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Assembly Instructions

STEP 3: Connect Brine Line to the Brine Tank

A.  Remove brine well cap from brine well.

C.  Remove nut from threaded end of  brine well bracket. Slide 

bracket (1) over top of  brine well, lining up hole in bracket with 

hole in brine tank as shown in Figure 1.1.

D.  Insert threaded end of  bracket into top hole (2) of brine tank. 

Replace nut on bracket outside of hole in tank.

E. 

Feed PVC tubing (3) from outside the brine tank through the 

hole in the bracket. Push tubing firmly into quick connect fitting 

on brine valve.

F.  When fully inserted, secure tubing by placing blue “c” clamp (4) 

from Parts Bag A in between collar of  quick connect fitting and 

brine valve.

G.  Replace brine well cap.

Brine well bracket

Blue “C” clamp

Threaded Nut

FIGURE 1.1

B.  Locate brine well bracket and blue “C” clamp in Parts Bag A.

Follow steps on next page to connect brine tubing to control valve.

Summary of Contents for WS-165-150-BLK

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual WS 165 150 BLK WaterSoftener ...

Page 2: ...2 Table of Contents What s Included 3 Operating Conditions 5 Assembly Instructions 7 Master Programming 13 Care and Maintenance 17 ...

Page 3: ...s the following 1 Control Valve with Bypass 2 Resin Tank 3 Parts Bags 4 Owner s Manual Zip lock Bag 5 Brine Tank and Brine Valve Assembly 1 Control Valve Upper Distributor 5 Brine Tank 3 Parts Bags 2 Resin Tank 4 Owner s Manual Resealable Bag Distributor Tube Inside of Tank Parts Bag A includes 1 Brine Well Overflow Elbow 2 Brine Well Bracket 3 Blue C Clip Parts Bag B includes 1 Master O Ring 3 25...

Page 4: ...ed professional to ensure all local munici pal and state codes are met Do not use the water softener with water that is unsafe or of unknown quality Do not use the brine tube injector body or other connectors on the valve as a handle to carry the system Ensure there is salt in the brine tank at all times when in use for softening The brine tank should contain clean water softening salt only at lea...

Page 5: ...Upper Distributor F Brine Valve G Brine Well H Control Valve Power Cord Parts Bag A includes 1 Brine Well Overflow Elbow 2 Brine Well Bracket 3 Blue C Clip 1 2 3 Parts Bag B includes 1 Master O Ring 3 25 outside diameter 2 Brine Line Nut 3 Brine Line Bushing Filter Screen 4 Owner s Manual Resealable Bag 1 Owner s Manual 2 Hose clamps x2 3 Silicone Lubricant A D C E F G B 1 2 3 H ...

Page 6: ... cap a master O Ring and a piece of tape covering the riser tube This is to prevent resin from entering the riser tube during shipping The cap master O Ring and tape must be removed and discarded prior to attaching control valve and the upper distrib utor Another master O ring is supplied 3 Unpack the Tier1 WS 165 150 BLK and ensure all listed parts are included 4 Turn off the main water line to y...

Page 7: ... Bag Insert into bottom of control valve as shown below B Connect the upper distributor to bottom of control valve line up slots and twist as shown below C Center the riser pipe within the resin tank D Attach the control valve to the resin tank by sliding the upper distributor over the riser pipe E Securely tighten the control valve by hand tightening it clockwise Twist to securely seat ...

Page 8: ...c clips to secure bypass B Connect inlet and outlet elbow connectors to pipe connection end of bypass valve Install plastic clips C Connect the signal wire ends from control valve and bypass Tighten nut D Verify water meter probe is installed in probe port on control valve Top view of bypass assembly Outlet Inlet Clip Signal wire Outlet elbow connector Inlet elbow connector Water meter probe ...

Page 9: ...k Replace nut on bracket outside of hole in tank E Feed PVC tubing 3 from outside the brine tank through the hole in the bracket Push tubing firmly into quick connect fitting on brine valve F When fully inserted secure tubing by placing blue c clamp 4 from Parts Bag A in between collar of quick connect fitting and brine valve G Replace brine well cap Brine well bracket Blue C clamp Threaded Nut FI...

Page 10: ...ecure the clear drain tubing over a floor drain or other suitable drain Leave an air gap of about 1 1 2 between the end of the hose and the drain An air gap is necessary to prevent backflow of sewer line Drain Outlet Drain line flow control Clear drain tubing Clip Drain hose connector Note There is one 10 length of clear drain tubing provided This tubing will need to be cut to be used for both bac...

Page 11: ...ne tank Attach clear drain tubing 2 to the drain elbow Secure with hose clamp form Owner s Manual Zip Lock Bag C Secure the clear drain tubing over a floor drain or other suitable drain Check your local codes to ensure compliance Leave an air gap of about 1 1 2 between the end of the hose and the drain An air gap is necessary to prevent backflow of sewer line Overflow elbow Hose clamp FIGURE 1 2 1...

Page 12: ... programming instructions begin on page 13 Please review all settings and adjust as necessary for your water hardness to ensure that the water softener will work most effectively for your needs Display Screen Up Down Back Regen Menu Confirm Button Area 12 12 1 Turn off the water source at the inlet to your home 2 Disconnect the bypass from the control valve 3 Place a container underneath the bypas...

Page 13: ...ey to adjust hour value 3 Press Menu key Minute value 00 flashes Press Up or Down key to adjust minute value 4 Press Menu key to return to first screen Water Hardness 1 Press Down key to select Set Water Hardness as in Fig 2E 2 Press Menu key Displays shows Set Water Hardness as shown in Fig 2F Hardness value 150 flashes Press Up or Down to adjust hardness value in mg l mg l parts per million ppm ...

Page 14: ...gallons remaining to be used before triggering a regeneration Note Typical water usage is calculated at 75 gallons per person per day Screen 2 Button lock key Current time of day in 24 hour clock Current water flow rate in gallons per minute When a faucet is turned on this should register a number if everything is working correctly Screen3 Button lock key Current time of day in 24 hour clock Regen...

Page 15: ...l fill the brine tank with the correct amount of water Allow the brine refill phase to run do not advance past this phase until it is complete After this phase has completed press Regen key to advance to Fast rinse then press Regen key again to return to In Service position Add salt to the brine tank 40 pound minimum 120 pound maximum Note We recommend using water softener salt 99 pure Install bri...

Page 16: ...pass settings To change the bypass settings press and hold both up and down keys simultaneously for 3 seconds to unlock the key pad Press Menu key Display shows Set Softener Para Set Time of Day is selected automatically Press Down key until can select Bypass set as shown in Fig 3A Bypass is set to Intelligent Bypass during normal service as shown in Fig 3B If you do not want unsoftened water to b...

Page 17: ...tion Liquid brine will irritate eyes skin and open wounds Gently wash exposed areas with fresh water Keep children away from water softener Product Care To retain the attractive appearance of your new softener clean occasionally with a mild soap solution Do not use abrasive cleaners ammonia or solvents Never subject your softener to freezing or to temperatures above 43 degrees Celsius 110 degrees ...

Page 18: ...ort is here to assist you We re happy to answer any questions you may have 1 855 378 9116 Tier1 is a registered trademark of US Water Filters Inc Zumbrota Minnesota Copyright 2020 US Water Filters Inc All rights reserved www Tier1water com 1 855 378 9116 Version 1 15 21 ...

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