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Safety Guide 

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Check and comply with your provincial / 

state and local codes.  You must follow 
these guidelines. 

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Use care when handling the filter tank. Do 
not turn upside down, drop, drag or set on 

sharp protrusions. 

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The system works on 12 volt-60 Hz electri-
cal power only. Be sure to use only the 

included transformer. 

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Transformer must be plugged into an in-
door 120 volt, grounded outlet only. 

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WARNING

: This system is not in-

tended for treating water that is microbio-

logically unsafe or of unknown quality 
without adequate disinfection before or 

after the system. 

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of 

electric shock, property damage or personal injury. 

Be sure to check the entire unit for any shipping damage or parts loss. Also note damage to 

the shipping cartons.  Contact the transportation company for all damage and loss claims. 
The manufacturer is not responsible for damages in transit. 

 
Small parts, needed to install the softener, are in a parts bag. To avoid loss of the small 

parts, keep them in the parts bag until you are ready to use them. 

Unpacking / Inspection 

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Unpacking / Inspection 

Safety Guide 

Proper Installation 

Specification 4 
Before Starting Installation 

Sizing Requirements 

Installation Instructions 

System Start Up 

10 

About The  System 

12 

Maintenance 14 
Main Repair Parts 

16 

Trouble Shooting 

23 

Warranty 24 

Table of Contents 

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Summary of Contents for WG185ACF75

Page 1: ...NSTALL THE UNIT PROPERLY VOIDS THE WARRANTY BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL THEN OBTAIN ALL THE MATERIALS AND TOOLS 1 Avoid pinched o rings during installation by applying provided with install kit NSF certified lubricant to all seals 2 This system is not intended for treating water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or...

Page 2: ...nual must be followed to minimize the risk of electric shock property damage or personal injury Be sure to check the entire unit for any shipping damage or parts loss Also note damage to the shipping cartons Contact the transportation company for all damage and loss claims The manufacturer is not responsible for damages in transit Small parts needed to install the softener are in a parts bag To av...

Page 3: ...xcessive sun or heat may cause distortion or other damage to non metallic parts Properly ground to conform with all gov erning codes and ordinances Use only lead free solder and flux for all sweat solder 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 maximum Use a pressure re...

Page 4: ...n 15 20 micron 15 20 micron 15 20 micron 15 20 micron Backwash Flow Rate 4 0 gpm 5 0 gpm 7 0 gpm 10 0 gpm 14 0 gpm Filter Media Volume Cubic Feet 0 75 ft3 1 0 ft3 1 5 ft3 2 0 ft3 3 0 ft3 Filter Tank Size 8x44 9x48 10x54 12x52 14x65 Tank Jacket Media Loaded Yes Yes Yes No No Shipping Weight 79 lbs 118 lbs 144 lbs 198 lbs 342 lbs Specifications WG185UL TRAMF75 WG185UL TRAMF10 WG185UL TRAMF15 WG185UL...

Page 5: ...and run off are absorbed by top quality activated carbon The filter will auto matically backwash to a predetermined schedule This frees the bed of accumulated impuri ties and readies it for operation again Multimedia Filter Suspended particulate matter such as clay and silt which gives water a cloudy appearance s trapped in the filter bed to produce clean clear water A variety of gravels and sand ...

Page 6: ...Put the filter in a place water damage is least likely to occur if a leak develops The manufacturer will not repair or pay for wa ter damage A 120 volt electric outlet to plug the in cluded transformer into is needed within 6 feet of the filter The transformer has an attached 6 foot power cable Be sure the electric outlet and transformer are in an inside location to protect from wet weather If ins...

Page 7: ...pump must be capable of providing the backwash flow rates indicated on page 4 Check Your Pumping Rate Two water system conditions must be checked carefully to avoid unsatisfactory operation or equipment damage 1 Minimum water pressure required at the filter tank inlet is 20 psi 2 Measuring the pumping rate of your pump With the pressure tank full draw water into a container of known volume and mea...

Page 8: ...when soldering pipes that are connected to the valve Failure to do this could cause damage to the valve 5 Connect the drain hose 10 ft included to the valve and secure it with a hose clamp also included Run the drain hose to the nearest laundry tub or drain pipe This can be ran up overhead or down along the floor If running the drain line more than 20 ft overhead it is recommended to increase the ...

Page 9: ...Filter Installation 9 ...

Page 10: ...e is complete Open the outlet valve on the bypass then open the nearest treated water fau cet and allow the water to run until clear close the tap and replace the faucet screen 8 Program time date and number of days between regenerations into controller using Programming Instructions Start up Instructions Key Pad Configuration SETTINGS This function is to enter the basic set up infor mation requir...

Page 11: ... 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 6 4 4 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 10 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Backwash Frequency Programming Instructions TIME OF DAY YEAR MONTH DAY Time of day is for normal operation of system and the scheduling of the regeneration time The date is used in a diagnostic function to track the last time the system regenerated REGEN DAYS This value is th...

Page 12: ... Time page for 5 seconds Then it will continually scroll through all of the system diagnostic display pages Depending on the Valve Type some pages will not be displayed To manually scroll through the diagnostics press the down or up key To reset the TOTAL REGENS TOTAL GALLONS OVER RUN TO TAL or PEAK flow rates press and hold the MENU until the value changes to zero PARAMETER DESCRIPTION JULY 17 20...

Page 13: ...p to 30 minutes During this time you may hear water running intermittently to the drain Manual Bypass In the case of emergency you can isolate your water filter from the water supply using the bypass valve located at the back of the control In normal operation the bypass is open with the on off knobs in line with the inlet and outlet pipes To isolate the filter simply rotate the knobs clockwise as...

Page 14: ...etermine the expected life of your media bed AC and CLAF Taste and Odor Filter under normal operating conditions the effective life of the filter media is approximately one to three years depending on the water quality after which taste and odor problems may return When this happens contact your dealer for a replacement media bed MM Sediment and Turbidity Filter under normal operating conditions t...

Page 15: ...t 30 x 40 2 Fine gravel 1 8 x 1 16 5 Fine filter sand 45 x 55 3 Coarse gravel 8 x 12 6 Anthrafilt ACF Carbon Filters Neutralizing Filters 1 Coarse gravel 1 Coarse gravel 4 Mag Oxide 2 Fine gravel 2 Fine gravel 3 Carbon 3 Calcite UltramicroFilters 1 Coarse gravel 1 2 x 1 4 2 Fine gravel 1 8 x 1 16 3 Nextsand media Once this is done the rag or cork should be removed from the distributor tube Clean o...

Page 16: ...Replacing Drain Line Flow Control DLFC 1 Remove the red clip that secures the drain line elbow 2 Remove the BLFC washer from the elbow fitting 3 Reassemble using the reverse procedure 16 ...

Page 17: ...W 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 Main Repair Parts Connectors 17 ...

Page 18: ...R SET 00 VIOLET 60010130 85HE SEAL SPACER KIT 60010034 INJECTOR SET 0 RED 60010131 85HE DLFC 1 1 5 GPM 60010033 INJECTOR SET 1 WHITE 60010132 85HE DLFC 2 2 0 GPM 60010032 INJECTOR SET 2 BLUE 60010133 85HE DLFC 3 2 4 GPM 60010031 INJECTOR SET 3 YELLOW 60010135 85HE DLFC 5 3 5 GPM 60010128 BLFC 0 2 GPM 60010136 85HE DLFC A 5 0 GPM 60010110 BLFC 0 3 GPM 60010137 85HE DLFC B 7 0 GPM 60010082 BLFC 0 7 ...

Page 19: ...20 1 5056063 O Ring 78 74 5 33 A21 1 26010103 O Ring 25 3 55 A22 1 7060007 Valve Bottom Connector A23 1 13000426 Screw ST2 9X13 Large Washer A24 2 5031022 O Ring 32 3 A25 1 5031021 O Ring 18 3 A26 1 5031013 Injector Plug Body A27 1 30110007 Plastic Ball 6 A28 1 30040089 Injector Throat A29 2 5031012 BNT85HE Injector Fixed Sleeve A30 1 30040090 Injector Nozzle A31 2 5056103 Injector Screen A32 1 50...

Page 20: ...Power Head Exploded View 20 ...

Page 21: ...26 Screw ST2 9X13 Large Washer A24 2 5056139 Washer 3x13 B09 1 5030007 BNT85 Main Gear B10 1 5030005 BNT185 Housing B11 1 5031017 BNT85HE Brine Gear Downflow B12 1 5010023 Magnet 3 2 7 B13 1 5056141 Washer 4x12 B14 1 5056166 Screw ST4 2X12 Large Washer B15 1 5031016 BNT85HE Piston Rod A04 1 5010036 Screw ST3 5X16 B16 1 5031026 BNT85HE Main Pcb Downflow B17 1 5010031 Meter Assembly 1 5010046 Meter ...

Page 22: ...if central tube is cracked or o ring is damaged Replace faulty parts 8 Internal valve leak Replace valve seals spacer and piston assembly 1 Iron or scale build up in line feeding unit Clean pipes 2 Iron build up inside valve or tank Clean control and add resin cleaner to clean bed Increase regeneration frequency 3 Inlet of control plugged due to foreign material Remove piston and clean control val...

Page 23: ...shall be when proof of purchase or installation is provided and then the warranty period shall be from the date thereof Life Time Warranty on Mineral Tanks WaterGroup will provide a replacement mineral tank to any original equipment purchaser in possession of a tank that fails provided that the water filter is at all times operated in accor dance with specifications and not subject to freezing Gen...

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