Hobart WS-500 Installation Manual

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS & PARTS

HOBART

WATER SOFTENING

SYSTEM

WS-500

A product of HOBART TROY, OHIO 45374

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INSTALLATION ............................................................................ 2

DISC SELECTION ......................................................................... 15

REPLACEMENT PARTS .................................................................... 15

INSTALLATION

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Determine location to install equipment. Make sure the unit will be on a flat surface.

2. If sand, silt, or turbidity is present, install a separate prefilter.

NOTE: Sediment filtration is recommended before the water softener, particularly in areas with known sediment issues or on a private water supplies.

NOTE: If the peak flow rate required is unknown, a prefilter with a minimum of 1.25" connections should be used. Filters with 5 micron nominal ratings should be considered the standard in food service applications.

By-Pass Valve Kit Installation

3. If the optional by-pass valve kit is being installed, continue with steps listed below. If bypass valve kit is not being installed - proceed to step 24.

4. To install by-pass valve determine which port on the by-pass valve (Port A or Port B) to plumb the raw water connection to.

5. Determine which port on the by-pass valve (Port C or Port D) to connect the softener.

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6. Verify the by-pass valve is in the by-pass position. Turn by-pass handle to reveal yellow by-pass segment.

7. Remove the by-pass valve handle by pulling it away from the by-pass valve body.

9. Locate patch decal provided with by-pass valve kit.

10. Remove patch decal from paper lining and apply to body of the by-pass valve based on the specific installation using Table 1.

NOTE: For use in A-D or B-D configuration, it will be necessary to cut patch.

8. The five position valve has two installation configuration options. Photo below shows the crossover and parallel configurations as the valve is shipped.

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Table 1

MODE RAW

INLET

A-C A C PARALLEL 2

B-C B C CROSSOVER 3

A-D A D CROSSOVER 4

B-D B D PARALLEL 5

SOFTENER

INLET

INSTALL CONFIGURATION

FIG

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11. Align the handle with the shaft until handle slides onto shaft. Push down on handle until it snaps into place.

NOTE: The handle is keyed allowing it to go on the shaft only one way. Failing to perform above procedure can result in breaking the shaft inside the handle. Do not force handle onto shaft.

17. Apply a liberal amount of silicone to the four Orings and install on the two end spaces on both Port C and Port D.

NOTE: When installing a plastic component in line, it is recommended that grounding straps be put in place before the lines are actually cut to ensure the ground is never broken.

12. Prepare plumbing by roughing in.

13. Connect the inlet/outlet adapters to the plumbing. Solder or glue adapters to pipe as applicable.

NOTE: Do not solder adapters while in the by-pass valve.

NOTE: Care should be taken during the installation process to assure that solder flux does not come in contact with the media tanks, the control module, and related components.

14. After all plumbing is completed and before connecting any equipment, flush both inlet and outlet lines by opening the raw water inlet valve and allowing water to rinse out and debris in the line.

15. Close the raw water line when complete.

16. Locate from the by-pass kit the two elbows, four O-rings, two E-Clips and silicone packet.

18. Insert mesh screens into left and right elbows.

19. Locate from the by pass kit the four O-rings, two E-Clips and silicone packet

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20. Apply a liberal amount of silicone to the four Orings and install them on the two outermost groves on both elbows

NOTE: Elbows are marked left (L) and right (R). When applying to by-pass valve be certain to install in correct location based on left/right orientation.

By-Pass Valving Installation NOTE: If optional by-pass valve kit is not installed - it

is recommended that by-pass valving be installed. To install by-pass valving - follow steps listed below.

24. Determine location to install equipment. Make sure the unit will be on a flat surface.

25. If sand, silt, or turbidity is present, install a separate prefilter.

NOTE: Sediment filtration is recommended before the water softener, particularly in areas with known sediment issues or on a private water supplies.

26. Install by-pass valving. Be certain to note the inlet and outlet arrows on the valve head.

27. Connect the inlet/outlet adapters leading to the softener using the proper size plumbing.

28. Plumb as necessary to accommodate the bypass valving and to complete the installation.

NOTE: Make sure to align the center slot (the slot with the small triangle underneath it) with the outside of the by pass valve.

21. Connect elbows from the by-pass valve to softener using E-clips. Press E-clips until they securely snap in place.

22. Connect the by-pass valve to the inlet/outlet adapters. Press E-clips until they securely snap in place.

23. Plumb as necessary to accommodate the bypass valve and to complete the installation. Proceed to step 31.

NOTE: Actual installation of by-pass valving may vary from installation to installation. Be sure to follow state and local codes.

NOTE: When installing a plastic component in line, it is recommended that grounding straps be put in place before the lines are actually cut to ensure the ground is never broken.

NOTE: Do not solder brass adapters while inserted in the module base. Damage to plastic and ruber parts may result due to the heat. In addition, the materials used in the soldering process may attack certain types of plastics.

NOTE: Care should be taken during the installation process to assure that solder flux do not come in contact with the media tanks, the control module, and related components.

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