This document serves as the Owner and Operational Manual for the Aqua Magic Plus 1.5, 2, and 2QC water treatment systems, manufactured by FRAKCO. It provides comprehensive instructions for installation, operation, and maintenance, along with important technical specifications and troubleshooting procedures.
Function Description
The Aqua Magic Plus system is designed for water treatment, specifically for softening or filtering water. It utilizes a control valve to manage various cycles, including service, backwash, downflow brine, upflow brine, rinse, and treated water refill. The system can be configured for different applications, such as single tank operation, twin tank alternating systems, no hard water bypass (NHWB), or separate source regeneration (SEPS). The control valve incorporates a piston-style mechanism to direct water flow through the treatment media.
Important Technical Specifications
The Aqua Magic Plus systems operate within specific pressure and temperature ranges:
- Minimum/Maximum Operating Pressures: 20 psi (138 kPa) to 125 psi (862 kPa)
- Minimum/Maximum Operating Temperatures: 40°F (4°C) to 110°F (43°C)
Power Adapter specifications vary for U.S. and International models:
- U.S. Power Adapter:
- Supply Voltage: 120V AC
- Supply Frequency: 60 Hz
- Output Voltage: 12V AC
- Output Current: 500 mA
- International Power Adapter:
- Supply Voltage: 230V AC
- Supply Frequency: 50 Hz
- Output Voltage: 12V AC
- Output Current: 500 mA
Flow rates are critical for performance and differ by valve model:
- Service Flow Rate (at 15 psig/103 kPa drop):
- AM1.5 Valve: 70 gpm (265 lpm, 15.9 m³/h)
- AM2 Valve: 115 gpm (435 lpm, 26.1 m³/h)
- AM2QC Valve: 125 gpm (473 lpm, 28.4 m³/h)
- Backwash Flow Rate (at 25 psig/172 kPa drop):
- AM1.5 Valve: 52 gpm (192 lpm, 11.8 m³/h)
- AM2 Valve: 80 gpm (303 lpm, 18.2 m³/h)
- AM2QC Valve: 85 gpm (322 lpm, 19.3 m³/h)
- CV Service:
- AM1.5 Valve: 18.1
- AM2 Valve: 29.7
- AM2QC Valve: 32.3
- CV Backwash:
- AM1.5 Valve: 10.4
- AM2 Valve: 16.0
- AM2QC Valve: 17.0
- Meter Accuracy: ±5%
- Meter Flow Range:
- AM1.5 Valves: 0.5 - 75 gpm (1.9 – 283 lpm)
- AM2 Valves: 1.5 – 150 gpm (5.7 – 568 lpm)
- Regenerant Refill Rate:
- AM1.5 Valves: 0.5 gpm (1.9 lpm)
- AM2 Valves: Variable (shipped from factory with 2.2 gpm / 8.33 lpm)
Inlet/Outlet and Drain Line connections:
- AM1.5 Valve: 1.5" Female NPT or BSPT (Inlet/Outlet), 1.25" Female NPT (Drain Line)
- AM2 and AM2QC Valve: 2" Female NPT or BSPT (Inlet/Outlet), 1.5" Female NPT (Drain Line)
Distributor Tube Sizing:
- AM2QC Valve: 2.375" OD (2.0" NPS)
- AM1.5 and AM2 Valve: 1.90" OD (1.5" NPS)
Tank Connection:
- AM1.5 and AM2 Valves: 4"-8UN
- AM2QC Valve: 4"-8UN, 6" Flange, Side Mount
Shipping Weight (with meter):
- AM1.5 Valve: 23 lbs. (11 kg)
- AM2 Valve: 30 lbs. (14 kg)
- AM2QC Valve: 30 lbs. (14 kg)
The PC Board features nonvolatile EEPROM memory. The system is compatible with typical concentrations of sodium chloride, potassium chloride, potassium permanganate, sodium bisulfite, chlorine, and chloramines as regenerants/chemicals.
Usage Features
- Installation: The manual emphasizes careful reading of instructions to prevent injury or damage. It specifies that the system should not be used with microbiologically unsafe or unknown quality water without prior disinfection. Site requirements include a dry location for the power adapter, a firm level surface for tanks, and plumbing in accordance with local codes. Adequate clearance (one foot for AM1.5, two feet for AM2/AM2QC) is needed for servicing.
- Bypass Valve: Installation of a bypass valve is recommended for ease of service.
- Water Meter: If a water meter is used, it should be installed on the outlet side of the control valve. The turbine assembly can be oriented in any direction but is typically pointed up to reduce drainage during service.
- Drain Line: Proper sizing and installation of the drain line flow control are crucial. An air gap must be maintained between the drain line and the receptacle to prevent back siphonage.
- Regenerant Tanks: Regenerant tanks should be easily accessible for refilling. The brine valve connection to the regenerant tank requires a safety float.
- Programming: It is critical to program the control valve correctly for the specific system type (e.g., water softener or filter) and water quality.
- System Startup: Detailed steps are provided for initial startup, including turning on water supply, checking for leaks, flushing the system, and initiating a manual regeneration cycle. For systems with a regenerant tank, specific instructions are given for filling the tank and adding regenerant.
- Twin Tank Alternator: For twin tank configurations, specific instructions for setting up ALTA and ALTb software are required. The Motorized Alternating Valve (MAV) manages water flow between tanks during regeneration.
- No Hard Water Bypass (NHWB) and Separate Source Regeneration (SEPS): The manual outlines the operation of the MAV for these configurations, ensuring that untreated water is bypassed or a separate source is used during regeneration.
Maintenance Features
- PC Board, Motor, and Power Adapter: These components contain no user-serviceable parts. Disconnection from the main power supply is achieved by unplugging the power adapter.
- Lubrication: Do not use Vaseline, oils, or other hydrocarbon lubricants on O-rings or plastic components, as they can cause damage. Silicone lubricant may be used on black O-rings if necessary.
- Piston and Spacer Stack Assembly: These components can be disassembled for inspection and cleaning. The main piston is Teflon coated and should be replaced if abraded. The spacer stack assembly should be inspected for wear or damage to O-rings and inner seals. Chemical cleaning with dilute sodium bisulfite or vinegar is recommended.
- Injector Cap and Screen: These parts can be removed for cleaning. Sharp objects should not be used to clean the injector.
- Refill Flow Control Assembly: This assembly can be removed for inspection and cleaning.
- Regenerant Body: The regenerant body can be opened to check for foreign material and ensure proper operation of the injector and regenerant piston.
- Drain Line Flow Control: The drain line flow control washers can be removed for inspection and cleaning.
- Troubleshooting: A comprehensive troubleshooting guide is provided, listing common problems, possible causes, and solutions. This includes issues such as no display on the PC board, incorrect time of day, water not flowing, incorrect regeneration times, control valve not regenerating, and water running to drain. Many solutions involve checking connections, replacing defective parts, or resetting programming settings.
- Resetting Electronics: After any valve maintenance, pressing and holding NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3 seconds, or unplugging and replugging the power source, resets the electronics and establishes the service piston position.
Warranty
FRAKCO, INC. provides a sixty-month warranty on all non-wearable items of the water treatment system for defects in workmanship and/or materials. The fiberglass media tank is covered for ten years for the original purchaser. The warranty is voided by defective installation, excessive water pressure or temperature, misuse, unauthorized alterations, freezing, accident, fire, neglect, or shipping damage. To claim warranty service, written notice of defects must be provided to FRAKCO, INC. within thirty days of appearance. FRAKCO will replace or repair defective items at its factory in Luverne, MN, with the purchaser responsible for shipping costs. The warranty complies with the 1975 Federal Warranty Law.
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