G. System #9: Electronic Only, 2-4 Tanks, Meter per Valve, Alternating
H. System #14: Electronic Only, 2-4 Tanks, Meter per Valve.
Brings units on and offline based on flow.
5. Timer Program Settings:
A. Backwash: ______________________________ Minutes
B. Brine and Slow Rinse:_____________________ Minutes
C. Rapid Rinse: ____________________________ Minutes
D. Brine Tank Refill: ________________________ Minutes
E. Pause Time: ____________________________ Minutes
F. Second Backwash: _______________________ Minutes
6. Drain Line Flow Control: gpm
7. Brine Line Flow Controller: gpm
8. Injector Size#:
9. Piston Type:
A. Hard Water Bypass
B. No Hard Water Bypass
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INSTALLATION
CAUTION
Water Pressure
A minimum of 20 pounds (1.4 bar) of water pressure is
required for regeneration valve to operate effectively.
Electrical Facilities
An uninterrupted alternating current (A/C) supply is required.
NOTE: Other voltages are available. Please make sure your
voltage supply is compatible with your unit
before installation.
Existing Plumbing
Condition of existing plumbing should be free from lime and
iron buildup. Piping that is built up heavily with lime and/
or iron should be replaced. If piping is clogged with iron,
a separate iron filter unit should be installed ahead of the
water softener.
Location Of Softener And Drain
The softener should be located close to a drain to prevent air
breaks and back flow.
By-Pass Valves
Always provide for the installation of a by-pass valve if unit is
not equipped with one.
Water pressure is not to exceed 125 psi (8.6 bar),
water temperature is not to exceed 110°F (43°C),
and the unit cannot be subjected to
freezing conditions.
Installation Instructions
1. Place the softener tank where you want to install the unit
making sure the unit is level and on a firm base.
2. During cold weather, the installer should warm the valve
to room temperature before operating.
3. All plumbing should be done in accordance with local
plumbing codes. The pipe size for residential drain line
should be a minimum of 1/2 inch (13 mm). Backwash flow
rates in excess of 7 gpm (26.5 Lpm) or length in excess
of 20 feet (6 m) require 3/4 -inch (19 mm) drain line.
Commercial drain lines should be the same size as the
drain line flow control.
4. Refer to the dimensional drawing for cutting height of the
distributor tube. If there is no dimensional drawing, cut
the distributor tube flush with the top of the tank.
5. Lubricate the distributor o-ring seal and tank o-ring seal.
Place the main control valve on tank.
NOTE: Only use silicone lubricant.
6. Solder joints near the drain must be done prior to
connecting the Drain Line Flow Control fitting (DLFC).
Leave at least 6 inches (15 cm) between the DLFC and
solder joints when soldering pipes that are connected on
the DLFC. Failure to do this could cause interior damage
to the DLFC.
7. Plumber tape is the only sealant to be used on the drain
fitting. The drain from twin tank units may be run through
a common line.
8. Make sure that the floor is clean beneath the salt storage
tank and that it is level.
9. Place approximately 1 inch (25 mm) of water above the
grid plate. If a grid is not utilized, fill to the top of the air
check (Figure 1) in the salt tank. Do not add salt to the
brine tank at this time.
10. On units with a by-pass, place in by-pass position. Turn on
the main water supply. Open a cold soft water tap nearby
and let run a few minutes or until the system is free from
foreign material (usually solder) that may have resulted
from the installation. Once clean, close the water tap.
11. Slowly place the by-pass in service position and let water
flow into the mineral tank. When water flow stops, slowly
open a cold water tap nearby and let run until the air is
purged from the unit.
12. Plug unit into an electrical outlet.
NOTE: All electrical connections must be connected according
to local codes. Be certain the outlet is uninterrupted.
60002 Rev E
Figure 1 Residential Air Check Valve
STARTUP INSTRUCTIONS
The water softener should be installed with the inlet, outlet, and
drain connections made in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations, and to meet applicable plumbing codes.
1. Turn the manual regeneraton knob slowly in a clockwise
direction until the program micro switch lifts on top of the
first set of pins. Allow the drive motor to move the piston to
the first regeneration step and stop. Each time the program
switch position changes, the valve will advance to the next
regeneration step. Always allow the motor to stop before
moving to the next set of pins or spaces.
NOTE: For electronic valves, please refer to the manual
2. Position the valve to backwash. Ensure the drain line flow
3. Position the valve to the brine / slow rinse position. Ensure
4. Position the valve to the rapid rinse position. Check the
regeneration part of the timer operation section. If the
valve came with a separate electronic timer service
manual, refer to the timer operation section of the
electronic timer service manual.
remains steady for 10 minutes or until the water runs clear
(see above).
the unit is drawing water from the brine tank (this step may
need to be repeated).
drain line flow, and run for 5 minutes or until the water
runs clear.
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5. Position the valve to the start of the brine tank fill cycle.
Ensure water goes into the brine tank at the desired
rate. The brine valve drive cam will hold the valve in this
position to fill the brine tank for the first regeneration.
6. Replace control box cover.
7. Put salt in the brine tank.
NOTE: Do not use granulated or rock salt.
3200 TIMER SETTING PROCEDURE
How To Set Days On Which Water Conditioner Is To
Regenerate (Figure 2)
Rotate the skipper wheel until the number “1” is at the red
pointer. Set the days that regeneration is to occur by sliding
tabs on the skipper wheel outward to expose trip fingers.
Each tab is one day. Finger at red pointer is tonight. Moving
clockwise from the red pointer, extend or retract fingers to
obtain the desired regeneration schedule.
How To Set The Time Of Day
1. Press and hold the red button in to disengage the
drive gear.
2. Turn the large gear until the actual time of day is at the
time of day pointer.
3. Release the red button to again engage the drive gear.
How To Manually Regenerate Your Water Conditioner At
Any Time
1. Turn the manual regeneration knob clockwise.
2. This slight movement of the manual regeneration knob
engages the program wheel and starts the
regeneration program.
3. The black center knob will make one revolution in the
following approximately three hours and stop in the
position shown in the drawing.
4. Even though it takes three hours for this center knob to
complete one revolution, the regeneration cycle of your
unit might be set for only one half of this time.
5. In any event, conditioned water may be drawn after rinse
water stops flowing from the water conditioner drain line.
How to Adjust Regeneration Time
1. Disconnect the power source.
2. Locate the three screws behind the manual regeneration
knob by pushing the red button in and rotating the 24 hour
dial until each screw appears in the cut out portion of the
manual regeneration knob.
3. Loosen each screw slightly to release the pressure on the
time plate from the 24-hour gear.
4. Locate the regeneration time pointer on the inside of the
24-hour dial in the cut out.
5. Turn the time plate so the desired regeneration time
aligns next to the raised arrow.
6. Push the red button in and rotate the 24-hour dial.
Tighten each of the three screws.
7. Push the red button and locate the pointer one more time
to ensure the desired regeneration time is correct.
8. Reset the time of day and restore power to the unit.
61502-3200 Rev A
Figure 2
3210 & 3220 TIMER SETTING PROCEDURE
Typical Programming Procedure
Calculate the gallon capacity of the system, subtract the
necessary reserve requirement and set the gallons available
opposite the small white dot on the program wheel gear
(Figure 3).
NOTE: Drawing shows 8,750 gallon setting. The capacity
(gallons) arrow (15) shows zero gallons remaining.
The unit will regenerate tonight at the set
regeneration time.
How To Set The Time Of Day
1. Press and hold the red button in to disengage the drive gear.
2. Turn the large gear until the actual time of day is opposite
the time of day pointer.
3. Release the red button to again engage the drive gear.
How To Manually Regenerate Your Water Conditioner At
Any Time
1. Turn the manual regeneration knob clockwise.
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2. This slight movement of the manual regeneration knob
engages the program wheel and starts the
regeneration program.
3. The black center knob will make one revolution in the
following approximately three hours and stop in the
position shown in the drawing.
4. Even though it takes three hours for this center knob to
complete one revolution, the regeneration cycle of your
unit might be set for only one half of this time.
5. In any event, conditioned water may be drawn after rinse
water stops flowing from the water conditioner drain line.
Immediate Regeneration Timers
These timers do not have a 24-hour gear. Setting the gallons
on the program wheel and manual regeneration procedure
are the same as previous instructions. The timer will
regenerate as soon as the capacity gallons reaches zero.
NOTE: The program wheel to the left may be different than
the program wheel on the product.
NOTE: To set meter capacity rotate manual knob one - 360°
revolution to set gallonage.
Timer Setting Procedure
How To Change The Length Of The Backwash Time
The program wheel as shown in the drawing is in the service
position. As you look at the numbered side of the program
wheel, the group of pins starting at zero determines the length
of time your unit will backwash.
For example, if there are six pins in this section, the time of
backwash will be 12 min. (2 min. per pin). To change the length
of backwash time, add or remove pins as required. The number
of pins times two equals the backwash time in minutes.
How To Change The Length Of Brine And Rinse Time
1. The group of holes between the last pin in the backwash
section and the second group of pins determines the length
of time that your unit will brine and rinse (2 min. per hole).
2. To change the length of brine and rinse time, move the rapid
rinse group of pins to give more or fewer holes in the brine
and rinse section. Number of holes times two equals brine
and rinse time in minutes.
How To Change The Length Of Rapid Rinse
1. The second group of pins on the program wheel determines
the length of time that your water conditioner will rapid
rinse (2 min. per pin).
2. To change the length of rapid rinse time, add or remove pins
at the higher numbered end of this section as required. The
number of pins times two equals the rapid rinse time
in minutes.
The regeneration cycle program on your water conditioner
has been factory preset, however, portions of the cycle or
program may be lengthened or shortened in time to suit
local conditions.
3200 Series Timers (Figure 4)
1. To expose cycle program wheel, grasp timer in upper
left-hand corner and pull, releasing snap retainer and
swinging timer to the right.
2. To change the regeneration cycle program, the program
wheel must be removed. Grasp program wheel and
squeeze protruding lugs toward center, lift program wheel
off timer. Switch arms may require movement to
facilitate removal.
3. Return timer to closed position engaging snap retainer in
back plate. Make certain all electrical wires locate above
snap retainer post.
How To Change The Length Of Brine Tank Refill Time
1. The second group of holes in the program wheel determines
the length of time that your water conditioner will refill the
brine tank (2 min. per hole).
2. To change the length of refill time, move the two pins at the
end of the second group of holes as required.
3. The regeneration cycle is complete when the outer
microswitch is tripped by the two pin set at end of the brine
tank refill section.
4. The program wheel, however, will continue to rotate until
the inner micro switch drops into the notch on the
program wheel.
................1 ...... 18603 ..............Fitting Assy, 900 Air Check
2350
................1 ...... 18602 ..............Fitting Assy, 900 Air Check
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TROUBLESHOOTING
ProblemCause Correction
Water conditioner fails to
regenerate.
Hard water.By-pass valve is open.Close by-pass valve.
Unit used too much salt.Improper salt setting.Check salt usage and salt setting.
Loss of water pressure.Iron buildup in line to water conditioner.Clean line to water conditioner.
Loss of mineral through
drain line.
Iron in conditioned water.Fouled mineral bed.Check backwash, brine draw, and brine tank fill.
Excessive water in brine
tank.
Softener fails to draw brine. Drain line flow control is plugged.Clean drain line flow control.
Control cycles continuously.Misadjusted, broken, or shorted switch.Determine if switch or timer is faulty and replace
Drain flows continuously.Valve is not programming correctly.Check timer program and positioning of control.
Electrical service to unit has been
interrupted
Assure permanent electrical service (check fuse,
plug, pull chain, or switch)
Timer is defective.Replace timer.
Power failure.Reset time of day.
No salt is in brine tank.Add salt to brine tank and maintain salt level above
water level.
Injector screen plugged.Clean injector screen.
Insufficient water flowing into brine tank.Check brine tank fill time and clean brine line flow
control if plugged.
Hot water tank hardness.Repeated flushings of the hot water tank is
required.
Leak at distributor tube.Make sure distributor tube is not cracked. Check
o-ring and tube pilot.
Internal valve leak.Replace seals and spacers and/or piston.
Excessive water in brine tank.See "Excessive water in brine tank".
Iron buildup in water conditioner.Clean control and add mineral cleaner to mineral
bed. Increase frequency of regeneration.
Inlet of control plugged due to foreign
Remove piston and clean control.
material broken loose from pipes by recent
work done on plumbing system.
Air in water system.Assure that well system has proper air eliminator
control. Check for dry well condition.
Improperly sized drain line flow control.Check for proper drain rate.
Increase frequency of regeneration. Increase
backwash time.
Plugged drain line flow control.Clean flow control.
Plugged injector system.Clean injector and screen.
Timer not cycling.Replace timer.
Foreign material in brine valve.Replace brine valve seat and clean valve.
Foreign material in brine line flow control.Clean brine line flow control.
Injector is plugged.Clean injector
Injector screen plugged.Clean screen.
Line pressure is too low.Increase line pressure to 20 psi
Internal control leakChange seals, spacers, and piston assembly.
Service adapter did not cycle.Check drive motor and switches.
it, or replace complete power head.
Replace power head assembly if not positioning
properly.
Foreign material in control.Remove power head assembly and inspect bore.
Remove foreign material and check control in
various regeneration positions.
Internal control leak.Replace seals and piston assembly.
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GENERAL SERVICE HINTS FOR METER
WATER CONDITIONER FLOW DIAGRAMS
CONTROL
Problem: Softener delivers hard water
Reason: Reserve capacity has been exceeded.
Correction: Check salt dosage requirements and reset
program wheel to provide additional reserve.
Reason: Program wheel is not rotating with meter output.
Correction: Pull cable out of meter cover and rotate manually.
Program wheel must move without binding and clutch must
give positive clicks when program wheel strikes regeneration
stop. If it does not, replace timer.
Reason: Meter is not measuring flow.
Correction: Check meter with meter checker.
1 Service Position
Service Outlet
Inlet
Drain
Inlet
Hard water enters at valve inlet and flows down thru mineral
to the bottom distributor. Conditioned water flows up thru the
distributor tube, around the piston and out the outlet.
Regeneration
Valve
Service
Valve
2 Backwash Position
No Hard Water Bypass
Service Outlet
Drain
Inlet
Hard water enters at valve inlet – flows thru service adapter
piston for by-pass, and up thru coupling to regeneration valve
inlet. Flow continues thru the regeneration valve piston – down
the distributor tube – thru the bottom distributor and up thru
the mineral – around the piston and out the drain. If optional no
hard water by-pass piston is used, water flow to service outlet
is prevented by an extension on the service outlet until the end
of the rapid rinse cycle or brine tank refill cycle, depending on
options chosen.
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WATER CONDITIONER FLOW DIAGRAMS
continued
3 Brine Position
Drain
Inlet
Hard water enters at valve inlet – flows thru injector nozzle and
throat to draw brine from the brine tank. Brine flows down thru
the mineral – into the bottom distributor – up the distributor
tube – around the piston and out the drain.
4 Slow Rinse Position
5 Rapid Rinse Position
Drain
Inlet
Hard water enters at valve inlet – flows thru the regeneration
valve directly down thru the mineral – into the bottom
distributor – up the distributor tube – around the piston and out
the drain.
6 Brine Tank Refill Position
Drain
Inlet
Hard water enters at valve inlet – flows thru injector nozzle and
throat – down thru the mineral – into the bottom distributor –
up the distributor tube – around the piston and out the drain.
Service Outlet
Inlet
Drain
Inlet
Hard water enters at valve inlet – flows thru nozzle and
thru throat to brine valve to refill the brine tank. Inlet flow
also continues down thru mineral to the bottom distributor.
Conditioned water flows up thru the distributor tube, around
the piston and out the outlet. Note: An option is available to
keep service valve in by-pass position until the end of brine
tank refill cycle.
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FLOW DATA & INJECTOR DRAW RATES
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DIMENSIONAL DRAWING 3900 TOP
MOUNT
17.81 452.4
DRAIN
2.58 65.5
7.40 188.1
DRAIN
INLET
5.48 139.2
DRAIN
12.46 316.4
2.59 65.8
15.51 394
OUTLET
4.08 103.7
16.16 410.5
7.08 179.8
OUTLET
2.00 50.8
7.50 190.4
INLET
1.01 25.7
5.18 131.6
INLET
5.50 139.7
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DIMENSIONAL DRAWING 3900 SIDE
MOUNT
45°
4.95 125.7
INLET
DRAIN
45°
OPTIONAL
EITHER SIDE
6.95 176.5
OUTLET
16.16 410.5
5.38 136.78.12 206.2
DRAIN
21.70 551.2
OUTLET
2.00 50.8
12.46 316.4
INLET
TOP
BOTTOM
6.75 171.5
OUTLET
4.62 117.3
INLET
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TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS
System #4 - Typical Single Tank Installation with
Optional Meter
Optional
3900 Meter
Drain
Brine
Line
Brine
Tank
Out
In
Manual
Shut-Off
3 Wire
Power
Cord
Resin
Tank
System #5 Interlock - Typical Twin Tank
Installation with Optional Meter Interlock and No
Hard Water Bypass
Out
Manual
ShutOff
Optional
3900
Meter
Drain
Brine
Line
System #6 Interlock - Typical Twin Tank
Installation with Optional Meter Interlock and No
Hard Water Bypass
Out
Meter
Manual
ShutOff
In
3 Wire
Power
Cord
Resin
Tank
Unit 1
Electrical
Interlock
Cord
Brine
Tank
Resin
Tank Unit
2
Drain
Brine
Line
Brine
Tank
Electrical
Interlock
Cord
In
3 Wire
Power
Cord
Resin Tank
Unit 1
Resin Tank
Unit 2
Brine
Tank
Brine
Tank
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VALVE WIRING
System #4
System #4 with Remote Meter
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VALVE WIRING
System #5
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VALVE WIRING
System #6
continued
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VALVE WIRING
System #7
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VALVE WIRING
continued
System #7 Multivalve
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SERVICE ASSEMBLIES
60036-02 1800 Brine Valve:
11772 ��������������������������� Spring
11774 ��������������������������� Retaining Ring
18713 ��������������������������� Brine Valve Body
16497-01 ��������������������� Brine Stem Assembly
16498-01 ��������������������� Stem Guide Assembly
14818 ��������������������������� Clip Piston Rod
14922 ��������������������������� O-ring -035
15125 ��������������������������� Piston Rod
16130 ��������������������������� Piston
16389-0 ����������������������� End Plug Assembly
60107-00 3900 Lower Piston - Hard Water
Bypass:
14818 ��������������������������� Clip Piston Rod
16071 ��������������������������� Piston
16072 ��������������������������� Piston Rod
16076 ��������������������������� O-ring -042
16399-01 ��������������������� End Plug Assembly - White
60107-10 3900 Lower Piston - No Hard Water
Bypass:
14818 ��������������������������� Clip Piston Rod
16082 ��������������������������� Piston - No Hard Water Bypass
16072 ��������������������������� Piston Rod
16076 ��������������������������� O-ring -042
16399-11 ��������������������� End Plug Assembly - Black
60058-01 3900 Lower Drive Motor Assembly -
115 V System #4:
10302 ��������������������������� Insulator - Switch
10872 ��������������������������� Screw - Hex Head
11080 ��������������������������� Screw - Flat Head
10218 ��������������������������� Switch
10300 ��������������������������� Screw - Hex Head
11805 ��������������������������� Screw - Pan Head
40392 ��������������������������� Drive Motor - 115V� 50/60 Hz
17797 ��������������������������� Bracket - Switch Mounting
16086 ��������������������������� Bracket - Motor Mounting