2-2
Step 6
Attach DRAIN LINE to DRAIN LINE FITTING. To prevent back pressure from reducing fl ow
rate below minimum required for backwash, DRAIN LINE MUST be sized according to run
length and relative height. Be careful not to bend fl exible drain tubing sharply enough to
cause "kinking" (if kinking occurs DRAIN LINE MUST BE REPLACED). Typical examples
of proper DRAIN LINE diameters are:
(1) 1/2 in. ID up to 15 ft. when discharge is lower than INLET.
(2) 5/8 in. ID up to 15 ft. when discharge is slightly higher than INLET.
(3) 3/4 in. ID when drain is 25 ft. away and/or drain is installed overhead.
Step 7
Position DRAIN LINE over drain and secure fi rmly. To prevent backsiphoning of waste wa-
ter, provide an air gap of at least 2 in. or 2 pipe diameters between end of drain hose and
drain (Figure 3).
DO NOT
raise DRAIN LINE more than 10 ft. above fl oor.
Step 8
Connect one end of the 3/8 in. poly line to BRINE VALVE located on the right side of CONTROL VALVE. Connect other end to ELBOW
inside of BRINE WELL. Brass insert sleeves and plastic ferrules must be used where necessary. (Figure 2 and CONTROL VALVE
PARTS Drawing, Section 6).
Step 9
Install OVERFLOW LINE to brine tank OVERFLOW FITTING (Figure 2). Discharge of line must be lower than OVERFLOW FITTING.
DO NOT INTERCONNECT OVERFLOW LINE WITH VALVE DRAIN LINE.
Step 10
Make certain BYPASS VALVE IS IN "BYPASS" position. After all plumbing connections have
been completed, open main water shut-off valve or restore power to well pump. Check for
leaks and correct as necessary.
Step 11
Manually stage control to BACKWASH POSITION by turning "MANUAL REGENERATION
KNOB", clockwise to "BACKWASH" position, refer to HOW TO SET TIME CLOCK REGEN-
ERATION CONTROL (Section 3).
Step 12
Partially open (approximately 1/4 of the way) the INLET valve in plumbing or BYPASS VALVE (Figure 4). This will allow the unit to fi ll
slowly from the bottom up, eliminating air entrapment. Allow unit to fi ll slowly, failure to do so could result in loss of resin to the drain.
Once a steady stream of water, no air, is fl owing to drain, the INLET OR BYPASS VALVE can be fully opened. Manually advance control
to SERVICE POSITION. Plug transformer into a non-switched 110V, 60Hz power source. (Reference transformer to verify proper power
supply voltage.)
Step 13
Set REGENERATION FREQUENCY. Refer to REGENERATION FREQUENCY SCHEDULES (Section 3) to determine correct fre-
quency, then refer to HOW TO SET TIME CLOCK REGENERATION CONTROL (Section 3) for instructions on setting frequency.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Regeneration settings are factory
preset
for the most effi cient 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 as high concentrations of iron or hardness and/or high fl ow rates or daily water consumption. This adjustment is easily
performed by loosening the screw holding the white cam (on backside of timer) and adjusting the pointer to the desired refi ll time. Refi ll
rate is controlled by a fl ow control to 0.5 gpm. By adjusting the amount of time the unit is allowed to refi ll the brine tank, the salt dosage
can be adjusted. Each gallon of fresh water added to the brine tank will dissolve 3 lbs. of salt.
EXAMPLE: If a salt dosage of 6 lbs. is desired, the salt refi ll time should be set to 4 minutes.
4 minutes x 0.5 gpm = 2 gals.
2 gals. x 3 lbs/gal = 6 lbs.
EQUIPMENT
DRAIN LINE
DRAIN
2" REF.
AIR GAP
Figure 3. TYPICAL DRAIN
Figure 4. BYPASS VALVE
SECTION 5 : SPECIFICATIONS AND OPERATING DATA
TIMER INITIATED MODELS:
NOTES:
1) Actual capacity may vary substantially depending on water analysis and operating conditions.
2) For satisfactory performance indicated fl ow rates and duration should not be exceeded. Flow rates specifi ed are adequate for
normal applications.
3) For system to operate properly, pumping rate of well pump ( if applicable) MUST be suffi cient to backwash unit at rate specifi ed.
5-1
Maximum operating temperature 150° F (66° C); Electrical requirements 110V/60Hz
(220V/50Hz); Operating pressure 20-100 psi (138 - 689 kPa). All types water softener salt
may be used (See MAINTENANCE). Specifi cations subject to change without notice.
ITEM
Nominal Media Volume, cu. ft. (cu. mtr.)
Salt dosage, lbs. (kg):
Factory Setting
Maximum Setting
Nominal Softening Capacity, grains (grams): (1)
At factory salt setting
At maximum salt setting
Operating Flow Rates, gpm (lpm): (2)
Service (10 minutes or less)
Pressure Loss @ Operating Flow Rates, psi (kPa):
Service
Regeneration Flow Rates, gpm (lpm):
Backwash (3)
Brine/Rinse
Rapid Rinse
Brine Refi ll
Inlet/Outlet Pipe Size, in. (cm)
Mineral Tank Dia. x Height, in. (cm)
Overall Depth & Height w/Control Valve, in. (cm)
Brine Tank, W x D x H, in. (cm)
Approx. Salt Storage, lbs. (kg)
Approx. Shipping Weight, lbs. (kg)
HWS050
0.50 (0.02)
3.0 (1.4))
6.0 (2.7)
13,000 (842)
16,000 (1057)
5.0 (18.4)
2.0 (14)
4.0 (15.1)
0.6 (2.3)
4.0 (15.1)
0.5 (1.9)
3/4" FPT (1.9)
10x19 (40x76)
10x28 (25x112)
18x26 (46x66)
280 (127)
65 (30)
HWS100
1.0 (0.03)
6.0 (2.7)
15.0 (6.8)
18,600(1205)
30,000(1944)
8.5 (32.2)
6.0 (42)
4.0 (15.1)
0.6 (2.3)
4.0 (15.1)
0.5 (1.9)
3/4" FPT (1.9)
10x40 (40x160)
10x49 (40x196)
18x26 (46x66)
280 (127)
100 (45)
