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Page 1: ...INSTALLATION MANUAL WATER SOFTENER SYSTEMS HousePure Models HP Soft 2 HP Soft 4 736 0137 Water Inc 1044 East Del Amo Blvd Carson CA 90746 www waterinc com 310 885 4400 P N 41482 Rev A 06 04 ...

Page 2: ...LLATION 6 CONTROL START UP PROCEDURES 10 SOFTENER OPERATION 10 1 BRINE DRAW SLOW RINSE POSITION 10 2 BACKWASH POSITION 10 3 FAST RINSE POSITION 10 4 BRINE FILL 10 5 SERVICE 10 SERVICE 11 CLEANING IRON OUT OF THE WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM 11 CHECKING FOR A SALT BRIDGE 11 BREAKING A SALT BRIDGE 11 CLEANING THE INJECTORS AND SCREENS 11 TROUBLESHOOTING 12 WATER SOFTENER SYSTEM PARTS LIST 14 LIMITED WARRA...

Page 3: ...o conform to all codes and ordinances Install system in a protected area Be sure electric outlet and transformer do not come in contact with water See Where to Install the Softener in the installation section of the manual Do not attempt to treat water over 110 F with the system Always connect the system to the main water supply pipe before the water heater Do not expose system to freezing tempera...

Page 4: ...wer Voltage 120VAC Frequency 60Hz Power consumption 7 Watts Maximum Installation Location Indoors Protect from direct sunlight Minimum ambient temperature 34 degrees F Maximum ambient temperature 122 degrees F Salt Capacity 7000 1 0 7000 1 25 7000 1 5 7000 2 0 340 lbs 154 Kg 7000 2 33 7000 3 0 600 lbs 272 Kg This unit conforms to ANSI NSF 44 for specific performance claims as verified and substant...

Page 5: ...e 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 system to the main water supply pipe before the water heater Install the system where it will not be subject to temperatures outside of the limits stated in the Specification section or to dir...

Page 6: ...ldered 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 the weig...

Page 7: ...ressure 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 2 A Adapter overflow elbow B Overflow hose C Valve drain hose ...

Page 8: ...pass 2 Service Inlet Outlet Outlet Inlet Figure 3 14 Fully open the house main water shutoff valve Observe a steady flow from both faucets opened earlier 15 Slowly turn bypass valve back in the service position Keep soft water faucets open 16 After about 3 minutes open a HOT water faucet for one 1 minute or until all air is expelled then close NOTE If water appears cloudy or has salty taste allow ...

Page 9: ...ervice has been performed on your water softener 20 Turn ON the gas or electric supply to the water heater 21 Remove the brine tank cover and add salt into the tank Use only nugget pellet or coarse solar salt with a purity of 99 5 or higher DO NOT use rock block granulated and ice cream making salts or salt with iron removing additives Keep the cabinet cover closed unless servicing or refilling wi...

Page 10: ...ugh 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 brine cabinet into the resin tank the brine valve closes Water replaces any remaining brine from the resin flushing hardness ions removed from the resin to drain 2 Backwash Position Backwash is a rapi...

Page 11: ...s 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 and 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 inlet close it 2 R...

Page 12: ...ank 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 20psi 3 Uni...

Page 13: ...lugged 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 A Increased raw water ha...

Page 14: ...Water Softener System Parts List Figure 5 ...

Page 15: ...ributor Assembly 6 L1108001 02 Air Check Brine Valve Assembly 7 L1108006 Brine Line Tube 11 10329 Fitting Tube 375 Nut Brass 12 10330 Fitting Sleeve 375 Delrin 13 10332 Fitting Insert 375 14 L1108042 Resin See spec sheet for quantity Not Shown L1108009 Installation Kit Not Shown See Service Manual Control Valve Assembly ...

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