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Canada West

855 Park St. 

Unit 1

Regina, SK S4N 6M1

Canada East

490 Pinebush Rd.  

Unit 1

Cambridge, ON N1T 0A5

U.S.A.

56 Lightcap Rd.

Pottstown, PA 19464

9760 Mayflower Park Drive, 

Suite 110

Carmel, IN 46032

4645 McDowell Rd. W 

Suite 106  

Phoenix, AZ 85035

Owners Manual

485 SIMTAN CONDITIONER 

Iron, Manganese & Tannin Removal

1. 

Page 21 of this manual contains important maintenance procedures for the continued proper  

  operation of your unit. These MUST be performed regularly for your warranty to remain valid.

2.

 

Read all instructions carefully before operation.

3.

 

Avoid pinched o-rings during installation by applying NSF certified lubricant to all seals (provided with install kit).

4.

 

This system is not intended for treating water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without  

  adequate disinfection before or after the system.

Summary of Contents for 485 SIMTAN

Page 1: ... Page 21 of this manual contains important maintenance procedures for the continued proper operation of your unit These MUST be performed regularly for your warranty to remain valid 2 Read all instructions carefully before operation 3 Avoid pinched o rings during installation by applying NSF certified lubricant to all seals provided with install kit 4 This system is not intended for treating water...

Page 2: ... FEEDER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OPTIONAL 22 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 24 REPLACEMENT INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF PISTON ASSEMBLY AND SEAL AND SPACER KIT 25 CLEAN INJECTOR ASSEMBLY 25 SERVICING OF PARALLEL ADAPTOR 26 REPLACE METER ASSEMBLY 27 REPLACE MOTOR 27 REPLACING THE BYPASS AND METER CABLE 28 REPLACE DRAIN LINE FLOW CONTROL 29 REPLACE BRINE LINE FLOW CONTROL 29 REPLACING PCBS 29 DISPLAY REPL...

Page 3: ...m WARNING Do not use water that is microbiologically unsafe without adequate disinfection before or after this system Do not install this appliance where it may be exposed to wet weather direct sunlight or temperatures outside of the range specified above This appliance is designed to operate on pressures of 30 psi to 125 psi If the water pressure is higher than the maximum use a pressure reducing...

Page 4: ...your reserve it then adjusts the brine amount accordingly and regenerates that evening This feature means that your capacity will always be different after every regeneration therefore maximizing your salt use Brine Pre Fill This is the percentage of the water that will be added to the brine tank after a regeneration The default is 70 The remaining amount of water will be added just prior to the r...

Page 5: ...A WaterTemperature Min 39 Max 100 Degrees Fahrenheit Water Pressure Min 20 Max 125 psi CALL CUSTOMER SERVICETO DETERMINE CORRECT MODEL WATERTEST RESULTS REQUIRED SPECIFICATION SYSTEM DIMENSIONS Working Temperature This unit must be operated at temperatures between 40 F and 110 F 4 C 43 C Working Pressure This water conditioner must be operated on pressures between 30 psi to 125 psi If the water pr...

Page 6: ...anks come with salt grid safety float and brine well 175 225 275 salt grid system 918 36 2 salt tank body salt tank lid 7 3 20 35 1028 186 40 5 517 175 225 275 brine well and brine valve salt grid system 585 23 BTR 200l label BTR100 175 225 275 salt grid system 918 36 2 salt tank body salt tank lid 7 3 20 35 1028 186 40 5 517 175 225 275 brine well and brine valve salt grid system 585 23 BTR 200l ...

Page 7: ... 1685 7 77 78 67 1 5 6 16 57 172 7 5 1 1 25 7 7 1 1 7 187 CAUTION DO NOT use petroleum based grease products Be sure to check the entire unit for any shipping damage or parts loss Also note damage to the shipping cartons Contact the transportation company for all damage and loss claims The manufacturer is not responsible for damages in transit Small parts needed to install the conditioner are in a...

Page 8: ...t Adapter 60010006 Bypass Tool 60010026 O Rings Attached 60090010 2 X 3 4 Elbow Adapter 60010052 Transformer 92360 Grease Packet 3 Media Box Media SST60 RESIN Media A850 or A860 RESIN 80127819 Pipe Connector 8 12 Tanks 80127817 Pipe Connector 14 18 Tanks 60010025 Red Clips 4pcs 60010016 O Ring 4pcs 60010026 1 BSP Straight 4pcs 6 Parts Bag For SIMTAN 300 model the media and ControlValve is packaged...

Page 9: ...ine tube inside the brine tank f For installation of brine tank at the installation site pull the other end of the brine tube from the hole on the brine tank The completed assembly is shown below The hole in the brine tank should line up with the brine line as shown IMPORTANT IN ROUND BRINE TANK IT IS IMPORTANT TO ALIGN THE HANDLE TO THE BRINE WELL AS SHOWN Insert Sleeve Insert Sleeve inside the T...

Page 10: ...13 3 MAR 3 K 2014 4 APR 4 L 2015 5 MAY 5 M 2016 6 JUN 6 N 2017 7 JUL 7 O 2018 8 AUG 8 P 2019 9 SEP 9 Q 2020 A OCT A 10 B NOV B 11 C DEC C 12 D 13 E 14 F 15 G 16 H 17 I 18 J 19 K 20 L 21 M 22 N 23 O 24 P 25 Q 26 R 27 S 28 T 29 U 30 V 31 Valve Serial CHECK VALVE TYPE AND VALVE SERIAL Check to make sure Valve Type is Upflow UF left Sticker shown below The right Sticker shows the serial of the control...

Page 11: ...quired for Installation NOTE We recommend installation only be completed by a competent installer or plumbing professional to insure this product is installed in accordance with local plumbing codes s Two adjustable wrenches s Additional tools may be required if modification to home plumbing is required s Plastic inlet and outlet fittings are included with the conditioner To maintain full valve fl...

Page 12: ...than 2 0 CF of media are shipped with separate media in pails or boxes All other model sizes come pre loaded from the factory and this step is not required upon installation a Remove the adaptor from the mineral tank Grease the bottom oring of the adaptor with silicone grease provided b Temporarily plug the open end of the riser tube to ensure that no resin or gravel falls down into the distributi...

Page 13: ...pment and will void the factory warranty 8 Allow sufficient space around the unit for easy servicing 9 Keep the conditioner out of direct sunlight The sun s heat may soften and distort plastic parts 2 Make sure the bypass is attached well to the control valve Connect the straight or elbow connectors to the bypass with red clips Connect the inlet and outlet of the water conditioner to the plumbing ...

Page 14: ...This is why the automatic regeneration is set for sometime during the night and manual regenerations should be performed when little or no water will be used in the household See STARTUP PROGRAMMING pages 16 19 for more info on Regeneration Programming ManualWater Bypass In case of an emergency such as conditioner maintenance you can isolate your water conditioner from the water supply using the b...

Page 15: ... Inlet Water Pipe Outlet Drain Elbow Assembly Brine Elbow Assembly 5 8 Drain Line Floor drain Laundry Drain Media SST60 RESIN Media A850 or A860 RESIN CAUTION Never insert drain line directly into a drain sewer line or trap Always allow an air gap between the drain line and the wastewater to prevent the possibility of sewage being back siphoned into the conditioner NOTE Waste connections or drain ...

Page 16: ... 145 20 3 x 37 4 3 25 US Gallons BTR 200 23 0 x 40 5 5 5 US Gallons STEP 2 AddWater to BrineTank Open the brine tank cabinet salt lid and add water as per the info below Do not add salt to the brine tank at this time STEP 4 PROGRAMMINGYOUR CONDITIONER The valve has 2 levels of programming Level 1 and Level 2 See page 38 for Level 2 programming This unit is factory set for the correct size you are ...

Page 17: ...ss SETTINGS once to highlight the current month 11 Press SETTINGS once to highlight DAY 6 Now press UP or DOWN key to change the minute value to current time 8 Now press UP or DOWN key to change the AM PM values to current time 8 Now press UP or DOWN key to change theYEAR value to current year 10 Now press UP or DOWN key to change the MONTH value to desired month 4 Now press UP or DOWN key to chan...

Page 18: ..._____ Enterthisamount 6 77 1 6 83 2 1 0 18 5 1 6 77 1 6 83 2 1 0 18 5 1 6 77 1 6 83 2 1 0 18 5 1 DAY 19 SET HARDNESS 20 GRAINS SET HARDNESS 15 GRAINS 13 Press SETTINGS once to highlight value 12 Now press UP or DOWN key to change the DAY value to desired day 14 Now press UP or DOWN key to change HARDNESS value Seecalculationbelow 6 77 1 6 83 2 1 0 18 5 1 6 77 1 6 83 2 1 0 18 5 1 6 77 1 6 83 2 1 0 ...

Page 19: ...7 1 6 83 2 1 0 18 5 1 6 77 1 6 83 2 1 0 18 5 1 6 77 1 6 83 2 1 0 18 5 1 AUG 30 2019 12 15AM VACATION MODE OFF VACATION MODE ON 1 To setVACATION MODE press hold SETTINGS and MANUAL REGEN until you hear a beep 2 Press MANUAL REGEN to VACATION MODE setting 3 Now press UP or DOWN keys to change to change to ON This function may be activated during a prolonged absence such as a vacation for more than 2...

Page 20: ... both iron and hardness for a long period of time replacement of the heater tank maybe the only practical solution to prevent continued staining originating from this source After completing the installation of the conditioner clean the water heater by following these instructions 1 Shut off energy supply to water heater and close heater inlet water valve 2 Drain hot water tank completely Open inl...

Page 21: ...our water supply being hard If you suspect salt bridging carefully pound on the outside of the plastic brine tank or pour some warm water over the salt to break up the bridge This should always be followed up by allowing the unit to use up any remaining salt and then thor oughly cleaning out the brine tank Allow four hours to produce a brine solution then manually regenerate the conditioner MAINTE...

Page 22: ...d Separately The 12 cc feeder Part 33010 is for conditioners up to 64 000 grains 2 ft3 of resin The 30 cc feeder Part 33018 is for larger conditioners over 64 000 grains Pro Res Care Chemicals Item 45147 Pro ResCare Gallon Item 45148 Pro ResCare Quart Res Up Feeders attach to your brine tank and automatically dispense the Res Up cleaner into the brine solution where it cleans the resin during the ...

Page 23: ...ine Well lid 6 Take off the cover of the Res care bottle Insert the wick making sure it touches the bottom of the bottle Insert the other end of the tube completely into the hole in the brine well cap Automatic feeding will start in a few hours RES UP FEEDER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OPTIONAL ...

Page 24: ...arallel connections and clean as required 5 LOSS OF RESIN THROUGH DRAIN LINE A Air in water system B Drain line flow control is too large A Assure that well system has proper air eliminator control Check for dry well condition B Ensure drain line flow control is sized 6 IRON IN CONDITIONED WATER A Fouled resin bed B Iron content exceeds recommended parameters A Check backwash brine draw and brine ...

Page 25: ...6 Replace the piston assembly and reverse following steps in this section Remove 3 X Screws Plate Seal and Spacer Brine Valve Assembly Piston Assembly Fig 2 INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF PISTON ASSEMBLY AND SEAL AND SPACER KIT 1 2 3 4 CLEAN INJECTOR ASSEMBLY 1 Remove four screws of the injector cap 2 Pull the Injector Cap Out 3 Remove the injector assembly oring and screen 4 Clean the injectors an...

Page 26: ...cian If there is no indication of leaking or fouling of the inlets due to harsh water conditions then there should be no need to disassemble SERVICING OF PARALLEL ADAPTOR Tank andValve Connection Parts A Tank adaptor w O ring B Pipe connector 8 12 Tanks Pipe connector 14 18 Tanks C Parallel tank connector w O ring D Red Clips 4pcs E 1 x 4 Straight w O ring Ensure all Oring on both tank connectors ...

Page 27: ...e coupling adapter from the bypass 4 Remove the meter and meter support from the bypass and replace 1 2 REPLACE MOTOR 1 Pull the powerhead cover 2 Remove all connections from the circuit board 3 Remove the motor screws and pull the motor out from powerhead THE FOLLOWING REPLACEMENT SECTION PAGES 26TO 29 CONTAIN CONTENTTHAT SHOULD ONLY BE USED BY A QUALIFIED SERVICETECHNICIAN ...

Page 28: ...elief with pliers Replace the old cable with the new Cable 60095101 Bypass comes with Meter and Grey Meter Cable NOTE Water to the household needs to be turned off and pressure relieved before Step 2 Cut the tie that fastens the wires Remove the meter cable attached on Main PCB If valve is manufactured before March 20th 2018 and customer wishes to replace or service impeller on bypass Customer can...

Page 29: ... Line Elbow Clip Drain Line Elbow Drain washer REPLACE DRAIN LINE FLOW CONTROL REPLACE BRINE LINE FLOW CONTROL 1 Pull the drain line clip and remove the drain line elbow and washer 2 Clean replace drain line washer NOTE Be sure to shut off any bypass line REPLACING PCBS ...

Page 30: ...tion Water Pressure will automatically build in the conditioner 3 Check for leaks at all sealed areas Check Drain seal with the control in the backwash position 4 Plug electrical cord into outlet 5 Set Time of Day and cycle the control valve manually to assure proper function Make sure control valve is returned to the In Service position DISPLAY REPLACEMENT ...

Page 31: ...of the distribution tube and flows upwards in SST60 RESIN tank and then out to the drain 2 Brine Draw During the brine draw cycle brine water enters A850 A860 RESIN tank through the center of the distribution tube and flows upwards through A850 A860 RESIN tank regenerating the media bed It then travels to SST60 RESIN tank through the center of the distribution tube and flows upwards in SST60 RESIN...

Page 32: ... x 54 25010064 25010066 25010065 50010010 95403 300 14 x 65 25030001 and 50040039 Not Available Not Available 50010010 95404 A850 OR A860 RESINTANK Model Mineral Tank Size Tank Natural Color Tank Black Color Tank Blue Color Distrubutor Valve Media Bed Conditioner Downflow SingleTank 75 8 x 44 25010025 25010027 25010026 50010005 10010060 95600 100 9 x 48 25010034 25010036 25010035 50010005 95601 15...

Page 33: ...y 1 B15 60010178 485HE Main Pcb Upflow 1 B15 60010179 485HE Main Pcb Downflow 1 B14 60010575 Screw 4 2 12 1 B13 60010661 Washer 4x12 1 B12 60010661 Magnet 3 2 7 1 B11 60095095 BNT85HE Brine Gear Upflow 1 B11 92392 BNT85HE Brine Gear Downflow 1 B10 60095077 BNT85 Mounting 1 B09 92391 BNT85HE Main Gear 1 B08 60010100 Washer 3x13 1 B07 60010099 Screw ST2 9X13 LargeWasher 1 B06 00092389 BNT85 Drive Ge...

Page 34: ...60095614 05030013 O ring on Shaft 2 C16 60095051 05056149B Shaft Seal 2 60090003 60090010 Straight 1 NPT with Oring Elbow 3 4 NPT with Oring No Part Water Group Part Canature Description Qty C15 92846 05056155N Plug Clip 2 C14 60095090 21709004B Shaft Clip 2 C13 60010209 05056146 Bypass Plug 2 C12 60010044 05056134 O ring on Plug 2 C11 60010701 13000327 Screw on SS Clip 2 C10 60010046 05056044B SS...

Page 35: ...T2 9X13 Large Washer 2 No Part WaterGroup Description Qty A25 60010190 O Ring 32 3 1 A26 60010189 O Ring 18 3 1 A27 60010174 Injector Plug Body 1 A28 BNT85HE Injector Fixed Sleeve 1 A29 60010175 Injector Plug 1 A30 InjectorThroat optional 1 A31 10227 Injector Screen 1 A32 Injector Nozzle optional 1 A33 60010193 BNT85HE Injector Cover Body 1 A34 60010195 O Ring 40 2 65 1 A35 60010194 BNT85HE Inject...

Page 36: ...ORW O RING 1 D 60010025 RED CLIPS 4PCS 4 E 60010016 O RING 4 60010026 1 BSP STRAIGHT 4 60010012S ParallelTank Connector Part s No Part Part Description Qty 10 60010599 TOP CONE CONNECTOR 1 9 60010080 O RING Φ25 3 55 1 8 60010099 SCREW 2 9 13 2 7 60010077 O RING Φ78 74 5 33 1 6 60010025 RED CLIPS 2 5 DNR CONNECTOR BODY 1 4 60010313 RETAINER RING 1 3 60010073 O ring φ87 5 3 55 1 2 DNR Valve Base 1 1...

Page 37: ...UTION DO NOT CHANGE LEVEL 2 SETTINGSWITHOUT CONSULTING A CANATUREWATERGROUPTECHNICIAN 1 877 288 9888 Wrongly changing the settings can result in malfunction of the unit When the Level 2 Master Programming Mode is entered all available option setting displays may be viewed and set as needed Depending on current option settings some parameters cannot be viewed or set To change any setting under leve...

Page 38: ...0 GRAINS 1500 GRAINS 1500 GRAINS REFILL 0 2 GPM 0 2 GPM 0 2 GPM 0 2 GPM 0 2 GPM BRINE MAKETIME 30 MIN 30 MIN 30 MIN 30 MIN 30 MIN BRINE PREFILL 100 100 100 100 DAILY RESERVE 75 GAL 75 GAL 75 GAL 75 GAL BW OVERIDE OFF OFF OFF OFF FORCED REGEN OFF OFF OFF OFF VACATION MODE OFF OFF OFF OFF SETTINGS PRESS HOLD TIME OF DAY SET SET SET SET SET YEAR SET SET SET MONTH SET SET SET SET DAY SET SET SET SET S...

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