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Step 7) 

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” ID up to 15 ft. when discharge is lower than INLET.

 

2) 5/8” ID up to 15 ft. when discharge is slightly higher than the INLET.

 

3) 3/4” ID when drain is 25 ft. away and/or drain is installed overhead.

 

Some areas prohibit the use of fl exible drain lines.  Check with local code offi cials prior to 

installation.

Step 8) 

Position DRAIN LINE over drain and secure fi rmly.  To prevent backsiphoning of sewer 

water, provide an air-gap of at least 2” 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 9) 

Connect one end of the included 3/8” black Polyethylene tub-

ing to the brine fi tting located on the left side of the CONTROL 
VALVE.  Connect the other end to the SAFETY BRINE VALVE EL-
BOW inside of the brine well in the brine tank.  To do so remove 
the retaining clip from the brine line fi tting on the control valve.  
The retaining clip is holding a plastic insert sleeve and needs 
to be inserted into the polyethylene tubing before installing the 
tubing into the fi tting elbow and hand tighten only.  

CAUTION: 

Do not use pliers or wrenches to tighten as damage may oc-
cur and will void the manufacturer’s warranty.

Step 10) 

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 11) 

Make certain BYPASS VALVE INLET and OUTLET KNOBS ARE IN 

“BYPASS” position.  After all plumbing connections have been 
completed, open main water shut-off valve and restore power 
to well pump.  Check for leaks and correct as necessary.

Step 12) 

Plug CONTROL VALVE POWER CORD into 110v/60Hz, non-switched 

power source.  Program the control valve (refer to page 3-1).  

 
 

NOTE: Regeneration settings for the control valve are factory 

preset.  The control valve design permits adjustment of the salt 
setting.  This adjustment may be necessary when unusual op-
erating conditions exist, such as high concentrations of iron, 
manganese or hardness and/or high fl ow rates or daily water 
consumption.

Step 13) 

Manually stage control to BACKWASH POSITION.  Press and hold 

REGEN button for 3 seconds.  The valve will advance to BACKWASH POSITION.  Unplug power cord to prevent the unit from advancing automatically.

Step 14) 

Partially open INLET knob on bypass valve (Figure 4).  This will allow the unit to fi ll slowly from the bottom up, reducing 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 and outlet 
knobs on the bypass can be fully opened (refer to Figure 4).

Step 15) 

Plug the power cord back into the power source. Press the REGEN button and wait for the valve to advance to the next regeneration position. 

Repeat the process until the valve is in Service Position (Time will be on the display).

Step 16)  

Refer to 

Section 3: Control Valve Programming and Regeneration Instructions

, on how to set control valve for proper set up and regeneration 

settings.

 

SPECIAL SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS:

 

Under normal circumstances removal of valve should not be required.  However, if it must be removed, it can be done by rotating the valve head assem-

bly to the left or counter-clockwise.  Pressure should be relieved before attempting any disassembly.  Upon reassembly, all o-rings should be lubricated 
with silicone grease.  Reattach valve head assembly by rotating to the right or clockwise until valve head assembly is seated to the tank hand tight.

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Figure 3

Figure 4. BYPASS VALVE

BYPASS VALVE

INLET

OUTLET

CONTROL VALVE BODY

DRAIN LINE FLOW

CONTROL ASSEMBLY

BRINE LINE

ELBOW

INJECTOR COVER

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

Supply Water
Enters

Supply (Untreated)

Water Exits

Supply Water
Enters

Treated Water

Exits

NORMAL OPERATION

BYPASS OPERATION

Summary of Contents for CWS100ME

Page 1: ...CTIONS CWS SERIES RESIDENTIAL WATER SOFTENERS TWO TANK MODELS CWS100ME CWS100MECJ CWS150ME CWS150MECJ CWS200ME CWS200MECJ CWS300ME CWS300MECJ INSTR2191 0711 Installer please leave with homeowner Homeo...

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Page 3: ...ection when handling and pouring gravel and filter media To request an MSDS relating to this product call 203 238 8965 or go to www 3M com select country and use the search engine to search MSDS For e...

Page 4: ...Been Thoroughly Tested An analysis of your water should be made prior to the selection of your water conditioning equipment Your dealer will generally perform this service for you and may send a sampl...

Page 5: ...prevention device Vacuum damage voids the factory warranty 2 The pumping rate of your well must be sufficient for satisfactory operation and BACKWASHING of the water softener See SPECIFICATIONS AND O...

Page 6: ...ts will vary depending on the control valve brand used 4 Before commencing the installation it is advisable to study the existing piping system and to determine the size number and type of fittings re...

Page 7: ...tion 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 br...

Page 8: ...ure is relieved from complete system by opening nearest faucet to drain system CAUTION To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage SHUT OFF FUEL OR ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY TO...

Page 9: ...ONTROL VALVE POWER CORD into 110v 60Hz non switched power source Program the control valve refer to page 3 1 NOTE Regeneration settings for the control valve are factory preset The control valve desig...

Page 10: ...to previous step Step 4 Next Regeneration Time hour Set the hour of day for regeneration using or buttons AM PM toggles after 12 The default time is 2 00 a m Press NEXT to go to Step 5 Press REGEN to...

Page 11: ...meter is not installed Press the NEXT button Press REGEN to return to previous step Step 7 Flow rate maximum last seven days The maximum flow rate in gallons per minute that occurred in the last seven...

Page 12: ...s the NEXT button to go to the next step Press REGEN to return to previous step Step 4 Gallons total used since start up This display shows the total gallons This display shows the total days since st...

Page 13: ...If you pressed the REGEN button in error pressing the button again will cancel the request To initiate a manual regeneration immediately press and hold the REGEN button for 3 seconds The system will...

Page 14: ...year if rock salt is used with other types of salt approximately once every other year Preventing Iron Fouling of Mineral Bed If iron is present in the water supply the softener mineral bed will event...

Page 15: ...seconds B Foreign matter is lodged in control valve B Check piston and spacer stack assembly C High drive forces on piston C Replace piston s and spacer stack assembly D Control valve piston not in ho...

Page 16: ...ive gear cover can be removed from the drive bracket without removing the motor or the PC board The drive gear cover is held in place on the drive bracket by three clips The largest of the three clips...

Page 17: ...h a soft cloth The spacer stack assembly can be pushed into the control valve body bore by hand Since the spacer stack assembly can be compressed it is easier to use a blunt object 5 8 to 1 1 8 in dia...

Page 18: ...rbine Do not lubricate the turbine shaft The turbine shaft bearings are prelubricated Do not use petroleum jelly oils or other unacceptable lubricants on the o ring A silicone lubricant may be used on...

Page 19: ...ng time of day A Timer improperly set A Reset timer 5 Water continuously flows to drain A Foreign material in control valve A Remove piston assembly and inspect bore remove foreign material and check...

Page 20: ...1 NPT Mineral Tank Dia x Ht in 8 x 44 10 x 44 10 x 54 14 x 65 Overall D H w Valve in Width Including Brine Tank 33 35 35 42 Depth 15 15 15 18 Height Including Valve 53 53 63 74 Brine Tank W x D x H in...

Page 21: ...and maximum service flow rate They have a demand initiated regeneration D I R feature that complies with specific performance specifications intended to minimize the amount of regenerant brine and wat...

Page 22: ...Shell w cover BT1534L BT1534L BT1534L BT1833BK 10 Brine Well w Cap BT15BW BT15BW BT15BW H1030 28 11 Grid Plate Grid Plate wit Extension Kit optional BT15GP BT15GP BT15GP EXT BTCS12 18 12 Safety Brine...

Page 23: ...V1375 01 WS1 Front Cover 1 2 V3107 01 WS1 Motor 1 3 V3106 01 WS 1 Drive Bracket Spring Clip 1 4 V3108 WS1 PC Board 1 V3002 WS1 Drive Assy 1 Not Shown V3168 WS1 AS Adapter 110V 12 V 1 Not Shown V3168...

Page 24: ...awing No Order No Description Quantity 1 V3005 Spacer Stack Assembly 1 2 V3004 Drive Cap Assembly 1 3 V3178 Drive Back Plate 1 4 V3011 Piston Down Flow Assembly 1 5 V3174 Regenerant Piston 1 6 V3135 O...

Page 25: ...Cap 1 2 V3152 O ring 135 1 3 V3177 01 Injector Screen 1 4 V3010 1Z Injector Assy Z Plug 1 5 V3010 1B INJECTOR ASSY B BROWN V3010 1C INJECTOR ASSY C VIOLET V3010 1E INJECTOR ASSY E WHITE V3010 1H INJEC...

Page 26: ...insert 3 8 1 3 JCPG 6PBLK Nut 3 8 1 4 H4613 Elbow Cap 3 8 1 5 V3163 O ring 019 1 6 V3165 01 BLFC Retainer Assembly 1 7 V3182 BLFC 1 Not Shown H4650 Elbow 1 2 with nut and insert Option Assembly includ...

Page 27: ...3 4 Drain Elbow 1 4 V3158 01 Drain Elbow 3 4 Male 1 5 V3163 O ring 019 1 6 V3159 01 DLFC Retainer Assembly 1 7 V3162 013 DLFC 1 3 gpm for 3 4 One DLFC must be used if 3 4 fitting is used V3162 017 DLF...

Page 28: ...PARTS LIST Water Meter and Meter Plug Drawing No Order No Description Quantity 1 V3151 Nut 1 QC 1 2 V3003 Meter Assembly includes drawing 3 4 1 3 V3118 01 Turbine 1 4 V3105 O ring 215 1 5 V3003 01 Me...

Page 29: ...Ring 1 3 V3105 O ring 215 1 4 V3 Fitting 3 4 Brass Sweat Assembly 1 Drawing No Order No Description Quantity 1 V3151 Nut 1 Quick Connect 1 2 V3150 Split Ring 1 3 V3105 O ring 215 1 4 V3317 Fitting 1...

Page 30: ...215 2 4 V3145 Bypass 1 Rotor 2 5 V3146 Bypass Cap 2 6 V3147 Bypass Handle 2 7 V3148 Bypass Rotor Seal Retainer 2 8 V3152 O ring 135 2 9 V3155 O ring 112 2 10 V3156 O ring 214 2 V3191 01 Vertical Adapt...

Page 31: ...S COMPONENT PARTS LIST Wrench Order No V3193 01 Although no tools are necessary to assembly or disassemble the valve the wrench shown in various positions on the valve may be purchased to aid in assem...

Page 32: ...ranty Period One 1 year on the entire product unit Five 5 years on the mineral tank only does not include internal component parts Five 5 years on the control valve Five 5 years on salt storage contai...

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