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Ultra II
AUTOMATIC WATER CONDITIONER
NSC30UD1, NSC40UD1, NST45UD1 & NST70UD1
Installation
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS WHEN INSTALLING, OPERATING AND MAINTAINING YOUR
Systems tested and certified by NSF International
against NSF/ANSI Standard 44
for hardness reduction and efficiency,
and certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 372
Systems tested and certified by the Water Quality
Association against CSA B483.1.
Designed, Engineered &
Assembled in the U.S.A.
NORTH STAR WATER CONDITIONING, 1890 Woodlane Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125
COMPUTERIZED DEMAND
High Flow Valve
Operation
CONDITIONER, OR WHEN SETTING THE TIMER
CALL TOLL FREE:
IN CANADA CALL: 1 - - 800 - - 796 - - 6784
.
MODELS
Maintenance
1 - - 800 - - 972 - - 0135
Repair Parts
Part No. 7332953 (Rev. F 5/14/13)
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- Page 1 NSF/ANSI Standard 372 Systems tested and certified by the Water Quality Association against CSA B483.1. Designed, Engineered & Assembled in the U.S.A. NORTH STAR WATER CONDITIONING, 1890 Woodlane Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125 Part No. 7332953 (Rev. F 5/14/13)
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Page 2: Safety Guides
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. This water conditioner is manufactured by North Star Water Conditioning, 1890 Woodlane Drive, Woodbury, MN, 55125; customer information telephone no. 1--800--972--0135. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
UNPACKING / INSPECTION The softener is shipped in one carton (most models) for all damage and loss claims. The manufacturer is or two cartons (model NST70UD1 only). It is com- not responsible for damages in transit. pletely assembled at the factory, except as required at installation. -
Page 4: Specifications And Performance Claims
Operational efficiency is the actual efficiency after the system has been installed. It is typically less than the rated efficiency, due to individual application factors including water hardness, water usage, and other contaminants that reduce a softener’s capacity. MODEL NSC30UD1 NSC40UD1 NST45UD1 NST70UD1 RATED CAPACITY (grains @ lbs salt dose) 10,100 @ 2.0... -
Page 5: Dimensions
DIMENSIONS NST45UD1 NST70UD1 14” 50--3/8” 64” 14” 3--7/8” 41--5/8” 55--1/2” 3--7/8” 11” 13” INLET - - OUTLET INLET - - OUTLET 18” 18--1/4” 50--3/8” 41--5/8” 39” NST45UD1 & NST70UD1 NSC30UD1 & NSC40UD1... -
Page 6: Before Starting Installation
BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION " WHERE TO INSTALL THE SOFTENER ..........Place the softener as close as possible to the Put the softener in a place water damage is least pressure tank (well system) or water meter (city... - Page 7 TYPICAL SOLDERED COPPER or CPVC INSTALLATIONS soft water CROSS - - OVER Use if water supply flows from the left. Include single or 3 - - valve bypass. hard water HARD SOFT WATER WATER FROM TO SOFTENER SOFTENER INLET hard water to OUTLET outside faucets 120 Volt...
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Page 8: Installation Steps
INSTALLATION STEPS FIGURE 1 INSTALL BYPASS VALVE and/or PLASTIC INSTALLATION ADAPTORS: clip (2) NOTE: Before installing the bypass valve or plastic installation adaptors, be sure the turbine and support are plastic installation adaptors firmly in place, in the valve outlet. Blow into the valve port (install in softener valve or bypass valve) and observe the turbine for free rotation. - Page 9 INSTALLATION STEPS, continued " If making a soldered copper installation, do all CONNECT AND RUN THE VALVE DRAIN sweat soldering before connecting pipes to the HOSE: softener fittings. Torch heat will damage plastic parts. " Take a length of 3/8” inside diameter hose and attach to the valve drain fitting.
- Page 10 Also see page 16. Salt hose storage capacity is 200 lbs or more (varies by mod- el). For best results, North Star recommends Mor- to floor drain tonR System SaverR Pellets for use in this water softener.
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Page 11: Programming The Ultra
Ultra II DEMAND PROGRAMMING THE TIMER RECHARGE button ESP button up button display down button DATA button TIMER SETTINGS REQUIRED upon installation, and after an extended power outage (see Program " Memory, page 19). NOTES: D WHEN THE TRANSFORMER IS PLUGGED INTO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET (STEP 11, PAGE 10), 12:00PM (flashing), and PRESENT TIME show in the upper display area. -
Page 12: Sanitizing Procedures
Ultra II DEMAND PROGRAMMING THE TIMER SET WATER HARDNESS NUMBER ........... "... -
Page 13: Water And Water Conditioning
WATER AND WATER CONDITIONING WATER ................Man’s very existence depends on water. -
Page 14: How The Water Softener Works
WATER AND WATER CONDITIONING, continued £ Colloidal and inorganically bound iron is of ferric It is corrosive to plumbing, plumbing fixtures, water or ferrous form that will not filter or exchange out of heaters, and other water using appliances. It can water. - Page 15 WATER FLOW THROUGH SOFTENER SOFT WATER SERVICE FILL hard water hard water soft water soft water salt storage salt storage tank (salt tank not shown) brine valve brine valve resin tank resin bed fill water BRINING / BRINE RINSE BACKWASH FAST RINSE hard water hard water...
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Page 16: General Water Softener Maintenance
For best results, North Star rec- after that. Add when the brine tank is from 1/3 to 1/2 ommends MortonR System SaverR Pellets for use full. - Page 17 Screen Support *Flow Plug (DUDC or DDUC, To get to the nozzle and venturi, remove the softener NSC30UD1, NSC40UD1, Screen top cover. Be sure the softener is in service cycle (no NST45UD1 or water pressure at nozzle and venturi).
- Page 18 Ultra II DEMAND TIMER FEATURES, SETTINGS, AND SERVICE NOTE: SEE PAGES 11 and 12 TO SET THE TIMER TO THE CORRECT TIME OF DAY, AND WATER HARDNESS NUMBER. NORMAL OPERATION, TIMER DISPLAY ..........During normal operation, the (2:00AM or as you set it).
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Page 19: Efficiency Mode, 97% Feature, Heavy Duty Backwash
Ultra II DEMAND TIMER FEATURES, SETTINGS, AND SERVICE, continued RECHARGE NOW Press and hold in the RECHARGE button until RE- CHARGE NOW starts to flash in the time display area. The softener begins an immediate regenera- tion, and when over in about two hours, you will have a new supply of soft water. - Page 20 Ultra II DEMAND TIMER FEATURES, SETTINGS, AND SERVICE, continued REGENERATION (START) TIME: At the 2:00AM 1. Beginning from the present regeneration start time, the softener begins regen- time display, press and hold in erations at that time, ending no later than 4:00AM. the SET button until 2:00 AM RECHARGE This is a good time in most households because wa-...
- Page 21 SET button until 2:00 AM (or RECHARGE TIME as otherwise set), and RE- " For model NSC30UD1 it must show A 27. CHARGE TIME begins to flash. " For model NSC40UD1 it must show A- -31. 2. Press and hold in the SET button again.
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Page 22: Automatic Electronic Diagnostics
Ultra II DEMAND TIMER FEATURES, SETTINGS, AND SERVICE, continued feature / service: AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS ......The timer computer has a self--diagnostic function The following chart shows the error codes that could for the electrical system (except input power and... - Page 23 Ultra II DEMAND TIMER FEATURES, SETTINGS, AND SERVICE, continued HOW TO SEND AN ESP TRANSMISSION ..........To send an ESP transmission, you must first call Technical Support at 1--800--972--0135.
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Page 24: Service Checkout Procedures
Ultra II DEMAND TIMER FEATURES, SETTINGS, AND SERVICE, continued service: TIMER / SOFTENER, SERVICE CHECKOUT PROCEDURE ......If you are not getting soft water, and an error code (2) Is there salt in the storage tank? (3) Is the plumb- is not displayed, use the procedures below to find... -
Page 25: Wiring Schematic
Ultra II DEMAND TIMER FEATURES, SETTINGS, AND SERVICE, continued 2. Press the DATA button again. (B) This display segment ( ), in the following This diagnostic display, shows table, indicates an open POSITION switch. The oth- the total number of recharges er indicates a closed switch. -
Page 26: Water Flow Through Valve
WATER FLOW THROUGH VALVE SERVICE CYCLE FILL CYCLE position switch valve cam venturi rotor & disc fill flow from Valve Inlet from Valve Inlet plug (hard water) (hard water) fill water top distributor top distributor (soft) To Valve Outlet resin tank (soft water) resin tank To Valve Outlet... - Page 27 NOTES...
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Page 28: Repair Parts
REPAIR PARTS Valve Assembly (see pages 30 and 31) - Page 29 7112971 Model NST45UD1 7275907 Transformer 7246649 Shroud, Model NST70UD1 Salt Hole Cover, 7192785 Models NSC30UD1 & NSC40UD1 7026196 Base, Model NST45UD1 only Brine Tank Cover, Tank Neck Clamp Kit 7180437 7331177 Models NST45UD1 & NST70UD1 (includes 2 ea. of Key Nos. 3 & 4)
- Page 30 REPAIR PARTS wear- -strip seal cross- -section view...
- Page 31 Nut- -Ferrule NST70UD1 (incl. Key Nos. 56- -60) Clip (Drain) Nozzle & Venturi Assembly, Models 7253808 NSC30UD1, NSC40UD1 & NST- - Hose Clamp 45UD1 (includes Key Nos. 81- -89) Drain Hose Adaptor Nozzle & Venturi Assembly, Model 7197777 O-ring, 15/16 in.
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Page 32: Parts Return Tags
CONDITIONER MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER CONDITIONER MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER DATE PURCHASED DATE PART FAILED DATE PURCHASED DATE PART FAILED North Star North Star 1890 Woodlane Drive 1890 Woodlane Drive Woodbury, MN 55125 Woodbury, MN 55125 PARTS RETURN TAG PARTS RETURN TAG CUSTOMER’S NAME...