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Water Softener 
 

 

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Table of Contents 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION – READ ALL ...................................................................................... 3

 

INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING .......................................................................................................................... 3

 

SOFTENER ANATOMY ........................................................................................................................................... 4

 

SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................................................... 5

 

F

EEDWATER

 ............................................................................................................................................................... 5

 

P

OWER

 ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5

 

I

NSTALLATION

 ........................................................................................................................................................... 5

 

S

ALT 

C

APACITY  

&

 

E

FFICIENCY

 ................................................................................................................................. 5

 

SETUP .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6

 

U

NPACKING AND 

I

NSPECTION

 .................................................................................................................................... 6

 

W

HERE TO 

I

NSTALL THE 

S

OFTENER

 ........................................................................................................................... 6

 

H

ARDNESS 

S

ETTING

 ................................................................................................................................................... 6

 

INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................................................ 7

 

CONTROL START-UP PROCEDURES ............................................................................................................... 11

 

SOFTENER OPERATION ...................................................................................................................................... 11

 

1.

 

B

RINE 

D

RAW 

/

 

S

LOW 

R

INSE 

P

OSITION

 ................................................................................................................. 11

 

2.

 

B

ACKWASH 

P

OSITION

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3.

 

F

AST 

R

INSE 

P

OSITION

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4.

 

B

RINE 

F

ILL

 ........................................................................................................................................................... 11

 

5.

 

S

ERVICE

 ............................................................................................................................................................... 11

 

SERVICE ................................................................................................................................................................... 12

 

C

LEANING 

I

RON 

O

UT OF THE 

W

ATER 

S

OFTENING 

S

YSTEM

 ...................................................................................... 12

 

C

HECKING FOR A 

S

ALT 

B

RIDGE

 ............................................................................................................................... 12

 

B

REAKING A 

S

ALT 

B

RIDGE

 ...................................................................................................................................... 12

 

C

LEANING THE 

I

NJECTOR AND 

S

CREEN

 .................................................................................................................... 12

 

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................................ 13

 

WATER SOFTENER SYSTEM PARTS LIST ...................................................................................................... 15

 

LIMITED WARRANTY ........................................................................... 

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Tested and Certified by the WQA against NSF/ANSI Standard 44 & 372 & CSA B483.1.

 

Summary of Contents for AQUA-LOGIC 0.75

Page 1: ...SYSTEMS Water Doctors Water Co a Division of HMI Water Specialists 8201 Old Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55432 Office 952 928 3737 Fax 763 535 1805 www waterdrs com MODELS AQUA LOGIC 0 75 AQUA LOGIC 1 00 AQUA LOGIC 1 50 AQUA LOGIC 2 00 ...

Page 2: ...LLATION 7 CONTROL START UP PROCEDURES 11 SOFTENER OPERATION 11 1 BRINE DRAW SLOW RINSE POSITION 11 2 BACKWASH POSITION 11 3 FAST RINSE POSITION 11 4 BRINE FILL 11 5 SERVICE 11 SERVICE 12 CLEANING IRON OUT OF THE WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM 12 CHECKING FOR A SALT BRIDGE 12 BREAKING A SALT BRIDGE 12 CLEANING THE INJECTOR AND SCREEN 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 13 WATER SOFTENER SYSTEM PARTS LIST 15 LIMITED WARRANT...

Page 3: ...not expose this WATER DOCTORS system to freezing temperatures Water freezing in the system will cause equipment damage Do not install in direct sunlight Heat from sun may cause damage Minimum inlet water pressure is 20 psi Maximum inlet water pressure is 125 psi Use pressure reducing valve if necessary Sodium used in the water softening process should be considered as part of your overall dietary ...

Page 4: ... Softener Page 4 of 18 Softener Anatomy Figure 1 1 Valve 2 Bypass 3 Resin Tank 4 Distributor 5 Resin 6 Salt Brine Tank Lid 7 Salt BrineTank 8 Faceplate Controls Not Shown Brine Valve Assembly 8 1 3 4 5 6 2 7 ...

Page 5: ...mum Installation Location In or outdoors Protect from direct sunlight if installed outdoors Minimum ambient temperature 34 degrees F Maximum ambient temperature 120 degrees F Salt Capacity Efficiency All Models 400 lbs 181 Kg The Efficiency Rating of these systems is only valid at the stated salt dosage and maximum service flow rate The Efficiency was determined in accordance with NSF ANSI 44 This...

Page 6: ...place where water damage is least likely to occur if a leak develops A 120V electrical outlet is needed to plug in the transformer If the outlet is remote up to 100 feet use 18 gauge wire to connect Always connect the WATER DOCTORS system to the main water supply pipe before the water heater Install the WATER DOCTORS system where it will not be subject to temperatures outside of the limits stated ...

Page 7: ...ing a soldered copper installation do all sweat soldering before connecting pipes to the bypass valve Torch heat will damage plastic parts CAUTION When turning threaded pipe fittings onto plastic fittings use care not to cross thread CAUTION Use Teflon tape on all external pipe threads Do not use pipe joint compound CAUTION Support inlet and outlet plumbing in some manner use pipe hangers to keep ...

Page 8: ...o keep water pressure from blowing the hose off use a hose clamp to secure 9 Locate the other end of the hose at a suitable drain Tie or wire the hose in place at the drain point Also provide an air gap of at least 1 1 2 between the end of the hose and the drain point Figure 3 A Adapter overflow elbow B Overflow hose C Valve drain hose ...

Page 9: ...lose NOTE If water appears cloudy or has salty taste run the water for several more minutes or until clear 17 Close all water faucets 18 Check plumbing work for leaks and fix immediately if any are found 19 Remove the brine tank cover and add water into the tank Although the material used in the manufacturing of this water softener will not contaminate your water supply the softener could become c...

Page 10: ...Keep the cabinet cover closed unless servicing or refilling with salt 22 Connect electrical power by plugging the transformer into a 120 volt outlet Figure 5 23 With the valve In Service manually initiate a regeneration as the final installation step This regeneration will a Fill the brine tank with the appropriate amount of water for the 1st regeneration b Complete the final flushing and conditio...

Page 11: ...ght when little or no water is in use Regeneration consists of four cycles 1 Brine Draw Slow Rinse Position Brine Draw is the process in which brine is drawn out of the brine cabinet and passed through the resin in a downward direction This rinses the resin and large amounts of sodium ions replace the hardness ions accumulated during service Slow Rinse After brine is completely removed from the br...

Page 12: ...iron removing additives Cleaning the Injector and Screen 1 Turn off water supply to conditioner a If the conditioner installation has a three valve by pass system first open the valve in the bypass line then close the valves at the conditioner inlet and outlet b If the conditioner has an integral by pass valve put it in the by pass position c If there is only a shut off valve near the conditioner ...

Page 13: ...from brine tank and brine valve assembly J Salt bridge has formed J Refer to Breaking a Salt Bridge section in manual K No water in brine tank K Ensure safety float is not stuck L Unit is plumbed backwards L Check that the unit is plumbed correctly M Water hardness has increased or is set incorrectly M Retest hardness and change settings N Water pressure is too low N Line pressure must be at least...

Page 14: ... control B Injector is plugged B Clean or replace injectors C Improper programming C Check programming and reset as needed D Line pressure is too low D Increase line pressure line pressure must be at least 20psi at all times 10 Drain Flows Continuously A Foreign material in control A Remove piston assembly and inspect bore remove foreign material check control in various ports 12 Loss of capacity ...

Page 15: ...Water Softener Page 15 of 18 Water Softener System Parts List Figure 5 ...

Page 16: ... 6 60014 60002 34 2310 Safety Brine Valve Assembly Air Check 7 CH16371 60 3 8 Brine Line Tube 11 10329 Fitting Tube 375 Nut Brass 12 10330 3 8 Delrin Ferrule 13 10332 Brass Insert 3 8 tube Varies by supplier Resin Purolite C 100E or Sybron C 249NS See spec sheet for quantity Not Shown Installation Kit Not Shown See Service Manual 5800 LXT SXT Control Valve Assembly ...

Page 17: ...Water Softener Page 17 of 18 Tested and Certified by the WQA against NSF ANSI Standard 44 372 CSA B483 1 ...

Page 18: ...BR43398 Rev B 1 06 14 ...

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