Aqua-Pure CSM1501 User Manual

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING

CS/CSM SERIES RESIDENTIAL

MODELS:

CS1001 CSM1001 CS1501 CSM1501 CS2001 CSM2001

INSTRUCTIONS

WATER SOFTENERS

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Read, understand, and follow all safety information contained in these instructions prior to installation and use of the Aqua-Pure® CS/CSM Series Residential Water Softener. Retain these instructions for future reference. Failure to follow installation, operation and maintenance instructions may result in property damage and will void warranty.

Intended use:

The Aqua-Pure CS/CSM Series Residential Water Softeners are intended for use in softening water in homes and have not been evaluated for other uses. These systems must be installed indoors near the point of entry of a home water line, and be installed by qualiﬁ ed professional installers according to these installation instructions.

EXPLANATION OF SIGNAL WORD CONSEQUENCES

WARNING

CAUTION

To reduce the risk associated with choking:

• Do not allow children under 3 years of age to have access to small parts during the installation of this product.

To reduce the risk associated with ingestion of contaminants:

• Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.

To reduce the risk of physical injury:

• Shut off inlet water supply and depressurize system as shown in manual prior to service.

To reduce the risk associated with a hazardous voltage:

• If the home electrical system requires use of the cold water system as an electrical safety ground, a jumper must be used to ensure a sufﬁ cient ground connection across the water softener installation piping — refer installation to qualiﬁ ed personnel.

• Do not use the system if the power cord is damaged — contact qualiﬁ ed service personnel for repair.

To reduce the risk associated with back strain due to the heavy weight of the various system components:

• Follow safe lifting procedures.

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Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

WARNING

CAUTION

To reduce the risk associated skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritation from gravel and ﬁ lter media during installation:

• Gravel and several types of ﬁ lter media may be used in this product, depending upon the application. During installation, dust may cause irritation to skin, eyes, and

respiratory tract.

• Utilize a NIOSH-approved dust ﬁ lter mask, protective gloves, and appropriate eye protection when handling and pouring gravel and ﬁ lter media.

• To request an MSDS relating to this product, call 203-238-8965 or go to www.3M.com, select country, and use the search engine to search MSDS. For emergen-

cies, call 800-364-3577 or 651-737-6501 (24 hours).

CAUTION

To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:

• Read and follow Use instructions before installation and use of this water treatment system.

• Installation and use MUST comply with existing state or local plumbing codes.

• Protect from freezing, relieve pressure and drain system when temperatures are expected to drop below 40°F (4°C).

• Do not install on hot water supply lines. The maximum operating water temperature of this water softener is 110°F (43.3°C).

• Do not install if water pressure exceeds 125 psi. If your water pressure exceeds 80 psi (552 kPa), you must install a pressure limiting valve. Contact a plumbing professional if you are uncertain how to check your water pressure.

• Do not install where water hammer conditions may occur. If water hammer conditions exist you must install a water hammer arrester. Contact a plumbing professional if you are uncertain how to check for this condition.

• Where a backﬂ ow prevention device is installed on a water system, a device for controlling pressure due to thermal expansion must be installed.

• Do not use a torch or other high temperature sources near system.

• On plastic ﬁ ttings, never use pipe sealant or pipe dope. Use PTFE thread tape only, pipe dope properties may deteriorate plastic.

• Take care when using pliers or pipe wrenches to tighten plastic ﬁ ttings, as damage may occur if over tightening occurs.

• Do not install in direct sunlight or outdoors.

• Install system in such a position as to prevent it from being struck by other items used in the area of installation.

• Ensure all tubing and ﬁ ttings are secure and free of leaks.

• SHUT OFF FUEL OR ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY TO WATER HEATER after water is shut off.

• Do not install system where water lines could be subjected to vacuum conditions without appropriate measures for vacuum prevention.

• Do not apply heat to any ﬁ tting connected to bypass or control valve as damage may result to internal parts or connecting adapters.

• Install on a ﬂ at/level surface. It is also advisable to sweep the ﬂ oor to eliminate objects that could pierce the brine tank.

To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to plugged water lines:

• Pay particular attention to correct orientation of control valve. Water ﬂ ow should match arrow on control valve. The Inlet and Outlet of other water treatment equipment products will vary depending on the control valve brand used.

• Failure to follow instructions will void warranty.

IMPORTANT NOTES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT NOTES

SECTION DESCRIPTION

1 BEFORE INSTALLATION

2 INSTALLATION

3 REGENERATION INSTRUCTIONS

4 MAINTENANCE

5 SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS

6 SPECIFICATIONS & OPERATING DATA

7 PARTS

8 LIMITED WARRANTY

SECTION 1: BEFORE INSTALLATION

Congratulations! We believe your purchase of this water softener will prove to be a very wise choice. When properly installed, operated, and maintained, your new water softener will provide years of dependable service. Before starting the installation, please read this entire manual for an overview, and then follow the installation instructions. Failure to follow the instructions will void the warranty.

Inspecting And Handling Your Water Softener:

Inspect shipping carton and the equipment for shipping damage. If damaged, notify the transportation company and request a damage inspection.

Handle the equipment with care. Damage can result if dropped or if the brine tank is set on sharp, uneven projections on the ﬂ oor. When handling, do not turn the water softener unit upside down or on its side to help prevent media from entering valve and being discharged downstream.

Make Sure Your Water Has Been Thoroughly Tested:

An analysis of your water should be made prior to the selection of your water softener. You can typically get this service through your place of purchase, which may require sending a sample to the factory for analysis and recommendations.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Water softeners are designed to reduce hardness and reasonable amounts of soluble iron if consideration is given to iron content when selecting model and regeneration settings. To treat sulfur (hydrogen sulﬁ de), bacterial iron, precipitated iron or very high levels of soluble iron special equipment in addition to a water softener is required. For best results, the Aqua-Pure® APPM or APIF Series Systems are recommended for use on waters containing more than 2 ppm of iron.

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Check Your Pumping Rate and Water Pressure:

Two water system conditions must be checked carefully to avoid unsatisfactory operation or equipment damage:

1) MINIMUM water pressure required at the water softener inlet is 20 psi (138 kPa).

CAUTION

To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:

NOTE: Call your local water department or plant operator to obtain pressure readings. If you have a private well, the gauge on the pressure tank

will indicate the high and low system pressure. Record your water pressure data below:

Water Pressure:

Low psi High psi

CAUTION

To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:

• Do not install system where water lines could be subjected to vacuum conditions without appropriate measures for vacuum prevention.

The installer is required to take appropriate measures if there is the possibility a vacuum condition may occur. This would include the installation

of an appropriate device in the supply line to the system, i.e., a vacuum breaker or backﬂ ow prevention device. Vacuum damage voids the factory warranty.

2) The pumping rate of your well must be sufﬁ cient for satisfactory operation and BACKWASHING of the water softener. (See Speciﬁ cations And

Operating Data, Section 6).

IMPORTANT NOTE

If sediment is present, the installation of a sediment pre-ﬁ lter is recommended. Even if sediment is not currently present or at a level high enough to be

objectionable, a pre-ﬁ lter can help increase the efﬁ ciency of the softener and help reduce the amount of maintenance required.

Installation Site Selection:

Select the location of your water softener with care. Various conditions which contribute to proper location are as follows:

1) Locate as close as possible to water supply source.

2) Locate as close as possible to a drain.

3) Locate in correct relationship to other water conditioning equipment (Figure 1, page 2-1).

4) Locate the water softener in the supply line BEFORE the water heater. Temperatures above 110°F (43°C) will damage the water softener and void the factory warranty.

5) DO NOT install the water softener in a location where freezing temperatures occur. Freezing may cause permanent damage and will also void the factory warranty.

6) Allow sufﬁ cient space around the installation for easy servicing.

7) Provide a non-switched 110V, 60Hz (220V, 50Hz for speciﬁ ed systems) power source for the control valve.

WARNING

To reduce the risk associated with ingestion of contaminants:

• Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:

• Protect from freezing, relieve pressure and drain system when temperatures are expected to drop below 40°F (4°C).

• Do not install on hot water supply lines. The maximum operating water temperature of this water softener is 110°F (43.3°C).

• Do not install in direct sunlight or outdoors.

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Facts to Remember While Planning The Installation:

1) All installation procedures MUST conform to local and state plumbing codes.

2) If lawn sprinklers, a swimming pool, or geothermal heating/cooling or water for other devices/activities are to be treated by the water softener, a larger model MUST be selected to accommodate the higher ﬂ ow rate plus the backwashing requirements of the water softener. Consult your Dealer/ Installer or our Customer Service Department at 1-800-222-7880 for alternative instructions if the pumping rate is insufﬁ cient.

3) Remember that the water softener INLET is attached to the pipe that supplies water (i.e. delivers water from the well pump or after the water meter) and the OUTLET is the line that runs toward the water heater.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to plugged water lines:

4) Before beginning the installation review the existing piping system and to determine the size, number and type of ﬁ ttings required.

WARNING

To reduce the risk associated with a hazardous voltage:

• If the home electrical system requires use of the cold water system as an electrical safety ground, a jumper must be used to ensure a sufﬁ cient ground connection

across the water softener installation piping — refer installation to qualiﬁ ed personnel.

5) Sweep the ﬂ oor to eliminate objects that could pierce the brine tank.

IMPORTANT NOTE

SODIUM INFORMATION: Water softeners using sodium chloride for regeneration add sodium to the water. People who are on sodium restricted diets should consider the added sodium as part of their overall sodium intake.

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TREATED

SOFT WATER

BRINE TANK

TREATED WATER

WATER

SOFTENER

SECTION 2: INSTALLATION

PRESSURE

WASTE DRAIN

BACKWASH

FILTER

WASTE DRAIN

TYPICAL WELL INSTALLATION

TANK

PRESSURE

SWITCH.

RAW WELL WATER

CHECK VALVE

TREATED

SOFT WATER

BRINE

TANK

TREATED WATER

WATER FOR

LAWN SPRINKLERS

OR OTHER

HIGH DEMAND

WATER

SOFTENER

WASTE DRAIN

BACKWASH

FILTER

WASTE DRAIN

METER

CHECK VALVE

TYPICAL PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY INSTALLATION

Figure 1. Typical Installation Sequence Of Water Conditioning Equipment

RAW WATER

CAUTION

To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:

• Read and follow Use instructions before installation and use of this water treatment system.

• Installation and use MUST comply with existing state or local plumbing codes.

To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to plugged water lines:

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Step 1

If not factory pre-installed, attach bypass valve or yoke assembly using adapter couplings, clips and screws to control valve (Figure 2). On meter initiated models, attach meter between bypass valve and control valve (Figure 2).

Figure 2. Softener And Brine Tank Assembly, Top View

Step 2

Shut off all water at main supply valve. On a private well system, turn off power to pump and drain pressure tank. Make certain pressure is relieved from complete system by opening nearest faucet to drain system.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:

• SHUT OFF FUEL OR ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY TO WATER HEATER after water is shut off.

Step 3

Cut main supply line as required to ﬁ t plumbing to inlet and outlet of unit.

Step 4

Attach plumbing. Do not apply heat to any ﬁ tting connected to bypass or control valve as damage may result to internal parts or connecting adapters. Make certain water ﬂ ow enters through inlet and discharges through outlet. Loosen set screw and pull out drain line ﬂ ow control (DLFC) assembly from valve body (Figure 2). Unscrew drain line elbow from DLFC. Apply thread tape to threads. Reassemble and fully insert into valve body before tightening set screw with ﬁ nger pressure only (overtightening set screw may crack ﬁ tting).

CAUTION

To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:

• Do not use a torch or other high temperature sources near ﬁ lter system, cartridges, plastic ﬁ ttings or plastic plumbing.

• On plastic ﬁ ttings, never use pipe sealant or pipe dope. Use PTFE thread tape only, pipe dope properties may deteriorate plastic.

• Take care when using pliers or pipe wrenches to tighten plastic ﬁ ttings, as damage may occur if over tightening occurs.

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Step 5

Attach drain line to drain line ﬁ tting. To prevent back pressure from reducing ﬂ ow rate below minimum required for backwash, drain line must be sized according to run length and relative height. Be careful not to bend ﬂ exible drain tubing sharply enough to cause "kinking" (if kinking occurs drain line must be replaced). Typical examples of proper drain line diameters are:

(1) 1/2 in. ID up to 15 ft. when discharge is lower than inlet.

(2) 5/8 in. ID up to 15 ft. when discharge is slightly higher than inlet.

(3) 3/4 in. ID when drain is 25 ft. away and/or drain is installed overhead.

Some areas prohibit the use of ﬂ exible drain lines. Check with local code ofﬁ cials prior to installation.

EQUIPMENT

DRAIN LINE

AIR GAP

2" REF.

DRAIN

Step 6

Position drain line over drain and secure ﬁ rmly. To prevent backsiphoning of waste water, provide an air gap of at least 2 in. or 2 pipe diameters between end of drain hose and drain (Figure 3). DO NOT raise drain line more than 10 ft. above ﬂ oor.

Figure 3. Typical Drain

Step 7

Connect one end of the 3/8 in. poly line to brine valve located on the right side of control valve. Connect other end to elbow inside of brine well. Brass insert sleeves and plastic ferrules must be used where necessary. (Figure 2 and Control Valve Parts drawing, Section 7).

Step 8

Install overﬂ ow line to brine tank overﬂ ow ﬁ tting (Figure 2). Discharge of line must be lower than overﬂ ow ﬁ tting. DO NOT INTERCONNECT OVERFLOW LINE WITH VALVE DRAIN LINE.

Step 9

Make certain bypass valve inlet and outlet knobs are in "BYPASS" position. After all plumbing connections have been completed, open main water shut-off valve or restore power to well pump. Check for leaks and correct as necessary.

Step 10

Plug control valve power cord into 110v/60hz, non-switched power source. Manually stage control to backwash position (See "How To Manually Regenerate Your Water Softener At Any Time") and then unplug power cord to prevent the unit from advancing automatically.

ROTATE

KNOBS

Step 11

Partially open inlet valve in plumbing or on bypass valve (Figure 4). This will allow the unit to ﬁ ll slowly from the bottom up, eliminating air entrapment. Allow unit to ﬁ ll slowly, failure to do so could result in loss of resin to the drain. Once a steady stream of water, no air, is ﬂ owing to drain, the inlet valve can be fully opened. The outlet valve can also be opened and the bypass (if applicable) can be closed.

Step 12

On time clock initiated models, set regeneration frequency. Refer to Regeneration Frequency Schedules (Section 3) to determine correct frequency, then refer to How To Set Time Clock Regeneration Control (Section 3) for instructions on setting frequency. For meter initiated models, refer to How To Set Meter Regeneration Control.

NOTE: Regeneration settings for both time clock and meter initiated models are factory preset for the most efﬁ cient salt use and minimum water consumption used for regeneration (as little as 30 gallons), and conform to the industry salt efﬁ ciency standards (required by some states). Regeneration frequency schedules are designed for use with factory regeneration settings (listed in Speciﬁ cations And Operating Data, Section 6).

The control valve design permits adjustment of the salt dosage. This adjustment may be necessary when unusual operating conditions exist, such as high concentrations of iron or hardness and/or high ﬂ ow rates or daily water consumption (refer to "How To Set Regeneration Cycle Program" Section 3) for adjustment procedures.

NOTE: For salt dosages greater than 15 lbs (6.8 kg), grid leg extensions must be attached to bottom of grid legs. For salt dosages less than 15 lbs (6.8 kg). DO NOT use extension legs.

SERVICE

BYPASS

Figure 4. Bypass Valve

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