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1. OBAN VALVE INLET HARD WATER H Q a i d J acs j is P J RESIN him d xt BOTTOM DISTRIBUTOR STEP 4 BACKWASH CYCLE FIGURE 9 Timer switch action again allows the motor to turn the rotor and disc to place the valve in BACK WASH stopping water flow to the nozzle Water is routed down and out the bottom distributor up through the bed and out the top distributor to the drain The fast flow controlled by a flow plug in the drain fitting flushes dirt sediments iron deposits remaining brine and hardness to the drain BACKWASH CYCLE FIGURE 9 eve ROTOR amp DISC FLOW PLUG a TO mE peu 1 fg SSCN b N u NS Een e Ne SN p tan NN M NN N DRAIN LOTR NG Des VALVE MAND INLET VALVE E p TOP OUTLET A E2 DISTRIBUTOR S 9 C C fy Sa j wr J ie BF BOTTOM DISTRIBUTOR 21 STEP 5 FAST RINSE CYCLE FIGURE 10 During FAST RINSE the rotor and disc is posi tioned so water flow enters the resin tank through the top distributor and exists through the bottom distributor to the drain The timer again energizes the motor to return the valve to service As the valve rotates the position switch lever drops to open the circuit The valve remains positioned in service until the timer initi ates the next regeneration FAST RINSE CYCLE FIGURE 10 ROTOR amp DISC POSITION SWITCH pte el inb UR iam jl C
2. If display is blank check power source to the water softener f time is flashing power was off for over 2 days The water softener resumes normal operation but regenerations occur at the wrong time f an error code Example Err 03 shows in the face plate display go to AUTOMATIC ELEC TRONIC DIAGNOSTICS 2 Plumbing bypass valve s must be in Full Service position 3 The inlet and outlet pipes must connect to the softener valve inlet and outlet respectively 4 s the transformer plugged into a live ground ed wall outlet and the power cable fastened securely 5 The valve drain hose must be free of kinks and sharp bends and not elevated over 8 ft above the floor 6 Is there salt in the brine tank 7 ls the brine tubing connected See repair parts page 32 8 Press the SELECT button 2 times to display the hardness setting Be sure it is the correct setting for the household s water supply Make a hard ness test of the raw water and compare with the hardness setting Also test a soft water sample to verify if a problem exists Press SELECT twice more to return present time in the display 9 Is the timer set to the correct model code See page 28 If you do not find the problem after making the initial checks do the MANUAL INITIATED ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS and the MANUAL ADVANCE REGENERATION CHECK AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS The face plate computer has a self diagnostic functi
3. or 3 4 minimum pipe and fittings 3 Use sweat copper or threaded pipe or CPVC plastic pipe NOTE The included copper installation tubes are 3 4 Threads on the installation adaptors are 1 NPT Obtain the necessary plumbing adaptor fit tings to connect to either the copper tubes or the installation adaptors as desired See the inset drawing in figure 1 Transformer x supplied ZON INLET OUTLET FITTINGS N O s tube t hose overflow ee 9 3 drain hose VL ZZ floor drain Tie or wire valve drain hose in place to keep over the floor drain OTHER REQUIREMENTS 4 A drain is needed for regeneration discharge water A floor drain close to the water softener is preferred A laundry tub sump standpipe etc are other options Laundry Tub 1 1 2 airgap Standpipe 5 A 120V 60Hz grounded electrical outlet contin uously live is needed within 10 of the water softener PLANNING INSTALLATION TOOLS YOU MAY NEED e common screwdriver Cross point screwdriver e pliers e tape measure SOLDERED COPPER THREADED CPVC PLASTIC e tubing cutter hacksaw or hacksaw propane torch pipe cutter adjustable e LEAD FREE solder threading tool wrench and flux e pipe joint solvent cement emery cloth compound primer sandpaper or Steel wool approved for use on potable water MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED e bypass valve see page 33 or 3 valves e p
4. OWNERS MANUAL How to maintain and operate your EcoWater Series 500 water softener ve0000000000000000000000 eo000000000000000 Pa SOlid state electronic demand CQ WATER RAM SEZ DIMENSIONS 514 SERIES 500 MODEL INLET OUTLET DIMENSIONA CENTERLINE 20 1 2 3 3 8 ro 37 3 4 3 3 8 RESIN TANK NOMINAL SIZE 8 dia x 19 8 dia x 25 8 dia x 35 FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ENTER THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MODELNO J seERALNODO DATE CODE DATE OF INSTALLATION WATER HARDNESS GPG IRON CONTENT WATER HARDNESS SETTING 1 see page 16 Don rating decal on shipping carton NOTE SEE PRODUCT SPECIFICATION SHEET FOR TECHNICAL INFORMATION INTRODUCTION UNPACKING TABLE OF CONTENTS The water softener is shipped completely assem Page bled in 1 carton A bag of installation parts and this manual are also included Warranty cceccccccceseeseseeesecesaeeecseesnaaeneees back cover Water Water Conditioning sss 4 5 Thoroughly check the water softener for possible Planning Installation EMEN 6 7 shipping damage and parts loss Also inspect and Installation Steps seceeeeeeee nne 8 11 note any damage to the shipping carton Notify the Programming Face Plate Timer transportation company if damage is present The Solid State 12 14 24 manufacturer is not res
5. BEFORE YOU DISCONNECT PLUMBING 28 Use the RECHARGE button to manually advance the valve into each cycle and check correct switch opera tion amp and observe the valve position indicator bars B The letter P and dash es indicate POSITION switch operation The letter appearing means the switch is closed the dash means the switch is open CORRECT SWITCH DISPLAYS VALVE CYCLE STATUS Valve in service fill brining backwash or fast rinse position P Valve rotating from one position to another When advancing the valve through the recharge cycles the charge bar indicates valve position ing as follows page 29 POSITION SWITCH SENSOR HOUSING TURBINE TURBINE SUPPORT AND SHAFT VALVE OUTLET SERVICE INFORMATION ELECTRONIC DEMAND TIMER MODELS INDICATOR BARS VALVE CYCLE POSITION bar s flashing valve moving from 1 position to another no bars service 1 bar fill 2 bars brining brine rinse 3 bars backwash 4 bars fast rinse D While in this diagnostic screen the following in formation is available and may be beneficial for various reasons This information is retained by the computer from the first time electrical power is applied to the face plate Press to display the number of days this face plate has had electrical power applied Press to display the number of regenera tions initiated by this face plate since power was first applied E Press SELECT
6. J buttons MODEL CODE TABLE 1 SET THE MODEL CODE Locate the softener model number on the rating decal under the salt MODEL NUMBER MODEL CODE lid on the brine tank Then obtain the model code on rating decal from the model code table Press the button 500 ED 511 511 until this code appears If you pass by the correct code use the button BE SURE TO SET THE 900 ED 514 514 CORRECT CODE OR THE WATER SOFTENER 500 ED 518 518 WILL OPERATE ON INCORRECT TIMING When you are certain the correct code appears press SELECT to set A test number example 5 0 AM EE ios will show again for a few seconds followed by a I cl Li Em flashing 12 00 a m The charge bar will show 0 ES until after the first regeneration see page 16 PRESENT TIME NOTES e To change the model code see page 28 Whenever the model code is changed all timer programming reverts to factory default values Be sure to reset the timer including backwash and fast rinse times shown in the service information table page 31 See pages 17 and 18 to reset e SOUND BEEPER A beeper sounds while pressing buttons for timer set up One beep signals a change in the face plate display Repeated beeps means the timer will not accept a change from the button you have pressed telling you to use another button For example while setting the hardness the beeper sounds repeatedly when the display reaches 1 using the button a
7. Street Chicago Illinois HARRIS TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK As Trustee Akas authorized officer EcoWater Systems PRINTED IN USA P O Box 64420 St Paul MN 55164 9888 Part No 7136006 Rev C 6 6 02
8. cloudy appearance A sediment filter normally corrects this condition COMPLETE WATER CONDITIONING SYSTEM Seldom would all the water conditioners shown below be needed on 1 water supply The drawing does show the proper sequence location of each conditioner Note that only a taste and odor filter is installed after a water softener All other filters belong before the water softener Also note that outside faucet lines are before the treated water and the water heater is after all conditioning NOTE FOR CLARITY OF THIS DRAWING NOT ALL WATER CONDITIONERS ARE ILLUSTRAT ED REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEMS DIS TILLERS ETC OUTSIDE FAUCETS ___ CONDITIONED COLD z U M a rE t CONDITIONED HOT oH g t gg qmd METER i I l l I MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY ndi rw OR C EB WELL WATER SUPPLY i PRESSURE TANK 7 d IN a NL NA hed WATER TASTE amp WATER IRON NEUTRALIZER SEDIMENT HEATER ODOR SOFTENER FILTER FILTER FILTER FILTER PLANNING INSTALLATION TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS FIGURE 1 D AN CO eg win gren Dies 99 SO WATER pa WATER MAIN COLD WATER PIPE TIPO tar 120V 60 Ate 7 qe B OPTIONAL BYPASS VALVE grommet adaptor hose valve drain hose brine tank ere overflow floor drain 1 1 2 airgap INLET OUTLET PLUMBING OPTIONS 1 ALWAYS INSTALL the optional bypass valve part no 7025954 or a 3 valve bypass 2 Use 1
9. factory set regeneration days and starting time flashing To change the regener ation start time do the following Otherwise go to step 4 Press the SET CLEAR button until the desired regeneration starting time shows the display factory set default recharge time factory set default recharge days NOTE Press SET CLEAR and quickly release to move the display ahead 1 hour at a time Or hold the SET CLEAR button to move the display ahead 2 hours each second CHANGE RECHARGE DAYS Press the RECHARGE DAY button and SUnday begins to flash Jf you want regenerations on Sunday from regeneration table page 13 press the SET CLEAR button to display ON continued O REGENERATE and RECHARGE mean the same The process is explained on page 20 PROGRAMMING THE SOLID STATE TIMER BE lf you do not want Sunday regenerations W Press and hold the RECHARGE TIME button press SET CLEAR button to display OFF until FILL shows in the display then release button After a few seconds the fill cycle min utes factory setting 8 will flash M Press the RECHARGE DAY button again to display a flashing MOnday and ON factory B Press the SET CLEAR button to set the min set recharge As you did above use the utes of fill cycle needed as shown in the SET CLEAR button to change the display to regeneration table NOTE AFTER PASSING OFF if desired 99 THE DISPLAY BEGINS OVER AT 0 M Press the RECHARGE DAY but
10. h m GALLONS RECHARGE TONIGHT PRESS AND HOLD FOR RECHARGE SELECT RECHARGE buttons over at 0 NOTE When in this display the total can be returned to 0 by press ing the button 17 ELECTRONIC DEMAND TIMER FEATURES AND OPTIONS FLOW RATE GALLONS OR LITERS PER MINUTE Press SELECT once more to access this display The display shows the flow rate in gallons or liters passing through the water softener If all water using appliances and faucets are off the display will be 0 This display indicates positive water meter turbine operation OPERATING CAPACITY Press SELECT to view the current operating capa city of the softener The display alternates between CAP and example 15400 m R p Upon installation capacity shown is the medium operating level of the softener After that depending on water usage see page 19 the actual grains capacity recharged displays n VALVE SWITCH TURBINE AND MOTOR DIAGNOSTIC Press SELECT again 5 d Ls LU for this diagnostic display FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS DISPLAY PLEASE SEE PAGE 28 12 OR 24 HOUR CLOCK Press SELECT to display a flashing 12 hour or 24 hour When 12 hour is set the present time and recharge time displays are shown in standard clock time 1 to 12 p m 1 to 12 a m Military time 0100 1 00 a m to 0000 midnight is shown in the present time and recharge time displays when 24 hour is set Use the or butto
11. have an additive to help the water softener handle iron in the water supply Although this addi tive may help keep the softening resin clean it may also release corrosive fumes that will weaken and shorten the life of some softener parts BREAKING A SALT BRIDGE Sometimes a hard crust or salt bridge forms in the brine tank It is usually caused by high humidity or the wrong kind of salt When the salt bridges an empty space forms between the water and salt Then salt will not dissolve in the water to make brine Without brine the resin bed does not regen erate and you will have hard water If the brine tank is full of salt it is hard to tell if you have a salt bridge Salt is loose on top but the bridge is under it Take a broom handle or like tool and push it straight down into the salt If a hard object is felt it s most likely a salt bridge Carefully push into the bridge in several places to break it NOTE In humid areas it is best to keep the salt storage level lower and to refill more often 22 CLEANING THE NOZZLE amp VENTURI A clean nozzle and venturi figure 12 is a must for the water softener to work right This small unit moves brine from the brine tank to the resin tank during regeneration If it becomes plugged with sand silt dirt etc the resin bed will not be regen erated and you will get hard water To get to the nozzle and venturi remove the salt fill cover and top cover Be sure the softener
12. holding said Guarantee Bond under the terms of a Trust Agreement dated September 15 1963 for the use and benefit of original purchasers of residential EcoWater Systems Units within the Continental United States as described herein that EcoWater Systems Inc will discharge the obligations of the EcoWater Bonded Parts and Service Guarantee Policy PROVIDED HOWEVER that 1 Liability of Surety hereunder shall not exceed the sum of FIVE HUNDRED AND 00 A00th DOLLARS 500 00 as to any one installation and shall not exceed the sum of FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND 00 100th DOLLARS 500 000 00 in the aggregate and There shall be no liability hereunder as to any purchaser to whom there has not been issued at the time of installation and purchase completed registration card which is enclosed with a facsimile of this bond and who has not returned such card in accordance with this guarantee Claim must be made by such original purchaser in writing within 30 days from the expiration of these guarantees upon EcoWater Systems Inc PO Box 64420 St Paul MN 55164 to perform the terms of said guarantee and notice of any default on such guarantee must be sent to Surety at its address by Registered Mail CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY attest c hoe eo secretary by Netes Huath P vice president This is to certify that the original of the above guarantee and bond is on file with Harris Trust and Savings Bank 111 West Monroe
13. pressure stopping brine draw 3 Again press RECHARGE to move the softener into backwash Look for a fast flow of water from the drain hose a An obstructed flow indicates a plugged top distributor backwash flow plug or drain hose Press RECHARGE to move the softener into fast rinse Again look for a fast drain flow Allow the softener to rinse for a few minutes to flush out any brine that may remain in the resin tank from the brining cycle test 5 To return the softener to service press RECHARGE once more SERVICE INFORMATION ROTARY VALVE BEFORE WORKING ON THE VALVE TURN OFF THE WATER SUPPLY AND DISCONNECT FROM ELECTRICAL POWER TO RELIEVE PRESSURE 3 VALVE BYPASS Close the inlet valve and open a soft water faucet Then close the outlet valve and open the bypass valve OPTIONAL BYPASS VALVE Slide the bypass valve stem to bypass position Loosen the 3 hex head screws see A in drawing toward the backside of the valve to allow pressure water to bleed out catch water with a rag DISASSEMBLY To remove a part or group of parts refer to the valve drawing A common screwdriver or nut driver Phillips screwdriver and pliers are the only tools needed to completely disassemble SERVICING THE VALVE Inspect all o rings seals and gaskets for wear or defects Inspect the bottom surface of the rotor and disc for scratches chips or wear NOTE If replacement is needed be sure to use the current r
14. several times until the present time display returns MANUAL ADVANCE REGENERATION CHECK This check verifies proper operation of the valve motor brine tank fill brine draw regeneration flow rates and other controller functions ALWAYS MAKE THE INITIAL CHECKS AND THE MANUAL INITIATED DIAGNOSTICS NOTE The face plate display must show a steady time not flashing 1 Press the RECHARGE button and hold in for 3 seconds RECHARGE begins to flash as the softener enters the fill cycle of regeneration Remove the brine well cover and using a flash light observe fill water entering the tank a If water does not enter the tank look for an obstructed nozzle venturi fill flow plug or brine tubing 2 After observing fill press the RECHARGE but ton to move the softener into brining A slow flow of water to the drain will begin Verify brine draw from the brine tank by shining a flashlight into the brinewell and observing a noticeable drop in the liquid level 29 NOTE Be sure a salt bridge is not preventing water with salt contact a If the softener does not draw brine hozzle and or venturi dirty or defective nozzle and venturi not seated properly on gasket lestricted drain check drain fitting and hose defective nozzle and venturi seal other inner valve defect rotor seal rotor amp disc wave washer etc NOTE If water system pressure is low an elevated drain hose may cause back
15. valve is in service cycle no water pressure at nozzle and venturi then turn off the cap from the nozzle and venturi housing DO NOT LOSE THE LARGE O RING SEAL Lift out the screen support and screen then the nozzle and venturi Wash and rinse the parts in warm water until clean If needed use a small brush to remove iron or dirt Also check and clean the gasket and flow plug if dirty Carefully replace all parts in the correct order Lubricate the o ring seal with silicone grease or Vaseline and place in position Install and tighten the cap BY HAND ONLY DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN AND BREAK THE CAP OR HOUSING FIGURE 12 Cap INSTALL FLOW PLUG WITH NUMBERED SIDE UP CONCAVE O Ring SIDE DOWN Screen Support Screen Nozzle amp Venturi Tu T Gasket O Flow Plug Nozz amp Vent Housing SERVICE INFORMATION RESIN BED CLEANING MODEL RESINTANK FREEBOARD LBS RESIN PER NUMBER SIZE RANGE INCH BED DEPTH 511 8 dia x 19 0 3 1 2 ins i 514 8 dia x 25 0 3 1 2 If the water supply contains clear water iron see 248 3 did x 39 spp 12 page 4 regular resin bed cleaning is needed to keep the resin bed from coating with iron Use FIGURE 13 ua while resin bed cleaner for water softeners following adding resin 3 add resin directions on the container Clean the resin every 6 months or more often if iron appears in your soft resin water supply tank FREEBOARD bottom ADDING RESIN distributor riser No
16. 03200 Hose Adaptor 4 22 9003500 Grommet 4 7125990 Brine Tank 511 23 7126001 Brine Tank 514 7126019 Brine Tank 518 7106962 Brinewell 511 24 7106970 Brinewell 514 7109871 Brinewell 518 25 900712 Screw 26 900706 Nut T See specifications 27 500283 Brinewell Cover for amount needed 28 900300 Screw 4 40x1 4 2 9 Standard mesh resin I U Tl 14 16 29 7151802 Faceplate T imer Assembly Elec Demand available separately 7125966 Faceplate Timer Assembly Solid State 8 Includes Key Nos 15 17 30 7094995 Grommet 18 19 and 36 31 7145607 Vapor Barrier 4 Included in small parts 32 7106807 Bracket bag see page 35 33 7115288 Screws 10 16x9 16 5 5 Optional item 34 7108710 Salt Hole Lid 35 7106988 Cover 36 7131365 Screen M 0010069 Drain Hose 7 16 I D x 350 5 E 7129871 Bypass Valve 5 ll 0504574 Copper Drain Fitting 33 REPAIR PARTS ELECTRONIC f DEMAND MODELS 34 KEY OO NI O cy s oln allo 4 e 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 uu PART NUMBER 7077472 7030713 7117816 7070412 900120 7132989 900857 7117808 503288 7113927 7080653 501228 900431 7024160 7170327 7074123 7085263 7170238 7170212 7082087 7103964 7170246 7081764 7134224 7170204 7092642 1219600 7082053 7170
17. 319 7081201 7081104 521829 7113024 7146043 7168621 7170262 7081188 7116713 507369 507615 7170335 2207800 7170288 900568 7097171 2204101 7117858 0900060 7114826 7085239 7129716 7125982 7136072 REPAIR PARTS DESCRIPTION Expansion Pin Switch Spacer Screw 344 24 x 1 1 8 flat head Screw 6 18 x 3 8 2 req Motor Screw 36 20 x 3 8 2 req Motor Plate Bearing Cam and Gear Clip Drain Flow Plug 18 Hose Clamp Drain Hose Adaptor O Ring 5 8 x 13 16 Screw 10 14 x 2 5 req Valve Cover O Ring 7 16 x 5 8 O Ring 3 4 x 15 16 Wave Washer Rotor amp Disc O Ring 3 3 8 x 3 5 8 seal Nozzle amp Venturi Rotor Seal includes polyethylene wear strip O Ring 3 8 x 9 16 Plug Drain Seal Spring Valve Body O Ring 1 4 x 3 8 2 req Retainer Nozzle amp Venturi Nozzle amp Venturi Housing Flow Plug 1 gpm Nozzle amp Venturi Gasket Kit white Screen Screen Support Incl Key No 36 O Ring 3 8 x 1 3 8 Cap Clip 2 req Installation Nut 2 req Installation Tube 2 req Washer 2 req Installation Adaptor 2 req O Ring 15 16 x 1 3 16 2 req Screen inlet discontinued 1 93 Sensor Housing electronic demand Turbine Support and Shaft electronic demand Turbine electronic demand O Ring electronic demand Ground Clamp Kit Nozzle amp Venturi Assem Incl Key Nos 31 through 37 Seal Kit Incl Key Nos 18 19 an
18. EAR for 3 seconds until the entire display shows 2 Press RECHARGE TIME and 2 08 will show meaning the 2 If no change in this time is desired go to step 3 TO SET THE 60 MINUTE SUGGESTED BRINING TIME use the SET CLEAR button to set 3 06 Adjustment between 0 and 150 minutes 2 00 to 2 15 is available 3 Press RECHARGE TIME to dis play 3 12 This indicates the 3 cycle backwash and 12 minutes Adjustment is available between 1 minute and 30 minutes 3 01 to 3 30 using the SET CLEAR button NOTE Instead of programming a double back wash a longer single backwash is beneficial on some types of iron water 4 Press RECHARGE TIME again to display 4 03 meaning 4 cycle fast rinse and 3 minutes Pressing the SET CLEAR button n will change this time from 1 to Mus 30 minutes 4 01 to 4 30 if a change is desired AM ist RCHG WA e 5 Press RECHARGE TIME and SHAM TnS cycle brining and brine rinse C LI the entire displav sh and 80 minutes 8x10 e entire display shows 6 Press SET CLEAR to return the present time TROUBLESHOOTING ALWAYS MAKE THESE INITIAL CHECKS FIRST 1 Does the time display show the correct time of day If display is blank check power source to the water softener Af time is flashing power was off for over 48 hours The water softener resumes normal operation but regenerations occur at the wrong time f an error code Example E 3 shows in the timer display see AU
19. ERT ZS DN d TOP DISTRIBUTOR ARR ON LA 3 9 db iy ay i VALVE INLET VALVE OUTLET H f g g BOTTOM DISTRIBUTOR BYPASS HARD WATER During brining brine rinse and backwash hard water is bypassed through the valve and available at house faucets Avoid using HOT water however because the water heater will refill with hard water VALVE CYCLE POSITION INDICATOR FIGURE 11 POSITION SWITC S p gt SERVICE Valve Position Indicator SERVICE INFORMATION REFILLING WITH SALT Remove the brine tank cover and check the sait storage level frequently If the water softener uses all the salt before you refill it you will get hard water Until you have established a refilling routine check the salt level at least every 2 or 3 weeks Always refill if less than 1 2 full BE SURE THE BRINEWELL COVER IS ON RECOMMENDED SALT Nugget pellet button etc water softener salt is recommended This type of salt is formed or compressed into briquets from high purity evaporated crystals It has less than 196 insoluble will not dissolve in water impurities Clean high grade solar or rock salts are accept able but may require frequent brine tank cleaning to remove the sludge residue insolubles SALT NOT RECOMMENDED Rock salt high in impurities block granulated table ice melting ice cream making salts etc are not recommended SALT WITH IRON REMOVAL ADDITIVES Some salts
20. ET valve and open BYPASS valve Close house faucets PRESSURIZE Open HOT and COLD house faucets Close BYPASS valve and open OUTLET valve Slowly open INLET valve Close house faucets OPTIONAL BYPASS VALVE DEPRESSURIZE ALSO SEE PAGE 30 1 Close the house main water supply valve 2 Open HOT and COLD soft water house faucets 3 Slide stem inward to bypass position NOTE For hard water bypass to house faucets reopen the main water supply valve PRESSURIZE 1 Open HOT and COLD house faucets main water supply valve open 2 Pull bypass valve stem outward to service position Close house faucets 23 WATER FLOW FROM TO SOFTENER SOFTENER For SERVICE Open the inlet and outlet valves Close the bypass valve For BYPASS Close the inlet and outlet valves Open the bypass valve SERVICE INFORMATION SOLID STATE TIMER MODELS REGENERATION CYCLE TIMES The factory set default cycle times are fill 8 min brining and brine rinse 80 min backwash 12 min and fast rinse 3 min The fill cycle time is set dur ing programming page 13 Refer to the service in formation table page 31 for suggested times of the other cycles depending on the model Use the following steps to check or change the regeneration cycle times NOTE Removing from electrical power varies from 2 to 3 days resets time to factory programming DISPLAY MUST SHOW TIME AND DAY 1 Press and hold SET CL
21. If you need an overhead drain do not raise the hose more than 8 above the floor A copper drain tube is best to use see below TYPICAL COPPER DRAIN TUBE CONNECTION To adapt a copper drain tube to the softener use a hacksaw to cut the barbed end from the drain fit ting Buy a compression fitting 1 4 in female pipe threads x 1 2 in O D tube and tube from your local hardware store or see page 33 1 4 NPT Threads 1 2 Outside Diameter VAI Copper Tube 7 not furnished cut barbs A from drain fitting SS A C Comp Fitting 1 4 NPT x 1 2 O D Tube not furnished installation continued page 10 9 10 INSTALLATION CONNECT BRINE TANK OVERFLOW HOSE Insert the rubber grom met into the hole provid ed in the brine tank wall Push the hose adaptor elbow into the grommet Attach a length of 7 16 I D hose to the drain elbow securing with a clamp Place the oppo site end of the hose over the floor drain NOTE This is a gravity drain DO NOT ELEVATE THE HOSE HIGHER THAN THE HOSE ADAP TOR ELBOW The house cold water pipe metal only is often used as a ground for the house electri cal system The 3 valve bypass type of installation shown in figure 1 will maintain ground continuity if you use the plastic bypass valve at the water softener continuity is broken To restore the ground install 1 of the following grounds Use the included c clamps and wire to jumper across
22. MPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY 195 OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR Ko PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED TO THE EXTENT THEY MIGHT C 69 EXTEND BEYOND THE ABOVE PERIODS THE SOLE OBLIGA Jj TION OF ECOWATER SYSTEMS INC UNDER THESE WAR W QD RANTIES IS TO REPLACE OR REPAIR THE COMPONENT OR WS A PART WHICH PROVES TO BE DEFECTIVE WITHIN THE SPECI 3X4 S FIED TIME PERIOD AND ECOWATER IS NOT LIABLE FOR S9 3 CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES NO ECOWATER 9 By DEALER AGENT REPRESENTATIVE OR OTHER PERSON IS fj 8 AUTHORIZED TO EXTEND OR EXPAND THE WARRANTIES PS SX EXPRESSLY DESCRIBED ABOVE RA Ro Q x Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied war x KA ranty lasts or exclusions or limitations of incidental or conse K quential damage so the limitations and exclusions in this war QU K ranty may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal 3 rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state GN x to state This warranty applies to consumer owned installations e Ko only Q GUARANTEE BOND The Continental Casualty Company an Illinois corporation has issued its bond in the form shown below guaranteeing full performance by EcoWater Systems Inc CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY Chicago Illinois herinafter called Surety guarantees unto Harris Trust and Savings Bank 111 West Monroe Street Chicago Illinois as Trustee
23. Press and hold the RECHARGE button for 3 seconds until RECHARGE begins to flash in the display A recharge begins immediately RE T CHARGE SET CLEAR RECHARGE TONIGHT PRESS amp HOLD FOR RECHARGE ELECTRONIC DEMAND TIMER FEATURES AND OPTIONS RECHARGE NOW continued To assure an adequate supply of soft water at times of unusual or unexpected high water use demand use the RECHARGE NOW feature For example if you have guests and the charge bar is at or below 5096 you could deplete the soft water capacity before the next recharge is automatically initiated To be sure this will not happen use RECHARGE NOW to restore 10096 soft water capacity when the recharge is over 2 RECHARGE TONIGHT Press and immediately release the RECHARGE button RECHARGE TONIGHT will flash in the display When this feature is set the water softener will regenerate at the next programmed recharge start time This feature is beneficial to assure a sufficient conditioned water supply for an expect ed heavy water usage the next day To cancel a recharge when RECHARGE TONIGHT is flashing press and immediately release the RECHARGE button PROGRAM MEMORY If electrical power to the water softener goes off the time display is blank but the face plate timer keeps the correct time for at least 2 days When electrical power comes on again you have to reset the present time only if the display is flashing The MODEL CODE HARDNESS and RECHARGE TIME never req
24. S A MINIMUM WATER FLOW OF 3 GALLONS PER MINUTE AT THE INLET MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE INLET WATER PRESSURE 1S 125 PSI IF DAYTIME PRESSURE IS OVER 80 PSI NIGHTTIME PRESSURE MAY EXCEED THE MAXIMUM USE A PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE IF NECESSARY ADDING A PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE MAY ALSO REDUCE THE FLOW THIS WATER SOFTENER WORKS ON 24 VOLT 60 Hz ELECTRICAL POWER ONLY BE SURE TO USE THE INCLUDED TRANSFORMER INTRODUCTION WATER Man s very existence depends on water It is 1 of the basic commodities of life Water is best as nature provides it is a common misconception Practically all natural water needs refinement or treatment to make it safe to drink or more satisfac tory to use The earth s water supply cycle starts in the upper cloud layers As it falls to the earth as rain or snow it picks up impurities and gases from the atmos phere Landing on earth it seeps over and through the ground dissolving earth minerals Passing through limestone it dissolves calcium and mag nesium the hardness minerals Iron deposits impart iron to the water Acidity and sediments are other water conditions Municipal water supplies come from surface reser voirs such as lakes or rivers or from underground reservoirs Usually municipalities chlorinate the water to make it safe to drink Sediment is removed by filtration Tastes and odors are reduced or eliminated The water is conditioned to comply with certain specifications However hard nes
25. TOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS 2 Plumbing bypass valve s must be in service position see figure 3 page 10 3 The inlet and outlet pipes must connect to the softener valve inlet and outlet respectively 4 ls the transformer plugged into a live grounded wall outlet and the power cable fastened securely 5 The valve drain hose must be free of kinks and sharp bends and not elevated over 8 ft above the floor 6 Is there salt in the brine tank 7 ls the brine tubing connected If you do not find the problem after making the initial checks do the MANUAL ADVANCE DIAGNOSTICS AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS The face plate has a self diagnostic function for the electrical system except input power The face plate monitors the electronic components and cir cuits for correct operation If a mal function occurs an error code x appears in the face plate display 24 The char page 25 shows the error codes that could appear and the possible defects for each code While an error code appears in the display all face plate buttons are inoperable except the SET CLEAR button The SET CLEAR remains operational so the service person can make the MANUAL ADVANCE DIAGNOSTICS to further isolate the defect SERVICE INFORMATION SOLID STATE TIMER MODELS ERROR CODE MOST LIKELY E 1 E 2 E 3 face plate E 4 face plate position switch POSSIBLE DEFECT LESS LIKELY motor inop wiring harn
26. afternoon and evening hours shows NOTE Press SET CLEAR and quickly release to move the hour display ahead 1 at a time to the correct hour Or hold the SET CLEAR but ton to move the display ahead 2 hours each second to the correct hour Press the TIME AND DAY button again to steady the hour display and minutes begin to flash Press SET CLEAR until the correct min utes show in the display 0 display display Press the TIME AND DAY button again to steady the minute display day will begin flashing SET PRESENT DAY OF WEEK Press the SET CLEAR button to set the pre sent day of the week in the display NOTE Press SET CLEAR and quickly release to move the day display 1 at a time Or hold the SET CLEAR button to move the day dis play ahead 2 days each second Press the TIME AND DAY button again to steady the entire display NOTE The timer is factory set to regenerate ECOWATER TIME amp DAY RECHARGE TIME C RECHARGE DAY SET CLEAR ON OFF HOLD FOR IMMEDIATE RECHARGE SOLID STATE display button s beginning at 2 00 AM RECHARGE TIME every Monday Wednesday and Saturday RECHARGE DAYS For most families this provides enough soft water for their needs To schedule a different RECHARGE TIME or different RECHARGE DAYS and FILL cycle time see the regenerations table on page 13 Then continue below 3 CHANGE RECHARGE TIME I Press the RECHARGE TIME button once to display the
27. at may remain in the resin tank from the brining cycle test 7 To return the softener to service press ON OFF HOLD once 8 Upon returning to service press RECHARGE DAY to display 18 88 9 Press SET CLEAR to return the present time WIRING SCHEMATICS REPLACING FACE PLATE SOLID STATE TIMER BACK OF TIMER SOLID STATE ELECTRONIC DEMAND FACE PLATE REPLACEMENT BE SURE THE VALVE IS IN SERVICE POSITION OBSERVE VALVE POSITION INDICATOR WHEN REPLACING THE FACE PLATE If after installing and programming the replacement face plate the valve is not in service position do the following to assure correct cycle orientation or timing uH S p gt SERVICE between the face plate and valve Use the MANUAL ADVANCE procedures page 25 solid state or page 29 electronic demand Advance through the recharge cycles until the valve stops in service posi Valve tion and RECHARGE no longer flashes in the timer Valve Position Cam Indicator NOTE The valve motor may automatically drive through several valve positions while searching for service ELECTRONIC DEMAND TIMER BACK OF TIMER 24 VAC OP1 Shield TRANSFORMER 24VAC 110 23K VAC Q3 PLI IL 5 OUT GND TURBINE SENSOR 9 white NO POSITION SWITCH 26 SERVICE INFORMATION ELECTRONIC DEMAND TIMER MODELS TROUBLESHOOTING ALWAYS MAKE THE INITIAL CHECKS FIRST 1 Does the time display show the correct time of day
28. city is shown on the specification page NOTE See page 22 for additional salt information INSTALLATION 13 SANITIZING THE WATER SOFTENER 1 4 CONNECT TO ELECTRICAL POWER Care is taken at the factory to keep your water softener clean and sanitary Materials BE Connect the power cable leads to the 2 ter used to make the water softener will not minals on the transformer infect or contaminate your water supply and will not cause bacteria to form or grow M Plug the transformer into a continuously live grounded 120V 60 Hz house electri However during shipping storage installing cal outlet approved by local codes and operating bacteria could get into the water softener For this reason sanitizing as follows is suggested 1 when installing Remove the brinewell cover and pour 15 PROGRAM THE TIMER page 12 solid about 1 1 2 oz of common household state models or page 15 electronic demand bleach Clorox Linco BoPeep White Sail models AFTER PROGRAMMING COM Eagle etc into the softener brinewell see PLETE INSTALLATION STEPS 16 17 AND page 32 REPLACE THE BRINEWELL 18 BELOW COVER D Recommended by the Water Quality Association On some water supplies the water softener may need peri odic disinfecting 16 srART A RECHARGE This initial recharge draws the sanitizing bleach step 13 into and through the water softener and purges any air remaining in the system To start this recharge wh
29. d 22 through 25 Hepl Valve Assembly Incl Key Nos 16 through 28 Small Parts Bag Incl Key Nos 13 38 through 43 49 and Key Nos 20 21 22 on page 33 35 WARRANTY LOSE OOM DOS OM DIL PEP DL PLP Tw e TN NDA PO PE PA OLS A A Ci ECOWATER SYSTEMS INC Q Ka ADVANTAGE WARRANTY Q K SERIES 500 WATER SYSTEM OS R Ko EcoWater Systems Inc guarantees to the original owner that Ko Ko 1 forthe lifetime of the original owner the fiberglass min m KA eral tank wil not rust corrode leak burst or in any other Q K manner fail to perform its proper function Q0 SA X 00 2 for a period of ten 10 years after installation the salt R 65 tank will not rust corrode leak burst or in any other man Q oS ner fail to perform its proper function 2 M oS 3 for a period of three 3 years after installation the valve GS Se body will be free from defects in material and workmanship e KA and that R 4 for a period of three 3 years after installation the elec C tronic computer control panel and all other parts wili be Q KN free from defects in material and workmanship es Se ES v VAR K If during such respective period a part proves after inspection by 55 EcoWater to be so defective EcoWater will at its sole option mee either replace or repair the defective part without charge except es KA normal shipping and installation charges During the first three 3 NA 2 years after in
30. eplacement part ASSEMBLY Be sure all parts are in place and in the proper posi tion Lubricate ALL o rings and seals with FDA ap proved silicone grease When installing the rotor seal first place the seal in the valve groove with the rounded side down see cross section Apply a light coating of silicone grease to the seal crossing ribs Then carefully center the wear strip on the seal and push it downward onto the seal Install the nozzle and venturi seal and drain seal Assemble 2 o rings and the wave washer onto the rotor and disc Then center the rotor and disc in the valve body on the rotor seal Lower the cover onto the valve body and rotor shaft Then install the cover holding screws BEFORE TIGHTENING THE SCREWS INSTALL THE VALVE CAM AND GEAR THEN TURN THE ROTOR CLOCKWISE ONLY TO SERVICE POSI TION Tighten the screws using a criss cross pat tern If a torque wrench is available torque to 30 40 inch pounds screen eS screen nozzle amp ia venturi Nes flow plug SEE NOZZLE amp VENTURI SERVICE ON PAGE 22 30 motor plate valve cam and gear flow plug backwash and fast rinse flow rate control MM a C rotor amp disc o ring a rotor seal drain seal nozzle and venturi seal Lubricate the gear on the motor and the valve cam gear with Molykote grease or other high quality gear lubricant Be sure to orient switch as shown with le
31. er passes through and spins the turbine 2 magnets in the turbine cause a back and forth movement of a switch in the sensor housing This switch movement sends a pulse to the electronic demand timer ELECTRONIC DEMAND TIMER The demand timer is actually a small computer As it receives pulses from the water meter it converts them to gallons of water passing through the water softener It multiplies this water usage information 19 times the water hardness preprogrammed into timer to continually calculate the soft water capac ity required The computer adjusts daily to water using habits seeking to supply soft water for the longest time using the least and most efficient amount of salt and water to regenerate When the computer determines more capacity is needed at the next regeneration starting time 2 00 a m or as otherwise preset it will schedule a regeneration RECHARGE TONIGHT shows in the display to inform of the coming regeneration HOW THE WATER SOFTENER WORKS The water softener is filled with a man made resin material It is called the resin bed The resin looks somewhat like coarse sand but the beads are round and smooth This resin has the ability to remove hardness minerals from water by ion exchange SERVICE AND REGENERATION SERVICE FIGURE 6 Hard water enters the valve inlet port Internal valve porting routes the water down and out the top distributor into the resin tank Hard water is sof
32. ess or connection to switch switch face plate PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING ERROR CODE FROM FACE PLATE 1 Unplug transformer 2 Correct defect 3 Plug in transformer NOTE See Replacing Face Plate page 26 4 Wait for 6 minutes The error code will return if the defect was not corrected NNN eee MANUAL ADVANCE DIAGNOSTIC Use the following procedures to advance the water softener valve through regeneration cycles to check operation Remove top cover to observe cam and switch oper ation during valve rotation DISPLAY MUST SHOW TIME AND DAY 1 Press and hold SET CLEAR for 3 seconds until the entire display shows 18 88 2 Press RECHARGE DAY to display the position switch P open or closed indicator If the valve is in service fill brining backwash or fast rinse the display will show 2 dashes meaning the switch iS open While the valve is rotating from 1 cycle to another dis play will show P meaning the position switch is closed NOTES While in manual advance the time display will auto matically return to the present time if a face plate button is not pressed within 4 minutes Pressing the ON OFF HOLD FOR RECHARGE but ton while the motor is running has no affect 3 To enter FILL cycle press and hold ON OFF HOLD for 3 seconds to start the motor a If the motor does not run check the motor and all wiring connectors b Check for fill water flow to the brine tank If water does not en
33. fault time is 7 or 8 minutes depen A ding on the model code NOTE The length of each stage fill brining and brine rinse backwash fast rinse of the recharge cycle is automaticaily controlled by the face plate com puter This time is computed based on water usage water hardness size of the softener resin bed etc 18 ELECTRONIC DEMAND TIMER FEATURES AND OPTIONS 9 2ND BACKWASH Press SELECT again to display 2ND BACKWASH OFF Two backwash cycles are beneficial on some water supplies especially if it has high sediment or iron content When selected a backwash and fast rinse cycle will follow the fill cycle of recharge Then the normal recharge sequence brining brine rinse backwash fast rinse resumes To select the 2nd backwash press the to display ON or press button to change from ON to OFF 10 RINSE MINUTES Press SELECT and a flashing MIN RINSE time shows in the display Recommended rinse time is shown in the service information table page 31 To set this time or up to a maximum of 30 minutes if desired use the and buttons Default time is 3 minutes PRESS SELECT ONCE MORE TO RETURN THE PRESENT TIME DISPLAY NOTE ALSO SEE SERVICE INFORMATION PAGES 27 THROUGH 29 DEMAND MODEL ELECTRONIC OPERATION WATER METER The water meter consisting of a turbine turbine mounting assembly and the sensor housing is located at the valve outlet port see step 5 and fig ure 2 page 8 As wat
34. ich lasts for about 2 hours do the following SOLID STATE ELECTRONIC DEMAND Press and hold in for 3 seconds the ON OFF Press and hold in for 3 seconds the RECHARGE HOLD FOR IMMEDIATE RECHARGE button until button until RECHARGE begins to flash in the RCHG begins to flash in the display display He O46 r PT ET CLEAR C eeu TONIGHT PRESS amp HOLD C ON OFF FOR RECHARGE NOW HOLD FOR IMMEDIATE RECHARGE 17 RESTART THE WATER HEATER 18 Install the top cover then the salt fill hole Turn on the electric or fuel supply to the cover water heater and light the pilot if applies NOTE The water heater is filled with hard water and as hot water is used it refills with soft water In a few days the hot water will be fully soft To have fully soft hot water immediately wait unti the recharge step 16 THE INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE is over then drain the water heater until water runs cold 11 zh NO DAY OF WEEK PROGRAMMING THE SOLID STATE TIMER When the transformer is plugged into the electrical outlet 12 00 AM SUnday begins to flash in the time display Set the time of day and present day of week as follows SET TIME OF DAY Press the TIME AND DAY button once The hour display continues to flash hour display AM PM Av RIA display PLE TURIN Press the SET CLEAR button until the present hour of the day shows in the display Be sure AM for morning hours or PM for
35. ipe and fittings as required e 7 16 I D high quality flexible hose for the valve drain and brine tank drain see page 33 VALVE DRAIN OPTIONS Flexible drain hose is not allowed in all localities Check your codes For a rigid valve drain run cut the barbed section off the drain fitting for access to the 1 4 pipe threads Purchase a fitting as needed to adapt rigid tubing to the 1 4 threads see parts page 33 SMALL PARTS BAG In addition to the owners manual the parts bag includes the following INLET OUTLET 6 ADAPTOR 2 WASHER OR OO GASKET 2 CLIP 2 GROUND CLAMP 2 Cc i i INLET OUTLET TUBE 2 INLET OUTLET e NUT 2 GROUNDWIRE ee SCREWS AND NUTS TRANSFORMER HOSE GROMMET ADAPTOR SELECT INSTALLATION LOCATION Consider all of the following as an installation loca tion for the water softener is selected To soften all water in the home install the soft ener close to the water supply inlet and before all other plumbing connections EXCEPT FOR OUTSIDE WATER PIPES Outside faucets should remain on hard water to avoid wasting soft water and salt see drawing on page 6 A nearby drain is needed to carry away regener ation discharge water A floor drain is preferred with a laundry tub sump standpipe etc other possibilities check your local codes The water softener timer works on 24 volts only A transformer is included to reduce 120V 60 Hz house elect
36. irons are removed from water by filtration Chlorination is also recommend ed for bacterial iron D Colloidal and inorganically bound iron is a form of ferrous or ferric iron that will not filter or exchange out of water In some instances treat ment may improve colloidal iron water but always CONSULT A QUALIFIED WATER CHEMISTRY LAB before attempting to treat it Colloidal iron water usually has a yellow appearance when drawn After standing for several hours the color persists and the iron does not settle but remains suspended in the water Iron in water causes stains on clothing and plumb ing fixtures It negatively affects the taste of food drinking water and other beverages 3 ACIDITY or acid water is caused by carbon dioxide hydrogen sulfide and sometimes industri al wastes It is corrosive to plumbing plumbing fix tures water heaters and other water using appli ances It can also damage and cause premature failure of seals diaphragms etc in water handling equipment A chemical analysis is needed to measure the degree of acidity in water This is called the pH of water Water testing below 6 9 pH is acidic The lower the pH reading the greater the acidity A neutralizer filter or a chemical feed pump are usu ally recommended to treat acid water 4 SEDIMENT is fine foreign material particles suspended in water This material is most often clay or silt Extreme amounts of sediment may give the water a
37. l bypass valve is not used be sure to use a 3 valve bypass as typically shown in figure 1 Be sure to plumb so HARD WATER flows TO the softener valve INLET If sweat soldering first disconnect copper pipes from plastic softener parts DO NOT SOLDER WITH COPPER CONNECTED TO THE SOFTENER OR PLASTIC PARTS WILL BE DAMAGED If using threaded fittings use extreme care not to cross thread onto plastic Support inlet outlet plumbing in some manner to keep the weight off of the softener valve CONNECT THE VALVE DRAIN HOSE Attach a length of 7 16 D hose to the valve drain fitting Use a hose clamp to hold it in place Place the other end of the hose over a floor drain into a laundry tub sump stand pipe or other suitable drain see page 6 BE SURE TO OBSERVE YOUR LOCAL CODES drain fitting IMPORTANT NOTES Leave an air gap of about 1 1 2 between the end of the hose and the drain This gap is needed so you don t get a back flow of sewer water into the softener DO NOT put the end of the hose into the drain or connect without the air gap Place and support the hose so it does not kink or have sharp bends Tie or wire the hose in place so water pressure will not make it whip Do not pinch the hose shut THE SOFTENER WILL NOT WORK IF THIS DRAIN HOSE IS PINCHED PLUGGED OR CLOSED IN ANY WAY Keep the hose lower than the drain fitting in some homes to get to a drain you must raise the hose and run it over head
38. more water than usual you could begin to run out of soft water If the water softener is not scheduled to regenerate for another day or 2 you would get hard water until then If this happens or you think it might happen press and hold in the ON OFF HOLD FOR IMME DIATE RECHARGE button for 3 seconds until RCHG shows RCHG will flash in the display dur ing the regeneration which lasts for about 2 hours 35 PM RCHG MO NOTE Avoid using HOT water while the water softener regenerates because bypass hard water will refill the water heater VACATION The day you leave on vacation or other long absence press DO NOT HOLD IN the ON OFF button VAC begins to flash in the display The timer will keep time but the water softener wiil not regenerate to waste water and salt 14 y NN qn NOTE While in VACATION the water softener will go through a regeneration if the RECHARGE NOW feature is used see above WHEN YOU RETURN press the ON OFF button again to return the water softener to service and the correct time of day in the display Remember to do this or the water softener will not regener ate and you will soon have hard water TIMER POWER OUTAGE MEMORY If electri cal power to the timer goes off the memory built into timer circuitry keeps all settings for 6 hours minimum or more The display is blank and the water softener will not regenerate When electrical power comes on 1 of 2 things will ha
39. n position in or on the valve outlet Turbine Support amp Shaft B INLET AND OUTLET ADAPTORS Push adaptors into the valve ports Be sure the o ring seals are lubricated with silicone grease or Vaseline OR BYPASS VALVE Push the bypass valve into the valve ports can be inverted for connect ing to floor level plumbing Be sure the o ring seals are lubricated with silicone grease or Vaseline BE SNAP THE 2 LARGE HOLDING CLIPS INTO PLACE FROM THE TOP DOWN AS SHOWN BE SURE THEY SNAP FIRMLY INTO PLACE SO THE ADAPTORS OR BYPASS VALVE DO NOT PULL OUT 2 Shut off the gas or electric supply to the water heater Gas Valve 4 If not already done remove all cardboard or plastic packing pieces from inside the softener FIGURE 2 Sensor Housing electronic demand models f Adaptors INCLUDED OR Bypass Valve OPTIONAL END VIEW Installation Adaptor Valve Body Or Bypass Valve Push all the way in Inlet or Outlet NOTE O RING SEALS PLACED IN OUTER GROOVES ONLY CLIPS SNAP INTO INNER GROOVES INSTALLATION Move the softener into installation position setting on a smooth and level surface If need ed set it on a piece of 3 4 thick plywood slightly larger than the bottom of the brine tank Then shim under the plywood to level the softener Referring to page 6 run inlet and outlet pipes to the softener observing all of the following notes If the optiona
40. nd 95 using the button 2 SET THE PRESENT TIME Again use the 4 or to set the present time of day being sure a m or p m shows as required Press 4 to move the time ahead press to move the time backward NOTE Each press of the or button changes the time by 1 minute Holding a button in changes the time 32 minutes each second PRESENT TIME NOTE TO RESET THE PRESENT TIME IF FLASHING AFTER A POWER OUTAGE DO STEP 2 Then press SELECT 4 times to steady the display 15 PROGRAMMING THE ELECTRONIC DEMAND TIMER 3 SET WATER HARDNESS Press SELECT button once to display a flashing 15 and HARDNESS Set the grains per gallon hardness of your water supply determined by water analysis or call your local water department Use the button to advance the number use the button to reduce the number Each press of a button changes the display by 1 between 1 and 25 Between 25 and 95 the display changes 5 at a time Hold the buttons in for fast number advance NOTE To compensate for iron in the water supply add 5 to the hardness number for each 1 ppm of iron 4 SET RECHARGE REGENERATION TIME Press SELECT to display a flashing 2 00 a m and RECHARGE TIME At this setting the water softener begins recharge or regeneration at 2 00 a m ending no later than 4 30 a m This is a good time in most house holds because water is not being used If hot water is used while the softener is regenerating the wate
41. ns to set the desired clock lc h r GALLONS OR LITERS MEASURE Press SELECT to show either GALLON or LITER flashing If GALLON is selected all water flow rate or usage displays are shown in gallons or gallons per minute If LITER is selected the same displays are in liters or liters per minute The or button is used to change this display WAP MAXIMUM DAYS BETWEEN RECHARGES Press select to display AUTO or 1 day 2 day etc through 7 day The AUTO setting allows the face plate com puter to control all recharges with intervals based on water usage AUTO pro vides the most economical softener operation To set a maximum time in days between recharges use the or buttons For example if you select 5 day x E j in the display the timer will assure that no more than 5 days will pass without a recharge NOTE If the 24 hour clock is selected setp 5 above an alternating OFF 97 will display when SELECT is pressed This feature is mainly for the European u Vo market which requires immediate recharge when 97 of the softening capacity is used To select this feature press the button to display ON LIT CJ I cy i II C3 QO I gs J p 25 dAY BACKWASH MINUTES Press SELECT and a flashing MIN BACKWASH time recone shows in the display Recommended backwash time is shown in the service information table page 31 To set this time or up to a maximum of 30 minutes if desired use the and buttons De
42. oftener works SODIUM INFORMATION Water softeners using sodium chloride salt for regeneration add sodium to the water Persons who are on sodium restricted diets should consider the added sodium as part of their overall intake 2 IRON in water is measured in parts per million ppm The total ppm of iron and type or types are determined by chemical analysis Four different types of iron in water are A Ferrous clear water Ferric red water C Bacterial and organically bound iron D Colloidal and inorganically bound iron ferrous or ferric Water may contain 1 or more of the 4 types of iron and any combina tion of these Total iron is the sum of the contents Ferrous clear water Iron is soluble and dis solves in water It is usually detected by taking a sample of water in a clear bottle or glass Immediately after drawing the sample is clear As the water sample stands it gradually clouds and turns slightly yellow or brown as air oxidizes the iron This usually occurs in 15 to 30 minutes Ferric red water and C Bacterial and organi cally bound irons are insoluble This iron is visible immediately when drawn from a faucet because it has oxidized before reaching the home It appears as small cloudy yellow orange or reddish sus pended particles After the water stands for a peri INTRODUCTION continued from page 4 od of time the particles settle to the bottom of the container Generally these
43. on for the electrical system except input power and water meter The computer monitors the electronic components and circuits for correct operation If a malfunction occurs an error code appears in the face plate display rr ud ERROR CODE Err 01 Err 02 Err 03 Err 04 Err 05 wiring harness face plate face plate position switch face plate The chart below shows the error codes that could appear and the possible defects for each code While an error code appears in the display all face plate buttons are inoperable except the SELECT button SELECT remains operational so the service person can make the MANUAL INITIATED ELEC TRONIC DIAGNOSTICS page 28 to further isolate the defect and check the water meter POSSIBLE DEFECT MOST LIKELY d LESS LIKELY motor inop wiring harness or connection to switch position switch face plate wiring harness or connection to position switch position switch face plate PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING ERROR CODE FROM FACE PLATE 1 Unplug transformer 3 Plug in transformer 2 Correct defect 2f 4 Wait for 6 minutes The error code will return if the defect was not corrected SERVICE INFORMATION ELECTRONIC DEMAND TIMER MODELS CHECKING THE MODEL CODE ENTRY See page 15 Unplug the transformer at the electrical outlet then plug in again A beep will sound then the model code displays for a few seconds The test number will then display for a fe
44. ponsible for in transit damages Electronic Demand NNNM 15 19 Water Softener Operation 20 21 Remove and discard RECYCLE all packing mate Service Information general 22 23 30 rials We suggest you keep the small parts in the Refilling with Salt 22 bag until you are ready to use them Solid State 24 26 Electronic Demand 26 29 Wiring Schematics eeeeeeeee 26 Repair Parts ccccccccssseeesecceeceseseneseeseenaeess 32 35 SAFETY GUIDES FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY FAILURE TO INSTALL THE WATER SOFTEN ER PROPERLY VOIDS THE WARRANTY BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL THEN OBTAIN ALL THE MATERIALS AND TOOLS YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE THE INSTALLATION CHECK LOCAL PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL CODES THE INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM TO THEM USE ONLY LEAD FREE SOLDER AND FLUX FOR ALL SWEAT SOLDER CONNECTIONS AS REQUIRED BY STATE AND FEDERAL CODES USE CARE WHEN HANDLING THE WATER SOFTENER DO NOT TURN UPSIDE DOWN DROP OR SET ON SHARP PROTRUSIONS DO NOT LOCATE THE WATER SOFTENER WHERE FREEZING TEMPERATURES OCCUR DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TREAT WATER OVER 120 F FREEZING OR HOT WATER DAMAGE VOIDS THE WARRANTY AVOID INSTALLING IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT EXCESSIVE SUN HEAT MAY CAUSE DISTORTION OR OTHER DAMAGE TO NON METALLIC PARTS THE WATER SOFTENER REQUIRE
45. ppen 1 The present time of day will show meaning the timer memory has kept all settings NOTE If the water softener was in a regener ation when power was lost it will now finish the cycle 2 The display will show a time but it will be flashing The timer memory did not keep the time settings and they must be reset The flashing display is to remind you to reset the timer NOTES When power comes on the flashing display returns to a time of 12 00 AM Sunday then begins to keep time again If you do not reset all time settings the water softener will regen erate 3 days each week However regenera tion will most likely be on the wrong days and at the wrong time If the water softener was in a regeneration when power went off the valve will return to service position without finishing the regener ation cycle If your water tastes salty use RECHARGE NOW to start another regeneration or open 1 or more soft water faucets and allow to run until the salt taste is gone PROGRAMMING THE ELECTRONIC DEMAND TIMER When the transformer is plugged in the face plate FIGURE 5 display shows 5 dashes followed by a test number example 5 0 and the 5 dashes again NOTE IF 12 00 AM IS FLASHING THE MODEL CODE STEP 1 WAS FACTORY SET GO DIRECTLY TO STEP 2 See page 28 to check the model code setting FOR RECHARGE NOW RE RECHARGE TONIGHT ELECTRONIC DEMAND SELECT RECHARGE 5 0 display P
46. r heater will refill with hard water To select a different recharge start time use the or button 5 Press SELECT to display AVERAGE DAILY GALLONS no adjust ments then press SELECT once more to return the present time of day RETURN TO STEP 16 PAGE 11 TO COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION STEPS CL E wuunauas 2 z S x 8 SERB EGRESS m a Pad g FEATURES AND OPTIONS CHARGE BAR DISPLAY The charge bar is continually displayed and shows at a glance the percentage of soft water capacity remaining After a recharge or regeneration the charge bar returns to the 100 charge position NOTE When electrical power is applied to the timer the charge bar is at 0 until after the initial regeneration FLASHING RECHARGE While the water softener is in a recharge cycle the word RECHARGE flashes in the display until the softener returns to soft water service 8 A AM CHARGE e m e n CE E on 2 50 mM as NENNEN m 3 RECHARGE 16 FLASHING RECHARGE TONIGHT When the face plate computer determines that a recharge is needed to restore soft water capacity it initiates RECHARGE TONIGHT At the next pro grammed recharge start time the recharge cycle will begin Flashing RECHARGE then replaces the flashing RECHARGE TONIGHT mn RECHARGE TONIGHT SEER a 10 Es INITIATING EXTRA RECHARGES 1 RECHARGE NOW
47. rical power Provide an approved grounded outlet within 10 of the softener The softener includes a 10 power cable for connec tion between the transformer and the timer Position the water softener at least 6 from sur rounding walls or other appliances to allow access for adding salt and servicing e f other water conditioning equipment is installed locate the water softener in the plumb ing system as shown on page 5 ALWAYS INSTALL THE WATER SOFTENER BEFORE THE WATER HEATER See Safety Guides on page 3 To reduce the risk of hot water back up soft water piping between the water softener and water heater should be as long as possible Install the water softener in a place water dam age is least likely to occur if it develops a leak e f installing the water softener in an outside loca tion be sure to provide protection from the ele ments contamination vandalism and sunlight heat The sun s heat can melt plastic parts INSTALLATION 1 Close the shut off valve on the house main water pipe near the water meter or pressure tank to turn off the water Shutoff Pressure 3 Open the highest and lowest water faucets in your house to let water drain from the pipes Close faucets after water has drained D INSTALL INLET AND OUTLET ADAPTORS OR THE OPTIONAL BYPASS VALVE Valve Outlet Turbine IMPORTANT On electronic demand models be sure the turbine turbine support and sensor housing are firmly i
48. rmally the resin bed see figure 13 will last the uA resin lifetime of the water softener However certain bed conditions may require the resin bed to be partially EM or totally replaced Some of these conditions are Ut 1 damaged top and or bottom distributors have IMPORTANT NOTES allowed resin to escape 2 resin bed iron fouled beyond use 3 some water supplies cause resin degradation To add more resin or to replace the entire bed use HEAVY WHEN FULL OF RESIN AND WATER the following guide See resin requirements page DO NOT LOSE ANY O RING SEALS OR OTHER 31 SMALL PARTS TURN OFF THE WATER SUPPLY AND RELIEVE PRESSURE SEE BELOW HANDLE THE RESIN TANK CAREFULLY IT IS OPTIONAL BYPASS VALVE CAUTION ALWAYS RELIEVE WATER PRESSURE IN WATER SOFTENER as follows before removing parts from the valve or resin tank DEPRESSURIZE 1 Put bypass valve s in bypass position 2 Do MANUAL ADVANCE steps 1 3 page 25 Solid State models fill water to brine tank 1 page 29 Electronic Demand models depressurizes resin tank REPRESSURIZE 1 Put bypass valve s in service position 2 Do MANUAL ADVANCE steps 4 8 page 25 Solid State models 2 5 page 29 Electronic Demand models PULL STEM OUTWARD FOR SERVICE Inward for Bypass ALTERNATE METHOD 3 VALVE BYPASS 3 VALVE BYPASS DEPRESSURIZE Close the INLET valve Open HOT and COLD soft water house faucets Close OUTL
49. s minerals and or tastes and odors are not always reduced to the most desirable levels Underground reservoirs provide our private water supplies Because the water is raw and untreated it can have varying amounts of hardness iron tastes odors acidity or combinations of these Different localities and water levels affect mineral contents WATER CONDITIONING Water conditioning is the treatment of 4 general conditions These are 1 Hardness 2 Iron 3 Acidity 4 Sediments D HARDNESS is a term to describe the presence of calcium and magnesium minerals in water A chemical analysis accurately measures the amount of minerals in grain weight For example 1 gallon of water with 5 grains per gallon gpg hardness has dissolved minerals that if solidified about equals the size of 1 ordinary aspirin tablet One gallon of water 25 gpg hard has a mineral content equal in size to 5 aspirin tablets Water hardness varies greatly across the country It generally contains anywhere from 3 to 100 gpg Hard water affects living in general Hardness min erals combine with soap to make a soap curd The curd greatly reduces the cleaning action of soap Precipitated hardness minerals form a crust on cooking utensils appliances and plumbing fix tures Even the tastes of food are affected A water softener conditions the water and removes the hardness minerals to eliminate these problems and others Pages 19 21 describe how the water s
50. s the rotor and disc rotates the port opens for SOFT water fill through the venturi Fill flow continues to the brine valve and into the brine tank Soft water is still available to the house lines FILL CYCLE FIGURE 7 VALVE CAM SWITCH ROTOR amp DISC VENTURI a y Li 22 ardi S A no AN E br XN AN Dew He T i g LY With VALVE INLET FILLWATER 2 SN HARD WATER d MD E VALVE OUTLET CE SOFT WATER h H X H d t L EM STEP 2 BRINING CYCLE and STEP 3 BRINE RINSE CYCLE FIGURE 8 After fill timer switch action allows the motor to turn the rotor and disc into BRINING position Water flow is directed to the nozzle Suction creat ed by the nozzle and venturi draws brine from the brine tank and injects it into the resin bed via the bottom distributor Flow continues out the top dis tributor and to the drain Hard water is available at the valve outlet HOW THE WATER SOFTENER WORKS BRINING BRINE RINSE When the brine valve closes to end brine draw water flow continues in the same directions to slowly RINSE brine from the resin bed and to the drain BRINING AND BRINE RINSE CYCLES FIGURE 8 ROTOR amp DISC VENTURI A AP All d et dx S SN M s p jt ust NOZZLE ye SN DE BRINE FROM SALT LE P STORAGE TANK continued ST eoa iy pu te TIEN NN OUTLET BYPASS HARD WATER
51. stallation parts necessary to maintain the mineral qo tank brine tank valve body and electronics in factory operating 5 D condition in accordance with specifications published in the BS Owner s Guide shall be furnished at absolutely no cost other than en D normal shipping charges Service necessary to maintain all other SA 69 parts is limited to one 1 year Q NS XC G E z General Provisions 2 RA The above warranties are effective provided that the water con xa D ditioner is operated at water pressures not exceeding 125 p s i C p e RY and at temperatures not exceeding 120 degrees F provided fur ther that the water conditioner is not subject to abuse misuse SS alteration neglect freezing accident or negligence and provid e ex ed further that the water conditioner is not damaged as the result 2 Q of any unusual force of nature such as but not limited to flood amp J hurricane tornado or earthquake EcoWater Systems Inc is 0 excused if failure to perform its warranty obligations is the result GS aS of strikes government regulation materials shortages or other es x circumstances beyond its control e RU To obtain warranty service notice must be given within thirty 30 Se K days of the discovery of the defect to your local EcoWater Co D Systems dealer Q NS ore 60 THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES ON THE WATER CONDITIONER BEYOND THOSE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED ABOVE ALL E 65 I
52. tened as it passes through the resin bed then enters the bottom distributor Soft water flows back into the valve and out the valve outlet to the house soft water pipes In time the resin beads become coated with hard ness minerals and cleaning with a salt solution brine is needed to remove it Regeneration and recharge are words used to describe this cleaning SERVICE CYCLE FIGURE 6 limit of Ha fe CAN TLL A sae AN WE r Doo NN AN N 1 n PS 3 JaN EEEE S SS EN VALVE INLET HARD WATER VALVE OUTLET SOFT WATER A A TANK f d d p RESIN S f J BED C He Oe BOTTOM DISTRIBUTOR REGENERATION OR RECHARGE The face plate timer determines when a regenera tion is needed see page 12 or 19 Regeneration starts at 2 00 a m or other preselected time and consists of 5 different steps or cycles NOTE See the service information table page 31 for regeneration cycle times 20 FILL FLOW PLUG STEP 1 FILL CYCLE FIGURE 7 Salt dissolved in water is called brine Brine is the cleaning agent for the resin bed To make brine water is needed in the brine tank salt storage area A controlled water flow to the brine tank takes place during fill The timer energizes the circuit to the valve motor The valve motor rotates the rotor and disc and the valve cam until the position switch lever drops to open the motor circuit and position the valve in FILL A
53. ter the tank look for an obstructed nozzle and venturi fill flow plug or brine tubing see figure 12 page 22 25 4 After observing fill press the ON OFF HOLD but ton to move the water softener into brining A slow flow of water to the drain will begin Verify brine draw from the brine tank by shining a flash light into the brinewell and observing a notice able drop in the liquid level If the DOUBLE BACKWASH option is set the water softener will enter backwash and then fast rinse before brining see page 14 NOTE Be sure a salt bridge is not preventing water from contacting salt see page 22 a If the water softener does not draw brine nozzle amp venturi dirty or defective page 22 nozzle amp venturi not seated on gasket or gasket defective page 22 restriction in valve drain causing back pressure bends kinks elevated too high etc see installation step 8 obstruction in brine valve or brine tubing see repair parts page 32 inner valve failure obstruction in outlet disc wave washer defective etc 9 Again press ON OFF HOLD to move the softener into backwash Look for a fast flow of water from the drain hose a An obstructed flcw indicates a plugged top distributor backwash flow plug or drain hose 6 Press ON OFF HOLD to move the softener into fast rinse Again look for a fast drain flow Allow the water softener to rinse for a few minutes to flush out any brine th
54. the inlet and outlet copper tubes Install a 4 copper wire across the removed section of main water pipe securely clamp ing on both ends 4 copper wire clamp screw and nut 2 j ge ground um clamp wire screws and nuts 10 11 PRESSURE TESTING FOR LEAKS TO BYPASS VALVE PREVENT EXCESSIVE AIR PRESSURE IN THE WATER SOFTENER AND PLUMBING SYSTEM DO THE FOLLOWING STEPS IN ORDER Open 2 or more soft water faucets both hot and cold Referring to figure 3 move the bypass valve s to SERVICE position SLOWLY OPEN THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY VALVE When water from the faucets runs smoothly with no air bubbles close the faucets Check your complete installation for leaks If rework is required be sure to observe pre cautions in step 7 FIGURE 3 3 VALVE BYPASS WATER FLOW OPTIONAL OUTLET VALVE PULL STEM OUTWARD he FOR SERVICE VALVE FROM TO WATER WATER SOFTENER SOFTENER For SERVICE Open the inlet and outlet valves Close the bypass valve For BYPASS Close the inlet and outlet valves Open the bypass valve Push Stem Inward for Bypass 12 ADD WATER AND SALT INTO BRINE TANK Using a pail or garden hose add about 2 gallons of water into the brine tank DO NOT POUR INTO THE BRINEWELL FILL THE BRINE TANK WITH SALT You can use most water softener salts but it must be clean recommended NUGGET or PELLET salt has less than 196 impurities Salt stor age capa
55. the softener for between those listed recharge s See the rating decal on the softener for Water Quality Association WQA validated capacities and salt usages Minutes of FILL 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 8 11 14 1 6 1 9 22 24 27 3 0 3 2 13 5 3 8 40 4 3 4 6 4 8 51 54 5 7 Pounds of SALT 9 Fill Flow 1 GPM x Fill Minutes x 2 7 Ibs salt dissolved by 1 gal water Salt Used Each Regen 69600 81000 92400 13 SOLID STATE TIMER FEATURES AND OPTIONS 6 CHANGE BRINING BACKWASH AND FAST RINSE MINUTES E Refer to the service information table on page 31 for suggested cycle time lengths Then turn to page 24 and follow steps to change the times if desired RETURN TO STEP 16 PAGE 11 AND COM PLETE THE INSTALLATION STEPS DOUBLE BACKWASH The double backwash is beneficial on some kinds of iron bearing water When set backwash and fast rinse cycles occur both before and after brining To set 1 Press and hold SET CLEAR until 18 88 shows in the display 2 Press TIME AND DAY to dis play 3 dashes 3 Press SET CLEAR to display dbl 4 Press TIME AND DAY to dis play 18 88 5 Press SET CLEAR to return present time To cancel double backwash repeat the above steps Displays for dbl and occur in reverse order RECHARGE NOW If you have guests visiting or other times when you use
56. ton to display a M Press TIME AND DAY button to return the pre flashing TUesday WEdnesday etc each time sent time and day display using the SET CLEAR button to display either ON or OFF as needed NOTE The timer default cycle time settings in ad After recharge is either set or cancelled for dition to the 8 minute fill cycle are brining and brine SAturday press the TIME AND DAY button once rinse 80 min backwash 12 min and fast rinse again to return the present time and day display 3 min O CHANGE FILL CYCLE MINUTES FACTORY continued page 14 SET FOR 8 MINUTES REGENERATION TABLE 1 Calculate the weekly grains capacity required Water Usage Gals Weekly X o XTz 4 Water Hardness 9 Grains Capacity Water Usage Gals Gallons Weekly Required Weekly Daily If water usage is unknown use 60 gallons per person in the household per day 9 f water contains iron add to water hardness at ratio of 5 grains per 1 ppm iron 2 Select number of regenerations and fill minutes each regeneration to obtain weekly capacity D WEEKLY CAPACITY Grains 1 REGEN LBS SALT FILL MIN 2 REGEN 3 REGEN 4 REGEN 5 REGEN 6 REGEN 7 REGEN MODEL 34300 41300 48300 60200 66500 68600 77700 91000 99400 110600 81200 94500 107800 102000 119000 116400 135800 Calculate capacities for fill minute settings NOTE The above capacities are for reference only while setting
57. uire resetting unless a change is desired Even if the timer is incorrect after a long power outage the water softener works as it should to keep your water soft However regenerations may occur at the wrong time of the day until you reset the timer to the correct time of day To reset present time see step 2 on page 15 AVERAGE DAILY GALLONS If you want to know the average gallons of water your household uses each day press the SELECT button 4 times to display this water use fact The average daily gallons is based on your past 7 days of water usage The figure adjusts daily at mid night Press SELECT once more to return the pre sent time or present time automatically returns in 4 minutes e 8 D0 EA amp THE FOLLOWING FEATURES AND OPTIONS ARE SELECTED OR OBSERVED IN A SECONDARY TIMER MODE SOME OF THESE MAY BE BENEFICIAL TO THE HOME OWNER AND OTHERS TO THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN SOME FEATURES ARE USEFUL TO BOTH OWNER AND SERVICER EACH FEATURE IS LISTED IN THE ORDER THAT DISPLAYS AP TO ENTER THE SEC PEAR WHEN PASSING ONDARY MODE Press THROUGH THE SEC SELECT and hold for 3 ONDARY MODE seconds NOTE The present time display will return if more than 4 minutes pass without touching a face display 1 GALLON OR LITER TOTAL COUNT This is a measure of all op water that has passed through the water softener since installa we tion The display will total up to 99 999 gallons before beginning Lf G
58. ver toward the valve cam SERVICE INFORMATION TABLE 511 514 FILL CYCLE MINUTESCO See table page 13 Howe 3 J 3 BRINING AND UTES cvcl BR PNS FLOWIGPM BACKWASH CYCLE Rowemy rs 38 FAST RINSE CYCLE Howemy 38 318 RESIN LOAD SALT STORAGE CAPACITY POUNDS 6 9 DOn Electronic Demand ED models fill time is automatically determined by the timer depending upon the capacity operating level 31 518 60 11 12 1 8 1 8 32 1 62 120 REPAIR PARTS REPAIR PARTS KEY PART NO NUMBER DESCRIPTION 7095373 Transformer 2 7118333 Wire Harness 3 7132840 Power Cord 4 1202600 Nut Ferrule 5 7088033 Clamp Retainer 2 6 4196292 Clamp Section 2 T 7170296 O Ring 2 7 8 I D x 3 1 4 O D 8 7170254 O Ring 13 16 I D x 1 1 16 0 D 9 7077870 Top Distributor 10 7170270 O Ring 2 3 4 D x 3 O D 7103273 Resin Tank 511 11 7103281 Resin Tank 514 Also order Key 7114787 Resin Tank 518 No 14 if needed 502272 Resin 1 cu ft standard mesh 1 12 501741 Resin 1 2 cu ft standard mesh 1 7052202 Resin 1 cu ft fine mesh 1 2 13 7105047 Repl Distributor bottom 1147227 Spacer 514 7145673 Spacer 518 15 7113016 Tubing Assembly BV 7106904 Brine Valve Assembly 511 3 7116488 Brine Valve Assembly 514 518 3 17 7113008 Float Stem and Guide Assembly 18 1205500 Clip 19 7080653 Clip 20 900431 Hose Clamp 4 21 11
59. w seconds followed by the present time display CHANGING THE MODEL CODE IMPORTANT READ STEP 1 on page 15 BEFORE CHANGING THIS CODE 1 Enter the secondary mode press SELECT and hold for 3 seconds Again press SELECT and hold in for 3 seconds The current model code setting will display Use the or button to display the desired model code Press SELECT to set Reset the timer page 15 and reselect other desired options MANUAL INITIATED ELECTRONICS DIAGNOSTICS 1 To enter diagnostics press the SELECT button and hold 3 seconds to I 4567 display the gallons or liters of water used 2 Press SELECT twice more to display the following since installation WATER METER See VALVE CYCLE POSITION INDICATOR BARS SWITCH See 9 See The first 3 digits indicate water meter operation as follows 000 steady soft water not in use ho flow through the meter OPEN A NEARBY SOFT WATER FAUCET 000 to 199 continual repeats display for each gallon of water passing through the meter If you don t get a reading in the display with faucet open pull the sensor housing from the valve outlet port Pass a small magnet back and forth in front of the sensor You should get a reading If you don t get a reading unhook the outlet plumbing and check the turbine for binding If you still don t get a reading the sensor is probably defective CAUTION BE SURE TO TURN OFF WATER

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