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Fusion NLT Hybrid

Water Softener with Chlorine and Chloramine

Removal

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REVISION #

4.5

REVISION DATE May 12, 2015

US Water Systems

Corporate Office

1209 Country Club Road
Indianapolis, IN 46234
1-800-608-8792
[email protected]

Owners Manual

Models:

087-FNLT-XXX-HY1

Summary of Contents for FNLT-100-HY

Page 1: ...hloramine Removal Visit us online at www uswatersystems com REVISION 4 5 REVISION DATE May 12 2015 US Water Systems Corporate Office 1209 Country Club Road Indianapolis IN 46234 1 800 608 8792 info uswatersystems com Owners Manual Models 087 FNLT XXX HY1 ...

Page 2: ...aintenance 31 Sanitizing Procedure 35 Main Repair Parts 36 Trouble Shooting 41 Programming Chart 42 Warranty 43 Table of Contents Check and comply with your provincial state and local codes You must follow these guidelines Use care when handling the water soften ing system Do not turn upside down drop drag or set on sharp protrusions The water softening system works on 12 volt 60 Hz electrical pow...

Page 3: ... connections as required by state and federal codes Maximum allowable inlet water pressure is 125 psi If daytime pressure is over 80 psi night time pressure may exceed the maxi mum Use a pressure reducing valve to reduce the pressure Softener resins may degrade in the pres ence of chlorine or chloramines above 2 ppm If you have chlorine or chloramines in excess of this amount you may experi ence r...

Page 4: ...nlet Outlet Connection Height Overall System Height B A Model Tank Size A B C FNLT 100 HY 9 X 48 61 7 8 50 7 8 9 FNLT 150 HY 10 X 54 67 7 8 57 10 FNLT 200 HY 12 X 52 65 7 8 55 1 4 12 FNLT 250 HY 13 X 54 67 7 8 57 5 8 13 System Dimensions C Tank Diameter CARBON TANK SOFTENER TANK ...

Page 5: ...5 System Dimensions 15 Brine Tank 17 04 ...

Page 6: ...PVC plastic pipe ALWAYS install the included bypass valve or 3 shut off valves Bypass valves let you turn off water to the softener for repairs if needed but still have water in the house pipes 5 8 OD drain line is needed for the valve drain A length of 5 8 OD drain line tubing is needed for the brine tank over flow fitting optional Extra Course Grade or Crystal water sof tener salt is needed to f...

Page 7: ... Connect the softener to the main water supply pipe BEFORE the water heater DO NOT RUN HOT WATER THROUGH THE SOFTENER Temperature of water passing through the softener must be less than 100 deg F Outside faucets and irrigation systems should be supplied with hard water prior to the water softener Do not install the softener in a place where it could freeze Damage caused by freez ing is not covered...

Page 8: ...with your unit before installation EXISTING PLUMBING Condition of existing plumbing should be free from lime and iron buildup Piping that is built up heavily with lime and or iron should be replaced LOCATION OF FUSION NLT TANK AND DRAIN The Infusion tank should be located close to a drain to prevent air breaks and back flow CAUTION Water pressure is not to exceed 80 psi water temperature is not to...

Page 9: ...ety goggles be worn to prevent possible injury 5 Once the carbon tank has been loaded with gravel and carbon remove the duct tape and funnel and fill the tank with water if possible practical and let it soak This will de crease the rinse time needed to remove the carbon fines dust during startup If this cannot be done the rinse time may take longer but it does not affect the performance or operati...

Page 10: ...r and Control Valve Nut may be assembled when they are re ceived Separate these pieces by loosening and removing the Control Valve Nut and pull ing the Control Valve Collar and Primary Tank Valve Adaptor apart The following parts should be with the kit UPPER BASKETS CONNECTING TUBES PRIMARY TANK ADAPTOR INTER CONNECT TOOLS SECONDARY TANK ADAPTOR CONTROL VALVE NUT CONTROL VALVE COLLAR PRIMARY TANK ...

Page 11: ...stall an upper basket on the bottom of the primary tank adaptor 9 Slide the primary tank adaptor upper basket over the distributor tube on the CARBON tank Slide it down and tighten it hand tight by turning it clockwise Snug it with both hands DO NOT use tools to tighten the adaptor or damage may occur It doesn t need to be really tight because the O ring is creating the seal ...

Page 12: ...he bottom of the secondary tank adaptor by lining up the slots and turning it clockwise to lock the basket into the adaptor Then slide the sec ondary tank adaptor on the SOFTENER RESIN tank push it down and tighten it hand tight Snug it further with your hand DO NOT use tools to tighten the tank adaptor 12 Install the control valve nut on the valve Now install the control valve collar on the contr...

Page 13: ...distributor and tank O rings on the primary tank valve adaptor 15 Install the primary tank valve adaptor on the primary tank adaptor Use the supplied tool to tighten it in the primary tank adaptor 16 Lubricate the center O ring on the control valve collar Lubricate the inside edge of the primary tank adaptor ...

Page 14: ...collar hand tight is sufficient 18 Connect the tanks together using the stainless steel tubes If the threaded adaptors were previously installed remove the red clips and pull the adaptors out 19 Lubricate the O rings on all threaded adaptors 20 Install a threaded adaptor in the primary tank adaptor Install the red clip to secure it Use channel locks to tight the short stainless steel tube to the t...

Page 15: ...adaptor Attach the bottom stain less steel tube from the primary tank adaptor to the secondary tank adaptor Tighten the tube to the threaded adaptor using channel locks 22 Install a threaded adaptor in the primary tank adaptor top port Install the red clip to secure it Now tighten the long stainless steel tube on the threaded adaptor and tight en it with channel locks ...

Page 16: ... Install the 90 degree angled threaded adaptor on the other end of the longer stainless steel tube Place the angled threaded adaptor in the top port on the secondary tank adaptor and secure it with a red clip Now tighten the longer stainless steel tube on the angled threaded adaptor using channel locks ...

Page 17: ...MAINTAIN GROUND ING Any solder joints being soldered near the valve must be done before connecting any piping to the valve Always leave at least 6 152 mm between the control valve and joints being soldered when soldering pipes that are connected to the valve Failure to do this could cause damage to the valve The Fusion NLT is equipped with 1 removable connectors It is recommended that these connec...

Page 18: ... hose should be a minimum of 1 2 If running the drain line more than 20 ft overhead it is recommended to increase the hose size to 3 4 A DIRECT CONNECTION INTO A WASTE DRAIN IS NOT RECOMMENDED A PHYSICAL AIR GAP OF AT LEAST 1 5 SHOULD BE USED TO AVOID BACTERIA AND WASTEWATER TRAVELLING BACK THROUGH THE DRAIN LINE INTO THE SOF TENER Be sure to secure the drain line The softener will drain with forc...

Page 19: ...be stiffener pre installed in the brine line Make sure this is in the brine line before installing the line in the control valve elbow Push the brine line in the elbow fitting on the control valve until it stops Then push the nut down on the fitting and tighten it hand tight Use channel locks to tighten the nut an addi tional 1 2 turn Installation Instructions ...

Page 20: ...nect the brine line to the brine tank safety float assembly Remove the brine tank lid and the brine well cap Then push the brine line through the brine tank and brine well Remove the nut from the brine safety valve elbow BE CAREFUL not to lose the sleeves in the nut Slide the nut and sleeves over the brine line ...

Page 21: ...21 Installation Instructions Slide the nut and sleeves over the brine line Be sure to install the sleeves properly see pictures below ...

Page 22: ...22 Visit us online at www USWaterSystems com Give us a call at 1 800 608 8792 Installation Instructions ...

Page 23: ...structions Be sure brass stiffener is in the brine tubing then push the tubing in the elbow Now tighten the nut by hand Be sure not to cross thread it Now tighten it an additional full turn with pli ers or channel locks ...

Page 24: ...the faucet screen open the faucet and let water run a few minutes or until the system is free of any air or foreign material resulting from the plumbing work 8 Make sure there are no leaks in the plumbing system before proceeding Close the water tap when water runs clean 9 Open the brine tank lid and add 5 gallons of water to the brine tank Add a minimum of 80lbs of salt to the brine tank 10 Proce...

Page 25: ...25 Installation Overview ...

Page 26: ...structions and press SETTINGS for 3 seconds to unlock Press and hold the Manual regen button The valve will display Advancing to Brine Once the valve stops moving the valve will display Brine and will show a time value that is counting down 3 Manually step the valve past the BRINE position to the BACKWASH position Press any key to skip the BRINE cycle and move to the Backwash cycle 4 Once in the B...

Page 27: ...SALT SETTING Choose HIGH EFFICIENCY to minimize salt usage Your sys tem will regenerate a little more often but your salt usage can be reduced by 20 compared to the STANDARD setting IF YOU CHOOSE HIGH EFFI CIENCY PLEASE CHANGE THE CYCLE TIMES USING THE PROGRAMMING TABLE ON PAGE 42 Choose STANDARD FACTORY SETTING when you need to maximize your capacity but still operate the system with good effi ci...

Page 28: ...fill time shown will be reduced by the pre fill i e If pre fill is 70 then displayed refill time will be 70 of the full target The current setting for regeneration time Number of people in the household and the calculated reserve capacity When remaining reaches reserve capacity a regeneration will be scheduled The number of days remaining before regeneration This option is only in filter mode The ...

Page 29: ...tank to make enough brine to regenerate only the exhausted portion of the ion exchange resin Note 70 of the required fresh water is added in Step 5 in the previous regeneration The default brine making time is 30 minutes 2 Brine The brine solution is introduced slowly to the bottom of the tank flowing up through the ion exchange resin pushing the hardness out to drain and restoring system capacity...

Page 30: ...wise Maintenance Adding Salt Salt Bridging Humidity or wrong type of salt may create a cavity between the water and the salt This ac tion known as bridging prevents the brine solution from being made leading to your water supply being hard If you suspect salt bridging carefully pound on the outside of the brine tank or pour some warm water over the salt to break up the bridge This should always be...

Page 31: ... control valve body 3 Carefully remove the assembly and disassemble as shown in above figure 4 The injector orifice is removed from the valve body by carefully turning it out with a large screwdriver Remove the injector throat the same way 5 Carefully flush all parts including the screen Use a mild acid such as vinegar or Pro Rust Out to clean the small holes in the orifice and throat 6 Reassemble...

Page 32: ...C holder from the elbow fitting 3 Split the BLFC holder apart and remove the flow washer 4 Reassemble using the reverse procedure TIP Markings on the BLFC washer should face the direction as shown here Replacing Drain Line Flow Control DLFC COMPLETED BEFORE PURCHSASE 1 Remove the red clip that secures the drain line elbow 2 Remove the BLFC washer from the elbow fitting 3 Reassemble using the rever...

Page 33: ... cleaner must be used on a regular basis if your water supply contains iron The amount of resin cleaner and frequency of use is determined by the quantity of iron in your water follow the directions on the resin cleaner package Item Description 710 RK41N Res Care 1 Gal Bottle 710 RK32N Res Care 1 qt Bottle Item Description 710 RO12N Rust Out 1 5 lb Bottle 710 RO65N CS Rust Out 5 lb Bottle Case 710...

Page 34: ...4WS Softener Sanitizer 0 25 fl oz 24 Pack 1 Be sure to complete all installation steps including programming 2 For effective and complete sanitization Sani System Liquid Sanitizer Concentrate is rec ommended Pour one 0 25 fl Oz package into the brine well located in the cabinet or brine tank Alternative use 3 4 oz of common 5 25 household bleach 3 Start an immediate regeneration See page 11 4 The ...

Page 35: ...35 Main Repair Parts ...

Page 36: ...ment Part Number Part Description DWG Quantity 60010020 3 4 NPT ELBOW A 2 60010019 1 NPT STRAIGHT A 2 60010023 3 4 NPT STRAIGHT A 2 60010079 VALVE COUPLING INLET B 1 60010101 VALVE COUPLING OUTLET METER SIDE C 1 60010025 PLASTIC SECURE CLIP D 2 60010046 BYPASS SS CLIP E 2 60010047 BYPASS SS SCREW F 2 REPLACEMENT PARTS CONNECTORS Replacement Part Number Part Description DWG Quantity 60010020 3 4 NP...

Page 37: ...0171 DOWNFLOW PISTON ASSEMBLY 60010035 INJECTOR SET 00 VIOLET 60010130 SEAL SPACER KIT 60010034 INJECTOR SET 0 RED 60010131 DLFC 1 1 5 GPM 60010033 INJECTOR SET 1 WHITE 60010132 DLFC 2 2 0 GPM 60010032 INJECTOR SET 2 BLUE 60010133 DLFC 3 2 4 GPM 60010031 INJECTOR SET 3 YELLOW 60010135 DLFC 5 3 5 GPM 60010128 BLFC 0 2 GPM 60010136 DLFC A 5 0 GPM 60010110 BLFC 0 3 GPM 60010137 DLFC B 7 0 GPM 6001008...

Page 38: ...38 Visit us online at www USWaterSystems com Give us a call at 1 800 608 8792 Control Valve Parts List ...

Page 39: ...39 Power Head Exploded View ...

Page 40: ...40 Visit us online at www USWaterSystems com Give us a call at 1 800 608 8792 Power Head Parts List ...

Page 41: ...ine flow control DLFC button Check for proper flow rate 1 Plugged injector or screen Clean parts 2 Valve not regenerating Replace circuit board motor or control 3 Foreign material in brine valve Clean parts 4 Unit not drawing brine Check for vacuum leak in brine line connections 1 Drain line flow control is plugged Clean parts 2 Injector or screen is plugged Clean parts 3 Inlet pressure too low In...

Page 42: ...42 Visit us online at www USWaterSystems com Give us a call at 1 800 608 8792 ...

Page 43: ...yond our control In stallation workmanship failure is not covered under warranty Damage caused by environmental conditions such as lightening strikes humidity or heat will not be covered under warranty These warranties are in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and we do not authorize any person to assume for us any other obligation on the sale of this water conditioner No responsibi...

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