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Miracle Water Installation & Operation Manual

Softener Components

Salt Storage Tank

Assembly

P/N 7238523

Power Supply Kit

P/N 7238426

Bypass Valve

P/N 7129871

Motor Switch Kit

P/N 7285910

Valve Kit

P/N 7238557

Electronic Control Board

P/N 7327534

Resin Tank Assembly

P/N 7269273

Float Kit

P/N 7238476

Locking Plate

P/N 7225499

Motor Plate

P/N 7231385

Cam & Gear Kit

P/N 7254252

Valve Cover

P/N 7331266

Rotor/Seal Kit

P/N 7238468

Nozzle & Venturi Kit

P/N 7238450

Installation Adaptor Kit

P/N 7254260

Faceplate & Salt

Hole Cover Kit

P/N 7301473

Turbine & Sensor Kit

P/N 7249948

Clips – P/N 7116713

Summary of Contents for MW-30

Page 1: ... leaumiraclewater ca or call our toll free number 1 800 356 7851 System tested and certified by the Water Quality Association against CSA B483 1 DO NOT RETURN TO STORE Installation and Operation Manual 7337539 Rev A 1 2 13 System tested and certified by NSF International against NSF ANSI Standard 44 for hardness reduction and efficiency and certified to NSF ANSI Standard 372 ...

Page 2: ...Storage Tank Overflow Hose 14 Step 8 Pressure Testing for Leaks 14 Step 9 Add Water and Salt to the Salt Storage Tank 15 Step 10 Connect Transformer 15 Step 11 Program the Controller 16 Step 12 Sanitizing the Softener 16 Step 13 Restart the Water Heater 16 Programming the Faceplate Timer 17 Step 1 Set Time of Day 17 Step 2 Set Water Hardness Number 18 Step 3 Set Recharge Regeneration Time 18 Step ...

Page 3: ...ag until you are ready to use them DO NOT RETURN TO STORE If you have any questions missing parts or damage please call 1 800 356 7851 Before you call please have your model number date of purchase water conditions and number of people in your home For more installation or service information visit www leaumiraclewater ca FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ENTER THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MODEL NO 1 ____________...

Page 4: ...4 Miracle Water Installation Operation Manual Softener Dimensions MODEL NOMINAL RESIN TANK SIZE A B C MW 30 9 Dia x 35 37 33 42 Wiring Schematic Salt Storage Capacity MW 30 150 lbs ...

Page 5: ... is typically less than the rated efficiency due to individual application factors including water hardness water usage and other contaminants that reduce a softener s capacity MW 30 Rated Service Flow Rate gpm 8 0 Amount of High Capacity Ion Exchange Resin cu ft 82 Pressure Drop at Rated Service Flow psig 9 3 Water Supply Max Hardness gpg 95 Water Supply Max Clear Water Iron ppm 5 Water Pressure ...

Page 6: ...such as a circuit breaker or fuse If transformer is replaced use only the authorized service Class II 24V 10VA transformer This system is not intended to be used for treating water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system For California installa tions the Salt Efficiency setting must be set to ON European Directive 2002 96 EC r...

Page 7: ...ng the home It appears as small cloudy yellow orange or reddish suspended particles After the water stands for a period of time the particles settle to the bottom of the container Generally these irons are removed from water by filtration Chlorination is also recommended for bacterial iron This unit will not reduce ferric or bacterial iron 4 Colloidal and inorganically bound iron is of ferric or f...

Page 8: ... vertical see Figure 1 Slide Faceplate Cover forward to expose back valve assembly 2 Lift the brine valve out of the brinewell Be sure the float stem is parallel to stand tube so seals will seat properly during operation Replace the brine valve in the brinewell bottom and install the Brinewell Cover 3 Install the brine tank overflow grommet and elbow in the 13 16 diameter hole in the back of the s...

Page 9: ...AYS INSTALL either a single bypass valve included or a 3 valve bypass system not included Bypass valves allow you to turn off water to the softener for repairs if needed but still have water in house pipes Use 3 4 minimum pipe and fittings Use sweat copper or threaded pipe or PVC plastic pipe or other approved plumbing Tie or wire valve drain hose in place to keep over floor drain NOTE Air gap req...

Page 10: ...her drain options Tools and Materials You May Need Common Screwdriver Tape Measure Pliers Pipe and fittings as required Soldered Copper Tubing cutter LEAD FREE solder and flux Propane torch Emery cloth sandpaper or steel wool Misc fittings Threaded Pipe cutter or hacksaw Pipe joint compound Threading tool Misc fittings CPVC Plastic Pipe cutter Solvent cement Hacksaw Primer Adjustable wrench Misc f...

Page 11: ...t close to the water supply inlet and before all other plumbing connections EXCEPT outside water pipes Outside faucets should remain on hard water to avoid wasting conditioned water and salt A nearby drain is needed to carry away regeneration discharge water Use a floor drain laundry tub sump standpipe etc or other options check your local codes The unit works on 24 volts only A transformer with a...

Page 12: ...um of 3 4 thick Then shim under the plywood to level the unit see Figure7 CAUTION DO NOT PLACE SHIMS DIRECTLY UNDER THE SALT STORAGE TANK The weight of the tank when full of water and salt may cause the tank to fracture at the shim Visually check and remove any foreign materials from the valve inlet and outlet ports If not already done put a light coating of silicone grease or Vaseline on the bypa...

Page 13: ...alve attached to plumbing Soldering heat will damage the installation adaptors and valve 2 THREADED PIPE a Apply pipe joint compound to all outside pipe threads b Tighten all threaded joints 3 PVC PLASTIC PIPE a Clean prime and cement all joints following the manufacturer s instructions supplied with the plastic pipe and fittings Step 5 Cold Water Pipe Grounding WARNING The house cold water pipe m...

Page 14: ...ting the hose more than 8 above the floor Step 7 Install Salt Storage Tank Overflow Hose 1 Connect a length of 3 8 I D hose to the salt storage tank overflow elbow and secure in place with a hose clamp see Figure 2 2 Run the hose to the floor drain or other suitable drain point no higher than the drain fitting on the salt storage tank This is a gravity drain If the tank overfills with water the ex...

Page 15: ...ut one minute or until all air is expelled then close 6 Close all cold water faucets and check your plumbing work for leaks Step 9 Add Water and Salt to the Salt Storage Tank 1 Using a container add about one gallon of clean water into the salt storage tank 2 Add salt pellets to the salt storage tank NOTE See page 22 for additional information on salt Step 10 Connect Transformer NOTE Check to be s...

Page 16: ...for 3 seconds until RECHARGE NOW begins to flash in the display This recharge draws the sanitizing bleach into and through the water softener Any air remaining in the unit is purged to the drain 4 After the recharge has completed fully open a cold water faucet downstream from the soften er and allow 50 gallons of water to pass through the system This should take at least 20 minutes Close the fauce...

Page 17: ...button to set and change to the flashing PRESENT TIME display Step 1 Set Time of Day If the words PRESENT TIME do not show in the display press the Select Menu button until they do 1 Press the UP p or DOWN q buttons to set the present time UP p moves the display ahead DOWN q moves the time backward Be sure AM or PM is correct NOTE Press buttons and quickly release to slowly advance the display Hol...

Page 18: ... it by adding to the water hardness number For example assume your water is 20 gpg hard and contains 2 ppm iron Add 5 to the hardness number for each 1 ppm of iron In this example you would use 30 for your hardness number 20 gpg hardness 2 ppm iron x 5 10 10 times 30 HARDNESS NUMBER Step 3 Set Recharge Regeneration Time 1 Press the Select Menu button once to display a flashing 2 00AM and RECHARGE ...

Page 19: ...d corner of the normal run display 3 Press the Select Menu button once again to complete initial programming If you have questions about installation programming operating and routine maintenance call 1 800 356 7851 Salt Efficiency Feature Your Miracle Water Softener has a High Efficiency feature with an ON or OFF setting This softener setting is shipped in the OFF position which utilizes the maxi...

Page 20: ... recharge time do the following to schedule a recharge Press and release do not hold the Recharge button RECHARGE TONIGHT flash es in the display and the softener will recharge at the next recharge time RECHARGE NOW will flash during the regeneration When over full water conditioning capacity is restored RECHARGE TONIGHT Initiated Timer Power Outage Memory If electrical power to the timer is lost ...

Page 21: ...lowing display is shown 2 Press the UP p or DOWN q buttons to change the backwash time from 0 to 60 minutes 3 Press the Select Menu twice to return to the normal run display Adjustable Fast Rinse 1 Press and hold the Select Menu button until the following screen is displayed Once in this display press the Select Menu button until the following display is shown 2 Press the UP p or DOWN q buttons to...

Page 22: ...salts have an additive to help a water condi tioner handle iron in a water supply These are not recommended for Miracle Water units Breaking A Salt Bridge Sometimes a hard crust or salt bridge forms in the brine tank It is usually caused by high humid ity or the wrong kind of salt When the salt bridges an empty space forms between the water and the salt Then salt will not dissolve in the water to ...

Page 23: ... and venturi Then holding the nozzle and venturi housing with one hand turn off the cap Do not lose the o ring seal Lift out the screen support and screen Then remove the nozzle and venturi Wash the parts in warm soapy water and rinse in fresh water If needed use a small brush to remove iron or dirt Be careful not to scratch misshape etc surfaces of the nozzle and venturi Also check and clean the ...

Page 24: ...ain cover Take off both drain hoses 5 Carefully remove the large holding clips at the softener inlet and outlet Separate the softener from the copper tubes or from the bypass valve 6 Remove the brinewell cover and disconnect the brine valve tubing at the nozzle and venturi assembly see Figure 1 page 9 Lift the brine valve out of the brinewell Tip the brine valve upside down to drain water 7 Lookin...

Page 25: ... bly page 29 Float Kit 7 Leak between valve and resin tank assembly a Replace Tank Valve O Rings Tank Valve O ring Kit Water Hard Sometimes 1 Time setting wrong a Check and change time setting None 2 Incorrect water hardness setting a Refer to page 18 to find correct settings None 3 Incorrect model code programmed a Refer to page 17 to find correct settings None 4 Hot water being used when softene...

Page 26: ...on cycles to check opera tion Remove the Faceplate Cover to observe cam and switch operation during valve rotation 1 Press and hold Select Menu for 3 seconds until 000 shows in the display SELECT MENU 2 The first 3 digits indicate water meter operation as follows 000 steady Soft water not in use and no flow through the meter OPEN A NEARBY SOFT WATER FAUCET 000 to 199 continual Repeats display for ...

Page 27: ...ay SELECT MENU This code identifies the softener model If the wrong number shows the softener will operate on incorrect programming 7 Return the present time display Press the Select Menu button 8 To change LE number Press the UP p or DOWN q button until the correct code shows Then press the Select Menu button to return to the present time display SELECT MENU SELECT MENU To reset the electronic co...

Page 28: ...well and observing a noticeable drop in the liquid level NOTE Be sure a salt bridge is not preventing water with salt contact a If the unit does not draw brine check for most likely to least likely Dirty or defective nozzle and venturi page 23 Nozzle and venturi not seated on the gasket or gasket defective Restriction in valve drain causing a back pressure bends kinks elevated too high etc install...

Page 29: ...ve Kit P N 7238557 Electronic Control Board P N 7327534 Resin Tank Assembly P N 7269273 Float Kit P N 7238476 Locking Plate P N 7225499 Motor Plate P N 7231385 Cam Gear Kit P N 7254252 Valve Cover P N 7331266 Rotor Seal Kit P N 7238468 Nozzle Venturi Kit P N 7238450 Installation Adaptor Kit P N 7254260 Faceplate Salt Hole Cover Kit P N 7301473 Turbine Sensor Kit P N 7249948 Clips P N 7116713 ...

Page 30: ...ioner is not subject to abuse misuse alteration neglect freezing accident or negligence and provided further that the water conditioner is not damaged as the result of any unusual force of nature such as but not limited to flood hurricane tornado or earthquake Miracle Water is excused if failure to perform its warranty obligations is the result of strikes government regulation materials shortages ...

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