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IN313 0706

INSTALLATION
AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS

MCWS/CWS SERIES
RESIDENTIAL
WATER SOFTENER

TWO TANK MODELS:

 MCWS075ME 

CWS075ME

MCWS100ME CWS100ME
MCWS150ME CWS150ME
MCWS200ME CWS200ME
MCWS300ME CWS300ME

a 3M company

CUNO Incorporated

12628 US 33 North

Churubusco, IN 46723,  U.S.A.

(Installer: Please leave with homeowner)

CAUTION:

 Damage to the system can occur (including 

possible mineral tank structure failure resulting in a water 
leak), if system is subjected to a vacuum. The installer 
should take appropriate measures to prevent a vacuum. 
This would include the installation of an appropriate device 
in the supply line to the system, i.e. a vacuum breaker or 
backflow protection device. 

Vacuum damage voids the 

factory warranty.

Summary of Contents for CWS075ME

Page 1: ...busco IN 46723 U S A Installer Please leave with homeowner CAUTION Damage to the system can occur including possible mineral tank structure failure resulting in a water leak if system is subjected to a vacuum The installer should take appropriate measures to prevent a vacuum This would include the installation of an appropriate device in the supply line to the system i e a vacuum breaker or backfl...

Page 2: ...ate disinfection before or after the system To reduce the risk associated with a hazardous voltage due to installation on a home system that requires use of the cold water system as a safety ground If the home electrical system requires use of the cold water system as an electrical safety ground a jumper must be used to ensure the ground connection across the softener piping refer installation to ...

Page 3: ...tually trouble free service Before starting the instal lation we suggest you read this manual all the way through for an overview and then follow the installation steps in the proper sequence IMPROPER INSTALLATION could void the warranty INSPECTING AND HANDLING YOUR WATER SOFTENER Inspect the equipment for shipping damage If damaged notify the transportation company and request a damage inspection...

Page 4: ...se items The pumping rate of thewellpumpmustbesufficienttoaccommodatethese items plus the backwashing requirements of the water softener Consultyourdealerforalternativeinstructions if the pumping rate is insufficient 3 RememberthatthewatersoftenerINLETisattachedto thepipethatsupplieswater i e runstothepump and theOUTLETisthelinethatrunstowardthewaterheater 4 Before commencing the installation it i...

Page 5: ...RY SECONDARY TANK CHECK VALVE PRESSURE OUTPUT SOLENOID VALVE TO 110 V PRIMARY TANK PRESSURE PRESSURE SWITCH TANK PRESSURE OUTPUT TO 110 V TREATED WATER TREATED WATER WELL WATER RAW SOLENOID VALVE CHECK VALVE STANDARD WELL INSTALLATION SPLIT STREAM INSTALLATION PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY INSTALLATION SECTION 2 INSTALLATION Figure 1 TYPICAL INSTALLATION SEQUENCE OF WATER CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT 2 1 BRINE TA...

Page 6: ... WELL SAFETY BRINE VALVE ASSEMBLY BRINE LINE ELBOW INJECTOR COVER OFF OFF OFF OFF Step 7 Attach DRAIN LINE to DRAIN LINE FITTING To preventbackpressurefromreducingflowratebelow minimumrequiredforbackwash DRAINLINEMUST besizedaccordingtorunlengthandrelativeheight Be careful not to bend flexible drain tubing sharply enoughtocause kinking ifkinkingoccursDRAIN LINEMUSTBEREPLACED Typicalexamplesof prop...

Page 7: ...t may be necessary when unusual operating conditions exist such as high concentrations of iron mang 2 3 Some areas prohibit the use of flexible drain lines Check with local code officials prior to installation Figure 3 TYPICAL DRAIN Step 8 Position DRAIN LINE over drain and secure firmly To prevent backsiphoning of waste water provide an air gap of at least 2 in or 2 pipe diameters betweenendofdra...

Page 8: ... salt fill to brine tank and one 1 cup eight ounces of unscented laundry bleach to the brine well Step 17 Put your new water softener through a complete regeneration to sanitize the system prior to use Refer to HOW TO MANUALLY INITIATE THE CONTROL VALVE for instructions on manual regeneration RESTORE THE FUEL SUPPLY OR POWER TO THE WATER HEATER Installationisnowcomplete andyourwatersoft ener is no...

Page 9: ...et itself If an extended power outage occurs the time of day will flash on and off which in dicated the time of day should be reset The system will remember the rest If the word error and a number are alternately flashing on the display contact the Technical Support Services Department at CUNO Water Water Treatment phone number 1 866 693 2543 for help This indicates that the valve was not able to ...

Page 10: ...y shows day IRU HVWHUGD DQG ÀDVKHV WKH number of gallons treated yesterday Pressing the button will show day 2 which would be the day before yesterday and flashes the number of gallons treated on ORZ UDWH FXUUHQW 7XUQ WKH ZDWHU RQ DW RQH RU PRUH WDSV LQ WKH EXLOGLQJ 7KH ÀRZ UDWH LQ JDOORQV SHU PLQXWH ZLOO EH GLVSOD HG I ÀRZ VWRSV WKH YDOXH ZLOO IDOO WR HUR LQ D IHZ VHFRQGV 7KLV display will equal ...

Page 11: ...ep Gallons total used since start up This display shows the total gallons This display shows the total days since startup Press the NEXT button to go to the next step Press REGEN to return to previous step Days total since start up This display shows the total days since startup Press the NEXT button to go to the next step Press REGEN to return to previous step Regenerations total number since sta...

Page 12: ...ay To initiate a manual regeneration at the present delayed regeneraton time press and release REGEN The words REGEN TODAY will flash on the display to indicate that the system will regenerate at the preset delayed regeneration time NOTE If you pressed the REGEN button in error pressing the button again will cancel the request To initiate a manual regeneration immediately press and hold the REGEN ...

Page 13: ...y once a year if rock salt is used with other types of salt approximately once every other year PREVENTINGIRON FOULINGOFMINERALBED If iron is present in the water supply the softener mineral bedwilleventuallybecomeiron fouled resultinginreduced softening capacity and rust stained fixtures Mixing one to two ounces of IRON X Mineral Cleaner with every 80 lbs of salt added to brine tank will help min...

Page 14: ...b Check piston and spacer stack valve assembly c High drive forces on piston c Replace piston s and spacer stack assembly d Control valve piston not in home d Press NEXT and REGEN for 3 position seconds seconds or unplug power source jack black wire and plug back in to reset control valve e Motor not inserted fully to engage e Check motor and wiring pinion motor wires broken or Replace motor if ne...

Page 15: ...g Replace main or regenerant piston a AC Adapter unplugged a Connect AC Adapter b No electric power at outlet b Repair outlet or use working outlet c Broken drive gear or c Replace drive gear or drive cap drive cap assembly assembly d Defective PC board d Replace PC board a By pass valve in bypass position a Put bypass valve in normal operation position b Meter connection disconnected b Connect me...

Page 16: ... are not fully engaged the piston rod is not in hole the wires are jammed between the drivebracket and drive back plate or the gear is not engaging the drive cap assembly To inspect the drive gears the drive gear cover needs to be removed Before trying to remove the gear cover the drive bracket must be removed from the drive back plate Refer to the proceeding instructions regarding removing the dr...

Page 17: ...SOXJ SRZHU VRXUFH MDFN EODFN ZLUH DQG SOXJ back in This resets the electronics and establishes the service SLVWRQ SRVLWLRQ 7KH GLVSOD VKRXOG ÀDVK DOO ZRUGLQJ WKHQ ÀDVK WKH VRIWZDUH YHUVLRQ H J DQG WKHQ UHVHW WKH YDOYH WR WKH service position Spacer Stack Assembly To access the spacer stack assembly remove the drive assePEO GULYH FDS DVVHPEO DQG SLVWRQ 7KH VSDFHU VWDFN assembly can be removed easil...

Page 18: ...LQH WR UHPRYH LW IURP WKH VKDIW R QRW XVH D ZLUH EUXVK WR FOHDQ WKH WXUELQH LSH ZLWK D FOHDQ FORWK RU FKHPLFDOO FOHDQ LQ GLOXWH VRGLXP ELVXO WH RU YLQHJDU 7KH WXUELQH FDQ EH LPPHUVHG LQ WKH FKHPLFDO R QRW LPPHUVH HOHFWURQLFV I WKH WXUELQH LV VFRUHG RU GDP DJHG RU WKH EHDULQJ RQ WKH WXUELQH DUH ZRUQ UHSODFH WKH WXUELQH R QRW OXEULFDWH WKH WXUELQH VKDIW 7KH WXUELQH VKDIW EHDULQJV DUH SUHOXEULFDWHG R...

Page 19: ...White spots on glassware and dark surfaces 8 Low water pressure low flow rate 9 Rotten egg smell from hot water ONLY 10 Rotten egg smell from both hot and cold water 11 Lossofresinthrough drain line SOLUTION A Assure permanent electrical service check fuse plug pull chain or switch B Check programming function C Replace safety brine valve D Breakup salt A Close bypass replace if necessary B Check ...

Page 20: ...3 3 8 h s a w k c a B 3 3 3 3 4 e s n i R d i p a R 3 1 5 3 l l i f e R e n i r B 51 5 51 7 52 11 53 Approximate Total Time 84 61 63 65 69 T P N 1 T P N 1 T P N 1 T P N 1 T P N 1 e z i S t e l t u O t e l n I Mineral Tank Dia x Ht in 7x44 8x44 10x44 10x54 14x65 n i e v l a V w H D l l a r e v O Width Including Brine Tank 32 33 35 35 42 8 1 5 1 5 1 5 1 5 1 h t p e D Height Including Valve 53 53 53 ...

Page 21: ...10P H 075P H 10P X2 H 10P X3 Brine Line Tubing 13000X 13000X 13000X 13000X 13000X Brine Tank Complete Brine Tank Complete w Extension Kit BT1534X BT1534X BT1534X BT1534X EXT BTCS33BK Overflow Fitting BT16 BT16 BT16 BT16 BT16 Brine tank Shell w cover BT1534L BT1534L BT1534L BT1534L BT1833BK Brine Well w Cap BT15BW BT15BW BT15BW BT15BW H1030 28 Grid Plate Grid Plate wit Extension Kit BT15GP BT15GP B...

Page 22: ...iption 1 Assembly r e v o C t n o r F 1 0 5 7 1 3 V 1 1 r o t o M 1 0 7 0 1 3 V 2 3 V3106 01 Drive Bracket Spring Clip 1 1 oard B C P 8 0 1 3 V 4 3 6 3 x 2 1 r a e G e v i r D 0 1 1 3 V 5 1 r e v o C r a e G e v i r D 9 0 1 3 V 6 Y S A e v i r D 2 0 0 3 V Not Shown V3186 AC Adapter 110V 12 1 7 2 SECTION 7 PARTS COMPONENT PARTS LIST Quantity ...

Page 23: ...V3005 Spacer Stack Assembly 1 1 1 1 p Assembly a C e v i r D 4 0 0 3 V 2 1 e t a l P k c a B e v i r D 8 7 1 3 V 3 4 V3011 Piston Down Àow Assembly 1 5 V3174 Regenerant Piston 1 8 2 2 g n i r O 5 3 1 3 V 6 1 7 3 3 g n i r O 0 8 1 3 V 7 8 V3105 O ring 215 Distributor Tube Not Shown V3001 Body Assembly 1 7 3 6 7 21 7 3 576 20321 17 3 576 67 ...

Page 24: ... c e j n I 6 7 1 3 V 1 1 5 3 1 g n i r O 2 5 1 3 V 2 1 1 n e e r c S r o t c e j n I 7 7 1 3 V 3 4 V3010 1Z Injector ASY Z Plug 5 V3010 1B INJECTOR ASY B BROWN V3010 1C INJECTOR ASY C VIOLET V3010 1E INJECTOR ASY E WHITE V3010 1H INJECTOR ASY H GREEN 1 1 0 g n i r O 0 7 1 3 V n w o h S t o N 3 1 0 g n i r O 1 7 1 3 V n w o h S t o N 7 4 SECTION 7 PARTS COMPONENT PARTS LIST Quantity ...

Page 25: ... a r D 1 p i l C g n i k c o L w o b l E 5 1 6 4 H 2 1 1 8 3 t r e s n i e b u t y l o P 6 P P C J 3 1 8 3 t u N K L B P 6 G P C J 4 1 8 3 p a C w o b l E 3 1 6 4 H 5 1 9 1 0 g n i r 0 3 6 1 3 V 6 1 BLFC Retainer Assembly 1 0 5 6 1 3 V 7 1 BLFC 2 8 1 3 V Not Shown H4650 Elbow with nut and insert Option Assembly includes V3182 BLFC Includes drawing 7 7 5 SECTION 7 PARTS COMPONENT PARTS LIST 1 2 3 4...

Page 26: ...Polytube insert 5 8 PKP10TS8 BULK 2 3 V3192 Nut Drain Elbow 4 V3158 01 Drain Elbow Male 1 1 1 1 1 9 1 0 g n i r O 3 6 1 3 V 5 6 V3159 01 DLFC Retainer Assembly 7 One DLFC must be used if WWLQJ LV XVHG V3162 013 V3162 017 V3162 027 V3162 053 COMPONENT PARTS LIST Elbow Locking Clip DLFC 1 3 gpm for DLFC 1 7 gpm for DLFC 2 7 gpm for DLFC 5 3 gpm for SECTION 7 PARTS 7 6 ...

Page 27: ... Description 1 C Q 1 t u N 1 5 1 3 V 1 1 Meter Assembly includes drawing 3 4 3 0 0 3 V 2 1 e n i b r u T 1 0 8 1 1 3 V 3 1 5 1 2 g n i r 0 5 0 1 3 V 4 1 Meter Plug Assembly 1 0 3 0 0 3 V 5 3 4 5 1 2 7 7 SECTION 7 PARTS COMPONENT PARTS LIST Quantity ...

Page 28: ...nect 2 2 Split Ring 0 5 1 3 V 2 2 2 5 1 2 g n i R O 5 0 1 3 V 3 4 V3 Fitting 3 4 Brass Sweat Assembly Quantity Order No V3007 05 Description Fitting 1 1 4 Plastic Male NPT Assembly Drawing No Order No Description 1 V3151 Nut 1 Quick Connect 2 2 Split Ring 0 5 1 3 V 2 2 2 5 1 2 g n i R O 5 0 1 3 V 3 4 V3317 Fitting 1 1 4 Plastic Male NPT Quantity 2 1 4 3 1 NPT 1 3 2 4 Order No V3007 04 Description ...

Page 29: ... 4 1 3 V 4 2 6 4 1 3 V 5 2 7 4 1 3 V 6 7 Bypass Rotor Seal Retainer 2 2 5 3 1 g n i r O 2 5 1 3 V 8 2 2 1 1 g n i r O 5 5 1 3 V 9 2 4 1 2 g n i r O 6 5 1 3 V 0 1 V3191 01 Vertical Adapter Assembly Order No V 3151 Nut 1 Quick Connect 2 2 0 5 1 3 V 2 2 5 1 2 g n i R O 5 0 1 3 V V 3191 Vertical Adapter 7 9 SECTION 7 PARTS COMPONENT PARTS LIST Quantity Quantity Description Description V3151 V 3148 ...

Page 30: ...193 01 Although no tools are necessary to assemble or disassemble the valve the wrench shown in various positions on the valve may be purchased to aid in assembly or disassembly 7 10 SECTION 7 PARTS COMPONENT PARTS LIST ...

Page 31: ...ll be to repair at its expense and at no charge to the original purchaser consumer any Product that is actually defective malfunctioning or otherwise in violation of this Warranty If CUNO for any reason cannot repair a Product covered hereby within two 2 weeks after inspection of the unit by CUNO or its authorized representative then CUNO s responsibility shall be at its option either to replace t...

Page 32: ...CUNO Aqua Pure and MacCLEAN are trademarks of 3M Company used under license 2006 3M Company All rights reserved ...

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