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If you have any questions or concerns when

installing, operating or maintaining your

water softener, call our toll free number:

1-888-64 WATER

(1-888-649-2837)

or visit

www.mortonwatersofteners.com

When you call, please be prepared to provide

the model and serial number of your product,

found on the rating decal, located on the rim

below the salt lid hinges.

Do not return water softener to store

7381229 (Rev. C 4/6/20)

Systems tested and certified by NSF International

against NSF/ANSI Standard 44

for hardness reduction and efficiency,

and certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 372.

How to install, operate

and maintain your Demand

Controlled Water Softener

with Wi-Fi

Water Softener

tio

Model M45C

For best results use Morton

Clean

and Protect

or Morton

Clean

and Protect

Plus Rust Defense

Pellets in your water softener.

Manufactured and warranted by

Water Channel Partners

1890 Woodlane Drive

Woodbury, MN 55125

Summary of Contents for M45C

Page 1: ...urn water softener to store 7381229 Rev C 4 6 20 Systems tested and certified by NSF International against NSF ANSI Standard 44 for hardness reduction and efficiency and certified to NSF ANSI Standard 372 How to install operate and maintain your Demand Controlled Water Softener with Wi Fi Water Softener Installation and Operation Manual Model M45C For best results use Morton Clean and Protect or M...

Page 2: ...rmula that works with your softener to help prevent mineral buildup and keep your home s pipes and appliances working at their best Whether you re looking to remove iron and fight buildup or extend your water softener s life Morton has the right salt for you Use one or both of our premium formula pellets in any water softener for the best results Remember to fill your water softener with Morton Am...

Page 3: ...tallation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio fre quency energy and if not installed and used in accor dance with the instructions may cause harmful interfer ence to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determine...

Page 4: ...rts in the parts bag until you are ready to use them Do not return the water softener to store If you have any questions or there are missing parts or damage please call Toll Free 1 888 64WATER 1 888 649 2837 When you call please be prepared to provide the model and serial number of your product found on the rating decal located on the rim below the salt lid hinges For more installation or service...

Page 5: ...the rated efficiency due to individual application factors including water hardness water usage and other contaminants that reduce a softener s capacity Intermittent flow rate does not represent the maximum service flow rate used for determining the softener s rated capacity and efficiency Continuous operation at flow rates greater than the service flow rate may affect capacity and efficiency perf...

Page 6: ...or ferric Ferrous clear water iron is soluble and dissolves in water This water softener will reduce moderate amounts of this type of iron see specifications Ferrous clear water iron is usually detected by taking a sample of water in a clear bottle or glass Immediately after taking the sample is clear As the water sample stands it gradually clouds and turns slightly yellow or brown as air oxidizes...

Page 7: ...at water over 120ºF Freezing temperatures or hot water damage voids the warranty To condition all water in the home install the water softener close to the water supply inlet and upstream of 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 regenera tion discharge ...

Page 8: ... desired parts for a 3 valve bypass system not included can be purchased and assembled as shown in Figure 8 Bypass valves allow you to turn off water to the softener for mainte nance if needed but still have water in house pipes Pipe fittings must be 3 4 minimum Use Copper pipe Threaded pipe PEX Crosslinked Polyethylene pipe CPVC plastic pipe Other pipe approved for use with potable water IMPORTAN...

Page 9: ...1 Morton water softener models are factory assem bled During installation unsnap and remove the top cover together with the salt lid to expose the softener valve assembly Set them aside to prevent damage Check the brinewell to be sure it is secured and vertical See Figure 11 2 Install the brine tank overflow grommet and elbow into the 13 16 diameter hole in the back of the salt storage tank wall S...

Page 10: ...nic control board power must be off FIG 9C Step 4 Optional Install the Motorized Water Shutoff Valve If you purchased the optional water shutoff valve install it in the plumbing upstream of the softener inlet Figure 9B shows installation with the shutoff valve immediately upstream of the bypass valve inlet using one of the softener s installation adaptors and the 1 NPT nipple provided with the shu...

Page 11: ...fully together and pipes squared and straight Be sure hard water supply pipe goes to the water sof tener valve inlet side NOTE Inlet and outlet are marked on the water sof tener valve Trace the water flow direction to be sure hard water is to inlet IMPORTANT Be sure to fit align and support all plumbing to prevent putting stress on the water softener valve inlet and outlet Undue stress from misali...

Page 12: ...softener located downstream from the water softener 2 Place the single bypass valve or 3 valve bypass in bypass position See Figures 7 8 3 Fully open the main water supply valve Run water until there is a steady flow from the opened faucets with no air bubbles 4 Place bypass valve s in service or soft water posi tion exactly as follows Single bypass valve Slowly move the valve stem toward service ...

Page 13: ...used to make the unit will not infect or contaminate your water supply and will not cause bacteria to form or grow However during shipping storage installation and operation bacteria could get into the unit For this reason sanitizing as follows is suggested when installing 1 Open salt lid remove the brinewell cover and pour about 3 oz 6 tablespoons of household bleach into the softener brinewell R...

Page 14: ...the electrical outlet the model code o45 and a software version number example r4 1 are briefly shown in the face plate display Then the words SET TIME appear and 12 00 PM begins to flash NOTE If shows in the display press the p UP or q DOWN button until the model code shows in the display Then press the SELECT button to set and change to the flashing SET TIME display Step 1 Set Time of Day If the...

Page 15: ...u completed the previous step either nACL for Sodium Chloride or kCL for Potassium Chloride should show in the display Otherwise press the SELECT button several times until one of them does 1 Press the p UP or q DOWN buttons to set the type of salt you will be using in your water softener The default is NaCl standard Sodium Chloride water softener salt If you will be using KCl Potassium Chloride i...

Page 16: ...ns until the num ber on the screen corresponds to the salt level At level 2 or below LOW SALT LEVEL will flash in the display If you wish to turn this feature off press the q DOWN button past 0 and the word OFF flashes in the display 4 When finished setting the salt level press the SELECT button The display returns to the normal time of day screen Fig 24 Salt Level Monitor System You must set salt...

Page 17: ...nt If you don t see it your inbox check your spam or junk folders and flag it as safe so that future notifications from myiqua com will not be blocked Wait to click the link in this e mail until you have put the water softener control into Connect Mode as follows 4 Release the buttons when Conn appears in the display See Fig 31 and the connection status light begins flashing amber 5 The system is ...

Page 18: ...ow a list of devices in range There should be a name that begins with WCD followed by a serial number This is your Morton water softener Select it and the screen changes to Pairing Your Device 6 The app screen will change to show a list of wire less networks in range Select your home s wi fi router and enter your wi fi network password 7 The water softener s display will change to C 2 when the sys...

Page 19: ...gh amounts of sedi ments sand silt dirt etc When set to ON a backwash and fast rinse cycle will occur first pre ceding the normal regeneration sequence This provides extra cleaning of the resin bed before it is regenerated with the salt brine To conserve water if your water supply does not contain iron or sedi ments be sure this feature is set to OFF The default is OFF Use the p UP or q DOWN butto...

Page 20: ...save salt and water by regenerating when 97 of the soften er s capacity has been used up With this feature ON the regeneration can occur at any time when ever the system has reached 97 of its capacity The default is OFF If this feature is desired turn it on by pressing the p UP button 6 Press SELECT again to display the 12 or 24 hr screen Backwash Fast Rinse Times If you experience salty tasting w...

Page 21: ...g Screen Resin Tank FIG 54 Morton Water Softener Installation Operation Manual 21 Power Outage Memory If electrical power to the softener is interrupted the time display is blank but the electronic controller keeps correct time for several hours When power is restored you must reset the present time only if the display is flashing All other settings are maintained and never require resetting unles...

Page 22: ...ard 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 the salt Then salt will not dissolve in the water to make brine Without brine the resin bed is not recharged and hard water will result If the storage tank is full of salt it is difficult to tell if you have a salt bridge ...

Page 23: ...rt Screen Gasket Flow Plug HVDC Housing Ferrule Nut Cone Screen Flow Plug Install with lettered side up concave side down Cleaning the Nozzle Venturi A clean nozzle venturi See Figure 56 is a necessity for the water softener to work properly This small component creates the suction to move brine from the brine tank into the resin tank If it should become plugged with sand silt dirt etc the water s...

Page 24: ...pen a nearby soft water faucet 000 to 140 continual Repeats for each gallon of water passing through the meter 4 Use the RECHARGE button to manually advance the valve into each cycle and check correct switch operation NOTE Be sure water is in contact with the salt and not separated by a salt bridge See Breaking A Salt Bridge section 5 While in this diagnostic screen the following infor mation is a...

Page 25: ... the drain will begin Verify brine draw from the brine tank by shining a flash light into the brinewell and observing a noticeable drop in the liquid level This may take 15 to 20 minutes Manual Advance Regeneration Check NOTE Be sure water is in contact with the salt and not separated by a salt bridge See Breaking A Salt Bridge section If the water softener does not draw brine check for most likel...

Page 26: ...rs com When you call please be prepared to provide the model and serial number found on the rating decal located on the rim below the salt lid hinges NO Valve Motor Position Switch NC Pwr In Position Turbine Motor 24V DC Auxiliary Output J6 24V DC 120V AC 60 Hz Power Supply C org grn OUT 5 GND Turbine Sensor Back of Electronic Controller PWA Optional Motorized Water Shutoff Valve ...

Page 27: ...alternates between Water On and Water Off If you receive an alert indicating continuous water flow you can use this control to remotely shut off the water The system default for triggering a continuous water flow alert is 20 minutes of flow at 0 4 gallons per minute or higher The time and water flow trigger val ues may also be adjusted in the Alerts section To manually operate the motorized water ...

Page 28: ...Morton Water Softener Installation Operation Manual Softener Exploded View 8 7 6 5 1 2 3 4 Valve Assembly See Pages 30 31 for parts 29 30 28 24 25 6 7 8 9 11 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 22 23 26 27 19 20 21 5 ...

Page 29: ...16 17 16 á Screw 1 4 20 x 5 8 17 á Wing Nut 1 4 20 18 7214375 Brinewell Assembly including salt level decal 7331258 Overflow Hose Adaptor Kit includes Key Nos 19 21 19 á Adaptor Elbow 20 á Grommet 21 á Hose Clamp 22 7155115 Cover Brinewell 23 7325396 Rim 7331177 Tank Neck Clamp Kit includes Key Nos 24 25 24 á Clamp Section 2 req 25 á Retainer Clip 2 req 26 7310202 Brine Valve Assembly 27 7327568 F...

Page 30: ... 109 102 104 146 147 144 145 127 132 134 135 137 138 139 140 141 142 130 133 131 116 128 129 103 105 106 111 121 122 123 124 123 126 125 143 112 117 113 115 119 120 136 Wear Strip Seal Cross section View 100 101 110 108 107 118 114 148 Valve Exploded View ...

Page 31: ...a Clips O Rings See Key Nos 121 123 Key No Part No Description 7290931 Turbine Support Assembly including 2 O Rings See Key No 123 1 ea of Key Nos 125 126 125 á Turbine Support Shaft 126 á Turbine 127 7309811 Wire Harness Sensor 128 7081201 Retainer Nozzle Venturi 129 7171145 Valve Body 130 7342649 O Ring 1 4 x 3 8 pack of 2 131 1202600 Nut Ferrule 132 7257454 Nozzle Venturi Assembly incl Key Nos ...

Page 32: ...odlane Drive Woodbury MN 55125 General Provisions The warranty does not apply to any defect malfunction or failure arising from relating to or caused by i operation at water pressures which exceed 125 psi or at water temperatures which exceed 120 F ii repairs made by others than or without the consent of Warrantor or if the product has been subject to abuse misuse neglect tampering accident or dam...

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