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WaterBoss Softener Owner’s Manual 

1/14/2011 

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Troubleshooting, Cont. 

Problem 

Possible Cause 

Solution 

Controller not attached properly 

Make sure the controller is pushed all the way 
onto the drive end cap 

Defective magnet disk 

Replace magnet disk 

Foreign object in valve body 

Remove foreign object(s) from the valve body 

Appliance stays in 
regeneration 

Broken valve assembly. Motor running 

Repair the drive end cap 

Restricted, frozen, or pinched drain line 

Remove restriction, thaw, or straighten drain 
line 

Plugged brine line, brine line flow control, or 
air check/draw tube 

Clean flow control, air check/draw tube, and 
brine line. Clean any sediment from the brine 
cabinet 

Plugged injector assembly 

Clean or replace injector. Replace throat if 
removed 

Excess water in brine 
cabinet 

Sticking brine refill valve 

Remove valve. Check for obstruction 

Magnet disk defective 

Replace magnet disk 

Not regenerating in 
proper sequence 

Defective controller 

Replace controller 

Plugged injector 

Replace injector screen, nozzle, and throat 

Low water pressure 

Maintain minimum pressure of 20 psi 

Drain line or flow control is restricted 

Remove restriction 

Brine line restricted or crimped 

Remove restriction, replace if crimped 

Excessive amount of water in brine cabinet 

Verify correct water level relative to salt 
setting. Check lines and fittings for loose 
connections 

Intermittent pressure drop from feed source 

Install check valve on the inlet water line to the 
appliance (Check local plumbing codes first) 

Salty water 

Brine valve drips water back to brine cabinet  Clean brine valve housing, replace piston 

assembly 

“E1” Home not found 

Cycle power by unplugging the transformer 
and plugging it back in. It will look for Home 
again. Make sure the controller is pushed all 
the way onto the drive end cap 

“E2” Motor error 

Plug motor in and cycle power. If it is already 
plugged in, then motor wiring or the motor plug 
is defective 

“E3” Home offset 

Disk did not start in proper home location. 
Controller will automatically try to reset itself by 
finding Home and continuing the regeneration. 
Make sure the controller is pushed all the way 
onto the drive end cap 

“E4” Home latched 

Gear teeth are not engaged, gear is stripped, 
or something is jammed in the valve. Cycle the 
power to reset 

Controller error 
messages 

“E5” Memory Error 

Replace controller 

Summary of Contents for 700

Page 1: ...M MO OD DE EL LS S 7 70 00 0 9 90 00 0 A AN ND D 9 95 50 0 O OW WN NE ER R S S M MA AN NU UA AL L A AN ND D I IN NS ST TA AL LL LA AT TI IO ON N G GU UI ID DE E V VE ER RS SI IO ON N 7 7 3 3...

Page 2: ...the system is represented as being capable of handling these substances in the system specifications other special treatment of the water supply must be used to remove these substances before they en...

Page 3: ...Statements 5 Checklist Before Installation 6 Precautions 7 Installation Steps and Start Up Procedures 8 Bypass Valve 13 Four Button Controller 14 Setting the Controller 16 Advanced Customer Settings 1...

Page 4: ...ems appliance installation and operation When calling the HelpLine please have this guide and the serial number of your appliance available WaterBoss 4343 S Hamilton Rd Groveport OH 43125 Warning This...

Page 5: ...ive ingredient in household chlorine bleach To disinfect the appliance add 4 0 fluid ounces of chlorine bleach solution to the brine well of the brine cabinet The brine cabinet should have water in it...

Page 6: ...ron If the water supply contains ferrous iron a commercially available resin bed cleaner should be used every six months Follow the instructions on the container You should also increase your water ha...

Page 7: ...unicipal water recommended minimum inlet pipe size is 1 2 inch I D 6 Install a pressure reducing valve if the inlet pressure exceeds 70 psi 4 8 bar 7 Install a gravity drain on the cabinet 8 Secure th...

Page 8: ...line Step 1 Prepare the Placement Area A Make sure the placement area is clean B Turn off the electricity and water supply to the water heater For gas water heaters turn the gas cock to Pilot C Exami...

Page 9: ...r Optionally obtain a report on your water s quality Step 3 Turn Off Water Supply A Turn off the water supply B Open the hot and cold water taps to depressurize the lines Step 4 Connect Water Lines No...

Page 10: ...h water as part of the regeneration cycle A Connect the drain line to the drain end cap See Figure 5 with a minimum 1 2 inch 12 7 mm I D tubing supplied The size cannot be reduced Note On the 950 mode...

Page 11: ...Check all lines and connections for leaks If leaks are found 1 Turn off the main water supply 2 Open a cold water faucet to depressurize the lines 3 Close the faucet to eliminate any siphoning action...

Page 12: ...pellet or solar salt Do not mix pellet with solar salt Note Always keep the salt level above the water level For convenience completely fill the tank when refilling with salt B After you add salt inc...

Page 13: ...turn the knob to the Bypass position The appliance will be bypassed and all water to the home is raw untreated water To prevent untreated water from entering the home water should not be used inside t...

Page 14: ...ed to change from Demand Mode Soft Water Remaining Shows the gallons or liters of soft water remaining until the next automatic regeneration Typically each person in the household uses about 75 gallon...

Page 15: ...dure to ensure a long service life for your water treatment appliance Regenerate Used when starting your water conditioner to start an immediate regeneration or to restore capacity if you run out of s...

Page 16: ...you WATERSCREEN National Testing Laboratories Inc 1 800 458 3330 from 9 a m to 5 p m EST 3 If the pH is below seven and you have a 700 or 900 unit call the HelpLine listed in General Information C Us...

Page 17: ...C When the desired value is displayed press Set Note HE ensures the appliance chooses salt settings that get 4 000 grains per pound 570 grams kg of salt for each regeneration or better This choice mee...

Page 18: ...e selection of a 12 hour AM PM or 24 hour clock If 24 hour 00 midnight B When the desired time format is displayed press Set Step 5 Set Time of Day Display reads Set Time and 12 or 24 To Change Time o...

Page 19: ...icates the tape and fills the small void areas that might exist between the threads When the joint is complete there will be a small bead of sealant at the fitting interface which indicates a properly...

Page 20: ...nd fitting D Inspection Cleaning and Priming Inspect the inside of the pipe and fitting sockets and remove dirt grease or moisture with a clean dry cloth If wiping fails to clean the surfaces use a ch...

Page 21: ...antity 1 54306 Salt Port Lid 1 2 54324 Valve Cover Assembly 1 3 54545 700 Computer Control Assembly 700 and 950 1 54545 900 Computer Control Assembly 900 4 54310 Brine Well Cover 1 5 93245 12V Transfo...

Page 22: ...O Ring 2 4 93281 Fill Plug Model 950 only 1 5 93272 O Ring Model 950 only 1 6 90819 O Ring 2 7 90828 O Ring 1 8 54520 Drive End Cap Assembly 1 9 93870 Screw 4 10 93504 Injector Assembly 1 11 93835 Sl...

Page 23: ...one 53224 Injector Nozzle with Over Mold Gasket Together with the Throat 93223 creates the vacuum that draws the brine solution from the Brine Cabinet The small hole in the Injector Nozzle 53224 is th...

Page 24: ...Bypass Assembly Figure 16 Bypass Assembly Part Description Quantity 1 54512 Bypass Assembly also includes items 2 6 1 2 93860 Turbine Sensor Cap Assembly 1 3 90809 Sensor Cap Screw self tapping 1 4 54...

Page 25: ...g 1 93281 Fill Plug The Fill Plug 93281 seals the media access ports in the Media Tank Care should be taken that the O Ring seal area is kept clean and free of debris Also the O Ring should be in the...

Page 26: ...8 Drive Gear 1 5 90809 Screw self tapping Cam Cover 2 6 93219 Piston Slide Cam Cover 1 7 93217 Piston Slide Cam 1 8 93583 Drive End Cap 1 9 54202 Piston Slide 1 10 90818 Screw self tapping 2 11 54521...

Page 27: ...Slide 54202 This Cam Shaft should turn freely before the Motor is assembled 93583 Drive End Cap Seals the two openings on the Main Valve Body The larger diameter opening is sealed with an O Ring used...

Page 28: ...e and a spring pressed onto a boss on the other side The O Ring should be free of defects such as cuts or debris on the shaft side 53510 Housing Just inside the entrance hole for the Brine Piston 5351...

Page 29: ...embly Figure 20 Safety Shutoff Assembly Part Description Quantity 1 54226 Safety Shutoff See Figure 21 1 2 56018 Float 1 3 54228 Air Check 700 1 54229 Air Check 900 950 54526 Entire Assembly all of th...

Page 30: ...an come apart if removed from the elbow body Parts must be reassembled exactly as shown to function properly When connecting the 54315 brine valve elbow 3 8 inch plastic tube first assemble the nut gr...

Page 31: ...outage Reset the time of day Water hardness has increased Re test the water and re enter a new setting number No soft water Not metering water waterMizer indicator should turn with water usage If no f...

Page 32: ...essure of 20 psi Drain line or flow control is restricted Remove restriction Brine line restricted or crimped Remove restriction replace if crimped Excessive amount of water in brine cabinet Verify co...

Page 33: ...64 32 121 46 30 12 5 4 21 702 1 406 30 1 113 9 41 00 Minimum Maximum water and ambient temperature oF oC 40 120 4 4 48 9 40 120 4 4 48 9 40 120 4 4 48 9 Mineral tank size in cm 10 5 I D x 19 26 7 I D...

Page 34: ...WaterBoss Softener Owner s Manual 1 14 2011 34 Certificates...

Page 35: ...Notes...

Page 36: ...LITHO USA 2010 F93966 RV1210HQWI WaterBoss has these third party listings In Business Since 1956 www waterboss com 4343 South Hamilton Road Groveport OH 43125...

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