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3M Purification Inc.

400 Research Parkway

Meriden, CT 06450, USA

Toll Free: 866.990.9785

Worldwide: 203.237.5541

Fax: 203.238.8701

www.3Mfoodservice.com

www.3Mpurification.com

 

3M is a trademark of 3M Company.

© 2012 3M Company. All rights reserved.

IN303 0912B

Please recycle. Printed in U.S.A.

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING 

INSTRUCTIONS

HWS SERIES HOT WATER SOFTENERS

MODELS:

   HWS050

  HWS100

Installer, please leave with homeowner.

Summary of Contents for HWS Series

Page 1: ...41 Fax 203 238 8701 www 3Mfoodservice com www 3Mpurification com 3M is a trademark of 3M Company 2012 3M Company All rights reserved IN303 0912B Please recycle Printed in U S A INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HWS SERIES HOT WATER SOFTENERS MODELS HWS050 HWS100 Installer please leave with homeowner ...

Page 2: ...ecipitation To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to plugged water lines Pay particular attention to correct orientation of control valve Water flow should match arrow on control valve The Inlet and Outlet of other water treatment equipment products will vary depending on the control valve brand used IMPORTANT NOTES Failure to follow instructions may result in leakage and will voi...

Page 3: ...G DATA 6 PARTS 7 MAINTENANCE REPLENISHMENT OF SALT SUPPLY The salt storage capacity of the brine tank is approximately 280 lbs 127 kg During each regeneration a specific amount of salt is consumed thus requiring its periodic replenishment the frequency is dependent on the regeneration schedule Always replenish salt before the supply is exhausted to assure a continuous supply of softened water TYPE...

Page 4: ...ng equipment Figure 1 4 Temperatures above 150 F 66 C will damage the softener and void the factory warranty 5 Do NOT install the softener in a location where freezing temperatures occur Freezing may cause permanent damage and will also void the factory warranty 6 Allow sufficient space around the unit for easy servicing 7 Provide a non switched 110V 60Hz power source for the control Reference tra...

Page 5: ...vacuum prevention Do not use torches or other heat sources near plastic plumbing as damage may occur Take care when using pliers or pipe wrenches to tighten plastic fittings as damage may occur On plastic fittings use thread sealing tape only Never use pipe sealant or pipe dope on plastic fittings as damage may occur To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to plugged water lines Pay...

Page 6: ...tric power to water heater Do not use torches or other heat sources near plastic plumb ing as damage may occur Take care when using pliers or pipe wrenches to tighten plas tic fittings as damage may occur On plastic fittings use thread sealing tape only Never use pipe sealant or pipe dope on plastic fittings as damage may occur To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to plugged wate...

Page 7: ...reset for the most efficient salt use and minimum water consumption used for regeneration as little as 50 gallons REGENERATION FREQUENCY SCHEDULES are designed for use with factory regeneration settings listed in SPECIFICATIONS AND OPERATING DATA Section 5 The control valve design permits adjustment of the salt dosage This adjustment may be necessary when unusual operating condi tions exist such a...

Page 8: ...ER t i n u l l a t s n i e R E s d r a w k c a b d e l l a t s n i t i n U E t i n u r e g r a l h t i w e c a l p e R F d e z i s r e d n u t i n U F 3 Liquid level in brine tank TOO high e v l a v e n i r b e c a l p e R A g n i s o l c t o n e v l a v e n i r B A r e m i t t e s e R B h g i h o o t g n i t t e s t l a S B C Injector or Injector screen plugged C Clean injector and screen D Drain...

Page 9: ...20 1 2 3 4 4 6 6 6 12 12 25 2 3 4 4 6 6 12 12 12 12 30 2 3 4 6 6 12 12 12 NR NR 35 2 3 6 6 12 12 12 NR NR NR 40 2 4 6 6 12 12 NR NR NR NR NR Not Recommended Gallons Per Day 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 HARDNESS GPG 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 10 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 15 1 1 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 20 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 4 6 6 25 1 2 3 3 4 4 6 6 6 6 30 1 2 3 4 4 6 6 6 12 12 35 2 2 3 4 6 6 6 12 12 12 40 2 3 4 4...

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