Waterworks WS2000 Installation Guide
Installation
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Premier Demand
with high-flow 1" valve
AUTOMATIC WATER CON DITION ER
Model WS 2000
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 witl 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 end Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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If you want your water softener professionally installed, contact Sears Installation. They wil! arrange for a prompt, quality
installation by Sears Authorized Installers.
SEARS INSTALLATION POLICY
All installation labor arranged by Sears shall be performed
in t_neat, workmanlike manner in accordance with gener-
ally accepted trade practices. Further, all installations
shall comply 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.
PLUMBING CODES OF MASSACHUSETTS SHALL BE ADHERED TO. CONSULT WITH YOUR LICENSED PLUMB-
ER.
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.
DO NOT LOCATE THE SOFTENER WHERE FREEZING TEMPERATURES OCCUR. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TREAT
WATER OVER 120°F. 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 DAYTIME PRESSURE IS OVER 80 PSt, 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 WITHOUT ADEQUATE DISINFECTION BEFORE OR AFTER THE SYSTEM.
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UNPACKING / INSPECTION
The softener is shipped in 1 carton. It is completely
assembled at the factory, except as required at
installation.
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 - 10
PROGRAMMING THE PREMIUM DEMAND TIMER ........................... 10 -11
SANITIZING PROCEDURES ................................................... 12
WATER AND WATER CONDITIONING ...................................... 12 - 14
HOW THE WATER SOFTENER WORKS .................................... 14 - 15
GENERAL WATER SOFTENER MAINTENANCE/SERVICE CHECK LIST ....... 16 - 17
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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PREMIER DEMAND TIMER FEATURES, SETTINGS, AND SERVICE
TIMER DISPLAYS ........................................................... 18
OPTIONAL RECHARGE CONTROLS / PROGRAM MEMORY ................... 19
RECHARGE (START) TIME, HEAVY DUTY BACKWASH ........................ 20
MODEL CODE, 12 OR 24 HOUR CLOCK, GALLONS OR LITERS MEASURE ...... 21
AUTO. ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS ......................................... 22
SERVICE CHECKOUT PROCEDURES, WIRING SCHEMATIC ............... 22 - 24
WATER FLOW THROUGH VALVE ............................................ 25
REPAIR PARTS ........................................................... 26 - 29
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SPECIFICATIONS / DIMENSIONS
MODEL WS 2000
RATEDCAPACITY
AMOUNT OF HIGH CAPACITYRESIN (Ibs / cuft)
RESIN TANKNOMINAL SIZE (in., dia x height)
SERVICEFLOW RATE(gpm)
WATERSUPPLYMAXIMUM HARDNESS (gpg)_
WATERSUPPLYMAX. CLEAR WATERIRON (ppm)_
WATERPRESSURELIMITS (min. / max. psi)
WATERTEMPERATUREMAXIMUM (°F)
WATERSUPPLYMINIMUM FLOWRATE(gpm)
REGENERATION CYCLEFLOWRATES(gpm)
FILL (flow to brine tank)
BRINING 7
BRINE RINSEL (flow to
BACKWASH I drain)
FASTRINSE .J
See RatingDecal, Located On The Softener
52 / 1.0
9x40
See Rating Decal
110
8
20 - 125
120
3
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.16
.12
1.8
1.8
O Determined by water analysis from a qualified water testing
laboratory.
50-3/8"
t
INLET - O_U_TL_
41-5/8"
_9--14"-_
,I--- 18_1/4" --_
3-7/8"
FACTS AND FIGURES TO KEEP
Fill in the blanks below and keep this book in a safe
place so you always have these facts.
Water Softener Model No.t
Serial Number
Date Installed
Water Hardness Grains Per Gallon
Iron Content Parts Per Million
*pH Taste And/Or Odor
?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 in an inside loca-
tion, to protect from wet weather.
If installing 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, contamination,
vandalism, etc., as when installed indoors.
Keep the softener out of direct sunlight. The
sun's heat will melt plastic parts.
• TOOLS, PIPE and FITTINGS, OTHER MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED (see page 6)
•In and out fittings included with the softener are 1"
(nominal) copper sweat tubes. To maintain full valve
flow, 1" pipes to and from the softener fittings are
recommended. 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.
drain. See step 5 on page 8. A 15'length ofhose is
included with this model.
•A length of 3/8" or 7/16" inside diameter hose is
needed for the salt tank drain. A 7' length of hose is
included with this model If a longer length is need-
ed, you can buy good quality, thick-wall, flexible
hose at most hardware stores or supply houses.
•ALWAYS install the included bypass valve, or 3
shut-off valves. Bypass valves let you turn off water
to the softener for repairs if needed, but still have
water in the house pipes.
•Drain hose (5/8" inside diameter), with a garden
hose connection on one end, is needed for the valve
• 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
brass/galvanized? What is the pipe size?
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•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 pages 10 and 16).
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 SOLDERED COPPER or CPVC INSTALLATIONS
soft water _ _
120 Volt
cutlet _
hardwater
I _ _ _ hard water to
outside faucets
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Note: To install with threaded plumbing, buy 1"
adaptors, either sweat solder or compression, to con-
nect to the 1" copper tubes.
INSTALLATION USING 3 - VALVE BYPASS
CROSS - OVER
Use if water supply flows from the left.
Include single or 3 - valve bypass.
vHAATR_R- SOFT
W E_TER
FROM J| II TO SOFTENER
SOFTENER [ V INLET
OUTLET
(BRINE TANK NOT SHOWN)
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BypASS,I !!
va,ver
1" copper tube (2) *
(2)*
Bypass Valve *
(4)*
* included with softener - Pipe and
fittings, represented by dash lines,
supplied L installer.
OUTLET
valve
• for soft water SERVICE:
- Open the inlet and outle
valves,
- Close the bypass valve.
• for hard water BYPASS:
- Close the Inlet and outlet
valves.
- Open the bypass valve.
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INLET valve
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clip (2) *
1" copper tube (2) *
o-ring seal (2) *
VALVE
INLET
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INSTALLATION STEPS
1. INSTALL BYPASS VALVE and/or COPPER
TUBES:
NOTE: Before installing the
copper tubes or bypass
valve, be sure the turbine
and support are firmly In
place, in the valve outlet.
Blow into the valve port and
observe the turbine for free
rotation.
• If installing the bypass valve: With lubricated
o-ring seals in place, push bypass valve into the
softener valve inlet and outlet ports...figures 1A and
1C.
• Slide copper tubes, with lubricated o-ring seals
in place, into the valve inlet and outlet ports, or into
the bypass valve ports...figure 1A.
• Snap the large plastic clips (2 or 4) in place, to
hold the bypass valve and/or copper tubes...figures
1A and 1B. Be sure they snap into place. Pull on
the bypass valve and/or copper tubes to make
sure they are held securely in place.
turbine sensor
support port
turbine
FIGURE 1
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bypass valve or
copper tube
_ clip (2)
copper tubes (install
in softener valve or
bypass valve)
OUTLET
clip (2) bypass
valve
cross section of
valve inlet or outlet
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2. INSTALLTHE BRINETANKOVERFLOWFIT-
TINGS:
• Insert the rubber grommet into the 3/4" diameter
hole in the brine tank sidewall. See figure 2, page 8.
• Push the barbed end of the hose adaptor elbow
into the grommet.
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.
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clip snaps into place o-ring
between larger diameter rings
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Bypass
/\ J/_ downward for con-
/_'\ JJ /_ nection to floor level
Valve turned
j.j p,umbin0
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INSTALLATION STEPS, continued
4. PLUMB IN AND OUT PIPES TO AND FROM
SOFTENER (SEE PAGE 6):
CAUTIONS; Observe all of the following cautions
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.
IMPORTANT: If you will use the grounding clamps
and wire instep 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 5/8" inside diameter garden hose
(15' included) and attach to the valve drain fitting.
• 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 a longer length of hose is needed,
buy and use high quality, thick-wall hose that will not
easily kink or collapse. The water softener will not
work if water cannot exit this hose during regenera-
tions.
• Tie or wire the hose in place at the drain point.
Higher water pressures will cause it to whip during
the backwash and fast rinse cycles of regeneration.
FIGURE 2
ove_low
drain hose
drain fitting
valve drain
hose
PULL OUT
for soft water
"service"
PUSH IN
for bypass
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valve drain
hose
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\\
\\
"_ _ TOstandpipe,
1-1/2"
air gap
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CONNECTING A RIGID VALVE DRAIN TUBE
To adapt a copper drain tube tothe softener, buy a compres-
sion fitting (garden hose thread x 1/2"O.D. minimum tube)
and needed tubing from your local hardware store.
adaptor, garden hose
thread x compression
2f 1/2" I.D.
clip (minimum)
drain fitting copper tube
1-1/2"
sump, laundry
tub or other
approved
drain.
1-1/2"
air gap-_
STANDPIP Z
SUMP
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LAUNDRY
TUB
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INSTALLATION STEPS, continued
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
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
back-pressure that could reduce brine draw during
regenerations.
6o CONNECT AND RUN THE BRINE TANK
OVERFLOW HOSE: This drain is for safety only. If
the brine tank should over-fill with water, the excess
is carried to the drain.
• Attach a length of hose (7' included) 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 el-
bow on the brine tank. Do not tee this hose to the
valve drain hose.
7. INSTALL GROUNDING CLAMPS AND WIRE:
8. FLUSH PIPES, EXPEL AIR FROM THE 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.
B. Place bypass valve(s) in "bypass" position. On
a single valve, slide the stem inward to BY-
PASS...see page 8. 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.
• To maintain electrical ground continuity in the
house cold water piping, install the included hose
clamps (put on copper tubes in step 4) and wire as
shown in fig. 3. Be sure the pipes are clean, under
the clamps, to assure good contact.
FIGURE 4
g/round wire
hose clamp_
ground (2)_
(Cn_PP_ertu be__
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NOTE: A 3-valve bypass system,
as shown on page 6, maintains
ground continuity and the ground-
ing wire is not needed.
1. SINGLE BYPASS VALVE: SLOWLY, pull the
valve stem outward to "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 valve, pausing several times to allow the
softener to pressurize slowly.
E. After about 3 minutes, open a HOTwater fau-
cet for 1 minute, 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.
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INSTALLATION
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 16. Salt
storage capacity is 200 Ibs or more.
Note: If the softener is installed in a humid basement
or other damp area, it is better to fill the tank with less
salt, more frequently (see salt bridging in the mainte-
nance section). Eighty to 100 Ibs of salt will last for
several months, depending on water hardness and
family size.
STEPS, continued
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 THE PREMIER DEMAND TIMER,
below:
PROGRAMMING THE PREMIER DEMAND TIMER
. TOUCH-HOLD button
WATER CONDI T I_
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DATA button
• TIMER SETTINGS REQUIRED...upon installation, and after an extended power outage (see Program
Memory, page 19).
NOTES:
• WHEN THE TRANSFORMER IS PLUGGED INTO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET (STEP 10, ABOVE),
12"00AM (flashing), and PRESENT TIME show in the upper display area. Program the timer as instructed
on page 11. If A- - - is flashing, please see Model Code setting on page 21.
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