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First Sales, LLC

12630 US Highway 33 N

Churubusco, IN 46723

Phone (260) 693-1972 Fax (260) 693-0602

PDIM Instruction Manual 170717.docx

PDIM Series

Water Softener System

Installation Instructions and Owner’s Manual

Summary of Contents for PDIM120

Page 1: ...st Sales LLC 12630 US Highway 33 N Churubusco IN 46723 Phone 260 693 1972 Fax 260 693 0602 PDIM Instruction Manual 170717 docx PDIM Series Water Softener System Installation Instructions and Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...trol Valve Programming Initial Settings Page 8 Control Valve Operating Displays Page 11 Troubleshooting Guide Page 12 14 Specifications Pages 15 16 Component Parts Breakdown List Page 17 Control Valve Breakdown Page 18 Control Valve Parts List Page 19 Installation Fitting Assemblies Pages 21 23 Quick Reference Guide Page 24 Limited Warranties Page 25 26 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...

Page 3: ...y The following factors should be considered in selecting the location of this system 1 The softener must be installed after the pressure tank private well system only Operating pressure of the softener must be limited to within 25 100 psi range 2 The softener should be installed after any iron filter and or other backwashing filter 3 If chlorine is present in the supply water a whole house carbon...

Page 4: ...iver in slots on caps and or tap with a hammer NOTE If the plumbing system is used as the ground leg of the electric supply continuity should be maintained by installing ground straps around any non conductive plastic piping or bypass used in the installation Make sure the softener is not installed backwards The softener will not function properly if installed backwards and softener resin may be f...

Page 5: ...he regeneration cycle this position provides regeneration water to the unit while also providing treated water to the distribution system Fig 2 2 Bypass Position The inlet and outlet handles point to the center of the bypass The system is isolated from the water pressure in the plumbing system Untreated water is supplied to the building Fig 3 3 Diagnostic Position The inlet handle points toward th...

Page 6: ...re are a variety of installation fittings available They are listed under Installation Fitting Assemblies pages 23 25 When assembling the installation fitting package inlet and outlet connect the fitting to the plumbing system first and then attach the nut split ring and O Ring Heat from soldering or solvent cements may damage the nut split ring or O Ring Solder joints should be cool and solvent c...

Page 7: ... Length of drain line should be 15 or less AVOID OVERHEAD DRAINS STEP 8 Connect brine line between the softener and safety brine valve Install the 3 8 O D polyethylene tube from the brine refill elbow Figure 6 Page 5 to the safety brine valve Figure 7 inside the brine tank DO NOT INSERT THE BRINE REFILL LINE INTO THE BRINE TANK OVERFLOW ELBOW FITTING Do not put salt in the tank until STEP 25 STEP ...

Page 8: ...ms Check for leaks and correct as needed STEP 11 Program control valve Plug the transformer of the control valve into an uninterrupted electrical outlet not wired to a switch and use the buttons on the front of the control valve to adjust the initial settings A SET THE TIME OF DAY 1 Press the SET CLOCK button a The upper left of the display will show SET TIME b The hour will flash 2 Press the UP o...

Page 9: ...ns to select the desired setting oFF is recommended for PDIM series softeners The allowable range is 1 to 28 and oFF If set to oFF the unit will only regenerate based on water usage hardness and capacity providing the most efficient use of capacity Press the NEXT button 3 Regeneration Time This setting cannot be changed on PDIM series softeners a The middle left of the display will show REGEN b on...

Page 10: ...y and a new count down timer will flash alternating with the letters dn Press REGEN to advance to the Rinse cycle STEP 18 Rinse Cycle Another count down timer will appear in the time of day position RINSE will be shown in the lower middle of the display and REGEN appears in the middle left of the display Press the REGEN button to exit manual regeneration STEP 19 Exit Manual Regeneration The right ...

Page 11: ...e display and REGEN appears in the middle left of the display Press the REGEN button to exit manual regeneration STEP 24 Exit Manual Regeneration The right side of the display will be blank and SOFTENING will flash in the upper left of the display REGEN will appear in the middle left of the display and the drive motor will run for a few seconds until the current time of day is shown on the right s...

Page 12: ...d will reset itself when the regeneration has been completed 3 Manual Regeneration Sometimes there is a need to regenerate before the control valve calls for it This may be needed if a period of heavy water use is anticipated or when the system has been operated without salt To initiate a manual regeneration at the preset delayed regeneration time press and release regen The words REGEN TODAY will...

Page 13: ... water or softener not using salt A Electrical outlet is dead or on a switch B No salt in the brine tank C Salt in the brine tank has bridged D Bypass Valve is not in Service position or is leaking E Obstruction in control valve F Problems with drain line See letter E in prior section G Control valve programmed incorrectly H Softener sized improperly I Faulty or unplugged drive motor J Meter is no...

Page 14: ...TENING mode 3 Tighten drive cap assembly Low water pressure A Iron or sediment build up in softener B Insufficient pump capacity C Gravel underbed has shifted in transit 1 Increase backwash frequency by increasing hardness setting page 8 2 Verify at least 25 psi of line pressure 3 Redistribute gravel underbed evenly Display is blank A Control valve circuit board needs reset B Transformer is unpowe...

Page 15: ...ard see Solution 4 under Display is Blank section page 13 1003 motor ran too long cannot find next cycle position A Motor failure during regeneration B Obstruction in control valve C Drive bracket not snapped in place properly 1 Re insert motor check for broken wires verify motor plugged into connector J1 labeled MOTOR on control valve circuit board and reset control valve hold NEXT and REGEN butt...

Page 16: ...x 62 51 x 18 x 56 53 x 18 x 62 Approximate Ship Wt lbs 161 193 259 309 411 Description Model Numbers PDIM24 HE PDIM30 HE PDIM45 HE PDIM60 HE PDIM75 HE Media Volume ft3 0 75 1 0 1 5 2 0 2 5 Capacity grains Factory Salt 9lb ft3 20 250 27 000 40 500 54 000 67 500 Max Salt 15lb ft3 27 000 36 000 54 000 72 000 90 000 Operating Flow Rate gpm Continuous 3 gpm ft3 2 3 5 6 8 Service 8 gpm ft3 15 psi drop 6...

Page 17: ...x 76 66 x 34 x 76 70 x 34 x 78 76 x 34 x 78 Approximate Ship Wt lbs 544 650 762 1 128 Description Model Numbers PDIM90 HE PDIM120 HE PDIM150 HE PDIM210 HE Media Volume ft3 3 0 4 0 5 7 Capacity grains Factory Salt 9lb ft3 66 000 88 000 110 000 154 000 Max Salt 15lb ft3 93 000 124 000 155 000 217 000 Operating Flow Rate gpm Continuous 3 gpm ft3 12 16 20 28 Service 15 psi drop 21 22 22 23 Peak Max 20...

Page 18: ...IM90 PDIM120 PDIM150 PDIM210 A Control Valve PDIM90VlvAssyL BP PDIM120VlvAssyL BP PDIM150VlvAssyL BP PDIM210VlvAssyL BP B Mineral Tank MTP1465N MTP1665N 4 0 MTP1865N 4 0 MTP2162N 4 0 C Distributor D100S 65 D100S 65 D100S 65 D100S 65 D Resin 6 H05P standard 6 UHE05P HE 8 H05P standard 8 UHE05P HE 10 H05P standard 10 UHE05P HE 10 H05P standard 10 UHE05P HE E 1 4 x 1 8 gravel 1 QC50 1 QC50 1 QC50 1 Q...

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Page 20: ...19 Control Valve Breakdown ...

Page 21: ... CV3010 1F Injector Blue PDIM24 PDIM75 Injector Orange PDIM90 PDIM120 Injector Light Blue PDIM150 Injector Light Green PDIM210 31 CV3262 01 Transfer Reducing Gear Cover 32 CV3592 Screw 8 1 PHPN T 25 SS 33 CV3110 Drive Reducing Gear 12x36 34 CV3264 Bypass Reduction Gear Axle 15 CV3150 Retainer Split Ring 35 CV4013 Transfer Reduction Gear 16 CV3151 Nut 1 Quick Connect 36 CV4011 01 Transfer Drive Gea...

Page 22: ...Split ring 2 3 CV3105 O ring 215 2 3 CV3105 O ring 215 2 4 CV3149 Fitting 2 4 CV3189 Fitting 2 1 BRASS SWEAT 3 4 BRASS SWEAT Ref Part Description Qty Ref Part Description Qty CV3007 02 1 brass sweat assembly 2 CV3007 03 3 4 brass sweat assembly 2 1 CV3151 Nut 1 quick connect 2 1 CV3151 Nut 1 quick connect 2 2 CV3150 Split ring 2 2 CV3150 Split ring 2 3 CV3105 O ring 215 2 3 CV3105 O ring 215 2 4 C...

Page 23: ...ick connect 2 1 CV3151 Nut 1 quick connect 2 2 CV3150 Split ring 2 2 CV3150 Split ring 2 3 CV3105 O ring 215 2 3 CV3105 O ring 215 2 4 CV3628 Fitting 2 4 CV3629 Fitting 2 1 1 4 PLASTIC MALE NPT Ref Part Description Qty CV3007 05 1 1 4 plastic male NPT assembly 2 1 CV3151 Nut 1 quick connect 2 2 CV3150 Split ring 2 3 CV3105 O ring 215 2 4 CV3317 Fitting 2 Installation Fitting Assemblies cont ...

Page 24: ...QUICK CONNECT 1 2 required SERVICE WRENCH CV3193 Although no tools are necessary to assemble or disassemble the valve the Service Wrench shown in various positions on the valve is available to aid in assembly or disassembly Installation Fitting Assemblies cont ...

Page 25: ...24 Quick Reference Guide ...

Page 26: ...25 Applies to Models PDIM24 PDIM30 PDIM45 PDIM60 PDIM75 PDIM90 ...

Page 27: ... defect or malfunction occur contact the dealer that you purchased the product from If you are unable to contact the dealer contact First Sales LLC at 260 693 1972 We will require a full description of the problem model number date of purchase and selling dealer s business name and address We assume no warranty liability in connection with this water conditioner other than specified herein This wa...

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