Waterworks WS1000 Installation Guide
Installation
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Demand
AUTOMATIC WATER CONDITIONER
Model WS 1000
Operation
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WaterWorks RESIDENTIAL WATER SOFTENER WARRANTY
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON WATER SOFTENER
For one year from the date of purchase, when this water softener is installed and maintained in accordance with
our instructions, Sears will repair, free of charge, defects in material or workmanship in this water softener.
FULL TEN YEAR WARRANTY AGAINST LEAKS
For ten years from the date of purchase, Sears will furnish and install a new current model water softener tank or
salt storage drum, free of charge, if either the tank or drum develop a leak.
TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE, SIMPLY CONTACT THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER
THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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If you want your water softener professionally installed, contact Sears Installation. They will arrange for a prompt, quality
installation by Sears Authorized Installers.
SEARS INSTALLATION POLICY
All installation labor arranged by Sears shall be performed
in a neat, workmanlike manner in accordance with gener-
ally accepted trade practices. Further, all installations
shallcomply with all local laws, codes, regulations, and or-
dinances. Customer shall also be protected, during instal-
lation, by insurance relating to Property Damage, Work-
man's Compensation and Public Liability.
In addition to any warranty extended to you on the Water-
Works merchandise involved, which warranty becomes
effective the date the merchandise is installed, should the
workmanship of any Sears arranged installation prove
faulty within one year, Sears will, upon notice from you,
cause such faults to be corrected at no additional cost to
you.
SEARS INSTALLATION WARRANTY
SAFETY GUIDES
FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. FAILURE TO INSTALL THE SOFTENER PROPERLY
VOIDS THE WARRANTY.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION, READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL. THEN, OBTAIN ALL THE MATERIALS AND
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE THE INSTALLATION.
CHECK LOCAL PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL CODES. THE INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM TO THEM. In Mas-
sachusetts, plumbing codes of Massachusetts shall be adhered to. Consult with your licensed plumber.
USE ONLY LEAD-FREE SOLDER AND FLUX FOR ALL SWEAT-SOLDER CONNECTIONS, AS REQUIRED BY
STATE AND FEDERAL CODES.
USE CARE WHEN HANDLING THE SOFTENER. DO NOT TURN UPSIDE DOWN, DROP, OR SET ON SHARP PRO-
TRUSIONS.
OO NOT LOCATE THE SOFTENER WHERE FREEZING TEMPERATURES OCCUR. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TREAT
WATER OVER 120°E FREEZING, OR HOT WATER DAMAGE VOIDS THE WARRANTY,
AVOID INSTALLING IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT. EXCESSIVE SUN HEAT MAY CAUSE DISTORTION OR OTHER DAM-
AGE TO NON-METALLIC PARTS.
THE SOFTENER REQUIRES A MINIMUM WATER FLOW OF 3 GALLONS PER MINUTE AT THE INLET. MAXIMUM
ALLOWABLE INLET WATER PRESSURE IS 125 PSI. IF DAYq-IME PRESSURE IS OVER 80 PSI, NIGHTTIME PRES-
SURE MAY EXCEED THE MAXIMUM. USE A PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE IF NECESSARY. ( ADDING A PRES-
SURE REDUCING VALVE MAY REDUCE THE FLOW.)
THE SOFTENER WORKS ON 24 VOLT-60 Hz ELECTRICAL POWER ONLY. BE SURE TO USE THE INCLUDED
TRANSFORMER.
THIS SYSTEM IS NOT INTENDED TO BE USED FOR TREATING WATER THAT iS MICROBiOLOGICALLY UNSAFE
OR OF UNKNOWN QUALITY W_THOUT ADEQUATE DISINFECTION BEFORE OR AFTER THE SYSTEM.
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UNPACKING / INSPECTION
The softener is completely assembled at the factory,
except as required at installation, and is shipped in
1 master carton.
Be sure to check the entire softener for any shipping
damage or parts loss. Also note any damage to the
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY, SAFETY GUIDES .................................................. 2
SPECIFICATIONS, DIMENSIONS ................................................ 4
BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION ............................................. 5
TYPICAL INSTALLATION ILLUSTRATION ........................................ 6
INSTALLATION STEPS ...................................................... 7 - 9
PROGRAMMING THE ELECTRONIC DEMAND TIMER ....................... 10 - 11
SANITIZING PROCEDURES ................................................... 11
WATER AND WATER CONDITIONING ...................................... 12 - 13
HOW THE WATER SOFTENER WORKS .................................... 13-14
GENERAL WATER SOFTENER MAINTENANCE ............................. 15 - 16
ELECTRONIC DEMAND TIMER FEATURES AND SERVICE
TIMER DISPLAYS / OPTIONAL RECHARGE CONTROLS, PROGRAM
MEMORY, AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS ..................... 17 - 18
SERVICE CHECKOUT PROCEDURES, WIRING SCHEMATIC .............. 18 - 20
WATER FLOW THROUGH VALVE .............................................. 21
REPAIR PARTS ........................................................... 22 - 25
shipping cartons.
Small parts, needed to install the softener, are on a
skin-packed cardboard piece. To avoid loss of the
small parts, keep them on the skin-pack until you are
ready to use them.
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SPECIFICATIONS / DIMENSIONS
MODEL WS 1000
RATED CAPACITY
AMOUNT OF HIGH CAPACITYRESIN (Ibs ! cuft)
RESIN TANKNOMINAL SIZE (in., dia x height)
See Rating Decal, Located On The Softener
4O / ,77
8x40
SERVICEFLOW RATE (gpm)
WATERSUPPLYMAXIMUM HARDNESS(gpg)®
WATERSUPPLYMAX. CLEAR WATERIRON (ppm)®
WATERPRESSURELIMITS (rain. / max. psi)
WATERTEMPERATUREMAXIMUM (°F)
WATERSUPPLYMINIMUM FLOW RATE (gpm)
REGENERATIONCYCLEFLOW RATES(gpm)
FILL (flow to brine tank)
BRINING 1
BRINE
RINSE}._-- (flow to
BACKWASH I drain)
FASTRINSE "J
See Rating Decal
7O
5
20 - 125
120
3
,3
.15
.10
1.8
1,8
® Determined by water analysis from a qualified water testing
laboratory.
FACTS AND FIGURES TO KEEP
48-3/4"
INLET_- _OU_T_L.
41-1/4"
<---- 18-1/4"---_
- 3-3/8"
Fill in the blanks below and keep this book in a safe
place so you always have these facts.
Water Softener Model No.I-
Serial Number
Date Installed
Water Hardness Grains Per Gallon
Iron Content Parts Per Million
*pH Taste And/Or Odor
1 The model number is on the rating decal, located on
the back of the softener top covers.
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BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION
WHERE TO INSTALL THE SOFTENER
• Place the softener as close as possible to the
pressure tank (well system) or water meter (city
water).
Put the softener in a place water damage is least
likely to occur if a leak develops. The manufac-
turer will not repair or pay for water damage.
• Place the softener as close as possible to a floor
drain, or other acceptable drain point (laundry
tub, sump, standpipe, etc.).
Connect the softener to the main water supply
pipe BEFORE or AHEAD OF the water heater.
DO NOT RUN HOT WATER THROUGH THE
SOFTENER. Temperature of water passing
through the softener must be less than 120°F
(49°C).
• Keep outside faucets on hard water to save soft
water and salt,
• Do not install the softener in a place where it
could freeze, Freeze damage is not covered
by the warranty.
A 120 volt electric outlet, to plug the included
transformer into, is needed within 10 feet of the
softener. The softener has a 10 foot power
cable. If the outlet is remote (up to 100 ft), use
18 gauge wire to connect. Be sure the electric
outlet and transformer are protected from
wet weather.
If installing the softener in an outside location,
you must take the steps necessary to assure the
softener, installation plumbing, wiring, etc., are
as well protected from the elements, contamina-
tion, vandalism, etc., as when installed indoors.
• Keep the softener out of direct sunlight. The
sun's heat will melt plastic parts.
ll_ TOOLS, PIPE and FITTINGS, OTHER MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
=In and out pipes to the softener must be at least 3/4"
size. Some local codes require a minimum of 1" pipe
size. To plumb with 1" pipes, buy adaptors to fit the
1" pipe threads on the installation adaptors or by-
pass valve (see page 6 and 7). You should maintain
the same, or larger, pipe size as the water supply
pipe, up to the softener inlet and outlet.
•Use copper, brass, or galvanized pipe and fittings.
Some codes may also allow CPVC plastic pipe.
•ALWAYS install a bypass valve or valves. Either
use the bypass valve included, or 3 shut-oft valves.
You need to buy (see pages 6, 24 and 25) the op-
tional installation adaptors if you do not use the in-
cluded bypass valve. Bypass valves let you turn off
water to the softener for repairs if needed, but still
have water in the house pipes.
•Drain hose (3/8" or 7/16" inside diameter) is need-
ed for valve and salt tank drains. A 20' length of
hose is included, if you need more, good quality,
thick-wall, flexible hose is available at most hard-
ware stores.
,If a rigid valve drain is needed, to comply with
plumbing codes, you can buy the parts needed (see
page 8) to connect a 1/2 in. copper tubing drain.
•Nugget or pellet water softener salt is needed to fill
the brine tank (see page 9 and 15).
I1_PLAN HOW YOU WILL INSTALL THE SOFTENER
You must first decide how to run in and out pipes to
the softener. Look at the house main water pipe at
the point where you will connect the softener. Is the
pipe soldered copper, glued plastic, or threaded gal-
vanized ? What is the pipe size?
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Now look at the typical installation illustration on
page 6. Use it as a guide when planning your partic-
ular installation. Be sure to direct raw, hard water
to the softener valve inlet fitting. The valve is
marked IN and OUT.
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TYPICAL INSTALLATION ILLUSTRATION
(BRINE TANK NOT SHOWN)
SOLDERED COPPER,
SOFT
WATER 1
[]... TO INCLUDED BYPASS
VALVE AT SOFTENER
3/4" pipe
[]... TO OPTIONAL INSTALLATION and fittings_
ADAPTORS AT SOFTENER, US-
ING 3-VALVE BYPASS
120V
outlet
THREADED GALVANIZED OR BRASS
BYPASS - close for service
VALVE - _t3 -r"P.--,t"t-'!#_ .._'-'tb" OUTSIDE FAUCETS
SOFT
WATER
open for bypass HARD WATERTO
HARD WATERTO
OR CPVC _.,_," OUTSIDEFAUCETS
j straight connector (2)
l * included with softener
nut (2) *
in.. 1- copper tube (2) *
gasket (2) *
Bypass Valve *
- pull OUT for SERVICE
- push IN for BYPASS
Note: Threads on the bypass valve are
1" male pipe. If 1" pipes are needed, buy
adaptors and plumb to the 1" threads.
shutoff valve
OUTLET
- open for service
- close for bypass
3/4" copper (or
CPVC)
N *,N,ET
VALVE WATER _ _ SOFT
- open for service _ WATER
- close for bypass !l
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_ut (2) *
q_-.._ copper tuba (2) *
"- gasket (2) *
installation adaptor and
o-ring (2) - optional
INLET
hi
SOFTENER SOFTENER
INLET
CROSS-OVER
Use if water supply flows from
the left. Include single or 3-valve bypass.
* included with softener
Note: Threads on the installation adaptors are
1" male pipe. If 1" pipes are needed, buy adap-
tors and plumb to the 1" threads.
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INSTALLATION STEPS
1. INSTALL BYPASS VALVE, OR OPTIONAL
INLET-OUTLET ADAPTORS:
NOTE: On Demand
timer models, be
sure the turbine and
support are firmly in
place, in the valve
outlet. Blow into the
valve port and ob-
serve the turbine for
free rotation,
• Push the bypass valve (lubricate o-ring seals
into both ports of the valve...figures 1A and 1C.
• Push the optional adaptors (lubricate o-ring
seals) into the valve inlet and outlet ports...figure 1A.
• Snap the 2 large plastic clips in place, from the
top, down...figures 1A and 1B. Be sure they snap
into place. Pull on the bypass valve, or adaptors,
to make sure they held securely in place.
turbine
"/ ]///z_ valve
I outlet
r_/lq t _ __L (remove
u 41 i---" -I plastic
I_=IU _1 I shipping
"_"'__ plug and
turbine support & shaft wire)
-OR -
FIGURE 1
[] # / clip
OUTLET
INLET
O-ring seal goes into
outer groove only.
Clip snaps into inner
groove (see below).
Note: Threads on the installation
adaptors or bypass valve are 1"
male pipe, If 1" pipes are needed,
buy adaptors and plumb to the 1"
threads.
[]
SIDE VIEW
bypass
valve
OR
#
installation
adaptors (optional)
END VIEW
2, INSTALL THE BRINE TANK OVERFLOW
FITTINGS:
• Insert the rubber grommet into the 3/4" diameter
hole in the brine tank sidewall. See figure 3, page 8.
• Push the barbed end of the hose adaptor elbow
into the grommet.
valve body
inlet or outlet
3. MOVE THE SOFTENER ASSEMBLY INTO
INSTALLATION POSITION:
• Be sure the installation surface is level and
smooth. If needed, place the tank on a section of
3/4" thick (min.) plywood. Then, place shims under
the plywood as needed to level the softener.
4. PLUMB IN AND OUT PIPES TO AND
FROM SOFTENER: _ T
CAUTIONS: Observe all of the following cautions IN
before you connect inlet and outlet plumbing.
• Turn off the house water supply valve and
open faucets to relieve pressure in the pipes,
• BE SURE RAW, HARD WATER IS DIRECTED
TO THE VALVE INLET PORT.
• Be sure to use bypass valve(s).
• If making a soldered copper installation, do all
sweat soldering before connecting pipes to the
softener fittings. Torch heat will damage plastic
parts.
&
o;,
LlP.
installation adaptor
OR
bypass valve
(push all the way in)
Turn bypass valve up-
side down to connect
to floor level plumbing.
continued
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INSTALLATION STEPS, continued
IMPORTANT: If you will use the grounding clamps
and wire in step 7 on page 9, put the clamps on the
copper tubes before soldering.
• When turning threaded pipe fittings onto plastic
fittings, use care not to cross-thread.
• Use pipe joint compound on all external pipe
threads.
• Support inlet and outlet plumbing in some man-
ner (use pipe hangers) to keep the weight off of the
valve fittings.
5, CONNECT AND RUN THE VALVE DRAIN
HOSE:
• Take a length of the in-
cluded hose and attach to the
valve drain fitting. So water
pressure does not blow the
hose off, use a hose clamp to
secure in place.
• Locate the other end of the
hose at a suitable drain
point...floor drain, sump, laundry
tub, etc. Check and comply
with local codes.
IMPORTANT: If you need a hose
longer than the length included,
use high quality, thick-wall hose
that will not easily kink or col-
lapse. The water softener will not
work if water cannot exit this
hose during regenerations.
valve drain
hose
floor drai
drain fitting
on valve
TO
back-pressure that could reduce brine draw during
regenerations.
CONNECTING A RIGID VALVE DRAIN TUBE
To adapt a copper drain tube to the softener, use
a hacksaw to cut the barbed end from the drain
fitting as shown. Buy a compression fitting (1/4"
female pipe thread x 1/2"O.D. tube) and needed
tubing from your local hardware store.
FIGURE 2
1/4" NPT threads
_ _'/_.. .. barbs
1/2" o.e. copper tube
(notfurnished)
clip
cut barbs
from drain fitting
compression fitting, _ -
1/4" NPT x 1/2" O.D. tube
/not furnished)
6. CONNECT AND RUN THE BRINE TANK
OVERFLOW HOSE (see figure 3):
• Attach another length of the included hose to the
drain elbow, installed in step 2, page 7. Use a hose
clamp to hold it in place.
• Locate the other end of the hose at the drain
point. DO NOT ELEVATE THIS HOSE HIGHER
THAN THE ELBOW ON THE BRINE TANK. DO
NOT TEE THIS HOSE TO THE VALVE DRAIN
HOSE.
NOTE: This drain is for safety only. If the brine tank
should over-fill with water, the excess is carried to
the drain.
• -Fieorwirethehoseinplaceatthe _-'J_ FIGURE3_
drain point. Water pressure will
cause it to whip during the backwash 1-112" AIR GAP
and fast rinse cycles of regeneration.
Also provide an air gap of at least 1-1/2" between the
end of the hose and the drain point. An air gap pre-
vents possible siphoning of sewer water, into the
brinewelJ"
softener, if the sewer should "back-up".
• If raising the drain hose overhead is required to
get to the drain point, do not raise higher than 8'
above the floor. Elevating the hose may cause a
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INSTALLATION STEPS, continued
7'. INSTALL GROUNDING CLAMPS AND
WIRE (IF NEEDED):
• To maintain electrical ground continuity in the
house cold water piping, install the included ground
clamps as shown. Be sure the pipes are clean, un-
der the clamps, to assure good contact.
FIGURE 4
hose clamp gro_nd_
copper tube
(inlet - outlet)
NOTE: A 3-valve bypass system
maintains ground continuity.
8. FLUSH PIPES, EXPEL AIR FROM SOFT-
ENER, AND TEST YOUR INSTALLATION FOR
WATER LEAKS:
CAUTION: To avoid water or air pressure dam-
age to softener inner parts, be sure to do the fol-
lowing steps exactly as listed.
A. Fully open 2 cold, soft water faucets nearby the
softener.
valve, pausing several times to allow the softener
to pressurize slowly.
E. After about 3 minutes, open a HOTwater fau-
cet for 1minute, or until all air is expelled, then close.
F. Close both cold water faucets.
G. Check your plumbing work for leaks and fix right
away, if any are found. BE SURE TO OBSERVE
PREVIOUS CAUTION NOTES.
H. Turn on the gas or electric supply to the water
heater. Light the pilot, if applicable.
9. ADD WATER AND SALT TO THE BRINE
TANK:
• Remove the salt storage area cover. Add about
3 gallons of water into the tank. DO NOT ADD INTO
THE BRINEWELL.
• *Fill the tank with NUGGET, PELLET or coarse
SOLAR water softener salt. Do not use rock, block,
granulated, and ice cream making salts, or salt with
iron removing additives. Also see page 15. Salt
storage capacity is 200 Ibs or more.
*Note: If the softener is installed in a humid base-
ment or other damp area, it is better to fill the tank
more often using less salt (see salt bridging in the
maintenance section). Eighty to 100 Ibs of salt will
last for several months, depending on water hard-
ness and family size.
B. Place bypass valve(s) in "bypass" position. On
a single valve, slide the stem into BYPASS. On a
3-valve system, close the inlet and outlet valves,
and open the bypass valve...see page 6.
C. Fully open the house main water pipe shutoff
valve. Observe a steady flow from both opened fau-
cets.
D. Place bypass valve(s) in "service", EXACTLY
as follows. KEEP SOFT WATER FAUCETS OPEN.
1. SINGLE BYPASS VALVE: SLOWLY, slide the
valve stem toward "service", pausing several times
to allow the softener to pressurize slowly.
2. 3-VALVE BYPASS: Fully close the bypass valve
and open the outlet valve. SLOWLY, open the inlet
10. CONNECT TO ELECTRICAL POWER:
• The softener works on 24 volt, 60 Hz electric pow-
er. The included transformer changes standard 120
volt AC house power to 24 volts. Plug the trans-
former into a 120 volt outlet only. Be sure the out-
let is always "live" so it can not be switched off by
mistake.
Fasten the 2 power cable lugs to the 2 screws on the
transformer, and tighten the screws. Then, plug the
transformer into the electrical outlet.
11.PROGRAM THETIMER, pages 10and 11:
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