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WaterBoss Filter Owner’s Manual 

6/13/2012 

33 

Troubleshooting, Cont. 

Problem 

Possible Cause 

Solution 

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 

Regenerant line restricted or crimped 

Remove restriction, replace if crimped 

Intermittent pressure drop from feed source 

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

Salty water (or purple 
water—iron filter) 

Excessive regeneration 

Reprogram iron filter regeneration frequency 

“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 900IF

Page 1: ...O OD DE EL LS S 9 90 00 0I IF F 9 90 00 0C CF F A AN ND D 9 90 00 0N NF F 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 2 2 ...

Page 2: ...ess 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 enter this product Otherwise WaterBoss shall have no obligations under this warranty This warranty does not cover damage to a part or parts of the system from causes such as fire accidents freezing o...

Page 3: ...tallation 6 Installation Steps and Start Up Procedures 8 Start Up Procedures 900CF Carbon Filter 15 Start Up Procedures 900NF Acid Neutralizing Filter 16 Start Up Procedures 900IF Iron Filter 17 Setting the Controller 19 900NF Acid Neutralizing Filter Replenishment Procedure 20 Assembly and Parts 22 Troubleshooting 32 Filter Specifications 34 ...

Page 4: ... 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 appliance must be applied to potable water only Note The manufacturer reserves the right to make specification and product changes without prior notice This manual is for installation operation and main...

Page 5: ... to regenerate first followed by any filter 3 If dirt sand or large particles are present in the water supply the appropriate WaterBoss filter can eliminate this problem 4 Protect the appliance including the drain line from freezing 5 The bypass valve located on the main control valve enables you to bypass the appliance if any work is being performed on the appliance well pump or plumbing See Bypa...

Page 6: ...eeded to remove this type of iron Colloidal Iron Not dissolved yet stays in suspension A softener cannot remove this type of iron Water Characteristics Model 900IF Iron Filter requires a pH of 7 or above to function properly An iron test to determine iron levels is also necessary The 900NF Acid Neutralizing Filter adjusts pH levels of 6 3 or above Water Pressure Not less than 30 psi or greater tha...

Page 7: ...0 feet 2 4 to 3 0 m of 3 4 inch pipe from the outlet of the appliance to the inlet of the water heater Do Not 1 Do not install if checklist items are not satisfactory See Checklist Before Installation 2 Do not install if the incoming or outlet piping water temperature exceeds 120 F 49 C for models 900CF and 900NF or 80 F 27 C for model 900IF See Specifications 3 Do not allow soldering torch heat t...

Page 8: ...fitting 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 Examine the inlet plumbing to ensure that the pipe is not plugged with lime iron or any other substance Clean or replace plugged plumbing Note A minimum 3 4 inch pipe is required between the pressure tan...

Page 9: ... 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 Qest fittings are provided to facilitate installation but their use is not required Be sure to read the Plastic PVC CPVC Pipe Joining Procedure if using PVC CPVC Step 4A Using Qest Fittings A Lift and remove the valve cover Lift back first B Install Qest fittings Qest c...

Page 10: ...s When the joint is complete there will be a small bead of sealant at the fitting interface which indicates a properly joined connection Figure 4 Plumbing Connections C Use a union with a threaded connection to facilitate repair of potential leaks in soldered joints D Prepare the copper tail assemblies in advance to enable them to cool prior to final assembly Advance preparation and cooling will p...

Page 11: ...d 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 chemical cleaner Check for possible damage such as splits or cracks and replace if necessary Use purple primer to penetrate and soften the bonding surfaces of the PVC or CPVC pipe and fittings Proceed wi...

Page 12: ...ion cycle A Connect the drain line to the drain end cap See Figure 6 with a minimum 5 8 inch I D tubing supplied The size cannot be reduced Note Screw the drain fitting into the drain end cap B Route the drain line to a floor drain laundry tub or other suitable waste receptor Maintain a minimum 2 inch 50 mm air gap between the drain line and the flood level rim of the waste receptor to prevent bac...

Page 13: ...erial D Return the appliance to Service position Turn the knob clockwise until it stops and the arrow points to Service See Figure 8 Note To prevent untreated water from entering your home avoid using water inside your home when the appliance is in Bypass position Remember to return the appliance to Service position when you have finished using untreated water Step 8 Check for Leaks A Close all fa...

Page 14: ...heaters return the gas cock to On E Open a cold water tap and allow the appliance to flush for 20 minutes or until approximately 72 gallons have passed through the appliance This procedure is required to meet NSF requirements Verify the flow rate on the controller which indicates water flow See Figure 9 F Replace the cabinet cover Note The next step is Start Up Start up procedures are provided for...

Page 15: ...transformer or use the appliance Step 2 Plug in the Transformer A After 24 hours plug the transformer into an appropriate outlet The transformer is 120 volt 60 cycle AC for locations in North America or 220 volt 50 cycle AC for locations outside North America B Ensure that the outlet selected is NOT operated by an On Off switch Step 3 Program the Regeneration Cycle To ensure reliable performance a...

Page 16: ...e Controller Step 3 Start the Regeneration Cycle Before placing the filter in service backwash the filter to remove fine media particles in the filter bed To backwash the filter start the regeneration cycle as follows A Press and hold the Regenerate button until the controller indicates 01 flashing The regeneration cycle begins B Regeneration is complete after seven minutes and the appliance retur...

Page 17: ...that the outlet selected is NOT operated by an On Off switch Step 2 Add Water A Slowly fill the media tank until water flows steadily to service B Once filled turn off water and allow the appliance to sit for 10 minutes C After 10 minutes press and hold the Regenerate button until the controller indicates 01 flashing The regeneration cycle begins D Wait for at least 30 seconds E Unplug the transfo...

Page 18: ...o Service position The controller will display a number between 01 to 14 This number is the days to next regeneration Step 5 Program the Regeneration Cycle A To ensure reliable performance and optimum efficiency program the regeneration cycle to occur every one to fourteen days Use the following worksheet to determine the appropriate frequency for scheduling the regeneration cycle for your applian...

Page 19: ... next regeneration or backwash Step 2 Set Time Format Press and hold the Set and Change buttons at the same time for 3 seconds Display reads 12 if the controller is set to display English units or 24 if it is set to display metric units To Set Time Format A Press Change to toggle between 12 and 24 This controls the selection of a 12 hour AM PM or 24 hour clock If 24 hour clock 00 midnight B When t...

Page 20: ...cement media P N M050 3 4 inch 19 mm socket with ratchet Replenishment Procedure The replenishment procedure is as follows Step 1 Turn Off the Water A Turn off the water to the appliance B Open a tap to depressurize the appliance C Close the tap Step 2 Remove Water From Media Tank A Use the 3 4 inch 19 mm socket to remove the fill plug from the media tank B Insert the siphon hose into the fill por...

Page 21: ...of the fill port B Turn off the water C Make sure the threads of the fill port are clean and replace the fill plug Caution Do NOT over tighten the fill plug Step 6 Check for Leaks A Turn on the water to re pressurize the appliance B Check for leaks See Check for Leaks on page 13 C Fix any leaks Step 7 Backwash Neutralizer A Press the Regenerate button B When the controller reads 01 slowly rotate t...

Page 22: ...ll Cover 1 5 93245 12V Transformer Power Cord 1 6 54303 Cabinet 1 7 54305 Support Panel 1 8 97506 Media tank empty fill plug Models 900IF and 900NF 1 97509 Media tank empty fill plug Model 900CF only Caution Be sure the controller is firmly locked onto the drive end cap assembly The four tabs on top of the drive end cap will allow the clips on the bottom of the controller case to lock onto the end...

Page 23: ... Plug 1 5 93272 O Ring 1 6 90819 O Ring 2 7 90828 O Ring 1 8 54520 Drive End Cap Assembly Model 900IF 1 95302T BWO BWO Models 900CF and 900NF 9 93870 Screw 4 10 93504 Injector Assembly 1 11 93835 Sleeve 2 12 90614 5 0 Drain End Cap Assembly Models 900IF and 900NF 1 90614 3 0 Drain End Cap Assembly Model 900CF 13 93809 Screw 2 14 V185 Drain Fitting 1 2 inch MNPT x Barb 1 15 93842 Drain Line 1 Exclu...

Page 24: ... The Throat should be pressed flush into the opening in the valve If the Throat is removed it must be replaced with a new 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 the one that creates the injection stream that enters the Throat It is important...

Page 25: ...terBoss Filter Owner s Manual 6 13 2012 25 Assembly and Parts Cont Bypass Assembly Available as assembly only Figure 15 Bypass Assembly Part Description Quantity 1 54523 Bypass Assembly 1 2 93838 O Ring 2 ...

Page 26: ... 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 Model 900IF Only 2 11 54521 Brine Valve Assembly Model 900IF Only 1 12 90821 O Ring Model 900IF Only 1 13 54502KIT Magnet Disk Assembly 1 14 90828 O Ring 1 15 90819 O Ring 1 16 53322 Drive Piston Assembly 1 17 93839 Drain Gasket 1 54520 Entire Assembly all of the above parts exc...

Page 27: ...is 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 as an axial or face seal The O Ring sits in a groove in the End Cap This groove must be free of defects such as pits or scratches and also free of debris The smaller diameter seal is accomplished with an O Ring use...

Page 28: ...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 proper location in the groove Do not overtighten the Fill Plug when assembling When the flange comes into contact with the Media Tank stop tightening A 3 4 inch socket is recommended for assembly ...

Page 29: ...t side of the flange 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 53511 is a concave seat area that must be free of defects such as nicks indentations or debris This seat area ensures a leak free seal for the static O Ring on the Brine Piston If any d...

Page 30: ...Shutoff Assembly Part Description Quantity 1 54226 Safety Shutoff Valve 1 2 3 8 Retainer Sleeve 1 3 3 8 Plastic Gripper 1 4 3 8 Nut 1 5 Wrist Pin 1 6 10700 IF Float Assembly 1 7 54191 Air Check Assembly 1 8 3 8 Nut 1 9 H4656 1 2 x 3 8 Sleeve Gripper Set 1 54534 Safety Shutoff Assembly all of the above parts Included with 54226 ...

Page 31: ...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 10 mm plastic tube first assemble the nut gripper and retainer sleeve on the tubing Then screw the nut on the elbow body With a wrench tighten the nut securely to create a water tight connection 3 8 inch Nut 3 8 inch Plastic Gripper 3 8 inch Retainer Slee...

Page 32: ...ttached 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 regenera...

Page 33: ...rogram iron filter regeneration frequency 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 locat...

Page 34: ...ches 14 75 x 18 75 14 75 x 18 75 14 75 x 18 75 Electrical rating 12 VAC 1 phase 60 Hz 12 VAC 1 phase 60 Hz 12 VAC 1 phase 60 Hz Plumbing connections 1 inch MNPT 1 inch MNPT 1 inch MNPT Shipping weight lb 115 75 125 Note The iron filter operates in the same manner as the WaterBoss Softeners but with manganese greensand in place of the super fine mesh media The iron filter uses a potassium permangan...

Page 35: ...Notes ...

Page 36: ...LITHO USA 2012 F93966FIL2 RV0612B WaterBoss has these third party listings In Business Since 1956 www waterboss com 4343 South Hamilton Road Groveport OH 43125 ...

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