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TFM Series Water Softener  

Installation & Operation Manual 

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Thank you for purchasing one of our ENVIROGARD / Rainfresh Water Softeners. We are 

committed to ensuring that you are 

totally satisfied

 

If you have any problems, don’t go back to the store – 

please contact us !

  

Most issues can be resolved over the phone. 

Help Line : 1-800-667-8072 

(Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM EST) 

www.rainfresh.ca 

 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

 

System Specifications

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How Your Water Conditioner Works

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Safety Precautions 

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Cautions Before Installation 

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Installation

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a)

 

Electrical Requirements 

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b)

 

Unpacking the unit 

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c)

 

Plumbing the Softener 

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d)

 

Start-up and Programming 

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a.

 

Control Valve 

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b.

 

Level 1 Programming 

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c.

 

Level 2 Programming 

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Other Features 

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12 

Maintenance

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13 

Troubleshooting

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14 

Exploded Diagram & Parts List

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15 

Warranty

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Summary of Contents for 30TFM

Page 1: ...olved over the phone Help Line 1 800 667 8072 Monday to Friday 8 30 AM to 5 00 PM EST www rainfresh ca TABLE OF CONTENTS System Specifications 2 How Your Water Conditioner Works 2 Safety Precautions 2...

Page 2: ...and recharges the resin with sodium As iron is hard to detach from the resin the unit includes an automatic resin cleaner feeder that installs on the salt tank and slowly releases resin cleaner into t...

Page 3: ...e unit must be installed in an area where there is reasonable access to the salt tank for regular salt filling INSTALLATION Electrical Requirements The automatic control valve requires a constant powe...

Page 4: ...sed for irrigation or sprinkler systems You will have to plan the job so that you cut in to feed the softener AFTER these spigots BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION CONFIRM THE INLET AND OUTLET OF THE UNIT...

Page 5: ...to a nearby laundry tub standing pipe or floor drain fig 5 and cut off excess tubing NOTE ABOUT DRAIN LINE You can run the drain hose from the unit to the ceiling joists max 8 ft ceiling and run it to...

Page 6: ...et slightly to allow water to run into the unit The water should initially fill the tank slowly Once the tank is full of water you can open valve fully This prevents resin from being pushed up into th...

Page 7: ...ll be accepted and minute value will start flashing MENU BUTTON The function of this key is to enter the level one programming mode where the valve settings can be adjusted SET REGEN BUTTON This butto...

Page 8: ...to accept Flashing stops hour value is highlighted again PROCEED TO STEP 2 CURRENT TIME CURRENT TIME CURRENT TIME CURRENT TIME 07 07 07 07 45 AM 45 AM 45 AM 45 AM 12 Press to advance to CURRENT DATE T...

Page 9: ...again to accept the value Highlight stops flashing CURRENT DAT CURRENT DAT CURRENT DAT CURRENT DATE E E E AUG AUG AUG AUG 15 15 15 15 201 201 201 2015 5 5 5 18 Now press or key to change the value to...

Page 10: ...n malfunction of the unit When the Level 2 Master Programming Mode is entered all available option setting displays may be viewed and set as needed Depending on current option settings some parameters...

Page 11: ...unit set resin volume at 1 0 cu ft For 45TFM unit set resin volume at 1 5 cu ft For 60FM unit set resin volume at 2 0 cu ft 7 Salt Setting Leave at default setting For best results set between 12 lbs...

Page 12: ...mmed settings are stored in a non volatile memory and will not be lost during a power failure If power fails while the unit is in regeneration the valve will finish regeneration after power is restore...

Page 13: ...ly regenerate the softener This should always be followed up by allowing the unit to use up any remaining salt and then thoroughly cleaning out the brine tank If you are unable to break the bridge thi...

Page 14: ...sin in drain line 1 Air in water system 2 Incorrect or missing drain line flow control DLFC 1 Check well system for proper air elimination 2 Check and replace DLFC F Too much water in brine tank 1 Plu...

Page 15: ...3 Hexagon with washer 2 A19 21709003 Secure clip 2 A20 05056140 Valve connector 1 A21 05056065 O ring 23 6x2 65 2 A22 21319006 Screw adaptor 2 A23 05056508 Screw M5x12 Hexagon with washer 5 A24 050300...

Page 16: ...the water quality requirements of the softener This limited Warranty applies only to a unit when returned to the Warrantor at the owner s expense and in accordance with shipping instructions received...

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