GE AvantaPure Operation Manual

GE AvantaPure Operation Manual

Avantapure professional series water treatment system
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AvantaPure
Professional Series
Water Treatment System by GE
Operation Manual
Models: 269 Upflow Conditioner System
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  • Page 1 ® AvantaPure Professional Series Water Treatment System by GE Operation Manual Models: 269 Upflow Conditioner System...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    AvantaPure Valve Exploded View & Parts List........
  • Page 3: Performance Data Sheet

    _______________________ after the system. Refer to the system Installation and Service Manuals for set-up and programming instructions. The Avantapure 269 valve has been 7/16/10 Contact your local dealer for parts and service. See your owner’s manual for warranty Tested and Certified by the WQA to information.
  • Page 4: How To Use This Manual

    The person installing this be replaced. equipment should have: • All electrical connections must be completed • Training in the AvantaPure series controllers and according to local codes. Autotrol brand valves • Use only the power AC adapter that is supplied. •...
  • Page 5 • Keep the media tank in the upright position. Do not turn upside down or drop. Turning the tank upside down will cause media to enter the valve. • Operating ambient temperature is between 35F (1C) and 120F (49C). • Operating water temperature is between 35F (1C) and 100F (38C).
  • Page 6: Equipment Installation

    Equipment Installation Control Layout Valve Layout AvantaPure Controller LCD Display One Piece Valve Disc Spring Valve Discs Control Module Mount x100 Down Button Manual Regen Button Set Button Up Button Injector and cap Refill Controller Chlorine Generator Outlet AC Adapter...
  • Page 7: System Specifications

    System Specifications Item Number 4001428 4001429 4001430 Recharge Style Upflow Upflow Upflow Model Number 269-869-100-1040 269-869-125-1044 269-869-150-1054 Media Tank Size 10" x 40" 10" x 44" 10" x 54" Resin Volume 1 ft 1.25 ft 1.5 ft Recharge (Salt) Tank Size 15"...
  • Page 8: Location Selection

    Location Selection Outdoor Locations Location of a water conditioning system is important. The The AvantaPure system is designed to be installed indoors. following conditions are required: A protected environment is recommended. • Level platform or floor. When the water conditioning system is installed outdoors, several items must be considered.
  • Page 9: System Features

    System Features Brine Tank Resin Tank Cover Air Check Brine Tank Brine Well Brine Valve Tubing Float Overflow Fitting Resin Tank Shroud Brine Fitting Tank Cover Upper Basket Shield Power Transformer Hose Adapter Distributor Tube Assy Flow Control Resin Tank 1265 Bypass Cover Valve...
  • Page 10: Equipment Installation

    Equipment Installation Dimensions In (cm) 10.6 (26.9) 10 x 40" Tank 10 x 44" Tank 10 x 54" Tank 10 x 54" Filter Dimension (25 x 102 cm) (25 x 112 cm) (25 x 137 cm) (25 x 137 cm) 39.9 (101) 43.9 (111) 53.9 (137)
  • Page 11 Typical System Layout Bath Tub Lavatory Toilet Kitchen Outside Outside Faucet Faucet Hot Water Outlet Water Heater Laundry Tubs Pump Meter Floor Drain Figure 5 Standard Basement Before Installation. Cold water lines shown. Bath Tub Lavatory Toilet Kitchen Outside Outside Faucet Faucet Hot Water...
  • Page 12: Water Line Connections

    To Assemble the Media Tank: 1. Stand the tank up and in position. The AvantaPure system is shipped with several parts unassembled. When parts are removed from the packing, 2. If the floor under the media tank is uneven, level as they should be inspected for damage.
  • Page 13: Installation Instructions

    WARNING: Do not use petroleum grease on gaskets when connecting bypass plumbing. Use only 100% silicone grease products when installing any AvantaPure brand valve. Non-silicone grease may cause plastic components to fail over time. Note: Several tube adapters are available to connect the...
  • Page 14: Drain Line Connection

    Drain Line Connection Regenerant Line Connections The regenerant line from the tank connects to the valve. Note: Standard commercial practices are expressed Make the connections and hand tighten. Be sure that the here. Local codes may require changes to the following regenerant line is secure and free from air leaks.
  • Page 15: Overflow Line Connection

    The controllers are designed to be mounted on the valve or Drain attached to a flat surface. Installations that do not provide easy access to the valve can have the controller mounted for remote operation. Figure 15 A remote mount connection, PN 1256257, is available for the AvantaPure Series controller.
  • Page 16: System Operation

    System Operation Slow Rinse (Downflow) – Cycle C3 Water flow moves the regenerant through the resin Treated Water (Downflow) at a specific rate and rinses to the drain. The resin is Untreated water is conditioned as it flows through the regenerated.
  • Page 17: Valve Camshaft

    Valve Camshaft Valve Operation The front end of the camshaft has an indicator cup. The 6 Rinse Drain cup has slots in the outer periphery and numbers on the 4 Outlet Valve inside face (Figure 17). 2 Bypass Valve The numbers can be seen with the cover off, from the front over the top of the controller.
  • Page 18: Avantapure Controller

    Sodium or Calcium Hypochlorite AvantaPure Controller These materials are satisfactory for use with polystyrene Power Loss Memory Retention resins, synthetic gel zeolite, and bentonites. The controllers feature battery-free time and date 5.25% Sodium Hypochlorite retention during the loss of power. This is designed to last a minimum of 8 hours depending on the installation.
  • Page 19: Display Icons

    Display Icons Keypad - Button x100 Button Function Note: In normal operation and during programming, only a few of the icons will actually be displayed. Scroll down through a list. Down Displays amount of conditioning capacity remaining. "PM" indicates that the time displayed is between 12:00 noon and 12:00 midnight (there is no AM Press to accept a setting.
  • Page 20: Things You Might Need To Know

    Programming Overview The AvantaPure controller is designed to operate by setting the Time of Day, Day of the Week, and the Hardness. The remaining settings are set at the factory using a Model Number.
  • Page 21: Level I Programming

    Level I Programming Table 1 This table is for reference only. Your model number should The AvantaPure control can be quickly programmed by be set by an AvantaPure Water Treatment Professional following the sequential procedure. Level I program based on your specific application requirements.
  • Page 22: Viewing And Changing The Model Number

    AvantaPure controller software includes additional Model WARNING: Only the model numbers in Numbers that operate other AvantaPure valve types. If the Model number is set incorrectly an ERROR 3 could be Table 1 are to be used. Using a model...
  • Page 23: Level Ii Programming

    Level II Programming Level II program parameters are those parameters used to fine-tune a conditioners operation. These are accessible by pressing and holding the UP and DOWN buttons until the display goes blank. Then release the buttons. Calendar Override is the first Level II parameter displayed. Level II program parameters include: 269 Conditioner Operation Type...
  • Page 24 Scrolling Buttons to Description Range Display Press 1. Calendar Override* press Enter Calendar 0-99 days Set the maximum days between then Override regenerations. press Salt Amount 2. View Only LOCKED press Capacity K 3. System Capacity in Kilo Grains 1-140 then Grain Refer to Table 1.
  • Page 25: Level Lll Cycle Programming

    Level lll Cycle Programming Historical information can be retrieved from the controller be pressing the SET and DOWN buttons simultaneously, with the controller in the home position. Release both buttons when the controller displays MODEL NUMBER. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate to each setting. The readout will scroll across the top of the display and the value will be displayed below the readout.
  • Page 26: Placing 269 Water Conditioning System Into Operation (Fill Brine Tank First)

    Placing 269 Water Conditioning System Advance the control to the Backwash cycle (C1). See Cycle Sequence Table. Into Operation (Fill Brine Tank First) Cycle Sequence Table Cycle Description Time in Minutes Quick Cycling the Analyzer Control It is required that the control be quick cycled to specific Service regeneration cycles when placing the conditioner into operation.
  • Page 27 Press and hold the SET and UP button for 5 seconds to cancel regeneration, and cycle the control back to the service position. Start another regeneration. Advance the controller to the brine refill position (C8) to prime the line between the regenerant tank and the valve (conditioner only).
  • Page 28: Avantapure Valve Exploded View & Parts List

    AvantaPure Valve Exploded View & Parts List...
  • Page 29 1243510 Controller 1235352 Cam Valve, Black, 263, 268 1035622 Tank Ring 1237402 Cam Valve, Green, 269 1010154 O-Ring, Tank Cover, AvantaPure Lt Gray, 4000584 1010428 O-Ring, Riser Tube Indoor** Valve Drain Connection Fitting, 4000585 Skirt,AvantaPure Lt Gray 1002449 Elbow, 3/4 NPT x 1/2 Hose (Tubing)
  • Page 30: Parts List

    Distributor Tube Assy, ABS 40" GL4001423 Distributor Tube Assy, ABS 44" GL4001424 Distributor Tube Assy, ABS 54" CH20902-2 Cover, Shroud, Lt. Gray, AvantaPure GL4001456 Shroud, Resin Tank, 40", Lt. Gray Assy* GL4001457 Shroud, Resin Tank, 44", Lt. Gray Assy* GL4001407 Shroud, Resin Tank, 54", Lt.
  • Page 31 Tubing Insert, Brass CH20774 Overflow Fitting Assembly CH15031-1 Overflow Elbow CH15031-2 Overflow Nut CH16331 Gasket CH20731-1 Polypro Washer GL4001454 Brine Tank & Cover GL4001453 Cover, Square AvantaPure GL4001448 Label, WQA AvantaPure GL40011447 Label, WQA AvantaPure, STD 61 * Not Shown...
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting AvantaPure Controller Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution ERR 1 is displayed. Program settings have been corrupted. Press any key and reset model number. ERR 3 is displayed. Controller does not know the position of Wait for two minutes for the controller to the camshaft.
  • Page 33: System Troubleshooting

    System Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution 1. Brine tank a. Uncontrolled brine refill flow rate. a. Remove brine control to clean ball and seat. overflow. b. Air leak in brine line to air check. b. Check all connections in brine line for leaks. Refer to instructions.
  • Page 34 9. Intermittent or a. Low water pressure. a. Set pump to maintain 20 psi at conditioner. irregular b. Defective injector. b. Replace injector. (Contact dealer.) regenerant draw. 10. No conditioned a. No regenerant in regenerant a. Add regenerant to regenerant tank. water after tank.
  • Page 36 Pentair Residential Filtration, LLC 5730 North Glen Park Road Milwaukee, WI 53209-4454 (262) 238-4400 Phone (262) 238-4402 Fax ©2011 Pentair Residential Filtration, LLC P/N 4001404 Rev A JE11...

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