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The 

Water Hardness

 level of the feed water needs to be known before programming the system, as well as the 

Water Softener Capacity

 of 

the system being installed, to assure proper programming and efficiency of the system.

Chart 1: Setting Time of Day

Press 

Set Clock

Adjust hours using the 

UP

 and 

DOWN

 arrows.

Press 

NEXT

 to advance to the minutes Adjust minutes with the 

UP

 and 

DOWN

 arrows.

Press 

NEXT

 to set time

Setting Time of Day completed.

Once in the programming settings, use the 

UP

 and 

DOWN

 arrows to change values.

Chart 2: Master Programming

To enter the Master Programming 

mode, press and hold the 

NEXT

 

and 

DOWN

 arrows simultaneously 

for 3 to 5 seconds

The display changes to 

SET SOFTENING

 with the word 

SOFTENING

 blinking. This indicates 

you are now in the Master Programming Mode.
System Type – For a 

WATER SOFTENER

, leave this setting alone. If for some reason the dis-

play reads 

SET FILTER

, press the 

UP

 arrow and change to 

SET

 

SOFTENER.

Press 

NEXT

Capacity – Enter the 

CAPACITY

 of the water softener that you have; that is, 

30K, 45K, 60K or 

90K.

Press 

NEXT

Salt Setting – Enter the desired pounds of salt per regeneration. Example: 6 lb/cu ft of resin for 

highest efficiency; 15 lb/cu ft for maximum capacity. Default setting should be 

9

 pounds for a 45K 

water softener. Confirm the setting.

Press 

NEXT

A 30K water softener has 1 cu ft, 45K has 1.5 cu ft, 60K has 2 cu ft, and 90K cu ft has 3 cu ft. 

Example: 45K water softener would be set to a minimum salt setting of 9 pounds for highest effi-

ciency (recommended).

Press 

NEXT

Backwashing Mode - Setting to Normal or Longer. 

NORMAL

 is the standard setting. 

LONGER

 

may be needed for well water with heavier sediment issues. Contact Pure Water Technical 

Support at 

1.800.224.1299, then press #2

 for details.

Press 

NEXT

Gallon Capacity Mode - Set to 

AUTO

 for most efficient setting. Owner’s manual has additional 

settings. Contact Pure Water Technical Support for details. Note: You may see a gallon capacity 

on this screen, press the 

UP

 arrow several times until you see 

AUTO

 on the screen.

Press 

NEXT

Brine Tank Refill Mode - Set to 

POST.

Press 

NEXT

Regenerate Flow Mode - Set to Down Flow – 

dn.

Press 

NEXT

Regeneration Time - Set to 

NORMAL.

Press 

NEXT

Master Programming completed.

Next you need to set up Installer Programming, this 

MUST

 be done in addition to the Master Programming.

Chart 3: Installer Programming

To enter Installation Display Setting 

Programming mode, press and hold 

the 

NEXT

 and 

UP

 arrow buttons 

simultaneously for 3 to 5 seconds

Hardness Setting - Set the level of hardness in grains per gallon (GPG) present in the raw water. 

Example: 

18

 grains per gallon (GPG). Adjust grains per gallon with the 

UP

 and 

DOWN

 arrows.

Press 

NEXT

Day Override. Default should be set to 

14

 Days. Watts Pure Water water softeners regenerate 

based on water usage, but this day override setting comes into play if the softener sits idle or has 

not regenerated. It initiates regeneration automatically regeneration on the 14th day. 

Press 

NEXT

Regeneration Time. Default setting is 

2:00 AM

. If time change is needed, press the 

UP

 and 

DOWN

 arrows to adjust the hour time.

Press 

NEXT

Press the 

UP

 and 

DOWN

 arrows to adjust the minutes. 

Press 

NEXT

Installer Programming completed. Valve returns to normal mode and is in service.

If you have additional questions regarding your water softener programming, contact

 

Pure Water 

Technical Support at 1.800.224.1299, then press #2.

Summary of Contents for PWSCAB Series

Page 1: ...product ineffective for the service intended Regular checking and cleaning of the product s internal components helps assure maximum life and proper product function Do not use with water that is mic...

Page 2: ...N FT3 GRAVEL LB CABINET SIZE W x D x H SALT FILL LB SERVICE GPM DROP PSI BKW GPM PWSCAB45K 7101109 45 000 1 0 12 x 35 1 5 30 13 8 x 24 6 x 44 6 208 12 16 15 25 2 7 130 System Dimensions MODEL NO ORDER...

Page 3: ...ile memory The control valve does not need batteries When the control valve is used as a down flow softener two backwashes always occur The softener starts regenerant prefill before regeneration the p...

Page 4: ...H AS KEROSENE BENZENE AND GASOLINE THIS WATER METER SHOULD NOT BE USED AS THE PRIMARY MONITORING DEVICE FOR CRITICAL OR HEALTH EFFECT APPLICATIONS Electrical As with any electrical product care should...

Page 5: ...Position the equipment in its proper location setting on a flat surface Level equipment as required Equipment out of plumb can exhibit poor flow characteristics which affects the performance of the sy...

Page 6: ...o back of upper cabinet assembly as shown in images below 2 Gently pull the sides apart to disengage upper cabinet assembly from bottom cabinet assembly while lifting up 3 To reinstall upper cabinet a...

Page 7: ...rimer and solvent cement on any part of the O rings split rings and bypass valve or control valve Solvent cements and primers should be used in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Slip the...

Page 8: ...hen installing sweat copper follow state and federal codes by using a lead free solder and flux Use a joint compound to seal threaded pipe Some homes use the cold water pipes for an electrical ground...

Page 9: ...alve to 1 4 open and place the bypass valve into the Service Operating Mode position 8 Air comes out of the drain line until the backwashing tank is completely purged of air Then water flows to drain...

Page 10: ...See Charts 1 2 and 3 For other programming requirements not listed see the detailed programming sections that follow The electronics in the PWSCAB control valve are used across a wide variety of contr...

Page 11: ...d setting LONGER may be needed for well water with heavier sediment issues Contact Pure Water Technical Support at 1 800 224 1299 then press 2 for details Press NEXT Gallon Capacity Mode Set to AUTO f...

Page 12: ...e If you pressed the REGEN button in error pressing the button again will cancel the request Note If the regeneration time option is set to on 0 there is no set delayed regeneration time so REGEN TODA...

Page 13: ...hold the REGEN button for three seconds The system will begin to regenerate immediately The request cannot be cancelled 11 usly for 3 seconds EP 2I Hardness Set the amount of hard s in grains of hard...

Page 14: ...e installation and operation bacteria growth could develop Some water supplies may require period ic disinfecting Components The control valve consists of the following components 1 Drive Assembly 2 D...

Page 15: ...chanical stop at the service position is reached This method of controlling piston position allows for greater flexibility and requires no switches or cams One of two main pistons is always used The d...

Page 16: ...within 5 over a wide operating flow rate range 0 25 gpm up to control valve maximums and has a very low pressure drop Water used for regeneration is not metered If the control valve is set to prefill...

Page 17: ...ater flows through the control valve during normal operation and this position also allows the control valve to isolate the media bed during the regeneration cycle Bypass Operation The inlet and outle...

Page 18: ...9 W100SM Drive Gear Cover 1 KC12V3002 W100SM Drive ASY Not Shown 7300838 W100SM Transformer 110V 12V 1 18 FRONT COVER AND DRIVE ASSEMBLY Figure 17 Figure 18 Drawing No Order No Description Qty 1 73008...

Page 19: ...Cap Injector Screen Injector Plug and O ring Drawing No Order No Description Qty 1 KC12V3176 Injector Cap 1 2 KC12V3152 O ring 135 1 3 KC12V3177 Injector Screen 1 4 KC12V3010 12 W100SM Injector ASY Z...

Page 20: ...Order No Description Qty 1 KC12V3195 01 W100SM Refill Port Plug ASY 2 KC12H4615 Elbow Locking Clip 1 3 KC12JCP P 6 Polytube insert 3 8 1 4 KC12JCPG 6PBLK Nut 3 8 1 5 KC12H4613 Elbow Cap 3 8 1 6 KC12V...

Page 21: ...Meter Plug Assembly Installation Fitting Assemblies ORDER NO DESCRIPTION 0002169 1 PVC Male NPT Elbow pair ORDER NO DESCRIPTION KC11V3007 01 3 4 1 PVC Socket 90 Elbow pair ORDER NO DESCRIPTION 0002170...

Page 22: ...ESCRIPTION 0002167 Bypass Valve Assembly Wrench Order No 7300839 Although no tools are necessary to assemble or disassemble the valve the wrench shown in various positions on the valve may be purchase...

Page 23: ...23 DRAWINGS AND PART NUMBERS flow diagram service flow diagram rinse flow diagram backwash flow diagram fill flow diagram downflow brine Flow Diagram Rinse Flow Diagram Fill Flow Diagram Backwash Flow...

Page 24: ...g of the hot water tank is required Leak at distributor tube Make sure distributor tube is not cracked Check O Ring and tube pilot Internal valve leaking Replace seals and spacers and or piston Unit u...

Page 25: ...rease line pressure to 20 psi Internal control leak Change seals spacers and piston assembly Control cycles continuously Broken or shorted switch Determine if switch or timer is faulty and replace it...

Page 26: ...neration time option ERROR followed by code number Error Code 1001 Unable to recognize start of regeneration Error Code 1002 Unexpected stall Error Code 1003 Motor ran too long timed out trying to rea...

Page 27: ...or use working outlet Broken drive gear or drive cap assembly Replace drive gear or drive cap assembly Defective PC board Replace PC board Control valve does not regenerate automatically but does when...

Page 28: ...SS OR IMPLIED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW WATTS HEREBY SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCH...

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