Watersource Water Softener Operating Manual

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Water Softener Operating Manual

Water Softener Operating Manual

Contents:

1. Introduction

2. Installation Instructions

3. Settings

4. Controller Features

5. Trouble Shooting

1. Introduction

Thank you for choosing a Water Softener meticulously produced for you by
Watersource. We take great care to ensure that you receive this product in
the same perfect condition that it left us. An extensive testing program has
been employed to guarantee the performance and reliability that you would
expect from an appliance costing many times more.

The valve with which your water softener is tted has been selected to

provide the best balance possible for your requirements. Please identify
your valve from the following to determine the correct set-up procedure.

The plumbing requirements are identical for both types of softeners. There

are 4 connections to make: Inlet, Outlet, Drain and Overow.

Inlet: This is the water supply from the mains or other source.

Outlet: This is the treated water leaving the softener to supply the rest of

the house.

Drain: This is the water used during regeneration which is ushed to

drain. This water will be at mains pressure and must be taken directly to a
wastepipe.

Overow: This is only used in the event of an over-ll of water to

the salt cabinet. This should always be taken down and directly through the
nearest wall. At this point it may be obvious that low water pressure,

below 20 psi, or a frozen drain line, is causing over-ll. A service

enquiry can be made to discuss this particular issue.

Digital Area

Day
Hour
Minute

Figure Area

Button Area

UpDownManual Return

Dynamic Screen Area

Menu/Conrm

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2. Installation Instructions

A water softener is no more difcult than a dishwasher or washing machine
to install. However, it is advisable for the installation to be carried out by
either a plumber or a competent D.I.Y. person.

Firstly, determine where the water enters the house (usually under the
Kitchen Sink).

Secondly, check to see that the water softerer will t the space available.
Remember to leave sufcient space for connections to be made at the

back. In some kitchens it may be necessary to remove part of the cupboard

base to ensure sufcient head-room. In other cases it may make more

sense to locate the Water Softener in an outside cabinet to maintain the
space under the sink.

As the ion exchange process used to soften water results in a slight
increase in the sodium level of the water, it is often suggested to provide a
lower sodium source of water for infant feeds, aquaria, etc. Irish law & EU
directives do not set regulations for low sodium pipe feeds within private
households. Softened water is often half of the 200 mg/L sodium EU limit.

There are a number of ways to achieve this:

Fit a Reverse Osmosis unit teed off a treated water line. This has1.

the benet of giving a soft water feed (free of Limescale) with low

sodium and excludes virtually all undesireable contaminants, such as:

uoride, chlorine, aluminium, viruses, cysts (such as cryptosporidium),

phosphates, pesticides, heavy metals and many more to 99.9 %.

Fit an extra tap to the sink with either ltered or unltered raw water. 2.
This water has not been treated and as such has only background
Sodium levels.

Leave the cold tap at the kitchen sink untreated.3.

Once the above decisions have been made it is time to familliarise yourself

with the hoses and ttings required to complete the installation.

The Water Softener has been designed to operate at between 1.7 and 5
Bar pressure. If your pressure falls outside these parameters it may be

necessary to t a booster pump or a Pressure Reduction Valve to prevent

damage to the unit. The temperature range of the appliance is 0*C and
49*C.

The Installation

The rising main is usually found under the sink. Once the stop-cock has
been shut, open the cold water tap at the kitchen sink. This will release the

pressure in the line. At this point, the pipe can be cut to allow tment of the

non-return valve and the “T” complete with shut-off valve. The next stage

is to t the by-pass valve and the outlet “T” for the return ow.

The two washing machine valves provide the threaded connections for the
washing machine hoses, which in turn connect to the inlet and outlet ports
of the valve. The drain line has a hose barb to connect a piece of hose
from the rear of the softener to the drain. This should be secured with a
hose clamp.

The overow tting must be connected to a hose dropping straight down

and passing through the wall. This hose should always be visible to identify
any discharge which would require a service call.

Connect the power supply and turn on.

With the machine powered up, press the up and down buttons until the
lock symbol is replaced by the spanner symbol . Press the button
twice until the number 2 appears on the left side of the display. This is the
“backwash” position. You may now open the inlet valve slowly.

The motor will engage again after the set period and move on to the next
stage (3). Toggle the valve to the next position (4) and on to position 5. This

will allow the salt bin to ll to the desired level.

At this point the time and days between regenerations can be set.

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Connecting To The System

To allow for connection to your plumbing system your new softener has
been supplied with 3/4 bsp male threads. This means connections may be
made with either washing machine hoses or hard plumbing. Remember

with pex piping always use inserts when using compression ttings.

3.Settings

Time Controlled (T.C.)

Press up and down buttons together and hold until the lock 1.
disappears.

Press the button. The signies that the engineering mode has 2.
been entered. Press the button again to make the hours ash.

Use the up and down arrows to adjust the hour. Repeat to adjust the
minutes. Press button again and the controller will beep to signify
that the setting has been accepted.

Press the down button to select the Regeneration time. Factory set 3.
for 2 am. To by-pass this step press down button again. To adjust,
press the button to select the hour and use up and down buttons
to adjust. Repeat for minutes.

Press button to adjust days between regenerations use up and 4.
down buttons. Factory set to 3 days.

Press button to exit menu.5.

Metered or Volumetric

Press up and down buttons together and hold until the lock 1.
disappears.

Press the to select. The signies that the engineering mode 2.
has been entered. Press the button again to make the hours

ash. Use the up and down arrows to adjust the hour. Repeat to

adjust the minutes. Press button again and the controller will
beep to signify that the setting has been accepted.

Press down button. A-01 will show. Press down button again to adjust 3.
Regeneration time. Factory set for 2 am. To by-pass this step press
down button again. To adjust, press the button to select the hour
and use up and down buttons to adjust. Repeat for minutes.

Press the down button again to adjust the softening capacity. Press 4.
button to adjust. Use up and down buttons to adjust. See capacity

chart to nd correct setting. Factory set to 380 ppm hardness.

The lock will set automatically. Programming is complete. 5.

Outlet valve

shown open

Outlet from

softner

By-pass valve
shown closed

Inlet valve

shown open

Inlet
from

mains

Inlet to softner

Non-return

valve

Two Cores Socket
(connect with the transformer)

Control Panel

Microcomputer Controller

Brine Line Connector

Injector

Drain Outlet

Drive

Control Valve

Water Inlet

Water Outlet

Base

Riser Pipe (inside the base)

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4. Controller Features

Metered or Volumetric

While in the service position, pressing the next button will “toggle” between

the time, current ow rate in litres and the capacity remaining.

To force a regeneration a single press on the Regen button will cause the
softener to regenerate at the set time the following morning. Press and
hold to force an immediate regeneration. When the valve is regenerating it
will show a countdown clock for each stage.

5. Trouble Shooting

PROBLEM: WATER STILL REMAINS HARD

1. Is there a minimum of 6 inches of salt in the Brine Cabinet?

Solution: Fill the cabinet with salt.

2. Is the bypass valve closed, and the inlet and outlet valves open?

Solution: Close the bypass valve and open the inlet and outlet valves.

3. Is the power on?

Solution: Switch the power on and check the connections.

4. Is the hardness setting correct?

Solution: Reset the hardness if required.

NOTE: If any of the above requires action, add 5 litres of water to the salt and initiate a REG (Regeneration).

PROBLEM: NO WATER

1. Is the water mains open?

Solution: Open the water mains.

2. Are the inlet and outlet valves open?

Solution: Open the inlet and outlet valves.

PROBLEM: UNIT REGENERATES AT THE INCORRECT TIME OF DAY

1. Is the present time correct?

Solution: Reset the present time.

2. Is the recharge time correct?

Solution: Reset the recharge time.

3. Has there been a powercut?

Solution: No action required if the time is correct.

PROBLEM: NO REGEN, OR LITTLE OR NO SALT USAGE

1. Is the water soft?

Solution: If yes no action is required.

2. Is the water level in the brine cabinet high?

Solution: If yes, check the drain line is not frozen or blocked. Initiate an
immediate regeneration and check the progress of the cycle. If the water level

approaches the overow level, shut off inlet and arrange a service call.

3. Press “Next” button to check remaining Capacity.

Solution: If capacity remaining is still larger than 25% of full capacity press
“Regen” button to force a regeneration.

PROBLEM: EXCESSIVE SALT USAGE

1. Check the hardness.

Solution: Reduce the hardness setting if incorrect.

PROBLEM: NO WATER IN THE BRINE CABINET

1. Depending on the salt level you may not see the water. This is quite normal.
Only a few inches of water are used.”

Solution: No action required.

PROBLEM: HIGH WATER LEVEL IN THE BRINE CABINET

1. Is the water level in the brine cabinet high?

Solution: Initiate an immediate regeneration. If the problem does not return,
further action is not required.

PROBLEM: WATER IS RUNNING FROM THE OVERFLOW

1. Is the water level in the brine cabinet approaching the height of the overow pipe?

Solution: If yes, bypass the water softener and call for service.

PROBLEM: WATER IS RUNNING FROM THE DRAIN CONSTANTLY

1. Is the unit in recharge mode?

Solution: If yes, wait until it nishes, check the present time and recharge time

settings, adjust if necessary.

2. Does an error code appear? e.g. Err I?

Solution: Check all the connections are secure. Turn the power off for 10
seconds then turn back on.

PROBLEM: DISPLAY FAILURE

1. Is the display blank?

Solution: Check the power supply is turned on and that all electrical connections
are secure.

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Warranty

This product is guaranteed for the period of one year from the date of
purchase against mechanical and/or electrical defects. This guarantee is
only valid if the unit has been installed and used in accordance with the
manufacturers instructions.

Attic Installations

It is not recommended to install any water softener in an attic. Should you
have no choice but to locate the appliance in an attic, then the following
should be put in place as a minimum: Ensure that the attic space is insulated
so as to protect the softener from frost damage. Any water softener should
be placed inside a tank or other container to ensure that any escape of
water is caught and taken directly out of the roof space. Check with your
insurance company to ensure compliance with their terms and conditions.

For more information and to register for your
free extended warranty please visit:

www.watersource.ie

Notes:

Morette Castle, Emo, Co. Laois

Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]

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