28 Extension 20017X292 1
29 Valve Body Complete VH2-A-BT-N-D15 1

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Ref Description Part No.
1 D15 Bypass 20017X283
2 1” Female Straight Slip Set (optional) 20017X288
3 1” NPT Elbow Set 20017X284
4 1” NPT Straight Set (optional) 20017X289
5a Elbow, Vertical Adapter Blank (optional) 20017X295
5b Elbow, Vertical Adapter 1/4” NPT Tapped (optional) 20017X294
Bypass Assembly