INSTALLATION MANUAL WATER SOFTENER SYSTEMS MODELS SYNC-TECH 1.50, SYNC-TECH 2.00, SYNC-TECH 3.00, SYNC-TECH 4.00 Water Doctors Water Co. a Division of HMI Water Specialists 8201 Old Central Ave. NE Minneapolis, MN 55432 Office 952-928-3737 Fax 763-535-1805 www.waterdrs.com...
Water Softener Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION – READ ALL ..................3 INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING .......................... 3 SOFTENER ANATOMY ............................4 SPECIFICATIONS ..............................5 ................................5 EEDWATER ..................................5 OWER ................................5 NSTALLATION & E ..........................5 APACITY FFICIENCY SETUP ..................................
Use only lead-free solder and flux for sweat-solder connections, as required by state and federal codes. Handle all components of the Water Doctors 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.
Water Softener Softener Anatomy Figure 1 1…………… Valve 2…………… Bypass 3…………… Resin Tank 4…………… Distributor 5…………… Resin Not Shown Brine Valve Assembly 7…………… Brine Tank Lid 8…………… Brine Tank 9…………… Faceplate/Controls Page 4 of 18...
The Efficiency was determined in accordance with NSF/ANSI 44 This unit conforms to ANSI/NSF-44 for specific performance claims as verified and substantiated by test data. Refer to NSF Compliance Data Water Doctors Insert for further information. Contact for additional copies.
Always connect the Water Doctors system to the main water supply pipe before the water heater. Install the Water Doctors system where it will not be subject to temperatures outside of the limits stated in the Specification section or to direct sunlight.
Water Softener 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. ...
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Water Softener 8. Connect and route the valve drain hose. Use the provided drain hose to attach to the valve drain fitting. To keep water pressure from blowing the hose off, use a hose clamp to secure. 9. Locate the other end of the hose at a suitable drain. ...
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Use Step 10 to install rigid drain pipe. 10. To adapt a rigid drain pipe to the Water Doctors system, do not attach barbed hose fitting to valve. Instead, plumb rigid tubing directly to the 1/2" male NPT drain fitting.
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Water Softener NOTE: If water appears cloudy or has salty taste, allow it to run for several more minutes, or until clear. 17. Close all water faucets. 18. Check plumbing work for leaks and fix immediately if any are found. 19.
- maximum flow during regeneration -3.5 gpm Control Service Manual - Model 9000/9100 Service Manual For replacement copies of these manuals please contact Water Doctors. Softener Operation As water enters the softener, it passes over a resin bed in a special tank. The resin consists of tiny beads of a plastic called styrene.
The Water Doctors system is designed to remove minerals like calcium and magnesium from household water. Water Doctors recommends periodic resin bed cleaning if your iron rating is high. Clean the bed at least every six months, or more if iron appears in the soft water between cleanings.
Water Softener Troubleshooting 1. Softener Fails To Regenerate. A. Electrical service to unit has been A. Assure permanent electrical service (check fuse, interrupted. plug, pull chain or switch). B. Timer programming bad (improper B. Check programming and reset as needed. programming).
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Salt may be bridged. If using a salt grid plate ensure refill water is over it. C. Resin fouling. Future fouling. C. Call Water Doctors , find out how to confirm it, clean the resin and prevent. D. Poor distribution, channeling D.
Water Softener Tested and Certified by the WQA to NSF/ANSI Standard 44 & 372 for softener performance & lead free compliance and CSA-B483.1 Page 17 of 18...