Evolve ES Series, Installation Instructions & Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Evolve ES Series Water Softeners For Models ES 844 ES 948 ES 1044 ES 1248 ES 1354 ...

Page 2: ...structions for Dealers 3 Bypass Valve 4 Installation 5 7 Programming Procedures 8 Start up Instructions 9 Operating Displays and Maintenance 10 11 Troubleshooting Guide 12 16 Replacement Parts 17 22 Installation Fitting Assemblies 23 24 Specifications 25 Warranty 26 Quick Reference Guide 27 YOUR WATER TEST Hardness______________________ gpg Iron___________________________ ppm pH___________________...

Page 3: ... Remaining and Days to a Regeneration are optional displays but are not normally used Each of these can be viewed by pressing NEXT to scroll through them When stepping through any programming if no buttons are pressed within 5 minutes the display returns to a normal user display Any changes made prior to the 5 minute time out are incorporated To quickly exit any Programming Installer Settings etc ...

Page 4: ...er flows through the control valve for normal operation of a water softener or filter During the regeneration cycle this position provides regeneration water to the unit while also providing untreated water to the distribution system Fig 1 2 BYPASS POSITION The inlet and outlet handles point to the center of the bypass The system is isolated from the water pressure in the plumbing system Untreated...

Page 5: ... INSTALLATION 1 The distance between the drain and the water conditioner should be as short as possible see step 8 2 Since salt must be added periodically to the brine tank it should be in an easily accessible location 3 It is NOT recommended to install any water conditioner with less than 10 feet of piping between its outlet and the inlet of a water heater CAUTION To protect the unit in the event...

Page 6: ...o this could cause interior damage to the flow control Install a 1 2 I D flexible plastic tube to the Drain Line Assembly or discard the tubing nut and use the 3 4 NPT fitting for rigid pipe recommended If the backwash rate is greater than 7 gpm use a 3 4 drain line Where the drain line is elevated but empties into a drain below the level of the control valve form a 7 loop at the discharge end of ...

Page 7: ... an overflow line connection will direct the overflow to the drain instead of spilling on the floor where it could cause considerable damage This fitting is an elbow on the side of the brine tank Attach a length of 1 2 I D tubing to fitting and run to drain Do not elevate overflow line higher than 3 below bottom of overflow fitting Do not tie this tube into the drain line of the control valve Over...

Page 8: ...d Press NEXT to go to step 3 Press REGEN if you want to exit STEP 3 DAY OVERRIDE The manufacturer has factory set 12 DAYS as the default This is the maximum number of days between regenerations If this is set to OFF regeneration initiation is based solely on gallons used If any number is set allowable range from 1 to 28 a regeneration initiation will be called for on that day even if a sufficient ...

Page 9: ... the inlet handle of the bypass valve very slightly allowing water to fill the tank slowly in order to expel air CAUTION If water flows too rapidly media will be lost to the drain 3 When the water is flowing steadily to the drain without the presence of air slowly open the inlet valve Restore power and momentarily press the REGEN button to advance the control to the BRINE position 4 With the bypas...

Page 10: ...ted or when the system has been operated without salt To initiate a manual regeneration at the next preset regeneration time press and release REGEN The words REGEN TODAY will flash on the display to indicate that the system will regenerate at the next regeneration time set in Programming steps 4 and 5 If you pressed the REGEN button in error pressing the button again will cancel the command To in...

Page 11: ... operating displays and maintenance If these procedures do not remedy the problem please consult the installing dealer for service 5 ERROR MESSAGE If the word ERROR appears and flashes alternately with the dealer name and phone number record the ERROR number and your contact servicing dealer promptly This indicates that the control valve was not able to function properly 6 BRINE TANK MAINTENANCE A...

Page 12: ...C Restricted stalled meter turbine C Remove meter and check for rotation or foreign material D Meter wire not installed securely into three pin connector D Verify meter cable wires are installed securely into three pin connector labeled METER E Defective meter E Replace meter F Defective PC board F Replace PC board 4 Control valve regenerates at wrong time of day A Power outage A Reset time of day...

Page 13: ... tank G Check refill setting in programming Check refill flow control for restrictions or debris and clean or replace H Damaged seal stack assembly H Replace seal stack assembly I Control valve body type and piston type mix matched I Verify proper control valve body type and piston type match J Fouled media bed J Replace media bed 9 Control valve uses too much regenerant A Improper refill setting ...

Page 14: ...ston position or disconnect power supply from PC board for 5 seconds and then reconnect B PC board not properly snapped into drive bracket B Properly snap PC board into drive bracket and then Press NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3 seconds to resynchronize software with piston position or disconnect power supply from PC board for 5 seconds and then reconnect C Missing reduction gears C Replace missing ...

Page 15: ...3 seconds to resynchronize software with piston position or disconnect power supply from PC board for 5 seconds and then reconnect Then reprogram valve to proper setting B MAV NHBP motor wire not connected to PC board B Connect MAV NHBP motor to PC board two pin connection labeled DRIVE Press NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3 seconds to resynchronize software with piston position or disconnect power su...

Page 16: ...buzzer will activate and the screen will display the error A Check for low flow leak Press NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3 seconds to resynchronize software with piston position or disconnect power supply from PC Board for 5 seconds and then reconnect to clear error 23 Err 400 Memory Errors All 400 errors pertain to memory related errors A Depleted Battery A See Operating Display and Maintenance sect...

Page 17: ...n Qty 1 CV3367 01 A Black cover 1 CV3367 01 WR A Gray cover 1 2 CV3107 1 Motor 1 3 CV3002 A Drive assembly includes 5 and 6 4 CV3813WP Evolve ES PC board 1 5 CV3110 Drive gear 12 x 36 3 6 CV3109 Drive gear cover 1 not shown CV3186 Transformer 110V 12V AC standard 1 not shown CV3684 WR GLD Optional weather cover 1 ...

Page 18: ...e cap assembly 1 3 CV3135 O ring 228 1 4 CV3011 1 piston assembly downflow 1 CV3011 01 1 piston assembly upflow 1 CV3407 1 25 piston assembly downflow 1 5 CV3174 Regenerant piston 1 6 CV3001 04 1 body assembly downflow 1 CV3001UP 1 body assembly upflow 1 CV3020 1 25 body assembly downflow 1 7 CV3368 Drive backplate 1 not shown CD1225 05 Top basket softener optional 1 ...

Page 19: ... PARTS 2 4 1 3 BRINE ELBOW ASSEMBLY Item No Part No Description Qty 1 CV3195 01 Refill port plug assembly 1 2 CH4615 Elbow locking clip 1 3 CV4144 3 8 Elbow Parker fitting 1 4 CV3163 O ring 019 1 Although no tools are necessary to assemble or disassemble the valve the Service Wrench shown in various positions on the valve is available to aid in assembly or disassembly SERVICE WRENCH CV3193 02 Loos...

Page 20: ...sembly BLUE CV3010 1G G injector assembly YELLOW CV3010 1H H injector assembly GREEN CV3010 1I I injector assembly ORANGE CV3010 1J J injector assembly LIGHT BLUE CV3010 1K K injector assembly LIGHT GREEN not shown CV3170 O ring 011 lower not shown CV3171 O ring 013 upper The injector plug and the injector each use one lower and one upper o ring WATER METER AND METER PLUG Item No Part No Descripti...

Page 21: ...in 1 Strt No Sil 1 REPLACEMENT PARTS Water flow Proper DLFC orientation directs water flow towards the washer face with rounded edge DRAIN LINE ASSEMBLY 3 4 Item No Part No Description Qty 1 CH4615 Elbow locking clip 1 2 CPKP10TS8 BULK Optional insert 5 8 tube 1 3 CV3192 Optional nut 3 4 drain elbow 1 4 CV3158 02 Drain elbow 3 4 NPT with O ring 1 5 CV3163 O ring 019 1 6 CV3159 01 DLFC retainer ass...

Page 22: ...H1030 36S 4 x 36 slotted brine well 18 x 40 24 x 40 BT s 1 5 CH1018 2 piece overflow set 1 6 CH4500 48 474 air check assembly 1 2 x 48 1 7 CH4620 474 float assembly 7 1 8 CH4600 50 474 safety brine valve w 5 gpm glow control 1 9 CH7016 Cap 4 brine well 1 10 CH4626 Nut safety brine valve stand off 1 ASSEMBLIES 11 CH4700 29WR 1 5 gpm safety float assembly 18 x 33 CH4700 36 5WR 1 5 gpm safety float a...

Page 23: ...3 CV3105 O ring 215 2 4 CV3188 Fitting 2 3 4 BRASS SWEAT Item No Part No Description Qty CV3007 03 3 4 brass sweat assembly 2 1 CV3151 Nut 1 quick connect 2 2 CV3150 Split ring 2 3 CV3105 O ring 215 2 4 CV3188 01 Fitting 2 INSTALLATION FITTING ASSEMBLIES 1 PLASTIC MALE NPT Item No Part No Description Qty CV3007 04 1 plastic male NPT assembly 2 1 CV3151 Nut 1 quick connect 2 2 CV3150 Split ring 2 3...

Page 24: ...it ring 2 3 CV3105 O ring 215 2 4 CV3629 Fitting 2 3 4 BRASS SHARK BITE Item No Part No Description Qty CV3007 12 3 4 brass Shark Bite assembly 2 1 CV3151 Nut 1 quick connect 2 2 CV3150 Split ring 2 3 CV3105 O ring 215 2 4 CV3628 Fitting 2 3 4 JOHN GUEST ELBOW Item No Part No Description Qty CV3007 15 3 4 John Guest elbow assembly 2 1 CV3151 Nut 1 quick connect 2 2 CV3150 Split ring 2 3 CV3105 O r...

Page 25: ...g Grains Lbs Salt 4 042 1 4 042 1 4 042 1 4 042 1 4 042 1 4 042 1 Max Service Flow Rate GPM 11 7 13 1 16 0 13 3 16 4 17 1 Max Pressure Loss at Max Service PSI 15 15 15 15 15 15 Min to Max Working Pressure PSI 30 100 30 100 30 100 30 100 30 100 30 100 Min to Max Operating Temperature ºF 33 100 33 100 33 100 33 100 33 100 33 100 Max Flow to Drain During Regeneration GPM 1 3 1 7 2 2 2 2 3 2 3 2 Amoun...

Page 26: ...s expense and return part freight collect The above provisions of the warranty are valid as long as the unit is connected in compliance with local plumbing codes and in an equivalent manner and condition of the original installation and is owned by the original owner This warranty does not cover expendable or misapplied medias or damages due to accident fire flood freezing or any other Act of God Wa...

Page 27: ... stored in memory no matter how long the power outage 1 Accessed by pressing SET CLOCK 2 Adjust hours with and buttons AM PM toggles at 12 3 Press NEXT 4 Adjust minutes with and buttons 5 Press NEXT 6 Adjust current day with and buttons 7 Press NEXT to complete and return to normal operation TIME MINUTES SET 2 00 AM TIME HOUR SET 2 00 AM CURRENT DAY SET MON ERROR If the display toggles between Err...

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