FLECK

9000 SXT

INSTALLER
MANUAL
WATER PURIFICATION
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Table of contents

1. Generalities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.1. Scope of the documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.2. Release management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.3. Manufacturer identifier, product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.4. Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.5. Abbreviations used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.6. Norms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.6.1. Applicable norms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.6.2. Available certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.7. Procedure for technical support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.8. Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.9. Limitation of liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.10. Scan & Service application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2. Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.1. Safety pictograms definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.2. Serial label location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.3. Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.3.1. Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.3.2. Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.4. Hygiene and sanitization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.4.1. Sanitary issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.4.2. Hygiene measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

3. Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.1. Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.1.1. Performance flow rate characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.1.2. Way of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.2. Outline drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.3. Description and components location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.4. System regeneration cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.4.1. Downflow regeneration cycle (5-cycles operation). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.4.2. Upflow regeneration cycle (5-cycles operation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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4. System sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.1. Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.1.1. Injector/DLFC/BLFC-Valve configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.2. Sizing a softener (single unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.2.1. Parameters to be considered. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.2.2. Determining the required volume of resin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.2.3. Resin exchange capacity and capacity of the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.2.4. Valve configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.2.5. Cycle time calculation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.3. Salt amount definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.4. Injector flow rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.4.1. 1600 Injectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.4.2. 1650 Injectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

5. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.1. Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.2. Safety notices for installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.3. Installation environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.3.1. General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.3.2. Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.3.3. Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.3.4. Mechanical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.4. Integration constraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5.5. Valve connection to piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5.5.1. Top-mounted valve installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5.6. Block diagram and configuration example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.7. Regeneration types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5.8. Electrical connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5.9. Bypassing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.10. Drain line connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.11. Overflow line connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5.12. Brine line connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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6. Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
6.1. Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
6.2. Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
6.3. Setting the time of the day (TD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
6.4. Basic programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
6.4.1. Day of Override (DO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
6.4.2. Regeneration time (RT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
6.4.3. Feed Water Hardness (H) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
6.4.4. Reserve capacity (RC) or (SF). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
6.4.5. Current day of the week (CD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
6.5. Master programming mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
6.5.1. Master programming mode chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
6.5.2. Entering master programming mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
6.5.3. Display format mode (DF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
6.5.4. Regeneration mode (VT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
6.5.5. Regeneration control type (CT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
6.5.6. Valve type (NT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
6.5.7. Tank in service (TS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
6.5.8. Unit capacity (C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
6.5.9. Feedwater hardness (H) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
6.5.10. Reserve selection (RS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
6.5.11. Days override (DO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
6.5.12. Regeneration time (RT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
6.5.13. Regeneration cycle step duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
6.5.14. Flow meter type (FM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
6.5.15. Meter pulse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
6.6. Diagnostic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
6.6.1. Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
6.6.2. Current flow rate (FR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
6.6.3. Peak flow rate (PF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
6.6.4. Hours since last regeneration (HR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
6.6.5. Volume since last regeneration (VU). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
6.6.6. Reserve capacity (RC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
6.6.7. Software version (SV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
6.7. Resetting the controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
6.7.1. Soft reset (SR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
6.7.2. Hard reset (HR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

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7. Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
7.1. Water filling, draining and waterproofness inspection . . . . . . . . . 61
7.1.1. Activating the softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
7.2. Sanitization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
7.2.1. Disinfection of water softeners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
7.2.2. Sodium or calcium hypochlorite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
7.2.3. Electro chlorination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

8. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
8.1. Display during operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
8.1.1. During regeneration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
8.2. Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
8.3. Manual regeneration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
8.3.1. Manual delayed regeneration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
8.3.2. Immediate regeneration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
8.3.3. To advance regeneration cycles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
8.4. Operation during a power failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

9. Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
9.1. Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
9.1.1. Use original spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
9.1.2. Use original approved lubricants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
9.1.3. Maintenance instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
9.2. Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
9.2.1. First steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
9.2.2. Controller replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
9.2.3. Power head disassembly/replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
9.2.4. Piston and/or seal and spacer kit replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
9.2.5. Injector block cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
9.2.6. BLFC cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
9.2.7. Controller motor replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
9.2.8. Micro-switches replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
9.2.9. Valve & second tank adapter on tank assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

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10. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
10.1. Error detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
10.2. Error types and causes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
10.2.1. Motor stall/cam sense error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
10.2.2. Motor run-ON error/cycle sense error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
10.2.3. Regeneration failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
10.2.4. Memory error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

11. Spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

11.1. Valve parts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
11.2. Power head parts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
11.3. Controller parts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
11.4. ¾" plastic turbine meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
11.5. 1" brass turbine meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
11.6. Bypass valve list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
11.6.1. Plastic bypass (no yoke) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
11.6.2. 1" BSP female stainless steel bypass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
11.6.3. 1" BSP female brass with mixing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
11.7. Second tank adapter parts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
11.8. Safety brine valves list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
11.9. Air checks list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
11.10. Distributors list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
11.11. Yokes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
11.12. Other components list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
11.13. CE compliance parts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

12. Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

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1. Generalities
1.1. Scope of the documentation
The documentation provides the necessary information for appropriate use of the product. It informs
the user to ensure efficient execution of the installation, operation or maintenance procedures.
The content of this document is based on the information available at the time of publication. The
original version of the document was written in English.
For safety and environmental protection reasons, the safety instructions given in this documentation
must be strictly followed.
This manual is a reference and will not include every system installation situation. The person
installing this equipment should have:
• training in the Fleck series, SXT controllers and water softener installation;
• knowledge of water conditioning and how to determine proper controller settings;
• basic plumbing skills.
This document is available in other languages on www.pentairaquaeurope.com/product-finder/
product-type/control-valves.

1.2. Release management

Revision Date Author Description
A 17.01.2018 BRY/GJA First edition
Address change, Bleam information and valve on
B 08.06.2018 BRY/FIM
tank assembly.

1.3. Manufacturer identifier, product

Manufacturer: Pentair International LLC
Avenue de Sevelin 18
1004 Lausanne
Switzerland

Product: Fleck 9000 - SXT

1.4. Intended use

The device is intended to be used for domestic applications only and it is purpose-built for water
treatment.

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1.5. Abbreviations used

assy ......................................................... Assembly
BLFC ....................................................... Brine Line Flow Controller
BV ............................................................ Brine Valve
CW........................................................... Cold Water
DF............................................................ Down Flow
DLFC ....................................................... Drain Line Flow Controller
HW........................................................... Hot Water
Inj ............................................................ Injector
PN ........................................................... Part Number
QC............................................................ Quick Connect
Regen ...................................................... Regeneration
SBV.......................................................... Safety Brine Valve
S&S ......................................................... Seals & Spacers
STD.......................................................... Standard
TC ............................................................ Time Clock
UF............................................................ Up Flow
VB............................................................ Valve Body

1.6. Norms
1.6.1. Applicable norms
Comply with the following guidelines:
• 2006/42/EC: machinery directive;
• 2014/35/UE: low voltage directive;
• 2014/30/UE: electromagnetic compatibility;
• 2011/65/CE: restriction of use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic
equipment (RoHS);
• UNI EN ISO9001 (certificate no. 95.022 SSG ICS).

Meets the following technical standards:

• EN 55014-1;
• EN 55014-2;
• EN 61000-6-1;
• EN 61000-6-2;
• EN 61000-6-3;
• EN 61000-6-4;
• EN 61010-1.

1.6.2. Available certificates

• CE; Access to all certifications:
• DM174;
• ACS.

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1.7. Procedure for technical support

Procedure to follow for any technical support request:
A Collect the required information for a technical assistance request:
• product identification (see chapters 2.2. Serial label location, page 11 and 
9.1. Recommendations, page 66);
• problem description of the device.

B Please refer to the chapter, 10. Troubleshooting, page 85. If the problem persists contact your
supplier.

1.8. Copyright
© 2018 Pentair International Sàrl. All rights reserved.

1.9. Limitation of liability

Pentair Quality System EMEA products benefit, under specific conditions, from a manufacturer
warranty that may be invoked by Pentair’s direct customers. Users should contact the vendor of this
product for applicable conditions and in case of a potential warranty claim.

Any warranty provided by Pentair regarding the product will become invalid in case of:
• improper installation, improper programming, improper use, improper operation and/or
maintenance leading to any kind of product damages;
• improper or unauthorized intervention on the controller or components;
• incorrect, improper or wrong connection/assembly of systems or products with this product and
vice versa;
• use of a non-compatible lubricant, grease or chemicals of any type and not listed by the
manufacturer as compatible for the product;
• failure due to wrong configuration and/or sizing.

Pentair accepts no liability for equipment installed by the user upstream or downstream of Pentair
products, as well as for process/production processes which are installed and connected around or
even related to the installation. Disturbances, failures, direct or indirect damages that are caused by
such equipment or processes are also excluded from the warranty. Pentair shall not accept any
liability for any loss or damage of profits, revenues, use, production, or contracts, or for any indirect,
special or consequential loss or damage whatsoever. Please refer to the Pentair List Price to know
more about terms and conditions applicable to this product.

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1.10. Scan & Service application

Scan & Service mobile application is the ideal support for the maintenance person in his daily
business. A simple scan of an identification (ID) label (1) present on the valve with a smartphone gives
an instantaneously access to all updated information related to the product, such as:
• valve’s and tanks detailed configuration;
• manuals;
• spare parts lists;
• troubleshooting recommendations;
• multi-lingual videos, detailing how to best service a part;
• informations about new products, latest technologies, novelties about the Blue Network
program, etc....

No. Operation

Download the application "Scan & Service" from or in a

A
smartphone (4).
B Open the application "Scan & Service".
C Scan the bleam (3) stuck on the valve (2).
D Navigate to find information.

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2. Safety
2.1. Safety pictograms definition
Caution Warning
Warns of a risk of minor injury or major Warns against serious personal injury
material damage to the device or and damage to health.
environment.
Danger Mandatory
Warns against serious personal injury or Standard or measure to apply. 
death.
Note Prohibition
Comment. Restriction to be observed.

2.2. Serial label location

Model

Part number

Electrical rating

Production date

Production order

Serial number

Note
Ensure that the serial label and the safety tags on the device are completely legible and
clean. If necessary, replace them with new tags and put them in the same places.

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2.3. Hazards
All the safety and protection instructions contained in this document must be observed in order to
avoid temporary or permanent injury, damage to property or environmental pollution.
At the same time, any other legal regulations, accident prevention and environmental protection
measures, as well as any recognized technical regulations relating to appropriate and risk-free
methods of working which apply in the country and place of use of the device must be adhered to.
Any non-observation of the safety and protection rules, as well as any existing legal and technical
regulations, will result in a risk of temporary or permanent injury, damage to property or
environmental pollution.

2.3.1. Personnel
Only qualified and professional personnel, based on their training, experience and instruction as well
as their knowledge of the regulations, the safety rules and operations performed, are authorized to
carry out necessary work.

2.3.2. Material
The following points must be observed to ensure proper operation of the system and the safety of
user:
• be careful of high voltages present on the transformer (230V);
• do not put your fingers in the system (risk of injuries with moving parts and shock due to electric
voltage).

2.4. Hygiene and sanitization

2.4.1. Sanitary issues
Preliminary checks and storage
• Check the integrity of the packaging. Check that there is no damage and no signs of contact with
liquid to make sure that no external contamination occurred;
• the packaging has a protective function and must be removed just before installation. For
transportation and storage appropriate measures should be adopted to prevent the
contamination of materials or objects themselves.

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Assembly
• Assemble only with components which are in accordance with drinking water standards;
• after installation and before use, perform one or more manual regenerations in order to clean
the media bed. During such operations, do not use the water for human consumption. Perform a
disinfection of the system in the case of installations for treatment of drinking water for human
use.

Note
This operation must be repeated in the case of ordinary and extraordinary maintenance. It
should also be repeated whenever the system remains idle for a significant time.
Note
Valid only for Italy: In case of equipment used in accordance with the DM25, apply all the
signs and obligations arising from the DM25.

2.4.2. Hygiene measures

Disinfection
• The materials used for the construction of our products meet the standards for use with potable
water; the manufacturing processes are also geared to preserving these criteria. However, the
process of production, distribution, assembly and installation, may create conditions of bacterial
proliferation, which may lead to odor problems and water contamination;
• it is therefore strongly recommended to sanitize the products. See 7.2. Sanitization, page 62;
• maximum cleanliness is recommended during the assembly and installation;
• for disinfection, use Sodium or Calcium Hypochlorite and perform a manual regeneration.

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3. Description
3.1. Technical specifications
Design specifications/ratings
Valve body ............................................... Brass
Rubber components ............................... EP or EPDM
Valve material certification .................... DM174, ACS
¾" 1"
Weight (valve with controller) ................ 8.6 kg ................10.4 kg
Recommended operating pressure ....... 1.8 - 8.6 bar
Maximum inlet pressure ........................ 8.6 bar
Hydrostatic test pressure....................... 20 bar
STD HW
Water temperature................................. 1 - 43°C ............1 - 65°C
Ambient temperature ............................. 5 - 40°C

Flow rates (3.5 bar inlet - valve only) ¾" 1"

Continuous (Δp = 1 bar) .......................... 4.0 m3/h............4.7 m3/h
Peak (Δp = 1.7 bar).................................. 5.4 m3/h............6.3 m3/h
Cv*........................................................... 4.8 gpm.............5.1 gpm
Kv*........................................................... 4.0 m3/h............4.3 m3/h
Maximum backwash (Δp = 1.8 bar) ........ 1.9 m3/h............1.9 m3/h

*Cv : Flow rate in gpm across the valve at a pressure drop of 1 psi at 60°F.
*Kv : Flow rate in m3/h across the valve at a pressure drop of 1 bar at 16°C.

Valve connections
Tank Thread............................................ 2½" - 8NPSM
Inlet/Outlet.............................................. ¾" or 1" BSP, male
Riser tube ............................................... 26.7 mm O.D., 1.05" tube
Drain line ................................................ ½" O.D.
Brine line (1600/1610) ............................ ⅜"

Electrical
Transformer input voltage ..................... 230 VAC
Input supply frequency ........................... 50 to 60 Hz
Transformer output voltage ................... 24 VAC
Motor input voltage................................. 24 VAC
Controller input voltage ......................... 24 VAC
Controller max. power consumption ..... 8 W
Protection rating..................................... IP 22
Power supply .......................................... 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz,0.5 A, Class II
Transient overvoltages ........................... within the limits of category II
Pollution Degree..................................... 3

Temporary overvoltages must be limited in duration and in frequency.

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Environmental conditions
• Indoor use only;
• temperature from 5°C to 40°C;
• maximum relative humidity 80% for temperatures up to 31°C decreasing linearly to 50% relative
humidity at 40°C;
• mains supply voltage fluctuations up to ±10% of the nominal voltage.

3.1.1. Performance flow rate characteristics

The graph shows the pressure drop created by the valve itself at different flow rates. It allows to
predetermine the maximum flow rate going through the valve depending on the system settings (inlet
pressure etc). It also allows to determine the valve pressure drop at a given flow rate, and therefore
to evaluate the system pressure drop vs flow rate.

FLOW RATE VS PRESSURE DROP

10

8
Service 1"
Flow rate (m3/h]

6
Service ¾"
4

2
Backwash
0
0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.8 2.0 3.0 4.0
Pressure drop (bar)

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3.1.2. Way of operation

The 9000 valve is a twin alternating valve with immediate regeneration when a tank is exhausted. As
soon as the programmed capacity (m3) becomes zero, the controller switches tanks and begins
regeneration in the exhausted tank as shown below.

3.1.2.1 Downflow

Tank 1 in Service

Tank 2 in Standby

Tank 1 in Backwash Tank 2 in Tank Refill

Tank 2 in Service Tank 1 in Service

Tank 1 in Brine draw/slow Tank 2 in Fast Rinse

rinse
Tank 1 in Service
Tank 2 in Service

Tank 1 in Fast Rinse Tank 2 in Brine draw/slow

rinse
Tank 2 in Service
Tank 1 in Service

Tank 1 in Tank Refill Tank 2 in Backwash

Tank 2 in Service Tank 1 in Service

Tank 1 in Standby

Tank 2 in Service

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3.1.2.2 Upflow

Tank 1 in Service

Tank 2 in Standby

Tank 1 in Brine draw/slow Tank 2 in Tank Refill

rinse
Tank 1 in Service
Tank 2 in Service

Tank 1 in Backwash Tank 2 in Fast Rinse

Tank 2 in Service Tank 1 in Service

Tank 1 in Fast Rinse Tank 2 in Backwash

Tank 2 in Service Tank 1 in Service

Tank 1 in Tank Refill Tank 2 in Brine draw/slow

rinse
Tank 2 in Service
Tank 1 in Service

Tank 1 in Standby

Tank 2 in Service

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3.2. Outline drawing

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3.3. Description and components location

Controller

LCD screen

Regen button

Up button
Down button
Camshaft

Micro-switches

Motor

Second tank adapter

Flexible tube

Drain line

Brine line
Injector block
Meter
Inlet
Outlet

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3.4. System regeneration cycle

Note
This valve allows to do down flow or up flow regenerations.

3.4.1. Downflow regeneration cycle (5-cycles operation)

Service — normal use
Untreated water is directed down through the resin bed and up through the riser tube. The hardness
ions attach themselves to the resin and are removed from the raw water being exchanged on the resin
beads against sodium ions. The water is conditioned as it passes through the resin bed.

Backwash — cycle C1
The flow of water is reversed by the valve and directed down the riser tube and up through the resin
bed. During the backwash cycle, the bed is expanded and debris is flushed to the drain, while the
media bed is remixed.

Brine draw & slow rinse — cycle C2

The controller directs water through the brine injector and brine is drawn from the brine tank. The
brine is then directed down through the resin bed and up through the riser tube to the drain. The
hardness ions are replaced by sodium ions and are sent to the drain. The resin is regenerated during
the brine cycle. Afterwards the slow rinse phase starts.

Rapid rinse — cycle C3

The valve directs water down through the resin bed and up through the riser tube to the drain. Any
residual brine is rinsed from the resin bed, while the media bed is recompacted.

Brine tank refill — cycle C4

Water is directed to the brine tank, at a rate controlled by the refill controller [BLFC], to create brine
for the next regeneration. During brine refill, treated water is sent to the brine tank.

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Note
For illustration purpose only. Always verify inlet and outlet marking on the valve.

SERVICE C1
NORMAL USE BACKWASH
Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet
Drain
Valve Valve

C2 C3
BRINE DRAW & SLOW RINSE RAPID RINSE
Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet

Drain Drain
Valve Valve

From brine
tank

C4 SERVICE
BRINE REFILL NORMAL USE
Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet

Valve Valve

Treated
water to
brine tank

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3.4.2. Upflow regeneration cycle (5-cycles operation)

Service — normal use
Untreated water is directed down through the resin bed and up through the riser tube. The hardness
ions attach themselves to the resin and are removed from the raw water being exchanged on the resin
beads against sodium ions. The water is conditioned as it passes through the resin bed.

Brine draw & slow rinse — cycle C1

The controller directs water through the brine injector and brine is drawn from the brine tank. The
brine is then directed down through the riser tube and up through the resin bed to the drain. The
hardness ions are replaced by sodium ions and are sent to the drain. The resin is regenerated during
the brine cycle. Then the slow rinse phase starts.

Backwash — cycle C2
The flow of water is reversed by the valve and directed down the riser tube and up through the resin
bed. During the backwash cycle, the bed is expanded and debris is flushed to the drain, while the
media bed is remixed.

Rapid rinse — cycle C3

The controller valve directs water down through the resin bed and up through the riser tube to the
drain. Any residual brine is rinsed from the resin bed, while the media bed is recompacted.

Brine tank refill — cycle C4

Water is directed to the brine tank, at a rate controlled by the refill controller [BLFC], to create brine
for the next regeneration. During brine refill, treated water is sent to the brine tank.

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Note
For illustration purpose only. Always check for inlet and outlet marking on the valve.

SERVICE C1
NORMAL USE BRINE DRAW & SLOW RINSE
Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet
Drain
Valve Valve

From brine
tank

C2 C3
BACKWASH RAPID RINSE
Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet

Drain Drain
Valve Valve

C4 SERVICE
BRINE REFILL NORMAL USE
Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet

Valve Valve

Treated
water to
brine tank

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4. System sizing
4.1. Recommendations
4.1.1. Injector/DLFC/BLFC-Valve configuration
Connect. Resin
Valve Diam. flexible volume Injector DLFC BLFC
type
[in] [mm] [L] DF Color UF Color [gpm] DF [gpm] UF [gpm]
6 5-7
200 0 Red 0 Red 1.2
7 8 - 14 0.25 0.25
8 9 - 21 1.5
9 400 22 - 28 1 White 1 White 2
0.50 0.50
9000 10 29 - 42 2.4
12 43 - 56 3.5
2 Blue 2 Blue
13 57 - 70 4
500 1.00 1.00
14 71- 85 5
3 Yellow 3 Yellow
16 86 - 113 7

Note
In upflow configuration, the injector cap is fitted with a pressure regulator set to 2 bar.

4.2. Sizing a softener (single unit)

4.2.1. Parameters to be considered
Whenever installing a softener, it is preferable to have full water analysis to ensure the inlet water
content will not affect the resin bed.

Note
Please consult your resin manufacturer specifications to ensure that no additional
pretreatment prior to softening is required.

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The below sizing method can be applied for both residential and industrial softeners.
The sizing of a softener must be based upon certain parameters:
• inlet water hardness;
• peak flow rate and nominal flow rate;
• service velocity;
• salt dosage.

The softening and regeneration reactions are driven under certain conditions. To allow these
reactions to take place, make sure that the velocity is convenient during the different phases for
proper ion exchange. This velocity is given in the resin manufacturer specifications sheet.

Depending on the inlet water hardness, the service velocity for standard softening must be between:
Service velocity Inlet water hardness °f
°dH
[bed volume per hour] [mg/l as CaCO3] °TH
8 - 40 <350 <35 <19.6
8 - 30 350 to 450 35 - 45 19.6 - 25.2
8 - 20 >450 >45 >25.2

Note
Failure to respect the service velocity will lead to hardness leakage or even total softener
inefficiency.

Note that the water supply piping size may also be useful when estimating the nominal flow rate, since
the size of the piping allows a maximum flow rate to pass. Assuming the maximum velocity of water
in pipes is about 3 m/s, a good estimation for most common pressure [3 bar] and temperature [16°C]
is:

Piping size (internal diameter) Max. flow rate

[in] [mm] [m3/h at 3 m/s]
0.5 12 1.22
0.75 20 3.39
1 25 5.73

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Piping size (internal diameter) Max. flow rate

[in] [mm] [m3/h at 3 m/s]
1.25 32 8.69
1.5 40 13.57
2.0 50 21.20
2.5 63 34.2
3.0 75 49.2

4.2.2. Determining the required volume of resin

When sizing a softener, make sure that the volume of resin in the tank (bed volume) will be sufficient
so that even when the peak flow rate is reached, the velocity is still between the above values
depending on the hardness. When sizing a softener, always choose the resin volume and tank size
based on the peak flow rate but not on the nominal flow rate.

Note
Sizing on the nominal flow rate without taking the peak flow rate into account would result
in choosing smaller tank size and resin volume, and may lead in severe hardness leakage
during the service cycle when the peak flow is reached.

The maximum softened water flow rate that a softener can produce is given by the following formula:

Qservice max = Fsservice x BV with:

Qservice max: service flow rate [m3/h]
Fsservice: service velocity [BV/h]
BV: bed volume of resin [m3]

Knowing this required volume of resin, it is possible now to determine the tank you need. Note that at
least a third of the total volume of the tank must be kept as free space so that the bed expansion
during backwash is sufficient to ensure correct cleaning of the resin.

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4.2.3. Resin exchange capacity and capacity of the unit

The resin exchange capacity and capacity of the unit are two different things that should not be
confused. The resin exchange capacity is the amount of Ca2+ and Mg2+ that can be retained by 1 litre
of resin, which will depend on the resin type and salt dosage, whereas the capacity of the unit is the
capacity of the system, which will depend on the volume of resin and resin exchange capacity.
Knowing the required volume of resin, you can determine the exchange capacity of the unit. The
capacity of the unit can be expressed in different ways:
• the mass capacity, which corresponds to the weight in equivalent CaCO3 that can be fixed on the
resin, expressed in kg as CaCO3;
• the volume capacity, which represents the maximum amount of water that can be treated
between 2 regenerations. This last capacity takes into account the hardness of the water to be
treated and is expressed in m3 or litres;
• the combined capacity, which represents the volume of water that could be treated between 2
regenerations if the inlet hardness is 1 °f or °dH. This capacity is expressed in °f.m3 or °dH.m3.

The resin exchange capacity will depend on the amount of salt to be injected into the resin bed during
the regeneration. This amount of salt is given in grams per litre of resin. The next table is showing the
resin exchange capacity in function of the amount of salt for a system with standard efficiency
regeneration.

Resin exchange capacity as a function of the salt dosage:

Salt amount Corresponding resin exchange °f.m3 °dH.m3
[g/Lresin] capacity in [g/Lresin] as CaCO3 [per Lresin] [per Lresin]
50 29.9 2.99 1.67
60 34 3.4 1.9
70 37.5 3.75 2.09
80 40.6 4.06 2.27
90 43.4 4.34 2.42
100 45.9 4.59 2.56
110 48.2 4.82 2.69
120 50.2 5.02 2.8
130 52.1 5.21 2.91
140 53.8 5.38 3.01
150 55.5 5.55 3.1

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Salt amount Corresponding resin exchange °f.m3 °dH.m3

[g/Lresin] capacity in [g/Lresin] as CaCO3 [per Lresin] [per Lresin]
170 58.5 5.85 3.27
200 62.7 6.27 3.5
230 66.9 6.69 3.74
260 71 7.1 3.97
290 75.3 7.53 4.21

To calculate the system mass capacity:

Mcapacity = Vresin x Cresin ex with:

Mcapacity: system mass capacity [g as CaCO3]
Vresin: volume of resin [L]
Cresin ex: resin exchange capacity [g/Lresin as CaCO3]

To calculate the system combined capacity:

Ccapacity = Vresin x Ccor resin ex with:

Ccapacity: system combined capacity [°f.m3 or °dH.m3]
Vresin: volume of resin [L]
Ccor resin ex: corresponding resin exchange 
capacity [°f.m3/l or °dH.m3/l]

To calculate the system volume capacity:

Vcapacity = Mcapacity / THinlet with:

Vcapacity: system volume capacity [m3]
Mcapacity: system mass capacity [g as CaCO3]
or
Ccapacity: system combined capacity [°f.m3 or °dH.m3]
THinlet: inlet water hardness [mg/L as CaCO3 or °f or °dH]

Vcapacity = Ccapacity / THinlet

Caution
If a mixing device is set on the valve before meter, TH = THINLET - THOUTLET.

Having determined the previous capacity allows the operator to know the service cycle duration.

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4.2.4. Valve configuration

Knowing the volume of resin, tank size and specifications of the resin, it is possible to determine the
required valve configuration. The resin specification will give the backwash velocity, as well as the
brine draw and slow rinse velocity that must be respected in order to ensure a proper regeneration of
the unit. From this data, determine the required backwash flow rate as well as the brine draw and
slow rinse flow rate. In most cases, the fast rinse flow rate will be the same as the backwash flow rate,
however for certain valve types the fast rinse flow rate will be the same as the service flow rate.

To determine the backwash flow rate:

Qbackwash = Fsbackwash x S with:

Qbackwash: backwash flow rate [m3/h]
Fsbackwash: backwash velocity [m/h]
S: Tankcross section area [m2]

The DLFC installed on the valve has to limit the backwash flow rate to the above calculated flow rate.

To determine the injector size:

The velocities to be respected for brine draw and slow rinse are given on the resin manufacturer
specifications. Generally speaking, the injector has to allow a flow rate of about 4 BV / h
(corresponding to the flow rate of brine being drawn added to the flow rate of raw water passing
through the injector nozzle to create the suction effect).

QInj = 4 x BV / h with:
Qinj: total flow rate passing through the injector [L/h]
BV: bed volume of resin [L]

Note
This value does not correspond to the brine draw flow rate but to the total flow rate passing
through the injector. Then refer to the injector diagrams at the inlet pressure in order to
check if the injector will give a correct flow rate. See chapters 4.4.1. 1600 Injectors, page 33
and 4.4.2. 1650 Injectors, page 34.

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4.2.5. Cycle time calculation

From this point, the volume of resin, the tank size, the capacity of the softener and the valve
configuration are determined. Next step is to calculate the regeneration cycle duration, which
depends on the valve configuration and once again on the resin specifications.

Note
Preprogrammed cycle times are only factory default programming that need to be adjusted
to fit the system requirements.

For cycle time calculation the valve configuration must be known, which depends on:
• the tank size;
• the resin specifications for the velocity for backwashing the resin bed;
• the velocity of water for brine draw, slow rinse and fast rinse.

Further information needed for cycle time calculation are:

• the resin volume previously determined;
• the salt amount used per regeneration;
• the volume of water to use for backwash, brine draw, slow rinse and fast rinse.

To calculate the backwash duration:

Tbackwash = (NBVbw x BV) / QDLFC with:

Tbackwash: backwash duration [min]
NBVbw: number of bed volume for backwash
BV: bed volume [L]
QDLFC: drain line flow controller size [L/min]

Note
The typical value of the volume of water to be used for backwash is between 1.5 and 4 times
the bed volume, depending on the inlet water quality.

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To calculate the brine draw duration:

Knowing the injector draw flow rate at the working pressure:

Tbrine draw = Vbrine / Qdraw with:

Tbrine draw: brine draw duration [min]
Vbrine: brine volume to be drawn [L]
Qdraw: injection draw flow rate [L/min]

Note
Multiply the amount of salt in kg by 3 to get a approximation of the brine volume to draw.

To calculate slow rinse duration:

The volume of water to be used for slow rinse is given in the resin manufacturers specifications.
Generally speaking, it is advised that between 2 and 4 BV of water is used to perform the slow rinse
after brine draw. The slow rinse cycle allows brine to be pushed slowly through the resin bed, allowing
the resin to be in contact with brine for sufficient time and therefore to be regenerated.
Refer to the injector curve at the common working pressure to determine the slow rinse duration.

Tslow rinse = (NBVsr x BV) / QSR with:

Tslow rinse: slow rinse duration [min]
NBVsr: number of bed volume for slow rinse
BV: bed volume [L]
QSR: injector slow rinse flow rate [L/min]

To calculate fast rinse duration:

The fast rinse is aimed at eliminating an excess of salt in the resin bed and also recompacting the
resin in the tank.
Depending on the valve type, the fast rinse flow rate is controlled by the DLFC or it has about the same
flow rate as in service. The fast rinse velocity can be the same as the service velocity, and the volume
of water to be used for the fast rinse is generally between 1 and 10 BV depending on the salt dosage.

Tfast rinse = (NBVfr x BV) / QDLFC with:

Tfast rinse: fast rinse duration [min]
NBVfr: number of bed volume for fast rinse
BV: bed volume [L]
QDLFC: drain line flow controller size [L/min]

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To calculate the refill duration:

The refill flow rate is controlled by the refill controller (BLFC). The relation between the BLFC size,
the tank size and the resin volume is given in the valve specifications.
To calculate the refill duration:

Trefill = VWB / QBLFC with:

Trefill: refill duration [min]
VWB: Volume of water to be refill to prepare the brine [L]
QBLFC: BLFC size [L/min]

VWB = DSalt x BV / Ssol with:

VWB: Volume of water to be refill to prepare the brine [L]
DSalt: Salt dosage per litre of resin [g/L]
BV: Bed volume [L]
Ssol: 360g/L - Solubility of salt per litre of water

Note
When calculating the time required to draw the brine, take into account that the volume of
brine [Vbrine] will be 1.125 bigger than the volume of water refilled.

4.3. Salt amount definition

The salt setting is done through the controller programming.

4.4. Injector flow rates

The following graphics represent the injectors flow rate as a function of the inlet pressure for the
different injector sizes.

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4.4.1. 1600 Injectors

INJECTOR 0

Total
Flow rate [l/min]

Draw
Rinse
Rinse
Draw

Inlet pressure [bar]

INJECTOR 1

Total
Flow rate [l/min]

Rinse

Draw

Inlet pressure [bar]

INJECTOR 2

Total
Flow rate [l/min]

Rinse

Draw

Inlet pressure [bar]

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INJECTOR 3

Total
Flow rate [l/min]

Rinse

Draw

Inlet pressure [bar]

4.4.2. 1650 Injectors

INJECTOR 0

Total
Flow rate [l/min]

Rinse

Draw

Inlet pressure [bar]

INJECTOR 1

Total
Flow rate [l/min]

Rinse

Draw

Inlet pressure [bar]

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INJECTOR 2

Flow rate [l/min] Total

Rinse

Draw

Inlet pressure [bar]

INJECTOR 3

Total
Flow rate [l/min]

Rinse

Draw

Inlet pressure [bar]

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5. Installation

Mandatory
It is strictly forbidden for not qualified personal, to accede to system’s internal parts to
perform any kind of technical action. Be sure to disconnect the electrical power, close the
water inlet and depressurize the system before opening the front cover to access internal
parts.

5.1. Warnings
The manufacturer will not be held liable for any damages to people or properties resulting from an
improper use of the device not compliant with the following instructions.
Whenever this guide doesn’t clarify all doubts about installation, service or maintenance, please
contact the technical support of the company that has installed the device.
Device installation must be done by a qualified technician according to the current standards and
regulations, using tools compliant with the device for a safe use and referring to that technician also
for device maintenance.
In case of out of order or malfunction, before performing any kind of action on the device, please
ensure to have disconnected the transformer from the power source, to shut off inlet water supply to
the valve and to drain water pressure opening a tap down-line of the valve.

1. Be careful when removing the valve from the box and during subsequent handling, weight is
liable to cause damage to property and persons in case of accidental impact.
2. Before sending the water on the valve, make sure that all plumbing connections are tight and
properly implemented in order to avoid dangerous leaks of pressurized water.
3. Use caution when installing welded metal piping near the valve, the heat may damage the plastic
body of the valve and the bypass.
4. Be careful not to let the full weight of the valve rest on fittings, pipes or bypass and vice versa.
5. Make sure that the environment in which the valve is installed does not reach water freezing
temperatures, the valve may be damaged.
6. Make sure that the tank containing the resin is vertical, otherwise the resin could enter in the
valve and damage it.

5.2. Safety notices for installation

• Observe all warnings that appear in this manual;
• only qualified and professional personnel are authorized to carry out installation work.

5.3. Installation environment

5.3.1. General
• Use only brine salts designed for water softening. Do not use ice melt salt, block, or rock salts;
• keep the media tank in the upright position. Do not turn on its side, upside down, or drop. Turning
the tank upside down may cause media to enter the valve or plug the upper screen;
• follow State and local codes for water testing. Do not use water that is micro-biologically unsafe
or of unknown quality;
• when installing the water connection (bypass or manifold) first connect to the plumbing system.
Allow heated parts to cool and cemented parts to set before installing any plastic parts. Do not
get primer or solvent on O-rings, nuts, or the valve.

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5.3.2. Water
• Water temperature must not exceed 43°C and 65°C in case of HW;
• a minimum of 1.4 bar (dynamic pressure on injector) of water pressure is required for the
regeneration valve to operate effectively.

Mandatory
Do not exceed a maximum of 8.6 bar inlet pressure. Should this happen or be subject to
happen, it is necessary to install a pressure regulator upstream the system.

5.3.3. Electrical
There are no user-serviceable parts in the AC/DC transformer, motor, or controller. In the event of a
failure, these should be replaced.
• All electrical connections must be completed according to local codes;
• use only the power AC/DC transformer that is supplied;

Mandatory
The use of any other power transformer than the one supplied void the warranty of all
electronic parts of the valve.

• the power outlet must be grounded;

• to disconnect power, unplug the AC/DC transformer from its power source;
• an uninterrupted current supply is required. Please make sure that the voltage supply is
compatible with the unit before installation;
• make sure the controller power source is plugged in;
• if the electrical cable is damaged, it must imperatively be replaced by qualified personnel.

5.3.4. Mechanical
• Do not use petroleum-based lubricants such as vaseline, oils, or hydrocarbon-based lubricants.
Use only 100% silicone lubricants;
• all plastic connections should be hand tightened. PTFE (plumber’s tape) may be used on
connections that do not use an O-ring seal. Do not use pliers or pipe wrenches;
• existing plumbing should be in a good shape and free from limescale. In case of doubt, it is
preferable to replace it;
• all plumbing must be completed according to local codes and installed without tension or
bending stresses;
• soldering near the drain line should be done before connecting the drain line to the valve.
Excessive heat will cause interior damage to the valve;
• do not use lead-based solder for sweat solder connections;
• the riser tube should be cut flush with the top of the tank. Slightly bevel the ridge in order to
avoid deterioration of the seal whilst fitting the valve;
• the drain line must be a minimum of 12.7 mm (½") in diameter. Use 19 mm (¾") pipe if the
backwash flow rate is greater than 26.5 Lpm (7 gpm) or the pipe length is greater than 
6 m (19 ft 8 in);
• do not support the weight of the system on the valve fittings, plumbing, or the bypass;

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• it is not recommended to use sealants on the threads. Use PTFE (plumber’s tape) on the threads
of the drain elbow, and other NPT/BSP threads;
• the installation of a prefilter is always recommended (100μ nominal);
• valve inlet/outlet must be connected to main piping via flexible.

5.4. Integration constraints

Location of a water treatment system is important. The following conditions are required:
• flat and firm level platform or floor;
• room to access equipment for maintenance and adding brine (salt) to tank;
• constant electrical supply to operate the controller;
• total minimum pipe run to water heater of 3 m to prevent backup of hot water into system;
• always install check valve before water heater to protect the softener from hot water return;
• local drain for discharge as close as possible;
• water line connections with shut off or bypass valves;
• must meet any local and state codes for site of installation;
• valve is designed for minor plumbing misalignments. Do not support weight of system on the
plumbing;
• be sure all soldered pipes are fully cooled before attaching plastic valve to the plumbing.

5.5. Valve connection to piping

The connections should be using PTFE (plumber’s tape) on the threads if using the threaded
connection type.
In case of heat welding (metal type connection), the connections should not be made to the valve when
soldering.

Note
See chapter 3.3. Description and components location, page 19 to identify the connections.

5.5.1. Top-mounted valve installation

When pressurized, any composite tank will expand both vertically and circumferential. In order to
compensate the vertical expansion, the piping connections to the valve must be flexible enough to
avoid overstress on the valve and tank.
In addition, the valve and tank should not be supporting any part of the piping weight. This is hence
compulsory to have the piping fixed to a rigid structure (e.g. frame, skid, wall…) so that the weight of
it is not applying any stress on the valve and tank.

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Support to wall

200 mm flexible

• The diagrams above illustrate how the flexible piping connection should be mounted;
• in order to adequately compensate the tank elongation the flexible piping must be installed
horizontally;
• should the flexible piping connection be installed in vertical position, instead of compensating
the elongation, it will create additional stresses on the valve & tank assembly. Therefore this is
to be avoided;
• the flexible piping connection must also be installed stretched, avoiding excessive length. For
instance 20 - 40 cm is enough;
• excessively long and non-stretched flexible piping connection will create stresses on the valve
and tank assembly when the system is pressurized, as illustrated in the below picture: on the left
the assembly when the system is unpressurised, on the right the flexible piping connection when
put under pressure tends to lift up the valve when stretching up. This configuration is even more
dramatic when using semi-flexible piping;

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• failure to provide enough vertical compensation may lead to different kinds of damage, either on
the valve thread which connects to the tank, or on the female thread connection of the tank that
connects to the valve. In some cases, damage may also be seen on the valve inlet and outlet
connections;

• in any case, any failure caused by improper installation and/or piping connections may void the
warranty of Pentair products;
• in the same way, using lubricant* on the valve thread is not allowed and will void the warranty for
the valve and tank. Indeed using lubricant there will cause the valve to be over-torqued, which
may lead to valve thread or tank thread damage even if the connection to piping has been done
following the above procedure.

*Note: Use of petroleum-based grease and mineral based lubricant is totally forbidden, not only on the valve thread, since
plastics used (especially Noryl) will highly suffer from contact with this type of grease, leading into structural damage hence
to potential failures.

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5.6. Block diagram and configuration example

Block diagram
Pressure gauge
Main inlet

User’s line

Check valve to prevent water

harm
Filter cartridge

Pressure regulator By-pass

Suggested options Meter

Can be integrated in Drain line

the valve

Brine line
Valve

Brine tank
Resin tank

Drain
Configuration example

9000 SXT

60067-03(CW)
27834(HW)

18168(CW)
23473(HW)

27827(CW)
BU28508(HW)

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5.7. Regeneration types

Metered
The controller monitors the volume of water used. Once it calculates that there is not enough capacity
for the next operation day, a regeneration cycle will be initiated immediately or at a pre-set time:

• immediate control: the controller measures water usage and regenerates the system as soon
as the system capacity is reached;
• delayed control: the controller measures water usage and if the capacity is not reached until the
number of days override, it regenerates the system, at the specified regeneration time.

5.8. Electrical connections

Electronic Circuit
Board

W1: Black
W2: Red
W3: Green
W4: Yellow
W5: White
W6: Blue
W7: Orange
W8: Violet
motor
Valve

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5.9. Bypassing
A bypass valve system should be installed on all water conditioning systems. Bypass valves isolate the
softener from the water system and allow unconditioned water to be used. Service or routine
maintenance procedures may also require that the system is bypassed.

Normal operation In Bypass

Softening System Softening System

In Out In Out

A
Caution
Do not solder pipes with lead-based solder.
A
Caution
Do not use tools to tighten plastic fittings. Over time, stress may break the connections.
A
Caution
Do not use petroleum grease on gaskets when connecting bypass plumbing. Use only 100%
silicone grease products when installing any plastic valve. Non-silicone grease may cause
plastic components to fail over time.

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5.10. Drain line connection

Note
Standard commercial practices are expressed here. Local codes may require changes to
the following suggestions. Check with local authorities before installing a system.
Caution
The drain line plastic elbow must always be hand-tighten without using the elbow as a lever.
Caution
The drain plastic elbow is not designed to support the weight of the tube. The tube has to
have its own support.
Caution
Do not over tighten the hose tightening ring on its plastic support.

Preferably, the unit should not be more than 6.1 m from the drain. Use an appropriate transformer
fitting to connect plastic tubing to the drain line connection of the valve.
If the backwash flow rate exceeds 91 Lpm or if the unit is located 6.1-12.2 m from the drain, use
31.75 mm (1¼") tubing. Use appropriate fittings to connect the 31.75 mm (1¼") tubing to the 25.4 mm
(1") NPT drain connection on the valve.
The drain line may be elevated up to 1.8 m providing the run does not exceed 4.6 m and water pressure
at the softener is not less than 2.76 bar. Elevation can increase by 61 cm for each additional 0.69 bar
of water pressure at the drain connector.
Where the drain line is elevated but empties into a drain below the level of the valve, form a 18 cm loop
at the far end of the line so that the bottom of the loop is level with the drain line connection. This will
provide an adequate siphon trap.
Where the drain empties into an overhead sewer line, a sink-type trap must be used.
Secure the end of the drain line to prevent it from moving.

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Note
Waste connections or the drain outlet shall be designed and constructed to provide
connection to the sanitary waste system through an air-gap of 2 pipe diameters or 50.8 mm
(2"), whichever is larger.
Caution
Never insert the 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 softener.

Air gap

Drain

5.11. Overflow line connection

In the event of a malfunction, power failure, etc, the brine tank overflow fitting will direct "overflow"
to the drain instead of spilling on the floor. This fitting should be on the side of the cabinet or brine
tank. Most tank manufacturers include a post for the tank overflow connector.
To connect the overflow line, locate the hole on side of tank. Insert overflow fitting into tank and
tighten with plastic thumb nut and gasket as shown below. Attach a length of 12.7 mm (½") I.D. tubing
(not supplied) to fitting and run to drain.
Do not elevate overflow higher than overflow fitting.
Do not tie into drain line of controller unit. Overflow line must be a direct, separate line from overflow
fitting to drain, sewer or tub. Allow an air gap as per drain line instructions.

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Overflow fitting

Drain tubing

Secure hose in place

Air gap

Drain

Caution
Floor drain is always recommended to avoid flooding in case of overflow.

5.12. Brine line connection

The brine line from the tank connects to the valve. Make the connections and hand tighten. Be sure
that the brine line is secure and free from air leaks. Even a small leak may cause the brine line to drain
out, and the softener will not draw brine from the tank. This may also introduce air into the valve,
causing problems with the valve operation.
Most installations utilize a tank check valve.

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6. Programming
6.1. Display

1. Service icon → Appears in service mode;

→ Flashes if a regeneration cycle has been queued.
2. Error / → Appears in case of error, see page 87, or in diagnostic mode, see
Information icon page 58.
3. Parameter display Master programming and diagnostic modes:
→ C: unit capacity;
→ CD: current day;
→ CT: regeneration control type;
→ DF: display format;
→ Dn, n=1 to 7: day of week;
→ DO: days override;
→ FM: flow meter;
→ FR: current flow rate;
→ H: feedwater hardness;
→ HR: hours in service;
→ K: meter pulse;
→ NT: number of tanks;
→ PF: peak flow rate;
→ RC: reserve capacity;
→ RS: reserve selection;
→ RT: regeneration time;
→ SF: safety factor;
→ SV: software version;
→ TD: time of day;
→ TS: unit in service;
→ VT: regeneration mode;
→ VU: volume used.

Regeneration cycles:
→ B1: first backwash (for dF2b regeneration mode);
→ B2: second backwash (for dF2b regeneration mode);
→ BD: brine draw;
→ BF: brine fill;
→ BW: backwash;
→ RR: rapid rinse.

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4. Data display
5. PM indicator → Appears if controller set in US unit.
6. Flow indicator → Flashes when outlet flow is detected.
7. x1000 indicator → Appears when the displayed number is bigger than 9999.
8. Programming icon → Appears in programming modes.

6.2. Commands
A Press to pass to the next step.
B Use and to adjust the values.

6.3. Setting the time of the day (TD)

Set the time in the system.
A Press and hold or until the programming icon replaces the service
icon and the parameter display reads TD.
B Set the time with or .
C Press to validate the selection and return to the service mode, or wait
for 10 seconds.

6.4. Basic programming

6.4.1. Day of Override (DO)
Determine the maximum number of days of operation without regeneration.
A Press and simultaneously for 5 seconds to enter the menus
sequence.
B Select the number of days of Override with and .
C Press to validate the selection and advance to the next parameter.

6.4.2. Regeneration time (RT)

Determine the time of regeneration.
D Adjust the regeneration time with and .
E Press to validate the selection and advance to the next parameter.

6.4.3. Feed Water Hardness (H)

Determine the feed water hardness in °tH.
F Adjust the water hardness with and .
G Press to validate the selection and advance to the next parameter.

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6.4.4. Reserve capacity (RC) or (SF)

Determine the reserve capacity in litre or in percentage.
H Adjust the reserve capacity with and .
I Press to validate the selection and advance to the next parameter.

6.4.5. Current day of the week (CD)

Determine the day of regeneration.

Note
Appears only if the softener is set to "weekly time clock".
Note
1 for Monday, 2 for Tuesday, 3 for Wednesday, 4 for Thursday, 5 for Friday, 6 for Saturday
and 7 for Sunday.

J Adjust the day of the week with and .

K Press to validate the selection and exit the basic programming mode.

6.5. Master programming mode

Note
As soon as programming mode is entered, all parameters can be displayed or set to suit the
needs. Depending on the current programming, some functions will not be displayed or will
not be changeable.
Note
If no button is pressed for 5 minutes in the Programming mode (basic or master mode), or
if there is a power failure, the controller returns to Service mode and changes made are not
saved.
Note
Menus are displayed in a defined and incremental order.
A
Mandatory
In order to save the new settings in the programming mode, it is necessary to go through all
the parameters.

6.5.1. Master programming mode chart

Parameter Options Definition Note

GAL US units
DF Display format
Ltr Metric units

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Parameter Options Definition Note

Std DF single
dF1b Standard for 9000 Twin valve
backwash
Std DF double
dF2b
backwash
Regeneration
VT FLtr Filter To be used with standard piston only.
flow
UFbd UF brine first
UFlt UF filter To be used with UF piston only.
Othr Other
Fd Metered delayed
Metered
Regeneration FI Standard for 9000 Twin valve
CT immediate
control type
tc Time clock
dAY Day of the week
Single tank
1
system
NT Number of tanks
Double tanks
2 Standard for 9000 Twin valve
system
U1 Tank 1 in service Only displayed for double tanks
TS Tank in service
U2 Tank 2 in service system.
C Capacity 0.1 to 9999 m3 x °TH
Feedwater °TH, ppm or Only displayed for volumetric
H 1 to 1990
hardness grains regenerations.
SF Safety factor
Reserve
RS Fixed reserve
selection rc
capacity
Only available if set in reserve
SF Safety factor 0 to 50 %
selection.
Only displayed for volumetric
Fixed reserve
RC 0 to 50 % regenerations and if set in reserve
capacity
selection expressed in liter.
DO Days override 0 to 99 Day
Regeneration 00:00:00 to Regeneration time will not appear
RT Hour
time 23:59:59 unless regeneration day override is on.
B1 First backwash
Only displayed for dF2b regeneration
Second flow.
B2
backwash 0 to 199 Minute
BD Brine draw
BF Brine fill

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Parameter Options Definition Note

BW Backwash
RR Rapid rinse
0 to 199 Minute
Cycle number Only if "Othr" is chosen under VT. R1,
Rn
n=1 to 6 R2, R3, etc... will be displayed instead.
P0.7 ¾" paddle wheel
t0.7 ¾" turbine
P1.0 1" paddle wheel
t1.0 1" turbine
FM Flow meter type P1.5 1½" paddle wheel
t1.5 1½" turbine
P2.0 2" paddle wheel
Generic or
Gen
non-Fleck
Only displayed for generic flow meter
K Meter pulse 0.1 to 999.9 Litre
type.

6.5.2. Entering master programming mode

A Press and hold or until the programming icon replaces the service
icon and the parameter display reads TD.
B Set the time to 12:01 PM with or .
C Press to validate the selection and return to the service mode, or wait
for 10 seconds.
D Press and hold and until the programming icon replaces the
service icon and the display format screen appears.

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6.5.3. Display format mode (DF)

Select the unit of measure.

Options:
• GAL: U.S. Gallons and 12-Hour AM/PM;
• Ltr: litres and 24-Hour.

E Press or to select the unit.

F Press to validate the selection and move to the next parameter.

6.5.4. Regeneration mode (VT)

Select the regeneration mode.

Options:
• dF1b: standard downflow single backwash (standard);
• Othr: other;
• UFtr: upflow filter (for 5000 filter);
• UFbd: upflow brine first;
• FLtr: filter, to be used with standard piston only (except 5000);
• dF2b: standard downflow double backwash.

G Press or to select the regeneration flow.

H Press to validate the selection and move to the next parameter.

6.5.5. Regeneration control type (CT)

Select the regeneration controller type.

Options:
• Fd: meter delayed;
• FI: meter immediate;
• tc: time clock;
• dAY: day of the week.

Mandatory
Due to the usage of twin tanks, set regeneration control type to meter immediate.

I Press or to select FI.

J Press to validate the selection and move to the next parameter.

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6.5.6. Valve type (NT)

Select the valve configuration.

Options:
• NT 1: single tank system;
• NT 2: double tanks system.

Mandatory
Due to the 9000 valve being designed for double tanks system only, set valve type to 2.

K Press or until "---2" is displayed.

L Press to validate the selection and move to the next parameter.

6.5.7. Tank in service (TS)

Caution
This parameter appears only if valve type (VT) is set to 2. If it does not appears, the 9000 valve
being a double tanks system, go back to valve type (VT) and set it to 2.

Select which of the two tanks is in service.

M Press or to select which tank is in service.

N Press to validate the selection and move to the next parameter.

6.5.8. Unit capacity (C)

Set the unit capacity.

Note
The unit capacity parameter is only available if the controller type has been programmed for
volumetric regeneration.
Mandatory
Enter the capacity of the media bed in m3 x °TH or g as CaCO3 for softener system (C is
displayed in the upper left corner) or in litres for filter (V is displayed in the upper left
corner).
Note
The unit capacity can be set from 0.1 to 9999 x 1000 °TH*m3, g as CaCO3 equivalent or in
grains if DF=GAL.

O Press or to select the unit capacity.

P Press to validate the selection and to move the next parameter.

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6.5.9. Feedwater hardness (H)

Set the feedwater hardness.

Note
The feedwater hardness parameter is only available if the controller type has been
programmed for volumetric regeneration.
Mandatory
Enter the feedwater hardness in °TH, ppm or grains of hardness for softener system.
Note
The feedwater hardness can be set from 1 to 1990 °TH, ppm, or grains.

Q Press or to set the feedwater hardness in accordance with display

format (DF), see chapter 6.5.3.
R Press to validate the selection and to move the next parameter.

6.5.10. Reserve selection (RS)

Note
This parameter is not useful due to regeneration control type (CT) set to FI.

Set the reserve type.

Options:
• SF: safety factor;
• rc: fixed reserve capacity.

S Press or to set the reserve type.

T Press to validate the selection and move to the next parameter.

6.5.10.1 Safety factor (SF)

Note
This parameter is not shown if RS is set to rc.
The safety factor can be set from 0 to 50% of the initial volumetric capacity.

U Press or to set the safety factor.

V Press to validate the selection and move to the next parameter.

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6.5.10.2 Reserve capacity (RC)

Note
This parameter is not shown if RS is set to SF.
The fixed reserve capacity can be set up to a volume equivalent to 50% of the initial
volumetric capacity.

W Press or to set the reserve capacity.

X Press to validate the selection and move to the next parameter.

6.5.11. Days override (DO)

Set the maximum number of days between regeneration cycles.

Note
This parameter allows to set the maximum amount of days that the system can stay in
service mode without a regeneration.
Note
In time clock mode the setting of this parameter is mandatory and the electronic will need
at least one regeneration day activated.
Note
Setting the parameter to "OFF" disables this function.
Note
The number of days can be set from OFF, or 1 to 99 days.

Y Press or to set the days override.

Z Press to validate the selection and move to the next parameter.

6.5.12. Regeneration time (RT)

Set the regeneration time.

Note
Regeneration time is the time of the day when regenerations occur for delayed regeneration
of any type and calendar override regeneration.

AA Press or to set the regeneration time.

AB Press to validate the selection and move to the next parameter.

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6.5.13. Regeneration cycle step duration

Set the duration in minutes of each regeneration cycle.

Note
Setting a cycle step to 0 will cause the controller to skip that step during regeneration, but
keeps the following steps available.
Note
The different regeneration cycles are listed in sequence based on the regeneration flow
selected for the system.
Note
All cycles can be set from 0 to 199 minutes.

6.5.13.1 Regeneration abbreviations

B1: first backwash BF: brine fill

B2: second backwash BW: backwash
BD: brine draw RR: rapid rinse

6.5.13.2 For pre-set regeneration cycles

AC Press or to set the regeneration time.
AD Press to validate the selection and move to the next parameter.

6.5.13.3 For regeneration type Other

Note
The regeneration cycles are identified as R1 to R6.

AE Press or to set the regeneration time of this cycle.

AF Press to validate the selection and move to the next regeneration
cycle.
AG Repeat AB and AC for each cycle.

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6.5.14. Flow meter type (FM)

Select the flow meter type.

Options:
• P0.7: ¾" paddle wheel meter (Standard setting for 9000 SXT);
• t0.7: ¾" turbine meter;
• P1.0: 1" paddle wheel meter;
• t1.0: 1" turbine meter;
• P1.5: 1½" paddle wheel meter;
• t1.5: 1½" turbine meter;
• P2.0: 2" paddle wheel meter;
• Gen: generic or other non-Fleck meter.

AH Press or to select the flow meter type.

AI Press to validate the selection and move to the next parameter or exit
master programming mode and save modifications done.

6.5.15. Meter pulse

Set the meter pulse for a non-standard flow meter.

Note
The meter pulse parameter is only available if the Gen option has been set in flow meter type
selection.

AJ Press or to set the meter constant in pulses per unit of volume.

AK Press to validate the selection and to exit the master programming
mode.

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6.6. Diagnostic

Note
If none of the buttons are pushed for 1 minute in the diagnostic mode the controller returns
to Service mode.

6.6.1. Commands
A Press and hold and for five seconds to enter the diagnostic mode.
B Press or to navigate in the diagnostic mode.
C Press to exit the Diagnostic mode at any time.

6.6.2. Current flow rate (FR)

Note
The display is updated every second.

A Current flow rate display (L/min or gpm depending on display format

programmed):

6.6.3. Peak flow rate (PF)

Note
The controller registers the highest flow rate (L/min) since the last regeneration.

B Peak flow rate display:

6.6.4. Hours since last regeneration (HR)

Note
Shows the number of hours since the last regeneration, indicating the length of the current
service cycle.

C Hours since last regeneration display:

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6.6.5. Volume since last regeneration (VU)

Note
Shows the volume used since the last regeneration (L).

D Volume since last regeneration display (L or Gal depending on display

format programmed):

6.6.6. Reserve capacity (RC)

Note
Shows the remaining reserve volume until next regeneration (L).

E Volume until next regeneration display (L or Gal depending on display

format programmed):

6.6.7. Software version (SV)

Note
Shows the version of the software used by the controller.

F Software version display:

6.7. Resetting the controller

Note
There are two methods to reset.

6.7.1. Soft reset (SR)

Caution
All the parameters are set to default values, except volume remaining in volumetric
systems and days since last regeneration in time clock systems.

A Press and hold and for 25 seconds while in normal service mode
until SR is displayed.

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6.7.2. Hard reset (HR)

Caution
All the parameters are set to default values.

A Hold while powering up the unit.

B The display shows HR.
C Reprogram all parameters in Master programming mode.

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7. Commissioning

Note
This chapter is available for standard regeneration types. Contact your supplier if the actual
regeneration is not standard and if you need assistance.

7.1. Water filling, draining and waterproofness inspection

7.1.1. Activating the softener
A With the bypass still in Bypass position (inlet and outlet of the valve closed), plug in the SXT
controller to the power source.
B Proceed to programming according to your system specification if not done yet.
C Start a manual regeneration by pressing the regen button for 5 seconds. The piston will move
into backwash position. If the first cycle is not backwash, quick cycle the valve until the piston is
in backwash position. Once in this position, unplug the SXT controller from the power source.
D With the bypass still in bypass position, put the bypass slowly in service position.
E Open the nearest faucet close to the system.
The valve and tank will slowly get filled with raw water, allowing air to be purged by the drain
and/or by the open faucet next to the system. Open the inlet progressively until fully open
position.
F Once the drain runs clear and the bypass valve is fully in service position, plug in again the SXT
controller to the power source.
G Push on the regen button once to move the piston to the next regeneration cycle position. Leave
the valve 1 minute in each positions and move to the next one, until RF (brine refill cycle) is
displayed. When RF is displayed, let the valve run the entire cycle and check the level of water in
the brine tank or cabinet. The level of water in the brine tank should be about 5 cm above the salt
platform. You may want to mark the level on the brine tank as this can be used as an indicator for
the future lifetime of the softener.
H Once RF is completed, the valve will automatically go back into service position (unless non-
standard regen sequence is programmed). Start again a manual regeneration by pressing for 5
seconds on the regen button. The valve will move to backwash position.
I Press the regen button once to move to brine draw position. Check to see in the brine tank is the
water level decrease.
J Once the draw function is observed and confirmed (level of water in the brine tank or cabinet has
decreased), you may go through each cycle pushing on the regen button until RF, leave the water
come back to the 'full' level, and then push on the regen button so that the valve returns into
service position.
K Repeat B to J for the second tank.
L Slowly open the outlet manual valve, and close the bypass manual valve. The system is now in
service.
M Close the faucet opened on step E.

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N Fill the brine tank or cabinet with salt. You may want to mark the level of water in the brine tank/
cabinet when completely refilled with water and full of salt. In the future, after each
regeneration, you can visually control that the quantity of water refilled should be between the 2
marks done. Marking are optional, but may allow to visually detect any irregularity during
regeneration that may lead to softener inefficiency.
O With the brine tank completely refilled and full of salt, adjust the safety brine valve in the brine
well. Make sure the overflow elbow is installed above the float level.
P After the softener has been running a few minutes in service, proceed to hardness test on outlet
water to make sure the water is treated as per requirements.

The system is ready and in service

7.2. Sanitization
7.2.1. Disinfection of water softeners
The materials of construction of the modern water softener will not support bacterial growth, nor will
these materials contaminate a water supply. In addition, during normal use, a softener may become
polluted with organic matter, or in some cases with bacteria from the water supply. This may result
in an off-taste or odor in the water.
Thus, your softener may need to be disinfected after installation. Some softeners will require periodic
disinfection during their normal lifetime. Consult your installing dealer for more information on
disinfecting your softener.
Depending on the conditions of use, the softener type, the type of ion exchanger, and the disinfectant
available, a choice can be made among the following methods.

7.2.2. Sodium or calcium hypochlorite

These materials are satisfactory for use with polystyrene resins, synthetic gel zeolite, greensand and
bentonites.

5.25% Sodium hypochlorite

If stronger solutions are used, such as those sold for commercial laundries, adjust the dosage
accordingly.

Dosage
Polystyrene resin: set 1.25 mL fluid per 1 L of resin.
Non-resinous exchangers: set 0.85 mL fluid per 1 L.

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Brine tank softeners

Backwash the softener and add the required amount of hypochlorite solution to the well of the brine
tank. The brine tank should have water in it to permit the solution to be carried into the softener.
Proceed with the normal regeneration.

Calcium hypochlorite
Calcium hypochlorite, 70% available chlorine, is available in several forms including tablets and
granules. These solid materials may be used directly without dissolving before use.
Do not let the disinfectant stand for more than 3 hours in the brine tank before the regeneration start.

Dosage
Measure two grains ~ 0.11 mL for 1 L.

Brine tank softeners

Backwash the softener and add the required amount of hypochlorite to the well of the brine tank. The
brine tank should have water in it to permit the chlorine solution to be carried into the softener.
Proceed with the normal regeneration.

7.2.3. Electro chlorination

Valves or systems already equipped with an electrochlorinator device or system will be sanitized
during the brine draw phase.

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8. Operation
8.1. Display during operation
Examples:
• valve in service with day time:

• valve in service with volume remaining before regeneration:

• remaining days before next regeneration:

• tank in service:

• in volumetric regeneration mode, reserve 1223 litres remaining:

• in volumetric regeneration mode, exhausted reserve, immediate

or delayed start in regeneration depending on the adjustment:

Note
In delayed volumetric mode, the icon flashes as soon as the reserve begins to be used.

8.1.1. During regeneration

During a regeneration the display shows the current cycle step and the time remaining for that cycle.
The countdown for the time remaining starts only when the valve is in the cycle displayed.
Examples:
• valve going to rapid rinse. RR are flashing:

• rapid rinse cycle, 2 min 17 sec. left:

8.2. Recommendations
• Use only regeneration salts designed for water softening upon regulation EN973;
• for optimal system operation, the use of clean salt and impurities free is recommended (for
example salt pellets);
• the sanitizing process (both with liquid and electrochlorination) may introduce chlorine
compounds which may reduce the lifetime of the ion exchange resins. Refer to the technical
guides for resins in common use, providing necessary checks on the system.

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8.3. Manual regeneration

Mandatory
The controller must be in service in order to enable this procedure.

8.3.1. Manual delayed regeneration

Note
This option is not available in mode FI.

8.3.2. Immediate regeneration

A Press and hold for 5 seconds to initiate immediate manual regeneration regardless from
the programmed regeneration control type.

8.3.3. To advance regeneration cycles

A Press to pass to the next regeneration cycle.

8.4. Operation during a power failure

• Current valve position, cycle step time elapsed, and time of day is stored 24 hours during a power
failure, and will be restored upon power restoration;
• in regeneration, when power is shutting down, the controller saves the current regeneration
data. When power is restored, the controller resume the regeneration cycle at the point where
power failed;

Caution
Without power, the valve stay in its current position. The system should include all required
safety components to prevent overflows.

• all the program settings are stored in a permanent memory;

• time is kept during a power failure and the time of day is adjusted upon restoration of the power
(as long as the power is restored within 24 hours);
• the time of day on the main display screen will flash when there has been a power failure;
• the flashing of the time of day can be stopped by pressing any button on the display.

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9. Maintenance

Mandatory
Cleaning and maintenance shall take place at regular intervals in order to guarantee the
proper functioning of the complete system, and be documented in the Maintenance chapter
in the User Guide document.
Mandatory
The maintenance must be done by a professional certified by Pentair, otherwise the
warranty will void.

9.1. Recommendations
9.1.1. Use original spare parts

Caution
To ensure correct operation and safety of the device, only use original spare parts and
accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
Usage of non-genuine spare parts void all warranties.

Parts to keep in stock for potential replacements are the pistons, S&S kit, injectors, micro-switches
and motors. Refer to maintenance sheet.

9.1.2. Use original approved lubricants

• Dow Corning #7 Release Agent.

9.1.3. Maintenance instructions

• Disinfect and clean the system at least once a year or if the treated water has an off-taste or an
unusual odor;
• perform a hardness test every year of both inlet and treated water.

9.2. Cleaning and maintenance

9.2.1. First steps
Before any cleaning or maintenance procedure, complete the following steps:
No. Operation
Caution
These operations need to be performed before any cleaning or maintenance procedure.
A Unplug the wall-mounted transformer.
B Shut off water supply or put bypass valve(s) into bypass position.
C Relieve system pressure before performing any operations.

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9.2.2. Controller replacement

No. Operation
A Loosen the wheels (1) and open the valve cover (2).
B Push the controller (3).
C Press the controller clips (5) and open the controller cover (4).
D Disconnect the old controller (7) and remove it opening the card clips (6).
E Connect the new controller, see 5.8. Electrical connections, page 42.
F Reverse above procedure steps to rebuild.

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9.2.3. Power head disassembly/replacement

No. Operation
A Loosen the wheels (1) and open the valve cover (2).
B Push the controller (3).
Using a 7 mm wrench or flat screwdriver, unscrew (4) to free the meter cable (5) and the
C
controller (3).
D Using a 7 mm wrench or flat screwdriver, unlock the pistons from the screws (6).
E Using a flat screwdriver, remove (7) and free the upper piston plate (8).
F Using a 8 mm wrench or flat screwdriver, unscrew (9).
G Separate the backplate (11) from the valve body (10).
H Change the backplate (11).
I Reverse above procedure steps to rebuild.
Tip
These operations need to be performed before any cleaning or maintenance procedure.

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9.2.4. Piston and/or seal and spacer kit replacement

9.2.4.1 Special tools needed

1 2

Packaging
Item Part number Description
quantity
1 13061 Puller 1
2 11098 Stuffer 1

9.2.4.2 Upper piston and/or seal and spacer kit replacement

Caution
Use only approved silicone grease or soapy water.

No. Operation
A Remove the power head, see “Power head disassembly/replacement”, page 68.
B Using pliers, remove the piston (2).
C Remove the cover cup (1) from the piston (2).
D Using a small hook, remove a seal (3).
E Using the puller, remove a spacer (4).
F Repeat D and E for all the seals and spacers.
G Lubricate all seals (3) with approved lubricant only.
H Put back a new seal (3) using the stuffer.
I Put back a spacer (4) using the stuffer.
J Repeat H and I for all the seals and spacers.
K Lubricate the piston (2) with approved lubricant only.
L Put back the piston (2).
M Put back the cover cup (1).
N Rebuild the power head, see “Power head disassembly/replacement”, page 68.

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9.2.4.3 Lower piston and/or front side seal and spacer kit replacement

Caution
Use only approved silicone grease or soapy water.

No. Operation
A Remove the power head, see “Power head disassembly/replacement”, page 68.
B Using pliers, remove the piston (4).
C Remove the screw (1) and the piston plate (2).
D Remove the cover cup (3) from the piston (4).
E Using a small hook, remove a seal (5).
F Using the puller, remove a spacer (6).
G Repeat E and F for all the seals and spacers.
H Lubricate all seals (5) with approved lubricant only.
I Put back a new seal (5) using the stuffer.
J Put back a spacer (6) using the stuffer.
K Repeat I and J for all the seals and spacers.
L Lubricate the piston (4) with approved lubricant only.
M Put back the piston (4).
N Put back the cover cup (3).
O Put back the piston plate (2) and the screw (1).
P Rebuild the power head, see “Power head disassembly/replacement”, page 68.

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9.2.4.4 Back side seal and spacer cartridge replacement

Valve produced before November 2009

Note
The seal & spacer cartridge for downflow and upflow are different.
Caution
Use only approved silicone grease or soapy water.

No. Operation
Remove the lower piston, see “Lower piston and/or front side seal and spacer kit
A
replacement”, page 72.
B Using a 8 mm wrench or flat screwdriver, unscrew (1) and remove the end cap (2).
C Remove the sub end plug (3).
D Using a small hook, remove a seal (4).
E Using the puller, remove a spacer (5).
F Repeat D and E for all the seals and spacers.
G Lubricate all seals (4) with approved lubricant only.
H Put back a new seal (4) using the stuffer.
I Put back the new plain spacer (6) using the stuffer.
J Put back a new seal (4) using the stuffer.
K Put back a new spacer (5) using the stuffer.
L Repeat J and K for all the seals and spacers.
M Put back the sub end plug (3).
N Put back the end cap (2) and screw (1) using a 8 mm wrench or flat screwdriver.
Put back the lower piston, see “Lower piston and/or front side seal and spacer kit
O
replacement”, page 72.

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Valve produced from November 2009 until April 2015

Note
One of the seals contained in the cartridge will not be used for downflow.
Caution
For downflow, using this extra seal may damage the valve and its components.
Note
The seal & spacer cartridge for downflow and upflow are different. Upflow valves still have
the two pieces end cap and requires all the seals.
Caution
Use only approved silicone grease or soapy water.

No. Operation
Remove the lower piston, see “Lower piston and/or front side seal and spacer kit
A
replacement”, page 72.
Using a 8 mm wrench or flat screwdriver, unscrew (1) and remove the end cap (2)
B
(PN BR42278).
C Using the puller, remove a spacer (5).
D Using a small hook, remove a seal (4).
E Repeat C and D for all the seals and spacers.
F Lubricate all seals (4) with approved lubricant only.
G Put back a new seal (4) using the stuffer.
H Put back the new plain spacer (6) using the stuffer.
I Put back a new seal (4) using the stuffer.
J Put back a new spacer (5) using the stuffer.
K Repeat I and J for all the seals and spacers.
L Lubricate the end cap o-ring (3).
M Put back the end cap (2) and screw (1) using a 8 mm wrench or flat screwdriver.
Put back the lower piston, see “Lower piston and/or front side seal and spacer kit
N
replacement”, page 72.

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9.2.4.5 Valve produced after April 2015

Caution
Use only approved silicone grease or soapy water.

No. Operation
Remove the lower piston, see “Lower piston and/or front side seal and spacer kit
A
replacement”, page 72.
Using a 8 mm wrench or flat screwdriver, unscrew (1) and remove the end cap (2)
B
(PN BR43458).
C Using a small hook, remove a seal (4).
D Using the puller, remove a spacer (5).
E Repeat C and D for all the seals and spacers.
F Lubricate all seals (4) with approved lubricant only.
G Put back a new seal (4) using the stuffer.
H Put back the new plain spacer (6) using the stuffer.
I Put back a new seal (4) using the stuffer.
J Put back a new spacer (5) using the stuffer.
K Repeat I and J for all the seals and spacers.
L Lubricate the end cap o-ring (3).
M Put back the end cap (2) and screw (1) using a 8 mm wrench or flat screwdriver.
Put back the lower piston, see “Lower piston and/or front side seal and spacer kit
N
replacement”, page 72.

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9.2.5. Injector block cleaning

No. Operation
A Remove the screws (1).
B Remove the injector block (2) and the spacer (3).
C Remove the o-rings (4) and (5).
D Remove the cap (6).
E Remove the injector filter (11) and clean it immersing it in limescale.
Unscrew the nozzle (13) and the injector (12) and clean them blowing inside and immersing
F
them in limescale.
G Screw the injector (12) back.
H Screw the nozzle (13) back.
I Put the injector filter (11) back.
J Lubricate the o-ring (14) with approved lubricant only.
K Put back the o-ring (14) on the cap (6).
L Put back the cap (6).
M Lubricate the o-rings (4) and (5) with approved lubricant only.
N Put back the o-rings (4) and (5).
O Put back the injector block (2) with the spacer (3).
P Put back the screws (1).

9.2.6. BLFC cleaning

No. Operation
A With a wrench, remove the nut and BLFC holder (7).
B Using a pliers, remove the BLFC cage (10).
C Remove BLFC washer (9) from BLFC holder (7), and clean it with a terry cloth.
D Lubricate the o-ring (8) with approved lubricant only.
E Put back the BLFC washer (9) in the BLFC holder (7) and block it with the BLFC cage (10).
F Put back the BLFC holder (7) in the injector block (2).

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9.2.7. Controller motor replacement

No. Operation
A Loosen the wheels (1) and open the valve cover (2).
B Disconnect the motor (4).
C Unscrew (5) and pull out the old motor (4) and the plate (3).
D Change the motor (4).
E Reverse above procedure steps to rebuild.

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9.2.8. Micro-switches replacement

No. Operation
A Loosen the wheels (1) and open the valve cover (2).
B Unscrew (4) and pull out the old micro-switches (3).
C Disconnect the micro-switches (3).
D Change the micro-switches (3).
E Reverse above procedure steps to rebuild.

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9.2.9. Valve & second tank adapter on tank assembly

No. Operation
A Lubricate the seals with approved silicone grease.
B Spin the valve (1) onto the tank (2), ensuring the threads are not cross-threaded.
C Rotate the valve (1) clockwise and freely, without using force until it comes to a stop.
Note
This stop position is considered point zero.
D Rotate the valve (1) clockwise from point zero to between ¼ turn and ½ turn.
Caution
Do NOT exceed 27 Nm of torque when installing the valve. Exceeding this limit may damage
the threads and cause failure.

¼ turn

Point 0 Point 0 ½ turn

¼ turn

Point 0 Point 0 ½ turn

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10. Troubleshooting

Problem Cause Solution

Interrupted power. Restore electrics (mains, fuse).
Defective power head. Replace power head.
Check connections of the controller
Unplugged meter cable.
Softener fails to and on the meter cover.
regenerate Blocked meter. Clean or replace meter.
Defective motor. Replace motor.
Check programming and modify if
Wrong programming.
necessary.
Bypass in "bypass" position. Put bypass in "service" position.
Add salt in the brine tank and keep salt
No salt in the brine tank.
level above water level.
Blocked injector and/or filter. Clean or replace filter and/or injector.
Check brine tank filling time and clean
Not enough water in the brine tank.
flow regulator.
Hardness arriving from hot water Repeated flushing of the hot water
supply. tank.
Softener delivers
hard water Ensure the distributor tube has no
Leak at the distributor tube.
cracks and check the O-ring.
Change seals & spacers and/or piston
Internal valve leak.
assy.
Blocked meter. Clean or replace meter.
Check connections of the controller
Unplugged meter cable.
and on the meter cover.
Check programming and modify if
Wrong programming.
necessary.
Improper brine refill setting. Check use of salt setting of brine tank.
Excessive salt Too much water in the brine tank. See Iron presence in softener.
consumption Check programming and modify if
Wrong programming.
necessary.
Iron deposit in the softener inlet. Clean the inlet.
Water pressure Iron deposit in the softener. Clean valve and resin.
drop Valve inlet obstructed by foreign
Remove piston and clean valve.
elements.

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Problem Cause Solution

Top distributor missing or broken. Add or replace the top distributor.
Ensure the presence of air check
Loss of resin Air in water system.
system in the brine tank.
through drain line
Drain line flow control is the wrong Ensure the drain line flow control is
size. sized correctly.
Check backwash, brine draw and brine
The resin bed is dirty. refill. Regenerate more often and
Iron presence in increase backwash cycle time.
softener
Iron concentration exceeds
Contact dealer.
recommended parameters.
Plugged drain line flow control (DLFC). Check flow regulator.
Too much water in Faulty brine valve. Change brine valve.
the brine tank Check programming and modify if
Wrong programming.
necessary.
Filter and injector blocked. Clean injector and filter.
Power head not operating proper
Replace power head.
cycles.
Foreign elements in brine valve. Replace brine valve and clean it.
Salted water in Foreign elements in the brine line
service line Clean BLFC.
(BLFC).
Raise inlet pressure to 1.8 bar
Low water pressure.
minimum.
Check programming and modify if
Wrong programming.
necessary.
Plugged drain line flow control (DLFC). Clean DLFC.
Clean injectors and filter, change if
Plugged injectors and filter.
necessary.
Raise inlet pressure to 1.8 bar
Low water pressure.
minimum.
No brine draw
Change seals & spacers and/or piston
Internal valve leak.
assy.
Check programming and modify if
Wrong programming.
necessary.
Power head not working properly. Replace power head.
Faulty power head. Change power head.
The valve
Change micro-switches or wiring
regenerates Faulty micro-switches or wiring loom.
loom.
constantly
Defective or badly set cycle cam. Reposition or change cycle cam.

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Problem Cause Solution

Clean valve and check it in the different
Foreign elements in the valve.
regeneration positions.
Change seals & spacers and/or piston
Internal valve leak.
Constant leakage assy.
to the drain Valve blocked in brine refill or Change seals & spacers and/or piston
backwash. assy.
Defective or blocked controller motor. Replace motor and check gear teeth.
Power head not operating properly. Replace power head.

10.1. Error detection

Errors codes appear on the service display.

Note
It can take up to 1 minute before an error can be detected and displayed.

10.2. Error types and causes

10.2.1. Motor stall/cam sense error

Note
No states changes in the microswitch detected for one minute.

A Unplug the unit and plug back in. Allow the controller to attempt to find
position again.
B If the unit doesn’t find position, unplug, open the cover (see 9.2.2. Controller
replacement, page 67) and verify the microswitch is in place with the wires
connected to the circuit.
C Verify the motor and gearing components are in good condition and
assembled properly.
D Check the valve and verify that the pistons travel freely.
E Replace/reassemble the various components as necessary.
F Plug the unit back in and observe its behaviour.
G If the error reoccurs, unplug the unit.
H Put it into bypass.
I Contact dealer.

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10.2.2. Motor run-ON error/cycle sense error

Note
An undesired microswitch state change occurred.

A Unplug the unit and plug back in. Allow the controller to attempt to find
position again.
B If the unit doesn’t find position, unplug, open the cover (see “Controller
replacement”, page 67) and examine the power head.
C Verify the microswitch is in place with wires connected to the circuit board.
D Enter master programming mode.
E Verify that the valve type and system type are set correctly with regard to
the unit itself.
F Step the unit to a manual regeneration.
G Verify that it functions correctly.
H If the error reoccurs, unplug the unit.
I Put it into bypass.
J Contact dealer.

10.2.3. Regeneration failure

Note
The system has not regenerated for more than 99 days or 7 days if the controller type has
been set to day of week.

A Perform a manual regeneration to reset the error code.

B If the system is metered, verify that it is measuring flow by running service
water and watching for the flow indicator on the display.
C If the unit doesn’t measure flow, verify that the meter is working properly
and its cable is well connected.
D Enter master programming mode.
E Verify that the unit is configured properly.
F Check that system capacity has been selected.
G Check that day override is set properly.
H Check that meter is identified correctly.
I If the unit is configured as a day of week system, verify that at least one day
is set ON.
J Correct the setting as necessary.

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10.2.4. Memory error

Note
The controller board has a memory failure.

A Perform a master reset.

B Reconfigure the system via master programming mode.
C Step the valve through a manual regeneration.
D If the error reoccurs, unplug the unit.
E Put it into bypass.
F Contact dealer.

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11. Spare parts

11.1. Valve parts list

Assembly Min. order

Item Part number Description
quantity quantity
1 BU28523-01 VB assy 9000 DF 1 1
- BU28523-02 VB assy 9000 DF HW 1 1
- BU28523-03 VB assy 9000 UF 1 1
2 11335SP Piston rod screw 2 10
3 24234-US Piston assy 9000/9100 upper 1 1
- 27188-US Piston assy 9000 upper DF HW 1 1
4 24115 S&S kit residential 1 1
- 24944 S&S kit 4600/9000 upper HW 1 1

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Assembly Min. order

Item Part number Description
quantity quantity
5 BU28606 VB 9000 & seals 1 1
6 BU28664 S&S kit 9000/9100 lower 1 1
4+6 26013 S&S kit 9000 HW upper & lower 1 1
- 25642 S&S kit 9000/9100 upper & lower 1 1
Not
14928 Sub end plug for valve produced before Nov. 2009 1 1
shown
7 40952SP O-ring for valve produced from Nov. 2009 1 10
8 14906 End plate for valve produced before Nov. 2009 1 1
End cap for valve produced from Nov. 2009 until 
- BR42278 1 1
Apr. 2015
- BR43458 End cap for valve produced after Apr. 2015 1 1
End plate screw for valve produced before Nov.
9 24874SP 4 50
2009
- 15331SP End cap screw for valve produced from Nov. 2009 4 50
10 VCINJ1 Injector residential 1 1
Note
The sizes for injector, drain line flow control and brine line flow control have to be specified.
11 13497SP Air disperser 1 50
12 13361SP Spacer inj 1 5
13 26726SP Spacer inj 1 5
14 11710-01SP Adapt o-ring 560 CD 1 50
15 12281-01SP O-ring top of tank 560 CD 1 10
16 24235-US Piston assy 9000/9100 lower DF 1 1
- 27187-US Piston assy 9000 lower DF HW 1 1
- 28173 Piston assy 9000/9100 lower UF 1 1

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11.2. Power head parts list

Assembly Min. order

Item Part number Description
quantity quantity
- VCPHTWIN1 Twin power head assy 9000 - 9100 - 9500 1 1
1 19291-020 Cover 9000/9100/9500 black 1 1
2 40422SP Wire nut tan 4 50
3 BU28597 Kit transformer 10VA 400 mA residential 1 1
4 15172SP Screw flat head 2 50
5 21271 Serial number label 1 1
6 18728SP Clip 9000/9500 2 50
7 BU28552 Transformer wire harness 1 1

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Assembly Min. order

Item Part number Description
quantity quantity
8 13547SP Strain relief 24V 1 50
9 19367SP Cover designer screw 12.7 mm 2 10
10 26503-24 Drive motor assy 24V 50/60 Hz twin 1 1
11 19160 Screw, #6-32 x 3/8 pan head 2 50
12 BR18737 Drive motor 24V 50/60 Hz 1 rpm 1 1
13 15199 Ground plate 9000/9100/9500 1 1
14 14917SP Crescent retaining ring 9000/9100/9500 2 10
15 15692SP Washer brass 9000/9500 2 50
16 27002SP Label shaft pos picto 9000/9500 1 10
17 15131 Back plate 9000/9100/9500 1 1
18 BR15132 Triple cam 9000/9100 DF 1 1
19 15810SP Retaining ring 9000/9500 1 10
20 14896SP Wheel, Geneva 1 10
21 15135SP Drive gear 9000/9100/9500 1 10
22 25870 Drive gear lower 9000 assy 1 1
23 15372SP Washer 9000/9500 1 10
24 15019 Link, piston rod 2 1
25 23250SP Washer LN 4 2 50
26 17798 Screw, hex washer head, #8-16 x .38 2 10
27 BR11335 Screw, fillister head, #4-40 x .19 2 10
28 14921SP Link, piston rod 1 10
29 25868 Drive gear up assy 1 1
30 10339SP Nut switch mount 2 50
31 11663SP Lock washer 2 50
32 10302SP Insulator limit switch 2 50
33 BU27746 Harness 9000 1 1

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11.3. Controller parts list

Assembly Min. order

Item Part number Description
quantity quantity
- BU28712-02 Complete SXT controller without meter cable 1 1
1 BR42637 SXT front panel 1 1
2 BU28714 Cover front panel & label SXT 1 1
3 BR43346-E0 Circuit board SXT programmed Eco 1 1
4 19889 Circuit board housing 1 1
5 26982 Mounting bracket controller 1 1
6 13296SP Screw 2 50
7 14265SP Clip spring timer 1 10
8 26983 Stand off 1 1
9 13881SP Timer hinge bracket 1 10
10 10300SP Timer screw 2 50
11 11384SP Screw PH 6-32x¼ zinc 2 50
12 BU27808 Meter cable adapted SE 60 mm 1 1
13 BU28528 Wire harness with switches 1 1

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11.4. ¾" plastic turbine meter

Assembly Min. order

Item Part number Description
quantity quantity
1 24107 Meter assy ¾” 8 m³ plastic 1 1
- 24106 Meter assy ¾” 40 m³ 9000 plastic 1 1
- 26702 Meter assy ¾” elec 1 1
2 12473SP Screw hex washer 10-24x5/8 18-8SS 4 50
3a BR14038 Meter cover assy plastic 1 1
3b BR15150 Meter cover assy plastic 1 1
3c 18330 Meter cover assy elec 1 1
4 13509SP Impeller meter except 2” & 3” 1 10
5 24102 Meter body assy ¾” & ring 1 1
6 13255SP Mounting clip 2 12
7 13314SP Screw adapt clip 2 50
- 14202-01SP Screw adapt clip 9000/9100 2 50

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11.5. 1" brass turbine meter

Assembly Min. order

Item Part number Description
quantity quantity
1 24229 Meter assy 1” 20 m³ 1 1
- 24228 Meter assy 1” 100 m³ 1 1
- 27130 Meter assy 1” elec 9000 ET 1 1
2 11737SP Screw TH M5x12 4 50
3a 15218 Cover meter assy brass 1 1
3b 15237 Meter cover assy brass extended 1 1
3c 18330 Meter cover assy elec 1 1
4 13509SP Impeller meter except 2” & 3” 1 10
5 15043-20 Meter body 1” 9000 1 1
6 15078-01 Coupling assy 9000 2 4
7 13255SP Mounting clip 2 12
8 13314SP Screw adapt clip 2 50
- 14202-01SP Screw adapt clip 9000/9100 2 50

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11.6. Bypass valve list

11.6.1. Plastic bypass (no yoke)

Assembly Min. order

Item Part number Description
quantity quantity
1 BU26054 Bypass plastic (no yoke) 1 1
2 13314SP Screw adapt clip 2 50
3 13255SP Mounting clip 2 12
4 13305-01SP O-ring 560 CD adapt coupling 2 10

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11.6.2. 1" BSP female stainless steel bypass

Assembly Min. order

Item Part number Description
quantity quantity
1 BU28502 Bypass stainless steel 1" BSP, female 1 1
2 11737SP Screw TH M5x12 8 50
3 BU11986 Cover bypass bottom 1 1
4 40634-10 Bypass body, 1" BSP, stainless steel 1 1
5 14105SP Seal, bypass, 560CD 1 5
6 BU11972 Plug, bypass 1 1
7 BU11978 Cover bypass top 1 1
8 13604-1 Label bypass standard 1 1
9 24419-10SP Bypass handles red 1 10
10 13386SP Screw hex head 1 10
See
item 7
Kit 256 Adapter assembly, kit coupling, with o-rings 1 1
page
104

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11.6.3. 1" BSP female brass with mixing

Assembly Min. order

Item Part number Description
quantity quantity
1 24734-10 Bypass brass 1" BSP, female, with mixing 1 1
2 11737SP Screw TH M5x12 8 50
3 BU11986 Cover bypass bottom 1 1
4 24155 Bypass body, 1" BSP, brass 1 1
5 14105SP Seal, bypass, 560CD 1 5
6 BU11972 Plug, bypass 1 1
7 BU11978 Cover bypass top 1 1
8 13604-1 Label bypass standard 1 1
9 24419-10SP Bypass handles red 1 10
10 BU28642 Screw 1 1
11 24509-01 Mixing assy resid 1 10
See
item 7
Kit 256 Adapter assembly, kit coupling, with o-rings 1 1
page
104

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11.7. Second tank adapter parts list

Packaging
Item Part number Description
quantity
1 24238 2nd tank adapt assy 9000 1 1
2 13255SP Mounting clip 2 12
3 14202-01SP Screw adapt clip 9000/9100 2 50
4 13305-01SP O-ring 560 CD adapt coupling 4 10
5 15078-01 Coupling assy 9000 2 4
6 12281-01SP O-ring top of tank 560 CD 1 10
7 11710-01SP Adapt O-ring 560 CD 1 50
8 18333 Adapt 1”x 1” male flexible 9000 2 1
9 18122 Kit flexible 2nd tank adapter - 200 mm 1 10
- 18123 Kit flexible 2nd tank adapter - 400 mm 1 10
- 18124 Kit flexible 2nd tank adapter - 500 mm 1 5
10 11206SP Gasket fitting 2 10

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11.8. Safety brine valves list

2300 2310 BV 44

Assembly Min. order

Item Part number Description
quantity quantity
- 27833 Safety brine valve 2300 - without air-check 1 1
- 27834 SBV 2300 - HW - without air-check 1 1
- 60067-03 Safety brine valve 2310 - without air-check 1 1
- 25687 Brine valve 44 - 914mm 1 1
- 18961 Brine valve 44 - 1250mm 1 1

11.9. Air checks list

Assembly Min. order

Item Part number Description
quantity quantity
- 18168 Air check 500 - 915mm (36") 1 1
- 26773 Air check 500 - 1m25 1 1
- 23473 Air checks 500 - HW 1 1

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11.10. Distributors list

Assembly Min. order

Item Part number Description
quantity quantity
1 27827 Distributor assy, 1” high flow 1 m 10 1 24
- 25645 Distributor assy, 1” high flow 1 m 95 1 24
- BU28508 Distributor assy, 1” high flow HW 1m10 1 24
- 21675 Distributor assy, 1” high flow hot water 1 m 88 1 12
2 27828 Distributor assy, 1” UF & high capacity 1 m 10 1 24
- BU28509 Distributor assy, 1” high flow hot water 1 m 10 1 24
- 25639 Distributor assy, 1” high capacity HW 1m88 1 24
3 BU28648 Distributor tube, 1” - 1 m 85 (ACS) 1 1
- BU28650 Distributor tube, 1” - 1 m 06 (ACS) 1 1
- BU28507 Distributor tube, 1” - 1m06 HW 1 1
- 12165-01 Distributor tube, 1” - 1m78 HW 1 1
4 25360 Bottom distributor, 1” high flow 1 1
- 27106 Bottom distributor, 1” high flow hot water 1 1
5 25797 Bottom distributor, 1” UF & high capacity 1 1
- 27109 Bottom distributor, 1” high capacity hot water 1 1

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11.11. Yokes

Assembly Min. order

Item Part number Description
quantity quantity
1 13398-10 Yoke, 1", BSP, female, brass 1 1
2 24735 Yoke, 1", BSP, female, brass, mixing 1 1
3 24689 Yoke, ¾", BSP, male, brass 1 1
- 18706-12 Yoke, ¾", BSP, male, plastic 1 1
- 18706-10 Yoke, 1", BSP, male, plastic 1 1

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11.12. Other components list

Assembly Min. order

Item Part number Description
quantity quantity
Kit
1 accessories 1 1
1600
2 24575SP Tube holder 1 10
3 10330SP Sleeve 3/ " 1 50
8
4 12767SP Screen brine line 1 10
5 12794-01SP Elbow 3/8”x 3/8” 1 10
6 10332SP Insert sleeve 3/8" 3 50
7 Kit 256 Adapter assembly, kit coupling, with o-rings 1 1
8 13305-01SP O-ring 560 CD adapt coupling 4 10
9 13255SP Mounting clip 2 12
10 13314SP Screw adapt clip 2 50
Not
BU28319 Kit 9000 1 1
shown

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11.13. CE compliance parts list

Assembly Min. order

Item Part number Description
quantity quantity
1 18280SP Collector top 1”x 0.011 grey bayonet 1 10
2 28242 2nd tank adapt assy 9100 1 1
3 19291-020 Cover 9000/9100/9500 black 1 1
4 21511SP Hose barb 90° ½” x ½”, black or grey 1 10

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12. Disposal
The device must be scrapped in accordance with directive 2012/19/EU or the environmental standards
in force in the country of installation. The components included in the system must be separated and
recycled in a waste recycling center that conforms with the legislation in force in the country of
installation. This will help to reduce the impact on the environment, health, safety and help to promote
recycling. Pentair does not collect used product for recycling. Contact your local recycling center for
more information.

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