Activated Carbon Filter CWG AK CI 1" / 1.25" / 1.

5"
for Removing Chlorine and Organic Compounds
with control valve by CLACK,
Model WS 1 CI/ 1.25 CI / 1.5 CI

Installation and commissioning instructions

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Imprint

This operating manual applies to the filtration systems:

Model : CWG AK CI 1", CWG AK CI 1.25" and CWG AK CI 1.5"
Company address:
CWG Watertechnology GmbH
Bohnenbergerstrasse 6
68219 Mannheim
Germany

Edition: April 2020

Assembly and Commissioning Instructions CWG AK CI 1" / AK CI 1.25" / AK CI 1.5"

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Table of Contents

IMPRINT ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
ABOUT THESE INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 4
1. EXPLANATIONS OF SAFETY NOTICES AND GENERAL NOTES ........................................................................................................... 5
2. WARRANTY AND LIABILITY ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6
3. INFORMATION ABOUT PACKAGING AND TRANSPORT ........................................................................................................................ 6
5. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTIVATED CARBON FILTER ................................................................................................... 6
5.1 FILTER OPERATION ................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
5.2 BACKWASHING (CLEANING THE FILTER BED).............................................................................................................................................. 7
5.3 FAST RINSE (RINSE) ............................................................................................................................................................................... 7
6. INTENDED USE ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
7. DEVICE DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
8. TECHNICAL DATA / PERFORMANCE DATA (CHART)............................................................................................................................. 9
9. SYSTEM ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
9.1 PREREQUISITES FOR ASSEMBLY ............................................................................................................................................................ 10
9.2 UNPACKING THE COMPONENTS.............................................................................................................................................................. 10
9.3 ASSEMBLING THE ADAPTERS (ONLY 1" AND 1.25" VALVES)....................................................................................................................... 10
9.4 CONNECTING THE DRAIN HOSE .............................................................................................................................................................. 11
9.4 ALIGNING THE FILTRATION SYSTEM ........................................................................................................................................................ 12
9.5 ATTACHING THE UPPER BASKET ............................................................................................................................................................. 13
9.6 INSTALLING THE RISER .......................................................................................................................................................................... 13
9.7 FILLING THE PRESSURE TANK ................................................................................................................................................................ 14
9.8 CONNECTING TO THE POWER SUPPLY .................................................................................................................................................... 15
10. PROGRAMMING THE MAIN CONTROL VALVE ................................................................................................................................. 16
10.1 KEY FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
10.2 ACCESSING LEVEL 2 .......................................................................................................................................................................... 16
10.3 ACCESSING LEVEL 3 .......................................................................................................................................................................... 16
10.4 ACCESSING LEVEL 2 .......................................................................................................................................................................... 18
10.5 ACCESSING LEVEL 1 .......................................................................................................................................................................... 18
11. COMMISSIONING THE ACTIVATED CARBON FILTRATION SYSTEM ............................................................................................ 19
11.1 FLUSHING OUT ACTIVATED CARBON ....................................................................................................................................................... 19
12. POWER OUTAGES ............................................................................................................................................................................... 20
13. SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................................................................................... 20
13.1 USING THE CLACK INSTALLATION SPANNER ............................................................................................................................................ 20
14. DISPOSAL ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
15. TROUBLESHOOTING (CONTROL VALVE) ........................................................................................................................................ 22

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4 | About these instructions

About these instructions

These instructions explain how to install and commission the CWG activated carbon filtration systems.
These instructions serve as a guide for manufacturers of water treatment plants when selecting various water
treatment options.
The information in these instructions does not correspond to the information required to install and commission a
specific water treatment plant.
• Please note, the operating and programming instructions are intended for technicians as well as plumbers,
electricians, mechatronics fitters and other qualified specialists.
• This document is not a complete system operating manual.
• Please carefully read the operating instructions prior to initial use.
• Observe the basic safety instructions.
• Observe the instructions related to actions.
• Keep all documents included with this system in a location where they can be referenced when necessary.
• When passing the product along to others, include all documents included with this system.

Hazards of electrical energy

• Work on the electrical equipment must be carried out by a certified electrician.
• Routinely inspect the electrical equipment of the system.
• Immediately repair loose connections and scorched cables.
• If live parts must be worked on, seek the assistance of a second person to switch off the main switch in an
emergency.

Hazards of hydraulic energy

• Work on hydraulic equipment must be carried out by persons with special hydraulics knowledge and experience.
• Depressurise sections and pressure lines which must be opened before starting repairs.

CWG Watertechnology GmbH assumes no liability

for damages due to failure to observe these instructions.

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1. Explanations of safety notices and general notes

General notes are marked as follows:

NOTE General note with important information.

Hazards which may result in property damage if damage occurs, meaning

CAUTION
damaging the system or the work piece.

General notes use the following symbols:

This symbol indicates information.

This symbol indicates a general note.

This symbol indicates a potentially dangerous situation

CAUTION

Provision of a suitable disconnecting device

To comply with DIN EN 1717, a suitable pipe or system separator must be installed at the
transfer point of the drinking water supply for water pretreatment.

CAUTION
Responsible organization
The responsible organisation is responsible for the implementation of the requirements
laid down in DIN EN 1717 for the establishment of a suitable transfer point between the
drinking water supply and the components of the water pre-treatment.

During installation, observe the OEM instructions for the main control valve WS1 CI,
WS1.25 CI and WS1.5 CI.
Only carry out work specified in these instructions.
Do not alter or modify the system.
Always unplug the power plug before working on the valve.

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2. Warranty and liability

Warranty and liability claims for personal injury and property damage are excluded for one or more of the following
causes:
• Improper system use.
• Improper system assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance.
• Operating the system with defective safety equipment or incorrectly installed or inoperable safety devices and
guards.
• Failure to observe the information in the operating instructions (regarding; transportation, storage, assembly,
commissioning, operation, maintenance and equipping) of the system.
• Unauthorised structural changes to the system.
• Improper monitoring of system parts subject to wear.
• Improper repairs.
• Emergencies due to foreign objects and force majeure.

3. Information about packaging and transport

• If possible, pack filtration system components on an IPPC Euro pallet.

• Protect components from moisture during transport.
• Protect components from frost during transport.

5. Functional description of the activated carbon filter

The activated carbon filtration systems CWG AK CI 1" / CWG AK CI 1.25" / CWG AK CI 1.5" are fully automatic
filtration systems used to remove chlorine or organic contaminants such as humic matters and other substances
such as halogenated hydrocarbons and pesticides from drinking and well water.

5.1 Filter operation

The water being treated flows from the control valve inlet downward through the activated carbon. In the process, the
organic contaminants are absorbed, and chlorine destroyed through oxidation. Activated carbon filters with the Clack
WS control valves are fully automatic. In addition to the above contaminants, particles are also filtered out with each
filtration. The clear, clean water runs through a riser pipe and to the control valve outlet. The activated carbon is not
regenerated but merely backwashed with water to remove filtered out particles and loosen up the activated carbon.

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5.2 Backwashing (cleaning the filter bed)

During backwash (self-cleaning), the control valves internally reverses the flow of the filtration system. The activated
carbon is cleaned by raising the filter bed whilst water flows upward. This removes particles from the filter bed and
flushes these out the drain. At the same time, the filter bed is loosened.

5.3 Fast rinse (rinse)

After backwashing, the control valve reverses the water flow again. Water passes downward through the filter bed.
With fast rinse (also referred to as rinse), the water is passed to the wastewater (same as backwash). The fast rinse
reliably flushes any particles still in the filter bed (e.g. abrasion or activated carbon grains) out of the filter bed before
the filter returns to operation.

6. Intended use

• The CWG AK CI 1" / CWG AK CI 1.25" / CWG AK CI 1.5" activated carbon filtration system may only be used to
remove chlorine and organic contaminants from drinking and well water.
• Any other use of the CWG AK CI 1" /
CWG AK CI 1.25" / CWG AK CI 1.5" activated carbon filtration system is considered improper use.
• The limits in the technical data apply, pressure, temperature, and flow rate.
• Intended use also includes observing all information in the operating instructions and complying with the
inspection and service schedule.
• Improper use means use of the system as:
o Storage tank (after removing the filter material)
o Pressure reservoir (water or air)
• Do not modify, install add-ons or convert the system without the written approval of the manufacturer / supplier.
• Immediately replace any parts which are not in excellent condition. Only use original spare parts.
• CWG Watertechnology GmbH assumes no liability for damages due to failure to observe this notice. The user is
solely liable for the risk.
• The operating instructions must be observed to ensure proper operation and warranty claims.
• Therefore, first use the operating instructions before working on the activated carbon filtration system!

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7. Device description

The CWG AK CI 1" / CWG AK CI 1.25" / CWG AK CI 1.5" activated carbon filtration system consist of a non-
corrosive GRP pressure tank filled with a high-quality activated carbon. An electronic control valve CLACK WS 1 CI /
WS 1.25 CI / WS 1.5 CI is installed on top of the GRP pressure tank, which automatically starts backwashing on
schedule (programmed).

Polyethylene pressure tank, wrapped

with glass fibre reinforced epoxy resin.
Incl. control valve by CLACK,
Model; WS 1 / 1.25 / 1.5 CI, electronic
control unit with programmable
backwash intervals and backwash
times.
Filter filling consisting of quartz gravel
support material and activated carbon
approved for drinking water purification.

Image 1. Components of the CWG AK CI 1" / CWG AK CI 1.25" / CWG AK CI 1.5" activated carbon filtration system

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8. Technical Data / Performance Data (Chart)

Specifications AK 1252 AK 1465 AK 1865 AK 2160 AK 3072

Weight
(System with filling) [kg] 50 80 140 200 450
(Operating weight) [kg] 100 170 320 400 870

Filter design Single Single Single Single Single

Filter tank size [Litre] 84.0 140 250 309 712

Pressure tank type [inch] 12x52 14x65 18x65 21x60 30x72
H [mm] 1337 - 1343 1630 - 1660 1720 - 1750 1610 - 1640 2010 - 2050
Ø [mm] 304 369 469 552 770
Footprint
H1 (tank) [mm] 1700 2000 2100 2000 2500
W [mm] 400 450 550 650 850
D [mm] 400 450 550 650 850
Gravel support layer [kg] 10 15 25 50 125
Grain size (2.0 - 3.15 mm)
Water connections [inch] 1.25" ET 1.25" ET 1.25" ET 1.25" ET 1.25" ET
Control head size [inch] 1" ET 1" ET 1" ET 1.25" ET 1.5" IT
Filter material [Litre] 50 85 150 200 450
Resultant wastewater / [Litre] approx. 510 approx. 737 approx. 1512 approx. 1418 approx. 2949
backwash
Backwash duration [min.] 15 15 15 15 15
Max. wastewater flow rate [L/min.] approx. 35 approx. 50 approx. 76 approx. 95 approx. 198
Minimum pressure [bar] 2 2 2 2 2
Maximum pressure [bar] 6 6 6 6 6
Ambient temperature [°C] 4 - 43 4 - 43 4 - 43 4 - 43 4 - 43
Water temperature [°C] 4 - 43 4 - 43 4 - 43 4 - 43 4 - 43
* the specified values are ideals which vary by actual conditions and the available pressure

Power supply AK 1252 AK 1465 AK 1865 AK 2160 AK 3072

220-240V / 50/60 220-240V / 50/60 220-240V / 50/60 220-240V / 50/60 220-240V / 50/60
Power supply voltage
Hz. Hz. Hz. Hz. Hz.
*100-120V / *100-120V / *100-120V / *100-120V / *100-120V /
50/60 Hz. 50/60 Hz. 50/60 Hz. 50/60 Hz. 50/60 Hz.
* only available with US plug

Operating conditions
pH operating range 6-10

Transport and storage conditions

Storage temperature range +4°C to +43°C (protect from frost!)
Relative humidity Up to 80% at 20°C (non-condensing)

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9. System assembly

9.1 Prerequisites for assembly

CAUTION

The fused electrical connection must be installed within range of the mains connection.
Never interrupt the electrical connection.

NOTE
The installation site must be level and clean.
The installation room must be frost-free and sufficiently ventilated.
The temperature in the installation room must not exceed 43 °C.
The wastewater connection on site must be a free outlet per DIN EN 1717 with the
recommended usable cross-section (recommended NW 70).
The water system must be located near the wastewater connection.
The untreated water must have a minimum pressure of 2 bar.
The untreated water pressure must not exceed 6 bar.

9.2 Unpacking the components

Systems of size AK 1252 come factory prefilled, with the main control valve preinstalled. Larger systems (model: AK
1465 / AK 1865 / AK 2160 / AK 3072) are not filled at the factory due to their weight. The filter material, the support
gravel, the pressure tank, the riser and the control valve (if applicable the flexible connection hoses, if ordered) are
delivered as individual parts.

NOTE
Unload the shock-sensitive pressure tanks with care.
Lift the pressure tanks during transport.
Never roll pressure tanks!!

9.3 Assembling the adapters (only 1" and 1.25" valves)

At the back of the 1 inch and 1.25 inch are two openings with outside thread and arrows, indicating the water inlet
and outlet. The bypass mounts to these threads. The 90° vertical adapters screw onto the bypass inlet and outlet.
The BSPT pieces then screw onto the inlet and outlet as the transition to European threads. These two BSPT pieces
are inside a plastic bag along with installation instructions. The description is titled: WS Fitting 1.25" Plastic BSPT.

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Water inlet Water outlet

BSPT pieces

Assemble the parts as shown in the drawing in the instructions and screw the two pieces including swivel nut onto
the inlet and outlet of the 90° vertical adapters. Tighten the swivel nuts by hand. These are sealed with O-rings and
do not require tightening with pliers. The complete assembly will not be rigid once tightened, but can be moved.

9.4 Connecting the drain hose

For systems size AK 1252, AK 1465, AK 1865 and AK 2160:
The control head must be connected to a drainpipe using a drain hose (hose clamp included). Then attach the hose
to the grey 90° elbow at the back (left) of the control valve and tighten. Absorb the weight of the drain hose by
adequately (externally) securing the hose to relief strain on the connection angle on the control valve.

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Wastewater connection ¾", 13 mm on AK 1252 Wastewater connection 1", 25 mm

on AK 1465 / AK 1865 / AK 2160

For systems size AK 3072:

At the back of the 1.5 inch control valve, on the left side behind the
housing, is a vertical outlet with an outside thread.
This thread has a hose coupler. The hose and adapter are included. This
hose connects to the wastewater system. (Observe strain relief per above.
Avoid kinking the hose).
Additional instructions under item: choosing the installation site.

Wastewater connection 1½", 40 mm on AK 3072

9.4 Aligning the filtration system

Screw the control head with the BSPT connectors installed onto the pressure tank and set the tank (unfilled) in the
location where the system will ultimately be located. The floor at the installation site should be level. The filtration
system and the water line should be spaced to ensure the drain hose and the hoses used to connect the control
head to the water line will not be kinked.
Please ensure the wastewater end of the hose is secured well and will not slip out, as the wastewater is pressurised
as it is discharged from the hose and can cause recoil.

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Throttle inserts by pressure range:

Activated carbon filters - MODEL

AK 1252 AK 1465 AK 1865 AK 2160 AK 3072

L/min approx. 34 approx. 49 approx. 76 approx. 95 approx. 197

Target discharge during backwash
and fast rinse
gpm 9 13 20 25 52

Then loosen the connections on the control head and unscrew the control head from the pressure tank to secure the
upper basket (item 8).

9.5 Attaching the upper basket

The upper basket is included with the control head. Take the large opening and insert into the large opening at the
bottom of the control head. Turn anti-clockwise once so the basket locks into the opening on the control head. This is
a so-called bayonet connector, not a screw thread. The basket cannot be removed once screwed in.

Attach the top basket

to the bottom of the
control valve.

attached upper basket

9.6 Installing the riser

The pressure tank includes a riser. The bottom end of the riser either has a single basket (AK 1252) or a
(preinstalled) riser pipe with star (AK 1465, AK 1865, AK 2160 and AK 3072). The riser is typically inside the
pressure tank for transportation. Otherwise, centre the riser in the pressure tank and close the top of the tube with a
plug or adhesive tape to keep material being added out of the riser.

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Riser

Riser centred in the tank. Close the top of the riser.

NOTE
Important when filling!
Particularly ensure during filling that material does not enter the riser.
Even one particle can adversely affect the correct function of the activated carbon filter.

9.7 Filling the pressure tank

Fill the pressure tank in the following order:
1. Now add water to the tank until it is approx. 20% full of water (be sure the riser does not shift from the centre
position or float.
2. First add the included gravel to the tank, pushing the riser onto the bottom of the tank so the tube is upright in
the middle of the tank.
3. Add activated carbon to the pressure tank.
4. After filling, fill the filter with water (to approx. 10 cm below the top tank opening).
5. Remove the cap or adhesive tape from the top opening of the riser. If necessary, remove any activated carbon
grains from the thread.

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6. Place the main control valve on the pressure tank thread and first screw on anti-clockwise to determine the turn
of the thread. Then tighten the control valve clockwise until the O-Ring is no longer visible.
7. Connect the inlet, discharge, and wastewater lines.

NOTE
The activated carbon must soak in the water for 24 hours before commissioning further
so the pores in the activated carbon are fully wetted and the enclosed air can escape
completely from the activated carbon particles.
Never start backwashing before these 24 hours have passed!!!!!!

NOTE

Tighten the swivel nuts on the control valve connections by hand!

Never use tools!!

CAUTION
Risk of leaks.
Due to the heavy weight of filter media and water, moving the pressure tank can harm
the pressure tank foot and warm the piping.
Do not move the pressure tank!

9.8 Connecting to the power supply

Connect the power cable at the back of the control head to the power supply and connect the plug to the socket.
The activated carbon filtration system is now fully assembled.

NOTE
Programming the activated carbon filtration system:
The main control valve settings are factory programmed.
The date for the first backwashing must be configured or selected during commissioning
(by triggering manual backwashing), since the interval between backwashes is fixed.

NOTE

Changing the factory presets of the control valve may result in malfunctions or even
complete system failure. Please contact your dealer for advice if you intend to make
changes.
As a precaution, please note the water treatment system must be connected in
compliance with local installation regulations, general guidelines (e.g. water distribution
companies, public utilities, VDE, DIN, DVGW, or ÖVGW or SVGW). Therefore, a safety
device hazard class 2 is required, and the installation site should also have a floor drain.

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10. Programming the main control valve

Instructions for programming the activated carbon filtration system:

Clack control unit, model WS 1 CI / WS 1.25 CI / WS 1.5 CI

10.1 Key functions

SET Set clock.

CLOCK Overrides and saves the settings at the individual levels.

At level 1 switches between capacity, time and current flow rate.

At level 2, 3 and 4, switches between the various steps, shift key for accessing higher levels (combined with the
NEXT
arrow keys).
Shift key for clearing errors (combined with the "REGEN" key).
Starts / stops backwashing.
REGEN
Press approx. 5 seconds to immediately start backwashing.
Goes back one step during programming.
Clears error message (combined with the "NEXT" key).

combined with the "NEXT" key and the arrow keys to access higher levels. Switches between different settings to
level 2, 3, 4 in the respective steps.
and

10.2 Accessing LEVEL 2

Press the NEXT key simultaneously for approx. 5 seconds (display switches).

NOTE
If the display does not switch within 5 seconds, the control valve is locked.
To unlock, successively press: NEXT SET CLOCK.

a) Select operating mode (softening / filtering)

The top left edge of the display will flash "Softening" or "Filtering".
Use the arrow keys to select the flashing "Filtering" option.
After selecting "Filtering", then press the NEXT key several times until the time appears.

10.3 Accessing LEVEL 3

Simultaneously press the key combination NEXT and twice for approx. 5 seconds
a) Selecting the valve pipe diameter:
This setting specifies the diameter of the riser pipe (in mm).

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Choose from the following settings:

• 1.0 (Valve 1" Cl)
• 1.25 (Valve 1.25" Cl)
• 1.5 (Valve 1.5" Cl)
• 2.0 L (Valve 2" L)
• 2.0 (Valve 2" Cl)

For valve WS 1" CI, select the setting 1.0, for the WS 1.25" CI valve select 1.25 and for the WS 1.5 valve select 1.5
using the arrow keys and .
After making your selection, press the NEXT key.

b) Selecting Master / Slave option (only disposable filters with two control valves)
For single filters, select ALT oFF
After making your selection, press the NEXT key.

c) Setting the external regeneration.

The display will show dP on 0, dPdEL, HoLD or dPoFF.
Select dPoFF
After making your selection, press the NEXT key.

d) Selecting backwash processes and configuring the sequence.

You will see the choices of program steps for the head to run after entering backwash mode. Next to the number 1, you will see one of the following:

• BACKWASH
Use the ∆ or ∇ key to select the various options until
BACKWASH appears next to 1, then press NEXT.
• RINSE
Use the ∆ or ∇ key to select the various options until you RINSE appears next to 2, and
press NEXT.

• END Use the ∆ or ∇ key to select the various options until END appears
below 3, and press NEXT.

e) Selecting the external power source (not required)

The display will read Lo DC.
Select oFF.
Press the NEXT key.
The display will now return to the top level and show the time.
Backwashing (step 1) and fast rinse (step 2) are now added to the configuration.
In the next step, the above steps will be assigned the desired duration.

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10.4 Accessing LEVEL 2

Simultaneously press the NEXT and key for approx. 5 seconds.
a) The display will flash FILTERING.
Press the NEXT key.
b) The number 1 will appear (for program step 1), below it BACKWASH , followed by a flashing number
with the unit min at the right of the display.
Now use the arrow keys to generally select 5 minutes of backwashing for the activated carbon filters.
After making your selection, press the NEXT key.
c) The number 2 (for program step 2) will now appear, RINSE in the bottom right corner, and
a number flashing with the unit min on the right of the display.
Now use the arrow keys to generally select 10 minutes for fast rinse (rinse) for the activated carbon filters.
After making your selection, press the NEXT key.
d) The left of the display will read SET REGEN and the right either oFF
or a cubic metre count.
Use the arrow key to select oFF.

After making your selection, press the NEXT key.

e) The display will give the option to activate the control valve relay.
Set rLY 1 off will appear (rLY meaning relay), if relay 1 is not being used confirm - Off by pressing Next.
Set rLY 2 off will appear (rLY meaning relay), if relay 2 is not being used confirm - Off by pressing Next.
The display will now return to the top level and display the time

10.5 Accessing LEVEL 1

Simultaneously press the NEXT key and for approx. 5 seconds.

a) The left of the display will read SET REGEN DAY with a number flashing at the right of the display.
Enter the maximum number of days before the system starts backwashing. Backwashing is required for hygiene
reasons and to loosen the filter bed.
Use the arrow key to select 7 days
After making your selection, press the NEXT key.
b) The left of the display will read SET TIME REGEN with a number flashing at the right.
Here, enter the time for the system to backwash.
First the hours will flash (select with arrow keys) and after pressing the NEXT key the minutes (select with arrow
keys).
After making your selection, press the NEXT key.
The interval between backwashes and the time of day for backwashing are now added to the configuration.

The display will now return to the top level and show the time.
This completes the programming.

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At the top level of the display you can now press the NEXT key for 2 queries:

• Time
• Number of days until next backwash

This is a countdown value based on how system usage.

11. Commissioning the activated carbon filtration system

11.1 Backwashing the activated carbon

After connecting the filtration system and the 24 hours of wetting the activated carbon have passed, you can open
the water supply to flush the system.

The filter material must be flushed by backwashing to flush out dust particles from handling and transporting the
activated carbon. This is done by running two manual backwashes.

Proceed as follows:
STEP 1
Press the REGEN key until you hear the motor sound in the control valve.

After a few seconds, the bottom of the display will read BACKWASH with a countdown above it (5 minutes for
backwash). You will hear water rushing in the system.
When the backwash reaches the countdown, the valve will make motor sounds and switch over, and the display will
read RINSE and another countdown (10 minutes).
At the end of the second countdown the display will show the time again.
STEP 2
Repeat the steps under step 1 (second backwash).
The system has now been flushed and is ready to supply chlorine-free water.

The system is fully automatic. No further actions are required.

NOTE
AfterIf pressing
the display
thedoes not switch
REGEN within
key only 5 seconds,
briefly, the left ofthe
thecontrol
displayvalve is locked.
will flash REGEN TODAY.
ThisTo means the system will backwash at the programmed
unlock, successively press: NEXT SET CLOCK. time.
To cancel this, press the REGEN key again
to clear the message.

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12. Power outages

In the event of a power outage, the system will remember the time (continue running) but the display will flash. This
alerts the user to the power outage. Frequent power outages shorten the battery life and it will need to be replaced
sooner.

13. System maintenance

The main control valve of the activated carbon filtration system must be serviced every 24 months. Contaminants
(particles) in untreated water can cause deposits inside the control valve and the slits of the upper distributor nozzle,
which can result in clogs and malfunctions in the medium term. Service includes cleaning the control valve, replacing
the upper basket, and, if necessary, the piston seal cage.

13.1 Using the Clack installation spanner

The WS installation spanner is required when working on the Clack WS 1, WS 1.25 and WS 1.5 valve.
The installation spanner is not necessarily required for commissioning.

NOTE
The main
If the control
display valve
does notdoes notwithin
switch connect with screws
5 seconds, or similar
the control items
valve at any point. Only
is locked.
threads or spring locks are used.
To unlock, successively press: NEXT SET CLOCK.
Tighten the threaded joints by hand.

Opens the cover on the

injector housing

Loosens the drainage

swivel nut

Loosens any union nuts

Unscrews the control wheel
cap

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14. Disposal

Dispose of components at different collection sites based on the material:

• Dispose of the pressure tank with commercial waste.
• Dispose of the control board for the main control valve with electronics waste.
• Dispose of the remaining main control valve components with commercial waste.
• Dispose of filter material in compliance with waste legislation and ordinances.
Do not dispose via sewers, soil or waterways!
The European Waste Catalogue (EWC) came into force on 01.01.1999. The obsolete LAGA numbers of the
Working Group of the Federal States on Waste (LAGA) must be converted to the current EWC numbers of the
European Waste Catalogue. The waste producer or the waste management company hired is responsible for
correctly coding and designating the waste produced by the waste producer.

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15. Troubleshooting (control valve)

Problem Possible Cause Solution

a. No power at electric outlet a. Repair outlet or use working outlet
b. Control valve Power Adapter not plugged into b. Plug Power Adapter into outlet or
outlet or power cord end not connected to PC connect power cord end to PC Board
board connection connection
1. No Display on PC Board
c. Improper power supply c. Verify proper voltage is being delivered to
PC Board
d. Defective Power Adapter d. Replace Power Adapter
e. Defective PC Board e. Replace PC Board
a. Power Adapter plugged into electric outlet a. Use uninterrupted outlet
controlled by light switch
b. Tripped breaker switch and/or tripped GFI b. Reset breaker switch and/ or GFI switch
2. PC Board does not display correct c. Power outage c. Reset time of day. If PC Board has
time of day battery back up present the battery may
be depleted. See Front Cover and Drive
Assembly drawing for instructions.
d. Defective PC Board d. Replace PC Board
a. Bypass valve in bypass position a. Turn bypass handles to place bypass
in service position
b. Meter is not connected to meter connection on b. Connect meter to three pin
PC Board connection labeled METER on PC
3. Display does not indicate that c. Restricted/ stalled meter turbine Board meter and check for rotation
c. Remove
water is flowing. Refer to user or foreign material
instructions for how the display d. Meter wire not installed securely into three pin d. Verify meter cable wires are installed
indicates water is flowing connector securely into three pin connector
labeled METER
e. Defective meter e. Replace meter
f. Defective PC Board f. Replace PC Board
a. Power outage a. Reset time of day. If PC Board has
battery back up present the battery may
be depleted. See Front Cover and Drive
Assembly drawing for instructions.
b. Time of day not set correctly b. Reset to correct time of day
4. Control valve regenerates at wrong
c. Time of regeneration set incorrectly c. Reset regeneration time
time of day
d. Control valve set at “on 0” (immediate d. Check programming setting and reset
regeneration) to
e. Control valve set at “NORMAL + on 0” NORMAL
e. Check (for a delayed
programming regen
setting andtime)
reset
(delayed and/ or immediate) to
a. Power outage NORMAL
a. Reset (forday.
time of a delayed regenhas
If PC Board time)
battery back up present the battery may
5. Time of day flashes on and off
be depleted. See Front Cover and Drive
Assembly drawing for instructions.
6. Control valve does not regenerate a. Broken drive gear or drive cap assembly a. Replace drive gear or drive cap assembly
automatically when the correct
button(s) is depressed and held. For
TC valves the buttons are ▲&▼. For b. Broken Piston Rod b. Replace piston rod
all other valves the button is REGEN c. Defective PC Board c. Defective PC Board

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Problem Possible Cause Solution

a. Bypass valve in bypass position a. Turn bypass handles to place bypass
in service position
b. Meter is not connected to meter connection on b. Connect meter to three pin
PC Board connection labeled METER on PC
c. Restricted/ stalled meter turbine Board meter and check for rotation
c. Remove
7. Control valve does not regenerate
automatically but does when the or foreign material
correct button(s) is depressed and d. Incorrect programming d. Check for programming error
held. For TC valves the buttons are e. Meter wire not installed securely into three pin e. Verify meter cable wires are installed
▲&▼. For all other valves the connector securely into three pin connector
button is REGEN labeled METER
f. Defective meter f. Replace meter
g. Defective PC Board g. Replace PC Board
a. Bypass valve is open or faulty a. Fully close bypass valve or replace
b. Media is exhausted due to high water usage b. Check program settings or diagnostics
for abnormal water usage
c. Meter not registering c. Remove meter and check for rotation
or foreign material
d. Water quality fluctuation d. Test water and adjust program
values accordingly
e. No regenerant or low level of regenerant in e. Add proper regenerant to tank
8. Hard or untreated water is being regenerant tank
delivered f. Control fails to draw in regenerant f. Refer to Trouble Shooting Guide number 12
g. Insufficient regenerant level in regenerant tank g. Check refill setting in programming. Check
refill flow control for restrictions or debris
and clean or replace
h. Damaged seal/stack assembly h. Replace seal/stack assembly
i. Control valve body type and piston type mix i. Verify proper control valve body type and
matched piston type match
j. Fouled media bed j. Replace media bed
a. Improper refill setting a. Check refill setting
b. Improper program settings b. Check program setting to make sure
they are specific to the water quality
9. Control valve uses too much and application needs
regenerant c. Control valve regenerates frequently c. Check for leaking fixtures that may
be exhausting capacity or system
is undersized
a. Low water pressure a. Check incoming water pressure – water
pressure must remain at minimum of
25 psi
10. Residual regenerant being b. Incorrect injector size b. Replace injector with correct size for
delivered to service the application
c. Restricted drain line c. Check drain line for restrictions or debris
and clean
a. Improper program settings a. Check refill setting
b. Plugged injector b. Remove injector and clean or replace
c. Drive cap assembly not tightened in properly c. Re-tighten the drive cap assembly
d. Damaged seal/ stack assembly d. Replace seal/ stack
11. Excessive water in regenerant e. Restricted or kinked drain line e. Check drain line for restrictions or debris
tank and or un-kink drain line
f. Plugged backwash flow controller f. Remove backwash flow controller and clean
or replace
g. Missing refill flow controller g. Replace refill flow controller

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Problem Possible Cause Solution

a. Injector is plugged a. Remove injector and clean or replace
b. Faulty regenerant piston b. Replace regenerant piston
c. Regenerant line connection leak c. Inspect regenerant line for air leak
d. Drain line restriction or debris cause excess d. Inspect drain line and clean to
12. Control valve fails to draw in back pressure correct restriction
regenerant
e. Drain line too long or too high e. Shorten length and or height
f. Low water pressure f. Check incoming water pressure – water
pressure must remain at minimum of
25 psi
a. Power outage during regeneration a. Upon power being restored control will
finish the remaining regeneration time.
Reset time of day.
13. Water running to drain b. Damaged seal/ stack assembly b. Replace seal/ stack assembly
c. Piston assembly failure c. Replace piston assembly
d. Drive cap assembly not tightened in d. Re-tighten the drive cap assembly
properly
a. Motor not inserted full to engage pinion, a. Disconnect power, make sure motor is
motor wires broken or disconnected fully engaged, check for broken
wires, make sure two pin connector
on motor is connected to the two pin
connection
on the PC Board labeled MOTOR. Press
NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3
seconds to resynchronize software with
14. E1, Err – 1001, Err – 101 =
piston position or disconnect power
Control unable to sense motor
supply
movement b. PC Board not properly snapped into drive b. Properly
from PCsnap PCforBoard
Board into drive
5 seconds andbracket
bracket and then Press
then reconnect. NEXT and REGEN
buttons for 3 seconds to resynchronize
software with piston position or
disconnect power supply from PC Board
for 5 seconds and then reconnect.
c. Missing reduction gears c. Replace missing gears

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Problem Possible Cause Solution

a. Foreign material is lodged in control valve a. Open up control valve and pull out piston
assembly and seal/ stack assembly for
inspection. Press NEXT and REGEN
buttons for 3 seconds to resynchronize
software with piston position or disconnect
power supply from PC Board for 5
seconds and then reconnect.
b. Mechanical binding b. Check piston and seal/ stack assembly,
check reduction gears, check drive
bracket and main drive gear interface.
Press NEXT and REGEN buttons for
3 seconds to resynchronize software
15. E2, Err – 1002, Err – 102 = with
Control valve motor ran too short piston position or disconnect power
and was unable to find the next supply from PC Board for 5 seconds and
cycle position and stalled c. Main drive gear too tight c. Loosen main drive gear. Press NEXT
then reconnect.
and REGEN buttons for 3 seconds to
resynchronize software with piston
position or disconnect power supply
from PC Board for 5 seconds and
then reconnect.
d. Improper voltage being delivered to PC Board d. Verify that proper voltage is being supplied.
Press NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3
seconds to resynchronize software with
piston position or disconnect power
supply from PC Board for 5 seconds and
then reconnect.
a. Motor failure during a regeneration a. Check motor connections then Press
NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3
seconds to resynchronize software with
piston position or disconnect power
supply
from PC Board for 5 seconds and
b. Foreign matter built up on piston and stack b. Replace piston and stack assemblies.
then reconnect.
assemblies creating friction and drag enough Press NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3
16. E3, Err – 1003, Err – 103 =
to time out motor seconds to resynchronize software with
Control valve motor ran too long and
piston position or disconnect power
was unable to find the next cycle
supply
position
from PC Board for 5 seconds and
c. Drive bracket not snapped in properly and out c. Snap
thendrive
reconnect.
bracket in properly then Press
enough that reduction gears and drive gear NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3
do not interface seconds to resynchronize software with
piston position or disconnect power
supply
from PC Board for 5 seconds and
a. Drive bracket not snapped in properly and out a. Snap
thendrive
reconnect.
bracket in properly then Press
enough that reduction gears and drive gear NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3
17. Err – 1004, Err – 104 = Control do not interface seconds to resynchronize software with
valve motor ran too long and timed piston position or disconnect power
out trying to reach home position supply
from PC Board for 5 seconds and
then reconnect.

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Problem Possible Cause Solution

a. Control valve programmed for ALT A or b, a. Press NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3
nHbP, SEPS, or AUX MAV with out having a seconds to resynchronize software with
MAV or NHBP valve attached to operate that piston position or disconnect power
function supply from PC Board for 5 seconds
and then reconnect. Then re-program
valve to proper setting
18. Err -1006, Err – 106, b. MAV/ NHBP motor wire not connected to PC b. Connect MAV/ NHBP motor to PC Board
Err - 116 = MAV/ SEPS/ NHBP/ AUX Board two pin connection labeled DRIVE.
MAV valve motor ran too long and Press NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3
unable to find the proper park seconds to resynchronize software with
position piston position or disconnect power
supply
Motorized from PC Board for 5 seconds and
c. MAV/ NHBP motor not fully engaged with c. Properly insert motor into casing, do not
then reconnect.
Alternating Valve = reduction gears force into casing Press NEXT and REGEN
buttons for 3 seconds to resynchronize
MAV Separate software with piston position or disconnect
power supply from PC Board for 5
Source = SEPS seconds and then reconnect.
d. Foreign matter built up on piston and stack d. Replace piston and stack assemblies.
No Hard Water assemblies creating friction and drag enough Press NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3
to time out motor seconds to resynchronize software with
Bypass = piston position or disconnect power
supply
NHBP Auxiliary from PC Board for 5 seconds and
then reconnect.
MAV = AUX

MAV

a. Foreign material is lodged in MAV/ NHBP a. Open up MAV/ NHBP valve and check
valve piston and seal/ stack assembly for
19. Err – 1007, Err – 107,
foreign material. Press NEXT and
Err - 117 = MAV/ SEPS/ NHBP/ AUX
REGEN buttons for 3 seconds to
MAV valve motor ran too short
resynchronize software with piston
(stalled) while looking for proper park
position or disconnect power supply from
position PC Board for 5 seconds and then
b. Mechanical binding b. Check piston and seal/ stack assembly,
reconnect.
Motorized check reduction gears, drive gear
interface, and check MAV/ NHBP black
Alternating Valve = drive pinion on motor for being jammed
into motor body. Press NEXT and REGEN
MAV Separate buttons
for 3 seconds to resynchronize
Source = SEPS
software with piston position or
disconnect power supply from PC
No Hard Water Board for 5 seconds and then
reconnect.
Bypass =

NHBP Auxiliary

MAV = AUX

MAV

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Bohnenbergerstrasse 6
68219 Mannheim
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