Water Inc HP-Soft-4 User Manual
INSTALLATION MANUAL
WATER SOFTENER SYSTEMS
Water, Inc. 1044 East Del Amo Blvd., Carson, CA 90746
HousePure Models
HP-Soft-2
HP-Soft-4
www.waterinc.com ● 310-885-4400
736-0137
P/N 41482 Rev A 06/04
Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION – READ ALL......................................................................................3
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING......................................................................................................................... 3
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EEDWATER...............................................................................................................................................................4
OWER.......................................................................................................................................................................4
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NSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
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ALT CAPACITY.........................................................................................................................................................4
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SETUP..........................................................................................................................................................................5
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NPACKING AND INSPECTION.................................................................................................................................... 5
HERE TO INSTALL THE SOFTENER........................................................................................................................... 5
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ARDNESS SETTING...................................................................................................................................................5
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INSTALLATION........................................................................................................................................................6
CONTROL START-UP PROCEDURES...............................................................................................................10
SOFTENER OPERATION......................................................................................................................................10
1.
BRINE DRAW / SLOW RINSE POSITION ................................................................................................................. 10
BACKWASH POSITION .......................................................................................................................................... 10
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FAST RINSE POSITION .......................................................................................................................................... 10
3.
BRINE FILL........................................................................................................................................................... 10
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SERVICE...............................................................................................................................................................10
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SERVICE................................................................................................................................................................... 11
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LEANING IRON OUT OF THE WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM......................................................................................11
HECKING FOR A SALT BRIDGE............................................................................................................................... 11
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REAKING A SALT BRIDGE ...................................................................................................................................... 11
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LEANING THE INJECTORS AND SCREENS................................................................................................................ 11
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TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................................................... 12
WATER SOFTENER SYSTEM PARTS LIST......................................................................................................14
LIMITED WARRANTY...........................................................................ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
Important Safety Information – Read All
CAUTION: Read and follow the information in this manual to
minimize the risk of electric shock or personal injury.
IMPORTANT! If you are unsure about installing of your water
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softener, contact the helpline or consult a professional plumber.
IMPORTANT! This system must be installed in compliance with
applicable state and local codes, law, and regulations.
Instructions Before Using
Before beginning installation, read these all instructions completely. Then obtain all the materials and
tools needed for installation.
NOTE: Failure to install the HousePure Soft system correctly voids the warranty.
Perform installation according to state and local plumbing codes.
- Use only lead-free solder and flux for sweat-solder connections, as required by state and
federal codes.
Handle all components of the system with care. Do not drop, drag or turn components upside down.
Be sure the floor under the water softening system is clean and level.
The system uses 120 volt-60Hz electrical power. Always use the power cord supplied.
- Plug power cord into an indoor 120 volt, grounded outlet.
- Properly ground system to conform to all codes and ordinances.
Install system in a protected area. Be sure electric outlet and transformer do not come in contact with
water. See Where to Install the Softener, in the installation section of the manual.
- Do not attempt to treat water over 110°F with the system. Always connect the system to the
main water supply pipe before the water heater.
- Do not expose system to freezing temperatures. Water freezing in the system causes
equipment damage.
- Do not install in direct sunlight. Heat from sun may cause damage.
Minimum inlet water pressure is 20 psi. Maximum inlet water pressure is 125 psi. Use pressure
reducing valve if necessary.
Sodium used in the water softening process should be considered as part of your overall dietary salt
intake. Contact physician if you are on a low sodium diet.
Use clean water softening salts only, at least 99.5% pure. Failure to use the correct salt may create a
health hazard or maintenance problems.
- Use nugget, pellet or coarse solar salts.
- Do not use rock, block, granulated or ice cream making salts.
Always keep the salt lid in place unless servicing the unit or replenishing salt.
CAUTION:
Do not use with water that is unsafe or of unknown quality.
Test water periodically to verify that the system is performing
satisfactorily.
Discard small parts remaining after the installation.
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Specifications
Warning:
Do not use this system on water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown
quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. !
Feed water:
Minimum inlet pressure: 20 psig
Maximum outlet pressure: 125 psig
Minimum water temperature: 34 degrees F
Maximum water temperature: 110 degrees F
Power
Voltage: 120VAC
Frequency: 60Hz
Power consumption: 7 Watts Maximum
Installation
Location: Indoors (Protect from direct sunlight)
Minimum ambient temperature: 34 degrees F
Maximum ambient temperature: 122 degrees F
Salt Capacity
7000-1.0, 7000-1.25, 7000-1.5, 7000-2.0 340 lbs (154 Kg)
7000-2.33, 7000-3.0 600 lbs (272 Kg)
This unit conforms to ANSI/NSF-44 for specific performance claims as verified and
substantiated by test data. Refer to NSF Compliance Data Insert for further
information. Please contact Water, Inc. for additional copies.
Setup
Unpacking and Inspection
Check the system components for damage or missing parts.
Where to Install the Softener
Consider the following points when determining where to install the water softener:
Place the system as close as possible to a sewer drain.
Do not install the softener where it would block access to the water heater, or access to the main water shutoff,
water meter, or electrical panels.
Keep outside faucets on hard water to save soft water and salt.
Install the softener in a place where water damage is least likely to occur if a leak develops.
A 120V electrical outlet is needed to plug in the transformer. If the outlet is remote (up to 100 feet), use 18 gauge
wire to connect.
Always connect the system to the main water supply pipe before the water heater.
Install the system where it will not be subject to temperatures outside of the limits stated in the Specification
section or to direct sunlight.
Hardness Setting
Municipal Water:
ter, Inc. recommends that you call your local water company to determine your water hardness in grains per
Wa
gallon and iron in mg/l (or ppm).
Well Water:
Water, Inc. recommends that you have your water tested professionally for accurate hardness and iron content.
Installation
1. Turn off gas or electric supply to the water heater.
2. Turn off the water supply to pipes to be cut and drain the house water pipes.
3. Open both hot and cold faucets.
4. Move the softener assembly into installation position.
Be sure the installation surface is level and smooth.
5. Plumb IN and OUT connections to and from softener.
Be sure the incoming hard water supply is directed to the INLET port of the valve.
The valve body of the control is marked with arrows indicating the proper flow direction.
Connections are illustrated below.
Figure 1
CAUTION: If making a soldered copper installation, do all sweat soldering before connecting pipes to the bypass valve.
Torch heat will damage plastic parts.
CAUTION: When turning threaded pipe fittings onto plastic fittings, use care not to cross-thread.
CAUTION: Use Teflon tape on all external pipe threads. Do not use pipe joint compound.
CAUTION: Support inlet and outlet pl umbing in some manner (use pipe hangers) to kee p the wei ght o f f of t he val ve
fittings.
Perform steps 6-9 to install flexible drain hose.
Skip to step 10 to install rigid drain pipe.
6. Find barbed hose fitting in small parts kit. Attach barbed hose fitting to the 1/2" male NPT drain outlet.
7. Cut the length of the hose in half. One section will be used as a valve drain hose. The remaining section will be
used as an overflow hose in Step 11.
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