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OPTIONAL MAINTENANCE WRENCH
Part Number V3193
Although no tools are necessary to assemble the valve, the optional maintenance wrench (shown in various positions on
the valve) may be purchased to aid in assembly or disassembly.
Loosens Drain Nut In
Polytube Applications
Loosens Injector And
Bypass Caps
Loosens Quick
Connect Nuts
Loosens Drive Cap
BYPASS VALVE:
The bypass valve is typically used to isolate the control valve from the plumbing system’s water pressure
in order to perform control valve repairs or maintenance. The WS1 bypass valve is particularly unique in the water
treatment industry due to its versatility and state of the art design features. The 1” full flow bypass valve incorporates four
positions, including a diagnostic position that allows service personal to work on a pressurized system while still providing
untreated bypass water to the facility or residence. Its completely non-metallic, all-plastic design allows for easy access and
serviceability without the need for tools.
The bypass body and rotors are glass filled Noryl
3
(or equivalent) and the nuts and caps are glass filled polypropylene. All
seals are self-lubricating EPDM to help prevent valve seizing after long periods of non-use. Internal o-rings can easily be
replaced if service is required.
The bypass consists of two interchangeable plug valves that are operated independently by red arrow-shaped handles.
The handles identify the flow direction of the water. The plug valves enable the bypass valve to operate in four positions.
1. Normal Operation Position:
The inlet and outlet handles point in the direction of flow indicated by the engraved
arrows on the control valve. Water 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. (See Figure 3)
2. Bypass Position:
The inlet and outlet handles point to the center of the bypass, the control valve is isolated from
the water pressure contained in the plumbing system. Untreated water is supplied to the plumbing system. (See
Figure 1)
3. Diagnostic Position:
The inlet handle points in the direction of flow and the outlet handle points to the center of
bypass valve, system water pressure is allowed to the control valve and the plumbing system while not allowing
water to exit from the control valve to the plumbing. (See Figure 2)
4. Shut Off Position:
The inlet handle points to the center of the bypass valve and the outlet handle points in
the direction of flow, the water is shut off to the plumbing system . If water is available on the outlet side of the
softener it is an indication of water bypass around the system (i.e. a plumbing connection somewhere in the
building bypasses the system). (See Figure 4)
